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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1976
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Oct. 15-16 Appear To Be Great Days As Plans For Oktoberfest Are Made By SANDY HAGA Plans are under way for what promises to be a great Oktoberfest, scheduled for October 15 and 16. The Reds have finished their script and the Greens are working on the second scene. Skits tryouts will be held September 20-22. Mary Ann Gresham reported that one thing which will be new and different about Oktoberfest is the Freshman class. Cam Oglesly stressed the fact that everyone is welcome and urged to participate in their Oktoberfest. Workers for the Reds and Greens feel that the skits are good and she is excited about the progress. As Cam Oglesby said, "We want to make it the best Oktoberfest." In 1927 the carnival, now described as "...a real, sure enough Circus with side shows, freaks, animals, clowns, ring
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performances, circus food, trinkets, and continuous music (provided by the HampdenSydney orchestra)," was listed as main event on campus. During the following years, a number of changes were made in the Circus format. In 1935, it was first held in October, and also in the '30's, Alpha Kappa Gamma, a national leadership fraternity on campus, assumed responsibility for its organization. Students were chosen for the honored positions of Ringmaster, animal trainer, and carnival chairman for their intellectual ability, leadership, and spirit. In the late 1940's the Carnival began to have guiding themes, such as Mardi Gras," and "Gay Nineties," and was expanded to two days. The entire affair, with the exception of skits, was held outside, and a parade through Farmville was added to the list of activities. Usherettes were
chosen from each class in 1950 to assist the Ringmaster and Barker in conducting the week end activities. In 1966 a major revision was made in the annual festival. Member of Alpha Kappa Gamma, Dean Wilson, Dr. Frances Brown, and Dr. Carolyn Wells founded an honorary campus organization whose purpose it was to "recognize and encourage leadership, promote college loyalty, preserve ideals and traditions of the college, and to foster high ideals of service and scholarship." The newly formed organization was Geist, named after the German word for spirit and imagination. Geist assumed responsibility for the Circus Week end, which was now re-named "Geist Festival." In 1968, Oktoberfest, a traditional German festival celebrated in October, was announced as the new theme.
Scenes like this were common at recent klown try-outs, which saw 21 Longwood students named as Oktoberfest klowns.
Tom Chapin Captivates Audience During Performance
Will Go On
By JO LEILI
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Six-foot-five,slim, "fantastic!" and "just great;, with flashing blue eyes and "the nicest teeth I've ever seen!" Tom Chapin literally captivated his audience on Thursday night, September 10th, for the first Student Union mini-concert of the fall '76 semester. Performing before a crowd of about 300 students in the Gold Room of the Lankford Building, Chapin was introduced on stage at 8:00 p.m., where he remained following two standing ovations until 10:00. "I've done two Virginia concerts, so far, and tonight will be at least as good!" Tom stated, and with that greeting, began his concert with "Heard a rumor...moments in the sunlight, weekend in the rain, evenings in the country that will never come again." Brother of the song writer, poet and singer Harry Chapin, Tom involved his listeners actively in chorus lines. "A concert is half me and half you. You can sit on your duff but sing too!", as he led in a strong, clear voice which noticeably lacked Harry's harsh, characteristic gruffness. A song such as "Traveling Man" lent to the audience the fast paced lyrics of "Travelin man, must be a travelin man, travelin fool,
In The New Smoker Lunch $2.00 Dinner $2.50
As printed in last week's Rotunda, the Student Activities Fees Committee has been appiopriated $67,795. Each undergraduate student at Longwood College must pay $35 activity fee. $67,795 divided by $35 equals 1937 students. According to the Registrar's Office, there are 2127 students —1922 dorm and 205 day students. 2127 x$353 $74,445 $74,445 - $67,795=-$6,650.
fastest feller in the land...,ran so fast that he didn't get caught 'till the police shot him down!" or the quieter "it sure is hard when sorrow takes a bow." Weaving as much pleasure as poetry into his presentation, Chapin and his folk guitar covered amusing anecdote songs, such as the one written "By a Harvard professor who went bad" about a suicide prone maid, and a song about unrequited teenage love "Ooo, Jenny, Jenny, somehow we'll make it through!" Tom's numerous professional experiences include the five year running T.V. show of "Make a wish, which was conceived for six to eleven year old speed freaks," and was filmed in New York City, London, Spain, Greece, and Philadelphia. In 1969, fresh out of college, Tom assisted in the making of "Blue water, White death," from which Peter Benchley got the inspiration for the best seller "Jaws." The theme song for this expedition was an 1890's ballad, as rendered by Chapin "A man eating shark will eat neither woman nor child." With New York City as his rearing grounds, Tom was inspired musically by many of the sights. A note worthy one was (Continued on Page 3)
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, September 21, 1976
How Come? This editorial is intended to air several complaints about our surrounding environment. It offers no tangible suggestions — but rather asks the question "how come?" College supposedly is attended by adults. How come Rotundas were found thrown on the floor of the New Smoker after one or more intelligent students ripped out coupons for a free meal? This newspaper is not planned and distributed each week in order to entertain the staff members. Its purpose is to present news, questions, and opportunities to the student body and not to be used as a carpeting for floors. It could be expected that kindergarteners might abuse something intended for their enjoyment — but not college students. Don't cry out to be treated as adults unless you are willing to act as adults and take on a little responsibility, respect, and initiative. Students aren't the only ones who must answer the question how come. The concept was conceived last spring of redecorating the snack bar in order to give it an atmosphere conducive to coffeehouses, films, and simple relaxation. How come students returned to campus in the fall — not to see an improved snack bar, but rather to find railings on the wall in front of Curry, an outdoor basketball court, and new additions to South Cunningham? The snack bar is used by students and faculty and is a popular gathering place. Improvements to it could be enjoyed by everyone. Can the same be said of railings or of the court which is being used by local people while Longwood students practice in the convenient gym? Furthermore, how come students must go through channel after channel in order to propose new changes, and then wait for it to be approved, but the administration can suggest, approve, and put into action ideas basically as they wish. A prime example is the work and convincing it took to lengthen open house hours. Students planned for over a semester and met time and time again with those having final approval before finally seeing it become a reality. On the other side of the standards was the almost overnight change of the hours of locking the dorms, and more recently the invention of color coded ID cards to ensure admittance of only Longwood students to events and meals. Organizations must keep itemized records of all expenditures and receipts, and all checking and savings accounts are annually submitted for audit. The same cannot be said for a certain discretionary fund of the administration. Does this idea bring to mind a form of double standard? It would seem logical that what is required of students should likewise be required of faculty and administration. Until the time comes when the majority of students behave in ways becoming adults and the administration loosens their hold on final approval in all matters, the question of "how come" will continue. Let's begin to plan for the day when students and officials act on a one-to-one straightforward, totally open basis. Working together for one common cause — ever heard that expression before?
