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Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage Paid Lynchburg, Va. The Champion Permit No. 136 "... Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty." M Tuesday, December 3, 1991 Vol. 9, No. 14 First in the nation, The ACLU has filed a challenge to the Supreme Court against a Pennsyl­ vania abortion law that will debate dominates r% challenge the validity of the 1973 court ruling on By BEN LaFROMBOIS Roe v. Wade. See Page 3. City News Editor NDT national standings Liberty University Debate claimed the top Computer-aided re­ position in national rankings released last week, 1. Liberty university 193 search: the library has ob­ a first for the team, which has finishedsecon d in 2. George Mason 181 tained databases which will the nation the last two years. 3. Iowa 173 increase the speed and ef­ Accumulating 193 points, Liberty placed 12 4. Michigan 158 ficiency at which a student points ahead of the nearest competitor, George 5. Wake Forest 141 Mason University. Liberty expects to keep can research any topic. 6. Southern California 136 See Page 2. iLsnumbcr one ranking. "It would be very hard to be beaten by 12 7. Kansas 131 points since were still going to be competitive," 8. Boston College 127 Opinion Alan Stewart, assistant debate coach, said. 9. Mary Washington 127 Season's Greetings! The Overtaking Liberty in the rankings would 10. Navy 123 require GMU to accumulate more than 12 points Champion looks at Christ­ 11. Texas 118 mas from several perspec­ over Liberty's total in a tournament. Liberty's largest margin of victory was 19 points in a 12. Dartmouth 112 tives. Learn what SGA has single tournament. 12. James Madison 112 planned for Yuletide cheer. Unlike the subjective ranking system in col­ 14. Redlands 110 See Page 5. lege sports that polls sportwriters for its results, 15. Georgetown 105 - the debate system adheres to an objective stan­ The grinches of Christ­ dard. Debate teams are ranked according to the mas present! Every number of points the team earned at tourna­ Christmas certain groups ments. bids and to finish second in the nation the last such as the ACLU attempt The team's top eight tournaments are consid­ two years. to deny the real reason we ered in the rankings. Liberty accumulated 66 "It is like taking over Miami's football pro­ celebrate Christmas. See points at one tournament this year which is more gram," Stewart explained. Page 4. than any other school in any tournament has Team members see the ranking as an incen­ earned. tive to work harder. "Everybody is gunning Stewart credits the teams success to a well for us," Amanda Graham, debater, said. Sports rounded team. "At Liberty we have teams that "We're going to have to work harder." are tough to beat from novice to varsity. Two highlights of the year occurred at the Meet the 1991 Flames "The teams are very well situated and domi­ Wake Forest and North Carolina tournaments. basketball teams! In a nated all year. We should hang on to number one Wake Forest marked the fourth year in a special preview, each all-year;" he said. row that the novice team took the top posi­ player is profiled and the "Administration and faculty have been under­ tions. Corny Ryan and Mike Lind formed one teams' expectations for the standing and supportive," Stewart explained. team that won, and Jill Keclcr and Dami Lin­ season are explained. See Stewart said the team had been striving for a ton formed the other. Pages 8 and 9. number one ranking all year. "There is a sense North Carolina was another first for debate of accomplishment. It lakes a load off our as two varsity teams placed into elimination Pittsburgh Pirate and LU minds," Stewart said referring to himself and rounds. Michael Hall and Timothy Edwards alumnus, Randy Tomlin debate coach Janet Pierpoint. made elimination rounds along with Lay la recently attended the It is the first year for both coaches. They took Hinton and David Kester. over for Brett O'Donnell who left this year to Next year the team expects to lose half of its grand opening of his obtain his doctorate. members because of attrition, Stewart ex­ mother's business. See de­ photo by Matt Mile* O'Donnell built the team into a national pow­ plained. The coaches encourage any person tails on Page 6. Young and old alike enjoy the Christmas season. Above, Santa listens to erhouse over his four-year tenure guiding the interested in debate to stop by their office in the requests of a hopeful child Saturday in River Ridge Mall. team to its first National Debate Tournament DeMoss Hall 124. Fields resigns SACS to hand down decision By JEFFREY A. COTA. tion. had made in meeting die criteria. Editor The SACS General Assembly will University officials are optimistic to pursue ministry The Southern Association of Col­ meet with LU officials Dec. 6 to re­ that die LUSLLL program will be leges and Schools (SACS) will meet view the material presented. Dr. A. removed from probation. After die Fields said that the university has had with university officials to hand Pierre Guillermin, university presi­ September visit die SACS commit­ By DAWN K. L00NEY tee gave a "very favorable" report of News Editor a positive influence on his family. down the final decision of die Liberty dent; Dr. Earl Mills, university pro­ die progress made by die university. After being with Liberty Univer­ "The influence of the university as a University School of Life Long vost; Dr. Ron Hawkins, dean of "If we were not to get (approval sity since 1977, Dr. Dennis Fields whole has been a family-wide influ­ Learning (LUSLLL) accreditation LUSLLL; Dr. Ellen Black, director by SACS) it would be highly unusual will resign his post as vice president ence because my wife is a graduate of probation Dec. 6 in New Orleans. of Planning, Research and Develop­ after the favorable report we re­ for administrative relations Dec. IS. Liberty, my son's a graduate and my University officials will present a ment and Dr. Tim Clinton, LUSLLL report to the SACS Committee on administrator, are expected to attend ceived," Mills said. "But they have Fields plans to go into full-time daughter will be a graduate of Lib­ die right to do what diey want to do." Christian work as a minister. He erty this May. So, it's been a total Criteria and Reports on Dec. 4, de­ the proceedings. Details of the SACS decision said: "God has been dealing with personal growth situation for all of tailing die changes made by Liberty A five-member team representing will be reported by The Champion me. I had been involved with the us," he said. Dr. Dennis Fields that were mandated in order for SACS visited die campus Sept. 11- 14 to view first-hand die progress LU in the first issue of 1992. ministry as a layman for 10 or 11 Fields also expressed appreciation Vice president for LUSLLL to be removed from proba­ years before coming to Liberty, but for the opportunities that working for administrative relations, was I knew even then that God had the university has brought him. He selected for the 1992 Who's called me to preach. said: "Personally, it's been a grow­ Who in Religion and Who's "I was given numerous opportu­ ing experience for me. A lot of doors Who in the South. nities to preach before I came here. have been opened to me profession­ I never thought of myself as a ally, and a lot of the credit goes to Dr. always come from saved situations. preacher, but God has just been bur­ Falwell. When I go places in Wash­ They don't all come from strong dening me to make myself totally ington on behalf of the university and Christian backgrounds or strong open and totally dependent on Him. just mention where I'm from, the churches," he said. "I just came to a point in my life doors are opened. It's been a great Fields said that he will miss the spiritually that 1 had to say, 'Hey, help and a great influence there." students most, and offered them ad­ can I go on as Dennis Fields doing Besides professional opportuni­ vice: "Be true to yourself and be true what Dennis Fields can do? Or is it ties, Fields also experienced spiritual to God. Maintain your integrity in time for me to totally depend on growth during his tenure at Liberty. the face of any circumstance. Capi­ God?' So I just came to the conclu­ "It's been an opportunity to grow talize on the educational opportuni­ sion that it's time to start depending spiritually. It's been an opportunity ties at Liberty University," he said. totally on God," he continued. to evaluate and re-evaluate my per­ "Take advantage of the spiritual Upon his resignation, Fields in­ sonal goals and values over the years growth that's here. Use the four tends to have more personal time —my purpose in life; and that's a years here at Liberty for not just the for family, relaxation and travel. constant, ongoing evaluation." liberal arts perspectives, but to gel to "What I plan to do for awhile is just The event that Fields will remem­ know God belter on a more intimate relax, seek the leadership of the ber most will be conducting the fu­ basis: nol to just know about God, Lord and spend some time with my neral of Kevin Calloway, former but to know God." family — my wife in particular. Liberty student who was killed in a As a result of Fields' resignation, We're going to do a little bit of plane crash in 1989. "He (Kevin) Lew Weider, now working in Chris­ traveling, and I've got numerous had been in my classes; he was in the tian/Community Service, will be­ preaching engagements to satisfy ROTC; he was in the aviation pro­ come ihe Christian Service director; — just visit some places that we Dr. Ken Chapman, now working in gram During that funeral, it was photo by DmMi P*to» haven't had the lime to in the past Christian/Community Service, will a highlight in one way, but at the In prayer during the annual few years," he said. same lime a great burden. It made me supervise the church assistance and Students share burdens and concerns as they unify Looking back on his lime at LU, realize thai the students here don't alumni and pastoral placement. 24-hour Day of Prayer Nov. 24-25. Tuesday, Dec. 3,1991 Page 2, The Champion news Computer aids research

By DANIELLE PETERS Champion Reporter The library recently purchased two databases and acquired two additional bases on a 60-day trial period to in­ crease the speed and efficiency at which students can research a variety of topics. The trial computer additions, the Expanded Academic Index and the Business and Company Profile, run on the Info Trac system. "This is a much faster system for the students rather than having to photo courtesy ol Keith Currle Ten graduating seniors of "The Spirit of The Mountain" were honored during half-time look everything up for themselves in the periodicals," Marjoric Futch, the ceremonies at the Liberty University vs. Kutztown football game on Nov. 16. evening curriculum supervisor, ex­ plained. x The Expanded Academic Index Band members honored gives users access to more than 960 magazines from the previous three ByABRAM PAFFORD "We were very pleased with what of officers." years. To keep the base current, new Champion Reporter the band has accomplished during "The officers were very dedicated, issues are delivered monthly. The Liberty University marching this last semester," he said. and they got their jobs done," Currie When students look up a research band honored its 10 graduating sen­ Currie mentioned the overall atti­ said. topic, all the pertinent articles will be iors during its last home game per­ tude of the band members as being Among the officers are graduating shown on the screen and be available formance at Liberty University on one factor that contributed to the seniors: Dolly Harrington, as the for printout. The data base includes Nov. 16. success of the band. president; Celia Olsen, as the treas­ such subjects as humanities, social According to Keith Currie, direc­ "We had a great morale in the band urer; and Brian Leonard, as the field sciences and non-technical general tor of the band program, most of the this year," he explained. commander. sciences. seniors have been with the band for "We had a great group of players, The band is already setting goals The Business and Company Pro­ as long as they have been at Liberty. and we were able to put on a good for next year. "We hope to keep all our file is the same kind of synopsis but "We were very happy with the show," Currie continued. present members and to double in size," provides access to business periodi­ contributions of the seniors this year, The director felt that another im­ Currie said. "Also, we would like to cals, newspapers, news wires and a and with the performance of the portant ingredient in the band's suc­ try for a trip to perform in the NFL business directory. Two national photo by Steve Wright overall band as well," Currie said. cess was the band had "a great group next season." newspapers included are The New Julie Griff Is, a Liberty student, utilizes the Inf o-Trac system York Times and The Wall Street In the library to complete a research project. Journal. Students can find informa­ tion about a company's history, its States, according to a company infor­ the student typed in. Similarly, it will City's dropout rate improves relative market standing and specif­ mation sheet. combine terms to narrow the search ics of employment opportunities. This incorporation of a computer and get directly to relevant citations, By DEBBIE REECE which wouldincludestudentsnotnow The Information Access company, and laser disc has greatly alleviated search key words and natural lan­ Copy Editor Camm said that accreditation status is reviewed once a year and moni­ included in enrollment figures. which is based in California, pro­ the confusion and amount of time it guage phrases, display headings used The Lynchburg School Board heard tored every 10 years. Also, space is needed for increased duces the system. takes students to find an article per­ to index each article, suggest other the latest reports on the dropout rate, Capital Improvements use of technology such as computers The database uses a compact disc taining to their interest. related topics and download citations accreditation and capital improve­ On capital improvements, Super­ and the IBM Write-To-Read labs. similar to the music ones with which "I feel that the computer is very to disc. ments during its meeting Nov. 19. intendent James McCormick reported In general, Campbell said, "We've most people are familiar. beneficial. It cuts back on time that I Each article is accompanied by the Lynchburg city schools continued that almost S2 million has been spent got to make decisions about what will On this disc more than 500 million would have spent in research," Jen­ authors name, byline, beginning page to reduce the dropout rate, for which this year on repairs to city schools. be happening in 2020. . . We have characters can be recorded, which if nifer Sonnen, a student user, said. numbers and length. According to they have been ranked first in the state He also suggested that the board ad­ some pretty hard decisions to make, placed side by side