Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1985 volume:

This was the year of aware- ness, rejuvenation and rededica- tion to the Bennett Experience. Challenged by the energetic Class of 1989, we began to tidy up our point of view and to take control. A new spirit — ' £v $F ••• ll • - mdto?  !M STUDENT ' LIFE Orientation Anxieties . . . WELCOME TO c BENNETT COLLEGE ■ 4qju5 10 ;► , ' 15 16 18 • N , ■ ■ J  ' Aw 4- y  .VA i 19 A Conference for and About Black Women The college sponsored one of the most relevant conferences in its history as a college for women. The three day event, Oct. 17-19, A Socio-Cultural History of the Black Woman in Amer- ica: Three Perspectives: Traditional, Feminist and Ethnographic, featured noted scholars. Coordinated by the Bennett Scholars and the Divisions of Education, Human- ities and Social Sciences. The featured keynoters were Margaret Walker Alex- ander, poet, novelist and educator; Pau- la Giddings, editor-at-large and book re- view editor, Essence Magazine; and ac- tivist, author and educator. Classrooms became the sites for live- ly scholarly presentations and discus- sions on issues of unique concern to black women. Presenters represented universities and colleges from across the country. 20 21 24 A Socio Cultural History of the Black Woman in America: Three Perspectives 26 f3 $■ The college celebrated its 112th anniversary. Highlighting the celebration were the UNCF Follies, the Founders Recognition Banquet and the Founders ' Day Convocation. Honorees at the banquet included alumna Mae Cynthia Lee and AH. Peeler whose father was a former president of the college. Dr. John McWhorter keynoted the convocation. 28 29 . 31 - . .-■- i  . I • ■ I I G s 32 .. 34 35 ACADEMICS 38 h Delta Fashion Show 42 r - -  r V 48 Mi 49 AKA Coronation r s ges i % ro « 50 Deltas Sponsor Blood Drive 53 54 Xw 55 ? ° - ■■■ HHiHHH 56 Christmas Concert ■ 58 -r r ' I 60 fc I , • 5 • ••• .V.V.V. .V. ' .V.V. •V.V .V J? ft ?:, ' tjfttt. jf:::.:- 61 62 Performing Arts Co. Black History Review 63 Ain ' t Misbehavin ' s Zoe Walker ' s One Woman Show ' 1 Is J Am Jj i . : ' ■W 64 65 The Hon. Shirley Chisolm Pays a Visit • — --L m WBBm ■■ fm ■ -£ l ;a 68 yftGtf ctf $ 70 _ 72 73 i tarn ■ III m ii 1 ■ nn ■in ■ - , « x L ' i- - - ; ■ - $ V - m 75 76  ii-if . riT . . i • - ' 77 78 CADEMIC PURSUf 79 80 81 82 £ : J r Closest Thing to Perfect 83 SORORITY LIFE 85 v nssuiTmci International Students 92 93 Recognition Day Trendsetters 94 cademic Awards 97 Into the Groove ■M ■ ■ ■■H 98 99 •• W7n M College-A-Rama Volunteers Recruit 105 , f2 Science Division Stresses Professionalism Early 110 Science Faculty Entertain Students (Wife of David D. Jones, president 1926-55 and friend to many Bennett students) Lloyd Harris (Professor of Biology) Not many in life will you find whose deeds outrun their words so far that more than what they seem, they are. This Bennett experience is the richer for having had Miss Susie and Dr. Har- ris as important role models to hun- dreds of Bennett women and college staff. ■. FACULTY AND 1)3 President Isaac H. Miller, Jr. 114 ADMINISTRATORS Dr. George Breathett Planning Federal Relations Mr. James E. Burt Director, Institutional Advancement Dr. Phyllis F. Ethridge Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Dorothy Harris Associate Dean for Academic Support Services Mrs. Onerta Thomas Acting Business Manager Dr. Chelsea Tipton Dean of the College ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HEADS Rev. Peter E.A. Addo College Chaplain Mrs. Julia Anderson Coordinator of Counseling