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the Hack'l!ttl are on to enjoying themeelves this aum- the in tile
By Billy Ranter
In a special chapel assembly on
beach thing the bachelors c•n dream
Friday, April 29th, the annual
Cum Laude Society inductions
were held. The students hon-
ored this year were: from the
Senior class, Tommy Battle, the recent change in the grading
Brant McAdoo, and Balram Kak- kar; and from the Junior Bobby Vyu, George Cook, Mike
and Luke Kellam. Two VES alumni, Law1ence Blanch- ard and Robert Howison were inducted in abeentia. The guest
integrated approach to the study of English commencing' essen-
on the beach. the faculty include some who are Bachelor Arnold feels that his earning deg1eer while are
speaker for the event wu Dr.
Edwin Potter, head of the HiJ...
tory Department at Lynchburg Mr. Vic Kehrer, and Secre-
College.
The Cum Laude Society is
by the head of the VES Chapter, tary, Mr. Doug Smith by receiv-
ing a special pin and certificate. The students aehieving Cum
ing at St. McLaughlin will be director. hu
17mbolic of the highest level of
aehievement attain- Laude this year are very de-
changing residency: the Eade'e are making move number three
(on campus finally), Mr. Jenkine will move by July, Mr. Hudgine
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able at VES and repreeentl
continued excellence over a pro-
longed period. To be eligible for
eeleetioo a ltudent muet have
attended VES for a minimum of
two yean and reaehed tbe}unior
level. In addition to
qu•lificatione, other eoneidera- etrive for.
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tions for selection include leader-
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the Cum Laude Society are particularly stringent, but have undergone minor changes due to
mer. The
Eade'e to Califomia, Mr. a-,
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The academic requirements of
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It may come as a surprise to you but there are several faculty members who are going to
.attempt tQ have fun this summer! Their activities range from beach flirtations to baby productions. The Meteor is proud of the fine(?)
·faculty at VES and would like to wish them the best of luck at
and Mr. Berry are 1eeking ferent occupations while Mr. Elliot is meditating and contem-
plating over next year.. Several members are
some major the Doug- to Wireonlin and New
England, Mrs. Berry to
LYNCHBURG
By Patrick Fant
Each summer there are two
changes in or around school. There are physical changes such as building modifications, and curriculum and policy changes such as the revision of the
student handbook. The adminis- tration has planned quite a few things for t~is summer. .
'-BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS In the basement of Randolph, there will . be two additional
classrooms; a possibility for a new air circulation system in the
basement; and a new roof. With~ the expansion of the Evan's apartment, there will be one less room in Wyatt. In Ainslie, there will be a new triple room built in the additional storage space. In t.he gym area, the Foyer will be remodeled with new and addi- tional trophy cases (thanks to the Mothers Committee!). There will also be a new athletic office and store. The weight room will be
expanded, and there will be new lights for the basketball court.
CURRICULUM Presently the faculty is fairly
happy with what the school offers. However, there is a general wish to push for better
writing. Mr. Zimmer points out that he "wants to lie slire of ·an
system. In general, a student
must still maintain a B + average
in his Junior or Senior year and
have also maintained this re- carrying through the 12th; an exceed bridge so be will teach Mr. Evane (MAI.S, Dartmouth) quired average in the previous
year or the average of the two •
computers and casually get mar- ried. Bachelor Bowden also feels differently about the trip. He is too young for those old men and plans to he Head Counselor at
Armrtrong (UNCI, aa. and Mr. Mre (LC), Spencer, att.r
prevtous years.
New members were inducted
mastered in the previous year
and which undersCores the value
of effective writing and analyti-
cal thought." Steps to achieve
this will be considered this sum- Camp Maxwelton where Mr. I
mer.
DEMERIT SYSTEM
As of now, there will be a review of the demerit system,
becauee the demerit system is causing a lot of trouble for both students and faculty. Next year the demerit system may be more palatable.
POLICY
The only new policy being
coneldered u of now will be the Couneelor Orientation. Thla will
enable newly elected couneelore to be trained by thla put yean
counMlore.
When everrou return• iD
the fall ther ehould be looldq for
Dew ehaap~. The Nnova-
d o e o l l a e u l t r . , . n - t a all u..
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and 6ahinc and ~ Smith '-*"
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eerving of such an honor. Main- taining acadeinic eminence for two or more years is very difficult and requires consistent and continual effort, but it is also a dignified tradition which other students at VES would do well to
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tially at the 9th .grade and approach which builds upon skills
needs and wants this summer just furthering their
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to be the most exciting
Some of the faculty will be facultJ,
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and otber to Europe. llr.
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and Mundy are lilted on the · da, and finally, the
agenda with more to follow. Hawk.
Rumor has it that they will really Whew! It is not over yet 10
have an exciting time playing grab yourself a drink.
bridge and drinking lemonade · The brains of "ltudJ peb" ia
to Nova the
the Smiths to Rhode up. Messrs. Boney, Speneer, , Mundy to
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