„ Spdman . SPOTLKjH-I THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMANHOOD

Vol. XXXII No. VI Atlanta, Georgia May, 1979

q 1 “<•*' > w- gi*fR / &&&%///, •’-"'"•^ra 4$,. ’■■' /, ■ yi '' M X . *»■»; " '1 'W*>/ ' \-/i ' Page 2 The Spelman Spotlight May, 1979 „ Spelman , African Influences In Christianity By Avy D. Long Si’ori-K ¡1 ri It is believed by many \____X THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMANHOOD ♦ J theologians that the inhabitants of Northern Africa do not possess the same physical characteristics as those who lived in patriarchal and pre-patriarchal periods. The period in which Abraham, Isaac, Development Editor Literary Editor and Jacob lived is called the Pamela D. Moore Gabrielle Girigorie patriarchal period. These men are Photographers considered the- founders of the Reporters Donald L. Allen Hebrew family. Sheron Covington Ralph Barnette In Herodotus’ Histories, Book II Pamela Johnson Daisy Minter he described the African of this Adele Newson period as such: “The Colchians, Advertising Solicitor Shelia Poole Egyptians, and Ethiopians have Rotonda Watts Vallta Sellers thick lips, broad nose, wooly hair, Elayne Walker and they are burnt of skin.” The Rolanda Watts Jews or Hebrews lived in Egypt for Nancy West Advisor a little more than 400 years. Since Donna Williams Christopher Reynolds they lived in Egypt they were also Dorothy Williams Egyptians by nationality; they were Jews (or Hebrews) because of their religion and culture. Hence, if the Jews are to be considered Egyptians their physical characteristics would be as those described by Herodotus. Retraction & Correction In his book African Origins of the Major “Western Religion," a new religious conviction and mixture of native African and The April, 1979 issue of The Spelman Spotlight contained Yosef ben-Jochannan cites the must have converted others in some other race. an article on pages 5 and 11 entitled, “Changes Sweep AU following passages from the Holy Cyrene. He had two sons v , The Christian faith is familiar to Public Safety.” The article contained a number of inaccurate Bible to prove that there were no carried the faith as far as A t most but one thing that is not so statements concerning the reasons for the resignations of physical traits that would allow for Minor as early as the first century. familiar is the African influence Jules W. Evans, former deputy director of the Atlanta distinguishing one on the basis of In Acts 8:26-40 the Holy Bible which can be found in this religion. University Public Safety Department (AUPSD), and Dorothy race, culture, or religion at this describes the conversion of an Wilson, former general office manager of AUPSD. time. When speaking of Christianity, the Ethiopian eunuch. This man was a first image that usually comes to In particular, the article erroneously asserted quoting an “When they came to their father high official in the Ethiopian mind in Jesus. This image anonymous source that Mr. Evans had never received a Revel, he said, ‘How is it that you government who was converted to generally bears the physical college degree, that he was angered at the prospect of some­ have come so soon today?’ Christianity by Philip. After his characteristics of a Caucasian. one other than himself obtaining the recently vacated depart­ They said, ‘An Egyptian conversion, he returned to Blacks are most often associated ment director’s position, and that Evans and Ms. Wilson had delivered us out of the hands of the Ethiopia to spread the news about with Christianity in the context of engaged in an amourous relationship. Further, with regard shepherds...’” (Exodus 2:18-19) Jesus Christ. His ministry took being witnessed to by other to Ms. Wilson’s employment situation, the article was The Egyptian referred to is place around the first century Christians who are most often incorrect in stating that she was lacking in the job skills Moses. When he fled from Egypt about the same time as that of the white. The majority of black necessary to perform her duties at AUPSD, and that she had to the land of Midia (which is now apostle Paul. people in this country profess some resigned her position at the request of Evans in order to leave the Sinai Peninsula), he helped the The Rev. Rates has been type of Christian belief, but quite with him. daughters of a priest draw water conducting research in two major often one gets the impression that Further investigation by The Spotlight has disclosed that from the well. The women areas: (1) early Christianity in Christianity is a religion adopted Mr. Evans in fact has two Bachelor of Science degrees from described him to their father as an Africa and (2) the African presence fully accredited educational institutions, and that Ms. Wilson Egyptian—not a Jew (or Hebrew). by blacks from Europeans. Very in the Old Testament. Through his resigned her post at