Center Mr. Zack Browning Supt., Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Ellease R. Colston Director of Alumnae Affairs Miss Myra Davis Public Relations Officer WKa I P ■ - Mrs. Irene Harrington Director, Academic Advising Mrs. Rosa Hooker Purchasing Officer Miss Phyllis V. Johnson Director of Admissions Mrs. Myra Jones Dietitian Mrs. Ouida Scarborough Director of Residence Life Mrs. Glenda Simmons Director, Stenographic Services Miss Mildred O. Tucker Director of Financial Aid Mrs. Doris Vincent Director, Career Services w 115 FACULTY DIVISION DIRECTORS Dr. Charlotte L. Alston, Humanities Dr. John T. McDonald, Education 116 DEPARTMENTAL HEADS Dr Flossie Mclntyre, Communications Dr. Charlotte L. Alston. Music Dr Alma Adams. Visual Arts Humane Studies Dr. Sekhara Rao. Biology Dr. J. Henry Sayles. Chemistry Dr Lovie K Booker. Home Economics Dr. Ray Treadway. Mathematics Mrs. Julia Covington, Business Economics Dr. William R Candley, Social Behavioral Sciences Dr. John T. McDonald. Secondary Professional Studies Mrs. Mary R. Scarlette. Elementary Special Education Mrs. Ednita W. Bullock, Head Librarian FACULTY Dr. Alma Adams. Department of Visual Arts and Humane Studies Mrs. Linda D. Addo. History Mrs. Jimmie D. Agnew, Physical Science Dr. Marshena Baird, Early Childhood Education and Reading Ms. Adele E. Ball, Special Education Mrs. Queen H Bell, Home Economics Dr. Barbara H. Blake, Biology Dr. Lovie K. Booker, Home Economics Dr. Robert E. Boyd, Chemistry Mrs. Montez Byers, Readers ' Services Librarian Mrs. Esther U. Coble. Education Mrs. Mary J. Crawford, Music Dr. Lloyd Ferguson, Scholar-In-Residence Mrs. Micheal Gaspeny. Communications and Advisor, Bennett Banner Miss Wilhelmina Gilbert, Business Administration Mrs. Anne C Gillespie. Communications Dr. Wendy Greene, Communications and Director, Audio-Lingual Lab Mr. Jimmy Guess, Social Work Mrs. Elaine Harrigan, Director, Audio-Lingual Lab Mrs. Irene Harrington, Director, Special Services Mrs. Mary Hopkins. Communications Mrs. Evelyn Jones, Biology Miss Susan King, Physical Education Dr. Vereda King, Business and Economics Dr. Ruth M. Lucier. Religion and Philosophy Dr. Perry V. Mack. Biology Mr. Fred Mason. Music Mr. Leon J. McDougle, Physical Education Dr. Flossie Mclntyre, Communications Mrs. Effie E. Miller, Orientation Mrs. Deborah Mullin, Business Administration Mrs. Cathy Mussington, Physical Education Dr. David Pinnix, Music Dr. R. Lee Ponting, Mathematics and Physics Dr. Sekhara Rao, Biology Dr. Geraldine H. Ray, Home Economics Mrs. Amy Reynolds, Reading and Coordinator, Learning Resource Center Ms. Inez C. Rovegno, Physical Education Dr. John Salter, Social Science Dr. Hortensia Sanchez-Boudy, Spanish Mrs. Mary R. Scarlette, Elementary Education Mrs. Tripti Sen, Mathematics Mrs. Betsy Simpson, French Mr. Robert J. Stevens, Accounting Mrs. Doris Surgeon. Secretarial Administration Mr. Kam-Thou Tang, Computer Scie nce Mr. Robert Tilidetzke, Mathematics Mrs. Blonnie Tipton, Music Mrs. Geraldine A. Totten, Humanities and Advisor, International Students Dr. Dorinda D. Trader. Psychology Dr. Ray Treadway, Mathematics Dr. Helen Trobian, Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Virginia A Tucker, Communications Mrs. Nancy Vacc, Special Education Dr. Nellouise Watkins, Computer Science Ms. Marcella Whidbee. Communications Mrs Burma Wilkins, Geography and History 117 A Retirement Attitude 118 In Tribute The Bennett College family paid tribute to three lovely ladies on the eve of their retirement — Dr Hortensia Sanchez- Boudy, Mrs. Geraldine A. Totten and Mrs. Anne C. Gillespie. Together they served at Bennett College for a total of 45 years. Dr. Sanchez-Boudy retired as associate professor of Spanish. In her 19 years at the college, she was a renown scholar in the area of Black culture in Cuba and the Caribbean. Mrs. Totten, who taught humanities, advised international stu- dents and directed the Women ' s Stud- ies Program over a 19 year period, was a Bennett alumna. Mrs. Gillespie taught communications courses and advised the Bennett Scholars. 