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Page Two THE BENNETT BANNER JANUARY, 1953 THE BENNETT BANNER "Anything Worth Reading, We Write” TEN CENTS A C()F*Y $1.00 PER SUBSCRIPTION EDITORIAL STAFF BDITOR-IN-CHIET Lorraine G. Simms, '53 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Annctta Patton, ’54 FEATURE EDITOR Charlotte Alston, '54 NEWS EDITORS Thomasina Martin, ’53 Willie B. Cox. '53 LITERARY EDITORS Lillie Stanbcak, ’53 Margaret Studevant, ’54 Eleana Pubvis, ’53 EXCHANGE EU3ITOR Lyvonne Mackel, '53 PICTURE EDITOR . Annie Wright, '53 BUSINESS MANAGER .. Barbara Hodges, '55 FACULTY ASSOCIATE Rebecca DawsoN REPORTERS Marion Lee '63 Villa Raspberry ’53 Mabel Hodges. ’63 Betty Washington .53 Willie Gaston ’56 Bertha Brown ’54 Hazeline McPhaul '53 Anita Clark ’54 Roberta McGuinn '63 Amanda Renwick ’55 TYPISTS Florence Simpson '03 Jackie Singleton '64 Norma Allen '85 Sue Simmons ‘55 Yvonne Steadman '55 EIleanor Cooke '53 EDITORIALS By Robkkta McGuinn Soincoiie once said. "Noiliing comes by chance, for in all the wide universe, there is al)sokitely no such thing as chance. We bring what ever conies. Are we not satislied with the resuUs and effects? The thing to do is to change the causes.” Speaking of (hanging causes, I wonder if the Supreme Court will ad mit all children, regardless of race, religion, or naitonal origin, to the jjublic sc hools in America. By such a ruling, our way of life, especially in the .South, will be changed. I have heard the opinions of many people who say the time just isn’t right for iiuegration. May I ask, “when dcjes the time become right for a man to have an e|ual oj)jK)rtunity for an education?” It seems that the time will be aj)proj)riate when we arc al)le to accept the responsibilities that one automatically receives with more freedom. We, as students, must not take the attitude that our Negro educators will be out of many jobs if the schools are integrated. We must, however, e|uip ourselves mentally, spiritually, and culturally. If we are prepared to teach, we should be able to fit iiuo any situation with poise and dig nity. It is not by chance that one is a gcKxl teacher, but by realistic hard work and study. Will we be satisfied with four years of study? The time is at hand, the time is NOW! Are you prepared to change the causes of sei>arate education? What’s Going On In The Student Senate The Student Senate wishes to thank all of the students for the fine participation shown toward the acti vities we have had this semester. A better program has been outlined for the coming semester. Among these! include a touch football game to bo held in back of Reynolds and Barge Hall Saturday afternoon, January 31. This is one of the features scheduled for the interim week-end sponsored by the Student Union) Board. The Student Senate is going to keep on file a card for every mem ber of the Student Body with her* interests and talents listed so that every girl can be an active partici pant in Student Senate affairs. These will also help in planning some of the talent programs the Student Senate is initiating for somg of the future senate meetings. It will also be an aid for committeq appointments and will enable stu dent senate cabinet members to reach more girls to help carry the responsibilities of the student sen ate. More participation from tha student body means an active stu dent government. The election of the May Queen will have to be set at an earlier date this year because we want the picture of the Queen to appear in our year book. This yearbook staff has asked consideration of the Student Senate. A date will be set by the Student Senate cabinet. The cooperation of the student body is asked for during this election. Bennett College has been invited to join the National Student Associa tion, a body composed of colleges and universities in the United States. A regional meeting i.s to be held February 21 and 22, 1953 at the Uni versity of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Information concerning this! organization is posted on the Union bulletin board and also on display in the Student Senate office. The issue will be discussed at the next: Student Senate meeting. Twelve seniors were chosen by the Student Senate cabinet to re present Bennett College in Leader Publications for 1953. These girls were chosen for scholastic and lea dership ability. They were—Willie B. Cox, Secre tary of the Union Board of Manag ers; Lovye Davis, President of Beta Kappa Chi; Mabel Hodges, Presi dent of Sigma Rho Sigma; Bercella Lawson, President of the Senior Class; Marion