Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1982 volume:

Hciinctt Collcj c Greensboro, North Carolina The Belle ( )ntcnts liilioduction 1 I ' caliircs 6 IVoplc 26 Administration Faciiltv Stall ' IVihiitc to Seniors 36 I ihIl iclasscs 56 Organizations 78 Canipns Life 92 Staff Chief Ivflitor, Lisa Harris Senior Editor, Elisa Staler Photographers: Lisa Harris, Parrcsc Wade, Myra Davis, Emanuel Cole, and Bob Tili- dctzke . dvisor: Miss Myra Davis Theme Copy: Bonita McClain Dedication The 1982 Belle is dedicated to the graduating seniors. They came with their minds set on achievement and many of them did. In this brief Jour- ney, they shared the realities of being Bennett women, en- joyed the splendor of action, and sought the glory of power. May their tomorrows be filled with aceomplishnicnis. A Metamorphic Experience The biologist views meta- morphosis as a change in strueture without retention of the original form. The simple layman upon hearing the term merely visualizes the various stages through which a cater- pillar must pass in order to reach the beautiful stage of butterfly. Both concepts of metamorphosis became a com- mon idealogy throughout the college community. The year was filled with ap- prehension and misgivings as the shadow of Reagonomics touched the campus remind- ing each in the process that things were bound to get worse before better. We saw the price of a postage stamp jump to 20(Z ... a decrease in student financial aid . . . cvit in gas prices offset by the rise in food and car costs . . . the dwindling of the American Dream of owning a home as in- terest rates rose to record highs. It was a year of public pro- test . . . against the construc- tion of nuclear plants and nu- clear disposal sites . . . against the registration of college stu- dents in Guilford County . . . against new federal proposes which are making education for the elite only. . . unemploy- ment reached record propor- tions. It was also a year marked by violence . . . the assassination of Egypt ' s Sadat ... the child killings in Atlanta . . . military spending taking priority over social programs . . . the Brit- ish-Argentine fight over the Falklands. And finally at Bennett . . . The concepts of metamorpho- sis and cliaiij jc were syiioiiv- mous. There were tlie tnuii- lioiial Joys, tears, anjjer, love uiui sharing;. Tliere were (lie diseoveries, tlie surprises, the distrust, the trust, and all of tlie experienees that make up eainpus lite. Three dyuainie personal- ities made their individual im- pact felt. Bennett welcomed a new dean of student affairs. Dr. Phyllis Forte Hthridge. With a woman dean, students anticipated an exciting year. Our expectations were high and for some short lived. No doubt, in the minds of many of us, the Trevi Fountain Catas- trophe will go down in Bennett history as one of the darkest days experienced by contem- porary Belles. Karen Dixon, our SGA presi- dent, aggressively moved to evoke greater student involve- ment and respect for student 79545 rights. She challenged both faculty and students to strive for academic excellence. Marching to the beat of mili- tary precision, she ruffled a few administrative feathers and sat the wheels of student government into motion. Ms. Motlalcpula Chabaku was a welcomed addition to the college community. .Vs our In- ternational Scholar-In-Resi- dence, she attempted to make us aware of the realities of world injustice to women and blacks. An exile native of South Africa, hers was a mes- sage of waking up. The wind of change blew around us. Few will doubt that they were touched. Each expe- rience made its impact, chang- ing us in ways many were un- prepared to accept or acknowl- edge. Every member of the campus commvmity will cher- ish some personal memories. MTCACMNC Some will sijjli widi ivlicC t hat it is over imd oIIkts will Imtc to sec it cud. .loin with iis as wc recap- ture the iiic t a niorphosis. IlopcCtilly, we will coiichidc that it was not the bad year it appeared to he. May it ehal- leiific you (o greater cfforls in the coininji year. May the f ood inoincnts reHected here over- shailow the had. May opti- mism fjrow as we come to share a common mission and realize why we are here. — The Staff T • t 12 ii The Court 13 Family Feud msm - ■ fwf ' Family Front tf iPPl - .. 1 y-- ' ; hl M-i • ' ' ' X ' ' f iSm M I 1 , J A pvjf ¥ 1 W A r in f§. ' ■ l. p ' k 10. 12 The Court I 13 5 1 . i - r -v- - j Some Celebrated Founder ' s Day 16 others Went to City Stage 17 4 o - ' 18  m I ■ r i 4 19 y .♦ .- : , 21 Pre-Alumnae Council Raises Funds for UNCF 22 23 24 25 26 p E O P L E 27 President and Mrs. Isaac H. Miller, Jr. 28 Board of Trustees Adds New Members Hcjiird ilialrniun lunula Siiillli Willi llu ' ncwcM imiiibtrs .(oliii Ikin, Dr. l-red KtiiwlLk. unci l.coii ' I ' lmiiipson. Mimbcrs: Bishop L. Scott Allen, Dr. Dorothy Hrown, Mrs. I.. Muy- nard f ' utchln(js, Mrs. . cllc ( olcy, Dr. ( iciirKc Kvans, Mr Walter Gay, Mr Nulhaniel I ' . Mayes. Mrs. Wil- llani Henry, . I Kleliard li. Holla- man, Dr. .John I,. . k■ Vhorler, . Ir. Erie Sehlaginhaulen, Mr Harvey .1. Smith, . Irs. Emma Strothcr. and Bishop Prince Taylor. Dr. Perry ' . Mack Director of Development Dr. George Breathett Director of Planning Federal Relations Dr. Phyllis F. Ethridgc Dean of Student Affairs Mr. James J. Scarlette Business Manager Division Directors Dr. Lynn Sadler Humanities Dr John T. McDonald Education Dr. J. Henry Sayles Natural Sciences Dr. Dorinda D. Trader Social Sciences .fJHB Department Heads }$. ' ■ Dr. Lynn Sadler Communications t X i•.:. Dr Charlotte Alston •■•.. Mli Music kliHHlBK.xa A - ' -.r Dr. Helen Trobian . 19.i Visual Arts Humane Studies BVi - ' { a ■ Dr. Sekhara Rao ■itff Biology Bs Dr. J. Henry Savles Ha . Chemistry Kb Dr Dawn S. Chanev HK ' - . Physical Education, Health (4 Recreation Hi Mrs. Louise G. Strcat H Home Economics ' B Mr. Rav T. Trcadwav p Mathematics ' Mrs. Julia VV. Covington Business and Economics P Dr. Dorinda D. Trader Social S Behavioral Sciences Dr. .John T. McDonald Secondary Professional Studies Mrs. .NIary R. Scarlclte Elementary (4 Special Education Mrs. Ednita Bullock Head Librarian 29 M«. Queen Hesfer Bdl Home Economics f mny Life Mrs. Julia W. Covington Business Economics Maa J. Crawford usic 30 Mr. Leon J. McDougle Physical Education 31 32 33 spotlight On Non- Academic Personnel ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Rev. P.E.A. Addo. College Chaplain Mrs. Julia Anderson, Coordinator, Counsel- ing Center Mr, Zack Browning, Supt., Buildings and Grounds Ltc. Charles T. Byrd, Manager, Bookstore Dr Preston S. Clark. Physician Mrs. Ellease R. Colston, Director. Alumnae Affairs Miss Myra Davis, Public Relations Officer Miss Jimmie A. Gravely. Acting Director, Freshman Studies Academic Support Services Dr Floyd Hcincy, Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Rosa Hooker. Purchasing Officer Ms. Jacquelyn Jeffers, Director, Career Ser- vices Center Miss Phyllis V. Johnson, Director of Admis- sions Mrs. Myra M. Jones, Dieti tian Mrs. Shirley Preston, Director, Student Health Center Mrs. Fredrica Sayles, Manager, Business Of- fice Mrs. Ouida Scarborough. Director, Women ' s Affairs Housing Mrs. Glenda Simmons, Supervisor, Word Pro- cessing Center Mr. William J. Trent, Jr., Development Office Miss Mildred O. Tucker, Director, Financial Aid Miss Esther Underwood, Director, Children ' s House SUPPORT CLERICAL STAFF Mrs. Charlotte Barnes, Division of Education Office Mrs. Christine Bizzell, Financial Aid Office Mrs. Brcnda Bowdcn, Publications and Infor- mation Office Ms. Judy Bowden, Word Processing Center Ms. Patricia Caldwell, Stenographic Pool Ms. Margaret Carr, Dining Hall Mrs. Vaughnetta Carr, Purchasing Office Mrs. Brenda Coates, Division of Sciences Of- fice Ms. Shirley Corpening. Student Interfaith Center Ms. Odessa Darby, Student Personnel Ser- vices Mrs. Pearl Dick, Humanities Division Office Ms. Barbara Faison, Office of Admissions Mrs. Sheila Farmer, Freshman Studies Miss Doretha Ferguson, Office of the College Dean Mrs. Rosetta Florancc, Division of Social Sci- ence Office Ms. Jocelyn Foy, Office of Admissions Mrs. Audrey Franklin, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Gambill, President ' s Office Mrs. Peggy Garrett, Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Jean Groomes, Office of Admissions Mrs. Alice Hayes, Nurse Mrs. Deborah Holland, Registrar ' s Office Mrs. Joyce Jones, Women ' s Studies Center Mrs. Sheila Jordan, Business Office Mr. David King, Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrlck, Post Office Mrs. Pauline Leake, Children ' s House Ms. Cella Ledbetter, Children ' s House Mrs. Betty McKce, Student Personnel Ser- vices Mrs. Cora Macomson, Women ' s Affairs and Housing Mrs. Carolyn Mark, Development Office Ms. Linda T. Mason. Bookkeeping Office Ms. Swanda McCormick, Home Management House Mrs. Michelle Mebane, Business Office Mrs. Thelma T. Miller, Career Services Cen- ter Mrs. Lisa Mitchell, Bookkeeping Office Sgt. Thessle L. Mitchell. Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Roberta Morris, Depar tment of Busi- ness and Economics Mrs. Annie Purcell, Office of Planning Feder- al Relations Mrs. Doris B. Rice, Registrar ' s Office Ms. Gladys Rogers, Counseling Center Mrs. Julia Scott, Audio Visuals Center Mrs. Vastine Staley, President ' s Office Mrs. Edna Stanback, Student Personnel Ser- vices Ms. Barbara Townsend, Snackbar Miss Pargie Turner, Word Processing Center Mr. Isaac Walker, Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Gloria Warren, Office of Alumnae Af- fairs Mrs. Betty Whitaker, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Williamson. Special Services Program Mrs. Eula Willis, Dining Hall Mrs. Marilyn Wltherspoon, Registrar ' s Office HOUSING STAFF Miss Peanella Hughes, Barge Hall Miss Carla Jones, Cone Hall Miss Landas Leak, Jones Hall Miss Patricia Williams, Merner Hall Miss Carol Moore, Pfeiffer Hall 34 Mn. (uruUllnc .liilinsiiri. I ' luycr Mull Mrs Murv IKrr. lUyncilils Hull mi! I ) I ( , s AM) ( , K( I r M ) I ) I . I N ( ; IIAI.I Arms. DlnliiK Mull ArniMnmi;. IIiiIIiIImks himI Mrs. Ik-lty Jin- Mr. TheiKlnrc (irmiiHls Mrs Sarllu Hass. llullillriKs uiid (iriiuiiils Mr .lunics llinlmi. Dliiliin Mull Mrs. Shinlinu Itniwn, HiiI1iIIm(;s ami (.niuiiils Miss Muakv linrlon. Iliilldfnjis unci (iriiuiids Mr .MiNolll Hush, llullilliins and (iriiniids Mrs. .lauUi- Dankls. llnlldlnus and Cirminds Mr (ill)siin Davis. Cainpiis l ' i lkc Mrs .Ma cl(a Donalilsnii. Mill liKaos uiid (irimnds Mr l-rt-d Fcislcr, Hiilldln«s and C.niunds Mr. Dcwcy (iurrlsmi. Dining Hull Ms. Ddnilhy Oravcs. ( lilldrLns Hiiusc Mr Michael (irimn. DlnliiK Hull Mr Tlmiilhy Grimn. Dining Hall Mb. Mu.xinc Harris. Laundry Mrs. Riisu Hcnryhund. ( umpirs Piillce- Mr. Harry Hud«cns. DulldliiKs unil r.ninnds Mr. Andre Hyull, Hulldlnfis and (inmnds Mr. Donald Ingram. IlulldlnKs and firc.unds Ms. Vcrncll Islicll. liulkllnRs and (inmnds Ms. Abbey .lames. Dining Hall Mr. Flenlon .Jenkins. Store Room Property Control Mrs . lla .lohnsun. BulldlnRs and Grounds Mr William .rnncs, Grounds Mrs. Kathryn Luwson. Laundry Mrs. Louise Levelte, Buldlngs and Grounds Mr. Fletcher Marshall, BulldlnRs and Grounds Mr .Jerry .Martin, Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Hattlc . |c( ' olhim. Dining Hall Mr .Martin Mitchell, Campus Police Mrs. Flora Morrow, Buildings and Grounds .Miss lieulrlce .Vlungii. Dining Hall . |rs Calherlne Murray, Biillillngs and (.roiinils Mrs Malllc I ' .plcal. Prcsldenl ' s Home .Mr Kainna Poleal. ( anipus Police Ml William Powell. ( am|)iis Police .Mr .Michael niilan. Miillillngs and GrouniK Mr Kay Fellon. ( ampiis Police Mr lames Held. ( ainpus Police Miss l-arlcne Scoll. Buildings and Grounds Mr Larry Shaw, ( ampus I ' olke . |s, Lois Slier. Mullilings and Grnuiuls . Is. .Molllc Sialic. Dining Hall .Mr Tlniolhy Sloan. Dining Hall .Mr Albert Stewart, (ampus Police Mr .James Vunn. Cunipus Police . |r Charles ' lncs. Buildings and Grounds . Ir lames Wurren, (Grounds .Mrs. Curolyn Weldon. Dulldlags and (iriiuads Mr William Whilcscn. liming Mull Ms. Clara .Mae Williams. Buildings and (j rounds .Mr (lllle Williams, Grounds .Mr George Willis, Grounds .Mr Willie S. Voung, Dining Hull 35 6CTTT. With Knowledge and Understanding, 36 We Venture Now Into Tomorrow. s E N I O R S 37 CvnthJa A. Asbury Ellerbe. X.C. Early Childhood Education Career Goal. Elementary School Prin- cipal Highlights: Senior Honor Society 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honor ' s Convoca- tion 1 — 4; Bennett Scholars 1 — 4; National Dean ' s List 3; Marshall Board 3 — 4; Pre-Alumnae Council 3; Peer Advisor 2 — 4; .Junior Class Secretary; and Who ' s Who Among American Col- leges and L ' niversitles 3. Sandra D. Baker Dania. FLA. Early Childhood Education Career Goal: Reading Specialist Cassandra Barnes Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity 2 — 4; Deans List 1; Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 4; Camp- us Girl Scouts 2; and XAACP 4. Brenda Boyette Goldsboro, X.C. Clothing Career Goal: Designer, Bridal Consul- tant Highlights: Bennett College Choir 1; Home Economics Club 1 — 4; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 4. Gladys D. Bro pn Greensboro, X.C. Health Science Chemistry Robin C. Brown Roanoke, VA. Early Childhood Education Career Goal: Pre-School Instructor Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 3 — 4; Treasurer 4; Marshal Board 3 — 4; Cone Hall Secre- tary 3; and Campus Girl Scout 4. 38 Curlu Uiirlcy Allanlii. r,. Aci ' iMinlln ( arccr (iiml: Ai-i-oiiiitutil lIlKllllulKs: Alphii Kuppa Alpha Siirur- ' ! — • ; Dcua ' s List 4; HuslncssC lul) 1 — 4; and Reynolds Hall Resident As- sistant 3 — 4. Yvonne Brown Philadelphia. PA Social Welfare Thomaslna Barnette Chapel Hill. .C. . cc(iuntln(4 (arccr (ioal: ( erlined Public Accoun- (am HlKhllKhls, . lpha Kappu Alpha Sonir- 3 — 4; and Business Club 4. ' alei1e Callender Worcester. MA. Pre-Mcdiclne Career Goal: Surgeon Highlights: Beta Kappa Chi Sclenllfic Honor Society 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honor s Convocation 1 — 4; .Xallonal Dean ' s List 2; Senior Honor Society 4; Inter-dormltory Council 3 — 4; Parlla- mcnlarlnn 3 and President 4; Varsity Basketball 1 — 3; Pre-, lumnae Coun- cil 3 — 4; .Miss Prc-. lumnae Council 3 and AACP 1. Nina F. Cardwell Southern Pines, N.C. Special Education Leslie L. Carter Ft. Lauderdale. FLA. Physical Education Career Coal: Physical Theraplsl lllghllHhIs: Alpha Kappu Alpha Soror- ity 3 — 4; Parllamcnlarlun 3; Miss .Al- pha Kappa . lphu 4; Physical Educa- tion Clul) 1 — 4; Women ' s Kccrcallon Assoclallon 1 — 4; President 4; Basket- ball and Volleyball Team Manager; Se- nior Class Parliamentarian. 39 Carolyn Chaffin Victoria ' A. Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soro ity. Chaplain. Qundal Chambers Sumter, S.C. Chemistry Career Goal: Pharmacist Highlights: Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 3; Honor ' s Convocation 1 — 2; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2 — 4; Senior Honor Society 3 — 4; First Attendant to Miss Bennett 4; Peer Advisor 2 — 3; Student Union Board 3, President; Pep Club 1; President; and AACP 1. Brenda Clark White Plains. NY Health Sciences Career Goal: Public Health Xurse Highlights: Air Force ROTC 1 — 4; An- gel Flight 1 — 4; Dean ' s List 2; Marshal Board 4; and XAACP 4. Shelita A. Clark Washington, D.C. Special Education Career Goal: Educational Researcher Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi — 4; Council for Exceptional Children 2 — 4; Deans List 4; Special Ed. Club 2 — 4; Campus Girl Scouts 4. Anita L. Coleman Petersburg. ' A Political Science Career Goal: Lawyer Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha 3 — 4; Pre-Alumnae Council 2 — 4; Secretary 3. National Sec. 4; Miss Pre-Alumnac 4; Dance Co. 2 — 3; Assistant Dormitory Director 4; Sophomore Class Histori- an; Marshal Board 3; Social Science Club 3; NAACP 1 Kimberli Coleman Chicago, 111. Biology Career Goal: Coroner Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 2 — 4; Council for Greek Sororities 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 2; Honors Convoca- tion 1 — 2; Women ' s Recreation Associ- ation 3 — 4; Vice-President 4; Volley- ball Team 1 — 2; Dance Co. 2 — 4; Miss Junior; and Student Union Board 40 Shelly J. Coston Philadelphia. PA ISP — English Ollvlu I. Duhni ' v liiiffulu, W Prc-McilUlTu- Career CkiuI: Pliyslelan IIIKlilllihls Itetu Kiippa (hi Selenllfle HinKirSiielelv 4 lloiiurs (Onvoeullim 1 — a; Deun ' s I.lst 1 — a- Xuiicinal Dean ' s I.lsl 1 — S; Senior llimiir Soel- ely 4; Delia SiKrnu Thela SDrorlly a — 4; Treasurer 4; Ilennetl Selmlars 1 — 2: Volleyball Team 1; .Junior Class Trea- surer; antl Senior Class Treasurer Pamela R. Dayc (ireensboro. C Aceounling Career final; Managemcnl Aeeountant Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- lly 2 — 4; Council on Sororities 4; Busi- ness Club 3 — 4; Student Inlon Board • ' — 4, Tr easurer 3; and NAACP I. Wanda Dick Whitsett, NC Accounting Karen A. Dixon Baltimore, MD Social Welfare MlllUry Science Career Goal; Military Office Highlights; Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 2 — 4, Asst Business Manager 3. President 4; President of the Student Government Association 4; Freshman Class President; .Junior Class Vice- President. Army ROTC 1 — 4. Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient 2. Distin- guished Military Student Award 4; and Marshal Board 3. Cynthia Y. Dlllehay Graham, NC Special Education Highlights; Delta Sigma Theta Soroir- Ity 3 — 4. Portia Dixon Greensboro, NC Physical Education Career Goal: RE. Teacher and Coach Highlights; Women ' s Recreation Asso- ciation 1 — 4; Volleyball Team 1 — 4; Dean ' s List 4; Freshman Athlete of the Year; Most Valuable Basketball Player 3; and Physical Education Club 1 — 4. Veronica Dotson Richmond, VA Business Administration Career Goal: Marketing Research Ana- lyst Highlights: Student Union Board 2; Student Advisory Council 2; Phi Beta Sigma Dove; and Auxiliary Club SeHna Fox Morganton, NC Chemistry Career Goal: Chemist Highlights: Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 3; and Honors Convocation 1 — 2. Beverly L. Griffin Laurens, SC Communications Media and Public Relations Career Goal: Production Manager Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 3 — 4; Pre-Alumnae Council 1 — 4; Junior Class Historian; Senior Class Historian; and Student Union Board 1 — 4. 