Longwood University Digital Commons @ Longwood University

Rotunda Library, Special Collections, and Archives

Fall 10-28-1980 Rotunda - Vol 60, No 7 - Oct 28, 1980 Longwood University

Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rotunda

Recommended Citation University, Longwood, "Rotunda - Vol 60, No 7 - Oct 28, 1980" (1980). Rotunda. Paper 1060. http://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rotunda/1060

This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Library, Special Collections, and Archives at Digital Commons @ Longwood University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Rotunda by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Longwood University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE ROTUNDA

VOL. LVI LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28,1980 NO. 7 Spirit Not Dampened

Even though rain was the indoor picnic ARA style. The included the Catalina Club Show, forecast for last Saturday, lunch crowd next proceeded to the Longwood Company of / - Oktoberfest 1980 was a suc- Jarman Auditorium for the Dancers and the Blue and White cessful event. The day started annual Pops Concert by ball game in Lancer Hall.' The on a gloomy note with President Longwood's Concert Choir. Biergarten occupied the Faculty Henry I. Willett and Geist Midway was the main event of Tea Room, and provided another members members making the the afternoon. Decorations for shelter from the rain. decision to move everything festive booths on Lankford Color Class skits were inside. The rain, however, did not parking lot turned into performed as planned in Jarman. dampen the spirits of any of the decorations for tables in the Saturday night was a sell out participants. Lower Dining Hall. performance as the Green and Admission Tours, Alumni Booth chairman for many of Whites won the Oktoberfest Cup. Meetings and a Parents Coffee the campus organizations began Class chairmen for the week end occupied the early morning early Saturday morning setting were Lynn Campbell, senior, hours. Color Rush took over Her up the Lower Dining Hall. Chris Vontzolas, junior; John gym. This activity sponsored by Midway consisted of a total of 50 Todd, sophomore; and Lisa the Intramural Athletic different booths selling various Harwood, freshman. Association found the Reds items from yearbooks to root After skits Saturday night, coming out on top in four of the beer. Because of the weather, the eight alumni participated in the seven events. booths were not judged. annual alumni Chi Walk. Cake lancer Hall Dedication was Midway was a popular area. Cutting followed the walk. This held at 10 a.m. The opening of the Visitors sought shelter from the years cake was in the form of a new gym drew parents, alumni, rain as a steady flow of people gigantic Clown. Geist members students and college officials. remained until its 4:30 closing. who planned the week end are Governor Godwin was the speaker for the dedication of Lancer Former Governor Mills E. The Midway was opened by thankful to everyone who helped Hall. (See Sports page for article) Photo by Melody cr«*iey Godwin was the speaker for the Mittenmeister Ross Connor from make the rainy Oktoberfest a event. the balcony as the Concert Band spirited one. No ones spirits The Jazz Band performed in played and the ushers and seemed to be dampened because Blackwell Dining Hall as visitors members of Geist looked on. of the rain. and students crowded in for an Other afternoon events Red And Greens New Dean Of Students Stresses Combine For Blue Student Involvement ByBRENDACOLEMAN touched many. With the playing of the first The Klowns performed the By JODIKERSEY college. Salters said this reliance last eleven years, Salters has four notes of the Oktoberfest second half of their act after the on the past which shows what been Dean of Students and music, the color class skits began intermission. The gymnastic Longwood began this year with others have done at the college is Assistant Vice-President at on Friday and Saturday nights. stunts, including squash, were a new Dean of Students, Leo what can give students an SUMY. The many weeks of work and incredible and all the mime acts Salters. Salters said Longwood awareness of roots at the college. rehearsals finally came to a close were hilarious for young and old appeals to him because of the After receiving his bachelors Having only been at Longwood as Reds and Greens shared those alike. friendly and open tone on campus and masters from University of about a month, Salters says he is final few moments of anticipation The Joan of Arc theme took on between administration, faculty, Kansas and his doctorate from still gaining a perspective of and stagefright before going a different twist in the Green skit and students. Longwood has a University of North Dakota, Longwood, but doesn't preceive onstage to present their entitled "The Great Joanie tradition of attempting to provide Salters has been associated with any great problems on campus. respective skits to the friends, Caper." The classes of 1981 and education for women in many colleges. He worked on the He said he plans to review parents and alumni who attended 83's skit began with two thieves particular and more recently guidance bureau at University of residence halls and the health this past week end's festive entering the darkened Rotunda men, continued Salters, which Kansas, area coordinator at Penn center. He feels that students events. area and taking the statue of gives a degree of understanding State, Assistant Dean at should be responsible for their The evening began with the Joan of Arc. The Green and and self-perception for the Moorehead State College. For the actions and look at their daily traditional Jarman dance done Whites discover the crime and practices, since college students by the ushers. They first hold a meeting to decide what to will have fairly important places welcomed everyone to do. After some hesitation, they all in society. One concern Oktoberfest and asked everyone decide that Oktoberfest can go on mentioned by Salters was the to "join them in their German without Joan, except for Myron overuse of alcohol by certain land and thrill to the sights" they and MJ. They decide to solve the students of the college which has would see. After performing their mystery and search the campus really become a societal stage dance, the ushers for the missing statue. They run phenomenon. He feels that introduced Mittenmeister Ross into many misadventures problems such as these should be Conner who called upon the involving ushers, klowns, and addressed in some systematic, Klowns to perform their crazy returned "human statues" before representative way. If a student antics before the skits. discovering the truth—CHI had needs to use alcohol or vandalism The Reds (the classes of 1982 taken the statue to see if the to get attention, Salters feels that and 84) then presented their skit students of Ixmgwood had enough we need to make them become "The Spirit of Joan." Joan of Arc Blue and White spirit to keep responsible for their actions and was given the chance to come Oktoberfest going even though get them more constructively back to Longwood to help those in Joanie was not present. involved in the Longwood need of her ideals. She is Oktoberfest had come without community. distressed at coming back until Joan because of the students, not she sees Sally, an apathetic- because of a statue. The general direction Salters student who wants to participate The eagerly awaited decision hopes to follow is to reinforce in Oktoberfest, but had never was then near at hand. The excellent student involvement. done so. Joanie, in human form, judges final tally was based only "Oktoberfest gave an befriends Sally and they become upon the skits' score because the impression," said Salters, "of the extras in the Red and White skit. color rush and booth points could unselfishness and dedication on They experience the love and not be added due to the adverse the part of the students, in friendship that generates around weather conditions. And the particular, as they provided the Oktoberfest and Joan returns to winners were—the Green and ingredients of a successful her statue form, knowing that by Whites with a score of 65-60. celebration for Longwood affecting one person, she has Photo by Jody Gilbert College." Page 2 THK ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 Be A Klown much like a well-oiled machine. lot of work and dedication goes By RRENDACOLEMAN This year the Klowns had into being a Klown, along with added responsibilities to perform time. If you don't have these Be a Klown, be a Klown. all of because of the incumbent three, you can't be a Klown. I /jngwood loved a Klown!! What weather. The rainy day could Besides," she added with a would Oktoberfest be without our twinkle in her eye, "it got me in twenty-two fabulous, funny, have dampened many a spirit, 0 but the Klowns, with their great shape!" frolicking Klowns Not half as colorful balloons and cheerful And what's it like to work with fun or as wonderful antics, kept many a smile on the these Klowns? Rita Howe, Being a Klown takes long hours faces of the people walking along faculty advisor to the Klowns of practice and dedication. Many the midway. How could anyone responded that "It's been a whole weeks have passed since Klown be blue with a Klown chasing lot of work, but it's all been worth tryouts in September when away the sadness nearby! it! The Klowns are great!" twenty-two girls were tapped to "It was a challenge, especially show their blue and white spirit. How was it to be a Klown? "A since most of the Klowns were Since that time, practice took lot of fun!" responded senior new, as opposed to past years, place almost every night to Kathy Hesse, who was a Klown when mainly old Klowns prepare the Klowns for their for the first time this year. "I returned," said Geist Head show. The Klowns not only never thought about Klown Tracey Hormuth. "We Pholo by Melody Crawley rehearsed their acrobatic and being a Klown before. However, wanted to change a lot, so we did. gymnastic skills, but also their I like "clowning around" and Most of the ideas for mimes, skits pantomime and singing abilities. have been doing so for 21 years. came from the Klowns Color Rush 1980 At the beginning, some of the Being a Klown just made it themselves. They should get so Klowns could not even do a official!" much credit because they had to prove themselves the better simple cartwheel; by last week, Jeanette Arnold, the Klown sixteen new Klowns. It was all By LISA SWACKHAMMER class and came back to win the almost all were performing who was at the top of the pyramid, worth it in the end! I'd do it all It was a day for fun and games caterpillar race. It came down to stunts ranging from handstands emphasized that "this was the over again if I had to!" as Oktoberfest Saturday began the last two pairs but the Reds to somersaults. The Klowns were first Oktoberfest I've really The Klowns performed with color rush. Not even the rain pulled through to win. well on their way to a well- enjoyed because I was a part of beautifully both Friday and and overcast skies could dampen Then came the wheelbarrow rounded entertaining program. it. I met a lot of people I never Saturday nights. Their stunts and spirits as Reds and Greens lined race and the Greens this time Visiting a Klown practice was knew before. The whole routines were never better, and up to compete in seven different came out the winner. Next came like visiting full grown children experience was fun and very the pantomimes were hilarious. events with one point given to the the three legged race which also rehearsing for a play. There was interesting." Even though the building of the winning class in each event. "came down to the wire" with the much seriousness, sweat, and "I loved it!!" declared junior pyramid was not as successful as The competition started with Reds overcoming the Greens. hard work, but underlying it all Cheri Williams. "It really gave in years past, the Klowns did hold the obstacle shoe race. Students The Reds were the ones to win was lots of love and cooperation. me the spirit of Oktoberfest and it for a couple of seconds during had to run oveT one hurdle, the next event, the crackers and Anyone could tell that these girls the togetherness of both the Reds the second try on Saturday night. through another, around a cone whistle race. While it was really respected and cared for and the Greens. It was great Either way, we love our Klowns and crab-walk to where their somewhat slower than the other one another and worked together working so closely with others. A and appreciate their efforts! shoes were placed. They then put events, it was still exciting. them on and ran back to tag the The score was now tied three to