would extend The system is also helpful because librarians, the system has proven to since the 1988-89 school year, Direc­ just its 1992-98 budget plan. but we have made a good start." one-third of the way across the United it indicates subjects related to the one be simple for most users. tor of Student Services Clyde Clark Since projected enrollment figures reported to the board. show that the city will need addi­ Phone: 239-2171 In his report Clark showed how the tional school facilities, the budget Take Your Date Out to a Classy Dinner at state had improved from a 6.3 percent had provided S5 million in 1995-96 Keys dropout rate and rank of 13 in the to build another school. EMIUS CAFE 1985-86 school year to an estimated However, McCormick recom­ HAIR KARE The Restaurant with True Elegance 2.6 percent this year. Since 1985-86, mended that the board move up the & KIDS KUTS Bring this ad and order: the state' s dropout average has ranged building project because the costs are 10506 Timberlake Road from 4.0 to 4.8 percent. expected to be lowest during the next Lynchburg, VA 24502 Chicken Cordon Bleu Boonsboro Shopping Center "We're very proud of our dropout one to two years. Dawn Keys rate in Lynchburg," Clark said. The assistant superintendent for Dinner for TWO, including Route 501 North This year's ranking has not yet been operations, Barry Campbell, ex­ Your Family Hair Care Center salad, rolls, and tea for 20 min from campus released. The rankingsare determined plained that construction estimates $19.95 384-3311 by comparing Lynchburg with 16state for next year are S62 per square foot urban school systems of similar size. compared to more than S90 in 1990. Clark credited programs devel­ "We are probably coming up on the STEREO R§PAIR oped during the 1987-1988 school best years to build," Campbell said. VCR's • TV's • Microwave's CALLING ALL CAMERAS! year for the improvement. "The pro­ McCormick was also careful to Affordable • Yfait0^M gram includes changes in curriculum, emphasize that even if a magnet school ,..,,,. Student Discount extensive guidance by counselors and is developed in Lynchburg — an idea m school resource specialists," Clark that has received community support All makes and If you're handy with a camera and enjoy meet­ explained. and extensive board consideration — ALCOMP Electronics ing new people, the Liberty Champion may In 1986-87 the rate was 7.3 percent it would not meet the space needs. have a position for you. We currently need: and the city was ranked 11th. Once 'The magnet school is primarily to theprogramsweredevelopedin 1987- provide residents with a program- 56 9th St. 846-5127 88, the rate dropped to 4.2 percent malic choice," he said. and the city rose to second in the state. Enrollment Accreditation of Schools Currently, the Lynchburg school Moving to the issue of the accredi­ system has 9,417 students, up from EUROPEAN TOUR tation of Lynchburg city schools, Dr. 9,350 in September. The rise since Vivian Camm, deputy superintendent the beginning of the school year is •LU Students and friends England, France, Switzerland of the school board, said, "I can unusual, Campbell said. Usually, the •Optional senior credit Germany, Russia, Finland proudly report that all of Lynchburg's schools experience a drop of about • May 12-27,1992 LU sponsors: Dean Forbus & city schools are accredited." 100 during this period, he explained. • Professionally guided Dr. Adkins (525-5440) The accreditation means that the • Photographers Projected enrollment figures show •Space limited- apply now School of Business and Govt. schools have met all requirements for • Reporters the schools with more than 10,000 •Package price: $2,293 ext. 2916 or 2480 the commonwealth of Virginia and students by the year 2000. from Washington, D.C. Dorm 23, Rm 104 or 123 • Copy editors for SACS (the Southern Association "The good news is we have more of Colleges and Schools). students, which means more funding Call us today at 2128 or 2471for more informa­ The purpose of accreditation is "to (from the state) for city schools; the tion. Christian service credit may be applicable ensure the quality education of all bad news is that we have to find a students and to provide guidance and place to put them," Campbell said. in some cases. Work for the Liberty Champion. direction in meeting the needs, inter­ In addition, the schools need to It's a great way to make friends and learn a lot. ests and aspirations of the students," provide more room for the growth of CHRISTMAS 3 Camm reported. special programs such as pre-school. at the BLUE PLATE SPECIAL MARKET § cjic CENTRAL VIRGINIA Choice of meat and 3 vegetables for $3.99 9 LABORATORIES & CONSULTANTS, INC. Central Virginia Laboratories & Consultants, Inc., is one of the fastest • Includes drink and roll Saturday & Sunday I growing Environmental Testing Laboratories in the state. 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Tuesday, Dec. 3,1991 nation/world The Champion, Page 3 High court to hear challenge to Roe v. Wade WASHINGTON (UPI) — The basis that a new standard has replaced violate state law can be performed tor of the National Abortion Rights American Civil Liberties Union re­ "Some may argue that asking Roe. only in life-threatening situations. Action League, said she expects the cently filed a challenge in the Su­ That standard, expressed by Justice The only aspectof thestatute struck Supreme Court to use the case to preme Court to Pennsylvania's anti- the Supreme Court to review Roe vs. Wade Sandra Day O'Connor on numerous down by the 3rd Circuit panel would overturn Roe, but that pro-abortion abortion law, asking the justices to is a risky endeavor, one that may accelerate occasions, holds that if a state has a have required a woman to obtain her advocates have an obligation to pur­ declare whether the 1973 Roe vs. good reason to pass a statute that does husband's permission before having sue the case to let women know where Wade ruling that legalized abortion the inevitable demise of women's not outlaw abortion altogether, it can an abortion. Pennsylvania is appeal­ they stand. She also said the nation's remains valid. constitutional rights of privacy." be upheld. ing that aspect of the ruling. abortion fight now must be concen­ If.asexpec ted, thchighcourt agrees - Kathryn Kolbert Roe held that any state restrictions Also, the ACLU asked the 3rd Cir­ trated on the ballot box. to hear the case, it could be argued and Reproductive Freedom Project representative on the availability of abortion could cuit to stay its rulings on the 24-hour Next year "we must elect a pro- decided this term or next term, de­ be upheld only if there were a "com­ waiting period and parental notifica­ choice president or veto-proof pro- pending on the timing of pelling" state interest, a much higher tion provisions until the high court choice Congress" that could pass leg­ Pennsylvania's response and how The 14-page petition asks the court and New Jersey and Delaware, that legal standard. decides whether to take the case. islation legalizing abortion, said quickly the justices decide to act. to answer only one question: "Has the right has already been lost," she said, The 3rd Circuit upheld portions of The ACLU and Planned Parent­ Michelman. "That is our mandate." If the case is eventually granted, the Supreme Court overruled Row vs. referring to state initiatives that curb Pennsylvania law that women under hood could have asked the entire body Michelman said: "For elected offi­ court would likely rule within the Wade, holding that a woman's right access to legal abortions. 18 need parental consent or court of 3rd Circuit judges to reconsider cials, this means the days of dancing next 20 months whether, and to what to choose abortion is a fundamental "For thousands of women across permission to get an abortion; that the panel's ruling. That would have and dodging, hemming and hawing extent, abortion remains constitution­ right protected by the United States the nation, the Supreme Court's fail­ women can obtain an abortion only delayed the case coming to the Su­ on choice are absolutely over. Every ally protected. Constitution?" ure to clearly reaffirm Roe vs. Wade after a 24-hour waiting period; that preme Court by several months. But candidate for public office must now The decision of the ACLU and "Some may argue that asking the has fostered a steady erosion of their clinics must report to the state in a Faye Watlleton, presidentof Planned answer the following question: 'With Planned Parenthood to appeal the Oct. Supreme Court to review Roe vs. liberties. We therefore call upon the confidential file every abortion per­ Parenthood, said the entire circuit Roe on the chopping block, what are 21 rulingofathree-judgepanelofthe Wade is a risky endeavor, one that Supreme Court to settle this question formed; that doctors must instruct a would have likely reached the same you going to do to protect our right to 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — may accelerate the inevitable demise once and for all, and to determine woman on risks of abortion, the likely conclusion. choose?'" which declared key provisions of Roe of women's constitutional rights of whether Roe vs. Wade remains the age of her fetus and the risks of carry­ It also could have meant the case Pennsylvania Attorney General no longer law—ensures the abortion privacy," Kathryn Kolbert of the law of the land." ing the fetus to term; that doctors must would not have come before the high Ernie Preate said through a spokes­ issue will have a prominent role in ACLU Reproductive Freedom Proj­ A three-judge panel of the 3rd Cir­ tell women of financial support avail­ court in time to have as much impact man he had not seen the ACLU ap­ next year's presidential and congres­ ect said at a news conference. cuit upheld most of Pennsylvania's able during pregnancy and after a child on the 1992 elections. peal, and as a result, he gave no im­ sional elections. "But for women of Pennsylvania strict anti-abortion measure on the is born; and that abortions that would Kate Michelman, executive direc­ mediate comment. Kennedy Smith Court reviews capital punishment WASHINGTON (UPI) — The Su­ In Florida, like other states, aggra­ murder was committed in a cold, cal­ Striking one aggravating factor considered suicide preme Court agreed on Nov. 18 to de­ vating circumstances must outweigh culated and premeditated manner. when there are no mitigating cir­ BOSTON (UPI)—William Ken­ and support to let me go after the cide if a man sentenced to death for a mitigating circumstances for a con­ Although there was sufficient evi­ cumstances does not neccesarily nedy Smith said he contemplated truth, which is a luxury," Smith said. New Year's Eve slaying a decade ago victed killer to be given a sentence of dence to support a premeditated require resentencing." suicide after a Florida woman ac­ While declining to discuss specif­ must be resentenced because of prob­ the death penalty. murder conviction, this aggravator Sochor was convicted of first de­ cused him of raping her at the Ken­ ics of the case, Smith continued to lems with Florida state's capital In Sochor's case, the court rejected requires a 'heightened' level of pre­ gree murder and kidnapping for the nedy family estate in Palm Beach, insist he did not rape the woman. punishment statute. all mitigating circumstances and al­ meditation. The evidence introduced incident. According to his brother's according to the Nov. 18 edition of He said he was more concerned The court will decide if Dennis lowed four aggravating factors, in­ at trial failed to demonstrate this testimony, they had taken Gifford the Boston Herald. about the impact the case has had on Sochor is entitled to a new sentencing cluding one that deemed the killing requisite heightened level of premedi­ for a ride in a truck when suddenly Smith, 31, also said he once con­ his family, including his uncle, Sen. because the Florida supreme court "cold, calculated and premeditated." tation. Rather, the killing most likely Dennis Sochor stopped the truck, sidered a plea bargain in order to Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., than threw out one of four aggravating fac­ Sochor was convicted of the Dec. resulted from the victim's refusal to dragged Gifford outside and began avoid the sensational trial and media on his personal plans to pursue a tors that led to the death sentence but 31,1981 murder of Patricia Gifford, have consensual sex with Sochor and attacking her. circus; but he told the newspaper medical career. failed to formally review the evidence an 18-year-old he and his brother her resistance when he attempted to Gary Sochor testified he tried to that support from his family gave "I don't think it's an exaggeration to decide if the previous trial error picked up at a Fort Lauderdale bar force himself upon her." get his brother to stop, at one point him the strength to confront his to say that my family has been was "harmless." where they were celebrating during But the state's highest court still throwing a rock at his head. But he accuser in a trial. through a lot just to have me exercise The court will also decide whether New Year's Eve. upheld the death sentence. then went back inside the truck "I thought about everything, from my right to a fair trial," he said. another aggravating circumstance, Gifford, whose body was never "The trial court carefully weighed because he was afraid of his brother's suicide to every option you can pos­ Smith said, "I hate this whole proc­ that the murder was "especially hei­ found, was beaten to death by Sochor the aggravating factors against the violent temper and he "looked to be sibly imagine," Smith said in the ess" because of the impact it was nous, atrocious or cruel," is unconsti­ after refusing his sexual advances, the lack of any mitigating factors and possessed." interview, which was conducted in having on his family, "who I really tutionally vague. trial court found. concluded that death was warranted. At sentencing, the state presented Palm Beach, Fla., where a jury is feel got hurt very badly by me just "Where a state appellate court has Sochor's brother, Gary, testified at Even after removing the aggravaung evidence of previous violent sexual being selected to hear the sexual going to trial." struck an aggravating circumstance, trial that he was just feet away in the factor of cold, calculated and pre­ batteries by Sochor in Florida and assault charge brought by a 30-year- According to published reports., j it must order re|gq,ujrjeing unless it ei­ truck while the incident took place. meditated, there still remain three Michigan, and his former wife tes- 3 : old Jupiter woman. his aunt-by- rri3trriag# Jacqueline ther reweighs the evidence and deter­ Oh appeal, the Florida supreme aggravaung factors to be weighed fifed'he had violent sexually" asph­ 'There hasn't been one thing I Kennedy Onassis, plans to sit along mines that the death sentence is still court wrote: "We disagree that the against no mitigating circumstances. alted her in the past. haven't