Rally Time Here Again;
Club Seeks New Members
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF CHOWAN COLLEGE
By ROBERTG. MULDER
One has but to walk across
campus to observe the many cars
of various types and models.
Parking lots are “bustin’ out all
over,” and it is the desire of the
Chowan Motor Sports Club to
enlist many of the “new drivers”
on campus into its auto
organization.
The primary function of the
club is to sponsor events for
driving enthusiasts. In past years
these events have mostly taken
,^^form of auto rallies and have
wRived unusually good response
from students.
A road rally is NOT an
automobile race. The designed
purpose or rallying is a race only
in the sense that the driver races
the perfect timing allotted in
time-speed-distance. At no time
in one of our rallies do we post
speed directions in excess of state
or town laws. Rally officials are
careful to set the given course by
following every driving law
which may be encountered in an
event.
There is no place in a Chowan
rally for speedsters, law
breakers, or show-offs. We very
vehemently discourage such, and
instructions are double-checked
to keep speed allotments and
instructions within the reach of a
safe driving experience.
Cars leave the official starting
point at one minute intervals.
Each driver has a navigator for
reading the instructions and
assisting in the location of land
marks and road numbers. Before
departing each driver and
navigator must sign the following
self-explanatory statement: “I
hereby relieve Chowan College
and the Chowan Motor Sports
Qub of any liability involving
auto events sponsored in which I
participate. This includes any
damage to my car or any per
sonal injury in the event of a
mishap.”
HOW IS PERFECTTIMING
SET FOR AGIVEN RALLY?
The officials who set up a road
rally first select the course, drive
over it, and record the directions
by landmarks and road and high
way numbers. In case of dirt
track or roads with sharp curves,
a speed less than the law allows is
usually followed. Once the route
is set up, the officials run the
course four times keeping an
accurate timing for each run.
Perfect timing for a given rally is
the average time taken when the
four runs have been made.
Sample runs are usually made at
the same time on the same day a
rally is scheduled to allow for
average traffic and sun con
ditions which are encountered in
the initial event.
Our rallies at Chowan normal
ly have two closed Check Points
with marshals who give penalty
points to each driver depending
upon off-time. For instance.
Driver A leaves the official
Need for More Support
Stressed at Conference
Participants in Chowan
College’s Eighth Annual Plan
ning Conference, held Sept. 15,
heard college officials emphasize
the need for support of the day-to-
day operation of the institution.
Following the theme, “The -
Heart of our Mission,” the con
ference stressed the critical need
for support from the college’s
public to help keep the cost of
attending the private, church-
related institution within the
means of students from average
families in North Carolina and
Virginia.
According to Bobby Cross,
director of development, the
conference represented a
departure from previous ones
which stressed the need for a
specific building. He said the
conference, instead, would mark
the beginning of a program of
annual support for Chowan. “We
Professors Use
Vacation Time
For Studying
Eleven of Chowan College’s
professors used their summer
for additional graduate study at
nine colleges and universities.
They include James B. Dewar,
professor of science, Ap
palachian State University; Mrs.
Phyllis D. Dewar, science. East
Texas State University; Mrs.
Andrea Eason, business,
Memphis State University; Doug
Eubank, art. East Tennessee
State University; Acheson A.
Harden, mathematics, George
Hazelton, science, and Mrs.
Linda Tripp, science. East
Carolina University; Robert
Jones, business. University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Carl H. Simmons, mathematics,
Vanderbilt University; Daniel C.
Surface, athletics, Azusa Pacific
College and East Carolina
University; and Merville
Sessoms, Jr., Winona School of
Photography.
must strengthen the overall
program of the college,” he
declared. “This will require
annual giving for the daily
operational costs of the in
stitution,” he said.
The participants were told by
Dr. B. Franklin Lowe Jr., dean of
the college, of the need for a
highly personalized liberal arts
education based on Christian
presuppositions. He also spoke of
the necessary cost involved in
maintaining high academic
standards.
Guy Revelle Jr., Chowan’s
general counsul, stressed the
need for alumni, friends and
supporters to take seriously the
appeals of Chowan and other
institutions to which they are
related.
Expressing optimism of the
future of Chowan College was
President Bruce E. Whitaker. He
challenged those attending the
conference to help translate the
need for annual support and join
him in the work, mission and
program of the college.
“The individual student is at
the heart of our mission — he is
not alone — he is cared for and
supported by people like you and
those who join with you. With
your help, we will not fail,”
summarized Dr. Whitaker.
Anyone for
Tennis Game?
Beef is in short supply. And
Newsprint. And toilets. And now
you can add tennis balls to the
list. That’s right. The sport has
become so popular that the three
companies manufacturing tennis
balls can’t keep up with demand.
