Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1984 volume:

1984 THE BELLE Bennett College Greensboro, N.C. CONTENT... Introduction 2 Campus Life 4 Academics 26 Student Life 52 Organizations 88 Faculty Staff Directory 112 Students 120 Commencement 156 The Right Stuff Dr. Ruth Lucier: The ideal Belle shows perseverance. Rev. P.E.A. Addo: The ideal Belle is intelligent and able to remain poised under stress. Mr. Robert Tilidetzke: She has an open smile, an air of friendliness and a rich array of artistic talents. Mrs. Ann Gillespie: She is the leader who makes sound decisions and can articulate that decision to others. Miss Myra Davis: It is commitment to doing one ' s best and to assuming a Christlike attitude in relationships with others. Miss Marcella Whidbee: The ideal Belle possesses the quality of versatil- ity- Mrs. Mary Hopkins: ' She is eloquently conservative, yet softly assertive. J no a; Mtf s U 6 After signing in at the Welcome Center, new students and parents received as- sistance from upper-class students. Off and Running Josefa Bethea came with the right stuff, but her parents helped her get off to a good start with some whole- some encouragement. Mom is also a Belle. Peer advisor Sharron Henry takes a break from Orientation activities to LaLeza Harris. Pam Bolden. Tangela Withers and Celeste Webster get ac- quainted after Orientation Worship Service. Audience anxiously awaits the start ot Freshman Revue. Monique Purcell moved the audience with her gospel rendition. Moving the program along were Valerie Reid, junior class Revue coordinator; emcee Stephanie Streeter. a freshman; and junior Florentia Spires, the assis- tant coordinator. Robin Stockham gracefully modeled recreational wear. Yeshiva Colbert showed us a little new wave fashion. Freshman models are enthused about their first stepping out into the Ben- nett Experience. I A Queen Crowned Miss Nedra K. McGee. the right stuff in our books, re- presented us well. Shown with her court, Nedra was surround- ed by charm and loveliness: Rose Wilson, Miss Senior; Alaina McCloud, Miss Junior; First Attendant Cheryl Wil- liams; Deidre Evans, Miss Sophomore; and Yeshive Col- bert, Miss Freshman. Together they represented the best at Bennett College. Yes, the right stuff — refined, well- rounded, beautiful, intelligent, kind, spirited, and independent thinkers. Miss Sophomore, Deidre Evans, was all smiles and glamorous as she was presented during the coronation activities. Founders ' Day ' 83 Dr. Julius Scott keynoted the annual Founder ' s Day Convocation in Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. He is associate general secretary. Division of Higher Education. Board of Higher Education and Ministry. United Methodist Church. 10 - Student Personnel Services Day Dr. Dorothy Brown, an alumna and noted surgeon, was the guest speak- er for Student Personnel Services Day. Coordinated by Mrs. Julia An- derson and Mrs. Jackie Jeffers, the day consisted of a chapel service and an informal discussion session. 11 Dr. Nellouise Watkins was the mis- tress of ceremonies for the UNCF Faculty-Staff-Parent Talent Show. Jeanna Bridges ' s mother performed a beautiful solo to the accompani- ment of Dr. Charlotte Alston. Mrs. Ouida Scarborough, director of residence life, thrilled us with her solo. 12 Faculty, Staff and Parents Put on a Talent Show Dr. Richard Bennett, father of Natalie, shared one of his favorite poetic read- ings. One parent presented The Cre- ation during the UNCF benefit. Mrs. Thelma Walker made the famous Johnson poem come alive. Mrs. Cathy Mussington, the coach, proved to us that athletics and the arts made for a winning combination. A college talent show is incomplete without President Miller ' s I ' ll Be Loving You Always. It has become a UNCF tradition. Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford, member of the music faculty, took us into another dimension of music, opera. She per- formed Voi lo sapeta — Mascagni. 13 Parents Were the Guests. . Models Phyllis V. Johnson, director of admissions, and Ralph Fennell. as- sistant business manager, showed us formal wear. Carolyn Mark ' s dancers have be- come another UNCF tradition. Members of Mickies Micky were Mrs. Mark, director of planned giving; Miss Phyllis V. Johnson, di- rector of admissions; Mrs. Lisa Mitchell, accounting clerk; and Mrs. Jackie Blount, the mathemat- ics faculty. Rev. Vander Purcell. father of our dear Monique. touched us with his gospel selection. He ' s Only A Prayer Away. Mrs. Jeanette Phifer. another mom who made her daugher proud, sang I Don ' t Know Why Jesus Loves Me Dr. Phyllis Ethridge. dean of student affairs, performed If I Can Help Somebody Making a featured appearance was Mrs. Pauline Wyrtch, mother of our own Vera. Her comedy routine de- lighted the audience. Mrs. Mary Hopkins recited an emo- tional The Crucifixion. Mr. Jimmy Guess thrilled the audi- ence in his formal white attire and red accessories. A gospel number was presented by Dr. Alma Adams. Mrs. Blonnie Tip- ton, Miss Lisa Neal, and Mrs. Vaugh- netta Can. Monique Purcell ' s mom and brother presented Lit Brown Baby. 15 Parents Weekend Parents Weekend is a time to show parents that we are becoming the right stuff. Ac- tivities acquainted them with academic programs, student services and cultural life at the college. Highlights include the Talent Show, the Parents-Fac- ulty Mini-Conferences, a ban- quet and a worship service. The Living Madonnas The theme for this Christmas production was Images of Great Black World Madonnas. Vicelia Howard was the model in the scene, Ancient Goddess of Diopetes, a Greek work. j| - T 3 V Jeanette Goodwin modeled in the scene Madonna and Child, which has a Swiss background. Marcia Strong was featured in the Spanish version of Ma- donna and Child. this is con- sidered to be the second oldest known painting of the Madonna. 18 n Kimberly McK night made a beautiful model in the Madon- na of Czestochowa, a Polish work dating back to 710 A.D. The child was played by Shay Stevens. ■ 20 J Each Christmas season finds faculty, staff and students involved in a variety projects. The faculty and staff were the guests of Presi- dent and Mrs. Miller at the Presi- dent ' s Christmas Cheer, where gifts were collected for a needy family. The choir presented its Can- dlelight Christmas Concert. 23 John Biggers, Noted Artist, Lectures 24 Career Awareness in Action . . 26 N J 27 28 I 29 30 31 The Key to the Right Stuff . . . 32 ! 33 34 H ! 35 Ik J 36 ISSSSSSSSSSSiiiiSiii ! 1 ::::::::.! ::::::: IHiHiHiiiiiiiiJlJiiiii:::: ■■■■■■■■■■■ 37 I The Thrill of It All 39 TABLE OF THE ELEIV 40 42 43 I ' I 44 , 45 « 47 - mil V: ' • . ? ' ' : ««9 Mnr 48 r - t Tw - 4 - v £i 49 Department of Year Award goes to the Home Economics Depart- ment. Dietetics Program Accredited in Fall, 1983. 50 51 . 52 53 t  i . ■ r i ■ ' ■ V - _ v. ' . .  55 v iQ I y L THE SPRING SEMESTER DEAN ' S LIST DEANS LIST — AVERAGES FOR SECOND SEMESTER, 983-84 Rising Sophomores 3.20 and Above Addison. Lawanda Harris, Tashima Bethea. Josefa McCollum, Alicia Brodie, Sarah Phillips, Adrian Brocks, Cynthia Smith, Lanette Byrd. Marquerette Stephens. Latosaka Carter, Joyce ' Vines, Annette Dunn, Victoria ' Walker. Vera Gilt. Lisa Watlington. Rhonda Hams. LeLeza Rising Juniors 3.30 and Above White, Tonjia ' Bennett. Natalie McGuire, Tajuana Davis. Loretta Moore. Bonita Evans. Deirtra Morrison, Tina Fisher. Karen Smith. Amanda Fulmore. Evelyn Taylor, Karen ■ Hill, Penny Young. Priscilla Leverock. Jo-Ann Seniors 3 40 and Above Cloud, Alama Rowe, Robbin Ezekegbu, Veronica Tumaku, Christiana Leathers, Kimberly Roberson, Lydia R. Watkins. Toni ' 4.00 average for the second semester DEANS LIST — SECOND SEMESTER. 