Six VMI Cadets Convicted by Honor Court Hazing Charges Brought Against Mentors of Three Freshmen Lead to Conflict Between Honor and Self-Incrimination

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Bulk Rate US Postage PAID Permit No. 7 Lexington. Va. Washington and Lee University Monday volume 100, Number 21 ÏUng-tum Phi May 4, 1998 Six VMI cadets convicted by Honor Court Hazing charges brought against mentors of three freshmen lead to conflict between honor and self-incrimination

B y P o l l y D o ig VMI barracks. ------N ews E ditor The fire was quickly noticed by Drums rolled early Saturday students studying nearby, but the morning as six Virginia Military In room was damaged and rendered in stitute cadets were escorted off cam habitable. Strickler declined to say pus, immediately following an Honor whether the incident was related to , Court conviction for lying. the convictions, or whether the Amidst charges of beating fresh room was that of the three expelled men, seniors Donald Evans and seniors. Phanlamith Prompol of Alexandria, Va., The seniors claimed a conflict be and Jason Roderiques of North tween the Fifth Amendment, the Dartmouth, Mass. were expelled as a right against self-incrimination, and result of lying about their involvement the VMI Honor Code, which explic in a “whack system.” itly forbids lying. The seniors were The seniors allegedly posted a list told that they did not have to in of offenses such as receiving bad criminate themselves, yet were grades or listening to country music asked if they had beaten the fresh that would earn freshmen “whacks” men. Thus, according to the cadets, on the buttocks. the choice was either lying or self Freshmen Brandon Crane of incrimination. Evansville, Ind., Terence Redmond of Lawyers for the freshmen in Hockessin, Del. and Arnold Gore of volved stated that their clients were Richmond, Va. were expelled for under pressure to cover for the se F t .. falsely denying that the battering oc niors, who were their mentors (or curred. “dykes”). VMI tradition mandates Wet, but victorious at Wilson Field Much like neighboring institution that freshman be loyal to their se Following a violent cloudburst, alumni and students stand soaked at the Lee-Jackson Classic. When the sun finally came out again, the men \ Washington and Lee University, nior mentors. lacrosse team had shut down the VAfI Keydets 17-10. The victory marks the 10th time in a row that the Generals have won the annual game VMI’s Honor Code calls for a single “The Honor Code is held before between the neighboring institutions. H ollister Hovey/Executive Editor sanction for lying, cheating or steal loyalty to oneself or to one’s fellow ing—immediate expulsion from the cadets. It is held above all other sys school. tems,” Strickler said. The Honor Court is made up of The trial was postponed from its ; -*ix, > ' í g seven members, two faculty repre originally scheduled date of April 8, Class of *73 sentatives and five students. It is so that the constitutional issues Student attacked!^ completely run by cadets, accord raised by the cadets could be ad ing to VMI spokesman Colonel dressed. i Michael Strickler, and a jury is se All six cadets involved filed mo gives largest gift n ia r Staircase lected at random from the cadet tions with the 4th U.S. District Court corps. Defendants are also allowed of Appeals to expedite their appeal 1 . i jr a K - : $ r ., 36 to be represented by outside coun and delay the trial. The Appeals sel. in school history By . Polly Doig twice in the head as-he was at Court judge questioned his jurisdic N e w s E d it o r tempting to rise. Paramedics were The Honor Court trial com tion in an Honor Court matter, and * A Lexington man is currently menced Wednesday morning, with the cadets’ motions were subse By Holusier Hovey sand short of their goal, but they called to the scene ,to tend to defense lawyers attempting to sup quently rejected by the Appeals ------ExKunvEEcrrcR were able to exceed their planned facing three charges for an inci Granger’s injuries. | press the original statements of the Court. The class of 1973 presented the numbers by Saturday morning when dent- involving gin attack: on a Police, arrived and discovered cadets, claiming that they were co The three seniors involved would university with the largest 25th re they presented the gift to President Washington that Stokes had fled the scene. Ap erced. According to the cadets, they have begun final exams this week, union gift in the history of the insti John Elrod. Individual gifts ranged and Leestu- proximate lya half hour later, po were dragged out of bed in the and subsequently graduated on tution at the annual meeting of the from $25 to $125,000. dent. ?