Lee, President of the Student Union; Lyvonne Mackel, Re- presenative to the Central Commit tee; Hazeline McPhaul, President of Alpha Kappa Mu; Elizabeth Reese, Secretary of the Student Senate; Lorraine G. Simms, Editor-in-Chief of the Bennett Banner; Helena Valteau, President of the Auxiliary Marshal Board; Bettye Washington, Program chairman for Kappa Phi; Marilyn Whaley, President of tha Student Senate. ODE TO MUSIC Oh, thou worldly strain, Bond of all men, universal, Known to all, a sweet refrain. From whence came that knowledge used By you, comforter, playmate, friend? For, in every mood, appear thy muse With melody for the occasions Be they gay, sad, or quiet, You supplement our varied con templations. One finds no joy or sweet fullfillment When Bacchus reigns or sadness rules, Without your own accompaniment. Is there one who lives life complete, Deiging not your riches to receive? Teacher: Tommy, give me some facts of the Dead Sea. Tommy; I didn’t know the sea was sick. Englishman: (Hearing an owl hoot) What’s That? American: Thats an owl. Englishman: I know its an owl, but what is it thats owling. News From College Campuses By Lyvonne Mackel The Famcean, publication of Flor ida A. c& M. College, realizes that they are not the only ones having troubles with School Spirit. Student Leaders all over the nation have one common cray. School Spirit! The Prarie Panther makes this remark: “Remember if you don’t uphold the spirit of your own school, who will? THINK. Hampton Institute is planning a dance symposium to be held one weekend in the spring. Dance groups from various other colleges will per form. Bennett was one of the col leges invited. The Hampton Script gives a prob able explanation for Johnny Ray tears when he sings. — His sheet music is printed on onion skin paper. The Southern University debaters plan a tour for the spring vacation, which will take them as far as thig city where they will meet teams at A. & T., Lutheran and Bennett Colleges. One of Webster’s friends contri-- buted the following definitions to The Hornet (Delware State College). A moron: a fellow who wrinkles his brow reading comic books. Professor: a textbook wired for sound. Better: What every girl should know. Dictionary: a place where you try to find a word you can’t spell. Let us be reminded by the S. U. Digest that on a college campus where fads chase each other off the scene almost daily, our current “not studying” emphasis has taken far t(.'o serious and too great a hold. Us ually the unsuspecting victims mis take dreams for reality and wake up too late to know that the day is Jar spent. We would do well to be on our guard against this crippling philosophy, and indeed against any philosophy which denies the fact that geniuses are made—not born. Freshman News After much reminiscing about the adventures of the Christmas holi days the freshmen returned with the idea of giving a dance; so as to experience some more fun. The idea became a reality on January 17 and took place in Steele Hall. It is still the talk of the campus by the freshmen who enjoyed it immensely. This was the third social affair for the freshmen. Gala girls in swishing skirts and handsome boys were all apart of the affair. There will be several new addi tions to our class during the next semester. Emma Dunstan and Ruth Reese recently made their debut on the auxiliary Marshal Board. Other members from the freshman clasd include; Antoinette Jones, Betty Portee, Catherine Willis, Lien-Yun Chien, and Barbara Brovra. Here’s wishing everyone much success in the coming semester. AN ODE TO EDUCATION Long, challenging, prolific years, Schedules to those who desire achievement, Aid us in molding our careers For the sake of progress and accomplishment? Years that are ours to cherish Especially, when we’ve become old, And have reached the height of our goal. As I strive through these tiresome days. And study everything with sincere praise, I am pleased to confirm that all my wisdom and understanding Is not confined to one form of an institution of learning, But is extended to things created by God, Plants, animals, and even an insignificant little frog Who add an interest and stimulate success ... POETRY CORNER . . . My Last German Exam” i I Alelia Barrett T’was a mad mad rush the night before “Exam Day” knocked upon my door I studied and studied till I could take no more I racked my brains till a hole I bore In the cerebrum which left me in deplore! The next morning I awoke in a terrific rage. Goodness sakes! I haven’t studied thq preceding page! I studied and studied but I couldn’t