Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1979 volume:

r. X A Tribute to the Bennett Ideal 1979 THE BELLE Bennett College Greensboro, N.C. Co-Editors: Marcelle Miranda, Jennifer Jones Staff: Tonni Sullivan, Ellen Brinkley, Pamela Griffin, Angel Bynum, Guila Cooper, Bemadette Hamilton, and Terrence Marable Advisor: Miss Myra Davis President of the College: Dr. Isaac H. Miller. Jr. A Tribute to the Bennett Ideal The Bennett Ideal . . . alive and in- fluential; aware of today; ever mindful of yesterday; optimistic of tomorrow . . . stands as tall as before. Basics . . . the way it was; the good old days; yesterda y, when things were simpler, but better. Remem- ber when? The ideas expressed this year seemed to indicate a return to those days when life was simpler, but demanded more. We saw that an appreciation for this concept basics was not out of place, but embedded in the Bennett Ideals. These Ideals, much abused by time, continue to form the foun- dations of the Bennett experience. Contents Introduction Academics and Staff 6 Student Life 32 Classes 66 Special Events 104 Organizations 128 Honors 150 Commencement 154 ki BENNETT COLLEGE FOUNDED In a year, marked by higher prices, confusing personal values, collaps- ing international relations and broken dreams the Bennett Ideals symbolized continuity and pur- pose. Standing so virtuous, they give us a go al to strive for. They challenged us to bring forth humanity and wisdom to this human experience. The year? It was many things, ac- tivities, achievements, failures, anxieties, conflicts, excitement, fun, discovery, and growth. But the common thrust was getting back to basics — back to the Bennett Ideals. The challenge was to be the best we could be. The task was to rediscover our purposes for being here. It was a good year. ACADEMICS Dr. Isaac H. Miller, Jr. President ' s Corner . . . The black college, as an institu- tion, is the single most influential element in the intellectual develop- ment of black people . . . Bennett College and her sister institutions are OUR HERITAGE, OUR PRE- SENT and OUR FUTURE. We must encourage black youth to understand and respect the mis- sion of our institutions. Too many students, even parents, focus on the peripheral issues of the college scene: curfew, housing arrange- ments, food, and entertainment. We must make clear that these in- stitutions stand first and foremost to advance lifelong learning: to enhance employability: and to train the mind. Are we a caring community? . . . We are designed to be caring peo- ple. That is the God in us. y Mr. Harold E. Bragg, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. George Breathett, Dir., Planning AIDP Mrs. Mary M. Eady, Dir., Admissions Records Dr. Perry V. Mack, Dir., Development Mr. James J. Scarlette, Business Manager Dr. Chelsea Tipton, Dean of the College The year belonged to the Com- munications faculty as attention was placed on upgrading the communica- tions skills of students. The Banner (Dec, 78) reported that 58.56% of the juniors passed the first comprehensive English Examination. What about the other 41.44%? Dr. Lynn Sadler responded that this figure reveals the necessity for across-the-campus efforts to improve communications skills. Humanities Division Dr. Lynn Sadler, Director A Commission on the Development of Communications Skills was ap- pointed to investigate implementing a comprehensive skills development program. Faculty in the division had a busy year delivering papers at professional meetings and attending interesting workshops. The Debate Club had a pretty suc- cessful year with the Evening of Public Speaking and the Parliamen- tary Procedures Workshop. It showed what students can do to insure suc- cessful campus programming. I , 9 ,■ .r A iM- • -. , j ' 4 IT,. ' The talented choral ensemble presented several selections during the Christmas Concert. A new photographer in the making, Ber- netta Hamilton aims for the shot. y 4 v y - : i 10 ■ PASSING THOUGHTS I am not here for my health. If you do not ask questions when you don ' t know, then you are wasting your time and someone ' s money. I am here to assist you. —Mr. Michael Gaspeny English Instructor Interest in English Lit varies from moment to moment, from student to student. Is Marion sleep? Well — almost. Mr. Carlson ' s magic violin helps Lydia Chambers complete her piece suc- cessfully. Mr. Gaspeny ' s advanced grammar class reminded us of the good old days when class lectures were followed with pep talks. 11 Instructor Denise Troutman instructs speach class with overhead projector. Kool Billye Davis gives the world of art a try in her design class. Mellisandra Breathett gives English lecture either her attention or tolerance. Roots ' star (Kunte ' s father) Thalmus Rasula discussed theatre arts with English and drama students. 12 The College Choir presented its annual Christmas Concert under Dr. Charlotte Alston. fk t { The-Not-So-Shy Dr. Ruth M. Lucier Dept., Visual Arts Humane Studies Dr. Virginia A. Tucker Dept., Communications Miss Denise Troutman Dept., Communications Mrs. Anne C. Gillespie Dept., Communications Mr. Leander Canady Dept., Visual Arts Humane Studies Dr. Charlotte Alston Dept., Music 13 Although the whole campus went through a year of self-study, the Education Division had to also prepare for its own self-study. Between regular classes and standing committee assignments. Education faculty continued to press for competency-based teaching. If majors felt they were being bombarded, they were right. But the push was on to upgrade future teachers. Mrs. Elizabeth Koontz, assistant Education Division superintendent for public instruc- tion of Teacher Education and Staff Development, warned stu- dents of tightening guidelines which will demand competency. We will set standards in which if one is not able to use the English language . . . that individual will not be admitted to teacher education . . . now that ' s very simple isn ' t it? Under the leadership of Dr. Peterkin and Mrs. Mary Scarlette, we noticed that the crack down had begun. Dr. Morris Peterkin, Director Special education students became girl scout leaders as part of their learning experience. M Reading class gives Mrs. Reynolds most of their attention. 15 Cynthia Robinson ' s student teaching ex- perience allowed her to view the other side of the desk. Mathematics teacher Lucinda Brunson showed that hard work in the class paid off in the teaching experience. Venus Fallen slips a good yawn in during a biology lab as Geraldine and Mary Jane work. Science faculty participated in an Open Forum to discuss institutional concerns. Dr. J. Henry Sayles, Director Endless activity characterized the Science Division. Students found little opportunity to claim boredom in light of the numerous assignments, lab pro- jects, and studying. Technological advances highlighted the year. New instruc- tional monitors were added. We found ourselves spending as much time in the Learning Resources Center as in the classroom. The mathematics department noted an increase in the students pursuing engineer and mathematics degrees. The new look in the Physical Education area was the result of new personnel. Again the gym- nastics class was one of the most sought after. The annual science career sym- posium boosted student in- terest during the spring. Careers in dentistry, podiatry, optometry, opthalmology, and allied health careers were discussed. The Home Economics Depart- ment continued to spark our in- terest with its varied program- ming and mini-course. 1 Science Division 18 Coach McDougle assists new golfer in developing her putting technique. Majors were able to ponder career choices during the medical career symposium. PASSING THOUGHTS! My goal is to constantly strive for excellence as a science major. There ' s no room for failure in the field. Science is an innovating field which really challenges the mind. One must be able to apply the theories to life. —Mary Jane Simpkins 19 Mrs. Lovie Booker lectures dietetics class, growing in student interest. Participants in mini-course. Pat Thompkins and Billye Davis, show intense interest. i ¥ J Senior home economics major prepare to brainwash new majors in a beneficial way. 20 IE. Tonni Sullivan, Lynn Phillips and Mary Jane Simpkins complete chemistry lab project. Mrs. Lovie Booker Department of Home Economics Dr. Mattie Moss Chrmn., Dept. of Mathematics Mrs. Louise G. Streat Chrmn., Dept. Home Economics According to Dr. Donald Martin, the Social Science Division is mov- ing ahead. He noted that the faculty has been involved in a variety of professional activities designed to improve their classroom experiences with the students. Much of the year was spent in publishing or completing material to be published. Dr. Mayo Bundy, associate prof of sociology, com- pleted a book, MEET OUR AN- CESTORS. Mrs. Linda Addo, assistant prof of history, com- Social Science Division pleted an article, Kwame Nkrumah: African Socialist or Marxian Socialist? which is being considered for publishing in the Journal of Black Studies in the West. Dr. Robert Miller presented a paper to the Guilford County Geneological Society. The Business and Economics Department is fast becoming the show piece on campus as a result of the Kenan grant. Students can expect some interesting developments in the next academic year. Dr. Donald F. Martin. Director Typing classes meant learning the key board and took concentration. U.S. Attorney Mickey Michaux discussed the Bakke Case in an informal setting. 22 PASSING THOUGHTS As I reflected on the past graduating class ( ' 78), I won- dered why there was only one business major. Now I know. The moral of the story is to make sure that when My time comes up, I ' ll be able to say ' Jennifer is graduating on time. ' But I feel that students and faculty can work better together. —Jennifer Jones Communications major Rose Hudson ac- cepted the challenge of the Business Depart- ment. - The Not So Shy Mrs. Doris K. Surgeon Dept. of Business Economics Dr. V. Mayo Bundy Dept. of Social Behavioral Science Dr. Dorinda Trader Dept., Social Behavioral Science Dr. Robert D. Miller Dept.. Social Behavioral Science Mrs. Delcine E. Townes Dir., Field Studies. Social Welfare Mrs. Julia Covington Dept.. Business Economics The Department of Business and Economics brought professionals to the campus. Dr. Miller presented some interesting and some not too interesting lec- tures. £ The calculator found its way into business and accounting classes. There were times when we found our attention was not on the lecture or class work. PASSING THOUGHTS My greatest achievement is seen in my students. —Mrs. Julia Covington My experience in the division has been enhanced by the diversity of the offerings. To excell in my major courses over a four-year period has been a thrill. —Doris Davis 25 For Women Only . . . Although our attendance did not always support the fact, it ' s nice knowing that some things were planned for women only. Departmental programs, the Women ' s Studies Program, the Home Family Life Center and Lyceum Committee sponsored a variety of speakers throughout the year. Emphasis was placed on exposing us to new careers and lifestyle changes. Armed with A.C.E.S. cards and notebooks tucked under our arms, we discovered things we had left undone and things that had to be done. We discovered that some things once considered important during this college year, were really trivial. After all how much disco does it take to land a job? Probably none! The second semester was highlighted with the visit of C. Delores Tucker, former Secretary of State of Pennsylvania. She en- couraged our involvement in public affairs and our leadership in a return to strong moral character. The Women ' s Studies Program sponsored its annual scholarly Arts Celebration. Participants included Dr. Thelma Adair, Ms. Patsy Graves, Dr. Lewis Jones, and Dr. Leila Gonzales. Dr. Thelma Adair, one of our own, en- couraged us to become more serious students. Amelia Rokotuiuuna discussed issues fac- ing women in underdeveloped nations. 