Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1978 volume:

For Reference Not to be taken from this room ' ' Mm Bennett College Greensboro, North Carolina 1978 EDITORIAL STAFF: Priscilla Foust, Joyce A. Bass, Jennifer Jones, Ellen Brinkley, Tonni Sullivan, Lynn Phillips, Pamela Griffin, Angel Bynum, Lisa Anderson, Sandra Brown, Guila Cooper, and Beckie Holder Advisor and Chief Photographer: Miss Myra Davis College President: Dr. Isaac H. Miller, Jr. THE BELLE ■■l h What ' s to Follow Opening 2 Academics 8 Features 26 Student Life 42 Athletics 72 Faculty, Staff .... 78 Students 90 Change in campus fashions was very signifi- cant this year. Mrs. Isaac H. Miller demonstrates the use of the well-coordinated look with the popular stick pins and tarn. There was a noticeable change in our attitudes. More beautiful smiles were seen around the campus. Pat Vailes chats with Shirley Levine and Dihan Jones. •76390 •s CHANGING PATTERNS Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discom- forts, said Arnold Bennett. Change was the predominant theme for the entire campus. It was not always so evident in the physical surrounding, but more in the attitudes of the people who made up the college community. Certainly things will change for the sake of change because new people and new ideas come on the scene. But seldom is there such a change that demonstrates progress and rebirth in campus spirit on a large scale basis. And there were the noticeable drawbacks and dis- comforts as those who had been part of the old ways slowly came to realize that once the forces of change began there was no turning back. There was a noticeable trend in the return to in- terest in student government. Mary Harris raises question during SGA meeting with Presi- dent Miller. Lisa Anderson experienced a change in campus employment. She went from assistant in the Post Office to assistant in the Publications and Infor- mation Office. Dean Bragg chatted with students in the Snack Bar in his attempt to improve campus com- munications. Mis theme for the year was adding a touch a class. Change was also seen in our dealings with the opposite sex. We were somewhat more shy in our relationships as we tried to recapture the magic of the earlier Bennett Belle. We encountered many changes in the total college program. New faculty brought new ideas into the classrooms. New residence hall programs added new dimensions to campus liv- ing. While things were not always the best, we recognized that attempts were being made for our benefit. We picked on the move to strengthen each department. It meant more work. Mr. Canady ' s art class took to the outdoors to gain the realism of nature. HIV HUlMBMil lVH Change and Anxieties This attitude, continuing to evolve into something great, was the result of need. It was necessary to understand all the personalities involved in the Bennett Experience. Each core of the college program emphasized greater academic achieve- ment, career options for women, individuality and getting back to sound value systems. In spite of being overworked (so it seemed), over- extended and pushed, we continued to seek out the mission of the college and our purpose for being here. From the quiet times of Southern autumn, we found ourselves engaged in event after event. Then there was that much needed semester break and the holiday fun. But all too soon, we plunged back into endless meetings, seminars, exams, classes and more meetings. In all it was a great year. ' OK: For freshmen, the first week of school was waiting . . . for this event or that. It was waiting to see who new roommates were, who new teachers were, where the action was. The NAACP sponsored their first Miss NAACP pageant. Chairperson Shelia Summons in- structs contestant Anita Webster in talent seg- ment. BeUea found themeelvei ■pending Lima it Aggie ■porting event Homecoming was the highlight of the foot bull nuon, We joined the Aggie Hum in cheering the homo team on or we just thared in Iht ' parties and fun. Football games allowed us to meet new friends and to start up old affairs. Vanessa Massen- burg chats with friends during pause in the action. Tonya Jessup was one of the honored as she ap- plied for graduation. It was the sudden realiza- tion that it was about to end. Either we would end it on pure hope or complete the year know- ing we had achieved to our best. i ai Robin Arnold spent time enjoying special seminars such as those sponsored by the Women ' s Studies Program. Even after the program ended, interest lingered as questions were asked of the participants. 7 am u Thinking About The ' Then ' Now From the very first day of classes, it was evident that everything we did would influence our careers goals. From first year students to Bennett veterans, career planning was emphasized. While orientation for new Belles inferred adjusting to a new way of life. Freshman Studies soon came to mean more. It was the key to academic and social success for those who desired it. Caught up in the maze of classes, exams, term papers, reading lists, and research, it was obvious that educa- tion was our purpose for being here. At times we resented the pressure, but many of us made it with the Dean ' s List and Honors Convocations bearing claim to our achievements. And those who faltered, slowly came to realize that laxity was not being tolerated. We found many places to complete our assign- ments. A quiet spot was welcomed. Mrs. McCallum helped us find our way through the mazes of academic clutter. After a visit to her advising office, we knew that either we would make it with little or no trou- ble or that our struggles were about to began. Tutoring sessions gained in popularity. There was much to keep us busy . . . field trips, field studies, seminars, symposiums, films, in- ternships, demonstrations, mini- courses, boring lectures, in- teresting lectures, lab projects, and trips to other campuses. Learning-by-doing was an essential part of the experience. Vivyette Outen and Sherita Thompson worked with the After School Program on campus. 10 11 Clothing student Pamlico Miller works in- tensely on class project. Doing allows book theory- to be applied. It also makes the lecture less boring. Donna Perry, like thousands of other college math students, utilized electronic gadgetry in the classroom. 12 President Miller added a little color to his biochemistry lecture on enzymes. Renee Wells, Rhonda Armstead and Thelma Rogers give it their all in business class 13 Practice teaching for Margie Outchfield meant offering individualized attention to her students. Going to class during the freezing winter months meant having to bundle up and fight plunging temperatures. Lisa Anderson doesn ' t seem too happy with the prospect. mnaNRHiB All learning was not obtained in the text books. Linda Anderson kept abreast of community af- fairs by reading local papers. 15 Outside Class Work Education students were taught basic in- dustrial arts by members of the Maintenance Department. Showing their newly acquired skills are Rita Oliphant and Nadine Watts. Shawn Humphries moderated the opening ses- sion of the Science Careers Awareness Conference. Pam Paschall utilized the Academic Reinforce- ment Center to gain more insight in the science lectures. 16 wmmsmssB Lajier Smith gained valuable experience by do- ing her Held studies assignment in the Counsel- ing Center. Sometimes college instructors joined us in the classroom. Mr. Faison, Janice Minter and Mary Graham give the guest speaker their attention. 17 Getting the Point Across Everyone at the college had ample opportunity to become involved in an enriching experience during the year. A variety of programs and workshops were held. Most of these were sponsored within the academic area. During the planning of the programs much emphasis was placed on career options and ob- taining marketable job skills. Such programs included the Science Career Awareness Conference, the Competency-Based Teachers Education Workshop, and the Home Economics Week. Attention was also placed on Special Education. The Education Division announced proudly that the Special Education major was accredited by the State Board of Education. One of the most interesting end-of- the-year programs was the Women ' s Studies presentation, An International Odyssey: Career Awareness Journeys into the Char- tered Future. A week of seminars, workshops and exhibits focused on contemporary problems of the in- ternational scene. Highlighting the week was the address by Dr. Carolyn R. Payton, director of the U.S. Peace Corps. This was the year that a great deal of discussion went into the need for implementing the English Proficiency Test as a graduation requirement. Students found themselves doing more research this year. Linda Addison spent lonely hours in the periodicals section of the library. Dr. Harris worked with his hiology students. Field Studies for Matilda Allen was working with Mr. Henry MiKoy on the Human Mights Commission. Instructors and staff spent many extra hours in workshops such as the CBTE Workshop sponsored by the Education Division. Miss Dorothy Harris, Dr. Perry V. Mack and Dr. Mattie Moss were among those participating. Etta Cox was one of the few college women qualified to serve as a referee in women ' s sports in the city. 19 Bennett ' s Own Dr. Carolyn R. Payton, director of the U.S. Peace Corps, keynoted the Women ' s Studies Program ' s An In- ternational Odyssey: Career Awareness Journeys into the Char- tered Future. The focus of the inter- disciplinary event was resolving world problems through the training of women for leadership roles in inter- national services. Dr. Payton, who graduated from Ben- nett in 1945, encouraged students to give their time and talents to Third World countries. She said, Progress can only be made if you can free your- self to care about others. But she noted that while serving in the Peace Corps is a viable option there is little money to be made in helping to alleviat world problems. Among the participants in the Women ' s Studies program were Dr. Alfreda Webb, senior Bar- bara Hamm and Dr. Thelma D. Nyoka. They discussed the problem of freedom in obtaining a vocation in the political arena. Dr. Payton chats with senior Kamala Manchi iah and President Miller after her keynote address. During the week of the Women ' s Studies presentation, (he eampus community was treated to Kssays on Becoming, a special art exhibit by the Pamoja Art Society. Donna Simmons doesn ' t find studying such a Pam Miller appears to be determined to get to class on time. Cynthia Willis intensely follows biochemistry lecture. 22 Utfffii One of the most boring processes of the academic experience is pro-registration. Sheila Stewart undertakes the chore of filling out her forms. 23 _J SCM 10, the 10 Senior Clothing Majors, presented a look into the future world of fashion design. Participants included Ann Roberson, Patricia Carroll, Joyce McCloud, Loretta Canty and Marva Vaughan. Spring ' 78 Senior members of the Home Economics and Clothing departments experienced new and exciting dimen- sions in the area of fashion design and home management. In addition to the traditional mini-courses, classes and field trips, a new multipurpose room was added to the Home Management complex. The year climaxed with a spring fashi on show exhibiting the capabilities and potential of the clothing majors. Home Economics Education students gained practical experience by cooking breakfast for their peers. Demonstrating the use of kitchen appliances are Ann King, Carolyn Campbell, Olivia Penn, Marie Calhoun and Anndreze Bailey. 24 26 FEATURES 27 Founders ' Day We did not recognize the magnitude of our Founders Day speaker until he addressed the assembly. Unfor- tunately most of the student body lost a great opportunity to hear a great man. Dr. Howard Thurman, speaking at the 104th Convocation, spoke on the theme, A Faith For Living. He urged students to become more responsible for their deeds and their reactions to natural social forces. It is very difficult these days to have faith in one ' s self because there seems to be a con- spiracy in the modern world ... to make it more difficult for the in- dividual to have experiences in which he or she mav confirm her- self or himself. Dr. Thurman, a scholar and author, added, The ability to ad- mit one ' s action is the most authen- tic and profound way to express my faith in me. He noted that the individual still has the power of certification and veto in the face of impersonal social forces. A graduate of Morehouse College, Dr. Thurman stated that too many alibis have been given for not tak- ing responsibility for our actions. I may not be able to change anything, but I don ' t have to say yes as long as I affirm that I am a free spirit. I can wait and wait because life is on my side. The con- tradictions of life are never final. Dr. Thurman is the author of 22 books which include his most re- cent publications, The Search For Common Ground, A Track to the Water and The First Footprints. During the Founders ' Convocation, the library opened the Constance Hill Marteena Room which holds special collections. It houses the Afro-Women ' s Collection, the Norris Wright Cuney Collection, the Rare Books Collection and a special art collection. Featuring Howard Thurman Mrs. Blanche Raiford. former French professor at Bennett, chats with Dr. Howard Thurman. S.G.A. president Shawn Humphries watches proceedings. 