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PAGE SIX THE BENNETT BANNER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1980 Two Bennett students chosen for AIAW division 3 Shelly J. Coston Two Bennett volleball players have been selected for the state of North Carolina in AIAW Divi sion 3. Georgia Ross, captain for the Bennett’s team has been chos en for the All Division First Team, and Carol Stinson has been chosen for the All Division Second Team. Georgia is a transfer from Chowan Junior College where she also played volleyball. Transfer ring to Bennett as well as per forming as captain for the team has had its problems for Georgia. “At first I couldn’t cope with coming to an all black girls col- leg,e. I had to decide within myself to make it.” As captain for the team, Georgia often felt pressure Georgia Ross and Carol Stinson have been chosen for North Carolina in AIAW Division 3. Ross has made the All Division First Team and Stinson has made the All Division Second Team. (Photos by Shelly Coston) Team places high in division Shelly J. Coston Bennett’s volleyball team ended the 1980 season with a fourth place in the Division 3 Champion ships. Although many of the team members were expecting to place first in the division, they were still pleased with this season’s performance. The tournament games were held at Greensboro College and beg,an on Nov. 7. In the first match, Bennett against Wingate, Wingate dominated the match 17-15, 11-15 and 15-11. Bennett defeated Methodist 15-6 and 17-15 in the second match. In the third match for the day, Greensboro beat Bennett 15-7 the first game. Benntt recovered to win the match 15-6 and 15-9 in the second and third games. During the second, and final, day of competition, Wingate defeated Bennett 16-14 in the first game, lost the second 12-15, but won the third game 15-5. Some of thep layers feel that the team didn’t demonstrate their full potential. “The players be came emotionally on edge and be gan blaming one another for own mistakes,” said Theresa Roy, a freshman business major, and team member, from Washington, D. C. “The team started out strong and had a lot of team enthusism, but the spirit dwindled as the sea son progressed,” added Mary Swan, a physical education major from Greensboro. Many of those associated with the team feel that Coach Lentz was a good coach, but should have alternated the bench more. “I feel the coach displayed favoritism to wards the ‘star’ players and lacked confidence in the bench warmers,” claimed one player. “Coach Lentz is good, but she could have played the bench a little more,” added Swan. “Coach should have given the bench warmers more time. They were as skillful as the other members,” said Georgia Ross, a junior physical education major from Charlotte and captain of the team. “There were times when I needed relief, but Coach insisted I could make it through the game,” she added. Many of the players agree that Len Milton, a sophomore psychol ogy major from Greensboro, de serves recognition as an asset to the team. “Len can do it all and with more consistency than any other player. She can really apply all the volleyball skills,” said Ross. “If there were an All-American team, Len would certainly get my vote,” added Carol Stinson. The 1981 team is viewed opti mistically if certain changes are made. “If the general playing at titude doesn’t improve then the team may not progress,” one player said. Others think that the changes must be made with Coach Lentz if the team is to be success ful next season. “Coach knows her volleyball skills, but she doesn’t follow her discipline rules,” Ross said. “In the early part of the season. Coach seemed more con cerned with her high school team. She needs to decide between Dud ley and Bennett, or to better equalize her attention,” added an other player. Career options available Vennessa E. Williams A lot of Bennett students do not know the services available to them at the Career Services Center, During an interview with the Director, Mrs. Jeffers, we dis cussed services such as counseling and placement referral, career counseling, writing resumes, fill ing out government forms and ap plications and special sessions where students can talk about jobs in their related study area. Mrs. Miller, who is Mrs. Jeffers’ secretary, also works with stu dents, counseling them and help ing with job placement. The Co-op program available througih Career Services is a very good program. Students can work while in school or wait until grad uation. Co-op helps extremely in government related jobs. At least fifteen to twenty students have signed up for Co-op this semester and Mrs. Jeffers feels confident that each student will be placed in a job. Other types of services are part- time work for any student, perma nent placement