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Page 8 — FEATURES Spelman Spotlight December 1980 In celebration of Spelman’s 100th birthday, the college will present the Morehouse-Spelman Players in the plays Antigone Jones and The Reunion on the Proscenium Stage of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Fine Arts Building on the Spelman Campus December 8th to December 12th at 8:00 p.m. The duel playbill will feature the works of the Atlanta playwrights: Spelman faculty member Dr. Arturo Machuca- Padin author of Antigone Jones and free lance playwright Alice Lovelace author of The Reunion. Ms. Lovelace was the first- prize winner in Spelman’s 1979 one-act playwrighting contest. In addition to this award, she also received the Phoenix Arts and Theatre Company’s Arts Services Award and the coveted Bronz Jubilee in Literature award. Her credits include two books of poetry; the Just Us Theatre Company Production of her full length play “In The Year of The Snake” and the WSB-TV production of a sixty-minute soap drama “The Philips Saga” which she co-authored with her husband, Charles Riley. Under the direction of Spelman senior Ms. Rhonda Strawter, The Reunion is the study of three former classmates who reflect the fragmentation of women by their families and society. The women are portrayed by Vanessa Bardwell, Spelman Sophomore; Michelle Vertette Smith, Spelman junior; and Maria A. Earl, Sophomore. Antogione Jones, a black perspective of the Greek play Antigone, is a chess game in which absolute force is challenged by pure ideal. As in the classic, Antigone uses her only weapon, the strength of her will, to overcome the main weapon of all dictators — fear. This version makes clear the similarity between Antigone and the Freedom Fighters of our own time, such as the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The play's theme points out that one lone person standing firm for righteousness can overcome a supposedly superior force based on greed. This one- act Afro American Passion Play features actress and singer Robin Black, a Spelman junior as Antigone and actor No One Anthony Thomas Riddle as Cleon. Riddle is also a playwright. The play is directed by Dr. Machuca-Padin. All performances are free to the public. For information contact: Dr. Machuca-Padin at 681-3643, extension 249. Glee Club Concert The fifty-fourth annual Spelman- Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert will be held in Sisters Chapel on Spelman’s campus, December 12th, 13th, and 14th at 8:00 p.m. As one of the special highlights of Spelman’s 100th birthday celebration, the combined Glee Clubs will offer a program rich in the sound of tradition. This year the combined Glee Clubs will reintroduce the Christmas spiritual, New Born, arranged by John Work. The spiritual was sung many years ago by opera star Mattiwilda Dobbs, who graduated from Spelman in 1946. Accompanied by a harpist, the Spelman College Glee Club will sing excerpts of A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten under the direction of Spelman Glee Club director Dr. Roland Allison. The program features carols from around the world including the Galacian Christmas Carol on the Feast of the Holy Kings sung by the Spelman-Morehouse Chorus under the direction of Morehouse Glee Club director Dr. Wendell P. Whalam. The Spelman Dancers will dance to this lively number. Adding another dimension to the concert, the Morris Brown College Brass Ensemble will perform under Dr. Allison’s direction. Performing a traditional favorite, the Morehouse College Glee Club will sing the African tune Bethlehem (Yoruba) accompanied by lovely drum beats and tambourines. Prior to their Atlanta concert performances, the combined Glee Clubs are scheduled to perform Sunday, December 7th in New York City at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. The Sisters Chapel concerts are free to the public. For more information; call the Spelman College Music Department, 681-3643, extension 260. Save The Children Bad Girl Continued from page 5 Clark College was represented by the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Soririty, Inc., Sigma Chapter as they participated in the first search conducted by Rev. Arthur Langford and the Committee to Stop Childrens Murders, It was at this search that the body of a small girl who had been missing since earlier in the year was recovered. The Student Government Association of Morris Brown College, in conjunction with Rev. Arthur Langofrd and the Success Story — Continued from page 5 area. In reference to all black businesses, Mr. James Paschal stated that, “Once, we could strongly depend on that fact that we were black businessmen, in a black community, with black employees and that we had