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September 1981 Spelman Spotlight Page 12 Spelman Volleyball Team: Cutting It Together By Carolyn Robinson Physical Education Reports The Spelman Volleyball Team appears geared up for an ex citing and victorious season this fall, for true spirit is what they displayed at their pre-season showdown with Oglethorpe College of Atlanta on September 22, 1981. The Spelman sisterhood that seems lacking around campus these days was presented in full color at the Tuesday evening scrimmage. There is definitely a distinct togetherness displayed throughout the small, but deter mined squad. Though spirit is an important factor to a successful season, skill also plays a vital role. Fortunate ly, the talented group of athletes do not suffer in that respect either. The young ladies mean serious business once that first serve is made. They play a very aggressive and scrappy game, fighting all the way, until the last point is scored. The enthusiastic Spelmanites made crashing dives to keep the ball in play, and had perfect executions of set-ups for deadly spikes, which usually were not returned. Coach Veronica Anthony beamed with pride as she recalled the scrimmage. She felt that though the ladies were unprepared for the match, they played extremely well. “The girls worked well together as a unit and our strength in our serve attack was quite evident.” Coach Anthony added, “I think the team is developing very good fundamental skills,” which is one of the main goals she trys to instill in her crew. She feels that stressing team work and im provement of individual dexteri ty should come before winning. Spelman College, which does not have an athletic program, lacked representation in Inter collegiate Volleyball last year. The strong interest shown by the students for the sport is one reason why the team is in action this season. Miss Anthony has no doubt in her mind that there are several athletically gifted young ladies attending Spelman, but because of the present situation in which the athletic program stands, much of the talent lies dormant. She feels if the interest continues to surge, the athletic program could become more developed and the talent will increase annually. “Yes! I know there is an interest in athletics here (Spelman). I’m hoping the volleyball team this year will get more Intercollegiate teams go ing at Spelman.” A native of Macon, Georgia, Veronica Anthony graduated from Fort Valley State College where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. She received her Masters of Arts in Physical Education at Ohio State University. Prior to her arrival at Spelman a year ago, Miss Anthony taught for four years at Miles College, in Bir mingham, Alabama. Besides be ing engrossed in all sports, Miss Anthony is quite intrigued with competitive bowling and tennis. Coach Anthony, who accepts the challenge eagerly of produc ing a high quality volleyball program, anticipates an ex ceedingly successful season. She exhibits complete confidence in her spunky crew of twelve com petitors. The overwhelming team effort produces great difficulties in pinpointing the key players. However, the four freshmen on the squad are notable con tributors. Co-Captain, Janis Jefferson, a junior economics major from Houston, Texas, displayed her tremendous serving technique during pre - season competition as she racked up sixteen points, which entitled her to “high scorer” honors. There are still areas which need to be strengthened, admits Coach Anthony. “The girls have to work on the transition between shifting from defensive to the offensive attack,” she added. Ms. Anthony expresses a deep concern about the response the team will receive from spec tators. She feels there is an abundance of individual talent on Spelman's volleyball squad and the young ladies are anx iously looking forward to show ing the students, staff, and facul ty of the Atlanta University Center what they can do on the court! Captain, Michelle Mason, a sophomore chemistry major from Yellow Springs, Ohio, summed up amply, “We are a young team, but we’ve done a lot of developing within the past three weeks and have become a pretty good union. I would like very much to see everyone come to our games and support us!” Once first serve is made the young ladies mean business. The Spelman Volleyball Team Meet The Greeks By Elena Jordan Most people seemingly do not have a complete picture of what sororities represent. Many peo ple have seen the various sororities step and have attended at least one or more parties given by the different sororities, but what many people fail to see is the communal aspect of the sororities which play a vital role in the community. The chartered sororities on Spelman College campus are Sigma Gamma Rho, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Zeta Phi Beta. The Spelman chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, Epsilon Eta, focuses on providing a variety of services for the community. These ser vices include a blood drive in October and also support for the election of James Bond. Sigma Gamma Rho's colors are Royal Blue and Gold. Their membership was affected by the graduation of several seniors, but they are planning to bolster their membership according to president Renita Reynolds and vice president Vickie Cox. Delta Sigma Theta is also a public service organization. Their major thrust is a combina tion of five basic concepts: Educational Development, Economic Development, Mental Health, Community and Inter national Involvement, and Tous- ing and Urban Development. The Eta Kappa chapter’s projects include tutorial services for the Bellwood Boys and Girls Club, contributors to the United Negro College Fund, and also support within the Andrew Young campaign. Delta Sigma Theta's cplors are Red and White. At present, the members of Delta SigmaThetatotal thirty - eight. Their officers are Julie Calloway, Dianne Givens, and Lisha Brown, president, vice president and second vice presi dent, respectively. Alpha Kappa Alpha is also a public service organization. As a campus chapter, Mu Pi’s func tion is to serve the local com munity and sisterhood at Spelman College through their boundless resources. Their ser vice projects include tutorial programs within the community, the Battered Women’s Pavillion, and also Union Mission, to mention a few. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s colors are Salmon Pink and Apple Green. The Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter, Mu Pi, consists of sixty - one members. The Basileus (president) is Lisa Moreland, and the Anti - Basileus (Vice President) is Chana Edmund. Zeta Phi Beta is a public service Organization whose foundation is built around scholarship, sisterly love, and finer womanhood. Their projects in clude the Stork’s Nest, where needy people can go to get clothing, the Coalition to Vote, the March of Dimes, and the United Negro College Fund. Zeta Phi Beta, Beta lota, was first chartered on Spelman College campus in January, 1979. Their membership presently is eight, and their colors are Royal Blue and White. ROSTER Lanita Gregory (sophomore) Elizabeth Hollingsworth (2nd sem. freshman) Biology Wendy Gale Mitchell (freshman) Hazel D. Glasper (sophomore) Princess L. Cooper (sophomore) Pre-Law Michelle Mason (sophomore) Leslie A. Brown (sophomore) Sabrina Q. Holmes (freshman) Darla Townsend (freshman) Janis Jefferson (junior) Tanji Smith (sophomore) Terri Tubay.a (freshman) Manager/Scorekeeper - Lora Brown (sophomore) Psychology 1981-82 Spelman College Intercollegiate Volleyball Schedule Fri., Oct. 16 — Wesleyan, Away, 5:30 Tues., Oct. 20 — Georgia Tech, Away, 6:30 Fri., Oct. 23 — Fisk, Home, 5:30 Thurs., Oct. 29 — LaGrange, Away, 6:30 Sat., Oct. 31 — Atlanta Pheonix Tourna ment, Read Hall, 5:30