^j lice located and matched Stokes middle of the night by student in May 16. Alumni Association Saturday. The “It raises the bar for all 25th re 1 wcnftjj-^ to, a description.of the suspect, vestigators. Following the verdict, the cadets gift of over a million dollars will cre union gifts,” Elrod said. “It’s a mag one year-old When confronted5-$tokes again' The Honor Court returned with a plan to request a temporary restrain ate an honor scholarship in the name nificent gift from a wonderful class. Keith Stokes attempted to flee, but was appre- decision late Friday night following ing order Monday, which would of the class and support the annual We’re greatly indebted to the Class of 310 High hended and arrested. After ijemgi Street is ac two days of intense proceedings postpone the expulsions and make fund over a five-year period. of ’73...It’s a cause for celebration placed in a police cruiser, Stokes and five hours of deliberations. it possible for the cadets to return The fundraising process began all over the university.” G ra n ger cused of at kicked ourthe réar driver’s side; tacking Marc.j The verdict was followed a few to campus in time to take their final last June when John W. Folsom took The Class of’73 not only showed window, , and caused damage tn| A. Granger of Midlothian outside hours later by a “drum-out” cer exams. over the reigns of the Class of ’73 financial support during Alumni the radar and policeradio. . the Staircase Bar & Grill early last emony, in which the guilty cadets The original Appeals Court judge Alumni Committee. By a follow-up Weekend, but they also won the Stokes feces charges ofmalicious Sunday .morning. > wounding, resisting arrest, and de- - are led out as their names and crimes has been notified of this intent, and meeting in October, Folsom and Reunion Bowl formost attendance According to Officer FiW, strucdon of property, a felony be- 1 are announced to the rest of the ca has scheduled a hearing for 8:30 a.m. members of the class set the goal of with 96 registered alumni at the re Smith, Stokes punched Granger, cause thedamage to the cruiser was det corps. Monday. $1 million. union. The Class of’58 also made a various times in the face. Granger over $1,000. Stokes’ court date has Shortly thereafter, at 3 a.m. Sat “Whatever the court, the law of The class came to Alumni Week large donation in the half-million fell down, and Stokes kicked him urday morning, a fire broke out in end on Thursday nearly $200 thou dollar range. been set for May 26th. - f the land, decides, we will certainly an unoccupied basement room of the abide by it,” Strickler said. Pavilion goes to the dogs What would Mr. T say? Three years ago, Aiex Christensen ately thought of Steve Buscemi in Res Harmon as Joe, senior Dave Howard as saw freshman (now junior) Tom ervoir Dogs. At that special moment, Holdaway, Christensen as Mr. Brown, Phi Gamma Wadlow smoking cigarettes and “act the aspiring producer/director started and freshman Ryan Truax as the unfor Deltafreshman ing like a jerk” in the Lenfest’s produc thinking about doing a stage version of tunate policeman Marvin Nash. Adam tion of Butterflies are Free, and immedi- the Quentin Tarantino film at Washing After their simple robbery turns Santosuosso ton and Lee. into a bloody ambush, they rendez shaves Mike This Friday and Saturday night at vous in a warehouse to figure out who Crittenden’s 7 p.m., Washington and Lee is the ‘rat.’ head while Tim University’s Student Pavilion will “There’s lots of swearing, violence Cormier stands serve as a hideout for the seven and blood,” Christensen said. “We’re guard. Observ professionals who trying to bring theatre to the people. ing the annual were supposed to The people who like lots of swearing, tradition, the Fiji commit the perfect violence and blood.” He wrote the script freshmen don crime: freshman for the play, adapting parts from mohawks a week » * Kevin Dean as Mr. Tarantino’s first draft, the published draft before their Orange, senior Brugh and the movie. Props for the play in biggest party o f Foster as Mr. White, Wadlow as Mr. clude two cars, a straight razor, several the year: the Fiji Pink, junior John Flournoy as Mr. guns and many pints of stage blood. Island Party. Blonde, sophomore Greg Pleasants P hoto by H ovey —from staffreports as Nice Guy Eddie, freshman Phelps mon W&L jumps toward iVV^L EHDWMENT V a u l t Online Pre-registration

