Bennett College - Belle Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1988 volume:

COLLEGE FOUNDED 1873 A PLACE WHERE PHENOMENAL THINGS HAPPEN THE NEW PRESIDENT Dr. Gloria Dean Randle Scott  ! Named IN - Hi ' line (( lYcsulenl fSl ' Oit The big news at Bennett College is the arrival of a new president. Dr. Gloria Dean Randle Scott became the school ' s eleventh president on the first of July 1987. For the second time in its 113 year history the school has chosen a woman president. The announcement was made in March of 1987 by Robert S. Chiles, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the presidential search committee. The new president is guided by an old adage: Give a hungry man a fish and he ' s full for a day; teach him to fish and he ' ll be full the rest of his life. After being up for a presidential position at five colleges previously, the feeling wasn ' t right. Scott says Bennett felt right . Being president at Bennett provides her with the opportunity to pursue a dual passion, academics and the advancement of her sisters. Scott also says that I consider myself instrumental in promoting women and helping them go back to school as I was helped by other women. For Scott, things began to move full speed ahead; as she began to make plans for improvements and changes. Some of the improvements Scott would like to see is an enrollment increase from 700 to 1000 in the next five years. She feels that a stable student body population would stabilize the budget. Scott ' s other goals for the college include computerizing the campus, improving campus facilities, increasing the number of students attending graduate school, escalating student involvement, en- hancing alumnae relations, and much more. Scott plans to give all her time and energy to guarantee that Bennett College honors its legacy and builds a unique future. id, ' Vera Bond, Ms. Vanessa Richmond, Dr. Scott, Cynthia Washington, and Melanie Wash- ington Elfrida Mensah Moving Us Forward With A New Challenge Began With The Freshman Summer Institute Dr. Amy Reynolds, Mrs. Linda Addo, and Dr. Patricia Bethea Shirlisa Foster s i Summer Institute Students going to the movies. Summer Institute Students waiting for ride to St. Matthews United Methodist Church (College ' s Founding Place) Dr. Scott Greets New Students During Freshman Orientation ! 9: y mm fif Byllye Y. Avery Executive Director Black Women ' s Health Project N.C. Black Women ' s Health Conference Bennett College, August, 1987 Angela Davis Conference Speaker Continuing and expanding Bennett ' s legacy as a women ' s college with a real focus on women ' s education is one of Scott ' s concerns. Bringing Phenomenal Women To The Campus Dr. Margaret Wilkerson, Chairperson, Afro-American Studies Department, University of California at Berk- ley, posing with members of Delta Sigma Theta. Shirley M. Dennis, Director, Women ' s Bureau, U.S. De- partment of Labor Recognizing Community Service Dr. Isaac Miller, Jr., Past President of Bennett College; Commissioner Dorothy Kearns; Mrs. Grace Lewis, Class of 1915; Mr. Ervin Brusloo; and Dr. Gloria Scott Dr. Mabel Phifer Black College Satellite Network Howard University top: Dr. Phifer and Sheron Randolph, Freshman with highest G.P.A. (4.00), chat over dinner. bottom: Kimberly Grant, Dr. Scott, and Dr. Phifer at the president ' s home. Dedication Of The Satellite An Opportunity For Advancement In Technology SGA Officers arari i Top to bottom from left: Susan Hairston. Recording Secretary; Karen D. Jones, Miss Royal Blue and White: Tangee Stitt, Vice President; April Gordon. President; Morgan Greene. Parliamentar- ian; and Rochelle Williams, Corresponding Secretary. (Not Pictured — Talia McCray. Treasurer) 12 Miss Bennett 1987-1988 Miss Summer Lynn Houston Denver, Colorado Business Administration 13 mmmm Coronation Queens row 1 Veneatrice Jackson, Miss Senior; Theodosia Hall, Miss Junior; Hope Davis, Miss Sophomore; Cheryl Childs, Miss Freshman; Summer Houston, Miss Bennett; and Karen D. Jones, Miss Royal Blue and White row 2 Carla Saffoe, Miss Kappa Omicron Phi; Mikki Lasster, Miss Omicron Eta Chi; Antionette Holman, Miss Delta Sigma Theta; Ruelita Woods, Miss International; and Yvette Booker, Little Miss Bennett row 3 Penny Baldwin, Miss Zeta Xi; Dwan Harris, Miss Nine White Pearls; Morgan Greene, Miss Creme; and