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A JOURNAL OF NEGRO COLLEGE LIFE
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DEFEAT
TIGERS
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VOL. I
ATLANTA, GA., NOVEMBER, 1944
NO. 2
Miss Clark 1944-45
MISS CYNTHIA BEATRICE PERRY
Y. W. C. A. Initiates
Drive
Marcella Cain James
The 1944-45 Membership Drive of
the Clark College Chapter of the
Young Women’s Christian Association
was ushered in by a very unique and
impressive chapel exercise on Mon
day, October 16. The Auditorium was
decorated with the cross and candel
abra and while the theme song of the
Y.W.C.A. was played as the prelude
the candles were lighted by Misses
Mae Harris and Marcella Cain James.
Devotional exercises were conducted
by Ethel Clyde Jarrels. Miss Mabel
O’Neal, a sophomore, launched the
drive by giving the aims, purposes,
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WELCOME TO HOMECOMING
Homecoming is one of the classic
traditions kept alive on most cam
puses of American colleges and uni
versities. Alumni and former students
far and near turn toward their Alma
Mater in person or in spirit to relive
pleasant experiences of yester-years
and joys of many years gone by. This
occasion holds gripping interest and
profound significance for students
and teachers who now fill the halls
of Clark College, for they are the
hosts and hostesses to returning mem
bers of the Clark College family and
the participants in those homecoming
events and festivities which later fill
the memory with thrilling recollec
tions of beautiful decorations, bon
fires, colorful parades, bustling
crowds, pennants waving, enthusiastic
cheering sections, cheer-leaders jump
ing and tumbling, band playing,
crowning of the Queen, fighting Pan
thers, spectacular runs, touch-downs,
victory! Then comes the dance, and
then another glorious homecoming is
over. A deep feeling of pride surges
in the breast of every loyal son and
daughter because once again his Col
lege emerges in glory and honor.
These are successful events made
possible by the unselfish interest and
labors of individuals, groups, and
campus organizations united in pur
pose, hope, and endeavor, contributing
their share to making Clark College
“second to none.” May our interest,
enthusiasm, and cooperative labor
make every homecoming more success
ful than any that has gone before.
To these events every Clarkite is wel
come.
The Freshmen’s View of
Clark
By Hiram M. Kendall
A high school graduate has a great
decision to make concerning the col
lege that he should attend. Any such
person who is wise will look into the
educational standing, history, and
relative opportunity that an institu-
ion affords. This decision should be
made by the individual only after he
has become adequately acquainted
with the afore mentioned particulars
of several colleges. Many of the
, ouths of today rush blindly into
some college because someone they
knew went there. Some are successful,
others ultimately regret they did not
choose carefully. Clark stands out
abreast of the best of colleges, and
foremost to other inferior institu
tions. A Clark student has much to
be thankful for. He is under the in
fluence of high ideals and tradition
based on a religious background. It
is the aim and principal object of
Clark to inspire within the youth of
today the sound principles of Chris
tianity which will form the nucleus
of the world of tomorrow. Clark’s
very efficient faculty has but one pur
pose in mind—to teach the youth of
today in such a way that an abund
ance of knowledge with a sound re
ligious philosophy will be instilled
within them. They realize that the
future world is inextricably “tied up”
in the youth of today.
Being a freshman student at Clark
I have been inspired anew by the de
gree of hospitality to which I have
been exposed. It is my undaunted de
sire to become an integral part of
this great institution. I hold within
me a great deal of pride and sincere
gratitude for having been chosen
president of the freshman class of ’44.
I will put forth every effort to prove
my self worthy of the honor and re
sponsibility bestowed upon me. Al
ready I have seen many possibilities
among members of the freshman
class. We intend doing things that
will be outstanding in the annals of
Clark College. It is here that I take
the opportunity to express my sincere
gratitude to the President, members
of the faculty and upperclassmen, for
accepting us as members of the “Clark
Family.”
Motive, the Methodist Student
Magazine is offering three prizes for
the best essay on “The Kind of Col
lege I Want!” First prize is $25.00,
second, $15.00, and third, $10.00. Stu
dents interested can secure informa
tion from the Editor.
The Sixth Annual Conference of the
Youth Division of the N. A. A. C. P.
will be held at Virginia Union Uni
versity, Richmond, Va., October 17-19.
Miss Clark 1944-45
Miss Cynthia Beatrice Perry, niece
of Miss Florence C. Lee, is a native
of Penylln, Pa., where she received
her elementary and secondary educa
tion in the schools of that city. Miss
Perry came to Clark in the Freshman
Class of 1942-43 to further her edu
cation and in this, her Junior year,
was elected by the student body to
reign as Miss Clark for the 1944-45
school year.
Cynthia is well known for her ver
satility, her charm, and her finesse.
She is a member of the Ivy Leaf,
Bon Bons Social Art, and “C” Clubs.
