Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1983 volume:

J r T m fl I Benne it Colic ge The Belle ( irccnsboro, N.C Memories Such As These . . . Our memories will be the bonds age, will keep Bennett in our that hold us together as the year hearts. Join us as we recall the fla- ends. Years from now, these memo- vor of 1982-83. ries, though changed by time and Introduction Campus Life Highlights Academic Highlights People Organizations Memories Such As These Commencement Cover Design Venus McDowell ' 84 E_ The Staff This year ' s staff took i in- yearbook us student designed comae, ( ontemporarj Periodicals. Members of the class wen-: Aniiu Grant, academic copy and senior memories; Teresa Lipscomb, theme copy; Valarle Reld, campus life Layouts; Merry McQulUar, senior section editor; Connie Williams iinil Zephalee Thorne, underclass section; Wanda Edwards, or- ganizations editor; Cynthia Mitchell, WImi ' s Who copy and production; Sliclla Poxworth, photographer assistant; unci Leslie Hendricks. The class was led by yearbook advisor Myra Davis. Key pho- tographers were Oils llalrsion, Lisa Harris, and Myru Davis. Dedication Revealing themselves in different ways, our memories are important. Regardless of how we perceived this year at Bennett College, each of us leaves with some fond and exciting memories. These precious thoughts will be of the good and the bad. The comforting touch of a hand, the twinkle of an eye. the anger, the laughter, the anxiety, the humor, the disgust, the friendships, the love, the bitter and the sweet will become a part of what this year was to each of us. Hopefully time will remove the bitter and the fact that we perse- vered and grew, that we reached out to each other for comfort, that ru- mors eventually vanished as the rea- lities surfaced, and that somehow. we are better members of the com- munity. In all that transpired in 1982-83. we must not forget that col- lege is a trying experience and that each experience teaches a lesson in living. It can make us stronger or it can break us. 1982-83 cannot be repeated. But it can be a learning tree, if we allow it. Lest we forget why we were here and why things occurred as they did. May we all learn the importance of healthy communications and come to believe in the idea of a car- ing community . For Bennett Col- lege is you. the students, the faculty. the staff, the alumnae, and the ad- ministration. Each of us has an in- vestment in its success. Yes. we will carry many memories, colored by our own impressions. But. in the long continued on page 8 tfPREmiTIK ' 50.000 —-■ ' -■•- run, we may find, that 1982-83 wasn ' t really such an anxious year of confusion and doubt. It was actu- ally more than that. It was a transi- tion as a college began to change and find its place in a topsy turvy world. Indeed, Bennett College needs greater commitment and uni- ty of purpose from each of us during this transition. Relive the best of the year with us and join in a pledge of commitment to the community. We hope for vou a better experience in 1983-84. . . . come to believe in a caring community. CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS 12 , ' TT-T — i m T 18 Registration for classes was a time of uncertain- ty and excitement as new students attempted to unwind the mysteries of the academic advising and registration process. Xew students signed in upon their arrival to the campus at the Welcome Tent which was manned by Personal Belles. During the Freshman Talent Show, new students demonstrated their true and sometimes, their may be talents. One of the highlights of the Orientation Week was the initial move into Player Hall which housed most of the freshmen. 14 Opening Week Anxieties and Fun Orientation Week Is traditionally thui period of time given i Introduce new students to the college environment. This year, the activities took s different twlsl, as new students were Introduced to the Greensboro community us well. They were taken to the Burlington Out- lets and to the liarn Dinner Theatre- Hut the Opening week ofschool was really what it has been for Belles over the years. It was the beginning of a new experienee . . . meeting . . . learning to regulate one ' s schedule ... a transition from parental Influences to personal de- cision making. . . learning to adapt to each instructor ' s classroom tcchnhpic- s . . . adjusting to a different diet- , . . learning to manage money . . . and trying to cope with a multitude of new- attitudes. It was also the Introduction of a new college tradition, the Freshman convo- cation. Xcw students were formally in- ducted into the college community by the president of the college. New students am) their families met the di- rector of admissions. Miss Phyllis Y. .Johnson and Dr. und Mrs. Isaac H. Miller, the presi- dent and first lad v. President Miller welcomes new student dar- ing the Freshman Convocation. Bach student signed the College Book as her name was called. One of the saddest moments of Orientation Week is saying good by to parents and fam- ily members after one more tour of ihc grounds. IS (4 . . . each experience teaches a lesson in living. .UIHM.HUJI ' WllW 5U;j, £ - . : SS S - Labor Day: A Changing Times Changing times is indeed the best way to describe this year ' s Labor Day celebration. Something was just not the same. One student conclud- ed, The spirit of celebration was missing. Another said, It just wasn ' t the same. Where was the structure and activities? asked an- other. Well, some of us made the best of the break and devoted our time to the good food that has traditionally marked the Labor Day Happenin. We did without the dance this year, we were told, because it dis- turbed the neighbors. Maybe next vear, folks. Some of us enjoyed table tennis under the cool shade. Deanna Meningall showed her skills with the paddle. Aggies show up at the right time, to join in the battle for the plates. AnUcipaUon is always at its height when food is involved on Labor Dav 18 Latanva Leung poses during the activities or luck of activities to tukc In the sun Lynn Thornc appears to be quite pleased with her plate of goodies us others prepare to Join her. 19 __ F O U N D E R S ' w E E K Miss Phyllis V. Johnson, director of admis- sions, prepares to star ' - the bicycle race as Lavoris McCrary and Rhonda Bradley (on left) look ahead. Witnesses to the events wait for the races to start. Staffers Lisa Mitchell and Audrey Franklin helped get things moving. S.O.B.O.S.S. member Regina DeBosc gives fist of victory at end of bike race. The Greek-Olympics, the first such event held on the campus, lacked the participation of all the sororities and so- cial fellowship. However, for the three who competed for the ribbons, it was fun. Competition was held in four events: Bicycle Race, Basketball Throw, Egg Race, and Touch Football. Judges included volunteers from the faculty and staff. The activity was held to help in the celebration of the college founding. The participants included Delta Sigma The- ta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and S.O.B.O.S.S. The winners of three events were the members of S.O.B.O.S.S. The Zetas won the Egg Race. Greek Olympics Breaks Routine 20 Referee -lames l- runkliii. huabaad  t ' staffer tadreji gtrea football directions to Dellaa anil sii B.O.S.S. 1 1 iraaagamc of polling and M-riuins. Winners, S.O.B.O.S.S., show off their three first place ribbons. Participants included Val arie Manness, Retina DcBosc. Avis Douglas, Robin Black. Mary Swan, and Rhonda Bradley. 