Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

 For Reference Not to be taken from this room rmi ' i4 ' i ' - 17% U id Ut Ssfozs, Fifty years ago the transition was made ... a college for black women. A dedicated few faced the challenge of making bricks without straw. Given few assets . . . four rundown buildings, one dollar in the bank, a hand- ful of students, and a mule . . . the Jones Administration had the difficult task of making Bennett College into a reputable institution of higher learning. As we cele- brate our fiftieth anniversary in this great Bicentennial Year, we pay tribute to those who had faith in the Bennett College Dream. Somewhat battered by time, the philosophies of David Dallas Jones have withstood a depression, wars, Jim Crowism and the dissent of the 1960 ' s. Like the 46 graduating classes before us, we too, are dedicated to writing new suc- cess stories, trodding new paths and breaking new ground. To Bennett Belles of days gone by, we say have faith in us. You did it once, we ' ll do it again. 1 071)70 The ringing of the great bronze bell, symbolizing faith in Bennett, awakens us to our purpose for being here. Often hesitant on doing the mature thing, often caught up in trivia, we move along flagstone walks. The campus sets the tone of our being. Georgian buildings, showing the wear and tear of the years, have record- ed the anxieties, uncertainties, joys, and successes of each Belle and profes- sor. Members of the college community compete in ex- citing volleyball game which pitted students against the faculty and staff. Bennett women . . . doing the unex- pected and the expected . . . making waves . . . moving along well-trodden paths unsure of where they end. The Hegelian Theory in its best form ... a synthesis of the old and the new . . . today ' s Bennett Woman. TOP: Sharon McCormick and Vanessa Massen- gill share the quietness of the moment. BE- LOW: Bennett women have always shared the Experience. h J ] Each school year is a new time of dis- covery and adjustment. From each waking moment to the end of the day is a new element of change. Growth is our ability to adapt to changing attitudes and willingness to explore the unknown. The ultimate goal is to find our place in the maze. The Experience has its effect on each of us. It impresses the need to get ourselves together. It challenges us to become more tolerant of differences in others and to seek truth before making judgements. Some of us succeed, others do not. Bennett becomes a second home. And no home is without its varied problems. But the learning experience is how we handle these problems. Belles before us have survived the agonies and the ecstasy of residence and academic life. And sur- prisingly, so have we. Often looking for the easy way out, we rarely find it. The only escape is to forget it under the protective shelter of majestic oaks and magnolias which have recorded the progress of 50 years. ACADEMICS f lo ' Org, Ly did it l £foZ£. crfcni ijEnis nt . DOB Cz£iatE :: l{aAonLna± Each year the Living Madonnas Com- mittee is plagued with discovering new ideas and themes. This year ' s problem was solved by the Art Department under the guidance of Mrs. Alma Adams. Meeting the challenge head on, students Michelle Crosby and Michelle Grandison designed most of the scenes and costumes. The theme, developed by Mrs. Geraldine Totten, was Living Madonnas, Constancy and Change. Due to the joint effort of the Music, Home Economics, Drama, Art, and Main- tenance departments, the production was another success. TOP: Tahitlan Scene with (1. to r.) Thomasina Stallings, Stephanie Thomas, Sherlene McCar- ther, and Kay Miller (a fourth grader). LEFT: Mrs. Adams (center) completes scene with Deborah Alston and Vanessa Twinkle Rich- mond. RIGHT: Spanish Scene with (r. to I.) Carolyn Campbell, Juanlta McGhee and Karen Henderson. 12 TOP: American Indian Scene with (I. to r.) Billy Adams, Betty Norton, Kathy Flournoy, and Allen Eady. LEFT; African Scene with Eva Ablorh (Ghana) and Rita Nzeribe (Nigeria). RIGHT: Eski- mo Scene with (I. to r.) Linda Adams (three years old), Rita Oliphant, Vickie Jones, and Lisa Bullock (kneeling). 13 J-,£.uinina Jlju J oina There is more to the college experience than classroom lectures or discussion, term papers and essays, concerts and sympo- siums. The concept of learning by doing has been a tradition for many years. Today the practice has broadened, as curriculum and career goals have changed. Bennett stu- dents received on-the-job experiences in Co-operative Education, field studies, ex- ternships and internships, and through in- dependent or guided study involvement. Students interact with professionals in semi- nars and symposiums. TOP LEFT: Rev. P.E.A. Addo, college chaplain, engaged students in disucssions on changing moral values. TOP CENTER: Library Science students attempted to challenge the minds of children in the campus kindergarten, The Children ' s House. BELOW: Sheila Council drills in the Computer Assisted Instruction Lab. 14 1 TOP: Wanda Spraggins (right) distributes infor- mation for the local Sickle Cell Anennia Foun- dation during her field studies experience. LEFT: Laura Tate inspires a budding artist in a local childcare center. RIGHT: Sherlene Mc- Carther and other Library Science Club mem- bers shared new books with community chil- dren. IS Learning experiences are as varied as the personalities of the students. Fresh- man Priscilla Foust was a Bennett first when she became a majorette at neigh- boring A. T. State University. As a member of the band she was able