Page 10 Administrative Excellence (U-P) - Dr. Wayne D. Lammie,' associate director for academic affairs at the Shenango Valley Campus of The Pennsylvania State University in Sharon, has been chosen to receive the 1977 John E. Wilkinson Award for Administrative Excellence at the University. The $5OO award was established in 1970 to be presented annually to an administrator at the University for outstanding achievement in the administrative field. It is made possible by friends of John E. Wilkinson, Bellefonte businessman, in whose honor it is named. The award will be formally presented at a reception May 29 by Dr. John W. Oswald, president of the University. "I am pleased that Dr. Lammie has received this recognition," said Dr. Robert G. Quinn, dean of academic instruction for Commonwealth Campuses. "He surely deserves it. He is one of our most outstanding people." In the recommendation, Dr. Lammie was cited for "Innovatively steamlining the registration procedure at the Campus" and for encouraging and maintaining "completely open lines of communication between the faculty and the administration." "He treats each faculty member," the recommendation noted, "with a humane sensitivity for which he is greatly respected and admired." He was also cited for his concern with the future of higher education and efforts he has made "toward establishing rapport with the individuals and institutions of the Shenango Valley." A graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, Dr. Lammie received his master of arts degree in history from the Univerity of Pittsburgh and his doctor of philosophy degree, also in history, from Ohio State University. He taught at Neshannock Junior-Senior High School for four years and served as a teaching associate while at Ohio State. Dr. Lammie joined the Shenango Valley Campus in 1966 and taught history and political science untill973 when he was named acting assistant director for resident instruction. He, received an C.C. Reader At Shenango academic promotion to assistant professor of history in 1973 and was named associate director for academic affairs in 1974. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, honor society at Muskingum and Ohio State and is a member of the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. He currently is a ruling elder in the First Presbyterian Church, Sharon. He also is a member of the Sharon Kiwanis Club, Education Committee of the Shenango Valley Urban League, and the Executive Committee of Lake Area Health Education Center. Previous recipients of the Wilkinson Award were the late Dr. Paul M. Althouse, provost John V. Pezzoni, director of personnel services; Kenneth L. Holderman, vice president emeritus for the Commonwealth Campuses; Eleanor Ferguson, retired assistant to the vice president for administrative services and assistant secretary of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Harry Dr. Harry Zook, assistant vice president for research, and Dr. Russell E. Larson, provost emeritus. XGI ReporteL In the initial report for the XGI Reporter I would like to' begin by thanking Keith Millison for his reporting this past year. The softball team partici pated in a tournament sponsor ed by the University Park Veterans. 'Everyone pulled together and played well in posting a record of four wins against two losses. Even though we failed in a gallant attempt to make the second day of the two day tournament all the players and friends had a good time. Since returning home the team has a record of four wins and two losses. The playoffs will be starting soon and the team is preparing to make a ran for a title. In bowling, Team N 1 is having a fine term. So far, they have turned in a 25 and 3 record which betters both Team #2 and N 3 with 11-17 and 523 records respectfully. Ticklers End Seasons By Jerry Kauffman and Diane Lewis With tne 1977 intramural sports season coining to an end the French Ticklers will peck up their red shirts and leave Capitol with an amazing overall record of 98-12-1. Unique in Capitol's- intra mural sports program-where most teams play together for one season or perhaps a year and then dissolvo-the Ticklers have been together for three years and have played all three intramural sports. The Ticklers were born on the second floor of Church Hall in the Fall of 1975. Playing with an enthusiasm which has become their trademark, they ended their first football season 10-0 scoring 432 points and giving up only 38. Turning their attention to basketball the French Ticklers ended the season 9-5 the only time they didn't place. Undaunted they went into the softball playoffs 11-0 but lost the final game for a second place finish. The Ticklers came back in the Fall of '76 to score an awesome 364 points to their opponents 26. They showed who was number one in intramural football by ending a perfect 12-0 season with a 50-0 win over the second place team. In the '76 basketball season the Ticklers got it together winning 11 and losing 2 for a second place finish to the Brotherhood's number one. In softball Ticklers '76 dropped one game to Fist City on a grand slam in the last inning but their 11-1 record was good enough to add another first place trophy to the collection. With a reputation as the team to beat the Ticklers of 1977 started off just as expected—"winning." With what one Tickler termed "the greatest defensive team to take the field at Capitol," (Ticklers are not noted for humility) the FT's gave up 3 touchdowns and no extra points to win the first place spot scoring 214 points. It was second place for the Ticklers in basketball bringing a 10-2 record into the playoffs they lost to a well deserving May 26, 1977 The final sports note is the now completed bathtub race. We came from behind to finish fourth which was good enough for a case of beer. ' There are still two big events remaining this year. The baseball trip to Philadelphia will be on May 31st and the Spring Picnic on June bth at Agway Park. A sign-up sheet for the baseball trip has been posted in the lounge. A five-dollar reservation fee is being charged, but will be returned the night of the game. The picnic is free to all members. A special thanks goes out to Mark, Vince, Bob, Bill, George, Reggie and any others I may have left out. Each one of them missed some or all of the University Park tournament so the XGI keggar could go on as scheduled. Thanks fellows. F!, I !N '69ers team. But they did avenge their two losses to the Brotherhood in '76 by beating them in all three games this year. The French Ticklers are going into the current softball playoffs with eleven wins and one loss and are hoping for one more first place trophy before they retire to make way for a new championship team. Good luck to the team who tries to replace the French Tickler's in 1978. Summertime The office of continuing education is offering summer tennis beginning June 30. according to Ronald Melchiorre, area director, for continuing education. The clinic is divided into two categories: beginners and in termediate/advanced. Individ ual attention will be given to each student and their indi vidual faults. Four tennis courts on campus will be used for the instruction and instant T.V. replay through video taping will also be used. Participants should bring their own racket and tennis balls. The fee is $39.00 per person. Registration should be completed by Wed., June 29. ReciAth rr!r'MTl This week ends the campus softball season for the spring of 1977. Playoffs will begin today, Thursday the 26th. Up to date standings are posted daily in the Rec/Ath office. The campus baseball team ended their season last week by defeating Delaware Co. campus in a doubleheader on Tuesday. May 17th. Rar.ketball Tourney Bob Gabler captured the First Annual Capitol Campus Racketball Tournament by defeating Pete Fuoco 21-17 and 21-4! The tournament was held on May 11, 12, & 13, and attracted 20 entries. In the semi-finals, Gabler defeated Haas 21-4 & 21-2, while Fuoco defeated Pavlishin 21-8 & 21-61
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