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Newspaper of the Students of Meredith College
Vol. XLIIl
MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., MAY 8,1969
No. 13
Barbara Perry to Study With
Special UN Course at Drew
In this scene from the 1967 auction, Dr. Roger Crook rolls a student’s hair
during his ni^t on phone duty.
Auction Postponed
“The faculty auction gives stu
dents an opportunity to help build
Meredith’s long - needed gymna
sium,” says Student Activities Board
Chairman Betty King of the semi
annual event. However, due to lack
of interest among the faculty, this
year's auction has been indefinitely , -"f-
^stponed by co-chairmen Nancy '^1 >« tlie Mayors Committee on
Ann Walters and Jane Kiser. Human Relations, w.ll speak
Bill Jessups
in Address Here
Mr. Bill Jessups, executive secre-
Relations,
chapel on May 14.
Mr. Jessups will speak about his
work on the committee and its work
in Raleigh, especially in recent
Money for the fund-raising proj
ect was collected on each hall by
one person. The hall’s representa
tive was to use the collected sum of
money to purchase a member of
' the faculty participating in the event.
During the 1967 auction, professors ficially called the Raleigh Commu-
t bids of over $100 for one nity Relations Committee, consists of
twenty-three members plus three col-
crises. The committee, which is set
up by the City Council and now of-
brought
evening’s phone duty on a hall. Jane
Kiser, the auctioneer, was to have
opened the bidding at 6:45 Tuesday
evening in th^ourt.
Traditionally Meredith has held
an auction on its campus every two
years to raise money for a worth
while project. The most recent
money-making project was for the
Carlyle Campbell Library. This
year ^e Student Activities Board
has decided the money will be used
to supplement the gymnasium fund.
lege students. Mr. Jessups answers to
the committee and is therefore a
fairly free agent. This, along with the
fact that the office is not located in
the municipal building, helps to give
the feeling that the committee “does
represent the citizens of Raleigh,”
Mr. Jessups said.
In the current crisis involving
Negro marchers in Raleigh, Mr. Jes
sups has been involved with listening
Will Drew University ever be the
same after first semester next year?
It may not be, and the reason is
that Barbara Perry, Junior History
major, has been selected as a student
to take part in a special United Na
tions study course at the New Jer
sey school.
BAP, as she is known around
campus, will be enrolled at Drew,
taking courses. in international law
and European history, and attend
ing additional classes at the United
Nations itself. She points out that
most of her U.N. classes will be led
by U.N. representatives speaking in
behalf of their country and present
ing their country’s policies on major
issues. The course will also include
an introduction to the United Na
tions—its charter, etc., all of which
will amount to six hours credit in
political science for BAP.
It may sound like fun, but BAP
also notes that she will be required
to complete a term project. Barbara
hopes to interview U.N. representa
tives and perhaps work in the U.N.
library, which contains extensive re
sources for research.
How did BAP become involved
in this program? First, she explains,
she is a history major and there
fore just naturally concerned with
world affairs. Next, she continues,
she really became “interested in the
U.N. after participating in the Mid
dle South Model U.N. and the Na
tional Model U.N. I just wanted to
study on this subject, and this is a
Committee IsFormed
For Study of Ghapel
A committee has been formed for
the purpose of studying chapel and
changes which may be necessary.
The committee is made up of
Cindy Griffith, President of SGA;
Lou Pearce, MCA, president; Bar-
perfect opportunity!”
BAP reports, “I really like the
idea of going to Drew!” She is al
ready in the process of directing her
enthusiasm toward others. She says,
“It’s a very good opportunity for
those interested in current events
and foreign affairs.” She urges all
interested rising juniors with a his
tory major or minor to see Dr. Sarah
Lemmon, Chairman of the History
Department, about participation in
this special program.
Dr. Lemmon, who is responsible
for Barbara’s taking part in the
Drew program, is “perfectly de
lighted with the whole idea of Bar
bara’s opportunity of spending a se
mester at Drew where she’ll leam
so much.” In addition, Dr. Lemmon
is pleased also with the opportunity
Barbara will have to meet students
from many countries and to take ad
vantage of cultural opportunities in
New York City. She adds, “I am
very happy a Meredith girl is in
cluded” in the 30-3’5 coed students
who will take part. “The whole col
lege will benefit when Barbara re
turns to share her experiences with
both students and teachers,” Dr.
Lemmon concludes.
To Hospitality Weekend
Guests Reveal Reactions
to both the demands of the marchers
the position of the city officials. rearce, MUA_ preswcm; Bar-
However, at press tune omy lour S'? instrumental in bara Perry, elections chairman and
professors had signed up in Johnson ^ ^
Hall to participatl Dr. Roger Crook making appointments for the march
and Mr. Hal Littleton, both of the leaders but it remains a neutral
mediator.
Before his recent appointment to
the mayor’s committee, Mr. Jessups
was associate pastor of First Baptist
Church in Richmond, Virginia.
Several of the Incoming Fresh
men were asked about their reac
tions to May Day weekend at Mere
dith — a weekend filled with new
friends, hall parties, and for many
a first look at dorm life. Their an
swers ranged from comments of the
May Day festivities themselves to
the good food served in the Mere
dith cafeteria.
Shirley Whitehurst from Hob-
good, said that the beauty of the
May Day festivities impressed her
most. Pointing out that she chose
Meredith originally because of its
beauty and friendly atmosphere, she
said, “I’m really glad I came to visit
Meredith this weekend. All of the
girls were very friendly to me, and
I enjoyed meeting the other incom
ing Freshmen. The food was very
good, and I realize now why so
many girls gain weight when they
come here!”
