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PAGE SIX THE BENNETT BANNER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1980 Belles favor home court Bennett’s volleyball team has a right to be proud of their recent performances at home games. Cone hall floods Shelly J. Coston A break on the water supply line was responsible for the flood in Cone Hall on Oct. 13. A rusted nipple on the supply line, which leads to the water fountain, broke Monday evening and flooded the first floor south- side of the dorm. The water foun tain had been leaking approxi mately two hours before security was summoned. When Officer McKnight at tempted to stop the leak, the pipe broke and water spurted every where. “The break was just above the cut-off point so even had he been able to turn off the valve it would have been in vain,” said Mr. Walker from the maintenance department. Finally Mr. Browning, head of maintenance, arrived and the wa ter was turned off. Some residents of the dorm notified the Fire Department. With the help of the Fire Department, residents of the dorm and friends the water was soon cleared away. Many of the Cone Hall residents commended Karen Dixon who re acted quickly and first tried to stop the flow of water. “When ever there’s trouble, or something needs putting in order, chances are Karen is around,” said Valerie Wills. “That girl is everywhere,” she added. For the Bennett volleyball team playing on the home court is real ly an advantage. The team dom inated its first home game on Oct. 7 against Meredith and St. Andrews colleges, both Division 3 schools. In the first match, Bennett against Meredith College of Ra leigh, Bennett lost the first game 12-15, but won the second and third games 15-10 and 15-5. In the second match against St. Andrews of Laurinburg, which also went three g;ames, St. An drews defeated Bennett 9-15 the first game, but lost the second game 15-13, and the third 15-10. “Both schools provided average competition, but team work is what pulled us through,” says Robyn Black, a freshman pre-med major from Kannapolis and mem ber of the team. “The only reason we lost to St. Andrews in the previous match I feel is because the sight of wheelchairs by the sideline distracted the players, es pecially the freshmen,” explained Pontheola Simmons, a junior pre- med major from Miami, Fla. and co-captain of the team. Bennett wasn’t as fortunate in its A&T and UNC-G matches. “Even though we didn’t win I was pleased with the teams perform ance,” said Coach Lentz. “We tend to play a more competitive game against the better schools and should have beaten A&T,” adds one player. “I feel the volleyball team really concentrated on their game and tried as hard as they could,” says Beverly Rumley, a senior ISP major from Columbus, Ga. Neither UNC-G, nor A&T is in Bennett’s division, but Division 2 teams. A&T failed to win the first game, losing to Bennett 15-12 but returned to defeat Bennett 15-12 the second game and 15-11 the third. UNC-G dominated the match, defeating Bennett 15-10 the first game, and 15-7 the second. Both games were played at A&T. The volleyball team was suc cessful in its second series of home games, defeating both Queens of Charlotte, and Greens boro College in Greensboro. Many of the players describe the Bennett-Queens match as a “good practice game.” Both games were slow and well played by Bennett. Although there were mo ments when floor communications dwindled, the members worked well as a team. Bennett dominated the first game 15-0 and won the second 15-6. The excitement from the second match against Greensboro College kept the crowd on its feet. The score fluctuated between the schools and Bennett displayed ex ceptionally good team work. Team morale never peaked, nor did the crowd’s enthusiasm. Bennett ov ermatched Greensboro 16-14 the first match and 15-7 the second. “The Bennett-Greensboro game is probably our most consistent game,” says Coach Lentz. “We seem to improve with each game,” she adds. The volleyball team ended its series of home games by success fully defeating both Wingate Col lege of Wingate, and Belmont Abbey of Belmont. In the first game, Bennett de feated Wingate 15-4. In the sec ond game Wingate quickly jumped to a 7-point lead. Bennett soon recovered but Wingate maintained its lead to defeat Bennett 15-8. Bennett dominated the third game 15-7 to win the match. In the Bennett-Belmont Abbey match, Belmont defeated Bennett 15-8 in the first game. Belmont failed to win the match, but lost 15-2 in the second game and 15-3 in the second. On Oct. 16, Bennett played the first team, N. C. Wesleyan, during the Bennett-Greensboro-Wesleyan tri-match which was held at Greensboro College. Had Bennett defeated Wesleyan, Bennett would have become the first place team in Division 3. Un fortunately Wesleyan won both games, 15-4 in the first and 15-11 in the second. “Wesleyan is a more experienced team than we are, most of their team members are upperclassmen,” explained Coach Lentz. The Bennett-Greensboro match began slow and the Bennett play ers made many mistakes. Bennett pulled through to win the match with a score of 15-13 for both the first and second game. In a match held earlier in the evening, Greensboro beat Wesley an in both games to win the match. “Wesleyan is the best team in Division 3 and I’m surprised Greensboro won,” said Coach Lentz. Bragg explains title changes in Student Affairs Denise Wilder Dean of Student Affairs, Harold E. Bragg, updates title changes and possible exciting Student Union happenings. Ski course offered Bennett students, faculty and staff can participate in a five- night ski course at French-Swiss Ski College, Dec. 28-Jan. 2. Co-sponsored with the Univer sity of North Carolina at Greensboro, the five sessions are conducted at Appalachian Ski Mountain, Boone, N. C. A fee of $125 covers the cost of unlimited instructions, boots, skis, poles, slope and lift fees, and lodging. Lodging, four to a room, will be at the Center for Continuing Education on the campus of Ap palachian State University. Re quests for rooms for one, two or three persons can be obtained at an additional charge. “This is an excellent opportu nity for