21 Founders Weekend The celebration of the college ' s 109th anniversay continued throughout the weekend, October 1-3. On Friday evening, the Performing Arts Company presented Serendipidy Night, a gala birthday celebration. Stu- dents entertained visiting parents, alumnae and friends. The emcee for the evening was Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch, a spe- cial staff member. After a full meeting of the Parents As- sociation, parents met with faculty members for the Parents-Faculty Con- ference. Exhibits highlighted division activities. Some parents and alumnae participated in the Office of Admissions Alumnae Recruitment Workshop. The campus community paid tribute to Dr. J. Henry Sayles, Dr. Georgia Lati- mer, and Mrs. Myra Jones for their years of service during the Recognition Ban- quet on Saturday evening. After the ban- quet, Mrs. LaFonde McGee, mother of student Nedra, was presented in con- cert. The Founders ' Convocation speaker on Sunday was Dr. John Q. T King, president of Huston-Tillotson College and a U.S. Army Reserve General. Department of Biology Department of Chemistry Department of Economics Department of Mathemaf Department of Physical Education, Health « Recreation iTdM i k ACADEMICS HIGHLIGHTS 34 . fc.lJIUil— II I I TO ' M W I WWCT 25 Home economics students Sherry Salaam and Patricia Walker prepare pie during class demonstration. Carolyn Stewart appears to wonder if its real- ly worth the effort during lull in class lecture. Rhonda Jackson realizes that part of the class experience depends on the interest of the student. 26 I 27 Academic Viewpoints b Anita Grant -as The year has been quite eventful for directors of the four divisions this year. Based on an interview with several of the administrators, staff Anita Grant discovered that each director worked under a set of goals that reflect a respec- tive division ' s direction. Dr. Lynn Sadler, director of the Hu- manities Division, reported that her di- vision focused much attention on writing proposals which would stimulate divi- sional growth and upgrade student achievement. Attention was also given to improving community outreach. In its attempt to combat student attrition, the division welcomed the establishment of a new student organization, the Bennett Wits. Dr. Sadler is particularly excited about the division ' s increased interest in computerization. Students were more aggressive in the pursuit of intern exper- iences in the community. Dr. J. Henry Sayles, director of the Science Division, has always been a pio- neer in maximizing resources for the good of his students. One of the high- lights of the year was the receipt of a 875,000 grant to address improvement in academic offerings and strengthening the science faculty. His mission contin- ues to be increasing the number of black women in health science careers. A number of field trips were provided for majors to acquaint them with science professions. A weekend program for high school students was also held dur- ing the second semester. The Education Division, under the leadership of Dr. John McDonald, had a good year. Attention continued to focus on upgrading the credentials and skills of teacher education students. Dr. Mc- Donald has aggressively pursued gradu- ate program opportunities for graduat- ing seniors and has made the name of Bowling Green University a campus- wide name. Mrs. Mary Ann Scarlette reports that the campus Girl Scouts had a productive year and formed a troop in one of the public housing communities. Dr. Dorinda Trader, director of the So- cial Science Division, was unavailable for an interview prior to the deadline. However, the arrival of the Business and Economic Department ' s System 34 Com- puter was a big boost for majors in busi- ness administration and accounting. Students also had hands on experience with the Apple word processing units. The highlight of the second semester was the sponsoring of a Race-Class Con- ference. Outside observers indicated that one of the primary goals of the divi- sion will continue to be arrival at unity of mission. the Academic Alternatives Program, formerly referred to as Academic Op- tions, boosted the academic offerings of the college. It provided non-tradition- al approaches to learning and allowed advance students to accelerate their studies, to desig n their own courses, or to pursue independent study projects. The Bennett Scholars was probably the most popular option. S3 28 29 Learning Takes Place Outside The Classroom A great deal of learning takes place outside of the red brick walls. Members of the Pre-Alumnae Coun- cil participated in the February meeting of the National Alumni Council and Pre-Alumni Councils of the United Xegro College Fund. The city of New York offered a real lesson in living for the students who also participated in the politi- cal activities and planning sessions during the meeting at the Vista In- ternational. New York was a first for several. Participating in the high school recruitment program were Ceclia Xunnally, Valerie Reid, Dr. Perry Mack (hidden), Flo Spires, and Rita Rushing. A lesson in living was given to students who observed low energy ' refrigeration in an apartment unit. I. Tf??T... . . „„„ £:■! Is.l.}. . . . - - - - ■ ' . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■•;: ■ f- - I II a m ■ ■ ■ W MBg iai. ::: .v : 1 ■■f ' --i,- ,jlt ■ v Miss Bennett, Cecilia Xunnally, represented the college at the Coronation of Miss PNAC. (right) Hudson Harbor scene from the room of Miss Myra Davis and Mrs. Ellease Colston. 33 IHBHi First Subway Hide Who Really Asked For It? 34 ■■mnamm r« - ' r - ?fi Instructor Evelyn Jones assists two fresh- men students to complete their biology lab project. One of the Massey twins decides It ' s not worth the headache. 35 Dr. Lee Ponting, of the Mathematics Depart- ment, and student Robin Rowc study per- plexities of math problem. Accounting students give instructor their un- divided attention. Janet King runs through her English drills on the computer terminal. 36 . u I Sharon Parker ' s most irtisiv companion Is u pocket calculator which makes class assign- meats u Utile easier. Instructor Adebo milled mi Inlernutlmiul Hair to the Leaching of political science. I r Adebo also provided the leadership tor (he Race and (lass Conference In April. I . 