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Smoke Signals, March 25, 1986 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Van Halen introduces their new “Van man” By Jack Curry USA Today David Lee Roth’s departure has turned the remaining three members into vocalists—singing the praises of replacement Sammy Hagar. But the chorus is far from cherubic. Surrounding their new Van man •after a recent rehearsal, the rowdy trio sounded more like the Bowery Boys welcoming a new playmate. “We let him in because he’s got great clothes—right,” says bass guitarist Mike Anthony, razzing Sam my Hagar about his green check jacket and red pants. “Yeah, I borrowed his suit for the Grammys,” chimes in leader Ekldie Van Halen. “He’s going to show us a few things about having fun on the road,” says drummer Alex Van Halen, elbowing the newcomer. The lessons begin March 27, when the rockers—whose motel exploits are mythic—start their first concert swing as a quartet, dubbed “Van Hagar” in the music press. Tied to the March 24 release of the group’s first Sammy single and album, 51S0 (Warner Bros.), the threecionth tour is design ed to test the restructured heavy metal act. Direct comparisons to Roth are avoided. But between the guys’ horseplay and competition for atten tion, the truth comes out. It’s like ask ing a class of sixth-graders to tell on the bad kid—eventually they all snitch a little. “We were all good in math and sports in school, but not history, so don’t ask about the past,”Alex says later though, he’s making oblique cracks like, “It took us a long time to get a real Van Halen together. Now we’ve finally got one.” Even Hagar, who joins the band after a long solo career, takes a gentle swing at Roth’s spotlight-baiting style. “I knew that music was the most im portant to this band, or at least three of them. Now it’s impwtant to the whole band.” The group is making a determined effort to enter a new era. Van Halen A.D.—After Dave. For example, no video will be produced fnxn the album, even thou^ the band owes the platinum pc^ularity of it’s hit album in 1984 to extensive MTV exposure. And Hagar is encouraged to con tinue his own performance style, with no Roth affections, even though that has already gotten the singer in some trouble. While playing with E^ddie at 198S’s Farm Aid concert, Hagar’s freewheeling use of blue language- picked up on the radio broadcast— drew fire. Says Eddie now of the flap, “No one in the audience minds that talk.” From all appearances, the foursome are a fit. Cuffing each other familiar ly, sharing cans of malt liquor, mak ing cracks about each other’s “old ladies”—in the six months Hagar has been hanging out, he seems to have secured a spot as one of the guys. “Van Halen isn’t just a band, man,” Alex says. “It’s a whole lifestyle. And a Van Halen concert, it’s an event.” And now with the new man at the mike in place, the show can go on. The Falchion Corporation 1986 Photography and Essay Contest Who Can Enter? The contest is open to all amateur photographers and writers over the age of eigh teen. An amateur photographer or writer is anyone who earns less than five percent of his or her total income from photography and writing. Number of Entries: No more than five entries will be accepted from any one contestant. What to enter: Color and black and white photographs, mounted on heavy cardboard (no less than 4” X 6” and no more than 5” x 7”). Essay should be typed, double-spaced, and 500 to 600 words. Pictures must have been taken within the last five years. Any photograph is acceptable, but no por traits. Preparing entries: Print your name and full address, zip code, and telephone number on the back of each entry. Include the place of the photograph and the approximate date, and also the film used and exposure. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if entry is to be returned. Mail entries to: Falchion Enterprises, Ltd. 186 Ring Road Dayton, Nevada 89403 Winners: Winners will be notified no later than June 30,1986. Each winner must sign a sworn state ment that he or she took the winning photograph and wrote the accompanying essay, and neither the photograph or the essay has been previously published. Society Ready to Battle for Claim of First Flight The head of the First Flight Society says a 1903 flight by Orville Wright was witnessed and photographed “by reputable citizens,” and his group will refute any claims that it wasn’t the first powered flight. Society President Vic Powell said that his organization was prepared “to testify anytime and anyplace to refute all claims against the Wright brothers’ fUghtofl903.” A Connecticut legislative committee approved a bill on Monday to petition the Smithsonian Institution for hear ings on claims that aviation pioneer Gustav Whitehead beat the Wright brothers into the air. The Government Administration and Elections Commit tee sent the bill to the state Senate where it’s chief backer. Sen. George Gunther, R-Stratford, will introduce it. The son of a photographer who recorded Wright’s first flight said ef forts to disprove the flight were “phony.” “Anybody who would wait until 1986 to claim something that happened that long ago has got to have marbles loose,” said Archie Daniels, 84, of Eden, N.C. His father, John T. Daniels, took the photograph of Wright’s ascent on Dec. 17,1903. Daniel’s sister, Mellie Pearce, 80, of Manteo, said she has the original photograph that was used to substan tiate the flight on North Carolina’s coast. “Why don’t they leave the Wright’s alone?” Mrs. Pearce said. “I can’t im agine why these things pop up all the time.” jAOQ S/OOJ l!jdy AddoH Braves Notes Five Chowan College wrestlers, who helped the Braves capture se cond place in the Mid-Alantic Junior College Zone Tournament, advanced and finished twenty-fifth among 61 teams in the National Finals held at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on February 22nd. Sophomore, Dennis Cannon, who improved his career mark to 45-16-1 and finished first in the Mid- Atlantic Zone Tournament, was a place winner and named third team All-American at the National Finals. Dennis is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis E. Cannon of 776 Sand- bridge Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia. He graduated from Kellem High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Also qualifying to compete in the NJCAA National Finals for Chowan College were freshmen Thomas Elphick of Paterson, NJ, 118 pounds; Ted Pitrone of Cox, VA, 142 pounds; Chris Moore of Cape Fear, NC, 190 pounds, and sophomore Greg Miller of Wood- mont, SC, 158 pounds. Braves Coach, Paul Anthony, is elated over this weekend’s results. “This was Dennis Cannon’s second appearance in the Nationals and we are very pleased to have him make All-American. He is only our fourth All-American in wrestling in the school’s history. These men did a lot to help establish Chowan Col lege as one of the top wrestling pro grams in the nation.” Tight end Bobby Harrell of Chesapeake, VA has signed a grant-in-aid to play football at North Carolina State University. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A1 C. Harrell of Chesapeake, VA. Harrell, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound All- Coastal Conference selection, played one year at Chowan, cat ching three passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns—including the team’s longest pass play of thre year, a 71- yarder for a TD. The Chesapeake, VA native graduated from Great Bridge High and spent one year at Tennessee Military Institute before coming to Chowan. Chowan’s head coach, Jim Gar rison, predicts “Bobby will distinguish himself against Atlantic Coast Conference completion. We are very happy for Bobby, his parents, Chowan College, and Wolfpack coach Dick Sheridan.” Whitaker Library- It’s Awesome! By Sarah Davis The theme selected by the American Library Association for National Library Week 1986 is “Awesome—the Library.” Your library will participate in the nationwide celebration April 6-12. In addition to the 72 hours per week of professional assistance students always receive at Whitaker Library, during NLW students using the library will receive special “favors.” Bookmarks displaying the theme will be given to students each day during the week, and drawings for prizes will be held Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. each day. Four posters and three T-shirts wiU be given away. They are currently on display in the library. Students may begin registering March 24. Each time a stu dent uses the library he may register once for a poster and once for a shirt. Monday-Thursday drawings will be held for