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THE BENNETT BANNER
DECEMBER, 1964
THE BENNETT BANNER
Published Monthly by the Students of Bennett College
Greensboro, North Carolina
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Frances Campbell
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Gail Hickerson
ADVERTISING-.
CIRCULATION..
COLUMNISTS.._
._Regina Carpenter
Bernardine Harris
Frances Kelly
Penny Walker
Phillis Tuck,
EXCHANGES
TYPISTS
Andrea Mast, Lillie Madison, Patricia Murray
Edna Smith
Shirley Smedley, Sonja Hazard,
Business Education Club, Penny Walker,
Margie Cumbo, Paula Lewis.
REPORTERS- JNellie Campbell, Rita Ruff,
LaRue Hodges
THE NEW “BILL”
Posted in the foyer of the capitol (Union) on the main
board is the statement of the new “bill” coming directly
from the administration and meaning a raise in school fees.
Senior citizens smile as they look at it and are happy
inside that this new “bill” won’t “catch” them. Underclass
men are reacting in various ways. It doesn’t mean a great
deal to some. But to others, who are scarcely making pay
ments now, this raise in fees is cause for concern.
Many are probably wondering why this raise in fees.
Will this mean that there will be additions to the curriculum ?
Will this mean that there will be more dormito^ space pro
vided to alleviate some crowded conditions? Will this mean
that the new “twin” dorm to Cone Hall will be realized?
The following proposals are a part of the general popu
lation’s vivid “imagination” of what the new bill should
do.
The new “bill” shall make provisions:
1. That a new guest house be erected for campus visitors
so that students will not be inconvenienced when
guests come.
2. That there be additions to the faculty in areas which
have been recently developed, such as Special Edu
cation, in order to carry out proposed programs.
3. That student “special” fees such as those for typing,
swimming, etc., may be limited.
4. That the heating system may be improved in all dor
mitories.
5. That the food value of the student diet be improved,
to insure students maximum physical efficiency dur
ing the school year.
Will the new “bill” fulfill any of the above provisions?
The house vote has not been passed along to the public yet.
They stand in wait to be informed. Their only hope is for
legislation to be in their favor.
—FRANCES CAMPBELL
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A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Well, 1964 is rapidly drawing to a close and it seems
that many of us are quite thankful for it too. But as usual
the question comes up as to the accomplishments of this
year. Were they worthwhile? Did we improve from last
year? Now, where do we go from here?
All of these are pertinent, for without these guidelines
all of us would become quite stagnant and complacent. 1965
will yield nothing if we just sit back and complain. So what’s
next?
All of us are aware of the events of a few weeks ago
and to rake over these coals again would be quite
futile. However our New Year’s resolution must include
some type of forward moving if a cordial atmosphere is to
be created here at Bennett College. It seems that each of us
is going through some sort of inner tumult. We know what is
right! We know how to be respectful! We know how to act!
So why was it necessary to react so violently at a Birthday
Dinner?
There are many and varied answers to this question and
all of the explanations were brought out quite eloquently at
the Senate meeting. But let’s look at the problem from a dif
ferent angle.
Could it be that we are rebelling against Bennett?
Could it be that we just “don’t care” any longer? Could it be
that we really don’t want to be here? If so. some changes
are definitely needed. But not Bennett! Bennett cannot
change! Why? Because Bennett is always going to remain
the same — an academic institution. The change has to come
from us!
We are the ones who make Bennett College what it is.
We — the students — are the ones who give Bennett Col
lege its name. We make or break what Bennett College
stands for. We are the ones! So why change Bennett? It’s
just a physical plant.
Now what is our New Year’s resolution going to be?
Are we going to hit our heads against the wall and demand
that the buildings change? Or are we going to resolve that
1965 wil yield to a more productive change within ourselves?
All of us have heard the word “responsibility” over and
over again. But this word has a very significant meaning.
Responsible individuals acquire great gains from the world
of productive enterprise. So why “knock” responsibility and
cry out for other changes? This is our only answer. The
Bennett Ideal, whatever it means and whatever it may be
now, will only materialize when the Bennett students acquire
a more responsible attitude. It is up to us to shake off shack
les of rebellion and frustration and become more respon
sible young women. Is this asking too much? Are we up to
being responsible? Only we can answer and prove this.
During the holidays, let’s all find the time in this busy
and hurried Yuletide season to take an inner look into our
selves. Find out exactly what we want. Ask questions —
deep penetrating questions — and come up with a brand new
resolution which will make our college days some of the
most remembered events of our lives.
Let’s make our New Year’s resolution one that will keep
Bennett alive — alive with renewed zest and vigor, — not
dead with animosity. Let’s try to make 1965 a most prosper
ous and truly Happy New Year!
