March 29, 1979 SPORTS. . Tennis Anyone? By Laura Seman Last Fall, John Avallon e started as the new head tennis coach at Behrend. He received his B.A. in Physical Education from Leh man College of City University of New York. After Lehman he spent two years as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Illinois. He remained there for another year as 'a visiting instructor, teaching physical education activities. He left the University of Illinois while working at the YMCA as Physical Director, but returned within a year as head tennis coach. Being head tennis coach was his first coaching experience. Having taken over as head tennis coach during the middle of the season, Coach Avallone was pleased to finish with a 5-5 season. While he has little formal training as a tennis player, he ..:, ...2„:.,!;•:?.;; . ::i . n, kg.:•:*, - ,.;:;;;•i',: : 'G'. : ei:!;:g,: : : . E . : '. .::',..;1'i::.1;.i':-''' ARMY ROTC TWO-YEAR PROGRAM Developed in the late 1960'5, the Two-Year Program is designed for the student enrolled in a two year or four year college who is unable to participate in a regular four-year ROTC course of in struction, or who is in a two-year post-graduate program. The success of this program, ac cording to Colonel Robert S. Rose, Professor of Military Science at Penn State, is reflected by its growth in popularity. Over one fourth of the 90 cadets who began the Advanced Course this year en tered through the 2-Year Basic Camp Program. The Two-Year Program consists of a 38 day summer camp, followed by voluntary enrollment in the_ regular Advanced Course of Army ROTC instruction at University Park or Behrend College during the junior and senior years. Satisfactory completion of the program entails an officer's commission in the Active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. does not feel this will affect his coaching success. He says, "I feel lacking a strong tennis background hurts in my playing ability, but not my coaching or teaching ability." Coach Avallone started at Behrend last fall coaching the women's tennis team. He is now coaching men's tennis. When asked how he thought the men's tennis team would do, he replied, "Optimistically they're capably of ending the season with a 9-3 standing, realistically at 8-4, but no worse than a 6-6." He stated that there is much talent on the team, and it will progress ively improve. He also heads Intramural Tennis during the Fall term. He is looking for a statistician and manager for the men's team. The first match will be held on Friday, March 29, at the Billie Jean King Center, or, weather permitting, here at Behrend, in either case at 3:00 p.m. The Basic Summer Camp is conducted at Fort Knox, Ken tucky, 35 miles south of Louisville. Subjects include leadership, and management skills, marksmanship, com munications, physical fitness, first aid, and tactics. Students receive approximately $5O plus travel expenses to and from camp. All room, board and clothing expenses are paid for by the government. Additionally, Basic Camp graduates may compete for two-year Army ROTC scholarships which pay all. tuition, fees, and books. Above all, there is no military obligation to the student who attends Basic Camp. The decision to enter the Advanced Course is made by the student following completion of the Basic Camp. ' Take a look at this opportunity. Students wishing information on the Two-Year Program should contact CAPTAIN JEFF WITHEREL or MASTER SERGEANT DON KING in the BASEMENT OF MAIN, or Phone 899-7028. STEELERS BEAT COPS On Sunday, March 25, at the Erie County Fieldhouse about a thousand people witnessed a conflict between the Erie Police Department and a group of athletes from Pittsburgh. The conflict was a basketball game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the benefit of the l3ehrend Athletic Fund. With a significant height ad vantage, the Steelers took a 35-20 lead at halftime. The "Super cops" made a comeback during the second half and took the lead several times during the fourth quarter. Despite their comeback effort, the Cops were behind 62- 58 at the final buzzer. High scorer of the game was Steeler Sam Davis (15 pts), while Randy Bowers led the cops with a total of 12 points. Contrary to pregame publicity, Franco Harris was not present. However, L.C. Greenwood did arrive during the second half to take over coaching duties and sign autographs. Along with ticket revenues, six autographed footballs were