Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

' T 1986 Bennett College Greensboro, N.C 1986 Crystal Sadler — editor-in-chief Dr. Dorothy J. Harris Advisor Talia McCray — Photographers Janice Smith University Studios Lawson Photos Myra Davis rur Back To Bennett Etude. Grace Adams and Audra Henning engage in horseplay while friends look on. Julia Screen, Lolita Glenn, and Tish Richmond enjoy a hearty lunch in the Dining Hall. Sherry Law and Avanti McDamon take a brisk stroll on a cool autumn morning. MB W — tT- T ' - fU i ££ Former Miss Bennetl, Nedra McGee, speaks at the 1985 coronation banquet. Freshmen Stephanie Brown shows her friends the true meaning of laid back. Bennett Belles unite with A T Aggies to protest NCNB ' s business ventures in South Africa. Sophomores Jerilyn Williams and Judith Lawrence sport Bennett sweat shirts when hanging around campus. Taha McCray and Robin Starks may not have fiddled while Rome burned but they create a sweet musical duet. Allyson Oliver strolls across campus with her father. Annette Hunter and friend show their enthusiasm for Black College Day. J, Belles and Aggies crowd the streets of Bennett Belles show their spirit, downtown Greensboro during an anti- apartheid march. Marching on towards freedom for Black South Africans. Lorene Diggs takes her music seriously. Barbara Johnson devotes equal time to her studying and her doughnut holes. Features Features Features • . V A Matter Of Politics Supporters for the cause pray with the Rev. Jesse Jackson for a successful mission. Students of Bennett and A. and T. organize before starting the march to NCNB. .. The turnout for the protest is tremendous and the dedication didn ' t end here. Students march onward to fight with brothers and sisters of another land against apartheid. The students arrive at NCNB. Two students return from the successful protest against sanctions in South Africa. Amidst other students, Monica Basil (center) listens to the Rev. Jesse Jackson speak. Happy Birthday To You • ■ • f ' A ' ' t %M Students are joytul that the A proud Aggie displays a day has finally come when sign which proclaims the United States celebrates a Don ' t steal the Holiday, Black man ' s birthday. Don ' t kill ' the Dream. ' ' Amidst the signs celebrating Martin Luther Sophomore Paulette Ashley enjoys her At the gathering, everyone sings Happy King ' s birthday are also signs protesting apartheid in South Ainca. holiday. Birthday to Dr. King. A student sings Rev. King ' s praises. t-t n ±1 ' M IA M Don i Lt. General Winston Powers was an interesting and informative Founders ' Day speaker. Founders ' Day and Parents ' Weekend matriculation ceremonies. Living Madonnas Elizabeth Conley portrays an angel and Valene Jones takes on the role of a madonna in the scene Madonna, Child and Angel. Twilla Smith and Celeste Webster portray shepherds in the scene Annunciation to the Shepherds. Dale McClenton, Elizabeth Conley, and David Keish Brown and Tondalayo Clark are Joseph and Mary at the manger. McElrath are convincing as Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus in the Flight Into Egypt scene. Valerie Jones and Madonna lade Osborne lull Baby Jesus to sleep in the The Holy Family scene. Vicelia Howard (Mary), Alicia McCollum (Joseph) and Penny Baldwin, Celeste Webster, and Theodosia Hall (The Three Kings) look admiringly at Baby Jesus in the scene Adoration of the Magi. Madonna Robin Stockham finds Angel Norma Beckwith at her feet in the scene The Annunciation. Kathy Howell and Sherri Meeks, narrators, are dressed as the artists who painted the scenes that the Living Madonnas were based on. 13 ACES SGA President Evelyn Fulmore and President Issac Miller stand with Mrs. Minnie B. Smith as Bennett becomes a historic site. The Education Division sponsored speaker