26 C. Delores Tucker, Pennsylvania stateswoman, and U.S. Attorney Mickey Michaux discussed public affairs. Dr. Gwen R. Puryear, a former Peace Corps volunteer, discussed careers in the foreign service. 27 -•— Mrs. Julia Anderson Guidance Center Mrs. Ednita Bullock Library Staff Mrs. Montez Byers Head Librarian Mrs. Ellease Colston Alumnae Office Miss Myra Davis Public Relations Miss Jimmie Gravely Special Services Miss Dorothy Harris Academic Support Services Mrs. Myra M Jones Dietitian Mrs. Thelma Miller Career Services Miss Jacquelyn McGirt Library Staff Miss Ruth Powell Co-Curricular Mrs. Ouida Scarborough Residence Life Mrs. Carrie Shute Library Science Dr. Nellouise Watkins ' Computer Center • Faculty •- ' - -, Faculty Mrs. Linda Addo. assL professor. History Mr. William Alcom. asst professor. Education Dr. James Alonso. professor. Mathematics Dr. Charlotte Alston. Chairman. Musk Department Mrs. Julia B. Anderson. Instructor. Behavioral Sciences (pt) Dr. Richard Anderson. assL professor. Music Mr. Norman Barbee. instructor. Art .Mrs. Queen Hester BefL asst professor. Home Economics Dr. Richard Bennett, professor. Chemistry (pt) Mrs. Lovie K- Booker. asst professor. Home Economics Mrs. Ednita W. Bullock, instructor. Library Science Mrs. Montez Byers. professor. Library Science Dr. V. Mayor Bundy. assoc. professor. Sociology Mr. Leander Canady. instructor. Art Mr. Walter Carlson, instructor. Musk (pt) Dr. Dawn S. Chaney. chairman. DepL of Physical Education. Health Recreation Mrs. Santosh Chopra, instructor. Economics (pt) Miss Carolina Coston. instructor. Special Education Mrs. JuBa Covington, asst professor. Accounting Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford, assoc professor. Musk Miss Vivian Fuller, instructor. Physkal Education Mr. Mkheal Gaspeny. instructor. Engfrsh Miss WTThelmina J. Gilbert, assoc. professor. Business Administration .Mrs. Anne C. Gillespie, instructor. English Mrs. Marshena M. Gist, asst professor. Reading Miss Dorothy Harris. Director. Freshman Studies and Academk Support Services Dr. Lloyd Harris, assoc. professor. Biology .Miss Joefla Hendricks, instructor. Dance Mrs. Evelyn G. Jones, asst. professor. Biology Dr. Georgie B. Latimer, assoc. professor. English Dr. Ruth M. Lucier. assoc. professor. ReBgion and Philosophy Dr. Perry V. Mack, assoc professor. Biology Dr. Donald Martin, director. Division of Soda! Sciences Mrs. WTIBe Mae McCaDum. asst professor. Social Science Miss Germaine McCauley. instructor. Physkal Education Mr. Leon McDougle. assoc. professor, Physkal Education Miss Jacquelyn McGirt. assL professor. Library Science Dr. Isaac H. Miller. Jr.. professor. Biochemistry (pt) Dr. Robert D. Miller, asst professor. Social Sciences Dr. Matbe E. Moss, chairman. Department of Mathematics Dr. Gwendolyn S. O ' NeaL asst professor. Home Economks Dr. Morris C. Peterkin. director. Division of Education Dr. David Pinnrx. assoc. professor. Musk (pt) Dr. Sekhara Rao. chairman. Department of Biology Mrs. Amy Reynolds, asst professor. Reading Dr. Lynn Sadler, director. Humanities Division Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boudy. assoc professor. Spanish Dr. J. Henry Sayles. director. Division of Sciences Mrs. Mary Ann Scartette. chairman. Department of Elementary and Special Education Mrs. Carrie M. Shute, asst professor. Secondary and Professional Studies Mrs. Louise G. Streat chairman. Department of Home Economks .Mrs. Doris K. Surgeon, asst professor. Business Dr. Chelsea Tipton. Dean of the College Mrs. Geraldine A, Totten. asst professor. Humanities Mrs. Dekirve Townes. instructor. Social Welfare Dr. Dorinda D. Trader, professor. Psychology Mr. Ray T. Treadway. asst professor. Mathematics Dr. Helen Trobian. director. lnterdiscipBnary Studies Miss Denise Troutman. instructor. Speech and Drama Dr. Virginia A. Tucker, assoc. professor. English Mr. Robert J. Ward, asst professor. PoOticaJ Science Dr. MeUoutse Watkins. assoc. professor. Mathematics Dr. John F. Wiggs. asst professor. Mathematics and Physics Mrs. Burma Wilkins. asst professor. Geography and History Mrs. Dorothy WiEams. instructor. Library Science Dr. Roxy B. Wilson, instructor. Chemistry Administrative Staff Rev. Peter E-A. Addo. Chaplain Mrs. Julia B. Anderson, Coordinator, Counseling Center ton. Chartotte Barnes. Assistant. Office of Records and Admissions Mrs. Chrtsbne BUzeJI, Assistant. Office of Financial Aid Mrs. Lucy Bolden. Coordinator. Special Services tor. Harold Bragg. Dean of Student Affairs Dr. George Breathett. Director. Planning A.I.D.P. Offke Miss Lisa Breathett. Assistant. Bookkeeping Office ton. iris Broadie. Secretary. Residence Life and Co-Curricular Mr. Zack Browning. Superintendent. Buildings and Grounds LTC Charles T. Byrd. Manager. Bookstore Mrs. Margaret Carr. Dining Hal) Assistant Mrs. Brenda Coates. Secretary. Division of Sciences Mrs. Ellease R. Colston. Director. Alumnae Office Mrs. Earilne Curry, Assistant. Holgate Library Mbs Myra Davis. Information and Public Relations Officer Mrs. Pearl F. Dick. Secretary. Humanities Division Mrs. Mary to, Eady. Director, Office of Records and Admissions Mrs. Sheila M. Farmer, Secretary, Academic Support Services Miss Doretha Ferguson. Secretary. Office of Dean of the College Miss Yuiaundra Ferguson, Admissions Counselor Mrs. Rosetta Florance. Secretary. Division of Social Science Miss Ophelia Foye. Director of Pfeiffer Residence Hall Mrs. Audrey Franklin. Data Entry Operator Secretary. Computer Center Dr. Charles Frazier. College Physician Mrs. Margaret Gambia. Secretary President ' s Office Mrs. Lois Goode. Secretary. Division of Education Miss Jlmmie A. Gravely. Program Manager, Special Services Mrs. Jean Groomes. Secretary. Office of Records and Admissions Mrs. Addle E. Harrison. Technical Services Clerk Typist. Holgate Library Mrs. Alice Hayes. Nurse. Health Center Dr. Floyd Helney. Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Joyce Herbin. Secretary. Purchasing Office Mrs. Deborah Holland. Secretary. Business Office Mrs. Rosa Hooker. Purchasing Officer Miss Peanella Hughes. Director. Barge Residence Hall Mrs. Bobbie T. Humphrey. Bookkeeper Mrs. Myra M. Jones. Dietitian Mr. Robert E. Jones. Property Control Officer Mrs. Mary KJrkpatrick. Postmistress Dr. Perry V. Mack. Director. Development Office Mrs. Cora Macomson, Assistant Director, Children ' s House Mrs. Carolyn Mart . Research Assistant, Development Office Mrs. Unda Mason. Keypuncher. Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Thelma McGirt Correspondence Secretary. Word Processing Mrs. Michelle C. Mebane, Switchboard Operator Dr. Isaac H. Miller. Jr.. President Mrs. Thelma T. Miller, Coordinator, Career Services Center Mrs. Bemetta Parks. Supervisor, Word Processing Center Miss Ruth Powell. Supervisor, Co-Cum ' cular Office Mrs. Annie Purcell. Secretary. Planning A. I. D. P. Office Mrs. Gloria Reid. Secretary. Counseling Center Mrs. Doris B. Rice. Secretary. Office of Records and Admissions Miss Vanessa Richmond. Director. Reynolds Residence Hall Mrs. Fredrica Saytes, Cashier Business Office Miss Gwenevere Scales, Director. Cone Residence Hai! Mrs. Ouida Scarborough. Director. Residence Life Mr. James J. Scariette. Business Manager Mrs. Glenda Simmons. Correspondence Secretary. Word Processing Center Mrs. Vastine Staley. Office Assistant. President ' s Office Mrs. Edna Stanback. Secretary. Dean of Student Affairs ' Office Mrs. Mary M. Thomas. Secretary. Informations Publications In terfaith Center Mrs. Blonnie Tipton. Assistant, Holgate Library Miss Alsie Trammell. Supervisory Nurse. Health Center Mr. Willam J. Trent. Jr.. Consultant In Residence, Development Offke Miss Mildred O. Tucker. Director. Office of Financial Aid Miss Esther Underwood. Director. Children ' s House Mr. Isaac Walker. Assistant Superintendent. Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Betty Whilaker. Key Punch Operator, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Williamson. Admissions Counselor Mrs. Eula Willis. Assistant Dietitian Miss Celestine Wilson. Supervisor. Home Management House Mrs. Paulne Wyrtch. Assistant. Holgate Library ■ I Mrs. Charlotte Barnes Assistant, Records Mrs. Brenda Coates Sec, Science Div. Miss Doretha Ferguson Sec, Dean of the College Mrs. Jean Groomes Sec, Admissions Mrs. Alleen Jones Player Hall Dir. Miss Addie Harrison Clerk, Library Mrs. Carolyn Mark Research Asst, Development Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch Library Asst. Miss Vanessa Richmond Reynolds Hall Dir. Mrs. Vastine Staley Office Asst, President Gail Taylor 16-lnstitutions Consortium Administrative Asst. Mrs. Mary Thomas Public Relations Interfaith Center Sec. Miss Dorothy Williams Library Staff Miss Celestine Wilson Home Management House 29 - Potpourri Frances Kay, Lynn Horton and Cheryl Jones find the political science lecture interesting. PASSING THOUGHTS We are all born artistic until our society regiments us into more ' practical ' approaches to life. —Norman Barbee Art Faculty I am obligated to give my love, respect and attention to those who aren ' t as fortunate as I am. —Joan Harper Clothing students constructed fashionable headwear and presented an exhibit. Portia Dixon practices the McDougle method of learning to play tennis. 30 We were thrilled at the chance to meet Max Robinson (ABC) at the Mass Media Con- ference at A T. 31 I I Feet Don ' t Fail Me Now After emotional farewells to family and friends, we arrived ready — sometimes unready — for the challenges of a new year. While some freshmen had received a taste of BC during the summer ' s Pre-Freshmen Advancement In- stitute, most of them were new to the college experience. Thanks to an energetic crew of Freshmen Peer Advisors and student leaders, the orientation process was right on target. Although our feet experienced campus shock even o n BC ' s com- pact campus, we faced bravely the chores of registration and settling into the dorms. It was the old story of making new friends, sometimes changing room- mates, adjusting to living with hun- dreds of other women, and realizing that new responsibilities were ours alone. 