28 MUSBBU 1 Mrs. Constance H. Marteena, former Bennett | librarian, explains Rare Book Collection to Rev. Howard A. Chubbs, President Miller and librarian Ednita Bullock. Dr. Thurman, a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, greets community people after the Convocation ad- dress. Throughout his several day visit. Dr. Thurman showed a great sense of humor. 29 m Something to Keep us Thinking and Guessing 31 Faculty Follies Explosion While the original idea of having a faculty follies was the brainchild of a member of the staff, the final project was implemented by members of the Zeta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Students were shown a side of their administrators and faculty they had never seen before. In fact, until a week before the program it wasn ' t really definite that they would par- ticipate. However, due to the prodding of chairperson Lisa Anderson and Dr. Charlotte Alston, the program was a success. After a week of secret rehear- sals and building up nerves, it happened. Among the brave souls who supported the UNCF benefit were Dr. Isaac H. Miller whose version of My Prayer had the students swooning; Dr. Hor- tensia Sanchez-Boudy, who did a sub- tle strip ; a trombone solo, Three Coins In a Fountain, by Dr. Helen Trobian; and an energetic dance group who performed popular dances of the 1950 ' s. Laughter spilled into the aisles when our reserved Mrs. Mary Ann Scarlette and quiet Mrs. Mary Crawford hit the stage as the last of the red hot mommas. Although the Faculty Quartet couldn ' t get the ticks and tocks of My Grandfather ' s Clock together, it was a refreshing change from lec- tures and labs. Members of the group were Dr. Perry V. Mack, Dr. Marlow Shute, Mr. Ray Treadway and Dr. James Alonso. Dressed in the popular teen styles of the 1950 ' s, the singing Belle-iets sang two rock-n-roll numbers. Members were Dr. Charlotte Alston, Dr. Gwen O ' Neal, Mrs. Amy Reynolds, Miss Dorothy Harris, Mrs. Willie McCallum, Miss Myra Davis, Miss Jimmie Gravely and Dr. Mattie Moss. Other participants were Mrs. Luevenia Millings, Mrs. Alma Adams, Miss Denise Troutman, Miss Ruth Powell, Miss Joella Hendricks, Mrs. Queen Bell, Miss Roxy Wilson, Dr. Donald Martin, and Mrs. Effie Miller. Proceeds from the show went to the United Negro College Fund. Faculty Quartet members were Mack. Alonso, Treadwav and Shute. Dancers were Adams, Powell, Reynolds. Trout- man. Hendricks and Miller. Mrs. Crawford had the audience rolling with Don ' t Get Aroun ' Much Anymore. Mrs. Scarlette, shining in her satin, did her version of Bill Bailey. The Belle-iets sang The Diary and Henry Goodnight. Emcee Donald Martin introduces the group. 33 Rose Hudson and Jennifer Wells presented out- standing performances in scene one, Paradise Abandoned, of Bible Herstory. Rose played a female god and Jennifer, as Eve. ' riShr 34 lYr nD. ■imaimim—M Theatre Guild Big Nights Plagued by problems in casting male roles, a small budget and dwindling interest, the Little Theatre Guild faced an uphill battle. However, this year was certainly one of the most productive. Two plays were pre- sented Bible Herstory and A Tribute to Langston Hughes. Bible Herstory, a feminist one-act play was based on six popular bible stories. It was quite entertaining to witness Eve, played by Jennifer Wells, trying to convince God that Hattie Purnell portrayed one of Hughes ' s black characters. She should not be disillusioned because She made a mistake in creating Adam. The cu nning snake was played by Debra Perkins. Of course God was portrayed by a woman, Rose Hudson. Other stars in the play were Dorothy Brown, Terri Wade, Libby Malloy, Edwina Mitchell, Joann Butler, and Gwen Davis. A most interesting evening pre- sented A Tribute to Langston Hughes. Some of the most popular works of the noted poet were presented in drama form. Others actors included Jennifer Wells, Hattie, Rosalyn Scott, Cheryl Troutman, and Edwina Mitchell. Edwina Mitchell ponders the question of sur- vival in white institutions as a black student. Gwen Davis did a great job as the sanitary worker in Hughes ' s Harlem. 35 ' The Living Madonnas J9 Everyone wonders what happens with the lights out between the scenes -of the madonnas. Vanessa Twink Richmond helps Mr. Canady change the backdrops. A lot of work goes in to planning and implementing annual productions of the traditional Christmas program. The Living Madonnas is the result of the combined efforts of the Home Economics, Drama, Music and Art departments. This year ' s theme was Madonnas of the Louvre. For us it was an oppor- tunity to view reproductions of the world ' s greatest artists. Dr. Charlotte Alston added a bit of glamour to the production this year. She appealed to the vanity of Bennett Women. In her attempt to cast models for the scenes she asked all students who desired modeling experience to attend the tryouts. It worked. The roles were cast with little difficulty. Music for the scenes was provided by the Bennett Choir and Mr. Clarence Whiteman, the guest organist. The work of the student artists was di- rected by Mrs. Alma Adams and Mr. Leander Canady. Mrs Gwen O ' Neal provided the costumes. , The hour-long production of eight scenes is done with minimal stage lighting. Twenty-three models were used to depict early European inter- pretations of the Virgin Mary and 36 Child. Wanda Welcome was one of the models. it girnrifitai Another View of the Staff Students and community friends were treated to a night of entertainment when members of the personnel staff presented The Working Family Greets Spring. The family variety show featured skits, a fashion show, and musical performances. We did not know what to expect when the emcee, Mrs. Doris Rice, presented the findings of her survey. Laughter spilled in the aisles when she informed us that members of the staff had life insurance policies and that most of them owned their homes. We were treated to such skits as A Visit With Bubba ' s Teacher with Mrs. Lois Goode, Mrs. Annie Purcell, Mrs. Rosa Hooker and Mr. H. Chester Jenkins; The Great Beyond, starr- ing Mrs. Gloria Reid and Mrs. Chris Bizzell; and Father and Child Doing Well, starring Mrs. Dollieree Self, Mrs. Bizzell, Mrs. Brenda Coates and Miss Peanella Hughes. Children of the staff were also pre- sented. It added a different dimension to the experience. Staff people participating included the college secretaries, residence hall per- sonnel, Dr. Miller, Dr. Marlowe Shute, Mr. William Trent, Mr. J.J. Scarlette and other staffers. However, the program reached its peak when Mrs. Rice presented awards to eight students for Outstanding pink cards. Who would have thought we would be honored for neatness in fill- ing out our registration card? Mrs. Goode, in A Visit With Bubba ' s Teacher, instructs staff children in classroom scene. In The Great Beyond, Mrs. Gloria Reid played the part of a spi ritualist and Mrs. Biz- zell as the customer. Secretaries presented Dance Extravaganza. ' 38  ' m ■MMKwtTOBWBaaiBggnmiiMM ■■■ «— « Other participant! in the skit, A Visit With Bubba ' s Teacher were Mrs. Grace Flowers, Miss Dorealhu Ferguson, Mrs. Charlotte Barnes and Mrs. Jean Groomes. Guest singers were Dr. Shute, Mr. Scarlette, Dr. Miller and Mr. Trent. Senior Day, a time to rejoice, reflect and hope, is one of the most exciting days in the year. It symbolizes the ending of the academic experience at Bennett. It is that one day when all other concerns and interests are laid aside to pay tribute to the Senior Class. Most of the morning was spent in preparation, ironing robes, hemming or unhemming white dresses, sham- pooing and setting hair, and joking with friends. For sophomores, it was last minute preparations under the guidance of Mrs. Scarlette. And then the big moment. Assured that it was going to warm up just enough for us to march from the gym to the chapel, we made those final ad- justments and proceeded to line up. Excitement was in the air, as sophomore class sisters hunted for their Big Sister. The procession began. Senior Verthia Sandiland receives corsage from Little Sister Elfrida Williams during the lining up. 40 Seniors listen to Dr. Miller, the Senior Day speaker. Seniors Sharon McCormick and Shawn Humphries brave stronK March winds as they enter the gym. The seriousness of the occasion is evident on Shawn ' s face. Cassandra Jones is all smiles. Flowers were a gift from her AKA sorors. The Senior Ensemble brought tears to the eyes Sophomore beauty Angel Bloodworth takes of the Senior Class when they paid tribute to photos of graduating friends. Many flash bulbs Bennett with What A Difference You ' ve Made went off during the course of the day. in Our Lives. Solo was done by Lisa Anderson. 41 No one actually remembers when summer began, but we were all aware of its end. It was over before we had a chance to appreciate it. In fact, few of us had the time to join the sun- worshippers. Summer for most Belles was spent on jobs or in summer school. The opening of school was a different experience for each student. Residence hall personnel and student leaders arrived a week before the freshmen. According to Dean Bragg, they came to make the staff familiar with the job expectations, and to jell them as a cohesive team. But even in this light, when they arrived, it wasn ' t actually clear to others why they were here. In fact, no one knew these students were coming. Yes, Bennett had started! After a bit of confusion, the workshop finally got underway. Coming early for some also meant helping to prepare residence halls. A TOUCH OF CLASS Ike Miller III and residence hall assistant Bar- bara Hamm helped to paint the parlor of Jones. JV ■ £ ? m M 44 ' -• ' •■■■ mstmu MORE THAN A NOTION Dr. Miller addressed the residence hall person- nel workshop. Discussion centered on hall programming, hall regulations, and responsi- ble leadership. Hall assistant Viola Hemphill checks on mat- ters of Merner Hall. Many hours were spent putting up bulletin boards and welcoming signs on the doors. Each residence hall held meetings to discuss hall programming. Robyn-Denise Berryhill and Kay Dolberrv listen to consultant ' s sugges- tions. 