"■££»* e cBt&eze Mfc e tf* Vol. LI Madison College. Harrisonburg. Va.. Wednesday, August 6, 1975 Summer No. 8 » Madison Designated Bicentennial College Madison College has been designated a Bicentennial College by the American Revolution Bicentennial Ad- ministration of the federal government. College President Ronald E. Carrier was notified of the designation.by U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. To qualify as a Bicentennial College. Madison has scheduled activities in three categories related to the 200th birthday of the United States: "Heritage 1776," "Festival I S A." and "Horizons '76."' Under the guidelines of "Heritage 1776." the college is planning a series of programs and lectures on "The World of James and Dolley Madison." (Continued on Page 2) ^ 'Just in Time': U.S. Collection Has New Home By DEBBY TODD The ultrafiche requires It has a home now. and it special viewing equipment has been catalogued just in which the library received as time for the beginning of the part of the gift. Bolgiano said. 'Pursuit' Bicentennial celebration at Information contained in .Max I hi istnuinn (Charlie Pascale), a young Kirkland (Larry Bennet) looks on. The scene Madison College. the LAC covers a variety of Hessian officer who has deserted the British is from Madison College's summer production. It is the Library of topics, such as the history of army, is held at bay by family servant Beechie "The Pursuit of Happiness." which ended its American Civilization (LAC), science, military, political (Susan Powel). while her master Aaron four-day run Sunday night. a collection of materials on and social sciences, and the IIIIIIIIIIIIIIHNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIimillllllllllllHMMIUMUilMHIMMI microfilm relating to the arts, according to Bolgiano. history of America. The collection will serve as The information, in the an important reference tool form of approximately 12,000 for students and faculty alike, Valley Baseball League microfiches, is taken from a she said. Persons involved in variety of books, periodicals the American studies and pamphlets which date program may find the LAC an from America's beginnings to invaluable aid, she said, as I Oldest in the Nation 1914. according to Chris will those tho have become By MARY RICHARDSON The league has an interesting and varied Bolgiano. assistant catalog infected with bicentennial Shenandoah Valley residents may think history, undergoing many major changes librarian. fever. first of turkeys, but the valley is also the home between 1922 and 1962, when it received NCAA A microfiche is a small The LAC collection and of what may be the oldest summer baseball sanction. card-shaped piece of viewers will be housed near league in the country-the Valley Baseball In 1922. the league consisted of seven teams, photographic film on which the government documents in League. Winchester. Strasburg, ML Jackson, New information can be printed in the second floor reading room. The league, in existence since 1922, is one of Market. Luray, Harrisonburg, and Front reduced form, said Bolgiano. There will be cards for the six summer leagues in the United States Royal, all made up of local players. Opening The LAC is in a form known as collection, which is filed sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic games were preceded by a parade down Main ultrafiche, which means the numerically, in the card Assoc. (NCAA), and supported by major Street, and a band concert, and city employees information can be reduced in catalog in the library lobby, league baseball. were given the day off to attend the game. size up to 90 times. (Continued on Page 2) Night baseball was instituted in 1934, with Harrisonburg having the second lighted ball Lord Fairfax President 'I Can't Play park in the state. Also in the 1930s, the make-up of the league changed to four teams -Harrisonburg, To Speak at Graduation Against These Guys' Charlottesville. Culpeper and Fredricksburg- Dr. William H. McCoy, school opened in 1970. By MARY RICHARDSON and the Harrisonburg team played in both the president of Lord Fairfax Lord Fairfax has an •'When I first came here. I Valley and the neighboring Augusta leagues. Community College, Mid- enrollment of just over 1,000, thought to myself. I can't play The league went professional in 1937, when dletown, will be the com- and serves the counties of against these guys.