35 The chapel symbolized solitude and warmth during winter days. Nikki Lane knows where the real action is found, books. PASSING THOUGHTS I have trudged the same roads and made the same complaints as past graduates about the rules and regulations, the lack of coed visitation, the food, and other problems here . . . For many reasons, I decided to stray from the norm and attend A T ' s summer school . . . Before I was finished with summer school, 1 longed for Bennett College and my privacy. So I say to you, old and young, Bennett has its many faults, but there are other places, some not far away, that have a whole lot more. — Romona Reid I 36 X Avau Teo demonstrated her tennis abilities early in the school year. 37 - Perkins: Expanding One ' s Self Debra Perkins, the president of the SGA led the way when she challenged us with Don ' t graduate half done, go out well-baked. She encouraged each student to get involved in campus and community happenings. And as it goes, some of us did, some slept. Students were observed as becoming more interested in a variety of enriching activities. We noticed how they encouraged each other to donate that first pint of blood dur- ing the Delta sponsored Blood Drive. Some participated in the CIMCF Fund Drive by sponsoring benefits or help- ing with the Phono-thon. Others volunteered to help sponsor campus programs or helped make them a success by participating. Some preferred to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. They made it all worthwhile. Sharon Saunders and Debbie Hodge at- tended their first trustee meeting. Angela Bynum represented the college well. Her reputation as a soprano is spreading fast. PASSING THOUGHTS I challenge you to remember and cherish the happy and not-so-happy times you have experienced at Bennett. Re- member your friends, acquain- tances, and enemies, long hours in labs, the computer center. World Civilization, Fun Nite and other countless ex- periences that made you who you are now. —Marion Johnson 38 .£ 39 f Headliners It would not have been good old student life at BC had the year started smoothly. We arrived to face a housing shortage and a mix- up in residence hall job assignments. A disappointed group of under- classmen, hoping to break the traditional housing pattern, were moved back into their rightful places. Again, as tradition tells us. there was a breakdown in com- munications somewhere. Again Residence Life and Student Affairs personnel were not able to settle matters prior to the return of students. The Residence Life Of- fice has, alternately, no answers and no comments, and the Dean of Student has taken the matter into his own hands and taken steps to solve the problem, a Ban- ner Editorial stated. The SGA reinstated the popular Birthday Dinners with classes serv- ing as hostesses. Yea, campus liv- ing had its moments. But we sur- vived and learn to cope with confu- sion and the good times. For some of us, it was easy to cope when we had help. _ 2 A touch of booking and a pinch of backgam mon make for an interesting Sunday after noon. ; Senior Lucinda Brunson completes job interview. As mathematics education major, her chances were good. Grace Phillips receives Evening of Public Speak- ing Award from Yolanda White for her original interpretation. 43 Dean Bragg started the year off with one of his this year speeches in the dorm parlors. Chapel programs provided another out- let for growing girls. A variety of programs were held. Who Was Bored? If one admitted to being bored someone would have to ques- tion that person seriously. There were too many activities being held, too many papers to write. too many seminars to attend. too many books to read, and quite a few hours to party. The freshmen sponsored parties at Halloween and Christmas as dorm service projects (Jones and Pfeiffer) for children at the campus nursery. The Deltas sponsored a blood drive and the AKA ' s a Health Fair. The Rec Council and Union Board plan- ned such activities as the Toga Party and Saturday Night Live. Variety and interest were the pass words. 44 Debbie Nelson spent some busy days in the Home Management House as a homemaker. 45 One of the busiest places during the year is the Financial Aide Office. We often found time to share our do- ings with a visiting Aggie. 46 Steppin ' In Style Everyone knows about the Year of the Woman or the Year of the Child, but at Bennett it was also the Year of the High Fashion Shoe. Shoes accented straightlined jeans and slacks, splitted skirts and dresses. High heels were in, as Belles paid more attention to dressing up in pattern hose and pretty shoes. Pam Griffin joined the renaissance of the penny loafer and Kathy Crosby styles in Candies. 4:-: Sometimes, it was necessary to leave the room and reflect in the peace and quiet of af- ternoon. Regina Watkins folds laundry as friends give moral support. Some had desk jobs. All night the inter- com announced callers. Once the confusion of settling mis- placed Belles was over, we turned to the business of making a home and strengthening our hall cliques. Activities varied from one hall to another. Jones Hall and Pfeiffer Hall entertained the Children House stu- dents. They showed a little enthusiasm as the answer to relieving the tendency to complain. Belles received firsthand experience in decorating and making do. Action centered on all-night card or backgammom games, naps between studying, entertaining someone else ' s caller in the parlor, loud music, laundrying and cleaning. Jones Hall residents dressed up for the children ' s party. Saturdays and night times presented some very domestic scenes. 49 L Many feet have trampled through Bennett ' s quadrangle over the decades. It has been the sight of classes, parties, games, stolen kisses, lawn discos, academic ceremonies, a few physical disagree- ments, volleyball and Softball, and sunbathing. The stately trees provide protection _ from the sun, refuge from bees, and V cool breezes when the summer heat drove us from the dorms. - I Yes, if only trees and benches could talk. They would tell some interesting stories about that other side of Ben- nett Belles. We enjoyed those mo- ments on the quadrangle, especially when shared with special friends. In fact, some lasting relationships were formed there. 50 Is r- s 51 We found that the dining room trays served a double function during the season ' s first ice- snow storm. Armed with only our courage, we sledded. -- a 52 Winter Games and Snowballing the President Highlighted February Estalinda Robinson directed a group in the sculpturing of TRY GOD. A brave group engaged President Miller in a snowball fight in front of the President ' s Home. 53 : rocked and patty-duked to jch sounds as Le Freak, Got to be Real. September, Bustin ' Loose, Shake Your Groove Thing, Shake Your Body, and F will Survive. A lot soulful talent was presented at the SGA ' s suc- il Friday Night Live. We were surprised at the amount of talent floating around the campus, as Beverly Randolph. Lydia Chambers. Sophomore LIVE Washington Makes Impression on Belles Most contemporary educators agree that a great deal of learning is accomplished out of the classroom. Students representing majors in business, accounting, and the social sciences spent several hectic, but educational days in the nation ' s capitol in April. Members of the D.C. Alumnae planned a full schedule which allowed students to interact with federal government employees in the Department of Commerce- ment and Department of Transportation. Although it was a rude awakening to discover the doors are more open for engineering, accounting, economics, and computer science majors, it somehow meant more to us to have the professionals say it. After an evening at Hogates, we returned to the hotel for what was to prove a much needed rest for the busy day to follow. That day began with a tour of the Capitol Building and an oppor- tunity to interact with Sen. Robert Morgan. Students discussed issues on nuclear energy, nutrition, inflation, and immigration. A seminar was planned at the Department of Transportation. Upon arrival we noticed large num- bers of people in the mall area, but we went on up to the 8th floor to be greeted by What are you doing here? It was a fire drill. We had to walk down eight flights of steps. Af- ter going up and down stairs for several times, we were able to get the seminar going. Administrators discussed the advantages of cooperative education ex- periences, federal employment op- portunities, responsibilities of the Dept, and marketable majors. A similar discussion was held at the Department of Commerce. It was a tiring day. 56 4 ' ■■ Gary D. Gatson, Special Assistant to Secretary of Dept. of Transportation, greeted group. Students met actors of the National Theatre ' s The Wiz prior to leaving D.C. Some of us toured the White House and Georgetown. It was fun to watch Libby Malloy ' s picture tak- ing sessions as she snapped everything in sight. Although we enjoyed thoroughly the informative seminars and the theatre experience, we ' ll always remember the miles we walked to get to the Department of Com- merce on high heels, the shock of the high prices in name brand restaurants, and the disorganized fire drill. 57 Portia Dixon: Freshman Athlete of Year It takes a pinch of talent, a gallon of confidence, and a bit of deter- mination for a seven-woman team to finish with a winning basketball record. Coach Leon McDougle con- cluded this was his best year in coaching. The Belles placed third in Division III North Carolina Association of In- tercollegiate Athletic Women. Yes, it was team play which won the team this honor, but one only has f I W i h to look at the statistics to see that Portia Dixon deserved being named the MVP of the division tournament play, being named to the All-Tournament Team, and be- ing placed on the first team. In ten games, she was the leading scorer. Her accomplishments include scoring 36 points against Gardner Webb (conference favorites), 38 against Greensboro, and 41 against conference winner Atlantic Christian College. 59 Volleyball ' 78 This was a year of rebuilding and reinspiring the volleyball team. A new coach, Germaine McCauley. met the challenge head on. After a slow start, team play began to gel late in the season. The result? Although seeded seventh in a field of eight teams, the Belles placed in a state tourna- ment for the first team (third) and sophomore Veta Covert was named to the All Tournament Team. jf??S $9i?J riii Bennett Opponent 1 Gardner-Webb 2 CJNC-Charlotte 2 3 Greensboro 1 1 Wingate 3 NC Wesleyan 2 Methodist 2 Gardner-Webb 2 3 Queens College 1 Western Carolina 2 1 North Carolina Central 2 2 Greensboro 1 NCCU 2 1 AST 2 CJNC-Charlotte 2 2 Atlantic Christian 2 Gardner-Webb 2 NC Wesleyan 1 Methodist College 2 60 The Winners FLAG FOOTBALL 1st Player Hall (40) 2nd Pfeiffer Hall (2-1) VOLLEYBALL Player Hall BASKETBALL Player Hall BADMINTON Pfeiffer Hall — Olivia Dabney 61 Basketball ' s Winning Fever A bit rocky at the height of the season, the Bennett Belles provided some exciting court action which ended with a 16-10 overall record and a 10-2 conference record. What started off as a good year — we had a bench then — quickly became a nightmare for Coach Leon McDougle. He found himself with seven players. However, the deter- mination of Portia and Andre Dixon, Arlene Brown, Elwanda Blue, and Mary Cook kept the Belles moving to one of the best records in recent years. 