37 The Agony . . . The Esctasy 39 Ms. M. Chabuku, the international advisor-in- residence, presented a South African flag to Dr. Miller and Miss Bennett, Cecelia Xunnal- lv. Shelby Lawary studies between classes in the Snack Bar. Her book receives a boost from a little snack on the side. 40 Maahella Jordan, u ( rreennboro native, gives her attention to the business al hand. Dr. Nellouise Watkina had u busy year with her computer administrative and teaching duties. Student expresses amazement at the antics of her classmate during a lull in the class lec- ture. 41 Princess Campbell tries her hand at one of the Apple Word Processors under tutelage of instructor Doris Surgeon. Learning the operations of the department ' s new mini-computer-addressing system are members of the development staff. 42 Hiotugy student Jacenta Lorlck completes lab assignment in biology class. Mrs. Jackie Blount was a welcomed addition to the Mathematics Departments computer science major. 43 Dr. Georgia Latimer confers with Francina Brown. She gets the red pen treatment. Student teacher Sherry Salaam helps high school student in clothing class. 44 Us Tillery conducted music therapy ses- with students at Washington Elemen- School. 46 The Look of Knowing What You ' re About 46 Life Is a Learning Laboratory XAACP volunteers assisted with the election process by working the polls. Businessman L. R. Byrd keynoted the XAACP chapel service. Melissa Mitchell ponders the class lecture 48 Alumuu Dr. Thclma l Xjuka, participating in u Wuhh-m ' s Studies Program International seminar, talks with student Home economics student Sherry Salaam demonstrates the preparation of good pie crusts in Mrs. Queen Bell ' s class. , A 49 Job Hunting Blues . . . Recognizing that Bennett Belles are preparing for careers and fur- ther study, the Career Services Of- fice and other departments focus much of their emphasis on introduc- ing students to career trends and op- portunities. From the Orientation Classes, freshmen devote time to discussing their career goals and to meeting professionals. The Career Services Center sponsored several career awareness programs which brought professionals to the campus to talk to students, as well as recruiters. WFMY ' s Davida Jones discusses career op- J portunities with students during a Freshman Orientation Seminar. Miller Brewery ' s Patricia Hobson chats with LaYoris McCrary during the Youth Motiva- tion Task Force Reception. Mrs. Jeffers and Pennsylvania Blue Shield ' s Harlan Robinson address faculty at the open- ing session of the Youth Motivation Task Force, while Lueinda Brunson tells Sharon Parker and Miss Whidbee of her experiences with David Taylor Naval Ship. •• ' • ' -. 50 Cecelia Nunnally browses through balletlne of Job unci Knuhmtc school opportunities. 51 We Learned From Others Keynoters for the international seminar in- cluded alumnae Dr. Thelma Dean Xjaka and Dr. Thelma Davidson Adair, shown with Mrs. Geraldine Totten. 52 Dr. Shelby Lewis, director of the Southeast Institute for Women in Atlanta, addressed The Relationship Between Class, Race and Sexism at the Race-Class Conference. Ms. Susan Mullally and Ms. Emily Wilson ex- hibited their Hope and Dignity: Older Wom- en of North Carolina during Founders Week. n Poet-playwright Ntosake Shange read ex- cerpts from her works uud Interacted wllh the audience. Renown pianist Natalie Eflndarus presented lecture and concert to the delight of serious music lovers. Chancellor Edward Fort of A T addressed the Fall Honors Convocation. The Atlanta Dance Company conducted a master class and dance performance In Goodc Gymnasium. 53 Student Personnel Day ' 83 The Student Personnel Day Workshops proved to be one of the most powerful activities held during the year. Faculty, students, staff and alumnae came togeth- er to discuss Bennett image: Past, Present, Future. Students presented their chief concerns, alumnae shared their previous college experiences, and faculty- staff contributed by providing insight into current student concerns. We felt they really were listening to us this time, offered one participating student. The activity was coordinated by Mrs. Julia Anderson and Mrs. Jacqueline Jeffers. Residence hall director Mary Derr discusses the need for offering experiences that build leaders, poise, and commitment with Hazel McQueen and Media McGee. Group leader Peanclla Hughes directs dis- cussion of students ' concerns as listed on the chart. Dr. Helen Trobian represented the fac- ulty and Mrs. Madeline Best, the alumna point of view. 54 JL Group leader Geruldine Johnson re pen is stu- dent suggestions us group offers reeonwnen- dutlons for Improving I he pmlUy of student life. Mrs. Isaac II Miller also participated In the discussion. Recognition Day The college community honored those students who distinguished themselves in academic and service endeavors during the spring semes- ter. For the first time, academic awards were presented at the morn- ing chapel service and service awards announced at an evening banquet. To the delight of the students, members of the faculty and staff served over 400 students who at- tended the Recognition Day Ban- quet. There was a great deal of laughter as faculty congregated in the kitchen to load trays and then to serve it in teams of two. Bread la- dies! Servers! More tea? Members of the Performing Arts Company, Teresa Morrow, Kathy Lewis, and Xedra McGee sang Ordinary People to open the chapel service. The chairperson of the Mathematics Depart- ment, Mr. Ray Treadway, presided over the Recognition Dav Service. A job well done, Mr. T! Among those receiving multiple awards was honor student Wanda Dick. She receives the 56 Award for Scholarly Achievement in Busi- ness from Mrs. Julia Covington. ■itfi Alumna Murk - Clupp Moffitt presents m 1ml urships in home economica 1 Judith Kzzcll ud Betty Timlin. tm President ' s Ball 58 60 President ' s Ball Las Vegas, Bennett Style 61 There ' s A Bit of Aggie in the Best of Us Darlene Owens, another majorette, performs. Miss Bennett College . . . Gloria Cecelia Nunnally _ Annette Baker Chester, PA Health Science Pre. Medical Career Goal: Surgeon Senior Involvement: Intramural Sport, Peer Advisor. NAACP (Treasurer). Busi- ness Club. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Life Guard Academic Achievement: Pennsylvania Scholarship, Board of Higher Education Ministry Adriane Baughman Cincinnati. Ohio Accounting Business Administration Career Goal: CPA Senior Involvement: Business Club (Trea- surer), Senior Class Officer (Secretary), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Ben- nett Scholars Program, Resident ' s Assis- tant (Merner Hall) Academic Honors: Dean ' s List (all four years ), Honors Convocation ( 6 semesters ) Beverly Bell Washington, DC Pre. Medicine Chemistry Career Goal. Physician Senior Involvement: Bennett Choir, Who ' s Who. Bennett Scholars. SGA Task Force, Air Force ROTC, National Society of Per- shing Angels. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc., Senior Class Parliamentarian Academic Achievement: Dean ' s List. Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society Rhonda Bradley Ft. Lauderdale. Florida Early Childhood Education Career Goal: Teacher Involvement: S.O.B.O.S.S. (vice presi- dent). Basketball Team Zenobia Braxton Salem, Virginia Special Education Career Goal: Teacher Involvement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor So- ciety, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Peer Advisor Achievement: National Dean ' s List, Hon- ors Convocation, Dean ' s List i Garnetta Brodie Henderson. North Carolina Special Education 68 K Cynthia Carter Greensboro, N ' ortli Carolina Bnslneafl Administration Julie Crowder Greensboro, North Carolina Clothing Textiles .Janice Dc Vaughn Maysvillc, North Carolina Psychology — Special Education Career Goal: School Psychologist or Clini- cal Psychologist Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, Council of Exceptional Children Wanda Dick Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Involvement: Business Club (president), Bennett Scholars Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor So- ciety, Dean ' s List, Honors Convocation, Who ' s Who, Certified Public Accountant Scholarship Recipient. Wendy Dooley Salem, Virginia Special Education (Mental Retardation) Career Goal: Teacher Involvement: Assistant Residence Hall Director; College Choir, Delta Sigma The- ta Sorority (Miss Delta) Achievement: Dean ' s List Stephanie Durham Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Communications Media Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, Bennett College Players, Political Sci- ence Club, Pre-Alumnae Council; Bennett College Wit 69 Wanda Edwards Raeford. North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies Involvement: Zeta Phi Beta Sororitv Tonya Ellington Pompano Beach, Florida Early Childhood Education Career Goal: Nursery School Director Involvement: College Choir, Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Association, Camp- us Girl Scouts, Council for Exceptional Children, Bennett College Player J Pamela Gore Burlington, North Carolina Political Science Arnetha Grace Fayetteville, North Carolina Recreation Therapy Career Goal; Recreation Therapist Involvement: Women ' s Recreation Associ- ation. Campus Girl Scouts Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor So- ciety Anita Grant Greensboro, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Media Services Involvement: 83 Belle Staff Eileen Green Wilmington, Delaware Home Economics Education Involvement: Omicron Eta Chi Home Eco- nomics Association. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (vice president, dean of pled- gees). Pfeiffer Hall Parliamentarian _ Us Portia Griffin Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration Career Goal: Bank Management Involvement: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Mar- shal Board (president ), Business Club, Peer Counselor for Special Services Anita Hickson Washington, D.C. Involvement: Debate Team, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Residence Hall Assistant Reglna Illngleton Columbia, South Carolina Social Welfare Career Goal: Medical Social Worker Involvement: Social Science Club (trea- surer), National Association of Black So- cial Workers Cynthia Hoover Greensboro, North Carolina Special Education Benita Hunter Morven, North Carolina Sociology Career Goal: Social Worker Involvement: Human Service Organiza- tion, Marshal Board Donna Jessup Greensboro, North Carolina Psychology Career Goal: Clinical Child Psychologist Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity (president), American Psychological Association, Southeastern Psychological Association, Bennett Dance Company Academic Achievement- Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society (president). Dean ' s List 71 Yolande .Johnson Red Springs, Xorth Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Radio-TV Stephanie Jones Baltimore, Maryland Accounting Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Glenda King Seat Pleasant, Maryland Accounting Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Involvement: Business Club, NAACP, Al- pha Kappa Alpha Sorority Shelby Lawary Reidsville, North Carolina Social Welfare Career Goal: Department of Social Ser- vices Administrator Involvement: Human Services Workers Association, Freshman Counselor Deborah Little Willingboro, New Jersey Interdisciplinary Studies Communications Media Jacenta Lorick Beacon, New York Biology Chemistry Career Goal: Research Chemist Involvement: Business Club, NAACP, Al- pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, A T ' s New York Unlimited Club, Pre-Alumnae Coun- cil 72 ■B LaVoris McCrary Fort Valley, Georgia Business Administration Career Goal: Corporate Marketing Man- ager Involvement: Business Club, Bennett Col- lege Wits, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Academic Achievement: Deans List Karen Maek Atlanta, Georgia Accounting Business Administration Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Involvement: XAACF, Business Club, Peer Advisor, Senior Class Treasurer, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Academic Achievement: Dean ' s List Mary Mafuyai Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration 1 J A J i i 73 Venus McDowell Greensboro, North Carolina Accounting Xannette McFadden Florence, South Carolina Special Education Veronica McKinney Greensboro, North Carolina Mass Communication Secondary Education Sabrina McMickens Washington, DC English Career Goal: Lawyer Senior Involvement: Student Union Board (treasurer): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Bennett College Wits; Bennett Col- lege Players Achievement: Dean ' s List Merry McQuillar Mt. Vernon, New York ISP Mass Communication Radio Public Relations Career Goal: Producer of Cable Television Shows and Direct Motion Pictures Senior Involvement: Bennett College Play- ers; Cone Hall Parliamentarian; Belle Staff Senior Section Editor Photogra- pher Cynthia Mitchell Durham, North Carolina ISP Public Relations Career Goal: Public Relations Senior Involvement: Bennett Players; Del- ta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. WM Alvcra Moslcy Charlotte, North Carolina Accounting Business Administration Career Goal: Owner, Accounting Firm Involvement: Swing Phi Swing Social Fel- lowship, Business Club, NAACP Lisa D. Neal Greensboro, North Carolina Clothing Textiles Gloria C. Nunnally Pclham, North Carolina Special Education Career Goal: Teacher Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, Miss Bennett College, Pre- Alumnae Council, Council for Exceptional Children Achievement: Who ' s Who, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, The National Dean ' s List, Honors Convocation Sonla M. Offlcy Huntington, New Jersey Sociology Sharon Parker Graham, North Carolina Accounting Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Involvement: Marshal Board, Business Club (vice president). Peer Advisor Amelia Plckard Winston Salem, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies Thanatology Career Goal: Funeral Director and Em- balmer Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, College Choir Achievement: Dean ' s List, ISP Scholar- ship Recipient 75 Teresa Pratt Creedmoor, North Carolina Medical Technology Involvement: Student Union Board (vice president). Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Valarie Pruitt Greenville, South Carolina Business Administration Career Goal: Clothing Store Entrepreneur Involvement: Senior Class President, Al- pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Miss AKA, Business Club, Peer Advisor, Judiciary Council, Assistant Residence Hall Direc- tor Colleen Rene Ramsey New Haven, Connecticut Business Administration Career Goal: Administrative Assistant Involvement: Marshal Board, Business Club, National Student Business League Patrice Richardson Washington, D.C. Business Administration Career Goal: Entreprenuer Involvement: NAACR Business Club, Miss Senior Class Sherry Salaam Winston Salem, North Carolina Home Economics Linda Stanley Shallotte, North Carolina Accounting Business Administration Career Goal: Personnel Officer Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Student Union Board, CPR Instructor, Residence Hall Assistant 76 BE 1 . i m lu Steele Greensboro. North Carolina Social Welfare Alice Taylor Raeford, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media Involvement: Swing Phi Swing Social Fel- lowship Patricia Thomas Wagener, South Carolina Health Science Patrice Thorpe Riley, North Carolina Social Welfare Zephalee Thorne Charleston, South Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media and Public Relations Involvement: Belle Staff, Interdormitory Council, Pre-Alumnae Council Cheryl Tipton Greensboro, North Carolina Accounting Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity Among those graduating seniors participat- ing in the Senior Day Robing Service was San- dra Cunningham, a candidate for the associ- ate arts degree. Senior Wanda Parker delivered the Senior Day Appreciation Address. Patricia Walker Cedar Grove, North Carolina Home Economics Education Jacqueline Waller Greenville, South Carolina Political Science Career Goal: Lawyer Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Social Science Club (treasurer), Interdor- mitory Council (parliamentarian ), Mar- shal Board. Student Union Board, Politi- cal Science Club Valeshia Watson Four Oaks, North Carolina Nutritions 78 H w2 R Prospective graduates demonstrated mixed emotions during the Senior Day Robing Service. SGA president Jackie Johnson (front, right) was all smiles as Donna Jessup played It cool. Mozetta Williams Fayettevillc, North Carolina Political Science Career Goal: Public Administrator Involvement: Residence Hall Assistant, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Cynthia Wilson Washington, D.C. Political Science Dawn R. Wilson Palos Verdes, California Pre-Medicine Career Goal: Physician Involvement: Bennett Scholars (presi- dent). Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Achievement: Dean ' s List, Honors Convo- cation, Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor So- ciety Olurame D. Yates Robertsport, Liberia Business Administration Career Goal: Marketing Analyst Involvement: International Students Or- ganization (president) Achievement: Dean ' s List (4 years) 79 THE WAY WE WERE From Barbie dolls and Jump ropes, we went to our first pair of hose, a first date, a Sweet Sixteen Party, our first prom, three years of high school and allof its related ex- college was a dream. We knew It ' s Importance and we had heard from older friends of the fun to be had at college. And now after four years of blood, sweat, and tears we have come to the end of college life. But unlike high school, we will always remember and remain apart of this Bennett Experience. A door opens to life. NS SHARON 84 m % v. e s Si k% s % e s, Deirdre Aiken Silver Spring, MD LaShawn Aldrich Salisbury, NC Avanti Allen Norfolk, VA Donna Allen Macon, GA Gayle Allen Silver Spring, MD Georgetta Allen Greensboro, NC Sharon Allen Roxboro, NC Minnie Anderson Leesville, SC Rhonda Anderson Fayetteville, NC Shirley Anderson Greensboro, NC M. 4 ' ' 5n V l 1 86 Yvonne Ashley Norwalk, f i Donna AVtblaa Wheaton, MD Marcla Atwater ' lamden, NJ SherrtU Baldwin WhitevWe, NC I ' londa Beaty Steclton, PA ' ancssQ Bendolpfa Prlchard, AL Allyson Berry Lcesburgh, FL Anita Billups Elizabeth City, NC Constance Blackwell Landover, MD Louise Blackwell Pennsauken, NJ Kimberly Bond Bronx, NY. Denise Bonds Indianapolis, IX Wendy Bonds Georgetown, SC Kay Boyd Salisbury, NC Maxie Boyd Hamden, CT Gail Brady Hope Mills. NC Vlda Bradley Wisackv. SC Ronda Breeze Ft. Lauderdale, FL Cynthia Brnckington Florence, SC FVancena Brown Sumter, SC 87 Glaceria Brown Washington, DC Goldia Brown Goldston, XC Tracy Brown Philadelphia, PA Andrea Burch Santa Ana, CA Michelle Butler Philadelphia, PA Michelle Byrd Brooklyn, XY Cherryetta Cain Bennettsville, SC Dariene Carter Philadelphia, PA Andree Chan Washington, DC Vanessa Chambers Sumter, SC Nicole Clayburn Salem, VA Alaina Cloud Hamden, CT Travie Coleman Roanoke Rapids, XC Marian Conrad Winston Salem, XC Tracer Cooper Silver Springs, MD Brenda Couch Greensboro, XC Vanessa Cox Washington, DC Dee Craft Fayetteville. XC Selena Daniel Bronx, XY Loretta Davis Xorfolk, VA j= §r _ Many Duvis MorrlHtown, NJ Munjucttu Davis Kinston, N( WuikIii Duvis Philadelphia, PA Joan Davit Tuscaloosa, AL, Doris Dceml Mntiniviu, Liberia Nadlne Denis Winston Salem, NO Sheila Dockery Greensboro, NC Belinda Drayton Washington, DC Jackie Drew Hope Mill, NC Helen Echols Sedalia, NC Fannie Eleby High Point, NC Georgia Evans Raleigh, NC Diane Ewlng Greensboro, NC Karen Exum Springfield, NY Judith Ezzell Mr. Olive, XC Felicia Farrior Burgaw, XC Karen Fisher Merritt, XC Shawanda Fitch Washington, DC Wilma Foster Washington, DC Sharon Fowler Clayton, XC Bridgett Franklin Pompano Beach, FL Connie Fryar Greensboro, XC Evelyn Fulmore Lake City, SC Martha Gainey Winston Salem, XC Vanessa Gaston Winston Salem, XC Gwendolyn Gaston Greensboro, XC Stacy Goode Baltimore, MD Patrice Yopp New Haven, CT 90 rhurloti Green Darlington, SC Helen Green CharlotU . ' Sherry fiuyc ( . k 11 Muvcn, NC Predn Harris Fayeltcvlllc. NC .Jeunctha Harrison KcidsvlUe. NC Gloria Harvey Goldsboro, NC Jeanetta Hatch Alanta, GA Clara Hemphill Charlotte, NC Cassandra Henderson Babson Park, FL Rebecca Henderson Bristol, Tenn Leslie Hendricks Washington, DC Sharon Hfghsmlth Philadelphia, PA Penny Hill Win ston Salem, NC Lauren Hines Mcchanicsvllle. VA 91 Regina Hughley Winston Salem, NC Patricia Hunter Macon, GA Gail Ingraham Detroit, MI Junnetta Ingram Greensboro, NC Shirley Jackson Ridgeway, SC Monica Johnson Mocksville, NC 2m Strplutntf JottOSOO Flurem  . S( ( ' usHundru