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THE BENNETT BANNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1986
Both high and low life
Gleaton sees England
by Evelyn Sims
The best of times in Eng
land led to a few of the worst
of times for Eh*. Martha Glea
ton, who studied the novel at
Oxford and Cambridge this
summer as a result of a
UNCF grant.
The associate professor of
English read 27 novels, en
joyed formal dinners in a 14th
century hall and gained fresh
insights for her courses here.
But she witnessed a mugging
committed by punk rockers
and on the day her classes
ended, she slipped on a wet
cobbled street and broke her
wrist.
The best times came at Ox
ford where she analyzed the
novels of Joseph Conrad,
Henry James and Virginia
Woolf and worked with a
tutor.
“I experienced the high
point of my trip at Oxford,”
she says. “What was so won
derful was actually being
there and being exposed to
British culture and to people
who came from many differ
ent countries and whose ages
ranged from 18 to 80.”
Gleaton’s research is influ
encing her teaching. “In my
English literature survey
course, we’re taking as one of
our emphases the way women
appear in this literature,” ex
plains Gleaton, who will offer
a mini-course on women in
the novel.
The elegance of the dinner
hour at Oxford delighted her.
“I liked the formality of hav
ing to dress for dinner. I think
that set a tone, a sense of
ritual. I think there’s some
value in that,” she says.
But the British custom of
“table-walking” took her by
surprise. In the crowded hall,
with the finely dressed dinner
guests sitting on tightly-
packed benches, it was per
missible for late eaters to
walk across the table to a
vacant spot rather than make
people move.
According to Gleaton, “it
was perfectly acceptable to
clomp right down the middle
of the table while people were
eating” from splendid china
and silverware. She feels this
custom reveals the combina
tion of formality and practi
cality within the British char
acter.
All of her experiences
weren’t so charming. Gleaton
noticed that the British feel
superior to Americans, form
ing their opinion of us from
American popular culture.
“They have a stereotyped
view of Americans as uncul
tured and materialistic,” she
says, adding that “they think
we have no appreciation for
all that culture and history
since we don’t have any of
our own.”
The most psychologically
painful moment of the trip
came one night when she was
standing in a line to use a
pay phone. A man in front of
her held a four-pack of beer.
Four punk rockers accosted
the man and snatched the
beer. When the man shouted,
“Hey, don’t do that, you
sods!” two of the thieves
slapped him, pushed him down
on the pavement and kicked
him until the man apologized
for his remark. Although
there were many people in the
line, including a heavy-set
young history teacher, no one
moved to help the victim.
“Even though they had
stolen his beer, they wanted
him to apologize for the in
sult,” recalls Gleaton, who
describes herself as “horri
fied, paralyzed and fright
ened.” The beaten man strug
gled to his feet and left, look
ing humiliated.
At the end of her stay,
Gleaton was left with a second
souvenir she could do without.
In a hurry on a shopping trip,
she fell and broke her wrist.
For three weeks, she had to
wear a heavy cast, and now
she’s wearing a fiberglass
cast. The accident impeded
the start of this semester for
her. She couldn’t drive or
write for a long time.
But the bright moments far
outnumber the dark ones dur
ing this chapter in a continu
ing education.
Motivation letter
(from page 2)
ready has his or her degrees. So
get involved and learn as much as
you can about everything. You’ll
be grateful later on in life for
being such a well-rounded i>erson.
The second thing I want you
to do is get involved in knowing
more about your major. Fresh
men, it is never too early to start
reading books, pamphlets, articles
and other materials about your
field of study. So go to the library
in your spare time and read up
about what you want to do for a
career. Read about several activi
ties that you anticipate within
your future career. Remember,
again it’s your major and it’s up
to you to decide what you’d like
to do with the rest of your life.
The more you know about your
major, the better you’ll be able
to set goals and priorities for
yourself.
The third and final thing I en
courage you to do is get involved
on campus. There are an endless
number of things you can do on
campus that can give you valu
able experience that’s free.