45 Some things just don ' t change from one year to another. New students and returning ones continually bring with them apprehensions and burning enthusiasm. Who will my roommate be? Will we get along? Has my old roommate changed? Will we have as much fun as we did? What will meals be like? What new changes were im- plemented? How will my schedule be? What will my classes be like? Will I meet new men? What will my social life be like? The answers to these basic questions did much to determine what the year would be for each student. Parents arrived with eager, but re- served new students. An added attrac- tion to the greeting this year was The Welcoming Tent . Upperclass students were on hand to direct freshmen. Little time was left to get homesick during the first week of school. Freshmen were scheduled from morn- ing to night. It was a meeting with Freshman Studies personnel, with college officials, with residence hall personnel, with class advisors, with this person and that person. It was registering for classes and discover- ing who was who. It was finally having time to talk to one ' s roommate and the girl next door. It was discovering that curtains were too short or that bedspreads really didn ' t match. It was trying to make a telephone call to someone back home and finally being hit with the realization that you had to share phones with a dorm full of women. Vanessa Alston discusses the big moment with relative. The time has come to say a reluc- tant good by . Rhonda Wade has a lot to say in the midst of the crowd. Venetia Thomas. Audrey Hopkins, Ad- die Brockman and Darion Anthony listen. The Junes staff gave a surprise birthday party for I i-tis. Virgoans and Librans. Edwina Mitchell and Jennifer Wells prepare to help blow the candles. Lisa Green participated in a fashion show held for new students. It was an attempt to show ap- propriate wear for campus life. There was a lot to be said for Mr. James Scarlette, Mrs. Thelma Miller and Mr. Leon McDougle af- ter the Freshman Gong Show. But most of it could not be printed for general reading. It was one of those times when the generation gap was not actually the problem, but more of a talent gap. Most of the talent was above par, but some acts were greater than others. Thus the conflict. This group of freshmen was indeed one of the most talented to enter the college in quite a while. Acts ranged from skits to popular pieces. There was Venus Fallen do- ing her rendition of the Clean-up Woman, Althea Mitchell who showed a beautiful soprano voice and others who had courage, if not talent. But it was evident that most of the performers were talented. Kathy Coleman and the Supremes were one of the most obvious to be gonged. Windy Brown and Felicia Gatson helped out, but the gong was inevitable. The Gong Show LaSandra Muldrow presented one of the most creative performances. She sang an original folk song. Avau Teo, a resident of American Somoa, did one of her native dances. However, she did not fair too well when she attempted to sing. Original poetry was presented by the talented Terri Wade. She will have a book of her poems published soon. 50 xrvammw Opening days aliu meanii making new friends and becoming rcacquaintcd with old ones. It is being out on the quadrangle with others. Linda Anderson found that it sometimes pays to watch what ' s happening around you. Then and only then is it possible to see how you fit into the situation. Joyce Bass, editor and photographer for the Banner, was always lurking around with her camera. However, there was always time for old friends, especially Osure Stokes. 51 A Labor Day Happenin ' Labor Day activities this year ranged from an early morning meal with all the fixins ' to a night disco in front of the Union. It was a day of variety and fun, sweat and tears and smoke and good food. The quadrangle was the site of volleyball games, badminton, soft ball, ping-pong, and blanket-on-the- grass card games. And there were ample opportunities to sit back and The highlight for some was the goodies being cooked on the grills and the healthy servings of watermelon being passed out. Impatient mobs at- tacked the grills with vengeance. After some soulful stepping by the Greek sororities, the disco got off to a slow start, but picked up in steam as the sun went down. But around 1 a.m., it was over and a tired group of Belles closed their eyes. They were ex- hausted, but it had been worth it. Afternoon highlights were the three- legged races, sack races and the tug- of-war. Delias get a little stepping in after having com- pleted a half a day of fun and games. brv.nrrn i ■ .« miwmfMnvMiM Sophomores relax and watch the activities of Italics and visitors. No one really minded the grass stains. While others engaged in more strenuous ac- tivities, some of us found lime for quieter limes. Hut who complained? ?KW Avau Teo and classmate take a breather from the crowds to just enjoy the afternoon coolness. There was enough action to just make looking tiring. Members of the faculty and staff braved the smoke from the grills to keep the hamburgers and hotdogs cooking. Cooks were the people of the moment. Ardelia Davis finds time to keep up with paper- backs during break from library chores. Mary Simpkins really got into the swing of Bennett traditions as a model for the Christmas Living Madonnas production. She is draped by E r. Gwen O ' Neal for rehearsal. 54 t . m mmranMMmm ir.iiBfiii There ' s nothing like a little fellowship after a greatly needed volleyball team victory. Denise Cooke, Myrna Barr, Karen Evans, Frances Gaines, Nadine Watts and Karen Lewis leave gym. Precious Dulin worked as an assistant in the H Financial Aid Office. 55 . Dean Bragg finds time to escort group of freshmen across the quadrangle. What a way to end the week! One way to measure student interest in a seminar is to watch the response of students when the program is over. Dr. Frances Logan answers questions of concerned students. There ' s no way of Retting around term papers Wanda Johnson and Belinda Poster lake a and examinations in college. I.oralvn Morman break between classes to share a little burns a little oil in the library. sisterhood and forget the classroom pressure. ITL ■ • One of the participants in the NAACP Unity Week Pageant was Loretta Brewington. Lydia Chambers and Marchelle Boatwright joined with other freshmen during their special week to have 50 ' s Day. ■iutaiiay «■ Shaun Echols takes advantage of the quiet in a favorite campus spot to complete class assignment. If .iiHIIIIIttlllllllllll ' S mm «r ' M 0m i„ ' iii Hi, •Arm 58 Participants in the Deltas ' UNCF Fashion Show-Dance presented a colorful evening of en- tertainment. Dr. Donald Martin and Mr. Harold Bragg also modeled. Portland Johnson and friend found time to discuss some of the important things in life. Janis Badson and Marsha Roebuck engaged in a little wet fun during the year ' s snow fall. Marsha apparently was at the losing end. Laurie Perry receives individual guidance from chemistry instructor Roxy Wilson. Sometimes ' after hours meant lab work. Time spent lounging out on the lawn was a fre- quent past time during the early fall. It was a time to eye witness who ' s visiting whom. Shawn Humphries listens patiently to class lec- ture, but wishes bell to sound ending it. Wendy Woods devoted some of her spare time to covering basketball games for the Banner. «i Birthday Belles received a big surprise from their Jones Hall residence staff. A birthday party was held. Dr. and Mrs. Miller were also recognized in the festivities. Palmico Miller joined with a few dedicated sophomores in waiting on tables for the annual Senior Day Banquet. 62 Boh Boone and friend Maureen Webb joined the ranks of Belles who decided lhat there was something in dressing up for classes for a change of pace. nf . 63 Brown Bagging? And we did. It was a common sight to see Belles strolling on campus with all kinds of brown bags and boxes. The pleasant odors of chicken and french fries often trailed them. This year a record was probably set in the amount of money students spent eating off campus. The most popular places appeared to be hamburger, pizza and chicken stands. However, we often met each other in such nice places as Darryls or Tuesdays. Some of us continued to stay loyal to the good old dining room routine. But usually that was out of necessity, a lack of money or transportation. And then, it wasn ' t always that bad. Some good meals were experienced also. It was probably the routine of the menus and not the quality of the food that killed most of our appetites. Nurse Trammell ' s tasty buns and chicken saved many a souls . Marion Johnson didn ' t seem to find the dining room fare that bad. According to the lines in the dining room, others settled for what they had to pay for anyway. Burger King received a great deal of Bennett money. When the Belles wanted a little bit of the tasty greasies we went to our favorite chicken place. Church ' s. There were those special occasions when we dressed up and were treated like royalty in the dining hall. Carolyn Hazel, and Dr. and Mrs. Miller and other guests were on hand at the Banner Athletic Banquet. f 64 - 1 1. M lit- Purnell brown banned with eluss. She went to The Grill for her little extra snack. 65 afcf This is the time to control our own doings and set our own schedules. For each of us, it is the time to reflect and sometimes, to forget what has taken place during the day. Many hours were spent in the library or one of the labs. Time was spent doing our laundry or our hair. It was ironing or room cleaning. It was go- ing to the dining hall or off campus for meals or snacks. It was taking a bus out to the Mall for shopping. It was being employed out in the com- munity. Some students, like Rochelle Moody, worked with youth in one of the neighborhood churches. Some of After Hours us engaged in field studies or com- munity service projects. There was time to chat with friends or to monopolize the dorm phones when that special person called. It was waiting to be paged because a guest was downstairs. It was hoping that someone would have a party during the weekend. It was attending one or more meetings ranging from student government affiliations to band practice. It was planning special projects. It was running around try- ing to complete classroom assign- ments due the next day. You name, we did it. No day was routine. No two people shared the same day ' s experiences. But even with the running here and there, we all realized that even our leisure hours had to be planned to some ex- tent in order that assignments and readings were completed. There were even people to help us plan our leisure and study moments. Sundays were special days. Many donned their best outfits to attend the church of their choice. Others at- tempted to make up for lost Saturday night sleep. But it also marked the beginning of a new week of schedules and confusion. Jennifer Bryant and Margaret McDowell com- plete art class sketches of campus buildings. Among the active Belles on campus were juniors Carol Chatters and Deborah Tillman. 66 The best way to di§cover what wan happening around town was reading posted notices. Who ever said there was nothin ' happenin ? Gloria (Jlisson even found time to profile and share jokes with peers. She will forever be remembered as lovable Rerun. Campus elections were characterized by a more willingness to run among candidates this year. Sheila Stewart and Velveeta Dawkins ponder over the ballot choices. 67 Miumm Mrs. Addo lectures, but some minds strayed to unrelated concerns. Friday was a welcomed day. but 5:00 was the highlight of the day. Many Education majors spent time in the In- structional Materials Center. Practical ex- perience was gained in preparing curriculum material for classrooms. IIHIIIIIIIil llillll ! Some times we just daydreamed. Yvonne Brown reflects on the day ' s activities. Carolyn Hazel slips in a nap while on desk duty. She was probably helped by her English Lit reading assignment. 68 imm u it i b wua Shelia Sammons, dreaming probably of her up- coming wedding, seems to be doing alright. In fact, afternoon naps seem to be a carry over from the old Bennett Quiet Hour. When we weren ' t napping or studying, we found time for our favorite afternoon television programs, especially the soap operas. 69 Deborah Travis serves classmates from smok- ing grill. Viola Elliott, Sherlene McCarther and Anita Ford wait their turns. Joining in the fun were Verthelia Sandiland. Till Allen and l.ajier .lill Smith. r l .5 ■a 3 cs — o s. - s 3 O O c Last season was one we hope to never experience again. What started out as ' big ' expectations became a nightmare. We entered the basketball season with hopes of a spectacular season. First we had the anxieties of destroy- ing old myths which sought to destroy team morale. Then we found ourselves facing an injury proned, academically ineligible team. Bad times zoomed ahead. However, spirit and team support picked up. The Athletic Banquet, sponsored by the Banner staff, paid much needed tribute to two groups of dedicated athletes, the basketball and volleyball teams. Coach McDougle, handicapped by a quick temper, pulled some near miracles with his magnificent seven. Bennett dropped its first two games to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Winston Salem State University. But there Andre Dixon, recognized with Honorable Men- tion by Division III of the NCAIAW Conference, seeks to pass off to outstanding freshman Elwanda Blue. Coming out to help are Carol (341 and Betty (521. were some bright moments in both games. Freshman Elwanda Blue con- tributed 13 points to the effort. The final score was 50-49. Winston Salem simply had to much manpower and speed for the Belles ' deliberate play and soundly defeated the team 77-51. However. Elwanda again proved her- self with 19 points. Bennett ' s first win of the year was an 82-59 victory over the developing Greensboro College women. Freshman Betty Kirkland posted a surprising 30 point game and Elwanda added 17 points. Coming off of a slump, team ace Andre Dixon contributed 15 points. After that it was an uphill, courageous fight for the seven players. The season ended with Ben- nett being defeated in the conference