42 i I 43 Rosa M. Hinton Apex, NC Business Administration Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s List 1; Honors Convo- cation 1; XAACP 1 — 2; and Business Club 1 — 4. Sharon A. Horton Greensboro, NC Biology Career Goal: Microbiologist Highlights: Beta Kappa Chi ScienUfic Honor Society 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honors Convocation 1 — 2; National Dean ' s List 2; Bennett Scholars 1 — 4; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2 — 4, Miss Delta Sigma Theta 4; ARC Labo- ratory Assistant; Lula Donnell Schol- arship 1; Reynolds Hall Treasurer 2; and Dance Company 2 — 3. Paula A. Jeffries Graham, NC Biology Career Goal: Pharmacist Highlights: Dean ' s List 1; and NAACP 1. Cynthia D. Johnson Raleigh, NC Physical Education Physical Education In- Career Goal: structor Highlights: Women ' s Recreation Asso- ciation 1 — 4. Treasurer 4; Dean ' s List 2; Physical Education Club 1 — 4, Vice President 3; Basketball and Volleyball Team Manager and Scorekeeper 3 — 4; and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 3 — 4. Deborah Johnson Tacoma Park, MD Psycholog - Career Goal: Psychologist Highlights: Social Science Club 3 - President 4. Phyllis E Johnson Augusta, GA Music Education Career Coal: Music Instnictor Hlghllshls: Delta SiRma Thcta Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honors Convoeallon I — 4; College Choir 1 4. Secretary 2 — 3, Treasurer 1. Presi- dent 4; Music Educators National Con- ference ( ME C ) 1 — 4; Peer Advisor 2 4; and Virginia Tucker Scholarship 3. Shcrrel Larry Chicago, ILL PoIIUeal Science Career Goal: Lawyer Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 3; Honors Convocation 1 — 2; and Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society In Social Science 3 — 4. Sandra M. Jones Washington, DC Special Educallim Career Cmul: Teacher Highlights: Delta Slgmu Thela Soror- ity 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 _ 3: Honors Convocation 1 —3; Hennell Scholars 1 — 4; and Senior Honor Society 3 4. Angela B. Lofton Jacksonville, NC Early Childhood Educatio Career Goal: Teacher Wandu L Kincald Philadelphia, I ' A Business Admin S Accounting Career Goal: Ccrtincd Public Accoun- tant Highlights: Delta Slgmu Thetu Soror- ity 2 — 4, Treasurer 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1; Business Club 1 — 4, President 4; and Player Hall Resident Assistant 4 ' Brcnda F. Love Roxboro, C Social Welfare ( urecr Goal: Social Caseworker Highlights: Pi Gamma Mu Internation- al Honor Society In Social Science 3 4; Dean ' s List 3 — 4; Honors Convoca- tion 3 — 4; Bennett Scholars 3 — 4; and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 4. 45 Linda K. Love Roxboro. NX Social Welfare Career Goal: Social Worker Youth Ser- vice Bureau Highlights: Pi Gamma Mu Internation- al Honor Society in Social Science 3 — 4; Social Science Club 3; Dean ' s List 3 — 4; Honors Convocation 3 — 4; Ben- nett Scholars 3 — 4; and Zeta Phi Beta Sororitv 4. Lisa A. Manley Middletown. XY Clinical Psychology Career Goal; Clinical Psychologist Highlights: Delia Sigma Theta Soror- ity 2 — 4; College Choir 1 — 4, Gospel Choir — Directress Pianist 4, Con- cert Choir 1 — 4; Peer Advisor 2 — 4. President 4. Parliamentarian of the Student Government Association 3; Sophomore Class Parliamentarian; Dormitory Counselor 2; Dormitory Resident Assistant 4: and Social Sci- ence Club 3 — 4. Aundry F McCray Sumter, SC Business Administration A ' enus McDowell Plainfietd, NJ Business Administration Highlights: Highlights: Bennett Ban- ner Staff 3 — 4; Student Union Board 2 — 4; Marshal Board 2 — 4. President 3. Treasurer 4; and Player Hall Resident Assistant 4. Arlene McNeil Henderson, C English Debra J. Moore Morganton, NC Special Education farcer Goal: Special Education Teach- er Highlights: Bennett Scholars 1 — 4, President 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honors Convocation 1 — 4; Peer Advisor 2 — 4; Senior Honor Society 3 — 4; Council for Exceptional Children 4; Merner Hall Secretary 2; and Miss Senior Class. 46 i, Hrcnriu E Morgan Trcnidn. ( ' Ciiriir (ii.ul: Ki-siurch Uliiliiulsl lllKlillKhls, IK-lu Kuppu (hi Scktilini lli.n.ir Snclcly 4; IVc-Alumiiuc Cn.MKfl I — 4; K. MV 1 — i; und Alpha Kapp u Alpha Sorority 4. Yolanda L. Moore Ettrick, VA Business Administration Sharon S. csbltt KulciKh, XC Business Admlnlslratlon Career Goal: Executive Secretary IllfihllKhfs: Business Cluh 4; Dean ' s l.lsl 1 , Jones Hall RcsldenI Asslstanl 4- und NAACP 4. 47 Pauline Nzeribe Nigeria, V. Africa Biologj ' Laurelyn W. Peoples Detroit MI Clothing TexUles Career Goal: Display Manager Highlights: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 2 — 4-. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2 — 4; and College Choir 1 — 4. Terri L. Phillips Harrisburgh. PA Pre-Medicine Career Goal: Obstetrician Gynecolo- gist Highlights: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society 3 — 4; Honors Convocation 1 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 4; National Dean ' s List 2; Senior Honor Society 3 — 4; Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society 3 — 4; President ' s Excellence Award 3; Treasurer of the Student Gov- ernment Association 3; Bennett Schol- ars 1 — 4; Miss Bennett 4; Miss Sopho- more Class; and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2 — 4, Vice-President 3. Presi- dent 4. and National Constitution Com- mittee 3. Cynthia G. Porter Boonville. NC Home Economics Education Career Goal: Home Economics Instruc- tor Highlights: Kappa Omicron Phi Na- tional Home Economics Honor Society 4. Secretary 4; Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 3 — 4, President 4; and Home Manager of the Year Award 3. 48 LaTtm a S. Reeves Hn lewood, J Health Selences Career Goal: Physical Therapist Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 3 — 4; Women ' s Recreation Associ- ation a — 4. President 3; College Choir 3; Interdormitciry Council Treasurer 4; Marshal Board 2 — 4 and Student ! ' nlon Board 4. I ' uuKlu l Keld Churlolte. ( Business Ailmlnlstrulioii ( areer Cioul: leniporury Km|iloyineiil Agency Highlights: Duslness Clul) 2 — 4; Vlce- I ' resldcnt 4; Dean ' s List 3 — 4; and Methodsit ( O-op Program Tutor 3 (Gwendolyn A. Rice Phlludelphlu. PA Business Administration Career Goal: Personnel Director Highlights; Delta Sigma Theta Sonir- ity 3 — 4; AACP 4, President 4; Pre- Alumnae Coimeil 3 — 4; and Business Club 1 — 4. India C. Richmond .Atlantic Highlands, X.J Special Education Career Goal; Teacher Highlights; Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s 1.1st 1; Honors Convo- cation l;PfeiffcrHall Dormitory Coun- selor a — 3; and Pfeiffer Hall Assistant Director 4. Georgia M. Ross Charlotte. NC Physical Education Career Goal: RE. Instructor and Coach Highlights: Women ' s Recreation Asso- ciation 3 — 4; Physical Educa tion Club 3 _ 4, President 4; Volleyball Team 3 — 4; and A!l Regional Volleyball Team. Lisa M. Rouse Charleston, SC Business Administration Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity 2 — 4. Regina T. Scott Sharon Hall. PA Business Administration Career Goal: Financial Analyst Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 2; Honors Convocation 1 — 2; Interdormitory Council 2; Judiciary Council 4; AACP 1 — 4; Business Club 4; Intramural Sports 1; and Senior Class President. Donna L. Slier Sanford, NC Business Administration Career Goal: Marketing Executive Highlights: Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity a — 4, Recording Secretary 3 — 4; Dean ' s List 1 — 3; Honors Convocation 1 — 3; Business Club 3 — 4, Secretary 3; Business Achievement Award 3; Treasurer of the Student Government Association 4; Freshman Class Vice- President; and Who ' s Who Among American Colleges and Universities 3. Elisa C. Staley Orangeburg, SC Psychology Career Goal: Industrial Psychologist Highlights: Pi Gamma Mu Internatlon- ul Hiinnr Scicletv in Social Science 3 — 4. President 4; Dean ' s List 2 — 3; Psl f hi National Honor Society in Psychol- ogy 4; Marshal Board 2 — 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Delta Sigma Theta So- rority 2 — 4, Corresponding Secretary 3 _ 4; The Belle Yearbook Staff 2 — 4, Managing Editor 3; Social Science Club 3 — 4; NAACP 1 — 4; Student Union Board 3 — 4; Campus Girl Scouts 3 — 4; and National Register of Outstand- ing College Graduates 1982. Valeria D. Taylor Durham, NC Business Administration Career Goal: Store Manager Highlights: Omlcron Tea Chi Home Economics Assoc. 3 — 4, 1st ' lce President 4; Business Club 4, Marshal Board 2 — 3; Dance Company 3 — 4; Junior Class Asst. Secretary; and Se- nior Class Asst. Secretary. 50 Patricia Thompkins Landnvcr, MD Business AdmlnisIraUon Career Goal: Buyer HlKhllghls: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 4; Business Club 4; Debate Club 2 — 8. Secretary 3; and Merner Hall Resident Assistant 2. Karen L. Thomas ( OlumbuH. OH ISI (jcrontology Career Goal: Delegate to the White House Conference on Aging Highlights: Alpha Kappu Alpha Soror- ity ' .i — 4; Assistant Dormitory Direc- tor 3 — 4; and Alpha Kappa MuCcrtlfl- calc of Merit 3. Teresa R, Thompson Ridgcwofid. . ,J. Business Adminislralton Lcisha Thornton Ml, Wrnon. Y Clothing Textiles Career Goal: Fashion Buyer Flighlights: Kappa Omicron Phi Home Economics Honor Society 4; Omicron Kta Chi Home Kconnmlcs Assoc. 2 — 4. Treausrcr 3, Secretary 4; Delta Sigma Thctu Sorority 2 — 4; Marshal Board 2 — 4; American Home Kconomics Asso- ciation 4; Student I ' nion Board 3 — 4, Secretary 4; and Bennett College Play- ers 3. 51 Robin Thornton Atlanta, GA Clothing Textiles Career Goal: Professional Fashion Dis- player Highlights: Oralcron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 1 — 4; and Player Hall Resident Assistant. Parrese V. Wade Corona, Y Graphic Art Highlights: College Choir 3 — 4; The Belle Yearbook Staff 3 — 4; Band 3 — 4; Alpha Sweetheart; Bennett College Player 3 — 4; and S.O.B.O.S.S. Vickie L. Walker Greensboro, XC Business Adm. Accounting Career Goal: Certified Public Accoun- tant Highlights: Bennett Scholars 1 — 4. Dean ' s List 1 — 4; Honors Convocation 1 — 2; Business Club 1—4; Volleyball Team 2; Resident Assistant 3; and Who ' s Who Among American Colleges and Universities 3. Patricia A. Whaley Charleston, SC Clothing TexUles 52 Rebecca E. Wllburn Wlnston-Salem, . ' ( Early ChildhoiKi Education Career ( loal: Elementary SchnnI Teacher Highlights: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity 2 — 4; Dean ' s List 4; Omlcron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. 