to receive credit. Priscilla, at right, during Aggie homecoming game. r i 16 LEFT: Members of the English Class presented a Halloween Play for children at L Richardson Hospital. The play was written by the students. BELOW RIGHT; Angela Richards undertook her field studies experience at the Juuenjie De tention Center. She demonstrates the art of knitting to interested youth. BELOW: Cleo- patra Branch, a journalism major, took the broadcasting course at neighboring A. T. •{.an 17 What the joys of the classroom really are For many it was the opportunity to discover if teaching in today ' s classroom was what they imagined it to be. It meant many hours of lesson plans, evalu- ations, resting aching feet, and actmg as the almanac. For many it was the first time being in a professional setting. It meant, now, being on the other side . . . your chance to be the target. ABOVE- Betty Whitted talks with young stu dent at Bluford Elementary School while stu board the buses. BELOW dents Bulletin boards, Vs ' c eated by Vickl Jones, are also pre- requisites for becoming an effective teacher. 18 V X UPPER: Enjoying a part of her daily rou- tine, Esther Canty chats with students. LOWER: Young children gather around Chanel Jeffries in a group activity. 19 Cp nt jHiUs tu-uz to Sio-d nz? As if a president doesn ' t have enough to do Dr. Isaac H. Miller is a born teach- er Ask anyone in Chemistry 326 for the second semester. A former biochemist and professor at Meharry Medical College before assuming the presidency Doc handles the chalk like teachers of old. A Janice McLean described it, He uses aj of Ike Miller to get the point across. With arms and hands movement I never thought biochemistry could be so ex- citing and easy to comprehend And to beat all. he rarely used his notes. The lecture flowed like a fresh mountain stream. If Dr. Miller enjoyed . as much as his class did, some powerful learning went on in Chemistry 3Zb. 20 a ai£.E.i± The Health Careers Awareness Symposium introduced science majors and non-majors to new career oppor- tunities in the health field. Emphasis was placed on dentistry, podiatry, and optometry. A special treat was the presentation by Bennett grad Dr. Betty King, public health dentist for Cabarrus County. (Picture left) Dr. Jeanne Sinkford Dean, Howard University College of Dentistry Dr. Buford Kidd Greensboro Optometry Dr. George Turner Senior. Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Mr. Harry Burney Projector Coordinator Phelps-Stokes 21 s azsJ. to d s vj [Jni£XE,±i± foz odoLj ' i Q oman It is assumed that the student experi- ence at Bennett is the beginning - not the end of our development. Since 1926, the Bennett Woman has been encouraged to mal e unconvention- al choices, to do the unusual. New pro- grams inspired new dreams and new hopes for different, exciting lifestyles. The Home and Family Life Center, the Women ' s Studies Program and Student Personnel Services offered special mini- courses, symposiums, seminars and lec- tures geared to the interest of women. ABOVE; Barbara Tazewell, a former Belle and now instructor at the University of Akron told students How to Unravel Your Frog Suit through Transactional Analysis. She is pictured with former school mate and Bennett instructor, Mary Ann Scarlette. ABOVE LEFT: Avdner McGlory associate director of consumer informa- tion for Sears, lectured on Women as Wage Earn- ers and Money Managers. ABOVE RIGHT: Mag- gie Matthews, one of the original Belles of the Class of ' 30, challenged the students and adminis- tration to strive for better communications. Mrs. Matthews served in student personnel at Tuskegee and Georgia State. l VonzEn ± c btuAUi CTjorriE ana. amiiu J ' lte. ABOVE LEFT: Dr. Pearl Dansby, Tennessee State University, lectured on the misinterpretation of the black woman ' s role in society. ABOVE RIGHT: Among the Home and Family Life mini- courses was a special geared to using make-up properly. ABOVE; Dr. Essie Rutledge, University of Michigan Sociologist, discussed Stress and Strength In Black Marriages. 23 24 ABOVE LEFT: Opportunities for us to demon- strate our abilities in creative writing were pro- V ded. Renown literary figure, Alice Haden Merr.tt rved as consultant. ABOVE R ' GHT Dr. Lena Myers addressed us on the topic, Black Women: Coping or Copping Out. ABOVE: Keynot,ng the Drama Workshop were former BeHes Dr. Esther Alexander Perry and Miss Shirley Smedley. Thev directed a student-written drama emphasizmg the black woman. O lf c SoA td ABOVE: Atty Henry Frye was a guest of the Social Science Division. RIGHT; Miss Georgia Latimer greets Mrs. Julia Han Wood, guest of the Business Department. 25 ( ainECL jzom Q s ihsUL, ConiJOcaiion± The high spots of the year are the Spring and Fall Honors convocation which recog_ nize those young women who have excelled and maintained above average cumulative grades. Guest speaker for the Fall service was Mrs. Effie E. Miller, wife of the presi- dent and mother of five children She spoke from the point of view of a house- wife Speaker Dr. Mabel Smythe vice presi- dent of Phelps Stokes, keynoted the spring program. 