Stacey Copeland, Miss Bennett Scholars; row 4 Jerilynn Williams, Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha. Janice Smith, Miss 1908, Ardrea Murphy, Miss Twenty Pearls, Odette Johnson The Coronation Banquet Brought Smiles Of Joy Dr. Gloria Scott and Mrs. Olivia Rogers Mrs. Marva Houston, Summer Houston, and Mrs. Hattie Lewis, Mother and Grandmother Karen Jones and Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, parents UNITING TO KEEP A DREAM ALIVE B L A C K C L L E G E D A Y I N 16 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Teaching, Caring And Nurturing Our Young . . . The Children ' s House t =« ' , r m r lH Left to Right: Metaapi, Dana Luca s, James Reid, III, Bakari Sellers, Tamara McAllister, Efua Obeng, Tanika Thomas, Morgan Wright, David Totten, Kim Waddell, Andrea Edwards, Melissa Douglas, Torri McNair, Joshua Bell, Natalie Murdock, Alton Rogers, Kia Lucas, Arturo Kenny, Fredrick Brown, Eric Smith, Ovid White, III, Aviva Rogers, Demetria Bell, Terri Owens, Susan Hairston, Marcella Carter, Mrs. Graves, Yvette Williams, Ms. Williams, Mrs. Keith, and Melody Bass Rolanda Sutton, freshman, brings a Christ- mas spirit to children. Just a few more television minutes. Please! Bennett student teachers make learning exciting. The children enjoy a little fun in the sun. Children ' s House. Parents are serious and involved The Legacy Continues With Adoration of Shepherds Michelle Beckwith, Tichawana Berry, Donovon ' Couch, and Kevin Fikes The Nativity Anna Sumpter and Travis Hite The Annunciation Carla Saffoe and Michelle Beckwith wmm mmm The Living Madonnas Madonna in the Rose Garden Debra Dilworth, Daniel Clark, Chris Jackson, Shagan .Jackson, and Stephanie Marshall : : i Bennett Excellence Still Thrives MARC students (Minority Access to Research Careers) Karen D. Jones, Dawnne O ' Neal. Kelly Holland, and Mia Powell Dawnne O ' Neal and Dr. Gloria Scott Dawnne O ' Neal, a junior Biology major was one of 30 outstanding students chosen from a nation- wide science, mathematics, and engineering compe- tition. Dawnne received one of the First Annual Historically Black College and University Student Award for Excellence in Science and Technology at the White House, September 24, 1987. V De ' Lisa Hill, Valerie Jones, and Stacy Copeland Members of Beta Kappa Chi submit- ted papers during 45th Joint annual Meeting of National Institute of Science Stacy Copeland won 1st place in science education. Crickets and The Art of Communication was the title of her pa- per. De ' Lisa Hill came in 2nd place with her paper on the AIDS Virus: it ' s life and potential drug treatment . Valerie Jones submitted a paper entitled Deter- mination of Mono-Amie Oxidane Inhibi- tary Activity . 26 mmm MARC SCHOLARS Kelly Holland, Mia Powell, Karen D. Jones, and De ' Lisa Hill Alicia Elam Stacy Copeland Angela Overstreet PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY Hard Work And Dedication Pays Off On Recognition Day Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society recognizes Michele De La Coudray for excxellence in Psychology. fi e«H vf . ■ jirV. ' The Interdisciplinary Studies Lamp of Learning Awards were given to Gwendolyn Barnes, Yvonne Breece, Trudy Brockington, Angela Bynum. Tondalayo Clark, Karen Exum, Ophelia Hayes, Karen Home, Shonna Luten, Shelly Middleton, Bernice Scott, and Tammy Winchester The Presidents Excellence Award was awarded to senior, Valia D. Blackwell-Blackney Greensboro Chapter of Links, Inc. awards Cre- ative and Performing Arts Scholarship to Valerie Rice 28 L. Guenveur-Streat Scholarship in Home Economics awarded to Carla Saffoe. Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Recognizes Martricia Batts for excellence in Business Administration Greensboro Chapter of Links, INC. awards Enrichment For four years of dedicated services in the Bennett College Funds for Creative and Performing Arts to Debra Bryant for Choir award given to Xanthe Cook and Kimberly King. Drama and Sondra Sells for Poetry. The President ' s Excellence Award presented to Sopho- more — Stacy Copeland Valerie Rice shares her talent with her Bennett sisters. 29 Students presented research pa- pers on Hunger at the Confer- ence on Global Concerns held at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. ■ 1 } Susan Hairston chats with participant from Claflin College. right to left, Elfrida Mensah, Karen D. Jones, Gladys Forster, and Susan Hairston. 