November 1988
The Belles
Page 3
1988 Basketball At SMC
Many students are aware that last year’s
basketball team worked hard, but did not
have a very successful season. The out
look for this year’s team, under the direction
of Coach Dugger, is more promising. The
team consists of eleven girls: Seniors in
clude Bridget Butler, Anna Brooks, Lisa
Morris, Jennifer Brooks, Louisa Colemore,
Amy Parrot: Juniors are Molly Hull, TC
McMillin, Holly Donnell, Julie Lynn; and
Letitia Jacobs is manager.
Twice a week for the past month and a
half, from 4:00 to 5:30, these girls have
been practicing and conditioning. Coach
Dugger feels that her team is young and
inexperienced but that they have potential.
She did add that the basketball team is
“getting better every day, and they will be
able to hold their own in games.”
The basketball team appreciates the
support of St. Mary’s in the first couple
games and hopes to see the rest of you at
the next game.
Look forward to the Day Student Dance in February!
Who’s Up to What?
Coach Duggar gives basketbail team tips during the Cardnai Gibbons game.
Chaplain Watrous’ Christmas
By Suzanne Quebedeaux
In early November, the Circle held a walk
to select new members. Their two new in
ductees are Elizabeth Dixon and Miriam
Mason. The members are planning a trip
to the mountains to promote unity among
themselves. The next walk is planned for
sometime after Christmas.
The Cold Cuts performed November 28
In assembly. The new members are as fol
lows: Jenny Alford—salt and pepper shak
ers, Jill Sparks — moonshine jug, Ginny
Dickens — bird cage, Nikki Durand — tam
bourine, Jean Surles — washboard, Leslie
Shepherd — mops, and Kitty Mattocks —
ice cream scoops. The seven original mem
bers are Sallie Thorpe, Wendy MacKinnon,
Tracy Morgan, Laura Lassiter, Kristie Mel
vin, Julie Stubbs, and Laura Query.
Covenant House had a rather unique
fundraiser. The members, for a fee, pro
vided breakfast in bed for Smedes and
West Rock. The club will be accepting do
nations of used and new toys for the needy
beginning December 5.
By Kelsea Parker
The Traditional Angel Tree
At the all-campus chapel on November
30, Chaplain Watrous provided us with an
angel tree. Under this conifer we were told
to leave presents for the children of prison
ers at Women’s Prison in Raleigh. Chaplain
Watrous asked for gifts appropriate for an
age group of twelve years and younger.
She asked that we. mark on the package
whether the gift goes to a boy, girl, or both
and the approximate age groups whicii
could use the gift. Not only are you doing
a good deed by giving to others, but also
you are making the holiday season jolly for
these youngsters.
Christmas Celebrations
Tuesday, December 6, which is the last
service of the school year, will probably be
one of your most cherished days at Saint
Mary's this year. Chaplain Watrous, sev
eral clubs, and some anonymous people
will be entertaining us. First, we will go to
an Advent Vespers service. Here we will
sing the traditional sentimental songs, lis
ten to a chorus along with harmonizing in
struments, and carry lighted candles in the
darkness of the chapel.
After the chapel service, the Student
Government Association lights the grove.
While we have refreshments, a hired band
will play. During this time, Raleigh neigh
bors and newspaper writers come to join
in the festivities. The lighting of the green
is just the beginning of this fun-packed
night.
The Granddaughter’s Club puts luminary
(candles in paper bags) around Saint
Marys’ circle driveway. Following this
event. Chaplain Watrous blesses our cam
pus Christmas tree with the traditional
prayer. The tree is then lit up. At this time
last year, Scrooge made an appearance.
We may see Scrooge this year too. After
the tree is lit, the non-Saint Mary’s Raleigh
observers leave and we “migrate” into
Smedes Parlor.
Cold Cuts, The Circle, and The Beacon
will conclude our Christmas celebrations.
■We will have a pajama party while these
club members parade around in costumes.
Some may be dressed as reindeers, gifts,
or even Christmas trees. We will also listeri
to Christmas stories. According to Chaplain
Watrous, the “Summit of our Christmas
celebration” will be seeing Santa Claus.
December 6 will be one very special even
ing you will want to make note of on your
calendars.
Fall Formal
Looking Ahead To 1989..
With The Chaplain
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it together by the time our dates arrived. It
was really strange to see all of these girls
we see everyday with curled hair and
makeup! Are these the same girls that are
in our 8:00 classes?
It’s hard to believe how soon a new year
''''ill begin! Time seems to pass more
Puickly each year, and I realize with a start
*hat it’s time to plan again.
When you come back from Christmas
^reak, here is the Chapel schedule which
''''ill greet you:
Wednesday, January 11, ALL CAMPUS
Chapel, Martin Luther King Jr. For the
Past two years, we have had a special ser-
''ice to honor the ministry of Dr. King to our
riation and our churches. This year, a group
students will plan this service. If you
''''ould like to be on the planning committee,
^Peak to Laura Ann Slaughter, who is co
ordinating this.
During the middle week of January, we
i^ave our usual schedule of Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday chapel services. The
Tuesday and Thursday night chapels will
^e a special Festival of Light. Yes, it s time
*0 light another candle in Chapel!
Wednesday, January 25, ALL CAMPUS
Chapel, scoop. President Tracy Mor-
9an and members of SCOOP will present
0 special service. Since January 18-25 is
the Week of prayer for CHRISTIAN
^ITY, it seemed ideal to have our own
o^riipus group whose purpose is school
onity plan y^,orship.
Most people went out to eat before the
dance. Some popular places that people
went to were Angus Barn, Cross Roads,
Capitol City Club, and Mountain Jacks.
Once at the dance everyone seemed to
have a great time. “The Forum” played
music by groups like U2, REM, The Smiths
and many more. Most people liked the
band, but some said they found their music
hard to dance to. This did not appear to
stop anyone. Everyone seemed to be danc
ing and having a great time.
After the dance. President Jenkins and
Dean Hack served everyone breakfast.
Lots of people showed up at the breakfast
with their dates. We were served eggs,
sausage, grits, coffee, and orange juice.
President Jenkins and Dean Hack did a
very nice job and the breakfast was a great
way to end the evening.
Chrismon Tree
Wait a minute — is that supposed to be
CHRISTMAS tree? No! A Chrismon Tree
is a special kind of evergreen tree, which
looks just like a Christmas tree. What
makes it special Is that it is decorated with
special decorations called chrismons.
Chrlsmons are symbols for events In the
life of Christ. They are monograms, just
like you might have on a sweater or a pin.
On Sunday, December 4, we made
Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree during
our regular church service at 11:15. The
decorated tree will be a part of our special
Christmas decorations.