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Former Vol. 4 No. 2 Oct. 1, 2010 Albany State student activists share in new book InsideHomecoming PreviewASU Issue See page 9. THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER Dr. Everette J. Freeman It’s time to enjoy ASU Homecoming events set for Oct. 3-9 Homecoming By Cindy Gambill day activities on campus and in special presentation to Annette Executive editor the city highlight ASU and its Jones White, who was Miss Al- 2010! role in Southwest Georgia. bany State College 1961-62. The time has come for Each year Albany State Uni- Homecoming Week begins Current ASU students will us to celebrate. As prepa- versity alumni and friends paint on Sunday, Oct. 3, with the officially launch Homecoming ration for this year’s the city blue and gold for the an- coronation of Miss Albany State Week at noon Monday, Oct. 4, Homecoming continue, nual Homecoming celebration. University, Ali’Yah Arnold, at 5 with a kick-off at the J.C. Reese we are counting down to This year’s festivities kick off p.m. in the Albany Municipal Student Union on campus. A the week-long schedule on Sunday, Oct. 3, and run Auditorium. During the cere- of festivities planned for through Saturday, Oct. 9. Each mony, Arnold will also make a See EVENTS on page 9. Homecoming 2010, which will begin in just Class of 1931 grad to lead 2010 ASU Homecoming Parade two days. Joseph West alumni. Alumni, students, fac- Publications specialist On Sept. 25, Stephens was ulty, staff and supporters, honored at a reception by the young and old, are gear- When Albany State University kicks off this University before the ASU ing up and getting in a year’s Homecoming Parade, Southwest Georgia vs. Savannah State “Rumble native Clano Stephens will be the grand marshal. in the Swamp” football game spirit of reunion, fellow- Stephens, born and raised in Dawson, Ga., now held in Waycross. ship and victory through- residing in Waycross, Ga., is excited about re- Stephens, a semi-retired out Ram Nation. It’s our turning to his alma mater to serve as the leader of entrepreneur who has owned 107th year of providing the Homecoming Parade, which begins Saturday, several successful businesses Clano Stephens an exceptional service to Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. during his lifetime, arrived at the Southwest Georgia “I am looking forward to it,” Stephens said. “I Georgia Normal & Agricultural College in 1925, community. That alone is have never been to a Homecoming Parade. I plan at the age of 13. At that young age, he earned the reason to celebrate. to drive down on Friday afternoon, the day be- money to pay his tuition by working on campus Many students and grad- fore the parade.” and during the summer at the Oil Mill in Daw- uates who have benefit- Stephens, described by ASU President son. In his six years at ASU, Stephens was able to Everette J. Freeman as “a remarkable man who complete high school and two years of college. ted from the teachings has been a pillar of the Waycross, Ga., commu- See PRESIDENT on page 2. nity for 70 years,” is one of ASU’s oldest living See STEPHENS on page 11. 2 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU UpcomingEVENTS The ASU Theatre Ensemble will present “A The ASU Department of Fine Arts and InsideASU is a weekly Piece of Broadway Our Way: Old School Lyceum Performance Series will present the Grooves, Nu Skool Moves” at 7:30 p.m. Tallahassee Community College African electronic publication Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the ACAD Auditorium. Dance and Drumming Ensemble at 7:30 produced by There is no admission charge. The production p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the ACAD the Office of University is part of the ASU Department of Fine Arts Auditorium. There is no admission charge. For Communications. All and Lyceum Performance Series. For more more information, contact the Department of submissions are due by information, contact the Department of Fine Fine Arts at (229) 430-4849. noon Wednesday for that Arts at (229) 430-4849. Friday’s issue. Send your The ASU Center for Undergraduate The College of Education’s Research submission to Comprehensive Examination will be will present its Fall 2010 Seminar [email protected]. administered at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. The 9-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the ACAD deadline for applications is Oct. 11. The Auditorium. Topics will include “The Dr. Everette J. Freeman Comprehensive Examination is required for Importance of Undergraduate Research” and President the M.Ed. degree. To be eligible to take the “The ABCs of Undergraduate Research – exam, the candidate must have filed a Where do I Start?” The STEM conference will Clifford Porter, Jr. passing score on the PRAXIX/GACE II exam follow the seminar. For more information, with his/her advisor; the candidate must have contact Dr. Ashok Jain at Vice President completed all Area C courses or be currently [email protected]. Institutional Advancement enrolled in his/her last Area C course(s); and the candidate must have completed an The ASU Department of Natural Sciences Sandra Yates application to take the exam. Applications are will hold the 2010 STEM Conference from Associate Vice President available in ACAD Room 244. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the Institutional Advancement ACAD Auditorium. Biology, chemistry, Albany Area Primary Health Care Inc., Albany preengineering, forensic science, math and Cindy Gambill State University’s Health Careers Opportunity computer science majors are invited. Students Program (HCOP) and ASU’s HIV/AIDS Peer will present their scientific research as a Executive Editor Educators will hold the Fall Festival & Health poster or oral presentation. Door prizes will be Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, given, including a new iPod Nano. For Reginald Christian at South Albany Medical Center, 1300 Newton students not presenting, the registration Photographer Road, Albany. The events will include free deadline is Oct. 1. Lunch will be provided for health screenings, dental screenings, vision registered students. For more information, Joseph West screenings, bingo, jumpers, face painting for contact Dr. Louise Wrensford at (229) 430- Publications Specialist kids and more. 4823 or [email protected]. Pearlie Bowser PRESIDENT continued from page 1. Administrative Assistant and programs at this institution here in Ram Nation, and they have gone on to contribute to Questions about InsideASU? the community here and abroad. Contact Cindy Gambill at Among the festivities, Mr. Clano Stephens (class of ’31), a 98-year-old alumnus, will 430-1915 or serve as parade grand marshal. He is able to tell of the metamorphosis of Albany State Uni- [email protected]. versity from its time as the Georgia Normal & Agricultural College until now. Together we can also take great pride in the great change that continues to happen at ASU. Right now the dining hall is being converted into a multipurpose student activity and support center, and two residence halls are being added. Albany State University Soon we will begin designing and building the highly anticipated Ray Charles Lan- 504 College Drive guage, Performing and Visual Arts Center that will add – not just to the functionality of the Albany, GA 31705 institution – but to the beauty and pride as well. And let us not forget that we have a beautiful new campus queen to crown and an unde- feated football team that should be vying for its sixth consecutive win this season. Our parade this year has 107 entries to further honor the significance this anniversary year. No matter what your position is in the Ram Nation, you have a reason to be proud and enjoy this Homecoming. Go Rams! Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 3 Current Miss ASU to honor Miss ASC 1961-1962 By Cindy Gambill ing research in ASU’s James Pendergrast Executive editor Memorial Library and the Albany Civil Rights Institute, Arnold tracked down In the fall of 2007, Ali’Yah Arnold was White. a freshman in Rosemarie Mundy-Shep- During Christmas break 2009, Arnold herd’s English class. When Mundy-Shep- interviewed White at her home in East herd gave the students an assignment to Point, Ga. From that interview, Arnold create projects on little-known facts about wrote the monologue that she performed Albany State, she mentioned the story of during the Miss ASU pageant in the spring Annette Jones White, who was Miss Albany of 2010, and she won. State College 1961-1962. “I feel that without Mrs. Annette White, Annette Jones Ali’Yah White, who was arrested along with I wouldn’t be Miss ASU today,” Arnold White Arnold other Albany State College students for par- said. “It wouldn’t feel right not paying hom- today if it hadn’t been for Mrs. White,” ticipating in civil rights demonstrations in age to her during coronation.” Arnold said. “I’m glad that I’m part of the Albany, was suspended and lost the title and When Arnold is officially crowned as celebration.” the crown. That was the first time Arnold Miss ASU 2010-2011 on Oct. 3 in the Al- ASU students, alumni, faculty and staff had heard about White. bany Municipal Auditorium, she’ll then will hear White’s story when she serves as Two years later when Arnold decided to honor White during the coronation cere- the keynote speaker during ASU’s Home- run for Miss Albany State University, she mony, which begins at 5 p.m. coming Convocation at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. remembered White’s story. After conduct- “I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have 8, in HPER Gymnasium.