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FEBRUARY, 1945 THE PANTHER PAGE 3 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presented its initial program of the year, December 14, 1944. The program was in keeping with the Christmas spirit, the theme being, “The Spirit of Giving.’’ The stage was decorated with a beautiful Christmas tree in the center and nu merous toys and games scattered around the bottom. Alternating pink and green candles burned from can dle holders on each side of the stage. Soror Dorothye Elliott, our Basileus, gave a timely and touching talk from the theme. After the brief dis course two young lads representative, of the Carrie S. Pitts Orphanage, ac cepted the gifts from the Sorority. Now that some have left us, to make the step we are striving for, the Ivy Leaf Club had to reorganize. The elected club officers are: Ivy Willie Lee Farmer, President; Ivy Eura Lee Grimes, Vice President; Ivy Cynthia B. Perry, Secretary; Ivy Emma Jefferson, Assistant Secre tary; Ivy Ethel C. Jarrels, Treasur er; Ivy Nettie Shaw, Chairman of Program Committee; and Ivy Laura Tatum, Chairman of Social Commit tee. In this the Seventy-Sixth year of our school’s history, the Ivy Leaves of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are conscious of the paths that have been blazed for us and we are ever so grateful to our founders and to our present-day leaders. The Elephant Club Speaking of something n e w and different on our campus, it’s The Elephant Club. This club was organ ized at first with only the fairer sex, but was later decided in order to have a club that would be in keeping with our school motto, the men would have to be included. Thus, The Ele phant Club, consisting of both young ladies and young men, plays an im portant role on our campus. Bon Bon Social Club Since the holidays the Bon Bons have held two social meetings. The first was held January 12th at the home of Miss Lillian Lovejoy. Co hostesses were Ernestine Lawson and Gwendolyn Hendricks. The main di versions of the evening were danc ing, bridge, whist, and pokino. Re freshments towards the end climaxed the evening for both the members of the club and their escorts. On January 26th the members con vened at the home of Miss Bernice Hankerson with Misses Willie Myron Harris and Eleanor Greenwood as sisting hostesses. Refreshments were served overabundantly. Everyone boasted of a lovely, lovely evening. Reporter Le Ceraiais Francois The French Club was entertained by the President, Ora Jeanne Bohan non in Pfeiffer Lounge with Miss Nettie Shaw as assisting hostess. Mr. Peter Fletcher and Dean A. 0. Bus tamante were special guests. The club plans a joint meeting with the French Club of Morehouse College of which Mr. Joseph Anderson is President. The Elephants regret to have lost three of their “loyal’’ members. Ele phant Cleo Parker, who has left us to say, “I Do,” to Cpl. U. Cutts, a former Clarkite; Elephant “Gab by” Sterns, who is now having “Reveille with Beverly”; and Ele phant Wm. Thompson, who has gone to still further his education at Lin coln University. The Elephants have great plans for the future so be on the lookout for the “Loyal Elephants.” Edward Simon Addresses Clark College Club The Secretarial Science Guild of Clark College was addressed by Ed ward Simon, Clark College Alumni, president and supervisor of the Flor ida and Alabama agents of the At lanta Life Insurance Co., at its regu lar meeting, Tuesday, January 16, in the lounge of Pfeiffer Hall. Mr. Si mon spoke quite informally on the subject, “What The Business Man Expects of The Secretary.” Points emphasized in his speech were: (1) Mastery of English Rhetoric, (2) Mastery of the skills—Shorthand and typing, (3) Development of desira ble personality traits and (4) Dress ing diseriminately. Mr. Simon was accompanied by his secretary, Mrs. Kelsey, who also gave helpful suggestions. Miss Helen Burke, senior at the College, is president of the Guild, and Mrs. Carrie Leigh George, teach er of Secretarial Science, is organiz er and advisor. The Guild looks forward to having ; other business men of the city ad dress it. Carrie E. Jeffries, Reporter. Open House Party uaia among tre-fuletide affairs was me lavisn (open House Parry given by tne Home Management uroup at