30 From Student Body President, To Faculty And Now Vice President Of Academic Affairs Student 1949-1953 Faculty 1960-1988 Dr. Scott announces and introduces Dr. Charlotte Alston, New Vice President. 7 UNCF Campaign Kick-off Mr. Robert S. Chiles Mrs. Griselda Clark Dr. Gloria Scott Ms. Jeanne Mr. Kenneth R. Chair, Board of Chair, UNCF Tambaum Craft Trustees Telethon Committee General Chairperson UNCF Campaign Member Board of Trustees Public Affairs Manager American Express and Travel 32 Fundraising Activities Dr. Fred Patterson, the founder of UNCF, INC., joins celebrants at New York UNCF Dinner. Dr. Manley, Past President of Clark College and Dr. Willa B. Player, Past President of Bennett College celebrate at New York UNCF Dinner. St. Louis Bennett Alumnae at UNCF Annual Dinner, left to right: Miriam Brown, ' 43; Nedra McDaniel, ' 72; Phyllis Reed, ' 65; Dr. Gloria Scott, and Mattie Hall, ' 45. Video Taped Faculty Follies j Don ' t let your Imagination fool you it ' s not Mikki Howard, it ' s Mrs. Scarlette!!! Who says we can ' t bring Hawaii to Greensboro? Ask Dr. Tucker how it ' s done. Heard It Through The Grapevine that the California Raisins were at Bennett as Dr. Scott. Mr. King, Ms. Moore, Mrs. Stroud, and Ms. McKnight. A Panoramic View Dr. Pinnix and Mr. Leighton; Bennett ' s Miami Vice. Ms. Hayes expresses her true feelings with original poetry. Ms. Dennis sings how Bennett Brings Me Joy . 35 ' ap===; isr i i ' —imimWiL Are the super Supremes back or is it Ms. Darby, Mrs. Jarrell, Ms. Hughes, and Mrs. Cheston? Dr. Ponting in Dread-Locks? Is it love or lust, Dr. Adams? 36 CREATE YOUR . . . OWN PAGE ?= Student RESIDENCE LIFE O R G A N I Z A T I N S Staci Rose, a true Belle, expresses how it feels to be attending Bennett College. c L A S s E S 38 Life ACTIVITIES A C E S Students stop for a picture after a convocation in the Chapel. E V E N T S EVENTS ACT Savoughn Neal introduces the speakers at the Night of Public Speaking. Mrs. Franks, Mrs. Anderson, and Beverly Williams gather around Snoopy who showed up for the Out Reach Program focusing on counseling. - : O . ? H Morgan Green enjoys a party thrown by SGA in the Student Union Foyer. 40 IVITIES EVENTS j Carlene Carter, Kelly Adams, and Talia McCray enjoy a fun game of twenty- one (blackjack) with Dr. Mack at the President ' s Ball. Akosita Ngaue shows how easy it is to give blood at the Delta ' s Blood Drive. Erica Barnes, Kim Ashford, and Zandra Allen, freshman students, attend their first Convocation at Bennett. LIFE IN THE TAKING A BREAK FROM CLASSES 42 RESIDENCE HALLS SHE WASN ' T IN SO I AM LEAVING A NOTE HI! WELCOME TO MY ROOM 43 i AND MORE DON ' T FALL OOPS!! h EVENTS ACTIVITIES h U, New Laundramat is a welcomed facility at Bennett. Caroline gets medical advice from Mrs. Waddell in the Health Center New incoming Freshmen women are excited about joining the Bennett Family 46 BELLES HEAD TO THE VOTING POLLS 47 IT BENNETT ' S CHOIR TAKES ITS ANNUAL TOUR Beep! Beep! It ' s Not A Car Horn You Are Hearing, It ' s The Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEPers). nil tin Miriam Whitehead, Qywm Midgett, Sonja Cambridge, Mrs. Wiggins, and Stephanie Brown give Mr. Crosby Brown, AT T in Florida a tour of Bennett after his pre- sentation. Dr. Robert E. Dansby AT T Corporation in New Jer- sey holds future BEEPers ' attention Ms. Linda Jackson (BEEPer), takes time out to pose for a picture with Dr. Agyeman-Duah, Selinah Humaulindu, Zettye Gibbs, and Jocelyn Hudson. Mrs. Covington, Dr. Treadway, and Dr. Jeffries share a luncheon with Ms. Linda Jackson. 49 Ml (Top Row) Pamela Kittrell. Susan George. Annette Pickens. Diana Tynes. Felicia Willians, Nurcine Murphy, Chandra Clark. (Bottom Row) Carla Saffoe, Laurinda Bowden. Mikki Laster. Gladys Forster. Shawnda Warren Home Economics students on a retreat at the Home Management House Mikki Laster and Carla Saffoe were awarded the Marie Clapp Moffit Scholorship on Recognition Day. (left to right) Mikki Lester. Dr. Lovie Book- er. Mrs. Marlie Moffit, Mrs. Queen Bell. Carla Saffoe. Angela Samuels extends greetings during Home Economics Week celebration ■1 , 7 MKL % .- ■ AKlf .