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VOLUMNE 31 NUMBER 1 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA______MAY, 1969 Langston Students Receive Top Honors
Langston Universtiy honored Custer McFall (sr) 3.34; Art, its outstanding students at the Joyce Tease (sr) 3.*3G; Biology, seventh annual Honors Day Con Wayne Jackson (soph) 3.48; Busi vocation Wednesday. ness Administration, LaFrance Convocation speaker was Dr. McGuirt (soph) 3,48; Chemistry, Preston Valien, acting associate John Edgar, 4.00; Elementary commissioner for Higher Edu Education, Etoise Flenoid (sr) cation in the U.S. Office of Edu 3,21; English, Ruth G. Anderson cation. He said “ young people (sr) 3.63; Health and Physical today have tilings going for them. Education, Joe Love (soph) 3.59; He urged them to work with the Home Economics, Mae Stidham older generation to make tliis (soph) 3.43; Mathematics, Norma a better world. J. Collins (jr) 3.85; Music, Receiving awards were: Robert Crisp (sr) 3.26: Social Most outstanding student of Science, Lola Dewberry King each depart ment-Custer McFall, (jr) 4.00; Technology, Glenn E. Agriculture; Charlotte Cooper, Jones (sr) 3.57. Art; Wayne Jackson, Biology; Scholarship Awards-Alpha Margaret Tucker, Business Kappa » Alpha Sorority, Grace Administration; John Edgar, Goff; Verdell LuGrand, Jacquelyn Chemistry; Janis Holland, Ele- Williams; I.A. Breaux Memorial mentary Education; Sandra Gaff Award, Ernest Millhouse; ney Sledge, English; Connie Continental Oil Co, LaFrance Mc Sledge, Health and Physical Guirt, Melvin McClellan; Irene Education; Rosie Jones, Home Garrett Memorial Award, Dwight - Economics; Marcia Johnson, Dejear; Kerr-McGee, Samuel Marcia Johnson, Mathematics; Burns, Nancy Cochran, Norma SENIOR LANGSTON UNIVERSrTY students M arcia Johnson and Robert Crisp re« ‘v® Collins, Mae Zola Green, Lefoj University President William H. Hale Wednesday during Honors Day ceremonies at the university. Patrick Smith, Music; Melzenia Hawkings, Linda Parker, Harold The two were tam ed “ Most Representative Senior Man and Woman at the jniversity. Story and Mansker, Social Sceince; Glenn Jones, Technology. Robinson, Carroll -Stevenson, Photo on Page 1. (LU Photo) Highest Ranking Student of Each Earl Symonette, Richard Class-Freshman, Julius Hilgurn, Williams, Joseph Woods. Penny Morbley, and Lonnie Music Faculty, Sharron Bluitt, m Vandeveer, all with 3.82 Sopho- Oklahoma State Club of Wash m Dean McGee to Deliver more, Christopher Williams, ••••••• ington, D.C., Ronald Wallace; Sad ler Award, Janis Hale; Sears- *:>: Commencement Address 3.95; Junior, Lola Dewberry King, ?:❖ Roebuck, Glenn Fincher, James 4.00; Senior, John Edgar, 4.00. Hathorne, Julius Hilburn, Albert Highest Ranking Student of Horn, Linda L. Johnson. Each Department-Agricuiture, cl •“ ", r ° Special * Awards-Baptist Dean A. McGee will deliver ment exercises at 2:30 p.m. Sun- Student Union, Ruth Brown; the address at the 69th annual May 25> President William Drama, Best Acress, Janis Hale; Langston University commence- H- Hale announced. Best Actor, Rayfer Mainor; M.B. Tolson Memorial Award for Ex • r The Results cellence in Creative Literature, Tfie speaker is chairman of Rayfer Mainor. the board of directors and chief TEAM SCORING j i NAMES, ADDRESSES, Lanqstgn 84, Southwestern 48. CenTral Outstanding Achievements— executive officer of Kerr-McGee 44 Oklahoma Baptist .14, Northeastern 29..- William J. Diggs, Donald R. Gib Northwestern 29, Southeastern' ?6, pan ' handle 12, Phillips 4, East Central 3. son, James A. Johnson, accepted Corporation in Oklahoma THE RESULTS 440 relav—1 Langston1’(Hamilton, Sim. to the Logistics Training Pro HOMETOWNS He is a graduate of the Uni ve mons, Ro-eburr, Sledge), 42.2, 2. Norlli easier*. '.12.5; 3 Southwe .tern 42.7, 4. gram U.S. Material Command, of Kansas and joined the cor Central. 43 I, 5. Southeastern,^.!. Texarkana, Tex., Wayne Jackson, Mile— I. Rios, OBU, 4:39.3; 2 Bra/iel, Central, 3:34.4; 3 Grallon, OBU, 4:.14l; Undergraduate Research Parti
VOLUMNE SI NUMBER 1 r LANGSTON UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA MAY, 1969 Langston Students Receive Top Honors
Langston Universtiy honored Custer McFall (sr) 3.34; Art, its outstanding students at the Joyce Tease (s.r) 3.*36; Biology, seventh annual Honors Day Con Wayne Jackson (soph) 3.48; Busi vocation Wednesday. ness Administration, LaFrance Convocation speaker was Dr. McGuirt (soph) 3.48; Chemistry, Preston Valien, acting associate John Edgar, 4 4.00; Elementary commissioner for Higher Edu Education, Etoise Flenoid (sr) cation in the U.S. Office of Edu 3.21; English, Ruth G. Anderson cation. He said “ young people (sr) 3.63; Health and Physical today have things going for them. Education, Joew-Love (soph)-3.59; He urged them to work with the Home Economics, Mae Stidham older generation to make this (soph) 143; Mathematics, Norma a better world. * J. Collins (jf) 3.85; Music, Receiving awards were: Robert Crisp'’ (sr) 3.26: Social Most outstanding student of Science, Lola Dewberry King each department-Custer McFall, (jr) 4.00; Technology,OGlenn E. Agriculture; Charlotte Cooper, Jones (sr) 3.57. Art; Wayne Jackson, Biology; Scholarship Awards-Alpha Margaret Tucker, Business Kappa Alpha Sorority, Grace Administration; John Edgar, Goff; Verdell LuGrand, Jacquelyn Chemistry; Janis Holland, Ele Williams; I.A. Breaux Memorial mentary Education; Sandra Gaff Award, Ernest Millhouse; ney Sledge, English; Connie Continental Oil Co. LaFrance Mc- Sledge, Health and Physical Gwrt, Melvin Mittellan; Irene Education; IJ.osie Jones, Home Garrett Memorial A^grd, Dwight Economics; Marcia Johnson, Dejear; Kerr-Mctfee, Samuel Burns, Nancy Cochran, Norma SENIOR LANGSTON UNIVERSITY students Marcia Johnson and Robert C risp r e c e iv e awards from Marcia Johnson, Mathematics; Collins, Mae Zola Green, Leroj University President William H. Hale Wednesday during Honors Day ceremonies at the university. Patrick Smith, Music; Melzenia Hawkings, Linda Parker, Harold The two were mmed "Most Representative Senior Man and Woman at the university. Story and Mansker, Social Sceince; Glenn Jones, Technology. Robinson, Carroll -Stevenson, Photo on Page 1. (LU Photo)
•»>V.V m Dean MfGee to Deliver more, Christopher Williams, fngton, D.C., Ronald Wallace; Sad- W * nr , • e", i u ler Award, Janis 1UK;H pe; Sears- Sea m Commencement Address 195; Junior, U la Dewberry King, Rocbuck_ ^le„„ rmchTr, Jam es m 4.00; Senior, John Edgar, 4.