play-offs. 99-69 by Winston Salem, the champs. The Belles finished sixth in the 12-team NCAIAW Conference. At the end of the season they posted a 8-9 record. Joining in the press are Andre and freshman floor leader Alice Crunch Costin. Although she missed the first four games. Crunch added great outside shooting to the Belles ' game plan. 72 73 j Carolyn Hazel Captain ■M BmUEHI STATS Bennett Opponent 49 •UNC-Greeiuboro BO 51 Winston Salem 77 82 Greensboro 59 77 Meredith 55 55 Guilford 56 57 Winston Salem 71 74 Gardner Webb 92 65 •UNC-Greensboro 58 52 Meredith 48 49 •A T 73 74 Barber Scotia 56 74 Gardner Webb 93 35 •A T 69 63 Guilford 55 74 Greensboro IT 69 Barber Scotia NCAIAW Division III 50 69 Winston Salem 99 SCORING AVS. GAMEI Carolyn Hazel 4.4 12 Betty Kirkland 11.8 30 Alice Coston 7.2 15 Robin Arnold 4.7 14 Deborah Kernes 6.7 13 Elwanda Blue 26 Andre Dixon 14.2 24 Donna Simmon Andre Dixon Anita Taylor Yolanda White S £ Avau Te ' o AC Rhonda Washington Alice Costin Wendy Woods Julia Hosch Doris Barbour Deborah Kernes 77 - ■ ' -• ' ■■■ ' ■ ' IB mm 79 Dr. Miller found time to lecture several biochemistry sessions during the spring semester. It was a way to keep in touch with students and developments in the area. Mr. James J. Scarlette, Business Manager 80 aOOBKE — - — - ' - - Meetings, Self-Study, Memos and Travel While much of (he change of 1977-7S was experienced on an abstract plane, for the faculty and staff it was a year of planned changes. Much of the change had its roots in the term self-study. It was characterized by numerous meetings, workshops and memos. It was soul-searching, evaluation, reports and inquiries into what is and what is not. Although much of the change was strictly business, there were more moments to explore each others lifestyles. Faculty and staff ex- perienced more activities outside of the working day. First, Dr. and Mrs. Miller hosted a reception in honor of the n ew faculty and staff. Then, there was the great Faculty Follies which allowed the tal- ented and non-talented to join in an evening of great entertainment. This change was evident in the orientation of three new division directors to the Bennett Way of Life. Dr. Donald Martin, Dr. Lynn Sadler and Dr. Morris Peterkin each brought new vigor to their divisions. It was a year which saw a marked improvement in the academic ad- vising program as professors kept their advisees on top of their academic career. And it often led to being summoned before Mrs. McCallum to be informed that you needed more hours or quality points to keep you on the right track to graduation. Dr. Perry V. Mack, Development - Dr. George Breathett, Planning A. I. D.P. Mrs. Mary M. Eady, Admissions Records 81 i Division Directors Dr. Donald Martin, Social Science Dr. Lynn Sadler. Humanities Dr. Morris Peterkin, Education Dr. J. Henry Sayles. Sciences Dr. James Alonso -i. : . . - • Faculty Bits Mrs. Alma Adams, asst., professor, Art Mrs. Linda Addo, asst.. professor, History Mr. William Alcorn, asst., professor, Education Dr. -James Alonso, professor, Math Dr. Charlotte Alston, chrmn., Music Dept. Mrs. Julia Anderson, instructor. Student Personnel Services, Dir.. Counseling Center Dr. Richard Anderson, asst., professor. Music Mrs. Queen 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 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 Mr. Jimmy Faison, instructor, Special Education Miss Wilhelmina Gilbert, chrmn., Dept. of Business and Economics Ms. Joella Hendricks, instructor, Dance Mrs. Evelyn Jones, asst.. professor, Biology Miss Georgie Latimer, chrmn., Dept. of Communications Dr Ruth Lucier, asst., professor. Religion and Philosophy Dr. Perry Mack, assoc., professor. Biology and Director of Develop- ment Dr. Allison Maggiolo, professor. Chemistry and Academic Reinforce- ment Center Dr. Abdul Mansuri, assoc., professor. Biology Dr. Donald Martin, Dir. Div., Social Science, chrmn., Dept. of Social Behavioral Sciences Mrs. Willie Mae McCallum, asst., professor. Social Science Academic Advising Mr. Leon McDougle, assoc, professor. Physical Education Miss Jacquelyn McGirt, instructor. Library Science Dr. Robert Miller, asst., professor, Dept. of Social Behavioral Sciences Mr. Jimmy Faison Dr. Ruth Lucier Mrs. Evelyn Jones Mr. Leon McDougle 83 Miss Jacquelyn McGirt Mrs. Luevenia Millings Rev. P.E.A. Addo. the college chaplain and Miss Georgie Latimer share concerns. 84 r; Jones ' director, Miss Patricia Teal, added some special moments for her students. Dr. Sekhara Rao Mrs. Carrie Shute Mrs. I ill. mm E. Townes Mr. Ray T. Treadway Dr. Helen Trobian Ms. Denise E. Troutman A Tribute In each student ' s life there was a special teacher or work supervisor who made the experience a nicer one. While each young woman has her own special memories, some people will always stand out. Business majors will remem- ber the confidence of Miss Gilbert and the challenges she presented. Choir members will never forget Doc Alston and alright. Most stu- dents will always remember trembling before Mr. Scarlette at bill paying time or the joy Ma Tucker spreaded on the fif- teenth of each month (pay day). Who can forget Dr. Mack ' s sunny disposition? There was always Pres. Miller reminding us that grades were not given at the Cosmos or from watching All My Children. What about Dr. Trader ' s laugh or Mrs. Streat ' s perpetual anx- ietv? One of the most restive occasions is the President ' s Open House. Dr. Charlotte Alston and Mrs. Ger- aldine Totten enjoy themselves. 85 Dr. Virginia Tucker Mrs. Ednita Bullock Miss Dorothy Williams Mrs. Genevieve Williams Mrs. Willie Mae McCallum Mrs. Pauline Wvrtch Faculty Bits Mrs. Luevenia Milling, instructor. Dept. of Communications Dr. Mattie Moss, chmn., Dept. of Mathematics Dr. Gwendolyn O ' Neal, asst.. professor. Home Economics Dr. Morris Peterkin, Director, Division of Education, chmn.. Dept. of Secondary Professional Studies Dr. David Pinnix, assoc., professor of Music Dr. Sekhara Rao, chmn.. Dept. of Biology Mrs. Amy Reynolds, asst., professor, Education Dr. Lynn Sadler, Director, Humanities Division, chmn.. Dept. of Com- munications Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boudy. assoc, professor, Dept. of Communica- tions Dr. Henry Sayles, Director, Division of Sciences, chmn., Dept. of Chemistry Mrs. Mary Scarlette, chmn., Dept. of Elementary Special Education Ms. Mary Shanks, instructor, Dept. of Communications Mrs. Carrie Shute, asst., professor. Dept. of Secondary Professional Studies Mrs. Louise Streat, chmn., Dept. of Home Economics, Coordinator, Home Family Life center Mrs. Doris Surgeon, asst., professor. Dept. of Business Economics Mrs. Geraldine Totten, asst., professor, Dept. of Visual Arts Humane Studies Mrs. Delcine Townes, Director of Field Studies, instructor. Social Welfare Dr. Dorinda Trader, professor of Psychology Mr. Ray Treadway, asst., professor, Mathematics Dr. Helen Trobian. Director, Interdisciplinary Studies, chmn., Dept. of Visual Arts Humane Studies Ms. Denise Troutman, instructor, Speech Drama Dr. Virginia Tucker, assoc. professor. Dept. of Communications Mr. Robert Ward, asst. professor. Political Science Mrs. Nellouise Watkins. Director of Computer Center, assoc. professor. Mathematics Dr. John Wiggs, asst. professor. Mathematics Physics Mrs. Burma Wilkins, asst. professor. Geography History Ms. Dorothy Jean Williams, instructor. Library Science Mrs. Genevieve Williams, instructor, Dept. of Elementary Special Education Mrs. Roxy Wilson, instructor, Chemistry Debbie Moser discusses gymnastic ratings with instructor Joella Hendricks. 86 ■ ™ -- ■•■■-■- ■■■■ ■ ' ■ - am Faculty members often found themselves involved in community service which directly involved the college. As a member of The Greensboro Chapter of Links, Inc., Dr. Dorinda Trader participated in the UNCF Phonothon. Among those who joined forces with the students on Labor Day were Miss Ruth Powell, director of the Co- Curricular Office and Miss Denise Troutman, in- structor of drama. Mrs. Amy Reynolds spent many lunch breaks in the gym. She was a participant in the campus slimnastics program. 87 Mrs. Ellease Browning LTC. Charles T. Byrd Miss Myra Davis Mrs. Myra M. Jones Miss Ruth A. Powell Dr. Marlow Shute i Mrs. Ouida Scarborough helped the residence staff refurbish Jones Hall. Administrative Staff Rev Pr ddo UlWfl haplain Mr Julia B Anderson. Counseling Center Mr frr.nh.lin 1 Ha.lrv Comptroller Mr K I lease K Brir ning. Vlumnar Office Mr. nl Browning. Buildings and (.round Mr Fdnita W Bullock. Acting Head Librarian LTl I harle. T. Bvrd. Bookstore Mrs. Earline M lurry. Director. Children ' s House MtH Mvra Dana. Informaliona Publications Office l r Charles Frailer. College Physician Miaa Jimnur Gravel . Special Service Maw Dorothy J. Harris. Freshman Studies A Academic Support l r Vt Fk d Heine . Jr. Clinical Psychologist Mr M Ta Jooe . Dietitian Mr Robert K. Jone . Jr.. Purcha.inf. Office Mra. Cora H. Maromaon. AaaL. Dir . Children Houae Mia Ruth PowvU. Co-Cumcular Office Mra. Outda Scarborough. Residence Life Office Or Mirl m F. Sfaule. Personnel Officer Miss Alsie Trammel I, Supervisors Nurse Mr William J Trent. Jr.. Consultaoi-in-Residence. Development Mi. Mildred O. Tucker. Financial Aid Office Residence Hall Directors Mat PrtnHit Huchrt. Btrfe Htll Mat l..mom SctW. Con Htll Mat Pttricit Teal. Joan Hal) Mat Ruth Deruut. Mnwr Htll Mat I Iphrlia Foye. PfeinVr Htll Mat than. Otey. PUycr Htll Mrt. Allntn Jonrt. Rrvnokli Htll Supportive Staff Mrs. Charlotte D. Bamet, Office of Records A Admissions Mrs. Christine Btzzell. Financial Aid Office Mr . Iris Broadie. Sec.. Residence Life A Co-Curricuiar Mrs. Margaret Carr. Dining Hail Miss Janice Carter. Keypunch Operator Mrs. Brenda Coate . Sec.. Division of Science Mrs. Pearl F. Dick, Sec.. Division of Humanities Mrs. Sheila M. Farmer. Secretary. Academic Support Mia Doretha Ferguson. Sec.. Dean of the College Mia Yulaundra Ferguson. Admissions Counselor Mr . Roaetta B. Florence. Sec.. Dp., Social Science Mr . Grace C. Flower . Postmistress Mrs. Audrey Franklin. Computer (enter Mrs. Margaret Gaunbill. Sec.. President ' Office Mrs. Lois A. Goode. Sec.. See.. Div.. Education Mr . Jean Grootnea. Sec.. Records A Admissions Mr. Ranjit K. Gupta. Computer Center Mr . Addie Harrison. Technical Clerk. Library Mr . Alice Have . Nurse Mrs. Rosa F. Hooker. Sec.. Purchasing Office Mrs. Bobbie T. Humphrey. Bookkeeper Mrs. M. Elaine I very. Sec.. Word Processing Mr . Mary Kirkpatrick. Snack Bar Mr . Carolyn Mark. Research Am... Development Office Mr . Thelma T. Miller. Sec.. Career Service Miss Peggy Oliphant. Sec.. Alumanae Office Mrs. Bernetta Parks. Supervisor. Word Processing Mr . Annie PurceD. See.. Office of Planning A.I.D.P. Mr . Gloria Reid. Sec.. Counseling Center Mr . Doris B. Rice. Sec. Records A Admissions Mrs. Fredrica Saylea. Cashier. Business Office Mrs. Dollieree Self. Accounting Clerk Ms. Shirley Shepherd. Sec.. Business Office Mrs. Glenda Simmons. Sec.. Word Processing Mr . Edna Sunback. Sec.. Student Affair Office Mr . Iris Walker. Switchboard Operator Mr. Isaac Walker. Buildings and Grounds Mr . Margaret Williamson, Admissions Counselor Mrs. Eula Willis. Aast.. Dietitian Ms. (destine Wilson. Home Management Houae Mrs. Edith Carpenter Mrs. Margaret Carr Mrs. Brenda Coates Miss Doretha Ferguson Mrs. Addie Harrison Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick Mrs. Carolyn Mark Mrs. Thelma Miller J W Miss Peggy Oliphant Mrs. Doris Rice i ; Ms. Shirley Shepherd Mrs. Blonnie Tipton Mrs. Iris Walker Miss Celestine Wilson 90 • - ■• -■■ ■ ' - ■OHKB 91 ELIZABETH ADAMS Communications-ISP Charleston, S.C. MATILDA ALLEN Political Science Elberton, Ga. LISA ANDERSON Music Education Cincinnati, Ohio DRUCILLA ANTHONY Business Administration Greensboro, N.C. JAMS BADSON Elementary Education Wilmington, Delaware ANNDREZE BAILEY Home Economics Education PfafTtown, N.C. JOYCE ANNETTE BASS Communications-ISP Creedmoor, N.C. ROBYN-DENISE BERRYHILL Communications-ISP Washington, D.C. GLADYS BREEDEN Home Economics Raeford, N.C. LORETTA ROSE BROWN Music Education North Agusta, S.C. ALVANIA BRYANT Clothing Fayetteville, N.C. ANGEL BYNUM Early Childhood Education Tarboro, N.C. - - 92 •Interdisciplinary Studies Program - r ' - m ' - ■ - ' .M -=-—«M— MARIE CALHOUN Home Economics Ed Bristol, Pa. CAROLYN CAMPBELL Home Economics Winston-Salem, N.C. LORETTA CANTY Clothing Textiles Sumter, S.C. VAUGHNETTA CARR Home Economics Ed Greensboro, N.C. PATRICIA CARROLL Clothing Textiles Washington, D.C. SYLVIA CHEEK NORWOOD Home Economics Ed Seagrove, N.C. Class Officers: Marilyn Hicks — President, Sharon Millard — Vice-President, Vanessa Richmond — Secretary. Deborah Travis — Treasurer, Loretta Brown — Parliamentarian. 