Dr. Gerry House, Superintendent of Schools in Chapel Hill. NC, during Black History Month. r§ Artist Walter Davis discusses the meaning ol a Kim letters and Carta Bannister listen painting with Robin Starks, Taha McCray, and intently as cellist Ronald Crutcher Helen Lawrence at Z Gallery. discusses his music. N.C. Representative Annie Brown Kennedy delivers an inspirational address dunng a Lyceum Convocation. ACES. Academic Cultural Enrichment Series, lust hearing those words made students develop strange sicknesses that rendered them helpless and confined them to bed. Those who attended the ACES programs were rewarded with an interesting spectrum of programs ranging from a cellist to a diva. One of the most memorable ACES was the dedication service which designated Bennett as a historical site. The Bennett Family watched proudly as Mrs. Minnie B. Smith presented President Miller with a plaque that shows the community its newest official site. f i V 1 1 % I 1 : i .-■ Students are honored for their high academic achievements dunng Fall Honor ' s Convocation. Extended Family Children ' s House Celebrate!, Students from the Children ' s House Students wait for the festivities to begin, perform a Christmas program for their parents. Merry Christmas from the Children ' s Freshmen take time out to socialize. House. Dancin ' To A Funky Beat The Chuck Davis Dance Ensemble performs at an ACES Evelyn Fulmore, Josefa Bethea. lade Osborne, Karen Fisher, Allyson Oliver, Cynthia Brooks, and Erica Toney prepare the cafeteria for the Coronation Luncheon, Former SGA President Kay Boyd gives an address to the guests at the Coronation Luncheon. Sherry Middleton, Janice Smith, Donna Williams, and Susan Hairston enjoy the Coronation dance. After the Coronation . . . The Ball Miss Bennett. Penny Hill, and escort enter the chapel as the A handsome admirer bestows a kiss on Beth Kilgore, a member ol the Queen ' s Court. Coronation ceremony begins. As the guest dance, balloons fall down to greet them. 19 Seniors . . . Penny Hill exemplifies the poise of an ideal Bennett Belle Omotayo Otoki and Mrs. Effie Miller share a special moment at the Tree Dedication Ceremony. Laune Murphy, Victoria Douglas, Victoria Dunn, Evelyn Fulmore, and Monica Johnson show their pleasure as they count the days till graduation. Led by the beautiful voices of Vera Wyrtch and Stacey Goode, the Senior Class performs its theme song. SGA President Evelyn Fulmore gives a stirring address to her fellow classmates. Upholding Traditions, An Evening of Public Speaking First place winner Edna Gina Otey delivers A veteran winner ol An Evening of Public Sp The Evening ' s winners included Fredencka her speech to an enthusiastic audience Performing a dramatic monologue. Sophia Y ' Williams — as the Woman in Orange — brought the house down with her win. Popcorn Taylor gave her competitors a run for their mon- Watson. Sophia Williams. Victoria Dunn, and Edna Gina Otey. t ' - - I Going to the Chapel . . . Sarah Brodie as the bnde and her groom Junior Cynthia Brooks operatic solo Clarence White stand before the Reverend entertained guests attending the ceremony. Dr. Lee Pointing in a mock wedding ceremony. Tashima Harris, Mrs. Julia Scott, Margret Hawkins and others partake of the delicious goodies served at the reception. Fnends congratulate the Bnde and Groom at the receiving line. Is a honeymoon in the plans? 23 V Career Awareness Members of the WFMY-T.V. and Dudley Products Entranced with a film clip of Methodist Camps. A student considers the staff talk to students about the pro ' s and con ' s of possibility, career in the media and in cosmetics. Black Colleges Spend Day Together Miss Bennell, Penny Hill and SGA President Evelyn Fulmore join student leaders Irom area colleges at Black College Day in Raleigh, NC. Many Black students participate in Black College Day. Bennett College is represented well at this annual event. Penny and Evelyn listen attentively as they await their opportunity to speak. A banner proclaiming the support of Black College Day by Palestinian students shows the diversity of the various people who support this event. 