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Meredith Herald February 23, 2000 Campus Extras Angelou just one of many black women to recognize Tanesha Wili.iams SiaH Wntet In this, a month celebrating the history, accomplishments and achievements of blaclcs, the focus at a women’s college leans more toward black women. From Rosa Parks and Toni Morrison (o Harriet Tub man and Alice Walker, black women have been a major presence in society. In particular, a black writer, who works at Wake Forest Uni versity in Winston-Salem, N.C. and who read a poem at the 1992 inauguration of President Bill Clinton, is Maya Angelou. World renowned for her inspirational work as a poet, historian, author, actress, play wright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, Angelou is more than deserving of the title of a “Phenomenal Woman." From early in her childhood, Angelou was forced to learn how to survive. Born in segre gated Arkansas in 1928 as Mar guerite Johnson, Angelou learned early to defy social norms. After being raped by her mother’s boyfriend at a young age, Angelou withdrew from society and was mute for five years. However, her talent gradually emerged after her grandmother introduced her to literature. During the 1960s, Angelou spent much time focusing on her writings. This worked paid off, for in 1970, her first auto biographical work / Know Why the Caged Bird Sings became a national best seller. Angelou’s talent, however, is not solely limited to writing. She is also known for her involvement in politics. During the Civil Rights Movement, Angelou assisted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in coordinating the Northern and Southern Christian Leadership Confer ences. Angclou’s role in the film industry has helped pave the way for many aspiring black females. She has made count less appearances in movie and on television. Angelou was nominated for an Emmy Award for her acting in Roois, and her screenplay Georgia, Georgia was the first by a black woman to be filmed. Her honors are numerous, and some include an appoint ment to the National Commis sion on the Observance of International Woman’s Year and the American Revolution ary Bicentennial Advisory Council. Angelou reveals that her inspiration develops through her belief in God. In her book, Wouldn't Take loathing For My Journey Now. Angelou speaks warmly of this belief ‘That knowledge (of God) humbles me, melts my bones, closes my ears and makes my teeth rock loosely in their gums. And it also liberates me. I am a big bird winging over high mountains, down into serene valleys. I am ripples of waves on silver seas. I’m a spring leaf trembling in antici pation." H Wednesday Worship 10:00 a.m. Joaes Chapel February 23 AIDS Awareness .March 1 t>r. David Heining-Boynton, Professor of Psychology Alicia Thompson - worship leader March 8 Ash Wednesday • Sam Carothers, Campus Minisier March 15 Spring break March 22 Bach Festival TIME IS RUNNING OUT! (Onl) a handful of places remain.) IF YOU ACT FAST, YOU MAY SPEND THE SUMMER IN China (2 spaces) IN iTALYi Switzerland (2 spaces) IN Seville (3 spaces) OR IN Paris (Studying fashion). Don't walk. RUN!!!!!!! to the Office of Study Abroad in 124 Joyner Elections results are in CAMPUS-WIDE: SGA President: Leslie Gilliland Senate Chair/ VP: Hope Patrish SGA Secretary: Cassie Evans Honor Council Chair: Missy Neff Student IJfe Chair: Heather Spell Elections Board Chair: Becca Smith RHB Chair: Jessica Garten WINGS President: Jennifer Howard WINGS Vice President: Aundrea Hildreth MEA President: Hilary Allen MEA Vice President: Cara Watson MRA President: Christine Kelley CAB Chair: Elizabeth Jackson Review Board Members: Amanda Isham, Keri Medlin, Gena Mets, Katherine Vassaur RisiNG SENiORsV President: Meredith Bolton Vicc President: Elizabeth Wanen Historian: Erica Kelly Secretary: Elizabeth Ann Bondurant Cornhuskin’ co-chairs: Kate Breen & Krystal Tyndall Stunt co-chairs: Wallis Kirby & Hilary Allen Honor Council Reps: Jennifer Phillips & Jennifer Wynne Elections Board Reps: Laura McAulay,, Christine Furmick & Jennifer Worth Senator: Marley Finch RISING JUNIORS: *President: Jessica Landon & Anna Walston *Vice President: Heather Craven & Katie Goforth Secretary: Jenny Costa Treasurer: Katie Creech *Cornhuskin’ co-chairs: Amanda Isham & Tara Fulcher Stephanie Jordan & Ashley Wilson Stunt co-chairs: Naomi Blackman & Samantha Curley Student Life Rep: Carla Stevens RISING SOPHOMORES: President: Lora Tillman Vice President: Amanda Warren Secretary: Megan Deane Treasurer: Kristin Tripp Historian: Camden Watts Cornhuskin’ co-chairs: Erin Taylor & Dori White Stunt co-chairs: Kelly Cain &. Beth Jarvis *Honor Council Reps: Beth Miller, Rebecca Rawl & Meredith Tuck Senators: Beth Stepheason Marshal: Adrian Lovelace & Alison Suber Student Life Rep: Hunter Eddins & Kimberley Kappa An asterisk {*) denotes a run-off election, which wKI be held on Thurs day, Feb. 24 frorn 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cate Center.
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