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GRADUATING SENIORS,— MAY, — 1969
B. S. IN EDUCATION a
Ci Name O' Ma.j or Address r\ Beclcham, Jerry Wayne ? E / 7410 E. 22nd Ave, Denver, Colorado 4 Bennett, Marcia Elem Ed 19600 Cherrylawn, Detroit, Michigan Bordens, Katherine Elem Ed 511 Carver Street, Lawton, Oklahoma Buford, Malcolm Bus Ed 1120 N. Grand, El Reno,Oklahoma Burrou^h, Laura Elem Ed 208 E. Perkins, Guthrie, Oklahoma Carey, Sandra V_ Biology 1787 N.W. 62nd St, Miami, Florida Carr, Irma Jean Elem Ed Rt 1, Boley, Oklahoma Collins, Robert Jr. Biology 2021-16 Ave N., Birmingham, Alabama Conley, JJrenda Joycie P E P 0 Box 482, Frederick^ Oklahoma : Cf Coiftey, Patsy Bus Ed Rt 1, Box 143,‘ Boley* Oklahoma Cravens, Julia Math 123 E. 10th Street, Geary, Oklahoma Crenshaw, Carolyn Elem Edt P 0 Box 2, Slick, OklahomS DeJear, Marvin Biology Rt 9, Box Is5j5-A, Slick, Oklahoma Dorman, Louvenia Elem Ed 1010 E. 1st, Okmulgee,, Oklahoma Duncan, Ella„ Mae Bus Ed P 0 Box 68, Tatums, Oklahoma Faine, Levarn Ind Arts Rt 1, Box 361, Oklahoma City, Okla. Fields, Annie Elem Ed 0 1302 N. Ash, Wichita, Kansas Fo6hee, Waymond Biology 410 E. Hobson, Sapulpa, Oklahoma Franklin, Bonnie Bus Ed Box 171, Haskell, Oklahoma Gardner, Earnest Math Rt 1, Box 92-A, Bennington, Oklahoma Giddens ^Dorothy Elem Ed Rt 2, Jtexxf 245, Idabel, Oklahoma Glover, Pltyllis Bus Ed 2221 N^ET. 18th, Oklahoma City Green, Maxine P a E Box 251,-Valliant, Oklahoma /Jreen, Pearlie E^fem Ed Rt I, Box 151, Boley^Oklahoma Haynes, JoAnn Elem Ed 560 N. Severs,^Okmulgee, Oklahoma * C Henry, Charles/^ Math 52ft^Garver St, Lawton, Oklahoma / Henry, Phillis Math 821 N. Porter, Okmulgee, Okla. ^ Hi tchye, CharTesetta Bus Ed $0x T.225T^Tullahas?§ee, Oklahoma Hoirand, Janisr Elem Ed w €»■ Bbx 303, Langston, Oklahogta Hopkins, Manilla Elem, 4d Rt 2, We 11ston, Oklahoma >■» Johnson, Audrey, Jr rts 702 Hugh Street, Marshall, Texas Johnson, Barbara Sue Bus Ed Rt 1, Box 136, Boley, Oklahoma Johnson, Joylyn Home Ec Box 186, Boley, Oklahoma*^ Johnson, Marcia Math 110 N. Grand^El Reno, Oklahoma Jones, Cathalene Elem Ed Rt 1, Box 229, Spencer, Oklahoma Jdnes, Danna Kaye Biology 2805 NE 25th, Oklahoma City, Okla. Jones, £l^nn Ind. Arts t r 1016 N. Washington, Amarillo1, Texas Jones, Jim£ny P E 502 Carver St., Lawtorf, Oklahoma Jones, Sharon . Math Rt 2, Box 115, Spencer, Oklahoma. Joshua, Roxie k Elem Ed Rt 1, Box 22, Haworth, Oklahoma ' C \ —-— * f F Kennedy, Charmetrea-?* Elem Ed 413 S 0 Drexel,'Guthrie,.Oklahoma
Kuykendall, Don/ P E V 226 Eo Washp St., Anadarko, dklahoma, Lawler, Lee E0 — Elem Ed r 2130 No Prospect, Oklahoma CaTtiy, Okla Lawrence,, Bryantetta Elem Ed 709 S. Oklahoma, Shawnee, O&Tahema Littlejohn, Bernice Akins' "\P E 2124 Elen Ellyn Pi, Oklahoma*City ' -Magee, A\ic| M ^ t h 7351 So Dorchester, Chicago, Illinois Matthews, Elton B i o l o § ^ 22(25 NoE^ 20th, Oklahoma City, Ofcl,a. Millender," Justine vJElem Ed Box t345, Gary, Indiana . Minter, Sharrorl Biology 3>54 j^Oakman Blvd, Detroit, Michigan* 1606 Parkdale Dr, Wichita Falls,Texas \ Mo 02^, Ivor-ys^ ( . ? s OatsV, Gilbert 1 lAE 914 No Hughes, Amarillo, Texas vi Parker, Freddie Elem Ed 2503 Eo Apabhe, Tulsa,-Oklahoma Math 1123 Eo Springer, Guthrie, Oklahoma Parks,* VFrank * Reynolds, Priscilla Bus Ed Rt 1, Box 179, Boley,Oklahoma Richards, Thelma ^ Home Ec Rt i , Box 242, I dabeT,^Oklahoma Rucker, Cadelia J ■ , ElWn Ed 407 Eo Perkins, Guthrie, Oklahoma Savaiinaea, Tuaau\ M|th >4 15!09 No Eastern, Oklahoma City, Okla. Simmons, Mendell Elem Ed 2025 N.Eo'~18th, Oklahoma City, Okla. Simpson, Karen Elem Ed 7 Box 458, Langston, Oklahoma Simpson, Roy Biology 1564 Hudison Ave0, Zanesville, Ohio r\Sledge, Connie P E 2512 N.E. 12th, Oklahoma City, Okla. ( v THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—MAY, 1969 PAGE 3
