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Smith and Spelman
Comparing Schools
Spelman College demonstrated
what Ms. Hulda Wilson, associate
librarian at Spelman, called “the
highest form of love that we could
exhibit” at the annual Thanksgiv
ing Rally and Service Tuesday,
Nov. 21, at 11:00 a.m.
This service, long a tradition at
Spelman, was a chance for all con
tingents of the Spelman family to
come together to give thanks, and
to give to those who are less fortu
nate, Ms. Wilson said.
Thirty uniquely decorated
baskets containing well-balanced
meals and utility items were the
center of attention on the stage.
They were donated by various dor
mitories, clubs and organizations
on campus.
Ms. Wilson said that the baskets
would be delivered to 30 needy
families selected by the Fulton
County Dept, of Family and
Children Services the same day by
service organizations and Spel-
man’s buildings and grounds staff.
Approximately 300 people were
in attendance at the service high
lighted by college minister Rev.
Norman Rates’ Thanksgiving
Meditation entitled “The Attitude
of Gratitude.”
“Thank God for the privilege,
for the opportunity, for the respon
sibility that is mine to take what 1
have and to use it to its utmost and
to your glory,” he said. “We give
baskets not because we are better,
but because the opportunity is
ours.”
The program also featured musi
cal selections by both the Spelman
College Glee Club and 10 members
of Spelman’s Nursery School. One
cute future Spelmanite made her
Glee Club debut with bold solo
“Ol’s,” while some of the less bold
ones simply smiled and sucked
their thumbs.
Ms. Kathy Carter, president of
the Spelman Student Government
Association led a Thanksgiving
Litany, and sophomore class presi
dent Ms. Avis Bynum read Presi
dent Carter’s 1978 Thanksgiving
Proclamation.
As a historical note, the term
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quently, they became dissatisfied
with their existence. They saw how
black people were unified in their
struggle for "equal rights,” and
used some ot the tactics of blacks in
their continous struggle for “equal
rights.” Ms. Evans, however, is for
black unity. “Black unity is black
people becoming strong and
understanding themselves.”
Following the reception, Ms.
Evans recited some of her poetry in
the conference room of Manley’s
student center. Once more Ms.
Evans stressed before reciting her
poetry the importance of writing:
“Writing is a 24 hour position
paper. Today is history, if you real
ize that you are making history,
you will care about how you maxe
it.”
Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority at Thanksgiving Rally.
The members of the 1978-79 Blue and White Court are (from left to right) Macon Brom Williams,
Antonio Bolton and LeGree Hollman, Mr. Blue & White.
A Distinguished Court
by Donna Williams
“Black students at Smith think
Spelman is just a fashion show and
a ‘getover’ school,” said Ms. Kim
Morris, a 20 year old junior psy
chology major.
Ms. Morris, a native of New
Orleans, La., was accepted as a
second semester sophomore into
Spelman’s exchange program, and
she elected to go to Smith College,
a small, 95 per cent white, all
female, liberal arts institution in
Northampton, Mass.
some ui the negativity may have
arisen, she implied, from the
remarks of a recent exchange stu
dent from Smith to Spelman who
reportedly left Spelman because
“the school didn’t challenge her
academically” and “the classes
were no good.”
Although many of the black stu
dents annoyed her by constantly
putting black schools down, she
maintained that they were “very
helpful.”
She said that her major problem
at Smith came from black adminis
trators rather than whites.
“Cynthia Brown, the head of
Black Student Affairs, wouldn’t
even recognize that I existed,” Ms.
Morris said.
Her general impression of Smith
was that the college is a good
school academically, but not as dif
ficult as many think.
“I took 16 hours and found that
the school wasn’t that hard at all,”
she stated. “I even had a lot of free
time, and since there wasn’t very
much to do in the town I slept a
lot.”
She mentioned that Smith pla
ces much greater emphasis than
Spelman on writing skills, espe
cially on tests.
