Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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Emphasis '74 The EMPHASIS '74 symposium weekend, April 5, 6, and 7, 1974, was the culmination of two years of study and involvement incorporating speakers, films, debates and additions to the academic curriculum. Open discussions, library resources and drama were also incorporated. This the fifth of the biennial student initiated sym- posia, was focused on the theme of Porsonhood-Scxism. Dr. Scott spoke on Women in History.” Lighter moments were provided by folksinger Richard Leigh (above) and by the Barter Player», who presented Shaw s Candida. 196

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Rosemary Ructher spoke on “Liberation Theology. Poets Dabney Stuart (above) and Jonathan Williams visited the campus reading their works and talking with stu- dents. The African Heritage Dancers were a contrast to the performances of the Sullins and Hollins dance troupes. Among the visiting drama groups were Norman and Sandra Dietz doing original material, the Alpha-Omega Players with Saint Joan and The Diary of Adam and Eve, the Wing, an improvisational group, and the Barter Theater Intern Ensemble doing an original presentation of Greek myths. Movies encompassed a range of emo- tions, styles and depths with Stop the World, I Want to Get Off”, Inherit the Wind”, Henry V”, The Phantom of the Opera”, The Wild Child , The Red Bal- loon . Marat Sadc , Phaedra , and Women in Love” among others. 195

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'LORENCE HOWE i a teacher and writer at the State University of N.Y. College at 01 ! Westbury. Ms. Howe was Chairperson. Commission on the ■talus of Women in the Professions, MLA; President. The Feminist Press; Editorial Board, Women's Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal; and author of umerous books, essays, monographs and recordings. Ms. Howe spoke on The Socialization Process.” ndy Wright (above) and Kenny Shuman debated with Susie Sewell and Donna Ware n the Equal Rights Amendment. Personhood-Sexism deals with how a person’s capacity to develop his her capabilities fully is determined by his her gender. Due to the concern about the manner in which those qualities have been perpetuated through societal systems, EMPHASIS ’74 was formed to examine our personhood.” Personhood and Sexism 197