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NUMBER 6 LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA OCTOBER, 1969 V O L U M E 31 r Langston Sets I GOVERNOR ! ADDRESSES Homecoming Langston University will celebrate its 196^70 Miss Langston and Homecoming Queen coronations this week, it was announced Wednesday. Arvella Dumas, Tulsa, has been elected Miss Langston by I the student body, and Joyce Brown, Fort Gibson, has been elected football queen by the football players. k LU DAY Arv«lla Dumas Miss Langston was crowned at the 8:30 p.m. Thursday coronation j^U nJhe Gayles Gymnasium. Miss Dumas THE OKLAHOMA JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1965 wa s crowned byUnJ president William H. Hale. Miss Brown will be crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies Saturday afternoon when the Lions host Southeastern State College. stand business. It never Game time will be 2 p. m. Saturday. By DAVID CRAIGHEAD Miss Dumas, daughter of Mrs. P. Jordan and Arthur Dumas LANGSTON — Industry and has and it never will.” of Tulsa, is a physical education major. She is a member of education must work together Dr. William H. Hale, Lang­ Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Basileus, Iota Chapter, to meet the state’s employ- ston president, told the busi­ Student Educaton Association, Paithellenic Council, University Tnent needs, Gov. Dewey ness nen the school wants-to Council, and Student Affairs Committee. Bartlett told af group of busi­ She has been on the Dean’s Honor Roll two sem esters and ness leaders meeting at cooperate in producing received a scholarship from Alpha Xi chapter of Sigma Rho Langston University here graduates desired by in­ Sorority Inc., Tulsa, and an awards citation from the same * Tuesday. dustry. Reporting on what he termed chapter. He termed Langston a Miss Brown also is a .physical education major. She is Ihe success of three '‘“Okie” ’greenhouse for the intel­ a cheerleader', member of-Student Education Association, and type companies being op­ lectually under-nourished" has been listed on the jJean’s Honor Roll. erated/ by minority group and said the cluster program She is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Brown of Fort Gibson. people, Bartlett stated: could be of "mutual benefit" Joyce Brown 4 “I feel that unless steps to the commercial EWorld (Continued on Page 8) are taken In rural areas to and the university. provide employment where Jon L. Santi, director of the people are, all we’re go­ college-industry relations ing to do is compound the for the National Alliance of problems of the urban Businessmen in Washington, areas.” D C., said there are 22 clus­ The governor spoke at a ter-type programs in opera­ College-industry C lu s te r tion nationally. f Program which drew rep­ "This is in fact a national resentatives from about 65 effort." he said. "The ultimate companies. The program, goal is to produce a better- initiated nine months ago. prepared graduate." s* is designed to develop and Santi said industry could expand a ^operative relation­ help Langston in such ways ship befc^en the business as loaning instructors, do­ commumty and Langston Uni­ nating items of machinery versity,' the state’s only or equipment, providing sum­ predominantly Negro college. mer employment, offering Gov. Bartlett told of making career counseling and guid­ ■*a jet trip to Watts, the Los ance and eventually giving di­ Angeles neighborhood ravaged rect financial assistance. by riots, to learn about ef­ "It'S just plain economic forts to promote employ: sense to support our pub­ ment among Negroes. lic colleges because very “While there was much of soon one-fifth of our future interest, the program there work force will be enroled was not completely sound. ” in them," he said. he /Saicl. “It was a made James P. Jones, recruit­ ing and placement director V work’ program^ lind er gov­ for Phillips Petroleum Co. ernment contract.” and cluster executive com­ Out of this experience, he mittee chairman, said the stated, ' grew a desire to idea was not to "simply increase minority group em­ make a training place for ployment in Oklahoma. This in turn led to plans to form industry out of I^ngston.” "Okie" type companies. He added it was never­ "The secret.” Gov. Bart­ theless felt that "there are lett said, "is toyhave busi­ some areas where we can ness nen take onL the.job of get in and do some good." stimulating errjjployment. Jones said industry could rather tbgn government. help by offering on-campus' Government doesn't under- seminars, lectures and pro­ grams, sponsoring plant visits and tours, and giv­ ing advice on cirriculum. Oklahoma Governor Dewey Bartlett and . Langston University President Dr "We feel." he said, Check William Hale check the LU industry cluster program which was held October 14 "that we can give recom­ on the university campus. Approximately 100 state businessmen attended the pro- mendations as to what in­ Program gram. LooMjg on are James P. Jones, left, director of recruitment and place- dustry wants and expects ment for Phillips Petroleum Company, and Paul Puttroff, vice president of Kerr- LlOttS in individuals.” / McGQi.°Jf P u t t r o f f was program chairman and Jones was f o - c h a i r man.- PAGE 2 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE

Of ° f , i aS n , i nlI erS,lfy d,“ rle*!ers •* ,U1">e «» sky over Anderson Stadium Saturday with yells for tie Lions to maul Southeastern state. Game time In the Guthrie stadium Is C G o Lions! * P.". Cheerleaders IncWe ri& LpZ*^T *Zi'£££ S m M “ A I 11 I I 0 Gibson Senior, Janice Bettis, Watonga junior; Linda Henderson, Oklahoma City junior; Cynlhia A I II Hfl \ nl te im n ™ 82 0r€> Kata*». J^lsa sophomore, a i u e Paige (kneellnfl Chicago. II L U HI. V Letters To The Editor PLAN % -o I?: The . residents of University Women have started the year off Students have been absolutely of every ten Afro-Americans are w.ho is physically disabled finds making plans for homecoming disappointed, over the extreme- endowed with the ability to parti- himself en the University’s team, an(j their entire schedule of ly poor performances of the UniT cipate quite successfully in Our “ Lions” are not worthy activities for 1969-70. versity’s team named the sports. Furthermore, that two of their names. They appear As a prerequisite to their “Lions.” Moreover, for the past out of every three effective to ^ completely opposite ofwhat plans, of course, they have half decade, Langston University coaches are Afro-Americans. they are called. Our Lions can- elected Q their dormitory of- ^ But quite surprisingly, itr,ap- n°t catch, attack, defend, run or ficers, who are: has retrogressed immensely in pears that perhaps the one out hick. Even when they are at- President - 1Barbara Frazier the general atmosphere of Sports, of those three coaches accident- tacked, they cannot defend them- Vice-President - Joyce Diggs Why? Afro-Americans are known ^ ally, or prophetically falls-vinto selves, how much more for them Secretary - Rutha Glasper for their inexhaustible talents the University’s Staff. Not with- to attack. It is a shame, I am Assistant Secretary - Mary in the field of sports, and stat- standing, it is definite that the beginning to wonder what type Morris istics have shown that nine out one out of ten Afro-Americans, °t a Li°n is this, that cannot Treasurer - Mildred Thomas even kill a sick, weak, and de- Chaplain - Deborah Grant fenselessprey. Reporter - Margaret Thcker Why spend so much time and Miss University Women - The Langston University Student Senate Tuesday passed a money on football, when it is Geraldine Walls resolution supporting the moratorium not worthy of it. Please leave Under the guidance of their In the resolution, the Langs­ per observance to this day hop- students to study and improve Dormitory Director, Mrs. A.M. ton University Student Senate said ing that those in '/hose hands their grades. Our black brothers Glascoe, their activities for the it “is unalterably opposed to rest the power' to end the war can be given that money to further year include: our nation’s war in Vietnam and will in the name of humanity their education and become help- September - Get Acquainted hopes for an immediate with­ do so. '-fUlAcitizens. Some people will say Meeting drawal from the territory of “ Let it father be resolved that we believe in this optimistic October - Know Your Town that nation of the Armed Forces that the observance of this day philosophy that states thus; if <- November - Meet Your Presi­ of the United States and where­ in no way interferes with the at first you do not succeed try, dent as we join in sentiment with all orderly and necessary conduct of try, , try again. Well, my fellow -Jpecember - Christmas Party; individuals and groups who also the business of the University students, we have exhausted our decorating pray for a return to peace and for we feel that the answers chances, what should we do now? January -. Mid-Year Party the inauguration of a program to our international problems, My candid suggestion will be for February - Let’s Travel of becoming the fair and equit­ like the answers to. our national,' us to quit honorably and stay April • Health Film able, society promised by our state and local problems, are in our Den and try to practice May • Farewell Party great documents of State. to be’ found in ttje education of to perfection if we can, for next Plans are now being made to ** “ We do, therefore, resolve thy'‘mind and the Shear t and not year. The man who runs away provide the residents with a cook­ that the date of Wednesday, Octo­ ijf warfare, prejudice, vio- from a fight is not a.,loser, but ing facility. ber 15, 1969, be proclaimed a^ ience and hatred” the resolu- will return after he has properly The residents of University a day for peace and that w e,/ tion concluded. equipped, himself. If you were to Women are loioking forward to a the student body of Langstom The resolution was signed by take all that the Black man has, profitable school year, both University give fitting and^pro- xAnna F. Glenn, vice president, their is still one thing that can- scholastically,and socially. “ ^ not be taken from him, and that . Margaret Thcker, Reporter So I am appealing Ito , ' "students" A and, Staff to help THANKS! preserve our pr(de. We are still FROM THE EDITOR Rayfer Mainor is to be commended "for his ingenious idea of in­ cubs, and will grow to be mature stituting a drive to assist the Sanitation Workers of Oklahoma lions in the future. WE NEED* YOUR HELP (ALL City.r Mainly through his efforts, the Langston University Family There is a Lion on the hill, interested Students; especially contributed approximately $114 and a large box of canned goods Corite, come, come, Freshmen and Sophomores) in to aid the striking workers. weak Lion, order for The Student Corner to Especially to be thanked are the Sphinxmen Pledge Club be a success. - If you have an Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi, Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and sick Lion, interest in writing; experience Leaf Pledge Club of Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa . Beat, Beat, Beat. in'journalism; or would just like Sorority, Inc., for their support in this worthwhile effort. The Lion is dead, to help, please contact us in the Miss DeAnna Borens, Miss Sherri Vaughn* and Mr. Paul Forte Oh! bury, bury, bury. Public Relations Dej^rtment, assisted Mr. Mainor in the actual collection of the funds. Burney AdeBola William^, through Mr* Reynolds THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, OCTOBER, » 6 9 , PAGE 3 THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN

Tuii., O ct. 14, 1969 Five Masons Win Degrees Five Oklahomans were among 82 Prince Hall Ma­ sons elevated to the 33rd and last degree at the 83rd session of the United Su­ preme Council in Oklaho­ ma City. Presiding was Dr. John G. Lewis, Jr., Baton Rouge, La., Sover- » eign Grand Commander. Robert Gray Jr., Texas, was elected president of the class. Other officers elected included Hartwell W. Ragsdale, California, vice-presidcni; John B. Bryant, California, secre­ tary, and Sidney Owen, Arkansas, treasurer. Dr. Lewis suggested a program for the order in­ cluding development of ways to improve leader­ ship in, community affairs and advising the deputy in pertinent matters. He said Masonry must look more to the care for the poor and the underpri- — vileged. Those elevated from Oklahoma w ere Stanley B. Bagley, Samuel L. Rich­ ardson. Sr., ‘William H. Hale, L. G. Smith and J. C. West. Barfleff Lauds Training Plan

LANGSTON — The asso­ ciation of businessmen and Langston University is sure to build belter prod­ ucts for industry, Gov. Bartlett told af^group of business representatives Monday night. The governor spoke to more than 50 representa­ tives of state businesses and Langston staff mem­ bers at a dinner meeting in Ihe home of Langston President Dr. William H. Hale. QUARTET Langston University Auditorium The i n f <^r m a 1 dinner THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN Friday, Oct. 10, 1969 11 meeting preceded "L. U. Day,” a college-industry program to be held at Langston University start­ ing at gftum. Tuesday. Hale to Guide Black Colleges * The governor will make the keynote address at the industry day program, By Bob Buggies sponsored by the National Staff Writer Henderson said the new Alliance of Businessmen. W a s h i n g t o n — Dr. at the association during the organization will be to organization hopes *to es­ The governor said the William Hale, president of the'52nd annual meeting of try to provide black stu­ tablish itself as a major college-industry program Langston University, is me American Council on contributor to efforts to ed­ creates for students a bet- dents with equal educa­ one of 21 dnembers of an Education. ucate low-income students ler understanding of state tional attainment, not just executive v committee Henderson said thevHew in integrated situations. industries. He said indus­ named Thursday to guide organization intends, "to equal educational opportu­ Henderson said the me­ tries can better utilize the a new National Association make a major impact on nity, Jenkins said. dian income of Negro fam­ potential of young people of Black Colleges. public policy for the higher High on the organiza­ ilies that send students to in the state. The new asosciation was education of poor and tion’s priority list is In­ college is $3,900 per year, Bartlett said the state is announced in a press con* black students in Ameri­ creased funds for'predomi­ but 34 per cent are below trying to provide jobs » ference here held by Dr. ca." ’ nantly black institutions so the $3,000 a year income where jobs are needed Vivian Henderson, presi­ Dr. Martin Jenkins of the colleges may*continue level. He said the predomi­ whether in the Negro ghet­ dent of Clark College, At­ Morgan State College at to be "a major resource in nantly Negro institutions to or in the rural areas. lanta, Ga. Baltimore, Md., empha­ helping Negro youngsters produced more than 20,000 He also said that through the efforts of state corpora­ Hale and other members sized that the new organi­ find their way into the college graduates each tions, minority groups are of the executive