Junes Wake Forest, N Lynda .Jones Washington, DC Monkii Jones Philadelphia, PA Phyllis Jones Fayetteville, NC Sylvia .Jordan Greensboro, NC Dayme Joseph St. Croix, VI Mary Junlous Thomasvillc, NC Lisa Kersey Westchester, PA Jennifer King Cleveland, OH Regina Langala Freetown, Sierre Leone LaTanya Leung Charlotte, NC Jeanlnne Lewis Cincinnati, OH Teresa Lipscomb Yanceyville, NC Yolanda Lloyd Fredricksburg, VA Debra Lovett Estill. SC Cheryl Mackey Jamaica, N Y Mary MaFuyal Jos. Nigeria Cheryl MaHoney Washington, DC Theresa Massey Philadelphia, PA Patricia Massey Philadelphia. PA Patricia Mfula Kbwe, Zambia Taw anna Maxwell Charlotte. NX Ingrid McAddo Greensboro. XC Beverly McCollum Philadelphia. PA Dale McClenton Philadelphia. PA edra McGee Chattanooga. TX Sharon Mcintosh Hartford. CT Kimberly McKnight Laurel ton. XV Tammy McXeil Fayetteville. XC Deanne Meningall Brooklyn. XV Lorraine Merane Winnabow. XC Tanya Mills S. Easton. MA Lisa Miller Philadelphia. PA Maria Miller Washington. DC Melissa Mitchell Winston Salem. XC Sherrie Moore Burlington. XC Tina Morrison Laurel. MD Lauerie Murphy Detroit. MI Karen Murray Auroba. XC 94 Sharon Nngbc HorbeL. Liberia Catherine Noah Greensboro, NC I lunkni ' ( « ens Greenville, SC Karen I hvens rreensboro, NC Tbnla Parker Greensboro, NC Anna Patterson Statesvllle, NC Frances Paul Greensboro, NC Irocye Payne Washington, DC GlyniS Ferry Brooklyn, NY April Polk Adelphi, MI) Hazel McQueen Laarenbnrg, NC Lynn Powell Washington, DC Valarle Reld Winston Sulem, NC Patricia Rembcrt Greensboro, NC 95 Sebonia Rethabile Greensboro, XC fs Bernadetta Rice Sumter, SC c Carmen Riveria Christiansted, VI ,lg Linda Rivers Richmond, YA Sylvia Rogers Lumberton, XC Robbin Rowe Detroit, MI Staci Rowland Harrisburg. PA Theresa Roy Washington, DC Rita Rushing Marlboro. MD Andrea Russell Greensboro, XC Dana Ruthledge Georgetown, SC Myra Sampson Philadelphia, PA 96 hm Rosalind Scott PrCCtOW 11. Sierra l. run Jacquelynn Sharp ( rreenaboro, N( Trucy Shepard Providence, i Ibnya Showers Pompano Beach, FL Kathleen Stnuttondfl ChriaUanated, ' I Darlene Smallwood Avion, VA Charlync Smith Tampa, FL Leslie Smith Bronx, NY Susan Smith Hartsvlllc, PA Lenora Spady Fcastervlllc. PA Cynthia Sprulll East Orange, .I Klmberly Stanflcld Burlington, NT I-orl Slargel Cincinnati, OH Maria Strectcr Greenville, NC Murcla Strong High Point, NC Sonya Sullivan Washington, DC Slaccy Sullivan Owlngs, MD Rita Swlnson Faycttevllle, NC Kim Sykes Gary, IN Karen Taylor Washington, DC 97 Rose Taylor Greensboro, XC Diannela Thomas Greensboro, XC Elizabeth Thomas Washington, DC Pam Thompson Washington, DC Teresa Thompson Washington, DC Teresa Thompson Stampford, CT Susa n Throton Delmar, XY Volanda Tillman Philadelphia, PA Betty Tinnin Cedar Grove, XC Christiana Tumaku Sierra Leone Terasa Tunnage Ft. Lauderdale, FL Robin Wall Greensboro, XC Cassandera Walker Xorfolk, VA Shondrell Walker Charleston, SC Rhonda Ward Favetteville, XC Toni Watkins Gaffney, SC Tywanna Watkins Sumter, SC Thelma Wathington Burlington, XC Fredricka Watson Charleston, SC Ongelia Waston Greensboro, XC 98 Carolyn Wuihington Burlington, NC Kli In Wesliv i I, Ireland, oil Rhonda Whltted Fuyeitcvlllc, NC ( rystal Wbltraore Eden, N( Stacy White Washington, DC Angela Wilkins Sumter, Sc (anil Wilkin Sumter. SC Cheryle Williams Burnswlcks, GA Dclrdra Williams Slcklcrvlllc, NJ Jacqueline Williams Kansas City, MO Lisa Williams Fayettevllle, NC Phyllis Wilson Elkton. MI) Rose Wilson High Point. NC Toyle Wlnton Lexington, NC Sara Woodard Columbus, GA Angela Wright Phoenix, AZ Vera Wyrtch Greensboro, NC Leda Young Greenville, SC Piiscllla Young Greensboro, NC Allcen Zlo Oakland. NJ Administrators Faculty and Staff Department of the Year The Buildings and Grounds Department exhibited much campus spirit this year and led other departments in support for the campus United Negro College Fund Campaign. Zack Browning, Superintendent Isaac Walker, Asst. Superintendent Mr. Manley Burton Mrs. Janice Daniels Mr Gibson Davis Mrs. Muzctta Donaldson Mrs. Maxlnc Harris Mrs. Rosa Henryhand Mr. Marry Hudgcns Mr. Donald Ingram Mr. Yernell Isbell Mr. Henton Jenkins Mrs. Alta Johnson Mr William K. Jones Ms. Earllnc Scott Mr. James Vann Mr James C. Warren Mrs Clara Williams Mr George Willis Mrs. kul hi vn LaWBOO Mrs. Louise Levette Ms. Nannie Lowe Mr. Fletcher Marshall Mr. Jerry Muriln Mrs. Catherine Murray Mrs Mattie Potent Mr. Ramon PoteAl Mr, William Powell Mr. Mlchcal Qulnn Mr. Ray Fclton Mr. James Rcicl Ms Lois Slier Mr. Charles L. Vines Mrs. Carolyn Weldon Mr. Ollle Williams 101 L PRESIDENT OF THE Dr. Isaac H. Miller. Jr. Conscious raising fund tais « 102 Mr. James J. Scarlette Business Office ! Dr. ChelseTTipton Dean of tte College THE ADMINISTRATION ACADEMIC HEADS Dr. Lynn Sadler Humanities Division Dr. Dorinda Trader Social Science Division Dr. John T. McDonald Education Division Dr. J. Henry Sayles Science Division DEPARTMENT HEADS Dr. Lynn Sadler Communications Dr. Charlotte Alston, Music Dr. Sekhara Rao, Biology Dr. J. Henry Sayles Chemistry Dr. Dawn S. Chaney Physical Ed Health and Recreation Mrs. Louise G. Streat Home Economics Mr. Ray Treadway, Mathematics Mrs. Julia Covington, Business Dr. Dorinda Trader, Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. John T. McDonald Secondary and Professional Studies Mrs. Mary Scarlette Elementary and Special Education Mrs. Ednlta Bullock Head Librarian 103 Facilitators of Learning . . . pula Chabaku ' s Studies 104 V il B A w c 9 Bb - 3 Nl PI Latimer K ' ish 105 Advisors, Too Dr. Lee Ponting Mathematics 106 107 Among those faculty stars participating ifi the 1982 Facultv-Staff Follies were Mr. Reginald Treadwell and Mrs. Mary Crawford. 108 Mathematics _ j 4 Sometimes Friends Dr. Helen Troblan Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty Service Award ' 83 Dr. Marshena Baird Is the uncontest- ed recipient of the first Faculty Ser- vice Award given by the Bennett Col- lege National Alumnae Association. The award was presented at the All Bennett Luncheon. The alumnae selection was based on the voting of the student body. It recog- nizes Dr. Baird ' s outstanding teaching methods and her involvement with students. A member of the education faculty, she is also one of the sopho- more class advisors. The Belle staff takes this opportuni- ty to say congratulations to a truly exceptional member of the Bennett College faculty. 