The 13.5 million tennis-playing
Americans bought an estimated 7
million dozen tennis balls last
year, and the consumption is up
10 per cent this year. Boyish
Humphrey Bogart didn’t know
what he was starting when he
bounced through the French
doors and declaimed “Tennis,
anyone?”
Speciol Day Scheduled
For International Group
On Saturday October 20, 1973,
j::iiowan College is sponsoring an
nternational Day. The Mur
freesboro Rotary Club is par
ticipating in the organization of
the International Day. The
President of Murfreesboro
Rotary Club, Harry W. Whitley,
will issue a welcome to in
ternational students. Mr.
Crimper, also of the Mur
freesboro Rotary Club (MRC),
will deliver a keynote address.
Registration will be from 1:00 till
2:00 p.m. for students to be
assigned to one of three groups.
The selected theme is: Promote
interest, understanding and good
will.
International representatives;
which consist of students from
Chowan College and North
Carolina and Virginia high
schools and twenty international
officers in training at Fourt
starting point at 3:30 o’clock; he
is due at Check Point One at 3:58.
It he arrives at 3:59-30, this
means that he is one minute 30
seconds late and he receives
eighteen penalty points. (The
Penalty Point Chart used here
was designed by Steve Gibbs, the
first president and founder of the
Chowan Motor Sports Club.)
Perfect timing at check points is
also averaged by four runs taken
by officials.
WHO WINS
THE CHOWAN RALLY?
The car returning to official
finish line clocking the time
nearest to the perfect time wins
the rally. In almost every rally
the winner is within 30-45 seconds
of the perfect timing. The object
of each driver is to mahe the
perfect time as set by the of
ficials.
An accurate master sheet is
kept on each entry. Penalty
points are totaled at the finish
line, however, they are used only
to break a tie. In our last rally,
for instance, two cars tied for
third place; however, one driver
had collected fewer penalty
points than the other, thus
declaring himself winner of that
position.
Each car uses the same rally
route given at the starting point.
The perfect timing tor check
point stations and the finish line
is derived in the explained
manner. There is, therefore, a
perfect time for each car
depending, of course, upon his
time of departure. Cars are lined
up on a first-come basis. Cars
arriving at the starting line late
may be to a slight disadvantage it
darkness falls before the route is
completed.
Adventure, competition, and an
enjoyable driving experience are
benefits to be derived from a
Chowan Motor Sports Club rally,
Winners of an event may realize
financial rewards for the normal
two dollars per car entrance fee
is usually divided into three
awards of twenty, fifteen, and ten
dollars. Money in excess of
award and rally expenses is
placed in the club’s treasury.
Volume 5—Number 1
Murfrectboro, North Carolina
Wednesday, October 3, 1973
Homecoming Set October 13;
Contestants for Court Sought
By BOB ALLEN
Having organizing and
preparations are paving the way
tor another exciting homecoming
at Chowan which is slated tor
Saturday, October 13th.
Beginning Saturday morning at
nine-thirty A.M., floats will begin
lining up along Jones Drive and
begin in procession at 10:00 A.M.
sharp. Organizations con
structing floats will receive $10.00
from the S. G. A. tor building
purposes. No additional money
will be given tor two
organizations sponsoring one
float. All plans tor floats must be
submitted to the Dean of Students
to avoid sponsors having iden
tical ideas.
For the float winning first place
in the competition the S.G.A. will
award a twenty-five dollar cash
prize, second place will receive a
ten dollar cash prize, second
place will receive a ten dollar
cash prize and third place
honorable mention. The floats
will be judged on originality and
compliance with this year’s
Homecoming theme, Chowan: A
small college with a big heart.
The marshals tor the parade this
year oare Mr. Gilbert Tripp and
Mr. Charles Nelson.
The election of this year’s
Eustis, Va.; will serve as
resource persons in discussions
related to three main topics: life
styles, government, and
economic conditions. Those
participating in the programs
will have an opportunity to attend
two to three of these discussion
groups. The program will begin
at approximately 2:30 p.m., suing
forty-five minutes for each
discussion, and ending at 4:45
p.m.
Since football is an American
sport. International Day has been
planned in connection with the
Saturday night game between
Chowan College and the junior
varsity team of East Carolina
University. The game will begin
at 8:00 p.m. Carrie, N. C. High
School band will provide half-
time entertainment.
Dean Lewis invites all
Chowanian students to attend.
A Message from
Our President
I appreciate the opportunity afforded me by
Editor-in-Chief, Bob Allen, to extend greetings
and best wishes to members of the Chowan
College Family for the academic year 1973-74.