considered in my mind," with other family members during appropriate, or conducts a harmless Smith said. part of the trial to show her support error analysis and determines that the Smith said he was looking for­ for the nephew of the late President sentencer would have sentenced the ward to the trial and said "family John F. Kennedy. defendant to death even without erro­ support" had helped him to decide to "I think I'm going to get justice, neous use of the aggravating circum­ confront his accuser in court. and I think the truth is going to come stance," Sochor's attorney wrote in a "My family gave me a lot of love out," Smith said. "I can't wait." letter to the high court. Finally, going to Deadly toy list released college can save you WASHINGTON (UPI)—The U.S. young children. New York-based Uneeda Doll, dis­ Public Interest Research Group As if to demonstrate the hazards of counted the findings regarding her (PIRG), a consumer advocacy organi­ some of the toys, a small part broke companyVBusy Bumpkin Stroller," zation, recently issued a holiday off the Symphony Loco while it was which was listed as having parts that warning about harmless looking being played with by 18-month-old may fall off. some monev. children's Christmas toys they said Kyle McDonald of Washington, "I think it's without merit," she could injure, maim or even kill. D.C., who was invited along with his said. "Their study says a young child Bet you never thought The U.S. Public Interest Research mother to view the news conference may getaholdofitbutthechild doesn't you'd hear that. But just by Group produced its annual list of 20 introducing the survey. choose the toy, the parent does." being a student, you can toys it believes are potentially dan­ "Choking on balloons, marbles and Frank Cappler, a spokesman for gerous, noting that 23 children died small toys or parts of toys continues to Kransco Group, said although his get special prices on IBM last year from toy-related injuries. be the leading cause of toy-related company's "Jeep Jr. 4X4" is listed as PS/2*s—computers that will Most of them choked on small parts deaths, despite federal regulations de­ having small parts prone to fall off, help you through school, that broke free from the toy. At least signed to protect young children from Kransco eliminated the parts last year 14 children have died from playing these dangers," Sikes said. in response to U.S. PIRG's concerns. and long alter you get out. with toys so far this year. Also, The Vanilla Kitty, according Spokesmen for the companies IBM offers a variety of 'Toys are supposed to bring chil­ to Sikes, is particularly dangerous manufacturing the Vanilla Kitty, PS/2 Selected Academic dren pleasure and joy, but too often because the toy carries a small ice Symphony Loco and Sesame Street Solution* models to bring pain and sometimes even death," cream-scented decanter around its Sewing Box could not be reached for Lucinda Sikes, a lawyer with the neck which could detach and tempt a any comments. choose from. And group, said. "Our survey of toy stores child to swallow it because it smells Sikes said her group endorses the with an IBM across the country revealed mat there like ice cream. Toy Injury Reduction Act, proposed PS/2 Loan is certainly trouble in Toyland this The list was part of an 18-page federal legislation aimed at protect­ holiday season." report entitled "Trouble in Toyland" ing children from toy-related injuries for Learning, Heading the top of the U.S. PIRG which discusses causes and demo­ by requiring warning labels on toys you can own one for as little as $30 a month* and take up to five list, released simultaneously in 45 graphics of toy-related injuries and that pose choke hazards. years to pay. Buy now and you'll get a special Bonus Pack"1" worth cities in 27 states, were the "Vanilla deaths. The report was recenUy en­ The group, a Washington-based Kitty Scented Ice Cream Pet," the acted and proposed safety regula­ nonprofit organization, which claims over $1,000 in savings on air travel, phone calls, software and more. "Battery Operated Symphony Loco" tions aimed at toy manufacturers. one million members, each year So while the price of college keeps going up, at least the price of and the "Sesame Street Sewing Box," Some of the manufacturers dis­ gives its list to the Consumer Product succeeding is on its way down. Visit your campus outlet to find out all of which have small parts that agreed with the survey's findings. Safety Commission, which isempow- could fall off and be swallowed by Carol Rotuno, director of imports for ered to recall products. how to make a PS/2 click for you. Soviets shoot Swedes Soviets admit to shooting plane CAMPUS CONTACT! MOSCOW (UPI) — The Soviet No casually figures were released, No explanation for the downing Defense Ministry acknowledged Nov. but Tass said, "The U.S.S.R. Defense was offered by Soviet Defense Min­ 18 that its forces shot down a Swedish Ministry regrets what happened and istry officials oilier than saying the military plane that disappeared over expresses its sincere condolences to Baltic region was tense and die Cold ERIC FLEEGAL the Baltic Sea almost 40 years ago and the relatives of the victims." War was on. said it regretted what happened. 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Prices quolad do not include sales tax. handling and/or processing chaiges Check with your campus outlet regarding these charges were responding to a Swedish request report said. passengers, but mere was no indica­ Oideis aie subject to availability Prices are subject to change and IBM may withdiaw the ollei al any time without notice "PS/2 Loan for Learning lets you bonow for information about the 1952 inci­ That would mean the downed air­ tion which model was involved. The $1,500 $8,000 Monthly payment is based upon 100% financing 'epaid in 60 monthly installments and includes the '% guarantee lee the interest IHIO IS variable, subject to change each month Amount financed $t,699 (months 112. $30. months 13 3b, $30 months 37-60. $48 92) APR 10 380% ' 1 he Bonus Pack dent in which a DC-3 Swedish mili­ craft fell into the sea roughly hall way sturdy planes were considered a expires December 31,1991 IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks ol International Business Machines Corporation H>199I IBM Corp tary aircraft vanished between Swe- between the Swedish capital of Stock- workhorse during World War II and Page 4, The Champion opinion Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991 UHY SfWA O0ESIUT CODE TO LU. Ell LU Forum Editorial Editor should be "...Where the spirit of the setting an example Lord is, there is Liberty." II Corinthians 3:17 Editor, Several times the editor-in-chief has reminded us that we at Liberty are to be examples to the people of Lynch burg. I would like to point out to Mr. The Grinches who stole Cota that as editor-in-chief, a position of authority, he is an example to Lib­ erty students as well as to the towns­ Christmas (almost) people. Every copy of The Champion that I his is the story of not one, but several grinches intent have seen shows him breaking a T on stealing Christmas away from not only the chil­ school standard that the male students dren but from every man and woman who still has a little child and faculty should adhere to. I am alive inside his or her heart. referring to the length of his hair in his photographs. Grinch No. 1 is called the ACLU. This grinch prides itself According to the Liberty Way, on attacking everything for which Christmas stands. A baby "hair should be cut in such a way that it in a manger? A nativity scene? Christmas carols about the Off The Record does not come over the ear, collar or baby Jesus? eyebrows." Not if this grinch has its way. Since its birth on a cold- I am not arguing that shorter hair is necessarily better or more Christian hearted day many years ago, this grinch has vowed to destroy Editor offers thanks for semester of work than longer hair. I am simply remind­ all these symbols of Christmas. In its place, this grinch would It's Finally here! The semester is ball and in the hearts of the women on ing Mr. Cota that there is a standard put dirty paintings, pornographic music and humanistic phi­ winding down, and this is the last edi­ campus (or so you think anyway — here at LU and those in leadership losophy. It's out with decency and in with decadence, accord­ tion of The Champion until Jan. 21. JEFFREY A. COTA justkidding). Whether you realize itor must set the example. As I sit here in DH 110 talking to not, you have been a real help to me Christopher T. Coyle ing to this grinch. Editor Grinch No. 2 is called Congress. This grinch operates under Darryll — the journalism students' throughout the semester. Thanks for trusty hard-drive computer, I think everything, especially for the talks Editor's Note: The picture in ques­ the assumption that Christmas is what you buy; therefore, the back to the end of August and wonder pursue other ventures. about our "Kat." Take care of that tion was taken before the start of the less money people have to spend, the less Christmas spirit where all of the time went. Then I Debbie Reece, copy editor extraor­ Montana woman; and by the way, get semester. Mr. Cota's hair was cut there will be. Not only will there be no toys and colored lights think,"Hey stupid, stop wondering and dinaire and the loudest person anyone that air leak you call a laugh fixed. (I soon after so as to be in compliance and sparkling trees, but this grinch is also after the grocery be thankful that it's over." will ever meet. Are you sure you want know I'll be paying for that one later). with the rule. money, the mortgage money and anything that might be left Throughout this semester, many to graduate and leave this lovable staff Bruce Herwig, computer guru. I We apologize, and new pictures people have helped my staff and me in behind? Congratulations on graduat­ have no idea how we are going to keep will be used next semester. over. a tremendous way. I would like to ing, and have fun in California while the lab running smoothly without you Since its birth, this grinch has been constantly raising taxes thank them for all of their hard work you think of the journalism majors behind the hard-drive. Good luck to and spending money. It's a vicious cycle that has made this and dedication and for helping me out slaving away next semester (what's you and your wife-to-be. grinch fat, lazy and unproductive. But its scheme seems to be when I needed it most. that sly grin for?). Thank you for Tait Arnold, the Taiter, the Tai- Dr. Dennis Fields, you have done a putting in the long hours and listening torama, the Taitarooski. Thanks for working. great service not only to the student to me throw my fits when something everything this semester, it's been a Grinch No. 3 is actually a grinch in people's clothing. He's newspaper, but to Liberty University doesn't go the way it was planned. blast. Next semester should be even called John Q. Public; and while his heart is generally in the and the Christian community. Good You will be missed very much. better. Thanks for all of your help in right place, his constant refusal to discipline the first two luck and God bless as you leave LU to Keith Vinson, living legend in foot- that one particular course that I'm not Top 5 grinches makes him almost as bad as they are. too fond of. (Why do I sound like I'm signing a yearbook?) Non-Fiction Grinch No. 3 has a great power over the first two grinches. £L? TOPTENCOUNTDo Dani. L., member of the Cota-Vin­ This power is called a voting booth. If used properly, it can 1. Den of Thieves by James B. son Montana Women's Club. Thanks Stewart (Simon & Schuster) destroy Grinch No. 1 and replace Grinch No. 2 with a much By Douglas R. Dempsey for being mere when I needed some­ Feature/Opinion Editor £m kinder, gentler beast. one to talk to; your friendship has 2. Me: Stories of My Life by But since its birth on a cold day many years ago, this grinch Worst Christmas gifts )jr meant a lot to me. Ihopeyou'vehadas Katharine Hepburn (Knopf) much fun as I have had. Oh, by the has chosen to sit idly by and watch as his brother grinches of all time . , Jl way, "DEW!" 3. Final Exit by Derek slowly steal Christmas. With a little intelligence, a little z Mike Gathman, advice specialist Humphrey (Hemlock/Carol) willpower and a litde initiative, this last grinch could restore 10. Betty Crocker Presents - • and sports editor, for going above and the spirit of Christmas — and all it stands for—to this land. ft beyond the call of duty (not only as an 4. Under Fire: An American Microwave Magic and Sam the Bird. ^ editor, but in other circumstances we Story by Oliver North with This last grinch could remind people that Jesus is the reason * 9. E-Z Bleed: The Little Lady's M both know very well). Hey, Mike, William Novak (Harper Collins) for the season, not Macy's or Bloomingdales. With one "you're in!" mighty stroke of the voting lever, sanity could be restored. No Sewing Kit. +1 Doug Dempsey & Jeff Smith (Da ft 5. Awaken the Giant by An­ longer would God be banned from our schools while smut 8. Fun with Electricity. ^ baw, give me da baw!), Ben LaFrom­ thony Robbins (Summit Books) peddlers are given free access to the hearts and minds of ft bois, Dawn Looney (Fix that there children. 7. Shopping Mall Hide-and-Seek. w headband, will ya?), Amanda Schweinsburg, Jim Woolace — co­ * Does the grinch have a heart? A brain? The nerve? Let's 6. Taste and See - The Garbage Can ^ author of J.B.F. ("How 'bout them hope so. If the answer is yes, then Christmas will not be stolen ft Game. Mets?") and Anita Wells (a fellow this year. Instead, it will be a day of celebration and realization 5. How Sharp Is It?: A child's first "Maineiac") — the hardest-working, that many years ago, in a manger in Bethlehem, a tiny baby * easiest people to work with I have ever met. Thanks for all of your long hours was bom. knife set. 4. Nail the Tail to the Doggy. and dedication to putting this paper to­ Jesus is what Christmas is all about, and neither the ACLU ft gether, but it's only half over. nor any other grinch will ever take that away. 3. Kan Kitty Kat Fly? 000 Waiting at the altar? 2. Household Chemicals: Tasty Treats Words of Wisdom: "Three stages of The Champion will continue to ac- ft a man's life: 1. He believes in Santa ceptengagmentannouncements for fu­ that are Neat to Eat ... Claus; 2. He doesn't believe in Santa ture issues. The Champion 1. PlaySkooPs Plastic Body Bag. Claus; 3. He is Santa Claus." For more information, call ext. 2128 — Unknown or 2471 or drop by DH 109-110 to pick Box 20000 Liberty University "Santa Claus has the right idea: Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 fc up the proper forms. 2 Visit people once a year." (804) 582-2471 Please see Page 10 for the engage­ ^«

