The Spelman spotlight. (Atlanta , Georgia) 1957-1980, November 01, 1957, Image 3

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Page Two THE SJEIMAN SPOTLIGHT November,1 957 "THE REFLECTIONS" This year, the Reflections will hold many surprises for Spelmanites.The staff has already made progress in col lecting pictures,securing advert!sements and incorporating news and different highlights for the annual, The editor and staff wish to thank the classes for their cooperation in posing for pic - tures. The staff anxiously looks for ward to a presentation of the best year book ever—from cover to coverj GREETINGS DEAR SPEIMANITESJ "Our vacation is already ended," The beautiful days of July and August are only memories. Today let us return to reality. The time for work has ar rived, Some are the joys of swimming and the hours passed under the sun. Ah well, the student who leaves his vacation memories without hesita tion and applies himself to his study ing, will profit,without doubt,from the hours spent in class. Life is a race. In all races a good beginning is the most important thing. The person who has a poor beginning risks losing every thing. Today the rac-e of life is more difficult than ever. Competition is keen. The qualifications demanded by society are high, consequently good work in college is absolutely impera tive for all students. Hew can we profit by our college education? We can do this not only by developing academically,but also social ly,and emotionally. At college we have all the necessary opportunities to help us realize this developments association with other students, contact with our teachers, and professors who tell us the result of their experiences.in creasing our knowledge by reading and by observation. College is a unique opportunity, 3o»not let us forget this fact] Let us profit by the hours spent in college. Therefore, I extend greetings to all members. Good, better, best, never let it rest; unti your good is better and your THE THANKSGIVING RALLY The annual Thanksgiving Rally ac tivities will begin soon. This year the rally will be held on Tuesday,November 26,1957. The four classes and all organi zations on the campus support the rally each year by making contributions. The proceeds are contributed to the Commu nity Chest,the World University Service, and three Spelman missionaries. The spirit of giving is stimulated by class cooperation. Egoh class trios to raise the largest sum of money by undertaking projects during the time prior to the rally. Last year the sopho more class excelled over the other classes by contributing sixty dollars. Beside contributing money, each class prepares baskets to be given to unfortu nate families. TOWN MEETING Tcwn Meeting at Atlanta University on October thirtieth was an informative , dynamic discussion on the "Little Rock Crisis f Its loaning and Implications", President Benjamin E. Mays of More house was the speaker along with dis cussants frem the University Center, They were: Miss Lois Banks,Clark College} Mrs. Sara B. Greer .Morris Brown,- Miss Dollie Glover .Atlanta University- Mr, Wilbur Leaphart.Morehouse,- and Miss Eva Wallace, Spelman College, PAMPLONA CHOIR SINGS AT SPEIMAN A capacity crowd witnessed a per formance of the unique Pamplona Choir from Spain, Sunday night, October 20, 1957, This was a rare opportunity to see a skilled group perform with fine coordination and precision. The special effects created by this small choir of sixteen men and womem were amazing examples of various types of nusic by Bartok, Paul Anna, and other well ,knowm composers. The delightful encore lumber,"Adieu",provided a light amusing finish to this truly magnificent perfor- aanoe. A reception was held immediately following the concert in the PCly Kline Lounge of Reed Halil