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Pa*#* January, February, 1947 The Panther CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS « <«;»JiJ..X"X“X"I' , X' , X'‘X"X"J , J , X , ‘X' , X"!‘ , X"X"X"! m XX , ^ , ! ,, J*X*^ , X"X”X , 'X"!* N.A.A.C.P. The Clark College Chapter of the N. A. A. C. P. started this school year off by sending two representatives to the Eighth Annual Youth Conference, which was held at Dillard University in New Orleans, La. During our first mass meeting held at the B. T. Wash ington Auditorium, Judge Hubert De laney told us that Thurgood Marshall had been falsely arrested three times in some parts of Tenn. Because of insufficient evidence they were unable to keep him in jail. Judge Delaney asked the youth at the con ference if they were going to sit idly by and let this happen to the man who fought so gallantly for our rights. Every member was urged to go back to his respective community and send a telegram to Atty. General Tom Clark of the U. S. Department of Justice, demanding that the officers who falsely arrested Thurgood Mar shall be prosecuted. The Clark Col lege Chapter immediately sent a tele gram to Atty. General Tom Clark ex pressing our sentiments. Some time later he replied, “This will acknowl edge your telegram of November 30, 1946, urging the prosecution of the officers allegedly responsible for the arrest of Mr. Thurgood Marshall re cently near Columbia, Tenn. You are advised that this matter is receiving the consideration and careful atten tion of the department. When the facts connected with this alleged ar rest have been fully ascertained, ap propriate action will be taken.” Candidly speaking I feel that this telegram will have very little weight ' v upon influencing the actual investiga tion, but it will unfold to Atty. Gen eral Clark and others that the youth of America are interested in such un democratic practices, and will not sit idly by unperturbed. Let us not for get that the NAACP needs money in order to function effectively. To those persons who have not joined this great organization, Join Now*! \ E. W. Smyth Gark College Band The Clark College Band, under the direction of Prof. W. A. Carver made another appearance in the city before a capacity crowd at the Pittsburg Temple, Church of Christ, on Jan uary 12, 1947, located on Simms St. The selections rendered by the band were highly recognized and appreci ated. Titus M. Gilham, a member of the Band, and a student of Clark College, gave the purpose of this concert, which was to encourage the need for music. His message was enjoyed by all. The selections played were as fol lows: “Tannhauser,” “Scenes from Opera Land,” “Finale of the New World Symphony,” and “El Capitain.” Alfred D. Wyatt Freshmen Present Class Program On January 10th, the members of the Freshman Class presented to the student body and the members of the faculty, the highlights of the Fresh man class. The program was as fol lows: Prelude Brady Jones Devotion Lawrence Washington Invocation ...... James Sullivan Poem Lorraine Putnam Solo Edward Haynes Introduction of Speaker— Robert Barham Speaker Maceo Holloway Solo Gloria Spicer Instrumental Selection— Band members of Freshman Class Poem ...'. Bernice McNeal Solo Robert Miller Introduction of officers Jean Lowe Postlude Vivian Cameron The officers of the class along with the staff advisors, Dr. Nelson and Rev. Shockley were pleased to intro duce the talent of the Freshman Class. P. K. Club On Wednesday, December 11, the P. K. Club rendered its initial pro gram in Davage Auditorium. The Club, under the direction of Prof. Grant S. Shockley, consists of those students who are sons and daughters of ministers, thus the P. K. (Preach ers’ Kids). The program was informative and interesting. A very inspirational de votion period was conducted by the Chaplain, George A. Tate. Miss Thom- asina Cooper gave a brief talk on the purpose of the club. Following the in troduction of the officers, a paper on Famous P. K.’s was delivered by James E. McCallum. The trio of Paradise Sisters, Grace, Christine and Ruth, sang “Trees”, and the program came to a close with the singing of the club song, the words written by Miss Thomasina Cooper. We are pleased with the organ izing such a club on the Clark Cam pus and we all have great hopes that the purposes of the club will be real ized. Officers of the club are as follows: President—Thomasina Cooper V. Pres.—Mary E. Dorsey Secretary—Fanny L. Howard Ass’t. Sec.—Grace Paradise Treasurer—Titus Gilham Reporter—Audrey Parks Chaplain—George A. Tate Fac. Adv.