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jssioii it the author of* * :d some very : subject of rasing” behaviof game. Since tli*j nly been subje^'j object of sevei* i he most critic**. letter —jokiofj of which Barbell , and even ques'| expressed in tb* On March 30 at 8:00 pm in Moore, Steve Meisburg and John Walters will present a concert in a style that they describe as “country pop with folk.” Above, Walters 0*ft) and Meisburg enjoy a moment of relaxation between concert tours. sagree with rsonal vendett*> d to letters thef larber, have tb* ion, a right th* ipeciflc progr*'" ~ '■ ■ -ri.. oX- '"'o major music ensembles of Mars Hill injury. Th®Coii, e sagree Counter Point SGA Effectiveness Probed by CHERYL ALDRIDGE Choir, Band Go on Tours by MARGARET DOUTT , .,jf -wiege have been or will be involved in March 4 le tours and concerts throughout spring with and the impressions we made were favor able.” se- „ , '"ester. The College Choir recently corn- rights as she pleted a nine-day tour, while the College ; effort to do j Concert Band plans a three-day tour for public forum o” "ext wbek. Unfortunate*^’, lender the direction of William Thomas, ig in writing -^^’Oiember choir traveled throughout the ^outh Feb. 25 - Mar. 6, giving concerts in nt that needs t* Florida, Louisiana (including per- . eaS .""rnances in New Orleans and Baton Rouge), •ge, no ar Mississippi, and South Carolina. Comment- Ity, or admi ed Thomas about the tour, “It was the epartment. ^ e>ost pleasant choir tour I’ve ever been on. ted research the choir sang better with each performance concentrate ® i, went to Pj’ figures rega^ e in doing igures regardi"' had closed * :s are obvio®*’ IS a fact of Future plans for the choir includes a per formance Mar. 24 of Brahms’ “A German Requiem” with the College Chorus and the North Carolina Symphony, and the alumni pops concert with the Concert Band May 14. The 74-member Concert Band, with Ray Babelay directing, gave their yearly spring concert last night. Tour for the instrumen talists begins Mar. 21 and ends Mar. 23. This year’s band tour is the shortest ever, and with good reason: Due to the fuel shortage, many high schools were unable to schedule touring groups such as the Con cert Band because the auditoriums could not be heated. How effective do you think the Student Government Association has been this year? A survey of the student opinion about the SGA and its activities was conducted using this question as the springboard for response. Both faculty and students, including SGA members were asked to respond. Many of the participants were glad to share their op inions although some seemed unwilling to congratulate or criticize the SGA. The first reply to the question on SGA effectiveness this year seemed to be some what representative of most of the comments: “/ don’t know what the SGA has done this year so I couldn't say much. / haven’t kept up with them. ” Other responses to the survey included: “They’re doing better than last year. Since I’ve only been here two years that’s all I can compare this year’s SGA with. ’’ “I haven’t paid enough attention to know. It makes me wonder whose fault it really is — mine, for not finding out, or theirs, for not being more obvious.’’ "I think they have tried. There has been a concerted effort and they’re succeeding. ’’ “Quite frankly, I haven’t noticed anything they’ve done. I don’t even remember seeing any posters in the halls about SGA elections." “I attended two SGA meetings this year and they didn’t even have a quorum. You wonder how effeetive they can be if no mem bers come. I haven’t heard how effective Steve Webb has been, but I feel the SGA Chapman, Sears Orient Future Teachers by DEBBIE QUEEN tion. They all jnship way id a special thac^* our auction^ ■ riade the bank our fell’'J !, and giving * like to take th"’ om the auctio"^ K) profit on nsuring a gf* the niofS’ uniors, se 16 and 17. will the exd** ^ nt/faculty t, President 78 weU't>t^^ mi wishing , tould addn^l ost office bott olina, 2875^^ 1 Riddle ilia Storm e Humber ty Miller nist, Joy ampbell. Jr Member of tb^ associaT®^ coLtecialf ’Ress Launching students into teaching careers •s a responsibility held jointly by two mem- l*ers of the Education Department, Dr. Vernon Chapman and Dr. William Sears. Friends since their years together in gradu ate school at the University of Alabama, these two gentlemen also work closely to gether in the supervising and training of student teachers. Dr. Chapman obtained both a bachelor’s "nd master’s degree from Livington Uni- t'ersity in Alabama. From 1966-1969, he *teld a graduate research fellowship at the University of Alabama, receiving his doc torate in education after that time. Dr. Sears earned his bachelor’s degree from Clemson, his master’s from Appalachian State, and, finally, a doctorate in education from the University of Alabama in 1968. Ur. Sears originally joined the faculty of Mars Hill in 1968 as Director of Student T^eaching. When he assumed the position "f Dean of Student Affairs in 1969, Dr. Chapman joined the college faculty as Di rector of Student Teaching. In 1971, Dr. Chapman became chairperson of the Edu cation Department, while Dr. Sears, once "gain, became Director of Student Teaching. Both men feel that their work at Mars Mill involves helping students develop their "Wn unique abilities. Dr. Sears emphasizes *he area of personal relations, encouraging future teachers to become more empathe- hc in their interactions with students; Dr. Chapman concentrates on the abilities of *he individual, striving to fulfill the capa- Mlities of every person with whom he comes 'u contact. In their work with the student fcachers, they attach first importance to the 'udividual, always emphasizing personal "eeds. In their years at Mars Hill, a strong at- f"chment for the college community and the ^Wn itself has developed. Dr. Sears feels that there is “so much you don’t see until you become involved.” Involvement cer tainly characterizes his relationships with the community, and he has a special attach ment for the townspeople