next person. The race was close three. The next event was the with the Reds being ahead one mattress race, which would minute and the Greens the next, decide the winner. It took two Excellent Performance but the Greens came out the tries but the Reds came out the winner. winners both times to win color The next race was the back-to- rush four points to three. back. Students were in pairs and Everyone will probably agree By Concert Choir had to run back-to-back the width that color rush, as well as every of the court. This was also a very other part of Oktoberfest, was an close race, but the Greens again - exciting and fun-filled event By PAM UPDIKE The second part of the concert included the moving, "What I Did • The Concert Choir provided an came out the winner. enjoyed by the spectators as well opened with "I Know Where I'm for I>ove," and an excellent But the Reds were determined as the competitors. Oktoberfest audience with a Goin'," and the folk song, "Dust performance by Joanne Mosca variety of popular music, in the Wind," which featured a and Sue Wilkinson for the song Saturday afternoon in Jarman guitar and solo performance by "Nothing." This song also had Auditorium. They opened the Diane Walker. lines from the play and was an Dance Company- show with the popular "Send in The third portion of the concert enjoyable change of pace, the Clowns," featuring a solo by was filled with popular hits such receiving a loud round of soprano Sue Wilkinson as the as "I Honestly Ime You," and applause from the audience. The choir filed in from the audience. "Killing Me Softly With His show stopping "One," concluded Christens New Studio Marjorie LeReau, Concert Choir Song," which offered a solo by the concert. president, directed the next study was "Flashlights" Jennifer Ferguson and featured The choral concert provided an ByBRENDACOLEMAN selection, "If You Believe," from I-aurie Hollinden on piano. otherwise rainy Saturday performed to the overture of the The Wiz. Martha Paxton then The show concluded with a The Longwood College final number "The Wizard of afternoon with sunshine and Company of Dancers opened sang a solo, singing "The Times medley from A Chorus Line, by- smiles. Oz," a dance taken from a of Your Life," accompanied by Marvin Hamlisch. Such favorites their new studio in lancer Hall previous repertoire. This dance this past Oktoberfest week end Cindj Riser on piano. as "I Can Do That," including a Owodunni number was difficult to per- The concert changed its pace a dance choreographed by with another excellent dance form because of the studio's little with a solo performance by Marjorie LeReau and featuring production. The graceful and lack of proper lighting at this Bonnie Conner and a saxophone dancers, Pamela Craft, Jeanne Shares Techniques talented dancers entitled their time. However, the girls and guys solo by lAHinie Davidson to the Drewer, I^aurie Hollinden, Lou production "Improvisations," pulled it off in grand style. popular favorite, "Moon River," Howell, Marjorie I^Reau, Ann By NEIL SAWYER drawing their title from the The Dance Company's bj 11 en rv Mancini. Jeanette Van McGhee, Joanne Mosca, and During the past week, the varied studies performed. performances were so successful v\mkle accompanied on piano. Connie Reeves. The medley also Campus School has enjoyed the The opening dance "Movement that an additional performance benefits of an Artist-in-Resi- Study" incorporated the entire had to be added to accommodate dence. Mr. Adebisi Owodunni, a dance company in a highly all the parents, students, and Richmond resident, has been structured and very technical alumni who wanted to see the Al Bucquet giving demonstrations of African composition. This dance led to a show. This added up to a tie-dye techniques at the Campus short improvisational dance delightful christening of the new School and Ixmgwood Art De- called "Hats." The last dance studio. partment along with lectures to various art classes. Artist Of The Month Mr. Owodunni was born in Nigeria but now lives in Mayo To Deliver Speech Richmond with his wife and three By NEIL SAWYER in 1966. He attended Technical children. He attended the Recently, the faculty of the Community College in 1974 and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine By NEIL SAWYER completed two woodcuts and an early 20th-century artists. Long wood College Art Arts and graduated in 1973. He Pamela Mayo will be Her research was started as an Department have introduced a acrylic painting which were then went on to attend the chosen for an exhibit of works by delivering a speech to the honors project and has included new award entitled, "Artist of the Philadelphia College of Art and Southeastern College Art being Guest Curator of the Month." This award has been foreign artists displayed at the later, Virginia Commonwealth Springfield Museum of Fine Arts. Conference on Friday, October Osborne-Simmons exhibit on designed to give Art majors and University where he received an 31st. The conference will be held display now at the Bedford student artists alike on campus a He now lives in the Farmville M.F.A. in Sculpture in 1979. area. He is working as an in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Gallery, compiling the catalog chance to compete for a cash He is now working under a Mayo has the distinction of being for the exhibit, delivering a prize of $50 and to have their illustrator for Christian grant from the Virginia Publications in Kentucky while the first under-graduate to ever speech at the Sully Dinner, and winning work displayed in the Art Commission on Arts and speak at this gathering. finally delivering her Honors Department. attending classes at longwood. Humanities which enabled him to The "Artist of the Month" Her speech will be devoted to paper in the spring. The winner for the month of visit longwood. His objective is the lives and works of Lue October was a soapstone relief award will be presented monthly to, through the use of this grant, Pam Mayo has worked under with an additional $50 cash award Osborne and Cordray Simmons. the guidance of Dr. Elisabeth sculpture by Al Bucqek entitled, enhance children's awareness of This speech is one of the many Flynn, Professor of Art History "God Creates, Man Isolates." to be given to the outstanding art and artists and particularly to term paper in Art History at the fruits of Pam's labors which at Longwood, and Dr. Barbara Al was born in Poland but help minority children to realize began over a year ago when she immigrated to the United States end of Fall and Spring semesters. Bishop, head of the Longwood their artistic potential. started research on these two College Art Department. Mike Cross And Hot Shanty Page 3 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 A Foot-Stomping Success! North Carolina. Chapel Hill is high, cocaine on the brain, and By JOE JOHNSON where they met their friend and whiskey for breakfast. sometimes companion, Mike Mike Cross plays an acoustic Do you like country, soul, Cross. The way Rick Bouley tells guitar, fiddle and a Bouzouki, Jethro Tull, old Irish songs, or it. they were going bv the OXDOUS which, he explained, is an octave just sing-alongs? Well, if you like Music Shop in Chapel Hill when mandolin. He sometimes travels any or all of the above, you would they saw this dude coming with a partner, Zane McCloud, probably love Hot Shanty. They towards them swearing up a who plays electric guitar. They appeared Saturday, October 18, storm. Finally he yelled at them, have played in Maryville, in Longwood's lower dining hall, "Hey, you got any E acoustic Tennessee; Lenoir, North along with another outstanding guitar strings? This store is Carlina; and during the winter, performer, Mike Cross. all out of them." Well, Rick said they migrate south to Key West, Two guitar palyers and singers that they did, and the dude, who Florida. named Rick Bouley and Jim was in fact Mike Cross, got the Well, the crowd loved Mike Magill are Hot Shanty. Their strings; and after he tuned up, Cross so much that he gave an music, although a little hard to they started to play together. encore which lasted well past 12. describe, is delightful. The songs They've been playing ever since. About 12:15, Hot Shanty joined in are reminiscent of old English Mike Cross is about 5'6" with with Mike Cross and all hell ballads, with a sprinkling of dark grinning eyes and a balding broke loose. They did sone country twang to give it that head. His features are perfect for intricate weaving of music which down home flavor. They also his act, which is a cross between caught the crowd in its foot- played some stupendous up-beat Jim Croce and George Carlin. stomping, hand-clapping net of songs and the amount of music That's right, a singing comedian, exhilaration. They ended with the that came from just the two and he hit the nerve that sent song, "Bid You Goodnight." players was remarkable. Longwood wild with laughter. He Mike Cross is appearing next in Hot Shanty has played in such played songs about strip poker Athens, Georgia, on Halloween. places as Augustania, Illinois; with a sixth grade girl, alcohol He also has a new album out The Bottom Line. New York- and alka-seltzer, excuses for the called "Rock 'n' Rye." He says Morehead City and Chapel Hill, boss, helium balloons and getting it's great... I believe it! Ann Chenoweth Coffeehouse Brings Steve Hudson Exhibition By JULIE AUEL Steve's music consists of By NEIL SAWYER and PAO What better way is there to sit country and western, folk, rock, back and relax after Oktoberfest country—rock, jazz and rhythm October 22-November 24, an and mid-term grades than to exhibit of paintings, prints, and blues—enough variety to come to a quiet atmosphere and please just about everyone's drawings and cut-out sculptures be pleasantly entertained? On by Ann Chenoweth is on display musical taste. He does his own in the I -ancaster Library Gallery. Sunday night, Nov. 2, Steve songs, such as "Take me out to Hudson will be making his first lunch" and "The Blue Cross, Ann Chenoweth has recently appearance at Longwood during received a Master of Fine Arts Blue shield Blues" plus a stream Coffeehouse in the Snack Bar. of well-known contemporary pop degree from Virginia A native Virginian, Steve first Commonwealth University and is to which he sometimes adds a started playing in Northern touch of originality. Coffeehouse presently employed as a Gallery Virginia about six years ago as Assistant at the Institute of is Sunday at 8 p.m. Come and part of a duo, but has since then enjoy yourself and get to know a Contemporary Arts of the found himself more comfortable Virginia Museum. performer with talent, a great as a "one-man band". He has a interest in his audience and a Her Ix)ngwood exhibit is not natural guitar style, along with a her first one-woman exhibit by sharp wit. He'll be sure to fill flare for the piano, harmonica your evening with genuine any means. Ms. Chenoweth has and trombone, and won't settle been exhibiting solo since 1974 warmth, inspired humor, and a for second best in his lot of good music. when her work was displayed at performance. the Anderson Gallery on the called "Fish Out of Water," in to give further illusion. V.C.U. campus. Recently, Ann which the fish "were removed Also included in Ms. Chenoweth has also been from their natural context Chenoweth's exhibit will be a awarded a Virginia Museum (water) and placed in other series of small landscape Ann So wash Display Professional Fellowship. environments — falling in a paintings of the Blue Ridge The work on display at room, leaping against wallpaper, Mountains. These paintings were By NEIL SAWYER exhibited excellent work. longwood deals mostly with fish or juxtaposed over the skyline of done on location rather than in Artworks by Ann Sowash will The Reading Room shows give which the artist explains is an New York City." Some of the the studio, resulting in a be on display in the Reading senior Art majors a chance to set intriguing subject because of the works in this series combine the freshness of color and looseness Rooms of the Lankford Building up their own exhibits and display variety of natural design two-dimensional aspect of of gesture. through November 12th. Ann is a solely their work for the first time qualities fish possess. painting with three-dimensional The Exhibit will be open during senior Art major and is one of on campus. She is working on a series cutouts of fish which are painted regular library hours. many seniors who have and will The artwork of Sally Ix)we will be exhibiting work at Lankford be on display starting November this year. So far this semester 13th followed by Cindy Carter Jeanne Pearson, Keith Moore, starting December 1st in the Halloween With The and Marjorie Croxton have all Lankford Reading Rooms. Music Department Oct 31

