Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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Elections Elections ' 87 was officially underway as Weatherspoon Gym filled with a concerned student body. As the gym settled down, the first slate candidates prepared to give their speeches and the night became more intense. After listening closely to the candidates, the voters began determining their favorites. Proceeding the first slate voting and runoffs, second and third slates commenced. More intense moments came into existence as the candidates from the slates worked diligently preparing and posting flyers as they planned their campaign strategy. It is difficult to decide who will be the best person for each position. There are various aspects to take into account. Such things ranging from the candidates qualifications to their special interests have to be considered. And if that is not enough, there are flyers everywhere trying to persuade everyone to vote for the Best, but everybody claims to be just that. What is a poor voter to do? Just weigh each candidate making a mature, responsible decision — wasn ' t so hard, was ; 1 ■ is ' HOCfrnT: Upper Left: And, If Elected , , Bettie Shipp prepares the speech which eventually wins her the Student Government Association ' s Presidency. Above: Please Vote. Meredith students encourage one another to register and vote.

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Left: Excited, yet nervous, freshmen wait with their parents to be escorted to their new homes. Bottom Left: This year freshmen load their possessions onto a tram for easier moving. Below: A friendly sign eosed the nerves of freshmen as they entered the front drive. Bottom Right: Dino Durham assists upperclassmen in preparations to greet the incoming freshmen Student Life 13

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ELECTIONS BOARD MEMBERS Representatives: Crissy Trevins Missye Benson Susan Morgan Kim Weavil Lisa Powers Leslie Belsha Heidi Lively Hope Proctor Karen Peoples Chairperson: Carol Asplen Advisor: Gretchen McQuillan Above Left: And I Promise. A Meredith student gives her speech for office. Above Right: Captivated. The Mere- dith Community seems interested in what the candidates have to say. Left: So many decisions! Elizabeth Powell and Robin Wright ponder the possibilities of officers. Student Life 15