Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1987 volume:

THE BELLE SYSTEM I. III. V. VI. Table of Contents OPENING SECTION STUDENT LIFE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES FACULTY AND STAFF UNDERCLASSWOMEN SENIOR SECTION CLOSING SECTION INDEX THE BELLE SYSTEM The Bell tower Symbolizes Bennett ' s pride £ tra- dition. Pic — 2 S 3: Ann W. s Angle K. always haye something to talk about. Pic — 4: Art paint- ing by Varnette P. Honeywood depicts what Belles do best. i AND WE AIN ' T TALKIN ' TELEPHONE tto put Ma Boll 10 shame when it comics lo communication. Bennett Belles .ire one ol .1 kind communicators. They are the grape ol the grapevine. When it conies to passing the word, whisper to a Belle and hear the telephone ring. Pic ? Summer gives a wave to leh camera. Pic. 6 Did Not! Pk1 loo! The Dueling Puo LVePee fe Carolyn. Pic. 7 Ouinn. Calpurnia. W endv Pic. S Sandy. Stephanie. Tanya. « fclois. Pic. A Students express their views to the Search Committee seeking a new president. tt THAT ' S WHAT FRIENDS In Good Times . . And Bad Times I ' ll Be On Your Side . . . ARE FOR Forever More, THE TALENTED Pic. I: Debbie gives a moving performance. Pic. 2. Karen S Forrest plav Romeo 5 Juliet for the camera. P ic. 3, Angle W. dramatizes the dark side of coke. Pic. 4: Plav it again Tracey. Pic. 5- The UNCF fashion show brought out all the talents. Shellv M. is pictured here with former Belle Portia G-. Waymon H., S local news reporter. Pic. 6 DeeDee G.. dancer extraordinaire. Pic. 7= Faculty member M. Crawford and Staff O. Scarborough display their alter egos. Pic. S % 9: YoYo. Adrienne. Kim. £ Wanda take their talents to the street. h ' $ TENTH COULD WOODSON HAVE MEANT THE BELLES? REACH OUT REACH OUT AND TOUCH The nation ' ! friendliest toinalcs can be found il Bennett Whenever you tec .1 Belle on or oil campus the first word the utti-rs is hollo . Pic I Sandy and the Gettysburg Address Pic 2 Rev Jackson Karen Starstruck Exum, let him go Karen! Tic 3 AKA ladies do a sing song at the tree Pic. ■) Kim ij PeeDee pro! lie in their places with bright shining laces. Pic. 5i You ' re comin ' in 5 minutes? Sibby T is always ready. Pic. 6 Doctor Who? It ' s Donna Williams aspiring MP Pic. 7 Crip n Crutch . Alvila W. S Wanda P bargain basement shoppers. Pic. S The audience beams with excitement. CALL UP AND JUST SAY HI! SOMEONE, MA BELLE GETTING THE . ■ tm i 1 ft W — ' . ■ l ■ Bcnneti Holies brldgt the communication gap Pic I Who else but Ma Tucker is never never ai a loss lor words? Tic 2 Hie Bell Tower. Tic i Mr. Tudley t Rev Addo chai after Honors ' Convocation. Pic 4 The audience al the Evening ol Public Speaking. Pic. 5 Sharon M.. Kim, t Angle k. Pic. Tonvua I « Inend. Pic. 7i karen £ Torres! . MESSAGE ACROSS. FORECAST CALLS FOR It must be a dream. This is not Colorado. This is little Greensboro. N.C. So where did all the snow come from? Students began to wonder whether or not thev were still in N.C. Pic I Angle K. was shocked to hear that 8 inches of snow had accumulated while she was on the phone. The Belles took advantage of their time off from classes and did what anv serious students would do 12 THE SNOW CALLED FOR WAR! They Fought u BELLES CALLING FOR When it comes to taking pictures, the biggest hams are here at Bennett. Pic. I: Janice S. Angela A. Pic. 2: Petrola T. imitates a Cabbage Patch. Pic. i. Belle