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PRESENTING... / # AHfnJant $ufan Johnson Z'AttenJant 0Jrfc Chapman * tftf, fflarowt attJ White fata l/artet'Susjft by Nancy Travis Reporter On November 6th Morehouse College will present the corona tion of Miss Maroon and White and her court. These three Spelman women, Lisa Yar borough Susan Johnson and Odrie Chapman, all juniors, seem to embody the ideals of intelligence, poise, beauty and Black awareness — (all qualities necessary to serve as good representatives of Morehouse College.) A native of Atlanta Odrie Chapman says she felt “highly honored” to be chosen as se cond attendant on the court. The former "Miss Freshman" and sophomore class president believes that through the alumni affairs, banquets, teas, and cultural events affiliated with Morehouse she has learned a lot about herself and other people. “A member of the court,” she says, "should be able to cooperate with others, have patience, and have pride in Black colleges.” Odrie is a Political Science - English double major who plans to pursue a career in criminal law with a seat on the Supreme Court being her ul timate goal. Although the court must act as representatives for Morehouse, Odrie would like to emphasize her love for Spelman. "Being on the court has not taken anything away from my devotion and loyalty to Spelman,” she says. “I see it as an extension of Spelman." Odrie is currently vice - president of the English Club, plays violin with the Spelman - Morehouse Chamber Orchestra, and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Political Science Club, the Pre - Law Society and the NAACP. She is also one of the few Black students to be award ed the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. First attendant Susan Johnson is a Sociology major from Ann Arbor, Michigan. After ob taining her Masters degree in labor relations she would like to work in the field of contract negotiations. As a member of the court she likes “getting to work with the guys." Currently they are preparing for the coronation and homecoming. Susan has enjoyed meeting the Morehouse alumni but hopes that as the year progresses they will be able to participate in more activities dealing with the community. Former freshman court first attendant and class secretary, Susan has also played on the tennis team for the last two years and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The only disadvantage she can see of being on the court is that the many events they attend take away from personal and study time. When asked to state the most important qualities a member of the court must possess Susan replied, “You must have an openness to people, be personable, and able to com municate. You have to be willing to go out there and meet people; you can’t be a snob.” Lisa Yarborough, Miss Maroon and White, is a Sociology major with concentrations in Health Science and Business. She is a native of Philadelphia and is planning a career in hospital administration, but hopes that eventually she will be able to open a health care facility for the Black handicapped. When asked to speak about the advantages she enjoys as Miss Maroon and White, Lisa stated, "I am getting the chance to represent the positive image of the women at Spelman, not a a sex symobl but a woman of intelligence, self - confidence, and one who has an awareness of and concern for the Black community.” She doesn't consider herself the beauty queen type. The Miss Maroon and White pageant is the only one she has ever entered. Lisa is a person of diverse interests. She is a swimming instructor, former Atlanta University Center MVP for swimming, a member of the Health Science Club, the Sociology Club, and a player in the four - woman comedy troupe called “the Mellow Con stituents.” When asked what message she would like to give to her fellow Spelmanites Lisa said, "As Black women we should strive to persevere against the discrimination, racism, and sex ism of this morally unjust and capitalistic society. When this is accomplished we should be positive images and role models for others.” When you meet the ladies of the Maroon and White Court don’t expect to find the airs of superiority that typically come with royalty. They are open and ambitious young women who, no doubt, will not only fulfill their roles as representatives of Morehouse, but also strive to address the needs of the community as well. The 1981-82 Royal Homecoming Court v >