Miss Perry has been a member of the
College Publication Staff and Cheer
ing Squad for the past two years. Her
hobbies are varied including swim
ming, tennis, archery, reading, sing
ing, and dancing. Most of her spare
time is spent developing her special
skill of painting. During the Annual
Art Exhibition held by the Atlanta
University Miss Perry’s pastel paint
ing received special commendation.
Although she is a major in English
she has studied art under Hale Wood
ruff and Margaret Wheeler Brown at
Spelman College and Atlanta Uni
versity.
In her challenge to the football
team of 1944-45 Miss Perry said,
“Some twenty-four hours hence you
will be on the gridiron. The task
which confronts you is no easy one
. . . for three years Clark Panthers
have accepted a similar challenge and
have been victorious. I challenge each
of you to fight to win again in this
76th year of our history.”
Miss Portia Thomas, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. J. Wesley Thomas of
Atlanta, was chosen by the students
to serve as Miss Perry’s attendant.
Miss Thomas is also a member of the
Junior Class and a graduate of
Booker T. Washington High School,
Atlanta. She is a member of the Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Les Elites,
City Council, Y. W. C. A. and has
been a Majorette for two years. Miss
Thomas is a major in the Social
Science Department.
Miss Anna Marie Rice, of Detroit,
Michigan and the daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. J. D. Rice, was selected by
Miss Perry to serve as her personal
attendant. Miss Rice is a graduate
of Laboratory High School of At
lanta University from which she re
ceived a scholarship to Clark College.
She is a member of Alpha Kappa Al
pha Sorority, the Cheering Squad,
Y. W. C. A., and the Associate Editor
of the Panther. Her major academic
interest is in Home Economics.
Norma Hull Bland
Thrills Audience
For the first time in the new school
year the deep red curtains of Davage
Auditorium were drawn for the sea
son’s first major recital and cultural
program Sunday evening, October 22,
as Norma Hull Bland of the Depart
ment of Speech and Dramatics was
presented in a Dramatic Recital.
Mrs. Bland was warmly received
by the audience as she made her init
ial appearance dressed in a white
brocade satin evening dress. The art
ist exhibited excellent stage decorum
and held her audience spell bound un
til the end.
The program was as follows:
1. Hagar—Elizabeth P. Nicholson.
2. Before Breakfast—
Eugene O’Neill.
3. Introducing Shropsy Topsy—
Marjorie Moffett.
(A department store episode)
The Weary Blues—
Langston Hughes.
Intermission.
4. Scenes from Native Son—
Richard Wright.
5. Dark Symphony—
Melvin B. Tolston.
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Vesper Speakers
1. President James P. Brawley.
2. Rev. J. W. Thomas—Pastor of
Warren Methodist Church.
3. Rev. R. S. Guptill—Professor of
Missions, Gammon Theological
Seminary.
4. Rev. P. A. Taylor—Faculty mem
ber of Clark College and Gammon
Theological Seminary.
5. Rev. W. R. Wilkes—Pastor, Allen
Temple A. M. E. Church.
I
Clark Celebrates 76th Homecoming;
Celebration Ends In Victory
Marcella Cain James
The 76th Homecoming celebration
started officially on Wednesday, No
vember 1, when Dr. James Brawley
gave his annual address from the
subject, “Some Characteristics of
Homecoming.” Dr. Brawley told of
the first Homecoming of the Prodi
gal Son. The president challenged his
audience by saying, “If an individu
al can’t muster up the amount of a
single tag as symbolic of his loyalty,
i doubt whether he is worthy to be
a part of this family.” President
Brawley concluded his address by
saying, “We have met the enemy and
ne is ours, the Maroon Tigers must
oe defeated.”
Prior to the election of “Miss
Clark” and her attendants the Home
coming Committee composed of stu
dents, alumni, and faculty members
drew up plans for the annual cele
bration. As a means of giving each
person a chance to participate tags
were sold to purchase the float. On
Monday the fraternities and sorori
ties hung out their emblems to adorn
the dormitories. Exterior decorations
were placed on all buildings with a
large Panther pulling a Tiger by the
neck placed on the Administration
Building.
Thursday, November 2, was given
over to the student body with a rep
resentative from each class. Miss El
liot spoke on behalf of the Seniors
who pledged to make this their last
year the most glorious celebration.
Miss Lena Barnette spoke on behalf
of the Junior Class. Miss Emma Jef
ferson gave the impressions receiv
ed by the Sophomores. Hiran Ken
dall, president of the Freshman Class,
closed the student day exercises by
telling what Clark College means to
them as Freshmen.
Friday was the day for “Miss
Clark’s” challenge, the funeral, the
bon-fire, and the pep meeting. Mr.
Charles L. Gideon, principal of the
David T. Howard School, represented
the Alumni Association. Mr. Gideon’s
address challenged the entire student
body as well as the fighting Panthers
of 1944-45.