AUPSD due to the Atlanta University Jochannan uses these verses to seldom is there any mention of research he has traced the lineage Center’s decision to change the requirements for her job. . substantiate “the indigenous black people (Africans) who of many popular biblical witnessed to others and The article of April, 1979 is corrected and retracted African characteristics of the characters and has found them to participated in the early accordingly. The editors regret these unintentional errors Haribus (Hebrews or Jews), be of native African descent or a developments of this religion. and apologize for any embarrassment they may have caused proving at the same time that there Mr. Evans or Ms. Wilson. was no more difference in the physical makeup of the Jews than SCJ Convention any other indigenous African of By Malrey Head any different religious conviction

bumps and my little Biaok Book with beautiful Black men to get By Lauri M. Sanders over the humps. I, Jaqueline Nawassa Edwards, will: With the close of the academic year in sight, the senior class would to underclass friends, self-defense lessons at Joe Corley’s Ameri­ ,.ke to bestow upon certain members of the Spelmanfamily mementos can Karate Studio. of our presence. We, the senior class, being of sound mind and body, I, B. Bevineau, will: do leave the following: to J. Carswell, a chic summer in D.T.R. Land and full control of I, Gabrielle Girigorie, will: Atlanta. to Donna Home, 10 trillion gallons of gas, so I don’t ever have I, Kim Wilson, will: to hear again, “My gas tank is on E and I just can’t.” to Unetia M. Turner, an airplane ticket with unlimited mileage to the next literary editor of the Spotlight the four famous P’s; so that she can leave each weekend with ease, pen, paper, patience, and persistence. to my future Spelman sisters, the album cut of “To Each His to Dr. Carroll, all my love. Own” by Faith, Hope, and Charity so that you can MAKE IT I, Brenda Porter, will: YOUR BUSINESS TO LEAVE OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSI­ to all biology majors, a new biology department with more NESS ALONE!!! understanding teachers. to my future Spelman sisters, the courage, patience, strength, I, Cecilia Dempsey, will: and wisdom they will need to successfully complete four years of to all my sorors, but especially my little sister Terry McFadden, “education” here at Spelman. perseverance, a sense of humor no matter what happens, and of to the English department, a group of new teachers to get across course, my ever present smile. to the students half of what they think they know, or are sup­ I, Crystal Wiley, will: posed to know. to my little sisters LaRonda Morris and Wanda Turner, I, Marlena Latson, will: strength, determination, and cast-iron stomachs for their to Bridgette Mays, a Louie Vuitton (sic) travel bag and person­ remaining years at Spelman. alized key to the front door of your dorm next year, to next year’s senior class some iron pills so they won’t be tired— to Spelmanites, the ability to realize that not all people were like this year’s senior class. created like you, the ability to understand that you need not try to Spelman’s worst-liked security guard, Mr. Holliday, com­ to understand me, and the ability to know when to forget it! mon courtesy, kindness, and a permanent smile to replace his I, Michele Irvin, will: frequent frowns. to Pamela Chatmon, a fantasy island. to the economics department, a new chairman, to Tracy L. Munford and Judi Martin love, peace, and happi­ to Dorothy Williams and Valerie Lindsay, a coffee plantation so ness because you’re two together sisters and deserve the best. that they will have an unlimited amount of caffeine for their late Also to Judi, a lot of snow, because she loves to go skiing, night study sessions. to Sandra Renee Patton, a closet full of her own clothes so she to all my Spelman sisters, the courage to “press on” in spite of it won’t have to borrow others. all. I, Talitha Renee Willis, will: to Bridgette Mays, a 280, an Ebra, and an Oh. to any hard-working, well deserving student, the abiltiy to pro­ I, Karen Reddick, will: crastinate. Believe me, you’ll enjoy the consequences. to Dr. Richard Carroll (alias Sid Vicious), a desk organizer, a I, Pamela E. Woodard, will: years subscription to “Soap Digest,” and a Rev. Ike medallion, to the entire population of Spelman, the opportunity to tip. to all student teachers, an alarm clock, bus schedules, and above I, JoAnn Smartt, will: all MY PRAYERS. to Brunetta “Kottie” Hill, a cage for her to keep her stuffed I, Verbena Brown, will: animals in. to all psych majors taking experimental and psychometrics to Gwen “Pooh” Jackson, a chauffer-driven limousine so she together, long nights to study and good grades, can keep all her visitation dates. to all music majors, a natural talent for sight-reading, to Patricia Hailes, an all expense