Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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May. l983 THE YEAR IN REVIEW 25

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Student Life A Simple Love Affair How Do I love -Thee; Let Me Count the Ways College life exposes students to numerous things of varying interestSe sportsy clubs. fraternities. sororities and dating. While in high school, students heard and fantasized about college social life. The wild parties and elaborate balls are the true life in the fast lane. However, when the parties and balls begin to resemble each other or take on a plastic coating we enter another realm. Dating. Dating consists of several com- ponents. One thing that is an absolute must is two people, preferably of the op- posite sex. But if you really want so? meone of your own gender e Go for it. Anyway. once youlve established that you at least like the mate that you have met at either the wild party or the ball, you can begin the serious negotiations. First you find out where she or he lives then you stop by with more and more frequency. Somewhere in that time period you and that special one begin to study together. After several weeks of this the next step is only a l matter of time. For those of you who don't know, the 24 May. 1933 THE YEAR IN REVIEW next step is that first date off the cam- pus into the city. Some of the more popular places are to the movies, the park tweather permitting and for the more advanced daters, sojourns to that favorite restaurant for a quiet evening of romance or a night of dancing at Mr. V's or V.I.P.ls. Eventually the time wil come when the dominating party will ask to occupy the majority of the free time of the other. The answer will either come quickly or after a specified time of thought. The answer will be either positive or negative. If all the cards were played right and all the signs good everything will be in a positive view. if the answer should happen to be in a negative sense the couple will still con- tinue to be friends During the courtship the little amenities will play a big part in winning and maintaining the affections of that special friend. Unexpected gifts such as flowers. cards, dinner or some other unexpected gift will always keep some portion of the element of surprise in the relationship. 80 to all you happy people e Pleasant Dating.

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Student Life Shirlene Holmes There was nothing on the stage but a wooden chair and table. The stirring crowd began to grow impatient from curiosity. What shouid they expect? What was she going to show them; tell them? Their wait was over. To their amaze- ment. an old woman about 80 years old tor was she?i struggled across the stage and slowly squatted in the chair. She glared at her audience as her words fumbled around in her throat, Her guests, no longer impatient. contently sat back in their chairs to enjoy the peformance. At that moment. Shirlene Holmes began her creation of Ain't l A Woman Too. Holmes told stories of a life that 25 Maya 1933 THE YEAR IN REVIEW was not her own, but her words said otherwise. She was reliving the life of a woman whose past was totally different from hers, but Holmes' body movements said she had lived in the past. Entranced by her outstanding ability to capture the life of Sojourner Truth, members of the audience had no doubt in their minds that what Holmes was trying to say was yes she isa woman It may be hard to believe that Holmes is 24 years old after seeing her portray Truth. it may be even harder to believe that she has learned to apply her own make-up precisely and with much detail. Holmes said it took six to seven hours to apply her make-up. Before she became skilled enough to apply the make-up. she used the talents of a make-up artist. Ainit I A Woman A spiritual and inspirational in- dividual. Holmes used her childhood ex- periences, growing up in southeast Queens. New York. as motivation of her future. With a baccalaureate degree in English from New York College, Hoimes has written a number of informative pieces which have appeared in several community newspapers and magazines. She has also conducted a series of poetry workshops for York College. Presently, Holmes teaches basic acting for the Girls Club of New York. Holmes' unselfish manner has created a true uplifting spirit to those around her. Shirlene Holmes. producer of the one-woman play Ain't l a Woman T00 is committed to inspire and motivate and live in truth. As So- journer Truth put it, The Lord is my master and his name is Truth.