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PAGE 2 THE PANTHER FEBRUARY, 1945 VOL. 1 Hhe panther A Journal of Negro College Life Published by the Students of Clark College Atlanta, Ga., February, 1945 STAFF ■ No. 4 • Editor in Chief William E. Thompson ’46 Associate Editors Ora Jeanne Bohannon ’45 * 1 Anna Marie Rice ’46 1 Feature Editor Marcella Cain Janes ’47 Sports Editor.. Jack Bell, ’48 < > Literary Editor. Genevieve K. Ferguson ’46 Associate Literary Editor • Mason Wilkes ’47 Gossip Editor Peeping Tom 19?? • Art Editor Cynthia Perry ’46 Associate Art Editors Emma Jefferson ’47 Jackie Adams ’48 Exchange Editor Benjamin F. Bradford ’46 ' ’ Associate Exchange Editor ..Ruth Jones ’48 Business Manager Calvin H. Johnson ’47 Secretary To Editor Thelma Barnhart ’45 Staff Typist Katherine Johnson ’46 Advisors To Editor Ora Jeanne Bohannon Marcella James Calvin II. Johnson George C. Allen ' Faculty Advisors...... Mrs. Stella Brewer Brookes (Leave of Absence) Miss Cecil C. Posey Subscription $1.00 per year . Published Monthly Dedication The fourth issue of the Panther is dedicated to the Pounders of Clarl College. We the students, who are enjoying all the efforts of our fore lathers, are looking - toward the day when we too will play an importan role in the history of Clark. It will be our supreme effort to always hel] Clark maintain its high standards and remain forever, the school that ii Second to None.” Editorial Within a few days we will once more witness the celebration of the founding of Clark College—the Seventy-Sixth Anniversary. Those of us who were here last year cannot help recalling the masterful address delivered by Mrs. Stella Brewer Brookes on “Some Outstanding Personalities Who Have Helped to Make Clark College a Great Institution.” Our minds go back to the leadership also of our Anniversary Chairman as he led us to financial success and the purchasing of an organ. Birthdays are common to all of us as we are reminded annually of our birth date. The Anniversary of Clark College is significant because 'it is the time when the attending students meet the individuals who “put themselves into people” and the effectiveness of their work can be seen and shared by hundreds of young men and women. Regardless as to whether we remember or forget, the Anniversary of Clark College will occur annually. This year as we prepare for the celebra tion we can see the list of those who gave themselves unselfishly has in creased. Will we students catch the spark that was started by the Founding Fathers or will we let it go out? Students looked to Misses Abbott and Mitchell, to Dr. Crogman and to Professor E. Luther Brookes for guidance and tomorrok they will look to you. —And so good bye—, “Parting is such sweet sorrow”—these words quoted from Shakespeare express my regrets upon leaving Clark College. It is sweet because of the pleasant memories accumulated over a period of two and a half years. It is sorrowful because I cannot take with me the many friends I have come to know and to love. My duties and responsibilities as Editor-in-Chief have fallen to the student body’s choice for “Miss Clark”, Miss Cynthia B. Perry. As I write these lines of farewell to you I feel certain the same loyal support you gave me you will now give to Miss Perry. I wish to remind you The Panther be longs to you—its success or failure depends upon the support received from the student body. Faith From the beginning of time man has needed spiritual guidance in his pursuit of the cherished jewel, freedom. He has needed faith to sustain him lest he falter by the way, lest that freedom never be secured. From My Chapel Seat G. K. Ferguson More than once during the month oi January have we realized how significant the following words are, “r reedom from tear, freedom from hatred, equal opportunities, and a lasting peace in tne post war world." rnese are omy a few of tne ideals vvnicn a true uemocracy strives tor; out wime considering tne Negro, we must acKnowiedge tnat many or these ideais are yet mere dreams to him. n tnrougn ruthless aggression these meais do not become realizations for tne iNegro, a victory on the Dattie iront win still not nasten the com plete anu lasting peace on tne home i routs. rtmong our educational leaders who focused vividly tne immediate prob lems or tne iNegro was Mr. Routs tmandier, rrotessor or English at iviurehouse college. Mr. ^handler dramatically reviewed Howard Fast's rreedom Road. He began Ins review ny asking whether tne white man and omen man can be educated and nve together. His answer was, res. xie stated tnat tins booh was not based on events of history, but