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TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1976 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN uiHMVTee ¥UE (Photo by Will Mclntyre) EVfEH V AteLIHAI VOICE OF THE STUDENTS WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CULLOWHEE, NORTH CAROLINA N C C - 2 canoeing set M ay 8 Canoeing enthusiasts from and Open Division. The Intercol- Las, n 10() racers The NC c.2 Cha ionsni „ competition. Tropl all-nupr thf> southeast are exDect- eniate division is onen on v to . ... ..._ ..__* V . . .-.. ^ Canoeing enthusiasts f r the southeast are expected to compete in the second annual NC C-2 Championship to be held along a fifteen mile section of the Tuckaseegee River May 8. Many of the top paddlers in the country are expected to return for this year's race. But Roger Roundtree of the Cullowhee Wilderness Outitters is quick to point out that the novice canoer should enter. "The NC C-2 Champsionship is an ideal race for beginners to get into canoe racing." He explained that there will be two basic race classifications: Intercollegiate and Open Division. The Intercollegiate division is open only to students of colleges, univesities and technical institutes. This will be a Crusing Class, which means it is limited to those boats designed for general recreation use rather than speed. There will be events for men, women and mixed tandem paddlers in this category. In the open Division, there will be both a Crusing category with women, men, and mixed classes a and a downriver class for the experienced paddler. Last year nearly 100 racers entered the race this year that figure has been raised to an expected 150 paddlers. The race entry fee is $5 per person for those registering before April 30, but entries will be accepted on the day of therace($6). The NC C-2 Championship is competition. Trophies will be sponsored jointly by the Jackson presented then to both the County Recreation Department, bowman and sternman winning The WCU UCB and the the first three places in each Cullowhee Wilderness Outfitter, class. The Cullowhee Jaycees are Additional race information is hosting a cookout following the available by calling Cullowhee Wilderness Outfitter at 293-9741. 10% turnout: Thomas wins close race Six place in Forensics A WCU faculty member was elected president of the NC Forensics Association (NCFA) and six WCU students were among the winners at the NCFA state tournament in Raleigh last weekend. Dr. Kathleen Carr, instructor of speech and theatre arts, was elected to the association's highest position. A member of the WCU faculty since 1973, Dr. Carr holds the Ph.D. degree from Bowling Green State University. Sam Gray, WCU junior from Winston-Salem, won first place in the prose reading category, and Ron Fender of Hendersonviile finished fourth in prose reading and third poetry reading. Two teams of WCU students placed in the duet acting category. Randall Willis of Bakersville and Jessica Phelps of Augusta, Ga., won first place in the event, and Carolyn Dempsey of Asheville and Cecilia Neal of Waxhaw finished fourth. Commuter senators, Business Manager of the Western Carolinian, and President of the UCB were decided in the only contested spots of last week's Spring elections. Less than ten per cent of the student body turned out to vote. David White, Deni Mclntyre, Bob Westmen, Beth Thomas, Barry Weaver, John Harbison, Sandra Forguson, and Nancy Hope won the eight Commuter Senator seats. Ron Cline overwhelmed Steve Harrell in the race for UCB President, receiving 306 votes to 142. In the closest race of the elections, Frank Thomas won out over Mike Miller by margin of 28 votes for Business Manager of the Western Carolinian. Frank Carlton received 29 write -in votes to take the open seat for senator-at-large. He joined Steve Sherman and Robert Wood, the only others running for the three seats. In uncontested races, Layne Barrett became UCB Vice-president, and Tony Brown and Jake Phillips kept their positions as editor of the Western Carolinian and general manager of WWCU, respectively. New editor of the Catamount, Meryl Owen, and current business manager Stokes Gatewood also ran unopposed. A total of 468 votes were cast. The 1976 edition of The Nomad is available free of charge in the entrance of McKee Building. Copies of the publication, which is a collection of literary works and graphics by WCU students and faculty members may be picked up anytime while the 1,200 copy supply lasts.
