The ROTUNDA LONGWOOD COLLEGE
Vol. 70, No. 1
October 8, 1990
Farmvflle, VA
Paule Marshall Awarded John Dos Passos Prize Longwood will award its 10th John Dos Passos Prize for Literature to Paule Marshall, of Richmond, whose novels and short stories explore her Caribbean island leritage and the challenges •nrountered by immigrants and their descendants, as well as the complex relationship of AfricanAmericans to their heritage. Ms. Marshall, currently professor of English and creative writing at Virginia Commonwealth University, will come to Longwood on Tuesday, Oct. 9. to receive the prize and to read from her work. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. in Bedford Auditorium: everyone is invited. She also will meet with students at Longwood and speak to a literature class in which one of her nov
els. Brown Girl. Brownstones, Is being studied. Ms. Marshall was born In Brooklyn, the daughter of Immigrants who came to New York from Barbados. She was graduated from Brooklyn College in 1953. Six years later she published her first novel. Brown Girl, Brownstones. It tells the story of a young girl growing up in Brooklyn during World War II. torn between her father's strong ties to his native Barbados and her mother's desire to buy a brownstone house and live out the American dream. The Chosen Place, the Timeless People, published In 1969. chronicles the changes wrought in a group of Americans by their extended encounter with the culture of a Caribbean island and. in turn, their effect on the In-
habitants. Pralsesong for the Widow (1983) concerns the physical and spiritual journey of a black American woman whose ancestors lived on one of the coastal islands of South Carolina. While on a Caribbean cruise, she Is drawn into an experience that alters the course of her life. In addition to these novels, and a fourth that is scheduled for publication next year. Ms. Marshall has published two volumes of short stories, plus essays, stories, and articles In numerous anthologies and magazines. The John Dos Passos Prize was established at Longwood in 1980. It commemorates one of the greatest of 20th century American authors, who made his home in Virginia'! Northern Neck from 1949 until his death in 1970. The Prize is awarded to
writers who have a substantial body of significant publication and whose work demonstrates one or more of the following characteristics — an intense and original exploration of specifically American themes, an experimental quality, and a wide range of literary forms. Winners receive a medallion and a cash award. The Prize is funded by a grant from the Longwood Foundation. Previous winners include Gra ham Greene, Gilbert Sorrentino, Doris Betts. Robert Stone. Russell Banks, Tom Wolfe. John Edgar Wideman. Lee Smith, and Shelby Foote. Dr. Martha Cook. Professor of English, is chair of this year's Prize jury.
PAULE MARSHALL
Join The Crop Walk For Hunger By ALLEN BRECKENRIDGE. Episcopal Campus Chaplain Did you know that Prince Edward County has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the state? Or that hunger is a real problem among the people of this area, so much so that the local food pantry has. on a yearly basis, given away almost 30 tons of food to persons in need of basic food aid? Did you know that malnutrition is a serious problem for the elderly in our area and that we really do have people living on the streets in Farmville? Are you aware that two out of three people in the Third World do not have access to clean drinking water, that 390 million people in (he world are unemployed or underemployed, that at least 40.000 children die every day from hunger-related diseases, and that half the infants born in some developing countries will not survive past their first birthday. These are Just some of the alarming and often disabling statistics and problems that the world faces today. Most assuredly too young adults from Longwood will have to deal with these needs in the
world in which you will soon take your place as leaders. Sometimes it can make one feel powerless to make a difference in the face of such complex problems, both locally and worldwide. Alone it would be almost impossible to tackle them. But the reality is that working together with others on our campus, in the Farmville community, and around the world, we can begin to bring some relief to our brothers and sisters who are facing such great needs for basic survival and growth. In the student handbook on page 49. the Geist organization is described as being an honorary leadership society recognizing three outstanding qualities in students — leadership scholarship, and service. Geist regularly sponsors Oktoberfest weekend, offering an important time for student organizations to present themselves and their programs to the campus community, a time for friends to return and celebrate together the memories of Joyful and challenging times spent at Longwood, and a time to raise funds for worthy projects in which our campus community and organizations