109 Non- Academic Personnel ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Rev. EE.A. Addo, College Chaplain Mrs. Julia Anderson, Coordinator, Counseling Center Mr. Zack Browning, Supt., Buildings and Grounds Ltc. Charles T. Byrd, Manager, Bookstore Dr. Preston Clark, College Physician Mrs. Ellease R. Colston, Director, Alumnae Affairs Miss Mvra Davis, Public Relations Officer Miss Jimmie A. Gravely, Acting Director, Academic Support Services Dr. Floyd Heiney, Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Rosa Hooker, Purchasing Officer Ms. Jacqueline Jeffers, Director, Career Services Miss Phyllis V. Johnson, Director of Admissions Mrs. Myra M. Jones, Dietitian Mrs. Shirley Preston, Director, Student Health Services Mrs. Fredrica Sayles, Manager, Business Office Mrs. Ouida Scarborough, Director, Residence Life Mrs. Glenda Simmons, Director, Stenographic Services 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 Miss Judy Bowden, Word Processing Center Mrs. Linda Brown, Records Office Mrs. Margaret Carr, Dining Hall Mrs. Vaughnetta Carr, Purchasing Office Mrs. Brenda Coates, Division of Sciences Office Mrs. Shirley Corpening, Interfaith Center Mrs. Earline Curry, Library Assistant Miss Odessa Darby, Residence Life Health Center Miss Doris R. Davis, Technical Services Holgate Library Mrs. Pearl Dick, Humanities Division Office Miss Barbara Faison, Office of Admissions Mrs. Sheila Farmer, Academic Support Services Miss Doretha Ferguson, Office of Dean of the College Mrs. Rosetta Florance, Office of Division of Social Sciences Miss Jocelyn Foy, Office of Admissions Mrs. Audrey Franklin, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Gambill, President ' s Office Mr. Aaron Garrett, Technical Services, Library Mrs. Jean Groomes, Office of Admissions Miss Lisa Harris, Publications and Information Office Mrs. Alice Hayes, Nurse, Health Center Miss Rosa Hinton, Financial Aid Office Mrs. Deborah Holland, Records Office Mrs. Sheila Jordan, Business Office Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick, Post Office Mrs. Pauline Leake, Children ' s House Miss Cecelia Ledbetter, Children ' s House Mrs. Carolvn Mark, Development Office Miss Linda T. Mason, Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Peggy Maxwell, Buildings and Ground Miss Swanda McCormick, Home Management House Mrs. Bettve McKee, Dean of Students Office Mrs. Michelle Mebane, Business Office Mrs. Thelma T Miller, Career Services Center Mrs. Lisa Mitchell, Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Robert Morris, Dept. of Business Economics Mrs. Annie Purcell, Office of Planning Mrs. Julia Scott, Audio Visuals Center Mrs. Vastine Staley, Counseling Center Mrs. Edna Stanback, Office of Dean of Students Mrs. Barbara Townsend, Snackbar 110 Ms. Pargie Turner, Word Processing Center Mr. Isaac Walker, Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Gloria Warren, Office of Alumnae Affairs Mrs. Betty M. Whltaker, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Williamson, Special Services Program Mrs. Marilyn Witherspoon, Records Office Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch, Instructional Materials Center, Library RESIDENCE HALL STAFF Miss Peanella Hughes, Barge Hall Miss Carla Jones, Pfeiffer Hall Miss Landas Leak, Merner Hall Miss Patricia Williams, Player Hall Mrs. Geraldine Johnson, Cone hall Mrs. Mary Derr, Reynolds Hall Ms. Carol Moore, Jones Hall r fc ' -V The Development Office held a Defferred Giving Luncheon. Ill We Gathered to Celebrate 112 $Li. ;i Tx Making An Impact . . . 8 113 ORGANIZATIONS LLL Student Government Officers President, Robyn Dessaure (1st semester) Vice President, Jacqueline Johnson Recording Secretary, Xedra McGee Corresponding Secretary, Sherry Spruill Treasurer, Patricia Massey Parliamentarian, Andrea Burch Interdormitory Council Officers Prcsiflcnt, Bonila McClain Vice President. Lisa Kersey Secretary, Angela Wynn Treasurer, Lynn Powell Parliamentarian, Lynn Thorne Council Members: Mary Swan (Merner), Deborah Jacobs (Pfeiffer), Glynis Perry (Barge), Hazel McQueen (Reynolds), Kay Boyd (Cone, Lisa Williams (Player), and Lynnell Wellington (Jones) Advisor, Mrs. Ouida Scarborough Student Union Board Officer President, Mary Cook Vice President, Teresa Pratt Corresponding Secretary, Marquctta Davis Recording Secretary, Kathy Brown Treasurer, Sabrina McMickens Parliamentarian. Tanya Mills Chairpersons: Loretta Davis, Patrice Yapp and Marquctta Davis (Entertainment); Mary Cook, Robin Wall and Avanti Allen (Fund Raising); Sabrina McMickens (Publicity); and Tanya Mills and Volanda Beattv Debate Society President, Lisa Murray Vice President, Lynn Powell Treasurer, Mclisa Mitchell Parliamentarian, Lisa Kersey Historian. Lynda Jones Advisor, Dr. Ruth Lucier Health, Physical Ed and Recreation Majors and Minors President, Mary Swan Vice President, Georgia Ross Secretary, Belinda Drayton Treasurer, Valerie Maness Members: Jill White, Angela Cummings, Kathy Coleman, Arnetha Grace, Judith Holiday Advisor, Miss Susan King Bennett College Chapter of Human Services Workers President, Velvet Johnson Vice President, Melanie Alfird Recording Secretary, Patrice Thrope Corresponding Secretary, Laura Williams Treasurer, Regina Hingleton Members: Vicelia Howard, Melissa Mitchell, Avis Kimpson, Lisa Staton, Helen Green, Shelly Taway, Patricia Mfula, and Hazel McQueen 1 Advisor, Jimmy Guess International Student Organization President, Olurame Yates Vice President, Christiana Tumaku Secretary, Velma Xewton Treasurer, Lilly Xxumalo Parliamentarian, Roseline Scott Advisor, Mrs. Geraldine A. Totten Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Officers President, Donna Jessup Vice President, Cheryl Williams Recording Secretary, Cecelia Xunnally Corresponding Secretary, Sadalia Wilkins Treasurer, Denise Green Parliamentarian, Valerie Pruitt Advisor, Dr. Alma Adams 116 National Student Business League Bennett Players President, Wuncla Dick Vtce President, Shuron Parker Secretary, Lavoria McCrary Women ' s Recreation Association wmm President, Melanie Alford Vice President, Louella Rice Secretary. .ludlth Kzzell Official, Tammy Leung Treasurer, Mary Swan Scorekeepcr, Rose Wilson Advisor, Miss Inez Rovegno Treasurer, Adriunnc Buaghman Parliamentarian, Alva Offer Reporter, Karen Mack Delta Sigma Theta Sorority President, Jacqueline Schumpert Vice President, Eileen Green Recording Secretary, Beverly Bell Corresponding Secretary, Wendy Dooley Treasurer, Gwen Walker Chaplain, Cynthia Mitchell Sergeant-At-Arms, Jackie Waller Advisor, Mill Mildred O. Tucker President, Ellen Graves Members: Gloria Harvey. Merry Bealy, Adele Wilmore, Wanda Davis, Hope Rub- bins, Kim Wiley. Deadru Riehtnond. and Barge House Council President, Glynls Perry Vice President , l.eda Young Secretary, Fclecia Terry AflSt Secretary, Marion Conrad Treasurer, Klmberly Muuldin Parliamentarian, Shondcll Walker Program Chairman. Agnes Brown 117 Biology Club V Felicia Clark Darlene Carter Maxie Boyd Marsha Atwater Jessica Allen Monica Jones DeEster Wallace Amelia Packard President, Monica Jones Omicron Eta Chi (Home Economics Organization) Gussie Nesbitt, Ingrid McAdoo, Valeshia Watson, Pat Walker President, Eileen Green NAACP Diane Golson, Tracey Cooper, Patricia Richardson, Kim Ray, Annette Baker, Avis Douglas, Alva Offer, Liz Thomas-Saur, Sandra Cunningham President, Sandra Cunningham Advisor, Mrs. Jacqueline Jcffers 118 Freshman Class Officers Louise Bluckwcll. President .Judy Holiday. Vice President Stephanie Sellnrs. Secretary