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ARCHIVES See Inside: Louisburg's Radio Connection TMF rrrii \m See in Sports Scene Basketball Start-up Homecoming Calendar Freshmen Recruits RORRIN^QI IB^PAPV LOUISBURGCOLLEG LOUISBURG. N.C.275 See in Creative Corner The Latest work from Student Creative Writers Mht Cnlumits Volume XLIV No. 3 Loulsburg College Louisburg, N.C. Louisburg Alum Receives National Medal STAFF WRITER Mendall H. Long of Cary has been named the recipient of the James N. Landis Medal presented by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Long, vice president of Mendall H. Long special projects at Carolina Power & Light Co. in Raleigh, will receive the medal at the ASME Joint Power Generation Conference in Toronto, Canada during the week of October 1-5. Long has been cited for “outstanding performance in the operation, engineering and construction of major steam- powered electric plants using nuclear and fossil fuels, and for his leadership in ASME in section, regional and national activities,” according to an ASME spokesperson. The Landis medal honors the recipient for achievements resulting from a commitment to individual excellence. It was established in 1977 in honor of James N. Landis, a former president of ASME. “This is quite a surprise,” Long said, when notified of his selection. “I am very appreciative and feel very honored. This award is a tribute to all of the dedicated people I have worked with in the company over the years and with the people I have been associated in ASME.” Long has ben involved with all power plant expansions for CP8cL in the past 35 years. Named vice president in 1981, he serves as an in-house consultant, helping improve operations and solve problems at CP&L’s nuclear and fossil power plants. ~ ' “My work is an effort tadraw, on my past experience to help improve today’s operations,” he said. Long began his career with CP&Las a plant engineer at the Cape Fear plant near Moncure in 1949. In his early years with the company, he assisted in the startup of the W.H. Weather- spoon plant near Lumber ton, the H.F. Lee plant near Goldsboro, and the L.V. Sutton plant near Wilmington. He is a former manager of the Weatherspoon and Sutton plants. Long held a variety of Columns Staff Holds Reception By PAUL HENDRIX The Louisburg College staff held their first reception of the year on October 6th in the Blue Room of the cafeteria. This reception was for all of the faculty, staff, and sponsors of the paper. The purpose of the reception was to introduce our staffwriters, editors, and other very special people involved with the Columns. It was also held to scrutinize the first issue of the Columns paper that was released the previous week. Copies of the first issue and the layouts were on hand for the guests to see what goes into the production of the newspaper. The Columns’ Business Manager, Lewis Hooks greeted our guests at the door. L^wis and his staff have worked hard on getting sponsors for the Columns Staff Reception i-arry Smith paper. This year the paper has ments were served, questions seen twice as many sponsors as last year. This reception was to thank them for their support. Inside, Elizabeth Wright, our Feature editor, served punch and cookies. Tliese refresh ments were provided by Ed Moolenar and Saga Food Services. WTiile the refresh- about the layouts were entertained by editor Tad DeBerry. Also, the associate editor Rob Dunnington commented on an article about the Louisburg history with Dr. Willard of Louisburg College. This year the printing and typeseltihg has been done by Graphic Labs of Louisburg. They also printed the invitations that went out to all of our guests. As a whole, we thought the reception was a success. Tad DeBerry said, “We hope by having this reception, both the faculty and advisors can better understand the operations and problems of putting out the Columns newspaper each month.” The Columns is planning to have another reception of this caliber before the Christmas holidays; This reception w'ill cover all of the past issues of the first semester. We hope for a good turnout at this one as well as the last. We want to convey the idea that we are open for comnients and ideas that will help us improve the quality of our newspaj3er. positions in power plant design and operations at the (ompany head(iuarters before l)eing named vice president of spec ial projects in 1981. A native of Englehard in Hyde County, Long graduated ifmm Englehard High School, Louisburg College, and attended North C^uolina State University, studying meduini- cal engineering. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve. He is married to the former Edna Montgomery of Warren- ton, and they have two children. I^)ng is an active meml)er of Cxiry Presbyterian ('.hurch. In addition to his membership in the ASME. he is also active in the Raleigh ^^ngi^eers C'.liib and the North ('^uolina S(k iety of Engineers. New Staff Members By Rob DUNNINGTON Judy Cooke, the new resident director for Kenan dormitoiy, says “I just take one day at a time.” One can tell by her cheerful dispostion that eadi day must then be filled with great excitement. This 21 year old, from Elizabeth City. North (iirolina, believes aji effective resident diretor “is someone who can devote e(|ual time to all areas; dorm care, counseling, discipline, and still get to know people in the dorm on a one to one basis.” Judy graduated IVom the University of North C;irolinaai Chapel Hill in 1981. where slu* Avas involved in many activities. I'lu'se activities iiu hided being a volunteer at a Cont. on pa^e 8
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