Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1977 volume:

For Reference Not to be taken from this room THE BELLE 1977 Bennett College Greensboro, North Carolina President, Isaac H. Miller, Jr. Editor, Gaynell Hendricks Advisor, Miss Myra Davis Staff: Barbara Smothers, Thorna Humphries, Joyce Bass. Jerrylyn Davis, Faye Howard, Gena Haskett, Pam Griffin and Julia Williams Chief Photographer, M. Davis c - fA Looking with opened eyes and hearing with sharp ears Up the stairs, down the hall we go, Making new discoveries. Trying the untried. Come closer and perhaps we ' ll together find how it was. The whats, hows and whos are we about? We ' ll ask her, or him or you. Where have we come from? Why did we that? A new sensation? New attitudes? A new start? Let ' s look again. I don ' t remember that. Was this the way it was? Come closer and perhaps we ' ll together find how it was. There, we discover an unexplained happening. Examine it. But look quickly. It ' s only a memory. So much, so little of what it was. For her who had dreams, it was beautiful and good. For her who had no dream, it was pale and unmoving. Come closer and perhaps, we ' ll together find how it was. ' , ' 2?, r ' r? V. M Words or reality? The love, the caring, the sharing we experienced in our own way. With some imagination, spirit and work, the task was completed. We assembled our lives — with purpose and for some, without. Come closer and perhaps we ' ll together find how it was. C 4 I I } Ife The sounds of learning, despair, growing and becom- ng break the silence of early morn. We, a community of different beings, but as one in- volved in this Bennett dream — for some realized, for others deferred. You and I have shared In the rebirth of a great tradi- tion. sassSMSK FE4TURE5 1. The school year began with long lines of parents paying fees. 2. College personnel and families joined for an evening of games and good food behind the gym. 3. Dr. Perry Mack greets new student and parent. 4. It meant for parents hard work and sorrow. 5. Freshmen talent? 10 First Days . . . 11 Labor Day Fun The Labor Day Outing provided a day of recrea- tion and good food. We fought the smoke, the sun and bees to enjoy each other ' s company. It was a day of volleyball, softball, roller skating, card games, men, and hamburgers. It was watching the staff suffer over smoking grills before impatient students. It was defeating the faculty and staff In the annual Labor Day Volleyball Game. i 12 13 14 Founders ' Weekend Activity Varies Bennett observed its 103rd anniversary, Oct. 7-10. Keynoting the celebration were alumna Rose Withers Catchlngs and former statesman Robert C. Weaver. Mrs. Catchlngs, also a college trustee, is Executive Secretary, Ministry of Women ' s Office, World Division of the Board of Global Ministries, the United Methodist Church. She keynoted an assembly. Having traveled extensively throughout the world, she stated that Bennett women are very much involved in the liberation struggle on the international scene. She Is in- volved in finding channels to open up avenues of com- munication with foreign governments on problems of politically involved women. After a luncheon for international students, sponsored by Mrs. Isaac H. Miller, International Women ' s Day was highlighted by an exhibit and International Student Forum. On Friday night, the Music Department presented Hatt, based on the life of Harriett Tubman. Guest speaker for the Founders ' Convocation was Dr. Robert C. Weaver, one time head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He challenged black institutions to overcome thinking of its challenges and problems purely in racial terms. Dr. Miller was also honored for his 10 years. 15 ■■ Clothing Majors Present New York Sights and Sounds Clothing students presen- ted their annual Spring Fashion Show. It was planned by the senior ma- jors and based on their stimulating fall visit to New York City ' s fashion district. They featured original millinery designs. Majors were Jerrylyn Davis, Jackie Dickerson, and Terreessa Williams. Mrs. Louise G. Streat, chairman of the Home Ec Dept., advised the seniors. Other partici- pants were Swanda and Pat (at right). 16 Ste The Office of Buildings and Grounds held an In-House Workshop with the theme: Safety and Health Awareness. The purpose of the workshop was to emphasize the Fire and Health Safety Act. Mr. Browning hopes for full campus participation next year. Maintenance Department Sponsors First Safety Week -i- f ' I Two Special Cultural Programs Black Composer Highlights Library Week Dr. Undine Smith IVIoore, one of the few black women composers, l eynoted Bennett ' s celebra- tion of National Library V eek. She spol e for the morning assembly and conducted a seminar on black music. During the assembly, the choir performed two musical selections composed especially for them. Guest Dance Group The Hampton Institute Dance Co., the Terpsichoreans, presented The Essence of Movement. Under the direction of Bennett alumna Jean Braxton, the group performed from spirituals such as Amazing Grace. Two young men highlighted the event. 