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December, 1946 The Panther Page 5 Deltas Fete Freshmen At Rush Party The Rush Party which was spon sored by the Delta Sigma Theta So rority was quite a gala affair. The freshmen and new students had fun galore while they laughed hilarious ly, danced and sang in the scorching confines of Inferno. It was during their delirium of excitement that Del la Mae Thomas held them spellbound with her sensational torch songs. Nan cy Strickland’s thrilling voice pene trated into the depths of every heart, and the two “Jo’s” (Sorors Strat- man and Washington) featured an original interpretation of “Tempta tion” which was superb. To add to the spicy variety of Hades, a swift and voluntary talent program was presented. Among the eminent par ticipants who received prizes were: Juan Lowe and Bernice McNeal for their twinkling and nimble feet, Myr- tha Thomas for her melodies voice, and Lona Brown for her ability to fascinate others while reciting. The inhabitants of the Underworld crunched on potato chips, turkey sal ad, and crackers while they were held entranced by the performers. As souvenirs were given to the Hellites, the light feet ceased danc ing, the rapturous strains of music died away, and gradually the capti vating flames of Hades began to grow fainter and fainter. As the scene shifted from the dy ing embers -of the Carefree World, the guests became overwhelmingly en chanted as they drifted into a calm and celestial atmosphere. In this ra diant and tranquil domain were found the Pyramids and Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta. It was here that the charming Pyramid Sallie Hall, an im personating angel, made known the ideals of Delta Women; Pyramid Vi ola Charlton and Christine Paradise revealed some of the innumerable and outstanding personalities of Delta. It was there that the members of Sig ma Chapter were introduced to the newcomers. Following the introduc tion were the heavenly hymns of the Pyramids and Sorors as the beautiful melody softly vibrated throughout the realms of Paradise. Among the visiting Sorors were: Sorors W. Gilbert, D. Touchstone, D. Shockley, and J. Brantley. Before the scenes of Heaven came to a climax, delicious refreshments (ice cream and cookies) were served. As the curtains of evening were clos ing, everyone happily acknowledged that the evening had been most pleas antly spent. M. Bone, Reporter Ohio Club Activities The Ohio Club activities have be gun for another year. The opening activity sponsored by the Club was a chapel program—a musical program which included a whistling solo and the State song, “Beautiful Ohio” sung by the members of the organi zation. The club members this year in clude: Misses Florence Wheeler, Cin cinnati; Esther Parker, Cincinnati; Elsa Simpson, Cleveland; Charlene Manning, Cleveland; Nora Spotts, Oberlin Messrs, Charles Bell, Cincin nati; William Hunter, Cincinnati; Luther Ware, Cleveland; Hermon Gregory, Cleveland; Charles, John son, Cleveland; and Dean C. V. Hol land, Youngstown. The club has already begun mak ing plans for more activities through out the year. Homecoming Dance Climaxes Week The victory over the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on November the sec ond was highlighted by an outstand- mg formal dance in Thayer Hall Recreation Room, where faculty, stu dents, and friends met to join in the last of the festivities of the gala Homecoming Week Activities. Music for the occasion which was u ini shed by Cleveland Lyons’ Band was a happy mixture of swing and sweet which gave ample opportunity for the jitterbugs to “jit” and rest al ternately. Scattered over the dance door were lovely ladies attired in ex- uisite formals. Among them “Miss Clark” — the attractive Minnie Jolmes—was attired in red and black ;or,tinuing her color scheme for the mtire. week. One of her attendants, firs Thomasina Cooper, was attrac tively attired in a true blue formal; her other attendant, Miss Mattie Moseley, wore a clear pink formal, fhe fraternity queens too were out standing—Miss Bernice Fields—“Miss Alpha”—was dressed in a beautiful black net over black satin trimmed with splashes of gold sequins adorn ing the skirt of the lovely self-styled gown; Miss Robie Davis — “Miss Omega”—was attired in a beautiful ;old and white net formal; Miss Florence Wheeler—“Miss Sigma”— was as striking as ever in a black taffeta formal. As the evening rapidly passed, as all good things do, the atmosphere was laden with floral odors emanat ing from the countless corsages worn by the charming ladies all of whom were queens in their on right. The corsages included gladioli, sweet peas, roses, and a conspicuous number of orchids. As “Goodnight Sweetheart” was played, couples knew that the lovely evening was over and that another successful Homecoming Week was at a close. A. Daniel Hooser-Illini Gub Organized A new organization has formed on the campus this semester composed of students from the states of Indiana and Illinois. The name selected for the new organization is