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By Sam Matchett
Spelman Spotlight October 17, 1979 Page 10
Penny Protest Held at Granny's
Sunday night, September 9, at
approximately 1:30 a.m. two
well-meaning, hungry freshmen
(Greg Dawson and Wayne
Crozier) residents of first floor
Thurman Hall Morehouse
College went across the street to
Granny’s Chicken to get a quick,
late-night snack. After the
preparation of their orders was
complete and the cashier had
tabulated their bill, the two
young men, with about 75 pen
nies between them, proposed to
pay the cashier. However, the
manager of Granny’s Chicken in
structed his employee not to
bother with the ordeal of coun
ting the pennies. Hence, two
young freshmen from Thrurman
Hall were not to savor the flavor
of Granny’s chicken this night.
Feeling that a wrong (possible
illegal act) had been accorded,
the two young men returned to
their dorm and consulted Mr.
Rodney Poitier, Thurman Hall
first floor Residential Assistant.
Having heard the story of
Dawson and Crozier, Mr. Poitier
was quite peeved for in his own
Hubert and Thurmond Attack
By Sheron L. Covington
Despite the numerous sights
and sounds of entertainment that
the city of Atlanta offers—one is
often tempted to depart in search
of greater vacational enjoyment.
Bearing in mind, however, that
we are colleg students with
academic demands and not
young millionaires with cash and
free time to splurge, these
suggested vacations will revolve
around weekend time periods
and student alio wances.
The object of this column
therefore is t o leand ideas to the
more adventurous at heart, of
places near and far of which to
travel. Whether you can actually
take the trip or it simply remains
a dream, sit back, relax and let
your thoughts-Geta way!
See Georgia First
Although this column is
specifically designed for more ex
tensive travel, it seems only fit
ting that our maiden voyage
should touch upon some of the
very inviting places that Georgia
has to offer first. The Lake Lanier
Islands, Stone Mountain Park
and Jekyll Island, are three “just
right” locations, suitable for a
quick retreat from the everyday
school grind. They all offer an en
chanting variety of recreation
and lodging accommodations and
most of all they are exceptionally
beautiful this time of year.
Lake Lanier
Only 45 minutes from Atlanta
can be found a haven of rousing
activities. Nature trails, sandy
beaches, picnic areas and
shoreline fishing await to envelop
the nature lover in all of us. The
Lanier Island area of 1,200 acres
of paradise also offer golf and ski
lessons along with a five-mile
beautifully wooded riding trail at
the riding stables. Their over
night accommodations, of an ex
cellent variety, range from
houseboat and sailboat rentals, to
rustic wooded cottages fully
equipped with sundecks and cen
tral heating.
Stone Mountain Park
For a taste of the old South and
a combination of beautiful fall
scenery, Stone Mountain would
be you choice. The mountain it
self is 1,683 feet of solid rock em
bellished with a breath taking
view of the world’s largest sculp
ture. In terms of recreation,
Stone Mt. offers it’s visitors river-
boat rides on the fabulous
Scarlett O’Hara steam ship,
beach areas, tennis and golf cen
ters and even an authentic plan
tation drenched in old southern
authenticity. Just east of Atlanta
and complete with daily MARTA
service, the park is a beautiful
lush 3,000 acres, which leaves
ample room for whatever your
pleasure may be.
Jekyll Island
The J ekyll Islands which are
often noted for their tropical year
round weather, have for years
been the haven for American
millionaires. Located just bet
ween Savannah and Jacksonville,
the Islands maintain a delightful
mixture of both state’s charm.
Here you can laze your days away
on the beaches or, if your prefer
pleasurable exertion, the ex
clusive tennis courts and golf
range are at your disposal. You
may also have your choice of ac
commodations which range from
a campsite in the woods to a
luxurious villa. You couldn’t hap
pen to a nicer island.