/WM' I have not heard many hopeful things said about online registration. In fact, I am not f b u o sure that I have heard any. So I thought I would say some myself. Here is my sales pitch for rial online registration: R t f '2'— “Hey kids! Are you frustrated with class registration? Tired of camping out in clunky Page 2 M ay 4, 1998 IW/M old hallways so you can be there when the departmental secretary shows up? Sick of run I/./Ò0 ■ ning all over campus, only to find that the one course a ? s u you can take is the one you want the least? C-Z— Red Brick Row Then try our new Online Registration! Yes, new Alumni Weekend: David Balsley 99 Online Registration—the super duper hassle-remover guaranteed to get you out of line and into die class you Return to the good ol’ days want! “Here is the secret to Online Registration success: D oes Alumni Weekend just pro Online Registration uses a new, patented pre-registration process that allows students to tell their professors which classes they want. That way, faculty can expand their course offer vide a short break from the daily ings as needed before students register! Online Registration targets class shortages when grind of being a corporate mo they are bom, stopping them before they stop you! So try new Online Registration today. Online Registration: We bring good things to life.” gul by inducing the nostalgia of a bet Okay, Online Registration will not make life so whiz-bang wonderful. Despite its ter time when the priorities were drink naysayers, however, the new system offers reason to hope that signing up for courses will ing, studying-, fraternizing and wearing become easier. The electronic pre-registration the best khaki? Or is it just more of the associated with the new system wins U ------same in the life of a Washington & Lee Time to take action me over. I had been skeptical of grad in corporate mogul form? Online Registration, but the idea of Hey kids! Are you frustrated communicating to professors before with class registration? ... Then try Maybe the alumni just strap on their against troublemakers we sign up for classes which and W&L insignja belts for this one special how many courses are needed, new Online Registration. In the three weeks since the allegations of hazing against the Chi Psi and Kappa makes so much sense that die whole weekend a year, but we doubt it. We Alpha fraternities first came to light, several pressing issues have remained unre system seems worth it. ------become a cult of preppy clones after solved. Many of the individuals with whom I have spoken are convinced that the The skeptic in me, however, wor graduation. We behave the same, drink investigative and judicial proceedings for both cases demonstrate an institutional ries that pre-registration may not have a significant impact. First, it seems safe to assume disregard for the rights of students, and many more are frustrated with the degree that, having been in business for 250 years, the faculty already knows which classes stu the same, dress the same, speak the same to which our faculty and staff seem ex dents need and want. and move on to associate with people empt from being called to account for If the professors have not met these needs and desires in the past, then it’s probably apparent acts of im- The Hill propriety. Without because they lacked sufficient resources. In this case, pre-registration will not tell profes just like the ones we met in college. being overly dramatic, McCormack 99 one might con- sors anything they do not know and it will not help them offer more courses. This is not necessarily a bad thing, elude that the community of trust at Secondly, pre-registration may be no match for W&L students’ will to make things harder Washington and Lee University is be- then they need to be. though. If anything, W&L teaches us ing replaced by one of mutual suspicion between the administration and stu At the very least, though, electronic pre-registration can only make things better. How how to survive in the country club so dents. much better remains to be seen, but it certainly cannot make registration worse. ciety where we belong. The connections Granted, there has always been some level of tension between those on oppo I hope pre-registration will cut back on the fighting associated with signing up for classes: site sides of The Hill. On one side are those who argue that the autocratic tenden camping out, posting fake sign-up sheets, etc. We would not have to fight for courses if we propel us to the top of the corporate cies of the administration have been apparent in every decision from Winter Rush knew there were enough