Constance Hluckwcll. Parliamentarian Wcndolyn Abel. Treusurcr Pfeiffer Hall House Council Debra Jacobs, President Vanessa Gaslon, Rcnee Crews, Yolanda Green, Sonya Saunders, Eileen Green, Lavoris McCrary Player Hall House Council Lisa Williams, President Stacey White, Xlchole Clayburn, Jenllha Harris, Karen Fisher, Karen Taylor, Rhonda Anderson, Yolanda Lloyd Bennett College Performing Arts Company Members: Nedra McGee, Natalie Bennett, Phyllis Tillery. Kathy Lewis, Nichole Clayburn, Kim Witherspoon, Teresa Morrow, and Freda Harris. Advisors. Miss Myra Davis and Miss Phyllis Johnson Director: Mrs. Evelyn 120 Bennett College Choir ■i ■ 121 Bennett College Dance Company President, Cheryl Williams Vice President, Kathy Lewis Advisor, Miss Susan King Members: Donna Athias. Ally son Berry, Kelly Davies, Donna Jessup, Wendy Bonds, Charlene Simmons, Tywanna Watkins, and Xichole Clayburn Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Members present: Rose Nelson, Cecelia Xunnully. Zenobla Braxton, Wendy Donley Bennett Scholars Dawn Wilson, President Rose Nelson, Vice President Robbin Rowc, Treasurer Rosa Singletary, Secretary Dr. Robert D. Miller, Advisor Members: Leslie Barr, Adrianne Baughman, Beverly Bell, Wanda Dick, Yolanda Durant, Tonya Horton, Rose Xclson, Wanda Parker, Renee Roberso n, Robbin Rowc, Rosa Singletary, Lynell Wellington, Dawn Wilson 123 MEMORIES SUCH AS THESE . . . - 126 A T Provided Options, Good Times, Etc. 129 131 - Communion Service 134 ■ - City Stage 136 - 137 — A V iM, 142 ■at 143 ■ I iSswr 146 147 {■■■■gmfpi ■mitiUBb - ■ ■ Special recognition is given annually lo the students wh lend their respective classes In cumulative grade poinl avei ages al the end of the first semester. Freshman Cla: Sophomore Class Natalie Bennett Karen Fisher Tonya Horton Yulunda Durant Rose Nelson RECQ GNI ION DAY AWARDS Students who demonstrate outstanding academic achieve- ment In home economics qualify for a variety of scholar- ships. Goode Prize Jackie Hinton, Evelyn Wright Strcat Scholarship (0860) Darlene Owens Moffilt Scholarship (8400) Tcrcssa Blakncy. Judith Ezzell, and Betty Tinnln Torrance Scholarship (8300) . Rcgina I.agawo, Phyllis Hnmbright. and Lisa Gaffln Blackstock-Boyette Scholarship (8500) .... Marc la Strong Freshman Scholarship (8100) Michelle Byrd Felicia Furrlor Departments ' honor high achievers: Business Achievement Award Olurame Vales Accounting Achievement Award Adrlane Baughman Rose Karflol (Social Science) Award .... Velvet Johnson, Wanda Parker Award for Scholarly Achlcvemcni in Business Wanda Y. Dick Bartley ISP Scholarship (8250) Susan Smith Delta Sigma Thela ' s Omlcron Delta Chapter recognizes -r . . . .l u , , luckcr Award in the Humanities Volandn Durunt scholarly achievement, good citizenship, and leadership po- tential The student members raise funds for this scholar- hi (85001 Home Economics Faculty Award Ingrid McAdoo AND HONORS relations and or unity service Scholarships are awarded to four rising Juniors and or sen lore in recognition of high academic achievement and satis ' factory personal-social growth (8300) Bennett College Girl Seoul Troop Counseling Center Award Jackie Waller Bennett Dancer Company Award Cheryl Williams Office of Admissions Service Award Judy Holiday Stacy Rowland Kim Wilhcrspoon Nedra McGce Kappa Omlcron Phi Award Marcia Strong Award for the Development of Effective Leadership Ability Wanda Dick Yearbook Service Award Merry McQuillar Social Sciences Robbln Rowe Christine Tamaku Evelyn Fulrr The Florence Reeves Award of 850 Is given lo the student o student organization who has achieved in the area of rac ALPHA KAPPA MU DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Wanda Dick English Karen Mack Sharon Parker Adrlane Baughman .Jacqueline Johnson Biology Dawn Wilson Beverly Bell Business Administration Wanda Parker Gwendolyn Walker Jackie Schumpcrt Olurame Yates Chemistry Valarie Fee Elementary and Special Education .... Rose Nelson Cecelia Nunnully Vlckyc Johnson Serena Ncal Sabrina McMlckens Political Science . . . . Jackie Walk Mozctlu Wllllan: Home Economics Lisa Neal Valeshia Watson Sherry Salaam Sociology-Social Welfare Psychology Donna Jcssup Yalta Thorpe Interdisciplinary Studies Andrea Burch Secondary Professional Studies (Education) Sherry Salaam Maihcmalics Debra Clark Theresa Masscy Mary Cook Music Education Rence Crews Tcrcsu Morrow Physical Education . . . . Arnelha Grace Valeria Manness Angella ( Unimlngs 152 First Semester Dean ' s List rHashmca 00 sad t  . Jnakm B0 and Mxw M pdolvn thai Mi lanli Ufenl Natalie Itrnnct li-ll. Hnrr DnVciln 11.   Ul In IK-I.n. ( h.rk ■ HriiiiH Reno 1 n sws h.u | Bm n J Davit i ben rctta i ata Sue Douglu vaJMBBM 1 hi— n VolKndl 1 ' iiriinl ii.h.. hml riMUntlf 1 riinklln villi ii nil juqueiTD timioii luitiiLi I vim-. Deborah Lewis Emia t i-h. i 1 hei 1 1 Mackej Evelyn Palmare Jacqueline McNclU i hrtotlM Bcif) Darlenc Owens Sharon HlghamUk Robbln Raw Pennj iiiii taenia Wilktna Lynda ion. ■ Bvelya Wright Phyllis tones ., . . M(hi- Average for the aemeatcr M«rv lunJout Sfecrn Kitchen Scnloro 8.40 and Above Tinu Montana Uurrk- Murpht Vw,u llurl r Allts.ni Oliver Adrians Hiiiitihmun Paula Peel Therena Bonner tadrea Runnel] Zenobla Bruxton Dunu Ratlcdne Gladys Brown Amanda Smith RohlB Brown Kurcn Taylor Rita Cobb Rom Ihyloi Wendj Dooley r«rlo Terrell Benlta Hunter ThcrcM Thompson Shelb] Lewar) 1 aaaandra walker Kuth Lewis 1 luhiu, WuIllntfL.n UVorls Mel ' rorv Subrlnu MeMkkens Lisa N ' cal Sophomores :i 2 and Above Rose Nelson  . , .. Gloria Nunnullv Muretu Atuuier _, _ , ' Aluinu i land ... e , „, . „, Thcn-hiu Saelluu Bl.m-heMng Bred. Turner T T J I ' u.rkm Walk., J ? ! ' S dul,n Wilkin, , LI d ° Klv 7 01u«m« v .c, fm -t .. -r l Kcnionlu Hulrston ( hrlMlunu Tumuku I.ynell Wellington ' 4 00- A Avenge for this semester WHO ' S WHO I « lib Hnrr i Inr. .... Nl ii. w ii, h.u, Washing ix Andrea Burcb, Santa  , ' u la Dick, WhluM n, M ¥olanda Durant, Florence, SI Jacklt Johnson, Baltimore, HD .iui Johnaon, Sclma, N( Kedra McGcc, 1 hattanooga, l Patricia Maaacy. Philadelphia, PA Theresa Masse Philadelphia, PA Rom Nelson, Uexandru, VA Cecelia Nunnally, Pelhani, NC Wanda Parker; Rock inn, si Cheryl Williams, Brunswick, GA Olurame Vatea, Liberia, Wont Africa 153 ■■ ySZZ r r SPECIAL MEMORIES 156 ••■■ A - 157 --- 159 MSUMM, Memories such as t hese illustrat- ed in the 1982 Bennett Belle are not to be taken lightly. They are to be cherished as valuable road maps to our future successes. We should bask in our achievements and learn from our mistakes. The Xew York Times Selective Guide to Colleges: 1982-1983 and the Houghton-Mifflin GIS announced in the fall of 1982 that Bennett College is one of the top ten black colleges in the nation. Yes, this is a fact to be proud of and it is a bigger challenge to each re- turning Belle to write her own suc- cess story in the classroom, in stu- dent activities, and the community. We wish for you a more productive coming year. iM M