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Founders ' Weekend To proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prisons to them that are bound. Isaiah LXI. So reads the inscription on the out- side of the college bell. These words took on special meaning during the Centennial Founders ' Weekend as we looked back at the ideals for which Bennett was founded. Visiting guests, alumnae, and friends joined the College for several days of activity. The student body kicked off with a Student Day which featured a dance in the dining room-turned-ballroom. Then on Saturday, the Founders ' Convocation was held in the chapel and followed by a Presidential Reception. It ended on Sunday morning with a special worship service at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, the founding place of Bennett. Featured speakers for the main events were The Honorable Richardson Preyer and state legislator Henry Frye. 1873 to 1973 Among the prominent guests who re- turned for the ceiebration was Dr. Fredrick Patterson, former president of Tuskegee Institute and member of the Trustee Board.
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. . . As Campus Life Goes On and On! At the ringinging of the bell or the sound of an alarm clock, the many faces of Bennett College come alive. It means something different to each person, (above) Doraleena Sammons, Janice McLean, and Ike Miller discuss the events of the day. fright above) An eager freshman soon learns that hot dogs are very much a part of the Experience. (top left) Marvin H. Watkins, the Development Officer, often finds himself delivermg plaques to friends of the college, (top right) Some days are spent attending special luncheons as did Psych majors Norma Lester and Darlene Rose, (bottom right) Katie Gailes and Cheryl E. Johnson attended a reception after a Sunday Vesper with two nice visitors.
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A Centennial Event The Bennett Underground presented an out- door concert during the students ' effort. They also performed at the ball which had the theme A Look Behind, A Step Ahead. Miss Gwendolyn Sneed, instructor of Home Economics and president of the Greensboro Alumnae Chapter, presented Dr. Miller with a plaque of appreciation. It was heartwarming to have David D. Jones, Jr. deliver words of congratulations to the college in the behalf of visiting delegates, ' bottom right) Valerie Moore represented the student body. I
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