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THE MERCER CLUSTER FEBRUARY 11. 1983 PAGE 5
ON CAMPUS
Kappa Alpha Psi Celebrates Homecoming’83
By Robert Ward
Once again Mercerians, Homecoming
has thrust itself upon us with its typical
aura of anticipation. This year’s celebra
tion promises to be the best ever. This
homecoming is particularly special for
the Nupes of Theta Pi Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity. Inc., here at
Mercer. Along with the achievements of
a couple of our members, we also have a
host of activities and programs planned
for your entertainment and enjoyment.
On February 9, we will sponsor a team
in the Black History College Bowl on
Valentine’s Day. many of the young
ladies will receive a small Valentine
token from the thoughtful brothers This
is indicative of the value Kappa men
place on femininity, as well as acknow
ledgement of the importance of the
female presence.
On February 17. we have invited a
host of the nation’s top black organi
zations to come on campus and set up
displays, and initiate informal organiza
tional discussions. Among these include.
CETA. SCLC, and NAACP And. on
Friday, February 18 comes the climax.
The Kappa Alpha Psi Extravaganza
Stepshow! This promises to be an
exciting event, since our sweethearts,
the Kappa Diamond Club, will also
perform. The show starts in Penfield
Gym at 8:00 p.m. Although the exact
weekend date is still tentative. I am sure
that a party will also be in order
Other developments that warrant
special attention is the fact that two of
our brothers. John and Sam King, have
indeed recently exhibited our fundamen
tal creed of Achievement in every field of
human endeavor
Both brothers were selected to be
initiated into the Order of Omega, a
honorary fraternity where membership
requirements are based on the holding of
a major fraternal office, a G.P.A. over
3.00. among other criteria. Sam King is a
Resident Advisftr. mepiberof the judicial
council, and member o f the Education
fraternity. John King. Sam's brother,
was selected as Outstanding College
Graduate, by the National Research and
review Service. He is also the Keeper of
Fraternity Records (SecretaryI. Black
History Committee Chairman for O.B.S..
and a member of the Mercer Math
Association. It is also in order to mention
Brother Dale Robinson. Dale holds a
Prover.tia board member’s position, as
well as President of Kappa Alpha Psi
(Theta Pi Chapter).
We will have our annual Provenlial
meeting, beginning March 17-March 20.
jn Columbus, Georgia.
By Rita Hinc6
Since this Black History Month, we.
the members of the Organization of
Bilalian Students, would like to share a
moment from our hentage with you - the
Mercer community
This month is filled with lamentable
and jubilant memories of our forefathers
that executed many great tasks for the
black race. This week we would like to
honor the man that is responsible for this
special month of February In 1926.
Carter Woodson initialed the observance
All of these events and efforts on
behalf of the brothers coincide with
Homecoming at Mercer. We all congrat
ulate Sam and John for exhibiting that
Phi Nu Pi. and we solicit support from
the student body and staff, here at
Mercer. Our interests are your interests.
Keep up the good work Kappa Alpha
Psi!
of Negro History Week. Over a period of
time, this week was lengthened into a
month Mr Woodson accomplished
numerou4 tasks during his lifetime such
as being responsible for the Association
for the Study of Negro Life and History
in 1915. In 1916, he started as Journal of
Negro History which was a "scholarly
repository of research " He believed
that "the achievements of the negro
properly set forth will crown him as a
factor in eorly human progress and u
maker of modern civilization
A Moment
In Black History
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Organizational Spirit Award
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Judging Criteria:
1. Attendance at games and pep rallies*
2. Enthusiasm at games and pep rallies
3. Signs, banners. posters, etc at games, on campus, and at pep rallies
4. Any group performances (spelling Mercer, leading cheers, etc at games
or pep rallies.)
5. Overall appearance of spirit
Suggestions:
1. Identify yourselves (wear jerseys, include group name in cheer, sign group
name to banner or sign.)
2. Make sure that at least part of your group is at every game, full of spirit, to
make yourselves known.
3. Road games (esp. Georgia Southern) count extra
Award:
Winner judged and graded by Mercer Cheerleading squad in conjunction with
various sponsors and announced at half-time of Bears' Homecoming gann (Feb
19) Trophy to bo awarded, recognition given, and cash prize (amount to be set by
sponsor) will be given
Prizes given by sponsors [thus far]
Cush (approximately 575) given in conjunction by Macon Carpel and Ide.
Shane's Restaurant on Riverside Dr and several on campus orgui -ations
(iift Certificates $30 given by Terry’s Sporting Foods and $5 given by Shakey 's
Pizza on Riverside Drive
Any campus organi/ulion or club wishing to add to the prize as part of your
spirit effort-contact Tim Stapleton. Box 1193 or phone 745-6857 or Tamara Jurrett.
Box 1488
•At least one pep rally is scheduled, just prior to the Homecoming-game More
information later. ANY PEP K \LLIES. BON FIRES. ETC SPONSORED BY \NY
GROUP WILL RECEIVE MANY POINTS AND BE HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL TN
JUDGING