At the annual Faculty Workshop just prior to
the opening of the fall semester, I stated in part,
“I feel in my bones that this is going to be a good
year for us at Chowan, for all segments of the
college community.” I do. It is my hope and
prayer that my prediction will prove to be true.
It will not be any better however than we, as
individual members of the college community
(students, faculty, staff, administration) want it
to be. For instance, if one is to be successful in
educational pursuits, definite time each day
must be set aside for uninterrupted and serious
study. Also, time should be set aside'for co
curricula (intramurals, clubs, fellowship) ac
tivities. If any given student is really serious
about a meaningful educational experience, he
or she mUst realize it requires “working at” it.
As President, I am quite anxious that all of us
live together in peace and harmony, and in
common pursuit of quality education based on
the presuppositions of the Christian faith. To the
various members of the college community, this
latter statement means different things—but the
underlying principle is both basic and vital.
Let me suggest that it will benefit the entire
college community if attention will be given to
the structured charts in teh Student Handbook,
with respect to the organization of the ad
ministration and faculty. These charts help
guide one with respect to the fulfilment of needs
which may arise—the person or the college
committee whose attention one may wish to
claim on any given matter. The college has been
structured to make it possible for each and every
member of the college community to make his or
her “input” along the way. The Deans of
Students, a faculty adviser, or a head resident
can be of assistance to those who need or seek
further advice along these lines.
One last word. I hope that a sense of apathy
and uninvolvement will not hover over the
campus either during the fall semester or the
spring semester. Approach each given day,
week, month, semester and academic year with
enthusiasm, a positive at^^tode and pur
posefulness. It will make for a better educational
experience, a better college, and a “happier”
campus of students, faculty and administration.
These are some of my thoughts and aspirations
as we move into our 126th year as Chowanians
all.
Bon Voyage!
BRUCE E. WHITAKER
President
Homecoming Court will begin
with the nominations by the Day
Students and all campus dor
mitories and halls, each
organization nominating two
sponsors, one Sophomore and one
Freshman. The nominations by
Cottage I and College Street Hall
will be included with those of
East Dormitory, and the men in
Cottage 2 with Mixon Dormitory.
The sbcteen contestants, eight
Sophomores and eight Freshmen
will be presented in Chapel on
October 8th and 10th. The Student
Body will elect four Sophomores
and four Freshmen to serve as
the Homecoming Court. The
ballots will be given as students
enter Chapel. The members of
the Chowan Football Team will
elect the Homecoming Queen and
an alternate, the Homecoming
Princess (a Freshman) and an
alternate.
An array of twelve bands from
various areas will provide
musical enjoyment along with
Chowan’s on stage band for the
Homecoming festivities.
The list will include: Mur
freesboro High School Band,
Deep Creek, Amelia County,
Southern Nash, Eastman,
Perquimans, Southampton, John
Graham High School, Franklin
High School, Aurora, Bertie
Senior High School, Kenlpsville
High School. These bands will
climax their visit on campus at
the Homecoming Braves vs.
Lees-Macrae game with an
arrangement of the Star-
Spangled Banner and the Chowan
Alma Mater played by all twelve
bands on the field. Deep Creek
High School Band along with the
Bravettes will be the feature
band at halftime.
The Mayors of Emporia,
Laskler, Suffolk and Courtland
along with the Rayale Am
bassadors will attend
Homecoming as special guests.
Students
Visited
GOVERNING BOARD MEETS—Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker, President of Chowan, gives a
report to the Board of Trusttes in session Monday, September 24. Announce
ment was made to the trustees and to the Board of Advisors that the "Mission
Possible" campaign had reached its goal of $1 million in pledges and gifts
for the new science-engineering facility which will be ready for use with
the spring semester.
$1 Million Goal Reached
In Dorms For New Science Building
As part of the fall orientation
As part of the fall orientation
program, citizens of Mur
freesboro, representing area
chui ches and civic organizations,
visited in the residence halls of
Chowan College students Monday
night, Sept. 3.
The program was coordinated
by the Rev. Tom Caulkins of
Murfreesboro Baptist,Church
and the Rev. W. A. Wentz of
Murfreesboro United Methodist
Chuich. Others helping with the
visitation program were: Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Malany, Billy
Parker, Mrs. Raymond Meiggs,
Mrs. Henry Burgwyn, Mrs,
Percy Bunch, Mrs, James
Stephenson, Mrs, Margaret
Keys, Richard Robbins, Howard
Hunier, Johnny Jackson and
Robert Holland.
“Programs of this type,
sponsored by both the town and
the college, explain why there is a
good relation between citizens of
Murfreesboro and people of the
Chowan College community.
Such conditions do not just
happen. They result when people
of the town and college share
concern for one another,” said
Clayton I.ewis, dean of students.