1983-1984 1984 GRADUATES 340 and Above Alford, Melanie McGee. Nedra Crudup, Margaret Mitchell. Melissa Davis. Joan ' Phillips. Eleanor Durant. Yolanda Powell. Lynn Ewing, Diane Rice, Bernadetta Franklin, Congolese Spruill. Sherry Whitfield. Debra i Henderson. Rebecca ' 4 00 Average for the second semester - ■ 60 January 16 was a Thrill- er of a night for Michael Jackson and his many fans. Jackson took home eight of the 19 American Music- Awards and appeared in al- most every category as a nominee. In his soft-spoken and sincere way, Michael thanked his many fans and supporters. At one point, emcee Lionel Richie asked that the audience leave the first couple of rows so that Michael can have somewhere to place his trophies. Jackson also took home the coveted American Music Awards ' Merit Award of Honor and was paid tribute to by such greats as Liza Minelli, Jane Fonda, and Paul McCartney. Other winners and their categories are: Pop Single — Billie Jean — Michael Jack- Country Single — Is- ands In The Stream — Keji- nv Rogers and Dollv Parton; Soul Single — All Night Long — Lionel Richie; Coun- try Group — Alabama; Soul Group— Gladys Knight The Pips; Pop Group — Darryl Hall John Oates ; Soul Al- bum — Thriller — Michael Jackson ; Pop Album — The Closer You Get — Alabama; Country Female — Barbara Mandrell ; Soul Female — Aretha Franklin; Pop Fe- male — Pat Benatar; Soul Video — Beat It — Michael Jackson ; Country Video — Dixieland Delight — Alaba- ma; Pop Video — Beat It — Michael Jackson; Soul Male — Michael Jackson ; Country Male — Willie Nelson; Pop Male — Michael Jackson. 61 Student Union Break . . 62 n • 63 64 l 65 A Class Act. . . WMF . ill Smile Baby Smile! 67 68 I 1 ' I 70 I J 71 1 73 74 ' 75 If a, ■ 78 I College Top Athletes Rose Wilson Teresa Roy 79 I 80 Run Jesse Run!! PRESIDENT 1984 Jesse Jackson Addresses Bennett Audience 82 83 L Friday, April i 3th . . . The Quiet Protest 84 85 The President ' s College Ball 86 Hi L. ■ V ; 87 T i ir Student Government Association President: Kay Wilhelmina Boyd Interdisciplinary Studies: English Women Studies Salisbury, North Carolina 90 Vice President: Rhonda Whined Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media Fayetteville, North Carolina Treasurer: Theresa Massey Mathematics and Computer Science Philadelphia, Pa. Corresponding Secretary: Ingrid Mc- Adoo Home Economics Education Greensboro, N.C. Recording Secretary: Carmen Rivera Social Work St. Croix, Virgin Islands 91 kvi Merner Hall House Council (l-r) Stacye White (Social Comm. Chrmn.), Roslyn Scott (Activity Comm. Chrmn.), Phyllis Wilson (Pari.), Belinda Drayton (Treas.), Valarie Ingram (Sec), Stephanie Johnson (2nd V.P.), Ulonda Beatty (1st V.P.), Valarie Reid (Pres.), Sylvia Rogers (Ms. Merner). Cone Hall House Council Front (l-r) Maxie Boyd (V.P.), Renee Thomas (Pres.), Standing (l-r) Ms. G. Johnson (Director), Valorie Emory (Pari.), Linda Rivers (Treas.), Patricia Rembert (Asst. Dir.). Senior Class Officers (l-r) Rose Wilson (Miss Senior), Joan Davis (Pres.), Bernadetta Rice (Sec), Kimberly Ray (Treas.), Theresa Roy (Pari.). 92 r Junior Class Officers Front row (l-r) Kim Mauldin (Pres.), Tanya Mills (V. Pres), Debra Jacobs (Treas.), Back row (l-r) Sonya Sanders (Sec), Maxie Boyd (Pari.), Alaina Cloud (Miss Junior). Sophomore Class Officers (l-r) Deidre Evans (Miss Sophomore), Karen Taylor (Pres.), Karen Fisher (Sec), Andree Chan (Treas.), Evelyn Fulmore (Pari.). Freshman Class Officers (l-r) Yashiva Colbert (Miss Freshman), Bernadine Lewis (V. Pres.), Celeste Webster (Sec), Jade Osborne (Treas.), Alicia McCollum (Pari.). 93 ... Pre- Alumni Council Standing (l-r) Tanya Mills (V. Pres.), Teresa Thompson, Celeste Webster, Valarie Reid (Treas.). Debra Jacobs, Florentia Spires (Pres.). Seated (l-r) Darlene Smallwood, Constance Blackwell, Yashiva Colbert, Monica Johnson (Sec). Bennett Wits First row (l-r) Valarie Reid, Fredricka Watson, Tanya Mills (V. Pres.), Amanda Smith, Joan Davis (Founder). Second row (l-r) Penny Hill (Pres.). Deidre Evans, Darlene Smallwood, Allyson Oliver, Karen Taylor. Student Union Board (l-r) Carmen Rivera (Rec. Sec), Dons Deemi (Treas.), Jeanette Hatch (Projectionist). Not Pictured: Maxie Boyd (Pres.). Yolanda Green (V. Pres.), Garnetta Livisay (Special Asst.), Demorris Norns (2nd V. Pres.). 94 in Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Club Standing (l-r) Trudy Brockington (Part.), Cassandra Jones (Treas.), Lisa Miller. Demorris Norris (V. Pres.). Seated: Theresa Massey (Pres.). Peer Advisors (l-r) Cheryl Williams (Chairperson), Rosa Singletary. Cassandra Jones, Robbin Rowe. Karen Fisher, Selina Daniels. Sharron Henry. Rose Taylor, Theresa Massey Marshall Board Back row (l-r) Donna Allen. Ingrid C. McAddo. Carmen Rivera, Angela Greene. Front row (l-r) Teresa Thompson, Maria Miller, Cheryl Mahoney 95 ... Bennett Scholars Back row (l-r) Robbin Rowe, Tonya Horton (V. Pres.), Evelyn Fulmore (Treas.). Karen Taylor. Leslie Barr, Sheila Dockery, Renee Robertson. Front row (l-r) Laurrie Murphy (Sec), Yolanda Durant, Karen Fisher. Rosa Smgletary (Pres.). Penny Hill. Omicron Eta Chi (l-r) Betty Tinnis (Pres.). Toni Watkins (Pari.). 96 Pi Gamma Mu (l-r) Melanie Alford. Angela Wilkins. Donna Allen, and Nedra McGee. in Debate Society Front row (l-r) Lisa Kersey (V. Pres.). Dr. Lucier (Advisor), Lynn Powell (Pres). Back row (l-r) Selina Daniels (Sec). Karen Taylor (Treas.). NAACP Front row (l-r) Tracy Cooper (Pres.). Melanie Alford. Rhonda Whitted (Treas.). Paula Peek, Donna Allen. Back row (l-r) Kimberly Ray (Exec. Chair.), Becky Henderson (Sec), Karen Taylor, Demorris Norris, Dernadetta Rice. Council on Exceptional Children Seated (l-r) Toni Watkins, Tina Morrison, Angela Greene. Back row (I- r) Rosa Singletary, Glynis Perry, Patrice Yopp. 97 Basketball Team Sitting: Pma Baker and Rose Wilson. Kneeling (l-r) Ann Reese, Rhonda Whitted. and Amy Galloway. Standing (I- r) Hope Gainey. Rhonda Bradley. Valerie Maness. Theresa Roy and Coach Mussington. Basketball Volleyball Volleyball Team Representing the team are (l-r) Theresa Roy. Vanessa Chambers and Rose Wil- son. 98 Banner Staff (l-r) Alama Cloud. Yolanda Durant, Deitra Evans. Avanti Allen, Karen Taylor, and Pamela Gary. Advisor: Michael Gaspeny Belle Editor Valerie Reid FAVORITE ROCK- JAZZ ARTIST ■POP- Michael Jackson Boy George Lionel Richie A I Jarreau Angela Bofill Jeffrey Osborne Wynton Marsalis Cindy La u per Van Halen Police Duran Duran Pointer Sisters Earl Klugh Luther Vandross Teddy Pendergrass Earth, Wind and Fire Thompson Twins Curtis Hairston Peabo Bryson FAVORITE TV MALE CHARACTER Eddie Murphy Tom Selleck Robert Guillaume Paul Newman Emmanuel Lewis John James Billy Dee Williams John Stamos John Michael Vincent MOST ISSUES EXCITING HEADLINES Nazi-Klan Trial Jesse Jackson Brings Lt. Goodman Home From Syria Marines in Granada Jesse Jackson for President Soviets Down Korean Jet Liner Russians Break Off Nuclear Arms Talk Vanessa Williams Crowned Miss America Aggie Astronaut Ron McNair LA. Raiders Win Superbowl XVIII The Year of Michael Jordan Georgetown Defeats Kentucky — Wins NCAA Sugar Ray Leonard Retires Again Atrocity in the Skies We Still Have a Dream A Proud Bird Loses Its Wings Seeking Votes and Clout Taking Sides in Lebanon A Slap in Reagan ' s Face Turning on the Heat FAVORITE MOVIES Flashdance Scarf ace Cujo Star Wars The Black Pearl Never Say Never The Toy Porky s An Officer and a Gentleman Endless Love Terms of Endearment Return of the Jedi 48 Hours Trading Places Friday the 13th E.T. Ghandi Poltergeist Star Trek the Movie FAVORITE POP-ROCK SINGLE Thriller Jump Let the Music Play Girls Just Want to Have Fun Hello Billie Jean Beat It Every Breath You Take One in a Million It ' s Gonna Be Special Greatest Love Affair Owner of a Lonely Heart Only the Lonely Can Play Talking in Your Sleep Miss Me Blind Reflex Break Dancin ' Love is a Battlefield I Know Reggae Nights No Parking on the Dance Floor Party Train Here Comes the Ram Again When Doves Cry It ' s a Miracle Borderline Let ' s Hear It For The Boy Shackles Automatic Superstar IV FAVORITE TV FEMALE CHARACTERS Carol Burnett Sherrie Belalonte Cycely Tyson Nell Carter Linda Evans Joan Collins Diane Carroll Mary Tyler Moore MOST ADMIRED SENIORS Nedra McGee Susan Smith Kay Boyd Andrea Burch Venus McDowell Robbin Rowe Leslie Barr Jackie Wilson-Blount Yolanda Durante Tammy Leung Joan Davis FAVORITE NOVELS Roots — Alex Haley Chances — Colline The Thorn Birds — McCollough East of Eden — Steinbeck The Far Pavilions — Kaye The Color Purple — Walker 1984 — Orwell Lord of the Flies — Golding To Kill A Mockingbird — Hemingway I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings — Angelo The Invisible Man — Ellison Black Like Me — Wright WHOS WHO AMONG S TUDEN TS IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Barr. Leslie Monique Florence, South Carolina English Boyd. Kay Wilhemina Salisbury. North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: English Davis. Joan Yvette Tuscaloosa. Alabama English Pre-Law Durant. Yolanda Teresa Science. South Carolina interdisciplinary Studies. English H G °r sbo°r7. North Carolina Biology Jackson. Rhonda Chapelle Chapel Hill. North Carolina English Massev. Theresa B. ThUadelphia, Pennsylvania Computer Science McGee. Nedra Kyna Chattanooga. Tennessee Psychology Mitchell. Melissa Kaye Winston-Salem. North Carolina Social Work Rpmbert, Patricia Greensooro. North Carolina Business Administration Rivers. Linda Grace Richmond. Virginia Accounting Rowe. Robbin Detroit. Michigan Nursing Singletary. Rosa Sumter. South Carolma Special Education Tamaku. Christiana Freetown. Sierra Leone Accounting Williams. Cheryl B. Atlanta. Georgia Biology Ivi mmmm .j .- J. ram a . .■ aj i i n . „- P sifsK7 in Top (l-r) Leslie Ban {Con. Sec). Selena Daniels, Sharron Henry, Leslie Hendricks, Donna Athias, Bernadetta Rice, Donna Allen, Eleanor Phillips, Sherrie Williams, Cheryl Williams (Chairperson), Hazel McQueen, Joan Y. Davis (Ivy Leaf Reporter), Rebecca Henderson (Rec. Sec). Bottom (l-r) Theresa Massey, Kim Sykes, Renee Crews (V.P.), Angela Cummings, Garnetta Livisay, Elizabeth Thomas- Sahr, Avis Kimpson, Jeannine Lewis. Allyson Oliver, Dale McClinton. Connie Friar, Andree Chan, Bridget Franklin, Cheryl Mackey (Treas.). J 103 Front (l-r) Jovana Brown, Deidre Aiken, Andrea Buret) (Pres.), Michelle Brown, Teresa Tunnage, Karen Taylor, Teresa Lipscomb. Steps (l-r) Michele Butler, LaTanya Leung (First V.P.), Darlene Owens, Beverly McCollum (Treas.), Rose Taylor, Melonie Alford (Sgt. at Arms), Juddith Ezzell, Amanda Smith, Tonya Horton, Tanya Mills, Sherrie Spruill (Ms. Delta), Vanessa Chambus, Betty Tinnin, Rhonda Jackson (Journalist), Lynette Elzey -Br amble, Sandra Johnson, Debra Lovett, Avanti Allen, Fredricka Watson, Jackie Hinton, Maria Streeter, Mary Junious, Kimberly Ray, Charlotte Green (Rec. Sec), Marcia Atwater, Lori Stargel, Dana Rutlege, Maria Miller. 104 in ►71 -1 ■ it 105 106 Helen Echols — Basileus Linda Rivers — Grammateus Tamias Congolese Franklin - - Anti-Basileus Honcho 6 Tom 1 Chaserika 5 Dionysuis Spring 83 Spring 82 Spring 82 Wandering Duo Added Dimension Added Dimension 107 Bennett College Choir (l-r) Valarie Reid, Jade Osborne, Josepha Bethea. Renee Crews, Laleza Harris, Jeanna Bridges, Evelyn Fulmore. Second row (l-r) Alethea Adams, Jeannine Lewis, Anna Harrington. Linda Rivers, Carol Holliday, Monica Johnson, Cynthia Brooks. Third row (l-r) Stephania Streeter, Deanne Menengal, Mary Dickerson, Natalie Bennett. Not pictured: Dr. Charlotte Alston, Directress and Mr. Fred Mason. Accompanist. CHOIR 108 Bennett College Dance Company Top left — Charlene Simmons and Nicole Clayburn Top right — Cheryl Williams. Bottom left — Donna Athias, and Charlene Simmonds. Bottom right — Donna Athias. DANCE COMPANY 109 (l-r) Natalie Bennett. Vecelia Howard, Nedra McCee and Deadra Richmond, (kneeling) Freda Harris, Advisor and Director: Mrs. Evelyn Bennett. PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY 110 vr International Students Second row (l-r) Christiana Tumaku, Blanche King, Doris Deemi, Aileen Zio, Carmen Rivera (Miss International Student). First row (l-r) Veronica Ezekegbu, Zoowa Sikakane, Dayme Joseph, Patricia Mfula, Rethabile Sebona. Bennett College Girl Scouts Leaders: Toni Watkins and Leslie Smith Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society Seated are Cassandra Salker, Cheryl Williams, V.P. Demorris Norris. Standing are Tonya Horton, Cassandra Jones, Marcia Atwater, Theresa Massey, Pres. Sheila Dockery, Maria Streeter, Vanessa Chambers. J 111 IT  ss ' m Faculty and Staff on the Move . . . 114 IT Staff Host UNCF Affair Bennett hosted the 38th Annual National Alumnae Council and National Pre- Alumnae Council Conference of the United Negro College Fund, Feb. 9-12. Under the leadership of Mrs. Ellease R. Colston and Mr. Abraham Peeler, other members of the staff, faculty, and alumnae donated their time to serving on commit- tees. Held at the Holiday Inn- Four Seasons, college devel- opment professionals, alumni and students met to strategize for the survival of UNCF insti- tutions. 115 Administration Isaac H. Miller, Jr.. Ph.D.. President of the College Chelsea Tipton. Ed.D.. Dean of the Col- lege George Breathett. Ph.D., Director. Plan- ning Federal Relations Phyllis F. Ethndge. Ed.D.. Dean of Stu- dent Affairs Mary M. Eady. M.Ed.. Registrar James E. Burt. B.A.. Director, Institution- al Advancement James J. Scarlette. M.B.A.. Business Manager Dorothy J. Harris. Ed.D.. Associate Dean. Academic Support Programs William J. Trent. M.B.A.. Staff Consultant Nellouise Watkins. Ph.D., Director, Com- puter Center Mrs. Jackie Wilson-Bolunt. on loan from the IBM Corp. to teach computer science, received an- other degree through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Division Directors Lynn Sadler, Ph.D.. Division of Humanities Dr. J. Henry Sayles. Ph.D.. Division of Natu- ral Sciences Dorinda Trader. Ph.D., Division of Social Sci- | ences Mrs. Jean Groomes is secretary in the Office of Mary R. Scarlette. M.A. (Acting). Division of Admissions. Education Department Chairpersons Dr. Alma Adams, Visual Arts and Humane Studies Dr. Charlotte Alston, Music Dr. Lovie K. Booker. Home Economics Mrs. Ednita Bullock. Head Librarian Mrs. Julia W. Covington, Business and Economics Dr. Sekhara Rao. Biology Miss Inez C. Rovegno, Health. Physical Education and Recreation (Acting) Dr. Lynn V. Sadler. Communications Dr. J. Henry Sayles. Chemistry Mrs. Mary Scarlette. Elementary and Special Education Dr. Dorinda Trader. Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Helen R. Trobian, Interdisciplinary Studies Program Miss Quuen Wiggs. Mathematics Faculty President Miller poses with UNCF local campaign leadership and Dr. Sam Proctor who address the kick-off luncheon. Mrs. Linda Addo. Asst. Professor, History Dr. Marshena M. Baird, Asst. Professor. Reading and Education Mrs. Adele E. Ball, Instructor. Special and Elementary Education Mrs. Queen H. Bell. Asst. Professor, Home Economics Dr. Robert E. Boyd. Sr.. Professor, Chem- istry Mrs. Jackie W. Blount. Adj. Professor, Computer Science Mrs. Montez Byers, Asst. Professor. Li- brary Science Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford. Assoc. Profes- sor, Music Mr. Micheal Gaspeny. Instructor, English Miss Wilhelmina J. Gilbert, Professor, Business Adminstration Mrs. Anne Gillespie, Instructor, English Dr. Wendy T. Greene. Asst. Professor, English Director, Audio-Lingual Lab Mr. Jimmy Guess. Instructor, Social Worky Director. Field Studies Mrs. Mary A. Hopkins, Assoc. Professor. Speech Mrs. Evelyn G. Jones. Asst. Professor, Bi- ology Miss Susan E. King, Instructor, Dance Dr. Vereda King, Asst. Professor. Econom- ics Mr. James E. Burt, director of institutional ad- vancement, shares ideas with colleague from Rust College and Miss Myra Davis, public rela- tions officer during Daytona Beach reception sponsored by Black College Fund Office, United Methodist Church. Dr. Georgie B. Latimer, Professor, English Mrs. Shirley Lee, Instructor, Audio-Visual Education Dr. Ruth M. Lucier, Assoc. Professor, Phi- losophy and Religion Mr. Leon McDougle, Assoc. Professor, Physical Education and Recreation Dr. Perry V. Mack, Professor, Biology Di- rector, Kenan Science Program Mr. Fred Mason, College Organist Instruc- tor. Music Dr. Robert D. Miller, Asst. Professor, Histo- ry and Social Science Mrs. Cathy Mussington, Instructor, Phys- ical Education and Recreation Dr. David Pinnix, Assoc. Professor, Music Dr. Richard L. Ponting, Assoc. Professor, Mathematics Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boudy, Assoc. Pro- fessor, Spanish Dr. Frances Schwartzwald, Asst. Profes- sor, Special Education Mr. Rob ert J. Stevens, Asst. Professor, Ac- counting Mrs. Louise G. Streat, Professor, Home Economics Mrs. Doris K. Surgeon, Asst. Professor, Business Mr. Robert Tilidetzke, Asst. Professor, Mathematics Mrs. Blonnie Tipton, Asst. Professor, Mu- sic Mrs. Geraldine Totten, Asst. Professor, Humanities Director, Women ' s Studies Mr. Ray T. Treadway, Assoc. Professor, Mathematics Mr. Reginald Treadwell, Instructor, Read- ing Dr. Virginia A. Tucker, Professor, English Dr. Nellouise Watkins, Professor, Math- ematics Miss Marcella Whidbee, Instructor, English Mrs. Burma Wilkins, Asst. Professor, So- cial Sciences Mrs. Myra B. Jones, Dietician Mrs. Carolyn Mark, Director, Planned Giv- ing Mrs. Ouida R. Scarborough, Director, Resi- dence Life Miss Mildred O. Tucker, Director, Financial Aid Mrs. Doris Vincent, Director, Career Ser- vices Administrative Staff Rev. Peter E.A. Addo, College Chaplain Mrs. Julia B. Anderson, Coordinator, Counseling Center Mr. Zack Browning, Superintendent, Build- ings and Grounds Dr. Preston S. Clark, College Physician Mrs. Esther U. Coble. Director, Children ' s House Mrs. Ellease R. Colston, Director, Alumnae Affairs Miss Myra Davis, Public Relations Officer Mr. Ralph Fennell, Asst. Business Man- ager Miss Jimmie A. Gravely, Director, Advising and Orientation Mrs. Naomi Guess, Director, Personnel Mrs. Irene C. Harrington, Director, Special Services Mrs. Alice P. Hayes, Director, Health Cen- ter Mrs. Rosa F. Hooker, Purchasing Officer Miss Phyllis V. Johnson, Director, Admis- Mrs. Doris Vinson brings a theme of en- thusiasm to the Career Services Center. Academic procession moves into chapel. 117 Dr. Miller congratulates Mrs. Alta Johnson, su- pervisor of the housing staff, for her outstand- ing UNCF involvement. I Residence Halls Ms. Peanella Hughes, Barge Ms. Geraldine Johnson, Cone Ms. Carol Moore, Jones Mrs. Evelyn Massey, Merner Mrs. Barbara J. Peterkin, Pfeiffer Mrs. Sylvia Norwood, Player Mrs. Mary C. Derr, Reynolds Support Staff Mrs. Charlotte D. Barnes, Division of Educa- tion Mrs. Christine A. Bizzell, Financial Aid Office Miss Judy C. Bowden, Word Processing Center Ltc. Charles Byrd, Bookstore Mrs. Margaret Carr, Dining Hall Mrs. Vaughnetta Carr, Purchasing Office Mrs. Brenda M. Coates, Division of Sci- ences Ms. Shirley I. Corpening, Interfaith Center Mrs. Earline Curry, Library Miss Odessa Darby, Residence Life Mrs. Pearl F. Dick, Division of Humanities Mrs. Patricia A. Enoch, Kenan Science Pro- gram Miss Barbara Faison, Office of Admissions Mrs. Sheila P. Farmer, Academic Support Services Miss Doretha Ferguson, Dean of the Col- lege ' s Office Mrs. Rosetta Florance, Division of Social Scineces Miss Jocelyn Foy, Office of Admissions Mrs. Audrey Franklin, Computer Center Mrs. Margaret Gambill, President ' s Office Miss Angela Gamble, Records Office Mrs. Jean Groomes, Office of Admissions Mrs. Addie Harrison, Library Mrs. Deborah V. Holland, Bookkeeping Of- fice Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick, Postmistress Dr. Miller shows off new college cars which are used by the admissions staff. Dr. Virginia Tucker and Mrs. Anne Gillespie dis- cuss the students April 13 demonstration. Mrs. Pauline E. Leake, Children ' s House Mrs. Barbara McCullum, Snack Bar Miss Linda Mason, Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Michelle Mebane, Business Office Mrs. Thelma T. Miller, Student Union Of- fice Mrs. Lisa Mitchell, Bookkeeping Office Mrs. Surayyah A. Muhammad, Career Services Center Miss Lisa Neal, Business Office Mrs. Annie Purcell, Office of Planning Federal Relations Ms. Pearlie Saunders, Division of Sci- ences Mrs. Julia Scott, Holgate Library Mrs. Donna Sides, Office of Dean of Stu- dent Affairs Mrs. Glenda Simmons, Word Processing Center Mrs. Celia Smith, Children ' s House Mrs. Vastine Staley, Counseling Center Miss Karen Thomas, Health Center Miss Pargie Turner, Word Processing Center Miss Gwendolyn Walker, Financial Aid Office Mr. Isaac Walker, Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Gloria J. Warren, Alumnae Affairs Office Mrs. Betty Whitaker, Computer Center Mrs. Eula Willis, Dining Hall Mrs. Marilyn Witherspoon, Records Of- fice Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan, Institutional Advance- ment 118 IT Tribute Dr. Lloyd Harris, professor of biology passed in December. 1983. He was well remembered by Belles for his dynamic teaching abilities. Mrs. Catherine Murray was a member of the housekeeping staff and served for a number of years in the David D. Jones Student Union. She passed dur- ing the fall. Mrs. Louise G Streat was the 1984 recipient of the National Alumnae Association ' s Faculty A chie vemen t A ward She re tired this year a fter having served on the faculty for 40 years. She was chairperson of the Home Economics De- partment through the first semester. . 