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Mereditfi Herald Volume XIV. Issue 12 We attract bright, talented, ambitious students. Naturally we’re a women's college. November 19,1997 On the inside: White Iris Ball a big hit, as usual □ Cheek out the study :ihro;id options a\ail.ibU‘ lor the upmniiii^ summer. Puges 4 □ Mecflliiul 0'l(ri:ml - the man l>ehhid the i'ood. Page 5 □ Dmice Works '97 cuts a rug for an audieiKc scnsor> least. 8 Meredith Httrald Mcrcdiili College 380U Ilillsborouxh M. R.xlclgli, .NC 2-60- 829-2»2 i FAX: 0)19) S2‘)-28f>0 Lin:iil: hj^u)Lik$iiiuutUu.Ykj □ Students keep up with Cream of Soul and their "Rhythm of the Sea" flare. EMiiyruiGHUM StoffStpCKtH Another fall tradition at Meredith came and went this past Friday. Meredith women got the chance to shed those comfy flannels and don sleek, snazzy dresses and beels (unless you bad a really short date) for the annual White Iris Ball. “Rhythm of iheSea" was the theme of this year's semi-fonnal dance, held at the Civic Center. MEA president, Krisiin Young, said that “overall, ev erything went greaL” She added, how ever, that she could “take vety little credit” because the co-chairs, senior Sara Flowers and junior Molly Her- ring “did a great job and worked really hard.” As couples entered tluough the sea-blue balloon arch, they were given sailor hats (which turned into yarmulkes. Gilligan hats, Char-Grill employ^ bats, etc.) and a pair of sun glasses. As a man» of fact, these fa* vors were ^popular that there weren’t enough for eveiyone wbo attended, and according to Young, those who came late were so upset that MEA took a list of tlie names of those who wanted more favors ordered for them. Once inside the dance, the guests were washed into a nautical world full of sea- shells, anchors and nauti cal flags. The backdrop to the cover band Cream of Soul was a huge view of the sea (actually, guests saw a lot of this backdrop, as the band took areallv long break).Never(heless,wben they were on stage, Cream of Soul put on a show as everyone bad a grand time dancing toeverythiog from fuo shaggin’ songs to See RHYTHM page 2 Michelle Drake (left) and Christies Evans (right) Cdke a moment to pose for a quick keepsake photo from ^eir sophomore WIB. Photo submitted Michelle Drake RL celebrates dormitory living □ Residence Life sold over 600 luminaries in memory of abused children. SIACtYOfUHEY Under the direction of Paula O'Briaot, the Meredith communiiy successfully completed its second an nual Residence Life Expo. O'Briant designed and developed the expo last year in an effort to edu cate the entire school on the many projects in which residents are involved on campus. “I wanted to create an event that would get Tesideot students more in volved and make the faculty and staff more aware of programming activities that go OD here,” said O’Briant This year the expo expanded its events over a four day period rather than only one day last year. Studenu could see and participate in the festivi ties almost anywhere oo campus. For instance, each residence hall set up a bootbin the rotunda. Then they chose a theme which illustra^ things such as campus clubs, sports, or ex tra- curricular activities. Also, over 600 luminaries were set up in die courtyards and in front of Johnson Hall. The luminaries were purchased by Meredith suidents and sta^ in memory of child abuse vic tims. The proceeds from sales went to Child Abuse North Carolina, an orga nization that raises money to counsel abused diildrea as well as place them in more stable environments. “I thought die luminaries were a great part of the expo,” said O’Briant. “Theywerelitonaradierrainy.gloomy evening,” she said. “They provided a little bright spot for all to enjoy.” O'Briant alsp felt resident adviser appreciation day was an important as pect of the expo. “It really aeated a senseof togedi- emess which is very important on a college campus,” she said. ■ “So for I feel the expo has been a success," said O’Briant. “I am really excited about die possibilities dieevent can bring K) everyone on campus.” “This was only the second year, but it has already expanded so much," she said. “I look forward to doing it even more next year.” Vann Residence Hail showed their support for Open House visitation • the bi- monSily chance for ‘BOYS' to visit students' rooms. Photo by Alyson Flood Erika Woodliel, 21, was preparing to graduate in May1998. Meredith senior killed in car crash in Louisburg UMHIGHUNO EdilM-iKhief Erika Woodlief. 21, a senior at Meredith, was killed in a two-car crash near Louisburg Saturday afternoon, police said. Sharon Woodlief, 51. Erika’s mother and administrative as sistant to President Weems, was driv ing the vehicle and suffered injuries. Woodlief and her daughter were about five miles south of Louisburg on U.S. 401 when she saw another car, driven by Nellie Carter Gilliam, S1, apfs'oaching in her lane at approximately 12:15 pjn, Woodlief cnassed over into the soudibound lane to avoid the oncoming car, but Gilliam’s car crossed over into tlie southbound lane and bit die Woodlief s car head-on, said Sgt. F.M. Lemmond of the State Highway Patrol. Erika was killed instantly. Gilliam, who also died, apparendy suffered a heart attack, but it is unknown if she was conscious at die time of die crash, Lemmond said. SharoD Woodlief was taken to Franklin Regional Medical Center with a bro ken wrist and ankle. Erika's fadier is Gene Woodlief, a sheriffs detective for Wake County. She was the Woodliefs' only child. ThenewsofErika’sdead) stunned the Meredith community. Erika was known on campus even before she came here asastudentsinceher mother has worked for the college for nearly 30 years. . “I knew Erika since she was a baby. This is the single most crushing moment of my Ufe. Erika was just so sweet; she looked after other people,” said President Weems. Erika was a sociology major get ting certified to teach K - 6di grade. She had been a resident assistant for 3 years. She was the R.A. on second Heilman when it caught fire last year. She won die Outstanding Residence Life Service Award fix' her efforts during the fue. See WOODLIEF page 2
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