The Rotunda Volume 75, Number 22
Longwood College -- Farmville, VA
April 29,1996
Students Gather for the Burning of CHI By Donnie Hubert Rotunda Staff The crowds gathered again in the parking lot behind Wygal and the library to witness CHI Burning this past Sunday at 10 p.m. With the letters of CHI lit in the windows of Wygal, and the Camerata Singers singing the Longwood Alma Mater, sophomore and senior torchbearers marched down the hill from Wynne. They bore blazing torches, and with the help of ROTC and Campus Police, the members of CHI walked solemnly to the bonfire surrounded by students.
They circled the bonfire, while chanting the CHI song. As the chant finished they all spoke at once, reciting the theme of CHI and what it represents, both for the college and the community. Each member in turn recited memorized lines, commending those individuals and organizations who "went above and beyond the call of duty." This year's senior members of CHI were John Baughn, Melissa Bealafield, Jon Mulholland, Adam Rice, Alison Ross, Greg Russ, Kim Sterling, Angie Thai, and Kelly Ward. These members of CHI will be remembered for representing
the spirit and unity of Longwood and the community. Some of the indivduals and organizations who were commended by CHI included two Campus Police officers, John Thompson and Sgt. Sudesbeny, Michael "Frog" Barnett, the Escort Service, Savita Rai, Diana Duncan, Carrie Light, the Women's Soccer Team, and Lisa Domino, who also writes for the Rotunda staff. Also commended included the Forensics Team, Lancer Productions, Director of Student Activities, Alison Hand, Dr. James Jordan, and Dr. and Mrs. Dorrill.
Longwood College Rejects Prince Edward's Offer By Donnie Hubert Rotunda Staff After a meeting Saturday, April 20, the Longwood College Board of Supervisors decided to reject an offer from the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors for the four and half acre piece of land on which they placed a bid. As reported in the Farmville Herald Wednesday, April 24, the P.E. Board of Supervisors requested an amount of $700,000 for the playing field area, located between the R.R. Moton School and the Longwood College baseball field. However, the state would only allow the college to pay up to $609,000 for the
area. The money from the college comes from student's fees that are collected and used by the Longwood Foundation. The $609,000 was chosen as an appropriate amount of money based on the appraisal the state received. The appraised amount valued the property near $350,000 to $375,000, which the college used to justify it's bid price. However, the P.E. Board of Supervisors used it's own appraisal company, which valued the land near $761,000. They used this amount to justify their price for the property, as well.
One reason for the different appraisal values can be attributed to when it is conducted by the organizations. Land values can increase or decrease with the passage of time. Rick Hurley, Executive Vice President, stated in the newspaper article that the college could not afford the $700,000 price. As for now, the P.E. Board of Supervisors decided to place the property back on the market. Rick Hurley and his assistant, Brenda Atkins were unavailable for comment on the situation.
Last swim test before graduation given on May 7
Fraternities Clean Town of Farmville The project was called Groomin' and Bloomin,' which was to incorporate the town and Longwood Greeks on April 27, to clean the town in preparation for the Heart of Virginia Festival. The two fraternities that came out for the event were Alpha Phi Omega and Phi Kappa Tau. Together they cleaned the town of Farmville, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and went to approximately noon, where they celebrated with a picnic behind Cox and Wheeler. Organizers for the event were Jerry Spates, Town Manager of Farmville, Alison Ross, member of APO, and Joe MacPhail, president of PKT. Ross hopes this event will continue in the future with more turn out from the town and campus.
See Inside... Exam Schedule... page 3 Graduation date set., page 4 Tips on preparing for exams... page 6 Student Profile... page 8 Health Series... page 8 Mysterous Lancers writing series... page 9 CVAC results of tournaments... page 11 Player of the Year... page 12
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