audience at the X mas Choir Concert. Pic. 4: The dramatist, Susan Hairston Pic. 5, Karen Mushroom Searcy. Pic. 6: Karen Christie Brinkley . Exum at the UNCF fashion show. ATTENTION! COLUCT FROM CAMPUS 16 BENNETT SCHOLARS BELLE TOWER OF KNOWLEDGE The Bennett Scholars Program is an organization com- prised o( young women who display high academic achievement. Women who are eligible tor the reputable organization must be of high academic stature, and they are chosen from applications and interviewing process. Pictured here are a f ew of its members. Top pic, first row: Josefa Bethea. Annette Hunter. Bernice Scott. 2nd row: Elayne Gibbs. Elfnda Mensah. Pictured at the right is Vera Walker. MISS BENNETT 1986-87 THE BELLE OF THE BALL Beauty, charm, and grace are adjectives that could only describe this year ' s Miss Bennett. Alicia McCollum is a graduating Senior majoring in Pre Medicine. She is a resident of Burlington. N.C. and has pocketed many other titles such as Bennett Scholars. Who ' s Who Among American Colleges and Universities and Pres. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This years court consists of: Ms. Lynda Keith: First Attend.. Ms. Celeste Webster- Miss Senior. Ms. Antoinette Holman: Miss Junior. Ms. Adriane Penny: Miss Sophomore. Ms. Stacey Smalls: Miss Freshman. BELLE TOWER OF KNOWLEDGE The Biology Club Beauty blinded by science. These are just a few members of the noted Biology Club. Left to right: Stacey Smalls, Martha Carvin, Lenore Brathwaite, Dawnn O ' Neal, Monica Wooley, Tracy Durant. LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING TIL EARTH AND HEAVEN RING. The Bennett College Choir. During its sixty-one year history the Bennett College Choir has devel- oped a reputation of being one of the outstanding all-female choirs in the country. The members are from various academic disciplines within the college. The choir boasts of having a splendid representation of high academic achievers and campus leaders. The following are members of the Bennett College Choir: Josefa Bethea, Cynthia Brooks, Tanya Bru- ton. Cactrese Carter, Lisa Graves, LaLeza Harris, Ava Martien, Angela Overstreet. Monica Basil, Shirley Gibbs, Shona Luten, Kim Martin, Elois Minor. Stephanie Robinson, Gilda Waddell. Rochelle Williams. Xanthe Cook, Victoria Dunn, Betty Ellis. Michele Mackel, Dale McClenton, Val- erie Rice, Stephanie Thomas, Sophia Williams. Tena Bost. Stacey Cope- land. Dawnne O ' Neal. Sahon Jones. Andrea Shields, Kim King, Pamela Kittrell, Audrey Speights, Tracey Watts, Shelly Ann Middleton. LONG DISTANCE THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING THERE. International Students Club. Variety is the Spice of Life and the Internation; Students truly add spice to life at Bennett. Pictured lef to right: Michele de la Coudray, Elfrida Mensah, Ruelit Woods, Bezunesh Demissie, Merlene Grimes, Lide Mengesha. 