26 i m- Mallika Maniam, a sophomore from Malaysia, is recognized for having maintained a cumulative 4.00 average for her entire academic career at BC. The premed major represents the students hon- ored during the fall and spring honor convoca- tions. ABOVE RIGHT: Rev. Bobby Joe Saucer, head of the Morehouse Theological department, chats with college marshals Esther Canty and Genevieve McCormick before the David D. Jones Vesper begins. ABOVE; Rev. Addo prepares to take picture of Founders ' Day speaker Mabel McLean, the only black woman college president. She presides over Barber Scotia College in Con- cord, N.C. OTHER VESPER SPEAKERS: Rev. James W. Ferree Rev. Otis Hairston Atty. Walter Johnson 27 STUDENT LIFE °i : ' S. .. t J- ' fe. fie ' oi: °f th ' e ' ' ►V ' C! ' -J fj cild it bs fo t f b ; E.iiin( Unto ii J j{az of C 30 32 33 34 ABOVE: Youngsters at the Children ' s House provided good audiences for class projects in English and Library Science. BELOW: The Academic Advising program eliminated many of the kinks for students, especially seniors and freshmen. 35 of L La±± . . . . . . provided us with exciting past-times and a variety of involvements. The Greens- boro Regional Consortium offered us the opportunity to take classes on other cam- puses, to make new friends and exchange new ideas. There were those lonely days when we walked to nearby A. T. or waited on the shuttle-bus for one of the other colleges. Other moments were spent in extracur- ricular involvements ranging from drama productions to the North Carolina Student Legislature. There were special field trips and professional meetings away from the campus. Other times were spent rehearsing for concerts, recitals, dance recitals, and plays. We worked on class projects for our art, humanities, and photography class which relieved us from the hum-drums of academ- ic study. And when we could, we basked in the sisterhood and with that special friend. 36 TOP: Donna Brown finds time to practice in an empty chapel. ABOVE; Jones Hall residents enjoy the companionship of each other during campus activity. 37 38 40 J i ' jwc:; . « d V L Hr-drl j 1C ' . ■ m i Jbi r f0A ■ i H Wk E ABOVE LEFT: There are times when our partici- pation is only that of observer. ABOVE RIGHT: Dietetics students received experience in the kitch- en of the Cosmos Club. LEFT: Aggie football games added to the winter weekends. 41 BELOW; One of the highlights for Cassandra Jones and Vanessa Richmond was the chance to meet Marcia Ann Gillespie, editor- in-chief of Essence magazine. ABOVE LEFT: Margie Joyner (left) was runner-up to A. T. ' s Miss ROTC. She participated in the Aggie Homecoming festivities. ABOVE RIGHT: For some, the times weren ' t always that good. 42 Jxadition ::J s,uoxn With the bulk of the college career be- hind them, the seniors turned their atten- tion for the drudgery of classroom work and focused on a week of fun. Senior Week was characterized by much needed school spirit as attention turned to honor those ideals of old which made Bennett that spe- cial institution for women. Activities included a senior talent show, a weekday vesper. Senior Fun Night, Ben- nett Day, and the funeral of Vicious Gossip. The alumnae on campus were appalled and delighted at attempts by the seniors to demonstrate fashions of Belles in the de- cades gone by. However, it was something which brought the members of the class together as they realized that their days together were nearing an end. n p L O ± r L d n. a ' 7TrT! i L f 46 47 48 Adding much to the college experience was the presence of Stephanie Mapp, Bermuda; Eva Ablorh, Tema Ghana, Accra (Ghana); and Vajira DeSilva, SriLanka. [Hnoi£: jxUncL± D 11 n uEX jozqEi: 50 ' k ' V ' .. , I J;- -■ ABOVE: Jerrylyn Davis and Karen Bucksell com- plete art projects. BELOW: Kay Miller, like the rest of the campus, could not help but be amused and amazed at Mr. Browning ' s miraculous commence- ment garden. 51 iJ- oAiuia iirriE. 1 52 Joyce Bass Associate Editor Esther Canty Lay-Out Editor Robyn-Denise Berryhill Advertising Manager Cleopatra Branch Circulation Manager REPORTERS Elizabeth Adams Marcia Black well Mellisandra Breathett Jamelle Felder Muriel Fenner Frances Gaines Gloria Glisson Lennet Hill Rose Hudson Bianca Hurley Debra Tillman Debbra Lowrance Donna Meachem Thomasina Stallings Diane Stevens Sheila Stewart Bobbie Durden, Cartoonist Dr. Virginia Tucker, Advnser S3 FEATURES ' HS? .. ° ez:!::: ' n, T •  i|p-f - 1 n L (teoo c- = dz£.ah£A . . . I ' Uu oU ' P[ay Pxouz ±t t 56 c (axUjoLd± ' ' WaLtLncj fox odot The Little Theatre Guild at Bennett College pre sented one of the best little shows Greensboro had this winter. It was Paul Zindel ' s The Effect of Gamma Rays On Man In The Moon Marigolds, concluded Daily News writer Joe Knox. The serious two-act play, directed by Miss Betty Jean Jones, is the story of a poor mother and the problems encountered in raising two daughters, one a budding genius, the other an epileptic. They reside in a shabby house, barely eeking out an existence by caring for an aging woman. CAST Beatrice, the mother Jocelyn Johnson Tillie, the genius KayDolberry Ruth, other daughter Marion Johnson Nanny, the old woman Olivia Micheal Science Fair student Rosalyn Lawrence Whenever and wherever and by whomever Samuel Beckett ' s play Waiting for Godot is produced, the comment most frequently made among members of the audience is a single, desperate query; What does it mean? The production offered by the Little Theatre of Bennett College makes the meaning at least as clear as any other. Beckett was never the man to hand out his ideas neatly packaged and provided with adequate footnotes. His audience must search, just as his charac- ters do in Godot , said W. C. Burton in a special review for the Daily News. CAST Wadimer Cassandra Jones Estrgeon Barbara Butler Pozzo Bonnie Snipes Lucky, the slave Janice Minter Boy messenger Allen Eady 57 Each year the campus is treated with the presence of the Morehouse Glee Club. This year a little something extra was added to their