3 — 4; and Senior Class Chaplain Valerie Wills Brooklyn, Y Business Administration Career Goal: Computer Consultant Highlights: Pre-Alumnac Council 3 — 4. Treasurer 3. President 4; Intcr-dor- mitory Council 3 — 4, Secretary 3. Vice-President 4; XAACP 1 — 3, Trea- surer 2; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2 — 4. 2nd Vice President 3; Dance Com- pany 1 — 2; Business Club 1 — 4; and National Register of Outstanding Col- lege Graduates 1982. Sadallu A. Wllkins I.inilsliurg, NC Special E lucutioti Career Goal: Teacher Highlights: Ciiuiicll For Exceptional ( hlldrcn 4: Dean ' s List 3 — 4; Honors C( n ocallon 3 — 4; and Alpha Kappa .Mpha Sorority 4. Bonlta Williamson . |cbunc. C Special Education Career Goal: Teacher Highlights: Marshal Board 2 — 3; Dean ' s 1,1st 4; and Campus Girl Scouts 2 — 4. Tammy Wlnton Lexinglcjn. . C Secretarial Administration Reglna D. White Riverhcad. Long Island NY Business Administration Career Goal; Store Manager Highlights: Business Club 2 — 4; Mar- shal Hoard 3 — 4, Secretary 4; and Omlcron Eta Chi Home Economics As- soc, 3 — 4. 53 Senior Dav ' 82 In Appreciation Dr. Miller, our distinguished Presi- dent, eminent faculty and staff, be- loved parents, friends of Bennett Col- lege, my sister Bennett Belles. This is truly a major milestone in my life. To be chosen by my classmates to repre- sent them on such a significant occa- sion is indeed an honor. This year has been one of reflections for many of our class. Since 1978 Ben- nett College has been our extended family away from our homes. We ar- rived as eager, ambitious freshman from all parts of this country and abroad. Many of us were ill equipped for the social adjustment and aca- demic rigor of this institution. Each year brought new and sobering exper- iences and saw the enhancement of our personal goals and ambitions. Each year brought further refinement of our many talents and abilities. We realized soon that we were nurtured and shel- tered by an institution sensitive to the needs and development of young black women. But as with all families, each year saw our family size dwindle as members defected for many various reasons. To paraphrase an old familiar song The road was rough — The going got tough and the Hills were hard to climb. But many of us had decided a long time ago and there was no doubt in our minds that we were going to make Bennett College our home. Our college years have been a time of far reaching world events. To name a few: 1. The resurgence and revival of racial bigotry and the Ku Klu.x Klan. 8. The election of Ronald Reagan as president of the United States and af- firmative action and the enforcement of Civil Rights, an administration of heavy budget cuts — of return to states rights and a subtle denial of edu- cation guarantees necessary for surviv- al. 3. The energy crisis. 4. The Atlanta killings of young Black children 5. The launching of space missiles and the be- ginning of the second space age with all of its many possibilities and ramifica- tions 6. And most alarming the epidem- ic state in alcohol and drug usage. These events and many others both lo- cal and nationwide created an atmo- sphere of apprehension tension and fear across the country. It was in this uneasy climate that we struggled to chart the course of our lives. Today, we rejoice that we have come thus far. Today we begin the celebra- tion of our commencement. This is the beginning of the end. The beginning of that long worked for and awaited day. George Allen, former football coach of the Washington Redskins, was fond of saying (I quote) The future is Xow (Unquote). This is the future we dreamed of four years ago. We are grateful that we have been fortunate to attend this pretigious pre- dominately Black women ' s institution. We came for many different personal reasons but most of us knew and were impressed with what Bennett College could offer us. The value and place of Black institutions in our society contin- ue to be a topic of debate. The credibil- ity of many of our institutions is being seriously questioned. Cases of educa- tional fraud, mental waste and abuse ranging from modest to monumental are everywhere around us. The status of Bennett College has also been ex- plored. We have rejoiced in the deci- sion that our school will retain its iden- tity and women status and continue to devote itself to the education and ad- vancement of young Black women. The quality and quantity of the education we have received here is immeasur- able. Xot only do we appreciate the high academic standards demanded of us but also the training we have re- ceived to face the realities of the out- side world and to improve the quality of life for all people. Our select inter na- tional student body and faculty have been an educational experience in it- self. The offerings and cultural expo- sure have given us opportunities for personal growth and development. Bennett College is truly one of the out- standing colleges of this country. We will always remember you with love and pride. As we begin this celebration we pause to pay tribute and respect to many who have made this possible. To the administration, facultv and staff — 54 our sincere iippriiliilion fur vour pu- tlciicc. j{uliluiici ' uikI coiistuiit liisls- li ' iicc on cxicllciii-e. oii luivi- been constant sources ol ' lnsplral ion In nianv ways. In many ways you have shown us that yon really cared. Most of all we appreciate the outponrlnjj of warmth and sincerity yon have extended to each of us In some manner We want you to know that we are not insensitive to all that you have done for us. To our parents, jinardlans and fam- ilies — we can never say enouj h. We shall be eternally jratcful. Vou have sustained us with your einollonal and material support and we are fully aware of all the effects of the economy and todays dcependlng recession and of the personal sacrifices on your part. Through It all — you have always man- aged to come through. Our heartfeld thanks and (iod bless each of you. To my sister Bennett Belles Of the class of 1982 — wc have coinc a long, long way and today means different things to each of us. The comraderie wc have shared has been overwhelm- ing. Our love and concern for each oth- er know no bounds. There have been good times and bad times. Can we ever forget attending A.S.E.S.? The basket- ball and volleyball games? The solemn beauty of student convocation and commencement marches? The Annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts? The hilarious but well executed faculty fol- lies, parents weekend activities? The festivities accompanying the corona- tion of Miss Bennett? We have faced great academic and social challenges together. We have cared and shared as we burned the midnight oil. These past four years have prepared us to face whatever confronts us in the fu- ture. Wc shall remember them as the most enjoyable and interesting of our lives. We now prepare to enter a con- fused and frustrated world, a world of warring and divergent ideologies, a world of conflicting rhetoric and a world described by some as a ticking time bomb. We enter this world confi- dent and unafraid. The number of black college graduates has doubled in the past decade and we arc proud to be a part of this trend. The class of 1982 Is bolstered with a depth of etlucation, talents, skills and accomplishments unprecedented in our history and nec- essary for the work world. John F. Kennedy once said (I quote) Of those to whom much is given — much is re- quired. Wc accept our new responsi- bilities individually and collectively. Whatever wc do, wherever we may go — may our hopes and dreams be real- ized in the fullest degree and in the years to come, may our lives reflect credit upon our Alma Mater. Bennett now our voices raise Har- monies of grateful praise 55 56 u N D E R C L A S s E S 57 We Are As One . . . Vera A. Adams 1 Rhonda Afflick 1 Melanie Alford 8 Donna Allen 2 Lisa Alston 1 Mary Alston 1 Shirley Anderson 2 Marsha Ashley 2 Yvonne Ashley 1 Jeannle Astwood 3 Marcia Atwater 1 Phyllis Baines 1 Annette Baker 3 Sherill D. Baldwin 2 58 l.islU- M. Hurr 4 Tuiiiiny 1.. Hurrou ' 1 A lrlufu- Huii hiiiun A Vuiii ' ssu IK ' iKliilpli I Dcliblc S. Illltic a Rf byn HIack a ( licryl V. Hlakc 1 Kimbcrlv Iliinil 1 Wendy A. Bonds 1 Theresa L. Bonner 3 Geena Bounsell 1 Kay W. Boyd a Maxie A. Bovd 1 Shelly Bovd ' Linda M. Bracy a Rhonda Bradlev a Vlda Bradlev 1 Lisa B. Bradshew 1 Jewel K. Brldgcrs 1 Cynthia Brocklngton 1 Garnetta Y. Brodle 3 Agnes C. Brown 1 Deldre L. Brown a Gale K. Brown a Adrlenne Burch 1 Michelle Butler 1 Tcrrv Y. Bvrd 3 59 Princess Campbell 3 Wanda Chavcrs 2 Cynthia Chavis 1 Felicia A. Clark 3 Alalna Cloud 1 Fern Coleman 1 Theresa Coleman 3 Dianna Cooper 1 Mamie D. Cooper 3 Tracey R. Cooper 2 Brenda G. Couch 2 Bridgette Craney 1 Maimi D. Crosby 1 Julie E. Crowder 3 Angela Cummings 2 DeAnn Cunningham 1 Sandra Cunningham 2 Tara Cureton 1 Lynncll Darrell 1 Cynthresha Davis 1 Marcy DaTls 1 Veronica Davis 2 Wanda D. Davis 1 Zehena J. Davis 1 Zolee V. Davis 2 Reglna DeBose 