Claytor And Loftus On Poor Several things occurred during Saturday’s soccer match with Christopher- Newport which represented extremely poor taste on the part of several persons. In sulting, vulgar and derogatory remarks were made by some persons, in the crowd toward the Christopher-Newport players and referees, remarks that far exceeded the good taste of enthusiastic support for one’s own team in athletic com petition. Also, the music being played by several students from a Mecklenburg balcony was so loud it interfered with the coaches’ ability to call out instructions to players on the field during the game. Too, one record played as an af front to many who were subjected to its vulgar taste and language, proving an embarrassment to a number of visitors, students, staff and towns people. Several verbal requests from the athletic department to not play music during the games were being ignored. In response to these in cidents, we suggest that everyone read Student Association President Jeff Walker’s dialogue on the matter. We further state emphatically that this kind of behavior will no longer be tolerated, not only at soccer game,s but at any other such events. This is not responsible behavior and it does not respect the rights of all persons in the St. Andrews conununity. Such reckless and thoughtless personal behavior demonstrates a lack of sympathy with the pur poses, policies and procedures of St. Andrews. In the future, those responsible for such behavior will be subject to suspension from the College. It also seems necessary to remind persons of the alcohol poUcies of the college which do not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed openly on campus. Only at those activities where an alcohol permit has been secured, in advance, from the Dean of Students’ office can Soccer Team Faces Greensboro College This will be a fantastic weekend at St. Andrews for soccer fans. Friday afternoon the varsity squad faces tough intra-conference rival Greensboro College. Match time is slated for 4:00 p.m. The Knights are seeking to even their Dixie Conference record at 2-2-1. For our futuristic fan, the St. Andrews J.V. soccer For Every Type Of Service Your Car Will Ever Need COLLEGE GULF Is The Only Place To Stop! 401 South McColl Highway JUST LIKE THE GOOD OLE’ DAYS Every Night Until 11 P.M. You Can Make Your Own Sundae (With all Your Favorite Ingredients) FOR JUST 95' OLD TIMIE ICE CREAM PARLOR SOUTH MAIN STREET alcohol be served or con sumed outside of the student s residence hall suite. This obviously includes no drinking of alcoholic beverages at soccer games or at any other intercollegiate sports event. This is not only college policy, but a policy of the City of Laurinburg ana the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Apologies have been written to Christopher-Newport with the assurance that this type of behavior will not happen again. Our reaction is admittedly harsh. However, it was forced on us by people who failed utterly to acknowledge the rights 0 others. We sincerely hope that we will never again be forced to do this. Robert Claytor, Dean of Students Willim Loftus, Chairman Student Life Committee squad, lead by Mike Vaughan, Darrell Miller, Gerry Smith and company face the ever- powerful Campbell College Camels, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Fans anxious to observe the varsity’s bench strength and depth will most definitely be entertained. The first time these two teams met a tie (3- 3) contest resulted. Support the Knights! r lom Dunn struggles in heated competition for a loose ball. fRioto by Qay Hamilton) Blue Coots Score 7-3 Victory By Vivian Bikulege Diligently continuing their volleyball season, the St. Andrews Women’s Volleyball Team has built itself a very fine record of seven wins and three loses. According to their coach. Miss JoAnn Williams, the women hit a slump after a tournament they attended in Charlotte. However, they havp nroeressively improved thier play and are starting to realize the potential that exists on the team. A new addition to the team is Barbara Patton, a fresh man from Laurinburg, who has added a lot and will start against Coker. Two other members of the team are Kim Powell and Warra Foster, both showing consistency and alot of effort along with being a major supporting factor for the team. Out with a hairline fracture is Diana Pretz who is also a substantial help and hopefully will see more playing time before the season ends. Robin DeRosa Tim Talton in the approach during the midst of the game. (Photo by Qay Hamilton) has also showed improvement this year and she is another player important to the strategy of the Blue Coots. Upcoming in a future article, more personal insight will be given to other individuals important to the team. A few scores: Oct. 2, SA over Meredith 12-15, 15-9 and 15-6. SA over Shaw 15-13 and 15-13. Oct. 4 A.C.C. over SA 15-7,10-15 and 15-13. Elizabeth City over SA 15-2,10-15 and 15- 5. Oct. 9 N.C. Wesleyan over SA 9-15,15-11 and 15-6. Also on that date, Meredith over SA 15-0 and 15-6. On Oct. 19 it was SA over Elizabeth City 5-15, 15-13 and 15-13. Volleyball seems' to be a game that can go one way or the other despite talent as is often proved from match to match. However, it, like all other sports, needs that guarantee of consistent play. When this is achieved the game becomes an art. Please support your team as it oc cupies home court in their upcoming matches. St. Andrews Tailback Tom Dunn moves downfield through defense with the ball. (Rioito by Clay Hamilton) iir Betts Comments I am pleased with the support the soccer team has received this year from the student body at large. Their enthusiasm has added greatly to the overall structure of the athletic program. We en courage this at all home (or away) contests because it excites the players involved and causes them to “work harder”. I have heard some coaches say “an enthusiastic home crowd is as valuable to winning as your depth and bench strength”. This is basically true! However, when spectator support turns negative, certain athletic and personal principles are violated. When our numerous athletic teams visit other campuses, we expect to be treated with respect. This stems from the fact that we are not enemies, but a brotherhood of athletes trying to play well, and better ourselves through com petition. The same holds true when teams visit St. Andrews. They are our established friends and we owe them our loyalty, our respect, and our support. At no time should our players, coaches, or spec tators abuse this right by embarrassing them, as in dividuals or as a team. On behalf of myself, and the soccer team, I wish for continued support from our college community, in helping us establish fraternal relationships among all athletic participants. I

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