visit. The young men were the guests of the Millers at a disco with the choir members as hostesses. The affair took place after the traditional concert in Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. After a great buffet dinner, a disc jockey spinned the latest records and the crowd danced until the wee hours of the morning. Other Belles, not to be left out of the happenings, found their way to the Ranch and joined in the festivities. Included in the star-studded guest list was Dr. Alston, Dr. Whalum, Mrs. Crawford and the main attrac- tions, the men from the ' House. ABOVE RIGHT: Hidden among the gyrating arms and bodies is Mrs. Miller, wife of the president, and her son, Ike who happened to be the president of the Glee Club for the year. ABOVE LEFT: Morehouse men and their bus driver finish a delicious catered meal at the Ranch. RIGHT: Special entertainment was presented by (I. to r.) Doreleena Sammons, Robyn Flippens, Sherry Hill, Lisa Anderson and Joyce Bass. 58 VISIT THE VALLEY OF F( un and Unjozmaii(Jz Children from the campus kindergarten were introduced to the world of books during National Children ' s Book Week. Mrs. Wyrtch read short stories and showed a favorite cartoon, Pinochio . The children then were allowed to browse on their on. 59 This year ' s Fine Arts Festival theme en- compassed the celebration of the college ' s 50th anniversary as an institution for women. The theme was Bennett College: Citadel for Metamorphising Harsh Experi- ences into Challenge and Change for Black women, 1926-1976. (Of course, this has the ring of a Geraldine Totten original, huh?) The weeklong format included work- shops, seminars, exhibits, and entertain- ment. Kicking off the activity was Marcia Ann Gillespie, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. She lectured on The Black Women and the American Bicentennial . Other special guests included Lillian Antony Welch, director of Black Studies at the University of Nebraska. She presented a race-relations workshop demonstration, Black Women as Transmitters of Viable Cultural Values. Two Bennett graduates jLns: cTTzi± t L U CL [ 76 60 : i a- ' j Mf «r ;fci a . ' ' presented a panel discussion, Women and Leadership Roles in International Ser- vices. They were Stella Livingston Britton, of the Department of State and Valena Williams, broadcast-producer, University of California-Berkeley. A dance workshop was given by Spelman ' s Mozelle Spriggs. Special guest artist was Eva H. Miller. FAR LEFT; Joyce Bass obtains autograph of Marcia Ann Gillespie of Essence magazine. FAR BOTTOM LEFT: Lillian Antony Welch discusses the misrepre- sentation of black people down through U.S. histo- ry. ABOVE: Valena M. Williams also conducted a Communications Workshop. LEFT; Stella Living- stone was the guest chapel speaker. 61 o [ a n a 62 8 i n i i a L n m s, n i ...Jkrj:. j jM r tkaH6ksj i mi ff i r 63 64 65 66 jO ulLu JL ouza± 67 68 ( oniinuincj cZa. Cleopatra Branch Carolyn Hazel Esther Canty Nanette Lowe Vanessa Lane Freda Vick Wanda Welcome Debbie Moser Bernie Sisco Sheryl Brooks Leon M :D ougle Coach 71 mim ' have t Ofo, Efforts ■ ' tea ' ' DLy MA it Lfc )£,Z(JLC . . . ■ . : l u iJ nuoLu£.m£.ni: 2 a n c O u Robin Adams Gelenia Aaron Robyn Berryhill Shyrelle Brooks Rosemari Brown Patricia Bell Margo Boone Jennifer Brown Dorothy Brown Shelia Council Esther Canty Margie Crutchfield Patricia Carroll Kay Dolberry Darlene Donnell Bobble Durdin Ardelia Davis Mechelle Donnell Odessa Davis Donna Dennis Sandra DeShields Kris Dennard Karen Ferguson Coretha Ford Rhea Flores Priscilla Foust Dorothy Gibson Katie Gailes Marsha Greene Catherine Glover Denise Grant Joyce Harrison Susan Hamilton Verita Hayes Freddie Harding Robin Ingram Tonya Jessup Norma Jeffries Sheree Johnson Octavia Jacl son Olga Jackson Athavia Jackson Dale Jeffereson Debra Luttery Margaret Love Esther Lyfrock Roslyn Lawrence Marcelle Miranda Stephanie Mapp Gayle Morton Joanne Moore Page Motley Wanda McKoy Teresa McCalla Janice Minton Genevieve McCormick Karler Murry Wayne Neal Jo Ellen Paige Bettye Phifer Angela Richards Vanessa Richmond Patricia Rorie Irene Oakley Edna Smith Yvette Smyre Lejuene Smith Vajira deSilva Roslyn Thompson Jackie Thompson Patti Winston Marilyn Wilson Del Gratia Walker Cynthia Woodruff Micki Winston 78 c o i i 5 a. n d Among the members of the college band are Rochelle Moody, Loretta Brown, Mary Sneed and Lauren Lloyd. Robyn Flippens is on hand to help friend out. Director of the group is Mr. Walter Carlson of A. T. 79 MEMBERS Lisa Anderson Joyce Bass Margo Boone Dorothy Brown Loretta Brown Eva Burrows Angel Bynum Geneva Carswell Demetria Chavis Pamela Coleman Jennifer Cox Anna Darling Constance Davenport Frances Davis Audrey Deleston Kristen Dennard Jackie Edmonds Karen Ferguson Phyllis Flemings Robyn Flippens Dorothy Gibson Lisa Greene Mildred Harris Judith Hatch Viola Hemphill Marilyn Hicks Sherrie Hill Shawn Humphries Bianca Hurley Jackie Johnson Sandra Johnson Rosalyn Lawrence Laureen Lloyd Donna Meachem Rochelle Moody Gloria Mcintosh Janice McLean Gloria Quick Beverly Randolph Doreleena Sammons Shelia Sammons Robin Stamps Deborah Tillman Beverly Tolbert Teresa Torrence Sheila Sutton Beverly Wake Dr. Charlotte Alston, Director Cnoiz I 80 in A {u±LcaL The Music Department presented an original musical, Hatt, to kick off the Commencement Week activi- ties. Under the direction of Dr. Char- lotte Alston and Mrs. Mary Jane Craw- ford, the musical was based on the life of Harriett Tubman, famed black con- ductor of the Underground Railroad. Starring roles were played by