25 Having A Merry Little Christmas Santa Claus (Abraham Peeler) grants Pr esident Miller savors the delicious one lady ' s every wish. meal at Cone Hall ' s Christmas Party. Victoria Dunn and Yeshiva Colbert help An exhuberant Tonya Zarate glows Santa Miller decorate the Christmas as she notices her gift under Cone troB Hall ' s Christmas tree. Cone Hall residents anxiously await to taste the delicious food. Karen Dickson and Judy Lawrence Player Hall ' s Christmas decorations show their Christmas spirit by exhibit an old-fashioned spirit, representing their friends as candy Health Center is Christened Mrs. Juanita Wells smiles happily at the new title The audience intently listens to the lor the Health Center. presentations ol President Miller and Evelyn Fulmore. A Trip To The Motherland, Kenya Odessa Henderson gives a report on her participation in the Women ' s Conference in Kenya. Mrs. Catchings discusses the purpose of the Conference. Elfnda Mensah describes Kenya in glowing terms and expresses her happiness about getting to return home briefly. A Winner in Washington t T! i A log surrounded the Washington Monument. Photographer, Janice Smith catches the Capitol getting a face life. Janice Smith made a trip lo Washington via an award winning essay entitled Congress, the Presidency and the National Security Policy . Janice decorates the Jefferson Memorial. One of Washington ' s famous attractions, the Lincoln Memorial. 31 Who ' s Who LaLeza Harris Alicia McCollum Penny Hill Karen Fisher Josefa Bethea Victoria Dunn Laune Murphy Demoms Noms 33 Who ' s Who . . . Who ' s Who V Vera Walker LaLeza Hams entertains Kay Clark and Mrs. Crawford during class. f Pnsolla Young Amanda Smith Omatayo Otolu Not pictured: Tracey Dunn Mary Jumous Bonita Moore Adrian Phillips Karen Taylor Rose Taylor Rhonda Wathngton Deirtra Evans Who ' s Who . . . Who ' s Who 35 Bennett Recognizes Dean Chelsea Tipton presents junior Vera Walker with a certificate. 36 Vera Walker proudly displays her trophy for Khadiia Ward accepts her certificate academic excellence. for excellence in the field of Home Economics. Recognition Day M 86 37 Student Life Student Life Student Life Bennett Belles Get Live During a crucial point at a volleyball game, the fans show that Bennett Spirit. Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Soronty applaud the members of Delta Sigma Theta Soronty at a stepshow sponsored by the Deltas. MC = Energy and Fun Carla Adams takes a rest Josefa Bethea ' s fnend during a slow dance number. Bernard gives an imitation of Norman Bates. Exercising the Fun Way Weekends . . . made for having fun Monica Wooley tosses a frisbee with Carla Bannister on a lazy Saturday. Students not only take fencing classes but fence for fun on a Sunday. Carla Bannister prepares to glide the frisbee to her partner. ,1 IiN Royster feels that weekends are for hanging around Games People Play Saturdays Living The Easy Life During Delta Week Bennett students and guests relax outside. Penny Baldwin and Champion enjoy the picnic lunch provided by the cafeteria staff. Shirley Watson, Adnenne Denny and Andrea Burell discuss the activities they participated in dunng Delta Week. A D.J. scratches and mixes a funky beat on his turntables causing the Belles to dance in the street. The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity participated at Delta Week by performing in the stepshow. 