18 mwnm Some Things Take On Personal Air One of the general complaints of stu- dents in the Freshman Studies Program was the unending stream of forms and questionnaires to be completed. But each instructor in her own way met the challenge. Mrs. Isaac H. Miller made it all worthwhile with a picnic during the last class period for some very special freshmen. Sharon Harrell was the day ' s birthday girl. ifikV 19 Choir Tour 77 20 Fresh and cheerful, the college choir departed from the campus, March 4. FIRST STOP. Richmond, Va. The tour was off to a good start, performing before a standing-room only audience. SECOND STOP. Long Island, N.Y. Basking in their first success the group arrived for three days of singing. THIRD STOP. Leaving the beautiful reception of Long Island, somewhat weary the choir moved on to Philadelphia. From Tuesday through Thursday, the troopers sang on, but the smiles were shorter, the curls drooping and the seats harder. FOURTH STOP. A night of relaxation at the Holiday Inn in Cambridge, Ohio served as a tonic. FIFTH STOP. Dragging, but dedicated to the cause, donning smiles, the troopers made their final ap- pearances in Cincinnati. r  !  .r-S Freshmen Gather at Social . . . 23 Stokely Interacts With Students 1. After an informal chapel assembly, activist Stokely Car- micheal interacted with students and signed autographs. 2. Spring Honors Convocation speaker was Dr. Thelma Roundtree, vice president tor Academic Affairs at St. Augustine College. She is pictured with two of the honored students Carolyn Hazel and Belinda Foster. 3. Mrs. Linda W. Helgerson addressed the Field Studies Supervisors Workshop, a program sponsored by the Division of Social Sciences. She is program coordinator. Center for Creative Leadership. The focus of the program was Toward Effec- tive Agency Practice. 4. The Interfaith Religious Group held a week-long Revival, the week after Easter. 5. Eleanor Holmes Norton, commissioner on Human Rights for New York City, delivered a lecturer on The New Equality: A Bicentennial Appraisal. The special Reader ' s Digest Lec- ture was sponsored by the United Negro College Fund. other Highlights . . . 25 Education Division Maintained Busy Year The Education Department focused on New Dimensions in Teacher Education. 1-2. Student teachers, Bennett facuity and teacher supervisors participated in the Education Banquet- Worlishop. 3. Banquet speaker was Mrs. Ruby Murchison, 1976 National Teacher of the Year. 4-5. Among the four guest educators participating in the Seventh Annual Modern Education series were Dr. Margaret Dabney, education professor at Virginia State College and Dr. Sidney Boose. Norfolk State ' s director of student teaching. 6. Boys and girls in the Children ' s House were enlightened by the local police department. 26 W) w r aS Little Theatre Guild The Guild presented Douglas T. Ward ' s Day of Absence in November. The 12-scene play featured an all black cast in the role of whites in a town where all the Nigras have disappeared. According to Banner reporter Cathy Young, the play demanded that the audience know about what would really occur If a town lost one of Its races. Miss Denise Troutman directed the play. BHan T2 T3 It takes different kinds of activities to round out a good year. Dif- ferent things appealed to each of us. 1. For the sports minded, the Women ' s Athletic Association held the Women ' s Sports Day Activities Fall Tournament. 2. For the community minded, the campus chapter of the NAACP was reactivated. A stirring message was delivered by Rev. Howard A. Chubbs, of Providence Baptist Church. 3. For spiritual awared mind, the Annual Lenten Communion Service was held. 29 Home Ec Department, An Action Place ▼1 , 1. One of the mini-courses featured Mrs. Effie E. IVIiller and Mrs. Stephanie Fredriclts on the subject of purchasing clothes for women and children. Pictured (I. to r.) Mrs. Miller, student Vaughnetta Carr, Mrs. Fredricks and instructor Lovie Booker. 2. Students in one of the nutrition classes were treated to a demonstration by a Duke Power specialist on preparation of crepe dishes. 3. Clothing student Swanda McCormick was the recipient of one of the first Carolines Chapter ' s National Home Fashions League Scholarship. 4. Students in the Family Life class sponsored a mock wedding. 5. The Creative Lamp Exhibit demonstrated student ingenuity. J 30 ■ ' ' ' ' ™ ' - 31 ! i) « r ai5WT .: ' Fine Arts Festival Takes New Direction 1. Dr. Constance Hllllard, Executive director of the African-American Scholars Council, Inc., spoke on Women In Transition In the Inter- national Arena. 2. Audrey Colom, chairwoman of the National Women ' s Political Caucus, Washington, D.C., spoke on The Role of Black Minority In International Affairs. 3. Patricia Abud Dixon, student at the North Carolina School of the Arts, rendered a guitar recital of Folk Latin and Spanish Classical Music. 4. One of the activities was a hairstyling demonstration by Mrs. Vanessa Snipes Cottrill. 5. Members of the dance group performed. 