Play 'Woman from the Town'

he ecree T since 1960 “of,D by, and for the Wesleyan community.” March 15, 2013 NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 27804 NC Wesleyan to Maintain Cost Of Tuition, Overhaul Edgecombe By Emily Bower With multiple areas of campus life slipped a little bit as far as a priority,” Senior Staff Writer needing improvement, the finance commit- said Gray. Costs are estimated at $10 mil- North Carolina Wesleyan will not tee is forced to prioritize which depart- lion; no donor has come forward to lead raise the price of tuition in 2013-14 ments are allotted money, Gray said. the project. The facility would provide for current students and it will com- At the same time, fundraising events a home to NCWC’s football team and mence major renovations on one of occur throughout the year. “Days for could host events in soccer, lacrosse, its residence halls, the administration Wesleyan” was successful this past year, and track and field. “A sports facility can has announced. raising an estimated $140,000, President change the culture on campus, and it’s “Tuition will not go up for current Gray said. Telethons bring in an estimate an important part of student morale that students,” said President James of $300,000 each year, he added. we’re trying to build,” said Gray. Gray. New students will see an The current capital campaign, Strength of In another move, President Gray increase in tuition by three percent, Heart, began in December 2011. According has announced that Budd Security the president said, adding that he to a handout on the campaign, “the college began serving the campus February expects a three-percent hike in room is seeking to build upon the vision of its 18, replacing the previous service and board for all students. founders through a commitment to enhance provider, Securitas. Funding came from According to the college’s webpage, the and expand the facilities . and to continue a $100,000 outlay that the board of 2012-2013 tuition is $25,710 for traditional its effort to transform the lives of students.” trustees approved within the last year. day students. Other current costs include Still in the quiet phase of the campaign, Based in Winston-Salem, Budd $4,038 for a double room in a residence Wesleyan has received $5.1 million Security will be “much more profes- Jeff Filkovski has been named the third head football coach in NCWC hall, $4,388 for a meal plan, $450 for in firm commitments, President Gray sional––from the car to the uniforms to history. An AP “Little All-American” as quarterback of Allegheny College’s insurance, and $50 for an activity fee. reported at the end of February. With a the training,” stated Gray. goal of raising $20 million, the campaign Besides funding the new security 1990 national championship team, Filkovski has been head coach for the past five Tuition covers the cost of student books. seasons at Marietta College (Ohio), where his teams were a combined Freshman Pedro Leäo from Belo will not move into the public state until at provider and a new position––direct of Horizonte, Brazil expressed apprecia- least 30 to 50 percent has been committed campus security––the trustees’ grant 10-40. Prior to Marietta, he served in assistant coaching positions at Heidelberg tion. “It will help international students to the school. It is expected to continue will pay for an increased presence by University (Ohio), Holy Cross, and the University of Cincinnati, along with a one- because it’s tough for us to afford for several years, Gray said. Rocky Mount police officers and other year stint as offensive coordinator of the Cologne Centurions in NFL Europe. tuition,” he said. “It helps other students Spending priorities include dorm renova- safety-related projects, according to Filkovski replaces Mark Henninger, who left earlier in the year to accept the afford another semester or another year tions, Hartness Center renovations, and Dean of Students Randy Williams. scholarship availability. Some $2 million Earlier in the year, the college added head coaching position at Marian University, in his native state of Indiana. Hen- and helps us continue our education.” ninger compiled a 26-25 record in five years at the helm of the Bishops. He was President Gray hopes the decision will has been set aside for Edgecombe residence outdoor lighting around campus and help families. “Most other schools will hall, which will be renovated this summer. video cameras in campus buildings as named USA South Coach of the Year in 2009, when he guided NCWC to an 8-3 increase their tuition as usual,” he said, Set to begin in early May, work will be part of an effort to enhance safety. overall record, a conference title and a berth in the Division III playoffs. SI Photo “but we’re trying to