was mstory itseii. The main character ox the noon was Gideon Jackson wno arose from ignorance and obscurity to lead his race. Mr. Chandler cited different passages to show the bru tality of tne white man, and the en durance oi the Negro. President James P. Brawley, in his speech “Whether Democracy Pan Be made A Reality on a College Cam pus," said tnat there was no such thing as a pure democracy, it is an ideal, and we achieve as much of it as we can. He mentioned authority m a uemocracy. Strict authority sup pressed tne development of personal ities, and the expression of self-will. But, he said, tnat authority still can not be discarded; it helps to direct and guide the masses and it keeps down the rise of chaotic conditions. Dean A. A. McPheeters referred to an editorial, “Atlanta's Rowdy Citizens," at which time he gave sev eral examples of the unnecessary ac tions of many of our noisy citizens of Atlanta. He also compared the death toll of the whites from previ ous years up to the present time with that of the Negro. He revealed that heretofore, there have been firm Ne groes killed by their own fellow brothers than by anything else. Many obvious reasons for these facts were cited. Prof. A. B. Wright is his “Prob lems of the Negro" definitely stress ed this point throughout his mes sage, “The Negro after this crisis will no more tolerate a second class citizenship, but a first class one, and a first class living. The horrible menace of segregation and discrim ination must be stamped out. Of equal importance to our chap el activities vyere: Miss Vilder Van- dersault, private secretary of the Student Voluntary Movement, of New York, and a diligent worker in the Missionary field; Mr. Paul Riciea, a native of Haiti, and a student of Morehouse College. Mr. Riciea in formed the student boy on the edu cational system and schools of Hai ti. The Kappa Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Society presented Dr. H. V. Eagleson on its initial program of the year. Dr. Eagleson spoke on the theme, “Bet ter Scholarship in the Negro Col leges,” and during his discussion he emphatically brought out the factors which make for better scholarship. The members of this organization are Bernice Miller, Genevieve Ferguson, Anna Rice, Eppie Johnson, and Effie Johnson. Its charter member are President Brawley, and Dean A. A. McPheeters. The Social Science Department was well represented when Dr. Ira D. Reid of Atlanta University compared and traced the country’s social condi tions after each major war this country has witnessed. The main topic for discussion was “Post-War Conditions.” That little group had faith when they landed at Plymouth Rock in 1602. It kept them alive despite ruthless winters, a scarcity of food, and the loss of its numbers. The Thirteen Colonies had it; they called it the “Spirit of ’78.” Wash ington had it at Valley Forge. Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Frank lin, John Hancock had it, and their faith produced two of the greatest docu ments the wmrld has ever knowm—The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Booker T. Washington had it. Out of his faith sprang the famous Tuskegee Institute and because of his faith, he lifted the veil of ignorance from our people. Bishop Gilbert Haven had it; Mrs. Augusta Clark Cole had it when out of her faith Clark University emerged. Dr. Crogman had it, and we are ever thankful to these founders of our beloved Clark College. Dr. Carver had it, and the nation as well as the world will forever remain grateful for his miracles in agricultural research. We must have it as we commence, not end, our education in the school of Life—Faith in ourselves, faith in our leaders, faith in our country, and faith in a living God over all. “You wall never be sorry for living a white life; for doing your level best; for your faith in humanity; for being kind to the poor; for looking before leaping; for hearing before judging; for being candid and frank; for thinking before speaking.” Miss Bernice Miller, president of the senior class, gave interesting sta tistical information on the roll of the present senior class in the world of tomorrow. Miss Miller showed how her class will enter into the va ried occupations after leaving college, and made a survey of their future plans. Brain Teasers How good are you? If you get as many as one-third of the answers correct, you’re above average. 1. By what means do scientists ar rive at the conclusion that Niagara Falls is about 2,000,000 years old? 2. Why is Flag Day celebrated on the 14th of June ? The W. S. C. S. The Women’s Society of Christian Service is attempting to bring to the students of our college a rich religious program. .3 What is the reason for christen ing a new ship by breaking a bottle of champagne across its bow ? 