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Serviceman's Appeal complaints about table closings It's no thrill to sit and look at Letter to Editor: To whom may read this letter: With this letter I'm asking a big favor to the person who reads it. I am a serviceman who has been stationed in the far East for the last three years. In the last year and a half my mail call has gone almost to zero. I'm desperate to correspond with anyone. So if you could kindly put this ad in your school paper or post it where a large number of people could see it. This would be greatly appreciated. SERVICEMAN OVERSEAS NEEDS CORRESPONDENCE WITH ANYONE. MAIL LETTERSTO: AQ2 Steven A. Ball VA-145F-C CV-61USS Ranger FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601 To who ever helps me THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Sincerely, Steven A. Ball
The Other View Dear Editor: In regard to the commentary written concerning the dining hall last week, we, an interested few, would like to clarify some misinterpreted views. The males on campus are not the reason that the dining system changed. The present system
and the inability for some students to remember meal schedules. To our knowledge, no group of five persons has been separated. We try our best to keep the lines flowing smoothly, but there are a few (quite a few) students who have not progressed to the stage where they can eat without their roommate or special friend sitting with them. The hostesses have not been alerted to any special cases concerning young ladies who have some overt fear to eating with new people or for some strange reason cannot eat without their "special" friend(s). To remedy this situation, please come in with a group of five to insure a table together. If you do not have four friends and you cannot be separated from your special buddy, have your doctor send a written note to the dining hall staff to alleviate any difficulties. According to the article, waitresses and hostesses have lost their friendliness. If this appears so, please bear in mind that we do make the rules, but we are responsible for enforcing them. We do not like being compared to the Gestapo, nor do we try to employ their methods. Complaints regarding the new dining hall system should be taken up with those in the administration who established the rules. All students should remember that they are responsible for bringing their own I.D.'s to all meals. These I.D's are for the protection against non-students or day students eating meals literally free. The lines would move much quicker if each student had his or her I.D. ready
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more than 1000 mug shots, so don't add to her job by trading I.D.'s with your best buddy. Just because she's a sorority sister or a so-called partv-er does not mean you have to risk your name and reputation to get her admitted to a meal. Remember this act constitutes falsification of records and is an Honor Code offense. This rule is supposed to be effective against the entire student body, with immunity granted to no one. All waitresses have been informed of the rules of the dining hall and are also compelled to abide by them. We are students too, with the extra burden of working. We have resigned ourselves to the fact that we have to work and so we try to make the best of it. But, we are only human, with the failings characteristic of all humans. If for some reason we do not appear sunshiny and bright—reflect back on your day of classes and see how much you'd smile. We'll try to abide with you during this period of transition, if you promise to try to do the same with us. P.S. We'd especially like to thank the males on campus for their co-operation in the dining hall. On the whole they've given us far less trouble than the socalled Longwood Ladies. Cheryl Bailey Laura Bailey Valerie Davis Michele Lill Martha Morris Mary Morris
Dr. Mattus Is Now A Professor At Swarthmore
Martha Elizabeth Mattus is the new assistant professor of KM",* English and technical director of ™ it 3» the theatre department at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. She earned her B.A. at Cornell University with majors in theatre arts and English and her Ph.D. at the CIRCULATION same university, majoring in EDITOR drama and the theatre and Lexie McVey Ellen Cassada minoring in theatre history and ADVERTISING BUSINESS MANAGER dramatic literature. She taught Betty Vaughan Sally Graham for two years at Longwood Debbie Campbell College covering the fields of FEATURE WRITER theatre history, costume design TYPISTS Anne Carter Stephens play production, stage lighting, Wanda Blount SPORTS EDITOR stage craft and public speaking. Margaret Hammersley Debbie Northern Her production experience PHOTOGRAPHY includes the "Elektra" of HEADLINES Clemmer Lori Felland Sophocles, "Rosenkrantz and Maureen Hanley Guildenstern Dead," Anne Carter Stephens George Bennett LizPhelpsj "Pygmalion," Are"Beggar's Opera," "The Fantasticks," "Glass Menagerie" and "A REPORTERS: Jo Leili, Lisa Smith, Donna Funny Thing Happened On The Hasky, Thomas Hawke, Sandy Haga, Anita Way to the Forum." Ms Matus's Rlvard.Sheryle Smith, Karen Shelton, Anita doctoral dissertation was on "The 'fallen woman' in the fin de Crutchfield, Debbie Northern, Dlanne Harsiecle English drama: 1884-1914." wood, Storm Topping, Maureen Hanley, Mary Louise Parris, Margaret Hammersley
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, September 21, 1976
Does The Administration Or The Students Have The Decision-Making Role At Longwood the opinion that she feels the student By CINDY CUMMINS life-style the At a time when public political students should be consulted administration's role should be decisions solely advisory. I also feel that emotions are peaking because of more concerning the up-coming elections, the made. As an example, she cited students should have the right to Rotunda thought it might do a certain revisions that the Judicial override a veto by the little political research of its own Board drew up for this year's administration. Students are — Longwood politics, that is. handbook and said that unknown given a lot of responsibility but Recently, students were asked to her, until the book came out, not enough authority to carry their opinion to this question: things had been added and other through." "How strong a role do you feel deleted. She feels that this lack of George Bennett, that the administration should communication is often due to the Freshman..."I feel that the play in the decision-making fact that the administration is so administration should have a process here at longwood — busy. She saw a need for more part in the decision-making especially in regard to student communication in other student- process but not an extremely organizations?" These were administration relations. dominate one. There should be a Roxann Fox, Chairman of the faculty advisor on each some of the responses we got: Jan Bates, Freshman said. . . Student Union said..."I feel organization who will advise "It's hard to say I think that in that the administration should only... there should be veto matters concerning the Student work more closely with the power but it should be able to be Government, majority rule students on all matters overridden. should be the main requisite for concerning policy making. The While it seems that studentdecision-making in most matters. students should have greater administrative relations are I do feel that the administration input and be made more aware of active it also seems that some should present its opinion but the specific actions rather than the think there is room for final decision belongs to the general information they often improvement. As one person put receive." students." it — "everyone has a different Carol Lewis, Vice-Chairman of opinion about how things should Janet Hutchinson, Sophomore said.... "I think that the students the Residence Board... "I think be run."... but as long as those should be able to make up that the administration has a lot varied opinions are voiced and policies contemporary with the of good intentions and that they heard we can be sure that our times... there should be no final try ..but.. I think that the democratic process is still alive veto by the administration if the students are too often intimidated and working. It is dissent that by the administration in the preceeds change and change student body is in favor of it." Carol Benstein, decision-making process. If often that brings growth. If you'd Freshman — "I think the things are going to be vetoed, like to voice an opinion on the system that we have now is there should be an explanation matter, The Rotunda would like probably the best that we could given to the student body as a to hear from you. have while still maintaining whole. In any matter concerning control—everyone has a different opinion about how things should be run — I like the check and balance system that seems to take place among the various organizations. I feel that the administration should have the right to say no to student By MARY LOUISE PARRIS able to see if their views are wishes as long as logical reasons Susann Smith called the being accurately represented and are given to the students." Legislative Board meeting to acted upon by their chosen Dave Gates, Freshman "I order at 7:00, September 13, in delegate to Legislative Board. think the administrative role in French Parlor. First priority was the student-policy-making is given to Committee Reports and The final order of business was important and that they should Recommendations. the passage of a proposal to elect Emily have veto power as a means of Burgwyn, vice-chairman of the editor of the Student setting guidelines and keeping Legislative Board, stated that Handbook within the first weeks procedures on a reasonable most of Legislative Board's of the fall