93 DENISE COOKE Health Physical Ed St. Albans, N.Y. ETTA COX Health Physical Ed Miami, Fla. MARGIE CRUTCHFIELD Home Economics Ed Danville, Va. CHONDOLYN CUNNINGHAM Student Personnel Cincinnati, Ohio MARCHELLE CUNNINGHAM Student Personnel Cincinnati, Ohio PAMELA DALTON Social Welfare Winston Salem, N.C. VIOLA ELLIOT Pre-Medicine Dallas, N.C. PHYLLIS FLEMINGS Special Education Cheraw, S.C. 94 wmmsmmaaaammsimam MM wm ' ' ROBYNC. FLIPPENS Special Education Mt. Vernon, N.Y. ANITA FORD Special Education Fairmont, N.C. AUDREY F. FORREST Communications-ISP Ninety Six, S.C. JENNIFER FOUNTAIN Special Education Philadelphia, Pa. BARBARA A. FRANKS Clothing Textiles Maysville, N.C. AUDREY R. GRANT Student Personnel Greensboro, N.C. DENISE GRANT Special Education Dan bury, Ct. BARBARA L. HAMM Communications-ISP Baltimore, Md. MILDRED H. HARRIS Special Education Richmond, Cal. MARILYN V. HICKS Biology-ISP Columbus, Ga. SHARON T. H1LLIARD Biology Suitland, Md. LULA A. HOWARD Political Science Elizabeth City, N.C. ' Interdisciplinary Studies Program 95 FREDA HUFF Special Education Rest on, Va. SHAWN HUMPHRIES Chemistry-ISP Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. SERENA D. JEFFERSON Chemistry Houston, Texas xMARY E. JENNINGS Student Personnel Washington, D.C. TONYA JESSUP Political Science Winston Salem, N.C. BARBARA A. JOHNSON Mathematics Charlotte, N.C. KATHY D. JOHNSON Special Education Winston-Salem, N.C. YVONNE B. JOHNSON Sociology Marion, N.C. CASSANDRA N. JONES English-ISP Montgomery, Ala. JACQUELINE JONES Special Education Mt. Pleasant, S.C. KATHERIN JONES Elementary Education Greensboro, N.C. TERRY M. LEWIS Business Administration Washington, D.C. 96 •Interdisciplinary Studies Program ,- --„- ■•.,..„., - - «.,-. «,- ,,- o m— « - Memories The energy it takes to be a senior was exemplified by some seniors while others took it as it was handed to them. As always some were ever mov- ing, ever involved and ever smiling in the face of overwhelming odds. Those who left their images on the Bennett Experience will never be forgotten . . . Marilyn Hicks, the class president, found ample time to chuckle between choir rehearsals, science labs, sorority life and campus involvement . . . Kamala Manchigiah, having travelled thousands of miles from In- dia to the campus, shared a different culture with us and a pleasant per- sonality . . . Vanessa Twinkle Richmond will always be remembered for her sense of humor and her ceaseless flow of energy . . . Maxine Jenkins, calm and collected, always had a profound word of concern about Angel Bynum and her everything bag kept us in stitches. She always had something funny to say in the course of the conversation. r ANITA LITTLE Business Administration Wadesboro, N.C. KAMALA MAN CHIGIAH Pre-Medicine Bangalore, India SHERLENE McCARTHER Elementary Education Camden, N.J. JOYCE M.McCLOUD Clothing Textiles Charleston, S.C. SWANDA E. McCORMICK Clothing-ISP Raeford, N.C. DORINDA D. MEBANE Student Personnel Jacksonville, Fla. • Interdisciplinary Studies Program 97 OLIVIA D. MICHEAL Early Childhood Ed Greensboro, N.C. THALISTINE MILLER Special Education Greensboro, N.C. ELAINE MILLS Early Childhood Ed WintervUle, N.C. JANICE L. MINTER Elementary Education Cleveland, Ohio ROCHELLE D. MOODY Communications-ISP Gary . Ind. NORVA E. MORRISON Early Childhood Ed Charlotte, N.C. More . . campus activities . . . Etta Cox will receive the highest honor for being well-rounded. She served as a volleyball referee and was the backbone of the Rec Council . . . Angel Bynum. known to all as Ruth ' s child will be remembered as the Spirit of ' 78. She was big on everything including personality . . . Swanda McCormick with her touch of class is the quiet winner, doing but saying little . . . Joyce Bass, who had a hand in every campus happen- ing, known as float on. She quickly shun her country ways to become a cover girl . . . Rochelle Moody was another campus leader who worked in the background to keep things moving . . . there was Shawn Humphries who waged a on-going battle to keep the SGA afloat . . . how about Loretta Brown, alias Dr. Brown, who added a bit of sarcasm when things got dull ... or Janis Badson who always looked on the bright side, even in the dark. Some of the times we will always remember are the days of fun in the quadrangle of the Chapel. Students shown are Anita Ford, Jennifer Foun- tain, Etta Cox, Janice Minter, Deborah Hart, and Sheila Sammons. •Interdisciplinary Studies Program ■ ■ - - an HBUUfl m GAYLE MORTON Social Welfare Philadelphia. Pa. VIVYETTE OUTEN Elementary Education Gastonia, N.C. OLIVIA D. PENN Home Economics Madison, N.C. MILANDA A. PENQUITE English Bristol, Pa. JULIA RICHARDSON Elementary Education Sumter, S.C. VANESSA D. RICHMOND Art Milton, N.C. Loretta Brown demonstrated during the Spring Choir Tour her talent on the piano. We slept with the tune of Beethoven ' s Sonata Pathetique, Op. 13 running through our heads. BEVERLY A. ROBERSON Clothing Textiles Stuart, Va. MARILYN D. ROBINSON Sociology Trenton, N.C. MARSHA E. ROEBUCK Home Economics E d High Point. N.C. SHELIA SAMMONS Mathematics Doylestown, Pa. VERTHELLA SANDI LANDS Sociology ' Miami, Fla. VINETTE A. SAUNDERS Clothing Textiles Washington. D.C. BERNICE R SLMS Business Administration Charleston. S.C. LAJ1ER V. SMITH Psychology Miami. Fla. VASTINE STALEY Religion Asheboro, N.C. SHEILA STEWART Business Administration Cincinnati, Ohio GWEN TERESA TANNER Early Childhood Ed Marshville, N.C. JACQUELINE THOMPSON Home Economics Ed Montclair, N.J. SHERITA THOMPSON Early Childhood Ed Philadelphia, Pa. PATRICIA A. TISBY English Waycross, Ga. 100 DEBORAH TRAVIS Chemistry Birmingham, Ala. MARVA VAUGHAN Clothing Textiles Charleston, S.C. FREDA C. VICK Nursing Zebulon, N.C. DEL GRATIA WALKER Sociology Sumter, S.C. AUDREY Y. WALL Early Childhood Ed Landover, Md. PEGGY J. WASHINGTON Business Administration East Orange, N.J. WANDA V. WELCOME Business Administration Stamford, Ct. GLORIA WIGGINS Business Administration Zebulon, N.C. DEBORAH WILLIAMSON Business Administration Willingboro, N.J. JACQUELIN WILLIAMSON Early Childhood Ed Greensboro, N.C. 101 iMMi Gelenia Aaron Robin Adams Juniors Beverly Anderson Rhonda Armstead Margo Boone Marilyn Brimmage Memories What memories is the question we shall ask ourselves. Certainly each of us carrys within some fond and exciting ac- counts of what took place during our junior year. But as a class it was sometimes hard to generate any interest. There was that unforgettable class elec- tion. Were you among the twelve in- terested juniors who voted? One classmate concluded that it was a class of apathetic members. Another replied, That wasn ' t even apathy. But then maybe it was the pressure of the junior year. It is that time when stu- dents really become serious and apply themselves more to the business at hand. It is that year when each attempts to overcome what wasn ' t done two years before and what shouldn ' t be done in the next. While class-sponsored activities were not held, some juniors found other activities to keep them busy. Lisa Stroud, Vickie Aaron, Del Gratia Walker (senior), Deborah Hart, Sheila Miles and Beverly Randolph were among the Deltas who en- tertained nursing home residents during the Hallo- ween celebration. 102 ' ■■--■■ — ■■■- - • - ' ™ maam Disco Fever Freak! Everybody Freak! These are familiar words to anyone who attended Fun Night. The Aggies and the Belles are jammin ' more than ever to the sounds of Bootsy, Peter Brown, B.T. Express and other disco beats. We hit the favorite night spots, especially the Cosmos, and joined with other college students in having fun. After much sweat and aching feet, we made our ways back to the books, somewhat worn, but in better spirits. Then we were often warned by Doc that there ' s not too much of a future in disco and Soul Train. But it was fun while it lasted. Albums floated from person to person throughout the residence halls. What you didn ' t have, someone else did. And we got off! Dorothy Brown Lucinda Brunson Lauretta Callender Carol Chatters Karen Cherry Guila Cooper Ann Darling Ardelia Davis Doris Davis Audrey Deleston Rosa Faulk Kathleen Fears 103 Mii 104 Helen Ferguson Karen Ferguson Belinda Foster Priscilla Foust Fran Franklin Frances Gaines Karla Gary Laureen Gay Mary Graham Lisa Oeene Marilyn Hanks Kimberly Hargraves Deborah Hart Verita Hayes s Carol Chatters: Bright yellow raincoats, slicker handbag to match, or whatever she feels, Carol ' s outfits are anything but conven- tional. Keep On, Carol! MmamBmaamaamauammmiUBum Constance Hazzard Linda Hinnant Wanda Houston Rose Hudson Marion Johnson Sierra Joyce Vanessa Lane Cathy Liddie EUen Litaker Shenna McManus Phyllis McPherson Marcelle Miranda Joni Morman Debbie Moser 105 m Lyvonne Murphy Karlar Murray Debra Perkins J I I-; r--r Whether it ' s the Junior Class or the entire student body, Debra Perkins can be seen discussing the problems in the dorm as well as the food in the cafeteria. Debra has charisma, style and just plain leadership ability that will help her go places in the future. She ' s just well-rounded. Hattie Purnell Beverly Randolph Romona Reid Cynthia Robinson Thelma Rogers Mari Smith Sharon Speas Thomasina Stallings 106 mmmmammamamMmmmuaBm Lisa Stroud Sheila Sutton Stephanie Thomas Brenda Tyson Brenda Wallace Regina Watkins Nadine Watts Jane Watts Marilyn Wilson Janice Winstead Patti Winston 107 Hi . Sophomores The sophomore year of the college ex- perience is one of the most over looked. But for us it was probably the most im- portant. It was a time to set our goals into motion and to decide what we were about. For some of us it was that long awaited chance to show what talents we had. From the very first day of classes some of us began to carve our niche in the BC Experience. Among those sophomores we will n ' er forget are Barbara Murphy, so very studious, rarely going anywhere, except out to eat . . . Ellen P. Brinkley, affec- tionately called Brink, so very honest and fun to be with . . . Carolyn Dixon and Kathy Morrison, alias Little Bits and Peanuts, two cute, crazy short people . . . Jennifer Jones and Sandra As freshman counselor, Ellen Warren helped to refurbish the parlor of Jones Hall. Gwendolyn Allen Pamela Allen Laurie Asbury Belinda G. Bailey Doris A. Barbour Debra E. Benbow Belinda D. Benjamin Rhoda Blair Teressa A. Blakney Rose Lee Boone Dino M. Bradley Michelle A. Bratton Loretta Brewington Angela V. Briley Ellen P. Brinkley Charlee D. Brown Cynthia D. Brown Sandra M. Brown Jenifer Bryan Teresa F. Campbell 108 ' --•■: ■• R - ' MM Kclita Claybrooka Kathryn D. Colbert Cheryl C Coleman Kathy M. Croaby Bebe D. Davie Darlene J. Davia Gwendolyn C. Davia Suzette Edmonda Terrilyn Ellis Jennifer D. Fennell Brown with a room full of surprises . . . Ursula Joyner, being sweet and mousy . . . Sheila Pulley with always a kind word to offer . . . dancing Valeria Tee Williams . . . fashionable Patricia Vailes . . . dignified Carol Hall who knows where she ' s going . . . and sharp shooting Andre Dixon. There will be the memories that we all share. If only the walls of Reynolds and Merner could talk. They would tell of sneaking in after curfew, of tricks played on friends, of having towels stolen from the shower, of being locked out of rooms, of men on the hall, on private parties in dark rooms, and of naps stolen from needed hours of study- ing. There will be private memories that only a few will share. Anita Taylor, a veteran volleyball player, was one of the athletes honored by the Bennett Banner staff. She received a certificate from Banner editor Joyce Bass (on left). Patricia Ford Cheryl Franklin Melissa L. Graves Pamela E. Griffin Carolyn Halls JoAnn M. Harper Mary F. Harris Janice M. Harvey Kim M. HayneB Debra A. Hodges 109 iikMl. 