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Swim team short four members
BY CANDACE EVANS
Staff Reporter
Wanted: Four Belles to join the
swim team.
With six members on the swim
team, Coach Carl Bibbs, athletic
director and swim team coach, as
well as his two captains are still
trying to get 10 swimmers by No
vember.
“We have put out fliers and
information packets [about the
swim team] in the cafeteria and
student union,” Coach Bibbs said.
Bibbs said his goal for the swim
team is to have enough students to
compete evenly against teams who
have 20-30 swimmers. “When
you have 10 swimmers, you’re
going to end up doubling in the
events. I’m trying to get as many
swimmers as possible," Bibbs said.
Monica P. Gaymon, a sopho
more biology major from Silver
Springs, Md. is one of the team's
two co-captains. “The member
ship has grown and even though
we didn’t have a swim team last
year, I am sure we will be prepared
to compete this year," Gaymon
said.
“The swimmers seem dedi
cated and they reaUy want to swim.
They’re alllookingforward to ccfflti-
peting, especially since there
wwsn’taslim team last year," she
said.
“Even though this is my first
time on a swim team as well as,
my first time as co captain, I am
willing to do my best for the
team," Gaymon said.
Crystal M. White, the other co
captain, said the team is preparing
for the start of the season. "We’re
looking fw other members so, if
you like to swim, please join., said
White a sophwncwe accounting ma-
jOT from Bowie, Md.
“Even if we don’t have a swim
team, I won’t forget how we all
bonded and became unified.”
Bibbs said he is proud of the
team members. “Even though their
class schedules are hard, they make
time. Some have never swam but
are trying. Bibbs said.
Sickle Cell walk-a-thon scheduled ATM Continued from Page
1
BY DARNITA HOWARD
Staff Reporter
LINKS, Inc. and the Sickle
Cell Disease Association of the
Piedmont will host the S ickle Cell/
LINKS Walk-A-Thon SepL 25.
The walk-a-thon’s purpose is to
aid in the fight against sickle cell
disease.
Linda Watkins, a registered
nurse and director of Health Ser
vices and Wellness Center, said
that all students need to participate
in the walk-a-thon because sickle
cell disease affects many African
Americans.
“I rccommend that all students
be tested for the sickle cell trait,"
Watkins said.
’’However, people of all races
and nationalities should be
screened for sickle cell disease."
The Walk-A-Thon hosts will
be hosted by LINKS, Inc. and the
Sickle Cell Disease Association
of the Piedmont
LINKS, Inc. is an international,
nonprofitorganization thatawards
financial grants to other organi
zations whose goals are similar to
those of the LINKS, Inc.
“The LINKS, Inc. has several
target groups, and acknowledg
ing sickle cell disease is one of
their major operations,” said Rosa
Tribble Wilson, immediate past
president of the Winston-Salem
Ch^ter of the LINKS, Inc.
"I recommend that all
students be tested for
the sickle cell trait."
NurseWatkins
. The Sickle Cell Disease Associa
tion of the Piedmont is a nonprofit
community health agency. Kay
Clark, president of the Winston-
Salem Chapter of the LINKS, Inc,
said she anticipate 75-100 partici
pants for the walk-a-thon. Partici
pants are not required to give mon
etary gifts, but donations will be
accepted. Clark said one-half of
the donations will be given to the
LINKS Foundation, Inc., and the
other half will be given to SCD AP.
Sickle cell disease is a heredi
tary red blood cell disorder that
consists of red blood cells becom
ing a sickle shape when oxygen is
released. Hie hard and sticky red
blood cells clog the blood flow
when passing through small blood
tubes. The blood clogging may
result in pain, organ damage, or
anemia. The Sickle Cell/ LINKS
walk-a-thon will begin at 8 a.m. at
Bowen Boulevard. Par Course in
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Points, Plus, Interlink ,and Honor
networks are accepted.
“The ATM was installed specifi
cally for the Bennett College com
munity, students , faculty, and
staff,” said Delores Shaw, cashier
and switchboard operator.
“I’m extremely h^py because
the machine has been long
awaited,” said Jennifer L. Moore,
a biology major, junior from New
Jersey. “It’s very convenient and
safe.” The machine is here due to
arrangements with Cross Interna
tional Technology, Inc. and Bank
of America, the College’s bank.
ACES Continued from Page 1
The ACES program are feature The next three scheduled ACES
performances by the Tlie Spirit of are the MARC/MBRS Scholars,
David Dance Ensemble and the Oct 7, Heritage Day, Oct 14 and
Bennett College Staff Ensemble. Founder's Day, Oct 17.
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