By DALE JOHNSTON Suppose that a group of Christians whose rights were actually being in­ By BEN LaFROMBOIS morality of abortion, but die means low the life of Christ or that of 20di Special to The Champion were informed that at a certain time fringed upon (in this case, the unborn) City News Editor individuals—as well as die church— century figures such as Ghandi or Martin A great misfortune has beset the and place a person was going to mur­ should protest. The unborn child has The civil disobedience described in should use to end die killing. Lutiier King? The church must look Christian cause in the abortion battle: der his family. It would certainly not be no way to defend his own basic right to the Bible starkly contrasts that of Op­ America has a proven median ism to beyond die masquerade Terry is plac­ the disagreement on whether or not wrong to try to physically stop him. life. Should we passively sit by and eration Rescue(OR)andRandallTerry, change laws and guide legislative ac­ ing before it and look to Christ and His abortion rescues are in accordance with Or suppose abortion were illegal, allow the defenseless to be murdered OR founder. OR promotes an "the end tion. The American form of govern­ life. God's Word. and a group of Christians became aware solely because we are not the ones justifies the means" philosophy which ment allows individuals to voice dieir Ideally, America offers diose desir­ One would think that if there were of an illegal abortion house. Would it actually in danger? I think not. masks the issue of abortion and the opinions widioul having to act ille­ ing change die opportunity to act in a everacauseforChristians to be united, be a sin to go and stop these abortion­ This does not mean that we are to go dangerous effects of OR's action. gally. The American system also pro­ biblical manner since its system pro­ it would be the battle against abortion. ists? Of course not. Why then should around physically stopping people from Biblical civil disobedience was tects die cidzenry from coercive be­ vides forreformation legally. Currendy, Instead, there are someChristians who we base what is right or wrong on a law breaking God's laws. For instance, we always preceded by an official order havior. die courts are slowly moving toward a openly criticize their brothers for sav­ that is both unbiblical and unconstitu­ should not storm into the house of an demanding the behavior. This prompted The biblical example extols civil reversal of die Roe vs. Wade decision. ing human lives. tional when we know that saving inno­ unmarried couple who are living to­ behavior forced die disciples to choose disobedience only when one is co­ The same criteria used to make Abortion kills children. On this, most cent lives is right? gether and physically stop then from between the state command or biblical erced to perform an act diat is contrary abortion legal will compel die court to Christians will agree. Would we not To deny rescuers the right to save the sinning. commands. to die Bible. This example is as much reverse itself, according to legal au- take thesteps necessary tosaveabrother, lives of the unborn is to deny the exis­ The difference is that most people OR people are not compelled to to protect the society as die one being tiiorities. sister or family member from the jaws tence of natural law. If there is no willingly make a choice to sin and are choose between a state dictate and a coerced by die state. When die batde is won in die courts of death if it were in our power? Most natural law, the unborn have no right to not forced to do so. Abortion is a sin biblical command; rather, they are in Under Randall Terry's standard, — not die streets — as die Bible and would do so regardless of what any live. that is forced upon the unborn child directdisobedience with thecommand civil disobedience could be carried out our laws dictate, die church will be left man said. It would be sin not to. Any If there is natural law, they do have without his consent to obey die laws of die state since the when anyone is considered to be sin­ widi die scars of OR misrepresenting man that knows to do good and doesn't the right to live, and we have a higher The fact that rescues have tangible, laws do not conflict with biblical com­ ning. die true character of Christ and tiiose is sinning. law that overrules any of man's laws. living, breathing results is the icing on mands. One must uien consider who will who rely upon His wisdom and not What is right in the eyes of God is To believe in natural law and still the cake. Most, if not all, rescues result Never did the biblical civil disobedi­ deem sinful behavior and how people dieir own. unchanging. What changes is man's denounce abortion rescues is to say in the saving of an actual child's life. ence occur when die state merely al­ will be coerced to follow die govern­ The ends do not justify die means. law. The point at which man's law that man's law is higher than natural Perhaps rescue critics should meet lowed unbiblical behavior to exist. ing group's moral code. Do you some­ OR, by legitimizing illegal means in restricts us from doing what is right is law. some of the children who, if it were not Compulsory abortion would dictate day want to be forced to read from die Christian community, is leading the point at which man's law becomes The real question being debated is for abortion rescues, would not be alive. die need for civil disobedience. Randall Terry's prayer book? die way down die dangerous padi of irrelevant. Few would disagree that this: "Shouldwedisobeyman'slawin Maybe if they walked up to one of OR commits civil disobedience to The solution is not to vicdmize die compulsory morality diat Christ never saving the lives of helpless children is order to obey God's law?" The answer these newborn children, held out their preventamodierfrom killing herchild. whole of Christianity with unbiblical followed. right. Proverbs 24:11 says, "Rescue is obvious. Yes! finger and let the baby grab and gnaw Neidier Christ nor the disciples pre­ and often malicious behavior mat fol­ There is a viable legal alternative to those being led away to death."(NIV) The fact that we are not actually on it like most babies do, maybe then vented women from prostituting. Christ lows the uiinking of Marx radier man Operation Rescue actions, and this al­ Psalm 82:4 says, "Rescue the weak being forced to have abortions our­ they too would agree that saving ba­ instructed, but He never coerced any­ that of Christ. ternative is accomplishing what OR and needy; deliver them from the hand selves is not relevant. If this were a bies is not so bad, and that God is well- one to live righteously. Even when one considers OR's so- will neverdo since it is working outside ofthewicked."(NIV) valid argument, only the individuals pleased. The issue does not concern die called peaceful behavior, does this fol­ a God-ordained system.

Beside Still Waters remember Whom they honor during Christmas All of die following events deserve baby in die manger. ponderance: die announcement of die NELSON Again, Who is He diat lays in die angel Gabriel, die multitude of angels CHAPMAN manger? displayed to die shepherds, die virgin "And I saw heaven opened, and birth, die wise men and die shining star Staff Columnist behold a white horse; and He diat sat above Bedilehem. upon him was called Faithful and True, Have you pondered die majesty of it myrrh are gifts worthy of a king. and in righteousness He dotii judge all? Each previously mentioned event Unfortunately, during die holiday and make war. His eyes were as a is so special because it centers around season many Christians forget Who flame of fire, and on His head were one event diat is fantastic — the birth diey are honoring at Christmastime. many crowns; and He had a name of die Savior of die world, Jesus Christ Yes, Christians (and even diose whom written, thai no man knew, but He When a person views die manger scene, are lost) know diat die birth of Christ is Himself. And He was clothed wiui a die only response there can be is to die reason for celebrating Christmas, vesture dipped in blood... die armies worship die Child. but do tiiey remember Whom diey are which were in heaven followed Him... It is somewhat hard to worship an honoring? out of His mouth goeui a sharp sword,

innocent little baby in a manger isn't Many people just tiiink of a baby, that wiui it He should smite die Rio photo it? What you feel like doing is patting but let's look at Who is really in die nations...And He hath on His vesture The nativity scene is a familiar sight during the holidays. Dr. Tim Paulsen, a professor of and cooing Baby Jesus, right? Just manger. Isaiah 9:6-7 proclaims victo­ and on His thigh a name written, KING English at LU, orchestrates this living manger scene at his home each year. looking atpicturesof Him in die manger riously: "For unto us a Child is born, OF KINGS, AND LORD OF you notice how sweet and adorable He unto us a Son is given: and die govern­ LORDS" (Rev. 19:11-16). looks as He sleeps. ment shall be upon His shoulder, and After reading diose words about die Now, for only a minute, take your His name shall be called Wonderful, Baby in die manger, do you want to do eyes off diat irresistibly cute baby and Counsellor, The mighty God, The nothing more uian fall to your knees The Lighter Side look at die edge of die manger. What everlasting Fattier, The Prince of Peace. and worship Him? you see are shepherds giving rever­ "Of die increase of His government When celebrating Christmas this year, ence to die ChUd. Then, if you glance and peace uiere shall be no end, upon remember diat Baby Jesus is more uian Researcm h verifies the value toward die odier edge of die manger, die throne of David, and upon His a baby. He is die Almighty God Who you see tiiree wise men bowing before kingdom, to order it, and to establish it has come to redeem us of our sins. Let this cute Baby in actual worship. wiui judgement and widi justice from us not take a stroll dirough "Giggle and However, die gifts being presented henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Cute Land" when we observe die birth of abiding by good nutrition rules to Jesus are what should really catch die Lord of hosts will perform this." of Christ, but let us fall to our knees in "I feel so guilty when I read your coming increasingly unrealistic. your attention. Gold, frankincense and Those words are referring to die little worship. column," is a comment I hear all too DEBBIE Yes, nutrition is important, but keep often. REECE it a positive influence in your life. Look Captain Liberty & Flame By DUANNE BARBOUR Believe it or not, diat is not my for die good in what you're eating. intent, purpose or desire. Taking care Copy Editor Think of die vitamins, minerals, carbo­ of your body is somediing I encourage hydrates and other beneficial nutrients because I know from personal experi­ "The many current attitudes toward instead of the calories. ence and because research has proven obesity exacerbate its psychological If eating right is important to you, let diat it will make you feel better. costs," diey wrote. "They may con­ your diet and choices be a good ex­ However, if knowing more about tribute to die incidence of overweight ample to otiiers. Show diem diat you nutrition just adds to die guilt you feel, and obesity by encouraging cyclical can eat right and still enjoy life and tiien dial helps no one. Neither should dieting, which in turn stimulates fat food. Don't try to make diem feel increased knowledge about nutrition deposition." guilty for what they are eating. No cause you to be more judgmental of American society has developed matter how good your intentions may others. Guilt about diet or weight, "die widespread notion uiat unless uiere be, in die long run you may do more whedier self-inflicted or induced by was constant pressure to be slender, harm uian good. otiier people, could in die long run everyone would become fat," die doc­ Taking care of your body is impor­ harm you — eitiier physically as in tors wrote. tant, but keep it at dial — your own anorexia nervosa, bulimia and glut­ Similarly, after conducting a survey body. Let otiier people worry about tony or psychologically. of 33,000 readers for Glamour maga­ tiiemselves. Wait until tiiey ask for The Nov. 15episodeof ABCV'20/ zine, researchers B.C. Wooley andO.W. your advice and support. 20" featuredasegmenton obese people Wooley said, "What we see is a stead­ "But if I let my friend eat whatever who are sick of being discriminated ily growing cultural bias — almost no she wants, she would have ice cream at against and are lobbying in Washing­ woman of whatever size feels she's every meal," you may be uiinking. ton, D.C., for support. tiiin enough." Czajka-Narins and Parkham tiiink just The spokeswoman for die group said Czajka-Narins and Parkham also die opposite is true. die first impulse most people feel when noted dial in die past 20 years Playboy "If all the pressure and diinness diey see an obese person is, "How centerfolds and Miss America contest­ stopped today, would everyone gel could diey ever let tiiemselves get diat ants have become noticeably thinner. fatter?" diey asked. "We probably way?" However, die timeha s come for Meanwhile, die average American would see fewer obese people because an attitude change for all of us, Dr. woman is bigger than she used to be, some would not subject tiiemselves to Dorice M. Czajka-Narins and Dr. Ellen according to research by Maidenform weight cycling widi its consequences S. Parkham urged in "The Fear of Fat: and die Richard Rubenstein Agency. of weight gain after each cycle." Altitudes Toward Obesity — The Consequently, anorexia nervosa has Let's stop feeling guilty and start Thinning of America" in die January/ increased fourfold since die 1950s as improving today—bodi our own diets February issue of Nutrition Today. women try to fit images dial are be­ and our attitudes. Page 6, The Champion sports Tuesday, Dec. 3,1991 Tomlin hits town for card show LU fans Former LU Major league mom opens need to be standout baseball card shop By DAWN K. L00NEY was in grade school. Randy is a fine, more Tomlin signs News Editor young Christian man." "Are you really Randy Tomlin's She continued: "Randy docsn' t like mom?" the little children to look up to him. supportive autographs "I want Randy Tomlin's mom to He feels that Christ should be put first, before him." There is a growing problem at help me find the baseball card." Tomlin speaks with obvious pride Liberty University that needs to be for children Pattye Tomlin, owner of The Base­ for her son. This is a feeling that is solved before it becomes even ball Card Shop and mother of Randy By MIKE GATHMAN also shared her husband. "Randy's worse. That is the terrible lack of Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Pirates, of­ Sports Editor father is just really proud as he can fan support for our sports teams. ten hears these comments from her For former Liberty University base­ possibly be of Randy, himself. Not During the last few home foot­ younger customers. ball standout Randy Tomlin, signing because of the baseball, but because ball games, attendance steadily de­ "The little children just get so ex­ autographs for fans is not something Randy is a unique, fine young man," creased each week. Did anyone cited. They get so tickled when I help he dislikes, but rather something he Tomlin said. notice that a large number of the them. They ask,'Arc you really Randy enjoys because he "gets to hang out Tomlin attributes Randy's Chris­ small crowd that was there be­ Tomlin's mom?'" Tomlin said. with the kids." tian testimony to the coaches who longed to the opposing teams? Tomlin and Warren Tomlin, her Tomlin was in town Nov. 23 for impacted his life at LU. "All the Granted, the football team was not husband, opened The Baseball Card the grand opening of his mother's coaches at Liberty were a great influ­ winning but are they not still a part Shop on Oct. 2, in the Amonlonc new baseball card shop. Having ence on our son and on the town. of our school and don't they de­ Shopping Centeroff of Route 29 North Tomlin around signing autographs Especially Coach Al Worthington, serve our support, win or lose? and have enjoyed early success. She drew large numbers of small partially attributes the success of the Coach Dave Pastors who they called If you only support a winning children to see what a real major store to the Tomlin name. 