paid trip to Acapulco and a to my home-girl Lynn Neely, the perseverance to finish Spelman supply of Bic lighters. College. to Bonnie R. Johnson, my personal arrangement of “Chop­ to all poor students, like me, more financial aid and less work sticks” for use in her senior auditions. study hours. to Patty Fuller, my red and white Hefty bag to be used to all Spelman sisters, a sense of themselves, pride, love, a accordingly. stronger will to achieve positive things, more understanding and to all the staff members of Student Accountants, a bag of sincere desires to support, love, and help their people, a charac­ marbles to aid. you in your speedy calculations of our bills, ter of Jesus and Kahil Gibran and the knowledge that I as their to Leslie K Davis, a pack of Benson & Hedges and an iron lune. sister have tried to achieve these things and share a genuine love I, Donna Faye Williams, will: for and with them. Also a very sarcastic remark for everything to whoever is crazy enough to accept it, the leadership of the that is wrong about Spelman hoping it will lead to a change for Society for Collegiate Journalists. the better. to the occupants of McAlpin 318, the ghosts of my dead fish, I, Phyllis Edwards, will: to Dr. Richard A. Carroll, my transcendental existentionalism to Stephanie Edwards, understanding, patience, kindness, and because he could use a little of it. money so she will have the knowledge to understand why I, Sylvia D. Moon, will: women act the way they do, the patience to deal with these to the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho and especially Deborah actions, the ability to show kindness to them and when her Johnson, a very successful and enjoyable 1979-80 school year. understanding, patience, and kindness wears out, all the money I, Iris (Fonzie) Rafi, will: needed for her to escape. to Angela Benson, my sense of responsibility and intelligence. to Lisa Woody, thousands of pairs of shoes so that you can keep I, Rosalind Richardson, will: on high-steppin’ over trifling Negros, to Sheila Denise Barnard, my national government book, that to Dr. and Mrs. Carroll, my gratitude, won’t do her a bit of good. to Bonnie Lockhart, the ability to have a mind of her own in I, Tanya M. Lewis, will: dealing with people, especially strangers. to the Ladies of leaves and tuxedo tails, my highest hopes for I, Dora Redd, will: there are only two kinds of women in the world—those that are to Dr. Whisenton, my appetite. and those that want to be! I, Susan Harriston, will: to the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta, my respect and sincerest to Sharonetta, Theresa, Jan, Angela, and Marcia, my height wishes for the future. Remember, many are called but few are because they don’t fall short in any other area, chosen. to all faculty members in Tapley Hall, a poster to put above each I, Shawn Garrison, will: of their desks saying, “God knows your every thought and to Neysa Dillon, the ability to keep the ‘A.U. mentality’ in deed!.” proper perspective, to keep your personal goals always in sight, I, Cheryl McCord, will: and to strive for the good in ALL persons, no matter what. Keep to Gail Phillips, a willing and helpful junior to get over the strokin’. continued on page 8 Hi Page 4 The Spelman Spotlight Scenes From... The City The Cifl

•.w May, 1979 The Spelman Spotlight Page 5 . The Community ... The Campus ... Page 6 The Spelman Spotlight May, 1979 The African Book Review

By Pamela D. Moore Columbus finds the secret current sence Thousands ot years ago, a leading him to the southern historic event occurred that has Mainland. Even during the period been ignored (perhaps in which Columbus was traveling in Ancient deliberately) by historians. An to the New World could there be ancient king called Abubakar the found evidences of African Second, sultan of Mali, “took leave contact. of Mali and set out with his fleet According to Sertima’s book, America down the Senegal, heading west “on Tuesday, August 7 (1498), the across the Atlantic, never to natives brought ‘handkerchiefs of return. He took his griot and half cotton very symmetrically woven his history with him.” and worked in colors like those The year was 1311 A.D. (keep in brought from Guinea, from the mind that Columbus was unheard rivers of Sierra Leone and of no of at this time), and the effort of difference.’ ” Even years before Abubakari had been inspired by Columbus’s trip, King Don Juan the scholars of Timbuktu “who of Portugal had talked of a “black entertained theories of a gourd people who have the tops of their shaped world and dreamed of spears made of a metal which they lands beyond the waters, as men call guanin (gold)” a story given now dream of life on lands beyond him by captured natives from the by.Ivan Van BE the stars.” island of Guanahani. The story of Abubakari can be But the influence of the Africans found in Ivan Van Sertima’s book, extended far beyond this. Not only Sertima ÇOI i They Came Before Columbus: The did many Africans become rulers African Presence in Pre- of their own tribes, but he also Columbian America. Abubakari suggests that the pyramids built in never returned to his kingdom, and South America were motivated by no one knows whether he actually African influences. “The very first reached America. However, one American pyramid,” he writes, SGA President Reflects fact that Sertima does bear true is “appears at La Venta, the site of the fact that there was a distinct the colossal Negroid heads” which By Kathy Carter that I am comfortable with my per­ ference and tne American Federa­ African presence in America were built by the Olmers. Being elected president of the formance this year. There were tion of Black Colleges and before the time of Columbus. The F u rthermore, the p yramid- Spelman Student Government many programs that were estab­ Universities. I feel that it is impera­ documentation Sertima provides building period coincides with the Association (SSGA) for the 1978- lished such as the SSGA Scholar­ tive that Spelman takes the leader­ comes from a number of sources. periods he delineates as when 79 school year was a very challeng­ ships ($100.00 each), the speaker ship role in this area. In addition to citing findings of Africans were traveling to America ing experience. The responsibility series, the forum series, the I feel that the school year could Negroid skeletons, artifacts from Africa. was great and the work was hard. National Conference of Black have been more productive and showing characters with Negroid Columbus does not escape However, I loved the challenge, the Female SGA representatives, and more could have been accomp­ features (especially those found Sertima’s scrutiny either. For after responsibility, and the work. a national black college directory. lished. I hope that in the future among the Olmecs), and evidence intense study and documentation of ancient Central and South This year the SSGA faced tradi­ The SSGA became a member of Spelmanites will become more the true Columbus appears— American customs that date back tional problems such as apathy and was involved with national concerned and interested in the greedy, self-serving, dishonest, and to Africa; but, he also shows how among fellow students, lack of student organizations to increase SSGA. Participating and being crafty. interested in the SSGA would various plants and plant strains good communication within the its awareness ot national issues, Although They Came Before eliminate any disillusionments can be traced back to Africa. AU Center, and the five basic increase its strength, and organiza­ Columbus is technically written in produced through heresay. The evidence is overwhelming, issues at Spelman—food, housing, tional structure. Because of the some places and can be considered and the book is destined to change as “heavy” reading, it is a landmark the infirmary, academics, and lack of financial funds some of My heart is with my fellow Spel­ history. For, among other things, it book and deserves a place in every security. The SSGA also faced these programs were not developed manites and 1 hope that next year is through the Guineans that home. untraditional problems such as a to the fullest. I am confident that and all of the succeeding years the deficit (from last year’s administra­ next year-because of the increase in quality of leadership will continue tion), intra-governmental prob­ SSGA funds-these and other pro­ to be superb. lems, and extreme lack of support grams will be undertaken. from students. The SSGA directly Although I will be graduating in I want to thank all of you who Townhall Meeting faced these problems and tried to May, I will be working with the gave the SSGA your support and I By Malrey Head jumping from behind the bushes. work for equitable solutions. newly elected SSGA to design the want to thank those of you who Security was the main topic of Ms. Rolonda Watts, a sopho­ On a personal note, I want to say National Black Female SGA Con-’ gave me individual support. conversation at Spelman’s last more, informed the audience that townhall meeting on April 24. she had seen men jumping the Representatives of the security fence and looking into ground Problems Of Minority Journalists force and administration, as well as floor windows. representatives from Atlanta’s Ihe fence around the campus is Police Force were present. Some of supposed to be barbwired to pre­ the major complaints of students vent anyone from climbing over. Discussed At Convention were the lack of adequate lighting One student remarked that she on the campus, the leisurely pace thought the problem might be the By Malrey Head Ms. Francis, who has interned at She said that as a reporter she with which guards respond to