Spratt, Margaret Biology Star Route, Castle, Oklahoma Swain, Frances Soc Science 1147 N.E. Grand, Oklahoma City, Okla. Tucker, Elizabeth Elem Ed 2200 N. Kelham, Oklahoma City, Okla. Vann, Juanita Elem Ed 1578 S. 3rd, Memphis, Tennessee Walker, Carolyn S. Home Ec 1 West Jackson, Sapulpa, Oklahoma Walker, Mary Price Elem Ed 420 E.King Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma Waller, Patricia ' Elem Ed 2731 E 27th Street North, Tulsa, Okla. Walls, Joyce • Elem Ed Box 411, Idabel, Oklahoma Wandick, Mamie Math 6201 N. Westminster, Spencer, Okla. Ward, Elizabeth Elem Ed 2001 Washington, Oklahoma City, Okla. White, Sandra T. Elem Ed 615 S 7th, Muskogee, Oklahoma Williams, Rosetta Home Ec Box 296, Beggs, Oklahoma Williamson, Bretda Elem Ed 512 N. Elgin Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma Young, Gwendolyn Bus Ed 923 Forrester Ave, Darby, Pennsylvania
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Addai, William Agriculture c Box 2224,rckumas, Ghana Bowler, Eloise S. Home Ec 1517 Meyers Place, Oklahoma City Butler, Donald Math 709 South "F", Hugo, Oklahoma Case, Willie IAE 945 N.E. 17th, Oklahoma City, Okla. Colbert, Leroy, Jr. Math 607 S. Broadway, Hugo, Oklahoma A Danmole, Havis Bus Adm 9 Wakeman St., Yaba-Lagos,Nigeria Dawson, Sidney P E 215 S. Cedar, Guthrie, Oklahoma Diggs, William Ag Ec 533 E. Young place, Tulsa, Okla Douglas, Alberta Home \Ec 510 N. Wetumka, Wetumka, Oklahoma Edgar, John > Chemistry Rt' 2, Coyle, Oklahoma Gibson, Donald Ag Ec Haskell, Oklahoma Gray, William. Business 709' S. 2nd, Muskogee, Oklahoma Green, Mae Zola Bus Adm Box 45, Meridian, Oklahoma Hill, Wona Bus Adm Rt 1, Boynton, Oklahoma
Holt, William Jr. -j * Math 2120 N.E* 23rd,* Oklahoma City, Oklar~* Johnson, Collis Bifology 2524 N,' Madison, Tulsa,^OkLdioma Johnson, James Ag 120 N^^Mann, Sapulpa, Oklahoma^ McConnell, Sharon Home- Ec 1079 Alcatraz AvV*, Oakland, Cali lor v\ii C McFalls, Cystey Ag Ec * 1407 N. Adams, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
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Milton, Vera Bus Adm 1319 No Central, Cushing, Oklahoma ^OaEIey^ Marian ^ IAE Rt 1, Box .,98, Oktaha, Oklahoma Randle, Raymond Biology Rt 2, Box 135, Spencer, Oklahoma Rober tp^^Rona Id Bus Adm 1900 Dodson, Oklahoma City, Okla, Robinson, Harold Bus Adm 3153 Lansing.Place North, Tulsa,Okla SimsL Robert Math 2315 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, Michigan Woods, Joseph Chemistry 15357 Bellflower, dhlif * \ "*
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\ BACHELOR ARTS k Cooperf* Charlotte Art Box 788, Langstoiy Oklahoma Cudjo, Sheila Sociology 1319 NoE.*i5th, Oklahoma City, Okla. 'Davis, Helen Sociology Rt>2, Box 253, Idabel,%Oklahoma Fry, Nash Sociology 1035 N.E. 6th, Oklahoma City, Okla. Harris, James Jr., Sociology 4246 W. Page, St. Louis, Missouri Hatten, Gaye Sociology 1434 MonticelLo Ct0, Oklahoma^ City. Hat ten, (John Sociology 838 N.E. 35th, Oklahoma (pity, Okla. Jones, Lawanda r Sociology Rt 1, Box 37, Boley, Oklahoma Moore,*Alvin II Pre-Law 7715 American,Detroit, Michigan «-< Mopre, Brenda Sociology 5 7 3 8 - 7 ^ N.W. Washington, D, C. Sociology 506 S. 2nd,rGuthrie, Oklahoma • Nephew, Evelyn a Stephens, Diane- English 25 South 56, Philadelphia, Penn.