119 120 IT Monamma Al-Ghuigy Soignies, Belgium Georgetta Allen Greensboro, N.C. Donna Thias Silver Spring, Md. Marcia Atwater Camden, N.J. Aida Bennett Columbus, Ohio Trudy Brockington Philadelphia, Pa. Natalie Bennett Greensboro, N.C. Allyson Berry Leesburg, Fla. Josefa Bethea Raleigh, N.C. Rejella Bigelow Burlington, N.C. Anita Billups Elizabeth City, N.C. Pamela Bolden Rockville, Md. Davera Bolding Lynchburg, N.C. Regina Borders Spring Lake, N.C. Gail Brady Hope Mills. N.C. Jeanna Bridges Greensboro, N.C. Cynthia Bridgett Washington, D.C. Sonji Brinson Philadelphia, Pa. 123 Sara Brodie Rocky Mount. N.C. Cynthia Brooks Greensboro, N.C. Ametta Brown Winston Salem. N.C. Marquerette Byrd Raleigh. N.C. Michelle Byrd Brooklyn, N.J. Helen Cannady Winston Salem. N.C. Beneda Carver Cincinnati. Ohio Vanessa Chambers Sumter. S.C. Andree Chan Washington. D.C. Ileana Chappotin Elizabeth, N.J. Kay Clark Lawndale. N.C. Charlene Coakley Charleston. S.C. Yeshiva Colbert High Point. N.C. Kathy Cole Durham. N.C. Travie Coleman Roanoke Rapids. N.C. 124 Lee Copeland Wadesboro, N.C. Roy Cowan Winston-Salem. N.C. Selena Daniels Bronz, NY. Yee Yea Daniels Liberia West Africa Lisa Davis Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Marcy Davis Morristown, N.J. Helen Dean Philadelphia, P.A. Wiljanda Denning Fayetteville, N.C. Mary Dickerson Los Angeles Cal. Candance Dixon Largo, Md. Sheila Dockery Laurinburg, N.C. Vicki Douglas Newark, N.J. Victoria Dunne High Point, N.C. Bonita Dupree Kannapolis, N.C. Georgia Evans Raleigh, N.C. 125 Veronica Ezekegbu Greensboro. N.C. Felicia Farrior Burgaw, N.C. Tracye Faulkner Port Royal, S.C. Shelma Flowe Charlotte, N.C. Bridgett Franklin Pompano Beach, Fla. Constance Fuller Burlington, N.C. Evelyn Fulmore Lake City, S.C. Hope Gainey Wadesboro, N.C. Amy Galloway Alexandria, Va. Paula Gadson Greensboro, N.C. Glenda George Whiteville. N.C. Tessa Gerena-Diaz New York, N.Y. 126 ir Lisa Gill New York. NY Stacye Goode Baltimore, Md. Jeanette Goodwin Columbia, S.C Angela Green Kinston, N.C. Charlotte Green Darlington, S.C. Octavia Green Philadelphia, Pa. Deidre Greenfield Wyncote, Pa. Sherry Guye Glen Raven, N.C. Patrica Hairston Winston Salem, N.C. Barbara Hargrove Clinton, N.C. Anna Harrington Greensboro, N.C. Daphne Harris Mt. Laurel, N.J. 127 Jeanetha Harrison Reidsville, N.C. Jeanette Hatch Atlanta. Ga. Ophelia Hayes Philadelphia, Pa. Clara Hemphill Charlotte. N.C. Cassandra Henderson Babson Park. Fla. Lisa Henriques New York, N.Y. Sharron R. Henry Winnsboro, S.C. Sharon C. Highsmith Philadelphia, Pa. Myra Hinton Raleigh, N.C. Cheryl Holland Reidsville, N.C. Tonya Horton Greensboro, N.C. Vicelia D. Howard Oakland, Cal. 128 Karen Home Melanie Hubbard Indianapolis, I.N. Gail Ingram Detroit. M.I. Tanetta Ingram Buffalo, NY. Rhonda Jackson Chapel Hill, N.C. Shirley Jackson Ridgeway. S.C. Karen Javois Christiansted, V.I. Barbara Johnson Pine Hill, N.J. Lydia Johnson Rockingham, N.C. Lyndia Johnson Lake Alfred, F.L Margaret Johnson Cincinnati, OH. Monica Johnson Mock ' sville, N.C. Romona Johnson Temple Hills, M.D. Sandra Johnson Charlotte, N.C. 129 Phyllis Jones Fayetteville, N.C. Valerie Jones Charlotte, N.C. Janell Jordan Newport News. V.A. Rosetta Jordan Pollocksville, N.C. Vanessa Jordan Dayme Joseph Raleigh, N.C. Lynda Keith Charleston, S.C. Beth Kilgore Greenville, S.C. Angela King Mebane. N.C. Jennifer King Cleveland, OH Kimberly King Kinston, N.C. Tracy King Greensboro, N.C. 130 IT ' Sherry Kitchen Raleigh, N.C. Charlese Klutz Atlanta, Ga. Sherrllle Lamb Atlanta, Ga. Kecha Lee Clinton, N.C. Bernadine Lewis Savannah, Ga. Jeaninne Lewis Cincinnati, Ohio 131 v.« I Barbara Lindsey Thomasville. N.C. Constance Lindsey Baltimore. M.D. Teresa Lipscomb Yanceyville, N.C. De Janiera Little Philadelphia. Pa. Yolanda Lloyd Fredericksburg. Va. Vonda Long Yanceyville. N.C. Vonda Luckey Charlotte. N.C. Cheryl Mahoney Washington. D.C. Kimberly Mauldin Washington, D.C. Tawanna Maxwell Charlotte, N.C. Dale McClenton Philadelphia. Pa. Alesha McCollum Burlington, N.C. Caroline McLendon Charlotte. N.C. Tammy McNeil Hope Mills. N.C. Monique Meadows Monroe, N.C. 132 ir Patricia Mfula Zambia, W Africa Maria Miller Washington. D.C. Sherrie Moore Burlington. N.C. Tina Morrison Washington, D.C. Teresa Morrow Hurdle Mills, N.C. Sharon Nagbe Monrovia, Liberia Catherine Nash Gary, Ind. Cristy Nelson Harrisburg, Pa. Laura Nelson Kenbridge, Va. Gloria Norton Philadelphia, Pa. Valorie M. Oates Laurinburg, N.C. Allyson Oliver Lanham, Md. Jade Osborne Charlotte, N.C. Omotayo Otoki Lagos. Nigeria 133 Kim Owens Greenville, S.C. Anna Patterson Lenoir, N.C. Glynis Perry Brooklyn, N.Y. Sally Perry Clinton, N.C. Rhonda Phifer Greensboro, N.C. Adrian Phillips Burlington, N.C. Sharon Pretty Zebulon, N.C. Tracy Presley Charlotte, N.C. 134 - ? n r Ann Reese Bartow, Fla. Carmen Rivera Christiansted, VI Linda Rivers Richmond, Va. Hope Robbins Brooklyn, NY Kim Romeo Ft. Washington, Md. Robbin Rowe Detroit, Mich. Jill Royster Cambridge. Mass. Rita Rushing Upper Marlboro, Md. Jessica Rutland Wilmington, N.C. Dana Rutledge Georgetown, S.C. Sonya Sanders Newark, N.J. Stephanie Sellers Florence, S.C. Michelle Sherrod Washington, D.C. Tonya Showers Pompano Beach, Fla. 135 Zodwa Sikakane Diepkloof. South Africa Amy Simmons Cincinnati, Ohio Pamela Singletary Lucma, N.C. Rose Singletary Sumter, S.C. Angela Smith Kinston, N.C. Lynette Smith Hampton, Va. Paula Smith Ft. Lee, Va. Twilla Smith Jacksonville, Fla. Kimberly Stanfield Burlington, N.C. Allyson Staton Greensboro. N.C. Latosaka Stephens Robbin Stockham Roosevelt, N.Y. Stephania Streeter Kinston, N.C. Kim Sykes Gary, Ind. 136 IT Karen Taylor Washington, D.C. Tracey Taylor Washington, D.C. Antoinette Thompson Kinston, N.C. Teresa Thompson Stamford, Conn. Susan Thornton Erica Toney Elm City, N.C. Tracey Townsend Dover, Del. Ernestine Turner Mebane, N.C. Toni Tyra Detroit, Mich. Kim Tyson Rocky Mount, N.C. Annette Vines Port Royal, S.C. Brenda Vinson Burlington, N.C. Linda Wade New York, NY. Dyane Walker Greensboro, N.C. Vera Walker Columbia, S.C. 137 DeEster Wallace Charleston. S.C. Khadija Ward Fayetteville, N.C. Alice Waring Kmston, N.C. Angela Warren Greensboro, N.C. Rhonda Watlington 1 Greensboro, N.C. Thelma Watlington Burlington, N.C. V s Fredricka Watson Charleston. N.C. Ongelia Watson Dunn. N.C. Celeste Webster Indianapolis, Ind. Monica Welch Cincinnati, Ohio Anjanette Wells Philadelphia, Pa. 138 IT ' The Right Stuff Maudlyn White Christiansted, V.I Crystal Whitmore Greensboro, N.C. Lois Wilkie Landis, N.C. Carol Wilkins Sumter, S.C. Phyllis Wilkins Rocky Mount, N.C. Sherry Wilkins Sumter, S.C. Deirdra Williams Sicklerville, N.J. Jacqueline Williams Kansas City, Kans. Karla Williams Kalamazook Mich. 139 Lisa Williams Fayetteville. N.C. Robin Williams Eden. N.C. Peggy Wilson Clinton. N.C. Denise Wims Los Angeles. Cal. Desiree Winston Chicago. III. Tangela Withers Winston Salem. N.C. Angela Wright Phoenix. Ariz. Vera Wyrtch Greensboro. N.C. Leda Young Greenville. SC 140 IT ' J Melanie Catherine Alford Clio. South Carolina Social Work Career Goals: Clinical Social Worker Involvement: National Association of Black So- cial Workers and Human Service Workers. NAACP. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society of Social and Behavonal Sciences. Motto: Life is worth Living. Donna Michele Allen Macon. Georgia Pre-Medicme Biology Chemistry Career Goals: Psychologist or Psychiatrist Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. NAACP. Marshall Board Achievement: Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society. Pi Gamma Mu International Social Sci- ence Honor Society Motto: Without thoughts and opinions life ends. Sherill Denese Baldwin Whiteville. North Carolina English Leslie Monique Barr Florence. South Carolina English Career Goals: Involvement: Assistant Residence Hall Director, Bennett Banner Editor. Alpha Kappa Alpha So- rority Achievement: Bennett Scholar, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Award, Who ' s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition in English Jacki Ann Wilson-Blunt Greensboro, North Carolina Organizational Communications Kay Wilhelmina Boyd Salisbury. North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: English Women Studies Involvement: Student Government Association President, College Choir Achievement: David D. Jones Leadership Award. The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp Of Learning Award. Bennett College Choir Three- Year Service Award, Who s Who Among Stu- dents In American Universities and Colleges IT Andrea Norvel Burch Santa Ana. California Interdisciplinary Studies Communications Media ' Public Relations Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Presi- dent. Assistant Residence Hall Director; WNAA News Director. Bennett Banner Reporter Achievement: The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition for Interdisciplinary Studies; Who s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges Terry Yvette Byrd Brooklyn. New York Health Sciences Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Resi- dent Assistant Margaret Ann Crudup Louisburg. North Carolina Biology Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition In Biology Joan Yvette Davis Tuscaloosa, Alabama English Career Goals: Corporate Lawyer and Published Author Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Ben- nett Banner Columnist, Bennett Wits Founder Senior Class President, Bennett College Players Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Who s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. National Deans List, Bennett Scholar. George M Bell Scholarship. UNCF 21 st Century Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition in English Motto: Anything worth having is worth working hard to get: Doris Deemi Greensboro. North Carolina Health Sciences Involvement: College Choir, Marshal Board Yolanda Teresa Durant Florence. South Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: English Involvement: Assistant Residence Hall Director. College Choir, Bennett Banner Editor Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition in English and Interdisciplinary Studies, Bennett Scholar. The President s Ex- cellence Award, The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp Of Learning Learning Award. Who s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Tucker Award in The Humanities J 143 : %M k 1 ' %■ £ Helen Faye Echols Sedalia. North Carolina Biology Involvement: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Basileus, Biology Club Fannie Eleby Highpomt, North Carolina English Lynette L. Bramble Elzey Mount Vernon, New York Biology Career Goals: Physical Therapist or Special Education Teacher Involvement: Peer Advisor, Marshal Board, Del- ta Sigma Theta Sorority Motto: You only live once, so strive for the best and you will always be happy with the results. Judith L Ezzell Mount Olive, North Carolina Clothing and Fashion Merchandising Career Goals: Merchandising Manager Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Cam- pus Girl Scouts. Women ' s Recreation Assoc, Volleyball Achievement: Omicron Eta Chi Honor Society, Marie Clapp Moffit Scholarship Motto: To live everyday as respectfully as pos- sible as though each day is my last one. Congolese Henrietta Franklin Concord. North Carolina Special Education MR LD Involvement: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Diane Lydia Golson Detroit. Michigan Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology Career Goals: Guidance Counselor Involvement: NAACP, Secretary, Sophomore Class Treasurer, Pre-Alumnae Council. Social Science Club Motto: Striving for the best! IX Denise Ruth Green Harnsburg, Pennsylvania Biology Psychology Chemistry Career Goals: Pediatric Nursing Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Trea- surer. Miss Reynolds Hall, Reynolds Hall Presi- dent, Student Union Board. Biology Club. Col- lege Choir Motto: All things come from within, but only these things are accomplished through God. Helen Edwina Green Charlotte. North Carolina Social Work Career Goals: To work with special people Involvement: Reynolds Hall Parliamentarian Motto: The sky is the limit! Cynthia Maria Hayes Colorado Springs. Colorado Business Administration Career Goals: Entrepreneur Marketing Firm Involvement: Business Club, NAACP. Student Union Board Motto: ' You are somebody ' . Keep striving lor your goals and don ' t stop until you reach the top. Rebecca Laverne Henderson Bristol, Tennessee Early Childhood Education Career Goals: Elementary School Teacher Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sec- retary, Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha. Council for Ex- ceptional Children, Reynolds Hall House Coun- cil. NAACP. Secretary Motto: To look to God for strength and to live one day at a time! Jacqueline Hinton Rocky Mount, North Carolina Home Economics Education Involvement: Omicron Eta Chi Home Economics Assoc. Achievement: Goode Prize in Home Economics 145 Vanessa Lynn Holman Nutley, New Jersey Special Education Patricia Yvonne Hunter Macon, Georgia Health Sciences Biology Chemistry Involvement: Marshal Board Achievement: Marshal Board Service Award Yvonne Carrie Johnson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media Involvement: Swing Phi Swing Social Social Fel- lowship, Pre-Alumnae Council Monica Ellen Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Biology Involvement: Biology Club President Lisa Robin Kersey Westchester, Pennsylvania Political Science Career Goals: Ambassador in International Af- fairs Involvement: Debate Society, Interdormitory Council Vice President, Band, College Choir. Residence Assistant. Basketball Team, North Carolina Student Legislature, S.G.A. Grievance Council Motto: ' Politics is my game. ' ' Latanya Gwenae Leung Charlotte, North Carolina Psychology Career Goals: Public Relations Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Bas- ketball team. Womens Recreation Association Motto: Strive for success. 146 in Deborah Hallie Lewis Detroit, Michigan Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media — Public Relations Involvement: Bennett Banner Staff, Reporter Achievement: The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Award Debra Jean Lovett Estill, South Carolina Psychology Involvement: Army ROTC (A T) Achievement: Commissioned as Second Lieu- tenant in United States Army Cheryl Lorraine Mackey Jamaica. New York Early Childhood Education Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority A £ t A 1 Valerie Iris Maness Robbins, North Carolina Health and Physical Education Career Goals: Owner of Private Health Club Involvement: S.O.B.O.S.S.: RE. Majors Club President: Womens Recreation Association: Basketball team: Volleyball manager; Intramural Official Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition in Physical Educa- tion, Health and Education Motto: Keep striving forward because the only thing that can stop you ... is you. Thresa Beatrice Massey Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Computer Science Mathematics Achievement: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Inc., Science Assistantship; Peer Advisor Certi- ficates of Award; Who ' s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges; and Al- pha Kappa Mu Honor Society Department Award for Mathematics Jean Elizabeth McCall Lumberton, North Carolina Music Education Career Goals: Performer Orchestral Manager Involvement: College Choir Secretary, Wind En- semble, Student Music Educator National Con- ference Treasurer Motto: Strive to be the best there is. 147 Venus Julia McDowell Plainfield. New Jersey Business Administration Accounting Involvement: Pre-Alumnae Council. On-Campus Recruiter Achievement: Office of Admissions Service Award Nedra Kyna McGee Chattanooga. Tennessee Psychology Career Goals: To be an Advocate on the social and economic concerns of minority women Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Dance Company. College Choir. Performing Arts Company. Pre-Alumnae Council Achievement: Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology. Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Soci- ety in the Social Sciences. National Dean s List 82, Whos Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. Miss Bennett Col- lege. The Rose Karfiol Award in Social Science. David D. Jones Leadership Award, Office of Ad- missions Service Award, Alpha Kappa Mu Hon- or Society Departmental Recognition In Psy- chology Motto: I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. Kimberly Patrice McKnight Laurelton, New York Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media — Public Relations Career Goals: Public Relations Promoter Involvement: Junior Class Vice President. Re- porter for the Bennett Banner. Debate Society. Secretary and Publicity Chairperson of NAACP Achievement: The Lamp Of Learning Medal for Academic Excellence in Interdisciplinary Stud- ies Motto: God Bless the child who has her own. ' Hazel Edith McQueen Laurinburg, North Carolina Social Welfare Career Goals: Clinical Social Worker Involvement: Assistant Residence Hall Director. Human Service Workers. College Choir. Secre- tary and Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha So- rority. On Campus Student Recruiter. Campus Relations Committee Achievement: Bennett College Choir Three- Year Service Award Motto: Never lose sight of your dreams and strive to the fullest in every endeavor in life. Melissa Kaye Mitchell Winston-Salem, North Carolina Social Work Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Assis- tant Residence Hall Director Achievement: The Lamp Of Learning Award In Interdisciplinary Studies. Pi Gamma Mu Nation- al Social Science Honor Society. Whos Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. Debate Society Treasurer Tara Coren Murray Chicago. Illinois Special Education Career Goals: Teacher and School Administra- tor Involvement: Pre-Alumnae Council. Council for Exceptional Children. Barge Hall House Council Parliamentarian. Merner Hall Counselor Motto: To be the best you can in whatever you do. 148 r ' Darlene Owens Greenville, South Carolina Clothing and Textiles Career Goals: Fashion Buyer or Designer Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Man- ager of Sewing and Craft Center. Omicron Eta Chi Treasurer Achievement: Torrance Scholarship, The L. Gueneur-Streat Scholarship in Clothing and Textiles, Marie Clapp Motiff Scholarship in Home Economics, Most Most Creative Millinery Design Motto: Do your best at all times. Cathy Shirelle Patterson Statesville, North Carolina Commercial Art Career Goals: Layout Editor for a Magazine Professional Singer Involvement: College Choir, NAACP Achievement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Mu Honor So- ciety Departmental Recognition for Visual Arts Motto: Strive to be the best you can be in life. Eleanor Emmalene Phillips Winston-Salem, North Carolina Social Work Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Resi- dent Assistant . - A v k ' gk J Lynn D. Powell Washington, D.C. Political Science Involvement: Debate Society Vice President, North Carolina Student Legislature Kimberly Denise Ray Auburn, New York Social Work Career Goals: Social Worker Gerontology Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, NAACP, Senior Class Treasurer, Social Work Students Organization Achievement: United Methodist Scholarship Motto: To be the best at whatever I do. Sebonia Rethiabile Greensboro, North Carolina Pre-Medicine Biology Involvement: International Students Organiza- tion, Biology Club 149 Bernadetta Louella Rice Sumter. South Carolina Special Education Mp LD Deadra Eleanor Richmond Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Pre-Medicine Chemistry Career Goals: Medical Surgeon Involvement: Biology Club, Bennett Players President. College Choir. Bennett College Per- forming Arts Company. SGA Public Relations Chairperson, Special Concerns Counsel Senior Representative. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Achievement: Bennett College Performing Arts Company Award Motto: God is love, put no nothing between me and my savior: He is the Alpha and the Omega of all! Theresa Roy Washington, D.C. Accounting, Business Administration Career Goals: Certified Public Accountant, in a corporate environment. Entrepreneur Involvement: Business Club, President, Senior Class Parliamentarian, Basketball team, Volley- ball team, PR. Staff Photographer Achievement: The Rose Karfiol Award. Ad- vancement Award from Business Club. Basket- ball Player of the Year. Senior Athlete of the Year Motto: What s going to happen is going to hap- pen anyway Elizabeth Thomas-Sahr Washington, D.C. Special Education Career Goals: Special Education Teacher and operate own school Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Council for Exceptional Children President. Mar- shal Board President. NAACP, College Choir Motto: Take life one day at a time. Jacquelynn Wilson Sharpe Greensboro, North Carolina Graphics Career Goals: Entrepreneur in Printing, Photog- raphy or Aerobics Involvement: Reynolds Hall President Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Departmental Recognition in Visual Arts Motto: Try to achieve your ultimate goals in life and never settle for less. Leslie Smith Bronx, New York Health Sciences Career Goals: To be a successful woman throughout life. Involvement: Biology Club. Parliamentarian. Girl Scout Leader. Pfeiffer Hall House Council Presi- dent. Pre-Alumnae Council Motto: Take the lemon the world gives you and make lemonade out of it. 150 Susan Marie Smith Hartsville. Pennsylvania Interdisciplinary Studies: Grief Therapy Career Goals: To operate own hospice and help cancer patients in a hospital setting Involvement: Starchild Performing Arts Com- pany, College Dance Company, Student Gov- ernment Association, (A T) WNAA Radio Staff Achievement: The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp Of Learning Award, Vanessa D. Bartley Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Motto: Life is too short to worry over things that cannot be controlled. Enjoy yourself and don ' t get nervous ' ' ' Theresia Mae Snelling Albany, Georgia Biology Involvement: Student Union Board President, NAACP Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Biology Club. President ' s Ball Decoration Committee. Intramural Sports Kyle Oshaughnessy Spenser Lynchburg, Virginia Business Administration Lupino Spencer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Special Education Involvement: SO, BOSS.. Assistant Resi- dence Hall Director Sherry Tawa nda Marietta Spruill Hobgood, North Carolina Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Miss Delta, Resident Assistant Achievement: Pi Gamma Mu National Social Science Honor Society Marcia Jeanette Strong Highpoint, North Carolina Clothing and Fashion Merchandising General Business Career Goals: Textile Researcher Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Busi- ness League. The American Home Economics and North Carolina Home Economics Associ- ation, Omicron Eta Chapter Of Home