“They don’t give you a whole lot
of tests,” she explained. “They
mostly test you at the end of the
semester, and most of the tests are
essay tests.”
She also said that Smith’s stu
dents operate on an “honor sys
tem.” At final exam time, the
students report to a building to
receive their exams. Each exam is
contained in a large white envelope
which the student takes to any
room in the building she chooses.
Of course, students are not to use
any outside materials or converse
with anyone during their exams,
but there are no proctors or
teachers in the building to enforce
this rule, Ms. Morris said.
The take-home tests operate the
same way. However, if a student is
caught cheating or breaking any
rule, she is brought before the
Honor Board — a committee
composed of students, faculty
members and administrators.
Mr. Morris remarked tht she
noticed “a lot more intellectual
activity” at Smith.
“I was really surprised that so
many students were up on current
events,” she said. “Students talk a
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by Sheron Covington
The essence of a Blue & White
dream is exactly what the members
of the 1978 Blue & White Court
are. With LeGree Hollman as Mr.
Blue & White, Antonio Bolton as
first attendant and Macon Brom
Williams as second attendant, this
royal threesome epitomize the true
ideals of finer manhood. Each of
these young men possesses num
erous characteristics of nobility,
yet that certain necessary degree of
down-to-earthness.
Hollman is a junior biology
major, from Aiken South Carol
ina. He someday plans to become a
general practitioner and attempt to
bring happiness into as many peo
ples lives as he can on an everyday
basis. Bolton is a native oi
Washington, D.C. and is majoring
in accounting with hopes of reach
ing his goal of becoming a certified
public accountant. This senior
Morehouse student feels that his
most distinguishable feature is his
deep dedication and his ‘stick-to-a-
tiveness’ towards any goal set. Wil
liams is a religion major from
Avondale, Maryland, anxiously
preparing for a career in the minis
try. He is a versatile young man,
being an accomplished pianist and
singer in addition to his ability to
write and compose musical lyrics.
Hollman is a 6'5"golden dream,
his captivating dark brown eyes
and tall slender physique are a
mere reflection of his equally
attractive inner being. He describes
himself in one word as broad, and
states in regard to the pageant that
he ‘entered to win’. LeGree dis
played his talents by writing the
poetry that he performed as well as
choreographing the dance routine,
which was done by Ms. Nina Oneil.
He stated, “It is an honor to have
been chosen and I will do every
thing in my power to uphold the
standards and traditions of Spel
man College.”
Bolton is a milk chocolate
dream. His quick wit and sparkling
personality are adequately compli
mented by his warm brown skin.
Describing himself as energetic, his
personal philosophy on life is ‘do
what you can, while you can, the
best you can — for tomorrow is
promised to no one.’ Bolton’s very
dramatic reading of some of his
poetry that was performed at the
pageant revealed his love for act
ing. As a member of the
Morehouse-Spelman Players, Bol
ton will have a starring role in their
next production, “The Shoemak
er’s Wife.”
Williams, our caramel colored
dream, describes himself as lovea
ble and as a personal belief, he
feels, “Everyone should strive for
the greatest expectations and in
doing so should ask God for the
strength and guidance.” Williams,
the muscular member of the group,
conveys a sense of inner peace and
serenity to all. His powerful rendi
tion of a Commodore’s medley was
probably one of the reasons he was
chosen, he believes and also credits
God, the pianist, his parents and
Lyn Jordan, for his success.
As a group, the Blue & White
Court work as a well developed
team, ever striving toward their
goal of a natural and very real
image. They also feel very grateful
for being selected and are very
enthusiastic about their positions
and titles.
In conclusion, they would like to
thank Ms. Karen Graham and her
staff, for their time and patience in
the coordination of the pageant,
and most of all they thank the Spel
man College student body.
Hollman, Bolton and Willi
ams...the essence of a Blue & White
dream!!
NOTE: The Blue & White court
will be officially presented at the e
& White Ball January 29, at the
Colony Square Hotel.
Tradition Brings Joy To Many
Evans Discusses