rPayer Hail under me su pervision oi tneir efficient and ver satile instructor, Mrs. Flora Griffin, vm approaening tne Home Fcononucs Department tne ligffted trees on eacfi siae of tne stoop and tire large rib bon beaecxeu noily wreatfi at tne door, tnrtw one into a restive mood. as eacn guest removed her wrap sne was snovvn tnrougn the department by tne lovely ana gracious floating Hostesses, rney were snown the at tractive gifts tffat were made by tire ingenious and anable girls of tire management class and tne home eco nomics department. After tney had seen the gifts they were shown into tffe spacious and beautifully decorat ed living room. The table was cov ered with a lace ciotn and centered with tinted pine cones, holly, and lighted candles. One’s eyes were in stantly attracted by the beautifully decorated and lignted tree loaded with gifts. Everyone felt the atmo sphere of the real yuletide spirit. Misses Dorotny Payne and Willie M. Harris graciously poured tea and hot chocolate. There were “Oohs” and "Ahs” as the guests served them selves rainbow sugar, dainty sand wiches, and cookies made by the en ergetic members of the management group. The hostesses saw to it that ' the guests had an enjoyable evening. They sat on the floor and sang carols and following this the Practice House instructors, and students from Spel- man and Morris Brown Colleges were introduced. Each expressed her appreciation and complimented the group for such an elaborate affair. The spirit of giving truly was not neglected while the group sang “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Each guest and member of the de partment received useful gifts. Ev eryone went home feeling that there truly must have been a real Santa Claus. Maxine Webb. What Will You Do, Senior? Will you pioneer the way or will you be driven by the spearhead? Will you feel that because of your having been Exposed to the better half of the social pattern, That you are obligated to society? Will you help revolutionize this whole social system, Or will you sit alone and criticize the potentialities Of the laymen and you, yourself, be lost In the masses of the anonymity. "Will you leave University Hill and go down in Sugar Bottom, Where you can help the masses of the people, And shine like the sun in the tem perate zone without scorching ? Or will you stay on University Hill and allow The masses of the people to go on enjoying The blessings of ignorance. Will you ascend to things which are higher, bigger, and better, Feeling within, as said Browning,— “Ah, but a man’s reach should ex ceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” Will you bloom forth like the beau tiful flowers in May, Then wane away Into nothingness And allow the world to go on as though you had not lived ? Or will you feel as said Tennyson,— “I myself must mix with action less I wisher by despair.” What will you do ? Clarence Lovick. A New Dawn I’m dreaming of that wonderful day, When this dreadful war shall have lost its sway, All our ration books will be tucked away, And our soldier boys will be home to stay. Germans and Japanese shall be put in their places, And democracy will prevail regard less of races. War jobs and war plants no longer in vogue Will be replaced by post-war chores. We hope for the dawn of a brighter day When our hearts again can be light and gay, And our bands will begin to play, We’ll lift our voices in reverent prayer And say, “Thanks be to God for a a new day.” We have come a long way From the unforgettable slavery day, Although we are sometimes oppress ed, We have managed to gain a little progress. We have had our happiness and our portion of strife, And we are often made to pay with our life. Some of us wonder why should we die Now that we know that we are try ing to acquire The freedom that we have been so frequently denied. We have the secret that other na tions would like to know, That untold sacrifice makes all things grow. The Ideal Things of Life The Ideal Law—The Golden Rule. The Ideal Education—Self knowl edge. The Ideal Philosophy—A Content ed mine. The Ideal Music—The laughter of a child. The Ideal Medicine — Cheerfulness and temperance. The Ideal War—The fight against one’s own weakness. The Ideal Science—Extracting sun shine from a cloudy day. The Ideal Telegraphy—Flashing a ray of sunshine into a gloomy heart. The Ideal Biography—The life that writes charity in the largest letters. Lena Mae Dean. Peeping In a Freshman’s Diary September 14— Arrived at 8:20 p. m. on the spot tffat is to be my habitat four years (or more). Had a good dinner and retired about 11:30 p. m. This can’t last. 15— Got a load of the “beautiful” cam pus at Clark College. Saw a few specimens of masculinity, and droves of girls, some with that “sweet benign” look, others act ing as if they own the “joint.” I’m still taking it easy. Didn’t even register. 