22 PSYCHOLOGY CLUB. A mind is a terrible thing to waste so leave your mind in the hands ot these voung women and you ' ll never have to think again. The Psycholog Club is pictured here with its president 1st row center Carol n Lewis. NAACP With over thirty members in the clan the campus chapter of the NAACP is fast becoming a strong organization. Left to right 2nd row: Crystal S.. Ms. Darby. Tonya Z.. Susan H.. President Elizabeth ).. Valencia L. 23 THE LADIES OF DST Aggression with pride is the best description for the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta. W ith over thirtv members in the organization these women strive for the highest excellence in whatever task they undertake. The organization itself fosters seven-hundred undergraduate chapters. The mighty roar of DST is known and respected throughout the country. Pictured at the left, from left to right; April Gordon. Odessa Henderson. Leilani Mayfield. Tonya Hart. Debbie Turner. Antoinette Holman. Odette Johnson. Tonya Zarate. Dwan Harris. Wen- dy Jackson. 24 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY Opp. pg. far led Dwan H. Prepares for an eve mng out. The ladies of DST have various talents. here in her acting debut is Wanda Trying to become a sweeping success. Pictured below i Gotcha! Michele C. always up to something. Sis- terly love at its best, pictured far below the ladies of DST share in celebration. INC Above Left: Shirlisa and Tangee hit in ' the books to make the grade. Below left: There is no price for friendship even if you do belong to a differ- ent sorority. Lynda K. and Marquente B. share a walk to class. 25 THE LADIES OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA H SORORITY, INC. Style, sophistication. % class are qualities often found in the women of Alpha kappa Alpha Sorority. Many a men sought after the Alpha woman and not many succeed in obtaining her. She is the epitome of what a Black woman wants to be. The organization prides itself on the more than seven-hundred under graduate chapters. Alpha kappa Alpha also boasts the fact that it was the first Black sorority established in the U.S. Pictured left- Erica W. obtain- ing the best weapon a Black woman could use in society, an education. Below left: Karen S. grinning and bearing through yet another meal in the cafe. Below left Academically gifted Alphas: Alicia McCollum. Karen Jones. Ber- nice Scott. 27 THE WOMEN OF ZETA PHI Women of Distinguishable Quality. What is distinguishable about the women of Zeta Phi Beta? These women possess unequivical charm, boundless grace, continuation of selfless selflessness, and other vari- ous qualities that epitomizes their theme of finer womanhood. Zeta women are academically conscientious and culturally motivated. Zeta women such as Sarah Vaugh and the late Minnie Ripperton excel in their respective occupations and succeed in reaching an ultimate goal. But whether its in the Arts of other occupations Zeta. stand out characterizing it as sorority consisting of woman of distinguishable quality. Page 2$ top left: Wanda Dilworth and Shelly Middleton. Hi Ho. Hi Ho. Let ' s raid the fridge and go ' . Bottom left: Shelly M. Wanda D. working off the Pledge Blues. Bottom right Kathy Thoroughbred Howell. BETA Top left: Wanda Doubletake D ' llwonh. Bottom left: tllen Fryer. Now let ' s get down to the kmtly gritty, Shall we ladies? Top right: Kathy Howell always willing to lend an ear or sly comment. Bottom right A glass ot milk a day keeps the cows in business, Wanda D. believes in getting her calcium. 