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James Madison University Monday, October 1,1SB4 Vol.62 No.10 Freshmen list JMU as first pick By Kyra Scarton staff writer JMU was the first choice of colleges for 83 per- cent of the freshmen enrolled here this fall. This finding was among the results of a freshman survey that was conducted during the summer by the Division of Student Affairs. The questionnaire, designed to provide the university with information about JMU students' attitudes, values, perceptions and experiences, is consistent with past years. Education remains the most important personal value of the student, although it has dropped from 88 percent in 1983 to 80 percent in 1984. Three surveys asking the same demographic questions were mailed to all prospective freshmen in May. Of the 1,711 questionnaires mailed, 86 percent, or 1,476, were returned. "Because we have such a high return rate, we feel the results are pretty accurate," said Dr. Al Menard, associate dean of students, who helped compile the survey. Dr. Lacy Daniel, dean of students, and Susan Phinn, research coordinator in the office of the dean of students, also were involved in compiling the survey. In their selection of JMU, 77 percent of the freshmen responded that the school's academic reputation was most important. The appearance and setting of JMU and the ex- tracurricular opportunities and social life were determining factors for SO percent. Forty-eight percent of the freshmen responded that they think JMU places significant emphasis on "the academic, scholarly and intellectual quality." A reported combined SAT score of 1,100 and higher increased this year to 46 percent from 38 percent in 1983. An A average was reported by 29 percent of the students; 49 percent were in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. More than half of the freshmen said they think they are "very well prepared from high school" in reading and composition and mathematical skills. Seventeen percent of the students said they think they will need tutoring in mathematics; 16 percent think they will need help in science; and 16 percent Staff photo by QREQ FLETCHER think they will need assistance with foreign Owl I OUT "™" Jamas Taylor*a music continues to be popular among languages. collage crowds. See Interview and review on pagee 8 and 9. See FIRSTpage 2 ► lies report book thefts from crooks try ami tho bookstore. 5 Page 2, Tha Breeze, Monday, October 1,1984 First *- (Continued from page 1) graduation in the area they are train- ed. The area of greatest concern for The two reasons cited most often Student guilty of littering, freshmen, according to the survey, is as "very important" in freshman's "deciding on a specific major or decision to attend college continue to career choice." be ."to get a better job" and "to fined $70 by court Fifteen percent anticipate chang- learn about things that interest me." •> Non-student George T. Hamilton, ing majors during their college The number of freshmen who By Sandy Stone 24, of Boothwyn, Pa., pleaded guilty careers. Only 1 percent expects to listed "to please my parents" as very police reporter Sept. 20 to drunken driving. fail one or more courses. important in attending college has Hamilton was fined $150 and his More than 60 percent think they risen to 20 percent from 17 percent driver's license was suspended for six In recent action in Rockingham months. It then waa reinstated because will have trouble budgeting time or last year. County District Court, a student was adequately meeting course re- he enrolled In the Alcohol Safety Action Students who listed "to be able to found guilty of littering. Program. quirements. make more money" as very impor- ■»• George K. Thomas, 19, of Almost 70 percent view higher tant decreased from 48 percent last education as a vocational philosophy Richmond pleaded guilty Sept. 20 Hamilton waa arrested by campus year to 43 percent this year. and was fined $70. police Aug. 28. or "education viewed as essential Of the freshmen who responded to preparation for an occupation." Thomas was arrested by campus the survey, 57 percent were female. police Aug. 28 at Z parking lot for The report also determined that a While the largest group of students is throwing a bag containing empty significantly higher number of black Caucasian, the percentage of black soda bottles and wrappers out of a students than white students rate and other minority students has in- car window. Court Square JMU as intellectual. creased to 12 percent