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Pioneers fall to ECU in national title game Pioneers End Season at 10-3 by Sean Davis The Pioneer football team ended their 1993 season with a chance to win a national title. The game played at Ada, Oklahoma, matched the Pioneers against East Central Oklahoma. ECU outlasted the Pioneers by a final score of49- 35, to win the national crown in the NAIA I Division. The PIOneers ended the 1993 campaign with a proud 10-3 record. The offensive units for both teams compiled over 1,100 yards combined. For GSC, quarterback Jed Drenning completed 34 of 63 passes for 40 I yards and four touch­ Clown passes. Wide receiver Clms As t!Ie erowd loo/u on, 1125 Chris George ",lIkes II re"ept;on despite tile FSC 1:ieorge caught 13 passes for 190 Fillcon defender, during II regulllr sellson gllme. photo by Jim Weekley yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Pioneers Head Coach Rich Rodriguez Reflecting back on the season, we were led by defensive lineman reflected back on the game, "the made tremendous accomplish- ' GSC Student Jilson Bilmett Ilttenpts to sllo,'el h;s wily out ofthe blizzard Mike Milliken with 10 tackles. only disappointment is that we did ments and we got a taste of what in Ilretie-like temperlltures. photo byTina Messenger Defensive back Jerry Pitts, and line­ not playas good as we really were. the national playoffs were like-­ backers Tommy Lloyd and Rodney But all the players worked hard and we want to get back to that Fox each recorded 8 tackles. and represented GSC very well. point." Freezing Temperatures Hit GSC by Angie Meadows tricity, water, and/or gas. Students Scoring Summary by Quarter ------While GSC students were in the dorms felt the effects when relaxing during their three day pipes on the second floor of Scott weekend due to Martin Luther Wing broke. Team 1 2 3 4 Final King, Jr. day, a second winter storm To break away from the frus­ hit. With the county still trying to GSC 7 7 14 7 35 tration of being shut up for days, recover from the January 4 snow­ some students went sleigh riding, ECU 14 0 20 15 49 storm, the 12 to 15 inches, which built snowmen, and some even tried came on January 17, caused tre­ to venture home later in the week. mendous problems. Governor It has been over a week since New Political Science Instructor On Campus Gaston Caperton had to reinstate a the snowstorm hit, but effects can state of emergency. still be seen. The lane in front of This snow brought with it the Physical Education Building is Fredeking Joins Staff In this freezing arctic weather. Tempera­ almost a one-lane road due to the tures dropped to less than 31 de­ fact that cars cannot pull up far by J.B. Parker ministration from Marshall Uni­ • grees below zero with wind chill enough because of the snow piles . Ms. Heather R. Fredeking is versity. She received a fellowship factors estimated at 45-55 degrees Students also have problems the most recent addition to the s0- Issue ... that enabled her to live and work in below zero. walking to class due to the ice cial science division as a political the Washington, D.C. area for three Between the snow and ice, which is still on the sidewalks and Commentary...... Page 2 science instructor replacing Mr. years. students were stuck in dorm rooms streets. And some students still are Stanley Watson. Ms. Fredeking stated, " I On Campus ...... Page 4 and apartments. What started out without the basic necessities, such Ms. Fredeking originally wanted to begin my teaching ca­ Organizations ...... Page 5 as a three-day weekend gradually as water. hails from Huntington, West Vir­ reer before seeking my doctorate," turned into a ten-day break, but for As the snow began to melt, Page 6 ginia. She obtained her under­ as the reason she is at Glenville Sports ...... many students it was not much of a students began the semester, graduate degree from Moorehead State College. Asked what most Arts & break at all. coaches tried to reschedule missed State University, majoring in para­ impressed her about GSC, With thestateofemergency-­ basketball games, and The Mer­ legal studies and receiving a minor Entertainment...... Page 8 Fredeking replied, "the social sci­ and officials practically forcing CIIIY staff worked to put out the in sociology. ence division at Glenville State Potpourri ...... Page II people to stay off the roads, stu­ first spring semester paper. Ms. Fredeking received her College is top-rate." We welcome dents became restless. Some stu­ Most have recovered from masters degree in political science For Your Ms. Fredeking to Glenville State dents also experienced more seri­ the storm, but now, many worry with a concentration in public ad- Information ...... Page 12 College. ous problems such as loss of elec- about flooding .