29 THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. Go-getters striving for success in a dog-eai-dog world of business. The Young Entrepreneurs Club have found that success doesn ' t come easy and it is not given on a silver platter. To reach the top one must start at the bottom. The president of this organization (not pictured) is Ms. Anna Sumpter. This organi- zation is fast becoming a major success among the Bennett crowd. COUNCIL EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Exceptional women working for the betterment of exceptional children. Three of its members are pictured here with the president Ms. Shelma Flowe. 30 J PRE-ALUMNAE Pre Alumnae paves (he way (or the tuiure Bennett graduates. This organization headed bv Mrs. Ellease Colston heads many fund-raising activities tor the benefit ol the college. Pictured here above right top row I. to r. Kelly H. Joseta Bethea. Harriet H. Bottom Joeelynn R. Pawnne O. Mrs. Colston. Monica B. LaLe;a H CAMPUS GIRL SCOUTS The Campus Girl Scouts do more than sell cookies. These young women have become true trailblazers in the community. Pictured here bottom I. to r. Harriet H.. Kim M., Romina B. Tonya H. Mrs. Scarlette. Top; Josefa B.. Monica B. THE BELLE SYSTEM INVITES YOU TO COME SHARE OUR WORLD! ' 32 FACULTY UID TAFF WILL THE REAL PRES. MILLER PLEASE STAND UP! Dedication to hts race, loyal 10 the cause, defender of justice, and true blue to the end. This could only describe President Isaac Miller. President Miller, a highly educated man. began his career at Bennett in 1966. Perhaps he began his career as one who begins any new |ob. a little wet behind the ears. Through the years however he has given Bennett College and the Black community something to cheer for. With emphasis on higher education for the Black community as well as for Bennett. President Miller has been. is. and will continue to be a positive Black leader in years to come. We have enjoyed and appreciated President Miller and we wish him well in his future endeavors. 35 THE FACULTY OF PFEIFFER SCIENCE. Dr. Nellouise Uatkms Dr. Robert E. Bovd Dr. J Henrv Savles Dr. Barbara H. Blake Mrs. E elyn G. Jones Dr. Perrv V. Mack Dr. Helen R. Trobian Dr. Sekhara Rao Dr. R. Lee Ponting Dr. Rav Treadwav Mr. kam-Thou Tang Mr. Robert Asemoto Mrs. Frieda Azam Mr. Frank H. Chen Mrs. Brenda Coates Mrs. Audrey Franklin THE FACULTY OF STEELE HALL Or Charlotte Alston Mrs B. Patterson Dr David Pinnix Dr. Meeks Dr Ruth Lucier Mrs Betsy Simpson Dr. Virginia A. Tucker Dr Martha Gleaton Mrs. Mary Hopkins-Runyun Mr. Michael Gaspeny Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford f J THE BELLE ADMINISTRATION OF JONES STUDENT UNION Dr. Dorothy J- Harris Mrs. Shelia M. Farmer Mr. William McGee Mrs. Ouida Scarborough-Hodnet Ms. Odessa A. Darby Mr. James Franklin Mrs. Rosa Hooker 1 ! L Mlin id mm I RACE BLDG. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Isaac H. Miller Jr. Mrs. Margaret Gambill Mr. James Burt Mrs. Carolyn Mark Ms. Vickie Gibbs Mrs. Jean Groomes Ms. Joycelyn Foy Ms. S allie Hayes Mrs. Ellease Colston Ms. Mildred Tucker Mrs. Christine Bizzell Ms. Cordelia Autry Mrs. Marilyn Whitherspoon Mrs. Naomi Guess Ms. Lisa B. Mitchell Ms. Linda T. Mason Mrs. Glenda S. Simmons Mrs. Betty Whitaker Mrs. Mary Eady Mrs. Judy Bowden THE GOODE BELLE FACULTY Mrs. Cathy Mussington Mr. Leon McDougle Ms. Marcella Whidbee Mr. Herb Jackson BLACK HALL ADMINISTRATION Dr. John T. Mcdonald Mrs. Charlotte D. Barnes Mrs. Mary Scarlette Mrs. Linda Addo Dr. Marshena Baird Dr. John Salter Dr. Dorinda Trader Mrs. Rosetta Florance Mrs. Queen H. Bell Ms. Wilhelmina J. Gilbert Mrs. Julia W. Covington Mr. Robert J. Stevens Dr. George