Congratulations Usher Thanks Sorry about the midway dance!! Love in the Blue And to everyone—wait until The Ushers of Dear Red and Whites- Dear Student Body, next year. It is going to be great!! 1980 Wow, what a job you did this We, the Ushers of 1980, would Oktoberfest!! We are so very like to congratulate everyone on proud of you and the talents you a successful Oktoberfest. Even ■Senior Spotlight displayed in the name of the Red though the rain could have By BRENDA COLEMAN And Frank seems to be well on and Blue spirits. The skit was spoiled the day for many, the the way toward making up his great and we were excited by spirit and smiles displayed by "In some ways Longwood has changed a lot in the two years mind about his life here and his your victories in the color rush everyone shown brighter than future. A sociology major- and paint battle. any sun ever could. The day was I've been here," began senior English minor from Winchester Now that Oktoberfest is over, beautiful, made that way by Frank Creasy. "The biggest change has been the addition of ("the apple capital of the you have many activities to keep those who participated. world," according to Frank), he you busy. The Juniors have the Lancer Hall. However, many of Greens, congratulations on the traditions have remained plans to become "an apprentice Ring Dance and Freshmen have your victory. May the Blue and in a good theater company and go Freshman Production right basically the same. Students White Spirit shown in your skit be should realize that traditions are on from there. "But I'm not a around the corner. Keep working with you always! counting my chickens which is and be proud of your color and not static. They should live and Reds, good work! We are really grow day by day. Only students why I have a major in sociology." your school. proud of you and your efforts. Since transferring here two However, never forget the are capable of altering traditions May the Red and Blue be with and seeing that they live on; even years ago from George Mason valuable lessons you learned you forever! University, Frank has during Oktoberfest. It takes Red when the students must change a Geist—how can we ever thank tradition for it to adapt. I really participated in many of the o and Green to make the Blue spirit you for all your work and love? school's functions. He is the work well. Joan of Arc oversees Excellent job—excellent day!! think that everyone needs to re- evaluate their values and to former vice-president of the us all. Remember that! And Sociology-Anthropology Club and remember us and our— We would especially like to seriously consider what school U Love in the Red, thank our advisors Tammy Bird spirit means to them and to the has previously written on the Sally and Sammy and Byron Bracey. Your hard student body as a whole before Rotunda staff. He is a member of Red and White work paid off. We love you both! they make up their minds." Alpha Psi Omega, the drama honorary and of Longwood Players, two indications of his BEHIIB CLOSFB BOOBS vcW^ involvement in many of the moo Slrk,VJfcVI? e*iN *TOW, NOU, ... AITWALLV, A SI«PU Player's productions, most YOt) OoNT /b«tD TO com V£>' WOULD HAV£ AILM notably in the starring role of TtLL Vt>u THAT A f\EACL,V Paul Bratter in this year's •fAJoKvTY of TM£ •KAN THAT U, , , opening success, Barefoot in the OO VOO' '" -rV STUOCNTs rSJI l( VI \ 0 •<- Park. Frank has also played < THl ADMIMtytKOTtOfl v. (^Ol^W,rubble > ffvo s soccer for two years and serves l» IUU c* liULL. as a class representative on rirTTiirrnnTi ii i iijij_ii.ili ii». Judicial Board. "I wish for more on communication between the Student Government Association a and the administration. The SGA can only represent the students. The main reason people become frustrated and lash out in irrational ways at the college is 6 because of this weak link of communication. Vandalism is a prime example of this. The ■Editor's Turn- administration needs to be more responsive to the students. A lot There are times when things just don't seem to go the way we want them to of the problems seen as inherent in the student body by the o go. This week end could have been termed one of those times because of the rain; Administration would suddenly however, the week end was a big success due to the cooperation of all those in- disappear if the students were volved. responded to in a more relevant u fashion. However, you must Several people need to be recognized for their excellent work. Pam Wagner, remember that no school is per- Geist's Chairman of Oktoberfest, and the other members had the week end fect. Everyone should know that organized and had the cooperation of everyone. it takes more than just one loud One group on campus that especially shined through to make the rainy mouth like me to accomplish something." weather bearable was the Physical Plant workers. A lot of times these men and Because of Frank's many women are over looked for everything that they do. All week the workers busied contributions to the student body, themselves getting ready for Oktoberfest. There were a lot of changes this year Geist tapped him to be an usher during the Oktoberfest activities due to relocation of many events. The workers remained faithful and had this past week end. "I've enjoyed everything ready for the Oktoberfest festivities outside. participating tremendously. I've THE ROTUNDA When the rain threatened, the workers began preparations for Oktoberfest, been teased a lot about my Established 1920 inside style. As soon as the decision to move inside was made, the workers clothes and the dances but most of the teasing came from my quickly made the transition. In a short matter of time, Midway booths had been friends, so I didn't mind. I had a EDITOR-IN-CHIEF moved off the Lankford lot and tables were set up for the Lower Dining Hall. lot of fun." Melody C. Crawley Another group that did an especially good job to make this year's Before going off to perform one of those dances, Frank did have Oktoberfest successful was the ARA Slater staff. Not many people realize just one last comment today. "My how much Gordon Inge and his staff have to do. Work for them on this week end graduating class has seen the

ASS! EDITOR Jodi Kersey begins several days before when the huge Oktoberfest cake goes into the oven. best and worst Ixmgwood could offer. That's not bad. Every SPORTS EDITOR Dallas Bradbury On top of this, they have to help plan and carry out the parents coffee, the picnic, PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR individual has to decide what is Jackie Slter and the parents cocktail and buffet. All of these events were moved inside due to best and right for him or her. At HUSINI SS MANAGER Robyn Black ADVERTISING MGR Patti Pascale rain. least in the time I've been here, STAFF Dave Ratal. Branda Coleman That seems like a lot to contend with, but that is not all. ARA also aided I've been given this chance to Pam Updike. Jody Gilbert Carolt Key Mitu Maton, Janice Roakes. Donna many student organizations on Midway by ordering items for them. There were decide what is right for me. Huqhes Linda Wheeler. Beth Parrott, That's what college is all about." Nina Bowyer, Debra Cunningham the hot dogs, the cokes, the pretzels, the cotton candy, and the list goes on. Sarah Stump, Connie Fallon. Tom Stanley, Neil Sawyer. Joe Johnson There are many other groups that are behind the scenes, and never get Cindy Dropeski, Mark Segal recognized or are never appreciated for all that they do. Without these two Member ot the VIMCA Published weekly during the College groups, Oktoberfest der Geist rain style would not have been so successful. Rain year with the exception ot Holidays and or no rain, it has always been the spirit that counts — And this year's Oktoberfest examination periods by the students ot Lonqwood College, Farmvllle. Virginia. proves it. Printed by the Farmville Herald Opinions expressed are those ol the Congratulations to everyone involved in the event! weekly Editorial Board and its columnists, and do not necessary reflect the views of the student body or the administration November 6-7 will bring the Longwood College Board of Visitors to campus Letters to the Editor are welcomed They must be typed, signed and for their quarterly meeting. These meetings are open to all students, and should submitted to the Editor by the Friday preceding publication date. All letters be of interest to everyone. There is, however, always a shortage of people in the are subiect to editing audience. Come — find out about your school and the board that runs it. They are a very interesting group of people that you, as students, should want to know. Commentary, Page 5 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980