mem- bers of the college choir, two young men from A. T., and members of the Bennett faculty and staff. There was no doubt in the minds of those who attended that Hatt was a very fine production. CAST Rochelle Moody . . . Hatt Dean Harold Bragg . . . Cephus. the slave preacher Instructors Horace Bracy and Jimmy Falson . . . Hatt ' s brothers Instructor Leon McDougle . . . Overseer Thompson Joyce Bass . . . Millie, a freed slave Mllanda Penquite ... Big Sis 81 ::z f2£ LaL iJntEZ£:±t zouh± ENGLISH CLUB: (I. to r.) Mary Howard, Laura Goodman, Mary Sneed, Mary Lewis, Lealer King, and Vicki Jones. MARSHALL BOARD: (back) Kassandra Clark, Mary Lewis, Joyce Gray and Barbara Franks, (front) Viola Elliot, Fernaundra Ferguson, Vanessa Richmond, Yu- laundra Ferguson, and Lula Howard. BUSI- NESS CLUB: (from top) Robin Jones, Phyllis McCarley, Terry Lewis, Stephanie Thomas, and Kaye Brimmage. rasa SCIENCE SEMINAR: (I. to r.) Janice McLean, Karen Ferguson, Deborah Lundy, Shelia Sam- mons, Doreleena Sammons, Kassandra Clark and Freda Vick. YWCA; Vajira DeSilva, Mallika Maniam, Kamaia Manchigiah and Anita. YOUNG SOCIAL WOMEN, INC.: (top) Angela Richards, Linda Roberson, and April Sherrod; (seated) Gail Melvin, Sherron Daye, Gwen Neal, Lynne Thomas, and Sandra DeShields. LI- BRARY CLUB: (bottom up) Mary Lewis, Julia Richardson, Sherlene McCarther, Denise Richardson, Audrey Wall, Louvenia Mills, and Genevieve McCormick. 83 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS AND MI- NORS CLUB: (I. to r.) Etta Cox, Freddie Hard- ing, Athavia Jackson, LaRue Winston, and Deb- bie Moser; (seated) Freddie Spencer and Sheryl Brooks. FRENCH CLUB: (1st row) Karen Fer- guson, Lucinda Bronson and Sheila Sammons; (2nd row) Doreleena Sammons, Laura Good- man, Sharon Gilford. EBONY CLUB: (top) Gai Melvin and Angela Richards: Esther Lyfrock and Phyllis McCarley. 84 SPANISH CLUB: Janice vanJohnson, Mary Howard, Jackie Moore, and Lealer King. THE- ATRE GUILD: Robin Denise Berryhill, Marion Johnson, and Melinda Penquite. PRE-ALUMNAE COUNCIL: (I. to r.) Stephanie Thomas, Lucinda Brunson, Jo Ellen Paige, Marsha Roebuck, Vanessa Richmond, Audrey Forrest, Barbara Hamm and Janice VanJohnson. Not shown are Joyce Bass and Linda Perkins. WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: (stand- ing) Debbie Moser, Vanessa Lane, Marcella Miranda, Olivia Micheal, Lucinda Bronson, Freddie Harding, and Fredericka Spencer; (kneeling) LaRue Winston, Sherlene McCarther, Stephanie Thomas, JoEllen Paige, Vivyette Outen, Athavia Jackson, and Kaye Brimmage; (seated) Sharon Hil- liard, Etta Cox, Sheryl Brooks, Sharon McCormick and Lynn Jessup. POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB: Lucy Suddreth, Sarah Murray, Faye Howard, and Bettye Phifer. i 86 o u n. L n d o d L STUDENT UNION BOARD: Linda Perkins, Mary Sneed (president), Gail IVIelvin, and Brenda Lilly. SORORITIES AND FELLOWSHIP COUNCIL; (standing) Esther Canty and Faye Howard; (seated) Teresa Torrence, Gail Burgess, and Donna Brown. 87 Tjr INTERDORMITORY COUNCIL: Mallika Maniam, Jozetta Whaley and Patricia Goings. RECREA- TION COUNCIL: (I. to r.) Deborah Beale, Lyn- nette French, Vashti Clark, Sarah Murray, Bettye Phifer and Fredrick Spencer. 88 c t 0- £.iLids,ni cJj5A£,ii±jLii. ths, LJe-clx Thorna Humphries Serving as president of today ' s college student government association is certainly no picnic for the young people who have the courage to assume the responsibilities of the office. For Thorna Humphries, the experience had its ups and downs, moments of not knowing where to turn. However, in her opinion, the job has been what the founding fathers wanted — a well-rounded learning experience in people. The job has its headaches, she admits. Often it takes just too long for problems, even the small concerns, to get solved. Student Government is more than a concept and the job of president is more than a title. It involves much hassle and plenty of work. Thorna, who has maintained her high academic average in spite of the job, is highly respected by students, faculty and administrators. She was elected to Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities this year. But she considers being SGA president as the high mark of her Bennett experience. It has given me an opportunity to see how the administrative structure operates, she said. Having interacted with other student government leaders from other campuses, I discovered that they share many of my concerns. Yet, she feels that those organizations are recog- nized as integral parts of the other campuses. I don ' t think the importance of the role of SGA is fully recognized here. The students are not as involved in the decision-making process as they might be. Often decisions are made and then students are informed. But we are working to resolve this situa- tion. Thorna admits that all the blame cannot be placed on the administration. She feels that the attitudes displayed by students is discouraging. They are either not interested or they display a feeling of hopelessness — a ' why-try? ' attitude. Bennett College had a rich heritage of outstanding S GA presidents prior to the beginning of the 1970 ' s. However, as a result of the campus unrest of the late 1960 ' s, a massive wave of disinterest set in. Then came the era of Thorna Humphries, an optimistic feeling of wanting to put the pieces back together. After a year of hard work, she leaves her legacy of hard work in getting the student government reacti- vated. The revision of the constitution which governs the SGA is my most important accomplishment. When that