—GAIL HICKERSON
letter to the EDlTOa
Dear Editor,
We were very much Impressed
with the chapel ceremony on
Wednesday, November 25. It was
the service, as you will remem-
oer, in which Mr. Lowe introduc
ed to some and recalled to others
the contemporary “folk mass”.
After the service there was
much talk in praise of and in
damnation of the “folk mass”.
We, (me, myself, and I) have
often discussed the matter of the
proper way to serve God. At first
we were apt to conform to all
the glory of traditional
pomp and circumstance. Fifty
years, we are told, is the tune
that it will take to make this
“folk mass” acceptable. Fifty
years!!! Oh, that is far too long!!
I can think of nothing more
meaningful, than to praise God
with “the song and the dance”.
If the song be jazz, then let it
be. If the dance be modern, let
it be. Man calls himself contem
porary. Does he then serve an
out-dated God? God too is con
temporary. Or at least our God
is. God is not fooled by your
sanctimonious holiness. As a man
lives so should he serve his God.
He knows what’s going on!!
Andrea Mast
Want to Party, have a date
And have no fears for being late
We can hardly wait till then,
Please Christmas come again.
Political Commentary
Dr. Martin L. King’s name for
F.B.I.: Free-Boarders (on) In
come.
Advice to Bobby’s German
Lass: “Bobby Bake-her!”
From American Optical So
ciety: “Why can’t Johnny read?
He needs glasses instead of Beat
nik shades.”
Advice to United States in For
eign affairs: “Don’t let the sim
catch you running.”
The scene for holiday traffic:
“Gliding on the top instead of
riding on the wheels.”
PHILADELPHIA MISSISSIPPI:
‘A grave in the angry deep.”
“LAUGH CORNER” I
Tnne (Chipmunk Song) j
Christmas, Christmas Time is near
Bennett Girls let’s raise a cheer,
We’ve been good but we can’t
last, I
December 18th hurry fast. i
PINK ROOM CHATTER
Fe, fi, fo, fe,
I smell fruitcake for a trustee.
Be he alive, or be he dead,
(Tuition was Raised)
He’ll be eating fruitcake, we’ll
be eating Bread.
Yes, this is the state of affairs
in the Home Economics Depart
ment. Volnuteer Home Econom
ists under the direction of the
head chef, Miss Anna B. Camp,
have been “beating up” Christ
mas presents for the trustees.
(The rest of the poem speaks for
itself).
CHURCH SCHOOL
LESSON
A THOUGHT FOR
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
It is this season of advent when
it is only natural that the Sun
day School lessons are centered
around the birth of Christ. This
story is as old as time itsell and
we are all familiar with it. Yet,
it is one which should have a
more profound meaning for us
each time we recall it.
The message given in the les
sons leading up to Christmas
parallels the idea expressed by
O. Henry in his short story, “The
Gift of the Magi”. In this story
O. Henry tells of a young couple,
who felt it necessary to give gifts
of considerable value to make
each other happy at Christmas.
Being extremely poor, they did
not have the resources to buy
such gifts. They did have, how
ever, two valuable possessions,
which they eventually sacrificed
to accomplish their objectives.
In the end they discovered that
the gifts they purchased, though
valuable, were of little use. But,
in giving they found something
much more important. Because
they were willing to give all for
each other, they found the true
meaning of Christmas.
The meaning is reflected in the
first Christmas celebrated some
one-thousand, nine-hundred and
sixty-four years ago in the little
town of Bethlehem. It is an ex
pression of love—a love so great
that it knows no limits or bounds.
Aa we give our gifts this Christ
mas may we give, not because it
is custom, but because we respond
in love to love. The gifts may
vary, but the spirit of giving al
ways remains the same. This, then,
is the “true” meaning of Christ
mas.
THE CHRISTMAS ^
SPIRIT
I am the Christmas spirit! I en
ter the home of poverty, causing
children to open their eyes wide,
in pleased wonder.
I cause the miser’s clutched
hand to relax, and thus paint a
bright spot on his soul.
I cause the aged to renew theii
youth and to laugh in the old,
glad way.
I keep romance alive in the
heart of childhood, and brighten
sleep with dreams woven of
magic. I cause eager feet to climb
dark stairways with fiUed baskets,,
leaving behind hearts amazed
with the goodness of the world.
I cause the prodigal to pause
a moment on his wild wasteful
way and send to anxious loved
ones a little token that releases
glad tears — teeirs which wash
away hard lines of sorrow.
1 enter dark prison cells, re-
iiinding scarred msmhood of what
night have been, and pointing
orward to the good days yet to
>e.
I come softly into the still,
vhite home of pain, and lips that
>re too weak to speak just trem
ble in silent, eloquent gratitude.
In a thousand ways I cause the
weary world to look up into the
face of God, and for a little mo
ment forget the things that are
small and wretched.
I am the Christmas Spirit!
E. C. Baird
K K K: A uniformed masque
rade in white.