1 • 1 1 J ! ■ -4k - Is Rosalind Bridges making obscene phone calls? No. lust talking to mom. Knstal Jenkins, Susan Hairston, Keith Miller, and Celeste Webster catch up on campus chit-chat. Summer Houston entertains boyfriend Travis Bell in Cone Hall ' s Parlor. Grace Adams, Lisa Killet, and Audra Henning show the Aggies Bennett Turt Tracy Caldwell, Paulette Ashley, and Nichelle Gordon find working on homework an enioyable experience. i ¥ P Smile Expressions aSflB Expressions sr J 55 V4 Organizations Organizations Organizations ■ 1J Mil m , '  - j i The AKA ' s mw Although the ladies of Alpha Kappa Allyson Oliver serves Rev. Alpha are occupied with various Addo at the reception activities, they make time for a photo, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha women. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Lynette Smith, Sarah Brodie, Andree Chan, Kathy Cole, LaVada Day, and Alicia McCollum, sing the Lord ' s praises. MMk J Vera Wyrlch periorm for Ivies Deidra Underwood. Karen Dickson, and Martha Carvin The beauliful women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Celeste Webster. Monica Wooley, Karon Silver, Francena Brown, and Diqna Hester take time out to enjoy a party. Pledgee Ardrea Murphy keeps up with her studies. Kim Owens pauses for the camera. Pledgees Yolanda Lloyd, Lisa Williamson, Nadine Jackson and Jenlyn Williams carry out their big sisters instructions. ARE IN THE HOUSE 59 The Deltas are Karen Taylor leads her sorors in song during the Leilani Mayheld and Allison Berry do Delta Rush. chants in the circle at an all-Greek stepshow sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta. All Over Purrfection - Zeta Phi Beta Jeanna Bridges looks purrfectly at ease as Jeanna Bridges, Kathy Howell, Evelyn she displays the Zeta Phi Beta Letters. Fulmore and not pictured Shelley Middleton, Lisa Gill and Ellen Fryar comprise the Zeta Phi Beta Chapter at Bennett. Kathy Howell made a charming Miss Zeta Phi Beta at the Coronation ceremonies. Evelyn Fulmore exemplified Finer Womanhood through her many activities and off campus. 62 MJH Putting It All Together Choir members First Row: Evelyn Fulmore, Cynthia Brooks, Monica Johnson, Joseia Bethea, Carol Holliday, LaLeza Harris. Second Row: Tonya Gray, Robin Howell, Cynthia McArthur, DeNah Muhammad. Third Row: Xanthe Cook, Karen Fisher, Shirley Jackson. Fourth Row: Tracy Watts, Talia McCray, and Elfrieda Mensah. VaJeria Rice listens attentively while another Belle sings. Choir members gather around Dr. Pinnbt and deliver a delightful tune. The Belles Are Alive With the Sound of Music • . The Choir performs at (he Founder ' s Day Convocation. Dr. Alston directs the Choir to hold a high note. • ' ' I a The planting o! a tree on Senior Day. Bennett Scholars Bennett Scholars. Front Row: Karen Fisher, Karen Taylor, Penny Hill, Laurne Murphy, Evelyn Fulmore, Back Row: Karen Jones, Ardrea Murphy, Donna Williams, Grace Adams, Bernice Scott, Janet Shaw, Odessa Henderson, Alicia McCollum, Victoria Dunn, Elayne Gibbs, Harriett Heyward, Crystal Sadler, Audrey Speights, Martha Carvin, Penny Baldwin, Valia Blackwell, Amanda Smith. Officers: Donna Williams, Evelyn Fulmore, Karen Fisher, Laurne Murphy, and Ardrea Murphy Clubs . . . Clubs . . . Clubs m Biology Club. First Row: Laurne Murphy. Karen Dickson, ludy Laurence, Crsylal Sadler, Sherry Wilkson. Wanda Davis, Rosetta Jordan. Second Row: Monica Wooley, Odessa Henderson, LaVada Day, Alicia McCollum. Third Row: Kalhy Howell, Martha Carvin, Deanne Memngall. Fourth Row: Lisa Williamson, Mrs. Evelyn Jones. Filth Row: Stacey Goode, Digna Hester. B Officers: LaVada Day, Kathy Howell, Digna Hester, Karen Dickson, Deanne Meningall, Mrs. Evelyn Jones. Clubs . . . Clubs . . . Clubs . . . M A T H E N G I N E E R I N G C o M P U T E R S C I E N C E Math, Computer Science and Engineering Club - Audrey Speights, Janet Mutwina, Deitra McCollough, Demorris Norris. Music Educators of North Carolina fMENC). First Row: Tracey Watts, Second Row: Tammy Crawford. LaLeza Hams. Back Row: Xanthia Cook. Omicrom Eta Chi Officers: Robin Stockham, DeNah Muhammad, Khadija Ward. Michelle Byrd, Phyllis Hambnght, Robin Stockam. Khadija Ward, DaNah Muhammad, Gladys Forster. 