plactes. world. The speaking tradition helps us to the smoking ban. On the other end are those who view student organizations stay there by making us suck up to all such as the IFC as beyond contempt, as they continuously pass regulations with out the means or desire to see them enforced. While on some level this conflict and appear to care about others. And the might be viewed as natural, there are two reasons why 1 believe that the current “fashion” hasn’t changed since Bob situation merits immediate attention. Letters to The Ring-tum Phi My first reason is the dissatisfaction in this instance is far more intense and Dole was bom, so there’s absolutely no more widespread than anything A challenge for true student autonomy fear of being out of “prep-a-porter.” I have seen in my three years Yup, we go to a charm school. There’s at W&L. As I acknowledged U Editor: above, there have always been We need to devise a process I’ve heard many students complaining recently about the erosion of student autonomy just lots of extra homework. some unhappy elements on cam at W&L and the rough treatment they and their peers have suffered at the hands of “The It’s obvious that many of the alumni pus—but when was the last time that will meet the Media.” one of our newspapers felt it nec expectations of both faculty Don’t you just hate it when, simply because some of your buddies commit repeated definitely did their homework when it essary to devote an entire issue aggravated assault with a cattle prod or abduct a couple of women with intent to commit came to binge drinking. You’d think to a single story? I fear that, and students alike. sexual assault, “The Media” jump all over it and blow it out of proportion? And isn’t it should we as a community fail to equally maddening when, just because the entire student judicial system ignores an ongoing that some of the good ol’ boys would reach a more satisfactory conclu pattern of unlawful behavior, some troglodytes in the Administration trample all over stu have grown out of the Animal House sion to these events, the linger dent autonomy? Don’t despair. Here are a couple of handy household hints to help you get that stubborn mentality, but old habits die hard. Years ing resentment will continue to weaken whatever remains of the once strong faculty/student relationship. media tarnish off your reputation and restore that autonomous lustre: of work, child rearing and middle-aged The second reason I believe this situation warrants further action is the fact Hint 1: Do not commit aggravated assault, on pledges or anybody, using a maturity don’t put a wet blanket on that the student judiciary system seems to have broken down. In the case of KA, cattle prod or anything else. an anonymous student submitted a complaint not to the IFC, SJC or even the EC, Hint 2: Do not abduct people, with sexual assault in mind or for any other reason. W&L alumni fun. Once they smell the but to the director of security. What sort of resolution might have been reached if These simple, economical, autonomous solutions can be carried out in less than a week clear Lexington air, they’re taken back that student had trusted his peers enough to submit to their jurisdiction? How can end, using tools you probably have lying around your own brain. Try them; I guarantee to their 20s. we expect the faculty to trust us to direct our own affairs if we lack the confi they’ll work. dence of one of our own? A W&L reunion is a great remedy for I recommend a systemic overhaul of the current judicial process, in accor Brian Richardson a mid-life crisis. Despite the mortifica dance with the directive of the Board of Trustees regarding the simplification and Journalism Department affirmation of student self-governance. We need to devise a process that will tion that might ensue from a night of meet the expectations of both faculty and students alike. alumni revelry, a reunion could actually -C o be very good for one’s mental health. n i_ U ì p p y p ü ^ C

The Ring-tum Phi 208 University Center Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia 24450 “No, I did not.” “No” “No, I did not expect to be where “I didn’t really think about things * • Telephone: (540) 462-4060 after college when I was in college.” Fax:(540)462-4059 —Jason Matthews, ’73 —Corbet Bryant, ’ 68 I am now.” E-mail: [email protected] Foreign Service Officer Attorney —Phil Cotteli, ’68 —Susan Moseley, ’93 http://wlu. edu/~phi for the State Dept. Professor at Miami of Ohio Graduate Student JAMES G. LEVlUftN LISr a r v Hr WASHINGTON & LEE JNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VA »4460 MAY 4, 1998 w&life PAGE 3 Where the WILD things are ® Campus pets aren’t just dogs anymore; in fact, they’re scarier

