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RALEIGH, N. C.
October 15, 1974
by Lisa Albert
The stage was set—draped
black curtains centered a black
piano, giving off an expectant
atmosphere of the mystic.
George Bennette, decked in
black tuxedo and contrasting
white beard, walked cautiously
across the stage. This blind
pianist arrived all the way
from New York to entertain
St. Mary’s with this concert.
During his performance this
great maestro proved that even
the blind can “see” in many
other ways than with the eyes.
Bom in Greensboro, Mr. Ben
nette schooled at the Morehead
Foundation here in Raleigh. His
profession has taken him
Sr. Class Is Active
by Thalia Cooper
Each year, it is traditional
for the senior class to head
many school projects, not only
for itself, but in conjunction
With the other classes as well.
Jo Ann Nance, this year’s proj
ect chairman, and Lou Ann Cole*
man, president of the Senior
Class, have, with the help of
other seniors, already carried
Out such projects as selling
cookies on the halls, organizing
the powderpuff football game,
and setting up a concession
stand there. (Incidentally, it has
been proven, that selling food,
naturally, is the best way to
Caise money. Since there are so
many conscientious dieters here
though, it must be assumed
that these warm-hearted weight-
Watchers buy it just to send to
their little brothers and sisters
at home!) Also, “the seniors
Really hope to work closely with
the SOS club,” stated Jo Ann
Hance, “in order to help pro-
biote spirit in every class. It
frould be great, too, if the sen
iors could begin projects that
the underclassmen could follow
through on later. And we also
hope to raise enough money to
leave St. Mary’s a little remem
brance from our class.”
Now, let’s not forget that the
aeniors are really concerned
about the safety and well-being
af the other students. Proof of
this is the large amount of
time and trouble that they went
to in order to plan a special
fire drill for the other classes!
But don’t worry. There will
be more fun surprises for every-
ape throughout the year, compli-
•Pents of the senior class!
After many weeks of nomin
ations and voting and counting
ballots, the seniors have finally
Come up with a complete ros
ter of officers for the 1974-76
^ear. These girls are: Bettie
Ifenderson, vice president; Cord-
Cold Cuts Now Fourteen Strong
“WE’RE THE COLD CUTS, 14 STRONG!”—New members join
old with tears and laughter.
Bennette Performs at SMC
throughout the United States
and abroad. When asked how
it felt to return to St. Mary’s
after several years, Mr. Ben
nette shyly replied, “The clap
ping of the audience seemed
much louder this year. It’s
always nice to come back
to such a friendly place.” Mr.
Bennette says that he prefers
classical music but has tried his
hand at some jazz, which he
says disagrees with him.
I’m sure to many of us music
lovers Mr. Bennette gave a thor
oughly delightful escape from
the study routine. It’s a beauti
ful thought to know that a
handicapped man has created
musical harmony to delight our
ears.
by Tbalia Cooper
Finally, after all that sus
pense and all that waiting,
there are seven new voices
rising soft and clear from St.
Mary’s. Well, maybe not all that
soft, and maybe not always from
SMC, but the new Cold Cuts
are definitely here—^just ask the
management at the P. R. and
the Templar Haus!
Before the new people are
congratulated, it is only right
to give the Original Seven the
recognition and credit that they
deserve. Only the Cold Cuts
themselves (and Julie Walker,
their manager) know how much
time and hard work comes be
fore the fun and dating and
playing. Also, no one quite
realizes how much the whole
student body depends on the
Cold Cuts to help start the
year off right just by playing,
being here, and adding such a
bright spot to the first hectic
weeks of school. Finally, no one
can possibly imagine the long
hours of working with new peo
ple trying out, the try-outs
themselves, and the all-nighter
spent trying to pick just seven
people out of almost forty great
girls.
Last of all, the Cold Cuts
have a certain image that they
must live up to, and some high
standards they have to meet. It’s
a hard job and a big responsi
bility being a Cold Cut, but our
Original Seven; Jan Morgan,
president, Tina Blackley, Cacky
elia Plunkett, secretary; Gaither
Kelly, treasurer; and Francis
Creel, Leg. body representative.
Also, Hall council elected Sallie
Shuping as its secretary and its
representative to Social Board.
Please keep in mind, under
classmen, that your elections
will be held after you return
from fall break. Paige Ward, on
2nd West Cruik, has asked that
you turn in your nominations
for president by 10:00 Monday
night, Oct. 21. In order to nom
inate someone you must have
three persons to sign in support
of that nominee.
Circle Makes First
Midnight Walk
by Celeste Neaves
If you looked out of your win
dow about 12:00 the night of
September 26, you saw some
mysteriously-robed girls march
ing on back campus. However,
it was not that, but The Circle,
making their first walk of the
year. For this first walk, all but
two of last years members re
turned for a memorable reunion.
The Order of the Circle was
organized in 1938, and it has
the same purposes now as it did
then; to cultivate and promote
fellowship among St. Mary’s
students, to encourage school
spirit, to bring the students and
faculty closer, and to get the
students to participate in col
lege activities.