posters; the stu dent whose name is drawn may choose from the posters available. On Friday drawings will be held for the three T- shirts. A reception honoring the faculty will be held on Wednesday. The staff of Whitaker Library encourages you to visit and discover your library—it’s awesome. ★ ★ Seven members of the Chowan College 1985 Football team have signed grants-in-aid to play football at Elizabeth City State next fall. They are — offensive tackle Sam Blizzard of Beulaville, NC, offen sive guard Craig Henry of Chesapeake, VA, defensive end Cleveland Howard of Larmar, SC, Linebacker Raymond Hunter of Nashville, NC, Defensive back Dex ter Moore of Murfreesboro, NC, defensive tackle Henry Toole of Aikens, SC, and flanker Derrek Williams of Winston-Salem, NC. All seven youiig men were regulars for Chowan College in the 1985 campaign. Chowan finished the 1985 season with a 5-5 record. At the end of this campaign Howard had 18 solo tackles, twelve assists and one quarterback sack; Hunter was named as Chowan’s “Most Valuable Linebacker” and second team All-Coastal Con ference; Hunter, Moore and Toole were chosen to play in the Coastal Conference All-Star games as members of the South Squad; Moore was also named CO-MVP of the Coastal Conference All-Star game; Toole was selected as Chowan’s “Most Valuable Defen sive Lineman”; and Williams caught 10 passes for 231 yards and five touchdowns. Chowan’s head coach, Jim Gar rison states, “All seven young men, without a doubt, have a lot of talent and will continue to distinguish themselves against Division n competition.” Elizabeth City State University is located in Elizabeth City, NC with an enrollment of 1525 students. The Elizabeth City State University “Vikings” football squad is coach ed by Thurlis Little. Elizabeth Qty State University is a member of the CIAA Conference. ★ 1985-86 Area NBA Stats Playtr, Turn (AfH Affiliation) C MP Avf. Rbs. Ast. Thurl Bailtv, Utah (N.C. State) SO 1429 14.1 302 79 G«nt Banks, Chicato(Dukt) 49 lOM 1.7 199 130 KanBannitttr/NtwYork(St. Auoustine's) 44 724 M 117 30 Dudl#yBradltv,Washin9ton(NorttiCarolin«) .44 SS9 2.9 71 74 Mikt trittain, San Antonio (S. Carolina) 10 105 1.4 24 0 Konnv Carr, Portland (N.C. Statt) 25 437 10.5 204 23 Rick Carlisle, Boston (Virtinia) 39 343 17 33 S4 *Lertnxo Charlos, Atlanta (N.C. State) 24 207 3.9 30 4 Brad Davis, Dallas (Maryland) 45 1112 0.9 02 220 Walter Davis, PtMonix(UNC,Pineyille) 34 1101 22.4 102 in Alex Entlish, Denver (Soutti Carolina) 40 1007 294 245 200 Mike Evans, Denver (OoMsboro) 47 792 9.4 59 93 Sleepy Floyd, Golden State (Gastonia) 51 1744 17.2 in 457 WorM B. Free, Clevelond (Guilford) 44 1447 23.1 120 172 Artis Gilmore, San Antonio (Gardner-WeM) ....49 1495 14.0 443 70 Mike Gminski, New Jeney (Duke) 40 1 340 13.3 340 45 Marc lavaroni, San Antonie (Vininia) 37 SOS 4.5 114 44 Frank Johnson, Wastiintton (Wake Forest) 14 402 12.4 20 74 Bobby Jones, Phila.(UNC, Charlotte) 44 911 4.7 100 74 *MichaelJordan,Chicato(UNC. Wilmington) ...3 90 24.7 15 11 Albert Kino, New Jersey (Maryland) 41 1031 13.1 192 79 Mitch Kupchak, LA. Lakers (N. Carolina) 42 414 4.1 155 15 Jeff Lamp, Milwaukee (Virtinia) 44 701 4.3 121 44 John Lucas, Houston (Md., Rocky Mount) 47 1S52 15.7 102 413 Cedric AAaxwell, Clippers (UNCC, Kinston) 44 1350 14.2 337 100 Bob McAdoo,Phila.(UNC, Greensboro) 2 42 1 3.0 10 4 Tom McMillen, Washintiton (Maryland) 31 451 5.5 54 22 Larry Nance, Phoenix (Clemson) 44 1553 21.7 390 153 Chuck Nevitt. Detroit (N.C. State) 15 77 2.1 19 3 Mike O'Koren. New Jersey (North Carolina) ....44 747 5.0 105 05 Sam Perkins, Dallas (North Carolina) 45 1440 14.0 409 09 Charles Pittman, Phoenix (Md., Rocky Mount) 33 451 4.0 91 21 Tree Rollins, Atlanta (Clemson) 39 001 4.7 220 24 Ralph Sampson, Houston (Virginia) 47 1720 10.0 531 171 Spud Webb, Atlanta (N.C. State) 44 501 5.9 52 1 32 Mitchell Wiofins, Houston (La Grante) 44 M7 4.4 94 57 DominiwMWilkins. Atlanta (Washington HS) ..44 1004 20.2 347 119 BuckWilliams, N. Jersey (Md., Rocky Mount) .49 1051 15.7 590 79 Al Wood, Seattle (North Carolina) 44 1252 14.1 172 00 James Worthy, L.A. Lakers (UNC, Gastonia) ...44 1500 20.5 227 125 Al Young, Seattle (Wake Forest, Raleigh) 40 993 4.4 45 141 * —oniniured Hst Floyd Wilkins SGA Presents... Ibnight y'-jk is what it means to be young. f 1 Thursday and Friday April 10 and 11 Tiuner Auditorium 7:00 p.m.