semester, beginning course. I think they should have committees are not effective. this year, instead of waiting until final say in the decision-making "There is no cooperation between the spring semester as has been process." committees, between the done in the past. This action will We also talked with several administration, between us." result in more involvement and students working directly with There is no communication input into the Student Handbook various student organizations. between the boards and the on the part of the student editor. Ruth Bourne, Chairman of the committees. Her Following this the meeting was Judicial Board said...."I feel recommendation was to re- adjourned. that the administration plays a evaluate the standing The September 27 meeting of vital role in the functioning of the committees of Legislative Board Judicial Board, their advice and through the Ad Hoc Committee Legislative Board will be held in logical guidance in matters is designed to study By-Laws for Wheeler Parlor. If you have any very important in the proper the constitution as well. Beth concerns, or if you would like to functioning of the board." She Rafferty was approved to replace become involved in your student went on to say that she has often Beth Hatch on the Ad Hoc government, the Legislative found that the administration is committee. A report of this re Board members urge you to more experienced in many evaluation will be forthcoming in come and take part in the meetings. matters and therefore aids the the next two weeks. Board in making wiser decisions. Two important questions were Along with this, Ruth did express voted on at the meeting. A motion was made to give the Legislative Board the choice of ATTENTION! What happens when a com- voting on ballots when there is an munity of suburban husbands important and-or controversial become unhappy with their decision to be made. A majority How To wives? The answer is to turn of the representatives must vote them all into sexy robots.. .and to use ballots instead of show-ofhands to make this choice valid. the result is "The Stepford Study Wives." The highly suspenseful This motion was passed story by Ira Levin, author of unanimously and will serve to prevent the members of Rosemary's Baby, is quickly Seminars complicated by two newcomers Legislative Board from being influenced in their voting by (played by Katherine Ross and faculty, administration, or other To Be Paula Prentiss). They enmembers of the board. This will danger their own lives as they better insure representation of try to uncover the mystery the student body's interests on Announced behind the housewives' seeming important issues. Another motion was proposed lack of individuality. in which each delegate's vote on "The Stepford Wives" will Soon! each issue would be printed in play in Jeffers Auditorium at The Rotunda. This motion was 7:30 p. m. on September 23, 24 also passed unanimously. From and 25. Admission is 75c. now on all of the students will be
Several Proposals Passed At Legislative Board Meeting
Sources: Our Bodies Ourselves, The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, 1976; "Getting An Abortion in New York City," Planned Parenthood of New York, 1975; Abortion Project, L. S. Beach and D. A. Bastek
Tom Chapin (Continued from Page 1) female in nature and 3 years his senior, whom "I never had enough balls to go up and talk to!" evoked visions of "Blue eyes and a wanting mouth, like a north wind that's traveling south". Further northern images included a New Jersey Turnpike number "Sugar Bush", during which the audience provided the percussion with keys, hands, shoes, and bottles, while singing "Oh, what a day!"
Tom's first ovation number consisted of a Harry Chapin tune "Circle" which customarily closes a concert performed by either Tom or Harry, nicely summing the magical, thoughtful feelings with which he leaves his audiency..."All my life's a circle, sunrise and sundown, moon rolls through the nighttime, till the daybreak comes around. All my life's a circle, and I can't tell you why! Seasons spinning round again, the years keep rolling by!"
Various Questions Discussed At Luncheon For Male Students By THOMAS HA WKE The "lunch" consisting of beef pot pie (?) and melted Dreamsicles was served as the thoughts of roughly 70 males continued to keep saying, "Looks can be deceiving", and the first luncheon to discuss problems such as the "bathing cap" and "shirt" issues along with ideas on how to bring the male into the social circle of Longwood College began. The males were quick to respond to the question, "any questions", and the business of the luncheon got started with a slight thud. The "bathing cap" rule states that all males having hair a certain length are required to wear a bathing cap in the swimming pool. Round one went to the administration as they could justify their reason of "hair clogs up the pool" better than the opposition's loss of pride. The second question raised was "Do guys still have to wear shirts everywhere outside their dorm?" It was decided that shirts were only required on the tennis courts, golf course and all school functions. (Dining hall, in the Rotunda, classes, etc.) The minutes ticked by and the subject was changed to male sports. With the soccer team spear headed by Bill Breeden and Henry Hoover Bear III well established and the basketball
team given second life, the fall activities seemed to be off on their way to becoming permanent. Spring sports were "talked about" and both the males and the administration came to the conclusion that a general interest would be required before any sport could be started. As the luncheon continued and turned toward slight repetition, questions and discussion tended to become table oriented which I found in my case to be very beneficial. The idea of starting a possible fraternity evolved with the lone set back of, "All you have to do is express your interest", which various males have now decided to do, and I wouldn't doubt that by the second semester, rush for the first Longwood fraternity may be under way. Actually, if the male considered, there are many activities that he is excluded from on campus because he is a male. But he should also consider that because this is the first year for male residents, he can't expect to fall into a tennis and golf team or have a choice of six fraternities. However, he has virtually unlimited activities he could start with the proper amount of interest, where I'm sure the administration would be more than happy to accommodate.
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THE ROTUNDA,
Tuesday, September 21, 1976
Abortion: What, When, An Introduction-
WHERE TO CALL Are there any reliable short-cuts? There are a couple. One is to call a source of medical care you've used before — a doctor, a hospital, a community health center, or a birth control clinic that you know, like and feel generally comfortable about. At the very least, any of them should be able to offer you the test-plus-exam confirming pregnancy. It may turn out they can also provide the rest of the services necessary at a price you're happy with. If so, fine. If they can't, they should be able to advise you how to proceed from that point on. Another way is to call Planned Parenthood — either their FAMILY PLANNING INFORMATION SERVICE (677-3040), which is for anyone, or FACTS BY PHONE (677-3320), which is specifically for callers under 18. Both refer, not just to Planned Parenthood centers, but to other state-licensed clinics and hospitals, whichever you prefer and-or need. Or if you want to be a doctor's private patient, they'll give you the names of qualified specialists. They can also answer questions and help with special situations, financial or otherwise. There's no charge — referral is something you shoulu never have to pay for. In Virginia: Planned Parenthood Center Richmond, Va. 1218 W. Franklin Street 353-5516
Statistics And A Little History According to most recent public estimates, 1.6 million American women terminate their pregnancies each year — considered in a closer context, this means that almost 5,000 legal abortions are performed each day in the United States alone. At no time in the history of mankind has medical technology reached its current high point of expertise, knowledge, facilities, and research. With man's increased ability to protect and prolong life, however, has also come the knowledge and means of reliable termination of life, and the possibility of life - this, in its most controversial context, is abortion. While abortion has been practiced in cases where pregnancy resulted from rape, incest, or when a mother's life or mental health was endangered for almost as long as has been technically - though not always medically — possible; it is only within the past two and one half years that legal, medically safe, and substantially less expensive abortions have been available to the general public in the United States for any vast number of reasons. Prior to the 1973 Supreme Court overthrow of state abortion statutes, approximately one million illegal abortions were performed each year. Yet, a decade ago, only 8,000 legal abortions were performed each year as compared to the current, previously cited figure of 1.6 million per year. History of Abortion Laws and Practices The anti-abortionists sometimes argue that abortion violates an age-old natural law. But for centuries abortion in the early stages of pregnancy was widely tolerated. In many societies in Europe and later in America it was used as one of the only dependable methods of fertility control. Even the Catholic Church took the conveniently loose view that the fetus became animated by the rational soul, and abortion therefore became a serious crime at forty days after conception for a boy and eighty days for a girl. (Methods of sex determination were not specified.) English and American common law, dating back to the thirteenth century, shows a fairly tolerant acceptance of abortion up until quickening, the moment sometime in the fifth month when the woman first feels the fetus move. Most of the laws making abortion a crime were not passed until the nineteenth century. In 1869 Pope Pius IX declared that all abortion was murder. By the 1860's, in this country, new legislation outlawed all abortions except those •necessary to save the life of the woman." There were reasons why abortion suddenly became a "crime." The first was quite legitimate; abortion was a dangerous operation — methods crude, antiseptics scarce, the mortality rate high. It was in part the mid-nineteenth century wave of humanitarianism that brought in abortion laws to protect women. Secondly, it was during this time that medical care for women passed out of the hands of midwives, who had almost certainly performed abortions as part of their services, into