-' said Billy it became a Class D Rookie league, consisting mencement speaker Friday at Clarke. Frederick, Page, Sample. But the Madison of teams in Salem, Newport news, Lynchburg, Madison College's Summer Rappahannock. Shenandoah, College outfielder has proven Pulaski. and Harrisonburg. Found to be too School graduation Warren and Fauquier and the himself wrong. expensive unless subsidized by a major league ceremonies. City of Winchester. In the Valley baseball team, however, this plan was abandoned after Degrees will be awarded to A native of Florida, Dr. league, composed of some of the 1938 season. about 290 students - 175 McCoy was special assistant the Ix'tter college players in After the World Wars, the league operated receiving bachelor's degrees to the president at the I he country. Sample is now on a semi-pro basis with local talent, many of and 115 receiving master's University of Florida before ball inn -:W4. an average whom were returning GIs. The good players degrees. accepting the position as Lord bcUered by only one other became fewer and fewer, however, until The ceremony will begin at Fairfax's first president. He player in the league. He is League President Claude C. Michael changed 7 p.m. on the quadrangle in had formerly been on the also leading the league in the direction of the league once again by front of Wilson Hall. In event University of Florida faculty number of hits, and in making it a collegiate league. of rain, the ceremony will be and an administrator at doubles Since then, the league has improved every held in Wilson Hall Jacksonville University. < M her Madison players are year, according to League publicity director Auditorium. Dr. McCoy has his (Continued on Page :!> and Harrisonburg Turks General Manager Dr. McCoy has been the bachelor's, master's and Jim Lineweaver. with more applicants this president of Lord Fairfax doctoral degrees from the (MHnillMMIIMIirillllNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIMmilllllHMHIMMN^MtMm , ,.,,,', (Continued on Page 3) Community College since the University of Florida. I'age _'. TlfK BKEEZE.,,,.;„. Wednesday. August <;. 1975 Library Plans Open House KB NATIONAL ADVmTUHNG »Y By DKBBY TODI) collodions and procedures, periodicals. books and National Educational Adrcrtiung Serried, Inc. Madison College faculty said I la ban Tours will be pamphlets from its beginnings members will have an op- conducted of various library through 1*04. according to SUMMER STAFF portunity to inspect materials departments with ex- Chris Bolgiano of the John Allen and learn about available planations ol what goes on cataloging department. Sue Mallow .. library services when the there, she said. \ case in the main lobby of Frank Broum Nancy Rotigers Madison Memorial Library the library, will be used to HulId in boards and holds an open house Aug. 29. display materials related to ( imli Carney. displays of new materials will Debby Todd The purpose of the open James Madison that are in the house is to acquaint college be a part of the open house. library's special collections Mi mi Conroy Steve. Wilson < )ne display will be that of a faculty and staff members area. Haban said. with the types of materials newly acquired microfiche Placards will be placed Richard Frey and services that are collection, the Library of around the library to explain available to them, according American Civilization
*'/ Can 9t Play Against TlIK BREEZE. Wednesday. August 6. 1975, Page 3 (Continued from Page I) LiiviiNSc arc consistently also holding Iheir own in I he among the top hitters in the Valley League league, hatting 3W and 2i;n. Madison shorlshop Jim respectively' Pitcher Tim Itarbcand third baseball Mike Semones. with a won-lost ' record of :Mi. has the lowest hurtled HUH Average in the * 'Pursuit' league --I.H4. (Continued from Page 4) Sample, who plays for the sonality and consistent llarrisonburg % Turks, ex- German accent may be at- plained the success of tributed to Pascale's ability. Madison players this way: Westville's Sheriff Thad The real difference between Jennings, who likes to think he ns and these guys who play for is "courting" Prudence, was big schools is that, while they boisterously portrayed by as individuals may be about Mark Roberts. The pert and is good as us. their college naughty maid of the Kirkland teams may have 15 good household was Sandi players, where we may have lilakemore. only :> or li "' Susan Powel played "Most of these guys Reechie. the Kirkland's reached their potential early combination servant- in