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Honor Day May 25 THE BENNETT BANNER “Believing that an informed campus is a Key to Democracy'* ARCHIVES Sennett College ^eensboro, N. c. Installation of Oncers May 27 VOL. XXVII, NO. 8 GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA MAY, 1962 Spring Festival Transports Audience to Outer Space As the astronaut’s rocket iOom- «i off after the “Countdown”, the on-lookers at the annual Spring Festival at Bennett Col lege, on May 5, were off to a visit with inaginary people of the stars and planets. “Lift off” first stop was a brief visit with the quiet Moon, psde and cool. On the Moon, the Bennett College en semble entertained the Moonites with a medley of tunes. Then “or biting” the Sun, a group perform ed a delightful dance which was illuniinated by the brightly shin ing sun. Gymnastic stimts were watched on Mars, the mighty, warlike, and strong planet. A dramatic production was witness ed on Jupiter entitled “Lima Beans.” On Venus the on-lookers watched a special dance which was performed with a graceful and brilliant stride. Finally “zero ing” to the Earth, the astronaut’s flight was proclaimed to be the b«t of the year. Honored at the “Ooimtdown” was Queen Grace Mitchell after being crowned by Mrs. Susie W. Jones. Queen Mitchell is a senior elementary major from Wilkes— boro,, N. C. The Queen’s court included Valaida Wynne, maid of honor; Patsy Gilreath and Gloria Keene, senior attendants; Brenda Wilkerson and Joan Harris, junior attendants; Zereta Madison and Joyce Young, sophomore attend ants; Edna Smith and Jean Bailey, freshmen attendants. The attendants and ROTC men of A&T College formed the honor guard for the Queen and her coaid of honor. To climax the gala affair, the Air Force “Raiders” Drill Team of A&T College performed with auperb skill. Sheila Brinkley Yearbook Given By Junior Class On Monday, April 30, the first edition of the college yearbook was presented to Dr. Player at the regular chapel program by Jean Franklin, the editor. The student body received their copies beginriiig Wednesday, May 2, at 3:30 p.irj. Bennett Heads EEeded Barbara Whitfield, rising jun ior, English major has been elect ed editor-in-chief of the Bennett Banner for the school year 1962- 63. Working with her as associate editor is Sheila Brinkley, rising junior pre-law major. Other members of the staff are; Vivian Klrven, exchange editor; Linda Powell and Grace Wallace, circulation managers; Nancy Wig gins, social editor; Dorothy Ma son, cartoonist; Carolyn Ward Juanita Jackson, Hazel Abron Verna Venson, Frances Campbell, reporters. Serving as typists are Brenda White, Serita Hariston, Sylvia Duncan, Myra Phillips. The new editor and her staff will publish the June issue. EXHIBITS, LECTURES, FILMS HIGHLIGHT SCIENCE WEEK Barbara Whitfield Lincoln Choir, Guests Visit On May 7 during the chapel period. Dr. WiUiam J. Trent, ex ecutive director of the UNCF in New York, greeted the Ben nett family and commended the college choir on its excellent ijer- formance at the recent UNCF convocation. Dr. Trent is recently touring some of the southern schools connected with the UNCF. Travelling with him were Mr. John Spencer, an associate of the Rockefeller Fotindation in New York. In a short statement, Mr. Spencer noted the importance of colleges as a seed or starting point. Mr. Richard Moll, also with Dr. Trent, recited a motto which might prove helpful to all college students. “The man, who has done what he set out to do, did not set out to do enough.” Mr. Moll is connected with a founda tion which aids African students in American universities and col leges. The music for a program was provided by the men’s glee club of Lincoln I/niversity of Lincoln Pa. Under the direction of Mr. O. C. Suthem who was a teacher at Bennett. The group sang three songs from South Paci fic by Richard Rodgers and others from religious scores. “Become Perfect” Is The Challenge “You must become perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” This statement formed the basis of a sermon presented by Dr. L. A. Brown. Dr. Brown is the dis trict superintendent of the North Carolina Conference of the Meth odist Church. He stated his title as “Growing Christian.” Although limitations block hu man perfection, there remains the Master’s challenge to his fol lowers. This is something to work for. It is important, said Dr. Brown, “to set your goal or aim to the highest.” Becoming is not as difficult as remaining Christian. The rewards for fajth, however, are great. They include life-long growth and freedom from spiritual labor. Dr. Brown emphasized the im portance of man’s quest for per fection. The sermon was presented on Sunday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the Annie Memer Pfeiffer Chapel. The coUege choir provided the music. President Receives Honorary Degree The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon Dr. Willa B. Player, president of Ben nett College during a spring con vocation held at Lycoming Col lege, Williamsport, Pa., on May 3. Dr. Player delivered the prin cipal address at the convocation which gave recognition to the place of women in American ed ucation. Dr. D. Frederick Wertz, president of Lycoming College, conferred the degree. Wedding Music Is Enjoyed On Wednesday, May 9, a pro gram of wedding music was pre sented. Mr. Whiteman was in charge and played portions of sev eral processionals and recession