32 ma In Celebration . . . International Vistas 33 i 34 il UllllMlillllMlil r DEinicB 35 BaBBDB Opening Our Minds . . . o X n 37 FINE ARTS 38 ■ The Division of Humanities Is composed of three departments — Communications, Music and Visual Arts and Humane Studies. While majors in Communications Media are the most In quantity, other programs grew In (1) Piano and Organ (2) Bachelor of Fine Arts Program (3) Voice (4) Humanities and English. Engineering Program, Newest Math Addition The highlight of the year for the Mathematics Depart- ment was the final signing of the contract activating the dual-degree program in Engineering and Mathematics between Bennett and A. T. The program is being boosted by Western Electric and Honeywell. 40  TJ 1, V -1 IS Y F h- - Hfv ; !;rt- ., W — - -« vT ( THE SCIENCES 43 Research Projects Highlight Year The Division of Sciences provided exciting opportunities for talented young scientists to experience the world of research. Kk. 45 STUDENT F ' s - i 4_ • -- iA. ' - ■ • -, ; ... , ■ ; ..- N !m: . r-«r fS ' 48 Ml LIFE r ■1 i i tSifS y n A. • V Each Finding Her Niche . . . 50 I s 52 m 53 54 «n • .v -J A- 1 1 55 The Recreation Council had a year full of activity. Among their most successful efforts was the Ugly Contest. A new twist to Fun Night was the added attraction of DJs better known as disc jockeys. A new interest in recreation in the union was generated by the council. Ugly Contest, Big Funny, Successful ifii KDk « 1 il J RECREATION COUNCIL RECREATION CO 57 Si «« r Y i m ii . H 1. Dr. Tipton presented a clarinet recital along with Dr. Richard Anderson, on the organ and Dr. David PInnix, on piano. 2-3. Robin Berryhlll and Sierre Joyce participated in the Junior Class Talent Show. 4. Spring Dance Recital. 5. Vanessa Kool Aid Bartley participated in a seminar on death at Providence Baptist Church. She ' s at left. 6. Another fun thing was attending Aggie football games. 7 59 B A S K E T B A L L F E V E R i 60 1 62 Oihan Jones Andre Dixon Karen Evans Sylvia Kirkland Cleo Branch Darianne Sills Deborah Kernes Robyn Arnold Carolyn Hazel Denise Cooke Leon McDougle, Coach Dixon Elected to All State Division III Basketball Team 63 Volleyball Team Sported 5-5 Rec. 64 9 f IMI 65 AUMm lMTQ S STdFF 66  , T l J FACULTY The President Isaac H. Miller, Jr., Ph.O Professor, Bio-chemistry The Office of President Is the most misun- derstood position on campus. The man who holds that office is expected to be the mediator and heaier of all ills. Aside from being father of five children and husband, Dr. Miller holds numerous respon- sibilities in church and community organizations. A routine day can include dozens of meetings, dozens of phone calls, fund rais- ing appeals, emergency trips to a residence hall, a dinner with a community group and homework until the wee hours of the morning. ADMINISTRATIONADMI A2 70 1. Mrs. Mary M. Eady, DIr., Records and Admissions 2. Dr. Virginia Tucker. Acting DIr., Humanities Division 3. Dr. J. Henry Sayles. DIr., Division of Sciences 4. Dr. Ewa U. Eko, DIr., Division of Social Sciences S. J. J. Scarlette, Business Manager Not Pictured: Dr. George Breathett. Director of Institutional Planning— A.1.DJ . and Dr. Lela Hanklns, Director, Division of Education NISTRATIONADMINISTR Al KJIli;...,: a2 1. Mrs. Miller chats with Instructors Oorlnda Trader (Psychology) and Wllklns (Geography). 2. Mr. William Alcorn records workshop on video. 3. Miss Wllhelmlna Gilbert (Business) lectures. 4. Mrs. Julia Covington (Accounting) charms class. 5. Miss Georgle Latimer (English) participated in Computer Workshop. 6. Miss Duanne Hoffler (Home Ec) aids. 73 FACULTY BITS Mrs. Alma Adams, asst.. professor. Art Mrs. Linda Addo. asst.. professor. History IMr. William Alcorn, asst, professor. Education Dr. James Alonso. Assoc, professor. Math Or. Charlotte Alston, chrmn.. Music Dept. Mrs. Julia Anderson, instructor. Student Personnel Services, Dir. Counseling Center Or. Richard Anderson, asst.. professor. Music Or. Frances Arndt, instructor. Communications Dr. Dorothy Bardolph. professor. History Mrs. Queen Hester Bell. asst. professor. Home Economics Mrs. Lovie Booker, asst.. professor. Dietetics Mrs. Dorislene Bowens. asst.. professor. Physical Education Dr. V. Mayo Bundy.assoc. professor. Sociology Mr. Leander Canady. instructor. Art Mr. Walter Carlson, instructor. Music Miss Amelia Chance, supervisor. Home Management House. Home Economics Dr. Dawn Chaney. assoc. professor. Physical Education Mrs. Santosh Chopra, asst. professor. Economics Mrs. Julia Covington, asst. professor. Accounting Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford, assoc. professor. Music Dr. Benjamin Duhart. Asst. professor. Chemistry Dr. Ebele Eko. asst, professor, English .; . ' :.v, :i..v - ' tj i;-:, ' ;. .