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Atkinson (left) and Loney (Photo by Gory G. Joyce)
WO Aspirants File
For Top Position
Atkinson
Pledges
No Conflict
By DEAN LOWMAN
Sharee Atkinson, a Dinwiddie, Va.
freshman, is among the candidates
vying for the 1980-81 SGA presidency.
While at Chowan, Miss Atkinson has
been placed on the Dean’s List, selected
as a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and
chosai to take an honors course in
Religion. She also graduated in the top
ten of her high school class while being
a member of the National Honor
Society.
Miss Atkinson plans to “represent
and inform” the student body about
SGA activities, if elected. She also
wants to continue the current revision
of the SGA Constitution as well as in
vestigate students’ complaints about
the way money allotted to the SGA by
the school is being spent.
While wanting to increase “weekend
activities for the students who stay on
campus,” the freshman plans to con
tinue working toward many of the goals
the current administration is striving
for.
Although she admits not being very
familiar with details of the present
Student Government Association’s
actions, Miss Atkinson guarantees that
she will, if elected, serve the student
body “without any conflict of in
terest.”.
Mulder Reods Letter to Micky (Photo by Andre Foster)
'My Three Sons'
Is Mulder's Theme
by KATHY FISHER
Bob Mulder is the father of two seven
year old boys that he has never seen.
They are Alfonzo Venalonzo of
Acapulco, Mexico and Yesudas
Kanakappa of Andhra Pradesh, South
India.
Mulder adopted the boys through
Children, Incorporated, an agency
located in Richmond, Va. This is an
^Kternational organization that assists
jHkldren of all races and creeds by
'^administering to their physical, mental
and spiritual needs.
“I became interested in this
organization two years ago when I read
one of the monthly newsletters
published by the president and board of
directors,” said Mulder, and for the
past two years he has been supporting
the boys through monthly gifts.
Mulder’s natural son Micky, who is in
the first grade at Ridgecroft School, is
also seven years old. They both enjoy
receiving letters from Alfonzo and
Yesudas and writing to them.
“We write to the boys once each
month and hear from them about as
often. One of our most satisfying
moments is to receive the letters from
these boys,” Mulder explained. “They
are so appreciative of their sponsors.”
Over Christmas they received hand-
SGA Elections Slated March 5;
Six of Candidates Unopposed
By HARRY PICKETT
Students for the various offices of
Student Government Association for
the 1980-81 school year will be elected
Mardi 5, according to SGA advisor
Alice Vann.
Positions open for the executive jobs
are president, vice-president,
treasurer, secretary, social co
chairperson for men and women,
historian and auditor.
Vann said the SGA hopefuls will give
speeches at assembly on Monday,
March 3, and on Wednesday, March 5,
for the student body to become
aquainted with the candidates and
listen to their credentials and ideas.
The offices of president and vice-
president were at press time the only
ones sought by more than one can
didate.
The office getting the most attention,
for obvious reasons, is the presidencey,
where Steve Laney of Charlotte and
Sharee C. Atkinson of Dinwiddie, Va.
are vying for the top spot. Many are
regarding this race as a toss-up bet
ween the two Dean’s Ust students.
Three Chowanians seek the vice
presidency. At present there is no clear-
cut favorite among the candidates,
Jefferey D. Prillaman of Greensboro,
Darlene J. Keene of Ahoskie and Louis
Mangas of Zebulon.
Unopposed candidates are Ann W.
Kellam of Onley, Va. for secretary;
Diane La Breux of Virginia Beach, Va.,
for treasurer; Pierce Burke of
Greenville, S.C. for social co
chairperson for men; Beverly Price of
Hampton, Va. for social co^hairperson
for women, and Kathy L. DeHart of
Stoneville for historian.
The officers elected will assume their
duties in the fall of this year.
Present SGA officers include; Mike
Burke, president; Nancy Loy, vice-
president; Steve Whittemore,
treasurer; Terri Arnold, secretary;
Greg Kaserman, social co-chairperson
for men; Pat Csigi, social co-
chair[»rson for women; Bernie Miller,
historian; and Cindy Gray, auditor.
