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Lynchburg, Va . Non-Profit Org.
November 2~. 1977
least once every two weeks. Looking toward the future
there are a number of long rang~ plans on the drawing board. In
addition to a number of ski trips to Wintergreen (for which there can only be a limited number of students due to transportation problems) there will be the traditional ski weekend on January 29. In February there will be a dance with Stuart Hall
the night at Skateland o~ February 20, and a presentation
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VIRGINIA EPISCOP AL SCHOOL, L YNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
BY}OHNWELLS .
The ancienl Roman £orum
year, divided among students
and faculty. Masters Armstrong, Amsler, Gregory, Kiefer and Pettyjohn make up the faculty members, and Preston Belcher, John Wells, Paul Holmes, Phil
Dec. 11
Students Travel Abroad Meador Plans Journey To Italy
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BYRODNEY TAYLOR
Mr. Meador has announced Cumae, which was carved out of Wilkinson and Jeff Evans
plans to lead another legion into the depths of ancient Rome.
Tentative plans call for a stay in the 'cityof Caesar' on the first leg
of the trip. While in Rome the troupwillbeheadquarteredina plush inn located in the heart of the historic city.
An in depth tour of the ancient Roman ruins is scheduled including a day in the Forum, a visit to the Coliseum, a jaunt to Hadrian's Villa, and other
points of interest. In addition Mr. Meador plans to visit the
a mountain, is planned. From Cumae they will go to their new
accomodations in the resort town of SorrentD. While in the
Naples area a visit to Vesuvius is
Babb, Billy Hobbs, Rick represent the student body. Of
these members, small groups and
individuals are selected to take
part in setting up the gym for
the ancient Greek settlement of
enough to take advantage of it.
on December lO with Seven Hills
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Wednesday Around Campus Discussion Group Meets Regularly
BYDOUG DICKEY When Sprin B k be .
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Mr. Robert Amsler and his wife, also take a tour of the National
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attraction of Pompeii, the area devastated by a volcanic eruption, Naples is also graced
by several excellent museums. Although the trip is crammed with tours the travelers will have ample time to explore on their own the intrigues of present day
Activities funds have been divided this year into several general categories. The major expense of the budget is the bus
transportation toandfrom town,
which amount to $60 per week.
Other large sums of money go to
hiring bands for dances to be
Activities Committee from I. tor.: Preston Belcher, Rick Wilkinson, Mr. McCormick, Paul Holmes, Billy Hobbs, John Wells, Mr. Amsler and Mr. Armstrong
life in this ancient land, whether
the worlds most fabulous shops includes 17 motion pictures. Mr.
Fine Arts Center production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors"
on Dec. 12
Campus film "Meet Me in St. Louis" on Dec. 16
of the musical " Godspell " by Lynchburg College. The Alpha
Omega Players from Texas will present Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" to be done on campus sometime in
March.Thereisalsoatentative roster of guest speakers to appear during the year.
Mr. McCormick, Mrs. Hackett and the other members of the Activities Committee look
forward to a very successful year.
held throughout the year, and for Vatican, with its many fine this means shopping in some of this years film series, which
museums, the Ara Pacis and the picturesque village of Tivoli.
AdayonatourbustoNaples will provide a break in the hectic IUnerary and a chance to view a
or sharing a bottle of Italian McCormick is quick to point
wine with a friend in a tiny out, however, that student Hackett are pleased to report
sidewalk cafe'. One may sit in a park or get lost on the winding streets of Sorrento. All told the
transportation is easily the largest overall expense.
Mr. McCormick and Mrs. that,thusfar,theyhavebeenable
to maintain their goal of two events each week, at least one event being cultural. The co- directors confer daily on the activities schedule, and a full committee meeting is held at
;..---1 sample of the breathtaking
scenery characteristic of Italy. trio will be an unforgetable the Homecoming dance,.there Just outside of Naples a stop at experience to those fortunate will be a formal Christmasdance
Seville, Spain
B Y S H O W E L L B L A D ES
For the past several Wednesday nights, a small
number of faculty and students
have been meeting in various
faculty homes. Contrary to early
suspicion, this is not a subversive
element, but a discussion group.
An idea of Chaplain Bauer's, the gruup meets weekly tor prayers,
communion, ami fellowshio.
A typical meeting was held at the Jenkin's house on November 9. The meeting started with
individual prayers followed by a brief communion service. The group.then adjourned for light
refreshments and later returned to their seats. Each week a different member starts the discussion on a topic of general interest, and this week's topic was reincarnation. Whenever a
member of the group feels so moved, he offers his opinion or comment on the subject. The discussion went on in an open and freemoving manner and, gradually, different, but relative
topics were discussed. There were no arguments or subjective remarks which helped the members feel free to talk and listen with an open mind. The meeting adjourned at 11:00.
ft may be said that these meetings add a positive, optimistic element to our community because it allows students and faculty to communicate openly and freely in a non-classroom situation. It al'SO teaches students lO respect
the opinion of others while not being afraid to express their own
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Amsler,s To Lead Trip To Spain
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Southern Spam for eight days
leave for Madr'd pef YD ll this trlp, and has now gotten the Iromuesh1'
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the_ morning of March 3 ~ill arnve in Spain th . h '
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I':lc.1u es vislUng such amous they will catch a plane back to
cltles as Madrid, Seville, the states arriving on the lith. Cordoba, and Toledo. They will
Chaperoning t~tn~g t. 'll b e tnp WI
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Under the leadership of co- directors Bruce McCormick and Willa Hackett, the Student
I~ the_ gym. This will be the highhght of several p re- Christmas _events, which include
Activities Committee this year
promises a busy schedule of
concerts, films, plays, trips, and
special events. With a slightly
expanded budget due to the Campus film "A Day at the
increase of students, the committee is planning a variety of activities combining
Races" on.Dec. 2 Comm'..lmty Concert
performa_nce, Dec. 5
The committee is large this at First Presbyterian Church,
Due to the immense success of
e group WI spen their last ~ry or fe tnp mght m Maga!a, Spam, where
the followmg:
Broad~ay -r;~eater League producuon of Bubbling Brown Sugar" on Nov. 29.
Series VES service of lessons and carols