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Spelman Spotlight, Page 2 Welcome to our World! Dear Members of the Class of ’84, The Spotlight extends a hearty wel come to your presence here at Spelman College. During the four years you spend here, this school can offer you many op portunities to grow and develop as a total person. Yet, happiness is not something given out on a. silver platter. It must be worked for like all other things in life. We chal lenge each and every freshman now within our cherished grounds to ap proach this year bravely and boldly. Become involved in the numerous ac tivities here on campus, and take your academics seriously. If necessary, be ad venturous and start an organization or study group if there is not one existing that meets your needs. For it must be understood that college does not exist in a vacuum and that we cannot fully grow by simply doing the least that is expected, because then we only get the least that a college education can offer. But when we seek to maximize our talents, work and interact with others, and expand our horizons, the true essen ce of the college experience unfolds as we begin to develop as total people, rather than narrowly focused, petty in dividuals. Again, we welcome you to Spelman and wish you the best during your stay at Spelman. Sincerely, Pamela Moore Editor-in-Chief Kiron Skinner Associate Editor Letter from the President Become a Part of Our Great Mission Stand Tall Stand Proud The new year begins (as always) with a burst of enthusiasm. School spirit fills the air as each person starts to map out his future. As the school year progresses the enthusiasm will decrease, but the goals must not be forgotten. We must not be broken by the obstacles set forth by society, but keep moving upward and forward Many times it seems that we live in a fantasy world at school. We have to con stantly remind ourselves that there is much more to life than Tie experiences we have at school. We have an obliga tion that comes along with being edu cated and there is a community reaching out to us for support. Reach in to the community and give of yourself as needed. The time is now to take ad vantage of all the opportunities available in the Atlanta University Center. As a people we can’t afford to waste time ... so don’t. “To achieve all that is possible we must at tempt the impossible—To be all that we can be we must dream of being more.” Gale Baker Stanton Sometimes the way may seem impos sible, but we must not sell ourselves cheap. We struggle not only for our selves but for the many people who were not given the opportunity. Stand tall, stand proud and look ever forward Good Luck Sometimes the way may seem impos sible, but we must not sell ourselves cheap. We struggle not only for our selves but for the many people who were not given the opportunity. Stand tall, stand proud and look ever forward Good Luck. Angela Cumberlander SG A Advisor to Freshman Class Dear Class of 1984: It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Spelman. You are coming into the College during the best of times and the worst of times. This year, Spelman reaf firms its dedication to learning and academic achievement. This academic year, we celebrate 100 years of service to women who achieve. This is the legacy which you as Spelman freshmen inherit. It will be an exciting year and one which offers many interesting and challenging opportunities for you. I ask that you take full advantage of the educational oppor tunities which Spelman offers as well as the College’s social, cultural and reli gious activities. While you should find your life at Spelman full and happy, do know that our College and our nation face serious tests which threaten our survival in the days and weeks ahead Rising costs, shrinking national resources and in creased racial and sexual tension make these sober times indeed Spelman pre pares to enter its second century stronger than it has ever been in its his tory. We ask that you become part of our great mission and help us continue to grow in academic quality while meet ing external challenges which abound Congratulations on having been selec ted a Spelman woman. Proudly we salute you. Warmest best wishes. Sincerely, Donald M. Stewart President Editor-in-Chief Pamela Denise Moore Associate Editor Kiron Kanina Skinner Reporters Cynthia Williams Sincerae B. Smith Angela Patrice Shannon Rosalyn Cary Nancy Bowman Photographers Ruth Cauthen Jody Clements Rochelle Reynolds The Spelman Spotlight is a bi-monthly publication produced by and for the students of Spelman College. The Spotlight office is located in the Manley College Center, lower con- course, of Spelman College. Mail should be addressed to Box 40 Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia 30314. Telephone numbers are 525-1 743 and 525-7404. SPECIAL EDITION: Freshman Week INSIDE TODAY Freshman Writes Home p. 3 Highlights of Freshman Week p. 4 Honors Program .... p. 6 Security Story p. 7 Action at the Omni P-7 THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMANHOOD l ”l* w i S*5'mm , gPOTLigHT