are engaged. Clearly, connecting community service involvement to the overall educational purpose of Longwood is becoming a greater focus of our life together, as can be seen in the development of the G.I.V.E. and R.E.A.C.H. programs at Longwood in the last year. One such service program, for which many of our campus organizations are gearing up. has become a yearly tradition at Longwood and in the greater Farmville area, and it usually falls on Oktoberfest weekend. That event Is the CROP WALK for hunger. On Sunday afternoon. October 14. around 2 p.m.. walkers from our campus and Hampden-Sydney, from schools, businesses, civic organizations, and churches throughout the community will gather at Jarman Auditorium and begin a short, spirited 6.2 mile hike through the Farmville community to raise funds for meeting some of the needs addressed in the beginning of this article. Funds raised on the walk go to programs around the world and here at home. Twenty five percent of those funds go directly to our local Food
Pantry. Students from organizations such as Alpha Phi Omega. Delta Sigma, the inter-Religious Council (consisting of a variety of campus religious organiza tions). residence hall groups, as well as many faculty and staff are now busy seeking walkers and sponsors to pledge money to walk for the hungry. In one way or another, everyone has an opportunity to do something, walking and pledging, to gether our community has chosen to take seriously the goals of Geist. the spirit of Longwood, which has always meant caring about the needs of others, about making a dlf ference in the world we're a part of. about giving of some of the benefits we've been given. Finally, the CROP WALK planning committee wants to continue the festive spirit of Oktoberfest weekend by en couraging groups to "fly their colors." so to speak. If you walk as a group, why not carry a banner or poster that your group has prepared? Let it be known who you are and that your organization cares and is involved. Individuals are also encouraged to let
their creativity show through in hats, posters, and other ways of individually expressing that you care and want to make a difference. Together, one by one. we can and will begin to end hunger and make the world a more Just place for all. For more Information about the upcoming CROP WALK, contact a representa live of one of the organizations listed above, the Student Services office, or one of the campus chaplains. If your organization isn't yet signed up to walk or sponsor walk ers. ask your president how you can help make CROP WALK a part of your groups plans for this year's Oktoberfest.
Contents Commentary News Oktoberfest Schedule Features. Sports Classifieds
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COMMENTARY Editorial Dear Ixmgwood. Many publications have each new editor write a statement of some sort which announces his intent, desire for change, etc. We may not have done it in the past, but I fell it necessary to do so now. You've all been waiting long enough and finally The Rotunda has arrived. It is not easy, .is my staff will attest to, but we cannot go on without your support. The Rotunda
has been the victime of much criticism and the danger of its extinction is always there, but I hope you care enough to keep it going. Ixmgwood is a place of tradition, but it can also be the epitome of change and it is my goal this year to have The Rotunda reflect that combination of old and new ways. As long as there is interest and pride in tradition, there will be a Rotunda. The important thing to remember
is that this newspaper belongs to all of Longwood and it is the responsibility of all of Longwood. It is up to you. as well as me and my staff, to keep it up-to-date and interesting. It is also up to you to speak up when you feel there is some great injustice done on the part of The Rotunda. I hope to constantly improve throughout the year and I hope that we can keep
your attention, but bear with us as we experiment with different ways to do things. If you don't like us one week, don't stop reading: We may surprise you next week. And eventually we'll all have the newspaper we can truly call a student publication and the desire to keep this important part of Longwood tradition. Monica Gilbert Editor-in-chief
The ROTUNDA Box 1133 Longwood College Farmville. Va. 23901 Editor In Chief Monica Y. Gilbert Photography Editor
Sports Editor Charlie Fultz