public has been bombarded with of the country; the problems of Imposition Of Sign-In slickly-done television unemployment and an inflated commercials, media events, and budget must also be tackled — campaign speeches all designed and that he has done. In three By MARK KARL SEGAL rules constantly stabbing me in starched attitudes of a Victorian my pride. If Ixmgwood had the society. It was rumored once that to portray the proper image of years, Carter has slashed the I was always under the trust in me to behave like a students should sign-in and out the candidates — and in some deficit in the Federal Budget impression that a college would gentleman with a girl in my room for fire and safety reasons. Well, cases have led to some nasty from an alarming $66 billion pride itself in preparing her past 10:00 o'clock then maybe I that is a crock of bologna. Does mud-slinging among the three figure to a more manageable students for life; to fulfill each would have the trust in Longwood U.Va. or Madison have this? No. camps. Although this bantering $264 billion. In the same student's social, academic and any student should have for his or This is saying that whenever a may make the election more manner, he has lowered moral obligations to society and her university or college. person enters my home I must interesting to watch, the voters unemployment 25 per cent by themselves. Ix>ngwood College This is not 1925 nor is this 1984, list him in case there is a fire and must make a particular effort to creating 84 million new jobs in has done an excellent job — up but this is TODAY. Today is a he dies! That excuse for sign-in see past the political games and the economy. And as always. until now. I feel cheated, my time for us to remember does not hold water. If L.C. wants personality shows to the issues Carter is concerned for the friends feel taunted and to be yesterday and prepare for to develop students to become and stands of the candidates. future; realizing that a good deal truthful we are mad. tomorrow. I can't prepare for leaders in society, then L.C. has a Whereas Reagan and Anderson of the U.S.'s political and Since I was 14 years old I have tomorrow because of today's long way to go. There are no can offer only dreams and economic stability hinges on the paid taxes. Taxes to squelch impositions. Not restrictions or rational explanations for these theories on leadership, President maintenance of her energy poverty, feed the hungry, buy rules but impositions! archaic rules and impositions. Carter can point to his four years needs, he won the enactment of books, pay Congress, and welfare (Longwood is imposing on my I am being violated personally, in the White House as proof of his America's first energy plan checks, etc., and defend our rights as an individual in dealing morally and intellectually. If L.C. strong convictions for a designed to make the nation less country. When I turned 18 I with me like an animal or a rapist wants to ever become THE dominant, yet caring, dependent on foreign oil. suddenly became aware I owed in a girl's school. I am not a child university or THE college, then government. Additionally, he devised the something to society — my life — in a candy store, nor a dog we must be treated as THE Some angry voters may scoff at Windfall Profits Tax, which is I could be drafted into the armed catcher in a world of illegitimate students of such an academic the word "dominant" when meant to aid lower-income forces with the swiftness of a puppies. I am a living breathing organization. I have heard talk of applied to the U.S.'s position in families who cannot afford rocket and the force of a student at a co-ed state funded abolishing sign-in and having 23 foreign affairs; they feel that today's OPEC-inflated prices locomotive. I can live and I can college in Farmville, Virginia.) hour visitation. But that was it. such problems as the Iranian while also using some of the die for the U.S.A., but I cannot An imposition on campus police Just TALK! Squabbling, hostage situation, the renewal of unearned profits from private oil have a girl in my room past 10:00 and every member of the student babbling, I don't plan on taking a strife in the Middle East, and the companies to explore alternative p.m. on a school night. body. Campus police should not back seat to anyone after Russian invasion into energy programs such as solar Well then, Longwood is not have to open the door for a 24 graduation and I am sure you do Afghanistan are Carter's fault power and safer usage of nuclear preparing its students for life. year old man at 2:30 a.m. The not either.Speak up! Scream out! because he has not made energy. These measures should Preparing students for life is not doors should be open to all of the Don't tolerate petty incompetent dramatic attempts with arms all prove that President Carter distorting reality. It is a mean all male dorms. I can understand personal violations. If it takes a and force to bully other nations can cooperate with Congress; in world out there and if you plan on why the doors should be locked in radical stand to change these over to America's position. But fact, four out of every five of the being competitive you had better the female dorms — for safety regulations I feel at least two- Carter is dominant in that he has bills the President has introduced be ready to defend yourself from purposes — but not in Cox. I don't thirds of the school will do it. the strength and sensibility to to Congress have been passed by getting your throat cut a few think any tender young flesh will I am not writing this because I examine those problems for that body, a record that is as im- times. Like it or not, there are be intimidated or trespassed. If feel cheated as a result of being mature, peaceful solutions. He pressive as John F. Kennedy's or packs of cruel sharks out there the men in Cox can die for their caught. I have never been realizes that the view of "might Lyndon Johnson's. with an insatiable thirst for your country why should they be charged with any violation at makes right" died with Theodore Finally, Carter has attempted blood. Longwood's security violated personally, morally and L.C. I want to speak up for the Roosevelt, and that America to be fair to all the different blanket is preparing its women to constitutionally because of a rule student body who has been must update her responses to be concerns and views that make up take the back seat in society, and that was made when Longwood caught, who has been cheated, in line with the challenges that the values of American citizens. its men to get the socks scared off was a women's college? and has been riding rumble seat the 1980's present. For example, As promised, Carter has- of them when they graduate. I To what advantage is it to sign- to those attending othe* by hammering out the Middle appointed more women to his would like to be able to sit at the in and out every time you enter a institutions of higher learning. I East Peace Treaty between cabinet than any other president, helm of supremacy by way of dorm room of the opposite sex? believe L.C. can be a superior Israel and Egypt, Carter resisted as well as appointing more l/wigwood. But there is this knife Longwood is violating my rights college, but we have to MAKE it taking sides on the old "religion Blacks, Hispanics, and other salted with Residence Board and treating me with the vs. oil" trap and instead started minorities to judicial positions one. the framework for peace in the than all other presidents future. And though hostile words combine. He has helped the older have passed between Washington segment of America's population The College Politicians Speak and Moscow in past months, by saving the Social Security Carter has fought for a Strategic system from certain bankruptcy, By JOE JOHNSON The Republican Candidate: provide men and women in the Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) while aiding the younger Lesser of two evils, damned if I Ronald Reagan armed forces with salary and that is strong, yet balanced, in generations by increasing do and damned if I don't, Ronald Reagan was born benefits which will attract and the hopes of leading the Federal support for education by undecided — all of these seem to February 6, 1911, in Tampico, keep the best. superpowers away from the 70 per cent. And though be popular opinions of this year's Illinois. He was educated in As Governor of California, temptations of engaging in sometimes the President is presidential election. Popular, Illinois public schools and was Ronald Reagan also worked to "limited" nuclear wars or any- forced to make decisions that except for at least two opposing graduated from Eureka College increase scholarships for needy other strategies that would spell might anger one special interest clubs at Ixmgwood College, the in 1932, with a degree in students by 500 per cent. During holocaust for the world. Yet these group or another, he knows that Ixmgwood College Republicans economics and sociology. his term, student loans were labors do not mean that Carter is long-term results are what is and Longwood College Following a brief career as a increased by 900 per cent. He not concerned with maintaining a important — not what view is Democrats, two self-funding poli- sports broadcaster and editor, understands the importance of strong national defense; he has shown to be popular by unstable tically oriented clubs. Reagan moved to California to education in preparing young recently joined with NATO allies public opinion polls. Though it is The Longwood College work in motion pictures. His film people for their roles in the future to develop a three per cent real sometimes tempting to want Republicans, led by Frank career, though interrupted by of America. defense increase every year. another President when Cantone, have done enormous three years of service in the The highest priority of a President Carter has also taken problems arise at home and statistical work for the Army Air Corps during World Reagan-Bush Administration will this strong — yet understanding abroad, a change simply for Republican Party this year. They War II, encompassed 50 feature- be PEACE. Governor Reagan's — policy into his handling of change's sake is not the best have surveyed 35 per cent of the length motion pictures, as well as policy is one of PEACE domestic affairs. Although he has approach. What is needed is a campus, conducted phone banks, six terms as president of the THROUGH STRENGTH. He said that inflation is the biggest man with foresight to see the sent out pamphlets and attended Screen Actors Guild and two knows that a strong national enemy of the American taxpayer, proper goals that his country workshops and conventions terms as president of the Motion defense will protect America's he realizes that an across-the- should work toward — a man like sponsored by CRFV (College Picture Industry Council. most important resource — our board, Kemp-Roth style tax cut Jimmy Carter. Republicans for Virginia) with 1966 marked the formal country's youth. will not cure the economic woes whom they are chartered. Their beginning of Ronald Reagan's Ronald Reagan and George 15 active members have also public service career with his Bush offer all Americans an conducted polls which show election — by nearly a million alternative to the Carter Reagan 49 per cent, Carter 23 per vote margin — as Governor of the administration's four-year Tracks Was Terrific cent, with the rest of the students State of California. Re-elected in record of high unemployment undecided. They also plan to run 1970 Reagan was also Chairman and the highest peacetime a mock election before November of the Republican Governors' inflation rate in our history — an By MITZ MASON 4. Association in 1969. alternative to declining Thursday, October 23, at the Saturday Night Alive, many The Longwood Democrats led As President of the United productivity, staggering budget Ixingwood students and guests enjoyed music from Tracks. This by David Oakes is a younger but States, Ronald Reagan wants to deficits and more taxes — an group has appeared all over the state of Virginia. They are growing club. They now have 12 create the kind of healthy alternative to a weakened originally from Richmond, Virginia. Among many of their active members and are working economic climate that creates defense and a foreign policy selections were songs by David Bowie, Joe Jackson, the Cars, on their charter. This group is more jobs. He wants to cut tax record underscored with loss of the Stones, Ixed Zepplin, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick and Ix>Roux. associated with the Prince rates so the private sector can respect among our friends Comments from the audience were many. One person felt that Edward County Democratic generate the kind of investment around the world. "this concert was an enthusiastic starter to Oktoberfest week Committee working phone banks necessary to create these new The Reagan-Bush team brings end." Since the Student Union sold half of the tickets in advari(:e, and distributing literature on jobs. an opportunity to each of us for and the remainder at the door; many people anxiously awaited President Carter. Each of these Governor Reagan actively progress, growth, and a renewed the opening of the door to see if they would get in. After all clubs has submitted an article on opposes the peace-time draft and commitment to our country's tickets were gone, many people waited for people to come up their candidate; the first is by a standby registration. He greatness. selling extra tickets. Tracks has performed for the students of Frank Cantone, Chairman of believes that the Carter The time is now . . . Vote Hampden-Sydney frequently. They have also performed at the Ixmgwood College Republicans; administration's approach to the Reagan-Bush, November 4. Red Lyon Inn. This Saturday Night Alive was one <»f the best for the second is by Cynthia all-volunteer force has failed. The Democratic Candidate: this semester. Thurman, Vice President of The Reagan-Bush team Jimmy Carter longwood College Democrats. understands that we must In recent weeks the American Paoo A

Page 6 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980

ev Page 7 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 Page 8 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 The Thrill And Tranquility Of A Canoe Trip