calls fact that the top of the fence is For a recently hired minority, it the Courier-Journal, does believe felt she should do the same as the and men jumping the fences behind turned in to keep students from can do more harm if he or she is not she was contacted because she was other reporters. “It was an insult to dorms. getting out, but others can get in. good, said Ms. Delma Francis, a black woman and that was what me to put me in that situation.” President Stewart opened by Another remark was that the fence reporter for the Louisville Times in they needed. Ms. Francis stated. She convinced remarking that the business office was just old and needed to be Kentucky. But she added, “I like to feel 1 them that she should be allowed to was working on getting more light­ replaced. Ms. Francis, spoke at a Society have proven I can handle the job.” cover the same stories as other ing. The aim is to have adequate Other than at night, strange men for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) “Get your foot in the door, and reporters. lighting without making the cam­ are seen on campus during the day. convention workshop in Rich­ don’t look for motives,” she pus look like a stadium, he said. Students were advised to report mond, Ky. At Eastern Kentucky advised. In the workshop, Ms. Francis According to Robert Flanigan, any unknown or strange people on University (EKU), she said that As the token black female, Ms. gave advice to future journalists the business manager, the school campus. minorities often feel pressure to do Francis stated that she has no and enlightened them through her has been experimenting for three In response to one student’s well. problems. “They took me serious own personal experiences. weeks with lights to suit the complaint that the men from build­ She feels that she was hired on from the beginning,” she said. “I Ms. Francis who has been with school’s needs. Better lighting is ings and grounds are not easily her talents, but also because she is a showed I had confidence in the Louisville Times for almost hoped to help to deter strangers identifiable, Flanigan stated that a black female. “1 am it as for as myself.” three years has also worked for the from appearing on the campus. uniform and identification system black women for both papers in When she was a student working Lexington Herald. A 1975 gradu­ Many students stated that they is being worked on. They will be Louisville {Louisville Times and for the Madison Daily News, she ate of EKU, she was editor of the had seen men jumping the fences required to wear badges with pho­ Courier-Journal), that’s all there is says that they only wanted to school paper, The Eastern Pro­ behind Chadwick and Howard- tos and the women will have to it,” she said. assign her to cover black news. gress, her senior year. Harrell. Students even report men dresses and the men jumpsuits. May. 1979 The Spelman Spotlight Page 7

Forest Changes From Natural Sanctuary To Living Laboratory

Today the Fernbank Science DeKalb County. His daughter Ms, Center, located in DeKalb County Emily Harrison was responsible between Ponce de Leon Avenue for the “school-in-the-woods.” In and Clifton Road, consists of two 1908 Ms. Harrison, pioneer basic divisions: the forest and the conservationist and environmental physical center. Since 1967 educator, dreamed of a “school-in- Fernbank Science Center has been the-woods” at Fernbank. Thirty- recognized as one of the leading one years later the site for this centers in the nation for innovative dream was acquired. public science education. Since it Today Fernbank Forest serves opened in 1967 Fernbank has as a living laboratory to extended its educational services compliment one of the best equally to all students (pre-school equipped public science education through graduates) as well as facilities in the country. Thi« teachers and adults. • wooded area is by definition a “Before it was anything else, climax-oak-hickory-beech forest! Fernbank Science Center was a This ecological terminology simply forest, and before the forest was means that overstory (the large anything else, it was a natural trees) is composed primarily of sanctuary for Creek Indians and oak, hickory, and beech trees. Over wildlife.” (Fernbank Science twenty species of ferns have been Center Annual Report, 1978, p.2) found lining the banks of the brook Forest at Fernbank In 1821 in the Treaty of Indian and throughout the forest. Springs, Fernbank Forest was part All information compiled from the of a large track of land ceded by the following sources: History and Creek Indians. For the next 98 Development of Fernbank Science ears Fernbank passed through the Center. 1967; Fernbank Science hands of several owners. Col. Z. D. Center Annual Report. 1977; Harrison was the last individual Fernbank Science Center Annual owner of the Fernbank property in Report, 1978.