the realm of male doctors, who did not necessarily respect a woman's right to end a pregnancy. Thirdly, new understanding of the biology of conception and pregnancy made it clear that the fetus is alive before its movements can be felt, so an abortion before quickening became for some a more serious matter. Fourth, just at a time when women's increasing understanding of conception was helping them to avoid pregnancy, certain governments and religious groups desired population growth to fill growing industries and new farmable territories. Abortion laws saw to it that women took their place alongside the ocher machines of a developing economy. Last and perhaps most insidious, a highly moralistic group obsessed with banning "sex for pleasure" struck up a campaign against both abortion and birth control. Sex was for marriage and marriage was for making babies. Sex outside marriage was immoral; pleasurable sex inside marriage was somewhat immoral; and unwanted pregnancy was the punishment for such indulgence. History has shown that women will seek abortion whether it is legal or not, and the new laws made increasing numbers of women have to get abortions illegally. There was a high rate of complication, infertility and even death among women who desperately tried to abort themselves, or who were forced underground for dangerous illegal operations. There were illegal profits to back-street abortionists, who charged high prices for non-medical procedures done in unsanitary conditions. There was blatant discrimination against poor women, who had to risk back-street abortions while their wealthier sisters could often find and pay a cooperative doctor. And those unable to end their unwanted pregnancies too often found their lives, and those of the children born, twisted by the hardships involved. In the mid-1960s some angry and concerned women and men began to organize to try to change the existing abortion laws. In 1970 New York State passed not a mere "reform" but a "near repeal" abortion statute, allowing abortion up through 24 weeks from the last menstrual period, if it was done in a medical facility by a doctor. Then in January 1973 the U. S. Supreme Court made its decision affirming that the "right of privacy. . .founded in the 14th Amendment's concept of personal liberty. . .is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy." The Court held that through the first trimester (12 weeks) of pregnancy, the decision to have an abortion may be made solely by the pregnant woman and her doctor. Following approximately the end of the first trimester, a state's power to regulate abortion is limited to the establishment of rules governing where and by whom an abortion may be performed. "It is only when the fetus has reached a point of viability (from 24 to 28 weeks of gestation) that the state may go so far as to prescribe abortion. . except when it is necessary to preserve the life or health of the mother."
The Legal Implications of Abortion: The Laws As They Now Stand 1. Abortion is a decision that rests solely between a woman and her physician until approximately the end of the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. 2. During the following twelve weeks, "the State, In promoting its interest" in the woman's health, may — if it so chooses - impose regulations on the abortion procedures in ways that will safeguard her health. 3. After this period, "the State, in promoting its interest in the potentiality of human life, may, if it chooses, regulate" and prohibit abortion, except when it is necessary to preserve the mother's life or health. Sources: Our Bodies Ourselves, The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, 1971; "Getting An Abortion in New York City," Planned Parenthood of New York, 1975; Abortion Project, L. S. Beach and D A. Bastek.
B« prepared to tall: U Your LMP dato-when your last period started. D Your age and health history—past or present illnesses, allergies, any other special conditions. U If you have health insurance coverage Medicaid, Blue CrossBlue Shield, or any other.
Interviews And ImplicationsWhy They Chose Abortion "I love Gary, and we're going to be married, probably next year. But when I got pregnant the fall of my junior year (in college 1973), it was like the whole world crashed in. Il would have killed my parents if they knew we were sleeping together, let alone that I was pregnant. We probably both would have had to drop out of school. There wasn't anything I could do then. The whole thing (experience of pregnancy) nearly ruined the entire year for me. We almost broke up." A 1975 college graduate who also had an abortion in 1973 noted similar reasons for choosing abortion. "Id been on the Pill for a year, and had just gotten off. We got drunk one night, and that was it. John's a year younger. He was all ready to get married, but
I just couldn't let him do that either. My parents would've understood, I think, but it would've really been a disappointment to them. I think they know we practically live together, but I think they also ihink we've got sense enough to be careful. We are, now." Interviews and the attitudes of survey respondents seem to point cut that young women who have abortions are usually engaged in a close relationship with only one male, and are quite often planning on marrying him following graduation from college. The exceptions are the occasional, promiscious female, or the individual who finds herself pregnant while in her early teens.
WHEN YOU CALL FOR AN ABORTION APPOINTMENT Be prepared to ask: LJ
What's the complete coat and what does it cover?
LJ How is payment handled? □ What insurance coverage is accepted?
□ Tho abortion Itself, including the services of the doctor who does it (and the anesthetist, if needed)
D Do you have to pay in advance? Can you pay in installments?
D Pregnancy confirmation, including urine test and internal exam
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□ All laboratory tests, including urinalysis, blood tests for anemia and RH factor, and blood typing
LJ How long will you have to stay at the clinic or hospital? And if you're calling a free-etanding clinic...
D Counseling services D Anesthetic Local? General? D All drugs and medicines, including Rhogam, if needed D Birth control, including counseling, prescription, and supplies (or insertion, if you want an IUD) D Poet-abortion checkup
What'a the policy on consents?
D Is It state-licensed? □ Whet happens if emergency hoepitalization Is necessary? I
I Is there s 24-hour phone number?
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Where, Why, How Comparative Statistics for the Different Abortion Methods l. Incidence July 1970June 1971 New York City* 55.7% 28.7% 14.7% 0.9%
suction D&C saline hysterotomy
July 1972June 1973 New York City 7743> 10.9% 10.8%
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As time goes by and information about abortion gets around, more and more women are able to have abortions in the first 12 weeks, when they are safer. 2. Mortality (deaths related to each procedure) September 1974 survey, 17 states reporting over-
allf: 3.2 deaths per 100,000 legal abortions. By method: 1.7/100,000 suction 13.2/100,000 amniotic fluid exchange 66.0/100,000 hysterotomy Early abortion is safer!!! These mortality rates compare well to the 14 deaths per 100,000 live births for women going through pregnancy and childbirth in 19734 3. Complications (including excessive bleeding, infection, perforated uterus and retained tissue, as well as minor complications)ยง EARLY ABORTION SUCTION
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The General Abortion ProcessA Brief Overview The counselor should also be familiar with the general abortion process. It is for this reason that the following summary has been compiled. Medical Preliminaries: Prior to the abortion the woman's doctor will want her medical history. He will inquire as to how many previous pregnancies the woman has experienced. He will also need to know if the abortion candidate has a history of asthma, TB, heart disease, acute kidney disease, epilepsy, or bleeding or clotting problems. The physician will normally check blood type as well. Anesthesia: Vacuum (suction) aspiration abortions can be performed under either local or general anesthetic. The local anesthetid (or paracervical block) is normally an injection of xylocaine or novacaine on either side of the cervix. Local anesthesia is generally considered to be both safer and cheaper than a general anesthetic. General anesthetics tend to require a longer recovery time. Complication: Instances of complications are very rare and generally less than 4 women in 1000 experience complications, (Boston Womens Health Club Collective, Ourselves, Oar Bodies, p. 146). Hemorrhage can be caused by a laceration of the wall of the uterus by the dilator or curette. This is characterized by a heavy flow of blood accompanied by heavy clotting.