is completed we will have something to work with. Thorna Humphries, an Interdisciplinary Studies student concentrating in Math, ends her term with greater insight into Bennett bureaucy. To her succes- sor she leaves some very important advice. The president must have a well-thought through program — specific long-term goals. She must also constantly evaluate what she is doing, as well as the other student organizations. Only then with the SGA succeed. . ' -iiV vN CONE HOUSE COUNCIL: Cleopatra Branch and Patricia Bell. MERNER HALL COUNCIL: Robyn Flippens, Barbara Hamm and Terry Lewis. PFEIF- FER HOUSE COUNCIL: Kathleen Clark, Wayne Meal, Joyce Whitted. PLAYER HALL: Deborah Beale. BARGE HALL: Debbie Moser, Shelley Grimes, Director Peanella Hughes, and Elaine Reed. REYNOLDS HALL COUNCIL: Audrey Forrest, Shawn Humphries and Karia Blackwell. I 90 91 s, n L O Z a [ a ± a rt L O z c t a. SENIOR OFFICERS: Bernie Sisco (vice presi- dent), Joyce Gray (treasurer), and Esther Canty (president). JUNIOR OFFICERS: Mary Lewis (parliamentarian), Frances Davis (vice presi- dent), Jerrylyn Davis (asst. secretary) and Patricia Bell (secretary). 92 :z oh.h. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Rochelle Moody (pres- ident), Viola Elliot (asst. secretary), and Shawn Humphries (vice president). FRESHMAN OFFI- CERS: Hattie Purnell (president), Dorothy Brown (secretary), Kathy Clark (asst. secretary), Debbie Moser (parliamentarian) and Rose Marie Hudson (treasurer). 93 {jnuoLus,mznt: c:rf saacu to oLL Jds,Lu,± ■ ' s . S S y i ' MS ' St: aSiS s 95 ana : ' 97 i 2. i a t a s :: Mary Sneed Patricia Gilliard Terressa Williams Cleopatra Branch Loretta McLendon Iris Johnson Faye Howard Elise Baly Paula Peterson Sherry Fuller Denise Wilson Lillette DeSilva Jennifer Cox ■ 23 [ t a L 9 m a Joyce Bass Sherie Billingslea Judith Britt Esther Canty Pamela Bohannon Loretta Canty Patricia Carroll Demetria Chavis Etta Cox Denise Davis Frances Davis Jerrylyn Davis Fernaundra Ferguson Yulaundra Ferguson Karen Forney Audrey Forrest Mary Foster Lynnette French Dorothy Gibson Sharon Gilford Marsha Greene Judith Hatch Mary Howard Shawn Humphries Thorna Humphries Cynthia Jones Robin Jones Mary Lewis Nykki Lodrig Deborah Lundy Billie McCain Sally McKellar Gail Melvin Sarah Murray Gwendolyn Neal Rita Nzeribe 100 Crystjl Phifer Vancssii Richmond Miirilyn Robinson Doreleena Sammons Shelia Sammons Deborah Satchell Delphia Saunders Carolyn Smith Shauna Smith Wanda Spraggins Jackie Thompson Marva Vaughn Veronica Watson JozettaWhaley 101 d Debra Alston Lisa Anderson Kimble Anthony Janis Badson Diane Black Donna Brown Loretta Brown Judy Bunyon Geneva Carswell Anita Coleman Donna Dennis Elizabeth Dennis Jamelle Felder Robyn Flippens Q. Patricia Goings Marilyn Hicks Becki Holder Cassandra Jones Terry Lewis Bonita Lowe Janice McLean Kamala Manchigiah Mallika Maniam Rochelle Moody Angela Richards Bertha Scarborough Bernice Sims Teresa Torrence trf-Tt i 17 O O J f o o t ± Pamela Coleman Katie Gailes Linda Hill Eunice Franklin Marilyn McKenzie Gloria Mcintosh Gail Burgess Gayle Morton Rosalyn Thompson Judith Hatch Edna Smith Eva Burrows Linda Thompson Patricia Rorie Freda Vick V Jbftt. ...vt 104 Sherita Blackstock UJ L n L S UJ L n . , . ' i Hi.-i, -■•«,. ■•.■•■ • . — -J ' Sabrjna Woods - - ( V .V A-- ' . • • ' ur Wanda Welcome 105 HONORS ' c H OILy diA it Lf. zroiz jTr . c:t ucc£,±± . . . BETA KAPPA CHI: Kassandra Clark, Janice Mc- Lean, Doreleena Sammons and Deborah Lundy. PI GAMMA WIU; Mary Sneed; (2nd row) Fernaundra Ferguson, Sharon Gilford; (3rd row) Betty Whitted, Rother Harper, Gwen Neal, Gail Melvin, Sarah Murray and Jackie Moore; (4th row) Lucy Sud- dreth, Esther Canty, Sheree Johnson and Sherron Daye. OMICROIM ETA CHI: (standing) Patricia Murray, Esther Lyfrock, Gloria Mcintosh, and Yuluandra Ferguson; (seated) Vinette Saunders and Audrey Deleston. SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY: (back) Sheree Johnson, Thorna Humphries, Esther Canty and Sherron Daye; Rother Harper, Gwen Neal, Mary Sneed, (center) Gail Melvin, Deborah Lundy, Sarah Murray, Sharon Gilford and Robin Jones. 108 109 Sheryl aowers Bettye Phifer f vL fl K m H ' W ' ' i ' ' r ' r 1 1 y Celestine Wilson Linda P. Christopher Ophelia Foye Katie Gailes Gail Gordon i m ' a J n 1 Hi i ri j3 i Diane Stevens Sally McKellar Deborah Beale Sheree Johnson Thorna Humphries Not pictured: Debra Alston Dorothy Gibson Donna Caldwell ■ -- • J Cheryl Johnson o n o S t n t i. Juniors Sophomores 112 CTjonoxi (convocation 75- yd FALL HONORS LIST SPRING HONORS LIST Freshmen 3.00 or above Deborah Lundy Sally McKellar Rita Nzeribe Bertha Scarborough Gelenia Aaron Eva Ablorh Daren Bell J. Rosemari Brown Ardelia Davis Doris Davis Audrey Deleston Vajira DeSilva Bertha Dolberry Rosa Faulk Karen Ferguson Sundeany Ford Belinda Foster Franzine Franklin Gloria Glisson Shelley Grimes Marilyn Hanks Carolyn Hazel Viola Hemphill Rose Hudson Tonya Jessup Jocelyn Johnson Sophomores 3 Joyce Bass Eva Burrows Anita Coleman Viola Elliott Audrey Forrest Catherine Glover Barbara Hamm Marilyn Hicks Shawn Humphries Barbara Johnson Marion Johnson Olivia Knight Roslyn Lawrence Vicentia Lipscomb Donna Meachum Marcelle Miranda Marilyn Moore Lyvonne Murphy Wayne Neal Irene Oakley Rita Oliphant Debra Perkins Ramona Reid Valerie Robinson Thelma Rogers Janelle Salmon Lejune Smith Mari Smith Yvette Smyre Deborah Tillman Patti Winston Cynthia Wilhs 20 or above Cassandra Jones Kamala Manchigiah Mallika Maniam Dorinda Mebane Thalistine Miller Rochelle Moody Olivia Penn Vmette Saunders Annabel Smalls Honors List Spring Semester, 1975-76 Juniors, 3.30 or above Sheree Lynne Johnson— Linda Kennedy Nanetta Lowe Deborah Luttery Gail Melvin Sarah Murray Gwendolyn Neal Linda Perkins Bettye Phifer Diane Stevens 113  Po -o, - ' ec „ 17(Uy diA it l zfc Llnnoijat con . . . Pz ±ud nt J±aac J . lUez, z. Jg66- 116 The job of president is one big, tiresome public relations function. Dr. Miller spends many hours on the go, cultivating friends and funds for the college. It i s probably one of the most misunderstood jobs in the world with the president viewed as the Merlin of academia. When all else fails, it is to the President ' s Office we go and somehow, all is better for the effort. In his tenth year of service to Bennett College, we salute President Miller! 