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Meredith Herald April 5, 2000 4 Campus Extras Meredith blooms this spring Kristin Schneider Stan wnter Future students experience Meredith With spring brealc behind us and the end of the semester nearing, physical signs of spring are evident throughout Meredith’s campus. Picnics are being prepared, graduation plans are being finalized and nostalgia is beginning to set in as the sum mer breeze sneaks in and grabs our attention. The days of homeworlc in the courtyard, lunch on picnic tables and open windows to let in the freshness of the season are finally here. But if the countdown to summer is not enough to make you smile, take time to notice what’s coming up all over cam pus. Set one foot on the grounds of Meredith College and you will set your eyes on flowers, flowers everywhere. April showers have indeed done their job in bringing the blooms at Meredith into full view. Whether lining the main drive, surrounding the lake or dotting various planting areas, flowers are showing Iheir colorful blooms. Harry Cadman, head of grounds services, said that flower selections are made "primarily because of their bloom time.” Although they are only visi ble now. the the pansies and Kappa Nu Sigma held its spring induction ceremony on Thursday, Mar 23 in Belk Din ing Hall. This honor society was established in 1923 to pro mote and recognize academic excellence at Meredith Col lege. To be invited into Kappa Nu Sigma, one must have a total grade point average of 3.7 as a junior, 3.6 as a senior and 3.5 prior to graduation. New inductees wereCaylor Anderson, Mary Ann Bacon, Alison Baggette, Sarah Barn hart, Stephanie Bobb. Meredith Bolton, Elizabeth Carbrey, Lauren Carr, Megan Cassell, white and pink tulips are actu ally from last year and this past fall. The dogwood trees, aza leas and red buds that sway in the breeze along the lake and the main drive are also return ing blooms from past seasons. Those plants are perennials, which means that they do not have to be replanted. Cadman said that grounds services chose plants so that they would bloom at similar times, adding to the full effect of the spring season at Mered ith. Color choices vary, but Cad man added that those colors were selected so that plants in the same proximity will com pliment one another The newer plants that were Laura Chalk. Ashley Cooper, Kelley Davidson, Jennie Davis. Carrie Flowers, Leslie Gilliland. Lisa Gilliam, Kath- eryn Grubbs. Pamela Hale, Rebecca Howard, Jennifer Harris, Leigh Jernigan, Rachel Langley, Angela Lowry, Erin Matthews. Sarah McAlister, Eugenie Miller, Kristen Mona co, Natalie Murray. Melissa Olsen, Elizabeth Pegram, Rachel Perkinson, Laura Perry, Ayana Rhodes, Melissa Robertson. Mrinmoyee Sanyal, Kimberley Shive, Erika Spruill, Amyy Stallings. Rehecke Thompson. Heather Thomson, Natasha Venema, Hannah Weber and Sarah Wood. recently planted, including ornamental grasses, sweet potato vines, and begonias, will bloom within the next couple of weeks, according to Cad man. He also noted that careful selection as to when the flow ers will be at their peak went into choosing the flowers that surround the amphitheater. Those that are most full and vibrant in early May were cho sen to set the backdrop for graduation ceremonies, Class Day and baccalaureate in the spring. As four years at Mered ith come to fruition in May, graduates will be surrounded by flowers bursting with life and color. Valerie Yow was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Yow’s book entitled A Good Life Was Writing is written about a Meredith alumnae. Bernice Kelly Harris. Yow discussed Harris’ life during her presenta tion. Officers for the 2000-01 school year were selected fol lowing the ceremony. They are president, Rachel Perkinson; vice president, Lisa Gilliam; secretary, Laura Perry; treasur er. Sarah Wood and publicist, Kelley Davidson. Dr Sarah English is the adviser for the honor society. An induction ceremony will be held May 13 from 9 to 10 a.m for graduating seniors. Tanesha Wiluams Staff Writer Last Saturday, many incom ing freshman had a chance to explore the community and opportunities here at Meredith. The Admissions Office spon sored the Experience Meredith which allowed prospective Meredith students the chance to learn more about life at Meredith College. Experience Meredith includ ed tours, an activities fair and panels and sessions. According to Shera Hube, associate direc tor of admissions, everyone has an opportunity to help with Experience Meredith. "Everybody's involved because we request all academ- ■ ic departments to have a repre sentative at the activities fair,” said Hube. The students started arriving at around 8:30 a.m. From there, they were offered refreshments and a tour of the campus. The opening session included speeches from sophomore class President Kelly Fish, Dr. Maureen Hartford, Dr. Jean Jackson, and SGA President Jennifer Ricks. Following the opening ses sion were opening .se.ssions and different discussions including, residence life, commul ”'j, financial aid, academic life, parent-to-parent, honors pro gram and diversity. The stu dents then enjoyed a picnic lunch and an activities and aca demic fair After that, students attended a closing ceremony and partic ipated in final campus tours. Freshman Katie Thompson served on the “Off to College for Students” panel answering future students’ questions about college life and how to get involved. “I enjoyed it a whole lot. I love being able to share my experiences and get excited and getting them involved. I think the girls had a lot of Iheir questions answered and now they know that people feel the same way as they do,” said Thompson. Co-Director for First Year Experience Chrissie Bumgard- ner also assisted in Experience Meredith. “1 was to coordinate a panel discussion of'freshman to talk with incoming freshman about what it’s like to be a freshman at Meredith and to give their advice.” said Bumgardner. Freshman Megan Deane was a panelist in a seminar about how to get involved. “I think it was beneficial because with my being a fresh man this year, I was able to talk about how getting involved helps ease the transition into college,” said Deane. This year’s attendance included 185 accepted students and 296 parents and guests. Hube said she hopes that this year’s Experience Meredith helped influence some prospective students to make the choice to come to Mered ith. Marfc TfcJs Date on Your Calendar!!! 4:30-(^30 |>m between Heilman and brevier is the Stu4ent Picnic to celebrate Dr. HgrtfoccJ's Inaugui-gtion. Come out fof fooci, music and games! The dogwood trees on campus bloom each spring, Photo ev Jennv Aitier Honor society holds inductions Kappa Nu Sigma Press Release
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