The Spirit Of CHI Supports Longwood does not denote respect to some By LYNDA VAN HORN They came under the light of people. The Rotunda is something of the the torch. Though the 1972 Chi college and lasting," she said. hail gone under many changes, the "And, the blue and thp white are burning on April 18 was much like more typical of Longwood than the those of previous years. Led by Margaret Lowry, the red of before." bearer of the torch, the 12 other The CHI Song numbers of Chi walked down Using the same tune as used in from Bedford building to the waitprevious years, the words of the ing crowd in the Her parking lot. Other members of Chi included Chi song were changed "to exCarolyn Simpson, Ellen Dunn, press Chi's increasing role as Cookie Hovel 1, Jody Mace, Sue guardians of the spirit and ideas Bonhajn, Verona Leake, and Joan of Longwood." The new song tells of the purPutney. Also included were Pat Neces- pose of the organization: sary, Bobbie Hope, PattiCoogan, Bev Aston, and Nancy Fowlkes. Through the dafk of night The spirit of Chi walks on Purpose Of CHI Bearing the blue and white In order to emphasize the im- The spirit of Chi walks on portance of Chi and to explain its Throughout the days of Longwood purpose, the organization sent out Strong ties of blue letters to each student in the fall Although the years may pass by of this year. Chi will be there too The purpose of the group as Clad in robes of blue written in the bulletin sent out is The secret of Chi is kept to "promote and maintain a spirit Hold the torch of spirit long of cooperation among students in Keep it strong Down the colonnade and every phase of college life. "It is our aim to foster re- On the campus, too, we spect for Longwood and loyalty Bind the sisterhood to its academic program and The spirt of Chi walks on. extracurricular activities." Other Projects I it-sides the letters of exChanges planation. Chi also had other According to Chi the pur- projects for the year including pose ol these changes is not sending letters of praise to to disregard the past, but to students and faculty they felt Utilize the valuable aspects ol deserving. those experiences that have Among the projects sponsored enabled Chi to promote and or supported by Chi this year maintain a spirit of eoopera were the Pageant for Peace,coltlon in every phase of college lection of canned goods and toys hie for charity, and an all out campaign in support of major elecof cooperation in every phase of tions. Chi also makes available an college life." Speaking of the new insignia emergency scholarship fund of the Rotunda used on tne robes which can be used by students of Chi, one member said, "We who need financial aid in order to needed to project a positive continue their education at Longimage. The skull and crossbones wood. »>-•■♦,...,
Walks And Banners
And, another agreed, "We'll never forget that sound in our lives," she said. Each year at the burning besides revealing their identities, the Chi members also recognize members cf the student body, faculty, administration, and community who nave shown Longwood spirit and loyalty or who have provided an outstanding service to the cohere community.
The nightly walks and the Chi banners are also evidence of the organization's support of various functions of the college. When asked about these evidences of the group, one Chi member said, "The walks are a part of our college support and spirit, and they are always planned." But, when asked what they thought of the mad rush for posCommendations session that always accompanies the displaying of the Chi banner, This year's CHI commended 22 two Chi members refused to com- students, as well as two faculty members, Mrs. Sue Clark of the ment. Information Office, and the LongThe burning of Chi each year wood Foundation under the diin the spring is always a highly rection of Mr. George Bristol anticipated event. Always coming after a series of Chi "scares" and Col. John Carr. Among the seniors commended the burning is the time of year were Sissy 'lenshaw, Mary Tabb the identities of the members are Johnston, Marty Repole, Charlene revealed. Rice, and D"bbie Ellenbrand. According to Chi the iden.tnniors r«"?flgftls*d woreSusan tities of the members are kept secret until this time since "if B. Lewis, Faye Poole, Joyce the identity were known to Saunders, anil Bev Turner. Along with th< sophomore helpthe entire student body, the members would be subject to ers, Becky Mordand and Ellen numerous pressures regard- Morrison, two other sophomores ing their program of com- were also commended. They were Donna Noblln and Wanda Wallace. mendations." Debbie Martell, Janie PritcnComing Of CHI ard, and Marietta ZUCChi '*ere the As students from every class three freshmen recognized. The waited to see the torch light an- two faculty members commended nouncing the coming of Chi, the were Dr. Wayne rinuell and Miss Chi members lined up in nervous Diane Davis. There were also six seniors excitement for their last walk. who served as senior assistants One Chi member voiced her who were recognized at the burnnervousness. "As we were coming to the burning, we didn't know ing. They included Donna Bakt,r, what to expect with recent attiKathy Barclay, Easter Galloway, tudes and viewing burnine from Brenda Hensley, Sandy Chortal the other side." ind Val Callis. • • But, as the torch was lit and CHI Remains Secret flared up, a roar went up from the crowd. As the burning ended and the "When th? torch was lit and crowd began to disperse, the Chi blazed up, you just can't imagine the feeling I had," said one Chi (Continued on page 5) member.