- H Susan George and Carla Saffoe work happily together to finish draperies for the Home Management House Shawanda Warren speaks on The Importance of Good Nutrition at the Annual Retreat Dr. Lovie Booker is elated over gift received from the Home Family Life Class. Mrs. Louise Streat former head of Dept. looks on. Laurinda Bowden expounds on the subject How to Prevent Hyperthermia Especially in Older Adults 52 Annette Moore, Paulette Ashley, Valerie Rice, Vera Edmonds, and Kim Howard enjoy a computer training session with Mrs. Copeland. Dr. Bethea later joins the group to offer her assistance. 53 I CLASSES Tracy Lett hurries to class in order to start the day off right. Others look at Nicole Echard with interest as she asks Dr. Reynolds an important ques- tion concerning the Reading assignment. t 0 There Are Always Two Sides Of Science c i i i i i i ri ill Althou gh this is not the most enlightening side of science it helps to pay close attention. The best is yet to come. Shirlisa Foster shows just how enlightning the laboratory side of science can be. 56 IT: . . . It ' s Not Always Work Dr. Blake and Mrs. Jones help Rochelle Williams prepare a few snacks for the science dept. Christ- mas party. Tracy Durant and Rochelle Williams enjoy a little conversation, and a rest from the books. z rtf a ■; Residence Hall Bulletin Boards Reynolds Hall shatters all myths with the straight facts about Alcohol ones Hall proves that it ' s not so hard to Just Say NO!! the ' ms WORE Sat HO $ Cone Hall gets A Better and Serious Understanding of Re- sponsible Drinking from the other Residence Halls SfS Display Student Attitudes Towards Alcohol Barge Hall shows how alcohol effects the brain ... A mind is A terrible thing to waste Merner Hall looks at Alcohol in 3D and find that Drinking + Driving = Dead End DRINKING A- DRIVING D CAN LEAD TO A Player Hall lets everyone know that life ' s boundary extends further than the bottle BOTTLE BE THE BOUNDARY OF m i YOUR LIFE RAIW Belles At Rest And Play Deidra Burgess takes time out to spend with a good friend. The fantastic five show off something besides sweat pants and hats. After a long day of classes Martha. Karon, and Monica still smiling and enjoying a few moments in their hall. 60 Michelle and Stephanie entertain a guest Belle style in the shade! Tracy and Paulette are ready for folly. Michelle decides to tan with her body cov- ered. 61 Bennett Family Enjoys A Night On The Town At The President ' s Ball Dr. Alston, April Gordon, and Venetrice joyfully greets Steph- anie Jones. The President and Dr. Scott enjoy a moment together. Dr. Baird, and husband, Mr. Browning, Dr. Booker wait anxiously hoping that Dr. Mack loses this round of blackjack. Mrs. Cheston enjoyed herself taking people ' s fake money. Rhonda Slade, Michelle Kittrell, Tawana Shephard, and Me ' lisa Howard show off their coolness . Angela Samuel and date, and Renee Cooley patiently wait for the wheel to spin. 63 The Campus Scouts Do More Than Sell Cookies And Wear The Brownie Smile The Ray Warren Girls enjoy a meal in Bennett ' s dining hall. Mrs. Scarlette and the Campus Scouts organized a troop in the Ray Warren Homes. It started off being a very small troop but with arms opened wide for more girls. The troop finally grew large enough to be separated into brownies and juniors. The Campus Scouts with the as- sistance of Mrs. Scarlette, have had different activities for Ray Warren and other troops in the community. To name a few; Thinking Day, is a day in which the Inter- national Students of Bennett speak to the Scouts about their countries; Juliette Low, founder of Girls Scouts, birthday parties; and the cookie drive. Gladys Forster and Ruelita Woods entertain the Girl Scouts on Thinking Day . 64 Jerry (a student from Greece) teaches Venika and Vera the Greeks ' national dance. Ray Warren Troop and The Campus Scouts por- trayed the country of Greece at Christmas around the world. Erica and Tameeka (scouts from Ray Warren) wore the country ' s national costume and carried their native flag. Campus Scouts and Ray Warren did the national dance at the Windsor Center. Ray Warren Scouts dressed like native Greece women. 