—Rev. Grant S. Shockley With Justice to All Rev. G. Tate declares that W. Mc Gee is his ideal of a perfect woman, but everytime you see him he’s coffing out with E. Jefferson. What’s the matter with him—is he shy or has someone thrown sand in his eyes? J. E. M. says that J. M. B. is the only one in the world as far as he is concerned. I want to remind him that B. C. is still around, Mister R. H. will you please oper ate in the open once in a while. I’m sure B. Lowery won’t scalp you for talking to M. H. occasionally. With so many concerts and bas ketball games coming up you guys should get your business straight as to which one of your chicks you’ll take. Someone shoulda warned H. Bryant before Sunday, Jan. 12. H. Howell don’t get married yet; you’re still young. It’s actually true that W. Jarnigan put Marie on -probation with a ring. Good luck, Walt. John Jaynes, are you still in the bachelor’s club? J. Daugherty and T. Cooper made a nice couple but I heard weird tales. Wimbish, what happened to you and Vivian C. ? D. Small, who was the visitor you had on Jan. 14, and where did you hide? Hey, Dorothy L, what gives? Ef- fie R.’s “has been” seems to be your specialty—again!!! Through my Crystal Ball, or should I say through my Crystal Campus eyes, I see the Thomas girls and their social set are still playing the role of “tending” to their own business. Listen, George Gray, don’t hold out on us; who is that cute little city chick I have seen you with lately? Is she yours for keeps? Christine Nesbitt, one while I thought that you and Johnny C. would start out anew, but I sfee that R. Do- natto is trying resperately to prove to you that he is your “dream man.” How is he doing, Chris ? ? Gloria Acie is keeping her love af fairs a little straighter than she did last year. It seems that she is in the “House” for keeps. Is that right? Nellie Smith, why is it you won’t give in to any of the campus boys? We aren’t good enough for you, huh!!! Johnny Strong, I can’t seem to find out whose playing with your heart. Don’t be so secretive. Time brings on many changes, does n’t it? This year it seems to have brought along with it F. Lewis’ deep devotion to Mildred Willis. Can’t Ev elyn G. see when she’s licked ? ? ? Evelyn Gullat, are you trying to become the diamond Lil of Clark Col lege ? You can’t have everything when it has to come from multiple sources. Barham, who is it going to be’ Clydie Dabney wants to know. Seven little sisters had so much to do, Pan Hellenic Caravan IVY-SPHINX The Ivy Leaf and Sphinx Clubs gathered with their guests in the Rec reation Room of Thayer Hall for “A Night Under the Stars”—the theme of an elaborate dance sponsored by both groups. The attractive decora tions were in keeping with the theme of the dance—midnight blue sky and silver stars. At intermission the guests were served frappe and after the remain ing few minutes—or so it seemed— “A Night Under the Stars” was over. A. Parks, Reporter DELTA SIGMA THETA Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcomed into the Pyramid Club five charming young ladies. They are: La Verne Gaither, Charlene Manning, Betty Martin, Ber tha Tarver, and Effie Raines. On De cember 4, 1946, eighteen sorors were welcomed into the chapter. They are: Sorors Polly Arnold, Mae Chappie, Viola Charlton, Dorothy Eberhardt, Gwendolyn Ferguson, Jean Gregory, Mary Hargrove, Alice Home, Atawa Irving, Katherine Jones, Sara Lit tles, Belen Nortez, Christine Para dise, Arminta Parks, Maurice Pullum, Bernice Pyron, Lettice Rasby, and Della Thomas. The new sorors were entertained with a banquet in the Recreation room of Thayer Hall where a 4 course dinner was served. The hall was beau tifully decorated in the sorority col ors. There were cards placed at each plate, in which some very interesting fortunes were told. After the banquet, the Sorors ser enaded the dormitories until the So rority hymn, Sweetheart song, pep songs and a beautiful arrangement of “To Each His Own”. On December 19, 1946,i Sigma Chap ter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Pyramid Club, Beta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frat emity, and the Lampodas Club spent hours of few at a Christmas Party in the Rec reation room of Thayer Hall. The highlights of the evening were danc ing, a variety of games, such as: whist, bridge, and “What’s the Name of That Song”, in which prizes were won by and awarded to severaL The party terminated after the serving of delicious hot dogs and hot choco late. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and left the Recreation room after which the group carolled each dormitory. ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY Epsilon Zeta, Psi and Beta Chap ters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority were recently hostesses to the Southeastern Regional Conference of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. On November 29, the pub lic meeting of the conference was held in Davage Auditorium, Clark College. At this meeting Soror Stella Brewer Brookes was the principal speaker. Her inspirational address was on “Woman’s Position As a Sta bilizer in This World of Unrest.” We are very happy to welcome nine new members into Psi Chapter. The Neophytes are: Sorors Gwendolyn Earl, Helen Dixon, Florence Wheeler, Jemmie Willingham, Alberta Ham monds, Gladys Ellis, Margaret Hen derson, Nannie L. McCormick, and Paulesther Duncan. The new Sorors were initiated on December 1, 1946, in the Women’s Lounge of Warren-Haven Hall. An enjoyable evening was later spent at Hawk’s Dinette of which Soror Mable Bigham Hawk is proprietress. Sorors Clara S. Lowe and Eva Hayes were the faculty members in attendance-. Officers of Psi Chapter for the year include: Soror Mae D. Harris, Ba- sileus; Soror Morrell Johnson, Anti- Basileus; Soror Martha Johnson, Ta- mais; Soror Gertrude Chaney, Grarn- mateus; Soror Mary Dorsey, Episto- leus. ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA The Southeastern Regional Confer ence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority met amid the newly constructed build ings on the spacious campus of Ala bama State Teacher’s College in Montgomery, Alabama, December 13- 14. Representing Alpha Pi were: So rors Katie L. McKinney, I?thel C. Jar- rels, Gwendolyn Hendricks, R u t h Rodgers, June Blanchard and Evange line Allison. Alpha Pi points with pride in ac knowledging the distinction bestowed upon one of her members, Soror Mar cella C. James, who at this session received the honor of being voted the most outstanding Soror of this region for the year 1947. Taking an active party in extra-curricula activities sha is President of Alpha Kappa Mu Hon orary Society, Anti-Basileus of the Chapter and the only Negro youth representative on the General Board of Education of the Methodist Church. Alpha Pi wishes to welcome into its fold these Neophytes who “crossed the burning sands” in December, 1946: Soorrs June Blanchard, Gwen dolyn Hendricks, Emma Howard, Fan nie Richards, Marjorie Wolfe, Agatha ' Daniels, Vilma Scruggs, Audrey Parks, Alice Hudson, Fannie Scott, Roselyn Tonsil, Nancy Green, Yvonne Latten, and Evelyn Gullatt. Carrying out the theme, “Keeping ' Christmas” earlier emphasized on the chapel program presented that morn ing, members of Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority helped to bring greater joy and happiness into the lives and hearts of those a little less fortunate than ourselves by making their annual visit to the Car rie Pitts Steele Orphan Home, the evening of December 18, 1946. Here we found eager, expectant children, full of excitement and anticipation. The chapter then presented a short program, but one which everyone en joyed thoroughly. It was composed of Christmas poems, a story and the singing of carols in which all joined. Individual gifts and stqckings filled with candies, nuts, and fruits were ,, distributed to each child. It was easy to see that we had suc ceeded in making Christmas a little - happier by the sfhiles of Satisfaction and happiness on the faces of these children. Thus, did we receive our thanks. Sunday School News Clark College Sunday School, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Hattie Car michael and her co-workers, made several constructive contributions dur ing the month of December, 1946. When the Sager Brown All Boys School in New Orleans, Louisiana, was burned, a contribution coming from the C. C. S. S. was made to give aid in the building of new dormi tories. The last Sunday here on the cam- ,pus, before the Christmas holiday, we as disciples thought it no more than right to make others less fortunate than we happy. The group then vis ited Atlanta Home for the Aged on Camilla Street and made those that were there in the home happy, through Xmas Carols, gifts, fruits, and candy. The Sunday School is doing a re markable piece of work financially, spiritually, and intellectually. We in vite you out to worship with us each Sunday morning at 9 A. M. in Dav age Auditorium. Maedon Smith (Continued on Page Four) VETERANS OF CLARK