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Spelman Spotlight, Page 6 September 12, 1980 Spelman Gets Honors Program By Rosalyn Cary A new honors program has been for med at Spelman College. Thirty of the thirty nine freshman girls residing at Laura Spelman Hall will par ticipate in the program under the direc tion of Dr. O. W. Eagleson. The program is expected to prosper into areas which will not only broaden the overall attributes of Spelman’s repu tation but those of the students involved. “For the students, I hope they will ex tend themselves greater than they would have in another situation; especially, 1 hope the uniqueness of the learning ex perience will serve more as a motivating and directing device,” explained Dr. Eagleson. With the establishment of the honors program comes an opportunity to widen Spelman’s recruiting efforts. “Many col leges seeking high school women have little or no chance of discovering the diverseness of a Spelman’s liberal arts education and hold negative ideas on the quality of black institutions. The girls have achieved their thirty positions through intense competition through preliminary writings and pre vious academic excellence showing an aptitude to excel. A number of them are science majors with important ob jectives for the coming years at Spelman. Keeping a high ‘B’ average is among the requirements of retaining the four year scholarships. Study programs, special honors classes to attend in math 19 hours per semester, seminars and field trips will all aid in and English. Therefore they are allowed This experimental group is in the their efforts with the help of Dr. Sadie position to lead and direct the future of Allen, Dean of students who will work Unlike the norm, these girls have this program with the upcoming classes closely with the group. special honors classes to attend in math and will attempt to set new horizons for Unlike the norm, these girls have and English. Therefore they are allowed an already fine institution. Freshmen in Honors Dorm International Student Likes Spelman By Cynthia Williams For most of us here at Spelman, it is not unusual to meet four or five others from our home state. For freshman Sofia McKinney, this would be very uncom mon. Sofia has yet to meet two people from her home of Eritrea, East Africa. Sofia had heard many positive words spoken about Spelman College before she arrived here. She had cousins in Atlanta that held Spelman College in high opinion and encouraged her to come. Sofia explained their reasoning by saying, “They said it was a good school and especially good because it’s an all girls school. Though Sofia is new to Spelman College, she and her family have been in the United States for two years. Because of national troubles in East Africa, Sofia and her family of five decided Columbus, Georgia would be a better home for them all. Sofia added however, “1 still miss my home in Africa very much, but Spelman is very nice and 1 like it.” In reference to other Spelman stu dents, Sofia seems impressed yet not naive. She stated, “Some of the girls here are very nice and then some are not so nice, but here they have all been pretty helpful.” Sofia feels that some of the activities she has participated in with other fresh men extremely entertaining. In particular, Sofia enjoyed the recent dance at More house College and the Initiation Into Spelman Sisterhood program held in Sisters Chapel. Sofia expressed her views by stating, “I think the party was really nice. At home in Africa I was really underage for parties, but I think it’s all the same except for the dances they do.” Concerning the 12 Midnight curfew im posed, Sofia remarked, “I think the cur few is good I’d be back by that thime anyway.” Most enjoyable of her recent activities was Initiation Into Spelman Sisterhood Sofia commented by saying, “I loved this program and some of the songs. You felt there was really a bond between you and the Spelman girls.” Throughout her high school years Sofia thought about whether or not to attend Spelman and didn’t finally make a decision until her senior year. Sofia is content with this decision and ended by saying, “I know I made a good decision about coming to Spelman. My family feels good about Spelman and in fact I want mv two sisters to come too.” EVERGREEN MCAT-DAT Review Course Take the course individual ly in Atlanta in 3 to 5 days. P. O. Box 77034, Atlanta, GA 30309 phone(404)874-2454 "NATIONAL A NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL JOB MAGAZINE/DIRECTORY: WITH A RESUME CIRCULATION SERVICE: WE MAIL MONTHLY TO 20,000, COMPANIES HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MANY OTHERS. WE WILL CIRCULATE YOUR RESUME TO COMPANIES WE KNOW CAN USE YOUR TALENTS. WE GUARANTEE INTERVIEWS, OR A COMPLETE REFUND. OUR FEE $30.00, PAYABLE TO THE NATIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK, ONLY. FORWARD ONLY ONE COPY OF YOUR RESUME, PLEASE. 405 ORTIZ, N.E. (STE-2), ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 87108 IT IS NOT TO EARLY TO START THAT JOB SEARCH. OPPORTUNITY'