January 27, J 994--The Mercury--Page 3 n My Opinion ... Letter to the Editor by Louis "Duke" Bloom the coaches and players on the field can do when they put their minds West Virginians are justifi­ that deserved to be recognized. In to something. We have the ability YPD BLUE: Is it ably proud ofthe football programs a very real sense, the "team" that to tackle any situation and come at West Virginia University, made the victories on the field pos­ out on top. Often, we get depressed Marshall University and Glenville sible includes the loyal fans, the at negativism directed toward our allicy or Fantastic? State College. financial boosters, and all the state by the national media. In Dave Trippett relatively quiet. And why not? Marshall, the defending people of our great state whose football, though, we have proven A vast amount of mail and Steven Boccho, veteran writer/pro­ NCAA I-AA National Champion, work ethic, spirit and competitive that excellence will be recognized. blicity has been generated about ducer has given America a few has once again had an outstanding drive to succeed is exemplified by We have shown that West Virginia ther ABC's new show, "NYPD shows we tend to watch quite of­ season and reached the playoffs in our fine coaches and players. can be known as the best. lue," should be aired. Now I feel ten. How about a long running, its pursuit ofa second consecutive Think about it a moment. The type ofteamwork shown bat my shot at it is overdue. None award series like "Hill Street national title. Not only has What other state, large or small in by these three football programs be less, let me give it a try. Blues," "LA Law," and "Doogie Marshall's football team excelled geography or population, can boast can be a beacon as our state To start with, what's wrong Howser, M.D." for starters? His on the field, but also the city of of three teams in the hunt for na­ progresses toward the 21 st Cen­ ·th it? I don't see anything. To silence can speak for itself. Huntington was successful in land­ tional football championships in tury. We can apply the teamwork , it's a graphic realistic depic­ I would not doubt hIS latest ing the I-AA National Champion­ December? Are there any others? we see at this level to produce a ion ofcrime and crime fighting in efforts will follow in the same tra­ ship game for 1992 and 1993. There Have there ever been? I doubt it. state government that responds to arge urban areas. No more or no dition. There is a solution to this. is even a third option year, which Florida is said to be the hotbed for its citizens just as these teams re­ ess than the show "COPS." It is It's simple and to the point. Turn would be 1994. The championship college football. One of the rea­ spond to their cheering fans. To­ so not one bit more explicit than off your TV if the show offends game is televised nationally on sons the National Football League gether our citizens can join state y of the dime a dozen made for you. All TV's, no matter where CBS-TV and helps showcase Hun­ awarded a new franchise to Jack­ elected and appointed officials in movies about anyone abused, they were built, have two things in tington, Marshall and all of West sonville was this football tradition making West Virginia's positive ttered, raped or murdered. So common. A channel selector and Virginia. This type of positive in the Sunshine State. This is not to teamwork approach to government t is the problem? an on/off switch. Use them. publicity is worth its weight in gold criticize Florida in any way, but do the envy of the nation--just as we My first guess would be If there are parents in the for our state. they have three teams vying for a already are in football. Let's all re are a few people out there population who have a problem In the N AlA, Glenville State national title? Do they have two? work toward that goal in 1994, and have nothing better to do than with their children seeing such was ranked number two in the na­ Of course not...... Let'sGOOO Mountaineers, Herd to get under somebody's skin. shows, they should use a bit of tion at the end of the regular sea­ The teamwork it has taken to and Pioneers! e leader of this pack is a man discipline and change the channel. son, and defeated the number one raise our state to national promi­ Mr. Bloom is a staff writer med Donald Wildmon. A meth­ It is not everyone's fault that some team, Central State of Ohio, on the nence in college football provides for The Charleston Gazette. He ist minister, Wildmon used his people use the TV as a placebo for way to play in the National Cham­ a valuable lesson to us as we con­ sent this to The Mercury office ition to convince his followers baby-sitters or education. pionship game. sider the solutions for the impor­ recelltly!orouraudience. Readers o boycott and picket ABC affili­ These same parents should Meanwhile, I do not need to tant issues that face West Virgin­ can write to Mr. Bloom at J 554 tes in the Denver area. figure out they need to be spend­ tell anyone that our West Virginia ians everyday. Our football pro­ Kanawha BII,d., E., Charlestoll, His move was a success and ing time with the children they try University Mountaineers have fin­ grams prove what West Virginians WV 25301 bese stations did not carry the to protect. Picketing a television ished a perfect 11-0 in the regular show. This was all done before the station and then running home to season and