Rail Strike Has
Many Side Effects
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) —
The British Columbia rail
strike could have an unusual
side effect: Officials are warn
ing women of a shortage of
birth control pills.
The Family Planning Associ
ation said on Friday that sup
plies destined foi the province
have been held up because of
the rail strike and supplies are
short.
The association suggested
that women wishing to avoid
pregnancy use alternate birth
control methods.
Chowan College has passed the
$1 million mark in pledgps and
gifts in its drive to raise funds for
a new $1,2 million science-
engineering facility.
The announcement was made
Sept. 24 by Don G. Matthews of
Hamilton, general chairman of
the “Mission Possible” cam
paign, at a joint meeting of the
Board of Trustees and Board of
Advisors held in the office of
President Bruce E. Whitaker, He
said that $1,007,000 had been
received in pledges and gifts.
Commented Matthews, “We
are grateful tor the pubhc’s
acceptance of our call for
assistance in providing the
critically needed new science-
engineering facility. The person
who will benefit, of course, is the
student. The new building will
help Chowan to continue to offer a
quality education to its stu
dents,” he said.
More Is Needed
Matthews said Chowan had
reached the “publicly announced
goal of $1 million in gifts and
pledges,” but that an additional
approximate $96,000 is needed to
complete the project. He said this
woffld include landscaping,
parking and lighting. The total
cost of the building equipped is
$1,229,660,72, Matthews noted.
Construction of a new facility
was first recommended by the
Fifth Annual Planning Con
ference in September, 1970. The
conference participants
suggested a campaign to raise
funds to replace the present
science building, Green Hall,
constructed in 1956 for a student
body then numbering 300.
Chowan’s soaring enrollment
during the 1960’s had forced
students to meet in overcrowded
classrooms and laboratories.
In January, 1971, the Board of
Trustees, with M. E. Valentine of
Raleigh serving as chairman,
authorized the campaign. The
response of the administration
was the planning and im
plementation of the Mission
Possible program. Named
chairman was Matthews, then a
trustee and presently chairman
of the Board of Trustees.
The campaign was launched in
September, 1971 with an initial
gift of $100,000 from long-time
supporters, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood
W. Parker of Murfreesboro.
Chowan’s own faculty and staff
pledged $112,000. The Sixth
Annual Planning Conference held
that month, was devoted to in
forming and training the
volunteer leadership concerning
the Mission Possible program.
By late November, Chowan had
reached the halfway mark.
Groundbreaking ceremonies
were held on February 21, 1972,
Chowan’s president called the
occasion “the initial step in a long
cherished dream . . . fulfilling a
critical need.” Dr, Whitaker also
said the groundbreaking was the
result of “hard work expended on
raising funds by many different
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Budget Is Approved
Approval of a budget of
$2,435,000 for the 1973-74
academic year was given on
September 24 by the Chowan
College Board of Trustees
meeting in the office of President
Bruce E, Whitaker, This is the
same amount as last year.
Meeting with the Board of
Advisors, the trustees also heard
a presentation by Dr, Ben C,
Fisher, executive secretary-
treasurer of the Education
Commission of the Southern
Baptist Convention, Dr, Fisher
spoke on organization and
responsibilities of trustees.
New Advisors
Three new advisors were
welcomed: Charles K. Dunn, Jr.,
Rocky Mount and Chesapeake;
Kenneth K. Dews, Winterville;
and Keith L. I^mb, Plymouth.
Elected chairman of the Board of
Advisors to succeed James B.
Powers of Rocky Mount was Dr.
H. Melvin.Kunkle ot Portsmouth.
Grover E. Howell ot Weldon was
elected vice chairman.
Elected to the new established
executive committee ot the
Board ot Advisors were Mrs.
Texie C. Marks ot Boykins; C. M.
Jarvis of Roanoke Rapids;
Charles K. Dunn; Kenneth K.
Dews; and Dr, Kunkel and
Howell, Ex officio members are
Matthews, Powers and Dr,
Whitaker,
The meeting was highlighted
by the announcement from Don
G, Matthews of Hamilton,
chairman ot the Board of
Trustees, that Chowan had
passed the $1 million mark in
pledges and gifts tor the new $1,2
million science-engineering
tacihty.
Fall Enrollment
Clayton Lewis, dean of
students, told the group that the
tall enrollment was 1,141 fulltime
students as compared to ap
proximately 1,200 tor the pasl
academic year,
Chowan’s president announced
that Founder’s Day would be held
Oct. 12 with Dr, Claud B, Bowen,
pastor ot the First Baptist
Church, Greensboro, speaking
He said homecoming is Oct, 13,