119 M STUDENTS 121 T H E F R E S H M A N C L A S S If she greets you with a smile. She ' s the Bennett Ideal; Always doing things worthwhile, That ' s the Bennett Ideal. If she places her cares on the shelf, Thinks of others far more than herself If from the start She has love in her heart, Then, she ' s the Bennett Ideal. 122 CALPURNIA ABLE Columbia. S C ANGELA ALFORD Clio. S C CHARLENE ARRINGTON Washington, D C PENNY BALDWIN Greensboro, N C VALIA BLACKWELL Charlotte, N C TENA BOST Greensboro, N C LAURINDA BOWDEN Dudley, N C CAMELIA BOYKIN Clinton, N C YVONNE BREECE Raleigh, N C ANITRA BRELAND Brooklyn, N Y ROSALINE BRIDGES Durham, N C LAVERNE BRINKLEY Spring Hope, N C. KECIA BROWN Willingboro, N J ANGEL BUCKHANNAN Decatur, GA MARTHA CARVIN Stedman, N C TONDALAYO CLARK Peekskill, NY, ANTOINETTE DALTON Indianapolis, IN LENETTA DAUGHERTY Pollocksville, N C GOLDIE DEESE Waxhaw, N C KAREN DICKSON Greensboro, N C DEBORAH DIXON Westbury, N Y TRACY DURANT Gritton, N C CASSANDRA EVANS Elm City, N C LISA FALLS McLeansville, N.C. GLADYS FORSTER Baniul, Gambia COURTNEY FOSTER Atlanta, GA SHIRLISA FOSTER Reidsville. N C ELLEN FRAYER Mount Pleasant, S C C. MAXINE GARVIN Society Hill. S C MICHELE GASTON Atlanta, GA 123 ELAYNE GIBBS Pacoima. CA ZETTYE GIBBS Brunswick GA TANYA GOODWIN Cincinnati. OH APRIL GORDON Elsinore, CA LISA GRAVES Greensboro, N C. TONYA GRAY Winston-Salem, N.C. MORGAN GREENE Summit, OH RHONDA GUNN Cincinnati. OH SUSAN HAIRSTON Cincinnati, OH CRYSTAL HALL Suitland, MD CHARLOTTE HARGROVE Farmville, N.C. DWAN HARRIS Clinton, N.C. FELICIA HARRIS Gnfton N C TONYA HARRIS Louisburg, N.C. LA TANYA HART Salisbury. N.C. JOANN HAWKINS Spring Hope. N.C. ANDREA HEDGEPETH Brooklyn, N Y. DAWN HERRING Cincinnati. OH DIGNA HESTER Baltimore. MD HARRIETT HEYWARD District Hgts.. MD ANTOINETTE HOLMAN Burlington, N.C. FAYE HOOKS Cheraw. S C. REGINA HUCKS Durham. N.C. WENDY JACOBS Greensboro. N.C. KIMBERLY JEFFERS Greensboro, N.C. BERYL JOHNSON Charlotte, N C ELIZABETH JOHNSON Philadelphia PA MELANIE JOHNSON Brandywine, MD ODETTE JOHNSON Fayetteville, N C. WANDA JOHNSON West Cola, S.C. 124 KAREN JONES Columbus. OH LAVONNE JONES Indianapolis IN SAHON JONES Kmslon N C LEVERIE JOYNER Hookerton, N C TERESA KELLY Locust Valley. N Y SHARLENE KETTER New Port, R I LISA KILLETT Fayetteville, N C JUDITH LAWRENCE Salisbury, N C KATRINA LITTLE Charlotte, NC ELAINE LOWE Charlotte, N C SHONNA LUTEN Columbia, MD DORETHEA MCCLERKIN High Point, N C ANGELIA MCCOY Raleigh, N C CAMILLE MCCOY Raleigh, N C MIKKI MCCROREY Charlotte, N C DETRA MCCULLOUGH Charlotte. N C LAGUARDIA MCGREW Panama City, FL TANYA MANNING Ridgeway, S C RELIA MANNS Indianapolis, IN KIMBERLY MARTIN Sedalia, N C LEILANI MAYFIELD Newburgh, N Y ELFRIDA MENSAH Nairobi. Kenya AVALON MITCHELL Thomasville, NC PANSY MONROE Fayetteville N C ARDREA MURPHY Detroit, Ml REGINA MURPHY King of Prussia, PA JANET MUTWIWA Nairobi. Kenya NDAMONO NANDJUNGU New York, N Y EUGENIA PEMBERTSON Landover, MD MICHELLE ROBERSON Rocky Mount, N C 125 FRANCES ROBINSON Brooklyn, NY. CRYSTAL SADLER