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2 NOVEMBER, 1966
The Panther
The Clark Panther
PURPOSE
A journal of college life published from September to June
by students.
To fill the vacuum of lack and effective communication be
tween students and administration; students and students.
An instrument for fostering constructive criticism of activi
ties pertaining to college life.
Carre 11 Smith
William Hammond
Robert Allen
Jerry Allen
William Hammond
Clarence Carter
Cartoon Editor
Reporters:
Gail Jordan
Jonathan Pointer
Hugh Farmer
Staff Editorial Writers
..Editor-in-Chief
Assistant Editor
News Editor
Copy Editor
Feature Editor
Sports Editor
Albert Tinsley
Rosemary Clark
Johnny Russell
Maryjo Clark
Harold Craig, Bernice Little, James
Widemon and Larry Mattix
Photographer
Social Editor:
Marie Banks
Exchange Editor:
Eddie Embry
Fashion Editor:
Jerrilyn McGhee
Advisors
Charles Smith
Typists:
Sonja Collins
Bettye Carter
Mr. George McMillan, Mr. Pat
Watters, Miss Ellen Maby, Mr.
Black, Miss D'Souza
Let's Get Together
by James Widemon
It is about time that we as a people unite for the good of us
all. Many say the Negro has never been together. Of course not,
he has been too busy trying to make something of himself. Now
that he has made something of himself, he is too good to mix with
his low brother. Therefore, he wants to integrate racially. Many
Negro leaders wonder why the open integration in our country has
not worked so well. The why is so simple, that it is almost absurd.
The racial integration has not gone well because how can we mix
with the other race when we cannot mix with our own kind. You
see, we as Negroes have a class structure of our own. We have the
upper, middle and lower classes. There is nothing wrong with
having this class structure, but the basis of this division is absurd.
The upper class consists of the long-time well educated, the mildly
rich (for there are very few rich) Negroes. Who, for the most part
are fair to medium light skinned who have nothing to do with
other Negroes. These are the ones who want to be white, but are
not accepted by the whites as equal and who refuse to accept
other Negroes.
There is the middle class which consists of the new money, the
new educated and the good job holder. These are really the un
bearable Negroes. They too don’t mix with the lower class and the
upper class will mix with them or when they do it, only when it is
profitable to them. Many of these are our teachers. They are em
ployed to teach the lower class children. They openly resent these
little children and their parents, but they enjoy the salaries which
they receive. These people pretend not to understand these chil
dren, but actually the resentment comes about because these chil
dren remind them of their own earlier lives or their parents’ lives.
Now we will briefly discuss the 60% majority of Negroes —
the lower class. The lower class is composed of the uneducated,
the welfare and pension cases, and the poor.
They are the too often forgotten majority. You see the upper
and the middle classes look down upon them and simply refuse to
help them.
We, as a race, are facing many problems yet the writer feels
that our main problem is self-unity. We can’t help to accomplish
anything without uniting our forces. Upper and middle classes,
swallow a little of your pride and stoop down in the mud and help
your brother. Lower classes, pick up a little more pride and help
yourselves. Negroes unite now for the common good!
STUDENT RECOGNITION FORUM
Hail, Behold and Hurray the following students!! Because of
their timely contributions in a number of areas, the Panther Staff
feels that they are worthy of recognition.
Dallas Wingo, a senior math major, is a native of Atlanta.
Dallas, an honor student, elected to Who’s Who Among Students
in American Colleges and Universities, a Freshman Guide, a
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship nominee, and the recipient of num
erous other academic holdings is one of Clark’s most renowned
individuals in the area of academic achievement.
Robert Bryant, a junior political science major, is from At
lanta. After serving his country gallantly as a Buck Sergeant and
instructor in the Air Force, Bryant entered Clark and spread to
the students his unequaled enthusiasm for school spirit, student
participation and joy of learning.
John Wyatt, a sophomore math major, comes to Clark from
Chicago, Illinois. John also served in the Air Force and shares
Bryant’s enthusiasm for student participation. John has strong
leadership potential exemplified by his readily voiced opinion felt
and sought after by each of us. He is an honor student and belongs
with those whose lives are brightened by the search for knowledge.
Jerry Allen, our freshman student of the month, is a member
,>f the S.G.A., and the newspaper staff and has a major in Business
Administration. He comes to us from Atlanta. Jerry’s warmth,
friendliness, and adjustment at Clark merits him this recognition.
Bernice Little
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The Year of
Expected Improvement
by Carrell Smith
This year unlike others should prove that Clark is capable of
breaking away from the traditional conservatism which has plagued
the mobility of progress.
It is hoped that more discussions will be held between faculty
and students in hopes that this will alleviate some preconceived
unpleasant ideas held by both students
and faculty members.
The order of apathy must be cancelled
on Clark’s campus as everyone can plainly
see that this is the basic aim of the Stu
dent Government Association.