Breathett Mrs. Annie Purcell Ms. Dorthea Ferguson Dr. Lovie Booker Dr. Baffour Agyeman-Duah Mrs. Elaine Harrigan Dr. Amy Reynolds 40 CALLIN ' ON EXCELLENCE, Above picture Faculty members Mrs. Mary Hopkins Runyun and Mrs. Carolyn Mark along with student model Shelly Ann Middleton strut their stuff during the UNCF fashion show. Lady with a variety of talents Ms. Salhe Hayes entertains the audience during intermission in the Eve. of Public Speaking. Mr. Telephone Man himself Dr. Perry Mack is always good for a conversation. THE NEW BELLE ON THE BLOCK. SHE ANSWERED THE CALL Who is the new Belle on the block? It ' s none other than the reputable Dr. Gloria Randle Scott. She ' s come a long way to fill the shoes of the highest position on campus, the president. We look forward to the upcoming year. PO. th CALLING FOR EXCELLENCE THE FACULTY AND STAFF. CALLIN ' ON EXCELLENCE Above left: People demanding excellence. Smite Pemorns! Mrs. Franklin shows Demor- ris how lis done. Above right Dr Lucier awards talented Sandy Henry for her excel- lent performance Below SING! Who else but the ever demanding Dr. Charlotte Alston fostering the growth of talented voices. Just too much at the College . ■ H— r VVT-T- -l ? :ci • -1 -v • TJ t; CALLIN ' ON EXCELLENCE The Staff of The Holgate Library: Mrs. Ednita — Bullock Mrs. Monlez Byers Mrs. Addie Harrington Mrs. Julia Scott Mrs. Michele Mebane Mrs. Shirley Hudson The Staff in Catchings Complex Mrs. Julia Anderson Mrs. Alice Hayes Mrs. Cora Waddell The Freshman Studies Center Staff Mrs. Irene Harrington Ms. Thelma Copeland The Student Interfaith Center Staff Rev. Peter Adotey Addo The Residence Hall Directors Ms. Carol Cheston Mrs. Daisy Brown Ms. Patricia Rembert Ms. Margaret Alexander Mrs. Geraldme Johnson Ms. Peanella Hughes BELLE SYSTEM PRESENTS THE FRESHMAN CLASS! j. THE 1987 SENIOR CLASS ■SI L 1 k ' m £tt %t-  • J% J?; ' ¥ 19 87 Beverly Anderson Kinston. N.C. Carla Bannister Toledo. Ohio Philosophy; Go at life with abandon; give it all you ' ve got, and life will give all it has to you. Josefa E. Bethea Raleigh, North Carolina Philosophy: Many are called are chosen. but few Cynthia ' Cyndi Bridget! Washington. D.C. Philosophy: Always believe in Godl Never lake too many things seriously, because life is too short to worry unnecessarily. Cynthia Brooks Greensboro. N.C. 50 s E N I O R The Seniors Are Livel This year ' s Senior class consisted of a group of talented young women. These ladies are definitely ready to move on to bigger and better things. Top picture: Cyndi B. shares a happy moment with family on Senior day. Below: Miss Bennett, Alicia M. enjoys the Senior day banquet with her parents. c L A S s 19 87 Veshiva Colbert Hjgh Point. N.C. Philosophy. Put God first in your life and all things are possible if you belieye. kathv Cole Durham. N.C. Charlene Angela Coakley South Carolina Lavada May L ay Pittsburgh. Pa. Philosophy: If you slip while trying to jump the hurdles of success do not lie there, get up and continue to strive. Victoria Dunn Greensboro. N.C. 52 MOVING ONWARD AND UPWARD Myra Hinlon Reidsville. N.C. Karhy LaShawn Howell Fort Lauderdale. Florida Philosophy: What you are is God ' s gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God. 54 SENIORS I 9 8 7 55 I s 9 I S Rov Nanette Cowan J. Angela King Mebane. N.C. Philosophy- There are two things to aim at life; first, to