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Page Three THE BENNETT BANNER OCTOBER, 194k; ’43 ’44 Class Of ’43 Officers: President, Marian McLaughlin; Vice-President, Wilma Gorham; Secretary, Beatrice Moore; Treasurer, Mary Gregory. The seniors returned to Bennett this year imbued with a liarmonious combination of dignity, zestful am bition, and determination. We realize that young women must be able to face realities when faced with the present chaotic conditions. We here by resolve to strive for those goals that maturing young women in this era need. We will leave for those be hind us a heritage as rich and full as the one which was handed to us. We welcome Ruby Doyle of South Carolina State . . . the class of ’43 can truthfully say “Something new has been added!” With us once again are Obera Dawson, Maxine Lawson, Helen Clark and Australia Hines . . . all of whom were members of the senior class who had dropped out for a semester or two. And we are glad to have you back! In spite of the division of the class in the various dormitories the senior class spirit will be one of the predominating factoi’s on the campus. The following organizations are headed by seniors: the Orchestra, Book Lovers’ Club, Language Clul), Bennett Banner, Student Senate, Women’s Society of Christian Ser vice, Sunday School, Home Econom ics Club, Usher Board, Carrie Barge Hall, and the Senior Choir. The first class meeting of the year was held September 21st; each member of the class pledged full co operation. Some varied and interest ing plans were formulated by the social committee headed by Miss Eleanor Warren. One of these activi ties planned was the October 3rd matinee. - -f -if, is -an.xiouc to get in ful^^ieas'ure what Bennett has to offer us and in return to make what ever contribution we can make. We think of Bennett College not as being built of brick and mortar but as being built of spirit, practiceable re ligion, tolerance, and as a place built on the principle of furthering a rising race. This is our last year at Bennett and we will endeavor to grasp all that we can to take out with us into a war-torn pirejuddced world that it might be a better place for those who follow. CLASS NEWS '45 ’46 Class Of ’44 Officers: President, Betty Wade; Vice-President, Jean Kennedy; Sec retary, Olivia Wright; Treasurer, Ruth Dow'dell. Lots of the class of '44 came back —but we left some of our class mates along the wayside. Who's missing? Let’s see ... As we look around we immediately miss the dark, flash ing eyes of Vermelle Mason who has transferred her stomping grounds to Howard. Annie Sims is lugging hei- books over Va. State campus. Con nie Stewart is jumping out in her fine togs at Morgan. Tis said Freddi Riddick is at W. Va. State. We miss you all. Alease Lucas, Elizabeth Gilliam, and Odessa Artis are now perform ing their duties by being in the employ of the good Uncle Sam. They’re all government workers in D. C. Misses Emma Perry and Hattie Dixon garnered some pretty good grades from the summer school ses sion of A. and T. Carrie Carter and Margnei'ite Pope spent their summer in The City — and though it was in each case their first summer so speiii^, we’ve a felling it W'on’t be their last. Siella Fletcher spent the summer in Cleveland, Ohio ... in all prolja- bility she’ll be back in February. Annabelle Knight was one of the faithful here at Bennett during the summer. We are Juniors now . . . we have our Freshman sisters . . . we have our loyalty to our ideals. May this year bring us closer together and nearer our goals. Class 0£ ’45 Officers: President Roberta Fav ors; Vice-President, Ellen Brooks. Secretary, Lakey Reamey; Treasur er. Rosa Mae Everette. We Know we’ve made a lot of noise in the past few weeks, hazing the fresman class, but now we’i'e ready to settle down in ernest to a year of progress academically, spiritually, physically, and socially. We who have caused so much con sternation among iiiemliers of the €lass of ’46 wish to welcome those regular troopers to the closely bound sisterhood of Bennett.. You took all of our pranks in the traditional spirit; you were game with us when we subjected you to a hundred and one petty inconveniences — and you came' out smiling. Of course we welcome you — and we’re VERY glad you’re here. Our sister class has now been ele vated to the dignified rank of seniors. When they were juniors and we were mere freshman they were in deed a source of courage, comfort, and guidance. Though we know our way around a little better it’s still goodi to have a college sister. So here’s a bit of advice, freshmen — when you’ie a little homesick, your college sister will understand. She’ll understand when you're blue be cause of that mark Mrs. Daniels gave you in English 101. In fact she’ll understand a lot of things because you know, she’s been through them too. Cultivate that friendship — you’ll never regret it. Good luck to you all. Thank You For- 1. Dean Brett’s personality and efficiency. 2. All the new faculty and staff members. 3. The completed walks. 4. The promise of a larger, more complete Bookstore. 5. Such a talented Freshman class. 6. The interesting Vesper speakers slated to come to Bennett during the year. 7. The music in the dining hall during meals. 