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THE TWIG Newspaper of the Students of Meredith College Vol. XLVI MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., MAY II, 1972 No. 13', Class Day Starts It Off - Commencement Ends It A'. ■CS'-'Mi.: % ■•■"A ‘A. ".A. IM. i^iTerry Sanford, runner-up in the N. C. presidential primary, talked with students in cafeteria dnring his visit here prior to tlie B election. He spent an hour exchanging views with the crowd that gathered to greet him. ’ (Terry Sanford Whistle-Stops at Meredith Prior to Second-Place Finish in N. C. Primary Class Day and Commencement exercises on May 13 and 14 are fast approaching for the seniors of Meredith College, marking the end of their four years here in Raleigh. Outstanding speakers, receptions, and a concert highlight the week end’s plans for both girls and parents. On Saturday, the activities will begin in the amphitheatre with the formation of the daisy chain and the numerals “ ’72” by the sophomore class in honor of their big sisters. Also the presentation of the senior class gift will be made to the college. Later that evening at 8:00, the graduates will be honored with a commencement concert, followed by a reception for both the girls and their parents at 9:00. The Reverend J. Dewey Hobbs, Jr., Minister of the First Baptist Church of Marion, North Carolina, will present the Baccalaureate ser mon at 10:00 a.m. to begin Sunday’s program. A noon luncheon for graduates and their parents follows. At 3:00 the final commencement exercises begin with the procession of the seniors to the island. The Honorable Naomi E. Morris, a judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals here in Raleigh, will give the main address of the afternoon. The presentation of diplomas to Meredith’s seniors will conclude the weekend’s activities. “Is Sanford serious?” was the question foremost in students’ minds as Terry Sanford met informally with Meredith girls on April 24, 1972, in the cafeteria. With a smile, a handshake, and firm replies to questions, Sanford campaigned for approximately an hour as he indeed showed his seriousness about the presidency. In answer to questions about his candidacy, Sanford assured students that he would not throw his votes to another candidate at the convention; rather, he would withdraw from the ballot when he becomes a non-ef fective candidate. Sanford said he is not merely concentrating on the stu dent vote but is instead trying to “reach across the board” to all peo ple. Concerning his Vietnam policy, Sanford favors immediate with drawal of troops while supplying the necessary economic aid for rebuild ing of the devastated country. San ford feels that American withdrawal should assure release of our POW’s by the North Vietnamese. Sanford also noted that the U. S. needs to recognize the nationality of Israel, not arm her for war, and maintain traditional relationships with the Arabs. Diplomatic trips such as the recent one to China, said Sanford, are a good means of pro moting good-will and understanding between nations. Turning his focus to domestic is sues, Sanford stressed a revision of the economic policy so that spending power could be increased to put more money in the pockets of Americans. One of the basic long- range measures for cutting infla tion, said Sanford, is the cutting of tax loopholes. Other domestic issues to which Sanford responded included the ’72 -73 Honor Scholars Announced an- (Continued on page 2) ^Fishing for Dinner And a Movie? Yep! MRA Sponsors It YDC Plans Ahead for ElecHon Year Last week with nothing better to do but study, many industrious Meredith students spent a profitable day fishing in the lake at the ampi- theatre. Providing only the worm, these girls grabbed a pole from the bicycle room under Faircloth and set out to win the first annual Fish- I ing Rodeo held from April 29 to I May 7. For the girl who hooked the 1 big one, the MRA, which sponsored the event promised a dinner for two at Amelio’s and two tickets to the Cardinal Theatre. Anxious to im press their dates without spending a dime, the contestants turned in sev eral good-sized bass and brim aplenty, all of which were edible, according to MRA president, Linda Erlick. But Celeste Till landed the biggest fish, a Brim, to win the iRodeo. When told of her ac complishment, Celeste thoughtfully replied, “Gee!” k Incidentally, fishing in the Mere dith lake is permitted only with the Tteusiness Office approval, so late- i comers will have to wait until next [ year. In preparation for next year as an election year. The Young Democrats Club, with new officers, is making numerous plans for activities in the fall. The officers for next year are: President, Marilyn Lawrence; Vice- president, Gwen Fincher; Record ing Secretary, Mary Lynn Roberts; Corresponding Secretary, Jean Jack- son; and Membership Chairman, Donna Taylor. First on the agenda is a campus wide canvas to determine registra tion totals and party affiliation for each student. The dub hopes to en courage total registration of the Meredith campus in time for the November