als. Thelma Spruill sang the “Song of Ruth” and the college ensemble sang “O Perfect Love” and “Set Me A Seal”. Mimeo graphed sheets of rvedding music were passed to the students. Core Presents Program Here On May 3 the Freshman En glish Core presented readings and dramatizations in the Little Thea tre. The selections were from The Apology by Plato, Antigone by Anouilh, and Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller. The cast for The Apology in cluded: Veronica Carpenter, Pat ricia Murray, Carolyn Ward, Jean Bailey, Linda Blackman, Linda Frazier. The cast for Antigoue included Delores Langley, Jean Jones, Marie Hawkins, Marcia Johnson, Del Tricia Curry, Beatrice Perry, Shirley Smedley, and Helen Mil ler. The cast for Death of a Sales men Included Elizabeth Hans- berry, Sonja Hazard, Lillie Madison, Maxine Twitty, Regina Carpenter, and Linda Pearson. Drama Quartet Appears Here The Sullivan Street Drama Quartet was presented in the Lit tle Theatre on Friday, April 27 at 8:00 pjn. This group appeared in connec tion with oollege lyceum series. The players presented a pro gram in two parts. The first part consisted of scenes from Shake speare’s plays in costume. The scenes were from Taming of the Shrew, Richard the Third, Othello, Troilus and Cressida, and As You Like It. The second part of the program consisted of a pre sentation of the history of the theatre and Shakespeare’s life and times. The players were Andrew Mil ligan, Neil Flanagan, Ellen Maris, and Helen Honkamp. The ninth annual Science and Life week was held May 7-11. Th® theme was “The Space Age Chal lenges the Scientist.” The Science and Life Week W35 sponsored but the Science Senv- inar Club and the Beta KappS Chi Honorary Scientific Society, Monday, May 7, a film session was held. This was followed by a general discussion. Tuesday, May 8, Dr. E. Mei*- bacher, professor of physicfl, UNC, spoke on the topic of '‘No clear Forces.” On Wednesday, May 9, Dr, Douglas Humm, professor Of physiology UNC spoke on thR topic, “Zoological Investigattc® in Cancer Research.” On Thursday, May 10 a film session and discussion was held. “Problems of Cell Dtvlsioili*’^ was the topic discussed by Dw. H. S. Roberts, professor of zo ology, Duke University on FridV May 11. The visiting lectures during the week were sponsored by the Col legiate Academy of the North Carolina Academy of Science. The science exhibits during the week were provided by the Mon santo Chemical Co., St. Louta, Mo. Science Institute Children Featured At Wed. Vespers Wednesday vesi>ers, May 2 were under the auspices of the Bennett College Children’s House under the direction of Mrs. L. H. Rich ards. The program consisted of the invocation, “Song of Thanks;” opening song, “God’s Gifts”; clos ing song, “A Little Bird”; and the prayer, “Song of Thanks.” A group of 15 outstanding sci entists will compose the faculty of the Siunmer Science Institute for talented high school students to be held at Bennett College June 18-July 27, Dr. J. Henry Sayles, director, announced this week. Eleven of these teachers have earned the doctorate, it was re vealed. Some of them will carry a full teaching program and the others will be visiting lecturers. The complete list follows: Dr. Wayne A. Bowers, professor of physics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Dr. D. J. Fluke, professor of radiation physics, Duke Univer sity, physics; Dr. Frederic R. Crownfield, Mrs. Clara H. Echols, both of the Bennett faculty, and Chang Lo Wu, mathematics; Dr. Douglas Humm, professor i of physiology at University of I North Carolina, Chapel Hill, ' physiology; Dr. A. R. Vick, of the E'Snnett faculty, botany, and W. L. Young also of the Bennett faculty, bacteriology; Dr. James Pendergrast, Dr. Gladys Royal, both of the A&T College, and Lois Walters, chemistry; Dr. Henry S. Roberts, professor of zoology at Duke University and Dr. Nityan- ada Pati, professor of zoology at A&T College, zoology. AKM Sponsors Birthday Dinner The final birthday dinnesr of the year, which honored faculty members and students born tn May, June, and August was pre sented under the auspices of Al pha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on Friday, May U, The theme ‘‘Spring into Summer Ecstasy”, was carried out by a bulletin board display of silhour ettes illustrating various well- known spring and summer scenep, and by a medley of spring and summer songs which were suMg by Thelma Spruill. I A special feature of tlie pro gram was the presentation oS gifts representing the Alpha Kap pa Mu symbols to the persoi* bom in the various montha. I The college songs which wete sung in spirited zest appeared tO be enjoyed by all. The remarks announcing the birthday honoreca were made by Dr. J. Heniy Sayles. A.K.M. was honored to have seated at the guest table Du. Breathett, the advisor, Mrs. Rai- ford. Dr .Sayles, Dr. Winston, tkB heads of our departments, and Mrs. Jones, director of Admla slons. The atmosphere of the everringf was gay and exciting, and quite characteristic of the season. The theme seemed to express exactly the mood of the evening. The members of AKM ar& Dorothy Bacon, president, Jean Hayes, secretary-treasurer, Ltila Goolsby, Rosalie Stanley, Freddie Stukes, Patricia Brown, Juanita Wheeler. Carolyn Walker EHzSK beth Riffgs, Evalirta Will'am% Leslie Doty, and Hazel Abrcta Paintings and sculptures by Eva Miller were on exhibit In the Fine Arts building from May 7- 15.