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CLARK PANTHER, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1949
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Omegas Observe National
Negro Achievement Week
Looking Forward to
the New Year
SOCIAL COMMENTS
Beta Psi Chapter of the Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity Natnonal
Achievement Week Program was
presented in Davage Auditorium of
Clark College, Monday, November
7, 1949.
The speaker for the pro-gram was
Brother Robert Cureton, Sr., pro
fessor of History at Booker T.
Washington High School, Atlanta,
Georgia.
Bro. Cureton gave a historical
background of the Negro in Amer
ica and presented a picture showing
the Negro in his struggle for status
in the United States.
In his stimulating speech, he
brought the Negro from the year
1601, when the first Negroes were
brought to America to work in the
mines and on the farms of the West
Indies, up to our current year 1949.
Brother Cureton’s speech showed
when the first big break for the
Negro worker came during the cru
cial days of the first World War
when thousands of alien workers
manner our mills and mines; and,
when they were recalled to their
native lands to serve in the armies
of the Allies and central powers,
the idle but willing competent and
loyal Negroes went on the payrolls
of American industry. He noted
that the second World War pro
vided a definite turn in the economic
fortunes of the American people;
but, at the same time, there was no
disposition on the part of the large
employer of labor to integrate the
Negro worker in industry. Under
the leadership of the National As
sociation for the Advancement of
Colored People, the National Urban
League, and such labor figures as
Willard Townsend and A. Phillip
Randolph, action was taken to in
tegrate the Negro worker more
fully in the economic life of our
country.
The highest point in Brother
Cureton’s speech was when he em
phasized the Negro’s taking advan
tage of opportunities. He said, “We
have only taken the beachhead; the
difficult struggle looms ahead. We
must continue to prepare ourselves
for new and better opportunities.
The world is changing so rapidly
that some of our farsighted leaders
are expressing the fear that many
of us will not be ready when the
new opportunities present them
selves.
The brothers of Beta Psi and the
entire student body are grateful to
Brother Cureton for this speech
which was based on the fraternity
theme for Achievement Week, “Fair
and Effective Employment: The
Goal of a Restless Minority.”
Jesse A. Gibson.
By Rose O. Ward
Now that the year 1949 is rapidly
passing, we are now looking for
ward to a profitable and more pors-
perous year in 1950. The school
year of 1948-49 was one unprece
dented in the 79 years in Clark’s
history. In this year we witnessed
the successful beginning of a $12,-
000,000.00 endowment campaign. In
the future we may look forward
to such similar expansions as the
attractive new women’s dormitory.
Now that the football classics are
over we are eagerly looking for
ward to an enjoyable and victorious
basketball season. Twenty-two
games are listed on the schedule
and the team will feature several
newcomers.
As we approach the Yuletide sea
son we anticipate days at home
again with our families and
friends. Our purpose here does not
mean that we are here to enjoy
only the elegant and hilarious
social events, but it is our aim to
co-ordinate these events with the
breadth of intellectual interests
which are presently possible.
During the year 1950 we shall be
looking forward to Founders’ Day
and concerts featuring many local
and out of town artists. This spring
will see many cultural programs
such as the spring festival, frater
nity and sorority entertainments
and spring vacation.
By Yvonne Abel
The society highlights of this
month are very noteworthy. To
start off was Miss Esther Jack
son’s presentation of “Angel Street.”
The play was rated as good, very
good, and excellent by students
who played the part of critics.
Here’s hoping that many more
presenations as superb as this first
one will be presented by the splen
did Clark College Playhouse.
Next, the “Masquerade Ball”
which was a colorful affair was
sponsored by the college. The
masks for the occasion were “Oh,
so horrible,” but served their pur
poses perfectly. Even though all the
masks were most effective, there
were those who excelled in their
originality of dress. To those per
sons to whom prizes were present
ed, congratulations.
Then comes that gala, sporadic,
superb, and most interesting event
—Homecoming.
Lois Richardson, “Miss Clark,”
and her attendants, Ruth Woodard
and Annie Burts, gracing the Car
dinal and Black float, were the
main attractions of our spectacular
parade; but there were also those
charming and beloved sweethearts
of the fraternities, and the lovely
young lady who repreesnted the
loyal support of the Junior Class,
“Miss Loyalty.”
brought victory to their alma mater
by defeating the Fisk Bulldogs in
a pulsating grid game, everyone
danced to the music of the Trouba-
dors.
The splendor of Homecoming left
everyone “topsy-turvy,” but my
colleagues, I am sure, realizing the
seriousness of mid-semester exams,
had better settle down to hard
study immediately.