65 Alpha Kappa Alpha pledges join their big sisters at a dinner given in their hon- or. A WEEK OF SHEER ELEGANCE The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. step to the beat of their own tune. 67 ' I Want To Be A Delta . . . Bad 1st row: April G. Odette J. 2nd row: Kim M., Elena R., JoAnna A., Lenora B., Betty E., Jocelynn R., and Yvonne B. 3rd row: Kelly H., Sonja C, Diane T., Deadre G., Audrea J., Shavaughn N., and Michele B. 4th row: Cynthia W., Detra M., Deidre B., Paula J., Romina B., and Jessica M. 5th row: Monia B„ Sonja H., Kathryn M., Jocelyn H., Robbin W., Kim H., Jackie S., and Yolanda C. I jm incur Pyramid Circle Of DST ■•aBa SB She ' s A Delta, She ' s A Delta Woman The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta won 1st Place in NCA T Greek Step Show Competition. Way To Go!! A20 Delta Sigma Theta Zeta Phi Beta Rosa Williams works hard to complete her assignment. Shelly Middleton and Wanda Dil- worth enjoy a little free time together. Miss Zeta, Wanda Dilworth, is escorted by one of the gentlemen of N.C. A T State University R.O.T.C. 71 Bennett ' s Sisterhood . . . The Legacy Continues Rochelle and Lynne show that you don ' t have to be blood sisters to have a sisterly bond. Tonya and Robbin pose sisterly for a picture on their way to church. Tangee robed on Senior Day by her Bennett little sisters, Yvette Free- man and Michele Bates. ,  •«  Yearbook Staff would like to make a special tribute to our Bennett Family; faculty, staff and Bennett sisters for their donation of pictures, posing for snapshots, and patience as we bring the 1988 yearbook to closure. To show our appreciation we especially dedicate the book to you as we share and print Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou because you are all phenomenal to us. 73 • W W| SS re fa v ' H rl 1 141 B ' v v ., I walk into a room •Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellow stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me A hive of honey bees. I say, ,-% «r  ,1 It ' s the fire in my eyes, Vnd the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I ' m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That ' s me. M 77 m I It ' s in the arch of my back The sun of my smile The ride of my breai The grace of my style I ' m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That ' s me; Now you understand Just why my head ' s not bowed I don ' t shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing It ought to make you proud. I say. It ' s in the click of my heels. HM 80 Making Plans For Bennett ' s Future . Trustee Board And Staff Gather For Third Quarter Meeting Front: Eunice Dudley, Rosa Hill, Robert Chiles, Sr., Dr. Gloria R. Scott Middle: Donald King, Dr. Dorothy Harris, Dr. Patricia Carey, Dr. Tressie Muldrow, Andrea Harris, Gladys Robinson, Dr. Charlotte Alston Back: Ellen Kirby, Richard Hopkins, McNeill Smith, Rev. Otis Hairston, Sr., Ralph Shelton, Jeanne Tannenbaum, Ronald Mrstick, Robert Klepher Trustees At Work Dr. Gloria Scott President Mr. Robert Chiles Chairman of the Board Dr. Charlotte Alston Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Dorothy Harris Vice President for Student Affairs 83 Faculty Dr. Alma Adams Professor, Visual Arts, and Hu- mane Studies Dr. Marshena Baird Mrs. Queen H. Bell Associate Professor, Readings Earlv Associate Professor, Home Economics Childhood rt. : - ■ ■ £ Dr. Lovie Booker Professor, Home Economics Mrs. Ednita Bullock Mrs. Julia Covington Head Librarian Insructor of Library Associate Professor, Business Adminis- Science tration 84 Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford Associate Professor, Music Ms. Cathy Griffin Instructor, Health Physical Education 0) ■ Mrs. Elaine Harrigan Director, Audio-Lingual Lab Dr. Christopher Jeffries sst. Professor, Business Administration Mrs. Evelyn Jones Asst. Professor, Biology Dr. Michelle Linster Asst. Professor, Psychology 85 Dr. David Pinnix Associate Professor of Music Dr. Richard Ponting Professor of Mathematics Dr. Amy Reynolds Professor of Education 86 Dr. Barbara Rogers Mrs. Mary Scarlette Associate Professor of Special Education Professor of Elementary Special Edu- cation Mr. Robert Stevens Asst. Professor of Accounting Dr. Ray Treadway Professor of Mathematics Dr. Nellouise Watkins Professor of Mathematics, Director of Com- puter Center 87 Bennett College Faculty Participate In The Sloan N.L.A. Workshop Held In Black Hall — Audio Lingual Lab A Little Extra Help Never Hurts Anyone Miss Chang Offers Some Assistance Dr. Patricia Bethea Special Services Counselor Christine A. Bizzell Asst., Financial Aid Office Mrs. Brenda Coates