Guilforaian Volume LXIV No. 5 Football team looks towards better year Photo by Fred King A joyous Manny shows Towson State the stuff the Quakers are made of by ripping through their defense. New technology for "Phototype for solar installations" By Paul Holcomb Staff Writer The Ragan-Brown Fieldhouse now under construction on the Guilford Campus is being de signed to accommodate an im pressive array of conservation and solar energy devices. The gyn will feature a unique combination of energy efficient and energy-harnessing equip ment, according to Business Manager Jim Newlin. There are four basic concepts incorporated into the design of the Physical Education Center. The first is an automatic light control system which derives maximum efficiency from the buildings skylights. This device will dim or brighten the lights in accor dance with the amount of sunlight penetrating the sky lights. At, present electrical rates, this system should pay for itself in four and one half to five years. Five heat pumps will comprise the third major section in the solar heated system The top of the present gym nasium will be fitted with solar collectors. These collectors will heat water up to 130°F, provi ding hot water for showers, stabilizing the pool's tempera Quakers start year strongly ture near 80°F, and heating the building. A six thousand gallon insula ted, fiberglass storage tank buried underground is linked with these collectors to provide excess capacity for the system. Working in conjunction with this portion of the system is a heat-reclaiming device known as sprayed coils. Basically, these coils extract excess heat for storage and redistribution from areas such as showers, lockerrooms, and dryers. This is a concept that is very new to the non-industrial secotr. Five heat pumps will com prise the third major section in the solar heated gym. These heat pumps will be coupled with the fourth portion of the system, which is called an earth heat sink. Briefly, this heat sink will utilize ground under 30,000 sq. ft. of the gym floor for a long erm heat storage device. Begin ning in early September, the collectors will be turned on and heat will be transferred to the sink. The sink will be heated to 100°F to insure adequate heat for 30 ddys of overcast weather Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C. 27410 By Paul Holcomb Staff Writer With an impressive 3-1 start already on the record books, the 1979 Quaker football team will play the remainder of the season 'physically out manned," but fighting to pull out some upsets, according to head Coach Charles Forbes. Beginning with the game at Mars Hill on October 6, Guil ford will be battling opponents that are stronger on "paper" but nontheless vulnerable on the football field The Quakers definitely pos sess the qualities essential to fabricate an upset. They are scrappy, smart, and, as Coach Forbes says, "they will fight tooth and nail every play." Adding to the Quaker's hopes for an upset is the likely return of Chris Scissom and Andy Collins, two key players who have been out with injuries. The offensive team is ex perienced, featuring Manny in midwinter. This heat sink eliminates the need for a conventional back-up system. However, the showers will be equipped with an emer gency booster to insure a con stant water temperature. The itiitial investment for thi type of system is not much higher than that for a conven tional one. At present fuel and electrical prices, the initial in vestment will be returned in six to eight years, with some sec tions producing a payout in considerably less time Additionally, the system con tains few moving parts, so maintenance costs are expected to be low. The integration of these four concepts into the design of one building makes this system unique. According to Mr. New lin, "no system has all these features together." The needs of the future insure a demand for solar technology, and the progressive design of the Physical Educa tion Center should make it a prototype for solar installations in numerous buildings in the country. Anyone interested in learning more about this system should attend the October 28 Energy Awareness meeting. Jim New lin will discuss the design in detail, and an on-site tour is likely. ?-' ■* . '• - *"*'* • Photo by Fred King Being a quarterback is not all glamour, especially when some big people want to stop you. Fernandez as quarterback, who is described by his coach as "accurate and smart." Fernan dez's accurate passing is com plimented by several excellent receivers. The Quaker defense, though inexperienced, has played well, except for last week's 22-2 defeat, which Coach Forbes attributed to the lack of exper TAT fe*i - flkv ■ jfcSfli mSr i M BR Ml r ■ I > |>'\M '■; vm! ' r rS Mammas jc'i j>i'BDilliiru>. */■ ■ .f3fc^^^ilSM6^'J!3^yßl®BßHßß#Pii* Photo by Fred King Dynamic forces clash in the struggle for receiving the ball. Don't forget Nov. 10! On your mark What is filled with prizes, run by humans, created by a news paper, and 10,000 meters long? If you can't answer this riddle, you've yet to fill out an entry form for "Read on the Run," a 10,000 meter race sponsored by the Guilfordian and Stroh's Beer. Set among the rolling hills and ofrested property in the Guilford College Community, "Read on the Run" promises to be one of the most exciting races ever to be staged in the Greensboro area. The race is scheduled for 10 00 a.m. Satur day, November 10, with sign-in beginning at 8:30 and continu ing through 9:30. The entry fee of $3.00 entitles the participant to a free "Read on the Run" T-shirt, refresh ments during and after the race. Mass on the Mall seepage 4 October 9, 1979 ience to draw on "in regard to Towson's unfamiliar offense." Overall, Forbes thinks this team is better than those of recent years, despite being frequently outmanned by bulk ier opponents. If the Quakers avoid injuries, last year's 5-4 record can probably be sur passed. and the chance to win a myriad number of prizes. Gift certifi cates and merchandise will be awarded to winners in each division, and the frisbees will be given away while they last to those who cross the finish line first. The divisions will be the same for both men and women: 16 and under, 17-24, 25-30, 31-40, 41-50, and 51 and over. Any division with less than five entries will automatically be combined with the preceding division. Entry forms are available now at the Information desk in Founders Hall on the Guilford College campus. The deadline for entries is November 6; a $2.00 late entry fee will be assessed for entries received after this date

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