respond to the needs completed in August, the president said. of our students and their families.” “Renovations are critical for admis- Sophomore Logan Waters can relate. sions and the students already here on campus,” Gray stated. Play ‘Woman from the Town’ “I have some scholarships, but I still have to pay some out of pocket,” he The Edgecombe project will be a said. Tuition had been rising each year “truly top-to-bottom” overhaul, Gray Performed for Black History Month for Waters and other students. “It’ll said, noting that it will involve new By Katherine Crickmore as a teenager for getting pregnant out of Robinson, who works in the Advancement definitely help the students who pay on flooring and ceiling and renovated walls, Decree Staff Writer wedlock, has returned as a real-estate tycoon Office at Wesleyan and has also appeared their own,” he said. “I also think this as well as improvements to plumbing “Woman from the Town” was performed with the express purpose of getting revenge in other Wesleyan productions, said that the will help our retention rate.” and electrical work. New furniture will by the Wesleyan Players on February 25, on the townspeople who treated her badly. show was challenging. “The hardest part was Enrollment is tied to tuition and be added. The project will be similar 26 and 28 in the Powers Recital Hall and However, at the end of the play, Lila realizes definitely the monologues. They were so budget maintenance. “Non-traditional to work already undertaken on the first featured a question-answer session with that the ones who persecuted her the most long,” she said. “But it gave me an opportunity ways of achieving education are floor of Nash Hall, the president said. the playwright, North Carolina resident have since died and devotes herself to the to play a character I’d never played before. I becoming more common,” President Strength of Heart monies will fund the Samm-Art Williams, after the Tuesday revitalization of Mason’s Bridge. had to get comfortable getting into character, Gray said. “The traditional program will renovations and more. NCWC trustee Don night performance. The cast is fairly small, featuring five and become comfortable with the profanity.” grow, but at a slower rate than the adult Stallings, the owner of Eagle Transport “It’s a relationship play,” Roger Drake, the women and one man. Lila Wilson, a 44-year Auditions for “Woman from the Town” program.” Out of the 30 private colleges Corp., and an anonymous donor have director of the show, explained. “Each char- old black woman, is the titular character. Lila’s were held January 15th and rehearsal in the state, only nine saw an increase in given $2.5 million for the construction acter has a speech in which they share their family members include her daughter, Rita began January 23rd. In the four and a fall enrollment, Wesleyan being one, the of an academic center for entrepreneur- perspective, their values, and their individuality. Chaney, 27, who had grown up in New York; half weeks since rehearsals began, four president noted. The traditional student ship. This building will serve as a place It really showcases their character.” her older sister Laura, 48, who had remained on of the six members had to be replaced, as population rose by 16 percent in the to educate students who want to own The two-act show was featured as the farm and is immensely bitter; and Laura’s the original participants dropped out for fall, but went down by the same number their own business. And it will provide the customary spring semester piece son Buddy, 28, revealed later to be partnered various reasons. However, the unfortunate prior to the spring semester. Wesleyan networking opportunities. “We believe this that celebrated Black History Month. with Lila. Laura Wilson’s close friends and circumstances did nothing to deter the had budgeted for 45 new students this center will help our students and our region “The set, costumes and cast are so realistic,” neighbors, Sissy, 48, and Hazel, 58, are two cast from becoming close, a common spring semester. Only 35 arrived when economically,” said Gray. said sophomore Chavonne Jones, one of the members of the town that Lila targets person- occurrence in most shows. classes began in January, prompting the The college has discussed plans for a actors. “You’ll be sucked into the story.” ally. Lila’s deceased mother, Edna, and father, “I love my cast members,” Wicks said. college to trim its budget. multi-sport stadium, but the project “has Published in 1986 by Samuel French, Robert, appear in flashbacks and are usually The sentiment was reiterated by Batchelor, Inc., the play was first performed at the Inner portrayed by the actors playing Buddy and Sissy.

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