Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

Page 2 Spelman Spotlight November 6, 1981 A Letter To Spelmanites In the past few years, there has been an evident growth in the lack of respect for Spelman College, which can be attributed to the Spelman students themselves. If we cannot be loyal to our school and actively sup port it, we definitely cannot expect others to look upon us in a positive manner. The time has come for us to rectify this situation and regain the respect that we deserve as Black women. Many of our actions show a lack of self-esteem and school pride. Why must we justify attending Spelman, a woman’s college, by replying that “Morehouse is across the street.’’? Spelman is an “outstan ding historically black college” known for its academic ex cellence and our enrollment should not have to be excused by the proximity of Morehouse. Among the Spelman student body, there is generally more support and enthusiasm for Morehouse sponsored activities than those sponsored by Spelman. We are an integral part of their athletics: We are the cheerleaders, majorettes, tigerettes, peppers, and a signifi cant portion of the band and paying spectators. Even though' most Spelman activities are free for Spelmanites, not more than a handful of students can be observed at any given event, unless, of course, the event is in conjunction with Morehouse. We are an institution indepen dent of Morehouse College, deserving as much, if not more, support from our own students. So next time you pay three dollars to attend a Morehouse football game, remember that right "across the street” there is a student body meeting, a class meeting, a Spelman event that you are not attending; a volleyball game, a tennis match, and a Spelman sister you are not supporting. Though we appreciate the fact that the fraternities use Spelman’s campus on which to step, it shows a marked lack of respect for Spelman and her students when they use vulgar languageand mannerisms within their shows. However, we must take a large portion of the responsibility for their actions, because we seem to support this conduct with our mass atten dance. This behavior shows an apparent/compromise of our self-respect and self-respect should never be negotiated or compromised. If the fraternities conduct themselves in such a manner, we should let it be known that we will not tolerate their blatant display of dis respect. Since we are each paying as much as $5,000 yearly for a college education, we should make Spelman our main priority. Spelman’s activities are planned specifically for our enrichment and enjoyment. Not only should we make a conscious effort to support Spelman’s activities ourselves, but we should en courage others to support us also. This letter should not be necessary. There should be no need to beg for the respect and loyalty that Spelman rightfully deserves. Each Spelman student should evaluate her actions and act in a manner conducive to the high ideals representative of the “Spelman Woman.” In Memory Of... Yolanda And Stacy Another soul died today Under the steel gray cold of night Two were gone And One was left As God saw fit To call his children home. For each child born To the invisible world of life A child must die. For there is a constant cycle A chain far too complicated To be broken. I took someone’s place Like someone will take mine. And someone will take yours. Until we as people As life Will live forever. Lynne D. Shipley Spotlight Layout Editor Class of 1985 We, the members of the Spelman Spotlight staff, would like to take this time to pay tribute to Miss Stacy Ellen Price, and a former member of our staff, Miss Teah Yolanda Cooper. On Sunday, October 26, 1981, our two beloved sisters lost their lives in an automobile accident. They will be missed by the entire Spelman family. When people speak of Stacy, an honor student, they say she was “down to earth," which is another way of saying that she was very friendly and very easy to talk to. She liked Spelman very much, but she loved her family deeply and as she said many times, she could harly wait until Christmas so that she could go home. Yolanda is spoken of as having been a very strong person. This is because of her cool and calm reactions to situations in which most people would panic. She was the type of person whom you could talk to about anything. She could always give good advice that would solve even the most difficult problems. She too was in the Honors Program and as a very good student, she gave assistance to all that asked. When death unexpectedly enters our path, it appears to be true tragedy, but we must remember that our sisters have taken a journey to a place higher than life itself. They are indeed greatly missed, but we must try to remember that they are now safer than they have ever been. Let not their deaths be in vain. Live rich, productive and meaningful lives while at Spelman in honor of our fallen sisters. When you have done your final deed, When all your work is through; Then God will cast his loving arms He’ll come to carry you. And most think that all is gone, That a life is past and done. But wouldn't they be happy to know That life had just begun. Angeila M. Kent Class of 1982 Spotlight Apologizes The Spotlight would like to apologize for misquoting a stu dent in the Oct. 16th issue. It was Theodora Lee, not Valerie Barrow, who accused James Bond of “riding on the coattails” of his brother during the Oct. 1st political forum held at Spelman College. Y6U WflK/T KETCHUP T06? s' ^joTLt G-rt-n ll/3l Editor-In-Chief Photography Editor Bridgett M. Davis Co-Circulation Manager Whitney Young Lillian Jackson Associate Editor Reporters Lisha B. Brown Business Manager Nancy Bowman Denise Reynolds Carla Johnson Managing Editor Elena Jordan Susan Hart Copy Editors Ronda Killens Glenda Patterson Valerie Peete Office Manager Carla Thomas Carolyn Robinson Emily Patterson Yolanda Williamson Kimberly Harding News Editors Layout Editor Lynne Shipley Daphne Ward Karen Burroughs Diane Moss Veronica Green Spotlight Advisor Features Editors Circulation Manager Judy Begre-Hewitt Lisa Turner Tony Magby Valerie Pinckney Artist Debra Johnson Special Features Editors Ruby Hall Photographer Angela Moore Melvin Jones The Spelman Spotlight is a bi-monthly publication produced by and for the students of Spelman College. The Spotlight office is located in the Manley College Center, lower concourse, of Spelman College. Mail should be addressed to Box 50, Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia 30314. Telephone numbers are 525-1743. Artwork by Debra Johnson