Secretary, Division of Sciences Mrs. Ellease Colston Director of Alumnae Affairs Mrs. Thelma Copeland Special Services Manager Mrs. Shirley Gibson Service Librarian 90 Mrs. Ouida R. Hodnett Director of Residence Life Mrs. Shirley Hudson Head, Steno Pool Mrs. Annie Purcell Secretary, Title III Office Mrs. Mildred Tucker Financial Aid Director Mr. Larry Wertz Purchasing Officer Ms. Jacqueline Wiggins Associate Director of Institu- tional Advancement 91 President ' s Office Dr. Gloria Scott, President, Ms. Carolyn Moore, Office Assistant Fiscal Affairs Office: Mrs. M. Bailey, Ms. P. Daye, Mrs. D. Roberts, Mr. D. Ki ng I IP Store Room Clerk, Mr. Henton Jenkins 93 V- '  l s Health Center Staff: Mrs. J. Williams, Dr. P. Clark, and Mrs. C. Waddell Admissions: Mrs. A. Gamble, Mrs. C. Mark, and Ms. J. Foy Mrs. Cheston, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jarrell Mrs. Hughes, Residence Hall Coordinators Staff Luncheon HU4KZTT 95 Msm A student chats with Dr. Trobien Mrs. Coates helps Valerie Jones 97 FRESHMEN Melody Ball Gibson, N.C. Wilma Bell Wilmington, N.C. Lisa Bradley Jacksonville, N.C. Tammy Brisco Winston-Salem, N.C. Angie Brown High Point, N.C. Carlene Carter Cleveland Heights, OH Lisa Chandler Oxon Hill, MD Cheryl Childs Seat Pleasant, MD Alice Clark, Cincinnati, OH Shijuana Clowney Spartenburg, S.C. Deneer Cole Brunswick, GA Acquanita Dancev Philadelphia. PA _ 98 Pamela Dennis Fayetteville, N.C. Jannis Durr Cincinnatti, OH Deraunda Ealim Cary, N.C. Nicole Echard Durham, N.C. Michelle Fields Greenville, N.C. Tabitha Foster Washington, D.C. Sherri Fulton Durham, N.C. Kimberly Grant Summerset, N.J. Evelyn Harris Denver, CO Sonya Home Rocky Mount, N.C. Bobietta Jones Winston-Salem, N.C. Monique Kendrick Indianapolis, IN Linda Jackson Miami, FL Beverly James Brooklyn, NY Anessa Johnson Lancaster, PA 99 Candance Johnson Hartford, CT Debbie King Kinston, NC Wosenclesh Merid Aurora, CO Annese Mobley Colmar Manor, MD Louise Morris Mulberry, FL Lynette Perry Durham, NC Dona Pratt Ft. Lauderdale, FL Leondra Radford Indianapolis, IN Sheron Randolph Indianapolis, IN Paulette Ross Charlotte, NC Janet Rousseau Westfield, NJ Louniece Sanfilippo Denver, CO Adonica Smith Greenville, NC Kimberly Summers Fayetteville, NC Rolanda Sutton Greenville, NC 100 5 Yvette Williams Indianapolis, IN Natlie Wilson Washington, D.C. La Vie Totten Sedalia, NC Karen Warren Frogmere, SC Dionne Warrick Landover, MD Melanie Washington Bartow, FL Deborah Whitaker Greensboro, NC Beverly Williams Fayetteville, NC B sm H3 ■ m ■ t I 1 A . 1 i SOPHOMORES Romina Bennett Rochester. NY Eugen ia Brown Bethel, NC Stacy Copeland Augusta, GA Lori Davis Indianapolis, IN Vera Edmonds Bartow, FL Joycelyn Hudson Port Royal, SC Jennifer Jennings Washington, D.C. Pam McCoy Washington, D.C. Tonya McCrea Washington, D.C. Anita Mitchell Greensboro, NC Sherese Patton Charlotte, NC Stephanie Robinson Cincinnati, OH Sandra Sells Denver, CO Kimberly Waller Oakland, CA Karen Williamson New York, NY JUNIORS De ' Lisa Hill Fayetteville, NC Valerie Jones Greenville, NC Nancy Leath Burlington, NC Talia McCrae Denver, CO Elois Minor Washington, DC Olivia Morgan Indianapolis, IN Valerie Rice Canton, OH Emily Rogers Saudi Arabia Miriam Whitehead Cincinnati, OH SENIORS ingela Alford Penny Baldwin Yvonne Breece Accounting Political Science ISP, Communication English Clio, SC Greensboro, NC Raleigh, NC Angela Bynum Martha Carvin Tondalayo Clark ISP, Music Biology ISP, Communication Smithfield, NC Stedman, NC Media Public Relation Peekskill, NY 105 Monica Esters Political Science Detroit, MI Gladys Forster Dietetics Gambia, West Africa Elayne Gibbs Business Administration Hansen Hill, CA 106 April Gordon Computer Science Elsinore, CA Morgan Greene Health Sciences Akron, OH Susan Hairston Psychology Cincinnati, OH Dwan Harris Business Administration Clinton, NC Latanya Hart Biology Salisbury, NC Ophelia Hayes ISP Philadelphia, PA Odessa Henderson Biology Durham, NC Andra Henning English Detroit, MI Audra Henning English Detroit, MI 107 Antionette Holmen Health Science Burlington, NC Summer Houston Robin Howell Accounting English Denver, CO Freemont, NC 108 Regina Hucks Special Education Durham, NC Evette Jiles English Lumberton, NC Elizabeth Johnson Political Science Philadelphia, PA Leilani Mayfield Political Science Newbury, NY Dale McClenton Music