16— Well, I registered. It took all the morning and all the money too. Instead of lunch they had a campus picnic. Before we could eat we—“Crabs” had to march all over the campus in plaits and bows. I want to finish college but I certainly hope I’ll never be a sophomore. Ugh! 17— We went to church today. Nice church. Gals looked pretty chic. Found out the boys live in the University Dorm. Incidentally, met some of the “Men of More house.” Mediocre. Longest Sun day in my life. 18— . . . exams all day—had to be glared at by some mongrel so phomore or upper classmen. They consider it their prone duty to stare and glare at us. 19— More exams. More upperclass men. No more sophomores. I hope. 20— Classes began today—listened to a welcome address by Prexy. A boy named Billy Thompson in formed us we were to wear Freshman caps, leave by side exits, leave chapel after each upperclassman had left. Is he kidding ? 21— More speeches in chapel—sorry I missed them. 22— The night of the freshman par ty. Corsages conspicuous by their absence. Men ? The same. I had me one thougff, and had a good time. You know me. 23— Sack day. Will have them every Saturday and Sunday, hence forth, I’m informed. Guess I’ll get used to it. My Choice Since arriving here at Clark Many questions have been asked, Why did you come to Clark, What will be your greatest task? Do you know that Clark College Stands for high and noble things ? Do you know that all the students Come not to play, but to gain? Why did you choose Clark When there are many others ? Where did you get the knowledge To know that Clark was better? Now tell us why you came, Or was it just a game? Or did you come as we came, In order that you might gain? Yes, I came as you came, In order that I might gain, I came among many others Whose purposes are the same. I knew that Clark was great I knew that it was strong, I knew that I must come here, I couldn't be choosing wrong. Of course, there’re other colleges, But to me there’re none, I’ll do my part to make Clark The College that’s “Second to None.” Clara Wood (Freshman). Many Miles Apart By S/Sgt. William A. Jackson (Somewhere in France) “There are many miles of ocean Keeping you and me apart, But as soon as I stop working On a journey goes my heart. And at night when I lie dreaming Many miles of ocean blue Shrink away, and nothing happens To invade my dreams of you. Darling, everything’s forgotten When I kiss you in my dream, And you tell me that you love me Oh! how sweet it all does seem. When the last gun will be silent Who knows what that day will bring ? All I know is you’ll be with me And no ocean in between.” 24— Vesper Services — then sacks. Sunday evening without some good old warmed oven baked chicken or juicy pork chops. Well, just 39 more times like this. 25— Did I tell you we have break fast at 7:00—classes at 8:00. Listened to some more sugar coated welcome addresses by a sophomore and a senior, a Mar cella Cain James’ girl and a Thelma Barnhart. 26— O. K. I’m convinced. Clark Col lege welcomes us. Today it was some guy with a new Ph.D., Dr. Dennis. 27— Met Allah. He’s the guy that hears all, sees all, and knows all. He’s from Indiana. Get it? 28— We don’t have many classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So I really got around. I met Capt. Haynes, Jewell, Capt. “Tee” Owens (Indianan), Slocum, “Snowhill,” “Chubby” (a fat guy), Colquitt (canary), and Mr. George Allen. They’re kinda O. K., too. 29— We had pep meeting today to learn the yells for the game to morrow with Daniel Field. Plen ty school spirit around here. Saw my French and Physical Ed. teachers joining in. Some of the Seniors don’t indulge. October 1—Too busy to write now. Got to get ready for the game. Oh, yeah—tonite we “dance”—hope I meet a soldier. January, 1945 21— Exams begin tomorrow, you know. Keep your fingers cross ed. Gotta go now. More cram- min’ to do. 22— Well, this is it. English at 8:00, French at 1:30—French!!! My pet Nemesis. 