Most normal abortions produce slight spotting however and the two should not be confused. The heavy blood flow can be indicative that not all fetal tissue has been removed or that the uterus has not contracted to normal size. Infection can occur if unsterilized instruments have been used or if the womans resistance is low so that any infection present before the abortion can spread. The woman should not use feminine hygiene products or have intercourse too soon after the abortion as this may lead to infection as well. Nausea, vomiting, heavy cramping, and temperature are all symptoms of possible infection. Incomplete abortion results when all fetal material has not been removed. This usually requires that the abortion be completed by D&C. An odor or discharge, cramping, vomiting, nausea, or hemorrhaging are all danger signs. Aftercare: A woman can normally resume normal activity within a few hours of the V-S. However, she should be on the lookout for danger signals listed above. Further physicians will normally recommend that she abstain from douching, tub baths, tampons, or intercourse for four weeks. Most doctors prescribe an antibiotic such as tetracycline or ergotrate. Normally if an antibiotic is prescribed it is recommended that alcoholic drinks be refrained from for 10 days.
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Tuesday, September 21, 1976
Compiled ByAnne Carter Stephens
Techniques Of AbortionHow It Is Done And When Vacuum . .Suction; The suction method has become the most eommonly used medical technique for the termination of pregnancy. The procedure involves the dilation of the cervix by passing a series of plastic or metal dilators (each larger than the other) into the cervix. Once the cervix is dilated, a sterile tube attached to a vacuum aspirator is inserted into the
uterus. The aspirator sucks up technique is easier and faster to the fetal tissue from the uterine perform than the D&C procedure wall. The fragments are thus and causes the patient less drawn out and down a tube by trauma. Dilation and Curettage; (D&C means of the vacuum pump. This process normally takes about 5 to Although the V-S method is now 7 minutes. The uterus may more frequently used, some experience some cramping, but physicians have been practicing the procedure is virtually the D&C for veajs and continue to painless. This technique is use this procedure. This permissable up until the 12th procedure involves the dilation of week of pregnancy. The V\S 1 he cervix and the scraping of the patient's womb with a curette. Dilators are used to expand the cervix. The size of the dilators range from 2 mm. At the 10th week the dilator is 12 mm. and at 12 weeks the dilator is 14 mm. The curette, which is a small metal loop on the end of a thin A survey was made recently of 90 college females concerning long handle, is used by the abortion and their feelings about it. Below are General Implications physician to gently scrape the Drawn from Total Survey Results. internal wall of the uterus. The 1. There is no apparent significance between religious preference fetal tissue is removed with and the individual likelihood of engaging in premarital sexual in- forceps. During this procedure the patient is totally tercourse. anesthetized. The patient must 2. There is apparently no significant relationship between marijuana usage and premarital intercourse; roughly two thirds of all recuperate from six hours to two non-virgins had used marijuana, while almost one half of all virgins days during which time there may be some bleeding. This had. There is, however, a tendency on the part of non-virgin marijuana procedure can be used up until users to experiment with stronger drugs. the 12th week of pregnancy. Care 3. While ages of first intercourse ranged from 13 to 19, the mean must be taken not to perforate the age for all non-virginis was 18. uterine wall during the abortion, 4. The great majority of survey subjects are familiar with almost which is usually done in a all forms of birth control; the Pill ranks as the foremost choice as a hospital. Saline Injection: in this birth control method among two thirds of all subjects. I procedure a local anesthetic is 5. Virgins are more likely than non-virgins to turn to parents for information about sex; however, all subjects indicated they would applied to the abdomen; then a consult reading materials and friends for information first, while long needle is passed through the doctors and health-phys ed. teachers followed closely behind parents abdominal wall which withdraws as "sex information consultants." Non-virgins are four times as likely an amount of amniotic fluid. The amniotic fluid is replaced with an to consult a doctor for birth control information as are virgins. equal amount of concentrated 6. Half of all non-virgins report a tendency to engage in sexual salt solution. Patients normally intercourse with no birth control, while two thirds of all virgins say ; do not react unfavorably to this they would never do so without using any birth control method. injection but some women 7. Approximately three-fourths of all non-virgins, and exactly one experience heat, cramps, or a half of all virgins worry about the possibility that they might become burning sensation in the pelvic region. If this occurs the pregnant while not married. 8. Two thirds of all subjects became aware of abortion in junior woman's head is elevated and she high school; most learned about it through a health-p.e. class, is given some water to drink. Once the symptoms have although the introductory sources were varied. subsided the procedure is 9. Over two-thirds of all survey subjects know at least one incontinued. Sometimes minute dividual who had an abortion, although non-virgins are slightly more quantities of salt enter the likely to. Of all subjects concerned, the mean ages for both the subject abdominal cavity which may and the individual at the time of the abortion was 18. One of every 18 cause cramping or nausea. This subjects has had an abortion. is treated easily and there are no 10. The majority of subjects indicated that they were aware of, long term effects of this would make personal use of, and considered abortion counseling discomfort. Contractions will services useful, desirable, or necessary for the general public begin several hours after this However, the majority of subjects also felt that the variety of coun- process. These contractions are seling services outside of those concerned with abortion are not as strong as those experienced during full term pregnancy. generally known to be available. General anesthetics are not used 11. Only two subjects felt that abortion was never justifiable under but sleeping pills or demerol may any circumstances; slightly over one third felt that it was justifiable be used. After 8 to 15 hours of under any circumstances. labor the fetus is expelled. This 12. Over two-thirds of all subjects regarded individuals who had experience can be painful and had abortions as "no different from anyone else"; however, virgins emotionally harrowing and it is were more prone to feel that those who have had an abortion were essential to provide counseling for those women having this careless. 13. Both virgins and non-virgins favored three of seven possible method of abortion. This answers to the question "If I became pregnant and was not married, I procedure is used in pregnancies would..." They were: consideration of having the child, and basis of a that have gone for 16 weeks or decision after talking to the child's father, and the subject's parents. longer. Hysterotomy: This procedure 14. Subjects who indicated that they knew at least one individual may be used after 20 weeks of who had had an abortion noted in over half of their responses that pregnancy. The fetus is removed pregnancy resulted from a lack of use of birth control. through a small abdominal 15. The majority of subjects felt that their attitude towards incision near the pubic bone. This abortion has been greatly affected by friends. is considered surgery. Several 16. Slightly over half of the subjects felt that availability of in- days of hospitalization are required and this can be terribly formation concerning abortion and birth control was adequate. expensive. It is very common for 17. With the exception of only six individuals, subjects felt that women to require caesarian individuals who have had or are considering having abortions need at births after having this type of least some professional counseling. abortion.