1 JoAnn Holmes Miranda J. Holmes Lorn a L. Horton Julia Y. Hosch Deborah A. Howard Annie M. Howell Patricia Hudgins Dorothy Ingram Rose Marie Irby Marlecia Jackson Melinda R. James Valerie D. Jeffervs Quanda Jenkins Edwina Johnson Portland Johnson Jennifer L. Jones Randye L. Jones Carolyn Joyner Ursula J. Jo -ner Frances P. Kay Wanda K. Kelker Friendships were demonstrated in many ways. Wendy Woods and friend stroll during the Labor Day activities. Friendship No one can actually say at what point people decide to become friends, but it tends to happen to each of us. Friends don ' t always have to say what they are think- ing or how they feel. Somehow you just manage to transmit these thoughts. Friends at Ben- nett tend to share many ex- periences. Unlike our high school years, these friendships occur on a twenty-four hour basis spreading from the residence halls, to the classrooms and on the campus. These friends cheered each on through the darkest moments and sometimes even they had their misunderstandings. But in the end the true meaning of friendship conquered all. Xmm mm. mm Discovering This year we spent a great deal of time trying to discover what was true and what was false. Rumors circulated at full speed only to be caught up finally by truth. We discovered that some rumors had no foundation and only served to cause anxiety. It was during these dark moments that the mature were separated from the pack. It was a time to reflect on the reasons rumors started in the first place, a lack of something worthwhile to do. Among those sophomores participating in the rob- ing of their senior sisters were class officers. They are Angela Briley, vice president; Jackie Ransom, assistant secretary; Evangeline Smith, secretary; and Kathy Colbert, treasurer. Deborah Kernes Yvette C. Lewis Valerie E. Littlejohn Christine E. Lloyd Brenda C. Lykes Libby Malloy Robyn McCollum Margaret McDowell Sandra Monroe Pamela J. Morris Cathy L. Morrison Sandra Motley Barbara G. Murphy- Debbie Nelson Donna Perry Sheila D. Pulley Shelia Purnell Lorie D. Raikes Jacqueline Ransom Yvonne Reese 111 Ma Celia Ann Ross Cheryl A. Rutherford Ouida Scarborough Rosalyn J. Scott Yvette I. Shelton Darianne H. Sills Ollie R. Sims Evangeline Smith Jacqueline M. Smith Gwendolyn Speight Florence D. Stokes The sophomore class received another honor when classmate Andre Dixon (No. 33), was recognized by the Division III-NCAIAW Conference for her outstanding basketball performance. Although she made the All-Star Team her freshman year, this year she received Honorable Mention. v? V 112 , im ' Drills.- Thompson Patrice Vailes Benay ( ' . Warren Maureen K. Webb Anita J. Webster Renee E. Wells Brenda K. While Barbara J. Williams Elfrida Williams Julia L. Williams Much attention was placed on career planning. We survived many seminars, institutes and workshops which focused on interesting career opportunities. It was a great time to meet head-on the reality that most of us have not given any long range planning toward the path we would take in the future. Attention is placed on majors with little foresight into what the actual career options are and whether we are fully preparing for them. Women ' s Studies and the Career Services Center brought interesting peo- ple to the campus to talk with us. The Science Division sponsored its annual Science Careers Symposium and a Career Awareness Conference was held especially for freshmen and sophomores. Some evenings found us in special seminars. Linda L. Williams Valeria T. Williams Edwina C. Wilson Debra Wingo Wendy R. Woods Debbie S. Wright Natalie D. Young Kathy Flournoy 113 Barbara J. Abram Nikki Asabi Ades Lydia D. Ashe Marcia D. Barr Myma Y. Barr Yalarie L. Bendolph Elwanda F. Blue Marchelle Boatwright Jane M. Brandon Addie Brockman Windy Y. Brown Yvonne O. Brown Verna D. Bryant Joann Butler Freshmen Lydia Chambers Chervl A. Chin Annie Christian Rita P. Cobb Kathy R. Coleman Marschelle Collins Venus Fallen showed her talents during the Gong Show held during the week of Freshman Orientation. She was the notorious clean-up woman. mm mmamaamasamummmm I ' atricia Crawford Andrea ( ' room Wanda Crouch Sally C. Darling Billye 1). Davis The first year . . . changing patterns . . . making the adjustment from high school to college . . . adding up to a new ex- perience. From the first day, it is moving into residence halls and often discover- ing the unexpected. It is finding a newly painted room or one that needs painting. It is trying to make Jones Hall look like the Holiday Inn. It is laughing at bedspreads that don ' t fit and those cur- tains which are too short. It is meeting one ' s roommate and hoping that she likes you. This first year was adjusting to classes and not always realizing the purpose for being at Bennett. For some it was the thrill of making the choir, the basketball team or the Dean ' s List. For others it was not always so easy. It was ending the semester with low academic averages. It was having friction with girls in the dorm. It was having to go to the Freshman Studies classes and seminars. It was be- ing told that you had to be in the residence hall by curfew. Changing pat- terns for freshmen meant becoming mature college students. Edwina Mitchell and Theresa Richmond demonstrate the uncertainty felt during the week of Orientation with their traditional caps and BC bells. ?£ Janet E. Davis Shelia A. Dawkins Veronica Dotson Lenora T. Dowe Sheila Drayton Valerie Dudley Precious M. Dulin Peggy Durrah Shaun Echols Earlinda L. Elder 115 Venus Fallen Geraldine Fields Angel Ford Felicia Gatson Pamela Glenn Constance Graham Hazel J. Graves Pamila Hamilton Regina Y. Hayes Karen M. Heck Memories In each class there will always be some students who will stand out for one reason or another. These are the young women we will remember years from now . . . Elwanda Blue ending each basketball game in double figures . . . Jennifer Wells whose confidence was visible in the play, Bible Herstory ' and in the Miss Black Oeensboro Pageant . . . Althea Mitchell and her soprano voice . . . LaSandra Muldrow and her guitar . . . Pam Hamilton impressing Mr. Scarlette with her accounting ability . . . Pam Paschall sneaking around the dorm with her camera . . . Kathy James and Mary Simpkins with their enthusiasm . . . Jackie Williams in a daze . . . Eva Mills ' flowing hair . . . Michelle Shuler and her pretty dimples . . . Avau Teo ' s dry sense of humor . . . Terri Wade as a poet and store clerk . . . Rhonda Washington and the laughter she brought to Jones Hall . . . Denise Hines on her cloud . . . and many others who added to the experience. Before campus life can be enjoyed, each freshman resident student must face the challenge of un- packing and making plain rooms like home. It is often hampered by too little storage and closet place. 116 -- -  - mmm The Way it Was Popular culture was at its best this academic year. Beautiful sounds filled the world around us from Fun Night on Thurs- days to the constant beat of competing systems in the dorm. It was the year of popular albums as Saturday Night Fever, Con-Funk-Shun, Pockets Come Go With Us, Mother ' s Finest, Blue Lights In the Basement, El Cocomotion, and Lou Rawls. We found ourselves standing in line to see Star Wars, A Piece of the Action, Which Way is Up, The Betsy, Look- ing for Mr. Good Bar, Close Encounters of a Third Kind, and Saturday Night Fever. It was a year when Belles found themselves paying close attention to what they wore. Styles reverted back to being a woman and showing it. We were infiltrated by stick pins, cowl necks, gold chains, anklets, stockings with seams, baggie pants, blazers, dresses with frills, skirts, boots and strap shoes, and straight hair. Farrah Fawcett sneaked into our lives as we ex- perimented with curls and the blow-away flips. Yes, it was a beautiful year for show- ing one ' s fashions and being in one of many fashion shows. Freshman class officers demonstrate some of latest campus styles. Officers were Jennifer Welles, secretary; LaSandra Muldrow, president; and Althea Mitchelle, vice president. Jacquetta Henderson Marcia L. Herbin Audrey L. Hopkins Gwendolyn J. Hurte Kathy M. James Lisa Ann Johnson Vanessa K Johnson Juanita L. Jones Regina M. Jones Sharonlyn Jones 117 wmm Tina R. Jones Wanda L. Kincaid Regenia A. Kiser Bonita Lake Landas L. Leak Natalie Lowe Helen L. Matthews Patsy L. Merritt Leila Mickens Pamela J. Miller Eva D. Mills Alice Crunch Costin was a floor leader to be reckoned with. Hampered most of the season with a physical problem, she returned to the basketball team and con- tributed a great deal to the team. She is also noted for her shooting ability and patience. 118 i ■■■ ; ■ ■■ ' ■ ; • - - u tt SP S. Althea K. Mitchell iiiirsMi Morgan LaSandra Muldrow Denise Murray Pamela Paschall Retina K. Pe rum Bobbie L. Penny Lynn Y. Phillips Tracy L. Phillips Marilyn M. Pinnix Lisa K. Pittman LaKeitha Reeves Shellby Rich Theresa A. Richmond Estalinda Roberson Harriett Roberts Beverly Rumley Sharon L. Sanders Harriette L. Scott Doris M. Sealey ig Waiting . . . But for what? Waiting proved to be a great pastime for Belles at Bennett. Each day, three times a day, we wait in line for meals. We wait for classmates who never learned the need for promptness, we waited with great anticipation for our favorite soap operas, for telephone calls which never came, for dates who fail to show, for parties which never materialized and for breaks from class. We waited and hoped that if the professor was ten minutes late he would not come or we waited in eagerness to get that dreaded exam over. We waited for the fifteenth of the month when checks were distributed and on Monday we began to wait for Friday. Yes waiting was a big part of the first year experience. Our waiting began the flr§t day of school. 119 A Touch of Class One of the first things we heard upon reaching the campus was This year will be marked by a ' touch of class. ' No one actually knew what Dean Bragg had in mind, but we were quick to realize that it was not simply a matter of dress. Emphasis was on attitudes and behavior. It was on caring about each other and sharing each other ' s ex- periences. It was a slow reversal of re- cent apathy that plagued the campus. But for some it was a time to reflect on what had happened and why it happened in order that it would not happen again. A touch of class was our pledge to keep the Bennett Ideal alive. Pfeiffer Hall steps offered freshmen a comfortable place to keep up with the latest gossip and a good view of quadrangle action. Michelle K. Shuler Mary Jane Simpkins Ola R. Sims Lyn B. Smith Leighnette Spruill Marvette Spruill Emma S. Stevenson Sabrina D. Sturgis Tonni Sullivan Avau Teo Venetia C. Thomas Cheryl R. Townsend Sharon E. Tucker Terri A. Wade Valerie R. Walker Violet B. Walton Rhonda Washington Jennifer G. Wells Angela M. West Yolanda M. White P 120 mmmmammmmmmmamammmmm Klaine Wilder ' unu ' la Wilder (.■nl 1.. Wiley Pamela J. Wilkin Jacqueline Williams ■■  -dK  ■■ ? ■ Z £ Sherry Williamson Deborah Wilson Katherine Winston Sheree Wright 121 wbbm • - ,.,,... v o. M , M JBM  MM « MMM W S.G.A. STUDENT SENATE OFFICERS Shawn Humphries President Rochelle Moddv V. President Olivia Penn Treasurer Kay Dolberry Secretary Student Union Board Debra Perkins President Audrev Forrest V. President Cynthia Robinson Secretary Kathv Colbert Jennifer Fountain Anita Ford Janice Minter Deborah Travis Jennifer Brvan Angela Brilev Forence Stokes Darlene Davis Sharon Hilliard Robin Adams 124 The Recreational Council plans, organizes, publicizes, and implements informal campus-wide activities. Jennifer Bryan Audrey Wall Janice Minter Angela Briley Jennifer Fountain Kathv Colbert Deborah Travis Etta Cox Anita Ford Florence Stokes Jacqueline Jones Darlene Davis Carol Chatters Sharon Milliard The Inter-Dormitory Executive Coun- cil mediates between the Student body and the administration in interpreta- tions and implementations of regula- tions concerning residence life. Joyce Bass Ramonia Reid Helen Fergurson Sheila Sutton 125 - JONES HALL: Althea Mitchell. Sharon Tucker, Terri Wade (president), Asst. Director Barbara Hamm and counselor Ellen Warren. House Councils 127 Pre- Alumnae The Pre-Alumnae Council seeks to generate campus spirit and support for the United Negro College Fund. Stephanie Thomas Janice Winstead Rosa Faulk Thelma Rogers Debra Perkins Belinda Foster Terrylyn Ellis Belinda Bryan Barbara Hamm Darlene Davis Robyn Adams Carol Chatters Cynthia Brown Vicentia Lipscomb Rita Oliphant Marlecia Jackson Jennifer Bryan (president) Vanessa Richmond Stephanie Thomas, Miss Pre-Alumnae, represented the college at the 1978 Pre- Alumni- National Alumni Councils Conference in Little Rock. Members include Janice, Stephanie, Cynthia, Terrylyn and Carol. The organization spon- sored car washes, fashion shows and dances. 128 n.—ml mmmmmmmmamamm £1 N.A.A.C.P. The Bennett Chapter of the NAACP had one of its most productive years. Under the leadership of Vanessa Bar- tley and Rose Hudson, the highlight of the year was being named the Out- standing College Chapter in the region. The group sponsored Unity Week which culminated with the crowning of Miss NAACP, Francis Kay. It also donated $100 to the campus UNCF drive. Members Barbara Hamm Rochelle Moody Shawn Humphries Libby Malloy Marion Johnson Dcbra Perkins Cynthia Brown Kaye Brimmage Robyn McCollum Anita Ford Jennifer Bryan Gwen Allen Rose Hudson, president Kathy Crosby, 1st vieepres. Francis Kay, vice pres. Marilyn Hicks Terrylyn Ellis Sharon Sanders Anita Ford Sharon Milliard Darlene Davis 1 Vanessa Bartley presents Dr. Perry V. Mack, director of development, with $100 contribution for the campus UNCF drive. 