election. Through their efforts the club hopes to add new members, and with the expansion to direct its ef forts toward campaign work for the major Democratic candidates, na tional and state. Also the YDC plans to run at least one candidate for the state College Federation which holds its election convention in October. Fund raising projects will occupy a high place on the agenda. The YDC would like to raise enough money to enable them to attend the convention without going into debt as well as to sponsor letter writing campaigns. Long range plans in clude lobbying at the state legisla ture in January and helping Ann Wall with bills for the state student legislature in March. (Continued on page 2) The Admissions Office has nounced the twelve Meredith Honor Sdiolars of the incoming freshman class. The girls, chosen out of ap proximately 40 applicants, are se lected on the basis of their academic achievement and ability. Need de termines the amount of each one’s scholarship; to retain it, the girls must maintain an overall B-average throughout the four years at Mere dith. The winners are: Hattie Bledsoe of Raleigh, Sharon Ellis of Fayette ville, Alice Anne Espenshade of Pfafftown, Peggy Jordan of Laurin- burg, Susan Jordan of Tyner, Sheri Kicklighter of Elizabeth City, Carla Leonard of Kernersville, Susan Mar tin of Winston-Salem, Margaret Taylor of Rocky Mount, and Sally Zeigler of Eden. In addition to the freshmen Honor Scholars, the names were re leased of the junior Honor Scholars, students transferring^ to Meredith from a junior college. They are: Mary McNair of Hamlet, coming from Peace; and Robin Byington of Wadesboro, coming from Wingate. Freshman Music Scholarships have been granted to Mrs. Deborah Garner of Clayton, Susan Creech of High Point, and Beth Edwards of Rocky Mount. These are awarded on the basis of talent, demonstrated in auditions and interviews. To re tain the scholarship, each girl must keep a B-average in all music courses taken at Meredith. Several National Merit Scholars will be entering Meredith in the Fall: Kay Wyche from Hallsboro, Marsha Whitney from High Point, Pam .leffcoat from Rocky Mount, JoAnne Ward from Sheville, and two corporation-sponsored Merit Scholars, Susan Martin of Winston- Salem and Margaret Taylor of Rocky Mount. Eight incoming freshmen also re ceived scholarships from the N. C. State Baptist Convention. Under the new scholarship program, each region of the Convention selects one girl, based on her contributions to the home church. These girls are: Peggy Pell of Poplar Branch, Mary Catherine Bland of Havelock, Karen Britt of Whiteville, Shearon Roberts of Coates, Ramona Waddell of Wel come, Eleanor Ann Harris of Al bemarle, Jane Beal Rucker of Gastonia, and Jane Gilbert of Black Mountain. Accolades Aplenfy Characterize Awards Day Awards Day Convocation on ■^1 Psychologists have proven that aggression is a natural function of frustration. Mere dith students confirmed this during the SAB car hash last week. Monday, April 24, proved to be a rewarding hour for many Meredith girls. Society awards were the first honors presented. Astro president Nanci Gill presented the Astrotek- ton Society Award to Marcia Clancy, and President Mary Marvin Johnson gave the Philaretian Society Award to Charlotte Ellis. Two students, Janice Sams and Genie Bailey, received Ida Poteat Scholarships of $200. These scholar ships were presented by Mrs. Eula Boatwright, President of the Mere dith Alumnae Association. Meredith Elam, Secretary of the Senior Class presented the 1972 Class Doll to Mrs. Boatwright. Editor of the Acorn, Vickie Wimberly, presented cash awards to several persons who contributed to the Acorn this year. Virginia Clark received $35 for first-place fiction award, Susan Webster, $25 second place, and Elaine Barthole- mew, $15 third place. Carol Lindley won a special $25 essay award, in addition to $35 first-place poetry award. Carla Whitaker and Susan Webster each were awarded $25 second-place poetry award, and Dale Cunningham received $15 as third-place contributor. These cash awards were made possible by a special grant given yearly to Mere dith for this purpose by the North Carolina Arts Council. Colton English Club President Kathy Sluder gave the Independent Reading Award to Sidney Fisher. Carla Whitaker received the Ruth Ann Hubbell Award in Creative Writing. Sigma Alpha lota presented Patronesses’ Award to Lynn Moore Hulene McLean received the Sig ma Alpha Iota Foundation Award, and Betty Ann Haskins was given an Honor Certificate. Hulene McLean received the Agnes Cooper Memorial Award. Dr. Charles Davis was recognized by SAB President Lynda Bell Moore as Outstanding Faculty Member. Marsha McCutchen, president of the Hoofprint Club, awarded the Horsemanship Award to Marlene Ezell. MRA President Linda Ehrlich presented Cathy McNeil with an award for Best All-Around Athelete. Margaret Person, Marsha Clancy, Tammy Dodge, and Liz Gregg were (Continued on page 2) C- its The Grubbs are all smiles after learnir annual is dedicated to them.
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