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NON-PROFIT /ACADEMIC DCEUfNCE ORGANIZATION Erk's Eagles Up record U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOUTHERN PERMIT NO. 286 to 5 and 4 —see P. i6 STATESBORO, GA 30458 The George-Anne NUMBER 64, VOLUME 8 GEORGIA^OUTHERN COLLEGE, STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30460 THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1983 Kim Woodard crowned Homecoming Queen GSC wins homecoming game against Mars Hill By CAROL ADAMS Lindsay Thomas, led the parade as News Editor grand marshall in the absence of her GSC welcomed alumni to its husband. Other dignitaries such as second football homecoming Mayor Thurman Lanier, President celebrated as "Visions of the Future." Dale Lick and Vice Presidents Harry Many activities were planned for the Carter and Bill Cook also led the 1983 homecoming for students and parade. alumni. Also riding in the parade were The weekend was highlighted by a 1982 Homecoming Queen Sheri 35-9 win by the GSC Eagles over Mars Hill. Coach Erk Russell said it was a "great game, great crowd, wonderful outcome. Exactly what we needed for the homecoming game." The two outstanding plays in the game were both made by Hugo Rossignol, according to Russell. Rossignol, a sophomore linebacker, made two pass interceptions. He returned the first one 95 yards for a touchdown, while the other was made at the Mars Hill 25 yard line and led to a GSC touchdown. 1983 Homecoming Court rides in parade. Kim Woodard was named the GSC Myers. The homecoming representa- Band from Fort Stewart led the Homecoming Queen. Kim is a senior tives rode on the float prepared by double entry float divison which had from Kathleen, Ga. majoring in early Theater South. The representatives five contestants. Chi Omega and Pi childhood education. Just after being were Celia Edwards (Fellowship of Kappa Phi won first place in this crowned, she said, "I love everybody Christian Athletes), Charlotte divison while Kappa Delta and here. I am so honored. Thank you Parrish (Warwick Hall), Lisa Varner Kappa Sigma placed second and Zeta all." (Alpha Kappa Alpha), Wendi West Tau Alpha and Sigma Nu placed third. First runner-up was Wendi West, a, (Phi Mu and Sigma Chi), and Kim KIM WOODARD Woodard (Gamma Beta Phi). senior from Metter, Ga. majoring in Four floats entered the single interior design. Contests were also held for crazy Conley and 1983 Miss GSC Kelly entry competition. The School of cars, clowns, and animated The weekend festivities began on Sheppard. Technology placed first, followed by characters in the parade. Winners in Friday at 3 p.m. when crowds The single entry float divison of Sigma Chi and Stratford Hall, the crazy car contest were the gathered to watch the 1983 the parade was headed by the the respectively. Canterbury Club, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Homecoming Parade. Melinda GSC marching band, led by drum The 24th Infantry U.S. Army Continued on p. 2 Thomas, wife of U.S. Congressman majors Beth Ellington and Karie GSC Nursing program awaits state approval By JEAN L. SATTERTHWAITE Changes have come into the Staff Writer program this year. "We've stiffened The GSC nursing program expects our policy on tests and for things that to reach full state approval by June of are turned in," said Bevis. "We use to this year, according to Em Olivia let people take tests over if they did Bevis, head of the Nursing poorly the first time. This didn't Department. The program also hopes really encourage people to work hard to receive accreditation from the for the tests because they knew they National League for Nursing by June could take them over." of 1985. Bevis said that they did have some There have been changes made in problems with the first class that the tests themselves. Much longer went through the program. Because tests, and tests more like the board of a delay in starting the program, exams are being given to prepare "We started with a small application students for the state board exams. pool. Many would not have qualified "I think we've made marvelous under today's standards." progress," said Bevis. As part of the Approximately 30 percent of the accomplishments for the program, first class did not pass the state board Bevis mentioned that the state exams, but, as Bevis explained, sometimes uses GSC's nursing The annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Baptist "That's not too unusual for a first curriculum as a model to show to Student Union will be Nov. 30 at 7 pan. Dale Lick will be speaking class. The first class in