129 Bennett Banner The Bennett Banner is the official stu- dent newspaper. It is written and edited by interested journalists. STAFF Editor-in-Chief — Joyce Bass Associate Editor— Deborah Tillman Adviser— Dr. Virginia Tucker Layout Editors — Debbie Hodges — Deborah Tillman — Sharon Sanders Circulation Manager— Janis Badson Business Manager — Terry Lewis Cartoonist— Karen Lewis Photographers —Joyce Bass — Myra Davis —Keith Miller REPORTERS Dorothy Brown Ursla Joyner Marie Brown Hattie Purnell Marion Johnson Yvette Shelton Editor-in-Chief— Joyce Bass One of the most important aspects of publishing the Banner is layout. Debbie Hodges, Sharon Sanders and Sandra Brown complete final touches. 130 ■■ ' •■■■■■■-• ■■- wmm Editor Bui diseueeea photographic needs with photographic technician Keith Miller, a local high school student. 131 ■ College Choir SOPRANO I Lisa Anderson Angel Bloodworth Sallye Darling Lynn Horton Randye Jones Althea Mitchell Ollie Sims SOPRANO II Joann Butler Guila Cooper Audrey Deleston Debbie Hodges Miranda Holmes Sheila Sutton Deborah Tillman Ellen Warren Gail Wiley ALTO I Loretta Brown Angel Bynum Sheila Dawkins Angel Ford Robyn McCollum Rochelle Moody LaSandra Muldrow Marilyn Pinnex Vertheila Sandilands Patricia Tisby Sharon Tucker Katherine Winston Brenda White ALTO II Myrna Barr Margo Boone Lydia Chambers Robyn Flippens Mildred Harris Marilyn Hicks Joann Joyner Vastine Staley Rosalyn Scott Jackie Williams 132 mmuoBj smmmssMmmmm mmsm Dance Group The Bennett Dance Group presented two programs during the year. Under the leadership of Miss Joella Hen- dricks, the group had another exciting year. The highlight of the year was the February Dance Concert. During that concert, the audience was given a unique dance experience, Day ' s Rest. Centered around three friends, we were taken into the dream of one friend. Valeria Williams was one of the key performers. Another feature of the concert was Spring Gathering, choreographed by Miss Ruth Powell. Other selections included Snappy Affair, a jazz dance done to the 1940 version of In the Mood. Performers in the February performance in- eluded Sharonlyn Jones, Sheila Purnell, Sharon Tucker, Olivia Mieheal. ' ' Spring Gathering ' ' dancers were choreographer Ruth Powell, Valeria Tee Williams, and director Joella Hendricks. Members Olivia Mieheal Rhonda Wade Sheila Pulley Francis Kay Kathv Crosby Verita Hayes Annie Howell Marcelle Miranda Pamela Miller Sharonlyn Jones Ellen Warren Sharon Tucker Sheila Purnell Angel Bloodworth Vanessa Richmond Valeria Williams Regina Hayes Taking a breather are members Annie Howell, Verita Hayes (secretary). Rhonda Wade and Marcelle Miranda. President was Ellen Warren. 133 m W.A.A. Anita Taylor Patti Winston Renee Jessup Denise Cooke Annie Howell M.E.N.C. Lisa Anderson Loretta Brown Lydia Chambers Katie Dodson Randy e Jones Robyn McCullum LaSandra Muldrow Rosalyn Scott Freshmen Peer Advisers Freshmen Peer Advising is a program of academic and social advising to freshmen and new students. Dino Bradley Lucinda Brunson Barbara Hamm Shawn Humphries Marilyn Wilson Belinda Foster Miss Ophelia Foye Coordinator Sandra Monroe Marsha Roebuck DelGratia Walker Vicentia Lipscomb Sheila Miles Vanessa Richmond 134 mm samamBmm mm mm International Club Foreign students enhanced the academic and cultural experience of the campus and com- munity. Each year students from nations around the world participate in seminars, festivals and community programs. Members of the Inter- national Students Group were Vajira DeSilva, Sri Lanka; Adenike Adejunmobi, Nigeria; Kamala Manchigiah, India; Regina Saboleh, Sierre Leone; Te ' o Avau Sapini, Samoa; Stella Nzeribe, Nigeria; and Nomatheba Nkomo, Botswana. Pictured are Vajira. Adenike and Kamala. Advisor to the foreign students is Mrs. Geraldine Totten. Mathematics Club Members of the Mathematics Club are Shelia Sammons (president), Deborah Travis, Lucinda Brunson (vice president), Patricia Crawford (secretary), Vickie Lockett and Linda Smith. 135 - ■ The Marshal Board is a volunteer ser- vice organizations. Marshals, embed- ded in the Bennett heritage, serve as ushers during chapel assemblies and special programs. Students gain a certain poise and self confidence. Members are Deborah Hart, Janice Winstead, Lyvonne Murphy, Marcelle Miranda, Vicentia Lipscomb, Olivia Penn, Belinda Foster and Joann Moore (president). Joann Moore demonstrates marshaling procedure to new marshal during Senior Day exercise. Ml ' • !-■■„ ' ■ HI ■■«■■!■■■■! HI li Business Club Members include Terry Lewis (president), -Jen- nifer Jones, Wanda Welcome, Peggy Washington, Klfrida Williams, Thelma Rogers, Sharon Speas, Belinda Benjamin, Renee Wells. Belinda Bailey and Addie Harris. Advisor is Mrs. Covington. Theatre Guild The Theatre Guild benefits student who are interested in all aspects of the stage. Three productions were given this year Bible Herstory, Them Next Door, and A Tribute to Langston Hughes. Members in- cluded Debra Perkins (secretary), Gwen Davis, Libby Malloy, Marion Johnson (president), Cynthia Brown, Hattie Purnell, Dorothy Brown, Jen- nifer Wells, Gwen Speight, Joann Butler, Rose Hudson, Terri Wade, Edwina Hawkins, Sharonlyn Jones, Alisia Coachman, Edwina Mitchell, Robyn-Denis Berryhill, and Denise Thompson. Advisor is Miss Denise Troutman. 137 138 MICK HALL o © c o ffi .s © in O fl O M 13 cd Senior Honor Society Senior Honor Society •Joyce Bass Cassandra Jones Ardelia Davis Marilyn Hicks Belinda Foster Rochelle Moody Shawn Humphries Vinette Saunders Barbara Hamm Members: Doris Davis Marion Johnson Kay Dolberry Marcelle Miranda Audrey Forrest Barbara Johnson Thalistine Miller Olivia Penn Kamala Manchigiah Bennett Scholars Bennett Scholars: •Eva Ablorh Adenike Adejunmobi Linda Anderson Dino Bradley Marchelle Boatwright Ardelia Davis ' Yajira DeSilva ' Bertha K. Dolberry Carolyn Hazel Tonya Jessup Lisa Ann Johnson ' Cassandra Jones Marion Johnson Tina Jones Thalistine Miller Marcelle Miranda Marilyn J. Moore LaSandra Muldrow Julia Williams Pam Morris Estalinda Roberson Mary Jane Simpkins Tonni Sullivan Yvette Shelton Valerie Littlejohn old members ' president m- a in m - ■ Beta Kappa Chi Beta Kappa (In National Science Honor Society: Kamala Manchigiah Shelia Sammons Shawn Humphries Marilyn Hicks Marcelle Miranda Kassandra Clark Pi Gamma Mu Pi Gamma Mu National Social Science Honor Society: Lyvonne Murphy Belinda Foster Ardelia Davis Deborah Tillman Tonya Jessup Ramona Reid Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society: Cassandra Jones Joyce Bass Marion Johnson Kay Dolberry Guila Cooper Joann Moore Carolyn Hazel 139 • i ■ Highlights of Recognition Day 78 In recognition of outstanding performance and academic achievement in their respective fields of study, the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society awarded Certificates of Merit to: Vane ssa Richmond Marolyn Hicks Terry M. Lewis Yajira DeSilva Vinette Saunders Marva Vaughan Eva Ablorh Barbara Johnson Loretta Brown Katie Dodson Lejune Smith Julia Richardson Loretta Brown Art Biology Business Economics Chemistry Clothing Textiles Elementary Spec. Ed. Mathematics Music P.E.. Health Recreation Secondary Professional Studies Graduation High Honors Joyce Annette Bass Creedmoor, N ' C Barbara LaWanda Hamm Baltimore. MD Shawn Moreta Humphries Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Barbara Angela Johnson Charlotte, NC Cassandra Neomi Jones Montgomery, Ala. Olivia Dianne Penn Madison, NC Honors Audrey Faye Forrest Ninety Six, S.C. Kama la Manchigiah Karnataka. India Rochelle D. Moody Garv, Ind. )rt S Although it was announced after the Honors Service, Linda Smith sur- prised us all when she was honored by the School of Engineering at North Carolina A T State University. She was awarded a trophy for being the Outstanding First Year Engineering Student and another for being named to the 3.8 Club. Linda, a resident of Greensboro, is majoring in electrical engineering and mathematics. She takes classes at both Bennett and A T. Linda ' s honor was another for Bennett Belles. Faculty Scholarships Olivia Penn Division of Humanities . . . . Bertha Dolberry Valerie Littlejohn Division of Social Science . . . . Belinda Foster HOME ECONOMICS HONORS GOODE PRIZE Darlene Donnell L. GUENVEUR-STREAT Valerie Littlejohn SCHOLARSHIP IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES FACULTY AWARD Valerie Littlejohn MARIE CLAPP MOFFITT Audrey Deleston SCHOLARSHIPS Sundeany Ford TORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP Joann Butler SPECIAL HONORS BELLE TOBIAS SCHOLARSHIP Sharolyn Jones LULA DONNELL PRIZE Donna F. Wiley CLASS OF 1921 PRIZE Marcelle Miranda VIRGINIA A. TUCKER Bertha Kay Dolberry SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES CRESSIE THOMAS HAVEN Estalinda Roberson SCHOLARSHIP GEORGE M.BELL SCHOLARSHIP Bertha Dolberry DAVID D. JONES LEADERSHIP Debra Perkins AWARD CATHERINE HUGHES WADDELL Linda K. Smith SCHOLARSHIP ROSE KARFIOL AWARD Terry M. Lewis SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT IN Terry M. Lewis BUSINESS AWARD EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD Terry M. Lewis SIGMA TAU DELTA AWARD Cassandra Jones STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AWARD OUie Sims OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN YEARBOOK PUBLICATIONS Joyce Bass Lisa Anderson Angel Bynum DRAMA AWARDS Dorothy Brown Libby Malloy Michelle Hawkins, Marion Johnson, Hattie Pur- nell The JANE MILLER JONES SCHOLARSHIP CUP was awarded to the Sophomore Class for attaining the highest scholastic average. ■ I i JSJP Terry Marie Lewis, from Washington, D.C. received awards in the field of Business for outstanding achievements. 141 ' ■...-•- In order to maintain a degree of sanity and to become a well-rounded individual, many of us joined one or more organizations and par- ticipated in a variety of extra-curricular events. It was an opportunity to develop leadership skills and to have input in college activities. But even while some of us accepted the challenge of involvement, there were those who preferred to criticize and do nothing. Those who complained of being bored, offered nothing to the year ' s experiences. They were not part of our changing patterns. But for those who rolled up their sleeves and gave of their time gained far more. For all of the talent shows, the plays, the dances, the intramural games, the sporting events, the workshops, the seminars, the meetings, car washes, pledge periods, card tournaments, concerts, recitals, chapel programs, and other events which marked the year, there were the hard workers, both students and staff. These were the people who left their marks. Who will remember the critics? Probably no one. Members of Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society included Vickie Aaron, Marsha Roebuck, Audrey Deleston and Anna Darling. The Recreation Council demonstrated that a little creativity goes a long way. The Haunted House was a big success. 142 mmamam warn Coach l.con McDougle wai all smiles at the Banner Athletic Banquet when honored by basketball team co-captain Ha el. Precious Dulin participated in the Senior Day Activities. Gwen Davis found time to entertain visiting Morehouse Glee Club members. Anndreze Bailey, Jackie Thompson, Carolyn Campbell and Marie Calhoun added a little something different to the role of usher during the Spring Home Ec. program. 143 | iV ■ ' .« ' ■. ■ ! ' - Tonni Sullivan spent extra hours working on the yearbook. Doing layouts vas a tiring chore, but necessary. llllil Hfil v vV, ' -..! • ' i Sa m jflf ..-- Rose Hudson, elected the first Miss Bennett, was introduced with other sorors of AKA at their Spring Rush. It was a colorful and classy occasion. Alice Crunch Cos tin demonstrated determ- ination and perseverance as a floor leader for the basketball team. She played in spite of physical discomfort. mmmmmm Majors and minors in various departments of- ten formed clubs to promote career awareness in their areas. Annie Howell, Priscilla Foust and Denise Cooke were members of the Physical Education group. Marvette and Leighnette Sprueill were recruited at the last minute to serve as pages for the Living Madonnas. 145 i Sorority life at Bennett played an im- portant part in our daily experiences. While several social clubs and one sorority underwent a period of inac- tivity. Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities had a banner year. We saw what good leadership and creative advising could do. There was a refreshing burst of involvement and a touch of class. Having been bom- barded by Greek trivia, we discovered this year that sorority life is more than stepping, noise, and tee-shirts. Alpha Kappa Alpha reacquainted the campus with the ideal of finer womanhood. We saw a group of Sorority Life beautiful black women doing a variety of classy things. We saw the sorors of DST helping another student com- plete her education. We saw a record number of sorority women taking active leadership roles in all aspects of student government, representing the college at a variety of conferences and off-campus activities, leading the student body in academic achievement, and pacing student sup- port for the United Negro College Fund. Sorority members were the key- characters in a number of success stories. More than ever before since the late 1960 ' s, we saw the relevant aspects outweighing the trivia. We saw organizations fostering involve- ment and social awareness. However, we also noted that often the good points were lost in the building rivalry. Little effort was made to unite for common campus goals. The Sorority and Fellowship Council did not function. It could have done a great deal to alleviate the bickering among different groups and could have helped the inactive groups to reorganize. Hopefully, it will develop into a worthwhile body. The sororities are developing at such a rate, it could offer a positive influence which would benefit each group and the campus. 146 HB mmmm Too often stepping seemed a priority item. Ho ve er, this year we notieed that it received li -s attention than before. After all. it did not represent finer womanhood. Line shows developed a touch of class as we saw finer womanhood in action. We all wit- nessed sorority women working for the good of the entire campus. 147 i The Side Seldom Seen One of the purposes behind the black, national fraternal organizations has been service to the community. This year was a record for the varied public service projects emanating from Ben- nett by Delta and AKAs. Alpha Kappa Alpha The Zeta Xi Chapter had such a great year in programming they received national recognition from the other AKSs. They received the Portsmouth Undergraduate Achievement Award for outstanding community and campus activities. Influenced by creative advising and dynamic leadership, the chapter engaged in a well-rounded service program. Faculty Follies, chaired by Lisa An- derson, netted S300 for the United Negro College Fund. It also provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to show off ' and to have some fun. The Health Fair, held in the Student Union, introduced students to com- munity services such as the Red Cross and Greensboro Family Planning. During the holidays, the chapter sponsored a Traveling Christmas Show for the entertaining of nursing home residents and students on campus. 148 The Reading Project brought students into contact with neighborhood youth. A weekly tutorial program was held for children between 7 and 11 vears old. Delta Sigma Theta Delta was established as public ser- vice sorority from its origin. Members of the city-wide chapter, Zeta Omicron, held a variety of fund- raising projects to support tbe sorority ' s commitment to establishing an Endowed Professor ' s Chair, a Un- ited Negro College Fund effort. The chapter members held car washes, dances and a fashion show. They also presented a S 1 scholarship to another Bennett stu- dent. This year ' s recipient was Yvonne Brown, a business ad- ministration major from Philadelphia. The scholarship is used to purchase books. Other projects included joining with members of the alumnae chapter of the sorority to help sponsor the Ben- nett UNCF Phonothon and visitation to local nursing homes by the pledgees. In one of the few cooperative projects, tbe two sororities joined with other Greek letter organizations on campus to sponsor a Sunday vesper. The Health Fair helped students to discover the availability of assistance from community ser- vice agencies. Kay Dolberry tutored in the AKA Reading Program. It was an ©opportunity to generate interest among community youth in reading and college. IIMM (•olcniii Aaron takes snack while checking with Other Deltas frum tht alumnuc chapter about phonothon pledge cards. Sometimes sorority members were called on to provide assistance in various offices or for dif- ferent programs. Marcelle Miranda helped out in the Publications Information Office. Delta Sigma Theta Gelenia Aaron Cheryl Jones Gwen Allen Frances Kay Joyce Bass Vicentia Lipscomb Ellen Brinkley Valerie Littlejohn Sandra Brown Joyce McCloud Loretta Canty Robin McCollum Patricia Carrol Dorinda Mebane Carol Chatters Thalistine Miller Corliss Clark Page Mot lev- Kathleen Clark Sheila Miles Etta Cox Beverly Randolph Kathy Crosby Ramona Reid Terrilyn Ellis Vanessa Richmond Rosa Faulk Cherisse Robinson Karen Ferguson Cynthia Robinson Audrey Forrest Marilyn Robinson Belinda Foster Shelia Sammons Jennifer Fountain Yvette Shelton Franzine Franklin Jacqueline Smith Sandra Gardner Carol Spinner Pam Griffin Li sa Stroud Joann Harper Sheila Sutton Deborah Hart Jackie Thompson Carolyn Hazel Deborah Travis Lynn Horton Marva Vaughan, President Miranda Holmes Del Gratia Walker Debra Hodges Audrey Wall Shawn Humphries Ellen Warren Serena D. Jefferson Cynthia Willis Wanda Johnson Carolle York ' f S ' tfjA ' fl . f v- . S3f m -.:i. WJ ' Qmk w . k .1 150 Alpha Kappa Alpha Lisa Anderson Janis Badson Anndreze Bailey Robyn-Denise Berryhill Dino Bradley Angela Briley Kaye Brimmage Loretta Brown Ardelia Davis Audrey Deleston Bertha Dolberry Robyn Flippens Priscilla Foust Marilyn Hanks Edwina Hawkins Verita Hayes Constance Hazzard Viola Hemphill Marilyn Hicks Becki Holder Patti Winston Rose Hudson Marion Johnson Cassandra Jones Wanda Kelker Vanessa Lane Terry Lewis Love Lockett Kamala Manchigiah Donna Meachum Elaine Mills Sandra Monroe Rochelle Moody Sherlene McCarther Slyvia Cheek Norwood Debra Perkins Marsha Roebuck Lajier Smith Robin Stamps Deborah Tillman Nadine Watts jm - w w. « - - v }jg x .wm j 152 153 A Look Back, A Giant Step Forward On May 14, in ceremonies ranging from huge to intimate, more than 2,000 degrees were awarded in Greensboro. Bennett graduated a neat class of 78 of that num- ber. In fact, the Class of 1978 will be easy to remember. While it was the smallest class to graduate in recent years, it was probably the most interesting graduation to take place in the history of the institution. It was certainly filled with the most anxiety and disgust. It was really exasperating, concluded one administrator. The big moment arrived. But few will ever know the anxious moments which preceded it. Where did the fault lay? That ' s quite debatable. Many prospective graduates knew their status prior to the week of graduation and others perferred to wait for miracles. But as usual it was a problem of too little interest until the last minute. The final chapter was written on Thurs- day, May 11. Seniors ran to their mail boxes to receive their letters. Others finally realized that it was too late for the miracle and few gave it another try. Yes, it was a long weekend. For seniors it was a mixture of sadness and happiness. There was the desire to celebrate, but also the need to share in the disappointment of friends. But it was a learning tree for all. According to people who attended Friday night ' s Spring Choir Concert, it was a beautiful experience. It was a moment to forget the week ' s problems. Saturday belonged to the Bennett alum- nae. Some 500 alumnae gathered at the Holiday Inn-Four Seasons for a workshop, luncheon, reunion class meetings and a dance. It was a day with a $100,000 ending, concluded President Miller after the All Bennett Luncheon. Gifts to the college had been made. Prior to lining up at the gym, there was time for last minute pictures with friends. 154 __ H Nb fe ' 1 Shelia Sammons has picture taken with Dr. Miller before taking her place in procession. Not only did she have graduation bells ringing in her ears, but wedding bells, also. Head marshal Louise Streat instructs student marshals on last minute details. Mrs. Streat is chairman of the Home Economics Department. 155 There ' s always the need for final preparations. But its extra special when friends, about to separate, take time to help out. The President ' s Reception was held. It was a time for parents to meet with the President and his wife, as well as to mingle with other administrators. Parents, alumnae and friends were treated to a delightful play by the Little Theatre Guild, Bennett Herstory. It was a time for the all-women cast to do their best performance of the year. The big day arrived. Everyone spent part of the early hours watching the sky for the sign of rain. Our hopes were high as we approached 3 p.m. with a bright sky. Stu- dents, administrators and faculty lined up at the gym for the short walk through the Ceremonial Gates. By the time the proces- sion made its way to the assigned seating areas, they were forced inside by a sudden cloudburst. Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd, Bishop L. Scott Allen addressed the graduating class. Resident bishop of the Charlotte area, Western North Carolina Conference, Bishop Allen exhorted the graduates to rise up and possess the future. He cautioned them to keep in mind great principles which prevail as inescapable: truth, justice, love, peace and mercy, which are eternally woven into the moral fabric of the universe. Solemn line of seniors march the Ceremonial Gate one last time. 156 MarshnU diracl fraduatM Iota wHng um before sudden cloudbuntl sent everyone lo the ehnpel. Dr. Charlotte Alston formed a special com- munity choir for the rendition of Battle Hymn of the Repulic. Men from the community were invited to sing with the choir. Soloist was Rev. Howard A. Chubbs. He urged the young women to become in- volved in the global trend toward libera- tion from oppression. Widespread fatalism is fading into obli- vion and a new dawn of hope is breaking. Bishop Allen stressed, Today ' s world is no Utopia. But the teachings of Jesus Christ are everlastingly true. The meek shall inherit the earth. However, he stated further that meekness should not be misinterpreted to mean cowardice. You need convictions, but you need not be dogmatic if the world does not agree with you fully. You must learn to face problems with patience and tolerance. There were two emotional high points dur- ing the ceremony. The graduates stood and applauded Mrs. Vastine Staley as she received her degree. For many years, this moment had been a dream only. But now, for the Senior Citizen, as choir mem- bers lovingly refer to her, it had arrived. Kamala Manchigiah delivered a very emotional speech during the Ceremony of the Flag. She brought tears to everyone ' s eyes as she paid tribute to the Bennett Ex- perience. Bennett had been home for four years for the Indian native who has not seen her homeland since arriving in the States. The audience waited patiently un- til she regained her composure. It had been a beautiful graduation after all. Vastine Staley received a standing ovation as Dr. Miller awarded her degree. 158 Kamala Manchigiah delivered a very teary tribute to Bennett during the presentation of the Indian flag to the college. Her sister and Dr. Miller were on hand to console her as she said good by to her family away from home. Then it was over. Faculty lined the walkway to applaud new Bennett alumnae. Dr. Miller, breathing a sigh of relief could only say, I ' m glad its over. 159 A Tribute The year ends, but the memories now just begin. We will now take time to reflect on those events and personaht.es which brought change in the patterns of our existence Many warm thanks go out to the faculty and staff for the patience and assistance thev gave to wi h Z Tu m T f ' he BenneU Ex I ri ™« - S° often we took them for granted, often he li h g ' W e : L h 7 ° We ' ° US But in m0re Wavs ,han ™- Ih P-ople wen beyond the.r respect.ve ,ob descriptions to make our experiences positive ones While we recognized that changing patterns this year were onlv the beginning we are graie.u,. „■ ■,.-,«, announced to us that there is continued hope for a better Benneft College I, challenges next year ' s classes to continue to build on the patterns started V The Belle Staff Mr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. BMBBmUHDKUBBBOUaBMHUi For Reference Not to be taken from this room