life, while we may be just nightwatchman. Her well- reaching ours now." Sample paced performance kept the added. audience laughing. Alan Almost all of the players in Rosenberg also stole some the Valley League, however, precious stage moments as a have one thing in common— somewhat slow-witted Son of they want to get drafted by a Liberty. ' professional team. And if The Reverend Lyman (tart's the reason you're Hanks is an audacious and playing baseball, the Valley obnoxious minister who League is a good place to be. Sample at Bat spends his days and nights Sample, who was drafted zealously checking-up on the by the Texas Rangers after llarrisonburg Turks' player Billy Sample of hits and in doubles. During the regular purity of his "flock's" souls. high school, said. "I'm here stands readyYor the pitch. Sample, now in his school year. Sample is an outfielder for the Robin Strange aptly per- mainly for the exposure. second year as left fielder for the Valley Madison College baseball team. sonified the Reverend, using There are plenty of scouts League team, is leading the league in number exaggerated facial expression here, expecially during the and greatly dramatized pitch. playoffs." Stephanie Harper was the "The stiff competition here religiously reprimanding Mrs. brings out the best in you." he * Valley Baseball League Comfort Kirkland, Aaron's added "Knowing that only (Continued from Page 1) leagues in the future, with a home game wife. Her temporary house- about one-fifteenth of the year than ever before. against the Cape Cod League All-Stars in the guest. Colonel Mortimer league is going to get drafted Lineweaver. who has been one of the driving plans for next year. Sherwood of the Virginia pushes you on to do better." forces behind the league since 1932, said that Yet. with all these advances-improved Light Horse Brigade, was Sample did not sign with the Valley League is "about as good as any play, more and more players being signed by portrayed by Jeff I he hangers for fear of being Class A minor league team. In fact, we could the pros, the new All-Star game-local interest Lineweaver. The second Son released. Once a player is ' probably beat a lot of A teams." has dwindled somewhat over the years. of Liberty was John Chur- signed and released by a Recognized by the major leagues as one of This is sometimes attributed to the decrease chman. professional team, he cannot the better leagues in the country, the Valley in local players in the league. Answering this Allen Lyndrup's set con- play in college. League consistently attracts some of the best charge, Lineweaver said, "We try to en- veyed the warmth of an early- Comparing the Valley players in college baseball. courage local players to try out for the teams, American home. The shades League to playing at Madison. Former Turks first baseman Orlando but if they can't stand up to the competition, we were earthy and blended well Sample said that playing here Gonzalez is one example. After playing with have to let, them go." with the light design. in the summer is "more in- the Turks for three summers, 1971-73. while Others attribute the decrease in local in- dividual, you play more for attending the University of Miami. Gonzalez terest to the competition from the increased yourself than you do in received the Lefty Gomez Plate Award as the number of softball leagues, the Rockingham college." nation's outstanding college player. An All- County Baseball League, and televised As far as the level of play is"-* America, he batted 402 and stole 62 bases his baseball. concerned. Sample said that senior year, an NCAA record, before signing Whatever the reason for the disinterest, the pitching was the hardest with Cleveland. Shenendoah Valley residents' can listen to thing to adjust to. "I've seen There are other examples too numerous to former New York Yankee second baseman and SHENANDOAH RIVER pitches here that I will never mention. Since 1963, more than 200 Valley current coach of the University of South OUTFITTERS sec in college." he said. League players have signed professional Carolina baseball team Bobby Richardson, contracts, 17 seeing major league action. LUMY V/L(70I)74W1W "Also, it's easier to get who says of the Valley League, "This league is ( mentally prepared for the Approximately 25 players were drafted this tremendous...I wish I could get more of my Wildernest vocation Singles, fami- game here. Sometimes in year alone, including former Turks cen- players