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Volume 26 Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga., February, 1958 Number 4 Honor Society Presents New Members By WAYMAN B. SHIVER In a very impressive ceremony January 31, 1958, Kappa Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society presented its new mem bers. The new members are: Millie Ann Fletcher, Glenneze Har ris, Rena Mae Jones, Mlbahu V. Ross, Sara Goosby, and Elois Maxine Walter. These six scholarly young women represent some of the most intellectual students at Morris Brown College. Their cumulative academic averages range from 2.37 to 2.81. Miss Ross holds the highest cumulative average of the group which is 2.81. In order to become a member of Alpha Kappa Mu, candidates must have a cumulative average of 2.3 or better. Among other quali fications is the ability to think well and functionally. Let us look briefly at the pur pose of the organization. “The purpose of the Society shall be to promote high scholarship; to en courage sincere and zealous en deavor in all fields of knowledge and service; to cultivate a high order of personal living and to de velop an appreciation for scholar ly work and scholarly endeavor in others.” “Alpha Kappa Mu was conceiv ed of as an organization of men and women of superior abilities who would be so organized that their mutual efforts might be co ordinated and stimulated. The so cial and fraternal phases of a na tional organization are especially valuable in making a program of creation articulate and dynamic, such an organization can make scholarship real and functional. It can present the scholar as a a program who uses a superior mind to do socially desirable work for the service of mankind. Members of Kappa Kappa Chapter are in the following or ganizations or hold the following offices: Advisors: Mrs. Hollowell and Mr. Moore. Glenneze Harris—Miss Morris Brown, 1957-58; member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; FTA. Maxine Walter — President Jr. Class; Treasurer of Gamma Zeta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta So rority; Assistant in English De partment. Melbahu Ross—Secretary of Jr. Class; Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Sarah Goosby—Member of Py ramid Club of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; FTA. Rena Jones —- Member FTA; member of Delta Sigma Theta So rority. Millie Fletcher—Chemistry Lab, Assistant; member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; member of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor So ciety. Jacquelyn Price Crowned Miss Valentine On the evening of February 11, 1958, the Morris Brown students were entertained by the corona tion of Miss Valentine of 1958, the charming Miss Jacklyn Price. Miss Valentine was crowned by Milton Jackson, an officer of Alpha Sig ma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, after which she was serenaded with a medley of love songs. Miss Price is a graduate of South Fulton High School and presently is a freshman at Morris Brown, persuing a secretarial science ma jor. She is an active member of the band and various other ac tivities of the college. Miss Valentine’s attendants were the lovely Misses Annie Howard, Alinda Williams, Pauline McKin ney and Annie Ruth Jordan. The Coronation was followed by a reception in honor of Miss Val entine. Religious Emphasis Week Preview Faculty representatives from the colleges in the Atlanta Uni versity Center have mapped out programs for the Religious Em phasis Week. The program consists of a joint assembly to be held with all five schools participating' as well as a local campus program. The speaker selected for the joint assembly is the Reverend Lloyd Averill from Kalamazoo College. ‘man thinking’—an individual with Educational Crisis Discussed in Town Meeting That the American Educational System is facing a crisis is de batable, according to the panel participating in the Town Meeting presented on February 5 in the chapel of Dean Sage Auditorium, Atlanta University. The Town Meeting is sponsored by the Atlanta University Department of Political Science in conjunction with the other colleges in the Atlanta University Center. Participants on the panel were: Edgar Boldes, Clark College stu dent; Miss Sallie Smart, Morris Brown student; Miss Eva Wallace, Spelman College student; Phillip Thompson, Morehouse College stu dent; and Reverend W. Williams of the Morehouse College Faculty. Dr. Horace Mann Bond, Atlanta University, serving as discussion leader began with the assumption that the American Educational System has failed to serve the na tion adequately. He suggested that the first structural thing to do is to raise salaries of all teachers. This, he said, would add prestige to the profession. Miss Smart agreed that teachers’ salaries are of primary import ance. She also averred that the key word in education is shortage —“shortage in classrooms, teach ers, guidance, and finance.” Miss Wallace suggested that students should be trained to do more abstract thinking. She said that the problems we consider now as a crisis have been going on for a long time.” Moreover, Boldes stated that “American Education is in a rut.” He further stated that we have no clearly defined aims today in American education. Thompson attacked the practice teaching program and called it a waste of time. He suggested a fifth year so that the student could spend four years in basic education and one year internship. Reverend Williams followed the thinking of Plato in saying, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.” He observed that Americans honor “success and power” and place little emphasis on education. The Voice of Freedom Must Speak Again Bv JAMES WYATT If one should stare across the horizon to the East, he would ob serve vast industries; to the West, oil fields, cattle, and to the South, fields of cotton and Negroes work ing in the fields, factories and in the various capacities in which they are employed. The voice of Freedom lurks in the minds and in the hearts of these individuals as they go through their daily routine. As they turn their radios on they hear the voice of hatred—as they board trolley cars they may see hatred. But in the cries of men like Mar tin Luther King they may find se curity, and yet there is still doubt and fear in their hearts. The Negro must no longer fear prejudice or hatred. He must over come these forces. He must reg ister to vote and become civic minded. Only a few days ago I had the interesting experience of visiting the Georgia Legislature to observe the men