Wesleyan College - Veterropt Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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20 September Speakers Visit Wesleyan m 1 During September Wesleyan College had speakers who were successful women of the eighties. Ina Stewart, Vice President of Estee Lauder Cosmetics, spoke on the importance of realizing one ' s personal potential. She dis¬ tributed Estee Lauder sample gifts to students. To encourage the students in creative en¬ deavors, author Margaret Anne Barnes spoke about the events that lead up to the writing of her recent book. A Buzzard is my Best Friend. Ms. Barnes was the first speaker in the Geor¬ gia Writer ' s Series sponsored by the English Department. -

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% September 19 WC Holds 146 Convocation The college year was officially opened with the 146th Fall Convocation. The seniors were presented in their robes before Jenny Houser opened the programme. The guest speaker was Dr. Lois Taylor Ellison, Provost of the Medical College of Georgia. She presented her views on education and the women ' s movement from Susan B. Anthony to Lucy of the Peanuts comic strip. 1. SGA President Jenny Houser opens the Fall Convocation. 2. Seniors prepare for the procession. 3. Dr. Lois Taylor Ellison speaks on Beyond Credentials. H

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September 21 W.C. Presents “Prince ... ” Wesleyan opened its theatre season with the world premier of the children ' s play The Prince and the Ogre. The children of the Ma¬ con community were the special guests of Wesleyan. The ogre, played by Mike McKin¬ ney, delighted and frightened the younger people, while older members of the audience found Barbara Stout ' s portrayal of the gloomy king very entertaining. A drafty castle de¬ signed by George McKinney set the stage for the action. ”My mom brought me. I got scared when the monster came out! I thought the prince was cute and Maggie was real pretty. — Amy McCallister (age 8) 1. Trish Ellis and Page Garrett have an arguement in which Trish has the upper hand. 2. Mike McKinney gives Carswell Hannon a lift. 3. Jo Duke keeps her roommate Carswell Hannon in line. 2 bmbi