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New Library Hopes
to Make Longwood a More Improved Campus By TODD M. HALEY "A new library is only one of the major changes that will occur at Longwood In the next few years," stated Richard Hurley, the Vice President for Business and Legislative Affairs The new library is one of the largest and most recent project that is being completed at Longwood College to enlarge and improve the campus according to the master plan of 1985. This new library will improve the looks of the cam pus. allow more computer access to the students, and become the new center of the campus." Hurley said. The study space has been increased to give more
individual and group areas for students to study. Hurley stated that "the most innovative section of the library is its new compact storage area. With the use of connected, movable bookshelves, more books will be able to fit into a smaller area. He continued. "However, at this time, it has not been determined whether or not this area will be for student use or for only staff access." The library is the first project that is being completed according to the 1985 master plan for the college. Hurley said. "Hopefully, the library shows that Longwood College is on its way to becoming a larger and more improved campus."
Student Activity Fees Under Question By PAM LADD SGA Treasurer The Student Activity Fees Committee has gotten final approval to give appropriations of this year's activity fees. The committee requested $14,000 for your organization for the 1990-1991 academic year. Since the final audit of your books Is still not completed, this amount Is contingent on the results from the audit. The committee will also take Into consideration the
bank balance of last year's book as of May 15, 1990. You may pick up your fall allotment at this time. You need to go by Phyllis Mable's office and fill out an approval form, and then pick up your check. The SGA Senate has discussed the possibility of raising student activity fees so that organizations may have more money in the coming year. If you have any questions or suggestions, etc. please call me at 395-3080.
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Honor Awareness By SHERRY GATEWOOD Elizabeth B. I^acy, Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, gave a speech in Wyal Auditorium Thursday. September 27. 1990 as a highlight of Honor Awareness Week. She spoke about the importance of honor both in a college environment and in the business world. She began her lecture by detailing how crucial the values of Integrity, honor, and trustworthiness are in today's society. Justice Lacy maintains that these qualities are essential for maintaining any degree of Social order. As an mple, she cited our julal system. It is based on public trust of the 1 judgement
of those appointed to serve. The college honor system serves as a transition between those values taught by our parents and those of the rest of society. It is here in college that one must formulate the moral code from which they intend to live. The message that society sends is the lying, cheating and stealing are okay, as long as the perpetrator is not caught. This is wrong. A selfpolicing system is therefore crucial to making this system work. Each person must up hold and reinforce the system. An apathetic attitude about the entire situation Is just as harmful as the belief th.it not getting caught is all that matters.
Decal System Improved By DENISE DAUBENSPECK A new decal system has been installed for campus parking. In years past resident or commuter student decals were purchased and placed on the back of the rear view mirror. This policy has changed due to restricted visibility. in the winter, you have to clear the windshields to see if there was a decal. In the summer, sun shades would have to be moved to find out if there was one." stated Campus Police Chief Police. In the new system, the decals
must be displayed on the back side of the vehicle's l< It rear bumper. The new detals are dc signed to distinguish different groups and relate where each group can park on campus Faculty/staff decals are pink, residents; orange, com mulers; green. and slater/ARA; yellow. The of the detals are $20 for students and $25 for faculty. These decals are good for one academic year. Decals are to be purchased in the Cashiering and Studenl Accounts office. The receipt must be taken, along with the
vehicle's Department <>i Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration I aid and license plate
number, to the campus police. The owner must complete ■• registration form and will receive the appropriate del si. The new decal system will determine where each vehicle ( an park and reduce ihe amount of time the campus police will spend searching a lot One proposal to Improve the system is to match Ihe color ol Ihe curb with Ihe de cal color.
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FEATURES
By JENNIFER MEELER The supporting cast of the production were equally skilled in their performances. Especially noticeable were Robin Lusk in the role of Terentievna and Vernell Williamson in the role of Katerina Prolomnaya. both of whom adopted good accents for their characters. Also notable were Amy Lynn Church in her dual roles of Miss Grubov and Elizaveta Kirillovna; Jonathan Church as Pandalevski and Bizmi nokov; and Anthony Tassa as Klrilla Ozhogin. Finally, the set and lighting/sound techniques were well planned and increased the audience's understanding and enjoyment of the play. The Longwood Players are certainly off to a great start on the year. Congratulations to all the cast of Journey of The Fifth Horse and good luck on the rest of the season. The Longwood Players kicked off the season October 3-6 with a spectacular presentation of Ronald Ribman's Journey oj The Fifth Horse. This deeply moving work is based on the short story. The Diary of a Superfluous Man." by the 19th century Russian writer Ivan Turgeney, parallels the lonely lives and lost loves of the diarist. Nikolai Chulkaturin (Christopher Hoover) and the head reader of the publishing firm. Zoditch (Andrew N. Wheeler), who must reluctantly review the diary. The people in Chulkaturin's diary miraculously come to life in Zodltch's mind and in his apartment, where the audience discovers Chulkaturin's tragic life. The theatric powers of the cast were sensationally obvious throughout the play. Christopher Hoover shown in the difficult role of Chulkaturin. His amazing ability to switch from the older, deathly ill and despairing Chulkaturin to that of the youthful, wonderfully in love Chulkaturin of the diary sue cessfully attracted the audience interest and sympathy. Mr. Hoover's excellent per formance truly effected the viewer and caused one to feel the emotions of the "fifth horse on the carriage of life personally and meaningfully. Andrew N. Wheeler's terrific portrayal of Zoditch also deserves much praise. He professionally drew his character through much emotional turmoil to the final realization that Zoditch and Chulkaturin's lives are simi larly tragic.