62 -£. Game Stats AVS GH Elwanda Blue 12.3 20 Arlene Brown 10.2 26 Valerie Callender 1.2 10 Mary Cook 6.7 22 Andre Dixon 13.8 27 Portia Dixon 18.4 41 Pontheola Simmons 4.8 25 FIRST SEMESTER TEAM For scholastic or other reasons the follow- ing players did not complete the basketball season. Alice Costin 20 Tracey Norwood 12 Denise Wilder 6 63 Stress . . . What runs through the minds of the hun- dreds of basketball coaches throughout the country? It ' s probably not hard to guess. Coach Leon McDougle ' s expres- sions are well known to Belle fans and team. 64 SCOREBOARD Bennett Opponent 37 Barber Scotia 45 60 St. Augustine 60 61 Wingate+ 55 65 CJNC-Chapel HillJ.V. 62 66 Shaw 58 62 St. Andrews 64 66 Davidson College + 33 50 Barber-Scotia 46 64 Greensboro+ 39 78 Gardner-Webb 81 71 Meredith + 44 90 Davidson Community 50 90 North Carolina Central 79 69 Davidson Community+ 37 58 A T 73 75 Gardner-Webb + 92 86 Meredith + 47 95 Greensboro+ 41 59 Guilford 59 71 Wingate+ 51 69 North Carolina Central 87 + Conference Schedule NCA1AW Division III Tournament (Bennett Wins Consolation) 71 St. Andrews 53 68 Atlantic Christian 69 71 Gardner Webb 68 66 CLASSES I will always remember . . . Tippy Toes saying more than he needed to say. Dr. Morris Peterkin who knew more stories than the Bible. Dr. Trader who proved to me that studying doesn ' t always help. Mrs. Jones rationing the orange juice The party crowd that never left the dorm. Mr. Jenkins ' s cheerfulness. Dr. Harris for having more cracks than a bone has joints. Those dear souls who screamed over the dorm intercoms. Those Aggie gentlemen who held up the walls during Fun Night. Those considerate Belles who knocked on my window after curfew. Having to stand before Mr. J.J. Scarlette. Dean Bragg who taught me it ' s not what you know, but who you know. ' Thomasina Stallings red boots. The help Mrs. Mary Ann Scarlette gave and her cheerful personality. Dr. Martin for making me take Statistics again. Tuffy who took a shower in high heel shoes. —Members of the Senior Class ' 79 67 - Asbury, Cynthia Bacote, Stephanie Baker, Sandra Barnes, Cassandra Barrow. Robin Bell, Joyce Bernard, Beverly FRESHMEN Setting the Stage The freshmen year is the most important year in the college experience. It is here when we establish certain patterns of performance and lay the foundations for acquiring new at- titudes. Some of us got an early start by at- tending the President ' s Pre-freshmen Advan- cement Institute. But most of us were in- troduced to the Bennett Way of Life the first official week of college. We took a giant step forward and announced, We shall set the tone for 1978-79. We found ways to channel our energies into worthwhile projects. Jones Hall residents held a Halloween Party for children in the Children ' s House. 68 Bethea, Angie Boyette, Brenda Brown, Andrietta Brown, Joyce Brown, Robin Burwell, Jacqueline Bumette, Thomasina Bynum, Angela T. Callendar, Valerie Cardwell, Nina ■ Josie Hudley, one of the Charlotte delegation, began her Bennett career on an active note. She starred in the play, Plantation. Carmon, Rita Chaffin, Carolyn Chambers, Qundal Clack, Michelle Clapp, Michelle Coleman, Anita Cornish, Michelle Crump, Fachial Daye, Pamela Dillehay, Cynthia Dixon, Karen Edwards, Constance Edwards, Rennett England, Vera Franklin, Lauri Freeman , Elizabeth Galloway, Yvonne Gibson, Tern Glenn, Patrice Gore, Pamela 69 L Green, Eileen Gregory, June Griffin, Beverly Hall. Lysa Hamilton, Bernadette Harris, Lisa Hayes. Jacqueline Henderson. Rosalyn Hemdon. Ressie Hicks, Margaret Hill, Regina Hinton Rosa Hudley Josie P. James Rose Jeffries . Paula A. Johnson. Cynthia Johnson, Deborah Johnson. Phyllis Jones, Elizabeth Kelly. Marian Kennedy. Deidre Larry. Sherrel Lawary. Shelby 70 Kathy Lewis demonstrated a variety of talents. Mot only is she a class leader and talented actress, she also sings. Lee, Elena Lee, Lynette LeSane, Wanda S. Lewis, Terry Little, Deborah Lowe, Arlisa McCray, Aundry McDougald, Teresa McDowell, Venus McPhatter, Cheryl Individual Highlights Bonita Williamson ' s delight at Bennett ' s Christmas celebration . . . Angela Bynum winning first place in several talent pageants . . . Rhonda Tue meeting the dream of her life . . . Hermanita Marable visiting the Coffee House ' s Horror House and thinking she had found her roots . . . Pam Reid ' s mad dash back to campus to beat curfew in a Celica Toyota with seven friends. Portia Dixon, whose high scoring throughout the basketball season helped Bennett recover court pride, was named to the NCA1AW Division III All State First Team. Malloy, Judy Manley, Lisa Anne Marable, Hermanita Matthews, Cyndia Merritt, Kimberly Moore, Debra Moore, Yolanda Morgan, Brenda Motley, Monica Murphy, Michele Y. Nesbitt, Sharon S. Norwood, Tracye Parker, Brenda Patterson, Sheryl L. Peoples, Brenda Peoples, Laurelyn Phifer, Pamela Phillips, Angela Phillips, Grace M. Porter. Cynthia Memorable Moments The Freshmen Class felt pretty good about it- self. For them some of the little things have been the most meaningful. The memories will be individualistic, but meaningful in years to come . . . Venus McDowell receiving a Un- ited Negro College Fund Scholarship unex- pectantly . . . Bernetta Hamilton making the Dean ' s List . . . Beverly Hinton hanging out with the Big Sisters . . . Lisa Manley directing the Gospel Choir . . . Beverly Ber- nard and Carla Burley attending the Aggie Homecoming and MEAC activities . . . Deonne Rogers and Rita Carmon enjoying the attention given at the Birthday Dinners . . . Jackie Burwell enjoying the Delta ' s Spaghetti Dinner . . . Alma Brandon par- ticipating in the Miss Bennett Coronation as Miss Freshman . . . Marlene Hopkin ' s par- ticipation in Barge Hall ' s Parents ' Weekend play . . . The lights went out and classes halted providing exciting moments for Vickie Cutter during the winter snow storms. Terri Phillips charmed the college by acquiring a straight-A average during the first semester. What a way to start your college experience! Powell, Carole Price, Phyllis Privette, Nellie Pryce, Maxine Ramsey, Rene 72 Reeves, La Tonya Richmond, India Ricks, Stephanie Rogers, Gladys Rosa, Evelyn R. Rouse, Lisa M. Salaam, Sherry Siler, Donna Spann, Cheryl Spencer, Lupino Personality Plus Some personalities will always maintain special places in our memories of this first year at Bennett. Artreatha Tharrington remembers the uproar Karen Dixon created during the freshmen class elections. Karen Dixon ' s spirit, aggressiveness, and friend- liness made her a sure bet for class presi- dent, concluded Fredrika Whitted. Some students will be remembered for their outgoing nature and cheerfulness, such as Josie Hudley, Deborah Matthews, Jackie Hayes, Ann Hicks, Rhonda Tue, Monica Motley, Terri Phillips, Kimberli Coleman, and others. Others will be remembered for their uniqueness and courage to be individuals, such as Lisa Staley, Kathy Lewis, Karen Dixon, Renee Groce, and Bernadette Hamilton. Each member of the class contributed to the per- sonality of the Class of ' 82. A special note of recogni- tion is extended to the Freshman Studies personnel for its support and encouragement. 73 - Staley, Elisa Stewart, Carolyn Stewart, Charlotte Taylor, Valerie Tharrington, Artreatha Thornton, Leisha Tovalez, Priscila Tshole, Elizabeth Tue, Rhonda White, Regina Wilburn, Rebecca Wilder, Sylvia Williamson, Bonita Wills, Valerie What ' s Being Said Each member of the college community saw this class in a different light. Afterall, how easy can it be to describe 203 young women from all sections of the country and from foreign nations. There were class members from Rhodesia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Puerto Rico. Says Miss Dorothy Harris, director of Sup- port Services, Overall, this class has a greater sense of purpose than previous classes within the last five years. Fewer of them seem uncertain of their choice of courses and more display intensity toward their purpose for being here. Dr. Mattie E. Moss, chairperson of the mathematics department, says, Class in- teraction, from my observations, is more conscientious. The freshmen have a better attitude about their academics. Dr. Perry V. Mack, of the Biology faculty, saw no discernible differences between this class and those of recent years. However, dance in- - ' V structor Joella Hendricks stated, Compared 4  ; to last year ' s class, this one has a better at- titude. Freshmen found pleasure in doing the simple things, even frisbee throwing. fefe - ' ' V,r r ' ' ■. ' ■ -... mfe ' V ' Womack, Priscilla Wynn, Angela SOPHOMORES Abram, Barbara Alston, Vanessa Anthony, Darion Ashe, Lydia Blue, Elwanda F. Brandon, Jane Brockman, Addie Brown, Betty Brown, Windy Bunch, Cheryl Butler, Joann Chambers, Lydia Cobb, Rita P. Coleman, Kathy Covert, Veta J. Cawford, Patricia 76 Croom, Andrea Crosby, Linda Crouch, Wanda Darling, Sally Dawkins, Shelia Davis, Billye Davis, Janet Dotson, Veronica Dulin, Precious Echols, Shaun Edwards, Linda S. Fallen, Venus Fields, Geraldine Froneberger, Colette Hamilton, Pamela Hayes, Regina Heck, Karen M. Hopkins, Audrey Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Robin Jones, Juanita Jones, Tina Kincaid, Wanda Kiser, Regenia Bake, Bonita Leak, Landas Martin, Tonya Mickens, Leila Merritt, Patsy Mills, Eva Mitchell, Althea Mitchell, Edwina Morgan, Vanassa Muldrow, LaSandra Nesbitt, Gussie 77 Offley, Sonia M. Paschall. Pamela Pegram, Regina Phillips, Lynn Phillips, Tracy Pinnix, Monia Pittman, Lisa Plowden, Shaye Raimer, Brenda Raimer. Linda Reeves, Lakeitha Rich. Shellby Richmond. Theresa Riley, Rebecca Roberson, Estalinda I Roberts, Ham ' et Sanders. Sharon Sealey, Doris Simmons. Myra Simpkins. Mary Jane Memories The sophomore year is always an exciting one if only for having lost the stigma of being new. It was a good year for some of us. Darleen Brooks enjoyed dressing up for the 1950 ' s Day . . . Shaun Echols en- joyed the Labor Day activities . . . Sharon Sanders remembers the first Miss Bennett Pageant because it was new and different . . . Nichola Lane rmemebers getting a score of 100 on her first test . . . Rhonda Washington won ' t forget the shoot out in front of Reynolds Hall . . . and La Sandra Muldrow winning the Shriner ' s Pageant exemplified class talent. 78 r Sims, Ola Talented LaSandra Muldrow emceed and performed at the first Miss Bennett College Coronation. She is typical of the diversity found in this class. Spruill, Leighnette Spruill, Marvette Sullivan, Toni £££0 Thomas, Venetia Townsend, Cheryl Wade, Terri Walker, Valeria R. Walton, Violet Wells, Jennifer G. West, Angela White, Yolanda Wilder, Elaine Wilder, Pamela Wiley, Donna Wiley, Gail Wilkins, Pamela Winton, Tammy G. Winston, Katherine 79 Allen. Gwendolyn Allen, Pamela A. Arnold, Robin C. Bailey, Belinda Barbour. Doris Benjamin, Belinda Blair, Rhoda Bradley, Dino Brewington, Loretta Briley. Angela Brinkley, Ellen P. Bryan, Jennifer Brown, Sandra Campbell. Teresa Claybrooks, Felita Colbert. Kathy D. Crawford. Patricia Crosby, Kathy Davis. Bebe Dixon, Carol JUNIORS L, Andre Dixon demonstrated again outstanding ability and leadership in volleyball and basketball. 