'Pops,' and everyone who was asso­ team, then I hate to say it, but you league pitcher looked like. Local ciated with baseball at Liberty. They are a bandwagon loser. Think of The fact that Randy was drafted radio stations were also on hand to were tremendous to Randy and a very how you would feel if in a difficult into the major leagues in 1988 and help promote the occasion. good influence. They seemed to time everyone you knew bailed out broke college records for pitching Many professional athletes find always be there at the right time." of your life. strikeouts helped to inspire the autograph sessions annoying, and opening of the store. Although Tomlin praises her son In the upcoming months, we have some even refuse to do them, but not In addition, Randy's love for for his witness and his baseball ca- men's and women's basketball Tomlin. "I did a few card shows last baseball as a young child began the reer, she admits that she is not Randy's beginning. Both teams are com­ year, and I enjoy doing them because interest in baseball cards. "Randy number-one fan. "Randy's grand­ mitted to winning traditions. Both I like being with the kids," Tomlin and I collected baseball cards when mother is a long time supporter of teams need the full support of you, photo by J«n Smith said. From the big smiles on the kids' he was young. And when he got on a Thomas Road Baptist Church and his the fans. If you don't know what Randy Tomlin and mother Pattye Tomlin at the grand faces as they walked up to get an baseball card of his own, it was very biggest fan. She's been to every fan support can do for an athlete, opening of her new shop called The Baseball Card Shop. autograph and picture taken with exciting," Tomlin said. baseball game from the time Randy just ask any athlete and he or she Randy was on hand to sign autographs for hundreds of Tomlin, it was obvious they enjoyed According to Tomlin, the past few was in tee-ball until he got in the will tell you. young fans to promote the shop. being around him, too. years have been astounding. She major leagues," she said. Ask a member of the hockey With so many people coming in to and I don't know anything about," Pirates, no matter what their favorite said: "Truthfully, I had dreamed Tomlin reminisces about Randy's team what fan support does for receive the autograph of a major Tomlin said. Randy would make it to the major journey to the major leagues. "When him. They have almost 750 fans team may be. league player, some unusual things So far in the off-season, Tomlin has leagues. Weallhavethosebigdreams Randy was little, his father helped drive to Roanoke to watch them Tomlin, now pitching for the Pitts­ occurred during the course of the day. rested and enjoyed doing things like for our children. He tried and he gave him to get to games and to practices play. Several fans even drove down burgh Pirates, just finished up a suc­ One father and son had Tomlin hold baseball card shows. "Monday (Nov. 100 percent. But realistically, no — and take him to his games in the to North Carolina when they played cessful season in which he helped to a baseball the way that he would 25) I will start working out again to I didn't think he would be in the major summer time," she said. there. It pumps the team up and lead the Pirates to the National League throw a split finger fastball and then get myself ready for next season. For leagues today." inspires them to play their best Eastern Division crown. The Tomlins tried to allow Randy photographed it from all different now I've just taken a little time off to because they don't want to let down Last season, Tomlin finishedwith a Although the Tomlin family has to spend most of his time with base­ angles so the father could teach his relax," Tomlin said. all those fans that drove that far. record of 8-7. His earned run average undergone many changes in recent ball. His mother explained: 'This son how to throw the pitch. Tomlin Tomlin, who now resides in Pitts­ This is one sport on campus for was 2.98. Included in his eight wins years, Mrs. Tomlin feels Randy has helped Randy out. Randy got base­ did everything people asked him to burgh, was only in town for the week­ which you fans are to be com­ were four complete games and two not been affected by playing for the ball scholarships for college. And with a smile. end to visit his hometown. All his mended. If you can drive that far to for a shutout. He pitched in 175 major league. otherwise, he wouldn't have been "People often ask what's going on fans from his days of playing high watch hockey, then why is it so innings and gave up only 54 walks. She explained: "Randy is the same able to go." with the Pirates and who is going to school and college ball still remem- difficult to have an excited crowd In the playoffs, Tomlin started one Randy he was when he was at Lib­ Currently, Randy lives in Pittsburgh sign as a free agent — all the ques?... -'ber.him and have taken a special game and left after six innings of a at an event on campus? erty. He is the same Randy he was in with his wife, Janet. They were mar­ tions that I have nothing to do wljji piking to Tomlin and the Pittsburgh game the Pirates won 3-2. This season, both basketball high school. He is the same Randy he ried on Sept. 15. •" teams will be competing in the Big South Conference. This is new and exciting for both teams. It gives a Lady Flames basketball good, solid purpose for playing. They have a goal and an aim now, and that is to win the Big South Tournament. learns from Canadians Do you realize what this means? We are in a conference. We now By PAMELA WALCK Maintaining a 40-point lead over Though to most the game would have a kind of sports family to Champion Reporter the Lady Flames, the Nationals won appear to be a complete blowout, which we belong. There are seven Exploding onto the court during the game 99-38. Reeves called the game "a learning other teams in this conference, and the second half, the Canadian "We were proud of the fact that experience for the team" and we need to show that we belong. National women's basketball team they didn't break 100," Reeves said. saw it as an encouragement for the Both teams would like to establish doubled its lead over the Lady The Nationals came out strong coming season. a dominating home court advan­ Flames and won the game 99-38. in the first half and gained a strong "I saw some real encouraging things tage, and that can only be done by Are the Lady Flames disappointed? lead over Liberty through a series outonthecourt,"hesaid. "Weplayed a large fan attendance at the games. Not at all. of successful fast breaks that real good defense with strong traps. The men's basketball team will "We just played one of the best gave them an early 11-point We made some silly plays, but it all play in the Big South Tournament teams in the world," head coach Rick advantage. goes back to experience. There's just on March 5-7, and the winner of Reeves said. "They exposed our With less than five minutes left to no substitute for experience." the eight-team tournament receives weaknesses, and that was the point of play in the half, the Lady Flames The Canadian Nationals, consist­ an automatic bid to the field of 64 tonight's game." fought to penetrate the Canadians' ing of All-Star players from Canada, teams in the NCAA tournament. If The Nationals entered the second defense and their 42-11 lead. have been touring and participating this is not a reason to get excited, half with a 29-point lead over the A layup by freshman Anna Bar- in exhibition games throughout the then I don't know what fans want. Lady Barnes and continued to domi­ rington helped Liberty gain four United States. The sports teams need to be sup­ nate the court. Controlling the game extra points before time, finishing Nationally ranked teams, such as ported because seasons are long with a man-to-man defense, the Ca­ the first half 46-15 with the North Carolina State (ranked No. 2), and tiring and players don't always nadians held Liberty in an 82-29 Nationals leading. have fallen victim to the Canadians, feel like playing; but they do, and deadlock. Regardless of the non-conference which have lost only one game in the with some fan support, they can The Lady Flames retaliated with a loss, the Lady Flames maintained a past two years. not only play but play well. Think series of baskets, led by LU senior positive attitude toward the game, "We played this game tonight to of yourself. You need motivation Jeri Wiley's 18-foot shot. Poor cov­ chalking it up as a learning experi­ get better and learn our defense," to do things sometimes, but you're erage under the net prevented Liberty ence. Reevessaid. "Andbesides, how many always glad when someone gives from closing in on the Nationals. "They are a very good team," LU times do national teams come to you a swift kick in the rear to gel "We had freshmen playing major sophomore Dawn Coleman said. Lynchburg?" you going. roles underneath (the basket)," "We're still a young team with poten­ The Lady Flames traveled to When opposing teams come in Reeves said. "We were forced to play tial. It (the game) just made us open Indiana Saturday to play against photo by Jail Smith here and see that we have no fan the shot clock two or three times in our eyes and gave us something to Indiana State. They will return home LU freshman forward Renee White goes up for the shot support, don't you think that it the game, and many of the freshmen work for. I know that we will be to host the Lady Flames Classic while the Canadian Nationals' Andrea Blackwell tries to not only hurts our team but is a are not used to that." strong in the Big South Conference." Friday and Saturday. block. The Lady Flames lost the game 99-38. major plus for the other team? If other teams come into a game and see that there are no fans sup­ porting us, it is a lift for them be­ cause then they don't have to deal Men's basketball wins opener handily with fighting the fan noise and By MIKE GATHMAN Toomer, who scored 15 points in­ goal percentage and connected on 10 made all three of his three-point support for Liberty. So, in effect, points, hitting only two of seven Sports Editor cluding four three-pointers. of 14 shots from three-point range. attempts in the second half. it hurts us two ways when fans shots from the field. Averett College's entire offense Three players scored at least 12 for With four minutes left in the game, don't show up. The 1991 Flames' men's LU's Julius Nwosu played only basketball team began its season revolved around the shooting of for­ LU. Averett College began its foul bar­ nine minutes in the game and did I would like to see this problem on the right foot by romping ward James Braxton. Braxton scored After remaining fairly close to the rage by fouling the Flames nine limes not score in his one field-goal corrected and ended right now. I Averett College 83-59 and the 35 points for Averett, including five Flames in the first 10 minutes of the in the final four minutes of action. attempt. Nwosu had missed a lot of do not think that coming out to University of Maryland-Eastern three-pointers. Braxton also hit eight game, Averett found itself in a hole Liberty built its lead to 26 points practice and much of the preseason watch a basketball game or wres­ Shore 90-65 last week in the of 11 free throws in the game, but still when the hot shooting of junior for­ with free throws at the end of the with a finger injury. tling match once in a while is too Vines Center. fell short. Only two other players ward Keith Ferguson helped the game even though the team only Averett College shot only 32.8 much to ask of anyone. Who In both games, the Flames' bench scored more than three points for Flames to build a 13-point lead by shot 57.6 percent from the free-throw percent from the field to help knows? You might just find it to be proved to be a strong point and Averett College. line in the game. the Flames. Part of the reason was a relaxing getaway from the hustle halftone, 42-29. helped lead the team to victory. The Flames' balanced attack and In the second half, the Flames built Miller scored 13 points for the a tough Liberty defense. The and bustle of everyday life. In the first game Liberty, which high percentage shooting helped the their lead up to as many as 17 points Flames, and Ferguson added 12 while Flames had 10 steals led by Jeff Come out and let down your led for almost the entire game, was young squad off to a good start on the behind the three-point shooting of hitting four of four field goals. Senior Bloom's three. The Flames also hair. Scream and cheer the Flames led by sophomore guard Chris season. LU had a 60 percent field- junior guard Edwin Miller. Miller center Mike Coleman scored eight had four blocks. to victory. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991 The Champion, Page 7 Flames' Barrie Football team loses; hopes for NFL finishes season 4-7 By BRIAN SPERLING tcrback Robbie Juslino to fumble the Justino complelcd 30 of 48 passes By BRIAN SPERLING his splendid high school career Champion Reporter ball. Charles Buford recovered lo for 3(X) yards while throwing only Champion Reporter by capturing the All-City MVP on The Flames football team ended give die Samford team a grcal field one interception. Nelson had a fine Sebastian Barrie has become one defense. a season of disappointments position at its own 45-yard line. game, snagging seven passes for 118 of the centerpieces on defense for the Barrie wanted to play for a school Nov. 23 in a 31-19 loss lo Wiggins went to work, completing yards and two touchdowns. Flames' football team. His quick in the state and chose Prairie View Samford University. two key passes on the drive to gain Liberty made it 14-13 as Whitehead speed and strength have combined to University. He redshirted his fresh­ As has often been the case for the first downs. He found Donnic Rory in k ic ked h is second I icId goaI ol die day produce some outstanding play that man year and then became a major Flames this year, they let their oppo­ the end zone from 24 yards out for the from 33 yards away for me score. had National Football League scouts contributor on defense. Soon after he nent grab a big early lead. The Bull­ touchdown. O'Neal kicked the extra In the third quarter Sam ford's noticing him this season. settled in at Prairie View, the football dogs look the opening kickolT and point to make it 14-0 with 9:09 still to Wiggins drove the Bulldogs down Barrie finished his Liberty fool- program folded and he was left lo find drove down ihc field in under three play in die first quarter. the field willi Edwards scoring on a 1- ball career Nov. 23 against Samford, another school. Sebastian Barrie minutes for a 7-0 lead. Running back The Flames got on the board late in yard plunge lor the I'D. O'Neal kicked but he will return next year for his "When the program folded, I was LU Flames football Surkano Edwards scored the first of the quarlcr. Juslino drove the Flames the cxlra point to make it 21 -13 head­ last academic year. However, when kind of shocked," Barrie recalled. "I his three touchdowns on the ground to the Bulldog's 5-yard line, bul he ing into the final quarter. the NFL draft rolls around next started to look around for other the opportunity to play nose guard, from 13 yards out. Kicker Michael had lo sctdc for a field goal by Daniel O'Neal kicked a field goal lo pul spring, Barrie will be keeping an eye schools and discovered Liberty. I and it really helped me to improve." O'Neal booted the extra point. Whitehead. The kick from 21 yards the Bulldogs up by 11 points. The on the proceedings. talked to Paul Rutigliano and got to Barrie's aggressive style of play Edwards had a field day against the out made die score 14-3 heading into kick was set up by wide receiver Brian Barrie has had NFL scouts looking visit the campus." has caused some to compare him to Flames' defense, gaining 132 yards the second quarter. James, who hauled in a 47-yard pass at him all season, but he is keeping Barrie liked what he saw and trans­ Bruce Smith, the All-Pro defensive on only 19 carries. Samford quarter­ The Flames came out strong in ihc from Wiggins to the LU 6-yard line. the situation in perspective. "I'm not ferred for his sophomore year. "It end for the Buffalo Bills. In fact, back Ben Wiggins complemented his second quarter, scoring 10 points lo The defense toughened up ihcn, sack­ worrying about the draft too much was hard coming out here because it Barrie even resembles Smith physi­ running wilh a strong passing attack. cul the lead to a single point by the ing Wiggins for a big loss lo back right now," Barrie said. "I'm just is a long way from home," he said. cally. He has been approached by He completed only 16of34 attempts, half. Juslino made die score 14-10 by Ihcm up to the 20. going to keep in shape by lifting "But it was nice to get taken in. I have people who thought he was the but he amassed 236 yards. His lone throwing the first of his two touch­ LU scored with seven minutes to weights and running and hope when made some good friends on the team NFL superstar. touchdown pass of the day quickly down passes of uic day. He found play in uic game. Juslino found Nel­ the time comes." since I have been here." "A couple of my teammates had gave the Bulldogs an early two-touch­ wide receiver Pat Nelson from die son wide open for a 59-yard pass. Barrie has enjoyed three seasons Barrie grew up in Dallas, Texas. said they thought I looked like down edge. Bulldog's 8-yard line for the score. Samford added an insurance touch­ When he began his freshman year at playing for the Flames. The coaching Smith," Barrie said. "I went to Vir­ The drive was set up by Brister Whitehead booted the extra point to down wilh 1:05 remaining in the game Lincoln High School, he didn't think staff has been a big reason for ginia Beach, where Smith lives, last Packer, whose sack caused LU quar- finish the score. for the 31-19 final. about playing football. his success. year during spring break. I was walk­ "I wasn't into football, but my "I have a good relationship with the ing on the beach when a couple of brother encouraged me to try out," coaches," he said. "I can go and talk people approached me about my like­ Step into the past at the historic he said. "He introduced me to the to them at any time about anything ness to Bruce. I was shocked that CLASSIFIEDS coach, and he convinced me to try and they will listen. They have been they said that." Jt>aufio* out for the team." a great encouragement to me." Although Barrie will be returning FREE TRAVEL, cash and business Bed & Breakfast Barrie made the team and played Barrie has made some good memo­ to Liberty next year lo complete his experience!! Openings available for well his first year. He continued to ries while playing for the Flames. A studies, it may not be loo long individuals or student organizations Twenty minutes from campus in a make great strides his sophomore prominent one was the game at Villa- before he is helping shut down op­ to promote the country's most Peaceful rural setting. nova University last year. season when he made the varsity posing NFL offenses with the same successful SPRING BREAK tours. Reasonable rates. Pets welcomed. squad. He went on to gain All-Dis­ "That game meant a lot to me even dominating style thai Smith uses Cal! Inter Campus Program.'-. trict honors that year. He capped off though I didn't start," he said. "I got for the Bills. 18(H) 327-6013 804-332-7103

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By MIKE GATHMAN successful season this year." ers more incentive to perform through­ In order for LU to do this, they must the team will be defense-oriented. tude for an entire season. Sports Editor The Flames' top returning players out the season. "The Big South gives show that they have learned from last Offensively, the Flames hope to Other areas that LU is looking to The Liberty University men's arc Mike Coleman, Julius Nwosu and us a new beginning and a breath of year's tough season. This year's team have a more balanced attack. This improve upon this season is its ball- basketball team plans to improve Matt Hildcbrand. Also, added to the fresh air. Even though it is not a is still relatively young, as Coleman year's team will not try to rely on one handling skills, decision-making and mature as a team while compet­ lineup, arc top newcomers Keith marquee conference, it is very com­ is the only senior on the team. player. Meyer plans to utilize a strong when controlling the ball and free- ing in the Big South for the firsttime . Ferguson from Three Rivers Com­ petitive and committed to Division 1 Last season, the Flames out-re­ bench in order to keep the starters throw shooting. "We need keep the Last season, the Flames finished munity College in Poplar Bluff, Mo.; basketball," Meyer said. bounded their opponents and hope to from becoming too tired. turnovers down," Meyer said. the year with a 5-23 record; but this Darrius Hunter, who sat out last sea­ On March 5-7 the Flames will be do so this year. Meyer plans to build The biggest area that the Flames With a year of experience and season with more experienced play­ son to meet NCAA eligibility stan­ competing in the Big South Tourna­ the team around a strong defense. must improve is keeping the turn­ maturity under their belts, the Flames ers, including some transfer dards; and Cordell Robinson, who ment in Anderson, S.C. This will be "Teams don't win championships overs to a minimum. Last year, Lib­ men's basketball team looks for­ players, they hope to begin "a new transferred from the University of the focus of the Flames' season. The without a strong defense. It has to be erty averaged more than 20 turnovers ward to a bright future in the Big winning tradition." Southern California. team goal is to win the Big South rock-solid^" Meyer said. per game. Throughout the preseason, South Conference. With the addi­ Liberty head coach Jeff Meyer This year, the addition of Liberty Tournament, according to Meyer. "I LU hopes to be a more transitional Meyer has stressed fundamentals. He tion of key new players combined said: "Last season was a transitional University to the Big South Confer­ tell the players that we must perform team this year. Meyer plans to use the also has emphasized giving 100 per­ with last year's returnees, the Flames year for our program. We feel we ence has given the Flames a more and do the job. We have to be com­ fast break more often, and that begins cent all the lime, believing in each hope to have their best season ever have laid the foundation to have a powerful recruiting tool and the play­ mitted to our goals," Meyer said. with a good defense. He stresses that other and maintaining a positive atti­ in Division 1 basketball.

HOMETOWN: Winter Park, Fla. HOMETOWN: Ocala, Fla. HOMETOWN: Charlotte, N.C. PREP: Anthony averaged 18.1 points, PREP: Bloom played three years at Ocala PREP: Chapman played center his 3.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game at Christian Academy before transferring to senior year at Charlotte Christian under Haines City High School. The three years Vanguard High School for his senior year. former NBA player Bobby Jones. He prior to this, he lettered at Landmark His senior year, he was a third team All- earned All-Conference and All-State Christian. His junior year he averaged 35 State selection. He helped lead Ocala honors as a senior and was the team's points per game. His senior year he earned Christian to three straight FCC Most Valuable Player. He was also a All-District honors at Haines City. championships. member of the Wilmington, N.C, All- PERSONAL: Anthony is the son of PERSONAL: Bloom is the son of Jim Tournament team. Malcolm and Sharon Anthony. He is a and JoAnn Bloom. He is a sports PERSONAL: Chapman is the son of sports management major at Liberty. His management major at Liberty. His Lan-y and Ola Chapman. He is majoring birthdate is Nov. 16, 1971. birthdate is Aug. 8, 1972. in business at Liberty. His birthdate is COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Wehope COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I expect May 12,1971. to be a lot better. Fundamentally, we us to do good because everybody is back COMMENTS ON SEASON: "With all want to be tough. Hopefully, we will and we are not freshmen anymore. We the talent that we have, we should all be be an improvement. I hope to be a just have tk put it all together now. I will able to contribute to a winning season. I positive force and be productive do whatever it takes to get a win. I will hope to use what God has given me to help whenever I can." help the team with my strengths." Liberty University to win." Brett Anthony Jeff Bloom Jody Chapman #21,6-2, So., Guard #23, 6-4, So., Forward #45, 6-7, So., Forward HOMETOWN: Rochester, Pa. HOMETOWN: Brownsville, Tenn. HOMETOWN: Sturgis, Mich. PREP: Coleman lettered at Beaver PREP: Ferguson averaged 25 points and PREP: Hidebrand earned All-Conference Valley Christian Academy for four 10 rebounds per game at Haywood and All-State honors as a junior and senior years. As a senior, Coleman averaged 24 County High School. He earned All- at Sturgis High School. He averaged 21.8 points and 18.5 rebounds per game. He State and All-Region honors during his points for his career and 25.0 points and was the Most Valuable Player in the high school career. He transferred to 7.8 rebounds during his senior year. Southwest Christian Athletic Conference LU from Three Rivers Community His shooting percentage in high as a junior and senior. College, where he averaged 18.0 points school was .530 and his free-throw PERSONAL: Coleman is the son of Art and 7.0 rebounds. percentage was .880. and Peggy Coleman. He is majoring in PERSONAL: Ferguson is the son of PERSONAL: Hildebrand is the son sports administration at Liberty. His Magnolia Moore. He is majoring in of Victor and Ruth Ann Hildebrand. He birthdate is July 13, 1970. exercise science at Liberty. His birthdate is a business finance and education COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We have is Aug. 8,1970. major at Liberty. His birthdate is everybody back and we have a lot more COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I Sept. 28,1971. experience. We are expecting a belter transferred from a junior college last year. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I believe year than last year. I hope to do a good I think it's great to be in the Big South we're going to have an improved season. job of leading these guys. It is a because we will gel more exposure being We have more depth. I hope to contribute constant battle and a lot of hard work." in the conference." however I can to win." Mike Coleman Keith Ferguson Matthew Hildebrand #33, 6-8, ST., Center #15, 6-5, Jr., Forward #20, 6-2, So., Guard HOMETOWN: Portsmouth, Va. HOMETOWN: Athens, Ga. HOMETOWN: Imo, Nigeria PREP: Hunter averaged 15 points and 11 PREP: Miller played three years at Athens PREP: Nwosu gained valuable experience rebounds at Manor High School in Christian, where he lettered as a point while playing for the Nigerian National Portsmouth. He was listed as one of the guard his freshman year and a shooting team after finishinghi s career at Imo State top seniors in the state of Virginia by guard the last three years. He was an All- Secondary School. He averaged 15.2 Metro Index. He was named to the All- State and All-Region selection as a senior points and 10.1 rebounds atlmo State. He Portsmouth team at Manor. He was also in 1988. He led Athens Christian to a state was the Most Valuable Player during the selected honorable mention All-American. title and was twice selected team captain. 1987-88 season in basketball. PERSONAL: Hunter is the son of Henry PERSONAL:MilleristhesonofWilliam PERSONAL: Nwosu would like to play and Saundra Hunter. He is majoring in and JoAnn Miller. He is majoring in in the NBA. He is the son of Isaac business management at Liberty. His international business management and and Edna Nwosu. He is a recreation birthdate is July 28, 1971. linguistics at Liberty. His birthdate is major at Liberty and was born on COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Good Sept. 4,1969. Jan. 5, 1971. things are ahead for the team this season. