In Guilford interview
Blacks Not Stereotyped
By PHIL EDGERTON
Guilford College continually
strives to attain a representative
student body. Since 13 per cent
of the U. S. population consists
of black people, it is natural for
Guilford to have black students
also.
To give a chance for
education to a segment of
people too frequently left out,
Guilford College admitted 27
Negroes this year. Since black
students are increasingly
contributing a larger segment of
the total enrollment, a look
should be taken at this
important minority.
Many people mistakenly
lump all black people into a few
stereotypes. Actually their
views, attitudes, and opinions
differ, both from each other and'
the usual stereotypes, as shown
in interviews conducted by The
Guilfordian.
On the question of why they
chose Guilford College, the four
students interviewed replied in
different ways. Mel Alexander
like the individuality and
mobility of a small campus,
while Aaron Graham was
interested in the Richardson
Program. Pat McSwain, who
graduated from a predominantly
white high school, felt lhat
Guilford allowed an easier
transition into college life.
Harold Allen, though he feels
education is of primary
importance, valued the school's
athletic program.
All four students agreed that
lack of social life was a problem.
The upperclassmen agreed,
however, that with more black
students here this year they felt
more at ease and more
comfortable.
BASIB Formed
The black students on
campus have formed an interest
(Continued on page 3)
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In Guilford interview
Blacks Not Stereotyped
By PHIL EDGERTON
Guilford College continually
strives to attain a representative
student body. Since 13 per cent
of the U. S. population consists
of black people, it is natural for
Guilford to have black students
also.
To give a chance for
education to a segment of
people too frequently left out,
Guilford College admitted 27
Negroes this year. Since black
students are increasingly
contributing a larger segment of
the total enrollment, a look
should be taken at this
important minority.
Many people mistakenly
lump all black people into a few
stereotypes. Actually their
views, attitudes, and opinions
differ, both from each other and'
the usual stereotypes, as shown
in interviews conducted by The
Guilfordian.
On the question of why they
chose Guilford College, the four
students interviewed replied in
different ways. Mel Alexander
like the individuality and
mobility of a small campus,
while Aaron Graham was
interested in the Richardson
Program. Pat McSwain, who
graduated from a predominantly
white high school, felt lhat
Guilford allowed an easier
transition into college life.
Harold Allen, though he feels
education is of primary
importance, valued the school's
athletic program.
All four students agreed that
lack of social life was a problem.
The upperclassmen agreed,
however, that with more black
students here this year they felt
more at ease and more
comfortable.
BASIB Formed
The black students on
campus have formed an interest
(Continued on page 3)
