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Vol. XXXI No.4 An ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER Institution Nov. 3, 1978 Brawley is Honored at Clark By Michael S. Bailey PANTHER Reporter Thus far, perhaps one of the most worthwhile projects the Student Government Association has launched is the tribute to Dr. James P. Brawley which was held in Davage Auditorium on October 17 attended by a full capacity crowd. Dr. Brawley is probably one of the most influential persons in the history of Clark College. He served as the 17th president of Clark for 24 years from 1941 to 1965. During his administration, Dr. Brawley increased Clark’s financial budget tremendously, doubled teacher’s salaries, and was responsible for the construc tion of Holmes Hall. In addition, he was a key figure in es tablishing of the Alpha Phi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Aloha Fraternity, Inc. at Clark. Thus, Brawley Hall, Clark’s only male dormitory was erected and named in honor of Dr. Brawlev. However, Dr. Brawley’s services to Clark did not cease with his retirement in 1965. As a matter of fact, he did Clark College students and faculty a great service by providing us with a his tory and up-to-date account of Clark College which was published in 1977 in his book entitled The Clark College Legacy. As a result of his accomplishments and services to Clark Dr. Brawley was saluted with a very well-planned program bv the SGA, some faculty and staff members and other student organizations. Specifically, there was a “This Is Your Life” tribute which recalled to Dr. Brawley’s memory a few of the people he had in fluenced while at Clark. Among the people saluting him was his wife, Coach Leonidas Epps, and Dean Curtis Gillespie who stated that Dr. Brawley was a “green thumb” with people because he brings out the best in a person, and is responsible for Clark’s growth. Thus, he possesses the title President Emeritus. Additional tributes came from Clark students Jill Halleger who wrote a poem in honor of Dr. Brawley, and Anna Brown who sang a rendition of the song, “The Greatest Love of All.” Moreover, the various student ogranizations at Clark presented Dr. Brawley with numerous awards and gifts. Among these gifts were plaques from .vlliedHealth, the Forensic Society, the Brawley Hall Senate, the Library Club, Alpha Phi Alnha, and the SGA. He also received honorary memberships in Phi Beta Lambda which also gave him a t-shirt, and the Clark College Honors Program. In addition, he was presented with cards from Merner Hall, Kresge Hall, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Political Science Club. Trophies were presented to him by Pfieffer Hall and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Other gifts he received were a gold watch from the Cinema Club; a heart leaf from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; dedication of the 1977 yearbook by the Panther annual staff; Scroll of honor from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; a portrait of himself from the Peer Counselors; a 1944 game ball from the Clark athletes which read “Clark 13 - Morehouse 0,” which signifies the 13 years Morehouse was unable to defeat the Clark Panthers; desk stationery from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; a bowl from the graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha; gifts from the Pan Hellenic Society and Alpha Kappa Alpha which also presented a gift to Mrs. Brawley; a scrap book of the tribute by the Special Events Committee; and finally greetings from Holmes Hall and the Clark College Atlanta Alumni Club. Dr. Brawley’s response to this tribute from the hearts of these Clarkites was “Thank you my young friends.” Catherine Edwards Ms. Clark College 78-79 A first class production: Coronation 1978 By Lillie Lewis PANTHER Reporter This year the 1978 Coronation of Miss Clark College was an enlightening and captivating experience for the entire audience. The theme of the coronation was “On the Wings of a Dove The Black Man/The Black Woman.” The coronation which began promptly at 8 p.m. featured a loud echo voice in the gym an nouncing the entire theme of the pageant. The audacious voice was that of Monty Ross, coordinator of the coronation. The entire scenery on stage was more lustrous than the “Garden of Eden.” The vibrant dance of strength was the opening act performed by Verique Thompson. Connie Taylor preceded Ms. Thompson with a more vigourous dance performance. Next, Leonard “Tippy” Calloway was introduced as the Master of Ceremonies. After he reached the platform, he said a brief prayer and extended a warm appreciation to the audience. Afterwards, earnest greetings came from Floyd Donald, Student Government Association president. Following the presentation of Little Ms. & Mr. Clark College (Jamelliah Zaquill Elisha Ahmad and Obinna Lewis), the dance of sorrow, “Song of Joy” was performed by JoLaverne Pearson and Martin Quarles who sang “Wildflower” with his elec trifying voice. Ms. Pearson and Quarrels both enthused the audience with their superb performance. Following this segment of the program was the presen tation of each organizational queen and the greek courts. While the sounds of progres sive mellow jazz played, each court did a flowing dance routine to the music. “Library Madness” was a humerous skit portrayed by the Feminine Finesse dance group. Next other organizational and class courts were also introduced. Afterwards, Gina Johnson, former Miss Clark College 1977-78 extended a warm ap preciation to the entire Clark College body for making her year a most enjoyable and successful one. Subsequently, there was a profile on film of Miss Clark College (Catherine Kitty Edwards) and her court (Olivia Bush and Sherry Stenson) in and around the Clark College campus. The next featured performance was a dance duet entitled “The Dance of Love.” This eloquent modern dance style thrilled the audience and acquired a continuous ap plause. The introduction of Miss Clark College was highly uni que. After minutes of soaring space sounds filled the gym, second attendant to Miss Continued on page 3 Changing Future By Vickie L. Martin PANTHER Reporter It is a critical period for black progression in America, Deputy Director of the Democratic National Com mittee told a group of Clark College faculty and students Wednesday during Clark’s Inaugural week. Speaking at Vivian W. Henderson Center at Clark College, Director Ben Brown said that we have to help each other as we struggle for a greater plateau in this world. “The greatest challenge will be to develop strong institutions and preserve those that we do have,” he said. “Let your minds wonder so that the options will be clear as to what you can do.” Brown accredited the elec tion of President Carter to the forced new chemistry that resulted from new political at titudes and a new awareness that the civil rights movement of the 60’s created. He said that since the elec tion unemployment has decreased and the remaining unemployment rate is higher in the black community. Before the election 45 percent of blacks between the ages of 18-25 were unemployed. Today the percentage is 30-31 percent. However, he said that there is a committment of $6 billion to combating youth unem ployment. There are 300 to 750 thousand new slots available in the CETA program. Brown said that he was especially proud that young black Americans can exercise power in the government like Assistant Secretary of Labor Ernest Greene, Ambassador Andrew Young and others However, Brown said that 85 percent of all blacks live in 25 major urban areas and they are now working on the first comprehensive urban policy. More than $10 billion has been committed for the first two years of the project. He said that the National Urban Policy will create urban development action grants; prohibit an ti-redlining regulations; create effective community block grants to develop communities; and tax credits to those businesses that will relocate in urban areas.