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Page Two THE BENNETT BANNER FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1975 Help You, Cagers! One of the class of ’76’s first bout with Dean Braggs levity was in an orientation meeting in the Science Assembly. The joke was about our basketball team and part of it went like this . . . “I am not going to tell you how many games we won last year. But, the GAME we did win . . . .” In spite of whatever destiny has decided our win-loss record will be this year, we have great basketball team material. (The best that has been here for years!) It is this fact that made our first loss by such a ridiculous margin, a bit much. If team records from past years become applicable for this year, we are in for another season of bitter defeats. In the past these were some what more easy to live with but this year they simply will not do. As far as coaching goes, there is only one official coach. However, any spectator can surmise that if team strategy is failing, new tactics should be inserted immediately. Our team appears to have only one play. Nonetheless, reliable sources say that the “one play” has ten options. After watching our team feed the ball into opponents’ hands so often on January 16, one has to wonder to whose advantage our ten play options are supposed to work. Usually reliable sources also say our team was tired early in the game because they had not had the opportunity to practice a full court. Of course, this is because only half of our home court is functional. But hasn’t anyone thought to have the team practice at the community center where our home games are played? As a matter of fact a jog to the center might help our team’s wind problem. Let’s hope that by the time this paper comes out our team’s losing record will be history. And if that’s too much to hope for, let’s strive for some decent defeats. THE BENNETT BANNER STAFF Editor-In-Chief Cheryl E. Johnson Adviser Dr. Virginia Tucker Lay-Out Editor Esther Canty Advertising Manager Bobbetta Jones Joyce Bass Cleo Branch Katie Gailes Laura Goodman Karen Henderson Dawn Holder Pat Hunt Reporters Cassandra Jones Cynthia Jones Mary Jane Lewis Kamala Manchigiah T. Mulugetta JoAndrea Rushin Letters to tke Editor The following poem is dedicated to all my friends at Bennett Col lege in memory of the many happy and fun filled hours I spent there as grounds keeper, actor, grounds superviser, poet, maintenance tech nician and, finally, singer. May Jehovah God bless the institution of Bennett College and its ideal forever, in the name of his son Jesus Christ. Dear Bennett—I Love You And I Miss You Dear Bennett, I really miss you and hope you miss me too. Every day that goes by, I’m con stantly thinking of you. I hope you understand why we can’t be together for a while But nothing will ever erase you from my mind, Because you’re proven to be good for me And I feel you’re one of a kind. I know people have talked since we’re not together and labeled me no good. But I’m not afraid of that outside talk Because I know I was good and kind And I always did for you what I could Our relationship was, oh so beau tiful, And still it was cool and alert But that’s the way I planned it, so that neither would be hurt, I hope you will take care of your self, the way I know you can. And I hope you will still have thoughts of me and remember me as your #1 Tractor man! Love, Don “Earl” Webster Maintenance Technician Bennett College Actor, Singer, Poet YES! ! ! (Grass cutter) Editor’s Note: A letter to Earl should be ad dressed to; Dorothea Dix Hospital Spruill Bldg.—Sta. B Raleigh, N. C. 27611 Dear Editor: Before the Christmas Holidays, an incident in Player Hall prompted the seniors into definite action. The incident itself is not im portant. What is important is that the seniors realized something had to be done about the complete dis regard for each other and the self- centered interest that exists. The affair arose out of a per sonal matter for one young lady. Others took it upon themselves to remedy the situation. The result was embarrassment for the young lady and an awakening of seniors to the fact that some of us are very small. The time has come for us to unite. If we can’t trust each other, who can we trust. Living, in as in timate a situation as Bennett, pro vides no room for petty actions or petty people. I say people because I can not refer to such persons as sisters! The seniors called a meeting and decided that Player Hall busi ness should remain Player Hall business. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, please take note. The ex ample has been set, note one where we stand divided and be have like high school girls, but instead where we behave like the compassionate women we should be Instead of knocking someone down, give her a hand and help her up. Integrity is a necessary part of character. It is almost as important as the ability to have and give trust. Turning on each other is no way to achieve trust or to win re spect. Most important, what will it do for you as a human being? Unity, Pat Hunt Dear Editor: I believe that the nursery school down the street under the instruc tion of a fellow classmate could play in competition with our bas ketball team, with its leadership, and win! Jackie Hemphill Aggie Smoke Has Dwindled To A Puff Of Steam. / \ 'Zo' Dear Editor: Mty name is Eli Williams. I am presently incarcerated at the U. S. Prison on McNeil Island in the state of Washington. I am 28 years old, black and born under the sign of Virgo. In addition, I am B’lVz” tall, 180 lbs. My eyes are brown and my hair is black. I hail from Los Angeles, California. I am writing this letter in hopes that your paper will publish my name, stating that I am a prisoner desiring correspondence with any young lady there at the college. I am lonely and desperate for out side female communication. Since my imprisonment (over 5i/^ years), I have been totally re jected by all whom I once con sidered friends, loved ones and family. So in my desperation I am appealing to you and anyone on your staff to assist and help me hold fast to the reality of the out side life. Thanking you in advance, Eli Williams #35326 Dear Editor: I would appreciate it very much if you could print the following paragraph in your student news paper: Twenty-six year old inmate, 5’8” tall, weight 150 pounds, and an Aquarian would like to corre spond with young ladies between the ages of 18-40. Race or ethnic background is of no importance. All replies will be answered promptly, and a photograph would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lawrence Hall #133292 P. O. Box E Jackson, Michigan 49204 Cafeteria Breakfast by Mary Sneed Uncertain mixture of slurred voices Weary from last night’s dreams. White hats and blue scarves tied on uncombed hair. Angry voices following those in front Whose cut leaves the others a step behind. Impatient followers at the end of the line In search of friends near the door. The scent of bacon in the air. Familiar odor of eggs and toasted bread. A repetition of unpleasantness, but nothing new to be said. Did You K now? There are approximately 22 stu dents on Bennett’s campus with the first name Deborah, Debra or Debora. Their last names are: Herbin M'clntyre Beale Davis Gainer Lowrance Lundy Tolls Alston Harris Moore Myra Oakley Phillips Luttery Baker Judkins Maxey Smoak Travis Tolbert Williams Graduate Briefs Class ’74 DENISE LYLES — Medical Tech nician — Freedman Hospital, Washington, D. C. DEBRA McFADDEN — Teaching Physical Education—Allen Uni versity, Columbia, S. C. LACINE LOWRANCE — Teach ing — New Bern, N. C. SHARON NEAL — Merchandising Trainee — J. C. Penney — Chattanooga, Tenn. (as of Jan uary 6, 1975). DEBRA PALMER — Thomas Ele mentary School ■—■ Washington, D. C. JULIET SMITH — Charlotte School System — North Caro lina. DUANNE HOFFLER — Graduate School — UNC-G (fall ’74). JOAN CHALMERS QUICK — Frazer School — Greensboro, North Carolina. Class ’75 GLENDA MATTOX began work ing in the Corporate Communi cations Division as a coUege ap pointee at Metropolitan Life’s headquarters. New York City, on Dec. 31, 1974. Glenda par ticipated in the Summer Intern ship Program during 1974. This program was designed to en courage students from predomi nantly Black colleges in their junior year to participate and seek full time positions with Metropolitan upon graduation. Glenda made an outstanding con tribution during her summer ex perience and was recognized in the company’s home office Newsletter.
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