it doesn’t look like you can By Christina Julian ------/J j Staff W riter kill them with just a shoe.” Luckily, Buildings t has been said that a dog is a man’s best friend, but and Grounds personnel can what about all those other animals? drop piles of white powder in I the corners of each room and scare the bugs For some Washington and Lee students, unusual pets away. These “pets” are unwelcome squatters, but other provide similar companionship and offer more excitement animals are very welcome by the students. than the average canine. Some interesting specimens even Although many W&L students have pets, the Uni turn up in the freshman dorms, where pets are forbidden. versity prohibits pets of any kind in the dormitories or One freshman said that his turtle, Beta, has been a residence halls. Bonnie Walker, secretary to Dean of Fresh great pet. Turtles require little care and, according to man Dennis Manning, handles housing arrangements at Beta’s owner, just have to be fed. It might seem strange W&L. She said that pets are not allowed because of the to have a turtle, but this student has a blast with his problems they could represent. reptilian pal. “The policies regarding pets are printed in the hous “[It’s fun] watching Beta run around,” he said. ing contracts that the students sign,” she said. Watching the unique movements of pets seems to be Fraternities houses are also prohibited from having a common feature among owners. Another freshman owns pets because they are owned by the university. a tarantula, and he is fascinated when the-spider hunts for Mike Young, Director of Security, said that the prob food. The tarantula, which has yet to be named, feeds on lems pets create can be damaging to AMONG TH E EXOTIC and interesting animals offered for sale at Fur, Fins, and Feathers is the sugar glider. This large crickets and stalks to capture W&L students and property. marsupial, which eats fruit and fits snugly into the palm of your hand, can cost up to several hundred dollars. Still, for the his meal. U ------“Pets can bring fleas and can expense, you’re getting a lovable new best friend. For the less financially sound or for those looking to buy something The owner wanted a tarantula We carry unusual soil the rugs or chew furniture,” he a bit more mainstream, dogs, cats, fish and other animals are also available for purchase. Be wary of the W&L pet because he is a biology major and is said. Bill Messerle, a residence as policies, though; this little cutie could get you into big trouble. Courtesy o f Theresa Prosser interested in watching it grow. His pets like snakes, sistant in Gaines last year, busted a furry friend was ordered from the African hedgehogs sophomore who kept gerbils in her Carolina Biological Supply Company suite because he said that pet hair and is only about three weeks old. and sugar gliders... can linger and cause allergic reac It’s Travel Time! One W&L junior had hermit - Anne Reid ■ tions in other students. crabs when he was a freshman. The Fur, Fins, and Feathers Such reasoning does not seem to It’s spring, and that means it’s time to relax, kick shelled critters were not cuddly, but apply to animals without fur or teeth, bac, and travel to exotic andJun-filled locations. But they were entertaining, he said. That — J J though, and contraband pets are in our little corner o f Virginia, there isn f that much to is, until he left the window open dur------steadily becoming companions to dor 3 ■>. >H, X ^ x do close by (no, really?!). So here’s a guide to interest X i V- < \ ing the winter. mitory residents. ing destinations just a few hours away from good old “The crabs were in their cage right Despite the no-pet policy in the dorms, pets are al IrV/ÜL/AMSBURC., VN. «T? ’S. Lex. This week, the end of the trail is at Busch Gardens in front of the window,” he said. “It got cold that night. lowed in academic buildings, and many professors and in Williamsburg, Va. When I woke up, they both justfell out of their shells. I students bring four-legged friends to class. guess they ^ | couldn’t handle the If you suddenly have a craving for something to Suddenly, you look down and realize that the ground is over 195 feet away. Your palms are sweaty and you temperature.” 