4. Who is buried in Grant’s tomb ? Lenten season services are being planned each Sunday morning after the breakfast hour. Talented Johnny Colquitt will be featured at each of these services. The Planning Committee under the leadership of Miss Gloria Current promises interesting series of activities. We are asking full cooperation in making religion a vita] and living- part of the life of the college. o. For wdiat practical reason do cowboys wear high-heeled boots ? 6. If you took five buckets of wa ter from Great Salt Lake and evap orated them, how much salt would remain ? 7. If a New York Stock Exchange Exchange Column THE AURORA, publication of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennes see. Anoxville College was host to the x ort Benning boluiers' uhorus during tne time of ns appearances in xvnoxviue ana neighboring cities. Tne cnorus nas been touring tne r ourtn •service command to aid m the Sixth war xjoan Bond urive. xnree songs were rendered by tne cnorus and sev eral individual solos, The accompa nist and arranger or the songs is a graduate or xvnoxviue Goliege. The SHORESMAN, publication of Morgan Brace (Joilege, Baltimore, ivxaryiand. Bishop Shaw paid tribute to the founders or Morgan, who, guided and equipped omy with a spiritual de sire to enlighten tne Negro tnrougn education, estaolished Morgan as a ivietnodist School. Bishop Shaw stated that college training has been chiefly responsible tor the advancement of science, me chanics, and literature, wmen have made what he calls a '‘good earth." THE PAINEYTE, published by the students or Fame Goliege, Augusta, Georgia. The C* J-. O. is concerned with plans for tne post war world, includ ing plans to maintain the security of the “Diack worker." Thus the Negro Goliege must consider not only rais ing tne black worker to a position of equality, but also raising the stand ards oi ail workers. THE FISK HERALD, publication of risk University, Nashville, Ten nessee. There are three types of students in tne college world: the “Wills," the “Wont," and the “Cants.” The “Wills” accomplish practically everything they undertake. Tne “Won’ts" oppose everything. Their nook of accomplishments is blank. Tne “Cants" are the type that fail m everything. They fan to develop tneir capabilities because they have learned now to say “can’t" too thor oughly. THE CAMPUS MIRROR, publica tion of Speiman College, Atlanta, Ga. The Pan-American presented Miss Alma Uakes of the Speiman college .Department of Romance Languages, wiiose theme was her recent visit to Mexico. THE BENNETT BANNER, publi cation of Bennett College, Greens boro, North Carolina. Post-war conscription is no ade quate guarantee for permanent peace, it is fast becoming a bitter contro versy. In this human world of the middle of the twentieth century, there is only one way to prevent war and that is for civilized nations to be so strong tnat the barbaric nations will not dare to try to rape, pillage and conquer. Ruth Jones, ’48. KNEELING AT THE THRESHOLD 1 am kneeling at the threshold, weary, faint and sore, Waiting for the dawning, for the opening of the door; Waiting till the Master shall bid me rise and come To the glory of His presence, to the gladness of his home. broker and his customer both want to buy the same stock, which one gets first crack at it ? 8. Was Adam banished from the Garden of Eden because he ate of the tree of life ? 9. Has any airplane yet been built that can travel as fast as a bullet? 10. April 19, anniversary of Bat tle of Lexington and Concord, is cel ebrated as a holiday not only in Massachusetts, the site of the battle ground, but in Maine as well. Why? THE ANSWERS 1. By measuring the rate at which Niagara Falls is wearing away, ge ologists estimate that it took about 2,000,000 years to cut its present 7 mile gorge. 2. Because the Conti- nenetal Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1776. 3. It is a survival of an ancient custom of consecrating vessels to protecting deities with a libation of wine. 4, Not only General Grant but Julia Dent Grant, his wife is buried there in. 5. To keep thei rfeet secure in the stirrups, and to brace the feet against the ground when roping in the corral. 6. One bucket would re main from the Great Salt Lake which is about 20 percent salt. 7. By rule of N. Y. Stock Exchange, no broker can buy a stock for himself until all customer’s orders have been filled. 