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I think COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We are Last year, we were young; and I see some we worked hard and learned a lot last looking forward to a winning season. lam very positive things for the future of the year. I think we have a bright year looking forward to helping the team now team if we continue to do those things coming up. I hope to work hard and that I have a year of experience and lead, needed to win." pump the team up." not follow." Darrius Hunter Edwin Miller Julius Nwosu #55, 6-8, So., Forward #3, 6-3, Jr., Guard #00, 6-10, Jr., Forward/Center HOMETOWN: Nassau, Bahamas HOMETOWN: Rutledge. Tenn. HOMETOWN: Detroit, Mich. PREP: Pratt averaged 17.1 points and 9.0 PREP: Roach played three years at PREP: Robinson is a transfer from the rebounds while playing at R.M. Bailey Jefferson County High School where he University of Southern California. He High school in Nassau, Bahamas. As a averaged 28.7 points and 5.5 assists during was named All-Metro, All-Area and All- senior, Pratt led his team to a runner-up his senior year. He averaged 19 points his State at Bishop Borgess High School in finish in the Bahamas. He finished with junior year. He earned All-District, All- Detroit, he scored 30 or more points the most blocks on his high school team Region and All-Conference honors his six times as a prepster and had a career and won numerous slam-dunk contests junior and senior years. He was also high of 38 points. in the Bahamas. named to the All-East Tennessee team. PERSONAL: Robinson is the son of PERSONAL: Pratt is the son of Joseph PERSONAL: Roach is the son of Dennis James and Bemice Robinson, he is and Mae Ellen Pratt. He is a sports and Glenda Roach. He is majoring in majoring in sports management at management major at Liberty. His government at Liberty. His birthdate is Liberty. His birthdate is Nov. 8, 1970. birthdate is Feb. 12. 1968. Sept. 28, 1971. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I think COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I think COMMENTS ON SEASON: "The we're going to be good with the that we have a lot better team than we ultimate goal for the season is to make the blending of the new players with the old had last year. We had a young team NCAA tournament and to do our best to players. I hope to add some team but we have experience now. I hope to reach our full potential. I hope to leadership and complement the other keep everyone focused on the game." contribute where I am needed." players with my experience." Daniel Pratt Willie Roach Cordell Robinson #51, 6-6, Jr., Forward #24, 6-4, So., Guard #25, 6-5, Jr., Guard HOMETOWN: Chesapeake, Ohio HOMETOWN: Lk. View Terrace, Calif. HOMETOWN: Anchorage, Alaska PREP: Thacker earned All-Ohio Valley PREP: Thornton lettered one year at PREP: Toomer lettered fouryears at West Conference honors at Chesapeake High Kennedy High School and two years at Anchorage High School. As an All-State School. He was also named the District Bel Air Prep in Los Angeles. He earned performer, he averaged 21.9 points and 13 Player of the Year and participated All-League honors as a point guard 9.0 rebounds per game. He also averaged in the Ohio North-South All-Star game. during his junior and senior years. He 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game. He He led Chesapeake to a District title was also a Most Valuable Player earned Alaska's Player of the Year and in 1989. during his junior year. also the Gatorade Player of the Year. PERSONAL: Thacker is the son of Joseph PERSONAL: Thornton is the son of PERSONAL: Toomer is the son of and Phyllis Thacker. He is majoring in Nancy Thornton. He is majoring in Carole Page and Willie Toomer. He is business finance at Liberty. His birthdate telecommunications at Liberty. His majoring in business management at LU. is Sept. 14, 1970. birthdate is May 7,1969. His birthdate is Nov. 11, 1971. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Our goal COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We will COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Were is to win the tournament in March. We surprise a lot of people if we stay focused going into the season and working as are close and have a strong bond. and compete in the Big South. I want to hard as we can to win the Big South Basically, 1 want to fill in and do help make the team belter than they were Tournament. I hope to lead the team and my job defensively as well as shoot before by being a leader on the court." be strong offensively as well as the ball well." rebound the ball well." Joey Thacker Derryk Thornton Chris Toomer #43, 6-3, So., Guard/Forward #35, 6-1, Jr., Guard #10, 6-1, So., Guard Tuesday, Dec. 3,1991 The Champion, Page 9 Women's basketball aims high By PAMELA WALCK aging, but I'd rather have them now games but limiting her practice par­ positive about die season. The main game for die betterment of the team," combined talents in order to be suc­ Champion Reporter than in the middle of the season." ticipation," Reeves commented. "Our reason for his optimism is the new Reeves said. "I've pulled her back cessful in the upcoming season. New faces have replaced expected One of the major injury concerns is God's always a good God. Some­ recruits joining the program. into the wing position in order to Reeves worked on strengthening ones; veteran players are proving that of Cyndiia Thomson, who was times we don't understand why things Freshman players Marsha Houff, utilize her talent this year." dieir schedule in hopes of making themselves leaders on the court; and diagnosed with degenerative hip dis­ happen, but we have to live in faith Ginny Coleman and Renee White Overall, Reeves feels mat die team the program successful. one cannot help noticing the excite­ ease earlier this year. and trust in Him." have added their talents to the Lady has definite strcngdis in speed and "In our non-conference sched­ ment that surrounds this team of Thomson recalls having pain in her Anodicr injury mat has affected the Flames' developing program. shooting. The only weakness he sees ule, I signed us up to play tougher intense, determined amletes: the hips during her freshman year of team in die early preseason is that of "I didn't recruit according to our in this year's Lady Flames is youdi. schools that play a high level of Liberty University women's college ball. Thinking it was strained transfer sophomore Angie Johnson. strengths, but rather to our weak­ "We've got two freshman guards ball," Reeves said. "I'm looking basketball team. groin muscles, she dismissed die pain Johnson, ranked No. 2 in the state nesses," Reeves explained. "The that are inexperienced and playing for long-range improvements that Striving for a winning season, and continued playing. It was not of Indiana, is suffering from a knee development in the new kids has major roles on the court," he said. will be what's best for the team." head coach Rick Reeves is excited until a physical this summer that me injury. It is unknown when she will really progressed well because die "The loss of Theresa Bream was Reeves feels that Liberty's mem­ about the team's potential, regard­ source of pain was identified. be able to suit up for Liberty. older kids have been doctrinating into significant, but our team is not based bership in the Big Soudi gives the less of the numerous injuries die 'This is something mat I have to "There are three things mat can them the new plays. Our whole team's around one person," Reeves said. players more incentive to win. team has acquired during the pre­ live witii," Thomson said. "I made hurt us as a team: injury, illness and attitude has been great." "We can now play all 10 players, as "I'm really pleased about being season practices. the decision to play, even though it ineligibility," Reeves said. "Now, Reeves credits last year's success long as wc focus on each individual's in die Big South. Dr. (A. Pierre) "I've been excited all summer for might speed up the deterioration." we aren't worried about die last one to the efforts of the veterans. strong points and use them to Guillermin and Chuck Burch de­ this season to start," Reeves said. "Cyndiia's injury is career-threat­ and are try ing to control die first two." "Jeri Wiley took up die post-guard our advantage." serve credit for getting us into the "Rightnow, the injuries are discour­ ening. Presently, she is playing in In spite of injuries, Reeves is very position lastycar, sacrificing her entire The Lady Flames will need their conference," he said.

HOMETOWN: Worthington, Ohio HOMETOWN: Buena Vista, Va. Lady Flames Schedule PREP: Anna is a four-year letterwinner PREP: Dawn was a four-year letterwinner at WordiingtonChristian. Barrington, who at Parry McCluer High School near Buena Nov. 21 Canadian Nationals Jan. 23 at UNC-Greensboro is a USA TODAY top 100 player, Vista. She averaged 20.0 points and 9.0 Nov. 30 at Indiana Jan. 25 Winthrop averaged 22.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.9 rebounds per game. She was selected Dec. 6 Lady Flames Classic Jan. 28 Coastal Carolina assists and 7.0 steals per game. She was All-District and All-Region for three Dec. 7 Lady Flames Classic Feb. 1 Lindsey Wilson also elected Homecoming Queen. seasons and earned All-State honors her senior year. Dec. 10 at Radford Feb. 6 Radford PERSONAL: Anna, an education major, Dec. 28 at Dartmouth Invit. is die fourth of Tom and Judye B arrington' s PERSONAL: Coleman, a sports Feb. 8 at Coastal Carolina five children. Her dad, Tom, was a management major, is die oldest of Larry Dec. 29 at Dartmouth Invit. Feb. 15 Western Carolina linebacker at Ohio State and in die NFL and Marianna Coleman's two children. Jan. 3 at UNC-Greensboro Feb. 20 Campbell with Washington and New Orleans. Her Her birthdate is June 24,1972. Jan. 4 at UNC-Greensboro Feb. 22 UNC-Asheville birthdate is July 7,1973. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We will Jan. 7 at Navy Feb. 24 at Charleston Southern COMMENT ON SEASON: "I think we be very compedtive in the Big Soudi, and Jan. 9 at UNC-Asheville Feb. 27 UNC-Greensboro have a young team diat is coming together I think we have a good chance of winning Jan. 11 at Western Carolina Mar. 4 at Va. Commonwealth and starting to play well together. There it. This year, I hope to be a leader on die floor and go into every game and give a Jan. 14 at Campbell Mar. 7 American are some teams that have one good player, but here we all work together as a team." good attempt." Jan. 18 at East Tennessee State Mar. 12-14 at the Big South Anna Barrington Dawn Coleman Jan. 20 Charleston Southern Tournament in Radford, Va. #00, 5-4, Fr., Guard #45, 5-10, So., Forward HOMETOWN: Woodstock, Ga. HOMETOWN: Faulkner, Md. HOMETOWN: Frankfort, Ky. PREP: As a freshman,Colema n started at PREP: Jennifer was a three-year PREP: Hillyer was a four-year point guard for Shiloh Hills Christian letterwinner in basketball and cross letterwinner at Franklin County High School. Coleman transferred and finished country. She averaged 11.5 points, 12.2 School in Frankfort. She averaged 17.0 the last diree years of her high school rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game in high points,4.0rebounds,7.0assists, and scored career at Etowah High School, where she school. She was the seventh-leading more than 1,500 points during her high was a two-time team Most Valuable Player scorer in Soudiem Maryland Athletic school career. She was also named an All- at Etowah and once at Shiloh Hills. Conference. State performer in Softball. PERSONAL: Coleman, a physical PERSONAL: Fairfax is a political PERSONAL: Hillyer, a sports education major, is the oldestof Reverend science/pre-law major. She is the diird of administration major, is die daughter of Steve and Billie Fay Coleman's two Frank and Charlotte Fairfax's three Michael and Jackie Hillyer. Herbirthdate children. Her birthdate is July 17,1973. children. Her birthdate is June 18,1971. is Sept. 26, 1971. COMMENTS ON SEASON: "This year, COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We're COMMENTS ON SEASON: "It was we have a lot more talent. We have a high going to win the conference very easy to transfer here because we level of confidence and speed. We will championship. Everyone's got a positive have a lot in common, and diat is to play- run die ball more to open things up. I hope attitude. We have a lot of good recruits, forGod. Wehaverearrangedourlhinking to become a leader. Coach pushes us for and that balances out our team. I hope to from a couple of years ago; and that is we our own good to do a good job." be a role model on and off the court." may lose, but we won't be beaten." Ginny Coleman Jennifer Fairfax Sarah Hillyer #21,5-8, Fr., Guard #40, 6-2, Jr., Forward #4, 5-7, Jr., Guard HOMETOWN: Mt. Sidney, Va. HOMETOWN: Flushing, Mich. HOMETOWN: Winowa Lake, Ind. PREP: Houff was a four-year letter winner PREP: James lettered three years at PREP: Johnson was a four-year letlerman at Fort Defiance High School. She Flushing HighSchool. She earned second- at Warsaw High School. She averaged averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and team All-Big Nine Conference honors for 14.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists. 3.0 assists in high school. She finished as two seasons. She was also selected to die Johnson was selected All-Area three die all-time leading scorer in Fort Defiance Detroit Free Press All-State team. straight years, All-Conference four history widi 896 points. PERSONAL: James, an elementary straight years and All-State for two years. PERSONAL: Houff is undecided about education major, is the second of Larry She was also selected to the Indiana State her major at Liberty. She is the youngest and Marilyn Beardslee's three children. All-Star team. of Dwight and Carolyn Houff's four She was married during the summer to PERSONAL: Johnson, a sports children. Her birthdate is July 22,1973. Marty James of Richmond, Va. Her management major, is die youngest of COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I think birthdateisJan.il, 1970. Glynn and Shelley Johnson's two children. it's everybody on the team's goal to win COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We've Her birthdate is Sept. 17,1970. die Big South Championship because it is got the highest hopes for mis season. We COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I think not easy, but it is not out of reach. For have a goal, and it's a lot easier to work for we are going to be a good running team. I now, I am just a freshman, so I hope to get it. I want to play as a leader because I am dunk we will have a winning season in die some playing time at the college level and a senior. I will encourage us to keep our Big South. I hope to contribute to die team learn to play well." heads up." and have a good season." Marsha Houff Lynn James . Anaie Johnson #11,5-8, Fr., Guard #44, 5-11, Sr., Forward/Center #23; 5-9, So., Guard/Forward HOMETOWN: Raleigh, N.C. HOMETOWN: Oxford, N.Y. HOMETOWN: Orford, N.H. PREP: Johnson was a four-year PREP: Schwasnick was a two-year PREP: Thomson was a four-year letterwinner at Raleigh Christian letterwinner at Greene Central High letterwinner at Orford High School. She Academy. She was a three-year team's School before transferring to Oxford averaged 34.