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Page Six FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1978 m Campus Alumnae Discuss “Old Doys” Bennett Has Changed Carol Chatters, candidate for Rec reational Council president. Yvette Shelton, candidate for Inter- dormitory Council president. by Kelly Gardner It has been said by the alumnae of Bennett that the college has changed from the “old days” but to what extent has the college really changed except for the ad ministration and faculty and, of course, the students? “Many people come back and don’t expect a change but any in stitution that is going to be viable has to change,” said Dr. Charlotte Alston, head of Music Department. Dr. Alston attended Bennett in the 50s. Dr. Alston feels that the major changes came about in the 60s be cause of the social upheaval at black colleges and in the 70s be cause of the women’s liberation movement. She also added that the best changes at the college were the increased opportunities for women, the new teaching styles, and the consortium. When asked how she felt about curfew and the restrictions that are placed on the students, Dr. Alston said, “Students get too wrapped up in the superfical as pects of the college. A student should have a set of priorities.” The curfew in the 50s was mid night for seniors and 10 p.m. for the other students. In the 1950s attention was given to the intellectual and cultural growth of the students and music and drama were always high lighted. Mrs. Frederica Sayles who grad uated in 1942, discussed the Ly ceum programs. She said, “The lyceum programs were cultural and a variety of artists came, such as Marion Anderson and Paul Robeson.” Chapel was held every day ex cept for Saturdays and the stu dents were required to attend chapel and Vesper every Sunday at 4 p.m. The students were re quired to wear hats. The entertainment included dances at A&T and football games where the girls were required to have an escort. They were not al lowed to drink or go to clubs. Whenever the students went off campus they had to sign on and off. There were no sororities until the late 60s, but the students had various clubs and organizations. The classes were held from 8 itil. rs Choir members left for Spring Tour despite snowy precipitation. Bennett Pioneers College CAI Bennett is one of the pioneers of systematic CAI at the college SG Karen Lewis, candidate for presi dent, Student Union Board. Candidates not pictured: Cyn thia Brown, candidate for presi dent Student Senate; Mondrell Jester, candidate for president Recreational Council; Yvette Smyre, candidate for president, Recreational Council; Gwen Da vis, candidate for president. Rec reational Council. level; however the number of col leges instituting some form of computer-assisted instruction is rapidly increasing. The teacher/technology learn ing strategy applied to freshman English, mathematics and reading at Bennett is in its third year of operation. Xavier, Hampton and Jackson State Universities are some of the institutions that have sought to emulate the program here in setting up a program on their campuses. The Bennett College case study has been presented at the confer ence on Computers in Undergrad uate Education, the Conference on Educational Computing in Minor ity Institutions, the North Caro lina Conference of Teachers of Mathematics and, very recently, at the North Carolina Association of Educational Data Systems Con ference at UNC-Charlotte. Mrs. Nellouise Watkins, director of the Computer Center, said that Bennett College administrators were far-sighted in their decision to install a Hewlett-Packard mini computer as a technique to indi vidualize instruction. The CAI project is a part of the Advanced Institutional Develop ment Program. Ramona Reid, candidate for presi dent, Interdormitory Council. : a.m. to 5:15 p.m. during the week and on Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Lunch hours were from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The students could rest during this time. Also no radios were allowed to be played at this time because it was con sidered a resting period. Life in the dormitories was quite different. The college had not employed maids so the stu dents had to keep the dorms clean. Everyone had “beauty work,” said Mrs. Charlotte Barnes who at tended Bennett in the late 1940s. “Each girl was assigned a certain duty, and the rooms in the dorms were checked every day. Also each girl had dining-room duty where she was required to serve as a waitress, which meant no long lines. The students ate family style and were required to dress for dinner.” Mrs. Christine Bizzell, who at tended Bennett in 1953, said, “There was no reason for a stu dent to fail because she had noth ing else to do but study. There was no financial aid. If a student was on the work program, she made 35 cents an hour.” Most of the students looked up on Dr. David D. Jones as a father ly image. “Dr. Jones was firm but kind and an excellent president. He was interested in the welfare of Bennett and the students,” said Mrs. Barnes. Mrs. Sayles added, “He was a wonderful person, fatherly, kind, but positive.” The sophistication of the stu dents has always been one of the major concerns. It has always been said that a Bennett Belle could be recognized a mile away. One of the reasons was that at one time in Bennett history the girls were required to wear uni forms. Later on they were only required to be neatly dressed and always wear a hat when they went out in public. If the girls did go out, it was always in a group. Bennett also had a marriage committee. If the girl was getting married she was required to have a note or letter from her parents. Then the committee wanted to meet with her and her husband- to-be. If the girl got married in secret that meant she would be suspended from Bennett’s campus permanently. Bennett has changed, but so has the world. 115 Honored on Senior Day by Joyce Bass This year’s Senior Day fes tivities, held March 16, hon ored 115 seniors. With the class colors of peach and cream and class motto of “Take Time To Be Somebody,” the class of 1978 made its appearance for the first time in its academic at tire, accompanied by its soph omore class sisters. Senior class member. Mil- ’ ’ h* 1.;; Hattie Purnell, candidate for presi dent, Senior Class. dred Harris, proudly spoke on behalf of her class sisters while music was rendered by the college choir and senior choir ensemble. After the senior class was presented with its academic attire, the members of the class and their guests retired to the dining hall for an ele gant banquet organized by the sophomore class. Grapejuice Is Tops by Dionna Woods What’s the favorite snack on campus ? “Welch’s Grapejuice is the most popular snack,” said Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, manager of the Snack Bar. Mrs. Kirkpatrick has work ed in the college snack bar for nine years and eight months. She says the grapejuice starts selling as soon as she opens. When asked why she thought it was so popular she said, “It is really good and it is always cold.” Students all agree on the popularity of the grapejuice. Angel Ford, candidate for president. Sophomore Class. PEACE CORPS It offers professional development and challenge. Requirements: • must be a U.S. citizen • although the minimum age is 18 years, very few applicants under 20 have the skills and experience necessary to qualify. • must meet medical and legal criteria Training: • lasts from 4 to 14 weeks, usually in the host country • emphasizes language and cultural studies Compensation: • monthly allowance for food, lodging, Incidentals • medical care • readjustment allowance of $125 per month, set aside In the U.S., usually payable at completion of service • optional life insurance at minimum rate • personal satisfaction and overseas career development NEEDED: People with experience or degrees In: Agriculture/farming Business Education, especially math/science special education, industrial arts Engineering, especially Civil Engineering Nutrition, Home Ec (Degree required) Health Professions Skilled Trades Auto/Diesel Maintenance INTERVIEWS: Plscemsnt of f ic©—3/28 Irtfo: Student Union-3/29
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