Education Philadelphia, PA Anna McPhatter Music Education Raeford, NC Elfrida Mansah Business Administration Kenya Dionne Midgette Business Administration Winston Salem, NC Ndamono Nandjungu Business Administration Ouamboland 109 Odette Johnson Pre-Physical Therapy Fayetteville, NC Geraldine King Middle School Education Wilson, NC Hilary Lincoln ISP, Humanities Communication Media Hillsborough, NC 110 Andrea Malone Physical Education Antiqua Kimberly Martin Biology Sedalia, NC Lisa Matthews Social Work Virginia Beach, VA Michelle Roberson Francis Robinson Crystal Sadler Health Science Accounting English Rocky Mount, NC Brooklyn, NY Salisbury, NC Nomfundo Shange Janet Shaw Karon Silver usiness Administration Mathematics Biology South Africa Rocky Mount, NC Raleigh, NC Janice Smith Political Science Indianapolis, IN Robin Starks Business Administration Detroit, MI Chrystal Stephans Political Science Morton, PA 112 Anna Sumpter Deborah Turner Patricia Waller Political Science Political Science Accounting Bronx, NY Royal Oak, MD Martins% ' ille, VA nna Williams Monica Wooley Tonya Zaratte Biology Biology Psychology Eden, NC Detroit, MI Gaithersburg, MD 113 Tangee Stitt, Vice president, SGA speaks to her class Little sisters always lend a hand 3 y 115 Senior sisters sing their final song Senior sisters rejoice together We wanna thank you God, for giving us one more chance to raise our voices and sing your praise. We sing it out loud, we sing it all day. The class of ' 88 gives praise to only you, We know it can ' t compare to a gift from you. fou gave us your love, you gave us the faith. We know there ' re some who don ' t believe that at Bennett you ' ll fulfill your dreams. We try so hard everyday, though things don ' t go our way But to be without — is not his will, Through prayer and faith we ' ll be fulfilled And fortune is ours to claim, We ' ll claim it in his holy name. Now you don ' t have to beg or crawl, He will see us standing proud and tall. He gave his everlasting love, Just come to him as you are Chorus + tk Rev. Diana Jones and Robin Howell share the podium at Bacculaureate Service for prayer at scriptures Rev. Maurice T. Wilson Speaks at the Bacculaureate £$ Alumnae Graduation Weekend began with the traditionally excellent choir concert under the direction of Dr. Charlotte Alston, Dr. David Pinnix, accompanist. Bennett College Choir Seren- ades the Seniors. Tanya Bruton present a solo. Dr. Pinnix receives applause fol lowing his performance. IP Valerie Rice shares her musi- cal talent with her Senior sis- ters. Bennett College Alumnae Enjoy A Luncheon With President Scott During Graduation Weekend 122 v • ' ■••••• s 4 A W THE WHITE BREAKFAST The Bennett College Cheer At White Breakfast Bennett Alumnae Juanita Wells Class of ' 37 Margaret Freeman Class of ' 30 Nell Artis Cooley Class of ' 32 F 126 - r 1 I 50th Anniversary Of The Class Of ' 38 Left to Right: Mrs. Ella Mae Reeves Smith, Edith Howard Bowman, Almeda Clavon Spears, Virginia McDaniel Payton 127 EVERYONE r , FEELS TODAY DIFFERENT IT ' S GRADUATION President Scott; followed by the sen- ior class under the direction of Mrs. Scarlette and student Marshall, Ms. Brown - M I :rin £ Dr. Karen D. Wells Susan Hairston, Class President Messages listened to by all seniors 130 PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS 131 Valia Blackwell-Blackney senior with the highest G.P.A. 132 Andra Audra Henning share a double pleasure with Yvonne Breece BENNETT ' S FIRST HOODING CEREMONY The two little ones think about their future at Bennett 135 A final farewell from President Scott 136 J v :- Seniors enjoy a reception at the presidents house after commencement 137 V p. A t Dr. Virginia A. Tucker, Professor of Communications, is a native of San An- tonio, Texas. She attended public schools in New York, Hawaii and Flori- da. Dr. Tucker received the B.A. degree in Journalism and English from South- west Texas State University in 1952 and the M.A. degree in English and Ameri- can Literature from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1964. In 1968, she was awarded the Southern Fel- lowship for Graduate Study. Dr. Tucker received the Ph.D. degree in English Lit- erature from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1973. She is the recipient of the first Ph.D. degree in English given by the same