Alumnae Magazine

590 Pages·1993·64.6 MB·English

by  Sweet Briar College Alumnae Association

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Alumnae College Events Aart van Beek, life in the Javanese Kraton.
Oxford University Press, Singapore, 1990
Bellwood, Peter, Pre-History of the Indo-
Malaysian Archipelago. Academic Press,
Australia, 1985
Reading List to prepare for Winter Hauser-Schaublin, Brigitta, Nabholz- Bernet, Kempers, A.J.. Ancient Indonesian
Art, 1959
Forums 1994: Health Care
Kartaschoff, Marie-Louise, Ramseyer, Urs,
Textiles in Bali. Periplus Editions,
"Health Care Reform" by Rashi Fein. Scien- Elliott, Inger McCabe, Batik, Fabled Cloth
Berkeley, 1991
tific American. November 1992, Vol. 267,
of J ava, Clarkson N. Potter, 1984
no. 5. page 46 Holt, Claire, Art in Indonesia: Continuities
Fontein, Jan, The Sculpture of I ndonesia,
and Change, Cornell University Press,
"A picture of health: Clinton's plan to re- Ithaca, 1967 T1h9e9 0 National Gallery of Art, New York,
form the health care system will require
Lueras, Leonard, Bali: Tloe Ultimate Island.
better data" by Sara Collins. U.S. News & Gittinger, Mattiebelle, Splendid Symbols:
World Report, April 19, 1993, Vol. 114, Times Editions, 1988
Textiles and Tradition in Indonesia. 1979
no. 15, page 46 McPhee, Colin, A House in Bali. Oxford
Jessep, Helen, Court Arts of I ndonesia. Asia
"Health Care Dollars." Consumer Reports. University Press, Singapore, 1986 Society, 1990
July 1992 Ramseyer, Urs, The Art and Culture of B ali,
Miksic, John, Borobudur, Golden Tales of
"Health Care in Crisis: Are HMOs the Oxford University Press, Singapore, 1986
the Buddha. Shambala, Boston, 1990
Answer?" Consumer Reports. August 1992
Zoete, Beryl de & Spies, 'Walter, Dance
"Health Care in Crisis: The Search for Solu- and Drama in Bali, Oxford University Smithies, Michael, Yogyakarta: Cultural
tions" Consumer Reports. September 1992 Press, Singapore, 1987 Heart of I ndonesia, Oxford University
Press, Singapore, 1986
"How America's Health Care Fell 111" by
For Java:
John Steele Gordon. American Heritage, Raffles, T. S., Tlje Histor)' of J ava. Oxford in
May-June 1992, Vol. 43, no. 3, page 49 Excellent Guidebook, fava. Garden of Asia Reprint, 1817
(Those planning to attend the Winter Eden. Passport's Regional Guides of
Indonesia. 1991
Fonims are encouraged to keep abreast
of h ealth care reform through local and
national news media.)
Cassettes of recent Alumnae College events are available, offering the opportunity
Reading List for those interested to continue learning at your convenience — while taking a break or in your car. For
information on how to order the following cassettes, see p. 30.
in the February 1994 Alumnae
College Tour: Bali and Beyond — Winter Forums 1993: Jefferson
the Indonesian Archipelago
The Enlightenment Mind of Thomas Jefferson : M errill D. Peterson, Thomas Jefferson
For Bali:
Professor Emeritus, UVA
Excellent Guidebook, Bali: Tlje Emerald
Thomas Jefferson, Plantation Manager. Lucia C, Stanton, Director of Research, the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Isle, Passport's Regional Guides of
Indonesia, Periplus, 1990 Jefferson and the Wall of Separation between Church and State: Barbara A, Perry, SBC
Bandum, I. Made & Fredrik E. deBoer, Associate Professor of Government
Kaja and Kelod: Balinese Dance in Jeffersonian Architecture: James Murray Howard, AIA, Architect for the Historic Buildings
Transition, Oxford University Press, and Grounds, UVA
Kuala Lumpur, 1981 m
Baum. Vicki, A Tale from Bali, Oxford Ewald Scholars Program 1993: American Indian Visions
University Press, Singapore, 1986 The Seven Sisters: N. Scott Momaday
the
Belo, Jane, Temple Festival, University of Landscape and Human Identity: The Relationship between the Industrial Exploitation of
Washington Press, Seattle, 1966 Earth and Torture, Mutilation. Rape, and Serial Killers: Leslie Silko d
Bernet, Kempers, Monumental Bali, Respect for the Earth: Charlotte Black Elk
Periplus Editions, Berkeley, 1990 Lakol Wicohan: The Sacred Way of Life: Martin Brokenleg
Covarrubias, Miguel, Island of B ali, Oxford Rebuilding the Cherokee Nation: Wilma Mankiller
University Press, Singapore, 1986 The Monacan Indian: Reclaiming a Heritage: Phyllis Hicks
Djelantik, Dr. A. A. M., Balinese Painting, Education: Past, Present, and Future: Ray Adams
Oxford University Press. Singapore, 1987 American Indian Treaty Rights: Oren Lyons
Eiseman, Fred B., Bali: Sekala & Niskala. Zuni Past, Present, and Future: The Role of Heritage and Historical Presentation:
Essays on Religion, Ritual and Art, Roger Anyon
Periplus Editions, Berkeley. 1986 Panel with all speakers
Eiseman, Fred B., Woodcarvings of B ali, Seeing is Believing: The Destiny of the American Indian: Kevin Locke
Periplus Editions, Berkeley, 1988
Hurray for 1943! Dolores Cheatham Jones, Reunion Chair for '43, accepts the Nancy Dowd Burton Award (above left),
presented annually to the Class making the largest Reunion Gift, and the Participation Award (above right) for Classes
Celebrating the 25th-50th Reunions ('43 showed a soaring 93% participation!).