117 c:H ' dmLni±tiation, Dr. Chelsea Tipton Dean of the College Dr. George Breathett Director, Advanced Institutional Development Program Harold E. Bragg Dean of Student Affairs 118 Mary M. Eady Director, Records and Admissions Dr. Virginia Tucker Acting Director, Humanities Division mm ■ lf ' ' h.,, ,, wiJaiB r m-..-M fjSi H 119 taff ROW ONE: Charlotte D. Barnes, asst. Records and Admissions; Ednita Bullock, Library; Montez Byers, Library. ROW TWO: LTC. Charles T. Byrd, Bookstore; Brenda Coates, sec. Division of Sciences; Janice Carter, asst.. Computer Center; Myra Davis, dir.. Information Publications; Fannie Fisher, Archives, Library; and Rubbie Foster, Admissions. ROW THREE: Jean Groomes, sec. Records and Admissions; Dorothy Harris, dir.. Freshman Studies; Addie Harrison, Library; Zepplyn Hump- hrey, Placement; Myra M. Jones, Dietitians; and Jacquelyn McGirt, Library. ROW FOUR: Dr. Perry Mack, dir., Continuing Education; Betty Phelps, dir., Pfeiffer Hall; and Doris Rice, sec. Records. ROW FIVE: Ouida Scarborough, dir., Residence Life; Dr. Marlowe Shute, dir.. Personnel Administration; and Mary A. Simmons, dining hall supervisor. ROW SIX: Blonnie Tipton, Library; Carol G. Winn, sec. Information Publications; and Pauline Wyrtch, Library. 120 Alma Adams Asst., Professor of Art Linda Addo Asst., Professor of History William Alcorn Asst., Professor of Education James Alonso Assoc. Professor of Math Charlotte L. Alston Chrmn., Music Department Richard A. Anderson Instructor of Music, Organist Frances C. Arndt ' Instructor of Communications . Dorothy C Bardolph PfOfessor q|f History Dir., Special Services QueemKteter Bell fiSii.. Prt oi rf HomePC. Lovie l „B |fle U . ' Asst., Pttif s r 1 me £c- acult y Julia W. Covington Asst., Professor of Business Mary Jane Crawford Assoc, Professor of Music Dianne M. Delaney Instructor of Photography Benjamin DuHart Asst., Professor of Chemistry Ebele O. Eko Asst., Professor of French and English; Dir., Academic Options Ewa Eko Chrmn., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Jimmy Faison Instructor of Special Education Fannie E. Fisher Instructofj Library Science Wiiyjmirw ' j. GilbcTJ Chmin., Oepartmam b Busine , ln?utfE4bV«PoI  5ciBrv e . ' ' Leii R. HJfkiti, '  ' v. x. ' l - •■ Chrmn. DejjA-tmf riya E)f(cSti i ;P,|Qfe ft ' tBjqldgYV ' ■ a a-f a(4 ' , . fr • ° f. cS nioz au ig76 TOP LEFT: Senior Day, a traditional event lool ed forward to by all Belles, is the beginning of the end, as seniors prepare to wrap up their career at B.C. Sophomore sisters show their admiration to the senior class. The activity begins from the gym where corsages are pinned and last minute instructions are received. TOP RIGHT; The long line marches to the chapel amidst the jokes, laughter, and thoughts of beautiful, but anxious seniors. BELOW; Then the moment arrives. Elise Baly and her sophomore sister are among the first to receive their moment of recognition. Seniors are now on that final road. 122 Ml ABOVE; The Illumination Ceremony symbolizes the advancement of each class and the acquiring of positive virtues. LEFT: Dr. Miller and Dr. Sayles chat while waiting for the academic procession to start. 123 Barbara E. Black Spartanburg, S. C owers Sheryl Y. Glowers Macon, Ga Pamela Coleman Teaneck, N. J. EJT_ !.T. ' .T.T. TZn ; Fernaundra Ferguson ■ • Sumter, S. C. Debra M. Lowarance Winston-Salem, N. C. Esther G. Lyfrock New York, N. Y. A Janice A. McLean Tuscumbia, Ala. Beverly D. Satchell Richmond, Va. Beverly D. Tolbert Philadelphia, Pa. Jozetta R. Whaley Charleston, S. C. Betty A. Whitted St. Pauls, N. C. Celestine Wilson Jamaica, N. Y. ■ Paula Peterson r 135 136 TIF T Guests of honor for the 1976 Anniversary Com- mencement exercise were (at right) Dr. Willa B. Player, former president of Bennett, who received an honorary degree and alumna Glendoro M. Put nam, official of H.U.D., who was the speaker (be- low). 137 1 Highlights of the exercise included (top) the pre- sentation of the foreign flags by graduates Elise Baly ( ! ' irgin Islands) and Rita Nzeribe (Nigeria). Guests of the college for the entire weekend in- cluded the college ' s first four graduates as an in- stitution for women (left). Pictured are Mrs. Mar- garet Dean Freeman, Mrs. Alma Tarpley Taylor, Mrs. Maggie Simpson Matthews, and Mrs. Ruth Artis Whitfield. (Right) Dr. Marlowe Shute and Dr. Sekhara Rao view the proceedings with contrasting expressions. 