80 Edmonds, Suzette Ellis, Terrilyn Evans, Karen Fennell, Jennifer Griffin, Pamela Halls, Carolyn Hargraves, Karen Harper, Joann Harvey, Janice Heck, Jocelyn Hodges, Debra Holmes, Celeste Holmes, JoAnn Holmes, Miranda J. Horton, Lorna L. Memories Highlights of the Junior Class in- cluded the controversial English comprehensive test and working hard to improve relations with out Little Sisters. In spite of the anx- ieties, the class had its darlings and doers. These are members of our class who will leave their mark. Cora Shaw a dedicated student, wife and mother trying to succeed . . . Ellen Brinkley, president of the class, very strong in her leadership abilities . . . Debra Benbowwith her head held high . . . Jennifer Jones taking her first class at a coed college . . . Dino Bradley mixing scholarship and leadership well . . . sweet, sweet Debbie Hodges . . . complicated Sandra Brown . . . Patrice Vailes and her arrogant stride . Howell, Annie M. Hudgins, Patricia Irby, Rose James, Melinda Jefferys, Valerie 81 L Jester, Mondrell Johnson, Edwina Johnson, Portland Jones, Jennifer L. Jones, Randye Joyner, Ursula J. Judd, Roberta C. Kay, Frances P. Kelker. Wanda Lax, Cheryl D. Lewis, Yvette Littlejohn, Valarie Lloyd, Christine Lykes, Brenda McDowell, Margaret Malloy, Libby Morris, Pamela Murphy, Barbara Nelson, Debbie Phifer, Cathy 82 4r Pulley, Sheila Purnell, Shelia Raikes, Lone Ross, Celia Rutherford, Cheryl Scarborough, Ouida Scott, Valerie Shaw, Cora Shelton, Yvette Sills, Darianne Sims, Ollie Speight, Gwendolyn Vailes, Patricia Warren, Benay Warren, Ellen Wells, Renee E. White, Brenda Wilson, Edwina Wingo, Debra Wright, Debbie 83 Here at last, here at last! The shout is heard all over the campus. After four long years, the goal is reached. It will be an awakening to many that these were the best of times. Mo- ments taken for granted will be cherished after the excitement wears off. We cannot turn back the clock to achieve what was not done. It will be a parting of friends, but the beginning of a new experience. A Tribute to SENIORS Gelenia Victoria Aaron Charlotte, N.C. Clothing and Textiles Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society Rhonda Armstead Baltimore. Md. Business Administration 88 Eva Ablorh Tema. Ghana Special Education Highlights: 4-year tion Recognition Studies Club Honors Convoca- and International Marilyn Kaye Brimmage ML Olive. N.C. Business Administration Highlights: Cooperative Education ex- perience in area of computer science, NAACP. Business Club president, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Philosophy: If you think it ' s impossi- ble, think twice. Margo Dane Boone Jesup. Ga. Special Education Highlights: Bennett College Choir and Accompanist. Gospel Choir Director Dorothy Jean Brown Washington, D.C. ISP — Communications Highlights: Senior class secretary, Theatre Guild. Bennett Banner, NAACP. Bennett Choir, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Philosophy: The hardest thing to do is to be yourself, but I have accom- plished this. Loretta Bryant Bristol, Tenn. Early Childhood Education Philosophy: Life is what you make it. L « 89 Vaughnetta Carr Greensboro, N.C. Home Economics Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society Carol Marie Chatters Detroit, Mich. Early Childhood Education Highlights: Recreation Council Presi- dent and Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Philosophy: Life should be lived to the full extent of one ' s capabilities. Guila Betena Cooper Augusta. Ga. ISP - English Highlights: Bennett College Choir President. Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society Vice President. Bennett Banner. Bennett Belle, and Maintenance Council Student Representative Philosophy: Know yourself, be your- self, and make the best out of your life. 90 Karen Denise Cherry Bridgeport, Ct. ISP — Sociology Highlights: Recreation Council Philosophy: Strive to my fullest potential. Ardelia Lee Davis Freeport, Long Island. N.Y. Psychology Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Dean ' s List, Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society. Senior Honor Society, and Bennett Scholars Anna Darling Dania. Fla. Clothing-Textiles Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society and the Bennett College Choir Philosophy: Everywhere shines the same sun. Memories Each of us will hold certain events to be so very special in our memories of this senior year. It was an important time because it meant that another stage in our lives was ending. Goals set in previous years were coming to fruition. As a class it was hard to coordinate some activities. We could never agree on anything. Last year we blamed it on the pressures of the junior year, but this year we blamed it on a lack of interests. However, some of us found other forms of in- volvement. These formulated pat- terns for memories in the years to come. There were those who showed their com- passion when Dr. Miller ' s health forced him to relax. Deborah Tillman and Debra Perkins were on hand to make sure that he followed the doctor ' s orders. Doris R. Davis Louisburg, N.C. Dietetics Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society and Dean ' s List Audrey Deleston Charleston, S.C. Clothing-Textiles Highlights: Marie Clapp Moffitt Scholarship Recipient, Omicron Eta Chi Home Ecomomics Society, American Home Economics Assoc, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Bennett College Choir, and NAACP Philosophy: Keep reaching for the sky; for every star, there ' s a constella- tion. Darlene Donnell Greensboro, fi.C. Clothing-Textiles Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society, NAACP, Americn Home Economics Assoc, Kappa Omicron Phi Home Economics Honor Society, Outstanding Designer in Costume Design, and Photography Club Philosophy: To be successful in whatever I may do and be the best at it. 91 Rosa Lee Faulk Tabor City, N.C. Business Administration Highlights: Business Club Vice Presi- dent. Student Union Board Treasurer. Marshall Board. Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Secretary, and Ebony Club President Philosophy: Whatever you attempt in life, make the best of it. Helen C. Ferguson Levittown. Pa. Pre-medicine Highlights: Science Seminar Club Karen Jametta Ferguson Charleston. S.C. Chemistry Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society. NAACP, and Science Seminar Club Philosophy: Upon getting your priorities in prospective, your life will be as successful as you want it to be. Jv Jr ' v S a i V f - Belinda Jewell Fo ster Yanceyville. N.C. Political Science Highlights: Honors Convocation (4- Year Honoree), Dean ' s List, Pre- Alumnae Council, Senior Honor Society Treasurer, Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society Secretary, Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, Pep Squad, Political Science Club, Marshall Board Philosophy: Life is too short to be lit- tle. Frances Willette Gaines Chester, Pa. ISP — English Highlights: Debate Club, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Secretary, Senior Class President, North Carolina Student Legislature Delegate, and A.C.E.S. Committee Student Representative Philosophy: Live each day to its fullest. Karla Phernya Gary Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Special Education Highlights: Mclver Volunteer Services and Placement, NAACP, and Bennett College Choir Philosophy: You can never please everyone all the time, so do what pleases you. Franzine K. Franklin Berlin, Md. Psychology Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Philosophy: Good times are brought on by positive attitudes accompanied by a smile. Laureen S. Gay Brooklyn, N.Y. Student Personnel Services Highlights: Dean ' s List 93 Lisa Andrea Greene Greensboro, N.C. Health Sciences Highlights: Bennett College Choir. Science Seminar Club, NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Philosophy: The measure of a man is not how he lives by successes, but how he lives by failures. Deborah Jean Hart Miami. Fla. Elementary Education — ISP Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, Student National Education Assoc. Marshall Board Vice President Philosophy: Life is here to be lived, and not wasted. Get the best out of life you can for it can be taken away. Marilyn Russell Hanks Crewe, Va. Special Education Highlights: NAACP. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Pre-Alumnae Council a nd Gym- nastics Club Philosophy: Remember today ' s good times, for they are tomorrow ' s fond memories. Kimberly Hargraves Chapel Hill, N.C. Secretary Administration Highlights: NAACP Philosophy: To move upward in society, you must strive for every won- derful opportunity that crosses your path. Edwina Michelle Hawkins Atlanta, Ga. ISP — Communication Highlights: Miss Senior Class, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Theatre Guild Philosophy: Solitude is necessary as a medium of reflection and com- munication with the Lord. First, we are but a creation of our divine Father. Verita J. Hayes Colorado Springs. Col. Special Education Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Dance Group Constance Yvonne Hazzard Washington, D.C. Pre-medicine Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Marshall Board, NAACP, and Science Seminar Club Philosophy: Live and let live. Linda Kaye Hinnant Sims, N.C. Home Economics Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society Wanda R. Houston Mooresville, N.C. Sociology Highlights: Marshall Board Philosophy: Success generally de- pends on knowing how long it takes to succeed. Rose Marie Hudson Sumter, S.C. ISP — Communications Highlights: Miss Bennett College, NAACP, Dean ' s List Theatre Guild, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Philosophy: Ask and ye shall get an answer. Viola Anne Hemphill Buffalo, N.Y. Psychology Highhgnts: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Bennett College Choir, Resi- dent Hall Assistant, Peer Advisor, and Senior Class Parliamentarian Philosophy: A man who feels he has everything has already lost. Renee Jessup Kernersville, N.C. Physical Education Highlights: Physical Education Club, Women ' s Recreation Assoc. Vice President, and SOBOSS Philosophy: myself. Keeping my business to 95 Marion Adair Johnson Cleveland, Ohio English Highlights: Dean ' s List, Honors Con- vocation, Student Senate Vice Presi- dent, Judicial Council, North Carolina Student Legislature Delegate Chairper- son, Bennett Banner, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, NAACP. Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Theatre Guild Player House Council, Senior Honor Society and Bennett Scholar Philosophy: Talent is produced in solitude, character in the stream of life. Vanessa Gale Lane Carrboro, N.C. Pre-medicine Highlights: NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Senior Class Treasurer Philosophy: To gain my greatest potential success out every ex- perience. Cheryl Denise Jones Richmond, Va. Early Childhood Education Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Philosophy: Go back to sleep and hope tomorrow will be better. 