Survey Results
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Tuesday, September 21, 1976
Kenneth Huber Enthusiastically Greeted At Piano Performance By Margaret Hammersley Thursday evening, September 16, the Longwood College Music Department was both proud and pleased to initate the Visiting Artist Series with the performance of pianist Kenneth Huber. Thursday's recital marked Mr. Huber's second appearance at Longwood, and he was received with great enthusiasm. With no introduction needed, Mr. Huber began his program with three pieces by Scarlatti: Sonata in C Major, L 104; Pastorale in E Minor, L 413; and Capriccio in E Major, L 375. The intense expression with which the pieces were performed captivated his audience. The Scarlatti selections were followed by a Mozart selection, Rondo in A Minor, K. 511, and three Chopin pieces. The ardor and sensitivity with which Mr. Huber played Chopin's Nocturne in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1; Nocturne in D Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2; and Barcarolle, Op. 60 penetrated throughout the audience. Mr. Huber's passion for/ and absorption with his music was overwhelmingly evident with his performance of Schubert's Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15. Scanning the audience for their expression and response, it was apparent they were very excited with the dynamic opening phrase of Schubert. The audience so remained enraptured through the entire selection, applauding Mr. Huber with immense fervor. The Schubert selection was certainly the most enthusiastically received selection of the evening. Following the recital was an informal reception in which Mr. Huber warmly greeted his audience. Thursday afternoon, several hours prior to the recital, Mr. Huber, casually attired and practicing in the hall, granted The Rotunda an interview. Composed and very much at ease, Mr. Huber talked of himself and of music, naturally. Kenneth Huber, at age fourteen made his musical debut with a solo recital while studying under teacher
Shirley Shaffer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Perhaps the busiest and most ambitious time in his life was the four years with the United States Navy Band, in Washington, D. C. In 1968 before his enlistment, he wondered if the Navy would have a position for a performer such as himself. He commented, "Friends thought I was crazy," however, after an audition, the Navy Band Services wanted him. Mr. Huber explained that the Navy Bands grew considerably at that time period, for there were other talents such as Mr. Huber, who enlisted in the military with such intents. Those four years were extremely busy. While living in Washington, D. C, he traveled extensively with the band. Simultaneously, he was performing solo recitals and teaching private lessons. Once a week Mr. Huber went to Baltimore for his own lessons under I^eon Fleisher. For a period of one semester, he flaw almost every week end to Indiana to complete his Masters Degree at Indiana University. Mr. Huber commented, "It took a lot of energy." Mr. Huber has played throughout the country with various orchestras, as well as a soloist. Currently he is a Professor of Piano at Virginia Intermont College. When asked about his selection of repetoire, Mr. Huber admitted that he does not always concentrate upon classical and romantic pieces. For Thursday's program he had originally planned American works to complement the American Bicentennial, yet with further reflection decided that the audience would probably have already been "Americanized to death," and so remained with the program of Scarlatti, Mozart, Chopin and Schubert. Mr. Huber commented that he chose such a program because it was "extremely challenging to me artistically." He had not previously opened a recital with Scarlatti, so decided that it was
/,.(.'. Library Has New New Attractions And Systems For This School Year By ANITA CRUTCHFIELD The library has initiated a new lyitan of counting its users. As unt enters ihe building he is counted by an electric eye which counts each time the light is broken. Hopefully this will be a more accurate way of measuring the number of people using the library. The hours for the library as of now are. 7:45 a.m.-lO p.m. Mon.Tliurs., 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Sal., and 2 p.in.-10 p.m. Sundays. Librarian Mrs. Martha l,eStourgeon says thai these hours are based on counts of users in the past. Usually usage drops off by 9 p.m. every night and not many people chose to spend Saturday nights at the library. Mrs. I<eStourgeon does not anticipate any changes in the security system of the library and that they are now in the process of an inventory. This is the first inventory since the 1950's. On exhibit now in the downstairs library are some art
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works of Mordi Gassner. An Intimate Exhibition: ARTWAYS OF MORDI GASSNER was assembled to show how style expresses function in art as in behavior. In this selection of his works the motive is to demonstrate how intent, content, and attendant circumstances evoke the manner of creative self-expression. Mordi Gassner was born in New York City, attended Parsons School of Design, the Art Students league and Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Primarily a painter, he has devoted most of his career to vast symbolic mural composition for which he has received many awards and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He made his theatrical debute as art director for Douglas Fairbanks Sr.'s "Thief of Baghdad" and has since worked extensively on Broadway plays as well as films and television. His commercial work includes advertisements, wall paper and fabric designs, steamship decor, and book illustrations.
time to do so. He has played Scarlatti for some time, and enjoys it. Musically, the Chopin pieces complement one another. Mr. Huber explained that the openings and closings of the two nocturnes and Barcarolle, "seem to fit together. . .That's the way my mind works." Sitting at the piano to demonstrate what he had said, he played a bit of the three pieces, and then simply added, "Barcarolle is one of my favorite pieces." Mr. Huber explained that Schubert's Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15 was "a piece way ahead of its time." He found it to be "technically difficult," as well as musically "challenging." He had recently learned the Schubert composition over the past summer. He enjoys a composition which presents a challenge, and enjoys "giving it shape." The Mozart selection, Rondo in A Minor, K. 511, was chosen for performance because "it is gem of classical music." Mr. Huber also talked about modern music for piano. When asked if he played any contemporary pieces, he answered, "Yes, but not in front of audiences." He was also asked if he composed himself; his answer was simply, "No." He commented that he thinks musically, but it is not as though he sits at the breakfast table and has tunes pop into his head. Rather than composing himself, he "recreates" others' music. Upon asking Mr. Huber about his reception at the college, he admitted to have been received very warmly, and was quite pleased with such a reception. He was delighted that the faculty and the department of music were so cordial and gracious. Speaking of the recital hall, he complimented the Molnar Hall very highly, commenting that "It is a wonderful place to play. . .a beautiful hall.. .the acoustics are great." Mr. Huber confessed that his initial reception "makes a difference" to him and to his performance. He added in closing, "Everyone here is very friendly; you want to play for them." As Mr. Huber was enthusiastic about playing at Longwood, Longwood was equally as enthusiastic about his performance, and will welcome him back at any time.
Music Majors
Scene at recent tryouts for Twelfth Night.
Longwood Player's Upcoming Production, Twelfth Night, To Play From October 6-9 ByTRISHHOWLAND "To be or not to be" is not the question in Jarman Auditorium these days, for preparations have begun on the Longwood Player's upcoming production of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. This comedy of characters, directed by Dr. Patton Lockwood, will be presented to Ixmgwood audiences and to the general public October 6th through 9th at 8:00 each evening. The cast includes a wide variety of talent, not only from Longwood and Hampden-Sydney students, but professors and members of the local community as well. Jacqui Singleton, Longwood senior portraying Sir Toby, has been seen in such recent productions as THE APPLE TREE, BEGGAR'S OPERA, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR. Opposite Sir Toby is Sir Andrew, played by Longwood freshman, George Bennett. The role of Malvolio will be portrayed by Hampden-Sydney professor, Dr. Hassell Simpson. A long time actor on the stage, Dr. Simpson's most recent performances include: Daniel Players productions of HARVEY, COME BLOW YOUR HORN, and PLAZA SUITE, and HampdenSydney productions of TEN LITTLE INDIANS and INDIANS. Rick Vaughn, currently teaching mathematics at Cumberland High School, will portray County Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. Rick's many
Travel To Sing Several Longwood Music majors have sung on two separate occasions for citizens in Buckingham County. On September 4th, Janet Tuitt, Therees Tkach, Hank Dahlman, taura York, Richard Chisenhall, Rene Rowland and Diane Quinn went with Dr. McCray under the request of Mr. LB. Dent to a meeting of the Central Virginia Museum Chapter at Col Alto in Buckingham. After a buffet meal, a light program was presented including numbers from "Carousel" and "Godspell." This was also a first for Longwood. Mr. Dahlman and Mr. Chisenhall were the first male music majors to sing for the promotion of music education at Longwood.