Symonette, Gayle D. Sociology s \ Box 5J.3, Langston, Oklahoma Thompson, Alfred Sociology 208 S. Hitchi-fee, Wewoka, Oklahoma Wallace, Roy History 2145 E 28th N, Tulsa,- Oklahoma Warren, Ronald Sociology 301 N.W. Enid , Idabel, Oklahoma Williams, Irene History Rt 1, Bose; 49-A, Boley, Oklahoma Wilson) Joe Sociology 2302 Warren* Memphis, Tennessee N 9 PAGE 4—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, MAY, 1969
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATIOn
Anderson, Ruth G. English 218 N. Hickory, Pauls Valley, Okla. Bagley, Glenden Soc Sci 2020 N.E, 21st, Oklahoma City, Okla. Barnett, Searcy English 447 Worth Street, Oakland, Calif Bonner, Victoria Soc Sci 2013 N, 7th, Waco, Texas Calhoun, Gilbert English 1324 S "G" St** Oxnard, California Cliapple, Wilma English Rt 1, Box 162, Spencer, Oklahoma Chiles, Carolyn History 8118 S. Green, Chicago, Illinois Crisp, Robert Music 825 Carver, Abilene, Texas Crowell, Sheila Engl ish 1079-A Alcatraz, Oakland, California Davis, Rose Sociology 1801 N. Troost, Tulsa, Oklahoma Dillahunty, George Soc Sci 310 N.W. Fairview, Idabel, Oklahoma Evans, Doris English Rt 1, Box 266-A, Weleetka, Oklahoma Franklin, Zondra English Box 171, Haskell, Oklahoma ° Gaines, Betty Art P 0 Box 1285, Tullahassee, Oklahoma Harrison, Roderick Soc Sci Rt 1, Box 26, Haskell, Oklahoma Hatton, Ray History 1109 N 3rd, Muskogee, Oklahoma Helms, Thyra Soc Sci 609 E, Zion, Tulsa, Oklahoma Henderson, Joyce History 2247 Grand Circle, Oklahoma City Hopkins, Minta Soc Sci Box 212, Luther, Oklahoma Johnson, Etta English Rt 1, Box 284, Spencer, Oklahoma Logan, Barbara Music Box 576, Weleetka, Oklahoma Mills, Cheryl Art 1238 W. 32nd, Indianapolis, Indiana
McClellan, Melvin Soc Sci 1602 N. Volutsia, Wichita, Kansas — McFrazier, Carolyn Soc Sci 2006 Emporia, Muskogee, Oklahoma Oliver, Richard Soc Sci 2508 No Xanthus Place, Tulsa, Okla. Powell,* Cleta English P 0 Box 154, Beggs, Oklahoma c Powell, Rosemary English P 0 Box 514, Beggs, Oklahoma Ray, Sheila ' English 1104 N.E, 19th, Oklahoma City, Okla. Richmond, Lucille ^v-^Soc Sci V 514 E. Vilas, Guthrie, Oklahoma Roberson, Carolyn Music 5818 Lee Hall Drive, Dallas, Texas V. U -Reagor., Delores Soc Sci 316 N, Wood Drive, Okmulgee, Okla. Sadberr^^ Joyce English S609'N. Terry Ave,, Oklahoma City . Shipp, Alonzo III- 0 ^ Soc Sci C5/ 1909 Eliz^eth, Muskogee, Oklahoma Sledge, Sandra English 2512 N.E. 12thj Oklahoma City, Okla Smith, Patrick Music 1203 Sanford St., Marshall, Texas Strassner, Deborah . Soc Sci 506 N. Bath, Oklahoma City Swint, Dolores Marie Music 344 E. Young, Tulsa, Oklahoma Wi 1 liams-^Br enda Soc Sci 2221 N.W. 64th, Miami, Florida
& V ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Broiles, William Edward Elec 1904 Washingforr, Oklahoma City Cairfcer, Michael Tyrone Art 19191 Conley, Detroit, Michigan Hackett, .Napdleon' Henry IAE 2544 Mersington, Kansas City, Mo. Patton, William Archie a Elec Ardmore., Oklahoma Robinson, Cecil Juan IAE 403 Way, Hawkinsville, Georgia Williams, Lafayette W. Jr. Elec 1500 N.E, 47, Oklahoma City, Cftcla„ ’ V-
CERTIFICATES (COSMETOLOGY) •*. ft
Clark, Prunella F. Advanced Operator Meridian, Box 46 C
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.<* BACHELOR OF ARTS P ' . r. HOME ADDRESS NAME MAJOR O' ■ . * * Collins, Ruby Jewel Sociology Rt 1, Box 93-A, Morris, Oklahoma Cooper, Joycelyn V. Sociology 2009 N. E. 21st, Oklahoma City Stubblefield, Samuely History 50 Gurley, Monrovia, Liberia • ... m Wilson, Tyree Vann Music 2825 N.E,iJLfcth, Oklahoma City / f t r N \ THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—MAY, 1969 PAGE 5
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Clark, Charlyne Gadsden Elem Ed 1>33 N. 18th Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma Crawford, Armour Eugene P E 103 S. 9th, McAlester, Oklahoma Fields, Oneta Elem Ed Rt 2, Box 112,° Luther, Oklahoma Hampton, Ruby Joyce Elem Ed General Delivery, Sawyer, Oklahoma Hughes, Janet Turner Bus Ed 3-110 Twin Linden, Deptford, New Jersey Jackson, Hilda Faye Elem Ed Box 92, Redbird, Oklahoma Johnson, Velma Juanita Elem Ed 1010 N. Cleveland, Cushing, Oklahoma Jones, James L. P E 1320 N. 15th, Lubbock, Texas Mosley, Billy Joe P E 1013 E 29th, Lubbock, Texas, Apt A McKinney, Janie* Belle Home Ec Rt 2, Box 108, Checotah, Oklahoma Stevenson, Johnny Lee Ind Arts 310 E. Zion, Tulsa, Oklahoma Stevenson, Patricia A Elem Ed Rt 2, Box 615, Spencer, Oklahoma Thompson, Alice Carey Biology 3262 N. Prospect, Oklahoma City Townsend) Dorothy Frank Elem Ed 621 N.E, 2nd, Oklahoma City Wilson, Jerry Donald P E 1009 S W Jackson, Idabel, Oklahoma
BACHELOR OF ARTS INwEDUCATION
Carr, Karen Partridge English ,1519 N. Eastern,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Crossley, Leanna Jones English 500 23rd N.W., Washington, D. C.