Econom- ics Achievement: Kappa Omicron Phi National Hon- or Society Vice President, Home Economics Faculty Award, Most Erficent Manager of Time and Resources in Home Economics. Textiles Award in Home Economics, Kappa Omicron Phi Honor Society Service Award Motto: Hold fast to that which you believe and your dreams shall come true. 151 Yalem Teshome Addis Adaba. Ethiopia Computer Science Business Administration Involvement: International Students Organiza- tion Betty Ruth Tinnin Cedar Grove, North Carolina Home Economics Education Career Goals: Agricultural Extension Agent Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Omi- cron Eta Chi Home Economics Association. The American Home Economics Association. NAACP, Living Madonna Model Achievement: Kappa Omicron Phi Home Eco- nomics Honor Society. Marie Clapp Moffit Scholarship in Home Economics, The L Guen- veur-Streat Scholarship in Clothing and Tex- tiles, Dr. Curtis E. and Mrs. Marie D. Torrance Scholarship in Home Economics Motto: No one knows what tomorrow may bring nor may there be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Phyllis Ann Tillery Walls Rocky Mount. North Carolina Music Education Involvement: College Choir, Student Union Board President, College Performing Arts Com- pany Tonie Antonitte Watkins Gaffney, South Carolina Home Economics Career Goals: Entrepreneur Involvement: College Girl Scout Leader. Omi- cron Eta Chi Chapter of Home Economics, Council on Exceptional Children Motto: If you can t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen. Rhonda Marie Whitted Fayetteville. North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications — Media Public Relations Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Bas- ketball team, Banner Staff Reporter, Student Government Association Vice President, March- ing Band (A T) Achievement: The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Award Angela Janet Wilkins Sumter, South Carolina Political Science Career Goals: Attorney Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Politi- cal Science Club. History Tutor Achievement: Pi Gamma Mu National Honor So- ciety. Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Nominee 152 w fW , 5 1 A [ j Cheryl Bonita Williams Brunswick, Georgia Biology — Chemistry Career Goals: Medical Doctor Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Dance Company, Peer Advisor. Biology Club, Life Guard. Kenan Foundation Grant Participate (ARC Worker, Tutor) Achievement: Who ' s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. Dr. Gerald L Truesdale Pre-Medicine Scholarship for 1984- 85 Motto: Live everyday as if it were your last. Connie Elizabeth Williams Charlotte, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media Public Relations Involvement: Banner Staff Reporter, Belle Staff Writer Laura Jane Williams Alexandria, Virginia Sociology Career Goals: Head Daycare Facility for the El- derly Involvement: Marshal Board, Pre-Alumnae Council Sherrie Lynn Williams Tuskegee. Alabama Pre-Medicine Chemistry Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Dance Company, Bennett Players, Barge Hall President. Miss Merner Hall, Cone Hall Vice President, Interdormitory Council Motto: ' Reach for what ' s there today for it may not be there tomorrow. Adele Denise Wilmore Wilmington, Deleware Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy Career Goals: Physical Therapist Involvement: Biology Club, College Choir, Girl Scout Leader, Bennett Players Motto: I ' m looking for a ' Miracle. Toyie Winton Lexington, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications Media — Public Relations Involvement: Banner Staff Reporter 153 Debra Clark Whitfield Greensboro. North Carolina Computer Science Mathematics Achievement: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Departmental Recognition in Mathematics Evelyn B. Wright Georgetown. South Carolina Home Economics Education Achievement: Kappa Omicron Phi Home Eco- nomics Honor Society, Goode Prize 154 s t JL « 0 ' TTmrl R r ▼ 1 E2 i ' £.yl ■1 155 CLASS MOTTO Never lose sight of your dreams for the best is yet to come. 156 IT ' k - 157 - Becoming Shalom Women ' The anxious moment arrived leav- ing in its wake, days of sweat, toil and soul-searching. Before given the privilege of donning black robes and caps for a final coed stroll across the quadrangle, we faced the dawn of that Thursday on which we re- ceived the passport to graduation. Like hundreds of Belles who walked these flagstone ways, we had joined the chosen few. Each of us arrived at this moment in one way or the other, some with only breathing room, but having made it just the same. Among the happy group were those who exuded the right stuff until the end. Yolanda Durante led her class for four years and graduat- ed with high honors; Debra Lovett was commissioned into the U.S. Army; and Mary Cook became the first Belle to complete the dual-de- gree program in mathematics and engineering. There were those who made their mark as student leaders, as commu- nity volunteers, as active members of organizations, and most impor- tantly, as scholars in the classroom. They had what it took, the right stuff. Dr. Marilyn Whaley Winters, an achiever and a humanitarian, chal- lenged us to become shalom wom- en. Taken from the Hebrew tradi- tion, shalom means peace, unity, partnership, well-being, health and community. It means wholeness and justice. Recalling her experiences at Ben- nett as an undergraduate, Dr. Wha- ley encouraged the graduates to se- cure their interior lives, to be in soli- darity with humankind. She said, Your interior life must be kept in balance with every re- source you use to refresh your life, whether it be prayer or meditation. Whatever it is that lifts your spirit and at the same time quietens you, take time to work on that and to sustain your inner self. She noted that while the gradu- ates were especially beautiful today and feeling the right to think they have it all, they had a responsibility to help others have the opportunity to have it all. Calling herself a professional vol- unteer, Dr. Whaley is vice president of the Women ' s Division of the Gen- eral Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. She has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia, the Caribbeans and Africa. She is an experienced human right- ist and much committed to becoming a shalom woman. It has been said that if you hurt when others hurt, then you are danc- ing to the rhythm of God, she said. Commenting on this country ' s treatment of nonwhite illegal immi- grants, such as the Haitians, she said, I submit to you that there are not any persons who have white skin who come to our country from Can- ada, Switzerland, Germany or Po- land who are in this country illegally. But because their skin is white, they are not stoppped and asked to produce their green cards. I think you and I should be outraged and become more in solidarity with our friends who are coming to our coun- try as political exiles. Graduating with honors were Me- lanie C. Alford and Joan Y. Davis. They, too, had the right stuff. After the last degree was award- 158 ed, the President ' s Charge given and the induction into the National Alum- nae Association, we had reached a new chapter. The end of one experi- ence becomes the start of another. We parted from familiar settings to face the challenge of finding jobs or admission into graduate or profes- sional school. A new test awaits us. i. 160 T