69 Lights, Camera, ACTION!!! Dance Company: Alison Berry, Julie Hatched, Michelle The Performing Arts Company: Susan Hairston, Grace Adams, Donna Roberson, Khadija Ward, Lenore Braithwaite, Dwan Harris. Williams Follow The Leaders Marshall Board: Carla Bannister, Laume Murphy Peer Advisors: Yeshiva Colbert, Jade Osborne, Judy Lawrence, Tangee Suit, Martha Carvin, Laurrie Murphy. 71 Student Leaders - SGA Pre-Alumni: Kim Sykes, Kim Jenkins, Stacey Goode, Penny Hill, Monica Johnson, Josefa Bethea, Sharon Highsmith, Constance Blackwell. SGA: Front to Back: Evelyn Fulmore, President, Penny Hill, Miss Bennett, Josela Bethea, Parliamentarian, Victona Dunn, Vice President. Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delia Honor Society Officers: Advisor Dr. Brown, Amanda Front Row: Amanda Smith, Bonila Moore, Karen Taylor. Back Smith, Victoria Dunn. Standing: Karen Taylor, Penny Hill, Advisor Dr. Row: Advisor Dr. Virginia Tucker, Vicki Dunn, Dee Evans, Penny Virginia Tucker. Hill. In The Residence Halls Barge Hall Officers: Lynn Bolden, Robin Ingram, Megna Hams, and Sarah Brunson. Pfeiffer Hall: Front Row: Kim Jenkins, Deamne Thomas, and Relecia Fousche ' . Back Row: Tish Richmond and Yverte Austin. s m Merner Hall: Sherry! Lamb and Angela Brown Reynolds Hall: Kim Rouse, Jade Osborne, and Bonita Barheld. House Councils maintain order Academics Academics Academics Musicians at work Dr. Charlotte Alston accompanies Violinist Robin Starks. Connie Fryar. LaLeza Harris and Cynthia Brooks practice on the recorder as Tammy Crawford accompanies them on the piano. Student delivers a tune. LaLeza Hams concentrates on the music. Musicians playing at work 79 In The Classroom Minam Whitehead doesn ' t look to happy with th idea of more homework. Shelly Middleton is engrossed in studying for an exam. Dawn White works on the computer in class, Susan Meadows begins a new project in one of her Home Economics Living In A Computer World April Gordon punches in a program on the IBM PC. Students in CAI Lab use a Hewlett-Packard. A student figures out a problem in the Math Lab. Michelle de la Coudrey concentrates on a difficult math problem. Around The Yard Yeshiva Colbert reviews her notes before a test. A student uses the microfilm in the library. Tncia Hairston discusses politics in American History class. Dr. Reynolds and Kim leffers listen to a tape. 83 On The Yard The David D. lones Student Union On The Yard Penny Hill, Jade Osborne and President Miller select books during a book fair held by the Libranans at Bennett College. Penny Hill, Jade Osborne, President Miller, Yvette Jones and Elaine Gibbs are satisfied customers. During Career Awareness Week. Wanda Dilworth, Vera Walker and Lynette Smith discuss careers with visitors form IBM. lade Osborne and Janice Smith deliver speeches on the Libyan controversy at a forum. Dr. Agyeman-Duah and a reporter from the GREENSBORO NEWS AND RECORD discuss the effects of the American bombing of Libya. 