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PeNbuluM 5 Dr. Board finds job, students rewarding Features by Lydia Derr Staff Writer He is wearing a dark business iiit, the executive’s attire. Miss- however is the hectic business ice: room. He welcomes me nth a congenial handshake. A udent might be suprised by such iacerity from a vice president of le “corporation,” as the catalog Btes. Dr. Warren Board has been vice resident of academic and student feirs at Elon College since July I, when he left a similar posi- on at Kalamazoo College in lichigan. Board says he was ady for a change, and after isiting Elon decided, “I was ady for it,and it for me.” No one could accuse him of be ing shy. One of his first acts upon joining the administration was participation in a “game show” staged at Whitley Auditorium. Board roared onstage on one of the “prizes,” a fullfledged, no- nonsense motorcycle like a kind of academic Hell’s Angel. When asked what he likes most about his job. Board quickly responded that,“no two days are alike;each day is filled with varie ty, problems, possibilities, and surprises.” Also, “this is an in tensely human enterprise, this place is filled with people of good will.” The vice president admits to a love for young people. “I find a kind of energy in young jjeople that stimulates me.” In response to the question of his position be ing one of “power,” Board im- midiately dispelled the notion, preferring to think of it as a ma jor job responsibility. The job is “frightening on the one hand and potentially rewarding on the other,” he offers. For example, the decision to withdraw recognition from a fraternity last year was a difficult one. Board, the College Disciplinary Committee and the Student Affairs staff knew there would be opposition from the students and, possibly, some parents. But they also knew that the college could not tolerate il legal drug sales and use. The advantage of his position, he said, is that important deci sions will have a positive impact on students’ lives before and after graduation. Board believes that open-door faculty-student relationships are important in education, but quali ty education depends on the students’ aspirations. He would like to instill in students the desire to serve humanity and is interested in pro viding opportunities for students to study other cultures. Ultimately, Board concluded, “The quality of your education is defined by the limits of our joint aspirations.” Dr. Warren Board Sports Men’s team inconsistent; Women end season by Doug Gorman This has been a very inconsis- ai season for the men’s basket- all team. Elon has won some eiy big games and lost some Wies it was expected to win. Last weeks action was no dif- feni. On Tuesday Elon was at Dme to take on the top ranked in District 26; the Gardner Webb Bulldogs. Brian Branson, the team’s *ling scorer, finished the game ^21 points. Like the Guilford this game came down to footing free throws. ■Against Guilford, Elon missed ^cral free throws causing the •me to go into overtime. Elon eventually lost. Not this time. Elon hit its free throws down the stretch and came away with a 77-66 victory. The win seemed to clinch a spot in the district 26 play-offs. However, few people expected Elon to lose to Pembroke State on Thursday. Elon trailed at Pem broke 32-15 at the half. The Christians could not get on track all night. The team shot less than 40 percent from the field and at tempted only four free throws all night. It was the worst loss of the year for the Fightin’ Christians, losing by the score of 83-57. The loss puts Elon second in the district. District play-off teams are determined by a complicated ftoints system. What Elon fans need to keep in mind is the top three teams get to go. One at large bid goes to the Carolina Conference Tournament and one at large bid goes to an indepen dent team. Elon still has regular season games against Lenoir - Rhyne and Pfeiffer. The winner of the district tour nament goes on to the NAIA Na tional Championships in Kansas City. At the conclusion of the regular season Elon plays in the Carolina Conference tournament. The Tournament runs March 2-5 on the campus of Catawba, The Lady Christians conclud ed their season this week with a big win against the Lady Bulldogs from Gardner-Webb. Lady Christian Jill Seawell lead all scores with 15 points. Coach Jackie Myer’s club finishes the regular season with a 15-11 record. The Lady Chris tian’s will compete in the Carolina Conference Tournament this weekend at Pembroke State. After that, the team will play in the District championships. ^dseball team ranked fifth in pre-season Wild By Greg Tobolski Elon College baseball team (*ns its 1988 season at home tet UNC-Ashville Sunday. Christians ranked fifth, in a Jl^^season poll, are looking for fourth straight District 26 ti- third trip in four years to ‘'NAUVWirtd Series Led senior Tom Alessi, the hitting should be as strong as last year. Billy Nemenz, Roger Knick, Jeff Kipilla and Tony Bellovia are expected to add punch to the lineup. The defense is anchored by David T»i| ft tfiitd^Jimmy B^un- can at Swrtstop,! datchcrU^sy * Russell and Allen Hammett at se cond. Overall, this team appears to be deeper than last years 37-13 club. Coach Rick Jones feels “that we have the most depth ever in all areas. If we can generate poWer an| stay healtl^, wq will, be in the irtbiekof tbiogL • ' I,'f t, ^ > Inner Island Surf and Weekend Sport Sale Almost Everything in the store Sale! for $9.99 to $18.99 While supplies Last Npw Market! Bq. Burlington, N.C. Hone: . ^ 584-1200' or 584-1718. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p^. Mon. — Sat. I p-m. to 6 p.m./ Suh
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