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Transcription | TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1976 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN uiHMVTee ¥UE (Photo by Will Mclntyre) EVfEH V AteLIHAI VOICE OF THE STUDENTS WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CULLOWHEE, NORTH CAROLINA N C C - 2 canoeing set M ay 8 Canoeing enthusiasts from and Open Division. The Intercol- Las, n 10() racers The NC c.2 Cha ionsni „ competition. Tropl all-nupr thf> southeast are exDect- eniate division is onen on v to . ... ..._ ..__* V . . .-.. ^ Canoeing enthusiasts f r the southeast are expected to compete in the second annual NC C-2 Championship to be held along a fifteen mile section of the Tuckaseegee River May 8. Many of the top paddlers in the country are expected to return for this year's race. But Roger Roundtree of the Cullowhee Wilderness Outitters is quick to point out that the novice canoer should enter. "The NC C-2 Champsionship is an ideal race for beginners to get into canoe racing." He explained that there will be two basic race classifications: Intercollegiate and Open Division. The Intercollegiate division is open only to students of colleges, univesities and technical institutes. This will be a Crusing Class, which means it is limited to those boats designed for general recreation use rather than speed. There will be events for men, women and mixed tandem paddlers in this category. In the open Division, there will be both a Crusing category with women, men, and mixed classes a and a downriver class for the experienced paddler. Last year nearly 100 racers entered the race this year that figure has been raised to an expected 150 paddlers. The race entry fee is $5 per person for those registering before April 30, but entries will be accepted on the day of therace($6). The NC C-2 Championship is competition. Trophies will be sponsored jointly by the Jackson presented then to both the County Recreation Department, bowman and sternman winning The WCU UCB and the the first three places in each Cullowhee Wilderness Outfitter, class. The Cullowhee Jaycees are Additional race information is hosting a cookout following the available by calling Cullowhee Wilderness Outfitter at 293-9741. 10% turnout: Thomas wins close race Six place in Forensics A WCU faculty member was elected president of the NC Forensics Association (NCFA) and six WCU students were among the winners at the NCFA state tournament in Raleigh last weekend. Dr. Kathleen Carr, instructor of speech and theatre arts, was elected to the association's highest position. A member of the WCU faculty since 1973, Dr. Carr holds the Ph.D. degree from Bowling Green State University. Sam Gray, WCU junior from Winston-Salem, won first place in the prose reading category, and Ron Fender of Hendersonviile finished fourth in prose reading and third poetry reading. Two teams of WCU students placed in the duet acting category. Randall Willis of Bakersville and Jessica Phelps of Augusta, Ga., won first place in the event, and Carolyn Dempsey of Asheville and Cecilia Neal of Waxhaw finished fourth. Commuter senators, Business Manager of the Western Carolinian, and President of the UCB were decided in the only contested spots of last week's Spring elections. Less than ten per cent of the student body turned out to vote. David White, Deni Mclntyre, Bob Westmen, Beth Thomas, Barry Weaver, John Harbison, Sandra Forguson, and Nancy Hope won the eight Commuter Senator seats. Ron Cline overwhelmed Steve Harrell in the race for UCB President, receiving 306 votes to 142. In the closest race of the elections, Frank Thomas won out over Mike Miller by margin of 28 votes for Business Manager of the Western Carolinian. Frank Carlton received 29 write -in votes to take the open seat for senator-at-large. He joined Steve Sherman and Robert Wood, the only others running for the three seats. In uncontested races, Layne Barrett became UCB Vice-president, and Tony Brown and Jake Phillips kept their positions as editor of the Western Carolinian and general manager of WWCU, respectively. New editor of the Catamount, Meryl Owen, and current business manager Stokes Gatewood also ran unopposed. A total of 468 votes were cast. The 1976 edition of The Nomad is available free of charge in the entrance of McKee Building. Copies of the publication, which is a collection of literary works and graphics by WCU students and faculty members may be picked up anytime while the 1,200 copy supply lasts. |
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