such a other schools. She also mentioned the and David Ruffin will present the scripture reading. Special program can be a learning experience department's continued efforts in music will be sung by the BSU choir and the Daybreak ensemble. for the department. We find out what continuing education and the support works, and what doesn't." that it has received in this area. Alumni Gym has been upgraded NEWSBRIEFS By GREG BRETT condemned under the Maddox means that is no longer habitable Meal ticket fraud Staff Writer Administration, Cook pointed out However, when the state government Meal ticket fraud led to the Conditions in the old Alumni Gym that the condemning of a building condemns a building, it means that arrest of four University of Texas have been upgraded "tremendously" under city ordinances is completely the facilities will be used for limited students. Two cafeteria since last spring, explained GSC different than that of the state purposes. Said Shroyer, "I don't see employees were also arrested. Vice-President of Academic Affairs government. Cook explained that any particular problem in its limited The fraud was discovered when Bill Cook. when the city condemns property, it use." offcials noticed students had the In the spring of 1983, there was same card number on different some controversy as to whether or not cards. Those arrested say they the building was safe. were duped by a former student t According to Fred Shroyer, who sold them what they thought director of Physical Plant, the greater were legitimate, transferable portion of discrepancy and items cards. have been resolved by repair and/or replacement. Bookstore rip-offs While the Physical Plant has worked on the improvement of One college guide won't be conditions in the gym, the Drama found on some college bookstore Department was also asked to make shelves. "Conquering College some changes of their own. Cook said life: How to be a Winner at that they were asked to rearrange College" advises student not to their costume storage to provide buy supplies at a campus access to exits in case of emergencies. bookstore, since such stores "will He also said they were asked to move surely hike up (their) prices when old, unused articles out of the the students arrive." One angry building completely, in addition to --Jaw: bookstore manager, from making a complete cleanup of the Virginia Tech, returned all copies scene shop. Cook said that it was The Physical Plant has worked on the improvement of conditions in of the book to the publisher, pointed out to Theatre South, the Alumni Gym. Simon and Schuster. previously known as the Masquers, that "they themselves were creating a Homecoming Education low hazard." Kappa Delta won first place. Zeta Tau Continued from p. 1 Alpha and the GSC Recreation and Public confidence in educa- Shroyer said that the physical Parks Society placed second and tion has fallen to a new record plant reworked a good deal of the and Warwick Hall for first, second, and third, respectively. third, respectively. low, but still ranks ahead of wiring and lighting in the building. Students and alumni gathered for confidence in most major Many of the outlets to the machinery The Spanish Club placed first in the clown contest while the GSC the Eagle Fest on Friday night in institutions. Only medicine, the were grounded by installing new Recreation and Parks Society placed Hanner Gym for a pep rally and the scientific community, the 1 grounding conduit. second and Sigma Chi placed third. crowning of thequeen. An "Anything military and organized religion Though the building was In the animated character contest, Goes" contest was also held, outrank education. The bad leeoeoeo including a "Dizzy Izzy" competition news, however, is that less than and a balloon stomp. one-third of those surveyed The homecoming representatives expressed "a great deal of were escorted onto the floor as Dean confidence" in education. Warren Jones introduced them. Sheri Conley, escorted by Erk Russell, crowned the new queen. Kim Panty raids persist WHAT IS Woodard was congratulated by Lick Despite letters of discourage- and Carter. On Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the GSC ment from deans at both schools, Eagles defeated Mars Hill at Womack Notre Dame University and St. Mary's College freshmen still ■ Field. At halftime, a ceremony was held for the 1983 Homecoming Queen enthusiastically participated in and her court. the fall panty raid, traditionally The homecoming committee in- held on Wednesday before the first cluded Greg Pope, Marie Carter, football game.