96 Vicentia Michelle Lipscomb Yanceyville, N.C. Special Education Highlights: Marshall Board, Interdor- mitory Council President, Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority Vice President: Peer Advisors President, and Senior Honor Society Philosophy: Whether it ' s the worst of times or the best of times, it ' s the only time we have. Priscilla Foust Lugo Fayetteville, N.C. Physical Education Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority JuanitaMcGhee Cincinnati, Ohio ISP - Public Relations Philosophy: Bennett is what you make it. Donna Renee Meachem Philadelphia. Pa. English Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Bennett Banner Sheila Miles Greensboro, N.C. Early Childhood Education Highlights: Pre-Alumnae Council Vice President, Marshall Board, Student National Education Assoc, Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, and Peer Advisor Philosophy: Ideas aren ' t worthwhile unless you work for them. Marilyn JoA nne Moore Morganton, N.C. English Highlights: Bennett Scholars Secretary, Marshall Board President, and Sigma Tau Delta Senior Honor Society Philosophy: I am determined. Marcelle A. Miranda Brooklyn, N.Y. Pre-medicine Highlights: Honors Convocation (4- year honoree). Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Bennett Scholars President, Bennett Belle Co-editor, Marshall Board, Senior Honor Society, and Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society President Philosophy: 1 am a strong believer in self-motivation and I also try to adhere to the principles of common sense, sound values, self-confidence and a judicious amount of good humor. Rose Hudson is not your average Bennett Belle, that is, she ' s not your contemporary Belle. She might just remind you of Belles of the 1 950 ' s. Being selected the first Miss Bennett College was an in- dication of the respect she ac- quired among her peers. While being elected to that position was probably the highlight of her college experience, she doesn ' t have too much to say about it. It ' s not that Rose, the pride of Sumter, S.C., is bashful, It ' s just that she will tell you only what she thinks you should know; yet, once she does you can expect to roll over in laughter. A communications student. Rose handles her communications skill quite aptly and can be quite out- spoken about some things. When finally prodded about being Miss Bennett College, she took a deep breath and lit into the nucleus of the problem. No one knew what the position was about after the ex- citement of the coronation wore off, she stated. I was invited to represent the college at several ac- tivities, but we missed the deadlines because Dean Bragg did not follow through. Enough said! A Rose Like No Other But Rose Hudson will make it. She is aggressive, articulate and humorous. Bennett College was fortunate to have experienced its own Rose. 97 JoniMorman Atlantic City, N.J. Sociology Debbie C. Moser Petersburg. Va. Health-Physical Education Highlights: Physical Edjcation Club Page E. Motley Greensboro. N.C. Clothing-Textiles Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Society. Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, and American Home Economics Assoc. Philosophy: If there is a goal to be pursued, set the determination and go forth. Lyvonne Murphy Pollocksville. N.C. Social Welfare Highlights: Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society. Marshall Board Rita K. Oliphant Reidsville. N.C. Early Childhood Education Highlights: Pre-Alumnae Council What fun we had in Player Hall. Anna Darl- ing, and Sheila Sutton ham it up with Lisa Stroud in solid Delta fashion. 98 r - Debra Marie Perkins New Orleans, La. Special Education Highlights: Student Senate Presi- dent. Pre-Alumnae Council. NAACP, Dance Company, Debate Club, North Carolina Student Legislature Delegate, Bennett Banner. North Carolina Black Student Coalition, and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority Philosophy: Everyone has the same good in them. It can be shown if given a chance. Hattie Lynetta Pumell Berlin. Md. ISP — Communications Media Highlights: Theatre Guild President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Bennett Banner, and NAACP Philosophy: A man is a man re- gardless of his social status or his educational background. It is up to me, as a person, to be able to relate to him on his level. Mm Beverly Ann Randolph ISP - Biology New Haven, Ct. Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority P hilosophy: Life is what you make it. so be happy and work to your max- imum capacity. Memories When the realization finally strikes that our experience at Bennett is over, we will only have our memories of those precious mo- ments. What were the special moments? Dottie Brown and Hattie Purnell will always remember the anxious mo- ments of pledging AKA . . . Audrey Deleston picked up backgammon fever . . . Phyllis McPherson got a chance to meet lovable Angel Bynum . . . Wanda Welcome finally completed requirements in the Business Department . . . Cheryl Jones will never forget the hours spent trying to pass 21 hours of courses to graduate on time . . . Regina Saboleth enjoyed making electric lamps for her home economics class . . . Karlar Murray, a Miami Belle, will always remem- ber 10 inches of snow. We all will remember Bertha K. Dolberry, our Bennett Ideal. A four-year honor stu- dent, she was also involved in a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. Ramona Lynn Reid Philadelphia, Pa. History Highlights: Peer Advisor, Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority, Dean ' s List, Honors Convocation, and Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society Veda Carlene Saunders Willingboro, N.J. Psychology Highlights: SOBOSS Philosophy: Be yourself at all times or be in for a big surprise. Sharon Tiwana Speas Winston-Salem, N.C. Business Administration Highlights: PreAlumnae Business Club Council, Philosophy: The man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. Thomasina Stallings Brooklyn, N.Y. Communications 100 Lisa Pennina Stroud Macon, Ga. Psychology Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority: Internship at Kendall Center Philosophy: Live life to its fullest. Sheila Renee Sutton Dania, Fla. Early Childhood Education Highlights: College Choir and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Philosophy: Live each day with enthusiasm. Anita Taylor Salisbury, N.C. Student Personnel Services Highlights: Internship in Co-Curricular Office, Women ' s Recreation Assoc. President, and SOBOSS Philosophy: One true friend is worth more than many false acquaintances. Brenda Watkins Tyson Columbus, Ohio Special Education Highlights: NAACP Stephanie Crystyna Thomas Albany, Ga. Business Administration Highlights: Pre-Alumnae Council, NAACP and Business Club Philosophy: Life is as colorful as a rainbow. Deborah Denise Tillman Washington, D.C. History Education Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Bennett Banner Editor, Peer Advisor, Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Senior Honor Society, Dean ' s List, and Honors Convocation Philosophy: Whenever you think the road is dark, you can see it through if you have faith in God and yourself. 2K?7ff Many hours were spent rolling the dice on the backgammon board. Margo Penny Boone and Angel Bynum start one of their Backgammon-a-thons as Karlar Murray observes. 101 Regina Ann Watkins Baltimore, Md. Recreational Therapeutics Highlights: Physical Education Club Philosophy: The world needs leaders, but nobody wants a boss. Jane Eyre Watts Philadelphia. Pa. Special Education Highlights: Special Education Club Philosophy: Living with women is hell. Nadine Jocelyn Watts Stamford, Ct. Early Childhood Education Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Student Teaching 102 Janice Sheron Winstead Milton. N.C. Elementary Education Highlights: PreAlumnae Council and Marshall Board Philosophy: No one knows what he can do until he tries. What Achievement? ? There ' s no joy in merely doing Things which anyone can do. But there is some satisfaction That is mighty sweet to take. When you ' ve reached a destination That you thought you couldn ' t make. This is the class that will be remembered for its sense of humor and confusion, a quiet con- fusion only recognized by mem- bers of the class. But each achieved something in her own right. Karen Ferguson, It was com- pleting my college educatin in four years, although I was on a co-op ex- perience for a year. Debra Perkins saw her success in being elected president of the SGA and com- pleting a handbook which is five years overdue. Says Deborah Tillman, It was acquiring some special friends. Angel Bynum ' s success was the realization of her purpose for being here and digging a bit deeper in the books. Regina Watkins saw her success in being her own Senior Queen. Beverly Ran dolph ' s Cooperative Education ex- perience with Liberty Mutual in Hopkins, Mass. was the climax of her college achievement. Hattie Purnell stated, My greatest achievement was the retaining of my identity as an individual. I learned to ignore negative com- ments and to use constructive criticism effectively. Vanessa Lane concluded, I gradually developed into a more rounded individual over my four year experience here. Marion Johnson views her academic achievement and First Place winner in the Evening of Public Speaking in the category of Original Oratory as her highest achievement at Bennett. Others stated that graduation would mark the high point of their college ex- perience. 103 ■■ .— 1 SPECIAL EVENTS ANNIE MERNER PFEIFFER CHAPEL £ 105 Parents Visit We did a little more house-cleaning as we prepared for the visits of our parents. It was the first Parents ' Weekend and held during the Foun- ders ' Weekend. Having been planned by the Parents ' Council and the Development Office, the weekend consisted of a variety of events: a pageant, A T Band Con- cert, a parents ' workshop, dorm visitation, a luncheon, and worship service. But the highlight was the parents-instructor conferences. We could only pray for the best. Dean Bragg discusses parent ' s concern and writes a note to insure positive action. A T ' s Sampson Buie challenged parents to become interested in their daughter ' s college experience. 106 Members of the Parents ' Council plan for year ' s activities with college administrators. College personnel addresses total in- stitutional concerns at Parents ' Workshop. Tonni Sullivan ' s mother, former Belle, shares a traditional BC meal with daughter. Students were proud to show off visiting parents and even little brothers. It was a beautiful experience as parents shared some of the college experience with daughters and their pals. Little groups were seen throughout the campus discussing serious matters and relating comical events. Barge Hall presented a skit about their arrival and what they found. Kathy Lewis had her audience in stitches. While most parents could not attend, those who did admitted they were looking forward to returning next year. We are sure they will. 107 Barge Hall residents entertained parents and guests in Open House skit. Dr. Charlotte Alston and parent discusses daughter ' s progress during Parents ' Con- ference. 