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Page 8 The Panther September 19,1980 Miss Clark Makes Plans For 1980-81 Miss Clark 1980-81, Patrice Renee Stephens would like to be an ambassador for Clark after graduation. (photo by Tyraun PatterS on) In the past, many Ms. Clark recipients have possessed qualities of personality and popularity. Unlike herpredeces- sors, Ms. Clark of 1980-81 has other directions that show a third quality. Patrice Renee Stephens, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the past Ms. Kappa Alpha Psi, has a quality beyond the requirements of others. Ms. Stephens’ third quality is leadership. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Ms. Stephen’s directions lie toward the school as well as the student body. “I ran for Ms. Clark to represent Clark College,” says Ms. Stephens, who is a senior majoring in business ad ministration. Because she I ikes meeting and talking to people, Ms. Stephens foresees a strong relationship with the student body. “I want to present three pro jects in which my attendants and I will deal with student body ac tivities,” she said. “I also want to bring a closer relationship to faculty and students." “It doesn’t stop at homecoming,” Ms. Stephens commented. “I want to continue to represent this school until I graduate.” To many women on campus, the position of Ms. Clark is glamorous as well as popular. The reigning queen emphasizes to the freshman ladies who hope to become Ms. Clark that they should look beyond Ms. Clark and look towards the future. "I would like to tell you to get to knowmany different people,” Ms. Stephens said. “Not only will popularity help you as Ms. Clark, but also your getting to know others will help you in the fun i re.” Personality, popularity, and leadership will be the key qualities of Ms. Clark 1980-81. Ms. Stephens and her two atten dants, Charla Cotton and Cheryl Allen, will participate in the up- coming coronation, and homecoming activities. There is also a strong possibility that Ms. Clark will represent the student body in Washington, D.C. at the Black College Dav festivities. What Is Coronation? BY LYSTERIA ARCHIE Panther Staff Writer What is the Clark College Coronation? The Clark College Coronation is one of the special events of homecoming. It is for the recognition of all queens: classes, fraternities, organizations, and the crowning of Miss Clark College. This event has been very successful in uplif ting the spirit of the student body for the entire homecoming week. The 1980 Miss Clark College Coronation staff is asking for your support to help make this year's coronation the best ever. The coronation is scheduled for October 24, 1980 at 8:00 in Vivian W. Henderson Center (gym). This event is directed by Inez B. Wilkins. Miss Clark College - Patrice Stephens 1 st Attendant - Charla Cottom 2nd Attendant - Cheryl Allen Clark’s New Religious Leader BY DEBORAH BROOKS Panther Staff Reporter One of the new faces you will see on campus is Reverend Paul Howard Easley. As chaplain of Clark College, Rev. Easley has come to us with an extensive background and knowledge. Born in Charleston, West Virginia to Alexander Pamplin and Estella Allen Easley, he com pleted high schooj at Garnett High of Charleston, W.Va. Easley graduated with a B.S. degree in Technical Science from West Virginia State College Institute, and studied religion in Atlanta where he received a B.D. degree in religion at the Gammon Theological Seminary. Easley received his Masters of Theological Service degree from lliff School of Theology in Denver, and later a Masters of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Seminary. In ad dition, he has received military schooling and gone to other institutions to further his studies. Before coming to Clark, he served as an active duty chaplain 18 years for the U.S. Army. As an enlisted man, the Army took him across the United States and overseas. In Korea and Vietnam, Easley ran a drug treatment center for soldiers who needed to be rehabilitated before going back to the States. Easley is no stranger to young people. His love and devotion of young people hasappointed him to executive secretary of the Young Men's Christian As sociation in Charleston, W.Va., counselor with the Bethlehem Youth Center in Atlanta, and Boy Scout Executive Leader for branch Gray-Y programs in Atlanta. joining the Clark faculty as the college chaplain is just another aspect of reaching out to young people. His concern for students is overwhelming. His first im pressions of Clark steers him to work harder in his quest for more religiousawareness that in corporates caring for people and Rev. Paul Easley the new Chaplain for Clark College ad vises "put yourself in other person’s shoes and love never fails.” enabling us to find solutions to our problems in ourcommunity. Easley noticed that students were not caring for one another and a portion of students were lonely and aloof, especially the freshmen. The lack of sensitivity towards freshmen and even upperclassmen were a surprise to him. He also noticed that students were developing models that were not good such as throwing trash on the campus grounds and constantly com plaining about problems. His plans include increasing religious awareness at Clark. He says, "Religion gives us an op portunity to deal with our wholeselves and provide maturity, understanding, values, good morals and sensitivity’ Easley realizes that many students are afraid of religion. “They’re afraid to reach out,” he said. "They believe they have to give up their joys of life, but it depends on how you enjoy it.” Through spiritual resources such as reading the Bible he hopes to encourage students to become more aware. The Reverend has not always been religiously oriented. When he was younger, he never intended to be a minister. His desire was to be a missionary. At that time his hatred of America wasstrong. "I saw only‘falseness’ here and had a desire to go to Africa,” he said. In addition, Easley was heavily into sports. He raced stock cars and was an amateur boxer. He particiapted in the 1964 Olympics held in Tokyo along with Joe Frazier. He’s met numerous people such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Jesse Jackson, Muhammed AM, Melba Moore, Linda Hopkins and Stevie Wonder. Hisidolsarehismother and teachers. As chaplain of Clark College, Easley's life is dedicated to help ing people. He says, “Always put yourself in the other person’s shoes and love never fails.”