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May 15, 1963 THE SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT Page 9 It Happened In May May 1 May Day Law Day 4 Rhode Island Decleration of Independence Day 5 Derby Day Alan Shepard Rockets 116J miles 7 Sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 8 V-E Day (German surrender ended World War II in 1945) 10 First Transcontinenttal Railroad )the two lines met at Promontory Point, Utah, 1869). 11 Connecticut obtained its charter in 1665 12 Mother’s Day 14 Rockefeller Foundation Chartered 1913 17 Norwegian Independence Day 1814 20 Lindbergh flies to Paris in 1927 23 Captain Kidd hanged in London for piracy in 1701 25 Ralph Waldo Emerson’s birthday 29 Charles II’s birthday John F. Kennedy’s birthday Memorial Day Death of Joan of Arc 1431 31 Walt Whitman’s birthday 17th Amendment ratified 1918 Did You Know? Did you know that whenever you listen to someone who says, “I overheard. . you are about to be misinformed? that John Kennedy is in At lanta at Morehouse College? that the funds for the SPOT LIGHT will only allow for one more issue? that Jacueline Kennedy may have a John Fitzgerald Kennedy, III in August? that because she is a Kennedy she has the power to have a III following a Jr. that Spelman has taken colos sal, invisible steps forward? that the last issue of the SPOTLIGHT will be devoted pri marily to seniors? that Madame Haac is attempt ing to communicate with stu dents of French through the ques tionnaire that appears in the SPOTLIGHT? that house mothers have feel ings just as we do? that what we are given to eat in the dining hall is called food? that Mr. Little has one of the most difficult jobs on campus? that Katy Davis has already paid her room reservation fee for next year? that members of the student council have prepared a report from a study done on an honor system for Spelman? that Sharon Lundy is Miss Maroon and White? that determination is a colossal force toward success? that Mr. Merrill is “together”? that all is fair in love and war? that where there is love there will be war? that Platonic relationships are archaic in the Spring? that an editor does what she feels she must, even when it hurts? that segregation is endorsed and cliques are strengthened when you reserve seats near you for special friends? D.M.M. Education Comes From Seven Seas, International Tour Ten scholarships of one thou sand dollars each will be award ed to undergraduate and gra duate students who meet the fol lowing qualifications: the neces sity for assistance financial, aca demic achievement, a field of in terest, and the ability to unoffi cially represent his own country well. These grants are designed for students whose major area of study involves a significant em phasis in overseas relations. This emphasis may be in Political Science, Economics, Religion, Philosophy, Literature, the Arts, or other areas which lend to in- Williams Visits MC Six men from Williams Col lege in Williamstown, Massachu setts were exchange students for one week at Morehouse College. They visited the classroom, snack shops, dances, jam sessions, et cetera and seemed to bring a freshness in thought and action to our Atlanta University Center. From informal sessions the fol lowing facts were gleaned. The student body of 1150 seems to be fraternity-oriented with 86 % of the uper-classmen now mem bers of some fraternity. One young man commented that, “the fraternities are in the process of being abolished and will pro bably be obsolete in two years.” They are considered a barrier to the academic atmosphere. The academic atmosphere is considered good at Williams where the faculty-student ratio is nine to one; one half of the upper classmen are on the Dean’s list or on the honor roll, and these students have unlimited outs in all of their classes. Seventy-five percent of the stu dents there go on to graduate school. They enjoy a variety, of sports, including swimming, baseball, track la crosse, and hockey; and they often dress quite informally in motorcycle boots, dungarees, army jackets, et cetera. The Williams men have to travel a bit farther than do the Morehouse men for dates and social life since Bennington, Smith, Vassar, Holyoke and Skid more, located in nearby towns, are a few of the Women’s col leges they visit. Spelman hopes the men from Williams had a good, wholesome, and rewarding visit here in At lanta and, we shall look forward to the exchange next year! Ernestine Brazeal ternational study. The University of the Seven Seas, a new institution of higher Peace Corps News Spring, 1963 Spring, 1963 Contents of the special college supplement: 1. Three letters from Volun teers - one from Nepal; two from Ghana. 2. Article describing the re quests which are to be filled for summer training. 3. Language policy of the Peace Corps. 4. Project descriptions: Tan ganyika and the Philippines. 5. Opportunities emerging for returning volunteers. 6. Need for Science majors. 7. Article on films and film strips available. 8. New brochure on the Liber al Arts Student. 9. Complete listing of all needs by country and type, specifying area of specialty and giving numbers and training dates. 10. Basic requirements, basic steps to becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer. 11. Pogo on the Peace Corps. Interested students should con tact Dr. Craig for further infor mation. Wanda Waples learning, emphasizing interna tional studies, and offering' its courses aboard the M.S. Seven Seas of the Europe-Canada Line (General Agent, Holland Amer ica Line) with a faculty of in ternational experts, begins its first semester October 2i2, 1963. The second semester begins Feb. 11, 1964 and ends in June, 1964. Classes are held aboard ship while at sea, field trips are taken when the ship is in port. As the ship visit spots around the world each semester, academic emphasis will be placed on the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. For application blanks and further information write to: Executive Director University of the Seven Seas P. O. Box 71 Whittier, California Wanda Waples Nurses Identified For two years I noticed that a bus bearing the inscription “Grady School