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by Audrey Scott
The dynamic young ledie^ of
the Kappa Kitten Klub. once
recognized only as an affiliate of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
have become a chartered
organization recognized be*
cfctfse of their outstanding
contributions to the community.
Among the owtfihhoM theee
impressive young ladies have
made *-e sponsoring an all-star
basketball game for Muscular
Dystrophy, raising funds for the
American Cancer Society, and
the March o4 Dimes.
The founding members of the
club are: Renee Bentley,
Vanessa Booker, Cheryl Daniels
(Chaplain). Jackie Davis (Vice
President). Carolyn Freeman.
Pam Greene (Secretary), Trena
Hood (Treasurer), Valerie Hous
er (Parliamentarian), Berna
dette Jackson. Audrey Scptt
(Business Manager). Debra
Terrell 'President). Alma Thig
pen. Gkxia Ware. Barbara
Willis. M ; ss Cathy Meeks
serves as advisor for the Kitten
Klub.
The Kappa Kitten Klub will
continue to uphold the goals
and objectives of the Kappa.
Alpha Psi Fraternity, but will
have goals of their own to fulfill.
determine.
oa ■ small handling fee
10% taken bom the price the
book is sold for. Books that art
not sold will be returned to the
owners. Responsibility for
knowing the book required is
the students'.
During finals this quarter
there will be a place set aside
tor book collection. Books will
be put up for sale at the fir* of
spring quarter
Look for details coming
shortly bom the Academic
Affairs Committee of SGA and
from those coordinating the
Exchange
Let It Snow, Snow...
Mercer students taking a spill for the thrill.
Those Newcomer Blues
by Mark Moaty
The new arrival steps out of
the car. unloads his cargo, and
watches his parent drive off.
Visions of diplomas. x stately
instructors, and an intellectual
atmosphere dance through his
head. He opens his room door,
seeing his unknown roommate
passed .out from last night’s
endeavors. He deposits his gear
and sneaks out of the rtym. /
letting his friend's headache
wait awhile.
He decides to attend a violin
concert, thinking it would be a'
Deltas Study
by Annette Boddie
The lota Sigrof Chapter of the
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was
presented with the highest
overall grade point average by
the Panhellenic Council for the
present quarter. The sorority
had an overall high of 3.17.
The Dehas, who sponsored a
Greek show at the Willingham
Auditorium on Tuesday, the
20th. presently consists of 10
members. They are: Charlotte
Albritton. Yvette Johnson. Bren
da Sanders. Yolanda Collins.
Lynn Thompson. Paula Childs.
Lisa McRae. Michelle Bell.
Bonita Williams, and Vuncius
Sanders.
cultural enrichment. Entering
the recital hall, he's sickened to
see the sound of a Stratuvarius
wasted on the ears of only
seven. The big drawing card Is
the beer bust down on College
Row.
The next day he attends a
Philosophy c*ass. The professor
proceeds to undermine every
thing the newcomer has been
taught to revere by his family.
His world shakes as the
skeptical instructor belittles
faith cad hope for better thiiyra
to come.
Supper is lonely as he eats in
solitude, viewing the uncon-
structive motions and voices in
the dining hall. The food seems
to adhere to his throat as he __
quickly loses his appetite. At
night, he tries to study but it's
futile.. .
He walks to the woods
adjacent to the campus. Tears
start to foil as memories of
home, friends, family and
security are recollected. He falls
asleep under an oak tree. His
grandfather filters into his
dreams. Sitting in a rocking
chair, he aays only one thing:
“Lives are lived as sailors on
the sea. Those who panic
behind the wheel fall and are
lost in the deep. The seaman
can weather the storm, endur-
Kappa Kats Enjoy
Winter Success
ing until the Hell uesea, and
again sees the shining face of
God in the skies. "
The Newcome- awakens.
