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THE BENNETT BANNER
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1968
Editorials
Seniors Reach Milestone
By JANNIFER ENGLISH
Bennett’s elite—the 1968 graduates—will assemble for the last
time as a class in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel on June 3. The
occasion this time will be the commencement exercises. These exer
cises, as is often the case with other activities concerned with grad-
Mtion, will be characterized by statements praising those individuals
«Ik) have helped make graduation possible—parents and teachers.
Parents and teachers, it is true, have often been beneficial—by
prorlding inspiration, perhaps, or motivation, or simply by exhibiting
Mtrest in the student—and, thus deserve praise. However, the in-
•tlduals most worthy of praise are the graduates themselves.
These graduates arrived on Bennett's campus, for the most part,
lour years ago to begin the tedious task of working towards their
present state. First of all, they had to overcome the differences be
tween Bennett’s and their old environment. This adjustment included
accepting new rules, changing behavior patterns, and gaining new
friends. As freshmen, they also had to adjust to a new system of
evaluation.
After these preliminary adjustments, our 1968 graduates were faced
with the problem of becoming the young women that they are today.
In some few instances, this change may have taken place smoothly and
quickly. However, in the majority of cases, this was probably the
most difficult problem.
During times of adjustment, today’s graduates were facingperiods
of depression, uncertainty, and lagging interests. They were able to
repress the desire to quit when their grades fell or when teachers
were giving an overdose of homework. They were able to keep their
goal in mind—or at least, not to forget it for long—when personal
problems threatened to prevent their ever acquiring it,
Throug^lout these disturbing situations, our graduates proved
themselves embodiments of stamina; therefore, they were victorious.
They began their senior year in aflurryof possibilities and are end
ing it with many of the most desirable ones as realities. For many
the acquired goal is that long awaited wedding day; while, for many
others, it is an interesting job with a pleasant salary; and, for the am
bitious ones, it is a handsome fellowship or scholarship for further
ftudy.
Therefore, although parents and teachers probably were a source of
•trength for the graduation class of 1968, the graduates did the work
themselves. They have accomplished their goal—or reached another
beginning. And they deserve the praise.
iVo News Isn’t Always Good News
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By BEVERLY A. COOK
There is a written law against tampering with the U.S. mail. But,
somehow, this doesn’t seem to apply to Bennett College. Usually, if a
letter is sent “Special delivery” it is of some importance and should Bennett Belles, st^ back and
be received Immediately. However, at Bennett a “Special delivery” look at yourselves. Freshmen,
letter first goes to the college post office, which is closed most of the you've finished your first year;
time, then to the nurse’s office; and it might finally get to you at the sophomores, you're going into
convenience of the nurse. your third year; juniors, you*ll
First of all we would like to know why isn't the “Special delivery” be seniors next year; andsenlors,
mall delivered to the recipient personally? It might be an emergency. you've finished four long and tire-
Many students have had to change plans, borrow money, or miss an some years,
important message because of the inadequate delivery procedure at It is a good feeling to the un-
Bennett. derclassmen to know that another
Another problem is the “Special delivery" package. How often have step has been completed and one
you received a “ care package” from home with stale food in It? All less to climb. But let’s review
this is extremely unnecessary. The problem can be resolved by first this year and take Inventory of the
of all having the college post office open at all time and second having errors committed both by our-
our “Special delivery” mail delivered to us personally. Don’t let the selves and the Administration,
old phrase fool you because “no news isn’t always good news.” Remember how disorganized
—Freshman Steering Commit-
tee was? And the lack of unity In
The most lovable quality that any human being can the freshman class? Or as far as
possess is tolerance. It is the vision that enables one to Soes, the lack of unity in the
ttt things from another’s viewpoint. It is the generosity whole college? Remember the up-
j ^ ..I ^ ° • roar behmd the Student Senate
concedes to others the right to their own opinions elections? And the cry of the un-
WKl their own peculiarities. It is the bigness that enables orthodox procedures? Think back
m to let people be happy in their own way instead of our to the confusion that resulted
way.—Rotary Bulletin. the controversy with the
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member how concerned and wor-
ried we were about the lack of
medical help in the time of emer^
T'HI7 niTTVIlVIl'T'T' gencies here? And the lack of
J. H otjlil ilZii J. police protection? Do you re
member our protest about this.
Think back to several Sundays
Published monthly by the students of Bennett College, Greensboro, Remember the embarrass-
North Carolina. ment and humiliation you felt In
Editor-In-Chief Sandra Wilson chapel when a certain preacher
Feature Editor Darwin Prioleau made certain undignified state-
Reporters — Beverly Cook, Winona Griffen, m^ts?
Dimples Armstrong, Shuronia ’ tWnk back over all of these
Bowe. Rose Cole, Jannifer English Sf'.
profit by your own mistakes. Next
Advisors Douglas D. McAdoo, Alonzo
Stevens be here to show this profit and to
s et the pattern for the incoming
freshmen.
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Loving A Soldier
By RUBY TURNER
Loving a soldier Is not always gay,
F or with yc*r heart you must pay,
It's mostly having but not to hold.
It's being young and feeling old.
It's sending a letter with one tq)-slde down stamp,
To a far away country in a far away camp.
Being in love with merely dreams.
Brings thoughts of heaven, where the lovellght gleams.
You wish It were possible for him to phone.
You want him to say, “I’m coming home.”
And when he comes in.
It’s laughing together.
Unconscious of people, time, and weather.
It’s loving the whisper of his “I Love you”
It's whispering back, that you love him too
Then comes a kiss,
A promise of love,
Knowing that you're watched by the father above.
A reverently, painfully, letting him go,
While Inside you’re crying, wanting him so.
Days go by, no mail for a spell,
You wait for the word that he is still well.
And then letters come as you bubble with joy.
And act like a child with a shiny new toy.
Loving a soldier has unfounded years,
Of hating yourself and uncounted fears.
And It’s going to church to kneel down and pray.
And really think of the things you say.
And though you know he’s so far away.
You love him more with each passing day.
You know for his country he is doing his best.
He’s fighting for you as well as the rest.
You’re tired, you’re weary, you're doing your share.
With aU the hope he will soon be here.
Loving a soldier Is sometimes no fun.
But it is worth the price when the battle Is won.
Submitted by Edna Davis
To a man who had proudly said, “My ancestors came
over in the Mayflower,” Will Rogers retorted, “My ancestors
were waiting on the beach.”