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A JOURNAL OF NEGRO COLLEGE LIFE Volume m Clark College, Atlanta, Ga., December, 1946 Number D Florence Mercur Miss Clark of 1946-47 and Attendants 78th Homeconr In Concert on All Star Series Sunday evening, November 10th, Florence Mercur was presented in a piano recital at 7:30 in Davage Au ditorium. Miss Mercur, a brilliant American pianist, was the second ar tist on the All Star Concert Series of the Sunday Evening- Cultural Hour at Clark College. A large, eager, and receptive audi ence who left the auditorium reluc tantly heard Miss Mercur’s interpre tation of music from classic to mod ern forms. Her program included “Melody” by Gluck-Sgambati, “Intermezzo in E Flat” and “Rhapsodie in B Minor” by Brahms, Schuman’s “Papillons, Opus 2”, Beethoven’s “Appassionata So nata, Opus 57”, three Chopin num bers—“Nocturne”, “Valse”, “Deixi- em Ballade, Opus 38”. The last sec tion of her program included “Cor dova” by Albeniz and “Allegro de Conciertto” by Cranados. Most im pressive in the last part of her pro gram were “Three Impressions for Piano” by J. D. Robb, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico, who composed these numbers exclusively for Miss Mercur. The Impressions — Morning, After noon, Night—won the admiration of all, particularly those lovers of im pressionistic music. Miss Mercur, when measured by hfervage ana accomplishments hi mu-* sic, is easily pile of America’s fore most concert artists. She has studied at Byrp Mawr College, Combs Con servatory of Music in Philadelphia, and at the New York College of Mu sic, It was during her days at the latter institution that she was a coach for the concert stage exclusive ly with Miquel Castellanos, Cuban pianist, pupil of both Liszt and Saint- Saens, and with Max Friedman, the famous Brooklyn piano pedagogue. Omegas Observe National Achieve ment Week National Negro Achievement Week was observed appropriately and in terestingly by Beta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. High lighting the observance was an in formative and stimulating chapel pro gram November 15th at 10:00 A. M- The theme of the program on which selected forum speakers presented in teresting viewpoints was “Social Ac tion for Social Welfare,” The first of the speakers was Mr. Robert A. Thompson of the Atlanta Urban League. Mr. Thompson emphasized the importance of organized and con certed action. On the political scene he cited encouraging voting facts which would indicate a spreading of the realization of a need for con certed action, The number of voters he said has increased from 1,500,000 to 3,700,000 in Georgia in the past few years. He also indicated the ac tivity of -pressure groups which are constantly bringing pressure to bear upon legislators and boards for the betterment of schools and school fa cilities. Taking a different approach to the theme, “Social Action for Social Wel fare”, was Miss Frankie Adams of the Atlanta University School of So cial Work. Miss Adams sought to explain the meaning of social action (CeatUned on Page Four) At Clark ing Celebrated Monday, October 28th, marked the beginning of one of the most event ful homecoming weeks — the 78th homecoming celebration. The week was officially begun Monday morning at ten o’clock when President James P. Brawley once again likened More house to Carthage and in his immor tal annual words declared, “Afore- house must be defeated!/” The Presi dent also set the theme for the en tire week—loyalty. Tuesday, October 29th, Mr. Ed ward Simon, President of the Alumni Association, continued the theme of loyalty and brought greetings on be half of the entire Alumni Association. Class representatives also addressed the student body in a timely and in teresting manner. Noteworthy was the Sophomore representative, Cecil Blye whose unique approach as if he were reminiscing the glorious victory over Morehouse was a subtle chal lenge. Shown above are Miss Thomasina Cooper, of Augusta, Ga., attendant to Miss Minnie Holmes, of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Mattie Mosley, of Athens, Ala., attendant. Alumni, FrieSS&T Join Homecoming Throng Clark alumni, former students, and friends in large numbers returned to Clark to join in the celebration of the 78th Homecoming Celebration. Many of these loyal sons and daugh ters were able to witness the events of the entire Homecoming Week, whereas others with more pressing duties and responsibilities were only able to join in the enthusiasm of the Homecoming gridiron victory. Doubt less, there were many others who longed to be with us in person, but could only project their hearts this way because of other duties. Several of the latter expressed their desires and best wishes for a successful cele bration in telegrams and letters. (Continued on Page Four) Band Plays For Vesper The Vesper Service Sunday, No vember 10, was a unique and inter esting one, featuring the Clark Col lege Band. The worship service opened with Morgan West’s “The Sanctuary”. Immediately following were the stirring trumpet calls of the beautiful hymn, “God of Our Fa thers”. The mixed quartette from Philharmonic Society joined the band in the rendition of “Dear God, Our Father”. The band on this inspiring pro gram interpreted for its appreciative audience J. S. Bach’s “Sleepers Wake”. The selection which is one of Bach’s most difficult compositions and masterpieces was faultlessly pre sented. The service