Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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Meredith Women Get Involved Meredith College women are some- nes criticized for being apathetic. They ime under fire for not taking an active le in world events, politics, and even ents on campus. This year, though, sredith women shrugged off those cri- isms and became involved. Certainly the hostage crisis in Iran was concern to everyone. Meredith women owed their support of the hostages this I by tying yellow ribbons around the ;es that line the front drive. When the stages were released the Freshman ass sponsored a service of Thanksgiv- 1 in the Rotunda. Marie Hiott, Debbie jtchinson, Georganne Narron, and Ann ringfield traveled to Washington, D.C. see the hostages ' motorcade to the hite House. This year was also a presidential elec- n year. Meredith women were political- active as they campaigned for John iderson, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald jagan. On the election night, Student wernment Association sponsored an BCtions Return Break at Cate Center, aredith women watched as Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States. The murders of black children and young adults in Atlanta have been on the minds of Meredith women. The Meredith Christian Association sold green ribbons in memory of those who had been killed. The proceeds were sent to Atlanta to help pay for the extensive investigation. Besides all of the national events, local events at Meredith College were sup- ported by her women. Cornhuskin ' in- volved a great majority of students, as well as faculty, all of whom enjoyed the great enthusiasm of all the participants. Meredith women also attended many of the convocations held this year. One con- vocation which brought a very large audi- ence was held during Religious Emphasis Week and featured Grady Nutt. A sympo- sium was held in the spring featuring many different speakers concerned with the topic Toward A Conscious Conscien- ce. Classes were cancelled during the symposium to encourage student attend- ance. Although some students chose to lie out in the sun, many others attended the sessions. Play Day brought out many Meredith women support of their respec- tive departments. Many women who did not choose to participate in the relays had fun rollerskating in the Courtyard. Meredith women also became involved with clubs and organizations on campus The Interclub Council sponsored a food, toy, clothing, and money drive for needy families. Circle K sold Valentines and deliv- ered them all over the campus. Psi Chi and the Psychology Club contributed heavily to the Carolinas ' Psychology Con- ference held at N.C. State. Many clubs sponsored speakers for various convoca- tions, such as the Colton English Club ' s sponsorship of Cleanth Brooks. Meredith women took advantage of the athletic programs on campus. Since Meredith sponsors five different athletic teams which compete with other colleges. Meredith women enjoyed the opportunity to represent the College in varsity sports. There were many unique ways for Meredith women to get involved this year: national events, campus events, etc. And they were involved! ary Jones, Maureen Johnson, Janet Grennis, and Sandra Thomas led a panel discussion during the spring symposium. Opening 15

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A great deal of a student ' s time involves studying. 14 Opening Four students welcomed the hostages home in Washington, D.C.

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The staff at Meredith isn ' t always in class or behind a desk! Doll Manusrungsh and Bryn Smith sample fruit at the luau. The People Of Meredith People are our gr eatest asset. This statement could easily be the motto of Meredith College, indeed, it is the people that make up the college, not just the buildings or the campus. The student body is composed of many different people. Although they are all women, they still bring to the College varied talents and interests. Approx- imately 85% of the students are from the state of North Carolina. Many other states are represented, too. These include Virgin- ia, Maryland, Florida, and South Caroli- na. Meredith is also fortunate to have in- ternational students on campus. These students bring a special educational ex- perience that enriches the lives of all stu- dents. The faculty of Meredith is a great re- source of information for its students. The faculty, like the students, is a varied group of people. Many received their degrees at schools in North Carolina, such as Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, and Meredith. Others received doctorates from northern schools like Cornell, Yale, and Princeton. Meredith enjoys a 1 :1 7 faculty to student ratio which means that to faculty mem- bers, students are people and individuals, not just numbers. The administrators of Meredith have varied roles on the campus. While some administrators have more contact with students than others, all members of the administration serve necessary roles in keeping Meredith running smoothly. Patrice Santa Strifert, Director of Student Activi- ties, has much contact with students. 16 Opening