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THE TWIG
Mfcreditk College
February 25, 1971
The Apostrophe
Teachers and scholars of grammar know well the importance of punctua
tion marks. Commas, periods, colons, semi-colons, apostrophes and excla
mation points in their own quiet way direct the reader’s eyes through the
traffic of words in the stop-and-go process of reading, and they lend clarity
and meaning to every written sentence.
Indeed, the meaning of a single word can hinge on the position of an
apostrophe. This minute mark, only a tiny fraction of an inch in size, rests
above a word, declaring unequivocably the right to ownership.
This Friday the apostrophe rides high above a very significant word as
we celebrate Founders’ Day for It reminds us that this day belongs exclu
sively to the founders of Meredith College. Each of us should express our
thanks, not for the dismissal of the 11- and 12-oclock classes, but for the
diligence and faith exhibited by our founding fathers.
iNote the position of the apostrophe. Founders’ Day belong to many
people, not merely one man or woman. The past is filled with the names
of Thomas Meredith, Oliver Larkin Stringfield, Fannie E. S. Heck, Living
ston Johnson and other great leaders who brought Meredith to life. In ad
dition to those, there are hundreds of others who shaped our past and
assured our future with nickels and dimes, months of work and years of
prayer.
This small literary road sign points the way. It is up to us to commemorate
the devotion and achievements of our founding fathers and to continue in
the work that they began. NBA
Traffic Hazards
The parking area situation at Meredith is bad and rapidly becoming
worse, it seems. With the building of the newest dormitory the congestion
on the roads near It have practically become a nightmare for everyone who
has to face them during the day or night. For some time the Poteat-Bee Hive
parking lot has been a much discussed congestion problem since it provides
the most accessible route to the supply store or to Poteat Dormitory.
Now, with construction vehicles surrounding the area and the cars of the
working men added to the cars of students in the new dormitory plus the
cars of the students’ guests, the problem demands a solution or remedial
action immediately before some problem worse than inconvenience occurs,
In the last two weeks accidents have occurred in the area as people were
leaving at night. Everyone driving wonders if he will be next.
“No Parking” signs have been put up, but they cannot solve the whole
-dilemma. When someone comes up and needs to load or unload something,
or just to go into the building for a minute, she will take the chance that she
will not be given a ticket in the short time and ignore the sign.
There is no adequate place for guests to park their cars for a few minutes
to call someone. Of course we have the lower parking lot for students, but
that does not seem too practical for guests to use for the time they are here.
Besides, this parking area is often full at night. The driveway is becoming
hazardous with cars parked along both sides of it, and many cars have re
cently bogged down in the mud.
We would hope the college sees the seriousness of the situation and will
instigate a change. A practical solution for the future seems to us to be ex
tending the parking area along the drive around Meredith by the new
dormitory.
Until then, rules regarding parking should be strictly enforced by the col
lege and obeyed by the students. RAW
The Gift of Life
The Meredith College community will soon be offered the opportunity to
help someone in desperate need without even leaving the campus.
This opportunity takes the form of a Red Cross Blood Procurement Drive.
Giving blood is one of the most personal things that anyone can do for
another human being.
You can also be assured of getting your gift back if the occasion arises.
Every donor receives a card entitling him and his family free blood if they
should ever need it.
Every student, faculty and staff member should consider donating a pint
of blood during the campaign. That one pint could be the gift of life. HPW
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Helen Wilkie
Associate Editors Nancy Ausbon, Abigail Warren
Managing Editors Geni Tull, Anna Vaughan
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Erdman, Cindy Giorgis, Doris Heustess, Teresa Holt, Carolyn Lewis, Carol
Lindley, Laua McCain, Pam Odell, Suzanne Pomeranz
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Letters to the Editor
Co-Editors Seek Staff
Dear Editor,
As the recently elected co-editors
of the 1971-72 Twig, we would like
to ask the Meredith community for
their help in making next year’s
Twig a Twig which will be a pace
setter for the Meredith newspapers
of the future.
In order to even try for our goal,
we need representatives from each
class to join our staff. We need stu
dents who have good ideas and who
are willing to put in just a little time
every two weeks to help put these
ideas into action. The features de
partment, the news bureau, and the
advertising agency all can use some
one who will add a little pizazz to
the articles. If you will contribute
your help, we can make an out
standing paper out of The Twig.
For all of those students who are
dissatisfied with The Twig as it is,
please come and tell us exactly what
you don’t like and maybe suggest
what we can do about it.
Lists to sign for positions on the
staff will be placed on halls after
spring break. This is our invitation
to you to join us in making The
Twig really swing.
Anna Vaughan
Susan Van Wageningen
Thank You For Explanation
Dear Editor,
1 would like to thank President
Heilman for his reply in the last issue
of the Twig to the “Inquiry” article
concerning the elevator in Johnson
Hall. The letter clarified some facts
and explained the installation of the
elevator. I had been misinformed as
to the donation of the elevator, and
it certainly is more understandable
why it is being installed when the
elevator itself, not the funds, was
donated.
The purpose of “Inquiry” is to
discuss things which concern Mere
dith students—the purpose, in fact,
of the entire Twig. It can only be
hoped that the column is seen in its
real capacity—that of bringing ques
tions to the attention of the admin
istration and the student body. Its
purpose is not to criticize, just to
question.
