THE
PILOT
Gardner-Webb Cdlege
NOVEMBER 5, 1985
BOILING SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA
“New” Hamrick Hall:
Renovation Movement Underway
by Melanie Lynch
The renovation of E.B. Hamrick Hall is part
of the 28.6 million dollar fund-raising effort
launched by Gardner-Webb College in 1977.
The college is presently in Phase Two of this ef
fort, which includes the renovation fo the Elhot
Classroom Building and E.B. Hamrick Hall.
These projects will require $1,250,000 of which
$401,077 has already been pledged.
Hamrick Hall is the oldest and most historic
building on campus. There are many pictures of
this building that have been distributed
throughout western North Carolina. M. Henry
Garrity, Vice-President for College Relations,
says that most people seem to identify Hamrick
Hall with the tradition and heritage of Gardner-
Webb. “This is the building that brings a
reminiscent tear to the old-timer’s eye.” He
feels we need this tradition on campus, yet the
building must also be utilized to its fullest
potential.
The renovation of Hamrick Hall is essential
because other classroom and office renovations
will revolve around the utilization of this
building. At this time the plan for Hamrick
Hall is to have a computer center, classrooms,
and faculty offices on the first level. The second
level will consist of a large ballroom which can
be used for large banquets are held in the
C.I.D., which is intended primarily for the use
of students. The third floor will also be used for
classrooms and offices. The original plan in
cluded the transference of the Admissions Of
fice from the Webb Building to Hamrick;
however, this plan is now in question.
Mr. Leon Martin, Managing Engineer, is in
charge of the renovation of Hamrick Hall as
well as the renovations on campus. He is a
former engineer with the Golden Valley Divi
sion of MilHken and Company.
There are four ways that have been planned
to raise money for the renovations. A private
solicitation will be carried out to the seven
branches of the E.B. Hamrick family. Selected
alumni members will be asked to participate in
Banquet Hall
$150,000
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Renovations to Hamrick Hall
First Floor
Memorial Opportunities
the fund-raising. Another effort that will be
underway this fall is campaigns in cities within
a 30-mile radius of North Carolina. Major cor
porations will also be contacted on an in
dividual basis. One hundred and twenty-three
of the 150 proposals have been delivered, ask
ing for gifts of between five and twenty-five
thousand dollars. Henry Garrity says that there
have been approximately two turn-downs to
every one gift. “Companies seem to be more
wilhng to donate money to build a new building
from scratch than to renovate an old one.” Yet
he feels that renovating Hamrick Hall will be a
major step for Gardner-Webb. The facihties
can be used more efficiently and a historic
building will be preserved.
Obscenity Law Pleases Few
by Jeff Melton
The obscenity law that
North Carolina enacted on
October 1 has a majority of
theatre managers, book store
owners, and movie rental peo
ple very upset.
The law, which was passed
to ban the public display of
pornographic materials, re
quires that all adult
magazines, books, and movies
be removed from public
display. Certain magazines are
available, but store owners
will sell them only to people
behind the counter, and then,
only to those that are 18 or
older.
The new law affects drive-in
theatres more because of past
tendencies of most to show
X-rated movies. Locally, the
Sky-Vue theatre has been hurt
the most because of the law.
The Sky-Vue has now com
plied by showing only movies
that have family appeal.
The owner of Sky-Vue
could not be reached for com
ment, but Clay Thomas of
Ellenboro, who frequents the
theatre, has noticed a decline
in movie attendance.
“I have no preference to the
type of movies a theatre
shows. Me and my buddies,
we just Hke to ride around.
Sometimes we get bored and
go down there and catch a
movie. Some of us were down
there last Friday night, and
there weren’t anybody there.”
Movie rental businesses
have also felt the full brunt of
the obscenity law. Across the
state, some 100 owners of
movie rentals have petitioned
the State Supreme Court to
declare the law unconstitu
tional. The Court, on October
4, struck down a temporary
restraining order and upheld
the law.
“Certainly, I’m upset about
it,” a local movie rental owner
stated, on the condition that
he remain anonymous. “This
ridiculous trash has ripped my
business to shreds. I don’t
know what the state legislature
intends to prove, but the law
isn’t going to prevent the flow
of pornographic materials.”