Volume 11 Numbers
Chowan College, Murfreesboro, NC
February 25, 1980
Laney Cites
Legislative
Experience
By HARRY PICKETT
Steve Laney wants to be Student
Government Association president for
the 1980-81 school year, in fact he says
he can “taste it” already. The Charlotte
resident will seek the office March 5
when he opposes Sharee C. Atkinson of
Dinwiddie, Va.
In a recent interview with Smoke
Signals, Laney spoke of his
qualifications, goals and feelings
toweard the position as SGA president.
He said he’s waited for this moment for
“so long”, and hopes he gets
his wish as he tackles his
second political election at
Chowan College.
As a freshman class presidential
candidate in December, the West
Charlotte High graduate defeated Louis
Mangas 53-27 in a land -slide victory.
Mangas, of Zebulon, has decided to
seek the SGA vice-presidential post in
the annual election.
Laney,already an SGA represen
tative, says the experience he’s gained
by being a member of the government’s
legislature would “definitely” prove
invaluable should he be elected. He said
he would be more “familiar” with the
(See Laney, Page 4)
FANCY FOOTWORK — Coach Jim Garrison draws ap
plause as he porticipotes in a number with members
of "County Square" from Gates County at the recent
dance in Daniel Hall. (Photo by Jeanne Kelley)
East Hall Rats Defy Efforts
To Evict Them by Poisoning
made Christmas cards from the two
adopted boys. These can be seen in the
photograph.
This organization was founded by Dr.
J. Calvitt Clarke (1887-1970), and the
present International Director-
President is Mrs. Jeanne Clarke Wood.
In addition to sponsoring these two
boys, Mulder is involved in various
other activities. He has been teaching
in Chowan College’s English Depart
ment since 1965 and is the Minister of
Music at Meherrin Baptist Church.
He is the editor-publisher of his own
magazine. New Earth Review, which is
now in its fifth year with 2600 sub
scribers from every state and eight
foreign countries. “The magazine,” he
explained, “publishes poetry of its
subscribers; it is a subsidy publishing
venture giving many writers a chance
to see their poems in print who might
not otherwise be published.”
Mulder also published WRITER’S
FORUM, a newsletter for creative
writers, and he is the author of four
books of poetry, including The
Shepherd Who Stayed Behind, The
tenor of My Song and Backyard Cowboy
(a collection of poems about his son).
At present, he is writing stories and
articles under assignment for six dif
ferent publications.
By GREG BASSETT
Despite repeated attempts to poison
rats living in East Hall, dormitory
residents report that the rodents are
still in the building and seem to have no
intention of leaving. But according to
school officials, the problem of rat
infestation will be solved as soon as the
poison baited to lure the rats has time to
take effect.
Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds, Jack Hassell said the first
notice he received of the rats living in
E^st Hall came around January 19.
Hassell said that he had doubted the
presence of rats in the building, and
thinking the problem to be mice, in
spected the building. He recounted that
he was surprised when there was “no
question” that rats were indeed in the
dormitory. He called the college’s
regular exterminating service im
mediately.
Hassell said that since the first report
of the rats, professional exterminators
have given East Hall three treatments,
the most recent one being February 12.
He added that Mixon and Jenkins Halls
as well as the President’s Home were
also treated to insure tlie buildings
remain free of rats.
At present there is no solid ex
planation for the rat infestation in East
Hall, but Hassell said he has been told
by the exterminators that a large rat
problem currently exists in this area
and reports of unusual infestations are
coming from all over the county.
Meanwhile, students living in East
Hall are disturbed by the presence of
rats and said that the rodents continue
to inhabit th^ building. One rat was
reportedly conered in a second floor
room and beaten to death with a broom.
The rats have gotten into food in the
rooms and one rat had actually moved
candybars and hidden them under a
bed.
The rats are said to be three to five
inches long, plus tail, and “about as big
as a squirrel.” But some report the rats
to be “the size of a rabbit.”
Related Story on Page 4.
Hassell concedes that students may
see no immediate effect from the poison
bait traps but explained the college has
a contract with the exterminators to see
that the campus is kept pest free. He
said the extermination service is “very
concerned” about the rats and has had
the hails inspected by specialists.
Once eaten, the poison causes the rats
to seek water outside ot the building.
The dehydrated rodents usually die as a
result of drinking and the poison works
to get them outside where they can die.
Hassell explained the poison takes 10
to 12 days to work but expects the rats
to be gone soon.