raffled off, there was a 50-50 drawing, and during halftime there was a "halfcourt shoot" with shots sold for 50 cents each and $5 awarded to those to make their shots. At the time of this writing the amount of money made was not yet know. Season Starts The women's softball season begins with a softball tour nament, a pre-season affair. It will be held on Sunday, April 1 and will begin at 10:00 a.m. here at Behrend. So far, Allt,gheny and Villa Maria have agreed to participate with Behrend in the tournament. Behrend is scheduled to play at 10:00, at 12:00 and at 2:00. The tournament is being held partly to rate officials for the Northwest Pennsylvania Board of Officials. Let's give the lady cubs support and come out to cheer them on! ;sSi'..,,:iZOl..i-,'.!:ii:..,,i -.":ki,1;1!•i:'1!-:-:-::t,.,A!:1.iEi.•.:, ,~.w:M:::a~ Students who applied for financial aid for the 1979-1980 academic year, are currently beginning to receive responses to their applications. Those who submitted an ap plication for the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant ( BEOG) through either 1979-80 Financial Aid Form or the 1979-80 PHEAA-BEOG combination form are starting to receive replies from the federal govern ment concerning their BEOG status. In some cases, BEOG is for warding to the students notices or rejection or requests for ad ditions or corrections. Students and parents should check these notices to be certain that all the information listed is correct. If any part is incorrect, the ap plicant should follow the direc tions' included on the form con cerning corrections and resub mission procedures. The PHEAA expects to begin notifying applicants of their eligibility for the Pennsylvania (PHEAA) Grant — some time in May. Pennsylvania residents must submit an application to PHEAA no later than May 1, 1979, to be considered for this .grant. Currently, PHEAA is for warding notices requesting either additional information, or con- Behrend Collegian Grant Edwards PH EAA / BEOG UPDATE League 1— Coed King's Court Beauty and the Beasts Net Set Champagne Jam Cerie Zoom Houston's Hustlers League II Coed Over the Hill Gang Steel Grapes Pounders TRZK Stubby Fingers H.C. and Team League 111 Coed Buffalo Chips and Chipettes Land Sharks Hogie's Heroes Coral Reefers Slackers . Volleyballers Camel Jockeys League IV Men Degraders Scrockers 2nd Floor All Stars Crystal Ball Unlimited Warranty Pack Rats League V Men Odd Squad Wild Kingdom Shriners Cavemen The Team Houser's Heads League VI Women Perry Powerhouse Spiketees Merry Perry Peons Mad Mashers Energy Plus firming receipt of the student's complete application. Any student receiving a request for corrections or additions from PHEAA should submit the in formation as soon as possible. If students are uncertain about any information on the forms or question the rejection notice they received they should contact the Student Affairs Office as soon as possible to try to correct the situation. In some cases, due to ac cidental misreporting of in formation, students receive a rejection when, in reality, they may beeligible for assistance. In most cases, the situation - can be corrected to the student's ad vantage. Thought for the day: Even if your on the right track if you sit there you'll be run over. Intramural Volleyball Standings (as of 3-23) Run For Fun There will be a 10,000 meter run for fun here at Behrend on Saturday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. Hundreds of area runners of all ages are expected to compete. including many members of the Erie Runners Club. Anyone can enter and everyone will receive a specially designed commemorative T-shirt. The purpose of the run islo promote running for health as well as to demonstrate how much fun running can be. So this is an excellent op portunity for people who may never have entered a contest like this before. There is minimum pressure, although there will be awards given out in fifteen dif ferent categories, such as "Best Effort of the Day." The course is scenic, packed with plenty of fresh air and firm, easy-on-the-arches earthen trails. The entry fee is $3.00, and :forms will be available soon from the SUB office or Erie Hall_ Page Three 14-6 10-5 . 9-6 8-12 7-13 5-10 . 3-7 19-1 12-8 9-11 7-13 8-12 5-15 22-3 . 9-6 . 9-6 . 6-9 . . 9-16 8-7 ( ? ) . . 5-15 12-3 12-3 . 7-8 . 6-9 4-11 4-11 16-4 11-9 . 9-6 . 7-8 . 6-9 1-14 11-4 12-8 . 8-7 . 6-9 8-12
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