comprehend Pages one and two and so on till the end. The book took a flop and on its midrib it lay In complete devastation until the next day! I shook and I trembled as I sat downi in class! My studying had dissolved into one solid mass! As I took up my pen I tried to think “Is it das or der, dem or den Or do they show up at all in the game? Maybe its line, eines, kein or klein Oh, I’ll let that go till some other time. I said that on and on, page after page And my paper was like an empty stage! When the teacher took my paper she smiled at me. But after seeing it said “Heavensi to be!” I walked out of the room with my pride still high, But I silently prayed “God let me get by, If I haven’t got the brains I still have my aims. If studying I can’t engage I still can turn a page, And if I pass, Nothing more can I ask.” The next day in class my teacher I spied As she took her seat t’was me she sat beside She held my hand and she looked at me Saying, “Young lady you study so diligently I know you are always doing your best. But I’m sorry to inform you You have failed the test!” Ode To A Lost Love Loving you is like loving a stone wall A wall that is immovable and un aware of my being, It is like trying to build a fence with my bare hands, Realizing with each blow that it’s no use. Loving you is to me the worst thing that could have happened, I die a thousand deaths with each, day, As you go your way with someone else, Never once looking my way. Once I was very happy with you, my every thought was you, your voice—your eyes—your smile. Those were the days when you re turned my love. Now you have torn me apart and crushed my heart at your feet— And after taking all of this, I must admit that I am doomed to go on loving you forever. —BARBARA PARKS To those of us who wish to possess A well-rounded and worth-while knowledge And an acquaintance with other occupants of our universe. You, whose worth is often ill-used Can build, instruct, and improve One’s status and well-being. —ACE People And Incidents This is a small world, and though it seems that people are far away, They aren’t as distant as one might think when they have had their say. Conversation seems to bridge the gap which otherwise would stay, And people become acquainted in a sort of friendly way. One can get to know a person by just a friendly chat. Try it sometime, won’t you? It’s just as simple as that! You sit by people on trolleys, you meet them on the street. So why not have a little talk with the next you chance to meet? I’ve tried it, and I know it works, and you will find this true: That no matter what state a person’s in, he’d like someone to talk to. Some will tell you all about their homes, their friends, their conditions, Others you will have to question, ta find out their ambitions. I once met a fellow on a train, who appeared to be drunk. His jaws were sagging, his eyes red, I thought he was just an old bum. He raised his head as I came by, and there was something in his eyes Which made you feel that here’s a man whom no one could despise. He made a gesture, as if to say, “I’d like to talk to you.” And soon, before I could realize, his personal problems I knew. He told me he’d had his first drink, and this he’d had to get, His wife and children had been killed, and he was trying to forget. He said he had been away at work, and then a telegram came, Informing him that his wife had perished, trying to rescue the children from the flame. Oh, how his heart was burdened! He seemed not to have a friend. He even told me that it was he whom he wished it had been. I tried to say consoling things to this most distressed and heartsick man, For it has been my desire to help those whom I can. I’ll never forget the time I saw a movie called, “Dragon Seed,” The people sat and roared at times, when actually there was no need. Japanese soldiers were raiding a town, seemingly hungry for women and wine. They broke into homes in search of these, and insulted all they could find. They came across an old woman who, in trying to make her escape. Was unable to get away, because of her size and shape. This seemed funny to the people who saw it who didn’t understand That this poor woman was trying to save her life from the evils of man. Too often we find people who think that misfortunes come Only to other people, and will never come to them. But, in sharing another’s heartache and helping those in pain. One feels a certain sentiment which, otherwise, he wouldn’t gain. —NETTIE MAE CARTER BENNETT COLLEGE SNACK BAR Serves Students
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