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page 6 - FEATURES Spelman Spotlight December 1980 A Spelman Woman: Valita Sellers By LaRonda Morris Feature Editor Ambitious, outgoing and versatile are three words that describe Valita E)elorre Sellers, a young lady who is constantly striving to achieve goals set before her, able to communicate well with others, and who is able to adapt well to different situations. A native of Hillside, N.J., Valita is a senior majoring in English with an emphasis in Mass Communications. Throughout her college career, she has been active in campus activities, A.U. Center activities, as well as city-wide activities. Stemming from her freshman year to senior year Valita has been involved in dormitory events; Jr. Coordinator of “Maynard for Mayor”; WCLK newscaster and anchor person; A.U. Center Newsreel broadcaster; Spelman Spotlight news editor and reporter; reporter for the AUC Informer; President emeritus and member of the Morehouse-Spelman Coalition of the Society for Collegiate Journalists; Social- chairperson for the Junior class 1979-80; member of Sigma Delta Chi Society for Professional Journalists; WTBS Channel 17 Intern; a nominee for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities; and a member and President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Eta Kappa Chapter. To coincide with her extensive background of service around and on campus, Valita achieved great depths academically. Valita has been on the Honor Roll and Dean’s List ever since her entry to Spelman as a freshman. Carrying an average of 3.71, Valita has been selected for various scholarships and awards to compensate her numerous academic achievements thus far in her education. Aside from the various clubs and organizations Valita is affiliated with on and off Spelman’s campus, she is also an associate producer of a weekly 60-minute public affairs program aired on WTBS. As an intern at Channel 17 her responsibilities are numerous. Valita describes an average day at the studio saying. “I must create the segments to be used on the show which is entitled “Between the Lines,” contact guest to be on the show, and do all the research for the interviews and guest that appear on the show. Thus far Valita’s guests have included Dr. Joseph Lowery, Mr. Jerome Smith. Economist Rev. Martin Luther King. Sr., Wyche Fowler,and Dr. Robert Brisbane. Incorporated with her vast amount of skills in communications Valita aspires to become a corporate attorney, enterpreneur of a major black television network and several small businesses. Valita feels that her skills in communications will eventually aid people and minority people. She feels that her skills in communications have been developed and can only be heightened which have also aided in her precise organizational skills. When asked how she plans to interrelate her communication skills into her legal Introducing Debra, Prince, and Willie (Formally of Soul Scissors) CUTTING ATTRACTIONS Salon of Cosmetology 3059 Washington Road East Point, GA 30344 Stevie _ Mr. Fox Lana Rose Angela HOLIDA Y SPECIAL! 20% OFF all services with this ad Easy access to MARTA Take 84 Mt. Olive to Delowe and Washington Rd. (404) 763-1586 profession, Valita responded. “I feel that my skills in communications will help me as an attorney because 1 feel that in addition to being able to speak and write well I will also be able to understand people as they relate in society because I see law as not merely an intellectual discipline but mostly a humanitarian discipline.” Valita is very interested in the development of black women. She says, “black women are an integral part of my motivation.” I intend to use my legal knowledge in every possible manner to aid in the betterment of my people. specifically in the area of black colleges. I am eternally indebted to Spelman and shall always give to her, financially, professionally, and spiritually.” Valita feels that the culmination of her organizational skills has led to her Presidency of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She feels the highlight of her Presidency has been sponsoring the National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc., Mona Bailey, as a speaker at Spelman for the other members of Delta, her fellow Spelman Sisters and the community as a whole. In a moment of relaxation, Valita chats with friend Jerome Walker. Photo by W hitney Young You Tiger, You! by Cheryl Sueing Jr. Reporter If you were ever on Spelman College’s Campus and were asked, “Do you know Fernando Daniels?” and answered “No,” you might find yourself the victim of a lot of strange looks. Mr. Daniels is a very well known figure on this campus. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and is currently the Dean of Pledges of the fall line. The abbreviation for Dean of Pledges is D.P Some have been known to say the initials stand for Dean of Pleasure. Who Knows maybe so. Nevertheless, under his popular, barking, Q-dog exterior there exists a very serious-minded young man. Fernando views himself as an, “average individual striving to attain the highest.” He is a faithful, diligent, and hard worker w ho has a tremendous amount of self- confidence. He feels that he is the master of his own destiny and can accomplish any mission he sets out to achieve. Fernando is a senior biology and psychology major at Morehouse College. A native Georgian from the city of Augusts, he is interested in entering the Fernando: cool, calm, and together. Photo by Whitney Young field of pediatrics and psychology. He says, “1 have always enjoyed working with little kids. 1 feel that I have been blessed with the talent and ability to relate Continued on page 8 35 Forsyth St., S.W. West End Mall THE ODYSSEY "Specializing in Records & Tapes” 525-6446 792-9. Return to Spotlight Office on Wed. Dec. 10, 1980 for free album