-i vy fprKK Dr. Ewa Eko, Director. Div. of Social Sciences Mr. Jimmy Faison, instructor. Special Ed Miss Wilhelmina Gilbert, chrmn., Dept. of Business and Economics Dr. Jason Gilchrist, professor of Physics Or. Leia Hankins, Director, Div. of Education Dr. Lloyd Harris, assoc, professor. Biology Dr. Howard Higgs, asst., professor. Education Miss Duanne Hoffler, instructor. Home Economics Mrs. Evelyn Jones, asst., professor, Biology Miss Doris Knotts, instructor. Business Miss Georgie Latimer, chrmn., Dept. of Communications Dr. Ruth Lucier, asst., professor. Religion and Philosophy Dr. Perry V. Mack, assoc, professor. Biology and Director of Development Dr. Allison Maggiolo, professor. Chemistry and coordinator. Academic Reinforcement Center Dr. Abdul Mansuri, assoc, professor. Biology Mrs. Willie Mae McCallum, asst., professor. Social Science and Academic Advising Mr. Leon McDougle, acting chrmn., Dept. of Health, Physical Educa- tion and Recreation Miss Jacquelyn WcGirt, instructor. Library Science Dr. Isaac H. Miller, Jr., professor, BioChem Dr. Mattie Moss, chrmn., Dept. of Mathematics Dr. David Pinnix, assoc, professor. Music Miss Ruth Powell, instructor. Physical Ed Dr. Sekhara Rao, chrmn., Dept. of Biology Mrs. Amy Reynolds, asst., professor, Reading •V ;v :,- ►V !J Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boudy, assoc., professor Communications- Spanish Dr. J. Henry Sayies. director, Diw. of Sciences professor, Chemistry ■Mrs. Mary Ann Scariette, acting chrmn., Dept. of Elementary and Special Education Mrs. Carrie Shute, asst., professor. Library Science Mrs. Louise Streat, chrmn., Dept. of Home Economics and the Home Family Life Center Mrs. Geraldine Totten, asst., professor. Humanities Mrs. Delcine Townes, instructor. Social Welfare and dir., Field Studies Dr. Dorinda Trader, professor. Psychology and Coordinator, Women ' s Studies Mr. Ray Treadway, asst, professor. Math Dr. Helen Trobian, chrmn., Dept of Visual Arts and Humane Studies Miss Denise Troutman, instructor. Speech and Drama Dr. Virginia Tucker, acting director, Div. of Humanities Mr. Robert Ward, asst, professor. Political Science Mrs. Nellouise Watkins, assoc, professor. Math and dir.. Computer Center Mrs. Burma Wilkins, instructor. Geography Mrs. Genevieve Williams, instructor, Reading ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Rev. P.E.A. Addo, College Chaplain Mrs. Julia Anderson, Counseling Center Mr. Franklin Bailey. Comptroller Mrs. Necia Boyers, Co-Curricular Officer Mrs. Ellease Browning, Alumnae Officer Mr. Zack Browning, Supt., Buildings Grounds Mrs. Montez Byers, Library Asst. Mrs. Earline Curry, Dir. Children ' s House Miss Myra Davis, Publications Info Officer Dr. Charles Frazier, College Physician Mr. Ranjit Gupta, Asst., Dir, Computer Miss Dorothy Harri s, Dir., Freshman Studies Mrs. Alice Hayes, College Nurse Dr. Floyd Heiney. Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Zepplyn Humphrey, Placement Coordinator Mrs. Myra Jones, Dietitian Mr. R. E. Jones, Jr., Purchasing Officer Mrs. C. H. Macomson, Asst., Dir., Children ' s House Mrs. Mae Nash, Dir., Career Services Center Mrs. Ouida Scarborough, Dir., Residence Life Dr. Marlowe Shute, Dir., Personnel Admin. Mrs. Blonnie Tipton, Library Asst. Mrs. Alsie Trammell, Supervisory Nurse Miss M. 0. Tucker, Financial Aid Officer Mr. I. Walker, Asst., Supt., Buildings and Grounds Miss Dorothy Williams, Library Asst. Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch, Library Asst. SUPPORTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mrs. Charlotte Barnes, Office of Records Mrs. Christine Bizzell, Financial Aid Mrs. Iris Broadie, Student Affairs Sec. LTC. Charles Byrd, Manager, Bookstore Miss Janice Carter, Computer Center Mrs. Brenda Coates, Division of Sciences Miss Stephanie Coston, Asst., Residence Dir. Miss Edith Davis. Residence Dir. Mrs. Flora Davis, Asst ., Residence Dir. Miss Ruth Dennis, Admissions Counselor Mrs. Pearl Dick, Steno-Pool Operator Miss Doretha Ferguson, Sec, Dean of College Mrs. Grace Flowers, Postmistress Miss Ophelia Foye, Residence Dir. Mrs. Audrey Franklin, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Gambill, Sec, President Mrs. Lois Goode, Sec, Div. of Education Miss Jimmie Gravely, Sec, Freshman Studies Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, Relief Residence Dir. Mrs. Addie E. Harrison, Library Clerk Mrs. Elaine Herbin, Sec, Career Services Miss Gwen Hill, Admissions Counselor Mrs. Rosa Hooker, Sec, Purchasing Office Miss Peanella Hughes, Residence Dir. Miss Bobbie Humphrey, Bookkeeper Mrs. Elaine Ivery. Word Processing Mrs. M. E. Kirkpatrick, Snack Bar Mrs. Carolyn Mark. Research Asst., Development Office Mrs. Beverly Meadows, Sec, Humanities Miss Peggy Oliphant. Sec Asst., Office of Alumnae Affair Mrs. Annie Purcell, Sec, Planning AIDP Mrs. Gloria Reid, Sec, Counseling Mrs. Doris Rice, Sec, Office of Records Mrs. F. K. Sayles. Cashier Mrs. Dollie ree Self, Accounting Clerk Ms. Shirley Shepard, Sec, Business Office Mrs. Glenda Simmons, Word Processing Mrs. Mary Simmons, Asst., Dietitian and Dining Hall Supervisor Mrs. Edna Stanback, Sec, Dean of Student Affairs Mrs. Iris Walker, Switchboard Mrs. Margaret Williamson, Admissions Mrs. Eula Willis, Asst., Dietitian Miss D. F. Wright, Residence Dir. Miss Sandra Garrett, Residence Dir. 78 waatm □ns niiz TiDniB «i 79 I 80 M A4 ▼ 5 3. Student Union Board: Seated on floor Darlene Davis and Sheila Pulley; on sofa Cfieryl Oillard, Bettye Phifer and Patricia Bell; and standing Angela Briley and Angela Smallwood. 4. Recreation Council: Etta Cox, Shelia Sammons, R ochelle Moody, Debra Perkins and Deborafi Tillman. 