Morris College - Hornet Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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Whit could be i better year but the 75th Anmvcrswy of Morm College to hive such i delightful personality verve is first Udy of the cimpus In the Spring semester of 1982. Miss Vinessi Regini Sutton was selected overwhelmingly by her schoolmates to represent our school as the 1962-8) Miss Morris College. VANESSA'S ACCEPTANCE I would like to give honor to God. my heavenly father, for allowing me to serve in the capacity as the reigning Queen of Morris College. Reigning as Miss Morris College is an honor and a priviledge which I shall cherish for the rest of my life. It is also something for which I owe you my heartfelt qratitude. for you have graciously shown me the path that leads Somewhere Over the Rainbow . Being a Queen is not an easy task. The position carries many demands and responsibilities which are almost humanly immpos-sible to fulfill. To the Student Government Assodation: for the support you have consistently given, I wish to thank you. For so man times, the absence of your support would have made my realized dreams like puffs of smoke in the wind. To the Administration and Staff: for your encouragement and cooperation unselfishly given and for your willingness to lend an ear to the endless desires and dreams for Morris College. I thank you. To my mothtr, family, and friends: for the support you have given in encouraging me to strive for the best and never settle for the least. I 70

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Vanessa Regina Sutton is the 20 year old daughter of Mrs. Bessie Sutton of Easley. South Carolina and Mr. Clemon Sutton of Philadelphia, Pa. She has two sisters and two brothers. She is a member of Easley Union Baptist Church. Born under the sign of Libra, she displays her Libra characteristics, very well balanced. Miss Sutton was a 1979 graduate of Easley High School. During her high school days, she was active in various activities. She was a cheerleader for the football and basketball teams, and also Miss Happy .New Year. A senior majoring in Mathemat-ics Secondary Education, Miss Sutton is also a member of the Mathematics Club. Student National Education Association. NAACP, Yearbook Staff, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc. Her hobbies include bowling, watching football, singing, dancing, talking, and meeting people. Her philosophy of life is Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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September 24. 1982 wi the joyous ocassion for the elegant Miss Sutton A» the lights were toned down, her glowing smile lit the W.H Neal-lota Jones Auditorium On this exciting night, twenty-six campus queens gracefully stroded down the aisle in honor of Miss Morns College. President Richardson graciously crowned the new queen thank you so very much. Words cannot express the joy ! feel in my heart. And espedatly to tht Student Body: for electing me to this prestigious position, and for the love, respect and Royal Treatment given to me each and every day of my Reign as Your Queen. I am forever indebted to you. My life has been influenced by many great things that have happened to me. I would like to share a poem by Pauli Murray that has influenced me greatly: Dark Tcstamcnt Pauli Murray O give me a song of hope And a world where I can sing it. Give me a song of faith And a people to believe in it. Give me a song of kindliness And a country where I can live it. O give me a song of hope and love And a brown girl’s heart to hear it. My hopes and dreams have all culminated in this beautiful occasion that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can only say thank you. one and all but most of all I thank God on high. God bless each of you. God bless everyone of you. 21