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SEPTEMBER 9. 1977 THE TWIG PAGE 3 Summer in England said exciting, rewarding by Rosie Bowers Perhaps you have noticed a lot of tired-loddng people complaining of jet-lag, cad- bupr candy bar withdrawal pains, and concern over the fact that the cafeteria is not open for afternoon tea. A close inspection will reveal that we are not really British ex change students, but rather the Meredith Abroad group just home from an exciting and rewarding summer in England. Coordinated by Mrs. Betty Brewer, the overall program included British and American lecturers, various field trips throughout England, and a selection of academic courses taught by Mrs. Brewer, Dr. Bernard Cochran, and Mrs. Evelyn Simmons. Ask the individuals in our ^oup, “what was England like?” and you will receive at least forty different answers; mastering the tube and double-decker buses, hearing Big Ben strike 10 p.m. while watching the light glisten on the Thames, or walking down to “Dr. Rose’s” for Diet Pepsi, Shandy, and various other refreshments. Others will comment on seeing “real live’’ Shakespearean drama in Stratford, sitting in the middle of elegant couples at Simp son’s or feeding the pigeons at Trafalgar Square. Un doubtedly, you will hear stories of seeing Jimmy Conners at Wimbledon, The Lindisfarne Gospels at the British Museum, and a few will even swear, that the wife of Bathe was indeed at Can terbury Cathedral.. From the maddening rush of Piccadilly Circus to the quiet, shady gardens of St. James Park, London has become a part of the Meredith community. There, many ^scovered that learning could be more than a hectic night of “hitting the bodes,” as we walked down the streets that Dickens wrote about, explored our own values through the plays in London theaters, and changed our pounds down at ‘L-loyd’s Bank.” Most of us could not resist “plugging into” a little of Wordsworth’s poetry while in the Lake District. We learned about the British this summer, but, we HAIRSTYLING tNOIVIDUAL STYLES • TINTS BLOW CUTS Dale Shepard NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 833-1909 3«44 WESTERN BOULEVARD)d also discovered some new insights about ourselves. Although we have been back two weeks now, a warm feeling remains that might be called the “London ^ow.” Looking back, we see that we have become more in dependent, more flexible people ~ goals that we set for ourselves from the beginning. At the same time, we ap preciate even more the community spirit that is Meredith, as we think of the special friendships that were formed during our summer in London. Thinking about Meredith Abroad for this year? ... You will love it! Just say, “England,” and ask any student or teacher wearing that certain smile. Tribute to Campbell initiates convocations by Miriam Victorian The First Convocation for the 1977-78 school year was held Monday, August 29th at 10 a.m. in Jones Auditorium in tribute to the late Dr. Carlyle Campbell, President Emeritus of Meredith College. Dr. Campbell died unex- pectantly this past summer in his home in Raleigh. After the invocation by Dr. William Finlator, Pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (of which Dr. Clamp- bell was a member), tributes were made to Dr. Campbell by representatives of the faculty, alumnae, trustees, and ad ministration. Dr. Norma Rose, chairman of the English department, spdee of the joy all could have in their recollections of him. Dr. Campbell came to Meredith, she stated, wfth a “r^utation as an outstanding professor of English,” from North Carolina State University in 1939. Dr. Rose noted the “lasting imprint” which he had made upon the college and people of the Raleigh community. In characterizing ACORN ART 0 difisr t coma t’eocicrs op Leslie Cross RIDGEWOOD SHOE SERVICE LOATED IN RIDGEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER All shoe repairs, shoe dyeing, & tinting; handbag repairs, polish laces, & all accessories. 828-7141 fwyrww9' P 5 Ridgewood ► I Beauty Shop [ Ridgewood Shopping Center » 833-4632 the late Dr. Campbell she quoted Alan Paton, who said, “Only when we strive after what is perfect do we find what is good.” Mrs. Zelma Greene Williams,representing the Alumnae, told of Dr. Camp bell’s continual challenge to students to grow. He was close to the students, she noted, and supported them as in dividuals. Mrs. Williams said that Dr. Campbell believed in the “positive role of women in society” and that “life is always in the process of becoming.” Mrs. Edith Stephenson Simpson^ representing the trustees, agreed that Dr. Campbell was in touch with the Meredith students in a close way. She said that he had the “wisdom to see the needs, hopes, and potentials of Meredith,” as well as being “a master of the English language.” Dr. Campbell, Mrs. Simpson stated, was also famous for his great wit. In conclusion. Dr. John Weems spoke of the grief felt by those who knew Dr. Campbell personally; however, he emphasized the “spiritual uplifting” at having been acquainted with such a great man as Dr. Campbell. Dr. Weems noted Dr. Camp bell’s great wisdom, his ability to laugh at himself, his refin^ scholarship, and his contribution as a “builder” of Meredith College. He noted that during Dr. Campbell’s administration seven per manent buildings were added to the campus. Dr. Weems concluded that the college library, named after Dr. Campbell, “speaks of his academic contributions,” furthermore, it is “a monument to Carlyle Camp bell himself, because he buUt it.” After the singing of the Alma Mater, Dr. Finlator dismissed the convocation with the benediction. in operation 27 years VINAL - JOHNSON'S HAIR- STYLING Cameron Village Above Village Subway , UNISEX One never gets a second chance to make a first impression'' Johnson's has 17 hairdressers trained in the field to best serve you To make Appointment call 834-8221 ^Inal
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