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THE BELLES SEPTEMBER. 1979
Sophomores Elect Officers
On Thursday, August 29,
the Sophomore Class
assembled to vote for their
class officers for 1979-80.
Because many qualified girls
were nominated, voting was a
difficult process.
Chosen as the Sophomore
Class President was Amelia
Henderson. Other officers
include Laure Redmond, Vice-
president; Ann Speer,
Secretary; and Mary Stowe,
Treasurer. Janie Parker and
Cameron Smith were chosen
to be the Sophomore Class
Representatives to the
Judicial Board. Also, Hamar
Dillard was selected for Dorm
Council, Foo Vaeth for Ac
tivities Council, Kaky McCabe
for Legislative Body and
Treva Watkins for Academic
Council. These ten girls will
help organize and bring
together the Sophomore Class
of 1979-80.
Jeannette Parrott
Amelia Henderson, Anne Spear, Laurie Redmond and Mary
Stowe are new Sophomore ciass officers for 1979-80.
W Reveals Another World
The first time I read an
issue of W, a newspaper off
shoot of Woman’s Wear Daiiy,
I knew that there had to be
more to life than hot dogs,
baseball, and Farrah
Fawcett. As I read that first
issue, it was as if someone had '
open^ a whole new world to
me. This magazine-type
newspaper made me realize
that there are people in the
world other than Richie
Cunningham and many places
other than Raleigh.
At first, the most at
tractive portion to me of W
was the Designer Section.
Outrageously strange-looking
dresses caught my eye on
every page. I could see that
cut-offs and sneakers were
“out,” and that padded
shoulders and chemises were
“in.” These trends naturally
stunned a girl like me, who
grew up believing that Jane
Smith down the street was the
epitome of a “good” dresser.
Another section of the
newspaper was equally
eyebrow raising. This section
featured the Jet Setters of the
world. Right before my naive
eyes was Jackie Onassis
boogying down in Studio 54.
Never before had I imagined
that Prince Charles, heir to
the throne of England, skinny-
dipped. ■ I was shocked. But
then I realized that many
adults that I knew were no
more restrained in their ac
tions than Prince Charles.
However, I thought, “They
are not princes.”
But perhaps the section of
W that I enjoyed the most was
the section which contained
the enlightening interviews
with people like William
Styron, Art Buchwald,
Baryshnikov, and Kathrine
Hepburn. These interviews
brought the daily trials and
tribulations of these im
portant people into the open.
After reading the first
issue of W, I knew that there
was more to Monday night
than Monday night football. I
also knew that there were
other places in the world to eat
Sunday dinner other than
Western Sizzler or Mac
Donald’s. But above all, I
think I realized that
everything about life could not
be learned from the Girl Scout
Handbook.
Anna Tate
The St. Mary’s
Trip To Greece
The
Belles
published by and for
the students of
St. Mary’s Ccdlege
Editors
Reporters
Coles Hines, Patti Drake
Betty Durst, Tosh Pratt,
Sally Ware, Helen Jones,
Anna Tate. Beth Mattocks.
Elizabeth Via, Mary Grady Koonce,
Ruth Byrum, Jeanette Parrot,
Nancy Lyday, Mary Meares,
Stephanie Powell, Virginia Holland
Photographers
’Typists
Advisor
Laura Culbertson, Stephanie Powell
Tosh Pratt, Beth Mattocks
Sheila Graham
Did I expect to see myself
walking across the Parthenon
this summer? Or see the
Pope, in person, deliver the
Papal Blessing? Or view the
Sphinx flooded in blue light?
No, I certainly didn’t, but due
to my lucky stars and a Fairy
Godmother, I was able to go.
Ten other girls went on
this odyssey with me. They
were Holly Pritchard, Gwyn
Cooley, Betty Lynn Walters,
Jennifer Loser, Ruth Turner,
Sally King, Grace Brown,
Anne Gilbert, Carol Manning,
Valeria Wiggins, and, of
course, our counselor, Mar-
jolijn Werman.
We went to five different
countries: England, France,
Greece, Egypt, and Italy. We
also sailed around the Greek
islands, stopping along the
way.
We didn’t play all the time
though. We also took courses
during our stay in Greece and
Italy. In Greece we took
Greek dancing, ancient
theatre, history, and art. In
Rome we took two courses,
Roman art and history.
Luckily, all these classes were
enjoyable and informative,
but best of all, we got four
units of college credit for
taking the courses.