for graduates, and the stay-in-school program. In the stay-in-school program and part- time work students can work and attend schol. This is also available during the Summer, Spring, and Christmas vacations. Several students have been hired at Valley Forge (Burlington Industries) and they are looking for more potential students. Luy- cino Stencer was offered a job working with the Social Security Department, while another Belle was hired by Tom McAn shoe store in Four Seasons Mall. These among many more are some of the services offered by the Career Services Center. Mrs. Jeffers stresses that students keep a good grade point average; it is one of the most important things an interviewer will look for. These services are available to all students, all classifications, and all majors. If anyone is interested in any type job. Career Services is the place to go. The Career Ser vices office is located upstairs in the Student Union foyer. Mrs. Jeffers says she is looking forward to seeing a lot of students during the Spring semester. Basketball season opens Andrea Burch The Bennett Belles started the basketball season with their open ing game against N. C. Central on Dec. 2. The Belles later competed Dec. 6 and 7 in the Women’s Basketball Tournament on the campus of A&T State University in Corbett Gym. Although the Belles did not play the Aggies, they did play against two division two teams: Johnson C. Smith University and Fayette ville State University. Coach Mc- Dougje expected the challenges to be overwhelming. He said, “I think at that point I had no real basis for evaluating our position since we did not face any com petition, such as scrimmage before any of these games.” All three teams started their seasons much earlier and probably have played two or three games already. Mc- Dougle feels that the Belles are behind in that respect. McDougle said these games were important but he explained, “These games were not confer ence games so they had no bear ing, win or lose, on our chances of winning a state championship in division three of the N.C.A.I.W. championship.” The Belles spend very little practice time on setting up or setting up for pressure defense. McDougle said, “We are trying to dwell on team fundamentals which will allow us to make a present able showing in early contest.” McDougle went on to say, “We have done a lot of work but we have a lot of work to do.” The practice sessions have been highlighted by some good individ ual efforts, but McDougle is con cerned about lack of enthusiasm and motivation as a team. Mc Dougle said, “The girls work hard going through the moves, but seem to lack that razor sharp spirit that is needed prior to be ginning a season of competition.” McDougle said he will start at least one freshman, possibly two. The rest of the lineup will include sophomores, juniors and seniors. McDougle listed a tentative lineup to be: Robin Black who is a 6’3” freshman, as center; Elwanda Blue, 5’H”, senior at low post; Portia Dixon, 5’7”, junior as one wing; Diane Jones, 5’8”, senior as the other wing; and Len Milton, 5’5”, sophomore at point guard. McDougle said to also keep in mind the tentative starting lineup which includes Bonnie McFadden, Valarie Callendar and Valarie Maness. McDougle sincerely hopes the student body will render its sup port throughout the season at home and away games. He said, “The enthusiasm of the student body usually spills over onto the team and definitely effects the way the team performs on the floor.” from her teammates. “I felt others resented my transferring here and making captain.” Georgia, who is constantly smil ing and laughing, has an easy going personality on court and off. “Being a transfer, it’s hard to ad just to the different atmosphere, but I’ve finally made the transi tion. Many think I’m mean, but I’m not and am willing to make friends,” she said. Her future plans includ pursu ing a career in physical education, hopefully teaching in the Virginia area and possibly coaching a vol leyball and basketball team. “Ed ucation at this point is important to me, as is receiving my degree from Bennett,” she added. Second in priority to Georgia is sports. “Being captain of the team is really a privilege. If given the opportunity I would accept the responsibility again, but it isn’t something I couldn’t do without,” Ross explained. Although many feel Georgia has had a productive volleball season, she is rather disappointed with her performance. “This time last year I was a much better player. I lacked confidence in myself this season. Next year I hope to im prove my overall feeling about myself at the end of the season.” Carol Stinson, a freshman soci ology major, is known by many for her volleyball skills. “This season was filled with ups and downs, and I realize I need to work