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Take Note!Audrey Forbes Manley, C’55Maxine Waters and CondoleezzaRice were among theeight women honored alongsideAudrey Forbes Manley whenthey received a Tower of PowerAward during the 2002 TrumpetAwards. Presented by TurnerBroadcasting, a Tower of PowerAward was given to Dr. Manley forher enormous contributions toour society and the world whichhave enriched the lives of others.The Trumpet Awards programaired on the Turner BroadcastingStation on February 23, 2002.Dr. Mary Edmonds, C’53(center) represented CondoleezzaRice during the ceremony.▼Photo: Courtesy of Turner Broadcasting■ The Presidential Medallionand Ceremonial Chainto be worn by Spelman’s Presidentfor official College events wasunveiled during the annualBreakfast at Tiffany & Co. onApril 6, 2002, which featured theAlumnae Achievement Awards.Commissioned by Dr. Manley,and designed by Tiffany & Co,the medallion debuted at theFounders Day 2002 Convocation.The medallion has three parts: thebottom medallion features theSpelman Seal, while the two sidemedallions pay homage to SistersChapel. (See photo on page 13.)On that same note….During her tenure, Dr. Manleycommissioned Spelman’s firstCeremonial Mace. Designed byalumna Charnelle Holloway,C’79, a metalsmith and AssociateProfessor of Art, the mace was firstused in 2001 on the 100thanniversary of Spelman’s first baccalaureatecommencement. It ismade from tulip poplar woodembellished with sterling silver,14kt gold, bronze and blue topazstones. (See photo on page 11.)■ At the impetus of the Atlanta and Decatur Chapters of theNational Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC), aplaque commemorating Dr. Manley’s 45 years of service to Spelmanwas unveiled on June 19, 2002, on the campus. The 24” x 32” plaque iscast in bronze, and features a funnel portrait of Dr. Manley. A descriptivecitation on the plaque reads:Audrey Elaine Forbes Manley, MD, MPHStudent, Alumna C’55, Trustee, First Lady,Major Donor, PresidentFirst Graduate to Serve asPresident of Spelman CollegeJuly 1, 1997 – June 30, 2002Donated Through the Generous Contributions ofSpelman College Alumnae and Friends14S P E L M A N M E S S E N G E R