5. Interdor- mitory Council: Swanda McCormick, Roclielle Moody, Sfielia Sammons, Gaynell Hendricks. - i , i 81 1. Cone Hall House Council: Del Gratia Walker, Marva Vaughan, Jamelle Felder and Marilyn Robinson. Front, Miss Sandra Gar- rett, residence hall director. 2. Reynolds House Council: Deborah Tillman and Wanda Johnson. 3. Jones House Council: Cynthia Brown, Therea Norris and Melanie Purvis. 83 Service Groups BENNETT COLLEi The Pre-Alumnae Council: (standing I. to r.) Debbie Wright, Donna West, Cynthia Brown, Kathleen Fears and Debra Perkins. (Seated I. to r.) Carol Hazel, Cynthia Robinson, Rita Oliphant, Janice Winstead, Stephanie Thomas and Audrey Deleston. 84 1. NAACP Leadership for Bennett Student Chap- ter: (front I. to r.) Vanessa Bartley, president. Rochelle Moody, Rosemary Hudson, and guest speaker for the chapter ' s installation. Rev. Howard A. Chubbs. Back row: Cathy Crosby, Marilyn Hicks, Robyn-Denlse Berryhill and Frances Kay. 2. Marshal Board: (Front I. to r.) Janice Winstead, Mary Lewis, Belinda Foster, and Verita Hayes. (Back I. to r.) Caroline Johnson, Mary Foster. Kassandra Clark, Jackie Williamson and Mary Gamble. r - 85 1. Political Science Club: Bettye Phifer. Marsha Greene, Lynelle Bagby, Geneva Carswell and Faye Howard 2. Ebony Club: Kaye Brimmage, Bertha Ker- ■ , Al sey, Sarah Hargrove and Judith Britt T ' -r. %• ' ff 86 m ▼ 2 1. Physical Education IMajors and IMinors Club: (I. to r.) IVIarilyn Wilson, Debbie Moser, Etta Cox and Quanda Jenkins (seated). 2. Little Theatre Guild: Christine Greene, Gwen Speight, Olivia Micheal, Edwina Hawkins and Robyn-Denise Berryhill. 88 BlbifirlMt Joyce Bass, Assoc. Editor Cleo Branch, Circulation Bobbi Durdin, Cartoonist ' - 90 € I Dr. Virginia Tucker, Adviser m Terry Lewis Blanca Hurley Lennat Hill Kelly Gardner Vanexa Bartley Gena Haikett Rochelle Moody Deborah Lutterv 91 OMICRON ETA CHI HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION GelenIa Aaron Anndreze Bailey TImikel Blakey Jennifer Bryan Gladys Breeden Donna Caldwell Marie Calhoun Vaughnetta Carr Carolyn Campbell Sylvia Cheek Bebe Davis Jerrllyn Davis Audrey Deleston Jackie Dickerson Darlene Donnell Sundeany Ford Barbara Franks Yvonne George Phyllis Gray Susan Hamilton Rose Irby Roberta C. Judd Vivian King Deborah McCarthy Joyce McCloud Swanda McCormick Margaret McDowell Ethel McGirt Gloria Mcintosh Palmico Miller Page Motley Deborah Myatt Alese Odrick Olivia Penn Sarah Pennington Sheila Pratt Telsma Reddick Beverly Robinson Marsha Roebuck Vinette Saunders Cecelia Ross Jackie Thompson Marva Vaughan Linda Wallace Terressa Williams 92 m ' iM ieTflU BENNETT COLLEGE CHOIR Gwen Allen Karen Ferguson Lisa Anderson Robyn Flippens Debra Benbow Marguerite Foddrell Angel Bloodworth Karia Gary Margo Boone Lisa Greene Dino Bradley Mildred Harris Dorothy Brown Marilyn Hicks Loretta Brown Sherrie Hill Eva Burrows Debbie Hodges Angel Bynum Miranda Holmes Demetria Chavis Lynn Horton Guila Cooper Sandra Johnson Anna Darling Randye Jones Audrey Deleston Joanne Joyner Lauren Lloyd Robyn McCollum Gloria Mcintosh Sandra Monroe Rochelle Moody Loralyn Morman Thelma Robinson Celia Ross Verthelia Sandilands Vastine Staley Sheila Sutton Deborah Tillman Patricia Tisby Ellen Warren Brensa White 93 Adviser, Mrs. Julia Covington Camilla Drayton Renee Wells Wanda Welcome Candids: The club sponsored a Kay Brimmage Sandra Motley Betty P. Williamson business machine demonstra- Deborah Luttery Shelley Grimes Elfreda Williams tion during Secretary Week. Peggy Washington Pamela Thomas Teresa Campljell Stephanie Thomas Teni Lewis Pamela GrifRn Sharon Speas Thelma Rogers Belinda Foulks 94 Mm ADDENDUM . . . ■Mmniv ' Ti ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITV: Donna Brown, Patricia Goings and PrisclUa Foust PI GAA MA «(J HOMOR SOCIETY: Marsha Greene, Jackie Moore, Gwendolyn Neal, Bettye Phlfer and Sarah Murray. 95 1. Omicron Eta Chi, Home Economics Society, ended the year with a picnic. 2. Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society, chartered a new chapter this year. New member Laura Goodman signs roll as advisor Georgie Latimer looks on. 3. Swanda McCor- mick ' 78 was first recipient of the scholarship grant awarded by the Carolinas Chapter of the National Home Fashions League, Inc. 4. Communications students take advantage of the sunshine. 5. Sandra Johnson ' 77 the only black participant in a Richmond talent pageant, won. 97 98 _ i ™.