“This is the first time we’ve had rats
since at least 1960,” remarked Hassell.
“I don’t know what’s causing it either.”
He speculated that East Hall could be
easily accessible due to entrance
designs. “They’re usually drawn to
garbage, but I don’t know what’s
drawing them there.” Hassell said the
exterminators could reach no con
clusion as to why the rats chose East
Hall.
Hassell said that his department has
received no reports of rats in any
campus building besides East Hall.
Precautionary measures have been
undertaken to assure the rats stay
away from Thomas Cafeteria, he said.
Interesting People on Campus
AAatmen
Win Title
In Region
COCOA, F,LA. — Although Doug
Saunders and Steve MJltsakakis were
the only individual champions, the
Braves won enough other places to off
set Chattahoochie’s four winners and
win the Southeastern Regional wrestl
ing title. (DetaOs in the next issue of
Smoke Signals.)
Nine Braves represented Chowan in
the district tournament. They are Earl
Sheppard in the llB-pound division, who
finished with a 12-0 dual meet record
and 19-4 overall; Russell Moore (126) 6-
2,8-5-1; Doug Saunders (134) 10-1,184;
Kenny Barber (150) 7-1-2, 11-4-2;
Donald White (158) 8-1-1, 12-4-1; Doug
Smith (158-167 ) 4-0 , 7-2-1; Lawrence
Blackwell (177) 54, 8-8-1; Steve Milt-
sakakis (190) 6-0, 13)1; David Leman
(heavyweight) 11-1, 15-1.
Coach Steve Nelson said a “team
effort” produced the perfect record.
“We really had excellent depth. When
one wrestler was injured, the one who
took his place either did as well or even
better,” he explained. Another
highlight was capturing the Newport
News invitational tournament.
Nelson started the wrestling program
five years ago. Chowan’s cecord that
year was 0-13. Nelson noted that only
two of his top ten wrestlers are
sophomores and the others are ex
pected to return. In addition, he plans to
recruit a number of outstanding
athletes to provide stiff competition for
starting positions at all weight
divisions.
Chowan College’s wrestling team
completed a perfect regular season
defeating three teams February 9 for a
12-0 dual meet record.
The Braves closed their regular
season defeating Montgomery, 30-12;
Newport News Apprentice School, 40-
14; and Longwood College, 57-0. It was
the third straight winning .season for
Chowan and improved on its 11-6 mark
of iast year.
Chowan was scheduled to compete in
the Southeastern District Tournament
in Cocoa, Fla. February 18-19. The
national tournament will be held
March 6-10 in Worthington, Minn.
The Lady With the Stick Is Linda
By BELINDA ELMORE
If you see a lady walking around
campus with a walking stick, it’s
probably Counselor Linda Owens.
Miss Owens is a very dedicated
person. She gives a lot of time to
Chowan Students. She loves working at
Chowan because “the people,
especially the students, are great.”I
enjoy the fact that the college is in
terested in student programming.” An
example of this interest is Camp Cale
and New Games.
Counselor Owens works odd hours.
She is on the job 24 hours a day.
Whenever a student needs her, she,s
there to help in any way possible. On
campus, she’s a counselor, a career
and student developer and a softball
coach. She goes out of the line of duty to
meet the needs of Chowan students.
If Miss Owens has any spare time,
she spends it making walkingsticks.
She is constantly carving a stick,
sanding it down or stripping the bark
off. Besides making walking sticks,
Linda enjoys discovering the
surrounding territory! She loves the
Outer Banks and goes whenever she
can fit it into her schedule.
Linda has lived in the mountains of
North Carolina all her life. She lived in
Asheville before she came to Chowan.
This is the first time she has ever lived
away from the mountains. Linda loves
the mountains and the waterfalls are
peaceful.
Even Counselor Owens need^ time
alone. “Everyone needs time to deal
with himself and to recuperate from the
day. You have to keep your energy
level up.” Miss Owens likes to be alone
at times, but she is usually doing what
she likes best, working with the
students.
If a student ever has a problem with
school or family, Linda Owens is there
to listen to him. She will give the
student as much help as she can. Her
office is in Stone Hall on the second
floor, where she’ll probably be found
working on a new walking stick.
Owens and Walking Sticks (Photo by Janet Herzing)