headed for New Or­ initial episode was even released. watch the show is not solving any­ leans and a date with Florida in the FOR COMPLETE, FRIENDLY SERVICE, CALL What be really accomplished thing. Those chi Idren wi II just want Sugar Bowl. This comes just five was to give the episode a lot offree to see it even more. Be in charge years after the Mountaineers pia yed pUblicity. Viewers in the area and change the channel, but leave for the National Championship af­ BUTCHER·LAYFIELD merelyswitchedchannelstoacable this show alone. I want to see it. ter yet another undefeated regular station and caught the premier with I don't know, but I will guess season. Coach Don Nehlen, his LUMBER CO. no problems. Just a small backfire that the same people who do not staff and players have made all on his part. think "NYPD Blue" is a realistic Mountaineer fans proud with their DEPOT ST., WESTON, WV 269-2244 Doug Leblanc, a journalist program are the ones who have positive display of talent and in the Colorado Springs area, re­ convinced millions of children to sportsmanship. YOUR LOCALLY'()WNED (ij~D STORE cently published an article in fall in love with a six foot, talking, More than anything else, it is Moody Magazine. In it he states, purple dinosaur. Now there is a teamwork that has brought the "NYPD Blue" is "part ofa decay so reality check for you . Mountaineers, Thundering Herd We do Western Union money transfers gradual that you hardly notice." There.is no real fight here. and the Pioneers to the attention of He also tries to make a point The only problem is people who' football fans throughout the na­ of reality by asking the reader to are bored and want some attention. tion. 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pecially ftom the middle and up- twinkling of an eye with a little by Saadra Gil,... per classes. Union organizers were skill. Trains can also have the ap­ What do Doctor William considered by them to be commu­ pearance of motion without actu­ "Bill" Dean. assistant professor of nist and subversive. ally moving. bistory at Glenville State College In late August 1986, Dean's The story of Matewan took and former President Ronald phone rang. It was Nora place in the spring. The movie was Reagan have in common? Chavooshian, the production de- filmed in the fall. All leaves and No, it bas nothing to do with signer ofMale wan· She was in need other traces ofthe season had to be the Social Science Department. ofa 1920sera wooden caboose and removed. Dean's scene was to oc­ Rather, each are members of the a few otber items tbat Dean bad. cur during the day, but it was night Screen Actors Guild. With a few minor changes, like when they were ready for it. Dr. Dean bas been a history concealing the name C&O Rail­ Simple. The illusion of light was professor at GSC for the past five road and replacing it with the name produced. The train was to be trav­ years. Prior to GSC he taught at Norfolk & Western (Matewan's elling.1t was immobile. Film tech­ several colleges including Monis railroad) and making a few repairs, nicians stood outside the windows Harvey (University ofCharleston), Dean bad a caboose. bathed in floodlights moving large West Virginia State College, and Cbavooshian and Dean con­ black posters in unison; hence, the West Virginia University. He is a versed awhile, deciding on other illusion of motion. graduate of Moms Harvey CoI- needed materials. With the comple­ Dr. Dean was even given a lege and received his masters at tion of the list, the subject of ca­ chance to throw in a line of his Marshall University. He later o~ boose rental arrived. They con­ own, (which, incidentally never tained bis doctorate in history at cluded an agreement for a nominal seems to be an obstacle for him) WVU. His dissertation was in the rental fee and any necessary re­ when Sayles realized he needed field of Tudor England. He com- pairs to be the responsibility ofthe something to blend the two scenes pleted a biography of Sir Thomas studio. Both realized that the nomi­ not filmed in sequence together. Boleyn which should be in publi- nal rental fee was not enough. Dean "What the ftell are we stopping cation in the near future. asked "How about a couple of bit for?" quipped Dean (Broker # I). A keen interest in railroad pans?" She quickly replied, "That Sayles liked it. It stayed. history is what lead Dr. DeaD to could be arranged." Another unique experience become a member of the Collis P. Later, Dean and two of bis ofthe film came when Dean got to "The experience 0/ being • Huntington Railroad Historical colleagueswereinvitedtoBeckley meet James Earl Jones. Jones bad a Society. He also collects railroad to read for movie pans. The audi­ major role in Malewan. Jones was player was a rewarding one. ItlltG~ memorabilia and other relics ftom tions took place on the top floor of only on the set long enough to man immortal in a sense••• " the past. . ... theEconoLodge.Deanwasshowed shoot his scenes, but that was still Duri~g a mec:tang W1~ hIS, a script containing much hillbilly enough time for Dean to make his and their struggle to bring justice colleagues In the fJtlroad socIety, • dialect and jargon which he read acquaintance. He was even given Dean was informed tbat a movie jnto a video camera. the opportunity to have lunch with to the working class. Matewan suc­ was to be filmed in West Virginia One week later, he and one the actor as he shared a table