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THE MBC WOLVERINE Vol. 53, No. 6 Morris Brown College March/April 1985 Telling It Like It Is! The "Brownite" Wins 1st Place In Competition by Michael Phillips For the second time in the last four years Morris Brown College’s yearbook, "The Brow nite” has won first place honors at the Southern Regional Press Institute held in Savannah, Georgia, on February 28 and March 1st. The staff also won first for its 1980-81 entry. The 1983-84 Brownite was awarded a total of 101 points of a possible 100. The judges rate each yearbook on the following criteria: The Yearbook Plan, Coverage and Content, Layout and Design, Special Matters, and bonus points are also awarded. The Brownite received 20 points out of a possible 20 for the yearbook plan; 36 points out of a possible 40 points for coverage and content; 20 points out of possible 20 for layout and design; 20 points for special matters and five bonus points to win first place. Mr. Charles E. Barker (Alum nus '69, who serves along with Dr. Mary Zeigler and Dr. David Passler as advisors, is in charge of layout and works directly with the staff. Mr. Barker told the Observer his feelings when he found out about the Brownite winning it’s second award. "I was excited and very elated. Especial ly with this being the second one in the last four years." Mr. Barker adds that he is not sure whether the administrative changes at Morris Brown will affect him. "As of this point I have received no word, but this is a volunteer service. So, I’ll be there as long as Morris Brown needs me." he said. Barker also revealed the Brow- nite's formula for success. "The only formula we used was alot of hard work and a few dedicated Staff members, and work on Saturdays and Sundays." He also told the Observer that this year’s Brownite will be special and that Morris Brow- nites can look forward to bigger and better things in the future. "Students can look forward to a larger and better book. This is because we will have permission to get more advertisements and we'll be adding a senior add section." said Barker. However, Mr. Barker is only the brains behind the operation. Who are the students on the yearbook staff that make the Brownite a success? William Hughley, a senior, serves as the Editor and Dorothy Smith, also a senior is the Associate Editor. Other key staff members are: Dedra Close, Thelma Crawford, Darrell Darrisaw, Vincent E. Harris, Shawnee Jackson, Mar jorie King and James McKenzie. The "Bull Dog" Yearbook of South Carolina State won second Congratulations To The Award Winning I BROWNITE STAFF! place and won first last year. The Brownite Staff appears to be getting very acquainted with success and is bringing prestige to Morris Brown. The following evaluation written by the judges will tell exactly how good the 1983-84 Brownite Was. They wrote: “Of the three entries this was easily the best. The layout was especial ly impressive. Simply put, this is a damn fine yearbook." Award winning staff. Members of the Brownite yearbook staff pose with their second 1st place award in the last four years. L-R Vincent Harris, Mr. Barker, Dorothy Smith, Dedra Close, and Darrell Darrisaw. Charles E. Barker The Brains Behind the BROWNITE Age: 36 D.O.Ba 1/27/49 Occupation: Assistant Manager of Finance I of Georgia, Inc., Financial service from Manufac tures Hanover & Trust Bank of New York. Sign: Aquarius Hobbies: Drafting, layout, swim ming, dancing, typing and work ing with money. Thoughts on MBC: "MBC is one of the finest institutions in the world. We have a heritage of our own, a black heritage that we can be proud of.” Thoughts on the Brownite: "The Brownite is one of the best publicised yearbooks in the AUC. It’s small, but its quality." MORRIS BROWN, SGA PRESIDENT CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY TOGETHER by Michael Phillips The 104th Founders Day of Morris Brown College was a festive event in many ways, but it was especially enjoyable for SGA president David Kinchen and apparently 22 was his lucky number. Kinchen whose birth day was on March 22, also celebrated his 22nd birthday as MBC celebrated its 104th But despite the personal joy of the student leader there was little else to celebrate about. Founders Day 1985 was sparsely attended and did not even have the traditional marching by the senior class in caps and gowns. The most noticeable feature was the return of several dedicated alumni who returned to Morris Brown in its hour of need to support the rebuilding efforts of President Calvert Smith. The festivities began at 10 a.m. with the Prelude "Marche Militaire Francaise,” Processional "Trumpet Tune," and Hymn "O For A Thousand Tounges to Sing" being per formed by the college band. The invocation was then given by College minister Donald Mizer and scripture was read by the Rev. Benjamin Gay, the paster of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church and an alumnus. The college choir then sang a selection, "Oh Praise The Lord With One Consent", under the direction of Glynn Halsey. Greetings were then given by Mr. Curtis Atkins from the state government. Alumnus Gary Holmes, Director of Housing and Physical Development, brought greetings from the city govern ment, Dr. Charles Meredith, Chancellor brough greetings from the Atlanta University Center, Inc., SGA president David Kinchen brough greetings from the student body and Dr. Mary Ziegler, Chairperson of the English Department, read a mov ing tribute to founders John Wesley Gaines and Steward Wiley. President Calvert Smith then took the podium to in troduce the speaker Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor which was follow ed by another selection from the choir "Ride On King Jesus". The keynote address from Dr. Walker-Taylor was appropriate for the times facing black colleges and black people. The president of Wilberforce Univer- sity encouraged the students of (Continued, pg. 6)