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Spelman Spotlight
September 1981
Freshman Class President
Brings New Insights
Pam Cook decided to run for
president of the freshman class
when she was a senior in high
school. She wanted to come to
Spelman and get involved. She
believes that there are many
opportunities just waiting to be
conquered. Pam doesn’t under-
tand the lack of participation that
prevails on campus. “We spend
$5,000 a year to come here. I
think we should take advantage
of everything that Spelman has
to offer. It hurts me that no more
than seventy - five freshmen
showed up at the campaign
speeches.” She knows it is hard
to get people motivated but she
feels that it is her duty as
freshman class president to help
others become active. She says,
“I feel a lot of it has to do with
peer pressure. If your friends
don’t get involved, then neither
will you. It isourjobasofficersto
encourage others to par
ticipate."
As president of the freshman
class, Pam would like to develop
class unity. Bringing the class
closer together is one of her
primary goals. She understands
that most freshman are in a new
environment and are away from
home for the very first time. She
believes by working together
the freshman class will become a
solid unit.
Although she was born in
Washington D.C., Pam calls
Milledgeville, Georgia her
home. It was there that her
foundation was set. At Baldwin
School she was very active. She
By Valerie Peete
Reporter
was President of the Student
Government Association, Presi
dent of the Senior Class, Presi
dent of Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA), President of
her high school sorority, Beta Eta
Sigma, President of Baldwin
County 4-H Council, Vice -
President of Parent - Teacher -
Student Association (PTSA), and
President of the Junior Choir.
Pam was a National Achievement
Finalist, and graduated with a 3.8
grade point average. She intends
on receiving her Bachelors
Degree, Masters Degree, and
Ph.D. in Political Science. FJer
ultimate goal is to become a
Georgia State Senator.
Pam stays in Laura Spelman
Hall, and talked freely about
living in an honors dorm. “The
honors dorm is a good idea. It is a
lot smaller and quieter than the
other dorms. We have three
honors classes and the load is
heavier.” When asked does she
think this separates the freshman
class, she said, “I haven’t noticed
any cliques. I don’t feel awkward
in associating with other girls
who live in other dorms. I am in
Abby, Packard, and Chadwick
just as much as I am in Laura
Spelman.” She feels the
stereotypes latched on to the
freshman dorms and the girls
who live within just don’t apply.
The Freshman Class is starting
out with a very small budget this
year, but Pam remains optimistic.
“I have visions of Spelman
Sisterhood bringing the class
together and the school together
as a whole.”
Freshman Officers Eager To Lead
The Freshman Class recently
held class elections to vote for
class officers, and needless tosay,
they came up with wonderful
choices. The freshman class
officers are the backbone of the
freshman class. They offer a new
beginning for a new freshmen
class who they hope will be
100% behind them. They offer
words of encouragement to you,
and they would also like to take
this chance to thank you per
sonally for voting for them.
Briddgette Gibson
Vice-President
"I am very proud to be the
Class of 85's vice - president. As
vice - president of this class, I am
strongly urging each of you to
become involved in all freshman
class activities as well as others
around Spelman. We are the
future, so let's prepare ourselves
by uniting our class. Remember:
'United we stand, divided we
fall.' Have a great year.''
Alexis Campbelle
S.G.A. Representative
"/ appreciate the support
given to me by my freshman
sisters. In order to keep the faith
they have in me, I will do my best
to make sure the class of 85 is well
represented, and has a voice in
all school affairs."
Valerie Leonard
Secretary
"I would like to express my
deepest appreciation to all those
persons who have helped me
throughout my campaign with
their support. It is my intention
to keep sufficient records of
everything that effects the
freshman class."
Photos by Y/hitney Young
Gisile McKenny
Social Chairperson
"With the help of the
freshman class, I know that I can
be the best social chairperson
that any freshman class has ever
had here at Spelman."
Donna Grant
S.G.A. Representative
"I am encouraging each
freshman to participate in all
activities, especially those in
volving thie freshman class. It is
my responsibility to keep the
communication lines between
the freshman class and the S.G.A.
open. This cannot be done
without your involvement."
Shawne VanDyke
Parlimentarian
"It is indeed a great pleasure to
represent the 1981-82 freshman
class as our parliamentarian. Our
class has fantastic potential, and
if we are to realize our potentiali
ty as a class, we must all work
together. I know that we’ll all
have a great year, and good luck
to all of you.
Staci Cain
Publicity Chairperson
"I hope that there will never
be a time when the freshman
class is uninformed of forthcom
ing activities. Feel free to offer
assistance and innovative ideas at
any time. We, as the new
Centennial class, are unique
from all past and future classes,
and with your help we can be the
best."