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CLARK PANTHER, DECEMBER 18, 1952, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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Greek Letter Organizations Induct
Thirty-seven
Late in November and early in December, thirty-seven
Clarkites marched around the campus, singing songs of their
respective organizations, wearing gaily-colored suits and cos
tumes, a look of gloom on their faces, and performing duties
for their “Most Noble Greeks.”
President Solomon Sears was the
first to place his probates on proba
tion for induction into Beta Pb 1
Zeta Biological Society. Under thi
watchful eye of Dean of Pledgees,
Perry Mitchell, Frozine Benham,
Kosa Hart, and Rufus McGhee were
inducted into the society.
Alpha Kappa Mu National Hon
orary Society followed, late in
November, by inducting Willie F.
Kelsey, Willye F. Stoney, Dorothy
Hunter and Walter Sullivan, under
the guiding hand of Solomon Sears,
President.
“Hell Week” began two weeks
later for the induction of probates
into the nationally known frater
nities and sororities. On Monday
night, December 1, Alpha Phi Al
pha fraternity placed eight men on
probation. “Crossing the burning
sands” via Alpha Phi Chapter were
Newt Solomon, Charles Stinson,
William Campbell, Winfred Harris,
Bertram Davis, Theodore Carten,
Ralph Richardson and Warren
Rouse. President Edwin Pratt and
Dean of Pledgees Robert Knox led
their probates into the realm of
Greekdom.
Clarence Lewis, commandeered
the probates of Beta Psi Chapter of
Omega Psi Phi fraternity in start
ing them on their way to Greek
dom. “Crossing the burning sands”
were Norman Johnson and Rufus
McGhee. Washington Butler is
Basileus of Beta Psi Chapter.
Following the “Ques” were the
probates of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
Under the watchful eye of Basileus
Joyce Butler, Essie Battle, Ludora
Darden, and Elizabeth Campbell
were initiated into the sorority.
Gloria Thomas, Dean of Pledgees
of Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kap
pa Alpha sorority, started the pro
bates of AKA on their way the fol
lowing night. Clareatha McAlpin,
Addie Flora Brown, Betty Rose
Howell, Jane Odum, Theresa Scott,
Mary Burke, Rosa Leigh Orsborn,
Doris Jackson, and Jessie Lundy
crossed the “sands” into the sister
hood of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Mar
tha Lee is Basileus of Alpha P
Chapter.
Juanita Mitchell was initiated in
to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority by
the sorors of Gamma Gamma Chap
ter. Dorothy Hunter is Basileus.
On Saturday morning, December
6, the probates of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, dressed in gaily-
colored yellow suits, were started
on their way “across the burning
sands.” Entering Deltaland were
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Liviug Madonnas
Staged
Six “living” Madonnas were
started by the College Art Depart
ment under the direction of Mr. A.
D. Sherrod on December 17. The
program is an annual feature of
me College’s Christmas presenta
tions. Assisting Mr. Sherrod were
Miss Anne Merritt of the Home
Economics Department who made
costumes; and Miss Marsyl DeLis-
ser of the Department of Modern
Languages, who assisted with the
portrayals.
Portrayed were Fra Filippo Lip
pi’s “Madonna and Child”; “The
Immaculate Conception” by Mu
rillo; Andrea Del Sorto’s “Madonna
of the Harpies”; “Holy Family on
the Steps”, by Paussin; “The Visi
Philharmonic Society. Pictured above are the membe.s of the Pniinarmomc Society, wno recently appeared
in a Christmas Carol Vesper, under the direction of Professor J. deKoven Killingsworth. (Hughes Photo)
College Band News cZcIlsjui
By Aaron Favors, Jr.
U-'xatt
Clark: A Gift For Christmas
Under the direction of Band
master W-aymon Carver, the Clark The familiarity of carols, gala, decorations of red and green, the mad
tation” "by Albertnelli; and Correg- College Band recently launched its rush of gift buying, the cold brisk air of winter, and the snap of tightly
gio’s “Holly Night.”
Music for the occasion was fur
nished by select voices from the on iriday, December 12, the band belonging and encouragement, and shortly—another year. Thus, the
gift I wish for the Clark College Family—love and charity for the holi
days and throughout.
concert season in Granfville, Ga. packed suitcases give us the indication of Christmas arrival,
on Wednesday, December 10, and Christmas brings high sincere feelings of warmth and love, feelings
College’s Philharmonic Society and appeared in its annual Christmas
by Miss La Verne Gaither at the
organ.
concert in Davage Auditorium.
During the football season, the
The familiar Biblical passage relating the incidents surrounding
Student participants weie I e ena band appeared at all home games j-he Christmas story mentions the philospophical words of an angel who
Miller, Waxie Dickeison, aiy anc j made a trip to Birmingham as “and on earth peace, goodwill toward all men.” These in them-
Cowsei, Homei wann, mmer guests 0 f Tuskegee Institute when se i ves are a serm on for all Clarkites . . . peace, goodwill, love.