take-out below Ix>cher Landing, shore, sometimes had the By TOM STANLEY ten miles before the Maury advantage. They were able to empties into the James. follow canoes that passed them, Although the weather was The Maury River, originally capitalizing upon their mistakes, gloomy and the hour was too named the North River, was and finding clearer channels; early for most of us, we began the renamed in 1873 in honor of leapfrogging down the river. two hour drive to Buena Vista, Commander Matthew Fontaine We stopped at the remains of Va. Cat-napping and sightseeing Maury, a famous oceanographer Goose Neck Dam to eat the bag along the way, we arrived at 9:30 who headed the hydrographic lunches and discuss our strategy a.m. at the James River Basin office of the U.S. Navy. The river of running the rapid. The rapid Canoe I jvery to begin the canoe is typically 60'-80' wide with a required complex maneuvering trip offered through the Military gradient of eleven feet per mile; between and around rocks, Science department. making the total elevation drop though the current was Shortly after arriving, the 110 feet for the day. moderate. It was a good class II decision was made to run the The scenery was good with fall rapid and proved to be the most Maury River instead of the in its splendor and little evidence exciting and entertaining one of James River. Familiarity with of development within sight of the the day. Two canoes flipped there the James from previous trips river, after several miles and one team broached on a rock was the deciding factor to run the downstream of Buena Vista. A bit for several minutes until three or Maury, even though its water of History was evident also, with four of the group helped right the ROTC students enjoyed their Canoe trip which began at Buena was comparitively lower. We all as we spotted the remains of a canoe. Vista, Va. Photo by Tom Staler agreed that the experience of number of old dams indicating Much ribbing was directed running an unfamiliar stretch of that at one time the river was towards two teams below this river was intriguing and exciting. navigable by trade vessels. rapid but most crews had their The owner of the canoe livery The old dam sites provided moment in the spotlight or out of Backpacking Trip issued a map of the section of some of the best rapids of the the canoe sometime during the river we would be on to each day; Keys Mill Dam being the day. There were at least six fairly tandem crew. He then explained first good rapid. The two small good rapids between the lunch ByTOM STANLEY the most strenuous part of the the map in detail and gave shoals before it were shallow, stop and the take-out and hike as the group climbed 1900 instructions on paddling, safety, making the maneuvering rather considerably longer stretches of Early Saturday morning, feet uphill over a distance of five and some basic principles of difficult but providing little thrill flat water. October 4, 28 eager and miles. water currents. Last minute other than suspense. The short The threatening rain caught up enthusiastic students departed Camp was set near a mountain preparations were made, paddles scenic flat stretches of water with us about two miles before for a five-day backpacking trip in spring that night and the were selected, and we headed gave everyone time to enjoy the the end but thankfully it wasn't a the George Washington National following night. The third day toward the put-in, about six miles solitude or joke about other's downpour. There was talk of Forest. The hike, a requirement was highlighted by side back to Buena Vista. Nervous runs in the rapid before. being cold and having sore of all Ad anced Camping students excursions by some members of laughter and intense anticipation Early in the day it was muscles at the end but reflecting was led by instructor Peter the group while others just filled the bus as we winded down apparent some had just been on the day as we rode back, it was Cunningham and Sergeant-First- relaxed and tended their sore the narrow macadem road introduced to the sport of very successful. For those who Class Tim Jordan. All of the feet. Several adventurous leading down to the river. Whitewater canoeing, while quite have never experienced the thrill students were enrolled in the members of the group hiked five After arriving, canoes were a few teams seemed right at class and half of them were also miles round-trip to the nearby of Whitewater and the tranquility towns of Dietrick, Ft. Valley, and unloaded and carried to the river, home. Those that were stuck on of floating down a secluded ROTC students. gear was stowed in place, and we rocks periodically, or found Saturday afternoon at 2:00 the Seven Fountains in search of stretch of river, it is well worth libation. Names were omitted to began the 10-mile paddle to the themselves in eddies along the looking into. bus transporting the students arrived at the Downriver Canoe protect the guilty. Company in Front Royal, Va. The fourth day increased the Shortly thereafter the Group wear and tear on feet as the Musical Evening began the first part of the five group began the return for their Dr. Millar day excursion. Day one found the rendevous with civilization. Planned group about 3% miles in the Civilization found them a day wilderness before setting camp. early though, as they were From all reports the first meal camped that evening on posted' Piano students of Dr. Robert E. was quite a fiasco, as many of the land, and consequently asked to Publishes Book Blasch, professor of music, students had little backpacking leave by the landowner. Longwood College, will present experience and nightfall came Overall the trip was a huge "An Evening with Robert quickly. success for those in attendance. bankers. Schumann and the David's From PUBLIC AFFAIRS The law in England at that time Awakening to rain in the The fall colors were starting to league" at 8 p.m., Wednesday, emerge and the experience Dr. Gilbert John Millar, of the made every able-bodied man middle of the first night set a November 5, in the Molnar precedent that was not to be gained from days and nights with Longwood College history between the ages of 16 and 60 Recital Hall (Wygal Building). nature will not be soon forgotten; faculty, is the author of an in- eligible for military service. broken for the duration of the This work consists of eighteen trip. Hiking in wet boots was a nor will the wet tents, the lack of depth study on the use of foreign These native soldiers were character pieces written in 1837 facilities, the sore feet, the puny amateurs, called from their chore the next day for those who soldiers in the English armies of when the composer was fish, or the map-reading ability of the 16th century. farms and shops in times of hadn't brought their boots in the beginning his work as a music night before. The second day was David Sawyer and Bob Meeks. His book, entitled Tudor crisis. The mercenaries were critic. His literary works explain Mercenaries and Auxiliaries, skilled soldiers who were paid at the nature of the imaginary was published in mid-August by a higher rate because of their David's leaguers who combated the University Press of Virginia. special talents. Philistines in music; pertinent The major thesis of the book, Dr. Millar's book is the first excerpts will be narrated during according to the author, is that comprehensive study of the role the program. "foreign conscripts formed the of alien troops in Tudor military The pianists performing this Pre-Registration Calendar only professional and therefore history. He has been researching composition are: Betsy Duncan the most viable element in early this subject for over 10 years, of Farmville, Jane Elder of Tudor armies." The study including two years he spent in Fredericksburg, Michael Gould Group I Longwood Scholars, Terminal Preprofessionals, focuses on the armies of the England conducting original of Jamaica Plain, •Athletes, Seniors (90 + hours earned) English kings Henry VII and research in the major historical Massachusetts, Karen Hoffman Group II Juniors (60 + hours earned > VIII, with special emphasis on archieves there. of Waynesboro, Kristin Holberg Group III Sophomores (30 + hours earned) Henry VIII's last war with He has written several articles of Surry, Michael Lawson of Group IV Freshmen France in 1544-46. on this same subject which have White Marsh, Sidney Long of (Unclassified students may not preregister) The foreign troops in the Tudor been published in History Today South Hill, Dale Roller of Weyers •Rosters submitted by Athletic Directors armies came from all the nations (a British journal), Military Cave, Melanie Wallack of of Western Europe and even Affairs, and the Journal of the Disputanta, Sandy Walls of beyond. The majority of them Society for Army Historical Richmond, and Gary Wyatt of were Germans and Spaniards, Research. Richlands. but there were also Danes, A native of Kilwinning, The public is cordially invited GROUPS Dutchmen, Italians, Albanians, Ayrshire, Scotland, Dr. Millar to attend this musical event. and others. emigrated with his family to the Some of the alien troops were U.S. in 1952. He was naturalized I II III IV auxiliaries, provided at no cost in New Orleans in 1960 and the Advising Oct. 27-30 Nov. 3-6 Nov. 17-20 Dec. 1-4 by allies of England. Others were following year received the B.A. Forms due to Registrar Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 21 Dec. 5 mercenaries, soldiers of fortune degree from Southeastern CAREER NIGHT with no national allegiance who I-ouisiana College. Student Schedule sold their martial talents for the He has since received the M.A. BIOIX)GICAL SCIENCES Distribution Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 25 Dec. 9 highest price. and Ph.D. degrees from OCTOBER, 29,1980 Schedule These troops were paid directly I-ouisiana State University. He .IF.KFERS AUDITORIUM Adjustments Nov. 5-7 Nov. 12-14 Nov. 1-5 Dec. 10-12 taught for two years at Arkansas from the kind's treasury. It was 6:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m. not unusual for a war to bankrupt State University and has been a the king, since he often had to member of I,ongwood's history borrow heavily from foreign faculty since 1970. r

