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A Spelman Woman; Daphne Goodson: A Spectrum Of Diversity
Daphne Goodson
Photo by: R. Melvin Jones
by Anita T. Wallace
A Spelman Woman should not
only have a good mind, but a
beautiful spirit, and this month’s
“A Spelman Woman” has just
that. Anyone who knows
Daphne Goodson can attest to
this. ‘‘Boozie," as she is called, is
the type of person who’s always
there with a joke or a warm
greeting, to brighten your day
whenever you’re feeling low.
She demonstrates a genuine
human concern that cannot go
unnoticed.
A native of Roosevelt (Long
Island), New York, Daphne is a
junior drama major, with a minor
in mass communications. She
aspires to become both a radio
and television spokesperson.
Daphne hopes to work with
radio station WCLK, and she is
currently pursuing a license from
the FCC (Federal Com
munications Commission). She
will also be hosting the Annual
Black College Awards Banquet at
the end of this month.
Daphne’s hobbies include
traveling, modeling, public
relations and all aspects of the
performing arts. She isa member
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Inc., and the Tri-State Club. In
addition to this, she is presently
pledging Theta Alpha Phi
Honorary Fraternity (drama).
Her love for the performing arts
is demonstrated though her
active participation in the
theatre. One of her more recent
accomplishments is her portrayal
of Rosa in the play “What Drove
Mollie Mad?”
One of Daphne’s most out
standing characteristics is her
vivacious personality. Whenever
you see her she seems to be
radiating positive energy. She
says, "I like to appear happy.
When you feel good, people
tend to pick up on your vibes,
and feel the same way. A good
attitude keeps us from disturbing
each others atmosphere.”
Daphne’s philosophy of life is,
"Whatever you vividly imagine,
ardently desire, undoubtedly
believe - will inevitably come to
pass. This philosophy has often
served as a crutch for her when
she felt like giving up. ■
Whether a good friend, or a
mere acquaintance. Daphne
always greets people by saying
“Peace and Love.” “I greet
people with these words
because it makes them im
mediately feel at ease,” she says.
“It is my small way of trying to
instill sisterhood on our cam
pus.” She mentions that she’d
like to see more sisterhood
shown within the campus,
because it is something that's not
always present.
When asked about her
feelings toward the relationship
between Morehouse men and
Spelman women, Daphne says,
“The guys at Morehouse have
this thing about their so-called
mystique. I can admire their
pride. And I must admit they
have a lot of really nice and
intelligent young men at
Morehouse. However, I think we
as Spelman Women should start
loving our own school as much
as many of us tend to love
Morehouse. We reign as their
queens, cheer attheirgamesand
can’t even get into the games
free! Instead of that
"Morehouse Mystique” let’s talk
about our “Spelman Chic.”
Spelman has a lot to offer, and
has produced many great black
women. We should begin to take
more pride in our own institu
tion.”
Of course, an article about
Daphne would not be complete
without mention of her
beautiful, seven month old
daughter, Shanique Avoriya
Gregory. In addition to a full
class load and a host of ex
tracurricular activities, Daphne
still finds time to fulfill her role as
mother. “Eddie and I are very
proud of Shanique. There are
days that I want to just give up
the struggle, but when I look into
my little girl’s eyes, I know I have
someone to live for. She’s my
world,” says Daphne. At the
same time, however Daphne
emphasizes the fact that “having
a child is not as easy as it may
appear. It takes a lot of hard
work. I’m very blessed to receive
so much support from the
members of the Spelman en
vironment. My parents,
members of the administration,
teachers, the dorm mother in
Morehouse James, my friends
and especially the ladies of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incor
porated are always there for me.
I want them all to know how
much they're appreciated.
Through this experience, I’ve
found the true meaning of the
word sisterhood,” she says.
Daphne feels very honored to
be chosen as “A Spelman
Women. Says Daphne, “This
series of articles prove a very
important point- that there is no
such thing as a “typical
Spelmanite.” Spelman women
are a spectrum of diversity. But
we do have one thing in com
mon; we are all beautiful black
women moving in positive direc
tions.”
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SENIOR SECTION
Congrats! Car Leasing For College Graduates
These seniors have been
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Celeste A. Bishop: Columbia
University School of Journalism;
Northwestern University School
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Danielle Butler: Howard Un
iversity School of Law;
Washington College of Law;
University of Georgia School of
Law
Kim S. Sheftall: Howard Law
School; Yale School of Law;
University of Pennsylvania
School of Law; Duke University
Law School; Vanderbilt Law
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Mercer University School of
Law; University of Arkansas Law
School.
Fair—
Continued from pg. 6
Although the turn-out was
low, the success of Founder’sDay
Fair ’84 was overwhelming. All of
those who supported and coor
dinated the fair should be com
mended for a job well done.
We are pleased to announce a
special College Graduate
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is available at Harry Talbott
Chrysler Plymouth. The
qualification under the program
requires that the applicant:
1. Be applying for credit as an
individual;
2. Must have obtained the
minimum of a bachelor’s degree
from a four year accredited
college or university no more
than twelve months prior to the
date of the lease application;
3. Must be permanently
employed;
4. May not have any
derogatory credit;
5. Must provide three personal
references who can be con
tacted directly;
6. May not contract for a total
monthly lease payment which
exceeds 25% of gross monthly
income; and
7. Where Continental In
surance coverage is being
provided, a clean driving record
for the past three years.
This program has been design
ed to accommodate recent
college graduates in that it
provides:
1. Financing under conditions
where it would not normally be
available due to limited credit
background and short-term
employment,
2. The lowest possible down-
payment and monthly payments,
and
3. An automatically available
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tinental Insurance Company.
We have an excellent selection
of automobiles to choose from.
Please come out to see us. We’re
open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. -
9:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m.