FALL 1993 VOL. 64, NO. 1
FEATURES
Alumnae College Events inside front cover
Comnnencement Honors 2
Alumnae Relatives in t he Class of 1993 4
Quick Facts About Recent Graduates 5
Proud To Be A Woman 6
In the Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 17
Reunion Scrapbook 20
Gifts from the Book Shop 26
College Calendar back cover
DEPARTMENTS
Club Corner 9
Mini Reunions 19
In the Spotlight ; 12
Notices and Recent Deaths 30
Class Notes 31
In the Sweet Briar Tradition inside back cover
Cover Photo: Autumn comes to the Quad. Cover Photo by Charles Shoffner
Sweet Briar College Alumnae Magazine (ISSN 0039-7342). Issued four times yearly: fall, winter, spring and summer by Sweet Briar College.
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ALUMNAE MAGAZINE 1
The Emilie Watts McVea Scholar
Debra Ann Elkins, Amherst, VA, the
highest-ranking mennber of the Class of
1993
The Penelope Czarra Award
Sherani Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka
This award honors the senior who best
combines scholastic achievement, stu-
dent leadership, and effective contribu-
tions to t he quality of life at the College.
The Connie M. Guion Award
Amy Knight Mulock, Darien, CT and
Karen Kay Pierce, Spring, TX
This is given to a senior for her
excellence as a human being and as a
member of the College.
The Walker Family Award
Debra Ann Elkins, Amherst, VA
and Srinka Ghosh, Calcutta, India
This award honors a senior with high
scholastic standing who has a cheerful,
positive disposition and shows warmth,
generosity, and humility.
The Maxine Garner Prize in Religion
Merlyn Martin Carroll, Concord, VA
The Lawrence Nelson Award for
Excellence in English
Beverly Campbell Massie, Lowesville,
VA and Amy Knight Mulock, Darien, CT
COMMENCEMENl
The Wall Street Journal Achievement
Award for Excellence in Economics
Kristina Kukk, Estonia
The Leigh Woolverton Prize
for Excellence in the Visual Arts
Ellen Eriksen Ober, Orange, VA
The James Lewis Howe Award in The Juliet Halliburton Burnett Davis Phi Beta Kappa 1993
Chemistry Award Ivlembers elected by the Theta of
Jennifer Kaolin Jarvis, Bakersville, NC Amorette Hundley Witt, Chattanooga, TN Virginia Chapter from the Class of 1993:
The Marcia Capron Award for Trade Ann Allen, Cordova, TN
L' Alliance Fran9aise de
Lynchburg Award Excellence in French Harpreet Kaur Bedi, Brasilia, Brazil
Tracie Ann Allen, Cordova, TN Carolyn Scott Swain, Chicago, IL Laurel Denise Bryant, Gloucester, VA
The Shakespeare Prize The Alpha Lambda Delta Award Merlyn Martin Carroll, Concord, VA
Katherine L. Polevitzky, Mt. View, CA Debra Ann Elkins, Amherst, VA Jennifer Maude Colomb, Plaisir, France
The Pauline Roberts Otis Award The Jessica Steinbrenner Molloy Award Debra Ann Elkins, Amherst, VA
Gretchen Elizabeth Petrus, Andrea Dianne Dickson, Salem, VA Melony Joe Ellinger, Lancaster, VA
Timonium, MD The Helen K. Mull Graduate Srinka Ghosh, Calcutta, India
The Academy of American Poets Prize Fellowship in Psychology Laura Ann Hartless, Evington. VA
Beverly Campbell Massie, Lowesville, Carolyn Imperato, Willingboro, NJ Dianne Jellesma Hayes, Atlanta, GA
VA, Honorable Mention The Anne Gary Pannell Taylor Shaina Mohamed Jetha, Ann Arbor, Ml