university. Dr. Tucker has written many propos- als for Bennett College, including the Ti- tle III — Audio Lingual Laboratory and the United Negro College Fund Mobil Oil Grant. She has contributed to and assisted in editing numerous proposals. She has served as Coordinator of Freshman English, Director of the Hu- manities Division, Coordinator of the Accelerated Study Option, and Chair- person of the Department of Communi- cations. She and her husband, Mr. James Tucker, former Director of The Weath- erspoon Art Gallery at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, enjoy col- lecting antiques. Retirement 138 Memorial Mrs. Rosa Hooker, a senior at Bennett College, 1953 ROSA FENNELL HOOKER was born on May 11, 1931. On May 16, 1988 the Lord called home one of his dearly beloved children. Rosa was the daughter of Rosa Fennell and the late John Porter Fennell. Rosa Fennell was united in marriage to Coley Hooker, Jr. To this union two children were born, a daughter Cheryl and a son Grady who preceeded her in death. Mrs. Hooker was a native of Burgaw, N.C. She received the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Business Education from Bennett College in 1953. She taught two years in the Duplin County School System and began her career at Bennett College as a secretary in the Purchasing Office. Later, she became the Purchasing Officer. Mrs. Hooker was extremely active in civic and commu- nity organizations. She was a member of the American Management Association of Education Buyers, The American Management Society, and The Metropolitan Council of Negro Women. Mrs. Hooker was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. She was a faithful member of the Chancel Choir, Bible Studies, Older Adult Program and United Methodist Women. Mrs. Rosa Hooker will long be re- membered for her kindness, good nature and her willingness to lend a helping hand to oth- ers. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Coley; daughter, Cheryl of the home; granddaugher Fallen Evon of Del Ray Beach, Florida; her mother, Mrs. Rosa Fen- nell of Burgaw, NC; four brothers, Mr. James A. Fennell of Winston-Salem, NC, Mr. Grady Fennell, Mr. John P. Fennell all of Burgaw, NC; two sisters, Mrs. Bernetha Holmes of Castle Hayes, NC and Mrs. Lilly Randolph of Bolivia, NC. 139 Index Num bers Contents 1 A Place Where Phenomenal Things Happen 2-3 Introducing Dr. Gloria Scott 4-5 Freshmen Summer Institute 6 Freshmen Orientation 7 Women Health Conference Angela Davis 8 Phenomenal Women on Campus Dr. Margaret Wilkerson Shirley M. Dennis 9 Community Services 10 Dr. Mabel Phifer 11 Dedication of Satellite 12 SGA Officers 13-15 Miss Bennett, Coronation Weekend, and Banquet 16-17 Black College Day 18-23 Bennett ' s Children House 24-25 The Living Madonnas 26-27 MARC Scholars 28-30 Recognition Day 31 Dr. Charlotte Alston 32-36 UNCF 32 Campaign Kickoff 33 Fundraising Activities 34-36 Faculty Follies 38-47 Student Life 48 Choir Tour 140 Pages Numbers Contents 49 BEEPERS 50-52 Home Economics 53 Computer training session 54-55 Classes 56-57 Science Department 58-59 Attitudes Towards Alcohol 60-63 Belles at Rest and Play 60 61 Bennett Student taking it easy 62-63 President ' s Ball 64-65 Campus Scout 66-67 AKA 68-69 Delta 70-71 Zeta 72 Bennett Sisterhood 73-81 Phenomenal Women 82-83 Trustee Board 84-89 Faculty 90-97 Staff 98-113 Student Body 114-117 Senior Day 118-137 Alumnae and Graduation Weekend 138 Dr. Virgina Tucker 139 Mrs. Rosa Hooker 144 Alma Mater Autographs Autographs ALMA MATER Bennett now our voices raise, Harmonies of grateful praise; We thy daughters find thee fair Loyally thy colors bear. Truth and honor in thy halls, Faith and love within thy walls; Ever dear to us thou art. Firm within each loyal heart. CHORUS Alma Mater, now we sing. Hail the light that thou dost bring; True we ' ve been throughout the past, True to thee while life shall last. May we never smirch the good Gendered here in sisterhood; May we ever choose aright, Guide but by honor bright; Ever lovelier shalt thou live, As thy daughters freely give; Ever glorious above, Testimonies of our love. ' Til the evening shadows fall ' Til we heed our last clear call Mother, may we offer thee Lives of worth and purity? Go with us throughout the years. Smile on us in doubts and fears; Bless us with thy tender care, Mother, fairest of the fair!