-rt-«V. If ' , o ■- :j ; L- ' . Hill LOj «« i V 1 . L t I 1 ' i. . Hi 100 ■Hi 5QHQRlTiE5 101 ZETA PHI BETA Lillette DeSilva Faye Howard Cleo Branch Terreessa Williams Denise Wilson Debra Kelly Robin Ingram  ! „. m,tgsff4 mm 102 _ -J - « v ■ •• ' Vl■X• ' ' 103 Vicki Aaron Joyce Bass Pam Bohannon Judy Britt Loretta Canty Patricia Carroll DemetriaChavis Kathy Clark Etta Cox Frances Davis Jerrylyn Davis Nancy Dolfinger Karen Ferguson Audrey Forrest Belinda Foster Mary Foster Jennifer Fountain Sandra Gardner Dorothy Gibson Sharon Gilford Marsha Green Deborah Hart Judy Hatch Carolyn Ha ' zel Shawn Humphries Thorna Humphries Dale Jefferson Advisor: Mildred 0. Cheryl Jones Cindy Jones Wanda Johnson Mary Lewis Vicentia Lipscomb Joyce McCloud Gail Melvin Sheila Miles Thalistine Miller Page Motley Sarah Murray Gwen Neal Beverly Randolph Ramona Reid Marilyn Robinson Shelia Sammons Delphia Saunders Lisa Stroud Shelia Sutton Jackie Thompson Deborah Travis Marva Vaughn Audrey Wall DelGratia Walker Veronica Watson Cynthia Willis Carolle York Tucker 104 _ -)« «i-. ' Lisa Anderson Kimble Anthony Janis Badson Robyn Berryhill Diane Black Donna Brown Loretta Brown Geneva Carswell Sheila Council Judy Darby Ardelia Davis Donna Dennis Libby Dennis Kay Dolberry Robyn Flippens Jamelle Felder Priscilla Foust Patricia Goings Marilyn Hanks Verita Hayes Viola Hemphill Marilyn Hicks Dawn Holder Cassandra Jones Marlon Johnson Vanessa Lane Terry Lewis Bonita Lowe Kamala Manchigiah Mallika Maniam Elaine Mills Rochelle Moody Debra Myatt Bernice Sims Marie Scarborough Robin Stamps ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Debra Tillman Nadine Watts Joyce Whitted Patti Winston 107 Linda Thompson Katie Gailes Eva Burrows Anita Little Gloria Mcintosh Roslyn Thompson Freda Vick 108 mamm 1-2 Old and New SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY 4 SIGMA TAU DELTA ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY Joyce Bass Guila Cooper Kay Oolberry Mary Gamble Laura Goodman Carolyn Hazel Marion Johnson Cassandra Jones, pres. Mary Lewis Joanne Moore Joyce Bass Cleo Branch Donna Caldwell Linda Christopher Sherron Daye Nancy Dolfinger Frances Davis Pam Fredericit ♦Audrey Forrest ♦Sherry Fuller Mary Gamble Sharon Gilford •Pat Goings Laura Goodman •Barbara Hamm •Marilyn Hicks •Shawn Humphries Thorna Humphries •Barbara Johnson Sheree Johnson Cassandra Jones Linda Kennedy Nanetta Lowe Deborah Luttery MallikaManiam •Kamala Manchigiah •Dorinda Mebane Gail Melvin •Thalistine Miller •Rochelle Moody •Jackie Moore Sarah Murray Gwen Neal ' •Olivia Penn Bettye Phifer Diane Stevens Dorothy Gibson •New Members ' ' ■a . 3 Old and New BENNETT SCHOLARS Annie Adams Eva Ablorh Dino Bradley Ardelia Davis Vajira DeSilva Bertha Dolberry Carolyn Hazel Tonya Jessup Marion Johnson Cassandra Jones Randye Jones Marcella Miranda Thai Miller Sandra Monroe Marilyn Moore Pam Morris Sheila Pulley Ellen Warren Julia Williams Debra Wingo Advisers, G. Latimer and E. Eko ■assi In recognition of outstanding performance and academic achievement i Alpha Epsilon Chapter of ALPHA KAPPA MU HONOR SOCIETY awarded Cei dents during the Spring of 1977. ART Vanessa Richmond 1 n their respective fields of study, the tificates of Merit to the following stu- BIOLOGY Pamela Frederick, Kamala Manchigiah, and Diane Stevens Graduation with High Honors BUSINESS Deborah Luttery Camilla Drayton Donna L.Caldwell Washington, DC Dietetics CHEMISTRY Frances Davis Mallika Maniam Laura Goodman Sumter, SC CLOTHINGS. TEXTILES Terreessa Williams, Jerrylyn Davis Jacqueline DIckerson English Mallika Maniam DIETETICS Donna Caldwell, Deborah Myatt, Telsma Reddick Ipoh, Malaysia Chemistry ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION ENGLISH FRENCH Patricia Goings, Stephanie Cherry, Mary Foster, Kimble Anthony, Linda Christopher, Kathy Burton Delphia Saunders Mary Gamble, Laura Goodman Mary Jane Lewis Tonya Jessup Bernice Sims Thorna Humphries Ft. Lauderdale, FL ISP— Mathematics Sheree L. Johnson Orange, NJ ISP— Psychology, Poli-Sci Bettye Phifer Mt. Holly, NJ Political Science HOME ECONOMICS Debra McCarthy MATHEMATICS MUSIC POLITICAL SCIENCE Thorna Humphries Barbara Johnson Sandra Johnson Randye Jones Sharon Gilford Graduation with Honors Linda Perkins Christopher Statesville, NC Early Childhood Ed. PSYCHOLOGY SECONDARY AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Jacqueline Moore Laura Goodman Mary Gamble Sherron D. Daye Newport News, VA Social Welfare SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIOLOGY SPANISH Sharon Daye Gail Melvin Sherry D. Fuller Linda Kennedy Sheila Pulley Pamela Frederick Shaw Air Force Base, SC Biology— Chemistry Mary F. Gamble Sumter, SC English Sharon Gilford Winston-Salem, NC Political Science— French Linda C. Kennedy Eagle Springs, NC Spanish 114 _ • - _ - N-. v HMk Asi HIGHLIGHTS OF RECOGNITION DAY FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Division of Education Olivia Penn Division of Humanities Vanessa Richmond Division of Sciences Marilyn Hicks Division of Social Sciences Terry Lewis HOIVIE ECONOMICS HONORS ACHIEVEMENT IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION GOODE PRIZE OMICRON ETA CHI AWARD L. GUENVEUR STREAT SCHOLARSHIP IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES FACULTY AWARD MARIE CLAPP MOFFITT SCHOLARSHIPS TORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP SPECIAL HONORS BELLE TOBIAS SCHOLARSHIP LULA DONNELL PRIZE CLASS OF 1921 PRIZE VIRGINIA A. TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES CRESSIE THOMAS HAVEN SCHOLARSHIP GEORGE M. BELL SCHOLARSHIP DAVID D. JONES LEADERSHIP AWARD CATHERINE HUGHES WADDELL SCHOLARSHIP ROSE KARFIOL AWARD SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS AWARD EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD Anndreze Bailey Deborah Myatt Sundeany Ford Olivia Penn Vaughnetta Carr Swanda McCormick Roberta C. Judd Deborah Hodges Linda B. Smith Shawn