8. Miss Howard’s crisp, clean efficiency. AVE DON'T Fl'Lry ArPKECIATE: 1. Having our rooms checked so early in the day if we MUST start classes at 7:45 in the yawning (not m'orning! ). 2. The division of classes in the various upperclass dorms. The classes don’t mix too much with each other in the present situation al- thrugh that was one of the primary objectives. 3. Stopping to get hot dogs at a certain corner restaurant on the way home from the shows and town. They DEFINITELY do NOT en courage Negro trade and told one Bennett girl to get out and STAY OUT when she rested for a moment on a stool! 4. The Freshmen (and some others) who haven’t learned that IMI’RKH.SIONS OF 15EXNETT FROM A TRAXSFEKKEl) VFPEK- (’Ii.4SS.MAN As I entered Bennett College, I found myself among a number of un familiar faces, and surroundings. I was at quite a loss as to what to do, where to go. But I felt somewhat better after meeting a few of the girls and' finding them all very friendly and hospitable. I, from the very first sight found Bennett to be a very beautiful campus. I know of no other campus that even com pares with Bennett for simple beauty. The most inspiring building of all to me is the Annie Merner Pfeiffer chapel. On entering it I experience an indescribable feeling of calmness and serenity. Because of the facilities of the physical plant and the genuine friendships I have made, I have found Bennett qnite easy to adjust to — I am eagerly anticipating a successful year. —RUBYE DOYLE,’43 Transferee from S. C. State. we LISTEN to lecturers and music appreciation hours — and we TALK dui'ing symposiums and open dis cussion periods. Lf you get what we mean! 5. Those individuals who are for ever talking a’.out what they have. It’s what yo.i are that count? now NOT who you are, where you're from, or what you have. 6. The friction between some hostesses and some waiti-e^ses. yuite a bit of blame can be placed on the hostesses but it isn't ALWAY^S her fault. Let peace reign, sisters! Atti tude isn’t just something you get a mark in here at Bennett. It’s something that spells success or fail- ure for you in later life. 7. The phone calls we get and the callers who come to see us that are never recorded on desk. It can be embarrassing at times. 8. The curt attitude of certain telegraph boys. They could well tal:e a tip in professional courtesy from the mail men and special de livery men who come on the campus. ’Snuff said! WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE Don’t the little Freshmen in Jones Hall look cute climbing up on a chair to answer their telephone calls? Why does a certain Kent Haller use the phone after everyone else has gone to bed? (Is R that Pt. L. R. Fox?) If you want to see the reason Virginia H. had fits one day not so long ago dash over to Barge and dig Ralph Hall’s picture in the uniform of Uncle Sam. Australia and the “Dutchman” are taking up right where they left off awhile back — only Dutch is ass’t coach at A. and T. Grace P., I bet you have a lot of girl friends with that sharp brother of yours at A. and T. Dr. Petioni’s first patient was Annie Gist. If you see Annie drink ing too many milk shakes down at the Book store kindly remind her that she doesn't want to do a re peat pei-formance. Miss Stanfield looks too much like a student wandering around the campus. There have been no end of embarrassing incidents because of this — for instance, ask her what happened when she said she didn’t get enough potato salad at the All- Bennett Hike! Amen. Nina Eubanks’ boy friend ought to hire a special long-distance operator for his calls to'Greensboro. He calls often enough to keep one well occupied. The King-Stewart combine goes on and on. It’s a boy at the Turner’s. Con gratulations, Mr. Turner. Where are our cigars? Marion Me. ’43, says is the real thing — we’ll take it for GRANT-ed, kid. Although two young men found Isabelle Collier of Kent very good company Sunday night she admits, but definitely, that her heart is at the Great Lakes Naval Training Base. Isaac is still ever-attentive to Sara Lou H. We wonder if at last love has come to “Andy Hardy” Harris? Rachel M., we’re AWFULLY afraid you’ll take ALL our boy friends now that you’re on the campus. Have a heart, won’t you? Take it easy, kid! Class Of ’46 We. the class of ’4 6 hope (hat we fit in on the Bennett Campus. We have come here with what we hope is the right aim — that is (o up hold the standards and ideals of a school deeply rooted in tradition and I'ulture. W’e had our first class meeting! W'ednesday, September 23rd. with our class adviser, Mrs. Dorothy Hamilton. We only had time to elect Catherine Baxter as our president and Pricilla Brown for our Vice- president. Both are to lie tempoi-ary officei's. Permanent officers will be put in office later as we grow bettor acquainted with the leaders in our class. Would we be immodest if we said we have talent in our class? We have twenty students in tlie freshman orchestra, forty-five in the freshman choir, andi several who are agitat ing for the immediate organization of the Junior Theater Guild which is a dramatic group composed of freshman only. After a semester’s membership in the Junior Guild they will be eligilile for membership in the Senioi- Theatre Guild. Other campus organizations are also feel ing the influence of their newest members. In the present war crisis we as a class are willing to cooperate in any way that will make Bennett’s activi ties successful. Only with the sup port of its students can such an institution C'Ven make a semblence of continuance in times as dire as these. Already we feel it deep inside when we sing “There’ll Always Be A Bennett”. Upperclass sisters, we are with you. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU (I'rcsiiiiian Hoaction to Ttcnnett) “About three weeks ago one might have thouglit the rainy season had set in at Bennett if one had chanced to wander through the halls of Ke)it and Jones . . . but that constant di-ip. drip proved to be only the tears of little Freshmen experienc ing their first trip away from “Mama”. Oh, but the sunshine-y season has really returned and the little Freshmen are relaxing and en joying college — even after the gruelling experiences to which the Sophomoi'es subjected them. “Seriously, we ai'e glad to l>e con sidered one of the large Bennett family. We’ve found out that the ' Sophs aren’t REALLY’ as bad as we first thought. We’re all Bennett sisters . . . and we’re GLAD!” —GWENDOLYN GAYLE, ’46. Cleveland, Ohio. Greetings From Dean Brett It is a source of real joy to greet and congratulate Tlio IJoniu-tt lliui- iH'r Stal'l' and to wish you success and' dee]) satisfaction in the year ahead. Yours is a glorious call and a tre mendous responsilnlity! Student ex pression in a year like this is more essential and must be more mean ingful than ever l>efore. Your task will be perfoi’med without hesita tion or complaint! I am happy to greet the Bennett Family and to assure us that: “Bennett is so full of a number of things. We all should be as happy as queens.” We are fortunate indeed to be a part of a physical environment of beauty and comfort when there is much suffering in the world. Vtc are also fortunate to be a part of an intellectual and cultural environ ment where resources are available for development of our minds and our bodies and w'here social relation ships are held sacred and have a real significance. My observation is that Bennett Girls know how fortunate they are and that they have set standards which will enable them to face stark realities and be alert, thinking women, who not only tell but point the way to effective living in a crisis. The challenge of the hour is three-fold — to interpret freedom on our campus in its ti'ue sense, to permit freedom to every individual, and to accept the responsibilities as well as privileges of freedom, know ing that — “Freedom, when it loses its fet ters, Becomes itself the fetter of a greater freedom.” we w'ill meet this challenge, I ex- l>ve'6&-apnvecia-tiott-iv. IseU.g a . of the Bennett Family and pledge by whole-hearted support in what ever makes for a nobler Bennett Girl. Sincere best wishes, T. RUTH BRETT, Dean of Students. BENNETT ALUMNA HEADS MODERN DANCE GROUP The Modern Dance Group under the direction of Miss Marion Thack er, Bennett ’41, has planned an ex tensive program for the ensuing school year. Practice by the group has already begun although in form er years practice usually did not start until around Thanksgiving. Miss Thacker is being assisted by Miss Sankie Everett of the Physical Edu cation Department. Miss Everett has had training in the modern dance under one of the outstanding ex ponents of the day and has quite a few novel ideas concerning the com position and execution of interpre tive dancing. , Among their pi'oposed activities is a joint program with the orchestra. Plans are also being made for a joint recital with the newly organized (dioric speecli group. The members of the group this year are (just in ease you haven’t been able to tell them by the stiff nruscles heretofoi-e! ) : Misses Kath ryn Daveiipoit, Sara Lou Harris, Katherine Jenkins, Maxine Lawson, Rosa Lomax, Valena Minor, Joan Perkins, Fannie Stewart, and Fran ces Walcott. A cordial invitation to membei'ship is extended to stud ents who have had experience ' and [raining in the modern dance. THE STUDENT SENATE Officei's: President, H e le n e Jacobs; Speaker, Vii'ginia Holder; Recording Secretary, Kathryn Daven port; Financial Secretary, Cassandra Motre; Treasurer, Ruth Everette. The Student Senate is the function al govei'ning body. All its officers and members are elected by the student body itself. The officei’s are elected directly in a campus wide vote each spring. The members (all class presidents, dormitory presidents, and one representative from each class) are elected by the cla.ss or dormitory represented. The Student Senate handles complaints, criticisms, and a large number of the •disciplinary prolilems that present themselves. If you have any con structive suggestions for the College of if you find yourself faced with pi'oblems that seem a little beyond the jurisdiction of your matron or WELCOME NEW STUDENTS advisor take it to the Student Senate. (Continued From Page One) It represents YOU. enter into the spirit of the Bennett Family. You have increased our Those large green trash receptacles numbers and we are glad to have have a definite purpose, studes! Next you here. Share this rich heritage time don’t throw your doughnut | with us and let all of us — new paper on the grass. I and old — resolve to grow together.
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