Music Events Thurs.. Sept. 23, 8:00 p.m. — Camerata Singers. An evening of Music from the Classical Period. Molnar Recital Hall. Fee: $1.50. (MDS) Thurs., Sept. 30, 8:00 p.m. — Visiting Artist Series. Ron Thomas, cello. Cosponsors: Foreign Languages Department and Music Department. Molnar Recital Hall. No charge. (VAS) Sun., Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m. — Student Recital. Janet Dollins, organ. Molnar Recital Hall. No charge. (MDS)
accomplishments on the stage include THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, and PEER GYNT at Ixmgwood, as well as HampdenSydney's productions of INDIANS, and the Daniel Players production of PAINT YOUR WAGON. Reeney Manley, Longwood sophomore, will present a most comic appearance as Shakespeare's Feste, the Cloown. Reeney's recent credits include IN THE RESTROOM AT ROSENBLOOM'S, THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, and THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. Jill Wilkins, a Longwood senior, will perform in her acting debut, the character Viola. Vicki Mann, a Longwood freshman, will also be making her debut at Longwood in the role of Olivia. Maria will be portrayed by Linda Carwile, a Longwood day student, who has performed in such productions as A MOUSE THAT ROARED, RHINO+ SEROUS, CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, and OLIVER at a Community Theatre in Kingsport, Tennessee. Others in the cast include Andy Mann as Antonio; Jerome Laux as Sebastian; Mary Isemann as Curio; Linda Kulp as Valentine; Larry Folwell doubling roles as the Captain and the Priest; Paulette Daniel and Diane McKown as Officers; and Kate Young, Connie Turner, and Susan White as attendants to the fair Olivia. Backstage can be found the familiar faces of Stage Manager, Sara Jo Wyatt and Assistant Director, Trish Howland. Technical crews will be headed by Steve Chu, set; Anne Saunders, lights; Jenny CloverDroney, make-up; Meryl Phelps, sound; Wanda Kirkland, costumes; Marilyn Kibler, publicity; Karen Kimbrough, props; and Lee Murray, house. A multi-level, period set has been designed by Mr. Ben Emerson, who is the latest addition to the Longwood Deparmtnet of Speech and Dramatic Arts. The lighting design will be provided by Anne Saunders, and among the musicians for the performances will be Temple Williamson, Stacey Waymack, and Kate Young. Remember! The TWELFTH NIGHT is coming! Come one, Come All!!!!!!!!
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Volleyball Team 1976 Becky Allen Julie Allen Karen Balint Debbie Brown Kaye Carter Meg Cook Teri Dunnivant linda Eagle
Terry Johnson Sharon Jones Penny Norford Caty Rafferty Sue Rama Cindy Smith Cindy Thomas Rhonda Woody
Susan Boman-manager-trainer Joyce Ray-manager Carolyn C. Price-coach
Lancers Had Good Turn Out For Their Fall Try-Outs Lori Morgan Pat Perkins Juli Tracy Brenda Wile The results of the tri-outs will be in next weeks Rotunda. There has been a revision of the officers for the Longwood Lancers of 1976-1977, and are as follows: Kathie Marth — President; Chairman of the Horse Show. Debbie Cross — Vice President; Co-Chairman of the Horse Show. Sharon Arrington — Recording Secretary. Lori Morgan — Corresponding Secretary. Ann Corson — Treasurer. Kathie Marth — Historian.
The lancers plan to hold their Fall Club Show on Friday, October 15th. The club would like to see you at their show. Please see the Rotunda, Kathie Marth or Debbie Cross for further information as to the time and place. The Lancers held try-outs on Tuesday Sept. 14th and Monday, Sept. 20th, for the show which is at Averette College on October 8th. The following people tried out: Kathy Castagna Pat Caudle Dee Clemmer Debbie Cross Kathie Marth Megan McDonald Polly Milliner
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Association Meet To Discuss Plans For The Year Two educational organizations met last week in order to discuss both new and old business connected with their field. Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society of education, and the tudent Educational Association met in order to plan for the coming year. Both organizations are anxious to get more information and materials for students interested in education and for those preparing to teach. On September 15, Kappa Delta Pi held its first meeting. Christy Moody, President stated that because of the lack of methods courses in their fields, many secondary majors felt they were unprepared to student teach. Kappa Delta Pi plans to do something about this, although as of now it is still in the planning stages of development. Another event the society plans to do is a once-a-month banquet with guest speakers. They also hope to get companies to bring materials and information to Longwood for display purposes. A banquet for out-going student teachers has also been discussed. Christy indicated that Kappa Delta Pi wanted to be "something helpful and worthwhile for the students of Longwood College!! On the immediate agenda are
Averett' Ixmgwood Club Show Lynchburg and R-MWC Oak Manor — Madison and Mary Baldwin Southern Sem. Virginia Intermont Sweet Briar Longwood Club Show Regionals Nationals
Elections, Spirit, And Enthusiasm Present At Recent Class Meeting By DONNA HASKY The main purpose of the Freshman Class meeting was to elect an Oktoberfest chairman from the class of 1980. Carol Benslen was elected chairman and Pain Spangler was elected as Freshman Dining Hall Representative, but the meeting ended up being more than just an election. On that night of September 14th, Jeffers Auditorium was filled with class spirit. . . the spirit of Red and White. Liz Barch, Junior Class President, expressed pleasure
Basketball Try-Outs To Begin Soon On September 15, a woman's basketball meeting was held for all students interested in participating in this sport. Coach Carolyn Hodges told the group that tryouts will begin October 18 and would be on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for about two weeks. The coach also stated that all participants must be able to jog a mile by tryout time. The basketball season will begin December 3 with a game against Old Dominion University.
Tuesday, September 21, 1976
Kappa Delta Pi And The Student Educational
The tentative schedule of the Lancers Competitive Riding Group is as follows: Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
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and surprise at seeing the more than 100 freshmen that attended. Evidencing their freshman enthusiasm, seven candidates were qucikly nominated before it was moved that the nominations be closed. The seven included Becky Allen, Carol Bensten, Cyndy Downey, Dee Dee Giannettino, Robin Rowen, Stacy Waymack and Trisha Whitehurst. After the meeting, newlyelected chairman Carol Bensten expressed her feelings about freshman involvement in Oktoberfest. "I'm really happy to have been elected to one of the first and most important endeavors we will undertake as a class this year. I know we can make an important impact on Oktoberfest." "As a class we have a lot of spirit, it's just a matter of getting everyone together. Hie Junior class officers have been fantastic in helping us get started, but now more of the responsibility is ours. We can do it, because there's really something for everyone in Oktoberfest. We need help with ;he sets, costumes, color rush and all the other things that go into making Oktoberfest the special week end that it is."
L. C. Golf Team Holds 1-1 Record After Two Matches The Longwood Golf Teams have a cumulative record of 71 wins, 16 losses and 3 ties.. The golf team had a match with William and Mary and Madison in Williansburg on September 9, 1976. Longwood beat Madison 8-4 and lost to William and Mary 7-8. Nan Patterson, a freshman from Martinsville, was low scorer for longwood with Deanna Vanwey, a freshman from Alexandria, second. Scoring is done by the Nassau Scoring System. The winner of the front 9 holes receives one point, the winner of the back 9 holes receives one point, and the winner for the total 18 holes receives one point. Therefore, it is possible for each player to score three points for her team. Points received for Ixmgwood were as follows for the match on Sept. 9 Gail Pollard - 4, Deanna Varwey - 3*, Becky Webb - 5, Meg Baskervill - 4, Nan Patterson - 5. The next golf match will be at the Longwood Golf Course with William and Mary and Madison. On Monday, September 20. The match will begin at 12:30 p.m.