I will never forget wat
ching the sun set on the
Mediterranean as we came
back from Capri, or standing
in the middle of the open air
theatre in Delphi with the high
mountains watching me.
Next summer I hope more
girls will take their own
fantastic journey. If in
terested, speak -to Ms. Karen
Rose.
Helen Jones
by Elizabeth Via
’VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
It’s your birthday and a change of season, so step back and
take stock of yourself. There are confusing signals in an im
portant relationship. Try to craifront the problem straight on
instead of swallowing your unhappiness.
LIBRA (September 23 • October 22)
Instead of your usual analytical aj^roach to life, Libra, let
yourself follow through rai some spontaneous impulses-you’ll
love every minute of it. Can you sneak a few days away with
someone? It could be an important time together.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
You’ll feel compelled to contact old friends this month. It
could, surprisingly, open some new options for you-and at a time
when you are questioning your pr^ent position. And an added
plus, an old love affair could begin again.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Conflicting demands on the job could set your head spinning.
But take it bit by bit, and you’ll get through this hectic perii^
looking good. A new romantic interest could develop-which will
make the pressure a little easier to take.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
The moon enters your sign the first day in September and this
lifts your spirits sky high. It also boosts your creative energies.
Words will flow, solutions to problems will appear, and you’ll wish
September could go on forever.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Sonietiiing unhappy from your past is brou^t up again, and
though it is difficult for a dreamy Aquarius to look back, it’s to
your advantage to resolve this once and for all. This could be a
trying time-get your rest and watch what you eat.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
After the busy, friend-tilled days of summer, you’ll feel the
need to keep to yourself now to wwk a few things through on your
own. A couple of situations haven’t been entirely satisfying lately-
-take a closer took and then do something!
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
People, people everywhere in your life this month. You’ll
have visitors, family obligatims, several social events and will do
some entertaining on your own. It will be fun and crazy at times,
but you’ll handle it all with Aries’ charm.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Plan on celebrating the end of the summer in a big way.
Demands on the job have been overwhelming. Taurus women
really relax when they are around pec^le they know well and love.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
The beginning of the month finds you high-strung and super
sensitive to the smallest things. Swim, run, bicycle that energy
away to cut down on the friction you could create. After the 20th,
you’ll be calmer and productive.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
A pleasant, growing intimacy with someone creates a glow
that makes everything look rosy! This is good for you. Cancer, as
it helps to even out your occasional mooi^ness and helps you to
perform better. It is time for a new challenge.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Money becomes a focal point this month-how to budget it,
save it, interest it, and maybe a new idea or two for making more.
Leos do have a knack for financial matters; follow your instincts,
which may include an arrangement with a friend
Hurricane Victim
Rescued
On that stormy Sept. 5
Courtney O’Kelly and I
couldn’t believe it when we
saw a tiny squirrel lying next
to the science buildng half
covered with leaves airf dirt.
After examining him, we
saw that he was practically
new-born for his eyes were
still closed. We carried him to
the wise science teacher, Ms.
Campbell, who immediately
knew what to do. She washed
the squirrel with warm water
and fed him liquid protein. We
put him in a box with cotton,
and I carried him carefully to
my mother’s office in
Ragland.
I decided to call him Joey
because he reminded me (tf a
baby kangaroo, and baby
kangaroos are called “joeys.”
I did not know a single
fact about squirrels except
that they ate nuts, so I called
Dr. Baricalow, who lives in
Raleigh and who is a world
expert on grey squirrels. He
told me what to feed him,
what to keep him in, and how
to tell how old he was.
Joey is well and getting
fatter everyday, and is
becoming quite popular with
the family even though Mom
calls him “Squirt.” When he is
dd enough, I will let him go on
the St Mary’s campus where
he belongs.
Helen Jones
Postscript: On Sept 11, Joey
develop^ stomach spasms.
He died at 8:00 p.m. Sept. 12
and is buried in the garden. He
had a brief life, but he brought
much joy.
|aotatioB of tke IRontli
Most of us have a favorite
quotation or saying that
makes us laugh or cry »- helps
us to get through another day.
Doth the winged life destroy;
But be who kisses the Joy as it
flies
Lives In Eternity’s sunrise.
This issue of The belles offers
one of Dr. Marcia Jones’
favorite quotations. The
selection comes from a poem
by William Blake.
He who bends to himself a Joy
What is your favorite
quotation or saying-whether
famous or little known? A
member of the newspaper
staff may be asking you this
qN^tion for the October issue
of The Belles.