During the morning program the
Student Induction
Services
“As one of the traditions Clark
College, we are gathered here today
to reaffirm our faith in the high pur
poses of the College, to dedicate our
selves to the Christian way of life,
and to pledge our loyalty and devo
tion to this institution and to all that
is highest and best.” With this
thought in mind the Administration
led the student body in the Annual
Induction and Dedication Service held
Wednesday, October 18, 1944 in Dav
age Auditorium.
This service is a tradition at Clark
College and is the time when all new
students meet to openly pledge their
support to the institution and for the
former students to re-affirm their
pledge of loyalty and devotion to the
college and the principles upon which
it was founded. The resolution as re
peated by the students was read by
the President and included the follow
ing Let all of us remember that as
members of this Institution we are
heirs to a rich heritage, made sacred
by those who have lived, worked, and
sacrificed for it through the years.
To violate the traditions of our Alma
Mater is to trample its sacredness
and tear down the character of its
very life.
We will respect, love, cherish and
irrotect the ideals and all the inher
itance that give us the rich possession
which is ours.
We will never bring disgrace to our
beloved college by a single act of
misconduct.
We will be loyal and true. We will
respect and live by the precepts and
motto of our College.
We will pass on the traditions,
ideals, and living spirit of Clark and
the rich heritage which is ours not
less, but greater, better, and more
beautiful than they come to us.
After repeating the pledge, I
pledge allegiance to Clark College,
and to its ideals of Christianity, cul
ture, democracy, and service the stu
dents nad faculty went forth feeling
closer united in one common bond.
Master of Ceremonies introduced the
winner of the election for Mr. and
Miss Clark, and the attendants to
“Miss Clark.” It was the first time
the queen and her attendants were
presented at one time. Miss Portia
a. Thomas of Atlanta was the at
tendant to “Miss Clark” and Miss
Anna Rice of Detroit, Michigan, the
personal attendant. Mr. Benjamin
x 1 '. Bradford, a junior from Charles-
con, South Carolina, elected “Mr.
Clark,” escorted the queen-elect on'to
che platform for the annual chal
lenge to the Panthers. Miss Perry
concluded her remarks by saying,
"Bet not ‘Miss Clark’ be crowned in
defeat.”
The body of the deceased was
borne into the chapel by the foot
ball team. Clark students were pres
ent to witness the funeral procession
of the rival team. Suitable music
was played by the band as the be
reaved family followed the body into
the auditorium. The obituary was de
livered by William Thompson and the
Eulogy by John (Snowhill) Smith.
Poems and Solos helped to make the
occasion a delightful one.
_ The bon-fire culminated the activi
ties at 7:30 Friday evening. During
the cremation, pep songs, cheers, and
yells, were audible for several blocks.
The confident Clarkites were quite
jubilant and helped to drown out the
Morehouse band as they paraded
down Chestnut street.
At one o’clock Saturday the Motor
parade followed the Majorettes, Band,
and Pantherettes and the gigantic
float down Hunter Street to Harper’s
-f ield for the annual classic. Follow
ing in the procession were the Fra
ternity Queens and representatives
from the Sororities and campus or
ganizations. With the score reading
7-0 in favor of Clark at the inter
mission the Band, directed by Prof.
Carver, the Majorettes, and Panther
ettes, directed by Mrs. Lott, formed
a perfect heart. “Let Me Call You
Sweetheart” was played as Mr. Ed
ward Simeon, National President of
the Alumni Association, crowned the
Campus Queen of 1944-45. Sharing
the float and spotlight with “Miss
Clark” and her attendants were Miss
Alpha, June Daniels of Atlanta; and
Miss Omega, Miss Virginia Cage of
Birmingham, Alabama. The Cheering
Squad kept the spectators in high
spirits with their yells.
The annual Homecoming Dance cli
maxed the social activities of the
week. “The Lord’s Prayer” by Fran
ces Crappes was presented by the
Playhouse on Sunday at the Vesper
Hour. And so amidst a blaze of glory
the plans as fostered by the Home
coming Committee under the direc
tion of Ora J. Bohannon, Chairman,
and George C. Allen, became a real
ity.
The Staff and student body sends
greetings to Mrs. Katherine Wash
ington Frye who is on sick leave this
semester. Mrs. Frye was elected as
sociate editor at the May election of
the staff.
The twenty-fourth annual observ
ance of American Education week
was sponsored November 5th-llth by
the National Educational Association,
United States Office of Education, and
the National Congress of Parents and
Teachers. The purpose of the week
was threo-fold: (a) to tell the people
about the schools, (b) to increase pub
lic thinking about our educational
problems, and (c) to help prepare the
people to act upon these problems
wisely.
Besides the major problems perti-
tinent to the general structure of our
American educational system, it was
felt that the students of Clark College
should be much concerned as to the
equalization of educational opportu
nities, formal and informal, for all
people; adequate school facilities and
equipment; and the passing of the S-
637 and other bills, germane to the
realization of our post-war plans for
the development of a real democratic
and functional system of education.