of Nursing’’ would drive on our campus and deposit students on certain mornings and pick them up later in the after noon. I also noticed that many of the same students ate lunch with us in the dining hall. Then I began to wonder “who are these people?” Why are they here? Where do they come from?” It took quite a bit of research to find the answers to these questions, but here are the facts. It was called to the attention of the Board of directors at Grady that there were certain courses that their students need ed in order to receive registered nurses’ cectifiqates. Therefore, in 1959 a plan was devised whereby instructors from Spel man would go to Grady and teach course in general psycho logy, anatomy, microbiology, soci ology, and physiology^ Although this exchange proved very helpful, because of the limited facilities that were pro vided for them, it was then concluded that more could be accomplished if the students were able to use the Biology Department at Spelman. So be ginning with the school year 1961, -the Grady students have come to our campus via the Grady bus and have taken the courses they needed. This year there are ninety- nine Grady students enrolled in courses at Spelman. Besides the courses that I have mentioned, the students also take a one- semester course in English com position. If the students plan to get a B.S. degree after get ting their nursing certificate, credit hours will be given for the academic courses that they have taken. Perhaps it seems rather late to say “Welcome Grady Stu dents” now that the school year is ending, but I am merely rei terating the welcome that was extended two years ago. Amy Holley Betty Stevens (Cont’d. from Page 1) versity. A Political Science ma jor, and French minor, Betty has retained a full-tuition scholar ship since she has been at Spel man. Her past campus leadership capacities have provided not only experience which will prove in valuable to her office for the coming year, but have provided insight into the problems which are peculiar to our specific situa tion. Every member of the Spelman student body is encouraged to lend her loyal support to, and active participation in student government affairs in the com ing year so that President Ste vens and her cabinet may better effectuate a program in the best interests of student government. Jean Leslie Berrien The annual fashion show pre sented at Spelman College by McCall Patterns Inc. was once again a success. This year’s theme was “Fashions Around The Clock.” Mood music was pro vided throughout the show which was held on the lawn in front of the Home Economics’ Build ing, Laura Spelman. To com plete the setting a backdrop featuring an attractively decorat ed clock was placed in front of the entrance to the building. The clock, which was large enough to cover the immediate front of the building, also pro vided, or rather replaced, the us ual curtains, which were a part of the stage decoration. This was quite appealing and unique. The McCall representative, Mrs. Elsie Archer, attractively attired in one of the company’s fashions, beautifully narrated the show. Mrs. Archer painted out to the audience how inexpensive and practical sewing can be. The fashions themselves, all very lovely, emphasized her point. Fashions included daytime wear, evening wear, sportswear, and class wear. Points were well taken by members of the audi ence. The stunning models were mostly young women majoring in Home Economics, who modeled their own charming creations. Credit must be given to the members of the Home Economics staff, chairman, Mrs. Sadye B. Young, co-workers, Mrs. Hender son and Miss Paine, for without their explicit co-operation the show could not have been the success it was. The show was thoroughly en joyed by all. billie joyce mack An Open Letter Dear Students: Due to the fact that several quarters in the Atlanta power structure are seeking to distort and exploit our drive to integrate the downtown restaurants in con nection with their stake in the Bond Issue (May 15th), the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights feels it may be strategi cally wise to halt all demonstra tions and sit-ins from May Ilth to May 15th. There is, however, much that YOU can do during this uneasy period. By merely attending to your studies and classes and by keeping abreast of events you will considerably cut down the degree of sacrifices (academic) that you may be asked to make on May 17th — the ninth an niversary of the Supreme Court - School Desgregation Ruling..... Wishing you success in your studies and exams, and hoping you will be participants with us on May 17th, we are. Sincerely yours, The Committee on Appeal for Human Rights QUESTIONAIRE The French Department is anxious to determine the extent of student interest in having a French House on the campus which would house ten to twelve students with a resident Frenchwoman to arrange programs to which all students of the college would be welcome. Please help by filling out the questionnaire and returning it by campus mail to the French Department. Would you be interested in living in a French House where you would promise to speak only French? (The cost would be the same as for other dormitory ac comodations.) If a French House were to sponsor these activities, Would you attend, a book-review on Saturdays? an evening hour discussion of a lecture or film already attended? occasional bridges, song - tests, debates? Would you attend a weekly French table in the Spelman dining hall? Would you like to belong to the French Club now? Name: Class: Major: May 8 — May 9, 10, 11 May 10 — May 11 ( May 12 J May 13 May 15 — May 17 < May 18 1 May 19 — May 20 — May 22 - - Si May 23 — CALENDAR OF EVENTS President A. E. Manley (Chapel) — AMS Players present Antigone Spelman College Spanish Club (Chapel) Inaugural Ball (Morehouse) Sports Day Spanish Fiesta Reverend Norman M. Rates (Vesper) Mr. Kenneth Crooks, Placement Officer, Atlanta University (Chapel) Senior Class Day (Chapel) Installation Service (Chapel) Senior Production Freshman Dance (Read Hall) Closing Vesper Service Annual Prizes and Awards Program pelman College International Seniors Final Examinations Begin