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Homecoming weekend a delight for fans and athletes alike
By Eleanor Coleman
Staff Writer
was involved in.
The sports teams were
given fantastic support. The
many Homecoming events put
together by groups on campus
did a great job at getting the
players psyched up for their
games and encouraging
support for the teams. Overall,
Homecoming was a huge
success that everyone seemed
to enjoy.
The Center for Continuing
Education Student Government
Association (CCE SGA)
organized a bonfire pep rally
on Friday night that ignited
school spirit. There was constant
chanting, cheering and clapping
coming from the large group
of team members, cheerleaders,
and students who attended.
"The bonfire was a success,"
said CCE SGA member Julius
Ross. "All who participated
enjoyed it. Some ideas for next
year are already in the works."
The pep rally kicked off
everyone dressed in Quaker attire. Tailgaters cooked burgers
under their easy-ups nearby.
There were children playing
cornhole along the sidelines,
the field was decorated with
pumpkins and the weather was
just beautiful. The atmosphere
was pleasant and autumnd.
In a phone interview with two
members of the '81 tennis team,
Kerry Garris '83 and Shirley
Dunn Dabalsky '81, Garris said,
"We're considering it a fabulous
honor. It's really great."
The phone interview made
it clear that the women had
not seen each other much since
¥ their graduation from Guilford,
^ as the two were practically
^ shrieking with excitement in
^ the background, as if they were
back in college again. "I can't
wait to see Coach Currie!" they
exclaimed.
"It's a great opportunity for
us to reconnect," said Dabdsky.
This special week of events
brought everyone together to
Homecoming weekend with enthusiasm. "Here we go Quakers, celebrate Guilford in very high spirits. During this occasion, the
here we go!" could be heard from a mile away. atmosphere was lively and cheerful.
Many of Guilford's alumni visited campus for Homecoming. "Whether you are a student, staff member, alum, or community
weekend, some of them being newly-inducted members of member. Homecoming is just a fun opportunity for everyone to
our Hall of Fame. Dave Brown '98, Chris Jenkins '89, Charlie get together and celebrate good times at Guilford, past, present
Harrison '71, and the 1981 Women's tennis team were the and future," said Assistant to the Dean of Studente and Office
inductees this year. Manager of Campus Life Michaela Coleman.
"I feel wonderful about it," said soccer player Jenkins. "It's the It was a picture-perfect Homecoming.
Careers hang in balance due to NBA lockout
The Quakers line up for a first down to hike the ball during
Guilford's Homecoming game against Southern Virginia University.
By Charlotte Hudson
Staff Writer
October has arrived, which
means that the National
Basketball Association
(NBA) basketball season is
approaching. Training camp
has already started and
preseason games should be
commencing soon, right?
Wrong.
The 2011 season ended
with the first serious lockout
since the 1998-99 season
looming. The discussions
between the sides have been
on and off, at times becoming
very heated.
For instance, during a
Sept. 30 meeting, when
Commissioner David Stern
happened to gesture his
finger toward the players
when emphasizing a point,
Miami Heat guard Dwayne
Wade was reported to have
snapped, "Don't point your
finger at me. I'm a grown
man. I'm not your child."
Certainly, no one was
surprised when more and
more players considered
going overseas to play their
.professional ball.
Lakers star Kobe Bryant is
one of them, as he is mulling
over a contract to play for
a team in Italy. Nets guard
Deron Williams is one of
the players already playing
overseas, for a team in Turkey.
partly because we all
know they'll eventually be
playing," said Assistant
Professor of Sports Studies
Robert Malekoff, in an email
interview.
However, not every NBA
player is playing basketball
for their income.
"It depends on how long the stalemate
lasts between both sides and if it continues
for a long time."
Dave Walters, sports information director
While there are diehard
NBA fans who are somewhat
concerned about the future
of the NBA, many other
basketball fans are not that
worried.
"I'm really not very
interested in the lockout,
partly because I see the
regular season as not
particularly relevant and
Take the example of
Delonte West, a guard
who last played for the
Boston Celtics. West, due to
spending money unwisely
over the years as well as his
legal troubles, is reduced
to working in a Maryland
warehouse for his income.
It is striking to hear that a
player who has made millions
in professional sports is
working an everyday job,
because he needs the income.
He is similar to the average
person who is struggling
to make money due to the
recession.
"It depends on how long
the stalemate lasts between
both sides, and if it continues
for a long time," said Sports
Information Director Dave
Walters. "College students
will be thinking more about
playing overseas."
People who hold everyday
office jobs for the franchises,
as well as the arena workers,
are losing their jobs as of
right now.
Meanwhile, the owners are
demanding a 50-50 split of the
income, and will not continue
negotiation until the players
accept the deal, according to
NBA.com. Worse yet, seven
NBA agents are pushing for
decertification of the players
union.
One thing is for sure: the
NBA could be going into
hard times, if this lockout
continues.
SPORTS
best possible thing to know that you're remembered. Tm very
happy."
' The Hall of Earners were honored at a lovely induction
Last week, the Guilford College campus was perhaps the most ceremony and were also recognized during halftime of the
lively that it has been in a while. Homecoming brought together Quakers football game.
students, athletes, alumni and many guests from off campus. The game was well attended and full of energy. School
This made for an exciting and joyous celebration that everyone spirit was everywhere you looked. Maroon filled the bleachers:
^ Taylor Phillips
Volleyball
68 digs —Team 11-14
Mary Moody
Volleyball
32 kills —36 digs —
Team 11-14
Emma Gunn '
Volleyball
56 kills — Team 11-14
Laura Kopald
Volleyball
44 kills—Team 11-14
Satiir Stevenson
Football
9 tackles — 6 solo tackles
— I fumble forced — I
fumble recovered 12 yds.
—Team 1-6
Hunter English
Football
11 tackles — 7 solo
tackles—Team 1-6
Jaclyn Nucci
Soccer
2 goals — I assist
'M Team 10-7-2
Sarah Lewis
Soccer
2 goals—Team 10-7-2
Bri Eilman
Soccer
I goal — 2 assists
Team 10-7-2
Freddy Gomez
Soccer
3 goals — I assist
—Team 6-9-2
Personal scores are from games during
the past two weeks, team scores are
cumulative from this season
PhotoscourtesyofGuilfordquakers.com