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Meredith Herald Volume XI, Issue 4 September 14, 1994 Raleigh. North Carolina Freshman class candidates take a plunge into politics by Ashley Peay Many voices were heard in support of the fieshman class candidates on Monday night at the fteshman election speeches. The speeches took place in the Chapel after the freshman hall meet ings, and the group was a large and enthusiastic one. Kristy Apptehans, senior elections board representative, said she thinks there are a lot of enthusiastic candi dates running this year, and she is excited about the class as a whole. She also thought that there was a great turnout for the speeches. The three candidates for Ireshraan class president began the speeches as Stepli^e Conger offered herself 100% and displayed her respect for opinions as well as personalities. She also stated that she is willing to listen. Amanda Ledford emphasized her pride in Meredith College and talked about laying a foundation for the fresh man class. She used the orientation theme of "A League of Our Own’ and by Marsha Tutor Each Monday at 10 a.m the fresh man of Meredith College file into Jones Chapel prepared for another TRANSI TIONS program. (Teaching Relational Academic and other Necessary Skills In^rtant To Insuring Our New Stu dents’ Success.) TRANSITIONS, as de scribed by Kim Uttlefieid. is ‘another source of support for freshman.* It is a set of programs that has been designedtohelpin Meredith students' first year experience. liiese prc^rams help students make a successAil change to college life and introduce Meredith students to sub jects and issues. Though many of these issues may not be new to the students, TRANSITIONS approaches these issues in a manner that will help many stu dents to look at things with a different perspective. TTie first TRANSITIONS meeting was August 21 at 3:30 p.m during freshman orientation. This program she stated that the bases are loaded, and she wants to make a the class of ‘98’s freshman year a grand slam. Amy Palazzo, the frnal candidate for president spelled out her name by using adjectives or phases to describe each letter. “A” stood for active, and “M” stood for her motivation. “Y” an swered the question of “Why" she is running for the office. Her reason is to taught the freshman more about Meredith College and the community of Raleigh. Dr. Jean Jackson, vice president for Student Development, addressed the freshman on her experiences as a student at Meredith and a Acuity mem ber. The freshman were then intro duced to the history and traditions of Meredith. On Monday, September 12 the TRANSITIONS seminar “On Your Honor" was held. During this session the members of the honor council discussed the honor code, the rules behind it, and how these rules are to be enforced. The honor council's Solicitor Gen eral Lori Miller, Chairperson Kristen TyvoU, Support Counselor Christina Steward, and Bonnie Williams of the review board, presented their roles on the honor council and how they work for us. After this presentation a mock trial represent the class of ’98, and her slogan was “Amy-it’s that simple." The candidates running for vice president are Dana Helpert, Emily Nec essary, and Kristin Young. Secretary candidates are Lindsay Bean, Carol Swink, and Emi Tarieton. Running for treasurer are Jennifer Gillis, Ellen Ha vens, andTansey Kidd. Jennifer Ferrell and Leigh Sitzman are running for his was held. It explained and enforced to the students how the honor council works. TRANSITIONS is a required session for the freshman of Mer^ith. If a ses sion is missed it must be made up. This is done by going to the freshm^ cen ter at the allotted times to watch the taped session. One must then write a summary of the session explaining what knowledge was gained from it. Freshman have many different ideas about TRANSITIONS. Some find the sessions to be very helpful while oth ers do not quite see the purpose of them. Maiy Vitkus, a Meredith freshman, says, “TRANSITIONS is very educa tional, but nobody seems to respect if Barbara Laubach, also a freshman, states, “I think they help us adjust because college can be overwhelming especially for us freshman. ’ torian and Amy Newsome is running unopposed for honor council. Emily Fulgham is also running unopposed for senate. Rebecca Huffsteter, Donna Murray, and Sheridan Whitty are the candid^es for class marshal, and the student life candidates are Meredith Lovelace, Amy Everett, and Ginny Thigpen. Positions are still open for elec tions board and applications will be available after the election process is complete. Campus-wide positions are also being filled for student life. The five candidates running for the junior class positions are Dede Canedo, Rebekah McRoy, Kimberiy Zucker, Kyle Hoffman, and Heather Graves. Senior class representatives are Jan Everhart and Betsy Trible Amanda Ledford, candidate for freshman class president stated, “Even ifl don't win, I'm really excited about getting our four years toether as the class of '98 off to a great start." f —^ Inside the Herald... Editorial 2 Opinion Poll 3 Profile 4 Study Abroad 4 Soccer 5 MEA Mixer 5 Staff Profiles 6-7 Review 8 4 TRANSITIONS help ease the freshman burden Freshman Class Elections 1994 President Amanda Ledford Secretary. Emi Tarieton Historian: Jennifer Ferrell Honor Council Rep.: Amy Newsome Student Life Reps.: Amy Everett, Meredith Lovelace, Ginny Thigpen Class Marshalt. Rebecca Huffstetle''(njn-off; Donna Murray, Sheridan Whitty) Class Senator. Emily Fulghum Vice-President (run-off) DanaHelfert, Emily Necessary Treasurer, (run-off) Jennifer Gillis, Ellen Havens
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