108 ,--•-.. Dr. Dorinda Trader and parent get acquainted Speaker Dr. Dorothy Brown and Marshal Dr. to the uneasiness of bored daughter. Henry Sayles wait to join processional. Jt ji Gm • J t| Freshmen experienced their first academic procession and Founders ' Weekend activities. 109 Something To Keep Us Thinking The Lyceum Series, the Women ' s Studies Program, departments, and College Chaplain sponsored a variety of enriching programs and seminars. While the intention was to spark our cultural and religious lives, many of us fail to realize what these experiences meant to developing a wholesome personality. Often after we arrived for these programs, we discovered that it had been an en- tertaining experience. Spectrum presented a jazz concert in Oc- tober. It was one of the best performances. The A T Marching Band presented a con- cert during the Founders ' Weekend celebration. State NAACP President Kelly Alexander posed with Dr. Miller and Sherrell Larry. 110 Dr. F. Nathaniel Gatlin presented a clarinet concert during the Arts Celebration. Helen R. Lamb, soprano, presented a recital in February. Spirituals and opera were performed. j Local TV personality Sandra Hughes was one of the Honors Convocation speakers. Jimmy Wright, of the Human Relations Commission, delivered the Fall Honors Con speech. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Horatio Miller, Pianist; Frank Holder Dance Company; Susan Peterson Rape Lecture; Lucille Thomas, Librarian; NAACP Unity Week Activities; Morehouse College Concert; Evening of Public Speaking; Music Dept. Opera Ex- cerpts 111 Faculty Follies Fever Although it had a difficult time be- ing produced, the Faculty Follies was well worth the wait. Thanks to the humor of emcees Harold Bragg and Donald Martin, the program flowed smoothly and the finished product was grand. This year ' s participants included Dr. Virginia Tucker, performing a southern version of the hula dance: a trio dance-song routine by Mrs. Queen Bell. Mrs. Earline Curry, and Mrs. Blonnie Tipton (pianist); Miss Denise Troutman. a dramatic inter- pretation: Dr. Isaac H. Miller and his version of Feelings: Dr. Chelsea Tipton and Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch, a very sad melody of folk songs: Dr. Gwen O ' Neal, singing Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: Dr. Helen Trobian ' s trombone parody and Mrs. Mary Jane Craw- ford, taking us back to World War 11 in popular songs. Putting her trumpet aside, Mrs. Wyrtch bur- ned us with colorful jokes. 112 Dr. Trobian ' s original parody brought tears Attempting to stifle a smile. Mrs. Bell did a to our eyes. modern dance. Other performers included Miss Ophelia Foye, singing an in- teresting rendition of In- separable; a duet by Miss Dorothy Harris and Mrs. Ouida Scar- borough which resulted in a hilarious struggle over an egotistical Dr. Perry V. Mack (we love you Dr. Mack); Miss Celestine Wilson, who brought down the house with Our Love; and the Hee Haw Belles, doing a revised Where Oh Where Are You Tonight about college administrators and faculty. The Hee Haw Belles included Dr. Charlotte Alston (pianist). Dr. O ' Neal, Miss Myra Davis, Miss Foye, Mrs. Effie Miller, and Dr. Mattie Moss. They only sang about Dr. Miller. Dr. Tipton. Mr. Scarlette, and Dr. Trader! Dr. Tucker shook her grass skirt until she lost A lot of energy and soul went into Miss Foye ' s some of the grass. performance. Emcee Harold Bragg 113 Junior Davis. one of the Hee Haw Belles used her temporary gain in weight to The Dynamic Duo. Tipton and Wyrtch plucked and blew until we rolled in the aisles. Mrs. Crawford did her thing! Who said Mrs. Curry didn ' t? Dr. Alston certainly did! 114 Let it be Me was never performed wtth such gusto. Miss Wilson certainly did it! Dr. Miller was into it! Dr. O ' Neal felt it! 115 . Creativity Emphasized 117 elles Perform in Strings and Plantation ' eminism received a boost from the Bennett Cdllege Players when two all-female casted plays were produced. While no one can debate that a male role is best played by a man. Belles did a good job of substituting on the stage this year. The first performance, Planta- tion, centered around a racist plantation owner. Papa Joe Ves- quelle. He suddenly discovers af- ter the birth of his first child that he is of mixed parentage. The leading role was played by Kathy Lewis, a freshman from Chicago. The supporting cast included Ar- treatha Tharrington, as the houseboy seeking to bring about change; Josie Hudley, the con- niving church bishop; the wise housemaid, Myra Roberts; and the distraught wife. Carolyn Davis. Alice Childress ' s String which focused on the tormented charac- ter, Old Joe, presented the sad- ness of our society which discrim- inates against people who are different. Joan Walker presented a convincing performance as Joe. Other actresses were Terri Wade, as L.V. Craig; Michelle Hawkins, as Maydelle; Kathy Lewis as Mrs. Beverly; and Hattie Purnell, as Mrs. Rogers. s cT mwm. B ,J 1 Tour is eating, riding, and singing. Each stop means a change in diet. A newcomer to the tour was Mrs. Effie Miller. She and Lynn Horton wait to load bus. Margo Boone lets loose In Cincinnati with lead part in I Can ' t Tarry. Senior Day Highlights Senior Day, said Dr. Miller, is a mark of Bennett sisterhood. It is one of the lasting traditions where the true meaning of the word is displayed. The preparation that went into plan- ning the robing ceremony and the banquet was well worth the effort. The sophomores went all out in making their sister class feel very special. It was a beautiful day, as well as an emotional one. Regina Saboleth is proud to receive her cor- sage from her sophomore sister. Mrs. Louise Streat leads procession. 122 ' A 1 All attention was given to president, the traditional speaker for Senior Day. Dr. Miller encouraged the idea of sisterhood as he addressed the seniors. 123 Beverly Randolph delivered the Class Ap- preciation. She made her peers proud. Class. Romona Reid hosted her family and special guests during the banquet. ffm 124 ££ After the service ended, the cameras con- tinued to snap for those special memories. Carol Chatters chats with Mrs. Effie Miller before banquet. 125 ' mun i . z 126 127 ' I  u . ORGANIZATIONS 129 ' 3 Student Senate President Debra Perkins Vice President Marion Johnson Secretary Yvette Shelton Treasurer Debra Hodges Parliamentarian Sharon Sanders Student Union Board Officers President Karen Lewis Vice President Kathy Colbert Secretary Michelle Bratton Asst. Secretary . . . .Qundal Chambers Treasurer Rosa Faulk Asst. Treasurer JoAnn Joyner Student Government 132 133 Senior Class President Frances Gaines Vice Pres Rose Hudson Secretary Dorothy Brown Treasurer Vanessa Lane Asst. Sec Pattie Winston Parliamentarian Cheryl Jones Freshman Class President Karen Dixon Vice Pres Donna Siler Secretary Josie Hudley Treasurer A. Tharrington Parliamentarian Eileen Green Historian Hermanita Marable 134 Officers Sophomore Class President LaSandra Muldrow Vice Pres Edwina Mitchell Secretary Precious Dulin Asst. Sec Nicki Lane Treasurer Lisa Johnson Parliamentarian . . . .Regina Pegram President Ellen Brinkley Vice Pres Miranda Holmes Secretary Sandra Brown Treasurer Pamela Griffin Parliamentarian Sheila Pulley J 135 House Councils Pfeiffer Hall President Lisa Harris Vice Pres Mary Cook Secretary Terry Lewis Treasurer Cheryl Spann 136 Barge Hall President Kathy Lewis Vice Pres Sherrel Larry Secretary Ressie Herndon Treasurer Terri Phillips Parliamentarian Alma Brandon Reynolds Hall President Landas Leak Vice Pres Beverly Rumley Secretary Lynn Phillips Treasurer Tonni Sullivan Parliamentarian Sally Darling Asst. Sec Sharon Saunders Cone Hall President Stephanie Wright Vice Pres Celeste Holmes Secretary Sheila Pulley Treasurer Jennifer Fennell Parliamentarian Linda Pittman 137 Bennett Banner Staff Editor-in-Chief Deborah Tillman Assoc. Editor Debra Hodges Layout Editor Guila Cooper Photographers Davis, Marable Photo Technician Bernetta Hamilton Staff: Dorothy Brown, Janis Badson, Sandra Brown. Marion Johnson, Debbie Little, Debra Perkins. Hattie Purnell, Romona Reid, and Joan Walker. 138 Marcelle Miranda Bennett Belle Staff Co-Editors Marcelle Miranda Jennifer Jones Managing Editor Angel Bynum Organization Editor Ellen Brinkley Theme Editor Guila Cooper Photographers Miss Myra Davis Terrence Marable Photo Technician Bemetta Hamilton Staff Pamela Griffin Miss Davis (advisor) assists Ellen Brinkley. 139 a Mathematics Club Priscilla Lomax Mary Cook Patricia Crawford Arlene Keye Kathy Coleman Vicki Lockett Arlissa Lowe Linda Smith Lucinda Brunson, president Music Educators ' National Conference Robin McCollum, president Katie Dodson Randye Jones Angela Bynum Lydia Chambers Phyllis Johnson LaSandra Muldrow Rosalyn Scott 1 — , Peer Advisors 140 Dino Bradley Vicentia Lipscomb Sheila Miles LaSandra Muldrow Romona Reid Mary Jane Simpkins Deborah Tillman Edwina Wilson Marilyn Wilson Lucinda Brunson Yvette Shelton Pre-Alumnae Council Betty Brown was elected secretary to the UNCF ' s National Pre-Alumnae Council. President Jennifer Bryan Vice Pres Terri Ellis Secretary Celeste Holmes Treasurer Marlecia Jackson Student Advisors . . . .Rita Oliphant Stephanie Thomas Debate Club President Marian Johnson Vice Pres Francis Gaines Secretary Kay Dolberry Treasurer Anita Hickman Parliamentarian .... Romona Reid 141 Women ' s Rec. Assoc. Patti Winston ReneeJessup Anita Taylor Beverly Anderson Anita Ford Deborah Hart Marcelle Miranda Kathy Coleman Janet Davis Rosa Faulk Joanne Moore — President Janice Winstead Constance Hazzard Rhonda Washington Lyvonne Murphy Shaun Echols Geraldine Fields Bennett Players 142 Dorothy Brown LibbyMalloy Kim Merritt Joan Walker Terri Wade Carolyn Davis Josie Hudley Jennifer Wells Artreatha Tharrington Grace Phillips Omicron Eta Chi President Gelenia Aaron Vice Pres Valerie Littlejohn Secretary Billye Davis Treasurer Audrey Deleston Parliamentarian Leila Mickens Business Club President Kaye Brimmage Vice Pres Rosa Faulk Secretary Jennifer Jones Treasurer Lin Pittman Parliamentarian Sharon Speas 143 Bennett Dance Co. Debbie Simmons Mondrell Jester Edwina Mitchell Donna Simmons Kathy Lewis Debra Perkins Betty Brown Debbie Little Renee Wells Lin Pittman Barbara Townsend Marlecia Jackson Loretta B. Kelly Charmaine Richmond Valerie Thomas Veta J. Covert Valeria Williams Valerie Walker Monet LeVant Teresa McCalla Verita Hayes Marilyn Wilson LeJune Smith Rhonda Wade Denise Cooke Vanessa Richmond Miss Ruth Powell Miss Joella Hendricks 144 145 NAACP President Secretary Treasurer 2nd Vice Pres. Asst. Sec Loretta Kelly. Miss NAACP ' 78- ' 79 Brenda White. Winner of Talent Award Frances Kay. Miss NAACP ' 11-1% 146 Bennett College Choir Angie Bethea Margo Boone Brenda Boyette Dorothy Brown Angel Bynum Angela Bynum Carolyn Chaffln Lydia Chambers Guila Cooper Anna Darling Sheila Dawkins Audrey Deleston Lisa Greene JoAnne Harper Viola Hemphill Debra Hodges Miranda Holmes Lorna Horton Phyllis Johnson Randye Jones JoAnne Joyner Loretta B. Kelly Sherelle Larry Kathy Lewis Rebecca Wilbum Robyn McCollum Lisa Manley LaSandra Muldrow Laurelyn Peoples Cecelia Ross Rosalyn Scott Ollie Sims Ola Sims Charlotte Stewart Sheila Sutton Ellen Warren Brenda White Gail Wiley Officers COLLEGE CHOIR President Guila Cooper Vice Pres Ollie Sims Secretary LaSandra Muldrow Treasurer Phyllis Johnson Parliamentarian Gail Wiley Chaplain Catherine Winston Librarian Randye Jones GOSPEL CHOIR President Robyn McCollum Vice Pres Angel Bynum 147 Members of Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society are Cynthia D. Brown. Doris R. Davis. Melissa L. Graves. Libby Malloy. Barbara G. Murphy. Sandra Ratliff. Deborah Tillman. Belinda Foster. Lyvonne Murphy. Ardelia Davis. Romona Reid. Members of Kappa Omicron Phi National Home Economics Honor Society are Gelenia Aaron. Audrey Deleston. Darlene Donnell. Linda H. Fields. Sundeany Ford. Phyllis Gray and Roberta Judd. t II Members of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society are Eva Ablorh. Deborah Carlton. Doris Davis, Veronica Emerson. Belinda Foster. Marion A. Johnson. Marcelle Miranda. Romona Reid. Deborah Tillman. Dino Bradley. Angela Briley. Sandra Brown. Bertha Dolberry. Melissa Graves. Debra Hodges. Valerie Littlejohn. Barbara Murphy and Edwina Wilson. 