Page 9 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 The Year Is 1929...Farmville, Virginia honour. Miss Mary White Cox, a Richmond, has placed the Government, YWCA, student ten and at 10:00, all lights were A beautiful Spring day. The graduate of the class of 1898, portraits of Thomas Jefferson, publications (Rotunda and out — exams till eleven o'clock. If laughing bobbed-haired ladies returned to STC in the position of Horace Mann, J.L.M. Curry and Virginian), and the Post Office. you were caught with your lights are covered by the thick shade Head of Home. Miss Mary was a Dr. W.H. Ruffner, first president Across the entire front of the on, a monitor would come down trees on the Rotunda lawn. As matron who looked after the girls of the college. Between each of building ran the Lounge; a the hall and knock on your door they stroll along, the full white in their dormitories in the Main these portraits is a symbolic tastefully furnished room and say 'lights out!' and if you dresses rustle in the breeze as the Building, the new Senior Dorm picture in rich colors, containing a large open fireplace. didn't turn them out, she'd come girls pass White House Hall and across from the Training School, representing the four purposes of In the late 1920's, the college back after you!" meander downtown to Gray's and the Annex behind the the institution; Study, bought "Longwood," the former The Home Department under Drug Store or Baldwins. The Colonnade. Many grads of STC Meditation, Recreation and Rest. estate of famed Confederate the supervision of Miss Mary wind ruffles the chatter of home, came back to teach at their alma In this picture we have the very leader Joseph E. Johnston. The White Cox was responsible for boys, dances, or a good-looking mater, spending the rest of their heart of the school, which gathers estate, which contained a sixteen keeping in close contact with the professor . . . lives here. Such is the case of her daughters about her, shares room mansion and ninety acres daily life of the students and to Like the song says — Those Miss Virginia Bedford, instructor with them her knowledge, of land, was originally bought as provide suitable chaperonage were the days. Those were the of Fine and Applied Arts. Miss inspires them with her spirit and a recreation center for whenever necessary. If a girl was days that the latest development Virginia came to teach at STC in sends them forth to train growing Farmville's students and was falling noticeably off in her in the field of commercial 1828 and stayed almost 50 years minds and growing ideals. remodeled to suit their most studies or neglecting her duties aviation was a coast-to-coast trip until 1975. Miss Olive Der and Farmville, the oldest of all fastidious whims. The estate as an STC girl, the Home in forty-eight hours, partly by air served as a playground; students Department gave her a nudge in and partly by rail. Those were the held picnics as well as YWCA the right direction. If a young days when the word "Russia" a feature story conferences, the Circus (later woman did not show some was banned in all administrative "Oktoberfest"), May Day disposition to conform to high organs of the USSR and replaced by Nancy Hewins exercises, Thanksgiving games, standards, she could hardly be by "Soviet." Those were the days and other holiday excursions. considered good material for a of Herbert Hoover's reign as The cabin behind the home was teacher. If this was found to be president of the United States. Miss Mary Barlow taught Health Normals, the Great Teacher. also used as a retreat, just as it is true in the case of an STC girl, Those were the days when the and Physical Education at STC In the academic year 1927, one now, 50 years later. she could be expelled newest spring frocks at Baldwins for decades. Miss Her still comes thousand and twenty-five girls Not so many aspects of the permanently from the college. were $4.85. Those were the days into the Tea Room every day for (600 of whom were freshmen) college have changed in 50 years. Of course, at any institution, when Gloria Swanson, Greta lunch. Mrs. Barr said, had to be housed in the small The same chairs that were used now or half a century ago, Garbo and Lionel Barrymore "Everyone loved her. She taught college. Girls lived in the Main in the library are still used in the students are required to study, movies could be seen at the Eaco all the girls at one time or Building, White House Hall, the reserve book room, the same but at STC there was a Theatre on Main Street for 25 another. She was the nicest Student Building (third floor) and tables are still used in the Dining comradship quite unequaled by cents. person!" after 1928, seniors lived in new Hall, and some of the same our college since. Students were The year is 1929 ... the place — Miss Jennie M. Tabb served as Cunningham Hall which "from outdoor benches are still placed required to eat at the same dining State Teachers College, President Jarman's secretary top to bottom is very modem and around campus. There is still a table all year. "Every evening Farmville, Virginia. and Registrar of the college. Miss contains every convenience a girl small minority which keeps up after dinner," Mrs. Barr Womanhood in itself is a Jennie was perhaps the favorite could wish for — even an with daily classes faithfully and reminisced, "We would go down glorious heritage, but especially of many of the girls at STC. A elevator." (1928 Rotunda) walk leisurely around with a to the large recreation room so when it has such a background member of the class of 1893, she A few houses on High and smile of satisfaction over what underneath the Dining Hall for a as do the women of today. In 1839, was more closely entwined with Buffalo Streets were converted seems to be a secret joke. There half hour until 7:00. We would sit the state of Virginia donated the traditions of the college than into dorms with faculty ladies is still a majority that slink into and talk, play records, and some money to begin the "Farmville the majority of the faculty. living in the houses as classes with an air of upcoming girls would dance." As her face Female Seminary" with Henry Besides publishing a volume of chaperones. Mrs. Barr lived in a tragedy, take notes with panting acquired a faraway look, Mrs. Ruffner as president. Many girls poetry entitled For You, Miss large, white house directly across pencils on groaning paper, wildly Barr smiled and said, "We had a of Virginian families embarked Jennie wrote the STC Alma High Street from the Rotunda, in working to pass, or catch a train, ball!" upon a career in the coveted Mater. between the Episcopal and or just to be finished. The girls had candy pulls in the position of "schoolmarm." The The students lived for their Methodist Churches. Dormitories The majors offered at STC kitchen as well as sings every very ultra-modern, home- teachers and the teachers lived housed only 846 students and for were Biology, Chemistry and Saturday night when they sang guarded girl dressed in crinolines for their students. The numerous applicants in excess of this Physics, English, History and current hits such as "Down by ventured forth in 1884 — properly unmarried female faculty lived number, board was obtained in Social Science, Home the Old Mill Stream," "I Love My chaparoned by Mother — to study with the girls as chaperones. private houses at prices equal to Economics, Latin, Mathematics, Baby and "Baby Face." Girls at the "State Female Normal There were student-faculty sings, the college boarding fees. Mrs. Modern Languages, Music and sang solos, often duets, and School." In those early days of games, and talent shows. The Barr sent her application too late Education. Minors could be always enjoyed themselves in the our school, the students had the students often gave faculty to reserve dorm space in 1928 and selected from the same group as crowded auditorium. The girls charming Miss Mary White Cox members parties and banquets was put in the house on High well as from Geography, were allowed to go to movies to direct their feet in the paths of on their birthdays, and printed Street with four other girls. "The Physical or Health Education. every Saturday afternoon and demeanor, along with John happy birthday notices in the two Miss Hiners (Mary Clay The Education curriculum was evening. The Hampden-Sydney Cunningham as president. By Rotunda. Hiner, Associate Professor of the most important. Course I fraternity men came over to STC 1914, the former name of the Dr. Joseph Jarman, the fourth English, and Miss Winnie V. prepared for teaching for occasional dances; other school became somewhat president of the college at Hiner, Treasurer of the college) Kindergarten and grades 1-3; schools such as VPI and VMI sent ridiculous; therefore the name Farmville was a distinguished were our housemothers. We lived Course II prepared teachers for orchestras and drama clubs to was changed to "State Normal looking man with a prominent in a nice big room, but with four grades 4-8 and Course III perform at STC. The balconies on School for Women." During this nose, wide lips, straight other girls, it was kind of hard to prepared students to teach high either side of the Dining Hall epoch of the school's history, the eyebrows and slick hair parted in study. If you wanted to do any school. Each education major were used for orchestras or starched white shirtwaist and the middle. President from 1902- serious studying, you had to gained practical experience in private parties. Hampden- ankle-length skirts became the 1934, Jarman set the school in a either go to the library or go into her field by teaching the Sydney and STC had joint mode. Bicycles were the "last fast stride toward the college it is the bathroom and study in the youngsters several days a week concerts, debating matches and word" in popular riding. The war today. During his reign as bathtub." Mrs. Barr's large, at the Training School on dances. In October of 1929 the brought on changes, chaos, and president, he added to the college white house was torn down campus. Minuet Club of STC entertained new ideas and adventures. Dr. many new buildings: several years ago to make room Classes were similar to those the Virginia Reel Club of HSC. In Robert Frazer was president of East and West wings to the for the bicentennail park between taught at Longwood today, yet 1928, leap year was celebrated by the school at this time. In 1924, Rotunda building, Training the two churches. some were totally girls schoolish. the girls being driven to HSC by our school became a college and School, Infirmary, Dining Hall, The Training School was the STC taught Art Appreciation, but chauffeurs to meet their dates was renamed "State Teachers New Senior Dorm and Annex, main academic building at STC. also offered Poster Making; the and attend a basketball game. College" at Farmville. The Laundry, Power Plant, The modern school facility was Home Ec department offered We may think this a sheltered modern girl with Jazz skirts and "Longwood," and Student planned and constructed to meet classes such as Anatomy, existence, but to the girls, the bobbed hair took charge. Joan of Building. the needs of a thoroughly up-to- Corrective Gymnasium, night was a real treat. Arc became the ideal of every The buildings that stood on the date school (comprised of a Tumbling, Clog Dancing and Even as long as fifty years ago, trueSTC girl. Dr. Joseph Jarman main part of campus in 1929 were Kindergarten, Elementary Personal Applied Hygiene (a STC girls were aware of the was a model college president; covered with thick ivy, giving School and High School) and at class no STC girl could do snotty Hampden-Sydney attitude. Miss Mary continued as the very STC the distinguished look that is the same time, to facilitate the without). No one seemed to These jokes appeared in a 1929 lovely and sweet matron who enshrined in the hearts of training of teachers. protest the rule of attending Rotunda: lived with and looked after her thousands of girls who have The Student Building, built in classes on Saturday, or the fact HSC: "A penny for your girls. At last, State Teachers attended here since then. An 1925 was a major that there was only five minutes thoughts." College became a college of excellent description of the accomplishment of Dr. Jarman's between class bells, but in the STC: "You would be cheated. I traditions, love, honor, and college appeared in the Norfolk presidency. The completed March 17, 1926 Rotunda, an was only thinking of you." friendships. The name may have and Western Magazine: building stood where French article entitled "Are Exams STC: "It takes me fifteen changed, but these qualities have The college plant consists of a stands now, the original building Essential?" was published. Even minutes to dress in the morning." endured for fifty years here in group of connecting buildings; burned in the forties. The as early as 1926, college students HSC: "It only takes me ten." Farmville. the main building occupies the building was the handsomest of were finding fault with the rules STC: "But I wash." There were seventy-seven girls central place in the frontage. the whole campus, standing in of the institution — boy ... if they "All we did was go to class and in Mrs. Vivian Young Barr's This building with its Ionic the east corner of the front could see us now! prank around like girls will. In graduation class of 1929. Mrs. Columns, its old-fashioned campus. The first floor was given Fifty years ago, dorm that day and time, everybody's Barr, of Richmond, said that 50 doorway and its graceful to the Physical Education regulations were quite different mother packed boxes of cakes years ago, the students and rotunda, is a charming example Department and contained a very than they are now. On each door and sent cookies. Then, of course, teachers at STC were, in effect, of colonial architecture. Upon fine gymnasium. The fourth floor was placed an official 1929 if anybody got a box from home, one big happy family. After the entering, a beautiful reception housed students, while the middle "busy" sign. Lights out at 10:00 you could always have a party," deaths of many of the most loved hall greets one; above are the two floors were for the students p.m. Mrs. Barr, in her southern said Mrs. Barr of STC faculty, the administration balconies and the dome, with its and their activities, namely drawl said, "After the social entertainment. "Then of course, named a new building of the magnificent paintings. Here, the the Sorority rooms, Auditorium, after dinner, we went to our we could go to church on rapidly expanding college in their artist, the late E. Malfalconi of rooms for the Student rooms and studied from seven to (Continued on Page 12) Page 10 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 Lancer Cagers In Division II From SPORTS INFO Longwood's men's basketball "We will have more overall SPORTS team, which moves to Division II team depth, specifically at the this year after making its mark forward position, more team in Division III a year ago, opened speed and we should be a better practice Wednesday, and rebounding team," says the Saturday the Lancers will go Longwood coach. "We will also public with a Blue-White have the potential to score more scrimmage at 1:30 in Lancer points and play more players for Hall. more minutes." With the 1980-81 season opener One of the chief causes of slated for November 22 against Bash's optimism is the addition Maryland Eastern Shore in of seven new players (six of Lancer Hall, Ixmgwood will face whom are on scholarship). The the Scotland National Team Nov. move to Division II allows 15 at 9:00 on the same night that Longwood to give scholarships Longwood's women's team plays for the first time, and as a result, host to national champ Old the Lancers have been Dominion (7:00). The exhibition strengthened by an infusion of doubleheader will kick-off the new talent. baseball season in the college's Freshmen Jerome Kersey (6-6) new 3,000 seat gymnasium. and Mitch Walker (6-24), junior When Longwood coach Ron college transfers Albert Jay (6- Bash talks about the upcoming 7), Anthony Ellison (6-5), Wilbert basketball season he compares Hall (6-4) and Mike McCroey (6- this year to the 1978-79 season 1) plus transfer Adrian Lee (6-6) when he began to lay the will join with seven returning foundation for Lancer basketball. lettermen to form the 1980-81 The third year coach says the team. program is basically starting all Big things are expected from over again after a move from returning starters Joe Remar NCAA Division III to Division II. (12.4 ppg., 138 assists) and Ron "We're basically back to Orr (8.6 ppg., 5 rpg.). Both square one," says Bash. "It's like Remar, a 6-1 guard, and Orr, a 6-6 it was two years ago when we got center, are sophomores from things started. We're going to Elizabeth, New Jersey. Also back experience growing pains this from last year are 6-6 center Tbe 1980-81 Men's Basketball team (1 to r) first row — Head Coacb Ron Bash, Mitch Walker, Jim year and they're going to hit us Mike Wills, a part-time starter Sixsmith, Joe Remar. Orlando Turner. Second row — Darrell Jenkins, Mike McCroey, Wilbert Hall. hardest in terms of wins and last season, guards Jim Sixsmith Thomas Alston, Albert Jay, Assistant Coach Martin Schoepfer. Third row — Assistant Coach Kevin losses." (5-10), Darrell Jenkins (6-3) and Orlando Turner (6-3) plus key Newton, Jerome Kersey, Anthony Ellison, Ron Orr, Mike Wills, Adrian Lee. Photo by spon* into After compiling one of the nation's best records (28-3) and reserve forward Thomas Alston bowing to powerful, three-time (6-5), a senior who has been with national champ North Park 57-55 the team two years. in the Division III semifinals last Graduation claimed standout A Smash Of A Splash year, Longwood faces a much guard Shack Leonard while tougher road in Division II returning starters Ken Ford, a beginning with a schedule which third team All-American who By LINDA WHEELER was more intriguing was how the the audience for a show well includes only four teams the averaged 16 points, and Randy This year's Oktoberfest show swimmers put there feet around done. Lancers played a year ago. Johnson, last year's top presented by the Longwood each other's heads and rolled in a rebounder, are academically College Catalinas was entitled circle. With the lighting that was Teams like Bridgewater, ineligible first semester. Ford "Different Strokes for Different used, this particular movement Lady Lancers Emory & Henry and Shenandoah hopes to rejoin the team in late Folks." The group is comprised was something to see. have been replaced with foes December. of Carol Boyers, D.J. Forbes, The third part, "The Saturday like Howard University (21-7 in Bash feels Longwood could be Denise Goodie, Kim Guthrie, Afternoon Square Dance," was Fall Div. I), Maryland Eastern Shore much improved over last year, Susan Hall, Irish King, Beth put to the music of "She'll Be and Liberty Baptist. but because of the schedule, the By CINDY DROPESKI At least 75 per cent of the teams IJcari, Judy Luck, Pam Mayo, Coming Around the Mountain." Last Tuesday Longwood's field record may not show it. In Beth Mills, Carol Monninger, Complete with cowboy hats and on this year's schedule had starting over again in Division II hockey team was defeated by winning records a year ago. The Maureen Rogge, Cindi blue jeans, the swimmers James Madison University 4-3. the coach feels that the addition Satterwhite, Lynda Stratton, reflected a downhome, country Lancers will also appear in four of scholarships, the winning atmosphere for their square Longwood was not playing their tournaments on the road. Berni Toner, Chris Fullington usual fast moving hockey game. tradition of last season and the and Frances Vauloukis. The dancing. Different square Bash points out that while the move into new 3,000 seat Lancer group is sponsored by Miss dancing steps were performed in Madison dominated the game, goals of last year's team included but Longwood's tough defense Hall will serve as building blocks Nancy Andrews. the water with such ease that one winning 20 games and getting a for the future. How much success would have thought they were held them to one goal. Halfback berth in the NCAA playoffs, this The show itself presented at 3 Kim Garber tied the game with a the Lancers have in the upcoming p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, "down on the farm." year's primary goal is simply to season depends on several was divided into five parts. The The next selection, "Jazz" was shot taken on a penalty corner. have a winning season. Longwood went into double factors. first part was an interpretation of performed to Manerd Ferguson's While the Lancers face a "We've got basically a new Vivaldi's "La Primavera." The "Primmal Scream." The overtime, first playing an extra challenging season, there is 15 minutes then taking penalty product," said Bash. "I believe girls started out gracefully swimmers performed jazz considerable evidence that the that, with our beefed up schedule, dancing at one end of the pool and movements, quite pointed at flicks. Scoring on the penalty team will be much stronger than flicks was Mary Milne and Julie 10 to 15 games could be decided then before the audience knew it, times. They were jazz steps to a year ago. In fact, Bash says this by three points or less. If we win Dayton. Madison came back to year's team would beat last they were continuing their thoroughly jazz music. score three goals in flicks. our share of the close games we graceful movements in the pool. The finale of the show entitled, year's by 20 points. could have another good season." The movements performed in the "Rocky II" was performed to the I -ongwood was also defeated by pool were done with grace, ease music from the oscar-winning VPI on Thursday 1-0. Goalie Teri and flexibility. movie "Rocky." The swimmers, Davis received a lot of action in The second part was entitled complete with black eyes, the goal cage from VPI's forward •Romp." While George portrayed, as Rocky did, those line. Coach Dr. Harris feels "we Gershwhin's "American in seeking a dream and a challenge. missed the scoring opportunity." Paris" provided the background Their movements portrayed There were two changes on music. This selection portrayed wanting to fight to win. longwood's line up, Cindy Swoop two of the swimmers as children And that the Catalina's are, played forward line and Karen at play, complete with chasing, "winners." They are a great "Bird" Kilmer played halfback. tagging, and performing group who perform with grace The Oktoberfest game against somersaults in the water. What and ease and then perform with Bridgewater was rained out. fight and vigor to win. And that They will reschedule the game they did — they won the hearts of next week. Longwood is rescheduled to play University of CARTER'S Richmond on Wednesday. Next week end is the state FLOWER SHOP tournament hosted by UVa. "If we have everyone well, we'll be 711 W, 3RD. St. back into tho. running at states" FARMVILLE, says coach Harris. Longwood has had a few injured players. VIRGINIA Longwood's schedule is a tough one for Friday they play UVa. at "Your Flower 11:00 a.m. and if they win they Headquarters" will play William and Mary at 3:00 p.m. Good luck this week and at tournaments. Lancer Hall Dedicated Page 11 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday. October 28,1980