We never thought the day would
really come, but it did, our new
dormitory is no longer a dream, but
a thing of reality. This structure
of immense beauty is enjoyed by
all the residents therein, and is
admired by all that look upon it.
We who are tempted to fall
asleep in Vesper should remember
that a good listener is as essen
tial as a good speaker. This is a
hint, if you deem it sufficient? If
not, I deem you most unwise.
There were quite a few former
students back in the city for the
Homecoming and Thanksgiving
games. I am informed that Clark
was well represented in the local
clubs after these games. The “ole
rec” looked like old times with
Annie Maude Williams of Athens,
Georgia, back on the dance floor
during the week-end of Thanksgiv
ing.
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority News
The Ivy Leaf Club of the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority gave its in
itial- chapel program on November
18, 1949. The speaker for the occa
sion was Miss Vivian Davidson of
the Atlanta University School of
Library Service. Her topic was “Li
braries, Librarians, Books and
You.” She stressed the important
part which libraries played in re
spective lives of college students.
Librarians exist for the purpose of
helping with the difficulties en
countered in the search for books.
She pointed out that through books
one can converse with the great
minds of the past and present. Fi
nally, she said that one may be
come a more well-rounded person
upon learning how books can help
in the search for knowledge.
On Saturday night, November 19,
1949, the Ivy Leaf Club and the
Sphinx Club gave their annual Pink
and Black Ball. The dance is re
puted to be one of the most colorful
affairs given in the recreation room.
Alpha Pi Chapter plans to make
its annual trip to the Carrie Steele
Pitts Orphanage to give Christmas
gifts to the children and present
a Christmas program of music,
games and fables. The children look
forward to this gesture each year
and the members of the sorority
hope that their visit will brighten
the hearts of these lonely children.
College Band News
The college band plans a great
year this term under the direction
of Prof. Wayman Carver. The band
tutor spent the past summer study
ing and his new methods have al
ready added new life to the or
ganization. There is certainly
among the members the feeling
that the band will be at its best
during the remainder of the aca
demic year.
The officers for this year are
Alfred D. Wyatt, president; Rufus
Tucker, vice-president; Arvis Car
ver, secretary; Marshall Smith,
treasurer; and Alevander Lock-
hard, reporter.
Alpha Kappa Mu In
Chapel Program
On Tuesday, November 15, Kap
pa Theta Chapter of the Alpha
Kappa Mu Honorary Society held
its initial chapel program. The pro
gram was designed as a source of
challenge and encouragement to the
students. Miss Willie Ruth Mc
Mullen, vice-president of the chap
ter, presented to the audience the
history and purposes of the Society.
In keeping with the ideals of the
chapter, the speaker, Mr. Darwin
T. Turner, a Phi Beta Kappa, deliv
ered an inspiring message. His
theme was centered around the stu
dent and his concepts here in col
lege. Mr. Turner also stressed the
proper action one may take in mak
ing his concepts a reality.
The speaker held the audience by
his manner of speaking, and won a
great deal of acclaim from his lis
teners.
The devotional services were
handled by Mary L. Long. N.
Henry Cooper introduced the
speaker. Huley Dodson presented
the chapter’s members, and the pro
gram’s musical arrangements were
handled by Brady Jones.
Phi Beta Sigma
News
By Elliott Waters
In January the members of Psi
Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fra
ternity, Incorporated, will do honor
to their late brother in Sigma, Dr.
George Washington Carver. This
year, as a phase of Sigma’s “Edu
cational Emphasis Observance,” the
life and deeds of one of the world’s
greatest scientists will be com
memorated.
Dr. Carver was a former member
of the Gamma Sigma graduate
chapter at Tuskegee. During his
lifetime he was the recipient of the
Spingarm Medal in 1923; the
Roosevelt Medal in 1939; and the
Plaque of the International Fed
eration of Architects, Engineers,
Chemists and Teachers was ten
dered in 1940. He has the distinct
honor of being the second Negro
to have his picture placed on a
United States postage stamp—the
At the end of the year many
seniors will participate in under
graduate activities for the last
time. Baccalaureate and Commence
ment exercises will climax another
year and write another chapter in
the history of Clark College.
Zeta Program Aired
Over WERD
“Psi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, reverently presents Morn
ing Meditations.”
With these words, Mr. Kenneth
Knight of Radio Station WERD
opened what was perhaps one of the
most unique chapel programs of the
school year.