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the plans to sponsor the beer and pretzel party for Okoberfest. scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15. The SEA had their first meeting on September 14, beginning with the introduction of the new officers for this year. Wanda Garrett was announced President, along with Kathy Condyles and Jeanne Machen as the two Vice-Presidents. According to Kathy Condyles, the purpose of this organization is to "encourage and promote the 'eaching profession". Several events have been planned with this purpose in mind. One of the newest additions is the SEA Scholarship to be given to a deserving student in the spring. Guest speakers and movies, both with an educational theme, will be brought to Longwood College for the benefit of all students. Two important events have and will take the SEA off the Ixmgwood campus and put them on the road. On Sept. 10, Jeanne
The Formation Of L.C. Chemistry Club Discussed ByJOLEILI Ixmgwood College has visibly grown in leaps and bounds during the past few years progressing in most areas of social and academic endeavor. Not to be outdone, the Longwood Department of Natural Sciences is experiencing its own "feeling of change" concerning the chemistry department and the formation of two new campus organizations. On Tuesday, September 7, at 8:00 p.m., chairman of the Chemistry department, Dr. Maurice M. Maxwell, and interested chemistry or chemistry affiliated majors met to discuss such future possibilities. The first order of business was the tentative development of a "Chemistry Club" similar to those which exist at most larger universities. This organization, social and academic in nature would consist of Chemistry majors, Biology or Physics majors associated with Chemistry. Providing social activities for those of related interests, plus the recruiting of new members into the Chemistry field would be some goals of this club. The "steering committee," devised to look overconstitutions and made into the red tape of new club formation were seniors Betsy O'Donnell, Anita Powell,
Congratulations! The Intercollegiate
Randolph Macon vs. Madison, Sept. 28, at Lynchburg - 1:00 p.m.
Athlete Council
Mary Baldwin Invitational, Oct. 1-2, at Staunton — Two Day.
granted interest
Sweet Briar vs. Averett, Oct. 7 at Longwood — 12:30 p.m. Randolph Macon, Oct. 13 at Longwood — 1:00 p.m. VFISW State Tournament, Oct. 29-30-31 at Longwood — Three Day.
Machen and Gail Parsons represented the SEA in a leader Meet at Smith Mountain Lake. New trends in the educational field were discussed as well as information involving teachers themselves. On Oct. 13, the Ixmgwood SEA has been invited to visit Lynchburg College to meet with the SEA there. The President of the Student Virginia Association will be the guest speaker. Both organizations are a service to the teaching profession, and plan to work jointly for this cause. Membership into Kappa Delta Pi requires an average of 3.2 overall, with 6 hours of education for juniors and 12 hours for seniors. Members are tapped in the fall and in the spring. The SEA is open to all students. Dues are $7.50 and tentative plans are being made for a membership booth.
group status to the men's soccer team September 8.
and Jo I^eili. Next on the agenda, was the topic of founding a Longwood Chapter of the American Chemical Society in affiliation with Hampden-Sydney College. This would fulfill the desire of this society to form chapters in the central Virginia, RandolphMacon and Lynchburg College, excluding schools and industrv west of the blue ridge section and Chesapeake Bay area. A campus chapter of the A.C.S. could help finance speakers oriented in the science fields, with the advantage of defrayed costs if a union were formed with Hampden-Sydney. Several students currently enrolled at Ixmgwood have been student affiliated members of the A.S.C. for over a year, possessing the membership requirements that they be working toward an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline. The benefits of affiliation include the availability of discounts on subscriptions for high level A.C.S. research journals and magazines, employment aids for positions wanted or positions available for all levels of college degrees and regional, topical and national meetings which are open for attendance to all affiliates. Discussing why he felt that Ixmgwood now was ready for the formation of a "Chemistry Club" Dr. Maxwell claimed that "There has been a definite growth in the number of Chemistry majors here at Longwood, and we now have a sufficient number to form a club. After all, we've had informal social activities with the Chemistry majors in the past anyway, so now is the time to get organized!" As for the benefits of club formation, Dr. Maxwell stated "In the club, we would not only have social gatherings, but could also sponsor intellectual activities, such as for example, the series of toxicology lectures which was held last year. Plus, such an organization could hopefully lead to the future formation of a possible chemistry honorary here at Longwood."
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Tuesday, September 21, 1976
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Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Names Newly Elected Officers Newly elected officers of the The Phi Kappa Phi Foundation national Honor Society of Phi promotes academic excellence Kappa Phi at Umgwood College and achievement through ar«- student vice-president, nineteen fellowship awarded on a Christy Lynn Moody and from the competitive basis to graduating faculty. Dr. Elizabeth B. students who are members of the Jackson, president and Dr. Paul society. Ixmgwood students and 1 lesselink, secretary-treasurer. faculty members are invited to Eligibility for membership in Phi request further Information on Kappa Phi is based upon high these fellowships and to suggest candidates for scholastic attainment among qualified junior and senior students and fellowship awards. Two 1976 graduates of college faculty members . The following individuals were Longwood College having initiated on April 13, 1976 and are membership in Phi Kappa Phi current members: Winifred have received fellowship awards, Agee, Pern Aaron, Vernoica the Alpha Lambda Delta Barrell, Sandra K. Frey, Elsa fellowship is held by Molly I,ee Kathryn Harvey, Penny Kay at the Medical College of Virginia Harding, Jo Marie Leili, Rebecca and the Pi Gamma Mu fellowship Y. Maxwell, Christy Lynn went Dawn Candice Adams for Moody, Betsy Fulcher Pace, study in history at Vanderbilt Agnes J. Shepard, Mary Abbie University. A present senior Vestal, Eleanor L. White, Dr. member of Phi Kappa Phi, Elsa Carolyn Craft, Mr. James Crowl. K. Harvey, was co-recipient of The primary objective of Phi the Wilson Greek Award at Kappa Phi is the recognition and Hampden-Sydney College, the encouragement of superior first woman to receive an scholastic attainment among academic award from that junior and senior college students college. and college faculty members.
Ms. Barbara L. Bishop, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Art Department at longwood College, is currently showing a photo-silkscreen print in "Preview," an exhibit by the Roanoke Fine Arts Center in the Downtown Library Gallery, Roanoke, Virginia. Artists represented in "Preview" have been invited to exhibit during the 1976-77 season in one of several galleries supported by the Roanoke Fine Arts Center. Ms. Bishop will have a one-woman show in the Young Gallery December 28, 1976 - January 23, 1977.
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It's not my place to run the train. The whistle I can't blow. It's not my place to say how far the train's allowed to go. It's not my place to shoot off steam nor even clang the bell. But let the damn thing jump the track. . . and see who catches hell!
By Sue Rama The job of the student assistant was a little different than the past, They found it more of a pleasure than of a task The new look on campus was quite a surprise The Student Assistants were more than willing to help the guys The Student assistants had other chores like Coke Parties on all the floors As Orientation would not let the Freshman rest We gathered them around a Song Fest. For all those wearing the smock and having so much fun I would like to commend you for a job well done.
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