Many students this year are expecting
more cultural affairs, better academic re
lations and a more liberal environment
with students being treated as adults in
stead of irresponsible children.
Administrative processes that occur
around the campus are going to have to
be more clearly explained to the students.
So many times faculty members, person
nel members and administrative members
do not find it necessary to explain changes that affected the student
directly.
It must be assumed that where there are large gatherings of
people there are going to be some people who are going to char
acterize undesirable behavior. However, the total group of people
should not have to suffer for the faults of a few. This must also
hold true for Clark.
Students of the Atlanta University System as well as Clark
must become more aware of the problems confronting the world
and especially the Negro. Georgia’s gubernatorial race is evidence
that the Negro student must gain some insight for a better exist
ence. This year Clark must be aware that: “Constructive and crea
tive advancements are quite representative of progressive leader
ship that helps destine man’s world.”
The Fallacy Is You
by Bernice Little
“Clark College doesn’t live up to my expectations.” How many
of us have made this statement since entering Clark? The statement
that approximately 99% of us have expressed this sentiment could
be a correct assumption. But, what do we mean? Let’s examine
one possibility.
Across the streets are Morehouse and Spelman Colleges whose
campuses, it seems, are boiling at all times with excitement. Semi
nars, distinguished speakers, and forums are at all times in prog
ress. On the other hand, we look at our own campus and we see
nothing of this sort happening and we complain.
There could be something wrong with our eyesights (or us)!
Clark has the potential for doing just what Morehouse and Spel
man are doing. Our biggest problem, dear student, is you. The
Freethinkers’ Society meets and who is there — 20 % faculty and
5% students! Speakers appear on campus and who is there —
70% faculty and 10% students. The Debating Team asks for new
members and who is there — 2% students! Cultural events are
announced and who appears — 2% students! The SGA meets
and who is there — maybe 3% students. These figures may be a
bit off but the point, by now, should have been taken. What are
you, as students, doing to promote any kind of spirit, action, dy
namism or what have you on this campus? Nothing!! The majority
of us go home, go to the dorms and sleep or walk down Chestnut
Street holding hands.
The next time you are tempted to make the statement, “Clark
College doesn’t live up to my expectations,” stop and consider
what you as students are doing to realize these expectations. It’s
time for this campus to move. Look upon yourselves as the movers.
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A Cheerless Crowd
The Clark College Roaring
Panthers have a record of 4
wins and 1 loss. They are con
sidered the champions in the
city and they have some of the
best players in the S.I.A.C. and
many prospective candidates
for All City and All Confer
ence.
Attending the 1966 Home
coming game in which Clark
College played Savannah State,
any stranger would have thought
Clark was a scoreless team with
no victories “under their boots.”
There was no cheering, or en
thusiasm displayed by the crowd.
I would suppose that we have
become so sophisticated in our
college years that we sit at a
football game and display OUR
beauty instead of cheering the
team on to Victory!
A man with a flag is Mr.
Robert Bryant, Vice-President
of the SGA. He waved the SGA
flag at the dull, uninterested,
non-participating fans at the
game in an untiring effort to
get them to cheer for the Roar
ing Panthers, with little success.
I think it is about time that
we, as Clarkites, honor our team
which fights hard on the fields
of competition to give honor to
us and to Clark.
How much energy does it
take to cheer for a winning
team? I should think not half
as much energy as it takes for
Morehouse to cheer for a loos
ing team.
We have a “boss team” and
we know it! We have a “boss
team” so let us make the team
know that we know it!!
Hail! Hail! Roaring Panthers,
we sing our Praise to you!” and
from now on we will let you
hear our praises loud and clear
— I hope.
Bea
A Panther Fan
Free Thinkers:
The Dynamic Group
The Free Thinkers are peo
ple who express their feelings
openly without fear of being
oppressed for their viewpoints.
Usually, every week there are
controversial issues discussed.
Most of the student leaders at
tend the “Free Thinkers” and
present their ideas on school
and other matters. Some week
ends there are other activities
such as folk music, jazz, art
explanations, dancers and other
activities.
Try coming to the “Free
Thinkers,” we think you will
enjoy it. Come visit the “Free
Thinkers” and bring a friend.
If you do not have a friend,
bring three or four friends.
Won’t you come?
The Loner
Dwight D. Ellison
Not a friend in the world,
That’s me — the Loner.
No place to call my home,
That’s me — the Loner.
Always traveling alone,
That’s me — the Loner.
No food, no place to phone,
That’s me — the Loner.
Someday I’ll no longer wander,
Yes me — the Loner.
I’ll find a woman to call my
own,
Yes me — the Loner.
I’ll get a home, one I can phone,
Yes me — the Loner.
Ten years have passed,
for me — the Loner.
I have all I want,
Once me — the Loner.