Hoosier-Illi- ni. At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: President Evan geline Allison, Vice President Bar bara Lowery, Secretary Yvonne Schil- cutt, Treasurer Joseph Brown, Busi ness Manager Johnny Colquitt. Mem bers of the organization are: Mil dred Brawner, Vivian Cameron, La- bron Caraway, Aubrey Chatters, Da vid Dobbin, Donald Fletcher, Samuel Hatchett, Frederick Boone, Brady Jones, Robert Miller, and Howard Simpson, With the business of getting or ganized nearly over, the organization intends to begin making plans for an eventful and purposeful year. Alpha Kappa Alpha News Alpha Pi Chapter commenced its winter season in a big way with a Cabaret Rush Party which elicited much fun and praise. The outstand ing feature was a floor show enter tainment which was provided by the Ivy Leafs with musical backgrounds and selections by Herman F. Scott of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and his band. Climaxing activities was the presentation of a birthday gift to the sponsor, Soror Marvel Bea- Dr. Brookes and New Faculty Entertained The administration of Clark Col lege entertained recently at a buffet supper honoring Dr. Stella Brewer Brookes and the new members of the Clark faculty and staff. Dr. Brookes, as has been indicated in a previous issue of this paper, has recently re joined the staff after a leave of ab sence during which time she was awarded the Ph.D. degree by Cornell University. Dr. Bernard H. Nelson, head of the Department of History at the college, served as Master of Ceremonies and introduced President James P. B raw- ley and Dr. A. A. McPheeters who brought greetings from the adminis tration. President Brawley, in his remarks, expressed a deep satisfac tion in Dr. Brookes’ accomplishment. Thanking President Brawley and the administration for this gesture of their appreciation for her, Dr. Brookes, in her response, told some thing of the nature of her work in the study of American Folk Litera ture and mentioned plans for the in troduction of a course in American Folk Literature at Clark the second semester. Mrs. Flora P. Griffin, of the De partment of Home Economics, brought greetings to the new faculty mem bers, while Mr. Alfred Stevenson, of the Department of Education, re sponded for the new members. Mr. Peter T. Fletcher rendered a vocal solo, while Mr. Wayman Carver en tertained with a flute solo. A menu of chicken boudine, mush room sauce, stuffed pears, congealed vegetable salad, olives, celery, rolls, cake and coffee was served the guests. Among the guests present were: Prsident and Mrs. Rufus Clement, President and Mrs. Benjamin E. Mays, Director Forrester B. Wash ington, of the Atlanta School of So cial Work, and his mother; Presi dent Florence M. Read of Spelman College; Mrs. Gladys Miles, of Skn Antonio, Texas, sister of Dr. Brookes; Mr. E. L. Simon, president of the National Clark Alumni Association, and Mrs. Simon; and Mrs. J. W. Hay wood, wife of the president of Gam mon Theological Seminary. Alpha Phi Alpha Elects Officers 1946-47 The following officers were elect ed by the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater nity for the academic year 1946-47: President—William Jones Secretary—Paul Hatchett Treasurer—Earnest Sullivan Dean of Pledgees—Franklin Jones Editor of The Sphinx—Eugene Prater Chaplain—Robert Scott The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity extends Greetings to the Panther staff and students of the College. Eugene Prater, Editor of The Sphinx dies, A most delightful evening was spent by all on October 27th at an elaborate reception given by the So rority honoring Miss Minnie Estelle Holmes—“Miss Clark ’46”-—and her attendants, Misses Thomasina Coop er and Mattie Moseley, the fraternity queens and the entire Clark football squad. Turning out in large numbers were the faculty and presidents o’ the major organizations on the cam pus. Officers for the coming year of A] pha Kappa Alpha Sorority are: Ka tie L. McKinney, Basileus; Marcella C. James, Anti-Basileus; Ruth Rodg ers, Grammateus; Nettie Shaw, Hodegus; Carolyn Smith, Tamioch- us; Evelyn Edwards, Parliamenta rian, Ethel Jarrels, Dean of Pledgees,’ and Emma Jefferson, Reporter to the Ivy Leaf Journal. E. Jefferson Dr. Eagleson At tends Acoustical Society Meeting Dr. Halson V. Eagleson, professor of Physics at Clark and Morehouse Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia, was one of the speakers at the thirty-second meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, meeting jointly with the So ciety of Motion Picture Engineers, which convened recently at the Stev ens Hotel in Chicago. Dr. Eagleson, who holds the Ph.D. degree in Physics from Indiana Uni versity, reported on Identification of Musical Instruments When Heard Di rectly and Over a Public Address System. The basis for this report was a study made by Dr. Eagleson in collaboration with his brother, Dr. Oran W. Eagleson of the Department of Psychology, Spelman College, to determine and compare the success of two groups of musicians and a group of non-musicians in their ef forts to