87 A Bird ' s Eye View of Bennett Have you ever wondered how Bennett might look to a Bird? Probably not, but with our limited capabilities as humans, the Belle staff gives you a humorous look at how a bird living in the Magnolia trees of Bennett may envision our campus. On Graduation Day, the Bennett Bird soars over tables set up tor the traditional breakiast. Out Bennett Bird finds that college is not all work when he drifts over a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Stepshow. Flying high our Bennett bird spots students on a Saturday just chillin ' out . Touching base. The Bennett Bird returns home for a brief rest. m ■ Vicious Gossip was ldid to rest at Bennett when the class ot 1976 designed this grave for Miss Vicious Gossip. Students taste delectable lood at a reception alter an ACES program. As snow lell while students slept, many prayed that classes would be cancelled. One year a group of students decided that rumors were running rampant at Bennett. These students found that the source of these rumors was a young lady named Miss Vicious Gossip . Wanting to put an end to this type of unwanted activity, the students of the class of 1976 buried Miss Vicious Gossip in the above grave. Perhaps one day all people will bury Vicious Gossip as well as her sister Miss Idle Gossip . 89 Lynda Keith appears not to agree with a statement made at the Libyan discussion. Faculty, students and members ot the community spend ten Saturdays participating in a workshop designed to prepare para -professionals to work with minority elderly. Belles Belles Belles MHHH ■HH I BHBIHI P SENIORS ' 86 Karen Fisher sets the standard as Senior CI President. Penny Hill reigned as Miss Bennett. Evelyn Fulmore presided over the SGA. Outstanding, Avanti Allen ISP. Concentration: English Norfolk, VA Sharyn Allen ISP; Mass Communications Roxboro, NC Allyson Berry Accounting: Business Administration Leesburg, FL Francena Brown Mathematics and Computer Science Sumter, SC Loretta Davis Computer Science Norfolk, VA Veronica Ezekegbu Accounting: Business Administration Greensboro, NC 97 Karen Fisher Biology; Chemistry Merritt, NC Jomece Frazier Special Education Pompano Beach, FL Evelyn Fulraore Chemistry; Biology Lake City, SC Stacey Goode Health Sciences Baltimore. MD Cassandra Henderson ISP, Mass Communications Barbson Park, FL Laurne Murphy Pre -Medicine Detroit, MI Penny Hill English Winston-Salem, NC Sharon Highsmith Business Administration Philadelphia, PA Monica Johnson Business Administration Mocksville, NC Sandra Johnson Business Administration Charolette, NC Phyllis Johnson Accounting Fayetteville, NC Mary Junious Computer Science Thomasville, NC  r m 1 1 K.- -M k -7 1 k s W Regina Lagawa Dietetics Freetown, Sierra Leone Yolanda Lloyd ISP Fredericksburg, VA Tajuana McGuire Chemistry English Town, NI Deanne Meningall Biology Goldsboro, NC Marcia Miller Social Work Washington, DC Bonita Moore English Greensboro, NC Tina Momson Special Education MR LD Washington, DC Allyson Oliver English Lanham, MD Paula Peek Computer Science Charlotte, NC Glynis Perry Special Education MR LD Brooklyn, NY Patncia Rembert Special Education MR LD Greensboro. NC Amanda Smith English Charlotte, NC Senior Day arouses emotional anticipation (or Constance Blackw Ten Smith Computer Science Philadelphia. PA Kim Sykes Business Administration Gary. IN Karen Taylor ISP Washington, DC Rosa Taylor Deborah Terrell Mathematics Early Childhood Education Thomasville, NC Lawrence, NY Constance Fryar experiences the -class-won ' t- end blues. Teresa Thompson Khadija Ward Frednca Watson Social Work Home Economics English Stamford, CT Fayetteville, NC Charleston, SC Rhonda Wesby Vera Wyrtch English Social Work Cleveland, OH Greensboro, NC This senior seems to be more occupied with post -graduation thoughts. Being a student and parent can be difficult but this student takes both in stnde. Seniors M 86 — On The Go Vicki Dunn, Penny Hill and Amanda Smith discuss plans of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Societies. _ Junior Class HOYAS President Cynthia Bridgett thinks of the task ahead oi her. Junior class officers: Cynthia Bridgett— President; Icsefa Bethea— Trea- surer; LaLeza Hams— Miss Junior Class; Marquerette Byrd— Secretary. iJl v t:k ■ . . ' ■ • ■ - r v . ■ . ■ L ' l; ' ' , Treasurer Josefa Bethea considers her position a serious matter. Vonda Long uses the library to do research. Carla Bannister , ' ■ ■:.