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Northcutt, Malthus L Biology Box 516, Tipton, Oklahoma Schoats, Verdell £ E C? 3747 Lansing North, Tulsa, Oklahoma • - ’ * t * . Langston President Attends Coast Guard Advisory Meet
Dr. William H. Hale, president, returned from New London, Conn., were he attended a U.S. C oastguard Academy advisory com m ittees Other committee member> are Dr. William W. Hagerty, chairman, president, Drexel Institute of Technology, Phila delphia, Penn.; Mr. Wesley J. Earta, pres ident, Mississippi Valley Barge Line Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. M. Lindsey Cowen, Dean, school of law, University of Georgia, Athens; Dr. Jam es S. Coles, president, research corporation, New York, N.Y.; Dr. Richard H. Fleming, chairman, de partment' of Oceanography, 'University of Washington, Seattle; Dr. M. Cecil Mackey, former assistant secretary, Department of Transportation. IvS Dr, Hale had high praise for the Academy r and the .contribution it is* making to the preparation of officers for theCoast Guaijd.
“ I can think of nothing which gives m= more geniune pleasure than serving with this committee,” Dr. Hale said. “ The Cadet Corps contains smne of our country’s finest young men. Cadets are not selected by Congressional appointment, but by per formance on a well worked ojt standardized test. “ pfc ‘‘The Corps is completely integrated both as to cadets and teachers. The current leader of the Drum and Bugle Corps is a Negro. Any young man/Who is interested in a thrilling adventurous life^should certainly give much consideration to seeking admission to the Academy.” The function of the committee is to^ advise with the Superintendent of the' Academy and the ©ommandant of the Coast DR WILLIAM H. HALE, president of Langston University, talks with UJS. Coast Guard Academy Guard on matters affecting admissions, cadets in New London, Conn. Dr. Hale is a member of the Academy’s advisory committee and is curriculum, teaching methods, and student now serving his second three-year term. life.
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PAGE 6—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, MAY, 1969 Ruby Dee Visits Langston Campus »
Miss Ruby Dee, famed screen and television star, was the guest of Langston University on May 1. Miss Dee in her sessions with students and faculty members, fascinated all persons present with her talks and splendid readings of poetry. Unfortunately, Miss Dee failed to bring monologues (the audience requested them), but nevertheless her performance was a great success. In her talks, Miss Dee, explored the very hard times she had trying to become an actress. She stated also, that the life of an actress was not exactly ihe ideal life; she stated her desire was to see more " black students venture into the world of art (writing, painting, etc.)l Miss Dee, upon departure, stated that although she had visited many college campuses (predominantly Negro), she found her w sit at LangstOn University more'enjoyable than any of her previous campus engagements. We thank all of you that aided in making Miss Dee’s stay a pleasant one. Miss Dee can be pre sently seen in the weekly television production of Peyton w itr' ' » Place. Miss Ruby Dee
By Nate Warren
Miss Ruby Dee, star of stage also stated that it is the job of and screen, appeared here at the writers to express and pro Langston University, May 1 as ject the thoughts of the people a guest speaker at the produc of their times; this is essential tion of the Dust Bowl players because the Soul of man is evi MISS RUBY DEE, TV and screen star, gives a student an autograph. At right a^&tais. Elwyn presentation of Tennessee dent in the works of poets and Breaux and Anna Glenn. W illiams’ ‘A Streetcar Named w riters. Desire.’ Miss Dee has appeared on television as the wife of the In a personal interview with Black Doctor on the program Pey Miss Dee, I asked her what was ton Place. She had a leading role her opinion on student news in Loraine Hansberry’s play, ‘A papers: ‘I believe that students Raisin in the Sun.’ should have their say so in their 4 - ,paper if they so desire, because In real life Miss Dee is married they as students are the thinkers to the prominent Black actor of today and voices of tomorrow. Ossie Davis, who at present is Miss Dee also replied, that our producing a play entitled‘Charlhe colleges and universities should Himes’ Cotton Comes to HarleriT,’ be grateful to students and their a comedy, which should be re papers because they are telling leased this fall. them what's happening. Colleges Miss Dee also writes. She have c been influential upon the issues of our past and our contributed to the script of the present, but not enought, because motion picture ‘Uptight.’ Miss they have, in the past, been too Dee sopke at several seminars during the day. It was very conservative. Miss Dee gave one evident that she had something last statement: ‘Whatever you endeavor, be sure of it, do not of value for everyone who came take the generalities and accept into contact with her. One quest them as the rules. ’ ion asked of Miss Dee while speaking, at a seminar by an in-
r Miss Dee also told the students tet’ested student, was about the that she was very surprised to absence of Blacks in the history see the lack of Black plays and books and should Black writers Black poems on the shelves of try to influence the publishers our library, and that there are of these^books to inject the con tributions of Black people in these books. Miss Dee replied, ‘When it comes to Black people, leave no stone unturned.’ She
CHATTING with students enroute to the Student Union Miss Ruby Dee. left is Mr. Keith Slothower, assistnat professor and Alfreda Stowers.