committee zation is not a black cau­ American mainstream," year who represent a po­ provided jobs and id' some of the organization, which cus or a separatist move­ said Dr. Herman Long, tential of $140 million cases work in managerial initially will include pre­ ment. president of Talladega Col­ going into the economy dominately black colleges, lege in Alabama. each year. , roles or in ownership of announced the formation r One of the major aims of businesses. PAGE 4-TO E LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE-OCTOBER, 1969 GUTHRIE AREA SALUTES LANGSTON UNIVERSITY ON ITS PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION!

The Guthrie Daily Leader, Friday, October 10, 1969

M ayar M alta a and frasHaaf, William Hah flaw \ 1 laagataa University's Maw BalUlayt- O,, '* A message From Guthrie Mayor Art Nelson \ Z' ■pictured in this issue of Hie Guthrie Daily Leader are rep­ for the ifeilosophy under which it operates-that no worthy student, resentatives of fiie hundreds of Guthrie and Logdn County citizens- whatever his economic condition, will fail to' find here an op­ merchants, pharmacists, real estate agents, service station portunity to secure an education. Such a philosophy makes it operators, housewives, ministers, physicians, bankers, and other possible for anyone in our community who has the desire and business men-who congratulate Langston University, the Logan Ability to go to college to secure an education at Langston Uni­ County university, on -completion of Phase Two of its ten-year versity. Because the university has been fully accredited by the building program initiated under the leadership df President North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, William H. Hale. tee National Council far Accreditation of Teacher Education, and other state and national accrediting agencies, Langston graduates are assured of employment upon graduation. This year many The new silhouette of modern dormitories, attractive apart­ seniors * found themselves under contract before they were ments for faculty and married students, renovated classroom graduated. buildings, and ttie recently-constructed science^ and technology "The people of Guthrie appreciate the contribution which Langston building, music building, and library anndz (complete with Learn­ University make's to this county financially, culturally, and ing Resources Center-one of three in Oklahoma) reflect the role educationally. We pledge our support to Logan County uni- which Langston University now plays as an institution verslfy-our university-whtch serves not only this county, but the education in Oklahoma. 9 s ta te ,’file nation, and several foreign countries. We want to share in flie continuing development of Langston University, an institution which is not only keeping pace with her sister institutions of higher education in Oklahoma, but which, in some areas, is setting Chartered in 1897 as the Colored Agricultural and the pace. e> University, Langston University, since 1964, has been open qualified students of all rices. Today its faculty Is one-fourth white, and the number of white students is rapidly increasing. Logan County resldents-housewlves, m inisters, recent hlgb-wchool graduates-are discovering the advantage of attending a local university, which offers excellent academic instruction and modern learning facilities. ^ The citizens oTGu thrle and Logan County commend the university dayar Tka City of Gutty! IHE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, OCTOBER, M l , RAGE S L A N Q S T O N . ••• Building A Brighter Future For All Citizens Through Education

