2 • BENNETT BANNER • MAY 14, 1999
My legacy to
BRANDY JONES
Editor
A legacy is described as something that is given as a gift from a
person from the past Although I am not a graduating senior, there
are many things I would leave as a legacy to my Bennett sisters.
The crab-barrel theory, memory of the past, and faith are essential
for this institution to continue to thrive and for us to live successful
lives.
When crabs are in a barrel, they stick together. The crabs attach
themselves to the other crabs left behind and help them rise. This
is a quality we need at Bennett.
We need to help our sisters rise
instead of hurting them. 1 don’t
know if controversy is something
popular; however, we should keep
in mind that controversy involves people. It may be the hot topic
of the day, but have we ever stopped and thought about who it
hurt? We should take on an encouraging spirit, and stop those
things that will not produce happiness and progress.
Next, I would leave the memory of the past. We should never
forget the things we have experienced here. It will motivate us to
give back to Bennett. Any one in their right mind would not want
those following to experience lack of scholarships and insufficient
technology. A school can’t flourish without the help of the
alumnae. If we don’t think enough of our institution, who will?
This is why we don't have anything now. Please give back to the
school that gave so much to us.
Finally, I would leave to the continuing students faith. As I
have matriculated at Bennett College, the only thing that I pos
sessed to help me through the laughs and tears is faith. We have to
believe that God does everything for a reason, and he will never
give us any mwe than we can handle.
Seniors and continuing students, choose those things that will
ensure success because the only place where success comes before
work is in the dictionary.
The opinion expressed in this column is that of the author and does
not necessarily reflect the opinion of the entire Bennett Banner stcff.
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STUDENT OPINION POLL:
Belle
What legacy are you leaving your
Bennett sisters ? Photos by Leah Whaley-Holmes, Banner Photographer
NAIMA Q. BARBOUR
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: MASS COMM.
HOME STATE: MARYLAND
/ leccve love and patience.
Because I had extreme faith,
I knew my time would come.
KENYA A. SAMUELS
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: MASS COMM.
HOME STATE: MARYLAND
The legacy I leave is my love
of books and the strength to
read one when times are good
or bad.
RAENA MITCHELL
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: ART
HOMESTATE:MARYLAND
To the Bennett community
and future Belles 1 leave a
legacy of creativity, for I will
always be connected to my
dear alma mater in some
way, shape or form. My
future creations will be a
reflection of my roots.
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JAMILA MCFARLANE
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: BUSINESS
HOME STATE: NEW YORK
/ would leave my endurance
to continue despite all the
hardships as a legacy to all
the returning Belles.
PRISCILLA MUTEPFA
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: MATH ED.
HOME: ZIMBABWE
RENEE' MOORE
CLASS: SENIOR
MAJOR: MATH ED.
HOME STATE: NEW JERSEY
/ hope the continuing Belles Nothing comes for free. I
would continue to promote would encourage my Bennett
international awareness. sisters to work hard, do their
best, and the blessings will
come flowing their way.