For example, you can learn how
to speak more effectively by par
ticipating in the speech competi
tion. You could join the Bennett
Banner staff and become a re
porter. You can volunteer an hour
or two a week and work with your
adviser or instructor helping with
paperwork. You can volunteer an
hour or two a week in the public
relations office and learn more
about Bennett. You could host a
panel discussion. The list goes on.
If you actively seek out the type
of work you’d like to do, then you
can find it. You may not get a
medal for it, but you can put it
down on your resume as exper
ience. In addition, it wiU give you
experience and responsibility tha
is very valuable.
I’d like to remind you again to
actively participate in your stud
ies, your major and your campus.
Carla Bannister
Banner editor
Hayes-from pg. 3
(from page 3)
and communications have
helped her make decisions on
how ideas are presented to
the public.
“Building a rapport with
the media takes time • • ; 1
haven’t had the opportunity
to utilize all my skills here
yet, but I feel the opportunity
is here,” said Hayes.
VOTE FOR
QUALITY EDUCATION
RE-ELECT
ALMA S. ADAMS
To
Greensboro
City School Board
NOVEMBER 4, 1986
KEEP A QUALIFtED AND
EXPERIENCED BOARD MEMBER
• 26 years of service/leadership/
training in Education
• Two years as School Board
member
• Current Board Vice-Chairman
• Current Chair of Board’s
Instructional Committee
• Earned B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
Degrees
• Professor and Department
Chair, Bennett College
• Mother of two public school
children
Newsmakers: achievers, key events
New Officers
Freshmen elections were held Sept. 10.
The winners were Marva Whitehead, president; Kathryn Marshall, vice-pre-
sident; Thretha Chance, correspondence secretary; Tauye Simmons, recording
secretary; Norita Phillips, treasurer; and Stacey Smalls, Miss Freshman.
The officers’ first meeting was held Sept. 11. Fundraisers for Miss Fresh
man’s gown and Miss Bennett’s gift for the coronation were discussed. A bake
sale and a raffle are possibilities. Possible future projects are a splash party and
a block party.
President Marva Whitehead said, “I am willing to work. I also want to get to
know everyone and bring everyone together as a freshmen class.”
Treasurer Norita Phillips said, “I wanted a challenge. I was happy when I
won. I am thinking of big things for the future.” (Carmen Ockletree)
I.S.P. Ceremony
The students of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program were presented with
honor pins Sept. 9 at a formal luncheon held in the conference room of the Catch-
ings Complex.
Senior Kathy Cole gave the welcome, and senior Carla Bannister, editor of
the Bennett Banner, recited a few “words of wisdom.” The insignia honor pins
were given out by Dr. Helen Trobian and Dr. Ruth Lucier.
The upperclass students with a 2.5 or above G. P.A. received the gold-tone
inter-disciplinary studies insignia with the college seal. The freshmen and new
students received a white insignia pin with a blue engraving.
The freshmen recognized were: Sharon Adams, Carla Applewaite, Taimia
Bell, Yvette Chestang, Elizabeth Conley, Lisa Dandridge, Betty Ellis, Yvette
Freeman, Merlene Grimes, Carmen Ockletree, Felicia Mitchell, Shavaughn Neal,
Charlci Peettway, Tauye Simmons, Glenda Smith, Kelly Terrell, Kimberly Waller,
Sarah Williams, Tamara Williams and Sheryl Haislip.
The Sophomores recognized were Kimberly Eatmon, Beneda Carver and
Catrena Jordan.
The juniors recognized were Yvonne Breece, Tondalayo Clark, Felicia Harris,
Karen Horne, Fontella Jefferson, Shonna Luten, Shelly Middleton, Bernice Scott
and Tammy Winchester.
The seniors recognized were Carla Bannister, Kathy Cole, Patricia Hairston,
De’Janiera Little, Vonda Long, Vennessa McLaughlin, Tracey Townsend and
Alvita Williamson. (Taimia Bell)
Voter Drive
Project Vote sponsored by the division of student affairs and sanctioned by
the local chapter of the NAACP is a community involvement project designed to
increase the number of registered voters.
During the August registration process, 106 freshmen were added to the rolls
of qualified voters. Early this month, an additional 100 Belles including upper-
classwomen, have been added to the rolls.