2 Doris Deemi 2 Melissa Dennis 1 Nadlne Dennis 1 Sheila Dockerv 1 Wendy Dooley 3 Belinda Draygon 1 [ 1. ttM 1 ' jK 60 2 f ViiIiiikIii Durum ' i lliUii I. Kill. .Is a .Jaci|iii-lliu ' K l nurds 1 Ben net I Kduunts :i WuMilu l ' : luurclN ;i 61 Karen D. Elder 2 Fannie W. Eleby 2 Tanya Ellington Diane Ewings 2 Veronica Ezekegbu 1 Judith L. Ezzell 2 Pamela Ferguson 1 Sharon Ferguson 3 Shawonda Fitch 1 Llvina M. Foh 1 Wllma S. Foster 1 Sharon Fowler 1 Bridgett Franklin 1 Eleanor Freeman 1 Wllyonda Freeman 62 51 © h i (y ' ,!x .uiiyuh (luilliinl I PufliL ' lii iury 1 Vuiii ' Hsu (fustcin 1 Dclori ' h H. (ilhlih 2 Anii-tlu (illisim 1 Mur o (illmiirc 2 Diane (julson 2 Vikkl (iooitrlch H Arnc-tliu I , (iracc 3 Anita H. Grant a Angela S. Green ' i Charlotte Green 1 Helen Green ' i Yulonda Green 1 Portia Griffin 3 Rosalind Griffin 3 Linda (juiUaumc I Rentunia Halrston 3 Anna Harrington 1 Freda Harris ' i Gloria Harvey 2 Jeanette Hatch 2 Cynthia Haves 3 Effle O. Hayes 1 Rebecca Henderson 2 Leslie Hendricks 1 Sharron Henry 1 Jacqueline Hinton 2 Susan Hopkins 2 Tonva Horton 1 Donna Hull Bonlta Hunter 3 Patricia Hunter 2 Gall Ingraham 2 Lisa Jackson 1 63 Rhonda Jackson 1 Deborah Jacobson 1 JoAnn Jacobson 1 Donna Jessup 3 Gwendolyn Johns 1 Deborah Johnson 3 Romona Johnson 1 Sandra Johnson 1 Cassandra D. Jones 1 Felicia Jones 3 Jennifer Jones 1 Monica Jones 2 Svlvia Jordan 1 Tonya Joyner 1 Jacqueline Kennedy 2 Pamela Key 1 Fatmata Khella 2 Blanche King 1 Marchetta Lacy 3 Duwan Lang 3 LaTanya Leung 2 Deborah Lewis 2 64 Jean E. McCall Bimlta Mcrialn 3 Daphne McCoUough 1 Beverly McColIum LaVorls McCrary 3 Venus McDowell 3 Sharon Melntosh 3 Klmbcrly McKnIght a Jacqueline McNeill 2 65 Merry B. McQuillar 1 Beverly Mason 1 Patricia Massey 2 Theresa Massey 2 Angela Mauney 1 Monica Meadows 2 Michelle Merrltt 1 Lei Lana Miller 2 Shawn Miller 2 Veronica Miller 2 Tunvu Mills I Mcllssu .Mllclii ' ll 2 Slicrrit Moore I AflriciiiK Mooring I Tcrchu M  rn w 1 Alvcra Moslcy H Lisa Murray 1 Cathcryn Nash 1 Rose clson ;i Vclma Newton ' i Deborah Nicholas Chandra Norwood 1 Ceellla Nunnallv 3 Alva Offer 3 Wanda Orr Darlene Owens 2 Karen Owens 1 Sharon Parker 3 Wanda Parker 3 Mary Patrick 1 Anna Patterson 1 Cathy Patterson 2 Delphlne Pcnick 3 Paula Perkins ' i Glynls Perry 1 Amelia Pickard 3 Lynn Powell 2 Teresa Pratt 3 Carol Privette 1 Valarle Pruitt 3 67 Vellnda Prultt 1 Tracie Purcell 2 Deborah Qulcksey 1 Klmberly Ray 2 Terrl Redmon 2 Valarie Reld 1 Bernadetta Rice 2 Teresa Richmond 2 Gail Ricks 2 Donna Riley 1 Linda Rivers 1 68 II |ii- Kf l)l)lnN 1 l.ydla K. Kf bcrH iii I Ouuii Kohi-rlH 1 Ktibblii Kowc 1 Theresa Rov 1 Sonya Sanders 1 Erika Saunders 1 Rosclinc Scott 1 Rcthabllc Sebona 2 Karen Shields 2 Rosa Slngletary 1 Darlene Smatlwood 1 Carol Smith 1 Leslie Smith 2 Susan Smith 2 Teri Smith 1 Sabra Smoot 1 Theresa Snelllng 3 Tressie Springfield 1 Klmberly Stanfield 1 Linda Stanley 3 Lori A. Stargel 1 Carol Stlnson 2 Maria Streeter 1 Marcla Strong 2 Rita Swinson I Alice Taylor 3 Cora Thomas 1 Iris Thomas 2 Renee Thomas 2 Veronica Thomas 1 Zephalee Thorne 2 Yelta Thorpe 3 Sharon Timmons 1 Betty Tinnin 2 69 Christiana Tomaku 1 Joyce Tshole 3 Teresa Tunnage 2 Michelle Vanstory 3 Gwendolyn Walker 3 Patricia Walker 3 Robin Walker 1 DeEster Walker 1 Joy Waters 1 Cynthia Watklns Tvwanna Watkins 1 Valeshla Watson 3 Lynell Wellington Ann Weston 2 70 9 f KIkiikIii Wtili(i-cl a Di ' bru Widi ' iiiuii ' 4 ©0f ; ul, ?f£@ An«tlu W llklns a (anil WllkliiN 1 C ' liiryl Wllllums a (oiiiilc WlillamK a Mozctta Williams 3 Adelc Wllmore 3 Cynthia Wilson 2 Dawn Wilson 3 Phyllis Wilson 1 Robbin L. Wilson 3 Robin D. Wilson a Rose Wilson a Tammy Winton a Toylc Winlon ' i Kim Withcrspoon a Mac Wolford 1 Angela Womack 1 Daphne Wright a Evelyn Wright 2 Teresa Wright 1 Jadon Youmans 2 Leda Young 1 Shanda Young 1 Allecn Zio I 71 72 o R Student Government Association Officers Rose Nelson Vice President According to a random survey, most students participating indicated that the S.G.A. was a positive force in striv- ing to aid in the upgrading of services to the student body. They also concluded that the S.G.A. officers did a good Job in representing their interests. Said one Junior student, Since I ' ve been here, this year ' s leadership was the strongest I ' ve experienced. Another said, The cabinet as whole was one of the strongest, but when Karen leaves, so does one of the strongest leaders on this campus. A senior added, I want to see a stu- dent body that Is more aggressive and assertive in all aspects of campus in- volvement, from academics to social awareness. Karen Dixon was faced with one of the largest challenges of her collegiate experience. However armed with her R.O.T.C. knowhow, she succeeded in stirring up the Administration and the student body to think more creatively about the Bennett Experience. Outspo- ken and ruffling many feathers, she made her position known. Faced with a change in student affairs leadership, the student leaders operated on instinct and precedent. They attempted to work with the new dean of students, but discov- ered that she was away most of the first semester attending conferences and workshops. A feeling of frustration often spread- ed among the student leaders. Karen noted the inability of chief administra- tors to respond to her request for stu- dent representation on policy making committees that involved students or on the board of trustees. A verbal agree- Lisa Harris SPECIAL Assistant to the President 4 W - ment had already been obtained from the President of the College at the begin- ning of the year. But all was not lost. In spite of cries of military dictatorship within the cabinet ranks, some positive outcomes of the year were generated. Yet, it will be left to Karen ' s successor to keep the momentum growing. Karen Dixon awak- ened students to the need for making their concerns known and organizing for action. She indicated the need for the S.G.A. to have a budget and control of that budget. Members of her cabinet stressed the need to have a procedural manual for planning and implementing traditional student activities and for un- raveling bureaucratic red tape and dou- ble talk. It is imperative that we, the stu- dents at Bennett, challenge the tenacity of the problems here by fully utilizing the S.G.A., Greek organizations, and the many other networks available, to rec- tivy these devastating problems, Ka- ren stated. Concluded banner editor Myra George, The present S.G.A. leadership has waged a tremendous flght against the lack of interest among the student body. As the mantle of leadership is passed to new leaders, they should digest some basic principles of making themselves heard. Have a plan of action, complete with alternatives and projected out- comes. Persevere in spite of road blocks. Set timetables and involve more stu- dents. Set your own agenda, one that speaks of relevant student concerns. This is the legacy left by the S.G.A. of 1981-82. 74 Karen Dixon President Marchctta Lacy Parliamentarian Jackie Bcndolph Corresponding Secretary fML . Arlene McNeil Recording Secretary 75 STUDENT UNION BOARD Student Union Board Cassandra Barnes: President Teresa Pratt: V. President Leisha Thornton: Secretary Gwen Walker; Secretary Dclphine Pennick: Treasurer Anita Hickson: Parlimentarian INTERDORMITORY COUNCIL Inter-dormitory Council Valerie Callender: President Valerie Wills: V. President Janice DeVaughn: Secretary LaTonya Reeves: Treasurer Jackie Waller: Parliamentarian 76 PRE- ALUMNAE COUNCIL Prc-Aliininuc ( oiincil ' alcrlc Wills; Prcsidcnl Stephanie Durham: ' . President Beverly (irilTin: Secretary Linda Stanley: Secretary I ' rsula Williams: Trasurer N ' adine Dennis: Parliamentarian Kim Witherspoon: Chaplain Andrea Burch: Journalist BUSINESS CLUB Business Club Wanda Kineald: President Cheryl Johnson: ' . President Karen Elder: Secretary Carla Burley: Secretary Gwendolyn Walker: Treasurer 77 Freshman Class Officers Rhonda Jackson: President Florentia Spires: V. President Valarie Reid: Secretary Nadine Dennis; Treasurer Pamela Gary: Parlimentarian Robin Rowe: Chaplain Sophomore Class Officers Andrea Burch; President Stephanie Jeffries: V, President Leslie Barr: Secretary Diane Golson: Treasurer Angle Cummings: Parlimentarian Monica Jones: Miss Sophomore Junior Class . Officers i wk M .lucklc Schunipcr(i 1 ' rcsldi.nt Wlvct Iiiliiisoii: V. President 1 F7 W- ' ( luIuiu Joliiisdii: Secretary Mozellii Willlums: Treasurer Valurte Prultt: Parllmentarlan Kcioiilii Halrslonr Miss .Iimior V V V Senior Class Officers Reglna Scott: President Cynthia Asbury: V. President Wanda Hawkins: Secretary Olivia Dabney: Treasurer Leslie Carter: Parllmentarlan Beverly Griffin: Historian Rebecca WUburn: Chaplain Debra Moore; Miss Senior 79 BENNETT COLLEGE CHOIR Dooley .Wendy Lovett, Debra Spady, Leonora Boyd. Kay Deemi. Doris Johnson. Sandra Witherspoon. Kim Wilmore. Adelc Harrington. Anna McQueen. Hazel Phyllis. Tlllery Brown. Michele Durant, Yolanda Morrow, Teresa Adams. Vera Barr. Leslie Crews, Renee Harris. Freda Jackson. Rhonda Johnson. Jacquelyn Kersey. Lisa Johnson, Debra Peoples. Lauralyn Wolford. Mave Davis. Cyntresha Green. Charlotte Pickard. Amelia Bell. Beverly Campbell. Princess Ellington. Tonya Johnson. Phyllis Manley. Lisa McCall. Jean Rivers. Linda White. JlU 80 Marshal Board Kllsa SluKv: I ' nsUlciU UclphliK- Fcmiick: . President I ' lUrieiu Hunter: Seeretarv KeKlnu While: Seerclarv ' enus MeDiiwell: Treasurer Bennett Players Mellna Lowery: President Rosalyn Griffin: V. President Ellen Graves: Seeretarv