Salisbury, N.C. ANGELA SAMUEL Darlington, S C BERNICE SCOTT Lake City, S C. KAREN SEARCY Tuskegee, AL JANET SHAW Rocky Mount, N C. VALERIA SIMPSON Winston-Salem, N.C. JANICE SMITH Indianapois, IN AUDREY SPEIGHTS Lake City, S.C. CHRYSTAL STEPHANS Philadelphia, PA TANGEE STITT Charlotte, N.C LASHAYNE SULLIVAN Tampa, FL ANNA SUMPTER Bronx, NY HANNATE2ERA Washington, DC REGINA THOMAS Durham, N.C. LAVONDA TRIMBLE Brooklyn, N Y AMY TURNER New Haven, CT DEBORAH TURNER Royal Oak. MD ERICA WALKER Greenville, S C PATRICIA WALLER Martinsville, VA JACQUELYN WASHINGTON Washington, DC SHERYL WATERS Goldsboro, N.C BARBARA WILKES Greenville, N C VICKI WILKIN Cincinnati, OH DONNA WILLIAMS Eden, N.C. FELICIA WILLIAMS Cincinnati, OH JERILYN WILLIAMS Atlanta, GA LISA WILLIAMSON Gibsonville, N.C MONICA WOOLEY Detroit. Ml MICHELE WORTHAM Denver, CO 126 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS MONAMMA AL-GHUIYY Neufville, Belgium GAYLE ALLEN Silver Springs, MD CARLA BANNISTER Toledo. OH BONITA BARFIELD Selma, N C ULONOA BEATY Steelton, PA AIDA BENNETT Columbus. OH JOSEFA BETHEA Raleigh. N C ANITA BILLUPS Elizabeth City, N C 127 — , GAIL BRADY Hope Mills, N.C. JEANNA BRIDGES Greensboro, N.C. CHARLENE COAKLEY Charleston, S.C. KATHY COLE Durham, N.C. YEE YEA DANIELS Liberia, West Africa MARY DICKERSON Los Angeles, CA WANDA DILWORTH Bartow, FL PAMELA DOUGLAS Greensboro, N.C. SHELMA FLOWE Charlotte, N.C. EMMA FORBES Greenville, N.C. BLONDINA FRIDAY Welcome, N.C. MARTHA GAINEY Winston-Salem, N.C PAULA GADSON Greensboro, N.C. GWENDOLYN GATSON Greensboro, N.C. LISA GILL New York, N.Y. LALEZA HARRIS Charlotte, N.C. LISA HENRIQUES New York, N.Y. ARLETHA HOWARD Brooklyn, N.Y. LYNDA JOHNSON Rockingham. N.C. VALERIA JONES Charlotte, N.C. ROSETTA JORDAN Pollocksville, N.C. LYNDA KEITH Charleston, S.C. KIMBERLY KING Kinston, N.C. SHERRILLE LAMB Atlanta, GA 128 KECHA LEE Clinton, N C CONSTANCE LINDSEY Baltimore. MD DALE MCCLENTON Philadelphia. PA ALICIA MCCOLLUM Burlington, NC DARLENE MCCRAY Forestville, MD CAROLINE MCLENDON Charlotte, N C TAMMY MCNEILL Hope Mills. N C LORRAINE MERANT Winnabow, N C SHERRIE MOORE Burlington, N C MICHELLE MUSE Indianapolis, IN SHARON NAGBE Monrovia, Liberia CRISTY NELSON Harnsburg, PA LAURA NELSON Kenbridge. VA VELMA NEWTON St. Croix, VI JADE OSBORNE Charlotte, NC. ADRAIN PHILLIPS Burlington, NC LESLIE PINCKNEY Fayetteville. N C TRACY PRESSLEY Charlotte. N C DAWN PRUDEN Durham, N C MONIQUE PURCELL Greensboro, N C ANN REESE Bartow, FL PAMELA ROBINSON Greensboro, N C KIM ROMEO Ft Washington, MD KIMBERLY ROUSE Kmston, N C 129 PHYLLIS SHERROD Bethel, N.C. AMY SIMMONS Cincinnati, OH LANETTE SMITH Hampton, VA TWILLA SMITH Jacksonville, FL LATOSKA STEPHENS Mulberry. FL ROBIN STOCKHAM Hempstead, N Y STEPHANIA STREETER Kinston. N.C FREDIA STUCKEY Middleton, CT TERESA THOMPSON Stamford, CT ERICA TONEY Elm City. N C. EARNESTINE TURNER Mebane. N.C. DEIADRA UNDERWOOD Clinton. N.C. BRENDA VINSON Burlington. N C. LINDA WADE Bronx, NY DYANE WALKER Greensboro, N C VERA WALKER Hopkins. S.C. MONICA WELCH Cincinnati. OH ANJANETTE WELLS Philadelphia. PA PHYLLIS WILKINS Rocky Mount, N.C. SHERRY WILKINS Sumter, S.C. KARLA WILLIAMS Kalamazoo Ml LISA H. WILLIAMS Fayetteville, N C ROBIN WILLIAMS Eden, NC. PRISCILLA YOUNG Greensboro, N.C 130 THE JUNIOR CLASS AVANTI ALLEN Norfolk, VA ALLYSON BERRY Leesburg, FL CYNTHIA BROOKS Greensboro, N C FRANCENA BROWN Sumter, S C MICHELLE BYRD Brooklyn, N Y 131 VANESSA CHAMBERS Sumter, S.C. CHERYL DALTON Madison, N.C. WANDA DAVIS Philadelphia, PA VICTORIA DOUGLAS Newark, N J JONIECE FRAZIER Pompano