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LEGEND DIES By William Blackburn Editorial Editor As a staunch supporter of Black athletes, Chico Renfroe was a fixture at Atlanta University Center sporting events. Whether it was doing play-by-play reports of Morris Brown games for WIGO-AM, or covering Clark Atlanta University games for The Atlanta Daily World, o r scouting Morehouse games, Renfroe was a flawless specimen when it came to Black athletes. On Sept. 3, the former Negro League All-Star died of a heart attack at the age of 68, three days after doing play-by- play coverage of the CAU- Morris Brown football game. Renfroe was a three- sport star at Atlanta's Booker T. Washington High School and attended Clark College for one year before deciding to pursue his goal of becoming a professional baseball player. Barred from playing in the all- White major league, Renfroe became a stellar performer in the Negro League for 10 years playing with the Atlanta Black Crackers, the Cleveland Buckeyes and the Kansas City Monarchs, where he teamed up with Jackie Robinson. Never wanting to drift too far from the sports arena, Renfroe did radio play-by-play coverage for Florida A&M for eight years, and became the first Black to hold the position of official scorer in the major leagues when the Atlanta Braves hired him in 1977. As sports director of ••w * Chico Renfroe center WIGO-AM and sports editor of The Atlanta Daily World, Renfroe made a point of covering sporting events in the AUC extensively. On a typical Saturday afternoon in the fall, Renfroe could be heard on the radio or seen in the press box analyzing the CAU or Morehouse game. Then later that evening he could be spotted covering a local high school event. His penchant for covering Black athletes had no limits. One of the foremost advocates of recognizing the accomplishments of Black athletes, Renfroe lobbied diligently for the players of the old Negro League to receive the credit they richly deserved. On Aug. 11-12, Renfroe saw his dream come true as 75 former Negro League players were united at baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York for a special tribute. Unified Commencement By Veronica Fields Entertainment Editor Approximately 200 students from Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College and the Interdenominational Theological Center received degrees at the July 26 summer commencement exercises. The ceremony marked the second time that three institutions from the Atlanta University Center joined together for one commencement activity. Graduates received bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees and two honorary degrees were presented to Clark College Alumnus Reverend William B. McClain, Sr. and Alhaji Hassan Adamu, the Wakilin Adamawa. This is the title for the traditional Prime Minister of Adamawa Emirate in Yola, Gongola State, Nigeria. Dr. Calvert H. Smith, President of MBC, gave the commencement address and told the students that "whatever your mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve." He said that it was up to them to help society find a way to deal with the social problems in this country. He placed on their shoulders the responsibility to do what his generation was unable to finish. Dr. Smith said that an educated person can do at least four things: 1) objectively review facts 2) analyze those facts 3) interpret those facts and 4) take appropriate actions. "The quality of education depends on how you can do those four things and it does no good to go to an institution unless people end up where they are today," said Dr. Smith, referring to the graduates. Dr. Adamu stated that it was a privilege to receive his honory degree and he felt that Clark had made Africa proud. He affirmed a good PANTHER page 2 September 25, 199 lg FORMER PROFESSOR'S WORK FEATURED AT THE HIGH MUSEUM The High Museum of Art in Atlanta will be featuring the work of Henry O. Tanner, a renowned artist and former professor at Clark University - now Clark Atlanta University, from September 17 through November 24. This national touring exhibition is the first large-scale traveling presentation of Tanner's work. During his stay in the United states, Tanner developed various phases of Clark University's programs. However, he spent most of his life in Paris, France and is most recognized for his work as a Black artist. Tanner is one of the university's most celebrated artist and in honor of his legacy, a building on campus was named in his memory. Two of Tanner's paintings entitled "Two Disciples" and "Return at Night from the Market" are on display in Waddell Art Gallery located on the Clark Atlanta University campus. WCLK-FM AWARDED EQUIPMENT GRANT WCLK-FM was awarded a $36,150 equipment grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This grant will allow the station to re-design and re-equip a number of areas. In addition to that grant, The Panasonic Corp. is expected to make a presentation to WCLK-FM as part of the final phase of its grant which will allow the station to receive nine new pieces of equipment. WILKINS SUPPORTS BLACK COLLEGES Dominique Wilkins, star of the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team, participated in two separate fundraisers aimed at advancing historically Black colleges and universities. He hosted his annual All-Star basketball benefit game at The Omni and the Dominique Wilkins Comb-Thru Slam Dunk Contest held at the Vivian Wilson Henderson Center gymnasium. Pro-Line Hair Products donated a portion of the proceeds of the slam dunk contest to CAU. The All-Star game benefitted the United Negro College Fund. Other National Basketball League celebrities were present at both functions and the CAU cheerleading squad led the cheers during the game. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION RECEIVES GRANT Clark Atlanta University's School of Education will receive an $850,000 grant over a three-year period to increase the number of minority teachers in the seven-county metro area public school systems. The grant will provide scholarship support for non-certified teachers who need to earn Master's degrees and it will also give educational support services for those teachers who lack requirements for state certification. The grant is part of a national effort by the DeWitt Wallace- Reader's Digest Fund. The fund is committed to increasing educational and career opportunities for all vouth across the country. VOICE OF AMERICA TO BROADCAST CAU The award-winning international radio network. Voice of America, plans to feature CAU on both English and French language programs sometime this fall. The presentation will focus on Africana Women's Studies and intematinal programs. Voice of America visited the campus for two days in September to record messages from students, faculty and staff, including President Thomas W. Cole Jr. XEROX CORP. MAKES CONTRIBUTION Xerox Corp. awarded CAU School of Business Administration a contribution of $20,000. Xerox pledged to financially support the School of Business during its 45 th anniversaiy last Spring. The money will go toward the School of Business Scholarship program, which will provide Xerox Fellowships to first and second year MBA students. relationship between America and Africa and pledged to uphold the university. Dr. Adamu received moral support from an 80 member delegation from Nigeria who attended the ceremony. Dr. Thomas Cole, Jr., President of CAU, told the students that the eternal flame of knowledge and wisdom was past to them and that they should be men and women of vision because eveiyone was depending on them to show leadership. Dr. McClain said that it was a great honor for him to come back to CAU.