from 4 percent Almost 40 percent expect to enter in 1981. Half of the respondents »* Student David M. Patteaon, 23, of StHchery the College of Letters and Sciences. were Protestant. Falls Church pleaded guilty Sept. 20 to Less than 10 percent remain For 36 percent, the estimated an- public drunkenness and was fined $30 Patteson was arrested by campus Now located in undecided. nual family income is between police Aug. 28. The report states that more than $25,000 and $44,999. Court Square Village 75 percent expect to be satisfied with Thirty-one percent of the respondents are from Northern •►Non-student Matthew G. Brewer Large selection of cross stitch JMU, to earn a bachelor's degree, to was found guilty Sept. 20 of public vote in the November presidential Virginia; 23 percent are out-of-state drunkenness and fined $30 supplies; Including school and election and to find a job after students. Brewer was arrested by campus police fraternity / sorority graphs. sept. 11. Bring this ad to get 10% off anything In stock through Dec. ■> Student Terrance Maguire, 18, of 31. Wilmington, Del., pleaded guilty Sept. 13 YES, JMU — to public drunkenness and was fined $30. Maguire was arrested by campus 433-2336 there will be a police Aug. 31. May term The rumor that JMU will not be having a 1985 May 1 SO S. Main St., Downtown Harhsonburg 434-23/5 term is just a rumor. NEW STORE HOURS Dates are May 13 to To serve you better May 31. Be there! Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs 2:30-6:00 Lev is c Fri: 9:00- 9:00 ffiTe ^B&eze Sat: 9:00- 5:30 founded tm LevisH ANSWI AM Editor Conetance Walker "To Via preea alon; chaqvand ae It la with tbu—i, me wot Id It Indabtad tor •'/ Ma Mum- M»n*glr>8 editor OmnFariaa pha which Aava fieen galnad by maaon »nd Buelneaa manager Merlon MoQuleIon humanity ower error and oppraaalon." — Jamaa Umdltoo Newe editor Ml Qeodykoontz Aaalatant newa editor MarkMMer Aaalatant new» editor Doma Saaryera Tin Breeze la puMlehed Monday and Thure- Feature* editor C.FuHi day momlngt and distributed throughout JMU. 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Qconvntsi adidas^ Production manager JayTheedo nw*batanc« Adrnlnlatratn* aaalatant DoneMSrown Aaalatant buelneaa manager Di Advleere *x--J-«m rial Mi BIII Ada design manager Flip Deluoe Aaalatant ada deelgn manager Maul The Breeze, Monday, October 1,1984, page 3 TKE pushes for better image le decision was made after five happened before they even got definite suspension on condition that By Owen Farias TKE pledges were dropped off on here?" managing editor the TKE here would abide by new Interstate 81 last November as part Harper disagrees. "It's just like standards set by the national Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is of Rush. The rushees were picked up saying if you have a little brother chapter. pushing for new ideals. by police while they were hitchiking who gets in trouble that it won't Mark Fite, director of chapter ser- "We don't want the reputation of back to campus. The names of the reflect (on you). That's what made vices for the national TKE chapter, the past," said Tim Holmes, chapter students matched names on a TKE that TKE. It was what the members would not comment on the new stan- president. "They (the past members) pledge list. felt and believed. dards, the progress of the fraternity were the hell raisers. They wanted The fraternity is the first national "You have to live with the actions or its current status. But he said na- the reputation. And they worked organization to lose university of the members of the tional representatives maintain hard to get it." recognition here. Holmes blames the organization," she said. "If they steady contact with the chapter here, But the fraternity now is trying to disciplinary action on incidents from want to change that's fine. But they helping the group work toward its put a rowdy past behind them and to the past. have to prove that they want to new goals and guidelines. project a new identity, he said. In the last two years, TKE has change." "Before I came here the guys were The group's first priority is to been disciplined by the university And so the fraternity is trying to animals. They were out of control," become a university-recognized several times. In 1982, JMU officials show that it doesn't want to continue Holmes said. "We want to be anew fraternity once again — but that took away TKE's house on Greek living in the shadow of its older TKE TKE, a group of quality guys." might not occur in the near future.