TV STAR VISITS LANGSTON-Miss Ruby Dee, (second from right), renowned star of stage and screen, LANGSTON UNIVERSITY photography students visited KWTV, visited Langston University Thursday. Langston coeds with Miss Dee are (left to right) Linda Channel 9, in Oklahoma City this sem ester. Among students Henderson, Beverly Barnes (Miss Dee) and Carolyn Reece. Miss Dee is currently appearing on making the touiV, were Arvella Dumas, Gregory Smith, Celestine television’s "Peyton Place," and presented several skeJAes from some of her productions between Randles, Joyce Roland, artf Speck Reynolds, instructor. acts of "A Streetcar Named Desire" in LW. Young Audtj|fium Thursday night. N I'
THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE--MAY, 1969 PAGE 7 Lions Shun OCAC Track Challengers Langston University honored its athletes at the annual AU Sports Banquet Saturday night in the Student Union Cafeteria. Dr. William H. Hale, president, delivered the main address. Outstanding athletes announced by the coaches were Nathaniel Fowler, Oklahoma City, sopho more, most valuable football player, and Cleo Baccus, Okla homa City, outstanding freshman football player; Jimmy Jones, Lawton senior, received the most valuable trophy in baseball and Leonard Toms was top freshman baseball playejr. Oklahoma City athletes carting off the most valuable trophies in track were Connie Sledge, senior, and Leonarti Hamilton, most valu able freshman. Fred Lewis, of Oakwood, Texas, received the most valu MOTHERS OF THE YEAR were honored by the members of the M wflU L Sparks Dr# Lareette Bile, Mrs. Bessie L. Young, able basketball trophy, and Kappa Alpha PsL in the I.W. Young Auditorium The movers S V ^ n f a n d Mrs. Frankie L. Horne, Marvin Mack, Guthrie, was the received blooming potted plants from the group. Left to right are outstanding freshman on the squad. ^ In golf, William Patton was the most valuable, and Hesikiah Williamson received the fresh man award. Langston University continued to reign over Oklahoma Col legiate Athletic Conference (OCAC) thinclads by capturing its" ninth track championship in Is th ere an ten years last week by easily outdistancing Southwestern and Central State in the conference track meet. Connie Sledge, Oklahoma City senior, received the most valu A r e a C o d e able player tjg>piiy by scoring 15 points edging out Langston freshman Leonard Hamilton on a draw. The Lions scored 84 points to runnerup Southwestern’s 48. Central State nosed out by the Bulldogs in the final event of the meet, finished two points behind the Bulldogs in a tight battle for second place. A fghanistan? Langston’s golf team didn’t fair as well as the trkcksters. The Lions finished-test in the sport © i V which was captured by East Cen tral for the third straight year. In baseball the Langston Njne finished fourtli in the eastern division of the conference won by Oklahoma Baptist University. Not yet. But in the future there will be Area Codes it s already being tested between New York, Paris and for cities all over the world. London.
You'll be able to dial direct to places like Rome We re working on tomorrow's telephone service today and even Mazar-i-Sharif as easily as you now so that you will always have the phone service you SUNDAY, MAY TWENTY- FIFTH call New York. expect. a * Yes, international direct dialing/'will be intro We may be the only phone company in town, but duced during the next .decade. we try not to act like it.
Annual Commencement Convocation Dr. Dean A. McGee, Chairman Board of Dlreotora and Chief Executive Officer, K#rr-McGee Corjx Oklahoma Cltv, Oklahoma , - -a 4:00 p^m . Reception for Spring Qt'aduatea and Visitors Ballroom, Hale-S|tudent Center ,
John,£. Edgar, a senior Chem istry tpajor, has'been selected to receive an NDEA Titlp IV Fellowship in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engin eering from Michigan Technolo gical University, Houghton, Mich. ' The award carries a basic sti pend of $2,000 for study during the academic year and $400 for study durfftgthe summer quarter. In additiqn; fees and tuition will be paid und&r-.’the term s of the grant to the University. O'
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JAMES HAYNES Haynes to Attond Newspaper Seminar
James Haynes, a sophomore business Administration major, will attend a school of journa lism at Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia, this summer to attend a 2-week workshop, June 8-20. Mr. Haynes is the chief Editor of the “ Student C orner". a
With Duke THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—MAY, 1969 PAGE U
0 Getting Ready For Change
BY, Rayfer Earl’e Mainor, Pres their little black sisters and it is, to stir, for you to react, tors at Langston than all the be stoned to death or grabbed ident elect brothers in the Town of Langs question, change, prepare and black instructors hired at other by their throats and cooked and ton? Is it not a shame that the become involved. colleges in the entire state? They eaten on a Sunday evening in government had to send white If I could put one question too need to get ready for change. somebody’s dormitory? The aims of higher education vista workers into Langston to for the whole college system Are we ready to put ducks in There is a big job ahead. are to develop within the indiv help our little black brothers and in Oklahoma, I would ask, why our pond instead of wine What we do depends iq>on us. idual independence of thought, sisters when they have a black are there more white instruc bottles? Or would the ducks What changes we make depend active awareness of participa upon us-Are we ready? tion in technical achievement. university in their town, and their big brothers and sisters are The individual is the center of attending it? Can't we as a uni learning. Therefore these aims versity family do something in have meaning only insofar as helping to make our little black SCHEDULE OF EVENTS they relate to the individual. brothers and sisters of the town Whatever is done in the educa of Langston the hippest kinds on tional community must be eva the block? Is that not black Summer School Registration - -June 2, 1969 luated in terms of the effect on power? the student government as the Why do most of the so called Summer School Classes Begin June 3, 1969 representative of the student “black militants’’ of this cam community, and must be comm pus, who talk constantly of itted to these goals of higher black power and helping our ’’Upward Bound”, Community Action P ro g ra m June 2-July 25, 1969 education in order to justify its “brothers,” live and pay rent (Summer Residential Program) existence. Can we get ready for to the white man in Coyle? change-we the student body, the Can they get ready for change? faculty, and the administration? Freshman Orientation and Advisement C lin ic ------July 13-16,1969 Something definately has to Why the words “ there’s nothing give. What it gives way to is to do here?'’ Why do some of the the thing that is most im faculty and students buy their End of Summer Session ------— July 25,1969 portant, for it will effect us food in Coyle, where one must all. What kind of changes will' ask “the man” how much does... there be? One can only guess, this cost, and he tells you a Freshman Orientation------August 26-27, 1969 hope, prepare and act accord m price. Instead, shouldn't you be ingly. But can we get ready for trading with Gibson or Watson? Registration for Fall Semester------August 28-30, 1969 this change. When the changes Why do we go all the way to are made, can we say we were in Guthrie and buy gas instead of fhvor of them?... Everyone? Smiley's o r W atson's? Are we Class Work Begins------September 2, 1969 ready for change? Will more students stand propd and say, ‘‘that’s my Why on the three different days Homecoming------October ,18, 1969 school, my great alma mater?” we set aside for sixth, ninth and 0:: will freshmen and graduates twelfth graders only a hand full be saying, “before I came here, of white students, are present. First Semester Ends------December 20, 1969 *•—I didn’t even know Langston was Can we as students and adminis on the map, I’m leaving now and trators get ready for change? it still isn’t.” Are we ready veto this suggestion? Are we to put it on the map. Admin ready for the change—wanting LANGSTON HELPED DRAFT MODEL CITIES PROGRAM istrators, does this just mean and willing to work, become in DORIS EVANS RECEIVES new buildings? Students, does volved, more dedicated? Are we ready? Why can't some students this mean to burn the school Lug ston isone of three state Tulsa by providing them with here tell you what kind of school universities which helped to draft training and technical assistance. down? Can we get ready to ASSISTANTSH1P AT KENT this is, or the type of degree and organize the Model Cities Dr. Charlotte Erb is Langston think beyond this, to seek a new they're striving for? proposal and program for Tulsa. University professor in the Tulsa .thought^ a new route of ideas to As many education majors as Under the Community Service program. change? Qral Roberts is on the we have here, why can't some Doris Evans, graduating senior and Continuing Education Pro Other1 universities partici map,* renown for its beautiful get ready' to turor youths in the from Weleetka, has received an gram, professors work with inner pating are Oklahoma State Uni archetect and modern equipment. Town of Langston? Could’nt we assistantship from Kent State v % city residents and the city of versity, and the University of Florida A&M j s renowned for its University, Kent, Ohio. She is have a wonderf ul rummage sale if Oklahoma. a member of the Dean’s Honor band, and true San ^Francisco fourteen hundred students would Cabinet, Kappa Delta Pi and State for student unrest, Langs give up one article? Couldn’t ton...... ? we give one in Langston and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She Whatever that change or is the daughter of$lr. and Mrs. future may be, it depends upon give proceeds to the Founda Louis Evans of Weleetka. us. Are we obsessed to follow tion Fund? Can we get ready the campus unrest trend, for for something like this? Are . CHAPEL trend sake? Are we jealous we ready to fight for some of television rights? Should thing like this? Are we ready we burn down Langston so to fight for something decent someone can get their desires and wholesome? Chapel is Sunday at 10 a.m. relieved? What would happen Can we get ready for change? Why not be there. if we received cleaning material To stick together and make this (mops, brooms, etc.), multi school truly “ what’s happening?” LETTERS < colored table cloths and candles Is it better to be a big dip in a /and the right to create a menu small bucket or a little dip in for once a month -and set up a big ono? If you were at any the cafeteris with tables for other college in the state, how Dear Mrs.xendall, two? Would not this be a much concern would the members We the members of OCU’s In creative and fun job for clubs, of that school have for you there? ternational Club would like to Greek and non-greek organiza As much as is expressed her at thank you very much for your tions? (I say organizations Langston? Are we ready to bet sincere co-operation in making rather than individuals'because, ter the system or destroy it? our " International Busical Night” 0 one would have ten, twenty, Are we ready to give grievances a success. thirty or more people to work along with solutions? We hope that from now on we with). But talking about shock, Are we ready for school Will work together even more what would those people say spirit? Why couldn’t we have often and participate in all acti- ; who saw this school boycotted pep rallies with marshmellows, vities that would provide better last year in the cafeteria, say- wieners, guitar and bongo drums? understanding among people of when they hear of the same Man has been able to subvert different countries. school going in two by two and nature to his will to a certain Once again we thank you very eating dinner by candlelight? Who extent long before he has been much, v ^ says you have to boycott or break able to control and discipline Sincerely yours, . windows? But how caa the ad himself. Are we ready for Dinesh Parekh, ministration get ready for this— change? ' While non’blacks are president to give us materials! to set up, buying their children building etc, a:id then are" we as blocks, cross words puzzles and students ready for this respon games, will^we continue to buy Congressman write^ Odie Waller: sibility? our “ 45’’. Soul records and say, com’o»i aid do the twist baby?? We read with interest and Can we get ready for the When a non-black child is told pleasure r ently of your scor black power movement? We she looks pretty in front of her ing ‘'touchdown pafss’’ in the" are the blackest and the most parents; the parents say “ thank kome Economics ACT examin beautiful college campus in the you.” Will we continue to say, ation heldatLangstonUniversity. state, but is our “ I’m blacl "Oh don’t tell her that, that’ll This is indeed an unusual career and I’m proud’’ worth anything' go to her head? Perhaps in this for men, but as you have at- Mean anything? What??? Is. writing I’m making some admirv. LANGSTON PRESIDENT,Tr. William H .Hale,presentsDr.Preston ready learned, there are many not a shame that the adminis istrators mad, some faculty as Valien, Honors Day Speaker, a plaque denoting Dr. Valien’s indue- definite advantages to these tration and faculty as well as as well as some students mad, tb n as an honorary member of the LU Alumni Association Wednes- classes. We wish you every students don’t do more to Help well that’s my objective. To day. Related Photo on Page 12. (LU Photo) success in the ftiture. Happy our little black brothers and strike a nerve, to tell it like Camp, U S. Congressman
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LEONARD WILLIAMS left, directs Joe Wilson, senior, to a point of interest on the campus.
