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"I GONE West, Mister Greeley"
BY VIRGINIA WAGNER
We were all expecting some
good hard hiking, breathtaking
beauty and some wild
times with our group. Nothing
or nobody, however, could
have prepared us for the
incredible experiences we
shared on Seminars West '77.
This year Seminars West
travelled through the cactus
and canyonlands of the
American Southwest. Many
of us had never seen a canyon
before; our first was no
letdown. We had been
driving since breakfast that
morning across the flat
expanses of Oklahoma and
Texas. Then, seemingly out
of nowhere, a golden chasm
appeared, as the setting sun
reflected off the redbeds of
Palo Duro Canyon. The trip
was arranged so that each
Black Orientation
A Black Orientation Work
shop was created this summer
to prepare black freshmen and
transfer students for life
at Guilford College. The idea
of a pre-orientation workshop
was conceived by the Minority
Task Force Committee,
consisting of faculty and
administration members.
The concept was put into
action by Fred Hunt who
developed a schedule and
coordinated the program. The
students met faculty members,
went through ice-breaking
exercises, and had a taste of
Black entertainment with
guitarist Jimmy Person and
poet Linda Bragg.
The main objective was to
make the black students
aware of the existing pressures
that minority groups may
experience while in college
and to instill a sense of unity
among them. There was a
general expression of apprecia
tion among the students for
the workshop. Many thought
it was a lifesaver because it
allowed them to get acquainted
in a personal way. The program
was a success and we are
looking forward to the Black
Orientation Workshop
becoming an annual tradition.
canyon we saw would increase
in size and splendor. Nothing,
however, could dim the thrill
and excitement of that
memorable first canyon.
Each new day brought
sights and adventures beyond
our belief. We moved from
Palo Duro on to the Guada
lupe Mountains. Here, while
standing on the desert floor,
we were actually on an
ancient sea bed of 250 million
years ago. In front of us rose
the sheer, imposing rock face
of the Premian Reef. Only
thirty miles from Guadalupe,
but north across the New
Mexico border, we walked
through Carlsbad Caverns.
The underground world of
Carlsbad defies reality in its
immensity and ceaseless
variety of rooms and rock
shapes. A spiritual awe per
vades your emotions as your
mind struggles to comprehend
the vastness surrounding
you. Carlsbad Caverns is a
world unto itself, its own state
of mind.
Our first overr: a iit back
packing trip was a 21 mile
hike through Bandelier
National Monument in New
Mexico. Unused to the
heat (well over 100° F.), our
packs (25-35 pounds), the
climb (700 feet straight up in
Alamo Canyon, one of the
many canyons we crossed),
and for many, new boots,
(causing blisters for those
unlucky souls), this hike was
a rough haul for all of us.
Few could deny, though, that
this was just a small, even
enjoyable, price to pay for the
glorious plunge into the Rio
Grande River or a drink from
the magical spring that
bubbled out of a watercress
Welcome to
The staff of the Gui/fordiar
welcomes five new additions
to the Guilford College faculty.
They are:
Tendai Mutandhu, Assistant
Professor of Non-Western
Studies 3nd History.
E. Eugene Oliver, Associate
Professor of Accounting.
Bob Keeny, Visiting Profes
bed in the middle of the desert.
After a stop in Mesa
Verde, Colorado, we headed
towards Utah. Poor Utah
seems to have a stereotyped
image of being a dull state.
We found it to be as beautiful
and awe-inspiring as any.
Arches, in particular, captured
everyone's imagination and
wonder with their towering
red sandstone monoliths carved
by wind and water in a myriad
of shapes and sizes.
Our three day hike in Zion
Canyon, in southwestern Utah,
gave us the incredible
feeling of being on top of
the world. Either from our
campsite on the very edge of
the North Rim, or from the
rocks of Angel's Landing look
ing down at the Virgin River
1200 feet straight below, we
felt the euphoria of overlook
ing the rest of the canyon
from our place in the sky.
Much has been written
about the Grand Canyon, but
it is impossible to get a
true feeling of the place until
you are down in its depths,
sliding and tripping along its
abandoned mining trails, the
sweat running in rivulets down
your body from the 120° heat,
and finally immersing yourself
in the chilling waters of its
Colorado River. The Grand
Canyon is its own world, one
of indescribable grandeur,
solitude and magnificence.
We spent four days, spell
bound, in the magic of the
Canyon. No one emerged
quite the same person as
when they had entered.
The post Canyon mania
which we all felt lost itself
somewhere in the 700 foot
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New Faculty
sor of Accounting.
Richardson Prouty, Director
of Theatre Facilities and
Instructor in Drama.
Lynn Mosely, Assistant
Professor of Biology.
We wish to them, as well
as all returning faculty, a
productive, effective, and
creative year.
New Alcohol Policy
Guilford's policy on the use of alcohol is intended to
maintain the quality of life of the entire community. It is
also designed with fairness to those who do drink as well as
those who do not. All students should note carefully the
regulations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and be
especially sensitive to the effect of ttneir conduct on life at
Guilford College.
The new policy was brought about by a committee of
students and administration after an arduous series of meetings.
Although the committee cannot condone the use of alcohol,
it has made a valiant attempt to solve a problem that became
rampant last year. It has also improved on the former
policy that essentially banned dorm parties, removed "keg"
from the Dormroom Dictionary, and limited parties to Founders
Hall.
As the new policy stands, alcohol may be consumed only
in the dorm rooms. Plans for parties with more than eight
persons and serving alcohol must be petitioned in writing 72
hours in advance to the Director of Housing. If the party
request is approved, the students giving the party must
observe the following regulations:
1. The party-giver must clear the party with students residing
near the area at least 48 hours in advance.
2. A notice must be posted at the entrance to the party
area that a private party is in progress.
3. Quiet hours must be observed.
4. The party, its noise, and the consumption of alcoholic
beverages must confined to the specific area for which permis
sion was granted.
5. The hours of the party must fall within those specified
on the approval party petition. Party hours may not exceed
visitation hours.
6. The number of people attending the party must not
exceed that specified on the approved party petition.
7. Non-alcoholic beverages must be served. After all, not
all Guilford College students drink.
8. The hosts of the party must provide adequate amounts
of food to serve all guests present. Peanuts, potato chips, or
cookies will suffice.
9. The hosts are responsible for any damages incurred as
a result of the party.
10. The party area must be cleaned and returned to "order"
no later than 12 hours after the end of the party.
As a regulatory measure, failure to comply with these
regulations becomes an infraction of the alcohol policy and
would subject the violator to disciplinary action by the Judicial
Board.
The alcohol policy is now in effect. When interviewed.
Community Senate president, Amie Fort, stressed that she
"sympathizes with students who frown on the detailed guide
lines," but added that "it seems to be the best workable plan
to deal with problems of the past few years." She, further,
urged campus-wide support for the policy.