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Want To Go
Camping?
By Cheryl A. Lide
Editor-In-Chief
Many students on the campus of Winston-
Salem State University may not be aware
that we have a camp. Well, we do.
It is Camp Robert Vaughn, located ap
proximately 23 miles away in Walnut Cove
N.C.
Camp Robert Vaughn consist of 241 acres
of substantially wooded timber land with a
developed 8 acre lake, suitable for boating,
fishing and swimming. The property also in
cludes 3 bath houses, 12 summer cabins, 2
framed tenant houses, and a large din
ing/recreation building.
At the center of the property there lies an
open tract of land of approximately 20 acres
on which the aforementioned structures are
located. There are also 3 deep wells on the
property with an adequate supply of water
to serve each building.
Each bath house is served by a septic
system.
At the beginning of this academic year,
the university brought in Ms. Bessie Sher
man, from the Department of Interior, to
plan and implement programs for it.
Dr. Jerry Hickerson of continuing educa
tion is director of the camp and its pro
grams.
Renovations to the camp are currently
taking place. If has cabins, nature trails, a
pavillion, lake, and other features students
will see when they visit.
The problem is with the utilization of the
camp. The administration would like to see
the camp used more by students and facul
ty. According to administrative sources, it’s
potential is great.
Steps are being taken to increase the
number of classes and events now schedul
ed at the camp.
A university faculty committee has been
formed to give a conprehensive plan concer
ning the usage of the camp. This plan will be
presented to the administration and the
Board of Trustees.
According to Ms. Sherman, “Camp
Robert Vaughn offers the University a
tremendous opportunity to advance educa
tion and to provide a great service to the
community. Also, it has the potential to
become an outstanding addition to the
Winston-Salem State University in the
years to come. If you have not heard about
it, know where it is, or visited it, you will.
Sawtooth
Center
The Winter B Session at Sawtooth Center
for Youth and Adults begins on February
19th. Registration is in progress. Classes for
Youth, ages 3-14 in drawing, painting, pup
petry, ceramics, printmaking, and multi-
media studios are being offered. Also of
fered are one-day workshops in Easier
Edibles, Kitemaking, Leprechan and
Snowflakes. The Adult program will offer
classes in weaving, textile design,
photographic studio lighting, home video,
tinsmithing, jewelry fabrication, casting
and stained glass. All classes run five
weeks. For more information call 723-7395.
Housing
By Angela Corbett
Are you willing to risk not having a dor
mitory room next year? Don’t be left out in
the cold. Make haste and apply for 1985-86
housing now!
Fall housing contracts are presently
available so those students who wish to live
on campus shouW apply right away in order
to be guaranteed a room. This step must be
taken before March 1,1985. All applications
recieved after March 1, will be placed on a
waiting list. In order to provide beds for new
students all unclaimed beds after March 1
will be reserved for new students through
the month of July.
Along with fall housing, the Housing Of
fice wants to inform students about Spring
and Easter break. The closing of the dor
mitory for Spring and Easter break is
beneficial to both the student and the hous
ing staff. Many resident supervisors have
accumulated vacation time and students
also need to rest from their hard labors. In
the past housing attempted to accomodate
students, only to find that students really
did not need the accomodation. Mr. Joseph
Daniels recalls a case where there was a
student and one dorm supervisor in Colson
Hall. _
If any student has a need for housing dur
ing this period, that is a serious need, the
Housing Office will be glad to discuss it with
you. However, there is no guarantee your
need will be met.
Excessive vandalism in the residence
halls, has absorbed a large amount of in
stitutional funds each year. Students in the
residence halls are going to be charged for
excessive abuse, misuse, and damages to
property. Room damages will be charged to
the occupant. Markings and carvings on
walls will be charged to the floor, while
other areas will be charged to all occupants
of the residence halls. In order that students
clearly understand their responsibilities in
the residence halls they should refer to their
housing contracts.
Remember to submit your housing con
tracts at an early date since it is a first
come, first serve basis. By doing this you
will also be able to avoid getting stuck with
an unpleasant roommate. Take advantage
of these steps and make your year less hec
tic.
The
News Argus
Staff
Cheryl A. Lide Editor
Constance Lowery Managing Editor
Kenneth Raymond News Editor
Victor Coffey Assignment Editor
Mark Sadler Entertainment Editor
Robert Toran Sports Editor
Wayne Richardson . Advertisement Editor
Dojer Richardson, Jr. Campus-Community
Section Editor
Dr. Valerie S. Saddler Advisor
Reportings Staff Angela Boone, Terri
Swain, Angela Corbett, Robert Lassiter,
Rita Archer, Karla Barksdale, Melanie
Beatty, Joyce Standfield and Lynell
Happy
To The
Faculty, Staff, and Students at
Winston-Salem State University
The News Argus Staff