The Spirit of Oktoberfest Rewritten By MICHELLE BIEROWSKE Can you feel it?', the theme of this year's Oktoberfest activities describes the spirit GEIST is out to achieve. Oktoberfest has become a standing tradition at Longwood. This year, the week of October 812 has been declared Spirit Week. Each day students dress to represent the theme of that day. This year's theme days include: Longwood Day. 60s day. German Day. Tacky Day. and Class Color Day. The official Oktoberfest activities begin on Friday
night with a concert featuring Pat Daily. A parade will be held on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. From noon until 4 p.m.. the Midway will be open with booths displaying this year's focus, "Cheers to Old Traditions and New Beginnings." GEIST's goal with this focus is to incorporate all aspects of Longwood and to allow each student to be part of the festivities. Class color wars between the Red-n-Whites and Greenn Whites will be held at 3
p.m. in Stubbs Mall. The color wars are designed to promote class spirit. Kid's games for Longwood guests and surrounding areas will be held from 1-3 p.m.. in Stubbs Mall. Oktoberfest klowns will be entertaining during the festivities. The Biergarten will be open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. German food and beer will be sold at the Biergarten. GEIST promises that this year's festivities are the best ever. Oktoberfest '90 is in the air ... Can you feel it?
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CHI (Continued from page '.!) members Um\i up as they lud come in and loft the smoldering fire and the Longwood campus. Where they went and what they did only the individual members know. Of course there are many questions such as these that will n main secret. Only the Chi n bers to come will be able to .share in the secret. What can be seen in Chi to the average student is seen through the work and spirit of the organization. And. if the group is to perpetuate it will be only through the spirit of '.he student body. For as one Chi member put it. Chi is a spirit; it's not individuals. "As the Dark of Night Came ... The SPIRIT of CHI walks on." CHI IS WATCHING YOU!! CHI '91
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FEATURES Minority Mentors Program Underway
By AMY E. BAUGHER Hobby Farrar is a 2 1/2year old boy who has never
By TRACEY ARMWOOD Minority upper-classmen are involved this semester in learned t<> talk. a new program which is deWhen he was born he had signed to assist incoming underdeveloped lungs and he Irishmen. The program is spent the first 14 months of called Minority Mentors. The his life in the hospital under- purpose of the Minority go i ng surgery. Mentor Program is to help Alpha Phi Omega national freshman to adjust to college service fraternity heard about life. Hobby and has started orgaA mentor (an upper-classnizing a steering committee to man), can have as many as raise money that his family is six mentees or more of whom lacking. he or she is responsible. Each Their objective was to be mentor is required to spend a gin a campus-wide minimum of one hour a week fundraiser, starting with a with his or her mentee. penny drive. A can is located The idea of this project is at every residence hall front not entirly new. Several years desk. Cans will be located at ago a Big Brother and Big each Oktoberfest booth. Sister program was started, Alpha Phi Omega's annual but lasted briefly because of dance at hon's proceeds will lack of participation. Last also go towards the fund for semester. Vice President for Hobby. Student Affairs Phyllis Mable The committee's goal is to suggested that the Big Brothraise $5000. but "we're not ers and Big Sisters program going to stop at that," said be renewed. After a consultaBarbara Zwirnbaum. head of tion with Brenda Cross, Dithe committee. rector of Minority Affairs, and A future meeting has not ABS (Association of Black vet been set. Students), the program was
set in motion. In January 1990. Cross had a coupon printed in the minority news letter. This coupon requested anyone interested in being a big brother or sister to fill it out and return it to Cross. In response she received over twenty "coupons from interested upper-classman. However, the newly formed group found that there was a discrepancy with the name "Big Brothers and Big Sisters.' There was already an organization of that name in Farmville. The name was changed to The Minority Mentor program. Cross and Mary Kaye Benton, Student Development Educator, organized and manage the program. i think it [the program) is going marvelously well.' Mrs. Cross said. "I was disap pointed with the small number of freshman participation initially." "I had thought there would be fewer upper-