with ceeded in this. It won the presti­ and that it would possibly require C1f bis friends received news tbat Jones and one other actor. Dean gious honor ofbeing named a three the. use of some of the soci~~'s .y were to come to MUfope, the stated tbat "Jones was sincerely a and a balf star movie as well as traIns and otber me~~~ablha . prop location. They were each nice man. He dropped by and spoke being nominated for an Academy There was also a posslblhty tbat gi\ren complete costumes and the to me on his last day on the set. Award." some of.the me~bers would be scripts they would play. Full cos­ Seeing me in costume for the first Dean found his entire expe­ offered bit pans an the film. tomes would be wool suits, dress time, he came up behind me and rience of helping make the film Matcwaa would be a low shirts, ties, and bats of the early speaking in that unmistakeable enjoyable. It contained variety and budaet movie writteD and cIirectecI 1900&. Dean found the hats in the bass voice. His comment was, 'So, he found all those be worked with by John Sayles. The story would prop room to be either in the wrong I see you are still with us today." to be delightful. "They were all depict a put ofhistory concerning me or the wrong color for his suit When asked about the accu­ very dedicated and professional; the organizing of labor unions. It so, be resolved to use one worn in racy ofthe movie, Dean responded not at all as ponrayed in gossip magazines." would convey the struggles of the earlier days by his father. by saying tbat it was true that not "However, my real surprise poor working class of people that They were to portray coal all of the movie was factual. For I miDed the nations number one brokers who were DOt necessarily example, Joe Kenahan was killed occurred when went to collect my wages," remarked IOUR:e of energy in the 1900&- ~union . 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A D•• h .f Spiel FI.ri.t Fresh f1o\Ners - Plants Silks - Balloons Best pRiCES Around 3 1/2 miles south of Glenville on Route 33 CaJl462-7442 January 27, J994--The Mercury--Page 6 Pioneer Sports Pioneers Put Down Hilltoppers 103-95 by Sean McAndrews at the half 44-38. four minutes left and then broke The Pioneers opened their The Pioneers started the sec­ the tie 30 seconds later with two second half home season as the ond half cool until the 17:40 mark free-throws. Hilltoppers came shooting into when Bruce Boldley went down Then Jeremy Rodda decided town. The first half of the season the lane to open up the scoring and to put in his next two shots to push had been emotionless, compared this pulled the Pioneers within the lead 82-78 at the 2: 12 mark. to the long range shooting excite­ eight. From 2: 12 on, the game turned into ment that has come to be known as The same scenario would be a free throw shooting contest as the Pioneer basketball. playedatthe 16:03 mark as Boldley Hilltoppers hacked, pushed, and The Pioneers started the drove the lane, drew the foul and whacked as many Pioneers as pos­ game shooting cold, but charged pulled the Pioneers to within seven. sible to keep it close. The Pioneers and ready for the warthat lie ahead. Then from the 13:32 to the 8:34 responded by hitting 15 of 18 Bruce Boldley started the excite­ mark, the game became the Steve freethrows to seal the win. ment at the 17:25 mark with a steal Shuff--JeffBrockell scoring show. The Pioneers were led by and an ally oop passto Aaron Mann Shuff and Brockell used a variety Freshman Jeff Brockell with 29 ~ : for the slam. Boldley then stole of shots and free throws to finally points, Bruce Boldley with 22, another pass and promptly hit Jeff give the Pioneers a 67-65 lead at Steve Shuffwith 19, Jeremy Rodda Brockell for the lay in to put the the 8:34mark. West Liberty fought with 15, and Aaron Mann with 10. Pioneers up 14-11 at the 13 minute back to take the lead 72-71 on Brockell also led the Pioneers with mark. The Hilltoppers would not Mark Meger's lone three with six 13 rebounds, followed by Aaron go away, led by Boviard on the minutes left. Mann with six rebounds. The 103- Steve Shuff up for a shot during one of the many holiday games. outside and Kevin Higgins and Ja­ Jeff Brockell tied the score 95 win pulled the Pioneerrecord to photo by Jim Weekley son Robinson on the inside, to lead 73-73 with a rebound and shot with 6-4 (2-3 WVIAC).

Glenville vs. Wesleyan Pioneers vs. Falcons Dear Pioneers, Thank you for the memories by Sean McAndrews As the game drew to its final by Sean McAndrews six, 35-29. of a team that did excel The Pioneers were home to intense minutes, the Pioneers three The more one watches the The Falcons jumped out in For if you do nothing end the first half of the season point shooters were warming up. Pioneer season unfold, the more the second half--scoring the first You cannot win or fail against an up and coming West JoeHamptonfouledonalongrange one is reminded of the movie three points. They put the lead to Virginia Wesleyan Bobcat team. Only those who set a course three pointer and free throw tied "Awakenings." At home the Pio­ nine at 38-29. Boldley stopped the The Pioneers were I-I and the And sail into the gale the game up at 70-70. neers are alive, the fans create ex- run with a nifty lay-up and foul Can win that distinction Bobcats were 2-0 in conference Can you say overtime-yes, citement and emotion. On the road, shot to once again pull the Pio­ Of