148 Bennett Scholars are Eva Ablorh. Ardelia Davis. Bertha Dolberry: Marion Johnson. Mar- celle Miranda. Marilyn J. Moore. Adenike Ade- junmobi. Linda Anderson, Dino Bradley. Lisa Johnson. Tina Jones. Valerie Littlejohn. Pam Morris. LaSandra Muldrow. Estalinda Rober- son. Yvette Shelton. Mary Simpkins. and Tonni Sullivan. Members of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society are Bertha Dolberry. Marion Johnson. Guila Cooper, Frances Gaines, Joanne Moore. Sheila Purnell, and Carolyn Hazel. Honor Societies Members of Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society are Dino Bradley. Angela Briley. Lucinda Brunson. Karen J. Ferguson, Helen Ferguson, Melinda James, Edwina Johnson. Laura Perry, Yvette Shelton, Mary Sipkins. Edwina Wilson, Natalie Young, Marcelle Miranda, Pamela Morris. Members of the Senior Honor Society are Eva Ablorh. Marcelle Miranda, Ardelia Davis. Belinda Foster. Marion Johnson, Deborah Tillman, Vicentia Lipscomb, San- dra Brown, Barbara Murphy, Angela Briley, Bertha Dolberry, Doris Davis, Carolyn Hazel, Joanne Moore, Romona Reid, Sun- deany Ford, Valerie Littlejohn, Melissa Graves, and Debra Hodges. 149 Aaron, Gelenia Allen. Gwendolph Arnold. Robin Bartley. Vanessa Blair. Rhoda BrinkJey. Ellen Brown. Cynthia Brown. Sandra Byers. Brenda Chatters. Carol Clark. Corliss Coachman. Alicia Crosby. Kathy Davis. Billye Ellis, Terrilyn Fallen, Venus Faulk. Rosa Ferguson, Karen Foster, Belinda Franklin. Franzine Green, Wanda Griffin. Pamela Harper. JoAnn Hart. Deborah Hazel. Carolyn Hodges. Debra Holmes. Miranda Horton, Lynn Jackson. Marlecia Jester. Mondrell Johnson. Wanda, Pres. Jones. Cheryl Kay. Frances Kincaid. Wanda Lipscomb. Vincentia, V.P Littlejohn. Valeria Lloyd, Christine McCoIlum. Robyn Miles. Shelia Mitchell, Edwina Motley. Page Muldrow. LaSandra Pegram, Regina Pittman, Linda Pittman, Lisa Randolph. Beveriy Reid. Ramona Robinson. Cherissee Robinson. Cynthia Rumley. Beverly Scott, Rosryn Shelton.Yvette Smith, Jacqueline Spinner. Carol Stroud. Lisa Sutton. Sheila Warren. Ellen Wiley. Gail Willis, Cynthia £2 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 152 Janis Badson Debra Benbow Dino Bradley Jane Brandon Angela Briley Marilyn Brimmage Dorothy Brown Wendy Brown Ardelia Davis Audrey Deleston Bertha Dolberry Lenora Dowe Shaun Echols Laureen Gay Marilyn Hanks Michelle Hawkins Regina Hayes Constance Hazzard Verita Hayes Viola Hemphill Rose Hudson Lisa Johnson Marion Johnson Sharonlynn Jones Wanda Kelker Vanessa Lane Vicki Lockett Libby Malloy Tonya Martin Donna Meachem Denise Paige Debra Perkins Lynn Phillips Hattie Purnell Jackie Ransom Sharon Sanders Venetia Thomas Deborah Tillman Benay Warren Nadine Watts Angela West Patti Winston Wendy Woods 153 Commencement Scrapbook ' 79 . . as the best of times, it was the worst of times, wrote Dickens. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. And so went Commencement on May 13. The best of times and the age of wisdom? We were impressed by the profound, timely words of our speaker Mrs. Thelma T. Daley, a renown guidance and counseling professional and national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It was the realization that the sacrifices were not in vain as we received our diplomas. It was the good feeling we shared as Eva Ablorh presented the flag of Ghana to the college and voiced her ap- preciation for the privilege of study- ing at BC. It was a special tribute paid to our mothers on their special day. It was the chance to pat our- selves on the back for achieving in our own way. It was congratulating Deborah Tillman, Eva Ablorh, Kay Dolbenry and Belinda Foster for graduating with high honors. It was feeling happy for Marcella Miranda, JoAnne Moore and Romona Reid for finishing with honors. It was hav- ing special notations next to your name indicating membership in one or more honor societies or being listed for special recognition. It was knowing the pride Mom and Dad were sharing as we walked across the stage. The worst of times and the age of foolishness? It was the uncertan of the weather which threatened to force us inside. It was the lack of sophistication a few graduates showed during the awarding of the degrees. It was the disgust ex perienced by marshals and faculty as they suffered the onslaught of amateur photographers who clamored to take pictures throughout the exercise in spite of the disturbances they caused. As one alumna asked, Who took the pomp and circumstance out of a beautiful tradition? And finally the rains came as we sang the Alma Mater, but only for a few moments. We said our farewells. A new experience began. ii FROM COMMENCEMENT SPEI BY THELMA T. DALEY ' . . . Let me bring into your thoughts this afternoon, three pop- ulations in whom you as graduates can make a difference — the black child, your parents, and you, the graduate ... I cannot stand here and tell you ail the directions you should take in terms of the black child. I guess I could cite the in- fluence of television on the black child and the black child ' s viewing by the time he or she might be a high school graduate ... I guess I could look at the health problems of the black child. I guess I could look at the fact that the black child needs a role model. But in terms of what stands there facing you, 1 would say that the black child is a f 1979 should address. In spite of the influences of many forces, our black children must be motivated to strive for excellence and to select options that will lead to ex- cellence . . . As you reach out to the boundless horizon, don ' t forget your parents and guardians ... I dare say the task is not to yield for there are just as many poor black families today as there were in 1 969 . . . The black mother we honor today has given us a legacy of a family life, a heritage of rich family tradition . . . At a time when we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Brown Decision, ... we must keep cogni- zant that to be free we must be competent. One must have the i. tenacity to bounce back and keep on striving . . . One of the first things we must internalize deep down in our blood and bones is the understanding that we may en- counter many defeats, but that we must not be defeated . . . Many of you are wearing diamonds. When you look at a diamond, it is the result of extreme pressure. Less pressure, graduates, it will be crystal. Less than that it is coal and less than that it is fossilized leaves or just plain dirt. It is necessary, then, to be tough enough to bite the bullet as it is shoved through one ' s mouth. At the same time one must learn to care for one ' s self so that one can dare care for someone else . . . ... I would think that you the graduate, as you enter the world. would by no means forget Bennett College, the faculty, the buildings, and the trustees. Surely you know that for more than 1 00 years, the black college has indeed played a crucial role in educating Black America and let me add, in strengthening white America . . . . . . History has recorded all too few women in the pages of govern- ment . . . You know the con- gressional roles of Cardiss Collins, Barbara Jordan, Shirley Chisholm . . . and the breakthrough of Patricia Roberts Harris as the first black woman to hold a cabinet level position . . . These firsts will increase in statue only if we do not allow them to be the first and the last ... I guess I am saying to you that they have paved the way and it ' s a challenge for you. As you soar the uppermost reaches, dare to become urban ad- vocates , shapers and monitors of urban programs. Aim not only to shape the cities, but to occupy the seats in city hall . . . I would say to you graduates of 1979, move into the business world and become presidents of corporations. Control the radios and television stations that in- fluence the lives of our black children, your mothers and fathers, and your lives too, by striving to become owners and co-owners. Don ' t ever think that you are too young because if you wait for tomorrow, you ' ll be too old. Break into the ranks of the Wall Street financial consultant. Walk the Senate Chambers . . . Why not decide that you will become the first woman governor of the state of North Carolina. 158 J. Yes, fight for distant horizons. Soar the uppermost reaches with power, with eas e. As you soar the upper- most reaches, please have love and respect for people, for all peo- ple, regardless of color, regardless of size, regardless of economic status, regardless of where they live in the community. So I will say to you, my dear sisters, it seems graduates of the Class of 1979 that the world is as big as you make it and it ' s in your hands. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Miss Bernice Johnson, president. National Alumnae Assoc. Rev. James Hemphill, father of Viola Hemphill 79 Bennett College Choir and The Delta Chorale of Greensboro 159 I BUT TE. JONES,.. 1906 - 1979 Mr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. served Bennett O for thirty years as purchasing agent ar manager of the Student Union. After of retiring in 1978, he returned to the colle develop a sophisticated inventory systen devoted his life to the perfecting of the B Ideal as it related to his concerns. Where B was concerned, he knew a little something everything. He must have made these won philosophy: I have only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it, Forced upon me — can ' t refuse it Didn ' t seek it, didn ' t choose it. But it ' s up to me to use :v 1 must suffer if 1 lose it. Give account if 1 abuse Just a tiny little minute- Rut eternity is in it! -