Mrs. Spencer Sessions

Best wishes to (he "new" Langston University, an institution of higher learning which exemplifies progress. We congratulate you! Alvin Bohot

Congratulations to Langston University on the completion of a major p art of your ten-year build* Ing program. We are proud of our Logan County university.

Jim Patterson is n fs fffl Unlvtrslty's New Science- Technology B u llin g

Congratulations to a fine edu­ cational institution- Langston Ungston University building program continues department has moved into the building which University-our Logan County to make major gains under the leadership of its has all new equipment including kitchen facilities. university! Keep up the good first alumnus president, Dr. William H. Hale. The old administration building is presently work. ^ The first phase has been completed at a cost undergoing renovation and will be ready for oc­ of near $2 million and the second phase, also cupancy within two months. pegged at near $2 million, is nearing completion. Dr. Hale is rounding out his 10th year as The two phases are a part of the 1965-1975 president of Langstpn University and the in­ expansion program. stitution has undergone an explosive student Three academic buildings are now occupied gain along with building expansion. by students and faculty. The first phase included The Logan County institution was almost at Johny O. Brown the Sclence-Technology Building, lib rary Annex a standstill as tor as having a bright future and Music Building. The annex is occupied in 1960, when Dr. Hale took over the reins. on the first floor by administration and staff, Since that time, LU has tripled its enrollment second floor, Learning Resources Center and to approximately 1,400 students and the buildings Congratulations to Langston classrooms, and third floor, Art Department on the campus continue to go up... o University on toe progress of and classrooms. Langston is proud of its Learning Resource its building program. Ihe hard The Sclence-Technology building includes In­ Center. It is the only state institution with an work of a «dedicated admini­ dustrial Arts, Chemistry and Mathematics. The IHC. The University recently hosted a 3-day stration, faculty, alumni, and stu­ first floor houses Data Processing, Electronics, institute for educators throughout the country dent body has paid off. Ihe Drafting, Photography and wood working. Class­ at the Learning Resource Center. citizens of Guthrie and Logan rooms and labs for Chemistry and Mathematics County are proud of your “ new” Carl Meadors are on the second and third floors. V Langston also has completed part of its second university. The Music Building connects to I. W. Young phase building program. A 36-apartment unit complex is completed and two new dormitories Best wishes to a progressive Auditorium and is completely equipped for music majors including practice roolns, classrooms housing 300 students each will be finished within ilversity, Ungston University, 30 days. our new buildings are an asset and a small auditorium for concerts and other )t only to your college com- programs. ' Langston is keeping pace with a changing [unity but to an Logan County. Also completed is the renovation of the old society that continues to put more and more de­ Agriculture Building. The Home Economics mands on educational institutions.

