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EDITORIAL
Editor-In-Chief Robyn D. Mahone
The 97 th annual Founders Day celebrations have really meant
a great death) me for many reasons. One of those reasons is that
it will he the last Founders Day I will participate in as a Spelman
student. (You may be surprised at the amount of sentimentality
exhibited by some seniors, including myself, at the thought of
leaving Spelman.)
Secondly, the recently past Founders Day celebrations have
really caused me to sit back and reflect upon this institution and
how much I love it. But most importantly, how this institution
must continue to survive and produce assertive, competent black
women who are able to go out into the world of work and make
positive and significant gains for black people and humanity as
a whole.
At the Faculty Follies, a part of the celebrations, many of the
monetary problems existing at Spelman were shown, quite effec
tively, in a very funny light, in the form of a poetic skit.
Afterwards, Student Government Association President Paula
Spence and I conceded that though the skit was hilarious, the
reality of it all was very serious.
The Founders Day celebrations also pleased me because there
was such obvious enthusiasm. Even those who do not usually
take an active part in the goings-on of the college wee running
around trying to get the One Of the Nice Things ABout_ 3 i man
College” buttons being given out at the college relations office.
This may give us some indication of what some students'
feelings are: latent hut caring.
The class skits presented at Read Hall revealed that a lot of
time, thought and effort had been exerted. And, time, thought
and effort is what it takes to keep this institution on its feet.
Though the Founders Day celebrations have come and gone,
until next year, I certainly hope that the positive spirit and en
thusiasm continues to thrive
Politics:
Extreme Left To Right
Avv Long
AY oice F romThe Past
Organizations in our society
range from the extreme left to
the extreme right. However,
one often wonders about the
productivity of these extreme
groups.
The historical background
as well as criticism of a
capitalistic, democratic
society has been perfected by
groups like the All African
Peoples Party and the
Socialist Workers Party. But
when it comes to solving the
problems created by capitalis
tic, democratic society, there
seems to be some uncertainty.
The solutions offered are
often abstract and very long-
range. Using the system’s own
tactics of initiating change
should prove to be more effec
tive and more tangible, than
trying to change the system
entirely or trying to use
another system’s tactics.
It is impossible to work
productively within one
political system using the
ideology and strategies of
another system. The same
rights and privileges that
these leftist organizations ad
vocate, already exist within
the United States
Constitution, federal and state
statutes, and legislation. The
strategy is to make the exis
ting government enforce what
has already been established.
The strategy is not to create a
new political system which
may or may not provide many
rights and privileges that
already exist.
(Written by Marian Edith
Davis in April of 1947 when
the Spotlight was known as
the Campus Mirror.)
April is a month of
celebration with Easter and
Founders Day coming near to
each other.
The true spirit of Easter was
within the heart of all of us. We
not only realized the
significance and .importance
of the occasion but we also felt
the need for a divine guidance.
It was with this spirit that we
looked forward to and received
Founders Day.
Founders Day brought to us
Dr. Milner of Guilford College.
One of the most outstanding
events of the Day that will
always remain in our hearts is
the message that he brought
us. A challenge was thrown
out and a new channel of
education was offered. We
began to realize how we grow
and to understand the im
portance of growing in a
wholesome, pure and
deliberate manner.
Dr. Milner’s message was
most appropriate in that he
had before him a senior class a
majority of whom would
Be prepared. These words
were part of the ending mes
sage of the Founders Day
speaker, and are often
repeated over and over again
to college students by those
persons already in the working
world. At this time of year,
with graduation only a month
away, this is timely advice.
It is often repeated that it is
hard in the working world and
that being prepared to go out
and get the job that you want is
an absolute must. It is said
that it is rough and that no one
will give you anything. This is
why it is important for
students to get all they can out
of college.
According to those who
know, compared to being one
of the working population,
college days are the easiest
times of a person’s life. So if
you think that school is hard,
inevitably become the leaders
of their generation. He dis
cussed the importance of
teaching others to become
world-minded citizens and the
need of religion as an integral
part of education.
To the future leaders of
America this became a
challenge in that it offered a
higher ideal to attain. I do not
limit this challenge to
teachers, for they cannot do
the work alone. All people in
all manner of trades in one
way or the other are teachers,
for they influence their en
vironment greatly.
We remember also the ideas
that Dr. Feinstein brought to
us concerning the brotherhood
of all mankind. Leaders must
respect the beliefs of others
regardless of race, color, or
creed. Equality of man must be
a definite part of every man’s
belief.
The future teachers and
leaders of America have a
great task to accomplish.
Before they can be allowed to
impart their knowledge on
others, they must cleanse
themselves of all of the in
tangible sins that they may
possess and be placed for
be prepared for even more dif
ficult days to come.
For most graduates there is
not always that guarantee
that a job is waiting for them.
And for blacks and black
women in particular there is
even more of a problem when
racism and other forms of dis
crimination play a part in
whether you get that job or not.
Past years have shown us that
having a degree doesn’t
always mean as much as it is
supposed to mean.
But if you are prepared to go
out and show your
capabilities, then no one can
hold anything against you and
get away with it. This seems to
be the general consensus of
many persons who speak to
students, and advice that is
good for all persons, from
freshmen to seniors, who are
preparing for careers.
judgement on a pedestal of wis
dom, righteousness, tolerance
and understanding. They
should make that a definite
goal to which to look forward
before it can be said that they
are ready and prepared to
teach others.
We thank Dr. Milner for his
inspiring message. It offered to
us a deal (sic) of food for
thought.
Again Founders Day was
met with success, for the
students’ enthusiasm was
shown in all of their
undertakings. Spelman truly
had a Happy Birthday and
Miss Read a happy an
niversary.
Editor-in-Chief
Robvn I). Mahone
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Correction
In Vol. #7 of the Spotlight it was reported that no class
presidents were elected to the housing committee as student
representatives. Our error! Ms. Donna Dunlap, sophomore class
president, was nominated and served. Ms. Terry McFadden,
freshman class president, was nominated but declined.
Be Prepared Students!
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