on my attitude. I really get upset when things go wrong on the court, then I begin to make mis takes,” she explained. Those who have seen Carol in action agree she needs to improve her attitude. “She’s one of the better freshman players I’ve seen, and she will always be recognized as a player, but her attitude keeps her from being a well rounded athlete. Carol could have probably made the All Division First Team, but her on- court attitude held her back,” said Ross. “Carol is a very nice person, but needs to learn how to accept helpful criticism,” Teresa Hall, a freshman communications major from Winston-Salem, said. Since Carol is a Greensboro na tive, she has the option of living on or off campus. “Bennett is a nice school and the surrounding atmosphere is pleasant. Also, I prefer living on campus because I have more freedom,” she explained. Carol’s future plans include playing basketball as well as vol leyball. After graduation she hopes to enter the field of sociology, maybe in social welfare. Both Carol and Georgia are val uable players to the team. Georgia serves as a motivating factor and helps the team spirit remain high as well as being a skillful player. Carol is noted for her setting and spiking ability. It is impwrtant to Carol and to Georgia that they be known not only as volleyball players, but as friendly, easy to talk with individuals. Student Union offers new attractions Jeanette M. Hatch The Student Union is a place where students should be able to go and have a good time. A few changes in our Union should make this possible. The Union is now filled with many new attractions. It has two ping-pong tables, two pinball ma chines, one electronic “Break Out” machine, a pantyhose machine and a jukebox. The new Snack Bar hours are: Mon.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m., 7-11 p.m.; Fri. noon-5 p.m., 7-12 p.m.; Sat. 2-6 p.m., 7-12 p.m.; Sun. 2-6 p.m., 7-11 p.m. All equipment needed to play pool or ping pong can be secured from the Snack Bar; a 25! charge and IJD. are required. A person will be charged 10(i extra if a ping pong ball is broken. Back gammon games and cards are available with no charge. Later on there are hopes of reopening the bowling area. Our Union has real ly come a long way and there are going to be more improvements in the years to come. News and events The Home Economics Department will sponsor its fifth annual AWARDS NIGHT on Thursday, Dec. 11, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in Ethel F. Black Hall Assembly. The evening will feature an exhibit of student work in Costume Design and Family Clothing, student models from the Millinery and Clothing Construction classes, and the presentation of Special Awards for Out standing Work during the first semester. Bennett College Home Economics Graduates will be special guests for the evening. A ten (10) week Mini Course currently being offered by the Depart ment of Home Economics at Bennett College is featuring Home Economists in new and interesting careers. Some preliminary results of the recent census indicate that the decade of the 1980’s will require the employment of women. An outstanding need exists for persons trained in the area of Home Economics. Professional Home Economists made special presentations centering around the preparation necessary for entry into the area they represented. Home Economists appearing have been: Miss Ethel McGirt, Office Man ager, Carolina Nursing Home; Mrs. Carleen Kilpatrick, Home Economist, Duke Power Company; Miss Renee Saunders, Manager, Casual Corner, Four Seasons Mall; Dr. E. Val Moore, Professor and Mrs. Mary Hampton, Registered Dietitian, Department of Home Economics, A&T State Univer sity; Mrs. Ann L. Davis, Owner, Annique’s Antique Fashions; Mrs. Angela W. Fitzgerald, Administrative Technician, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park; and Miss Yvonne Peeler, Author. On Dec. 5, 1980, the Junior Class cordially invites all couples to attend our Christmas dance. Dress is semi-formal. The men are asked to wear dark suits. Also, the Junior Class Dance Marathon, which was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m., has been postponed until further notice. After the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Chapter of the American Home Economics Association, known as Omicron Eta Chi, is scheduling a Dessert Tasters Party. At the party there will be different types of foods, such as cookies for five cents and cakes for ten cents. Come and join us in the foyer of the student union, a hardy welcome awaits you. The Division of Education will hold its first N.T.E.-G.R.E. test-taking skills workshop Saturday, Dec. 6, 1980 in the Science Library. Elach division and each department will be represented.
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