By JOEJOHNSON Howard Anderson; Delegate Dedication of lancer Hall was Claude Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. held in I^ancer Gym on Saturday, David Crute, Mayor of October 25,1980. The atmosphere Farmville; Mr. Stephen Cole, was one of gay festivity as the Romeo Guest Associates, Inc.; Longwood College Concert Band Harold Lakey, Ms. Jeane Bently, SPORTS played German folk songs in the Ms. Frances Mays, State Board tradition of Oktoberfest. Chairs of Education; Calvin Bass, were placed in the middle of the former member of the Board of gym with space for only a small Visitors; Dr. Duvahl Ridgway walkway. Hull, former Rector of the Board Lady Lancers To The ceremonies started with of Visitors, and Mrs. Hull; James the Color Guard's entrance and Moyer, President of Virginia march up to the front of the Association of Health, Physical platform. There they did an about Education and Recreation; and face and received present arms the current members of the Face ODU from their commanding officer. Board of Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. From SPORTS INFO The band struck up the National Andrews, Mrs. Anfin, Mrs. Anthem as the crowd stood at Davidson, Miss Kampfmueller, Longwood's women's 10 sophomore forward Cindy Ixmgwood finished fourth in attention. Miss Tammy Bird, Mrs. Overstreet, Mr. Page, Mrs. basketball team, which returns Eckel, 5-1 point guard Connie last year's VAIAW Division II Student Government President, Pretlow, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, most of its top players from last Murray, a junior, and 5-10 post Tournament after going 3-4 Mr. and Mrs. Rust, Mr. Smyth. year's 11-19 season, will face player Robin Hungate, a junior. during the regular season. This led the assembly in the Pledge to national champ Old Dominion the Flag. The Color Guards Dr. Willett said, "Indies and Pullen, who has missed most of year the I^ady I-ancers will play received order arms and placed Gentlemen, we owe all these and 6-8 center Ann Donovan in a preseason drills because of each of seven league foes twice. the flags in posts at the foot of the people a vote of thanks." Dr. preseason exhibition November student teaching, was a steady Virginia Commonwealth, speaker's stand. 15 at 7:00 as a kickoff for the performer last season scoring William and Mary, Richmond, Willett then asked Geist college's new 3,000 seat Radford, Hampton Institute, Invocation was led by gymnasium and athletic complex five points per contest. Hodges Reverend William E. Hungate, members to stand and be feels that Eckel is ready to score Liberty Baptist and George after which the Color Guards recognized. Lancer Hall. The longwood men in double digits this season after Mason are other conference walked off. Dr. Carolyn Wells, will play the Scotland National averaging sue points in 1979-80. members. Vice President for Academic Tammy Bird, President of team in the second contest at 9:00 Hodges predicts another close Affairs and Dean of the College, Student Government Association, Nov. 15. Murray missed part of last race for the conference crown thanked the crowd for their presented Dr. Willett with a Beginning her fifth season as season with a knee injury but with perhaps Radford and VCU presence and invited them to Virginia State Flag. Mrs. Mason, coach of the Lady Lancers, sparked the team with her having an edge. Longwood's enjoy themselves and take a head of the Daughters of the Carolyn Hodges will take her quickness and hustle when she main goal is to have a winning leisurely tour of the facilities at American Revolution, presented 1980-81 edition to George Mason was healthy. She's ready to go season, something the Lady for the first regular season now. A starter toward the end of lancers have been unable to Ixuigwood. him with a United States flag. Dr. After this warm welcome, Karl contest Nov. 18. last season, Hungate gave accomplish the past two seasons. Willett then began another Last season Longwood Ixtngwood its most consistent E. Doerre, Project Manager of introduction with reference to the "This team has a very positive Romeo Guest Associates, Inc., women's basketball was centered play at center. 1977 Bond Referendum which around one very fine player, 5-10 Other returnees with a shot at attitude," said Hodges. "They was formally introduced. He insured that lancer Hall would are a hardworking group. I can thanked the project designers, forward Maryjane Smith. Smith, breaking into the starting lineup be the recipient of part of the who averaged 17 points and eight are sophomores Robyn Goff and already see improvement since sub-contractors, outside bonds. He closed the introduction rebounds per contest while Patty Lia. Injured for most of last we began practice." supervisors and the thousands of saying that the man who pushed earning All-State and honorable season (she played in 10 games), One of Longwood's main others who made Lancer Hall a this bond through saved lancer mention Ail-American honors, Goff is a cool performer at guard. problems may be a lack of height. reality. He then presented the Hall. The Honorable Mills E. has graduated and her absence Lia had some big games off the With the 5-10 Hungate as keys and specifications of the Godwin, Jr., Governor of the this season leaves a big void, bench last season and the 5-9 probable starting center, the building to Kenneth G. Macllroy. Commonwealth of Virginia 1966- particularly on offense. forward can score a lot of points Lady I^ancers will be out-sized by Head Architect of Macllroy & 70,1974-78, was this man. Former "We will certainly miss in a hurry when she gets in the most opponents. Hodges hopes to Parris Architects. Macllroy Governor Godwin began by once Maryjane. She did so many groove. make up for the size differential graciously received the keys and again thanking Senator Howard things for us last season," said Two newcomers who could play with more emphasis on an up- commented on the length of time Hodges. "We feel, however, that key roles in the coming season tempo type game. and work put into such a project. Anderson and delegate Claude Anderson. He said that with we should have more double are Longwood's only recruit, "We're still short on height, so Macllroy then turned the keys figure scoring from more Paige Moody, a native of Virginia over to Mr. Eric L. Robinson, proper education facilities as we'll have to work extra hard on individuals this year." Beach and Joanne McAllister, a rebounding," said the coach. "On Rector of the Board of Visitors, these, we can expect young Hodges has five players symbolically giving him the people to continue the hurdles of transfer. At 5-8, Moody possesses offense we'll have to depend on returning with at least some size and scoring ability, but may our outside shooting and hope to building. mocern society. Jokingly, he said starting experience and several need time to adjust to the college Robinson thanked the builders that a building like this will get some easy buckets off the newcomers who will add speed. game. The 5-1 McAllister, who break." and architects of the project "make me want to go back to Second leading scorer Brenda came to Longwood from Salem saying, "You have built us a top college". He remembered when Fettrow, a 5-9 guard who (WV) College, is a junior with Hodges hopes her team will be level comprehensive, educational Longwood was a "normal" averaged 11.2 points and 5.7 great quickness. able to play more of a transition facility." He also thanked college (not coed) and how it had game this season to take expanded into a fine Liberal Arts rebounds while handing off 100 Adding depth are veteran Senator Howard Anderson and assists, is back for her senior forward Theresa Ferrante (5-10), advantage of its speed and Delegate Claude Anderson for School with the teachers and season. centers Sue Naughton (5-10) and quickness. If the good shot their aid from the State facilities to compliment doesn't materialize off the break, Hampden-Sydney. He referred to Other returnees with starting Karen Savarese (6-0) and first Legislature. He commented on experience include: 5-10 senior year players Beth Roakes (5-9) the Lady I oncers will likely slow the many benefits of the "noble" knowledge as the great equalizer things down and work for the high of our time and that education forward Unda Pullen, co-captain and Desiree McNeice (5-9), both structure, especially in the field along with Fettrow a year ago, 5- forwards. percentage attempt. of therapeutic recreation. Finally creates an atmosphere of mutual he thanked Dr. Henry I. Willett, respect. When thinking back on President of Ixmgwood College, his motives for working so hard for his "perseverance and for the building, he said that he determination" to get the hall had no choice really, except to built. Dr. Willett was then asked provide for good education and to come forward, and Mr. education facilities for "to Robinson presented the keys and provide for education is to specifications to him. Dr. Willett provide for the state." received them and introduced the The Reverend William E. notable guests to the audience. Hungate gave the final He asked each guest to stand and benediction. He thanked God for be recognized. It was truly lancer Hall saying that it will M 9 « « * ft e» $ .n rewarding to see the number of provide "strength for your dignitaries there. Those bodies, and body is but a temple introduced were: Senator for the spirit."