Humphries Cassandra Jones Julia Williams Bertha Dolberry Etta Cox Bertha Dolberry Sarah Murray Deborah Luttery Camilla Drayton Judith Britt Gail Burgess Cathy Dandridge Frances Davis Gloria Duckett Marguerite Foddrell Katie Gailes Sarah Hargrove Judith Hatch Faye Howard Thorna Humphries Bertha Kersey Mary Jane Lewis Nanetta Lowe Leslie McTier Marie Scarborough Linda Tate Veronica Watson Betty Williamson MARSHAL AWARDS Kimble Anthony Kasandra Clark Mary Foster Laura Goodman Gaynelle Hendricks Caroline Johnson Mary Lewis Sarah Murray Deborah Myatt Jackie Williamson OTHER HONORS AWARDS SIGMA TAU DELTA ENGLISH Laura Goodman HONOR SOCIETY AWARD LIBRARY ASSISTANTS ' AWARD Lynette Hill ENDOWMENT CUP Freshman Class Senior Class (3.019) JANE MILLER JONES SCHOLARSHIP CUP Graduation with Honors Nanetta B. Lowe Kernersville, NC Chemistry Deborah Luttery Atlanta, GA Accounting Gail C. Melvin Clinton, NC Social Welfare— Sociology Sarah C. Murray Winston-Salem, NC Political Science— History Diane V. Stevens Fayetteville, NC Pre-Medicine 115 WHO ' S WHO 1. Cassandra Jones Junior, English— ISP Alpha Kappa Alpha Montgomery, AL 2. Mallika Maniam Senior, Chemistry Alpha Kappa Alpha Ipoh, Malaysia 3. Faye Howard Senior, Political Science Zeta Phi Beta Farmville, NC i KsS %MJk, ! ;r- • - ;v, i tf HH Demetria Chavis Senior, Biology Delta Sigma Theta Greensboro, NC Joyce Bass Junior, Communications — ISP Delta Sigma Theta Creedmoor, NC Marsha Greene Senior, Political Science Delta Sigma Theta Cincinnati, Ohio 117 WHO ' S WHO 118 — M-« . Barbara Hamm Junior, Communications— ISP Baltimore, MD Olivia Penn Junior, Home Economics Madison, NC ' - . £4 :•♦ r T. 119 5Ef lian5 m . Kimble Anthony Lynnell Bagby Patricia Bell Diane Black Pamela Bohannon Cleopatra Branch Judith Britt Shyrell Brooks Barbara Brown Donna Sue Brown Karen Bucksell Gail Burgess Cathy Burton Delores Bussle Donna Caldwell Geneva Carswel 122 m Demetria Chavis Wanetta Chavis Stephanie Cherry Linda Christopher Kassandra Clark Freda Coleman Cathy Candridge Constance Davenport Denise Davis Frances Davis Jerrylyn Davis Belinda Defoor Donna Dennis Lillete DeSilva Jacqueline Dickerson Nancy Dolfinger 123 Camilla Drayton Gloria Duckett Wanda Edwards Marguerite Foddre Mary Foster Belinda Foulks Pamela Frederick Sherry Fuller Katie Gailes Mary Gamble Gail George Dorothy Gibson Sharon Gilford Patricia Goings Laura Goodman Marsha Greene Gilda Hackett Mat7 Lee Hamphill Portia Hopper Barbara Johnson Fredericka Harding Gaynell L. Hendricks Faye Howard Caroline Johnson Sarah Hargrove LennetHilJ Thorna Humphries Sandra Johnson Judith Hatch Sherrie Hill Athavia Jackson Sheree Johnson 125 Cynthia Jones Bertha Kersey Deborah Luttery Gail Melvin Margie Joyner Mary Jane Lewis Debra McCarthy Jacqueline Moore Frances Kelly Brenda Lilly Leslie McTier Gayle Morton Linda Kennedy Bonita Lowe Mallika Maniam Angle Moultrie 126 Sarah Murray Sherry Muse Deborah Myatt Gladys Odom Hortensja Nash Gwen Neal Sarah Pennington Joy Pearson Betty Phifer Gloria Phillips Telsma Reddick Linda Roberson Thelma Spruill Robinson Delphia Saunders Louellen Saunders Marie Scarbough 127 Hester Scott Virginia Siler Diane Stevens Linda Tate Linda Thompson Darius Wagstaff Carolyn Washington Veronica Watson Shelia West Betty Williamson Tamara Wilson Nicki Woods 128 s E N I O R D A Y 77 129 I i1 ' 77 Gail George ' . ■■■ T 1 Senior Day marked the beginning of the end for members of the Senior Class. Traditionally it has symbolized the advancing of each class. After the inspiring words from Dr. Miller, the senior response was delivered by Miss Gail George. Other features included the Can- dlelight Ceremony and music by the senior choir members 131 CO JiDEWCEiBEWT 77 132 133 I feel that we must cherish our blackness, honor our roots, and yet, as Dr. Howard Thurman would say it, ' make it a swinging door. Be at home with your blackness, but may I suggest that you make it neither your haven nor your heaven. Mrs. Whitney M. Young, Jr., author and civic worker, addressed the 105 graduates on Sunday, May 8. identify us women with love and beauty, with sympathy and understanding, with graciousness and style. Maintain your femininity. View it not as a softness, but as your quiet strength. Another highlight of the commencement was the presenting of the Malaysian flag by Mallika Maniam. She encouraged the graduates to reflect on those qualities which, innate or imposed, Another beautiful commencement it was. V Mrs. Whitney M. Young, Jr 135 ? a ■ ' h; I ■ I . . ' 4k ; n Uf IDEnrL 55E5 137 J ' T H A ' .