Beach, FL EVELYN FULMORE Lake City, S.C, STACEY GOODE Baltimore, MD PHYLLIS HAMBRIGHT Clover, S.C. ANNA HARRINGTON Greensboro, N.C. CASSANDRA HENDERSON Babson Park, FLA SHARON HIGHSMITH Philadelphia, PA PENNY HILL Winston-Salem, N.C. SHIRLEY JACKSON Ridgeway. S C MONICA JOHNSON Mocksville, N C ROMONA JOHNSON Temple Hills, MD ■ft 132 s- i4. i JO-ANN LEVEROCK Pembroke W. Bermuda YOLANDA LLOYD Fredericksburg. VA SHERYL MAHONEY Washington, DC MARIA MILLER Washington, D C TINA MORRISON Capitol Heights, MD ALLYSON OLIVER Lanham, MD BRENDA PARKER Chapel Hill, N C PAULA PEEK Charlotte. N C DANA RUTLEDGE Georgetown, S C KIM SYKES Bensalem, PA KAREN TAYLOR Washington, D C TONI TYRA Detroit, Ml KHADIJA WARD Fayetteville, N C LOIS WILKIE Landis, NC ANGELA WRIGHT Phoenix, AZ 133 1 RHONDA JACKSON English Departmental Award PATRICIA MFULA Social Work Departmental Award 135 Yvonne Ashley Norwalk, Connecticut ISP: Communications Media Public Relations Marcia Rose Atwater Camden, New Jersey Pre-Medlcine; Chemistry Career Goal; Physician Wendy Antoinette Bonds Georgetown, South Carolina Computer Science Geena Dakota Bounsell Durham, North Carolina Accounting Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant Felicia Annette Clark Jacksonville, Florida Biology; Chemistry Career Goal: Research Assistant Optometrist 136 A Senior ' s Perspective The highlights of my college expe- rience are collective . So many things stand out. However, most important of all are the relation- ships that I ' ve enjoyed that I be- lieve will last as future goals are won and lost, achieved and changed. Yes, I now feel able to meet the challenges of life. Ben- nett College helped in that prep- aration. Natalie A. Bennett Alaina Elizabeth Cloud Hamden, Connecticut ISP: Communications Media Public Relations Valerie Denise Cook East Windsor, New Jersey ISP: Psychology Career Goal: Lawyer Bridgette Armitta Craney Lexington, Virginia Graphics 137 Selena Natashi Daniel Bronx, New York Political Science Robin Estelle DeLago Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ISP: Criminal Justice Nadine Veronica Dennis Winston-Salem, North Carolina Mathematics Career Goal: Engineer Sheila Pearl Dockery Laurinburg, North Carolina Biology, Chemistry A Senior ' s Perspective Two events come to mind immedi- ately when I think of the highlights of my college experience at the Bennett College conference — A Socio-Cultural History of the Black Woman in America: Tradi- tional, Feminist and Ethnogra- phic ; and the Senior Day Pro- gram. As a member of the Bennett Scholars Program, one of the sponsoring organizations, it is wonderful to know that I made a small contribution to such an aus- picious occasion. Senior Day is memorable for the robing ceremo- ny itself; but especially for the singing of the class song by the entire class of ' 85. The song was a beautiful representation of our feelings and experiences; while the audience response was in- credible and heartwarming. Tonya Lynette Horton Adriane Monique Dowdy East Windsor, New Jersey English 138 AWARDS AND HONORS GRADUATION WITH HIGH HONORS Natalie Anita Bennett Tonya Lynette Horton Christiana Jolly Ablewa Tumaku CANDIDATE COMMISSIONED AS SECOND LIEUTENANT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY 5 MAY 1985 Sharron R. Henry Adjutant General Corps Belinda Drayton Washington, DC Physical Education Career Goal: Physical Education Teacher Wilma Selena Foster Clinton, Maryland Political Science Career Goal: Corporate Law Bridgett Sharon Franklin Pompano, Florida English A Senior ' s Perspective College