JR. Swain

% Bill Underwood Dean May Max Kennemer Ed Ihrner As a Guthrie educator and supporter of LangstonUniverslty for many years, I congratulate • v ; toe university on toe completion Service to Logan County has Best wishes to Langston Uni- „ Congratulations, LangstonUni* of an important part of its long been (he creed of Langston versity! We Gutorlans enjoy versity! Such innovations as yodr building program. Comfortable University. MJy the opening your fine programs and ball Learning Resources Center-one living quarters and modern, air- of these new facilities aid in games, which are only a twelve- of only three in toe state-under- conditioned classroom buildings molding toe boys and girls of mile drive for us. Con* llne your interest In Individuali­ make for good learning con­ today-into toe men and women gratulations on your building pro­ zing ins true tionfor each student. ditions. i V of tomorrow. gram! GUTHRIE AREA SALUTES LANGSTON PAGE 6-TOE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZE TTE-OCTt)BER, 1969

Lawrence Hamilton Mrs. Floyd McVicker Gerold Allen John Pearson Raymond Ochs (3 Congratulations to Langston Congratulations, Langston Uni­ Congratulations to 'Langston Best wishes to a last-growing, Guthrie and Logan County University on its “ new look.’ versity! We appreciate the ex­ University! We appreciate your progressive institution of higher citizens congratulate Langston The new music building, now fine programs and ball games education-Langston University! University on completion of cellent programs, symphonies, only one year old, is one of which are available to our com­ The citizens of Guthrie and Logan Phase 11 of its ten-year building and concerts brought to your cam­ the mo6 t modern in the state munity. We share your pride County take pride in your new program. The new dormitories pus for the entertainment and and should be inviting to pros­ in the Impressive new buildings buildings and educational tacil- and modern classroom buildings enjoyment of your students and pective college students who wish which have just been completed ities, and we pledge our con­ afford comfortable housing and community and for the larger to major or minor in music. on your campus. tinued support a pleasant learning environment Log^n County community. for Langston students.

Salute

Joel Graves To Lloyd Lentz, Sr. Paul Woodul Bill Lehmann I ° Best wishes to Langston Uni­ We appreciate the services We pledge our support to the versity! We look forward with rendered by Langston Univer­ The administration, faculty, Logan County university which interest to Phase HI of your sity to our city andcounty. Young alumni, and students of Langston has made somanycontributions- ten-year building program. The people from all over our state, University are to be con­ financial, cultural, and education- new buildings on your campus our nation, an^^everal foreign gratulated on one of the most • al-to this area. President Hale Langston have literally transformed it in countries coq^A^urcounty attractive four-year colleges and the other members ^of the the last five years . We are to go to college TwclHi^Lang- campuses in the statecJY eju g / Langston University family are proud of our Logan County uni­ ston University is located here. prouddflat Langston University is "T to be commended. versity. roncrr a filiations . L.U. ! in Logan Cpunty.

Ralph Dawson .Glen Carey Carle King Jon Gumerson Lorraine Fogarty G*» As an alumnus of Langston We take pride in the progress We are proud of the progress Congratulations, Langston Uni­ Students from all ovdr the University and a teacher in die of the ten-year building program of the Logan County university, versity! The new dormitories state and the nation, as well Guthrie school system, I have of Langston University. New Langston University. Your new which your students will be mov­ as several foreign countries, are watched with pride the progress faculty apd student housing and ing into right away testify to dormitories and classroom proud to claim Langston Uni­ of Langston University the past classroom buildings and your new your success in more than buildings on all sides of the versity as their alma mater. The few years. My own educational Learning Resources Center have doubling your enrollment in the campus mike it a major attrac­ fine new buildings just completed experience there was invaluable made your Institution one of the past five years. Keep up the tion in Logan County to young will tnake the university even and has given me an excellent people in Oklahoma and through­ most up-to-date colleges in Okla­ good work! more attractive to students in background for graduate school. out the nation. homa. the years ahead.

M ss Cartotta Fruln J.T. Gilliam E.M. Goolsby Ken English N. John L. LeHew 111 Tne tremenaous ^building / program of Langston University Guthrie citizens are proudPuf President and M rs. Hale, their Congratulations to one of the Xl.ilKpf us who are interested is only a part of the progress the progressive institution of faculty, staff, and students are most progressive institutions of in education take,pride in the which has marked the growth higher education in our county- to be commended for the out­ higher education in Oklahoma- accomplishments of Langston of the university. Those of us Langston University. We en­ standing work they have done in Langston University. The new University. The new buildings who have worked closely with courage citizens of Guthrie and improving Langston- University dorm itories, faculty and on the campus are symbols of the dedicated administrators, Logan County to visit the uni­ physically, academically, and married-student housing, and the modern learning facilities faculty, and staff there are aware versity and tour the campus to culturally. We are fortunate to classroom buildings will prove and innovative teaching of the efforts which have resulted see the many new modern facili­ have this Institution of higher attractive to college students in techniques employed in our Logan in lull accreditation of the ties in use there. education in our area. our area. County university.