into a league like this." lies 4 groups. By day or week. Com- plete out-fitting & guides available. college it's difficult to get up terfielder Gene Richards of South Carolina Canoe rental $10 per day. Half- for the game...the game is .State, the No. 1 draft choice in the winter draft. price Tues., Wed., Thurs. Delivery & almost boring when you know Catchers Steve Swisher of the Chicago Cubs, pick-up. Group discounts. Ron Hodges of the New York Mets, and Johnny Often sill yswr. the other team isn't of the best RSST- HOVJ ABOUT caliber." Oates of the Philadelphia Phillies are three former Valley Leaguers now playing in the A LITTLE ACTION ? major leagues. Pitcher Tom Bradley, of the The North Face San Francisco Giants, a Palls Church native, was recently returned to the farm leagues Camp Trails after several seasons with the Giants. Valley League players are furnished with 800-424-8580 Vasque housing and summer jobs and play a grueling 45-game schedule, sometimes playing eight or TOLL \ nine nights in a row without a break. Playing, FREE. nights and working days can be very SHENANDOAH demanding physically, but players consider it good preparation for professional baseball, OUTFITTERS, INC. with its 40-game schedules. On July 22 this year, another first for the Purveyors of Fine Gear for the Valley League was accomplished when the Valley League All-Stars played the All-Stars of Backpacker & Hiker the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, defeating lil! \\. Bruce SI them II-3. The ACBL is the newest of the Iteliind Martin'* Oarage summer collegiate leagues. League officials hope to continue playing All-Stars from other' Page i. THE HKKEZK. Wednesday. August «. MR 'Pursuit9 Colorful Bv SY1A IA SII.U'CK \ The combined talents of X Madison College Theatre's Tom King. Allen Lyndrup and Pam Schuelke resulted in an entertaining and colorful production of "The Pursuit of Happiness." The play was presented in the Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre July 31 and Aug. l-:l. I^awrence and Armina Langner's comedy was written in the 1990's, and depicts the social mores and manners in Puritan New England during the American Revolution. A young Hessian officer deserts the British to join the American troops. He finds himself in the woods of a Connecticut farm, owned by Aaron Kirkland and his family. Aft§r_ being sworn to loyalty he remains in West- viile. Conn, awaiting ap- pointment with the American Army. And he falls in love For Your Information with Aaron's daughter. Prudence. The information booth at the Port Republic Road entrance to directories to residence halls, academic buildings and other college facilities, was made possible by alumnae funding. The play itself is a simple, Madison College stands completed and ready to guide visitors light-hearted comedy. Mis around the campus. Construction of the booth, which contains sometime witty and humorous dialogue was highlighted by sharp direction and some 2,000Miles, 34 Dollars Later.... notable performances. Larry Bennett's charac- By DAVE WEST supper. In Iowa he was able to tempted such a trip. Ron said Smith said. "It only went to 45 terization of the mellow Many Madison College get a homecooked meal that by going by bike, he mph. I guess that I got up »o captain-farmer Aaron students ride bicycles, but few almost every night he was in would be able to see much over Mi mph when I passed the Kirkland was realistic and can say they have ridden one the state. "I liked Iowa the more of the countryside. He truck. The driver gave me the easily enjoyed. Donna Glick across two-thirds of the most." Ron said. "The people carried a camera and used funniest look when I passed portrayed his attractive and I'nited States. were so friendly and kind." several roles of film. him." intelligent daughter whose One who can is Ron Smith, Problems with his bike After working for several ambitious intents concerning Smith said that the most a senior majoring in ■ proved to be minimal. Smith weeks in Rock Springs. Smith her young Hessian lover were elementary education. Smith said that he had 15 flats, interesting incident occured hitched a ride, bike included, on the Laramie range in well-defined and maintained. rode his bike from Newport mostly blowouts, due to the to visit his sister in California. Max Christmann, the Wyoming. When going down a News to Rock Springs. "ridiculous conditions of the Then he hitched a ride all the Hessian, was played by Wyoming, last