win or fail play. This game would show how overtime. It was the first for both the Pioneers sometimes look as neers within six points. far the Bobcats have come and clubs on this young season. The though the medication that gave Fairmont responded by You've brought new life to a how hard the Pioneers would have Pioneers won the tip and took the them life has started to wear off. feeding Bill Adams inside twice to school to play in the alwa ys tough WVlAC lead on Aaron Mann's baby jump This was true of the Fair­ push the lead to ten (42-32). The Whose existence was in Conference. hook and foul from about six feet mont State game. The Pioneers Pioneers shot back with a Joe doubt The Pioneers started out the at the 4:24 mark. The Bobcats traveled North to play the 0-9 (0-5) Hampton long range three-pointer You've 'brought new fame to a first half cold, not scoring until the would not go away as Jaime Stew- Falcons. The Pioneers fell behind and a pairofSteve Shuff free throws state 18:36 mark on a jumper by Mike art would hit three of four free 8-0 before Aaron Mann made one to pull the Pioneers within five That was seldom read about Fallon which put the Pioneers on throws to tie the score at 73·73 at of two free throws at the 17:35 (42-37) at the 17:42 mark. You've brought new hope the board but behind 7-2. The first the3:41 mark. NeitherteamcQuld mark. It would take another four That's when Fairmont's Bill ofkeeping half would see-sa w back and fourth score until Marlin McKinney hit minutes for the Pioneers to hit their Adams took over once again, scor­ Glenville State on the bill from a 13-18 point lead for the the only three pointer of the night first field goal as Jeremy Rodda hit ing eight of the Falcons next 16 Your distinction of win or lose Bobcats. There was a spark late in to give the Bobcats a three point a three pointer to make the score points to push the lead 60-47 at the Has helped us fill this bill the half as Steve Shuff, Joe Hamp­ lead at the I :21 mark. After get- 17-4 Fairmont at the 13 :26 mark. 9: 17 mark. The Pioneers would get ton and Mike Fallon began heating ting another two pointer from Coach Nottingham called no closer than ten points the rest of So when you re-inventory up from downtown three point Aaron Mann, the Pioneers began time-out and inserted freshmen Jeff the way. Your memories of this range. launching long range three point- Brockell and Jawayne Jenkins to The Pioneers were lead in season The Pioneers started slow, ers and fouling to stop the clock. put life into the Pioneers. The fresh­ scoring by Steve Shuff with 18 Stand up and take a bow being out scored 6-2 in the first The Bobcats responded by hitting men responded; Brockell had three points, Bruce Boldley with 13 Because you've got good three minutes of the second half. 8-12 free throws down the stretch straight baskets, while Jenkins had points and Jeff Brockell with II reason The Bobcats were beginning to cool though Davy Fox hittwo long range two assists and two steals to pull points. The Pioneers were lead in Reason to remember that down as Mike McNeill, who was three pointers from the science hall the Pioneers within nine atthe II:29 rebounding by the hard working You've won that distinction red hot inthe firsthalf(6-6), turned to pull the Pioneers within two mark. The Fairmont lead stayed at Eric Con tee with eight, Joe Hamp­ Of helping us to salvage ice cold in the second 1-6 half. The twice. The Pioneers could not re- nine until another run of 12-6 ton Steve Shuffand Bruce Boldley Glenville State from Pioneers were pulling closer, lead gain the lead as Ortez Vandross started by a Steve Shuff jumper with five and Allion Mann and Jeff extinction-- by the defensive steals of Bruce dribbled out the crock giving the and a variety of shots by Brockell, Brockell with four. The Pioneers Boldley, Steve Shuff and Joe Bobcats an 85-82 win. Boldley, Rodda, Jenkins and record dropped to 6-5 (2·4 KEEP UP THE GOOD Hampton. The Pioneers were lead by Hampton toend the halftrailing by WVIAC). WORK! Steve Shuff with eighteen, Aaron ~=:.:.:....~~ -:~ The average free throw ______=--:-______, -- Mary Ann Radabaugh shooting ofthe Bobcats was enough Mann with fourteen, Mike Fallon M · EER MART Alumna Glenville State to keep the lead from the below with thirteen, Joe Hampton with OU NT AI N College average shooting Pioneers. Dur­ eleven and Davy Fox with ten. .~~ Pepsi 2 liters $.99 , and ing a six minute stretch in the sec­ The Pioneers went into ~"..#';!"'.~~'Q.()Y Twvo for Tuesday ~~~" All your friends at CB&T Ba ond half, both clubs combined to Christmas break 5-3 overall (1-2)..., -r.w-~h.~a.IJ~g~~-.~~50' miss eight of twelve free throws. in the conference. L....:~___ ~::::.::....:::::.:;...:::::~=-...::..:.;.;;;.