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 9.2 Most Valuable Player. Johnson helped Academy her last two seasons. She assists and 5.2 steals in high school. She lead Raleigh Christian to two Norm averaged 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and finished as die all-dme leading scorer Carolina Christian Association 5.0 assists in high school. She was selected in New Hampshire with 2,520 points. She Tournament championships. to play in die Empire State Games. was named to the New Hampshire All- PERSONAL: Johnson is a physical PERSONAL: Schwasnick is a computer Star first team for three years. education major. She is die youngest of science major and is die yongest of Louis PERSONAL: Thomson, a management Robert and Delia Johnson's four children. and Jocelia Schwasnick's two children. major, is die second of David and Brenda Her birthdate is Feb. 15,1970. Her birthdate is Nov. 15,1972. Thomson's three children. Her birdidate COMMENTS ON SEASON: "I expect COMMENTS ON SEASON: "1 am is Jan. 10,1971. us to win all of our games and come out on positive about mis season because we COMMENTS ON SEASON: "We will top. We have hard games, but we should didn't lose too many girls, added a be conference champs! Right now, my win at least 20.1 hope to be able to follow new coach and we have good freshmen. role is different because of my injury and dirough widi my role on die team and Our goal as a team is to win the Big my practice time being cut down, but I'll rebound well." South Tournament." play when I can." Wendy Johnson Sandy Schwasnick Cynthia Thomson #25, 6-2, Sr., Center #33, 6-2, Sr., Center #10, 5-7, Jr., Guard HOMETOWN: New Canton, Va. HOMETOWN: Capital Heights, Md. HOMETOWN: Kingsport, Term. PREP: While was a four-year letterwinner PREP: Wiley was a four-year letterwinner PREP: Woolen was a three-year and two-year team's Most Valuable Player at Independence Baptist Academy. She letterwinner al Sullivan North High School at Buckingham County High School. She averaged 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds before transferring her senior year. She was selected the outstanding rebounder per game in high school. She was selected averaged 16.3 points and 10.0 rebounds for her last two seasons. She averaged as Maryland's Most Valuable Player. She per game. As a senior, Woolen earned 21.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists also earned All-County honors and All- All-District, All-Stale and the East per game in high school. Stale for four years. Tennessee Christian Athletic PERSONAL: White is undecided about PERSONAL: Wiley is a psychology Association's Player of the Year. her major at Liberty. She is the second of major. She is ihe second of John and PERSONAL:Wootcn is a psychology Lula White's two children. Her birdidale Dorothy Wiley's five children. Her major. She wants a career as a social is Jan. 1,1973. binhdaie is Jan. 23, 1970. worker after graduation. Woolen is die COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Usually, COMMENTS ON SEASON: "Right oldestof Larry andGlenda Woolen's four I am a three, now I 'm a four, so mis season now we're looking forward to playing in children. Her binhdaie is Nov. 16,1968. I will focus and use my spued to attack die B ig Soudi, and 1 diink we have a good COMMENTS ON SEASON: 'This odier players. It's good to play college shot at winning it. 1 will do whatever 1 can season looks really good. Wc are all ball at Liberty, and I hope to get a lot of to help die team win. I hope to be able to hoping to win. I will be a hard worker, and playing time." give leadership." I wani to rebound die ball well." Renee White Jeri Wiley Kathy Wooten #30, 5-8, Fr., Guard #12, 5-8, Sr. Guard/Forward #24,5-10, Jr., Forward

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advertising; for instance, Mattel spent Center promotes millions on advertising this year," Smith said. "A lot of what makes certain toys Toyland Spectacular 'in' has to do with what the kids talk about at school. Positive communi­ cation between kids about a certain By DANIELLE PETERS mendous aid since they began to help toy is key for its success," Dalton Champion Reporter us a couple of years ago," Cordle said. said. Toys and money are being collected In conjunction with the Liberty "What movies have affected toy for the annual Toyland Spectacular Prison Outreach, the program also sales this year?" I asked. organized by the Good Samaritan provides toys for children whose fa­ "The Teenage Mutant Ninja center, an outreach ministry of Tho­ thers are in jail. Turtles" movie is still affecting toy mas Road Baptist Church (TRBC). The purpose of the Toyland Spec­ sales, Dalton said. The toys and a goal of $3,000 are for tacular is to promote a positive spirit 'Terminator 2," "Home Alone," presents for needy children to be pre­ "We concentrate on the act of giving, "101 Dalmations," "Robin Hood," sented Dec. 20-21. which is what Christmas is all about," and "The Little Mermaid" have also "This is one our biggest projects. Cordle explained. created toy lines that are very suc­ It's the highlight of the year for the Cordle said that his greatest con­ cessful, Dalton and Smith agreed. families we minister to. They depend cern is that there will not be enough photo by Jed Smith When does Christmas shopping upon us for support at Christmas­ toys to meet the large demand. He Children scurry around Toys-R-Us in Candler's Station as they choose the toys they season start? time," Jerry Cordle, associate pastor of hopes to see a surplus this year. want for Christmas. "It started in October, at a TRBC and director of the Good Sa­ "Although we have never yet run student Christmas party and it has maritan Center, said. out of toys, some years it has come picked up gradually since then. The The center's bus ministry, which close," he said. 14 days before Christmas are always includes 10 buses, averages more than Cordle explained that parents and 'Holiday Barbie,' Tough the busiest," Dalton said. 300 children who ride to the activities children alike share in the receiving "We have had a late-blooming it sponsors on Sunday. when they attend the Toyland Spec­ season, although we have already The children can earn toys through tacular. Upon entering the center they had to hire 100 extra people. The last an attendance merit system, which are each witnessed to, individually. Tracks' big hits with kids few weekends before Christmas are awards tickets every time they ride the When the families leave, they also By HEATHER BAUGH Crimp-n-Curl, which is around $29, ing well, Smith and Dalton said. the most hectic. We have gone from buses or bring a visitor. For the five receive tracts designed for adults and Champion Reporter have been big hits, George H. Smith And for a more educational toy, the two truck deliveries a week to one consecutiveSundays of Nov.24 through children, respectively. Where is the only place you will III, floor manager of TOYS-R-US in Fisher Price Workshop, priced near delivery a day — that's a big in­ Dec. 15, the children have been col­ "We bring the whole concept to find completely content kids this Candler's Station, said. (Barbies sure $36, is popular. crease," Smith said. lecting tickets which can be exchanged grounds which they are familiar with Christmas season? Why only in a have gone up in price since I was a kid.) For the parent who can afford any­ for toys at the Toyland Spectacular. — Christmas is a time for giving. What funny incidents have hap­ toy store, of course. For boys, Tough Tracks, a radio- thing, Power Wheels offers a battery pened in these toy stores? "We try to help people who attend Then we tie in that God has offered us And what is the real reason that controlled car by Tyco that sells for operated car, which can be driven from the center and who contact us," Cordle the greatest gift of all," Cordle said. "I have seen so many kids hang­ kids love toy stores? Is it the sales roughly $69, Fast Track Trucks, which inside. Thiscomesinachoiceofstyles said. In the past 11 years that the ing on to toys for dear life as their people? No! Is it the nice displays? are bulldozers that run on dirt, and such as Porsche or Ferrari, for a mere parents drag them from the store. I To support the project, Liberty stu­ program has operated, many positive No! Is it the clean store? No! Then miniature tanks have been huge suc­ $400. have also seen kids tearing through dents have been asked to donate toys results have been recorded. "More what is it? It is the TOYS! cesses, Steve Dalton, manager of a Why are certain toys so popular? the store on bikes. It's funny to or money via 'toy boxes' or through parents are coming and people are And what toys are hottest this local toy store, said. "I think that advertising has a tre­ watch the sales people and parents their respective RAs. These contribu­ getting saved," Cordle said. "They Christmas season? For either child, the Magic Copier mendous influence on kids' choice of run after them. You know that they tions will go directly toward the feel comfortable coming to the Good Forgirls, the Holiday Barbie, which by Tyco and Magna Doodles, a mod­ toys. Toy companies spend a great are having the time of their life," he Toyland Spectacular. Samaritan Center when they might runs about S33 and Cabbage Patch em etch-a-sketch for children, are sell­ deal of money on Saturday morning said. "Liberty University has been a tre­ have feltoutof placeatThomasRoad." SGA sponsors holiday activities By DANIELLE PETERS they would like to sit. ing ornaments and other crafts, deco­ Tickets are on sale for S10 in the and CYNDI STROUD rating a tree and playing games. DeMoss atrium oral the SGA Office in The food and crafts are being do­ The Student Government Associa­ David's Place. nated by local companies that want to tion is aiming to make this the most "We hope that this is only the begin­ promote student involvement with memorable Christmas yet with a ban­ ning of a yearly event that the students community affairs. quet and party for students and a party can look forward to at the close of the "This is an excellent way to give for area children. fall semester," Sweeney said. these kids a home environment for a "An Unforgettable Christmas," the Another special event being organ­ Christmas party. It's a neat opportu­ theme for the banquet Saturday, will ized by SGA is "Christmas at Home," nity to give of yourself and your time offer students "a night of dinner and a party for community foster and or­ to these kids," Sweeney commeniiia'." entertainment in the finest style of phaned children. In addition, SGA will start another eleganceand tradition," Beth Sweeney, Sweeney is hosting the party with student tradition. executive vice president, said. the help of her cabinet and the Com­ This year, a service will be held in A variety of entertainment will be munity Involvement Committee, as the courtyard. As students leave din­ provided by students and faculty, se­ well as other SGA officers. ner, hot cider will be available. lected from a pool of 13 entrants. "Last year, we tried to plan a party The service will include special A Christmas theme will be used in for these kids toopen up to the commu­ music, the reading of the Christmas the decorations, and will be enhanced nity; but it fell through because the story, singing, the lighting of candles bycandlelightanddinnermusic. "This kids could not come. This year, we are and a special solo. will be especially classy in the style of working with the Presbyterian Home, The highlight will be the lighting of Nat King Cole and will be decorated the Genesis Home and me Virginia the star. The appearance of the star really cool," SGA president Dave Baptist Home," Sweeney explained. and where it will be lit are being kept photo by Jeff Smith Dawson said. Tables of six settings Approximately 50 sixth and seventh secret in order to surprise the students. Children are entertained by mechanical bears at the River Ridge Mall during the holiday each are being arranged, and students graders will attend. Activities include Once the star is lit, the entire courtyard season. The bears sing and and talk with the children who pass by the scene. will be allowed to choose with whom baking and decorating cookies, mak­ will illuminate with thousands of lights.

x LZL Wedding Intentions =^l Bancale/Adolfson Bodlien/Knisley Hark/Chesbro Eugene and Lorraine Bancale, Lake Douglas and Bonita Bodlien, Ster­ Joseph and Carol Hark, Ariel, Pa., announce the engagement ling, Va., announce the engagement of Schwenksville, Pa., announce the of their daughter, Paula, to David theirdaughter.GaladriaNoelle, to Daniel engagement of their daughter, Sallie Adolfson, Lake Ariel, son of Carolyn Mark Knisley, son of Mary Knisley, Ann, to Andrew Chesbro, son of David Adolfson, Waymart, Pa., and Ronald also of Sterling. and Priscilla Chesbro, Peabody, Mass. Adolfson, Honesdale, Pa. Bodlien is a 1990 graduate of Broad Hark is a 1988 graduate of Chapel Bancale is a 1988 graduate of Ca­ Run High School in Sterling. She plans Christian Academy in Limerick, Pa. naan Christian Academy. She will to graduate from Liberty University in She will graduate from LU with a graduate in December from Liberty May 1994 with a bachelor's degree in bachelor's degree in elementary edu­ University. human ecology/family and commu­ cation in May 1992. Adolfsonisa 1987 graduateof Canaan nity studies. Chesbro is a 1985 graduate of Pea- Christian Academy and attended Bap­ Knisley is a 1988 graduate of Park body Veterans Memorial High School. tist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa. View High School in Sterling. He will He graduated from LU in 1990 with a He is employed with Sterling Building graduate inMay 1992withabachelor's bachelor's degree in business manage­ Components, Sterling, Pa. degree in business management. ment. He is employed by the Vanguard The wedding will be held March 14, The wedding will take place May Group of Investment Companies. 1992, at Canaan Bible Chapel in Lake 23,1992, at Faith Bible Church, Ster­ The wedding will take placcJuly 11, Ariel. ling. 1992 at Limerick Chapel in Limerick. Blake/Gardner Giglio/Seibel McConaughy/Herwig Tom and Kaihy Blake, Raleigh, N.C., Ralph and Charlotte Giglio, Bethel Mr. and Mrs. John McConaughy, announce the engagement of their Park, Pa., announce the engagement of Avcrill Park, N.Y., announce the daughter, Christy, to Tommy Gardner, their daughter, C. Michelle, to James engagement and approaching mar­ son of Lennie and Jessie Gardner, E. Seibel, son of John and Mae Seibel, riage of their daughter, Amy, to Bruce Garner, N.C. Conowingo, Md. Hcrwig II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Blake will graduate from LU in Giglio, who was a 1991 graduate of Herwig, Highland, Calif. December. During each of her four Liberty University, is now a Certified McConaughy is a senior at Liberty years, she qualified as a Barlow Scholar Public Accountant. University, majoring in fashion mer­ and for a National Merit Scholarship. Seibel is a business management chandising. She will graduate in May She was also a member of the Tribute major at LU. He will graduate in May 1992. Singers, Kappa Delia Pi and L-ACT. 1992. Herwig will complete his MBA at Gardner is a manager at Auto Interi­ The wedding will take place Oct. 17, LU in May 1992 and is employed by ors and Tops, Inc., in Raleigh. 1992, in Pittsburgh. Buhler Kansen Gregory, Inc. in Kan­ The wedding will be held June 20, sas. 1992, at Mid-Way Baptist Church in The wedding will take place on Raleigh. June 13,1992.

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