Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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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

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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

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■ 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