who are making the laws for the citizens of Georgia. Suffice it to say that some of these men seem to be in the era of barbarism. What, might I ask, could I do about it? Not a thing. I am a black Dr. Rembert E. Stokes, presi dent of Wilberforce University, will give two lectures on our cam pus. A series of group meetings will be held in the Sarah Allen Quadrangle. The details of the observance are not yet available. It was dis closed that all sessions would be held at 7:30 p.m. The place of the sessions was not given. man—and surely a black man can’t have a voice in what goes on in Georgia. Although I pay taxes like every other citizen in Georgia, 1 cannot go, down to the General As sembly and sit in any of the vacant seats in the gallery. Instead, I must be grateful for the meager corner provided for me, and although other seats may be vacant—I cannot sit in them because I am a Negro. What can I do when demagogues circulate letters to a particular group of people urging them to vote so that the “illiterate” Neg roes won’t be able to take away the heritage of Georgia? I can try to persuade as many of my race as possible to get out and vote and continue to vote until this childish, barbaric attitude toward the Neg ro is beaten down. The voice of Freedom cries from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and other states. We, the youth of today, must accept this issue as a^ reality and not a dream. When we lo,ok across the horizon to the East, West, North, or South we will hear Freedom—see her and feel her beside us in every walk of life. The voice of Freedom will be heard by the Governor, the Mayor, and all other individuals, when we are registered to vote 100%. We will feel the impact of Freedom, the thirst of liberty and the right for all men to share in the wonderful heritage of our nation. Coach Edward J. Clemons Fills Observer Spotlight Into the Observer Spotlight comes coach Edward J. Clemons, vet eran athletic director and head coach at Morris Brown College. The Wolverine mentor is highly recognized in the athletic field. Coach Clemons, a native of Texas, received his A.B. degree from Morris Brown in 1929, his A. M. degree from New York University in 1953, and did further study at the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The life of the coach is an in teresting one for he has had many experiences. He has served as coach at the Calven Donalson High School; head coach at Ed ward Waters College in Jackson ville, Florida. He also served as coach at Rush College, Holly Springs, Massachusettes, before he came to Morris Brown in 1949 where he presently holds the posi tions of head coach, physical edu cation instructor, and head of the Department of Physical Educa tion. A former All-American tackier, Coach Clemons became nationally known for his savage line of play. During his first season at Morris Brown he guided his team through a 7-3 record. His team won the mythical SIAC championship in 1951. The “raging” Wolverines played nationally recognized op ponents and were known for their ferocious line of play. Coach Clemons was named “coach of the year” in 1941 and again in 1951. Better known to everyone as “Ox,” Coach Clemons makes a host of friends wherever he goes. He is highly respected and dearly loved by his team, the student body, and all members of the Brownite Fam ily. It is to our regret that he has been stricken with a serious ill ness and has recently returned from the hospital. He was found in an unconscious state by a mem ber of his squad Tuesday, January 21. He was rushed to the hospital accompanied by members of the team who kept around-the-clock vigil at the hospital despite the fact that their fallen leader re mained in a coma. News of his illness spread rapidly throughout the Southern Intercollegiate Con ference; many have been sending- letters and telegrams of inquiry and sympathy since his illness. It is with deep humility that the Observer acknowledges anoth- All SIAC Players Selected Eight gridiron men of Morris Brown were picked among the all SIAC teams. Able Richard Laws and Norris Hogan were picked among the first team. William Montgomery, Lea- mon Grier, and Cecil People, were picked for the second team; and Lambert Reid, Charles Bivins and Robert Thomas picked for the third team. Th e Wolverines led the SIAC team in number with eight mem bers while Florida A&M University followed with six. These honors were placed upon these men by the Southern Inter collegiate Association for their splendid performance during the 1957 season. Other teams to gain recognition were Benedict College, South Caro lina State College, Fort Valley State College, Allen University, Clark College, Alabama State Col lege and Tuskegee Institute. The selection was composed of 33 men making three teams. Coach Edward J. Clemons, Head of the Physical Education Depart ment at Morris Brown. er worthy personality and along with the Brownite family—we are in Coach demon’s corner pulling for him to HURRY AND GET WELL!!! New Dormitory In the Making By BENJAMIN GEER Something new is being added to the campus of Morris Brown College. It is the new dormitory for men. This is another step for ward in the progressive plan that is instrumental in keeping our dear school up-to-date with the growing institutions of America. The dormitory is designed by the well-known architect, Edward C. Miller, and is being erected by the Dinkins’ Construction Co. This new addition to the cam pus is made of fire-proof ma terials and will be located on the northwest section of the campus. Forty rooms will be available for the many applicants who are already on file at our dear ole Alma Mater. Showers and bathrooms will be equally distributed throughout the three-story building. The $200,000 building- will be parallel to Sunset Avenue, and a very spacious lounge will face Hunter Street. We are looking foiward to July when the building will be finished. Russia Summer Travel For Students and Teachers Following the recently signed cultural-tourism exchange treaty by President Eisenhower and the Soviet Ambassador, a series of student and teacher tours have been arranged to Russia in co operation with Intourist, the USSR governmental travel agency. Each of the tours will be con ducted by an American college instructor and will cover high lights of Europe, the Brussels’ World’s Fair as well as the his toric cities of the Soviet Union. Members of the tours will have opportunities to meet their Rus sian student/teacher counterparts, to see the educational facilities, and to learn from personal obser- (Continued on Page 4)