classman." Cross said that she had thought the reason for the lack of freshman response was that they "didn't know what it was about. They kind of shy away from minority affairs." Mrs. Cross and Ms. Benton sent out pamphlets about the program to all minority students. This, according to Mrs. Cross allows the student to choose to participate because it would benefit him. "I don't want them to think it is ma nd a tor." commented Cross. The group meets .it the beginning of each month. At every meeting a mentor is asked to share one positive moment he or she has shared with the mentee. They each tell one challenging experience and the group together discusses a way to overcome the challenge. Said Cross of the mentor ship program's future: Next year they'll (the freshman) look forward to saying. 'I would like to be a mentor! '
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SPORTS
Holm Named Player of the Week Sophomore tennis player Jenny Holm won both her singles and doubles matches in an 8-1 victory over Hollins last Wednesday, and has been named Longwood College Player of the Week for the period Sept. 31-Oct. 7. Player of the Week is chosen by the Longwood sports information office. Holm. 5-2 at No. 1 singles, led Longwood to a final fall record of 5-2. the best mark by a Lady Lancer team since the fall of 1976 when the squad finished 7-3-1. Holm's record is one of the best turned in by a I>ady Lancer in
the No. 1 singles slot in recent years. She has a career record of 15-14 in singles. "Jenny played well for us all fall." said coach Angie Coppedge. "She even won a match after injuring her ankle the day before. Having a strong player in the top spot is a big plus for us." A graduate of Menchville High. Holm was an MVP and two-time District champ during her prep career. She played No. 1 singles her final three seasons. Menchville was District champ in her senior season.
Lady Netters Finish With Best Record Since 76
Held Hockey Team Falls to Div. I. Wake Forest
JENNY HOLM
By CHARLEY JACOBS The Longwood field hockey team, in its sole contest of last week, dropped a match up against Division I foe Wake Forest University Wednesday by a score of 2-0. The loss brings the Lady Lancers' overall record to 1-71. Despite the final score, the Lady Lancers dominated both halves of play, firing 18 shots on goal to the Demon Deacons' 16. Carver Ports led the team with five. "I thought we played a really good game." commented head coach Sandy Bridgeman. "We just couldn't put it in. We had more than enough opportunities, we just didn't capitalize on them."
and Jennifer Risko at No. 6. In doubles. Holm and Suzie Lawman won at No. 1, Proffitt and Alger at No. 2 and Bear and Angie Williams at No. 3. Among Longwood's victims this fall were Randolph-Ma con Woman's College twice. Virginia Wesleyan. John Jay and Hollins. The Lady Lancers won three matches by 5-4 scores and dropped a fourth to Meredith by a 5-4 count. Longwood's only decisive loss came at the hands of Mary Baldwin 7-2. Coach Angie Coppedge's squad won't swing back into action until March when the spring season begins.
Longwood's women's tennis team routed Hollins 8-1 last Wednesday afternoon in Roanoke, finishing with a 5-2 fall record, the best team mark in the fall season since 1976. Not since the 76 Longwood team ended the fall at 7-3-1 has a group of Lady Lancer netters done as well as the current squad. The 1976-77 squad went on to post a 9-0 mark in the spring for a 16-31 record overall. Notching singles wins for Longwood at Hollins were Jenny Holm at No. 1. Kimber Bear at No. 3. Beth Alger at No. 4. Jenny Proffitt at No. 5
Golf Team Finishes Strong
penalty corners, 11 of which were awarded during the second half. But the run and shoot offense utilized by Wake Forest proved too much for the Longwood defense. The first goal came ofT an early second period fast break. A long ball to the corner was centered in front of the Longwood net and punched in for the score. A shift in the defense resulted in the second Wake Forest goal. With under a minute to play. Bridge man moved the sweeper toward midfield in an attempt to generate some offense. The move, however, resulted in another Wake Forest goal. The I.ady Lancers travel to Radford University Wednesday for a game scheduled at 4 p.m.