Martha McCutheon of Bishop-
ville, S. C. said she chose Meredith
because of the riding facilities. She
received much information about
the school and decided “this is where
I want to come. I think that this is
really a wonderful school, and I
love all the people. I’m really look
ing forward to riding here next
year.”
Scottie Noel of Farmville, Va.,
questioned the reasons why many
girls transfer. She said, “I love the
atmosphere and the friendly girls—
in fact, I cannot understand why
girls would want to transfer.”
This sample of responses reflects
the opinions of many of the May
Day weekend guests. In fact, the
overwhelming response noted was,
“I can’t wait till next year!”
Meredith Religion Dept., had volun
teered to have hall duty one evening
until 11:00 p.m. According to past
' experience professors have learned
that similar activities entailed rolling
hair, polishing shoes, answering the
. phone, balancing chemical equa
tions, and taking short orders at lo
cal restaurants. Dr. Bernard Coch-
' ran, religion professor, and Mr.
Grove Robinson, art instructor, had
also volunteered their services for
. the cause.
Consul Zeev Boneh
To Speak in Chapel
The Hon. Zeev Boneh, Consul
.General of Israel in Atlanta, Ga.,
will speak in chapel Friday, May 9.
Mr. Boneh has been a member of
the Israeli Foreign Service since
' 1966, when he was appointed Con
sul General for the Southeastern re
gion of the United States. Prior to
• his consulship, he was involved in
the Israeli Civil Service and studied
with a United Nations Fellowship.
• He had also served with the array.
He and his wife Atara live with
their t^o sons in Atlanta.
The Dean’s Officc announces that
students may now come hy that
office for a Summer Session cata
logue.
Sewing Classes
Present Annual
Fashion Showing
Bright spring dresses, tailored
coat - dresses and long graceful
evening gowns were the order of
the day as the Home Ec Dept, pre
sented its annual Spring Fashion
Show on May Day Sat. and in chapel
Wed., May 7.
Members of the beginning cloth
ing, tailoring and flat pattern design
classes served as models for their
own handiwork, shown in connec
tion with the theme “Meredith Daily
Fashions.”
Junior Suzanne George was chair
man of the showing and also nar-
handbook editor; Mary Turner,
MRA chairman; Margaret Phil
lips, MCA worship chairman; and
Charlie Parker, Dean of Chapel and
college minister.
All members of this committee
feel the need for a change in chapel
to combat the current feeling of
student apathy or dislike of chapel.
Discussions have taken place con
cerning whether to try to upgrade
the quality of chapel programs or
simply to change chapcl policy en
tirely.
At present the committee is con
sidering a proposal which will in
volve having Mon. as a day for con
vocations, lectures, or plays, pos
sibly provided by the Concerts and
Lectures Committee. Wed. would be
a day for worship or religious edu
cation but would not be required.
Fri. would be a day for required
student government meetings when
there is business, and when there is
none, it would be a free period
which could be used for class, club,
and committee meetings.
The committee has also proposed
an increase in the number of chapel
rated the presentations. She summed cuts per semester,
up the variety of fashions displayed. Although the committee can re-
We saw everything from port nothing definite as yet, they
up
saying,
sporty blouses to evening dresses.”
Following both shows, a reception
was given % the meal management
classes for mothers and invited
guests.
See related story on Page
Three.
plan to hold more meetings in the
future to study further the proposals.
When all aspects have been studied,
the proposed changes will be pre
sented to Pres. Bruce Heilman in
hopes that they can go into effect
by next fall.
Recitals Scheduled
The Meredith Dept, of Music has
announced the schedule of recitals
through the close of school.
On May 9, Elizabeth Grey Porter
will perform in a piano recital for
her Bachelor of Music degree. The
following Tues., May 13, Nancy Ty-
ren, Contralto, will appear in her
junior recital; appearing with her
will be Charles I. Jones, Jr., of
NCSU, on the organ.
May 16, Fri., Lou Ashby will
perform in her senior organ recital,
held jointly with the sophomore
piano recital of Martha Dandridge,
in the little auditorium.
Betty Ann Haskins and Fair Mer-
riman, pianists, will appear in their
freshman and sophomore recitals,
respectively, on Sun. May IS. Judy
Park, Contralto, performs the fol
lowing day in her senior voice re
cital. Miss Park will be accompanied
by Jill Kidd.
The final recital of the year will
be held Sat. May 31 as various re
citalists, as well as the Meredith
Chorus and Singers, perform in the
Graduation Recital.
The joint piano recital of Miss
Hasldns and Miss Merriman will be
gin at 4:00 p.m. All others are
scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Unless
otherwise indicated all recitals will
be held in Jones’ auditorium.
Students are invited and urged to
attend.
llccky Encoe, an incoming Fresimian
from Duriiam, poses with her hostess
Glenda Tic as Hospitality Wcel(cnd ends.
'69 Yearbook Honors
Mrs. Elizobeth Jones
“At least I got my degree before
you did,” beamed Mrs. Elizabeth
Jones, Assistant Dean of Students
clutching her copy of the 1969 Oak
Leaves which had just been dedi
cated to her.
Joyce Robertson, editor of this
year’s yearbook, made the dedica
tion during chapel on Mon., May 5.
In part the dedication read, “We
have no authority to grant you a
diploma,” thus opening the way for
Mrs. Jones’s statement.
During her opening remarks Edi
tor Robertson brought a laugh
from the audience as she reiterated
the thoughts of last year’s editor,
Martha Ellen Walker, in saying that
producing an annual is like having
a baby. Joyce added, “You keep
wondering if it’s going to have all
its fingers and toes.”
A short reception honored Mrs.
Jones following the dedication cere
monies.