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The Salemite
Vol LXVin No. 4
November 1988
The Making Of A President
by Ginger Saunders
Terry Moore-Painter called
me into her office a few weeks
ago, and presented me with a
proposition from Dr.
Litzenburg. He thought it
would be a good idea for the
two of us to switch places for a
day - something like a "Freaky
Friday"for Salem. It sounded
like a fair deal to me. He
would go to my classes and meet
with student leaders, and I
could spend $300. What could
be better?
However, when the day
began at 8:15 in the morning, I
• knew I was in trouble. Not only
> did I have to dig into the
: depths of my closet to find
I presentable clothes, but I had
j to be inspirational as well for
I the glowing faces of Academy
• students. Seriously, the
:. adventurous day began with
Academy Chapel around 8:30
on Tuesday. I then raced from
the Academy to the Inspector's
House where I was late for
Administrative Council. Of
course, they were kind enough
to wait for me, but somehow
being late seemed like the
"presidential" thing to do.
My meetings with
administrators who submitted
proposals for the $300 grant
began at 10:00 am.
Unfortunately, the meetings
with Dean Johnson and Dean
Cobb were cut short as a result
of a photographer and a
reporter from the
Winston-Salem Journal. So I
posed for photos where I made
Ugly faces and pulled out my
hair (these were her ideas!). I
enjoyed the chance to talk with
members of the Administration
about things other than student
issues. Being on the other side
of them trying to explain their
proposals to me was quite a
change since it is usually me
asking for proposal acceptance.
My lunch "hour " was filled
with a Rotary Club meeting
with Dr. Cuninggham,
President Emeritus of Salenij as
my escort. This gentleman was
a true delight, and he seemed
to enjoy introducing me to the
members of Rotary as the new
President of the Academy and
College. I got some very strange
looks when he provided no
explanation as to why Dr.
Litzenburg had left.
Indeed one of the highlights
of the day came after lunch
when I went with Terry
Moore-Painter, Acting Director
of Institutional Advancement,
to visit a couple who are
staunch supporters of the
Academy and College, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Vogler. It was
very apparent how much they
feel real love for this place,
and how much support they
give Salem. Mrs. Vogler
graduated from the College in
1923 and then worked at the
Academy for many years. It
truly amazed me how much she
knows about Salem's history.
So, if any of you are searching
for American History term
paper topics. I've got a lady for
you.
After speaking at the Senior
Pledge Drive Kick-Off Dinner
and Reception, I spent some
time deciding just where to
grant the $300. My decision
was actually a difficult one,
since the proposals submitted
were all beneficial and
substantive. However, the
hour to decide had
approached, and I granted the
funds to a project from
Institutional Advancement.
The proposal is for the
development of a publication
for seniors which will contain
much information on the
Alumnae Association as well as
an occupation listing of various
alumnae in a wide range of
fields. This publication will
not be out until the spring of
this year, but Institutional
Advancement is going to try and
have it out in the fall of next
year so that alumnae can be
used for January Term
connections.
Other events surrounded the
day such as demands from a
particular member for a salary
raise, and popping aspirin for a
splitting headache I acquired
in the middle of Rotary. Well,
there were no major protests,
and the institution did not
collapse, so I considered it a
successful day. It really was a
learning experience as well as a
true honor for me. I am
extremely grateful to everyone
who helped to make my day a
memorable one for me. Without
everyone's support, who knows
what could have happened?
Thank you!