Page 14 - 1986 VES Meteor

MAY 2, 1986
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Senior Editors: Jim Blount, Tryg Brody, Coz- zens, Jared Dawson, Stuart Mercer,
DJ Patrick, Schroeder Photography: Winn Maddrey, Stuart Freeman
Business Manager: David Vyas
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Facuity, Back Off!
As we enter the final six weeks of the term and our tolerance for the demands placed upon us changes from slim to none, VES' student body is becoming increasingly fed up with various aspects
school life. Scarcely a day passes without someone shouting, "I hate this *!$* place!" Chances are the person saying this is a frustrated junior or senior trying to deal with the harsh grading system and :lemanding work load placed upon him by his core teachers.
We belive, as do a majority of the students, the grades in core are out of line and that the top ten percent of each class should receive an "A". It's hard to comprehend that people here are not working hard enough to get "As". We recognize that not every student works as hard as he might, but urge the core faculty to ease up a bit when it comes to grade time. Other tharrstingy distribution of higher grades, we feel the overall workload is unbalanced, with too much emphasis placed on the core courses. It always seems that on the night of a ma- jor test, a paper and two quizzes are also due. Because of their desire to do well in all their courses, students just don't have the time to
prepare well enough for core and vice versa. If the faculty would ex- amine any given junior or senior's work load to see how much time is spent on core compared to other courses, it would be clear the stu- dents complaints are more legitimate than they think. ·
We are not saying the core program is bad - the idea of studying English and history together is good - but it's just too big a drain on the students. We don't have the lime to put forth the effort required to atisfy current faculty expectations. We would like the school to
study the matter further.
Students Clean It Up!
From the looks of the physical condition of VES, the students ob- viou ly do not take much pride in their school. Trash can he seen in nearly every dorm hall and outside all th buildings. Wall have been
kick d through in the dorm lounge and snack bar. Toilet paper and waterlogged book stick to the walls outside Jett. Five windows have ~en broken this year on Randolph alone, including a plate glass win
dow on a drJOr and soda cans and pizza boxes can be found anywhere and everywhere.
Many atudents who complain loudly ahout the appearanre of their rhr>O) are the same people making the mess. They should realizP that
it'alargPly up to them how VES look. to oullidera. Malcolm Douglas 1n <·harge of building and ground , f'laims It's a "sourr , of dis
~r1uragem nt" LQ aee how the atudPnta tr,.at what Is provHlPd for thPm. Mr. fJral
of her high school class in Har- risburg, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University
where she obtained a Bachelor of A rts - Summa Cum Laude. She later enrolled as the first woman to attend Dartsmouth College. While at Dartmouth, Mrs. Berty earned her masters degree with honors. Inspired by her outst~~:n­
ding background in mathematics, Mrs. Berry con- tribues a great deal to the math department at V.E.S.
Mr. Kemper, whose son Fourd is currently a senior at V.E.S., graduated with honors from
V.E.S. in 1953. While at V.E.S., Mr. Kemper served as the head counselor and he matriculated at Princeton University. Mr. Kemper later attended the University of Virginia Jaw school, where he enjoyed great success.
Mr. Wyatt is recognized for his dedicated service in all aspects to V.E.S. Mr. Wyatt
taught history prior to becoming acting headmaster in 1968. He remained as the headmaster un- til 1974. The Wyatt dormitory is named in honor of his ervice to V .E.S.
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THE METEOR
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By Jared Dawson
On Friday, April 11, the VES Chapter of the Cum Laude Socie-
ty inducted 8 new members. Ac-
cepted as a charter member in
1977, V.E.S. through the Cum
Laude Society, has been able to
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recognize outstanding academic achievement amongst its students, faculty and alumni. The Cum Laude's specifications are demanding. Aside from
demonstrating a superior academic record, its recipients
must also be of good moral character. To be offered an in- vitatil)n as a Junior, one must have been at V.E.S. for at least two years and have maintained
at least a 90 average. As a senior, each student accepted must maintain'an 87 average and have been at V.E.S for two years.
This year, four juniors and one senior were inducted. The juniors were Chris Kelly, Gray Rand, Tim Harris and Chad
Smith, all from the Lynchburg area, and the sole senior was Sumter Tisdale from Charleston, South Carolina. Aside from these students, 3 honorary members were also chosen - Mrs. Mike Berry, Mr. Talfourd Kemper, Sr. and Mr.
William Wyatt. Mrs. Berry has achieved notable academic suc- cess, as she was the valedictorian
By Stuart Mercer
On April 12, Parents' Weekend, the Glee Club had its
Spring Recital, directed by Mrs. Eade. The first medley was from
"Jesus Christ Superstar." Then they sang songs relating to the impending arrival of women at VES. These songs were "Luck Be a Lady," "Hello Dolly," "I'd do Anything," "One," and "There's Nothing Like a Dame." After the
entire group left the stage Robert Savage and Jim Battle performed a self composed song called "Vi ions." Then Doug Grim, accompanied by his guitar, performed a wonderful olo call· ed, "Waiting in Vain" by Bob
Marley. Next the • nlon of the Gl Club sang "Cornt>r of th
Sky." Finally Bruc Mull n, Mar<' St11phena, I<~dmund Pott r and Mr. Sullivan diaplayPd th ir lertronlr muail' romJIO ltlon1, whirh thPy had workrd on in
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