get what you want, and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Lynda Keith South Carolina Tracye Faulkner North Carolina 56 57 Constance Lmdsey Maryland Amy Simmons Ohio 58 59 Kimberly Stanfield Burlington. N.C. Philosophy- If a task ts once begun never leave it till it ' s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all. Robin Janine Charity Stockham Hempstead, New York Philosophy: Do the best in all your future endeavors because that ' s all God and humanity can expect. Latosaka S. Stephens Florida Deiadra Underwood Clinton, N.C. Philosophy: All things come from within, but only these things are accomplished through God. 60 ij I 9 8 7 SENIORS I 9 S 7 61 19 87 Annette Vines Angela Penise Warren Jamestown, N.C. Philosophy: No matter how hard life ' s obstacles may seem, and no matter how frustrated you may get. you must keep your faith in God because in him all things are possible. Rhonda Annette Watlington Greensboro. N.C. Philosophy Have the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can. and the wisdom lo know the difference. Vera Louise Walker Hopkins. S.C. Philosophy Success is so much better when you have earned it. Celeste Mane X ebster North Carolina 62 SOPHOMORES ON THE RISE 6) FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! HOME, SWEET, HOME!? 65 THE BELLE SYSTEM PRESENTS 66 VARIETY IN EVERY FORM! THE BELLE SYSTEM ENCOURAGES CONFIDENCE FUELS CURI OUSIT Y ANIMATES CULTURE! 69 THE BELLE SYSTEM PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BLACK WOMAN. BELLES SHINE ON A CLOUDY  •— « .1 —  4t 1 ■P  !i!i!i!i!!!i!i!l! tjSVS SlSa ' SIwS aL J- 7J I X BELLES OFF GUARD! PANTY RAID! 1 1 ► I REAL QUICK WHAT ' S 2X22 75 BELLES ON THE ONE CLASSES, CLASSES AND MORE CLASSES! ■I THE BELLES DOIN ' THEIR THING! THE BELLE SYSTEM, KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE! HO J. 81 THE BELLE SYSTEMS GUESTS OF HONOR. JAQUELYN FLEMMING. 82 J. MR. DUDLEY OF DUDLEY PRODUCTS r— — 1 r T ' E 9 84 J. ROBIN BRITT LEADS HIS CAMPAIGN TROOPS TO THE STEPS OF BENNETT COLLEGE. TERRY SANFORD TAKING A STAND FOR EDUCATION. 87 3 THE INSPIRING REV. JESSE JACKSON 88 THE JUNIORS CLASS OF ' 38 Above — Leilani Mayfteld and Yvonne Breece. Pictured left — Shelly Middleton. 90 Yvonne Breece Antoinette Dalton Gladys Foster Maxine Garvin Elayne Gibbs Susan Hairston 91 Tonya Harris Margret Hawkins Wendy Jacobs Elizabeth Johnson Leilani Mayfeild Elfreda Mensah 92 J. Eugenia Pemberton Dorothy Poller Michele Roberson Crystal Stephens Anna Sumpter Lavonda Tremble 93 THE ' SS Patricia Waller Felicia Williams Sexy Sally from the bowling alley! Tracy Durant. CREW! 94 X THE SOPH- MORES Rosa Williams receiving an award for excellence. CLASS OF ' 89 Paulette Ashely Monica Basil Stephanie Brown Deidre Burgess Andrea Burnell Tracy Caldwell % J. ' 3 W : l ' wM Sv ■ Jfi i VAi v vi JK 1 J E wfc H V fi a. ' v ' v ' IKtI Yolanda Cromer Michele de la Coudrey Pamela Franklin Theodosia Hall Sonja Hendrix Kim Howard 97 Joceylyn Hudson Calrena Jordan Angela Joseph Nancy Leath Kim Lopez Ava Marline 98 The Belles support the right to vote. Lidet Mengesha Olivia Morgan Annette Pickens 99 Carla Saffoe Audra U ashingron COMING ALIVE IN ' 89 RueNta Woods ' 89 100 OUR GREATEST ASSET! The Gossiping Duo. Tracy and Kim THE CLASS OF 1990 Gwen Barnes Clansta Bennett Mona Bond Memory Brock Pebra Br ant Monica Burnell 102 Tanya Bennett Cartrese Carter Threthea Chance 1 m m M f 1 Jackie Clark Cynthia Collins Amta Crom 103 Mary Early Johnette Etheridge Dana Fluellen Pamela Kittrell Althea King Kenya Lewis 104- J. Michelle Mackel ■fc Donna Massinglll Pamela Mc Coy Tonya Mc Cray Annette Mitchell Jo Ann Moore 105 Sha aughn Neal Angela Overslreet Sherese Pattern Tauye Simmons Stacey Smalls 106 Tamilia Stubbs Tracy Sullivan Kelly Terrell Friends of ihe Family. 