He’s wet and is the center of
attention for the resident
squirrels. His mind seems
settled. The reality hurts but
least he can see the truth. He
walks across campus soaking
wet with a confident smile.
Remarks from students passing
by are heard faintly, bringing a
snicker. He stops and looks up.
Now he’s sure of it. “You're the
captain. The sun is shining.” .
He walks toward the dorm.
Looking up he whispers: “De-I
spite the storms, it’s smooth
sailing. Thanks Grandpa. I’ve
got it from here."
Book
Exchange
by Sue Wateon
There is, after several years
of discussion in 9GA, a major
move toward setting up a Book
Exchange for this quarter.
Gamma Sigma Sigma Interest
Group and Alpha Phi Omega
hay been approached by the
college representative for this
district to the March of Dimes,
Vance Bray, regarding this.
Vance and Sue Wateon of
Gamma Sigma Sigma have been
working on the organization of
this, with profits going to the
March of Dimes.
The Book Exchange will be a
program to help students sell
byAUdaM.Zladie
1 woke up at 3 a.m. Sunday
morning to the screaming and
of a mad group on
Hill. I was ready to
flow 'dare they make so
noise!?! 1 went to my
window, ready to cuss them off,
and I started screaming myself.
The whole ground was covered
with snow!! (Okay, so it was
sleet; let’s not get picky!) I
woke up a few who were still
sleeping and weut down to play.
Some of us were up all night
long, sliding on trays and pieces
of cardboard, and walking
around in the snow.
When the sun came up,
everyone was fighting outside.
Students, faculty and their kids
all played; it didn't make any
difference who you were: status
couldn't prevent anyone from
getting hit by a snowball or
being pushed down the snow-
covered hills. Arid no-one cared
who they were fighting with.
This"*was probably the best
thing about the whole day. The
novelty of the situation made us
all drop our masks, and most of
us could see each other in a new
way.
Sunday was a totally new
experience for most everyone
from Florida. For me. it was a
day I’ll never forget, not only
because. of the snow, but
because of the spirit of oneness
that I. and I’m sure some
others, felt with those around
roe.
Blue Key Selections
The following students have
been elected to membership in
the Mercer University chapter
of the Blue Key National Honor
Fraternity. Membership is in
recognition of the individuals
academic attainment (top 35%
of their classes) and their
leadership in both campus and
community activities.
Warren Russell Abel, Judy
Carol Barker, Angelo Ricardo
Hunter. Gretchen Cecilia Kapp,
Jean Lee Kenlan, David Eugene
Linch. David P. Page, Jr.. Barry
Mitchell Parker. Lisa M. Scar-
ritt, Richard Thompson Snyder.
Patrice Stiffens, Andrew Wil
liam Torrance, Daniel Clarke
Walker. Norbert S, WkUfifrP
Sandra Diane Whaley. Regina
Rene Wilkerson, Pamick A.
Williams, II.
Homecoming
Continued from page 1
place easily, followed by S.A.E..
B.S.U.. Circle K, and Sigma
Nu. The winners, of the Toby
and Tot elections were announc
ed to be cheerleaders Annette
Boddie and Anthony “Twan”
Vincent.
Following the game, the
crowd surged into the Monu
ment Room for a homecoming
dance featuring Amida.
One reason for the big
turnout this year had to be the
bad weather predictions which
kept many of the usual suitcase
scholars from wimpering on
homeward. This bad weather
began to become apparent
during the game as sleet and
ground.
Sunday morning saw stu
dents waking to over two inches
of' conjugated ice crystals.
Within minutes of waking, what
had passed for college students
the day before were out
frolicking like kids in the drifts,
tumbling together down hill
sides and launching not so
sophisticated wargame maneu
vers against one another.
Thanks to people like Stardra
Protho, Catherine Hendricks.
Whit Hollis, Daryl Toot, Joan
Godsey, and Mother—Nature.
what might have been just
another Mercer Homecoming
turned out to be one of the most