Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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mEREDIIH IS.. Someone riding down Hillsborough Street can easily look through the wide-open front gates of Meredith, catching a glimpse of the tree-lined drive; the fountain, spewing liquid color; and the classic grace of Johnson Hall. Surely the beauty is evident even to the most indifferent observer. Surely it is, we affirm. But the beauty, the charm, and the special aura of the campus is much more easily perceived by the members of the Meredith community, for we, as participants, know that beneath the beauty is strength, beneath the charm is loyalty. The special aura is freedom of spirit. There is strength in Meredith ' s academics. She offers vigorous programs to develop the minds of her students. There is strength in her openness to individuals. Due to the variety of options and the small size of the student body, each individual has the chance to contribute her talents in areas ranging from student government to drama, from participation in class to team sports. There is also strength in Meredith ' s determination to ' ' raise the sights of women, to continue women ' s education, and to help students plan their careers. And with the development of each individual the community is strengthened. Loyalty is present at Meredith in the form of close friendships — among suitemates, between big sister and little sister classes, among classmates, between students and faculty. The friendships are shown by the responsive nods given to a classmate who is presenting an oral report, the faculty ' s Alice in Wonderland production, and the throngs of people present at a memorial service. The atmosphere at Meredith is one of freedom. Granted, the rules are present. However, it is not license we seek, but freedom. Our minds are indeed free to explore areas of thought newly-discovered. Our personalities are free to develop through benefiting from the thoughts and ideas of others and through our own new experiences, whether it be in the classroom, in the dorm, in the gym, or simply by the Meredith lake. There is a special aura about Meredith — a unique atmosphere that is the result of hundreds of free, active, creative spirits. OAK LEAVES 1978

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friendships bove, Beverly Toler and Troy Winslow share a paper and a seat as Snoopy peeks over their fnxY ' YX H ■f T ' ihoulders. Impromptu singing sessions such as that below relieve some of the tensions of XWJ. J.J. It vt LKJi. :ollege life and provide the basis for memories in years to come. Margaret Yelverton plays, as Debbie Moore and Karen Brovk n harmonize. life D »| m j S i BmS I Ml OAK LEAVES 1978 — 3