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By Vida S. Awumey
The purpose of holding the position of
Mr. nnd Ms. BSM within the Black Student
Movement is to be a representation of the
ideal BSM member. Upholding these titles,
Mr. and Miss BSM continue their involve
ment with their community services, and
acting in part as spokespersons for the
organization upon the absence of the pres
ident and or vice president. The two win
ners further help the movement by moving
on to campaign for the Mr. and Ms. UNC
titles, providing more exposure and having
outside contacts to the BSM.
The Coronation Ball for the Mr. and Ms.
BSM competition was held Saturday, Sept.
15, 2001 at the Morehead Planetarium.
Gentlemen were dressed in suits and tuxe
dos and ladies, in elegant evening gowns.
It was a night filled with anticipation as all
waited for the announcement of Mr. and
Ms. BSM. The evening had only begun
when the winners of this anticipated com
petition were revealed. Thurston Cherry
and Sundarkia Newman were pronounced
Mr. and Ms. BSM. There were ovations and
smiles of joy, esp>ecially by the two winners.
I was able to interview these fine young
individuals concerning their achievement.
And the Wiuner Is .
Thurston Cherry
Thurston is a 21-year-old senior com
munications major with a concentration in
performance stud
ies. He is from
Cary, N.C. His
activities include
the Young
Democrats,
Student Television,
Concepts and
being a member of
the Mu Zeta
Chapter of Alpha
Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. He
is the stepmaster.
VA: "What are your future plans as Mr.
BSM?"
TC: "First, I plan to represent BSM in a
positive manner around campus. I will try
to attend most meetings and represent the
BSM completely. Also, I am currently
involved with Masala and helping raise
money for the recent events of Sept. 11. For
my ser\'ice project, I will be putting on a
benefit concert for the Durham Arts
Council. I will be getting local artists to
f>erform and having a talent show with
high school students. I hope that by get
ting involved like this, 1 will become a
mentor for African-Americans and encour
age them to attend UNC and major in
drama.
VA: How do you feel about winning this
position?
TC: "1 am excited, but nerv'ous. It was
really a close race. I had very good compe
tition with candidates strong in their
beliefs, and I just thank God I'm in this
position."
VA: "How would you describe your
experience with the BSM election?"
TC: "I feel that it was worthwhile. It
gave me a chance to interact with many
freshmen, with whom I got to meet and
persuade for my election."
VA: "Why do feel that you best repre
sent the black student body?"
TC: "Many people say that I am very
open-minded and communicate and work
well with everyone I come in contact with.
I feel I have a positive image that provides
proper represenation of, not only the black
student body and the BSM, but of all UN
as well."
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