TRO and PE Majors Fall Gathering Held
Lancer and Lady Lancer Basketball ...Coming Soon to a Court Near You
The Physical Education and Therapeutic Recreation majors held their annual Fall Gathering (Festival of Challenges) on September 5 at Wilkes Lake. Senior Stephanie Harris and Junior Tammy Towsey received awards for maintaining the highest grade point average. 3.72 and 3.56 respectively, during the previous academic year. Honorable mention awards for grade point averages above 3.25 were Seniors Bill Brady. Kim Nelson, and Kelly Stutz and Juniors Julie Morton. Tena Philbrick. and Terri Riemondy. This annual picnic is a time when students and faculty get together on an informal basis for recreation, conversation.
and a good meal. Everyone agrees this is a great way for the faculty to interact with the students so they get to know them on a more personal basis and a good way to begin the academic year. Both the Physical Education Majors Club and the Therapeutic Recreation Organization will be spon soring numerous activities during the year. The majors hope all students can attend and participate in such events as the Body Building Contest to be held in February. Dance for Heart held in the Spring, and even join us this November 9 and 10 for a state-wide studen leadership conference here at Longwood.
Longwood's women's golf team played up to its potential on the final day to finish sixth out of the 13 teams at the Duke Fall Invitational, played Friday through Sunday at Duke Golf Course in Durham. N.C. Led by junior Ami Schonauer, Longwood rebounded from a poor first round 334 to score 329 Saturday and 317 Sunday for a 980 total. North Carolina (913) edged host Duke (916) for the team title while I^ady Tar Heel Jessica Wood shot 75-70-76-221 and beat Illinois' Renee Heiken in a playoff for the individual crown. Schonauer put together rounds of 78-81-77 236 to finish in a two-way title for 14th place in a field of 71 golfers. Sophomore Heather Hartwick backed Schonauer with a 245. coming back strong after a first round 88. Hartwick shot 79 and 78 the last two days and ended up in a three-way tie for 24th. Also scoring for I/>ngwood were freshman Jo Lefton 82 85-81-248 (29th place), junior Sherry Evans 86 84 88 258. and freshman Donna Martin 88-89 81-258 (tied for 42nd). Freshman Danielle Karish shot 92 92 85-269 for 57th place, playing as an Individual. Longwood wraps up its fall season this weekend, playing in the Lady Kat Invitational Thursday. Friday and Satur day. Duke Scores: UNC 91 :*, Duke 916. Illinois 951, Min nesota 953. Wake Forest 957, Longwood 980. William & Mary 986. James Madison 1002. Rollins 1009. Methodist 1012. Winthrop 1023. Coastal Carolina 1065
Lancers Try to Clinch VISA This Week Longwood's soccer team, with its six game win streak ended Saturday by East Stroudsburg, will seek to bounce back on the road this week with games at Hanip den-Sydney Wednesday (4:00) and at Averett Friday (3:30). The Lancers can clinch first place in the Virginia In tercollegiate Soccer Associa tion Eastern Division with a win Friday at Averett. Currently 3-0 in the Division. Longwood would end up 4-0 and earn a spot in the VISA Playoffs with a victory over the Cougars. Playing without its top two scorers, Longwood (8-3) came up short in a fiercely con tested battle with East Stroudsburg Saturday after noon at First Avenue Field. Thanks to an assist from Mitch Rubin and a nifty kick by Brendan Nash, the l^ancers drew first blood with 2:15 left in the first half, taking a 10 lead. The Warriors, now 7-8 1, got a penalty kick at 6:44 of the second half to tie the con test. After ESI I goalkeeper Lou Sudholz blocked a penally kick by Uancer Todd Dyer, the Warriors got a pair of goals from Henry Sands and held on for the win. Longwood had to play the final 17 minutes a man down, after Rich Kloska received a red card. Heated words and a near fight erupted aftei Kloska collided with ESU's Tom Wolgast, who toppled over the bleachers where the Ixmgwood team was seated. After a few anxious moments, Wolgast shook off the fall and went back in the game.
MITCH RUBIN
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