3 His pets were love, dogs and other not-so-ordinary pets can be pur scream, but nothing can help you now as you plummet to the ground at 67 miles per hour. Just after you resign dead, but he jj J f was eager to get chased at the Fur, Fins, and Feathers pet shop on South yourself to the fact that the end is near, you realize that you are riding Alpengeist, the world’s tallest and fastest Randolph Street. The most common pets sold there are roller coaster. “They were fun,” he said. fish and ferrets, but employee Anne Reid said that un Alpengeist and more than 35 other thrilling rides can be found at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. A trip “There was always the chance that common animals are also popular. to Busch Gardens is the perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway with friends. While the suspenseful and they would pinch J r W you, but they “We carry unusual pets like snakes, African hedge extremely popular Alpengeist is the major attraction this season, Busch Gardens has tons of other world re were still pretty » cool.” hogs and sugar gliders, which look like a cross between nowned rides like Drachen Fire and the Loch Ness Monster. Several freshmen experience unwanted a flying squirrel and a monkey,” she said. While Busch Gardens is only three hours away, you may feel like you have traveled all the way to Europe. pets their first year in the dorms. Various insects, mostly What sort of pet should you rush out and buy Besides the fabulous rides, the thepie park also boasts a replica of a European community. You can travel through cockroaches, make themselves at home in the freshmen now? Reid recommended hamsters and gerbils, which picturesque Aquitaine, France and Hastings, England or eat delicious pasta in San Marco, Italy. rooms, to the disgust of the students. Roaches crawl down are small and easy to care for, as great college pets. But A single-day pass to Busch Gardens is $33, but if you have more time, a two-day pass is $43.95. Luck is on the walls, flutter across computer keyboards and infiltrate if you live in the dorms, think twice: your pet could get your side, however, because all college stûdents receive a $6 discount with their university identification. The packages of cookies by the end of the year. you in trouble. directions areqàsÿ. Jusf 'take I-64Sto I-295S fôrâboùf 150 mile's until you reach I-64E. Therigo 36 miles to State" N “I( is gross,” one girl said. “The roaches are so big that Rte. 143 and you are almost there. Whatever the price, the fun you will have at Busch Gardens will be worth every dollar. So take a ride on the wild side — jump in the car and go to Busch Gardens! ! Some highs,somd ew music

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Silkk’s rhymes also come off as being unoriginal. “I’d still be words. Drop your Do you want to see your name in lights (or bylines)? sellin’ drugs if I wasn’t wit No Limit,” says Silkk in “NoLimit Soldier.” ttàm é It 2 Dü Game. Yes, you’re supposed to rap what you know, but c’mori Silkk—join ad off on the Then write for the Phi features section! the club cri rappers saved by record company execs. second floor of the Call Erica at 464-1806 (e-mail: [email protected]) or Master P has a Southern rap style that takes getting used to and University Center. Ginger at x4411 (e-mail: phillipsg@ wlu. edu). can eventually grow on you — if you can get past the lyrics. ; T Pa g e 4 sport s May 4, 1998 Men’s lax beats up on VMI men’s tennis to host NCAA’s Finals By Brendan Harrington ------S p a n s E d itor

The Generals fell behind early but used a ten-goal run to down VMI 17- 10 in the eleventh annual Lee-Jackson Lacrosse Classic on Saturday after ashington and Lee Universjty : \. v :■ ^ noon at Wilson Field. An estimated crowd of4,200 watched the Generals down the Keydets and claim the city May 5-11, The Generals are championship for the tenth straight year. The Keydets (4-10) took an early 3-1 lead and used back-to-back goals at the i m H h m IsmSSÌSII end of the first quarter to make it 6-3. Steve Schwanke’s goal with 11:24 left in the second quarter gave the Keydets a 7-4 lead, and it looked as though the Generals ten-year streak might be in jeop I.ÌMav^!