Spelman Is Unique

what I have • attained By Dorothy Williams educationally.” Spelman College is without a In addition to the above, Ms. doubt a unique institution. Repres­ McGahee cites the Spelman ented here are women from all over faculty as her major disappoint­ the country, with personalities and ment. “Spelman doesn’t develop lifestyles as different as looks. her resources as far as the faculty is Three graduating seniors express concerned. There’s a need for the some of their views about Spel­ faculty to demand more discipline Smalltowns Of America man, their feelings about the from the students, yet they don’t. tucky Derby and if you feel like school, their hopes for her, and Also, the students need the faculty By Pamela Johnson turer of tobacco in New England. what they’ve accomplished and/or to serve as role models and counse­ it can I say? Winston Salem, hearing a lot of smack, Muham­ have not accomplished from her. lors, however, they don’t do that I know that you can disco all is th Carolina, manufactures mad Ali is a native of Louisville. Ms. Tanya Lewis (Florida): either which is my main night in New York and see famous cigarettes—obviously Winstons Getting down to it, Marlboro, Massachusetts, is the Home of “Overall, after matriculating at frustration.” movie stars in Los Angeles, but and Salems. Macon, Georgia, is Racism and Overland, Missouri, is Spelman for four years in my antic­ Ms. McGahee says that she have you ever considered what you Home of the Nation’s #1 High the Home of the Ku Klux Kian, so ipated professional field, I feel would like for Spelman to prepare can do in the small towns of Amer­ School Basketball Team. I’m sure ica. Here’s your chance to find out! everyone has heard of Southwest. quite confident to say the least. Spelman women three times that can you get into that? There is actu­ Eugene, Oregon, is Home of The However, the Spelman student of a white school, “because as Hampton, Virginia, is the Home ally a city ca”ed Bamaville, Geor­ Yearly Lumberjack Convention, body and administration need blacks and as women we will need of the First Kool Jazz Festival in gia, which is just worth mentioning which Natalie Cole was the star last Ookay! Tuskegee, Alabama is the greatly to expand the academic as much preparation as possible to .vs name’s sake only, Another July 4th. If you don’t like Natalie, location of Tuskegee Institute and curriculum. For example, if one effectively compete in the working nonorable mention city is Hang Peabo Bryson was born in Green­ you want to know what else? Way­ wants to major in journalism or world.” ‘Em High, Alabama, where nigras nesboro, Georgia, is the Bird Dog business at Spelman, a student Ms. India Burton (Ohio): “I just ville, South Carolina, and you are lynched for sport. Just thought might hear a free concert there. For Capital of the World. 1 love it. For should not have to major in English feel so thankful for coming to Spel­ you would be interested. Albany, all you beer lovers Golden, Colo­ or economics, respectively. Aside man, because it has taught me all you people with stamina, Georgia, is the Home of Governor from that, I can honestly say that something that 1 couldn’t have got­ Aiken, South Carolina, sponsors rado, is where Coors beer is made, I’m very, very glad 1 came to Spel­ ten at any other school, and that is the Aiken Triple Crown Steeple and if that does not suit your taste George Busbee who is known for man. In addition to the positive who I am.” Chase. High Point, North Carol­ Club beer is made in Utica, New not having any “special attributes” academic experiences that I Ms. Burton feels that her appre­ ina, is the Furniture Capital of the York. For you nostalgia lovers so we’re just throwing him in for received from Spelman, I gained a ciation of Spelman grew more out World, yes, of the World! For all Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the kicks. I understand that Montgo­ knowledge of black awareness that of her involvement in various