23— Three of them today. Why did I come here ? Can you tell me ? Oh, no! Please don’t. It’s my fault—I know. I was just dying to come to college—gear. 24— Diary, Honey— I’m through. Through—do you hear ? It wasn’t so bad after all. No, it really wasn’t. Think I passed too. 25— Diary Dear, you know, I’ve been thinking all day—it hasn’t been bad at all. I like this place. I do. Think I’ll come back next year. Yeah—I will. I’ll be an upperclassman then and it should be twice as swell. Great school—this is. O. B. Keep ’em Flying War Bonds and Stamps Will Help Do It! 328 AUBURN AVE., N. E. PHOTO LABORATORY Speedy Service in Photography JAckson 71 50 ATLANTA, GEORGIA We are very happy to welcome eleven new members into Alpha Pi Chapter. The neaphytes being, Soror Mildred Belcher, Soro Bessie Brown, Soror Florence Cassell, Soror Audrey Dickerson, Soror Evelyn Edwards, Soror Bernice Hankerson, Soror Mar cella Cain James, Soror Jessye Luke, Soror Katie BcKinney, Soror Carolyn Smith, and Soror Evelyn Thompson. The new members “crossed the burn ing sands” December 15th and the customary formal banquet followed at James Cafe. Soror Frances Clark and Soror R. E. King were the fac ulty members in attendance. A love ly evening was enjoyed by all. We are extremely happy to wel come two of our Sorors back with us this semester in the persons of Soros Mary Coles and Lavonia John son. Soror Inelle Lowery. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sigma chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcomed eleven new Dynamite Sorors in its chapter, the night of January 5th. They are: Sorors Naomi Rodgers, Naomi Camp bell, Naomi Wofford, Ora Williams, Harriett Bailey, Ella P. Stewart, Josephine Washington, Rosa L. Eber- hart, Ogust Delaney, Annette John son, Helen Peavy; thus making 24 members in all. The new sorors were entertained with a banquet, held at James’ Cafe where a four course dinner was served. The room was beautifully decorated in the sorority colors. They ate by candle light. Red candles with the burning yellow flame set in all yellow apples. There were cards placed at each plate, in which there were some very interesting fortunes told. Everyone enjoyed herself immense ly. After the banquet everyone join ed in singing the hymn and pep songs. The Ivy Leaf Club Tokyo Club News The Tokyo Social Club met Fri day evening, January 26, at the home of Mrs. Susie West, (1103 McDaniel St.) aunt of Miss Emma Lena Phil lips. Mrs. Gravitt, Misses Delaney, Freeman, and Phillips served as charming hostesses. After a brief business meeting a delightful social hour was enjoyed by everyone. A delicious repast w a s served. The Seniors News! Friday, January 19th the senior- class presented its first program for the school year ’44-’45. Our schol arly class president, Bernice Miller in quite an unusual manner deliv ered an address, “The Role of the Present Seniors in the World of To morrow.” Miss Miller’s message was unique in the way that she based it upon a brief statistical research made of the present Clark Seniors’ desired vocations. In her deliberate talk she suggested certain ways and means that would aid us in being more successful in our fields. Preceding Miss Miller’s address, petite Sarah Gannaway charmed the audience with her lyrical voice when she sweetly sang “The Desert Song.” Inell Brown presided over the pro gram, and effectively introduced the speaker. Besides Louise Brown’s ac companying the soloist, she also fur nished melodious music for the pro gram. Friday and Saturday evenings, January 19-20, Dorothy Elliott play ed a magnificent role in the drama, “Meet the Husband;” we are proud of the admirable way that our class mate performed. We’re correcting a misprint made in the Panther publication. Instead of the previous name printed, Miss Rosa Lee Eberhart is our class As sistant Secretary. We are continuing to hold our high objective, that is, to do all necessary and possible good things that a sen ior class should do. Thelma Lucile Barnhart,