students, faculty and staff to obtain basic skills in an exciting sport,” explains coordinator Myra Davis. The French-Swiss Ski College is one of the largest ski schools in the country which specializes in the development of recreation programs. Over 100 colleges par ticipate. It provides courses for the aggressive type, the ready type with average physical ability, and the “need patience” group who are apprehensive about skiing. Students are grouped according to their skills and may progress from one level to another. An Orientation to the program was held at UNC-G on Wednes day, Oct. 22. One will be held at Bennett on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Union Foyer. “At this session, you will be in troduced to some basic exercises and receive detail information about French-Swiss Ski College,” said Miss Davis, Information and Public Relations Officer. Arrangements will be made for transportation to Boone from the college for a minimal fee, based on the number of participants needing transportation. Students who do not reside in Greensboro, must make arrange ments for accommodations or transportation home on the eve ning of Jan. 2, since the college will not open until Monday, Jan. 12. Others with transportation can meet the group in Boone. The initial non-refundable de posit fee of $25.00 is due on Nov. 14, 1980. This deposit must be made by Nov. 25, 1980. Upon reg istration, $100 will be paid on Sunday, Dec. 28 at the center. What clothes are needed? The basic principles of ski clothing are comfort, maintaining body heat and keeping dry. More in formation will be given at the Orientation session or can be ob tained from the Publications and Information Office. Dean Bragg denies that his title has been changed from Dean of Student Affairs to Acting Dean of Student Affairs and explains that a recent memorandum with his title printed as “Acting Dean of Student Affairs” was incorrect. He states, “There have been two title changes in the Division of Student Affairs . . .” The two title changes are: Mrs. Ouida R. Scar borough—title changed from Di rector of Residence Life to Women Affairs and Housing; and Ms. Ruth Powell—title changed from Director of Co-Curricular Activi ties to Director of Student Union and Campus Programming. New responsibilities come with the new title changes. Mrs. Scar borough’s office now has a re sponsibility to, “Promote mean ingful programs in the resident halls,” says Dean Bragg. “Ms. Powell’s office will be responsible for campus planning and organ ization,” Bragg says. (Continued on Page 4) ROTC gives advantages, alternatives Ross stresses team unity Shelly J. Coston This semester msiny college stu dents have decided to take advan tage of the opportunities the ROTC programs offer. Robbyn Grimes, a freshman music major from Washington, D. C., feels that the program teaches responsibility and leader ship. “You’re almost guaranteed a good job, if you can meet the standards and qualifications,” she adds. There are also educational ben efits. Students can apply and compete for one-, two-, three-, and four-year scholarships. “One reason I’m in the program is so the military can finance part of my tuition,” claims one Belle. “The discipline stressed at sum mer camp and in the classroom has really helped me organize my time,” explains one A&T Aggie. Another positive aspect of ROTC is that students are able to get a feel of military life. “I would like to make 2nd Lt. By being in the program I’ll be get ting a preview of what’s to come,” states Daphne Wright, a freshman pre-med major from Santa Ana, Calif. “I intend to make the mil itary my career,” explains Parrese Wade, a junior graphic arts major from Corona, N. Y. Parrese has already completed Basic Camp held at Fort Knox, Ky. and adds, “It’s more than a typical job. There’s a lot of adventure and the challenges are endless.” Veronica McKinney Georgia Ross is indeed a leader among her peers. She is the cap tain of the volleyball team and also the president of the physical education club. Ross is a transfer student from Chowan Jr. College where she was a member of the Jr. College All-Region Team and was chosen as MVP in 1979-80. Ross was inspired to come to Bennett because of her athletic ability. She said, “My main goal for this semester is that the team be together as one and everybody should work together no matter who gets down; we should be will ing to help each other up.” She also added, “The more practice the better the team will become.” Ross would like for the team to go to the state and become the state champs and win the national. As a captain, Ross feels that she is responsible for motivating her teammates so that they can help each other to stay motivated. Ross plans to continue her edu cation and work toward her mas ter’s degree so she can teach and coach when she finishes her col lege career. She said, “I love sports so much. Beginning in the ninth grade, I became athletically inclined be cause my coaches inspired me always to try to reach my highest goals.” Ross’ philosophy is that every one should come together and work together; this is the only way we can really make it in life. Coach Lentz said, “She is a team leader and has a large re sponsibility as a captain because she tries to keep everybody moti vated and ready to play. She is very coachable; she listens and tries to do what’s best. I also think that she is dependable and takes volleyball very seriously. I feel that she hasn’t played her best game yet, because she’s con tinuously improving.” La Tonya Reeves, a junior pre- nursing major from Englewood, New Jersey said, “I’ve noticed when I’m at the games and prac tice sessions that Georgia is an inspiration to the team and she keeps the spirit and motivation going.” Ross said that she would like to thank her mother and coaches for her leadership ability because they were the ones who stayed by her side when she needed them. She emphasized, “especially my SUBSCRIBE TO THE BANNER TODAY! Parents and friends can subscribe to monthly editions of the college newspaper for $6.00. Your paper will be mailed to you November through May. 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