~----- .. January 27, 1994--The Mercury--Page 7 ioneers vs. Univ. of Charleston Lady Pioneers Crush Seu McADdrewi throws to seal the win. received a pass, crossed over one The Pioneers drove south The game was tied at 66-66 defender and headed down the lane. OVC by 56 Points WD a cold ana blistery 1-79 to as Willis Thompson hit the second Jenkins, feeling pressure in front , me University of Charleston of two from the line after a Pioneer of him, hit Aaron Mann who by Sean Davis promptly deposited the ball in the Eagles at the fiigid Eddie time-out. Thompson was put there The GSC Lady Pioneer basketball team has been busy in the new hole for two, giving the Pioneers a . Gymnasiwn. This would be by a ticky-tack foul by Bruce year and has compiled a 6-8 record. They are getting stronger with each 68-66 lead with 12 seconds to go. first meeting between the two Boldley at :32 second mark. This game. As Charleston inbounded the ball, since the WVIAC quarter ,,:as Boldley's fifth and placed the At the Feaster Center game, January 12, the Lady Pioneers set off weight of the game on Freshmen the Pioneers pressed full-court to to b~ttle Fairmont State. The Lady Pioneers led by eight points at ... Jawayne Jenkins. cause a turn over, which Univer­ There were great similari- halftune, 38-30, but struggled in the second half to lose by a 75-70 score. sity of Charleston's Brian Nabors tiel between that game and this During the time out, the Pio­ Seniors June Shriver and Lori Slaughter led the way. Shriver oae. cold wintery day, playing neers decided to take the last shot promptly had his pocket picked by scored 21 points and Slaughter scored 18 points and grabbed 10 re­ Steve Shuff with seconds remain­ Charleston in Charleston, and if Thompson hit the second free bounds. Center Marty Rose added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Bruce Soldley at the line for two throw. As Jenkins brought the ball ing to seal the win. The Lady Pioneers hosted the Lady Scots from Ohio Valley The Pioneers lead in scoring he throws with the game on the up the court, the Golden Eagles College January 13. GSC proved to be too strong, as they crushed OVC 1iDe. Sounds, oh, so familiar, yet only applied token pressure until by Bruce Boldley with 24, Steve by a final score of88-32. OVC dressed only six players for the game and tbe outcome was totally different they realized the Pioneers game Shuff with 19, Davey Fox and shot only 16 percent from the field. Shriver led five players in double Aaron Mann with eight points tbia time. Instead,of the sound of plan. As the Pioneers began to cut fi~es a~ she scored 12, freshman Lori Chamoplosky added II, and "CIIDk-CIank," the nets made a back and forth-- weave in and out­ each. Christy Fitzwater, Danelle Harper, and Jodi Hill each scored 10 points. The Pioneers shot forty nine ·Swish-Swish" sound and the Pio­ -taking off time and looking for a January 20, the Lady Pioneers were on the road to Elkins WV to percent from the field holding the neers were in the lead with I :34 to good shot, the Golden Eagles were do battle with Davis and Elkins College. It went into overtime 'and the Golden Eagles to thirty six percent ao but this game would take more turning up the pressure. With 20 Lady Pioneers were dealt a tough loss by a final score of 72-71. for the game. beroics than a pair of Soldley free seconds left, Jenkins broke free, Chamoplos~y led the women in scoring with 25 points and Slaughter added 17 pomts as well as grabbing 11 rebounds. The women bounced back on January 22 as they hosted Alderson­ Br .)addus College and won convincingly 83-63. Shriver scored 22 points Coach Kenny Osborne and pulled down 10 rebounds. Fitzwater hit three three-point shots on her w~y to 21 points and Chamoplosky added 16 points. The Lady Pioneers Full of School Spirit wIll travel to Wheeling Jesuit College Saturday . .., Amy Jo Rowan Although the volleyball sea­ lOll is over, Coach Kenny Osborne Good Luck mnains full of school spirit. The 'fIIIl finished with a 10 and 22 ItCOrd, but Osborne continues to praise their efforts. "We played bard and got off To The Pioneers 10 a good start. We just came up short," he explained. "I was proud oftbe team, and especially the se­ lliors for sticking together," he con­ ® from: tiDued. t Osborne is now looking for­ ward to his fifth season as assistant Moody's Mobile Homes men's basketball coach. Born and raised in Gilmer county, he has been an avid GSC fan his entire life. His mother and father were both employed by the college. Therefore, much of his time grow­ COllch Kenny Osborne pboto by Jim Weekley ing up was spent on campus. In ~ Smaf£ WorUf f})ay Care fact, Osborne has not missed a home GSC brought him back in 1989. ance officer. This means he must football or basketball game since "GSC is a great place to teach. The make sure the college is following Aloving & Caring Atmosphere! age four. students here have great work eth­ NCAA rules. ~" After graduating from ics and they make you appreciate Gilmer County cIigh School in being a teacher," Osborne com­ In his free time, Osborne 203 Elm Street, Glenville 1981, he enrolled atGSC. Byl985 mented. participates in numerous sports OPEN: 6:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. (?) he had obtained a bachelors degree In addition to teaching and activities. He also enjoys watch­ in Physical and Safety Education. coaching, he is an NCAA compli- ing sports on television. AGES: 3 months to 12 years Osborne was married in June of 1986 to his wife Kelly. Even ~~ Before &After School Program then he showed school spirit by using the college colors of blue .~ Nutritious Meals Served and white in his ceremony. '1iic;. Staff Trained In Early. Chil~hood Classes In 1988 he received his mas­ m~)\ CPR & FITst Aid ters degree in Physical Education from Radford University. He re­ mained in Virginia one more year, F~re Information Call 462-8364 ~~ teaching and coaching at Cave or Stop by and See Us ~~ Spring High School. Owned by Linda L. Nolan ~ However, his admiration to January 27. 1994--The Mercury--Page 8 ,,. ".. ~ .