The 1974-76 members are Pres
ident Deborah Walter, Secre
tary Thalia Cooper, Pat Holt and
Paige Ward. The members in
ducted on September 26 were
Sally Lewis, treasurer, Martha
Kelly and Bonnie Bell. New
members are initiated several
times each year, and if you
missed the first walk be sure
and come watch the next one.
STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION—(as shown above) brought
the Seniors to a final victory over the Juniors at the Powder Puff
football game.
Srs. Topple Jrs.
by Beth Davis
The Juniors and the Seniors
had the first Powderpuff Foot
ball game on 'Thursday, Octo
ber 3, at 5:30. Martha Kelly
was the quarterback for the
Seniors and Caroline Coleman
was the quarterback for the
Juniors. The Juniors received
the kick-off and moved down
the field; then Caroline Cole
man ran 5 yards for the first
touchdown, but the extra point
was no good. 'The Juniors then
kicked off to the Seniors. After
a couple of plays Martha Kelly
ran 75 yards for a touchdown;
but they did not get the extra
point either. The score was tied,
6 to 6, at the end of the first
half.
During halftime there was a
variety of entertainment. Put-
out-Patty (Caroline Perry) was
the homecoming queen. Bailey
McLean announced the winner
of the steak dinner who was
Joan Petitt. We even had a
marching band of Seniors! Also
the Senior cheerleaders dressed
real vampy and ran the Junior
cheerleaders off the field. Vickie
Cockrum, who was the head
cheerleader, had trouble with
her spelling in the cheers,
though. And the Seniors even
sold refreshments throughout
the game! (Go Seniors)!
During the second half the
Seniors received the kickoff and
moved down the field with ex
cellent passing by Martha
Kelly and receiving by Pat Holt.
Bonnie Bell ran 16 yeards for
the touchdown, and Sallie Lewis
ran 5 yards for the extra point.
The Seniors were victorious with
the final score 13-6.
Everyone enjoyed the game
despite the “cool” weather. The
Sophomores and Freshmen are
going to play after Fall break.
Come and.support them, too!
Book Store
by Deborah Walter
If you have seen a pair of
twinkling blue eyes and a warm
smile as you clean out the cob
webs from your mailbox in the
student union, you have seen a
glimpse of our new bookstore
clerk, Mrs. Teresa Hayes. Mrs.
Hayes, after traveling with her
husband who was in the Air
Force, now resides in Raleigh
with him and her six-month-old
son, Jeremy. She graduated
from Hardbarger’s Business Col
lege here in Raleigh.
Sewing is one of her enjoy
able past times. Although she
has not lately had time to get
involved, she is interested in
music and singing, also. And
she said she enjoys sports very
much, but as a spectator rather
than a participant..
So if you see a bright cheery
brunette in the bookstore, she
is not a student, but our new
clerk, Mrs. Hayes. Say “Hello”
to her, and make her feel at
home!
Daniel, Sally Lewis, Susan Pitt,
Jane Roberts, and Maggie Sar
gent have handled everything
just fine.
Now, the seven slightly hung-
over but happy new girls are:
Nan Brantley on the washboard,
Carol Cleveland on the grater,
Bonnie Ford on the tambourine,
Allison Kerr on the bongos,
Loula Polites on the cow bell,
Kathryn Scott on the shakers,
and Yorke Wooten on the mor-
rocas.
Petitions Granted
by Marcia Nahikian
Several petitions have been
presented to the Legislative
Body this year. One of the main
bills was that boys be allowed
on back campus during the'
week, but the Leg. Body tabled
this until proper security can
be enforced so we would feel
safe with boys on back campus.
The second bill has made a
lot of St. Mary’s girls very
happy!!! Juniors now have one
night out during the week and
also Sunday night. If they have
a 2.0 or higher when grades
come out this quarter they will
be able to keep these privileges.
But if their grades are below a
2.0 they will have one night out
during the week and only every
other Sunday night. The girls
that have a QPR below a 1.8
will have only every other Sun
day. But they may petition
their Sunday night privilege for
a week night instead.
Seniors got something also!
If they are on AP (Academic
Probation), their privileges now
extend to one week night and
every other Sunday first semes
ter, and second semester they
will have one night during the
week and every Sunday night.
Several Sophomores have said
that they feel they should have
a few more privileges but
Sophomores and Freshmen are
happy about one thing — the
paging system in Smedes will
be done away with and replaced
with a telephone.
The majority of the student
body realizes that the new rules
and even the ones that have
been tabled show that the Stu
dent Government is working for
us.
Poole Guards Ford
by Janet Smalley
I’m sure every St. Mary’s
girl knows the smiling face of
Lieutenant John Poole. Well, re
cently Lieutenant Poole was a
member of the Security Guard
for President Gerald Ford when
he was at Pinehurst in Septem
ber to dedicate a Hall of Fame
for golf! The President played
nine holes of golf with Arnold
Palmer, Jack Nicholas, and sev
eral other pros.
Lieutenant Poole described the
President as a plain country
boy who acts no differently as
president. “He’s just like anyone
else; he’s friendly to everyone,
and he’s very open.” Lieutenant
Poole says that he really en
joyed the day having the chance
to meet the President.