itself was a very meaning- ful experience, because I worked so very h ard to get here at Ben- nett. I was, and still am, deter- mined to be a very successful, im- portant person in my life time. Yes, I feel that I have had a quality ex- perience at Bennett because it helped me to become more edu- cated, professional and knowl- edgeable about, not only my ma- jor, but all aspects of life in general. Bennett has helped me to become more versatile and aware of the world in which we live. Darlene Owens 139 Teresa Richmond Gilliard Greensboro, North Carolina Recreation-Therapeutics Margo D. Gilmore Washington, DC. ISP: Communications Media Public Relations Career Goal: Public Relations Manager Charlotte Elisa Green Darlington, South Carolina Accounting A Senior ' s Perspective Everything that has happened to me at Bennett has been a mean- ingful experience because I ' ve grown so much due to all of the different environments and var- ious activities that I have been in- volved in. I once thought, upon ar- riving at Bennett, that I ' d be better challenged and prepared at a larg- er and inter-racial school, but dur- ing the spring semester of my sophomore year, I realized that I ' d made a wise choice to stay at Ben- nett. The instructions and facilities that I have received and used, re- spectively, here at Bennett Col- lege may not be what some con- sider to be the best, but for me they are better than the best; the memories of it all, good or bad, are now mine to treasure for a life time. Sheila P. Dockery Jeanette Marian Hatch Atlanta, Georgia ISP: Communications Early Childhood Career Goal: TV Producer Actress Leslie Barrie Hendricks Washington, DC. ISP: Communications Media Public Relations 140 Jacquelyn Denise Hinton Rocky Mount, North Carolina Home Economics Education Career Goal: Home Economics Education Tonya Lynette Horton Greensboro, North Carolina Chemistry; Biology Career Goal: Chemist Pharmacologist Gail Bridgette Ingraham Detroit, Michigan Health Sciences Career Goal: Biomedical Research Rhonda Chapelle Jackson Chapel Hill, North Carolina English Career Goal: Teacher Deborah Ann Jacobs Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration Cassandra D. Jones Wake Forest, North Carolina Computer Science, Mathematics Career Goal: Computer Analyst 141 Regina Lagawo Freetown, WA Dietetics Career Goal: Dietetics Kimberly Hester Leathers Williamston, North Carolina Social Work Career Goal: Social Worker Garnetta Livisay Toledo, Ohio Business Administration Career Goal: Management Dona M. Marshall Columbia, Maryland Sociology Career Goal: Probation Officer Jeaninne Lewis Cincinnati, Ohio Accounting; Business Administration Career Goal: Financial Manager A Senior ' s Perspective I truly believe I did have a quality experience at Bennett. The level of my motivation and determina- tion have been enhanced. In fact, I have acquired a more challenging nature, something I already had in- side me but was not able to use effectively. Also, at Bennett I was inspired to have an involvement in Politics, Community Awareness and Bennett activities. Further- more, the contacts that I acquired through the Aces Programs and the Career Services Center will help me enhance my career objec- tives. I have to comment that in order for a student ' s experience to be enhanced one mus t go out and get involved because it doesn ' t come to you. Charlotte Elisa Green Zsa Zsa Betty Ann Martin Madison, North Carolina Health Sciences Career Goal: Veterinary Medicine Kimberly Davette Mauldin Washington, DC, Biology; Chemistry Career