the total black support for that reason. But now, not only black businesses, but the whole world of business is competitive in its attempt to reach all audiences on all levels and ages.” Mr. Paschal feels that a strong, determined-to-reach-the-top attitude is most needed of those entering careers in business. “One must feel that he is equipped well enough to compete as well as endure,” stated Mr. Paschal. As an example of the endurance and success of the Paschals’ business, a New Paschal’s restaurnat was recently opened in Atlanta’s new Hartsfield Airport. This restaurant is a joint venture of Paschal’s and Dobbs-Houses, an enterprise that controls all retail outlets of the airport. Committee to Stop Childrens Murders, also participated in the search to help solve the case of the missing and murdered children. AH in all, the activities of these organizations have displayed a conscious effort toward protecting Atlanta’s black children. As stated by Cobbie Ransom, “It’s important for us as responsible, intelligent black students to become progressively aggressive when and if problems arise in our community.” “Dobbs-Houses were offering and we happened to be the highest bidders so there we are at the new airport,” said James Paschal with a proud smile. From their new venture, the Paschals have formulated Paschal’s Concessions, Incorporated, which is a type of food and beverag supply company that will be nationally located. Mr. Paschal stated that, “Hi ere is little similarity in the structure of the Paschal’s here on Martin Luther King Drive tot hat of the one at the airport terminal. It is mainly composed of snack bars, cocktail lounges, which seat about 125 peopleand. of course, the hotel complex.” Mr. Paschal feels that the main thing that attracts customers and keeps them coming hack is “great service, good food, and the most comfortable atmosphere possible.” The success story of the Paschals is very interesting as well as inspirational to those interested in business careers orany type of career. Continued from page 1 At Spelman, students expressed similar comments. Sandra Caster, a sophomore, stated, “It’s an ego booster for some women and I personally don’t need it.” Rhonda Mills, a junior, felt that “Men must learn there is more to a woman than her physical features.” The “Bad Girl” contest, sponsored by W1GO, solicits interested women to send in a picture of themselves in a bathing suit by November 23. No other qualifications were needed to enter the contest and the winner will be featured in the May issue of “You can get all of the good service, good food, and hospitality at the airport but you will not find the fried chicken,” You Tiger You! Continued from page 6 to and understand children from all walks of life.” In order to achieve these goals Mr. Daniels is striving to procure as much knowledge as possible while at Morehouse. Upon graduation he hopes to further his education at Howard Medical School in Washington 1).C. Fernando chose Howard because he feels that the black educational experience is superior, because “if offers more personalized opportunities for young black students.” Fernando would like to see "the decade of the 80's bring about more progressive steps by the black community to save the things which we believe important and irreplaceable, such as black neighborhoods, black schools and most importantly black colleges. playboy. According to an employee of the station, a two-piece bathing suit is preferable. The Spotlight attempted to reach the station manager for comment however, the manager was in conference at the time. Other women on Spelman’s campus also spoke out against the contest. Denise Daniels, a sophomore, claimed “Flesh is weak and I think the contest is disrespectful.” Avis Bynum, a senior, wishes, “the radio stations would do more lor the women in the black community.” said Mr. Paschal proudly. “. . . For food like that, you will have to come here. Fernando’s extracurricular activities include movies, swimming, and sports, but Omega is his heart. He views Omega as an “incomparable brotherhood that I wouldn’t trade for a million bucks!” He adds. “People perceive us as being just wild and crazy and going nowhere. They ’fail to realize that there is a lot of intellect behind the ‘dirty dog' image. Most of us are very academically inclined and are ranked in the top 1 Off of our particular departments.” The guiding force in Fernando’s life is his philosophy that “No matter how high the mountain, you can climb,it. With enough will and determination you can accomplish any mission, no matter how difficult.” Most important in Fernando's life is his personal relationship with God. "He’s my source of strength, the one lean alvvavs fhni to when there’s no one else."