Dr. Dorothy J. Harris, vice president for student affairs, has been designated
a special registration commissioner to facilitate the registration process. The Stu
dent Government Association has actively pursued increasing student political
involvement in the community. (Sallie A. Hayes)
Movies: The Bennett College W.I.T.S., a club for English majors, is sponsor
ing a series of video cassette films again this year.
Shakespeare is getting this semester’s focus. On Oct. 21, “As You Like It.”
starring Sir Laurence Olivier, will be shown. On Nov. 13, “Taming of the Shrew,”
starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, will be screened. The year’s first
entry was “Romeo and Juliet.”
All students are invited to the movies, which are shown at 7 p.m. in the ins
tructional materials center at Holgate Library.
Scientific Achievement: Six alumnae with degrees in science graduated from
five different professional health schools in May.
This figure represents the largest number of alumnae to receive Ph.D., O.D.,
M.D. and D.D.S. degrees in one year since the founding of the college. The
names of these graduates and the schools awarding the degrees are: Valerie D.
Callendar, M.D., Howard University College of Medicine; Terri L. (Phillips)
Dawkins, M.D., Morehouse School of Medicine; Patricia Herring, Ph.D. in Phar
macology, Meharry Medical College; Lennett Hill, O.D., Pennsylvania College of
Optometry; Tina Ruth Jones, D.D.S., Meharry Medical College, School of Dentis
try; Pauline N. Nzeribe, D.D.S., Georgetown University School of Dentistry.
Class Activities
Seniors: The senior class is on the move. It is looking forward to a successful
year with your ideas and suggestions.
Please note the following projects that are being undertaken. The senior class
needs your support and dues. Sept. 27—Male Fashion Show; Sept. 26-Oct. 4—
Class T-Shirts; Oct. 27-30—Halloween Fundraiser. The next class meeting is Oct.
1.
Juniors: The junior class is involved in these activities: Until Oct. 1—Jar
Guess; Oct. 1—Portraits; Oct. 31—Halloween Party (9 p.m.-l a.m.); Nov. 19—
Talent/Fashion Show.
Sophomores: The class officers are Valerie M. Jones, president; LaShawn
Barber, vice-president; Dawnee O’Neal, corresponding secretary; Joycelynn Rich
ardson, recording secretary; Sylvia Taylor, treasurer; Tracy Caldwell, parlia
mentarian; and Adrienne Denny, Miss Sophomore.
The class has been selling hotdogs and cookies during September. Lisa Thomp
son was the winner of the M&M guess. Officers meet every Wednesday night at 8
in Cone Hall, room 49.
Catholic Organization:
Catholic Campus Ministry is an outreach program from St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, located on Duke Street. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte,
CCM is in its fifth year at A&T.
The purpose of CCM is to provide to the entire campus community an oppor
tunity to grow in age, wisdom and grace.
The Catholic Students’ Association was established to provide students a
means to minister to one another in a variety of ways—sharing, leadership skills,
providing academic and emotional support when needed, establishing a strong
bond of caring among people of various backgrounds.
Here is the schedule for this fall: Oct. 1—Meeting at St. Mary’s Church;
Oct. 9—Bible Study at St. Mary’s Church; Oct. 15—Officers’ meeting; Oct. 23—
Bible Study; Oct. 31—Halloween Party/Lock-in at St. Mary’s Church; Nov. 1—
All Saints Day; Nov. 6-9—Encounter with Christ #22; Nov. 13—Thanksgiving
Celebration; Nov. 19—Officers meeting; Dec. 3—C.S.A. meeting; Dec. 11—
Christmas party.
The Catholic students meet every week on Sunday afternoon at A&T for
worship. Place: Harrison Auditorium basement; time: 3:30. For more informa
tion about Catholic Campus Ministry or the Catholic Students’ Association, call
Father Frank at St. Mary’s Church, 272-8650.
There are two C.S.A. officers on our campus: Shonna Luten; vice-president
and liturgical commissioner. Player Hall, Rm. #14 and Alexandria Miller, sec
retary, Player Hall, Rm. #14.
Any Catholic student on campus who would like to join the Black Catholic
Student Association, please contact Father Frank or Luten as soon as possible.