-■!. i fVth-M Cynthia Bridget! Cynthia Brooks Kay Clark Yeshiva Colbert Mary Dickerson is as pleased as punch by the hand she ' s been dealt. Elizabeth Doggett Victoria Dunn Shelma Flowe Carol Holliday — rJF W - T 1 Ihflr Rosetta Jordan Angela King Jade Osborne Adrian Phillips Barbara Johnson and Andrea Sheilds are sitting pretty. Michelle Sherrod Robin Starks Latoska Stephens Robin Stockham Ernestine Turner Deidre Underwood Sheryll Lamb Miss Junior Class, LaLeza Hams beams contentedly. Brenda Vinson Vera Walker Angela Warren Sherry Wiliins rhe ideal belle shows students from a neighboring college the Home Economics Department creativity. : Sophomores Stand Out Angela Allord Penny Baldwin Valia Blackwell Tina Bost Class Officers: Anna Sumpter, President; Karen Jones, Secretary; and Karen Dickson, Parhmentarian. Camilla Boy kin Yv r l r j • !■■:■ Tracy Caldwell Mirtho Carvin Antoinetle Dalton Karen Dickson Deborah Dixon Pamela Douglas Gladys Forster Elayne Gibbs Tanya Goodwin Tonya Gray Susan Hairston Dwan Hams Tonya Harris Margaret Hawkins Crystal Sadler en|oys a cnsp fall day between classes. X Andrea Hedgepath Dawn Herring Felicia Hill Wendy Jacobs Kim Jetfers Knstal Jenkins Beryl Johnson Odette Johnson Karen Jones Karen D. Jones Teresa Kelly Lisa Killett Tanya Manning Leilani Mayfield Detra McCollough Hfnda Mensah Shelly Middleton Avalon Mitchell Ardrea Murphy Eugenia Pemberton Michelle Roberson Frances Robinson Crystal Sadler Bernice Scott Shelly Middleton concentrates on her studies. Nomfundo Shange Janet Shaw Janice Smith Audrey Speights Anna Lisa Sumpter I-aVonda Tnmble Amy Turner Debbie Turner IT April Gordan, Janice Smith, Antoinette Dalton, Debbie Turner, Valia Blackwell are joined by freshman Monica Basil during a rally against aparteid in South Ainca. Freshman Class Annette Hunter is happy to participate in a political march. Talia McCray attends the United Methodist ' s Worn- ens assembly in Anaheim, California. Deanine Thomas and Relecia Fouschee think about the good times freshman year promises. 1 1 1- I 1 r -V rSJ 1 120 JH . Michelle Alleyne Queens Village, N.Y. 1 n ■ Paulelte Ashley Lauderdale Lakes, FL ? V Yvetle Austin Orangeburg, S.C. f I IpI 1 Norma Michelle Beckwith Indianapolis, IN Liane Bennett New Haven, Ct. J ij I Carol Bolden Durham, N.C. Lenore Braithwaite Amityville, N.Y. Portia Brown Ramseur, N.C. Stephanie Brown Solon, Ohio Sarah Brunson Seaboard, N.C. Lisa Burton Greensboro, N.C. Rebecca Chappell Winnsboro, S.C. Bezuneesh Demissie makes cleanliness a part of her daily routine. )21 Relecia Foushee reaches out to touch Miriam Whitehead chooses class time to catch someone. a ' ew ZZZ s Theodosia Hall Philadelphia, PA Catrena Jordan intently watches Is Annette Hunter smiling Bennett ' s volleyball team lose a point. because she ' s )ust heard good news or is it the photographer? F R E S H M A N Ava Martien Florence, S.C. Stacy Miller Ft. Washington, MD. Julia Screen Durham, N.C. Angela Wilkins Louisburg, N.C. - Btt§ 7i0 |JL ' ' ' 7 •Si i ii jT - ' Freshman Olivia Morgan helps Jade Osborne decorate the Christmas tree for the Extended Family Christmas Party. Even after a rigorous physical training session, Theodosia Hall manages to smile. The M Frosh New Students dine with the members oi the Faculty and w w Commencement Commencement Commencement W; - . 4  . 3ft ft Pre-Commencement Activities I Kim Jeffers takes a break with the other com- mencement marshalls. 130 Mrs. Scarborough gives final instructions to marshalls Mrs. Scarlette, Alicia McCollum, and Kim Jeffers. «. flM k HUM, Andree Chan and mother get tickets before the White Breakfast. 