whom he de scribes as “resourceful, intelligent, genuine, empathetic — always there when you need them.” The mountains, changing seasons, and snow impressed Dr. Chapman, things he had not known in his home town of Mobile, Alabama. Freedom to experiment with new ideas is one of the strongest at tractions for Dr. Chapman, however; Dr. Sears agrees that the college is “a stimulating place.” In reference to the faculty. Dr. Sears said, “There are no second-rate people. It’s an honor to be here.” Thus, faculty relationships are valued by these two men. Besides being close friends themselves, they also belong to a group of faculty members who spend their lunch hour in recreation. Among the various physical activities en joyed by both are tennis, basketball, and running. Last year, in the Old Hickory Run held at Nashville, Dr. Chapman and Dr. Sears received a third and four place, respectively, in their age divisions. Dr. Sears, who was raised on a farm near Charleston, South Carolina also enjoys gardening, something he had thought to give up when he left the farm. Dr. Chapman considers the development of the internship for elementary education majors, which was planned by Dr. Hough and him, one of the most exciting achieve ments of his career. Providing student teachers in elementary education with the opportunity to spend a full-year working in the public schools. Chapman feels that someday, it will provide a model program for elementary education teachers in North Carolina. Public schools speak highly of the program, and it is felt to be a major factor when teaching positions are at stake. Dr. Sears, who served as a principal in an Dr. Scars (left) and Dr. Chapman reflect some of the enthusiasm they hold for teach ing, as well as for Mars Hill College and its students and faculty. (Photo by Kirk Hall) integrated school, feels that seeing the evolu tion of equality in the relations between blacks and whites has been a zenith in his career. Feelings toward people are, in his estimation, critical to the way one develops a positive attitude toward life. Dr. Sears’ philosophy is also apparent in his family relationships. The Sears fam ily, wife Judy, daughter Stacy, and son Will enjoy being together in their many outdoor activities. Grandson Jason is a great source of pride to Dr. Chapman, but he is also quite proud of the rest of his family, wife Mamie Sue (who works in the college bookstore), married daughter Amy, and school-age children Susan and Michael. Mars Hill has become “home” for these two families but they are not the only heneficiaries. Mars Hill is fortunate to have these two close friends. Dr. Chapman and Dr. Sears, as members of the community. Their genu ine concern for people is a rare and valuable quality. was more active at the beginning of the year.” “Pretty bad. So far the only things I know they have been involved in has been Career Day, the Book Exchange and some things I’ve seen in the HILLTOP." “Considering the things they go up against, they do a pretty goodjob. I’ve been here four years and they have been effective all that time. ’’ “They don’t tell us what’s going on. I feel uninformed." “They are pretty ineffective. I had a book stolen and they kept the book for a long time as evidence but they still haven’t prose cuted the guy. They’re slow.” “I really don’t know anything they have done this semester. If they have done some thing, they’ve kept it undercover." The comments from students not actively involved in SGA can be contrasted with the replies given by two members of the organi zation: “The SGA has a lot of potential but we’re not really working full capacity. There is a lot of student apathy. ’’ “SGA isn’t effective. I feel there is stu dent apathy within and without, mostly without SGA.” According to the college catalog, the SGA “is the agency through which the students govern themselves and have a voice in the management of the college.” Is the SGA living up to this standard? If your answer is no, get involved and find out the reasons why. The SGA is supposed to be for you — the student. Graves Ends Career by SCOTTY MILLER Mars Hill’s loss to Newherry in the Dis trict 6 semifinals marked the end of the cage season for Jack Lytton and his players. It also closed out the career of one of the greatest Lions to ever don a uniform, Jimmy Graves. To say that he had a good year would be a gross understatement. He led the Lions in scoring with a 19.1 average, led in field goal percentages with 49.1, was second in free throw percentages with 80.2, was second in rebounding with 6.9 a contest, led the team in blocked shots with 34, and was second in assists with 76. Coach Lytton, after hearing the afore mentioned statistics, laughingly stated: “He sure had an off year, didn’t he?” This season Graves broke three Mars Hill career records on route to his selection as All-District 6 performer. The new records now stand as: (1) Total points - 2295 (for merly held by Jerry Hayes at 1845); (2) Most rebounds - 1018 (formerly held by Jerry Hayes at 954); and (3) Most field goals - 975 (formerly held by Jerry Hayes at 777). Past honors during his sophomore and junior years include: All District and twice All Carolinas Conference, Most Valuable Play er for Mars Hill, and Mars Hill’s award for the most outstanding athlete. Lytton had some choice words to say about the young man he has coached for four years: “Graves has been as consistent a player as I’ve ever coached. You knew before each game what you could expect out of him. He was his best in the toughest situations and was totally unselfish in his approach to the game. For four years he not only carried the offensive load, but he usually drew the opposing team’s best offensive player as a defensive assignment. On top of all his basketball accomplishments, he has remained level-headed and is just as outstanding in off-court qualities. In sum mary, 1 have never coached a more deserv ing basketball player ..." That familiar No. 22 will be missed in future Mars Hill basketball years.
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