Roionda G. Watts
Twas the night before classes
and all through the yard. Not a
creature was stirring, and not a
stereo ‘hayrd, (heard). All good
Spelmanites were tucked in their
beddies with care, THEN SUD
DENLY HUBERT AND THUR
MOND WERE THERE!!!!!!!!!!
It seems as i f books and a good
nights sleep were not enough to
keep a number of the Morehouse
men of Hubert and Thurmond
Halls busy at 12:03 on the mor
ning of Wednesday, October 2. It
seems these anxiety-ridden men
felt that a panty raid at Spelman
College would be a bit more fun.
It didn’t quite turn out to be the
“fun” they’d expected.
After running from dorm to
dorm on Spelman’s campus,
shouting incomprehensible chan
ts to sleepy women gaping out of
windows.
the men decided to enter a few of
the dorms in search of the panties
of distressed damsals. It was when
they accidently broke out the en
tire window pane of Packard’s
front door and when two gen
tlemen were caught wandering in
the hall of Manley that the “joke”
was no longer funny.
In response to these acts,
representatives from Laura
Spelman and Packard met in the
middle of the quad to discuss
retaliation tactics. The group
seemed to have varying
suggestions from; “Let’s kill 'em!”
to Let s go to bed.” They finally
came up with a solution.
About 6:00 a.m. a number of
Spelman freshmen graced the
men of Thurmond and Hubert
Halls with the singing of “Are
You Sleeping, Brother House?”
Apparently not a popular tune at
6:00 in the a.m. because the men
sprayed the madrigals with fire
extinguishers.
Anxiety is somethin’; ain’t it?
And so ends another episode of
the Morehouse-Spelman Comedy
Team.
words he had “...always con
sidered pennies to be legal
American tender and that if there
were not signs posted stating the
non-acceptance of pennies for
use in purchasing, it was the
obligation of the management to
accept the pennies and serve the
two young gentlemen.” Ap
parently the entire first floor of
Thurman agreed with Mr.
Poitiers sentiments because they
all later assembled in his room to
further discuss the issue.
From this meeting it was
decided that on the following
night—Monday, September 10 at
8:00, and as a group they would
go to Granny’s Chicken— laden
with pennies—and attempt to
make a purchase. The rationale
behind this move was to impress
upon the management that
although they chose to deny ser
ving two customers with pennies
they could not very well afford to
cripple their own business by
overlooking the patronage of a
sizeable group. Though this bit of
logic appeared to have a valid
premise, it was to be proved
otherwise by the management of
Granny’s.
As the group of men entered,
ordered, and prepared to pay in
pennies, the manager again in
structed the cashier not to
"bother” counting any pennies.
One may correctly assume that
this announcement did not fall
upon passive ears.
When the manager was
requested to explain his refusal to
accept legal American tender, his
reply was to weak as to not be
remembered; however he did
muster enough voice to tell the
Morehouse group to go away.
The protesters promptly
refused to leave until they were
served. The manager called the
police.
Shortly, “Atlanta’s finest”
arrives on the scene. At first the
police officer refused to talk with
any of the student spokesmen.
After conversing with Granny’s
manager, however, the officer
did speak to the group as a whole
by way of saying “Leave or be
charged with trespassing!”
Not feeling very sure about
their legal status at this point, the Prese ntly, the “Penny Protest” is
angered protesters removed still alive . Upon the advise of Mr
themselves to the sidewalk Poitier, key residents of first floor
(public property) running parallel Thurman and others are con-
to Ashby Street and for a couple
of hours shouted chants and sang
songs in the spirit of indignation
after having suffered insult and
injustice.
Morehouse, have been consulted.
As a final word, “Touche” and
good-luck to the persons involved
in this noteworthy effort to see
that justice be done.
The story does not end here.
ducting research for the purpose
of ascertaining knowledge con
cerning the legal rights of an in
dividual who enters an establish
ment of business with the intent
to make a purchase with legal
American tender. Thus far such
sources as the Treasury Depart
ment, the Civil Liberties Union
and Dr. Jerry Drayton, director
of the Pre-Law Program at