summer. roads'' on which he was forced hill, he got up enough speed to way back to Virginia. When pass a truck. Charlie Pascale. Max's He began his trip May 28 to ride. he reached Richmond. Smith charmingly "cute" per- and arrived at RodC'Springs In most states, except "I was going so fast. I took to the road again on his tContinued on Page :t) June 26. In the process. Smith Wyoming, it is illegal to ride a broke my bike speedometer." bike. rode across Virginia. West bike on the interstate. Smith Virginia. Ohio. Indiana. said that he received war- Illinois. Iowa. Nebraska, and nings in several states, but Theatre Eyes Bicentennial two-thirds of Wyoming. was never fined for riding on By SYLVIA SIIAUCK drawn characters and witty, King, who directed the "I started out with $36. " an interstate. Madison College Theatre cosmopolitan dialogue, summer show and will direct Smith said. " and when I got to The most unforgettable will celebrate the nation's typical of early. 20th century Arthur Miller's classic. Rock Springs I had $2 left in character he met was in comedy." according to Allen "Death of a Salesman." Set in my pocket. I met a cement Dubuque. Iowa, on a rainy •JiHith birthday in an "all Lyndrup. who will direct the the 1940s. "Death of a night which he spent in a American" way. The 1975-76 contractor who not only gave show. Salesman" deals with the me a job. but a trailer to live mission. theatre season will feature four plays by American He defines the theatre's confused imaginings of a 60- ,t in as well." "I was wakened by a man authors, each representing an bicentennial season as year old man. and makes a Lodging proved to be no who was putting money un- representing "four different general statement of problem at all. Smith said. He derneath my pillow." Smith era in the history of the American stage. views of American culture." American ideals and ■would usually sleep in town said. "He gave me $5 and his Each play highlights separate "cliches." parks along the way. He card. He was a lawyer and The season productions, to ideas and views held by Through . the four plays carried a sleeping bag. As for said he was really inspired by be presented at the Latimer- Americans living during the chosen, theatre head Tom food, he ate mostly peanut what I was doing. He insisted Shaeffer Theatre this fall and time period each play Arthur feels that audiences butter and jelly sandwiches that I come and spend the next spring, are "Captain Jinx represents. Lyndrup said. will be able to "view America night with his family. But I and the Horse Marines," "The and carried water in a can- from all sides." Each play didn't. The next day. I mailed Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." teen. According to Smith, The theatre's costume concerns different aspects of him back his money." "Death of a Salesman." and people along the way were designer. Pam Schuelke, sees American life, he said. pretty good about offering him When asked why he at- the musical. "Guys and the upcoming season as a Dolls." Dr. Arthur will direct "one "celebration of all we have of the best musicals ever This summer's production. done in the development and written." "Guys and Dolls," "The Pursuit of Happiness." progress of American in the spring. This musical [SSMM Ha Y*r Theatre." She anticipates the was the real beginning of the comedy focuses on the "tough VicitiM Mori theatre observance of the costuming of "Captain Jinx" side" of New York City in the bicentennial. The play as a "huge undertaking, a real l!i:io's. Dr. Arthur will also be 9smravel counsel lors. Inc. depicted a young Hessian job." guest artist in "Death of a officer's encounter with the The play is set in New York Salesman." portraying the social customs of New City of the lH7n's. when character of Willy Loman. AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR ALL MAJOR AIRLINES, England during the American STEAMSHIP LINES, TRAIN AND TOUR COMPANIES women dressed in the "height The season's second show. Revolution. of huge, flowery Parisian "The Night Thoreau Spent in The season will open in fashion." Jail" by Robert E. Lee and 434-1796 Call us for AU Tour TrtTel N««ds October with "Captain Jinx "We're attempting to (Jerome Lawrence, will be rtU4 S. Main St. Htwn and the Horse Marines." "a represent samplings of all- directed by new theatre romantic play with well- American theatre, said Tom fatuity member Roger Hall
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