academior program which it of ...... <*. '-/» firs its students. *

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rt Minard Murray Norval Gooch Jim Willbanks Bill Husted Mark Ekiss

Best wishes to a modern and President Hale, his faculty, Congratulations to Resident Congratulations, Langston Uni­ congratulations to Langston progressive educational in- staff» students, and the alumni Hale and all the members of versity, on the completion of ifi k i ? * 4 ,modern urdversity stitution, Langston University. of Langston University deserve the Langston University family Phasft 11 of your building prog­ wnidi the people of Logan County We look forward with you to die our support as they work to make on completion of Phase 11 of ram. We are proud of our Logan are proud to support and attend, completion of Phase 111 of your this college one of the outstanding their building program. We are County university, and we pledge Keep up the good work! ten-year building program. institutions of higher education proud of our Logan County uni­ our continued support. in Oklahoma. Congratulations! versity.

Donald Cdfta JohnRJohn R. .Flasch Flasch T O Reverend Donald Vance Mrs. Claude Coin y ' -• * Congratulations to Langston Those of us who have watch- The philosophy of Langston University, one of the most ed Langston University progress University~to make a college As a former student of progressive universities in the for- several years are proud of education possible for all Langston University, I look with state^.of Oklahoma. CitizenS/ffiie success achieved by the uni- students who have the desire and pride on die progress of the uni­ of Guthrie and Logan County,- versity as exemplified by the ■j ability to go to college, regard­ versity. I enjoyed my course Jour the campus of our Logan modern - buildings which now* less of their financial situation- work diere and would lik er to County university if you have grace the campus. Best wishes L a n g sto n deserves our support. Con­ take more classes in some of not been by there Recently. The for many years of continued gratulations, Langston Uni­ the beautiful new buildings which educational facilities available success in’'educating die young versity, on completion of your will now be in use. Congratula­ there for our college students people of our county, state, and new buildings! tions, Langston University! are among lie most modern in nation, the state. ' .

John Kellogg Ross Archer W.R. Fry, Jr. Foress B. Lillie Bob Bennett - x € Congratulations to Langston The citizens of Guthrie con­ Congratulations to a fine educa­ Logan County citizens are gratulate Langston University on We are proud of the Logan T versi ty» 016 Logan, tf ounty. tional institution, Langston Uni­ proud of the fine buildings pro­ completing Phase n of its ten- County institution of higher r ivers^ » °n, eo“PteJ<»°f versity. We wish you continuing gram and quality education which year building program. We look education-Langston U niversity-<^ase 11 of lts ten*year bulldinS sucess in your task of offering ^ - \ for the progress which its beauti- p*'0?1'4111 We are proud of the are trademarks of Langston Uni­ forward to seeing the final stages a high-quality education to our progress exemplified by these versity. Congratulations, Langs­ of this program in the near fu­ "ful new buildings exemplify. young people. fine buildings. ton ture.