Again, I thank President Heilman
and hope that sometime in the near
future the needs which have been
pointed out may be provided for.
Phyllis Willetts
Project HELP
Dear Editor,
Challenged and inspired by our
recent REW speakers, several Mere
dith students have begun organizing
a summer day camp for under
privileged children in the Raleigh
area. The college has agreed to help
serve as trustees for Project HELP
and many members of the faculty
and administration have generously
volunteered their time and help in
the organization of the camp:
After meetings with President
Heilman, Mr. Baker, and Don
Songer, who has previously directed
a summer day camp, we estimate
that the camp will be able to serve
a total of 210 children in three two-
week sessions beginning June 21.
The Hut will serve as our central
meeting area with recreational ac
tivities in the gym. Remedial read
ing, math, and English will be of
fered in the class room buildings as
welt as instruction in arts and crafts.
Counselors will be Meredith students
who are working on a voluntary
basis. We hope that this will be the
first of many summers of service.
There are details left to be planned
and much hard work ahead. We are
trying to raise $5,000 to cover costs
of Project HELP, With the co-opera-
tion of Raleigh businesses, civic or
ganizations, and churches we feel
sure our goal will be reached. If
anyone is interested in helping with
Project HELP, please contact any
of us or come to our next meeting—
time and place will be posted shortly
after spring break.
Peggy Allen
Julie Ballou
Susan Crouch
Martha Dicus
Jane Holloway
Patsy Johnson
Libby Knott
Anne Luter
Doris Mcllwain
Mary Stuart Parker
Suzanne Pomeranz
Carol Swarr
Carol Taylor
Brenda Upchurch
Glynda Warren
February 25, 1971 H*-
A Lady
Named !
Meredith
By Dr. E. Bruce Heilman
Eighty years ago an institution
was born, and for those in the ranks-
of the Baptist family who had wanted
it so, great rejoicing resulted because
“it was a girl.” From the day of her '
birth, this one we call Meredith has ' I
been a lady in the finest sense of
the word. At the Founders’ Day
activities this week we celebrate her .
eightieth birthday. ‘ l!
Recognition of Maturity
To some, this important milestone
means formal recognition of her full [
maturity and the height of accumu- I
lated wisdom—a plateau from which I
to launch the next phase of her ser- • V
vice to humanity. Others might \
think that on reaching eighty, a lady v
would have more reason to look E
backward than she has to look for-' I
ward. Certainly she could reflect '
with pride on her grand heritage (
and tradition, but in this day she i
might wonder whether her spinster-. [
hood is a bit prudish and even ques- '
tion whether her outlook is “old- I
maidish.” Might not she dare to
question her decisions to decline th6 ;
proposals of marriage from her male «
suitors (especially Wake Forest) f
along the way.
Past, Present, Future 3
Certainly there are many perspec- i
lives from which to view Meredith’s' %
past, present and future, but in this
day of women’s liberation I would i
like to think that our lady can cele
brate her birthday by looking back
ward ami forward, and that she can
take stock of her past for the pur
pose of enhancing the significance i
of her future. I like to think that «
Meredith has few regrets for having ^
pursued the course she has taken ^
these eighty years. Her independent, |
liberated, uninhibited posture has |
left her fully respected as a counter- \
part to those institutions which hav?
chosen to be male, coed, or like ;
herself — female. She has remained
complementary to them all — a
leader of her own kind and others,'
successful and proud from begin
ning, concentrating on the liberation
of those who have been her adopted
children.
The next issue of THE TWIG
will be published on Thursday,
March 25. All contributions should
be brouKht to 221 New Dorm by
Friday, March 19.
MUSIC RECITALS
February 25, 8 p.m.:
Genevieve Munooh, Soprano
Junior Rccital
Jcannic Tynes, Oi^an
Recital Hall, Jones Auditorium
The public is invited
March 15, 8 p.m.:
Betty Anne Haskins, Piano
Junior Recital
Jones Auditorium
March 16, 8 p.m.:
Ethel Creech, Organ
Senior Recital
Jones Auditorium>~Coopcr Organ
Name Changes
Although she never married, her
name has changed more than once,
beginning as The Baptist Female'
University. Later it became The
Baptist University for Women. Fi
nally, in 1909, the lovely name of'
Meredith suited very well this small
liberal arts, church-related, college
for women which has continued ta
be and do what seemed good and
appropriate in spite of the fads of
the times, strongly motivated by.
those who loved her.
Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual ^
Growth
Meredith was born in poverty and ^
at times it seemed that she could, ;
not survive. This only added to her i
determination and that of the people
who, because of deep commitment,
has continued to become more at-,
tractive; intellectually, she has taken
on stamina; spiritually, she has ma
tured and her character has re-'
mained unblemished. To this day she
has gathered no great wealth. Al
though her inheritance is not large,...
friends in her community and her
state have been good to her because
they have been grateful for what she
has done for them. She has both,
earned and deserved all she has re
ceived. Most has come by the sweat
of her brow. Even now she looks to,
no one, other than the Baptists who
breathed life into her, to guarantee
her security in the future, but feels it _
an inherent obligation to fend for
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