concluded with the band’s rendition of Sibelius' immor tal "Finlandia." A. Levy. Miss _ And Attendants Miss Minnje Estelle Holmes who reigned as “Miss Clark” at the 78th Homecoming Celebration of the Col lege was elected by the student body over four other contestants including Misses Thomasina Cooper of Augus ta, Georgia, Dorothy Scruggs of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mattye La mar of Atlanta, and Mable O’Neal of Atlanta, Miss Holmes whose home is At lanta is a junior majoring in busi ness administration. She has numer ous interests and talents which con tribute to her winning and wholesome personality. She has a fondness for music from Bach to Boogie and finds an active outlet for her love of mu sic in singing. She has been a mem ber of Philharmonic Society since her sophomore year. In addition to mu sic, Miss Holmes has a passion for art — sketching and designing — in which field here creative talent ex ceeds that in music, Her --ambition is to become a de signer of women’s fashions. If her scholastic record and her positive personality traits be used as meas urements, there is no doubt that the realization of her ambition is as sured. Miss Holmes has entered whole heartedly into the campus life of the College in more than an academic manner. She is an active member of numerous campus organizations in cluding Philharmonic Society, the Young Women’s Christian Associa- itVr, ‘ Merry Xmas and a Happy New |d Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- n.n,cnding Miss Holmes when she reigned queen were Misses Thoma sina Cooper and Mattie Moseley. Miss Cooper of Augusta, Georgia, who was the runner-up in the election is a junior and a major in social science. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Al pha Sorority, Philharmonic Society, and numerous other organizations of a varied nature. Miss Moseley of Athens, Alabama, is a junior ma joring in business administration. Miss Moseley was Miss Holmes’ per sonal attendant. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Bi-Collegiate Council Formed Formation of a Bi-Collegiate Coun cil is one of the several striking ac complishments of the academic year. The Bi-Collegiate Council was formed by interested students from More house and Clark Colleges who are working on the theory of one emi nent psychologist who has said that the best way that one human can un derstand another human being is by coming in direct contact with him and analyzing his actions. The purpose of the Council is to discuss intelligently prevalent prob lems which affect both institutions. Ideas are advanced by each member and are given thorough consideration before they are accepted by the en tire council. If an idea is found ac ceptable and worthy, it is presented to the entire student body of each in stitution for approval. The power of rendering final decisions for the ac ceptance and enforcement of ideas which have been tested by both stu dent bodies rests in the hands of the Presidents of the institutions. This method of weighing ideas is strictly adhered to in order to prevent any confusion which might arise lated. The Panther Staff feels that th» program of better relationship is a great step forward and we sincerely hope that the promotion of a close! fellowship between the two institu tions will be fuliy supported. The traditional Spizzerinctum ad dress surcharged with emotion, fire, ant} humor, and C. C. Spirit was de livered by Mr. Charles Gideon on Wednesday, October 30th. Mr. Gid eon is a loyal Clark alumnus and Principal of David T. Howard Jun ior High School in Atlanta. Fresh men waited curiously and a little un believingly after hearing so many tall tales about Mr. Gideon, the orig- ‘-rtair ■ a Cpisscrinctam.” Up^er classmen waited anxiously to hear him again and to prove to the fresh men that such a personality really exists. And he didn’t let them down. From the most blase senior to the (Continued on Page Four) Doraine and Ellis In Light Musicale Sunday, December 1, 1946, at 7:30 P. M. in Davage Auditorium, stu dents and friends of Clark were en tertained by Doraine Renard, So prano, and Ellis Lucas, Tenor. The Ellis, presented a light musicale of team, better known as Doraine and popular semi-classical tunes. For the first group of the num bers which included a Verdi aria from La Traviata, Russian Sleigh Ride, and Victor Herbert’s Sweetheart, the performers were attractively attired in fitting costumes. Doraine for this group wore a black lace topped dress of pink spangled with black sequins; Ellis wore a befitting blue and gold costume with matching cap. Between the first and second groups, the accompanist rendered two piano selections, Chopin’s 3rd Etude in A Major and A Spanish Dance. The second group of selections for which the performers wore beautiful antebellum costumes included Stephen Foster’s Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair and a medley of Camp- town Races, Dixie, Massa’s In The Cold, Cold Ground, My Old Ken tucky Home, Your Land and My Land, and Battle Hymn of the Re public. For the remaining selections in the second group, Doraine donned a petit gold parasol matching her costume and Ellis a high top hat. With these added accessories they rendered a medley from Showboat in cluding Make Believe I Love You, Why Do I Love You, Here Comes That Showboat, and Old Man River. Also in the second group were The Concert in the Park and The Italian (Continued on Page Four)