- p w T ' lf JUNIORS Elizabeth Adams Lisa Anderson Anndreze Bailey Gladys Breeden Matilda Allen Janis Badson Joyce Bass Billie Bryant 138 Kr ' udlth Bunyon Darby Eva Burrows Angel Bynum Marie Calhoun Carolyn Campbell Patricia Carroll Sylvia Cheek Oenise Cooke Etta Cox Marchelle Cunningham Pamela Dalton Kathy Daniel Viola Elliott Robyn Fllppens Kathleen Flournoy Anita Ford 139 { I . Jennifer Fountain Barbara Franks Mildred Harris Marilyn Hicks Sharon Hilliard Lula Howard Freda Huff Louise James Maxine Jenl(ins Mary Jennings Kathy Johnson Jaqueline Jones Katherin Jones Terry Lewis Joyce McCloud Sherlene McCarther 140 Sharon McCormIck Olivia Michael Norva Morrison Vanessa Richmond Swanda McCormIck Thalistlne Miller VIvyette Outen Marilyn Robinson iN Rita McRae Elaine Mills Olivia Penn Marsha Roebuck Kamala Manchlgiah Rochelle Moody Oenise Richardson Shelia Sammons 141 Verthelia Sandilands Vastine Staley Bernice Sims Sherita Thompson Barbara Smith Patricia Tisby Lajier Smith Deborah Travis 142 Marva Vaughan Del Gratia Walker Audrey Wall Sylvia Wall Peggy Washington Jacqueline Williamson 143 Gelenia Aaron Robin Adams Beverly Anderson Rhonda Armstead Vanessa Bartley Margo Boone Marilyn Brimmage Dorothy Brown Lucinda Brunson Felecia Burton Deborah Carlton Carol Chatters Karen Cherry Guila Cooper Jackie Coston SOPHOMORES 144 Officers Audrey Deleston, Treasurer Rose Hudson, President Hattie Purnell. Vice President f%i.t j y -t I Si ■♦ « ■ Ann Darling Ardella Davit Carolyn Davit Doris Davis Audrey Deleston Vajira Oe Sllva Leonla Dorrls Rosa Faulk Kathleen Fears Helen Ferguson Karen Ferguson Belinda Foster Fran Franklin Karia Gary Laureen Gay Gloria Glisten Mary Graham Lisa Greene Shelly Grimes Susan Hamilton Joyce Harrison Deborah Hart Verita Hayes Carolyn Hazel Constance Hazzard Wanda Houston Rose Hudson Tonya Jessup Marlon Johnson CInda Jones Shirley Jordan Wanda Johnson Sierra L. Joyce Deborah Kelly Vanessa Lane 145 Rosalyn Lawrence Karen Lewis Cathy Liddie Vicentia Lipscomb Lauren Llyod Margaret Love Wartina IWangum Stephanie Mapp Donna Meachum Pamela McClain Wanda McKoy Phyllis McPherson Sheila Miles Marcelle Miranda Joanne Moore Debbie Moser Lyvonne Murphy Rita Oliphant Debra Perkins Hattie Purnell Beverly Randolph Romona Reid Cynthia Robinson Thelma Rogers Veronica Slier Mari Smith Sharon Speas Thomasina Stallings Lisa Stroud Sheila Sutton Vickie Tate Stephanie Thomas Deborah Tillman Regina Watkins Nadine Watts m e ? ?.A v. - ■■, 1 fkf ¥ 146 Alicia Stephens Alib Wiggins Cynthia Willis Janice WInstead PrIscilla Foust 147 148 l« FRESHMEN Annie Adams Gwen Allen Robin Arnold Laurie Asbury Belinda Bailey Doris Barbour Michelle Beasley Belinda Benjamin Rhonda Blair Timikel Blakey Teresa Blakney Angel Bloodworth Dino Bradley Loretta Brewington Angel Briley 150 Daphne Hammond Karen Margraves JoAnn Harper Sharon Harrell Patrice Brinkley Charlee Brown Cynthia Brown Sandra Brown Bernlce Brunson Jenifer Bryan Valeria Butler Teresa Campbell Kathryn Colbert Cheryl Coleman Laureen Craig Kathy Crosby Bebe Davis Darlene Davis Gwendolyn Davis Cheryl Dillard Carolyn Dixon Zenobia Driver Suzette Edmonds Lanita Edwards Terrilyn Ellis Cheryl Feaster Jennifer Fennell Patricia Ford Cheryl Franklin Kelly Gardner Sharon Gist Gloria Goldsmith Olivia Griffin Pamela Griffin - fmlii .M 151 Gail Harris Mary Harris Toni Harris Monica Harrison Janice Harvey Gena Haskett Veronica Hayes Kim Haynes Debra Hodges JoAnn Holmes Miranda Holmes Lynn Horton Julia Hosch Deborah Howard Annie Howell Pat Hudgins Dorothy Ingram Rose Irby Rebecca Howard Melinda James Valerie Jefferys Quanda Jenkins Edwina Johnson 152 Portrand Johnton Susie Johnson Bonlta Jones Jennifer Jones Randye Jones Rebecca Jones Cathy Jordan Carolyn Joyner JoAnn Joyner Roberta Judd Frances Kay Deborah Kernes Sylvia Klrkiand Cheryl Langford Cheryl Lax Yvette Lewis Valeria LIttlej ohn Christine Lloyd Regina Lynch Robin McCullum 153 Margaret McDowell Rosalyn Mclver Natalie McLean Sheila McManus Libby Malloy Dele Marques-Shonibar Sandra Monroe Evelyn Mooring Loralyn Morman Pamela Morris Sandra Motley Carol Moyston Barbara Murphy Debbie Nelson Theresa Norris Vivian Nzeribe Donna Perry Sharon Peterson Mary Pitt Linda Pittman Sharon Pollard Sheila Pulley Melanie Purvis Lorie Raikes Jacqueline Ransom Sandra Ratliff Patricia Reynolds Gloria Richardson Cheryl Robinson Joan Robinson Jacqueline Rose Celia Ross Cheryl Rutherford Ouida Scarborough Valerie Scott 154 Ramona Schuler Darianne Sllli Corlet Simpson Angela Smallwood Evangeline Smith Cora Shaw Jeanetle Smith Barbara Smothers Gwendolyn Speight Florence Stokes Denlse Thompson Sheila Thorpe Kathy Torrence 1 Agalthia Tucker ■ Patrice Valles 155 Joan Washington Benay Warren Ellen Warren Anita Webster Renee Wells Donna West Brenda White Margaret Whitehead Yvonne Wiggins Barbara Williams Elfrida Williams Julia Williams Linda Williams Deborah Wilson Edwina Wilson 156 : V Oebra Wingo Olonna Woods Debbie Wright KImberly Wyaft Natalie Young rv Freedom To Be And Do . . . ; 157 We have seen through the eyes of others how it was . . . Times forgotten, now live forever. It is more than a memory. It is part of our legacy. wm 159 Editor, Miss Gaynell Hendricks ' 77 THE BELLE Photographic Credits are primarily given to Miss Myra Davis (adviser to the year- book), Mr. Otis Hairston (of University Studios), and Dwight Ledbetter (Delmar). Special photographic credits go to: Gena Haskett — p. 7 (upper), p. 98 (upper), p. 78 (upper and lower). Ben Poole — p. 16 (upper left and lower) Greensboro Daily News — pp. 14-15 Joyce Bass — p. 11 (lower), p. 18 (lower), p. 28, p. 29 (upper), p. 37 (lower right), p. 48 (lower), pp 74— (except two uppers)75, p. 68 (lower), p. 99 (upper left, lower right) 160 to ■ For Reference Not to be taken from this room