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Patricia Ice (2nd from left) with James Meredith

James Meredith was the first black student to enter the University of Mississippi in 1962 under armed guard. He matriculated and graduated under intense pressure. There was a riot at the University. Two were killed and hundreds injured.

Monique Celebrating Golden Girl Reunion with her Mother

My mother, Eleanor Bryson Jackson, class of 1945, celebrated her Golden Girl Reunion in 1995 when the class of 1975 celebrated our 20 year reunion. This was a proud and sentimental experience for my mother and me. She was so excited to be recognized by the College as a Golden Girl!!💙

Georgette receiving NAASC Merit Award 2021

The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College presented the NAASC Merit Award to Georgette Woodward Johnson, C'75 for exceptional leadership and service to the NAASC, sustained service and financial support to Spelman College, and excellent professional achievement on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Sandra Davis Mapp Presenting in Sisters Chapel

Sandra spoke to the 2024 Freshman Class of 700+ students sharing her experiences with the Big Sister/ Little Sister Program.

Renee Gates' Paintings

Annette Hill received the NAASC Merit Award for outstanding leadership as Southeast Regional Coordinator May 2010 with classmates and the first Regional Coordinator - Earnestine Mann

Cynthia Walker Derrico addressed 700 first-time students on August 18, 2024 at Spelman College, Sisters Chapel during the New Student Orientation with a powerful message as they begin their journey at Spelman and she celebrates her 50th reunion as a C'75 Golden Girl. She graciously shared her wisdom, insights, and advice to the new Spelman Sisters Class of 2028.

Terry and Michelle

First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Children's National Hospital (2009); In her capacity as board member, Terry was delighted to meet her.

Terry and Smokey

President's Club with the Xerox Corporation (1990), Smokey Robinson provided the entertainment. She was selected to welcome him.

Terry with the Pope

Pope John Paul, some of my PCEE (President's Commission on Executive Exchange) and me. The Pope stopped and asked her where they were from... what a blessing!!!

The Spelman College Alumnae Class of 1975 Celebrates 50th Reunion In Savannah - The Savannah TribuneThe Spelman College Alumnae Class of 1975 has for over 10 years held a Girls’ Trip in October visiting different cities across the country. These include, New York, New Orleans, Atlanta, San Diego, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Charleston, Nashville, Chicago. This year we chose beautiful Savannah. This year we are celebrating our 50th “Golden” reunion from Spelman. We met … <a href="https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/the-spelman-college-alumnae-class-of-1975-celebrates-50th-reunion-in-savannah/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "The Spelman College Alumnae Class of 1975 Celebrates 50th Reunion In Savannah"</span></a>

Terry Cornwell Rumsey with President Obama

President Obama and Children's National Hospital Board (2009): I served on the board and was delighted to meet him.

Terry Cornwell Rumsey with President Clinton

President Clinton and me (1991), a reception for political appointees

Terry, Secretary of Energy Hazel O'Leary and Terry's mother, Shirley Nims Cornwell

Terry left the Xerox Corporation to serve as a program secretarial officer in the first Clinton Administration as the Director of Science and Technical Information at the Department of Energy from 1990 to 1993.

Adena completed the 1999 Los Angeles Marathon with her Mom

They're celebrating race walking 26.2 Miles with Adena's daughter, Malika, who had recently finished Spelman. Adena went on the finish several marathons, half-marathons and shorter races.

Terry with President George H. Bush, Sr (1989)

Terry participated in the President's Commission on Executive Exchange and was assigned to the Department of Transportation for the year, where she worked on bringing the principles of Total Quality Management to the agency. During this program, they toured a number of European Countries including Paris,Vienna, Budapest, Dusseldorf, and the Vatican representing the executive branch. They also studied at Harvard the impending (at the time) European Economic Union and the unification of Germany.

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