Backstage at New York's Finest: the Majestic Theater by David Gr...... than a more "talented" actor. So the last of their dinners (mostly stage crew "set" for the show. The l\JriDg the Cbristmas break money conquers talent. I guess it is salads, and man, the smell of vin­ head stage manager came over a I made my annual pilgrimage to true "There is no business like show egar was present). I could not be­ microphone and told the cast and spend New Year's Eve in Times business." I have no talent but I can lieve it. I am used to running around crew that the house was open and Square. 1bis year in Times work for nothing. Broadway here I doing things to the set until the that the stage is offlimits (but wait, Square, the city dropped tons of come. very last minute. I have been in the director did not make the cast CODfetti on the crowd (like New I entered the stage door, 10- playstbat when the curtain went go out on stage and say, "these old York wasn't dirty enough) and catedon 45th street, and as I walked up the audience almost passed out boats won't float"). I could hear the staged a laser light show off the by a stage door man (who looked from the strong smell offresh paint. audience pour in and at this point I _------­ surrounding buildings. Wow! as if he could give a care who I realize that Phantom is not a new thought it would be funnyifl would Despite all the modem pyro- walked in), I entered the famed show and the actor and crew could streak across the stage. Zack, how­ Quote tec.bDics, the highlight of my trip theater. My very first impression probably do the show in their sleep, ever, did not. came with the opportunity to go was SMALL. Whoa, boy was it but still! I demand at least a little The stage was set; actors backstage of The Jllumtom of the small. Zack led me through it tight, bit of hysteria before the show. took their position. Lights down. o.m. Through a aeries of previ- dimly lit corridor only stopping to The thought of watching TV be­ The musical begins (I paraphrase): The Wee ousevents my parents betiiended a say, "You're not insured, so don't fore a performance was inconceiv­ Lot 666 a ellaNhlier ill pieces Politics U IIt11. W _ are tokl. ladies alld rentle",en. man wbohappened to be one ofthe fall or it's my a·#." able to me as an actor. I normally tIIat tIIis is tile wry ellantklier /asioll. If,." SII«eM stage bands for Phantom. He of- I was first led to the litt!e spend my time backstage before a wlrleltjlpns In tIIef-laMs disast6. fIN .""y ~ ifyMI feIed that the next time I was in hovel the stage manager sits in and show walking around in little our _rbltop llallf! restored it alld jilted grtIuY'I"rul/,." ctIIf New York, be would show me the calls the prompt cues from. There I circles and cussing myself for get­ it lip witlt tile new eleetric Iilltt so _IIIQ)' backstage ropes. Of course I took saw the actual prompt book sitting ret a rl/inpse 0/wllat it 1IIQ)'1001: like wrlt,.boDk. ting involved with the show. rflQSse",bled. WIIo blows. _ INlYJi'illtun him up on it. ceremoniously on a music stand. I The rest of the tour was a QMG)I tile rltost 0/so _)' yean ClIo wItIt What I write bere, in no way picked it up from its resting place walk through the theater and the a·'itt'e UhI",lnation. rentle_n. pl«ue/ -Ronald Reagan do I intend to imply that the people with much care and looked inside opportunity to watch the actor and A flash oflight and overture I encountered in the Majestic The- , it. I expected the pages to be gold &tel' do not take their job seriously and full of high-tech information and do each show with the utmost that, me, a lowly student of the professionalism. This is just my theater could not possibly under­ experience backstage and the de- stand. When I opened the book I struction of the way I thought a ' found not the glitter of Broadway Broadway company would act. but the plain writing of a prompt H& M MOTOR CoMPANY, INC. Before I went backstage with book not unlike the prompt books ~(that'8tbestagebaod'sname), : that are fashioned here at GSC. ~ 1_ 1beaeDsaop".~,. .., i.1 .' to 1,"#"aW,.. Jr.", .a ...... ,. =~:,~~:;: .... ~.:......