identify nine different musi cal instruments by tone quality alone when each instrument was heard di rectly and indirectly over a public ad dress system. Dr. Eagleson’s address was well re ceived and at the conclusion of his appearance, Mr. P. B. Oncley, of the Bell Telephone Laboratory, invited him to participate in a symposium on Musical Acoustics to be held in May at Murray Hills, New Jersey. High compliment was also paid to his report by Dr. Vincent Salmon of the Jenson (loud speaker) Laboratories. Home Economics Dept. Entertains Faculty and New Students Sunday, October 14th, Junior and Senior women of the Home Econom ice Department doffed their white uniforms- to don their most glamor ous frocks and suits to serve as host esses to the annual Home Economics “Chocolate Sip.” Unique invitations shaped as au tumn leaves were sent to the faculty and new members of the department. An array of autumn flowers and leaves added to the fall atmosphere of the event. Mrs. Flora P. Griffin, Head of the Home Economics Department, was attractively gowned in a black dress with appliqued sequin flowers of va rious fall colors. Miss Jacqueline Denny who is among the new fac ulty personnely - was stunning in a black dressmaker suit cut on the new swallow design producing an un usual and attractive effect. Matching accessories of black completed the costume. Mrs. Erline B. Christopher, also at Clark for the first year, was charming in a green dress with a floral design of black and blending shades of green with matching black accessories. The numerous guests attending were registered by Miss Lithangia Shannell and served by the charming Mrs. Ruby Parsons, both of whom are members of the Senior Class. L. Shannell Religious Life Program The religious life of Clark College has been given a new impetus with the coming of Rev. G. S. Shockley. Along with Mrs. H. Carmichael and others who initiated and revived a Sunday School last year, Rev. Shock- ley has continued to Build up the Sunday School. The teaching staff has been increased to six including Mr. C. V. Holland, Edward Smythe, Maedon Smith, Dorothy Scruggs, Toseph Brown, and Barbara Lowery. Another organization which has grown out of the Sunday School Pro gram is the M.Y.F. under the lead ership of Edward Kennedy. This or ganization promises to reinforce and enrich the already successful religious life program of the college. With Justice to All Yes, boys and girls, it is Old Peep ing Tom, the one who knows, hears, and sees all. Now that football sea son has brought its attendant splen dor Hornsby Howell is very popular, eh, Mildred T. and Charlene Man ning? There have been some changes made in the last six weeks—John James and Ray Donatto are singing “Someone Has Changed the Lock on That Door”. Could it be because of Violet Wilder and B. Fields? Do natto says that he is on the city now. Who is she, Ray? Homecoming was a great week for Kendall and Haynes. It seems as if Robie Davis has become Miss Omega for good, huh Kendall? Charles Hamm has become a mem ber of the bachelor club. What’s the matter, Margaret Pitts? Alfred Eason goes to prayer meet ing singing to Doris Jackson “I’ll Pray for You”. Bill Hunter, had you noticed that your Frat brother is keeping T. Coop er company. What is it? Not that old brother line, I hope. Mary Rowe, what is it to you and Thomas Brown? Can you answer these for Peep ing Tom? What happened to T. Wilson? Was that Paul Gray B. Fields was at th« concert Sunday? What’s up between B. Lowery and R. Haynes? I heard he wanted to give her his Frat pin. What’s happened to the Bradford- Spotts romance? Does S. Hatchett ever let C. Manning dance with any one else at the dances? Why is T. Roberts smiling so beamingly at A. Parks? What’s J. Colquitt’s play in the city? Is Alonzo still trying to hurt B. Fields or is it the real thing this time? What’s this in the air about R. Cureton and B. Jones? What’s Dilworth doing since Ruby Maxie’s gone home? What happened to Chatters and H. Pettis. Did you know that: there’s a cer tain sophomore stuck on the gleam in K. McKinney’s eyes; J. Jennings talks in his sleep calling R. Durden’s name; G. Small has a heart for “Miss Clark”? So sorry there isn’t more this time, but Old Peeping Tom’s been busy with Mid-terms and Homecoming preparations. Peepingly yours, Peeping Tom Alpha Kappa Mu News November 2nd, Kappa Theta Chap ter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor So ciety was host to the Planning Coun cil for the Annual Convention to be held at Florida A.&M. College in Tal lahassee, Florida, during the month of February. An effective program was planned and we look forward to the conven tion with eager anticipation. The following officers have been elected for the year: Pi'esident Mar cella James, Vice President Mae Har ris, Secretary Ora M. Williams, Treasurer Mildred Bone, Reporter Morrell W. Johnson. The sponsor is Miss W. J. Gilbert. Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Extends to the Clark College Family Sincerest Best Wishes for a Festive Xmas and a Very Merry New Year