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A Spelman Woman
Political Science Society, and
resident assistant in the Living
and Learning Center.
Bridgett is a young woman
with both long term and short
term goals. Next year she plans to
become a candidate for the
presidency of the SGA. After
graduating from Spelman she
hopes to attend Georgetown
University’s Law School, where
she would obtain a degree in
computer law.
Choosing to locate in
Washington, D.C., Bridgette sees
the nation’s capitol as a strategic
location from which to launch
her career which would even
tually lead to a seat on the U.S.
Supreme Court.
For the last two years Bridgette
has been on the Dean’s List and
her name has recently been
placed in the 1983-84 Who's Who
Among Students in American
Universities and Colleges.
Noting her accomplishments
might prompt one to ask who has
had the most influence on her
life. “My mother and my grand
mother,” she states, “have had
the greatest influence in my life.
They have been positive Black
female role models who have
represented strength. Each has
always given me that push I
needed and the confidence I was
lacking at times. They’ve done so
much — it’s hard to put into
words.”
Bridgette also expresses
similarly positive views about
Spelman. “I love Spelman,” she
says, "I like the day - to - day
challenges. Even getting up to go
to class can be a challenge. Every
day is a different experience.
Never before have I been sur
rounded by so many Black
women who have their heads
together and their futures plann
ed. It makes me evaluate myself
— to ask ‘Am I in tuned with who
I am?’ Spelman has shown me
who I am and what I can do.
Spelman has shown me: nothing
is impossible.”
Bridgette's philosophy is
“Reach for the top, because the
bottom is too crowded.” She
states that God is supreme and
that religion is an extremely
important aspect of her life, “I
know that if it weren’t for God
and the generous blessings he
has bestowed upon me I would
have nothing.”
An obviously intuitive
Spelmanite, Bridgette is the
older sister of one brother who is
by Nancy Travis
A Spelman woman should
reflect the intelligence, self -
awareness, energy and ambition
that is the potential of Black
women today and this month’s
"A Spelman Woman” does in
deed possess these qualities.
Talking with Bridgette Gibson,
the listener immediately feels
the sense of pride she feels in
herself and in other Black
women.
A political science major and
computer science minor from
Charlotte, North Carolina,
Bridgette describes herself as
“optimistic, easy going, yet
aggressive, down to earth and
lazy at times.” However, after
listing her many activities and
roles of responsibility, it is hard
to believe that anyone would call
her lazy. In addition to serving as
Vice President of the Student
Government Association,
Bridgette also fulfills the
positions of Business Manager
for Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Mu Pi
chapter, Parliamentarian for the
Emotional Energy
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emotional energy often leads to
boredom, depression, or a feel
ing of unfulfillment. In order to
get returns, you have to make
investments. Force yourself to
take an occasional risk. Get
emotionally involved with some
project or person — and don’t
worry about not having enough
to go around.
’Moderate: Most times this
type avoid extremes, but is not
afraid to take an occasional risk.
Careful consideration of the
outcome is always taken,
however, this type does not
dwell on the possible outcomes.
She realizes that she is not
perfect and is not set back when
things do not work out as
expected. “Most “moderates”
are able to accept their negative
traits as well as their positive
ones. The key to becoming a
“moderate" is to avoid any ex
tremes.
Even people who are
emotional “moderates”: have
bad days. The more emotional
reserves you keep on hand, the
better you will be able to handle
genuine crises and the more
mundane stresses of everyday
life. Putting some time into the
“hopes and dreams” depart
ment is an excellent emotional
investment. Think about projects
on the back burner and steps you
can take — now or in the near
future to bring them closer to
fruition. Some people recoup
best by getting away from it all —
a day or a weekend with a
change of scenery. Others feel
Y earbook
(Continued from Page 1)
last year’s editor, Walline
Beechum, was contacted, she
informed Spelman’s administra
tion that she did have intentions
of finishing the books. Ap
pointments with Ms. Beechum
have proved unsuccessful; more
promises but no action. Further
attempts to contact Ms.
Beechum were made but it was
then learned that Walline had
Theta Alpha Phi-
Kimberly K. Harding states, "We
are in the midst of organizing
and structuring an even better
foundation for our fraternity so
that future members will reap
the benefits of our striving ef
forts.”
Theta Alpha Phi welcomes
a sophomore at Furman Univer
sity. Her main hobby, she says, is
talking to people. She also has a
great interest in the realm of
politics and is especially con
cerned with seeing the outcome
of Jesse Jackson’s bid for the
presidency, "I feel that Jesse
Jackson is making a political
statement in favor of Blacks, and
if we don’t start now, when will
be? I have not decided if I will
vote for Jackson yet though; I
feel that it will make it easier for
Reagan to get reelected.”
Moving in a positive direction
she states, "We all have a pur
pose in life, it is up to you
whether you accept this
challenge or not. We should
utilize every bit of potential we
have. Because in the words of
Attorney Patricia Russell, ‘This is
a Battle of the Human Mind!”’
So note the name Bridgette
Gibson; no doubt she will con
tinue to achieve beyond
Spelman’s gates. Becoming a
role model herself, her radiance
will surely benefit us all.
more restored by staying in their
nests and shutting out external
pressures.
Emotional burnout doesn’t
have to be dramatic; it can creep
up on you. If you’ve been in
overdrive for months, you will
probably need more than one
“mental health day” to recover.
Give yourself time to recharge.
Put aside temporarily the
“shoulds” and “oughts” of daily
living; you can catch up later.
Many of us tend to overcom
mit emotionally, thinking our
stamina will somehow stretch to
meet all of our involvements.
Another major effect on your
emotional efficiency is the peo
ple you spend time with. Stick
around those who are constantly
drawing on your supplies — by
placing unnecessary burdens on
you, making unreasonable
demands, exuding negativity,
and you will find yourself ener
vated. Go with people who give
you support or fertilize your
mind and you will feel energiz
ed.
left Atlanta completely.
Spelman’s administration is still
trying to re-contact her.
Those are the facts; the good
news and the not so good news
about the fate of Spelman’s
written memories. Let us now
, hope that the worse is over, for
we have a promise from a new
and more organized staff that
Spelman’s memories will again
be captured and kept for future
REFLECTIONS.
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productive individuals with spirit
and concentrated energy, so if
you are artistically oriented,
dramatically inclined, and
academically motivated, the at-
tirbutes and challenges of Theta
Alpha Phi can be a rewarding
experience.
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