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PAGE 4 — THE DECREE — SEPTEMBER 16,1988 I I Bishops looking to do even better in men’s soccer WESLEYAN STUDENTS AND FACULTY TURNED OUT TO HEAR VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH Laugherys host Bush (Continued from Page 1) call from a man in California with Victory ’88 and he had heard about the wonderful response Bush got here and how the community had pulled out all the stops to make him feel welcome," she added. Laughery has also heard remarks from the National Victory ’88 staff regarding the visit. “They said that there were two events tliat stood out in their minds and Rocky Mount was one of them. The reception had just been great.” she added, “I think most people responded because he is the Vice President of tlie United States. He is that before he is a candidate.” The Laughery home and grounds received intense screening by the Secret Service prior to his arrival. As at Wesleyan, direct communication lines to the White House were set up the week before Bush’s arrival. “As a matter of fact,” said Laugh ery “the time was changed about six different times. Not just that day, but the time of day as well.” The Secret Service was actively in her home form the Thursday before the Tues day visit until the phone lines were removed. Laughery pointed out that she was asked to set aside a room for the Vice Presidents’ use that would serve not only as a place for him to freshen up but also as a place to re ceive any emergency phone calls. “Overall,” Laughery said, “they (Secret Service) were very nice to work with. They were very cognizant of the fact that they were in somebody’s house.” When asked what the Republican Party has to offer college students versus the Democratic Party Laugh ery state, “First and foremost as col lege students would be job availabil ity upon graduation. Economic his tory proves over and over that the Republican party creates more free enterprise jobs, almost without ex ception in modem history.” A 17-2-2 record with a conference championship and berth in the NCAA tournament is a tremendous accomplishment for a college coach. But there’s no looking back at what happened in 1987 for coach Tony Ferrell at North Carolina Wesleyan College. “Our goal in 1988 is to win the NCAA South Region rather than just being there like last year,” Ferrell asserted. “We feel the program here is maturing to a point where our goal should be to win a national champi onship.” With that, the ninth-year coach released the names of freshmen who have announced their intentions to attend Wesleyan and play soccer in the fall. At tlie top of the list is Jeffery Walker, an all state selection for tlie past two years at Pennington School in Pennington, N.J. The 5’11", 175 pounder is expected to see action at midfield or possibly a defender posi tion. Also headed for Wesleyan are John Bluffstone and Arthur Homes who played together at Leto High School in Tampa, FI. for coach Ray Dipompa. Bluffstone, a midfielder/ forward and Homes, a defender, have lost a total of five games over the past four years at Leto, capturing two state championships. “These are the eiglith and ninth players that have come to Wesleyan from coach Dipompa’s program at Leto,” Ferrell said. “They’re fierce competitors who don’t like to lose and should fit in well with our style of play.” Jason Roberts, a Scotland nativ who played at Land O’Lakes Hig School in Land O’Lakes, FL, has als committed to Wesleyan. The MVP o the Gulf Coast Conference will pla at midfield for the Bishops and, ac cording to Ferrell, is an outstandin passer. Joining brother Woody Harper a Wesleyan is defender Chris Harpe from Hammond High School in Co lumbia, Md. Harper was a member o the Columbia select team the past tw years and should help out defen sively. Others planning to attend Wesleyan in the fall include: midfielder/forward Mike Bavier from Venice High School in Venice, FI.; Graham Evans, amidfielder from First Colonial High School in Vii- ginia Beach, Va. and member of two Virginia state select teams; Michael Russell, a midfielder from Toms River South High School in Toms River, N.J.; defender Tim Farrell from Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Va.; and Paul Goldsmith who joins Harper from Hammonc. High School in Columbia, Md., :■ midfielder. “To better last year’s mark wt have to replace two All-Americans (Greg Armand and Bill Tully),” Fer rell said. “I truly believe that our team can accomplish this with some hard work and a little luck, given the talent we have coming in and the abilities of our returning lettermen. 1988 should be an exciting year for Wesleyan soccer.” Women’s soccer adds 13 freshmen First year women’s coach Rusty Scarborough armounced Thursday that 13 freshman will attend North Carolina Wesleyan College and play soccer in the fall. Highlighting the list of newcom ers are All American Danielle Wilson from Hamilton High East-Steinert in Trenton, N.C. All District selection Kim Witthuhn from Park View High School in Sterling, Va., Aimee Fran- ics from Pinkerton Academy in Windham, N.H. and Jennifer Ruckert from Venice High School in Venice, FI. “It was evident upon coming here that I was going to have to bring in 10-15 freshman in order to create a competitive environment for these women,” Scarborough said. “I’ve been fortunate to get commitments from a number of quality players who should make 1988 a very exciting season for women’s soccer.” Wilson scored 21 goals for Ha milton in 1987, leading her squad to a 20-3 record. She was name to the All American All Area Team and is ex pected to step in and provide immedi ate help for Wesleyan at the midfield area. Witthuhn has been named to the All District teams for four straight years at Park View High School in Sterling, Va. She is also expected to help the Bishops at midfield or per haps sweeper, according to Scarbor ough. In addition to soccer, Witthuhn played at number two singles and number one doubles on the tennis team for three years at Park View. Francis scored 23 goals for Pink erton Academy in 1987 and should see action at forward for Wesleyan. She will provide some strong offen sive punch to the Bishops attack, ac cording to the new coach. Ruckert received numerous hon ors from her team at Venice High School in Venice, FI., including the most valuable offensive and defen sive awards. She also participated in track and field, competing in the 440 and 880 yard relays. Her speed could make her the ideal candidate for an outside back position. Also committing to Wesleyan College are: Patricia Cragna from Brick Memorial High School in Bricktown, N.J.; Christy Peoples from Vance Senior High School in Henderson, N.C.; Stacey Cabe from Bowie Senior High School in Bowie, Md.; Ingrid Janes from Monacan High School in Richmond, Va.; Janet Dey from Brick Township High School in Brick Town, N.J.; Katie Mangrum from Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Md.; Nancy Hogg from Taylor High School in Katy, Tx.; Becky Scott from Enloe High School in Raleigh, N.C.; and Kelly Connolly from Mi ami Southridge High School in Mi ami, FI. “Over half of these ladies have the capability of stepping in and helping us out immediately,” Scar borough added. “And I wouldn’t be surprised if six of them started this year.” Scarborough, who coached the Oxford Orphanage High School boys team to a 1987 private schools state championship last year, inherits a team which was 4-13 last year. “Given our schedule. I’ll be happy if we win eight games this year,” the Campbell University graduate con ceded. “Eight wins is a very ambi tious goal for a young team like this but we must be ambitious if this pro gram is to go anywhere.” After playing four years at Campbell, Scarborough spent one year as an assistant coach there be fore assuming the athletic director and head soccer coach duties at Ox ford. “I have always prepared for this move back to the college level,” Scarborough said. “After taking Ox ford to the slate championship, this step to the college ranks just seemed like the natural thing to do. I’m very excited about the potential here at Wesleyan College. The Bishops have a top rate athletic program and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” Scarborough will have his work cut out for himself this year, said the Bishops travel to Greensboro for a non-conference match up against UNC-Greensboro, then to Roanoke and home for Duke and Mary Wash ington. There are also two tourna ments in addition to conference play. The 28-year-old Buies Creek, N.C. native isn’t frightened by the opponents. “A team can only im prove by playing good competition,” he said, “and tliat’s what our goal is this year: play good soccer and con tinue to make progress in every game we play.”
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