you people who believe in aphrodi­ Home of the Chattanooga Choo mery, Alabama, is “a nice place to could not have been surpassed by activities and organizations. She siacs Darien, Georgia, is a “Fisher­ Choo. Brunswick, Georgia, sounds live but you wouldn’t want to visit any other institution.” feels that Spelman was quite man’s Paradise.” Darlington, capitivating, it is the “Golden Isles there.” Ormond Beach, Florida, is Ms. Sharon McGahee (New Jer­ rewarding to her in that sense. South Carolina, is the “Grand­ of Georgia.” What do you think? the Birthplace of Speed for you sey): “Let me say, first of all, that I In the final analysis Ms. Burton daddy of the Raceway” and with Roanoke, Virginia, is “The Star people who want to continue to love Spelman, primarily because I said, “I have met some of the most all the popularity of Southern 5001 City,” now that really sounds deep. keep flying high. Anderson, South respect her for what she’s supposed fantastic women ever, since com­ can believe that it is the grand-dad, Cedargrove, North Carolina, is a Carolina, is the City of Hospitality so all you people who came to to stand for, an institution dedi­ ing to Spelman.” indeed! Akron, Ohio, is the large tobacco producer. Alright cated to the development of black The women above, as evidenced Rubber Capital of the World, and Peggy, I’m taking your word on Atlanta expecting Southern hospi­ women. However, as a graduating from their various opinions about if you just can’t get into rubber that. Santa Monica, California, is tality, now you know where to go. senior, to say the least, I am disap­ Spelman, still have one single ele­ check Nate Thurman out because near the beautiful Pacific Ocean. This has been fun but all small things—I mean good things-must pointed with Spelman. I feel very ment in common and that is their he hails from Akron. Windsor, That is really nice. Louisville, Ken­ insecure leaving Spelman with love for Spelman College. Conneticut, is the largest manufac­ tucky, is the location of the Ken­ come to an end. Page 8 The Spelman Spotlight May. 1979 Last Will And Testament Of Class of 79 continued from page 3 to the remaining classes of Spelman College, the ability to laugh, ,o Anita Reynolds, my art supplies. the art of not taking yourself too seriously, and always through­ to Karen Graham, copyrights to J.J’s “SHAME, SHAME.” out everything, the love of and for God, “whatever you conceive I, Adrienne Vinson, will: him to be.” to Johnetta Carwell, the subtle approach, about five inches of I, Carolyn Funderburg, will: height, happiness, and good luck. to Gwendolyn O. Clark, my stock in Granny’s ice cream, I, Sheila James, will: to my cousin, Alison Walton, Aunt Rosemary’s house to use in to Johnetta, a prosperous, profitable summer in L.A., love, suc­ times of extreme mental anguish. cess, and happiness in all your endeavors. to the residents of Bessie Strong, the ghost of Bessie and my roo- I, Darlene Fox, will: mate’s gerbil, Dale. to all those ambitious money crazy students, who choose com­ 1, Jerri Lynn Devard, will: puter science as their major my abundant supply of nerve pills, to my lovely soror, Avis Delana Bynum, my title as Miss my gun, and one bullet to end it all with. Maroon and White. I know she will reign with dignity and grace, to thoses ex-computer science majors who were too weak to for Morehouse has not only chosen a radiant queen, but an stand up to Mr. Simmons, a bucket of tears for the pain you will intelligent leader. probably feel four years from now. to my radiant soror, Valerie Rawls, the honor of representing I, Patricia Hampton, will: Morehouse in the capacity of 2nd Attendant to Miss Maroon to a certain sophomore, all of my leftovers—instead of just one. and White. It is an accomplishment and experience she will to all of my sorors of Mu Pi chapter, the best of luck in carrying never forget, and always treasure. on the light of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.. I, Angela Renee McClendon, will: I, Kathy Carter, will: to the psychology majors, my platex gloves for handling the rats to fellow Spelmanites, the ability to actively participate, give in experimental psychology and my Texas Instrument calcula­ support, and be serious about positive change. tor for calculating formulas in psychometrics. I, Malrey Head, will: I, Sharon McGahee, will: to my sister, Stacy Head, perseverance and patience to hang in to the next senior class president, a class that cares, but most there two more years. importantly, that doesn’t talk out of both sides of its mouth. to commuters a way to find out what’s happening on campus I, Inga Kennedy, will: before it happens and not afterwards. to the residents of Bessie Strong, each a roll of dimes, so that to the English department, an outline for revamping. they can make use of the hall phones and not depend on the to the new editor-in-chief of the Spotlight, responsibility and dorm phone for calls. understanding. I, Mayela Allen, will: to the staff of the Spotlight, a more productive year, to the girls of Texas, long hair so that they will not have to spend to Spelman College, hopes for the future. money on weaves. I, Andrea Darling, will: I, Minnie McCloud, will: to my sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the will to “strive to Bridgett Mays, all my Z’s (ranging from 280’s, ebra and oo). and to do things that are worthwile” to make our community to the economics majors, the strength to deal with Mrs. and in turn the world a better place. Hornsby. to Olatorera Alade, my doll, whose name is Skeeta. (I’ll miss you to Robin Black, all my old-fashioned ways, my Minnie Mouse Skeeta!) stuffed animal, and a portrait of her nephew, to my Spelman sisters, the love of God and the ability to get to Heather Bond, my sunshine from Florida, and a portrait of things done. my son. I, Lauri M. Sanders, will: to Jeanene Sims, my jogging outfit along with my pink stuffed to Karen “E.Z.” Graham, the right to follow your own heart in dog who needs a nose, but most of all, my acting career. plotting your course in life. Have faith in yourself and in all your I, Cassandra Aline Jones, will: ways acknowledge God. to Linda, the first alto section. Train them we//!!! to Donna Dunlap, my written permission to act a fool-no matter to SWIS, as only you can do, work them, then work them back where you are on 7/31 for 21. for overtime. to Lisette Franklin, the ability, strength, and stamina to make it to CCI, another year of fellowship and joy divine that surpasses through Spelman like we did at ADHS on 72nd Street, all understanding. P. S. Good luck with Bess. to Renata Cobbs, all of my Stanford University paraphanalia. I, LaKeeta Howard, will: to the next P.R. manager of the Spotlight, the ability to accept to Veronica Nesbit, the determination to stick with Spelman rejection. To answer to and please all of the chiefs (for there are and the perseverance to get out of Spelman what is rightfully many, and to do the work of all the Indians (for there are few), hers. to Dr. Richard Carroll, my heartfelt thanks for supporting me to Karen Wiley, my red and white Capezio’s for constructive through my changes steppin’.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON GRADUATION As editor-in-chief of the Spelman Spotlight (’78-’79), I would like to express my apprecia­ tion and best wishes to all the members of the ’78-’79 Spotlight staff. For helping me through trying times, for Dear Graduates, accepting me as I am, and most importantly for If I were called upon to write the story of your four being God’s messengers, I would like to express years at Spelman, it would read - - - "commitment, challenge, will, talent, curiousity, ambition, warmth, my deepest gratitude and love for two of the and joy." Spelman is fortunate to have had you as students most wonderful women in the world: and now as alumnae. Ms. Hester P. Long Best wishes. & Your Spelman Sister*, Dr. Lois B. Moreland

Jane,'Browning' ' / Director of Freshman Studies 1975-76