Runoffs Next Week
The Student Government
Association will be holding run
offs on April 7 and 8. The
runoffs are to be redone due to a
recent election appeal hearing
on March 24.
The decision handed down at
the hearing was that the runoffs
be held again due to violations
of the bylaws of the constitution.
The SGA wishes to express its
appreciation to all students who
were concerned enough to bring
these matters to the attention
of the Elections Committee.
Runoffs for the offices will be
held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 7 in Hines Hall and April 8
in the Student Center.
Those students in the runoffs
will be:
Senior class vice-president
Jennifer Martin
Sarah Taylor
Senior class secretary/treasurer
Nancy Boyd
Cathy Joyner
Senior class senator
Bonnie Boyiiin
Paul Nunnally
Ruth Wallace
Carla King
Junior class vice president
Laura Plyler
Tommy Elliott
Junior class secretary/treasurer
Pam Currie
Steve Edwards
Ron Perva
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The
Collegiate
March 31, 1982 Vol. 52 No. 21
Cabinet Sworn In
By Carolyn Campbell
The new Student Government
Association cabinet was sworn
into office Tuesday, March 23 at
an awards dinner given in honor
of the new senate members.
Installed as president of the
SGA is Joy Hatch. A transfer
student from North Carolina
State University, Hatch has
lived in Latin America for 18
years. The Raleigh native was
active in high school govern
ment and served as student
council president. Hatch, a com
mercial design major, lives in
Harper Hall and welcomes all
ideas and opinions as she enters
her administration. Hatch suc
ceeds Bobbie Edwards.
A sophomore from Wilson,
Andy Preston succeeds Tammy
Boyd as the newly installed vice
president. Preston, a music
major, is actively involved in all
phases of the music department
including the voice ensemble,
brass ensemble and jazz band.
He has also performed with
Stage and Script. Preston ser
ved in the senate this year as
secretary/treasurer of the soph
omore class.
Serving as treasurer of the
SGA is Hacitney Hall resident
assistant, Tom Reilly. Reilly, a
Virginia Beach native, is major
ing in accounting and art. As
business manager for the Colle
giate 1980-81 and secretary/
treasurer of the sophomore class
two years ago, Reilly has had
experience in dealing with mon
ey. Reilly succeeds Stephen
Dentzer.
Emile Everest, a freshman
political science major from
Havelocit, succeeds Kay Ellis as
secretary of the SGA. Everest
served in the senate this year as
freshman class vice president
and was also an active member
of the constitution and bylaws
committee. In high school, Ev
erest was in charge of several
school functions and served as
senior class vice president.
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Raphael and Tyra Boyd. (Photo by Jefl MacLeonanj.
Brother ancj Sister
Team
The newly elected SGA officers are vice president, Andy Pr«rtoni president, Joy Hatch; secreUry,
Emile Everest; and treasurer, Tom ReiUy. [Photo by Jeff MacLennanl.
By Everett Jaclison
"We Arc Family,” a classic tune brought to fame by the singing
group. Sister Sledge, has a unique meaning on the campus of Atlantic
Christian College, its meanmg is so unique that it resembles the
"happily ever after” ending to one of Shaiiespcare’s most
imaginative works. Its meaning also symbolizes a special bond—a
bond that seals a touching brother and sister relationship. It is a
relationship modern time is not accustomed to yet. a relationship that
wholeheartedly exists.
Raphael and Tyra Boyd, son and daughter of Ruby and Tliomas
Boyd, Sr., of Raleigh, came to ACC to discover the new horizons of
athletics and academics. The almost inseparable pair excelled in high
school athletics which led to their receiving a full four-year athletic
scholarship. Raphael is a 1978 graduate of Gamer High School; Tyra
is a 1979 graduate of Athens Drive High School. Both were sought by
other colleges and revealed why they chose to attend ACC. ”It was
the talk.” expres.sed Raphael, the older of the two. "Everything I
heard about ACC was encouraging and centered around a nice
atmosphere. I was also influenced by my parents and coach Bill
Robinette. I was very impressed with ACC.” he said.
Tyra, the youngest of five, recalls her decision to attend ACC. I was
also impressed by the atmosphere of the c-ollege. My coach (Carole
McKeel) aided me in my decision. But I think the biggest reason of all
was because Raff (as she refers to Raphael) was here,” she said.
Since their arrival at ACC Raphael and Tyra have been key figures
on the men's and women’s basketball teams. Tyra was the dominant
force that led the Lady Bulldogs to a successful 12-8 record. Tyra
began playing basketball when she was about 11 years old. but she
never dreamed she would be playing on the collegiate level.
"I guess I never really took basketball seriously,” admits Tyra. "It
just sort of grew on me. Raff used to say, ‘Come on Tyra. you’re
going to play on my team.' I was that one pervm who made the teams
even. I mean it was like one girl playing with nine guys. I think I
became more determined once I was accepted by the guys.” she said.
Raphael was the unsung hero in leading the Bulldogs to their first
.500 season in 14 years. His prolific style of play was a key factor in
the Bulldogs turnabout play. "I guess I started playing when I was
about 7 or 8 years old,” recalls Raphael. "It’s been quite a transition
from high school to college, but Coach Robinette has been there to
discipline my play.”
When asked what she thought about women in sports, Tyra smiled
and answered. “I feel women have been somewhat accepted, but
there will always be that ‘this is a man's world' sterotype. I feel we
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