However, when asked about
the rental of other movies, he
simply said it was “business as
usual.”
Adult book stores have also
compHed to the law by reduc
ing their frequency of advertis
ing, and by refusing to sell any
pornographic material to per
sons under 18.
The obscenity law does not
take full effect until 1986, at
which time there will be severe
penalties for violators. This is
a general grace period to allow
businesses to adjust to the new
law. Later on, volators will
face closure of their
businesses, excessive fines,
and possible prison terms.
Just for a Moment. . .
Back in Time:
Homecoming ’85
by Roberta Borden
The highlight of the Fall semester at Gardner-Webb College
remains to be the Homecoming activities and highlighted foot
ball game. This year Homecoming kicks off on Monday,
November 4th and continues through until Saturday the 9th with
an explosion of events. The theme this year is a combination of
two popular songs. “For just a moment . . . Back in Time.”
This scenario will be brought to hfe in a series of “Dress-Up
Days”, contests, and a myriad of popular events. Tim Hagler,
chairman of the Student Center Board, stresses that the primary
reason for Homecoming is to heighten school spirit and for the
students to have a good time. The wide range of events which
have been planned promise to have something to entertain
everyone.
Monday, November 4th has been designated as “Roman
Day”. Students and Faculty ahke, have been encouraged to
dress up in togas. The “Candy Football” contest will start Mon
day at lunchtime and will continue until Friday. Unlimited
guesses are permitted and the prize for the most accurate guess is
$25. A toga dance will rock the Bulldog Room from 8:30 until
around 10:00, so all you Gardner-Webb plebs grab your favorite
slave-girl and chariot down to the C.I.D.!!
Tuesday is Western Day. In keeping with the Western theme a
Haydance will held and Western grub served at supper. The
movie, Splash, will be played in Bost Gym at 9:00, promising a
few more laughs to an already fun night!
The 1950’s will be the featured time period on Wednesday. A
skate and dance party will be held at Kate’s Skating Rink in
Shelby at 7:30. Tim Hagler stated that this activity includes
skating and dancing so that people who don’t want to skate can
still be involved or vice versa.
Although Nerds are not associated with a specific time period,
Hagler said that since it was such a popular event last year the
Student Center Board decided to use it again. Popular folklore,
storyteller, Louise Anderson will be featured at 7:00 in the
Library Seminar Room. At 8:30 the annual Pep Rally will be
held at the fountain in back of the C.I.D. The Traditional bon
fire will not be held during Homecoming this year, but will take
place prior to the last football game of the season. Hagler states
the reason for this is the abundance of activities planned for
Homecoming week.
Friday, Spirit Day, gives everyone a chance to wear his red
and black and show his Bulldog spirit. The Student Center
Board hopes that the enthusiasm of the Pep Rally continues to
swell through Friday and build up to a crescendo of spirit at the
football game Saturday. Sugarcreek will be jamming in Paul
Porter Arena again this year. This concert begins at 8:00 and
Hagler emphasizes that a student I.D. will admit one student
and only one guest.
Saturday, the final culmination of a fantastic week of events,
starts off at 1:00 with the Homecoming Parade through Boiling
Springs and around Spangler Stadium. The parade will begin
behind Stroup, continue up Main street, down Stadium Drive,
and finally into Spangler Stadium. The football game against
Presbyterian will begin at 2:00. At half-time the 1985 Home
coming Queen and her attendants will be announced.
The closing extravaganza of Homecoming 1985 will be the
Video Dance held in Bost Gym. Instead of a band, two 15 foot
video screens are being installed and two D.J.’s will keep the
music going from 8:30 on into the night. A camera will pan the
dancefloor, projecting dancers onto the video screens. Hopeful
ly, this venture will enable the audience to hear a broad sampling
of music which is difficult to get from a live band.
We Goofed!
Our “Mock Disaster” story was NOT intended for
the front page. Clearly the piece reflected the writer’s
opinion and belonged in the editorial section. However,
production problems forced a rearrangement which
satisfied neither us nor our readers. We apologize and
say thanks to the volunteer fire and rescue people for
their continued (and largely unrewarded) efforts to pro
tect the members of this school community and the
community at large.