The 1980-81 Women's Basketball Team: (1 to r) First row - Connie Murray, Robin Goff, Brenda Fettrow, Beth Roakes, Patty Lia and Joanne McAllister. 2nd row — Asst. coach Jane Miller, Donna Braden, Paige Moddy, Sue Naughton, Karen Savarese, Cindy Eckel, Robin Hungate, Desiree McNeice, Winona Rayne, Carolyn Hodges. Absent Unda Pullen. Photobyspommio Page 12 THE ROTUNDA Tuesday, October 28,1980 The sororities at STC 50 years the Cotillion Club, the YWCA, the Seven social sororities fashion. ago were not as party oriented as Monogram Club, the originated at STC: Kappa On Friday night a bobbed- The Year 1929 Granddaughters Club, and last Delta-founded 1897, Mu they are today. Of course, the sororities entertained at haired beauty with a fair, smooth (Continued from Page 9) but not least, Chi. The Cotillion Omega—founded 1898, Sigma face and silvery speech named Club was the large social Sigma Sigma, founded 1898, sponsor's homes with teas, Sundays." Attendance to church banquets, and often held get- Alma, Penelope, Imogene, services was not compulsory; organization on campus—in Alpha Sigma Alpha founded 1901, Maude, Sadie, Fannie or Beatrice effect, the partiers. The YWCA or Gamma Theta—founded 1911, togethers in the Tea Room or although a careful record of Student Building lx>unge. Each of waited for the housemother to attendance was kept by the Home Young Womens Christian Zeta Tau—founded 1920 and Pi announce that her date was Association provided the school Kappa Sigma—founded 1928. the 7 sororities had an individual Department. The college room for administration in the waiting for her in the Rotunda endeavored to maintain a high with Christian leadership and Tri Sig and ASA are still active and be sure to be in by 10:00. example. Mrs. Barr was a at Farmville after 80 years. Student Building. moral and Christian standard. Naturally, some of these rules Alma, Penelope, Imogene, Students attended chapel every member of both organizations, as Kappa Delta merged with Maude Sadie, Fannie or Beatrice was the majority of girls at STC. Gamma Theta in the 1920s and is seem a little corny to us in 1979, morning as well as Vespers every but look at it this way—they can't then had to embarrassingly push Sunday night. During these The Monogram Club was known as KD nationally. Mu nosey friends away from the designed to promote good Omega was founded by Mrs. be any sillier than some rules services was a reading of the that the sororities have now. second floor balcony where they scriptures, a hymn and prayer. sportsmanship and all-round Ruby Leigh Orgain, an 1899 had been giggling and day- The ministers of the several athletics at the college. To earn graduate of Farmville Normal In addition to the 7 social sororities, numerous honor dreaming over what they would denominations of the town took an STC monogram (which looked School. Mrs. Orgain is 99 years societies were set up at STC. do if they had dates with part in conducting these services. suspiciously like a Superman old and living happily in a handsome VMI men, too. Emblem), a student was nursing home in Richmond. These societies were to help the The girls, only allowed to go members give a concrete Seemingly, half a century ago, home for any length of time at required to walk the balance According to Mrs. Orgain, in 1898 girls were sent to school to beam, make 4 out of 6 basketball the six girls who formed the expression of high ideals in Christmas and Easter, joined scholarship, leadership, become ladies as well as numerous clubs to occupy time shots, run a potatoe race, throw a sorority were known for years as educators. The Rotundas were basketball 45 feet, make 6 out of 8 "???." Eventually, Mu Omega forensics, and aid in the inbetween studying and classes. development of the well-rounded continuously littered with The more prominent good tennis serves, hit a baseball transformed into ZTA and is still editorials and hints of advice to 4 consecutive times, jump 3 feet 6 active at Longwood. Pi Kappa student. organizations on campus were Farmville and the college were keep the ladies of STC—ladies. inches, hike 10 miles and exhibit Sigma and Zeta Tau eventually In fact, when a young lady 100 per cent good sportsmanship. dropped out of existence. mutually interdependent; each valued and rejoiced in the portrayed unladylike behavior as success of the other. to be unfitting for an STC girl, she Economically Farmville was campused. Now where have OFFICE SUPPLY benefitted by the college because we heard that before? Yet, over thousands of dollars were spent Miss Virginia Bedford's picture in local stores by the students, in the 1932 yearbook, someone and the faculty contributed to the wrote "I HATE HER!-Maybe these demure young ladies 115 NORTH MAIN ST social, economic and religious activities of the town. Mrs. Barr's weren't quite so demure after all! FARMVILLE. VA. 230O1 PORTABLE Such is the heritage of OFFICE SUPPLIES TYPEWRITER recollection of Farmville 50 years OFFICE MACHINES ago were somewhat astonishing: Virginia's women. In 1979, so OFFICE FURNITURE REPAIR Surprisingly enough, Farm- many aspects of the college have ville did have a shopping dis- changed. For instance, the porch trict in 1929. The girls were at the back entrance of the LONGWOOD SWEATERS, only allowed to go between 3 and Rotunda is there no longer; the JACKETS AND T-SHIRTS 5 o'clock on week day afternoons, presence of males has abolished but never on Saturdays because the demure girl's school attitude, LANSCOTT GIFT that was when the colored people and we can go downtown any and the farmers went to trade. time of the day or night. Yet so SHOP many aspects haven't changed. 408 High Street Farmville, Vo. The issue of race had not come to the forefront yet in that day and Martin the Jeweler is still on Open Mon.-Sat., 9 am 5pm time. Main Street and the Weyanoke CLOSED WEDNESDAY MORNING Nonetheless, Mrs. Barr's Hotel is still busy ac- recollections told of a beautiful commodating boyfriends and peaceful little town, the as well as girlfriends perfect place for a college such as for our male population; the STC. purpose of this institution is still For All Your Floral Needs There's atmosphere, culture to give the highest professional and a quiet there that, I don't skill possible in the training of know, you feel an adventure Virginia's future citizens, and the when you're there. I always felt campus is still small enough that POCHETTE'S FLORIST perfectly content in Farmville. you can walk from one end of the As the townspeople view campus to another in the time it PHONE 392-4154 Farmville now, we would never takes to smoke one cigarette see the town as being a place (although Miss Mary or Miss where ladies were in the height of Jennie may not approve). Just the same, decades may pass, but humanity remains very much the same. State Teachers College at HOUSE OF BEAUTY Farmville indicates to her state that the true Virginian is earnest, 1

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The^ THE HAIR HUT Necklet LOCATED IN MERLE NORMAN STUDIO for Now 233 N MAIN STREET, by Ballon FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 392 6343 SHAMPOO, HAIR CUT AND BLOW DRY REGULAR $1.75 TO $9.75 WITH STUDENT I.D.

ONLY $6.75 l)cli< .lie ( li.im In ild inj; the daintiest ol plates, en NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31 graved as you please 14 APPOINTMENT NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY k.ir.it, sterling silvei or p>ld filled ALSO SHAPE UP WITH FIGURAMA OPEN MONDAY SATURDAY 9 00 5 00 MARTIN ALSO MONDAY THURSDAY 6:30PM 9:00PM THE JEWELER FARMVIllf VA