Psi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority has attempted through the
years to bring to the College dur
ing the College Hour, the best in
cultural programs; and they felt
that none could be more appreciated
and enjoyed than Mr. Ray Mclver
of Radio Station WERD. Mr. Me-
Iver, as many of our students know,
is that “VOICE” on WERD, which
brings inspiration for the day
through the morning worship, who
gives you a grand thought each day
to carry you on your way and who,
at the end of the day, pauses with
you to soothe your tired soul with
words for lovers only. The chapter
felt that they were fortunate in
deed to be able to bring such a per
sonality to the College family.
Through the year Zeta invites you
to enjoy other such programs with
them.
The members of Psi Chapter are:
Rosemary Slaughter, Zela Sims,
Pollie Ann Florence, George Gibbs,
Haroldine Hooper, and Willie Ruth
McMullen. Mrs. Clara S. Lowe is
advisor.
first being Booker T. Washington.
The fifth day of January has been
set aside as “Carver Day,” an offi
cial holiday in the state of Mis
souri, the birthplace of Dr. Carver.
Through such programs as “Ed
ucational Emphasis Observance,”
the members of the Psi Chapter
Phi Beta Sigma will continue to
stress the importance of education.
The speaker for this occasion will
be announced later.
HOMECOMING
CELEBRATION
The pre-game homecoming activ
ities at Clark College were high
lighted on Friday night with the
impressive crowning of “MISS
CLARK” of 1949-50, followed by
the annual banquet for the alumni
in Crogman Dining Hall,
master E. L. Simon ’33. Vocal solos
were rendered by Mrs. Thelma
Jones ’48 and Miss Mahala Smith
’37. A song fest was led by Mrs.
Anna White Robinson ’23. Dr.
The banquet was opened by toast-
Charles D. Copher ’38, brought a
very inspirational message on the
significance of homecoming and the
importance of the alumni to the col
lege. Dr. James P. Brawley, presi
dent of the college, brought brief
but informative remarks to the
group on the role that the alumni
can play in activities of the col
lege. Franklin S. Jones, Jr. ’47,
the new alumni secretary, who was
introduced to the alumni, pledged
his support and asked for the coop
eration in the work of his office.
The alumni were well represented
on this occasion and were seated
according to their year of gradua
tion or attendance. Miss Annie E.
Hall '92, and Mrs. Hanna Harris,
having graduated in the 85’s were
at the head of the table. The 1900’s
were represented by Mrs. Bridie
Wallace ’07, Mrs. Maggie Gaines
’09, and Mr. Burrell Parker ’08,
Miss S. M. Cunningham and Mrs.
Thelma Allison ’18. The classes of
the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s were
well represented. A spirit of loyalty
and enthusiasm prevailed through
out the course of the banquet.
PROTECT YOUTH ,
Tuberculosis ranks first among
all diseases as a cause of death
In the important age group from
15 to 34, although it may strike
at any age. We are helping protect
our young people when we buy
Christmas Seals, sole
support of the Na
tional Tuberculosis
Association and its
3,000 affiliates in their
programs to bring
TB under complete
control. ,
Buy and Use Christmas Seals
A Student Dreams
of Christmas
By Reuben S. Dawkins
This is the time of the year that
everyone is in a generous mood, for
Christmas is near. During this sea
son, we experience our hearts trans
posing into that of a “giving” spirit
from one of receiving. Christmas is
the one time of year that men from
all walks of life take enough time
out to celebrate the birthday of
Christ.
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The days of December are long,
but the nights hurry swiftly by.
Then comes the actual day, “Christ
mas.” That is the day that people
the world over who worship the
Christian faith, feel the presence
of their nearness to God ever closer.
As I sit here by my window this
quiet, beautiful night, I gaze out
over the grey horizon into the deep
mists of night, with the darkness
turned to a greyish glare. From
the light of the stars, twinkling
ab,out the sky and children playing
in a great snow bed, the big
moon is hovering over them as if to
assure you and that they are pro-
ected by her long arms of radiance
and true love.
As I gaze ever farther over the
horizon I see loved ones returning
from far away lands to celebrate
the feast of the year. Their home
steads, the very place where they
were born. We are guided by the
stars of love and righteousness.
So when we celebrate our Christ
mas this year let us remember
the youths who are not so fortu
nate as we and take just a moment
of our fun to ask the Lord in prayer
to bless them and that they too
might have bright Christmases.
So Merry Christmas to all of you,
the world over, and to all of my
fellow Clarkites and their homes,
and a happy and very prosperous
New Year.