Wanda (havers: Treasurer ZsaZsa Martin: Purlimentarlan .leanelte Hateh: Historian Social Science Club Deborah Johnson: President Deborah Cooper: V. President Rosalyn Griffin: Secretary Cynthia Wilson: Secretary ' elvet Johnson: Treasurer §9% 81 The Belle Staff Lisa Harris — Editor M3 ' ra Davis — Advisor Parrese Wade Photographers Lisa Harris Myra Davis Elisa Staley — Sr. Section Editor .. ' -:-- % K.CrfifliHBk, ■ .:■ F l H ' ■ r c k 82 83 IH Anita Coleman Leslie Carter Donna Allen Sharon Ferguson Cynthia Wilson Jacenta Lorriek Mozetta Williams Denise Green Donna Jessup Kathy Lewis Joy Waters Pamela Dave Cheryl Williams Sadalia Wilkins MEMBERS (CONT ' D.) i Rhonda Whitted Valerie Pruitt Cecelia Xunnally Eleanor Phillips Amelia Pickard Sonya Galloway Renee Crews 84 Delta Sigma Theta Members: Present 85 Zeta Phi Beta Members: 96 Members: Vvonnc Johnson Yvonne Brown Jocelyn Heck Alice Taylor Elaine Wilder Swing Phi Swing S.O.B.O.S.S. Members: Avis Douglas ' aleric Maness Mary Swan Shelly ( oston Robin Black Lupino Spencer Rcgina Dcbose Paula Perkins Carol Stinson Parrcse Wade 87 y OUTSTAXDIXG Belles ' 82 Valerie Cynthia Cynthia Asbury will be remembered as a vivacious individual who was al- ways willing to give a helping hand. She was a delightful fixture in Barge Hall for first year students. Listed in Who ' s Who in 1981 and the recipient of numerous academic honors, she was also active as a peer advisor and Bennett Scholar. Mvra Affiliated with several honor soci- eties. ' alerie Callender also shined on the basketball court for most of her col- legiate days. A friend concluded. She will be remembered as an Independent. vivacious, and compassionate young lady. 90 Myra George demonstrated outstand- ing academic abilities and finished her ISP concentration in three years. . s edi- tor of the Banner, she ruffled a few feathers and praised where praise was needed. She was a valuable tutor in the Learning Resources Center. She was the recipient of the Presidents Excellence Award for two vears. Debra Debra Moore ' s charming personality was felt throughout the Education Divi- sion and the senior class. She dedicated a great deal of time to the Cerebral Palsy and Orthopedic Handicap School as a girl scout leader. Her academic honors were nirmerous. Elisa Three times a lady is the best way to describe scholar Elisa Staley. She dis- tinguished herself as a student leader and as an independent scholar. Her class demonstrated its respect for her by selecting her to deliver the . pprecia- tion . ddress for Senior Dav. Terri Terri Phillips was a beautiful crcallon of talent, feelings, and charm. Rcpre- senting the college as Miss Bennett, she performed with royal grace. Honored for her intelleetuul achievements on campus, she also was recognized for out- standing academic achievements during the summer program at .NIeharry Medi- cal College. Don na Donna Siler proved that the Bennett Ideal Is real and possible. She was a role model for underclassmen who came un- der her influence as a residence hall counselor She was available to help fac- ulty and staff to implement programs because she felt a part of the experi- ence. She, too, mixed beauty and brains. Sharon Sharon Morton ' s time was spill bc- iwccn her off-campus Job and academic (inrsuils. She was respected an l ad- rnireil by all who shared the experience with her. She represcnicd the Deltas as Ihcir coronation i|ueen tills year Skilled iTi the art of time manugement, Sharon performed well In the classroom and as a member of several organizations. Qundal Qundal Chambers gained the admira- tion of the campus community because of her volunteer spirit and pleasing per- sonality. Her sense of humor provided relief for those who came under her spell. She also had her share of aca- demic accomplishments and leadership roles. Pauline Pauline N ' zerlbe. one of three sisters to attend Bennett, was very goal-oriented. She chartered a course marked by suc- cess. She Is also an adventurer who dared to try the untried. One of the high- lights of her college career was a ski trip during the Christmas break o f hcrjunior year. She was also president of the Inter- national Students Club during her junior vcar. These Outstanding Belles marched to the beat of a different drummer. They achieved in the classroom, served in the community, and worked on the campus as student leaders. They demonstrated wcll-rcuinded attributes that make up the foundation of the Bennett Kxperi- ence. They were nominated and elected by their peers and the college faculty for this honor While others found it diffi- cult to achieve on all arenas, they proved that it could be done. And they did it well. 94 J iiiL. J 95 97 Recognition Day ' 82 IS Each year nicinbcrs of the campus communily honor those students who have achieved and served the college beyond the call of duty. This year ' s program received a boost by the Morgan State University Choir which performed two traditional bUick selections. The program was longed, but worth every minute as we offered tributes and praise to our peers. Awards were given for academic excellence, student nvolvement, and community service. Mrs. Louise G. Streat did a beautiful Job of moving things along. The Belle staff con- gratulates all of the honorees for 1981-82. 100 101 102 p Few of us Kavc thought to vha( (Iiis lihcral ails expe- rience is about. More liiuil anything, we were eontent to coinpluiu about the rel- evanev of classes in reli- fjiou, the humanities, and pliilosophy. According to one source, Liberal arts should teach younj people to analyze and to syntliesize, to break thinjjs down into parts and then to put thlnfJs together again. An under- standing of this concept is necessary and can contrib- ute to eiiniintiting many of the anxieties experienced this year. As we reflect on the year, hopefully, more at- tention will be given to those value learning activities planned to shape our moral being. L I B E R A L ARTS X 103 opinions will vary on the quality of student life this year. But it will certainly be remembered as an eventful year . . . Trevi Weekend, James Baldwin, Junior and Sophomore Weekends, Se- nior Daj ' , the Coronation, Orientation Week, Presi- dent ' s Ball, fun with the Ag- gies, Joggers Xight, Ladies Xights, the President ' s Stu- dent Forum, the diverse per- sonalities, Recognition Day, etc. Whether we slept the year away or became in- volved in constructive ac- tivities, it was a busv year. 104 105 A FOR 106 108 lllU!!!!ll wfMmffmnr 109 110 Mellon Presents There ' s something about the sound A.C.E.S. that says to most students, another borinti profjrani. And oflcii. we were w ronj;. The Mellon Committee and the Lyceum Coniniillee presentetl some inlerestinj prof rams this year, althouj h some of us pre- ferred to watch television or sleep. Hut for those who took the time to attend — it was the discovery of new sounds, ex- citing performances, and op- portiuiities to develop cultur- al awareness. We were over- whelmed by the talent f)f Paula Larke who offered in- sight into black folk history through story and song. She was and is what many of us hope to become, a black wom- an with a purpose. David Bradley made his The Chan- eysvllle Incident come alive as he discussed perspectives of cultural and social history of his novel. Other attrac- tions: Ward Phillips Duo, Seminar on Women; Dr. Bet- tye C. Thomas, Black History Lecture; Ronald Crutcher, cellist; the Faculty Forum on James Baldwin featuring Chinua Achebe; Dr. Oakley Holmes, art historian; Eva Hamlin Miller ' s art exhibit; Opera Excerpts; and James Baldwin. Basketball 112 r. The Bennett basketball team climbed the .500 level, finishing this year ' s season with a 9-9 record. The flourish created the seventh straight season the Belles have concluded at .500 or better. The season was nota- ble for two reasons: the Belles ' in- ability to do the impossible and match last year ' s squad ' s 20-2 re- cord; and the final performance of Portia Dixon at Goode Gymnasium. Like her sister Andre, Portia gave four strong years to the Bennett ef- fort, and she was honored several times with all-league citations. Her presence will be sorely missed next year. Over one four game period this season, she amassed 80 points. 113 115 116 117 118 119 120 ■ ' • ' •Si ' . 1 :tt 126 127 Bennett Players Present . . . Each year the Bennett Players face the chal- lenge of producing plays on a shoestring budget and from a small offering of all-female plays. This year, members of the Players demonstrat- ed versatility as they assumed two or more parts, doubled as stage hands or directors, and prepared to participate in the National Associ- ation of Dramatic Speech and Arts Convocation at Bowie State College. The Players presented two productions, Glass Menagerie and Gray Bread. 128 Glass Menagerie Gray Bread 129 L. k 132 133 135 136 BENNETT COLLEGE 137 . t 138 139 Faculty Continued from page 30 Dr. Sekharai Biology- M- Inez Re ycg| •physical £ jica i ' ' Dr. Virginia ucker English A tribute to Faculty . . . Each year you take minds and help to mold thoughts and attitudes. Some of you have gone beyond your classroom duties. You demonstrated sincere con- cern for us and assisted us in making this journey. To those of you who cared, we sav thank vou. 142 143 144 145 The Living Madonnas The college presented the Living Madonnas in Deeember. Coordinated by the Visual Arts, Home Economics, and Music Departments with the assistance of the Maintenance staff, the pro- duction, International Madonnas, was one of the most beautiful presentations witnessed by the college community. The living tableaux, re- productions of works bj ' internationally known artists, represented the Joint efforts of some 150 staff, faculty and students. Among the scenes presented were The An- nunication by MacMillan, India; The Concep- tion of the Virgin by De Santella, Mexico; The Nativity by a South African art student; The Flight to Egypt by de Almeida, Brazil; The Brown Madonna by Reiss, United States; and The Madonna of the Pavillion by Lu Hung- Neine, China. Background music was provided by the col- lege choir under the direction of Dr. Charlotte Alston. The narrator was Mrs. Mary Hopkins and the reader. Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boud} ' . 3 % 146 147 President ' s Ball i i er.,. Come Down to Key In Lllac-Tlme; It Isn ' t Far From London Dr. Helen G. Edmonds is professor emeritus of hislory at Xorth Carolina Central I ' nivcrsity. She has been the re- cipient of a number of honorary degrees, fellowships and grants, and honors. Her involvement in international affairs has been reeognized through a number of presidential appointments. For those who wish to review the in- dustrial revolution in England during the early 1900s, they are at liberty to read the scholarly works of the British economist who had profound analvscs of the development of the factory sys- tem, its ascendancy, and the state of the human conditions which tw o major Brit- ish cities so abundantly displayed. In my spiritual orientation to this period, I put the history and economic books aside. I chose to see the deadening effect of the industrial revolution in its human terms through the eyes of the Barral Or- gan by the British poet, . lfrcd oyes. He looked upon the city of Liverpool as the commercial center of England for importation of raw materials and expor- tation of goods of commerce; but it was the city of London emphasized in the manufacturing of those goods. Hear what Xoyes says about the London of his poem: And then the troubador begins to thrill the golden streets in the city as the sun sinks low. And in all the gaudy busses, there are scores of weary feet — marking time with a dull mechanical beat, and a thousand hearts are plung- ing to a love thcyll never meet in the land where dead dreams go. Come down to Kew in Lilac-time. Si. miles from London in Surrey Coun- ty is Kew Garden. o one visits London without going to Kew Garden. The poet . lfred Xoyes proclaimed that the best lime to come to Kew is in Lilac-time: The cherry trees are seas of bloom and soft perfume, and Oh, so near to London. .Vnd there they say, when dawn is high and all the worlds a blaze of sky, the cuckoo, though very shy, will sing a song for London. The Dorian Xightingale is rare and yet they say you will hear him there at Kew in Lilac-time, and Oh so near to London. For Xoah hardly knew a bird that isn ' t heard at Kew in Lilac- time. . nd when the rose begins to pout and all the chestnut spires are out. You will hear the rest without a doubt — all chorussing for London. Come down to Kew in Lilac-time. .Vnd you will wander hand in hand with love in summer ' s wonderland. Come down to Kew in Li- lac-time. It isn ' t far from London. Who would have thought the organ grinder would play eternal music in this city of London where men and women had not the time to listen nor the appre- ciation to enjov: For there in this busy city. La Tra- viata sighs another sadder song And there, II Trovature cries a tale of deeper wrong. O Verdi, we mourn, as the trou- bador begins to thrill the golden street in this city as the sun sinks low; in this city where dead dreams go. In my address today, the London of Alfred Xoyes ' poem is used symbolically to examine the major characteristics of our time, the London of our personal lives, the London which baffles us in governmental, coUeetive and personal decision-making. In our London of confu- sion today, we have but to look at the vast array of unemployed people in our former manufacturing centers. Unem- ployment is currently 9 to 10 per cent nationwide and that means 18 to 20 per cent for black adults; and 42 to 50 per cent for black youth. The blacks are in the inner cities. ,NIany industries with thejobs are either closing down or mov- ing to the Sun Belt. As the army of unem- ployed of all races grows, we may aptly compare the poet ' s words; thousands 152 iilwcury li-cl, muikliiK (Irm- wUli u im-. cliuiili ' ul bcul. (jliiiij iiiK III u lovi- tiny will iK-vcr inccl In llils illy of I.tinilnn where (Icuil (IrcuiiiN K The rmiiulliiK 1-ullurs nl ' ilils ulliiii, with superliir liislKlil. sepiirulecl ihe lileiiliiKlcul iind fiiiielloiiiil uspeels of cliiiivh and sIhIc. We are liiileed Ihe prlvlleijed reelplenls iiC freedom of rell- Kloiis worship, el, llie poliikal realism ol the 1 980 s would Indieale llial ehiireh and slate may have merged In some quarters of Ihe nation amonji eerluin re- llKloiis Kroups. While physleal liurninu at Ihe slake for one ' s religious hellefs Is no lonHer appropo, the death of leader- ship roles and politleal earcers mav lie ut slake when seleel leaders are pro- serlbcd on a hit list for leadership ex- tinction simply heeanse Ihey pro- claimed for a more hnniane Kovcrnmenl and espoused Ihe nee ls of Ihe poor and this threat has been achieved — all in Ihe name of a Moral Majority. In onr l-ondoii w here the sun sinks low. In our current London of confusion, we cannot i rnore an ethical education. The human body Is the temple of f}od. He builds the spiritual house Inside of us. Too few today seem lo have been ex- posed to an exploration of Ihe sources and meaning of values. Few people be- lieve any louHcr Ihat any values have an 153 154 ■ ' ul)M)lnIi luisc. In mir l.dmloii, iho Hililh (il ' phlliisophv. ps chiilii)jy uiul si - liiildjjy pcisc lor us (iticstlons nf iri ' mcn- ilmis muKiilIiKliv Arc inoriil vuliics In l)c conshicrcil as iiiu ' luiii lii clcniul vcr- ill ' s or arc iluy inoillllcd by cIuuihcs In socKlal mores ' . ' Ifllicy arc so nioiUned, arc vc snrflcicnlly aware o( llie Iransl- lions iakln)i place lo enable us lo lay a fonnduton lor moral slabilliy A more basic conslderallon is how docs educa- tion propose to mold and hold our vouth to acceptable standarils of morality In the face of niullltudiniuis undermining innuenccsof ' modern society ' . ' How then do we arrive at the all encompassing moral responsibilities for our actions ' . ' I do not have all the answers. I must agree with Rabbi lirickncr that sell ' -disclpllne — not externally applied discipline but — that which is born of an Inner strength makes the difference between a civilization and a |unglc. It Is when the human temple is so constructed that It interfaces with the spiritual life can we restore the meaning of values. Other- wise, we go through life excusing cverv act and every condition — laughing while the moral basis of our society cnimblcs. In our London of confusion, we arc af- flicted with Increased crime. Our homes have become virtual prisons to which we are confined after the sun goes dow n. Senior citizens are prime subjects for mugging and robbery Where does the responsibility rest ' . ' If you have views which are contrary to mine, so be it. I. personally, reject totally the new socio- logical theory thai sociely is the crimi- nal, not the persons perpetrating llic crimes. Values are topsy-lurvv. We have had our London of racial con- fusion with the youlh dreams of the 1960 ' s. They marched so nobly In the interest of racial Justice. They were the marching troops of . Iarlin Luther King. Jr Something happened In 19( () The Black Power windsof thai year gener- ated small sepuratlstic groups among many of our youth; and with such goals as going back lo . frica. rccommemling the total separation from awhile sociely on the assumptiim that we could go It alone, organizing schools to prepare young black people for nationhood, ad- vocating that one State in the t ' nited States be set aside for The New Repub- lic of Africa, utilizing Black Studies In the 196() ' s as a vehicle for carping on the past and all the ills which ;100 years of history had made our lot, and validating Black English as a learning vehicle w hen there is no such animal us Black English. Please know that standard English Is the language of employment and language of promotion. Our young college students today have emerged from that London of confusicm. In the 1980s we have no time to build castles in the sand or live In the phantasies of make believe land. The world Is real and there is much to do. The new Image of the 1980 ' s Is a Qui- et Revolution and it has come back to our campuses. This quiet revolution Is so ijuiet thai many people are unaware of Us fur-reaching effects. Il promises lo louch nearly every aspect of mir campus llic, including how faculty members leach, how students arc educated, and how research is performed The focus of this quiet revolution Is the campus li- brary. Libraries have long histories of campus neglect but they are humming now wilh students who want open ac- cess to lnformatl(]n I find students more career oriented than in many years. President Lyndon .lohnson persuaded the Congress to enact the Higher Educa- tion . ct of 196.S. Erom this act Einancial assistance flowed to developing colleges and lo studcnls In financial need The woman selected from across I his nation to develop and handle the 8120 million program for the predominantly black colleges was the President of Bennett