131 Mrs. Bullock, Dr. Mack and Dr. Trader lead the graduates during the processional. The Seniors show their seriousness as they march towards their destination. Honor graduate Penny HUI stands to receive her degree. 133 w ' i Attorney Patricia Russell delivers a dynamic and stirring address. Patricia Russell extends her pnde in the graduating class and uplifts everyone ' s spirits. 134 Amanda Smith reflects on the good times she had at Bennett. 135 Administrators Faculty Staff • S c« V Administrators, Faculty, Staff ?h v f rW A In Charge Mrs. Booker assists a student in one of the Home Economics rooms. Lisa Mitchell waits for the ACES Program to be- gin. One of the maintenance staff gives the lawn outside of Cone a manicure. 139 The President gives his wisdom to students and faculty alike during one of the many ACES Programs. Dr. Miller presents Mrs. Leah Lannanbaum an award for her outstanding service. i3M wvstf JAVA 4 v ■;• -:♦ • ov.% w v« : tftWA ' ' ♦ ♦ •  ♦ • )♦♦•• • I ♦ ♦ • • ♦ ' • • « • ♦• ♦ ■ ' • ♦ . I ' .•.♦.♦.♦.♦-♦ • Dr. Miller and Chancellor Fort receive funds for the Little Theatre relurbishment lor Bennett College and A T State University. One of President Millers many duties includes crowning the queen at coronation. A student listens intently to the wisdom of President Miller. President Miller helps foreign students to adiust to America and college as he chats with them. The countenance ol a stern leader. Ml r i r Those Who Keep the Belles Ringing Dr. Chelsea Tipton, Dean of the College. Dr. Nellouise Watkms, Director of the Computer H m Center. Running Things . . Faculty Shirley Watson listens attentively as Mr- Tang helps with an assignment. 145 i r Mrs. Reynolds and Kim Jeffers check tapes in the Reading Lab. fc «v. 1 ■ « Two great minds collaborate to soothe Mrs. Sadler ' s mind. Always on the go, Mrs. Mary Scarlette assists sophomore class president Anna Sumpter. Dr. Pinnix imparts his knowledge to a Humanities class. i r Dr. Ponting humors parents at Parent-Faculty Mini Mrs. Evelyn Jones and Kathy Howell discuss an assignment. Conference. Dr. Boyd shares a chuckle with students in his Chemistry lecture. U9 i r President Miller and his wife entertain guests at the Faculty Staff Halloween Party. Faculty and Staff let their hair down at the Halloween Party. Dr. Brown advises Rhonda Wesby on which courses to select. Dr. Ray and Robin Sloclcham work together on a pattern. 151 Around the Town in General Winston speaks at the FOUNDER ' S DAY Dinner at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Whitmore introduces the panel Administrator, Mr. Burt, reads a note while standing outside the chapel Dr. Mack showed this exhibit at the NAFEO Conference. The exhibit was coordinated by Myra Davis and Phyllis :r.r -:r. Dr. Alston is presented a faculty service award at the All Bennett Luncheon by Gladys Ashe Robinson, President of the Bennett College National Alumnae Association. Commencement Highlights The Bennett College Mass Choir, a combination of the Bennett Choir and Alumni Choir, perform for the graduates. After a moving selection, the graduates applaude the mass choir. Dr. Charlotte Alston directs fellow alumnists in a song. 153 Commencement — A Beginning c o M M E N C E M E N T Full oi happiness, Paula Peek receives her degree. It is a proud moment for Amanda Smith as she takes her degree. Regina Lawago addresses the audience as Dr. Breathett stands by. 155 Allyson Oliver reflects on her years at Bennett. For Whom the Bennett Bell Tolls. Students say their tinal goodbyes. Fatigue visits choir members Tammy Crawford, M.O. Tucker and Kim Ma Crawford, M.O. Tucker and Kim Martin Tracy Watts and Tanya Gray enjoy the choirs Midwest tour but relax after a particularly busy day. For Thee, Ideal Belle A bulletin board in Player Hall salutes the graduating seniors. . . . Until Next Year . . . Bye Bye Belles! i r