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Vol. 4 No. 16
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC 27611
Black Emphasis Week Planned
for Feb. 13-17
by Kimberley Ingram
The week of February 13-17 has
been designated as Black Emphasis
Week to promote black culture and
heritage.
Highlighting the week will be a con
vocation on Monday, with Gloria Scott,
president of Bennett College. Edith
Gleaves, a member of North Raleigh
United Methodist Church and the St.
Augs. Gospel Choir, will be leading a
worship service on Wednesday to dis
cuss minority issues. Also, “Ain’t Scared
of Your Jails: 1960-61" will be pre
sented Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Kresge
Auditorium. Thursday is a “Night of Cul
ture” with an array of talent by ABA.
The Association For Black Aware
ness is sponsoring a series of docu
mentaries during the month of February
as part of Black History month. These
films will be presented every Wednes
day at 7 pm and will discuss civil rights.
The theme of Black History Month is
"Eyes On The Prize.”
Crystal Combs, Black Emphasis
Week chair, stated that she “hopes that
this will emphasize that black culture is
on campus and is important for us to
retain even though we are at a predom
inantly white school.”
Founder’s Day Convocation
Stresses Higher Education
for Women
by Krista Holloman
Meredith College celebrated its 98th
Founder's Day Monday, Jan. 30. The
Founder's Day address was given by
Dr. Sarah McCulloh Lemmon.
Dr. Lemmon, Professor Emerita of
History and College Historian, was the
chairperson of the History department
from 1962-1977.
Dr. Lemmon also directed the Con
tinuing Education department for five
years. She is currently seeking an art
history degree at Meredith.
“Wild Deer Roaming" addressed the
opportunities for higher education tor
women. Not very long ago, it was be
lieved that college would be too stress
ful for women.
Or. Jean Jackson, Assistant Profes
sor of English and Director of the Cen
tennial Commission, announced a
theme contest for the Centennial. Entry
forms will be sent to students and in the
mail.
The contest winner will receive $1 GO :
and a package of Meredith College
Centennial Commemorative Items.
February 7,1989
Taylor Chosen as
Freshman Advisor
by Amy LaVoy
Olive Taylor, assistant professor of
mathematics was chosen by members
of the freshman class to become their
advisor. Taylor will serve as class advi
sor until graduation. The freshman class
welcomes her.
Meredith Asks...
by Deanna Harris
How do you feel about the big sis/lit
tle sis tradition at Meredith?
“It's a good idea, but people need to put
more effort into contacting each other.”
Myra Waddell, junior
"I love it. I’m very fortunate to have a
great big sis.”
Quinne Brendle, sophomore
“I think it's a good idea if you follow
through with It throughout the year. It's
been successful for me.”
Kim Barker, junior
"It is wonderful! If you have people who
are really dedicated, it’s great. If you're
going to be a big sister, you have to
make a commitment."
Joanna Price, sophomore
"I like the idea, but I feel like the tradi
tion’s dying. People are too into them
selves and not into each other.”
Michelle Tutherow, senior
“I think it’s great: however, some people
don’t like it because big sisters do not
get in touch with them."
Jane Braxton, freshman
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