College. Dr. Willa Player. She Is en- shrined in any history of the Federal Government and Higher Educalicm. President .Johnson, writing in Vantage Pojnt. that 11 was his desire that nay youngster who wanted to go to college would have no excuse in that endeavor. The Higher Education . cts provided Ba- sle Education Opportuni ty Grants. Work-Study Grunts, fiuaranteed Stu- dent Loans. Wtcrans Education . ssls- tance. Federal funds for the training and re-training of teachers in language arts, science and almost any academic area deemed appropriate by the educaticmul researchers. Now, In our current London of 1982 we SPECIAL MEMORIES face the serious problem of financial cutbacks and the impact on our de- pressed economy and on colleges and universities. Sums from philanthropists and foundations for the private and church-related colleges may be affect- ed. After all, their gifts to the United Xegro College Fund are conditioned by whether the stock markets rise or fall, whether bonds arc lucrative or not. Churches will continue to do their part. The basic factors confirm that the issue for many educational institutions may be one of survival. As graduates and members of the alumnae, you must do some rc-asscssing. You must learn to live with less and share with this insti- tution a more meaningful part of your income. Come down to Kew Garden and re -assess your relations and responsibil- ities to your .Vlnia Maten While you graduate today, thousands of undergraduate, graduate and profes- sional students are trembling with fear as to whether reduced financial assis- tance by the federal government will send their high hopes to the city where dead dreams go. Administrators are worried about whether reduced funds in student financial assistance will have an impact upon enrollment in September If it becomes totally necessary, those who have not yet graduated may have to adapt to a new way of life. In my mind, there are three options: 1 ) Part-time pursuit of education while working. 2 ) Drop out of the student population, save some money and come back to col- lege another day. This will require a strong commitment to keeping the faith with your goals. 3) End the educational pursuit for- ever. This would be the ultimate trage- dy I would urge all who face either of these dilemmas to step outside of this London and re -assess. Let us determine if we can pursue our goals with less than that to which we are accustomed. Most Americans can tighten their belts a bit more. .As a nation, we repre- sent six per cent of the world population, yet we consume approximately one- third of the available resources, while sectors of our society suffer from hun- ger. What we waste and throw away could feed thousands. I tell young people this about me. I was in school when there was no finan- cial assistance. I set my goals at the Ohio State University and planned my budget on 50? a day; 15e for breakfast and 35? for dinner (Specials). It did not matter what others had to spend. ' o envy or Jealousy ever entered my mind. I was there to get the knowledge from niv books and professors. My heart was marching to the beat of a different drum- mer For I knew that when my education was complete, the choice of the menu would be mine. Step outside of London. Come down to Kew Garden and think anew. I cannot portend that the future of women and minorities will be in an era of growing unemployment, reduced bud- gets, young school drop-outs with no skills for the highly technological soci- ety the lack of rc-affirmation for affir- mative action, and high interest rates threatening to make home ownership a thing of the past. While this is a part of the sad and distressing story in our Lon- don where the sun sinks low, the final recognition is more devastating: The rapidly drying up of the nation ' s willing- ness to face up to the seriousness of the problem which years of deprivation have created, and to deal with them with the intensity and commitment their solutions demand. We are not ask- ing that money be thrown at the prob- lem. We want the elimination of fraud. I You will be the preservers of culture in your home. As you give your husband love, give the children love abundantlv. The outside world is cruel enough and children reared in love, affection and emotional security will be better able to brave the shocks of our imperfect soci- ety 5. You are a breed apart because your generation has mastered change. For the time being, graduates will have to take what Jobs they can get. My only plea is that you will graduate with a flexible mind; that, if it is necessary for you to re- tool with some management course, computer science, accounting, etc., then do so. Many go to the community col- leges only for a certain technical skill. The older generation may not under- stand this and say why did we send you to a four year college and then you de- cided to go to a community college. Please explain patiently to them that you are only there for one and only one reason: some specialized course which will tide you over until the opening re- turns for which you have spent four years. Go where the Jobs are as soon as they break. Your generation can master change. You will change careers, no doubt, three times in your life-time, and begin payments on at least three homes. Rivers and streets and neighbors next door will not hold you as they did us — Just plain afraid of leaving the localitv. You will go any place for work becau se you can master change. You are young. You are not tired like many of us. 6. You are graduating at a time when black women — almost 1000 are elected to city councils, 43 in state legislatures, three as superintendents of city schools in the largest cities — Oakland, Wash- ington and Chicago. In your time as many as four were elected to the United States Congress: Shirley Chisholm, Yvonne Burke, Cordiss Collins and Bar- bara Burke. In appointments, one of us reached the President ' s Cabinet: Patri- cia Roberts Harris — now running for . Iayor of Washington, D.C. For more than 20 years, Constance Baker .Motley was the only black woman in the Feder- al Courts. The Omnibus Judiciary Act of 1978 created 152 new Judgeships and President Carter appointed eight. I have not cited the figures for men elected and appointed offices. They have exceeded us. Young women today who are public service-minded may enter the political arena. The way has been paved. 7. There is the possibility of finding allies in our struggles. Much will depend upon locating these allies in churches. in the higher structure of local decision- making, and in the groups which are ex- periencing similar difficulties. Our cries against the federal cuts in education are voiced by white students and white par- ents. The problem of high interest rates are not just black problems. They are national problems. Once again, we must resort to net-working with similarly sit- uated groups, irrespective of race, for our own salvation. . o one has been more successful in net-working as the .Nation- al Organization of Women. While it will require a miracle to secure the Equal Rights . mendment ( ER. ), I have found in 36 states that these women support black female candidates for state legis- latures. While there were rank enemies who despise Martin Luther King. Jr.. this man knew how to find and pull to- gether powerful allies. . ' et-works mav change, dependent upon the issue. You need merely to come down to Kew and take inventory of your assets. God bless you. .Nlay He make His face to shine upon you. .Nlay He hold you in the hollow of His hand. With these blessings, clearly . lfred .Xoyes ' symbol- ic poem on London and Kew Garden speaks to our times. It speaks to the issues of higher education; it speaks to the young graduates; It speaks to the im- mediate past of the revolutionary era of the 1960 ' s and 1970 ' s; it speaks to the computerized society which has pro- duced the alienated man; it speaks to the urban cities where dead dreams go; it speaks to the thousands of unem- ployed marching feet, weary in the sun - set glow; it speaks to the human spirit caught up in the baffling forces of the current political disillusionment of the 1980 ' s. it speaks to the demand for new racial strategies for the contemporarv period of the new conservatism; it speaks to the nation ' s unfinished agenda with regards to minorities whose glim- mering hope seems doomed. Indeed, it 158 speaks t(i each of us. The message It brings Is rcsDuiidiiijjly clear: There Is u place where cherry trees arc seas of bloom uml sweet perfimics, and Oh, so near to I.ondim. And there they say when dawn Is high and all Ihe world ' s a blaze of sky; the enckoo, though shy, will sing a song for London. The Dorian Nightingale Is rare and yet they say you will hear him there, at Kcw al Lilac-time. For Xoah hardly knew u bird of any kind (hut Isn ' t heard at Kcw , nd when the rose begins to pout and all the chestnut spires arc out, you will hear the rest without a doubt — chor- usslng for London. Come (h)W n to Kcw at LUac-time; It Isn ' t far from Loiidcm. 159 Mar we never smirch the good Gendered here in sisterhood; May we ever choose aright. Guided but by honor bright; Ever lovelier shall thou live. As thy daughters freely give; Ever glorious above, Testimonies of our love. — From the Mma Mater This was the yearbook that almost wasn ' t. We hope you will understand why some things are as thev are and appreciate what was salvaged This was indeed a book of blood, sweat and tears. — The Staff •J I ' ■{;rly - fc