107 ' Happy B-Day Debbie! ' Stephanie Thomas Pelrola Torrence Chalsea Treadway 108 Leann Tubbs Kimberly Waller Intensive learning at The Z Gallery. Art critics at The Z Gallery. ' Romell Watson Robin Williams Danielle Williams ■ M r.H 110 f v . t h A IMA Karen Williamson Andrea Wil Ponna Wilson Tu Juan Wood Stephanie White Audrea Jules T H E Contestants for The Evening of Public Speaking. F R E S H. 112 THE BELLE SYSTEM WELL NEVER FORGET THE UNITY, THE SISTERHOOD THE LEARNING AND THE CARING. 116 II «J 1 j lUillll - If ■ ■ ■ -« ■ i V 1 I w r-Lni J II 1 ,. in in i n ii iii iii iii ! ii iii iii iii 1 ■ iii iii iii iii 1 H III III III l i i I m ..i iii iii iii FL jnTTT i j ii 1 1!! JUJI ■H • M III III HI III - i -IIHw ' liii - — - j[.j I , S | II III 1 1 iii iii i 3 I!! itS i THE LIGHTER SIDE OF FACULTY AND STAFF. 118 119 OF THE BENNETT BELLE. 1986- 1987 BELLE PRIDE 120 THE LIGHTER SIDE , THE LIGHTER 1986 1987 ► SIDE OF THE BENNETT BELLES . 1986 1987 THE BENNETT BELLE SYSTEM. WOMEN MAKING A CHANGE, A DIFFERENCE, AND A FUTURE FOR OUR RACE. A FUTURE FOR OUR RACE! BELLE WOMEN MAKING A CHANGE, A DIFFERENCE, AND mmmmmm THE JOYS, THE TEARS, THE MEMORIES THE SENIORS 125 YESTERDAY WE WERE STUDENTS, TODAY WE ARE GRADUATES TOMORROW WE WILL BE THE LEADERS! THE CLASS OF 87 127 B £ THE POWER CLASS. CLASS OF 87 128 BENNETT COLLEGE PRESENTS BENNETT AMICAE! WERE 1 THANKFUL FOR THE MALE • 1 . L j SPECIES! I T mtt A WELCOMED INVASION! THE HAYES TAYLOR YMCA KIDS. BELLE SYSTEM. A TRUE EXPERIENCE! THE BENNETT EXPERIENCE MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE TEACHING, SHARING, LEARNING, AND REMEMBERING KING-.. Zcta f}}it tTm 17T7 THE BENNETT EXPERIENCE THE BENNETT EXPERIENCE. THE BELLE SYSTEM PRESENTS THE UNKNOWNS! 1 H 1 1 iHllUrr 1 ■ ijyTa ' k JB W • 1 ■■n AIMING FOR PERFECTION f ' ,:  ib B - iy V iC jlMB H 1 rt : - ' -v i - sflfln 9 v! The Belle System is a Buddy System. Above: Karen E.. Shelly Middleton. EDITORS PAGE The Belle System. There seems to be so much ambiguity to this year ' s theme, The Belle System. That single word, ' system ' is what seems to make the title so ambigu- ous. During the two year plight in working on this year- book I found myself caught up in many complex systems here at Bennett and not all were positive. Don ' t get me wrong, it is not my intention to ' bad mouth ' my soon to be Alma Mater. Bennett has taught me a great deal and if I had to dedicate this annual to one person or one entity I would dedicate it to Bennett College. It was the system that taught me to be independent of my dependencies. As an endnote I would really like to thank all those persons who were patient, loyal, and unyielding in their willingness to help me in the completion of the ' 86- ' 87 annual. — God Bless You All. 142 . J . • v .?■■ ■ Kin 1 1 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? TUNE IN NEXT YEAR AND SEE! Same Time, Same Place, Same Bat Channel. Peace Love, And Tranquility Always. n