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White Mrs. Jess Gatlin Mrs. Richard Dreessen Phil Kirtley Newt Cornwell -a

As a Logan County educator As a recent graduate j of 'As an educator , I appreciate Congratulations to Langston and neighbor to Langston Uni­ I I take particular pride in the Langston University, I am quite the tremendous effort that has University on completion of versity, I am proud of the ac­ accomplishments of Langston proud of the completion of Phase gone jnto the “new” Langston Phase 11 of the t e .., ------complishments of the institution. University since I am a former 11 of our building program. Since LangstQn student. Having served University. The standard of ex­ program! The i)ew three-story Many of our Coyle students are I shall be teaching again this a s a foreign missionary the past cellence you have set in your science building And'modern planning to enroll there this fall. year in the Guthrie school two y4ars, I was amazed at the building program and academic equipment in use there should They want to take advantage of system, I shall be able to keep progress which has taken place instruction .i§ a challenge and prove attractive to those students the modern facilities and ex­ in the building program when we inspiration for all of us who are in our area who are planning a cellent educatiooU opportunity in touch with the continuing progress of the university. returned to Guthrie recently. ^in the business of teaching young career which requires a thorough only a mile ojJko away from Congratulations, L.UJ Congratulations, L.UJ people': background in the scien ces. their homes. W LANGSTON UNIVER3TY GAZETTE - PAGE •

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Miss Brown was also featured at the Miss Langston coronation. The coronation ball followed. Both coeds will be honored during the homecoming festi­ vities Saturday when the lions entertain the Southeastern State Savages from Durant. Last year the two clubs waged a cliff-hanger at Durant with the Savages squeaking out a 26-25 triumph. The homecoming festivities start at 8 a.m. Saturday with a coffee hour in the lobby of the new Bessie L. Young HalL The coffee is sponsored by the Parents and Patrons Organi­ zation. The group will hold a planning session at 11:30 a.m. The homecomong parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday on the university campus. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the organization floats best depicting the home­ coming theme of “ Preludes to the Seventies.” The Langston University band will stage a concert at 10:45 a.m. The homecoming dance will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Gayles gymnasium. Eddie Floyd and his Recording Band will provide the music.

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k will play at tha hoifiacovning Durin g Homecoming and until November 1, an exhibition of “ethnic Q. * ' awareness” by Alfred Cohran will be on display in the Art FnniF Fiovn . f Gallery on third floor of Page Library Annex. In the picture *s , dance in above, Mr. Cohran poses with his acrylic entitled “Mona Liza” r C which is a prize-winning painting in the Contemporary Art Foun­ dation’s summer competition now on exhibit at Langston. Gayles Gymnasium at 9:30 p.m. r “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. — a - • i He awakened a new spirit, - IMMORTAL” Thrit never can be stilled, Until we definitely realize ) ♦ ♦ A lofty dream—FULFILLED. I Time has swiftly sped away, During his global travels-, Just one year ago, He epoke to many million, Sometimes he went to prison i The world suffered a grievous loss Reminding of a biblical fact Minus bond orvbail, Of a Civil Rights—HERO. We are simply all God’s children. But rather like the Apostle Paul r He dTgnificd the jail. ♦ ♦ He gave a warning to the world \ In his prophetic vision, And especially to' our Nation, He lived and died for “BROTHERHOOD” He viewed a coming day, ♦ Of the seeming, apparent disregard Certainly pot for fan\c, When' children regardlpss of color i Of injustice? and discrimination. His Christ-like teaching and leadership Together would work and play. Has immortalized his NAME. ’ / >»» ♦ He preached and practiced in his life, i As he moved about Peaceful, human relations; .. Somd^may say that he is dead, He made it understood, ’Twas in Memphis, Tennessee, " But may wc answer “NAY?” I His entire life and labor He met his assassination. Only, a brilliant, shifting star Was for CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD. Vacated for a better day. I y-' Indbcd, he was a leader, Crijel cops and angry mobs i _ That will be greatly missed, Could not make him run, His lofty principles and attitude, Thank God for his loan to us’ He merely led a host and sang His method to accomplish things, At such a time as this! Some day WE’LL OVERCOME! Places the whole world deeply in debt I » To DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING. For justice, peace and righteousness In Washington, D. C., t He could not eompiomTse;- A mighty throng was seen, ?--- By The Reverend A. H. Byrd I Becamc the youngest recipient While he gave a burning message Presiding Elder Emeritus To receive the Nobel Prize. From the Subject, “I HAVE A DREAM’ Post Office Box 737 Idabel, Oklahoma 74745 I L V