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The West VrrglnIa DIvIsIon Employee is responsible for Glacier National Park Valentine L"c::"~ Information of Personnel is recruiting appli­ the planning, development and College students from across cants for statewide openings ofjob delivery of advanced social ser­ the country are being sought for Job Opportunity classes Investigator 1 and Investi­ vices such as group therapy, fam­ summer jobs at one of the nation's Radio Operator gator 2 with the Department ofTax ily therapy, or other intense thera­ most spectacular national parks. The West Virginia Division and Revenue. peutic techniques to the client Glacier National Park, lo­ of Personnel is recruiting appli­ A written examination is re­ population. cated in the northwest comer of cants to supplement registers for quired for these job classes and A Master's Degree in social Montana, is best known for its rug­ the job class as radio operator. testing is available at the follow­ work, counseling, psychology, ged mountain wilderness and its Openings are with the division of ing Bureau of Employment Pr0- criminal justice, rehabilitation or historic lodges. Glacier Park, Inc., natural resources. grams Job Service Office locations related areas is required for appli­ is looking for students to fill more A written performance exam by appointment only, February 2 cation. Applicants may substitute than 900 summer jobs in all seg­ is required for this job class and is through March 3 I 1994. Call the full-time or equivalent part-time ments of the hotel and hospitality available only at the West Virginia office where you wish to test: paid experience as a social worker areas. Division of Personnel Office in Beckley (256-6792), in a public or private health or Jobs include a large variety Charleston. Fairmont (363-5550), human services agency on a year­ of hotel positions such as hotel Two personal IDs with pic­ Elkins (637-0255), for-year basis for the required train- front desk, room attendants, cooks, ture and/or signature must also be Huntington (528-5525). ing. wait persons and bus drivers. Some presented prior to taking the exam, Testing is also available at Applicants must have t'!:Yo students also participate in the (e.g, driver's license, social secu­ Wheeling Park High School, years of full-time or equivalent guest entertainment, another Gla­ rity card, passport). Applicants Parkview Road, Wheeling, WV, part-time paid experience as a so- cier Park tradition. Employees are without proper ID will not be per­ March 12, 1994 by appointment. cial worker in a public or private needed this year from mid-May to mitted to test. Call (304)558-5946; for hearing health or human services agency early October. The highest de- If you are interested in this impaired only TDD (304)558- and must be eligible for licensure mand is for employees who can What better way to say "I job class, you may call the Divi­ 1237. as a Social Worker, Graduate So- work through late September and you" than with a man's sion of Personnel and speak with a Salary Range: $1438-2506 cial Worker, or Certified Social early October. Internships are wedding band? This new counselor about the Minimum Re­ Type of Work: Employee Worker by the West Virginia Board available for hoteUrestaurant, cu- love tradition is the quirements or request an "Appli­ performs entry-level investigative of Social Work Examiners. linary arts travel/tourism and ac- ing trend in men's dialmcmd work in obtaining evidence of vio­ . ' . elry; up nearly 100 percent cation for Examination" form. Take If interested, you may ca II countmg maJo:-,' . 1981. LB. Goodman has "r.... t' .. lations of the rules and regulations your completed application to the the Division of Personnel request . For detall.s on Jobs and sal a- dazzling contemporary nlOlm."... testing center on the day of the of a state agency or of state and an "Application for Examination" nes call GlaCIer Park, Inc., at wedding bands in a selection exam. Do not send applications to federal laws. form. These forms may also be (602)207-2620, or write Glacier geometric designs that our office for this job class. Training: Graduation from acquired from your local Bureau Park, Inc., Dial Tower, Phoenix, channel set diamonds a Revenue Agents an accredited 4-year college or of Employment Programs Job S_e_r_-..:.AZ:::.'.,:8:,50:,7;,.;7_-0;:,;9:.,:2;,,:4,;,. ' ______b_ag;;.u_e_tt_e_s_. ______.. Employee performs work in university. Substitution: Experi­ the collection of delinquent taxes ence as described below may be and in the enforcement ofany other substituted on a year-for-year ba­ aspects of the State's tax laws. sis for the required training. Training includes graduation Experience: One yearoffull­ from an accredited four year col­ time or equivalent part-time paid lege or university which must in­ experience in law enforcement, in­ clude six semester hours in account- vestigation or in determining eli­ ing or experience in accounting, gibility for credit, insurance or bookkeeping, credit collections, government programs. preparation of tax returns, or re­ Special Requirements: Pos­ lated work outside the Department session of valid West Virginia may be substituted at the rate of2 driver's license and the availabil­ years ofexperience for one year of ity of an automobile may be re­ college; or tenure with the Depart­ quired. Qualification to possess ment of Tax and Revenue in a re­ and use firearms may be required. lated field may be substituted on a If you are interested in these year for year basis for the required job classes, you may call the Divi­ training. sion of Personnel or visit your lo­ Ifthe experience being sub­ cal Bureau of Employment Pro­ stituted is in the area of bookkeep­ grams Job Service Offices. ® ing, accounting or credit collec­ Art Instructor tions, the six hour accounting re­ Tripp Lake Camp is search­ quirement may be waived. ing for Art Instructors for our sum­ Sanitarian mer program. We are looking for Employee performs duties in dependable individuals with expe­ the enforcement of environmental rience to teach one of the follow­ For a LIMITED Time and public health sanitation laws. ing activities: Arts and Crafts, Na­ Graduation from an accred- ture Arts and Crafts, Pottery, Enam­ ited four year college or university eling, Silver Jewelry, Photography, is required. Applicants with a ma­ Fine Arts and Video. jor in public health. environmental Please apply if you have a Two BIG MACs health, environmental science, genuine interest in working with chemistry, biology, physical sci­ girls ages eight to sixteen. We are ence or agriculture may be given sure that you will have an exciting, preference in appointment. challenging and rewarding sum­ for A valid West Virginia mer teaching art. driver's license and availability of For further information and an automobile for continuous use an application form, please write may be required for employment. or call Directors, Tripp Lake Camp, $2 Upon hire, applicants must regis­ 2635 Old Court Road, Suite 207, ter as a Sanitarian-in-Training with Baltimore, MD 21208. 1-800- the West Virginia Board of Regis­ 899-3082 Days or 1-800-899-6369 tration for Sanitarians. Eves/Weekends .