Watters, Ennis Henderson, Melvm the clark p ant hers tackled Tuske-
Brown, Annie Horton, Victoria gee in the steel city We would Ridicule and criticism have their place in our lives, but they are not
James, Ethel Knox, Robert Sellers, Uke to ex p ress 0 ur appreciation to to be made the ma i° r P orticn ° f 11 To ° often words of P raise have no *
Marguerite Gantt, Martha Joe all clarkites and other friends who ? et died from our ears before the mouths of slick “tongue-twisters”
Echols, Gloria Matthews, Sandra ZtnZeTle SZe activiTies, ^ve woven another pattern of description.
Shepherd, Hope Vick and Charles p ara des, and lavished us with theii The family situation of Clark continues to remain in a hassle with
wholehearted cheers. We wish to extended “civil wars.” Indifferences exist within oui' various groups
thank all for their understanding and organizations, within the departments of the institution and among
through our errors as we were do- the human environment in general,
ing our best to keep Clark “Second
Turner.
Dr. Stewart
Addresses Phy
Seminar
to None.” It is our desire that these
Constructive criticism and observations can do much to aid in im
proving and further developing ourselves. However, constructiveness
SICS same characteristics will prevail seems t 0 b e obsolete when opinions and suggestions are rendered. Asa
during the concert season.
It is the aim of the band to pre-
Dr. Albert Stewart, Professor of serd music, not only for the enjoy-
Chemistry at Saint Louis Universi- m £nt and entertainment of the list-
ty and now on leave to Oak Ridge oners, but to widen musical hori-
National Laboratory where he is zons with a variety of tunes,
investigating the effects of radia- Officers of the band for the year
tion upon various chemical systems, f952-’53 are Julius Wimby, Presi-
addressed the Physics Department dent; Walter Sullivan, Vice-Presi-
Seminar Thursday night, December dent; Deborah Smith, Secretary;
11. He was introduced by Profes- Theodore Carten, Treasurer; Wil-
sor George Ferguson, Chairman of ii am Bostic, Captain; Bertram Da- zation.
result tension and confusion mount, individuals involved become ex
hausted and frustrated, then, as if on cue, “all hell breaks loose.”
For brief intervals we call a truce. With a false sinse of pride and
sincerity we extend goodwill and comradeship. All’s well but for a
moment only. We must gather together and sign a treaty of peace for
the inter-groups of our family.
To paraphrase Elbert Hubbard, the extension of the peace area is
what constitutes progress, and nothing else does or can. It is a mighty
and almost miraculous achievement when the whole of Clark College is
a place of peace and prosperity, all through the matter of wise organi-
the Physics Department.
After receiving the Ph. D. degree Reporter,
at Saint Louis University, the
speaker joined the Faculty of the
University’s Department of Chemi
stry where he pursued research in
chemical transformations.
Dr. Stewart discussed the effects
of ionizing radiations on hte struc
ture of chemical systems. Such ef
fects are of prime importance in
the interpretation of radiation dam
ages produced in animal and hu
man tissues when these tissues are
subjected to radiation by active
elements such as are formed in the
neighborhood of atomic blasts.
vis, Co-Captain; and Aaron Favors,
Joy to the world! the Lordj
is come:
Let earth receive her King;,
Let every heart prepare him.,
room,
And heaven and nature sing.“
From Psalm XCVIII,;
Isaac Watts
Christmas brings a spirit of goodwill peace.
While on earth Jesus taught and gave many examples of love for
our fellowmen. The Ijfe he lived is indicative of true purity and kind
ness, of deep faith and hope. His association was a lighthouse during a
violent storm, comfort in the hour of grief.
Health, book and work, with love added, are a solace for all the
stings and arrows of outrageous fortune—a defense against all the
storms that blow; for through their use you transmute sadness into mirth,
trouble into ballast, pain into joy.
Clark offers brilliant opportunities for securing good books and tor
doing work; health sometimes become a problem, and, love is ratner
doubtful. How does one create such a feeling in a, hostile atmosphere?
Not even Christmas can be felt when the air of reception turns cold
and harsh.
All the good there is can be obtained, through these: Health, work,
study—love! Work means safety for yourself and service to mankind.
Health means much happiness and potential power. Study means know
ledge, and the evolving mind. Love means all the rest.
But love must be a matter of reciprocity, not a one-sided affair.
Love is the beginning of all wisdom, all sympathy, all compassion, all
art, all religion; and in its larger sense is the one thing worth doing.
If Santa dares to venture over and near olur institution, may he
leave with a gift of usefulness and a desirous spirit. Though the sea
son itself may last for a short while, its thoughts, if carefully created,
will endure.
Strong Son of God, immortal love,
Whom we, that have not seen thy face,
By faith, and faith alone, embrace,
Believing where we cannot prove.
■—Tennyson, In Memoriam ik
“They Crossed the “Burning Sands.” Entering Greekd om in the middle of December were the probates of Al
pha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sororities; Alpha Phi Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi
Fraternities. Not pictured are the seven probates of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. (Photo by Charles Lowe)
Oil, Holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray,
Cast Out our sin, enter in.
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas
Angels,
The great glad tidingc tell;
Oh, come to us, abide with us.
Our Lord, Emanuel.
Phillips Brooks