138 ueiu inditjLduaL ken. a biac£ to fill in the. ivoild, ana ii. unhoxiant in ±om£ i£ih£ct Wn£.th£.x fie. cfiooi£.i to be. oz not. Ala.tfiani£l cyyavatfioxm 139 c ' a 2 told n 1 r Kimble Anthony Diane Black Karen Bucksell Constance Davenport Patricia Bell Cleopatra Branch Geneva Carswell Denise Davis Robin Berryhill Judith Branch Kassandra Clark Jerrylyn Davis Barbara Brown Cathy Dandridge Jacqueline Dickerson 140 r C - . Mary Dubrey Dorothy Gibson Gilda Hackett Lennet Hill Mary Sheila Foster Patricia Goings Sarah Hargorve Portia Hopper Sherry Fuller Laura Goodman Verita Hayes Faye Howard Mary Gamble Marsha A. Greene Gaynelle Hendrix Thorna Humphries 141 S rlL I Octavia Jackson Mary Jane Lewis Debra McCarthey Angie Moultrie Norma Jeffries Brenda Lilly Leslie McTier Sarah Murray Caroline Johnson Nanette Lowe Gail Melvin Deborah Myatt Margie Joyner Deborah Luttery Jacqueline Moore Hortensia Nash 142 ' A MC Gwendolyn Neal Lucy Suddreth Sarah Pennington Ardrena Sutton Betty Phifer Linda Thompson Belinda Rhodes Roslyn Thompson Darius Wagstaff Terreessa Williams Betty Williamson gj t 143 Elizabeth Adams Matilda Allen Lisa Anderson Janis Badsen Anndreze L. Bailey Deborah E. Baker Joyce A. Bass JML Cynthia Booker Loretta Brown Alvania Bryant Billie Bryant Judy Bunyon Angel Bynum Marie Calhoun Carolyn Campbell •cz ohin. omoz ± 14 4 Loretta Canty Vaughnetta Carr Syluia Cheek Anita L. Coleman Antoniea Cooke Etta I. Cox Jennifer F. Cox Chondolyn Cunningham Marchelle Cunningham Pamela Dalton Kathy Daniel Olivia Donnell Viola Elliott Phyllis Fleming Robyn Flippens Kathleen Flournoy Audrey F. Forrest Jennifer Fountain Mbia a h.L£:cz oj tnE action 145 Barbara Franks Catherine Glover Audrey Grant Barbara Hamm Mabel Harris Mildred Harris Karen Henderson Marilyn Hicks Lula Ann Howard Olga Jackson Serena Jefferson Mary Jennings Barbara Johnson Kathy Johnson Cassandra Jones Jacquelyn Jones Terry Lewis Anita Little Kamala Manchigiah Mallika Maniam Sherlene McCarther Sharon McCormick 146 f r Swanda McCormick Juanita McGhee Rita McRae Dorinda Mebane Olivia Micheal Thalistine Miller Louvenia Mills Janice Minter Rochelle Moody Bettye Norton Alese Odrick Vivyette Outen 147 Olivia Penn Milanda Penquite Denise Richardson Vanessa Richmond Beverly Roberson Marilyn Robinson Marsha Roebuck Shelia Sammons Verthelia Sandilands Vinette Saunders Lajier Smith Sherita Thompson Ad i 148 Deborah Travis Del Gratia Wall er Audrey Wall Pamela Wheeler Gloria Wiggins Claudia Young 149 jZ£.±n nzEn. 150 m Gelenia Aaron Robin Adams Evsvigeline Beard Geraldine Brown Carol Chatters t Linda Addison Beverly Anderson T5 Marge Boone Marilyn Brimmage Elizabth Ann Brooks Dorothy Brown Monica Brown Rosemari Brown Lucinda Brunson Felecia Burton Karen Cherry Kathleen Clark Jacqueline Costin Sheila Marie Council Anna Darling Ardelia Davis Carolyn Davis Doris Davis 151 Karen Ferguson Belinda Foster Priscilla Ann Foust Franzine Frankline Karia Gary fels.: ' t:- - Laureen S. Gay Gloria Glisson Lisa A. Greene Shelley A. Grimes Susan Hamilton Barbara Ann Harris Joyce Harrison Deborah J. Hart Carolyn Ann Hazel Viola Hemphil Wanda Huston Rose Marie Hudson Bianca Hurley 152 I Lynn Jessup Tonya Jessup Jacqueline Johnson Marion Johnson Shirley Jordan Sierra Leone Joyce Deborah Kelly Olive Knight Vanessa Lane Rosalyn Lawrence Karen Lewis Lauren Lloyd Margaret Love Dorothy Malloy Stephanie Mapp Nadine Massey Ann T. McCalla Pamela McClain Wanda McKov Marcella Miranda Marilyn Moore Debbie Moser Lyvonne Murphy Constance Murray Karia Murray Rita Oliphant 153 Jo Ellen Parge Debra Perkins Hattie Purnell Beverly Randolph Deborah Rawley Ramona Lynn Reid Cynthia Robinson Janice Sellars Lanorma Shelton Robin Stamps Irene Stovall Lisa Stroud Sheila Sutton Vickie Tate Anita Taylor Pamela Thomas Stephanie Thomas Deborah Tillman 154 Brenda Wallace Regina Watkins Jane Watts Nadine Watts Alib Wiggins Cynitha Willis Maf ilyn Wilson Janice Winstead Pattie Winston Lillie Gn 155 C7 Snd, c Siaxt 156 -S, EULOZ Ji. onoiA GRADUATESWITH HIGH HONOR Esther M. Canty, Sumter, S.C. Rother Denise Harper, Snow Hill, IMC. GRADUATESWITH HONORS Ophelia T. Foye, Selma, N.C. Cheryl E. Johnson, Montgomery, Ala. Deborah E. Lundy, Macon, Ga. Sally Marie McKellar, Lumberton, N.C. Rita Chinyere Nzeribe, Aba, Nigeria Bertha Scarborough, Lynchburg, S.C. Mary Jane Sneed, Bethel, N.C. Sheila V. Wilson, Miami, Fla. ALPHA KAPPA MU DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Rita Nzeribe — Biology Gloria Mcintosh — Dietetics Rose Mary Jones — Business Elise Baly — French Mary Jane Sneed — Special Education Crystal Phifer- Clothing and Textiles Celestine Wilson - Clothing and Textiles Sheila Vickers Wilson — Psychology Ophelia T. Foye — Psychology Esther Canty — History Frederica Spencer — Physical Education Scholarly Achievement in Business — Rose Mary Jones OMICRON ETA CHI AWARD- Celestine Wilson ACHIEVEMENT IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Barbara Aaron Gisele Bounsell Gloria Duckett Fernaundra Ferguson Gloria Garvin Sherry Jeter Margo Johnson Robin D. Jones Rose M. Jones Esther Lyfrock Angela Richards Norma Robinson Teresa Torrence Gail P. Williams SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Elise Baly Esther Canty Ophelia Foye Gail Gordon Rother Harper Robin Jones F rankle Penn Mary Jane Sneed Sheila V.Wilson Patricia McCoy Sally McKellar Edelina Miller Bertie Mitchell Rita Nzeribe Bertha Scarborough Dr. V. Mayo Bundy received a special plaque from seniors on Senior Day. 157 c ijoui J [s ' 75-76 My Name Residence Hall ' 75- ' 76 Student Senate Officers: My Class Officers and Adviser: Outstanding Students in My Class: -Class . .Roommate SOME OF MY FAVORITES: Classes: Friends: Instructors: Cultural Programs: Athletic Events: Popular Tunes: Places Visited: Men in My Life: 158 I PERSONAL AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: SPECIALSOCIAL EVENTS: •czXxjnaiuxsLi of mu jauoxitE jisiojjis. 159 Renee Saunders, Layout 4 For Reference Not to be taken from this room I ,OV.0TIO v ' ' 6-- 9l '