The American Institute of Chemists Award in History Kristina Kukk, Estonia
Award Hilary Ann Taylor, Shreveport, LA Amy Knight Mulock, Darien, CT
Sherani Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka The Martha von Briesen Gretchen Elizabeth Petrus, Timonium, MD
The Lucile Barrow Turner Award Prize in Photography Karen Kay Pierce, Spring, TX
Gretchen Elizabeth Petrus, Amy Louise Densford, McLean, VA Paige Elizabeth Scribner, Dallas, TX
Timonium, MD Wendy de Karl Stevenson, Millersville, MD
Stephanie Laurel Turner, Sugar Land, TX
Nadia Mumtaz Zoha, Karachi, Pakistan
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
Karen Kay Pierce, Spring, TX
Paige Elizabeth Scribner, Dallas, TX
Julia Dorothy Skilinski, Mexico, NY
Wendy de Karl Stevenson, Millersville, MD
Danielle Tedesco, Springfield, PA
Stephanie Laurel Turner, Sugar Land, TX
Nadia Mumtaz Zoha, Karachi, Pakistan
Cum Laude
Sherani Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka
Laura Kindle Baker, Houston, TX
Dawn Marie Baskin, Marietta, GA
Sidney Peery Cauthen, Bristol, TN
Kathryn Crawley Chandor, Pineville, PA
Amy Louise Densford, McLean, VA
Amy Margaret Edwards, Satellite Beach, FL
Carolyn Imperato, Willingboro, NJ
Jennifer Kaolin Jarvis, Bakersville, NC
Amy Gracey Larsen, Winchester, VA
Camelot Jennifer Lindauer, London, England
Colleen Grace Losey, Virginia Beach, VA
Susan Louise Messikomer, Chadds Ford, PA
Victoria Elizabeth Milner, Springfield, VA
Kerry Allyson Pollock, Atlanta, GA
Deborah Ann Purvis, Sweet Briar, VA
Carolyn Scott Swain, Chicago, IL
Laura Elaine Warren, Virginia Beach, VA
Annegret Patricia Weckerle, McLean, VA
HONORS
The Honors Program, Class of 1993
Dawn Baskin
Honors in Government
Tracy Camden
Honors Graduate
Jennifer Colomb
Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate
Debra Elkins, Amherst, VA Melony Joe Ellinger
Srinka Ghosh, Calcutta, India Honors Graduate
Kristina Kukk, Estonia Srinka Ghosh
Honors Degree with
Magna Cum Laude Highest Honors in Physics
Trade Ann Allen, Cordova, TN
Paige Holmes
Harpreet Kaur Bedi, Brasilia, Brazil Honors Graduate
Carolyn Bloxsom, Amherst, VA Susan Messikomer
Laurel Denise Bryant, Gloucester, VA Honors Graduate
Tracy Lynn Camden, Madison Heights, VA Victoria Milner
Merlyn Martin Carroll, Concord, VA Honors Graduate
Jennifer Colomb, Plaisir, France Amy Mulock
Melony Joe Ellinger, Lancaster, VA Honors Graduate
Britt Kirsten Ellison, Newport, Rl Stephanie Turner
Laura Hartless, Evington, VA Honors Degree with
Dianne Jellesma Hayes, Atlanta, GA High Honors in International Affairs
Paige Annette Holmes, Stockton, NJ and Spanish
Shaina Mohamed Jetha, Ann Arbor, Ml Laura Warren
Beverly Campbell Massie, Lowesville, VA Honors Graduate
Amy Knight Mulock, Darien, CT
Gretchen Elizabeth Petrus, Timonium, MD
ALUMNAE MAGAZINE
Alumnae Relatives
IN THE CLASS OF 1993
1 . R ebecca Harrison Carle with mother Mary Cooke Carle '59
2. S isters Andrea Dickson '93 and Amy Dickson '92
3- T racy Lynn Camden and mother Ann Richards Camden '69
4. D ebra Eikins, Class of 1993 Emily Watts McVea Scholar,
with sister Rachael Lee Eikins '91 and mother Judith M.
Eikins, SBC Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematical
Sciences
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