editorial
Life After Meredith
In the October 19,1989 edition of The News and Observer, there was a
story on the rise of enrollment at the all-female colleges in Raleigh. The
article described the reasons it is felt that students are pouring into schools
such as Meredith.
The article stated that Raleigh's all-female colleges offer "a wealth of
role models, women professors and administrators, that can be hard to find
on coed campuses." Carolyn Robinson, a 1950 Meredith graduate and now
college editor and director of publications said, "women's colleges are
growing because they still ’offer women opportunities they just don't get
otherwise in leadership'."
I agree that women are offered leadership opportunities at Meredith, but
it bothers me that it is true that we probably wouldn't get theseopportunities
otherwise. It is still a male-dominated work world. And after we are handed
our diplomas out on the island and enter the work world we will be slapped
in the face with that reality.
Jeannine Manning
Editor-in-chief
l\/lereditli Asks...
by: Bergen Padgett
**Now that you are in class and
more settled, how do you feel about
Meredith?” The question was asked
to members of the freshman class.
Hollis Hayworth, High Point,
N.C.- “It’s better, because Tm on a
schedule, and I’m not running
around in different directions like
orientation. Now it feels more like
school than summer camp.”
Jackie Hunt, Wilmington, N.C.-
“I like it, teachers explain things
really well. They give you their
home phone number if you need
them. Tm not on a strict schedule as
much, so I have more time.”
Juliet Wirtz, Southern Pines, N.C.-
“I like it It’s so nice to find teachers
that are understanding, willing to
help you, and that can really teach.
At orientation, I felt like 1 was at
summer camp; now I feel like I’m in
school.”
Becky Hayes, Apex, N.C.- “It’s
great. Everyone is so friendly —
including the teachers. I was appre
hensive about attending Mer^ith,
but now I realize I m^de the right
decision. I had heard a lot about
orientation so I knew to expect the
worst, and that it would get better.
Orientation was definitely like
camp.”
Catherine Crosslin, Winston-Sa
lem, N.C.- “What a change! When
I first arrived at Meredith I felt like a
little kid going to summer camp. As
time moved on, orientation con
firmed my beliefs of “I’m just a kid
at camp.” Now that classes have
started I am happy, because classes
are better than orientation!”
Meredith Herald
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