8 No. Genesis III, 22 and 23: “. . . and now lest he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat and live forever; the Lord God sent him forth from the Garden of Eden . . .” 9. A bullet travels at 1,800 miles on hour and no airplane built goes that fast. 10. Maine celebrates the Battle of Lexington because in colonial times Maine was a part of Massachusetts. On the Book Shelf 1. The Razor’s Edge By Maugham. 2. Earth and High Heaven By Gra ham. 3. Forever Amber By Hinson. 4. Experiment Perilous By Carpen ter. 5. Kate Fennigate By Tarkington. 6. The Philo Vance Series. 7. Best Loved Poems of American People By Feileman. 8. Copeland’s Treasury for Book- lovers. Book Review If time is precious, no book that will not improve by repeated read ings deserves to be read at all. NEW WORLD A-COMIN’ ROI OTTLEY In 1943 when Roi Ottley’s book was published it received greater re sponse tfian any book since Native son. It was soon surmounted by Gillian Smith’s Strange Fruit. There was much controversy over Lillian Smith’s book. Boston, Mas sachusetts banned it on grounds that it was indecent and vain. Many peo ple read it for that reason; some for other reasons. Of the 400,000 read ers, how many Negro readers were benefited or elevated ? How many uaucasian readers were enlightened m the Negro’s behalf? Doubtlessly, not many, if asked how many of them could give an intelligent rea son why a civilized progressive lib eral city as Boston should ban the book. There are some reasons and many of them are better than any reason for reading it. There is no controversy over the worth of New World A-Comin’, no vain indecencies, no ban. It has some sex appeal but it is not ‘sexy.’ It sold but not as well as Strange Fruit. New World A-Comin’ starts with the migration of Negroes into upper New fork City and the conquest of the uptown district called Harlem. It travels through many vistas of “Black life in America.” There are chapters on the “Slum Area”; “Fa ther Divine;” “The Glamour Boy of the Race;” “Cafe Society,” etc. The chapter on the slum area gives the arrogant southerner a strong weapon to use against the northern Negro, the glamor boy of the race. A. Clayton Powell, who is making quite a bit of news today is roman tically and seriously described along with other things, such as perplex ing situations which he encounters because of his complexion. In conclusion, Mr. Ottley states that when the war is over the lot of the American Negroes will change. The Negro is no longer a “handker chief head” nor an “Uncle Tom,” nor a “Smiling Sam.” He is not symbol ized in the jitterbug. He is seeing, thinking, and acting. The recent race riots in New York and Detroit proved that there will be a change. How ? Which way ? Bet ter or worse ? He does not know. Mason Wilkes II. An Anthology of Life What is life ? When you get off at the proper point where you can grasp it as a whole, what is it? Let us rummage in the library for an answer. At random taken, here are some views of poets and philoso phers: Firdusi, “Illusion, cheat and fraud.” Sophocles, “The best of all is, not to be born.” Lycegus, “Life is not to breathe, but to act.” Sen eca, “Life is long to those who know how to use it.” Plautus, “To live well, live today.” Publius Syrees, “Luck rules life, not wisdom.” Marcellus Aurelius, “Life is brief, glory eter nal.” Virgil, “A brief and irrepara ble time.” Aleandi, “A fallen tear, which the earth drinks up.” Rosetti, “A point with a memory and hope.” Tarchetti, “Many do not enjoy life because they have never found its point of equilibrium. Pope Clement XIV, “Man’s life is like a day: his birth as the dawn, his infancy, the morning, his manhood the noon, his death the night.” Dante, “Living is a race to death.” Longfellow-, “Life is real, life is earnest; and the grave is not its goal.” Guerrazzi, “Like water, life sweetens rising to heav en.” Balzac, “Life is w-hat one’s sen timents make it.” Lamartine, “Life is a song and each soul a voice.” Rousseau, “Life is to make use of all our organs, senses, faculties, and every part of ourselves which can give to us the sensation of exist ence.” La Bruyeres, “Most men spend one part of their life making the other part miserable.” Calderon, “Life is fiction.” Pope, “All life’s a sea.” Ary Scheffer, “To fight, and ever to recommence the fight, is life.” Erasmus, “Life’s a comedy.” Shakes peare, “All the world’s a stage.” By ron, “Life’s an interjection, an oh, an alibi, or a bah!” Perhaps best of all is this from Thomas Overbury, “I like the reply of that philosopher who, when some one asked him wvhat he thought of human life, said nothing, but shrug ged his shoulders and walked away.” C. Posey.