Goal: Dentist or Research Ingrid Caldwell McAdoo Greensboro, North Carolina Home Economics Education Career Goal: Teacher Certified Caterer 143 THE CAMERA SHY Natalie Anita Bennett Greensboro, North Carolina Chemistry Career Goal: Pediatrician Gale K. Brown Charleston, South Carolina Health Sciences; Chemistry Career Goal: Nursing Michelle D. Brown Bronx, New York Pre-Med Career Goal: Pediatric M.D. Thomasina Burnette Chapel Hill, North Carolina Accounting Career Goal: CPA Angela Michelle Cummings Jacksonville, Florida Recreation — Therapeutics Career Goal: Army Officer; Recreation Therapist Constance Yvonne Davis Charlotte, North Carolina Early Childhood Education Career Goal: Early Childhood Education Teacher Velvetta Sharon Dawkins Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration Avis Arleen Douglass Madison, Alabama Political Science Career Goal: Lawyer Denise Ruth Dungee Harnsburg, Pennsylvania Biology Career Goal: Pediatric Nursing Fannie W. Eleby High Point, North Carolina Biology Seniors — 1985 Patricia Mambwe Mfula Lusaka, Zambia Social Work Career Goal: Social Worker Anna Marie Patterson Lenoir, North Carolina Interdisciplinary Studies Laurrie A. Murphy Detroit, Michigan Pre-Medicine Career Goal: Physician Valarie Lynn Reid Winston-Salem, North Carolina ISP: Communications Career Goal: Journalist 144 Linda Grace Rivers Richmond, Virginia Accounting; Business Administration Career Goal: Accounting Lydia Renee Roberson Williamston, North Carolina Pre-Medicine; Chemistry 4 +. fjZ 3 BLa L 1L k Dawn A. Roberts Jamaica, New York Social Work Career Goal: Social Work 145 Sonya Bernadette Sanders Newark, New Jersey Business Administration Career Goal: Manager Roseline Bamidele Eunice Scott Freetown, Sierra Leone Home Economics Education Florentia M. Spires Oxon Hill, Maryland ISP: Biology Career Goal: Lab Research Lori Ann Stargel Cincinnati, Ohio Accounting Career Goal: Accounting Maria Streeter Greenville, North Carolina Pre-Dentistry Career Goal: Dentist Rita D. Swinson Fayetteville, North Carolina Business Administration Christiana Jolly Ablewa Tumaku Freetown, Sierra Leone Accounting Carol Juliet Wilkins Sumter, South Carolina Health Sciences; Chemistry Cassandra A. Walker Norfolk, Virginia Nursing Leda Lorraine Young Greenville, South Carolina Business Administration Career Goal: Management Shondell Demetria Walker Charleston, South Carolina Business Administration Aileen D. Zio Oakland, New Jersey Early Childhood Education 147 Janet C. Foxx Kernersville, North Carolina Math Ellen Latrice Graves Madison, North Carolina ISP: Art Denise Ruth Green Harnsburg, Pennsylvania Biology Career Goal: Pediatric Nursing Angela R. Greene Kinston, North Carolina Education Career Goal: Teacher Freda Louise Harris Fayetteville, North Carolina Music Career Goal: Teacher Sharfon R. Henry Winnsboro, South Carolina ISP: Business Administration Career Goal: Lt. in the U.S. Army Lauren Jermane Hines Mechanicsville, Virginia Special Education MR LD Career Goal: Teacher Vanessa Lynn Holman Nutley, New Jersey Special Education MR LD Career Goal: Special Education Teacher Monica Ellen Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Biology Career Goal: Medical Researcher Avis Bonita Kimpson Atlanta, Georgia Psychology Career Goal: Psychologist Blanche Janice King Freetown, Sierra Leone Health Sciences; Chemistry Career Goal: Optometry Teresa Ann Lipscomb Yanceyville, North Carolina ISP: Broadcasting Journalism Career Goal: News Reporter • Seniors — 1985 THE CAMERA SHY Cheryl Elaine Phillips Little- John Charlotte, North