Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Jefferson: Human Life Human life, a respect for law and an accomplished woman sum up the dynamic achievements of Dr. Mildred Jefferson, first Black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jefferson was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Seattle University on Jan. 21,1975. The Very Reverend Louis Gaffney, SJ, University President, characterized her as a woman, . . . who uses with single minded purpose her gift of life to reflect the glory bestowed upon her by the creator. Dr. Jefferson best exemplifies strength, intelligence and humanity in this International Year of Woman. As a powerful voice in the Right to Life movement. Dr. Jefferson debated the abortion issue with Dr. Ruth Krauns at the University of Washington and spoke of human life before a large crowd at Seattle Center. She has testified on behalf of the Human Life amendment before the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments in Washington D.C. and is chairperson of the Board of the National Right to Life Committee. TOP RIGHT: Dr. Mildred Jefferson received her doctor's hood from Louis Gaffney, SJ, SU president. RIGHT: She meets students and faculty in the library lobby. ABOVE: Carl Delacueva congratulates her. 22 Special Events

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Emile Wilson Fmile I eRoy Wilson has come a long way in his seven years with Seattle University, chalking up many accomplishments along the way. But his most distinctive honor came this year as he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. He is SU's First Rhodes Scholar. Born in San Francisco in 1951, Wilson grew up in the Watts area of Los Angeles. He entered SU in 1968 at the age of 16 through an early admit program. Subsequently, he played freshman basketball and became a campus activist. In 1969 Wilson was with a protest group meeting on the Lemieux Library lawn. He spoke out and was subsequently arrested. But it was on that occasion that he met a Jesuit priest who was to strongly influence his future course. I mile credits much of his success to James McGoldrick, SI, whom he calls his “mentor. Fr. McGoldrick has given him personal instruction in such subjects as philosophy, parliamentary procedure and law. During his time at Seattle University, he has deeply involved himself in community programs and in helping minority students. He graduated with a BA in political science in 1971. This year he was granted masters' degrees in education and philosophy. He has also helped his younger brother get through school. Wilson will study jurisprudence at Oxford University in London, England, for at least two years. He eventually hopes to become a justice of the United Stales Supreme Court. Don't bet he won't! TOP LEFT: A moment of happy reflections and Fmile Wilson prepares for a future at Oxford. BELOW: The team which captured the fabled scholastic pri e, James B. McGoldrick, SJ, and Wilson. LEFT: Congratulations are offered by Thomas Trebon, forensics director. Special Events 23