àné4Ìe^b^*monyr • y 'V i ¡¡s I ardy. ButtheGenerals(12-2,5-1ODAC) Y' heard the wake-up call and held the Keydets scoreless for over 18 minutes to take a commanding 14-7 lead midway least through the third quarter. > S il PI II jp ppf i “They came out fired up,’’said se the semifinalseich ór thëTâ# mr^S^EI nior captain Paul Stanley. “We knew they were good and that they wanted this game; this was their champion ship game.” ^ m “They came out ready to play and it took us a while to get going,” said freshman midfielder Pope Hackney. pete in the individual singles com- a ... J. “It’s such a big rivalry and with so many people in the stands; it’s a really fun game to play in. A lot of us know , :A|n h B the individual doubles tournament; players on the other team too, so that W t t w V • V' makes it all the more intense. Things got ugly late in the game, once the Generals had the victory in M en’s Division III Lacrosse Pairings Women’s Division III Lacrosse Pairings hand and VMI began to feel the frus tration of losing to the Generals for First Round Quarterfinals First Round Quarterfinals the tenth straight season. Fights Wed., May 6 Sat., May 9 Wed., May 6 Sat., May 9 nearly broke out on several occasions Semifinals Finals Semifinals Finals but cooler heads prevailed. Sat., May 16 Sim., May 24 Sat., May 16 Sun., May 17 “We took some cheap shots from them in the third and fourth quarters,” SENIOR ED DOUGHERTY eleventh annual Lee-Jackson College ofNJ (12-0) said Hackney, but we’re proud we kept andfreshman Pope Hackney Lacrosse Classic. H o l l i s t e r celebrate after winning the H ovey/Executive Editor our composure and didn’t retaliate.” Denison 17-51 W&L (13-2) Freshman attackman Matt Dugan had four goals and one assist for the W&L (12-2) St. Mary’s (12-2) Generals and was named W&L’s re cipient of the Worell-Fallon Award as Men’s, women’s (4)Nazareth(ll-2) Middlebury (13-2) the team’s most outstanding player. Junior attackman Mayson Ayers was Middlebury (10-3) Denison (9-8) VMI’s recipient of the Worell-Fallon Award as he led the Keydets with three lax get NCAA bid Ithaca (11-2) Johns Hopkins (13-2) goals and three assists. Mayson’s said. “We lost to them die last two times, B y Jason Z acher older brother Charles won the award — ------Senior Editor but we’re looking forward to beating last year for VMI after he set a Lee- Sunday was a banner day for the them.” (3) Hampden-Sydney (12-1) Williams(ll-l) Jackson record with 28 saves. Washington and Lee lacrosse program. If the Generals get by Denison, they Sophomore attackman Colin Both the men’s and women’s teams re will play No. 1 Ohio Wesleyan Satur Washington College (10-4) Tthara 19-51 Dougherty reached a milestone for the ceived bids for the NCAA Division III day at Wilson Field. Ohio Wesleyan 5Ü Roanoke (8-5) Generals, scoring three goals and add tournament and will play at home on cannot host NCAA tournament games Trinity (11-2) ing two assists to go over the 100- Wednesday. because of NCAA probation. point mark for his career. The men host Denison College at 1 The women’s lacrosse team (13-2,10- Salisbury State (13-1) William Smith(l 1-1) Colin Dougherty set a record by p.m. on Wilson Field. For the Generals 0 ODAC) drew a home game against St. 1 to reaching the 100-point plateau in only (12-2,5-1 ODAC), it will be their fourth Mary’s (Md.) (12-2, 2-2 CAC). The Cortland (9-5) i 28 games, faster than any other player Division III tournament appearance. women are making their first trip since Gettysburg (10-4) Franklin & Marshall (12-4) in school history. Don Caroll, the Gen W&L also received seven Division I 1993,and play Wednesday at4p.m. on erals’ all-time leading scorer, reached tournament bids in the 1970’s. the Liberty Hall Fields. 100 career points in his 31 st game. The Generals are 1-4 lifetime against St. Mary’s beat the Generals 13-1 on > Hackney and seniors Tom Fallace the Big Red. The last match-up between April 13. The Generals were held score playing them,” Parker said. If the women exact their revenge tickets will be sold for the games. Tick and Ed Dougherty each had two goals the two teams was in 1996 when W&L less for the first 48 minutes of the game. “Sweet! There is a God,” coach Jan against St. Mary’s, they will travel to ets prices are $3 for adults, $1 for chil for the Generals and Stanley had one lost 10-9 in overtime. Denison (7-5) is Senior captain Whitney Parker was in Hathom exclaimed. “We can get that No. 1 College of New Jersey on Satur dren, and will be on sale at the athletic goal and three assists. MattGallienne, 0-5 against tournament teams this year. jured during the previous game with a game back. The last time we played, a day. The Generals played the College offices and various other locations Tony Seraceni and Andrew Rogers “We don’t know too much about tom hamstring. lot of things went wrong — everyone of N.J. last year, and only lost 8-6. around campus. Admission charges are w each had two goals for VMI. them,” sophomore Colin Dougherty “We’re really looking forward to was at fault.” Unlike other W&L home games, mandated by the NCAA. P I I NEED ! Lexington, Virginia ! CASH? ! PREGNANT... 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