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Vol. 4 No. 7 Meredith College, Raleigh, NC 27611 October 19,1988
Plans For Centennial Underway Another
by Mary Moore
Preparations for the celebration of
Meredith’s 100th anniversary have al
ready begun. Plans are being made by
two recently formed committees, the
Executive Board and the Steering Com-
* mittee. Both are part of the Meredith
College Centennial Commission direct
ed by Dr. Jean Jackson.
While no definite events have been
scheduled, possibilities include major
speakers and tributes to the founders of
Meredith. Dr. Jackson feels a major
purpose of the celebration is "to give us
all a chance to learn about the college,
how it has grown in the past 100 years.”
She also says that “an important part of
^ the celebration is to look toward the
next 100 years, what we will become."
The Executive Board consists of facul
ty and administration. Board members
are Dr. Betty Brewer, Mrs. Anne Dahle.
Mrs. Janet Freeman, Ms. Bluma Green
berg, Dr. Carolyn Grubbs, Dr. Brent
Pitts, and Mrs. Carolyn Robinson. Mem
bers of the Steering Committee were
selected from Meredith’s contingency
groups, including three students:
Deanna Harris, Maria Williams, and
Ann Hiott.
The Commission has much work to
do In the next three years. Student
involvement is important and anyone
with suggestions or questions should
see Dr. Jackson in the English depart
ment.
The year 1991 will mark the 100th
anniversary of the signing of Meredith’s
charter. The college opened in 1899
and its first graduating class was in
1902. The Baptist Female University
moved to its present site in 1924 to
become Meredith College.
successful
luau with
Carl Rosen
by Amber Burris
Why does Carl Rosen return every
year for the MEA Luau to entertain the
Meredith community? "This is a unique
place. There aren’t many colleges like
Meredith. That’s what makes it great,”
said Rosen.
On Wednesday, October 5, 1988,
Rosen brought his own unique brand of
performing to the college. The audience
enjoyed music and comedy while they
ate barbequed ribs, potato and maca
roni salads, and fruit. The Meredith
Entertainment Association also provided
tropical drinks.
Imitations of Billy Joel, Elton John,
and James Taylor were the highlight of
Rosen’s show. The imitations included
a few of his own twists. Many Meredith
students voiced the opinion that Rosen
really sounded exactly like Billy Joel.
Rosen performed music by other
artists, also. Among these were songs
by Jimmy Buffet, and the popular “Don’t
Worry, Be Happy.” He closed the luau
with a Carl Rosen rendition of Don
McClean’s “American Pie.”
In between all the music, Rosen
added jokes and comical take-offs on
television commercials.
The entire program was a success.
Applause for Carl Rosen, for Lee Kerr,
the Luau Chair for MEA, and for all the
other people who helped to make the
Luau such a great experience.
Photo by Amy Rice
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