Carolina Social Work Jean Elizabeth McCall Lumberton, North Carolina Music Education Career Goal: Teacher Teresa Yolanda Morrow Hurdle Mills, North Carolina Music Education Tara Coren Murray Chicago, Illinois Special Education Career Goal: Administrator Teacher Darlene Owens Greenville, South Carolina Clothing and Fashion Merchandising Career Goal: Fashion Buyer or Designer Cathy Shirelle Patterson Statesville, North Carolina Graphics Career Goal: Artist Mardell G. Peters Greensboro, North Carolina Interdisciplary Studies Career Goal: Writer Law Angela Pickett Jacksonville, North Carolina Chemistry Career Goal: Chemist Gladys Elaine Rankin Greensboro, North Carolina Business Administration Career Goal: Business Patricia Rembert Greensboro, North Carolina Special Education Career Goal: Teacher Principal Robin Renee Rowe Detroit, Michigan Health Sciences Career Goal: Clinical Nurse Specialist Carrie Angela Scott Greensboro, North Carolina Accounting Career Goal: CPA Rethabile Sebona Moroka, Johannesburg Pre-Medicine; Chemistry Karen Lesley Shields Chicago, Illinois ISP: Art Career Goal: Architectural Designer Rosa Mae Singletary Sumter, South Carolina Special Education MR LD Leslie Smith Bronx, New York Biology; Chemistry Linda Carol Steele Greensboro, North Carolina Social Work Career Goal: Social Worker Teresa Sabrina Tunnage Fort Lauderdale, Florida Mathematics DeEster Marcia Wallace Charleston, South Carolina Biology Toni A. Watkins Gaffney, South Carolina Home Economics Career Goal: Entrepreneur Jill Shervon White Greensboro, North Carolina Columbus, Ohio Physical Education Nita Denise Whiteside Greensboro, North Carolina Social Work Jacqueline Elaine Williams Kansas City, Missouri ISP: Communications Media Public Relations Laura Jane Williams Alexandria, Virginia Sociology Career Goal: Sociologist 148 149 150 One More Night . . . Personal Highlights: 152 Personal Highlights: 153 154 155 l •n 1 V i Til 1- WU Is ■ r ■ 156 HONORARY DEGREE Above right: Mrs. Irene Hilary receives the degree of Bachelor of Arts You have lived during the most difficult years of the Black experience and have come through them with significant personal dignity and a sense of accomplish- ment. You have had an abiding faith in and a love of church. You have developed a real sensitivity for people. You have manifested through your actions a love for education and its accompanying constructs. Your pride in self and all mankind has created new avenues of understanding across the several spectra of our society. While your experiences have been broad and varied, you have remained loyal to your people and totally dedicated to the cause of racial uplift. Though not privy to the various aspects of higher education, you developed a sense of fiscal management and business acumen that have allowed you to become a major philanthropist for Bennett College. Although you do not possess children of your own, your desire to provide educational opportunities for young women at Bennett College exemplifies the best in love and con- cern for all mankind. You are building a lasting monu- ment to you and your late husband which will extend itself through the world. Because of your service and achievement, Bennett College is pleased to confer upon you the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honoris Causa). May 5, 1985 157 158 CREDITS: Pages 1-121; 134-35; 150-58 Myra Davis Pages 122-133; 136-49; 160 Ednita Bullock Layouts — Senior Section Ingrid McAdoo Photography Keith Miller University Studios Typing Copy (Class Sections) Shirley Hudson 160 1.1