Highlights were talks by Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who spoke about the
far-reaching impact of Title IX, well beyond athletics. She noted that now
"A woman's place is Everyplace," and thanked all of the equity activists
that have made the progress afforded by Title IX a reality. An 18-year old
student, Ann Jarvis Jefferson, who just won several prestigious national
science awards, said that Title IX paved the way for her because now nobody
can tell her, "You can't be a scientist." She will be going to Johns
Hopkins to pursue a degree in environmental science (the next Rachel
Carson!). Astronaut Sally Ride was also honored, as were several women
representing workers in non-traditional careers. Those of us who were
there carried the spirit of all of you who have worked so long and hard for
Title IX!!!! Your efforts are appreciated, even in the OVAL OFFICE! Linda
Shevitz, National Coalition for Sex Equity in Education (MD State Dept of
Ed.; shev3@radix.net)