What’s Your Opinion? LAFRANCE MACGUIRT, a sophomore from Boley, talks with Mr.Roy Mays, vice-president, Con tinental Oil Co. Miss McGuirt received a $750 scholarship from the firm. by Margaret Tucker
Curtain call was at 8 p.m., can be labeled nothing but Thursday, May 1 for Tennessee HILARIOUS, although it shouldn’t Williams “ A Streetcar Named have been at all times. Almost Desire” . ^ every word that Ted uttered sent This play calls for a “putting the audience into an uproar of yourself-into-the-character” to laughter;-Ted made this drama be effective; Leonard Stamps a decided farce. As for Glenn from Tulsa, a newcomer to our and Judy, their performance stage and a freshman possesses could be rated fair, in his role this quality, and flaunted it as one of the boys playing poker Thursday night. Leonard played Glenn reminded me of his role the role of Stanley Kowalski, the in “A Raisin in the Sun” , when painfully rude and revealing hus he exited. Judy's role, as a new band. Although Leonard didn’t comer (but an an excellent in really look the part, he was every terpretive dancer) was so minor, nothing else remains to be said thing that Mr. Williams, himself about it. could possibly desire from an amateur in the role of Stanley Kowalski. Despite what I’ve said, the Another newcomer to our audience of approximately 900 stage, a junior from Okmulgee, appeared to have thoroughly en Anna Flave Glenn, can also joyed the play. They accepted f boast of being able to put her self into a character. Anna it more as a comedy rather played her role beautifully as than a serious drama. Eunice Hubbell, the helpful neigh bor with her own problems. Mr. Keith Slothower is to be These two newcomers are to be given a big THANK YOU for his commended for their superb per hard work in this production. formances. (I’m sure he would like for more One of our veterans, Janis Hale (Remember her from the “Glass students to tryout for the up- Menagerie”, summer 1967?), 1 coming plays.) Also, RonnieSte- MEMBERS of the Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity, check on future projects with their sponsor, played the lead role as Blanche ward, Judy Yarbrough, Colleen Mr. Willis Brown. Left to right are Kenneth Irving, Clyde^river, Alvin Moore, president, Mr! DuBois, the helpless Nympho- Mixon, Raymond Anderson and Brown, Brack Barr, Johnny Swanson, Nathaniel Warren, and Rtyfer Mainor. maniac.-Aside from being out v- J of character on a few occasions, Deborah Grant, especially are to Janis did her thing Thursday be commended for their contri night. In the scene where butions to the production of the Sigma Gamma Rho^s Blanche approaches the young play. collector, we see Janis in a What do you think? . ,3 role more like Moms Mabley .than Blanche! Accept from the 1966-69 Activitiesft few occasions when she is out Duke of character, Janis skillfully Sigma’s began the school year ship. Ballroom. Thee were three con brings out the subtle forceful Ellington The Sorority is not only in off with Ejteshman Rush Activi testants; Miss Linda Hill of North ness of her role. The last On Friday, May 2, Mr. Duke ties: The activities started out terested in the Social Affairs on Little Rock, Arkansas, MbjsSnar- few scenes of the play exhibit Ellington, one of' the greatest with displays in the formitories, campus, but they also take part ron Bluitt of Texas; and Miss more than just a reading role performers of our times was and later a Slumber Party. After in more meaningful /(ffairs, the Mavy Smith of Hennessey; Okla on her part; the magnitude of presented in concert anddance on the acceptance of pledges, a sorority was responsible for homa^ Miss Linda Hill was Janis’ vocal expression let the our campus. He 'thrilled the pledge Capdle Light Service was ushers each day in Religious Em chosen to reign as “ Miss Rho-* audience realize that Blanche audience with some of the record- held; there-after Pledges dressed phasis Week. mania”" for the year 1969-707. was actually in a dream-world, ings which made him the great in the Sorority colors and at On December 9, 1968, the fol A Scholarship was giveji^to helpless and pitifully sick'in her old favorites were ‘Mood Indigo ’ tended aUf the chapels, and public, lowing s ix , auroras cross the “ Miss Rhomania.” durifig inter- unhappiness. - Janis definitely 'take the A Train,' ‘Satin Doll' affairs. “burning sands.” Bernpice L. mi ssiori other gifts were given to redeemed herself. c> and many others. ’ >eomn, Carolyn F. Ttihipkins, Sigma Week began November the contestants. After the concert, the audience 10, 10G8, with a Tea for a ll Lorr&tta Johnson, Linda Jamer- The sorority also contributed The roles played by Jackie danced to the music of Mr. E 11- Freshmen slhdents. Following \on. BerHnda Rhoades aid Me to the University’s Development Williams and Harding Faulk as ington and hls d the tea Vesper Services were FYancis Stidam. A delightful Foundation and other worthy Stella Kowalski and Harold Mit- The mom hire ^ given by the Aurora Club, in dinner was served afterwards and causes. * chell, respectively, were weak T h e,!? and affected. Jackie , also a £ so thriHed the audience wUh which Soror Ella Ashei*, from gifts were given to each new Officers of lota Chapter, Sigma soror. veteran performer, possibly their solo performances. Mer- Oklahoma City, whs guest Gamma Rho. Sorority Ihc. are: would have felt more secure in cer Ellington-(trumpeter), Har- Soror Arvella Dumas was a speaker. All enjoyed her dynamic President, Arvella Dumas; a different role. Harding dis old Ashby (tenor saxophonist) Rho scholar which assisted her m speech entitled “Power.” V. President, Marilyn Sullivan; played, the role of a man^with and Rufus Jones (drummer), Continuing our “ Sigma Week, also she received a “Scholar Secretary, Mae c . Stidam; Trea.- an Oedipian attachment quite Mr. Ellington recently cele- ship Award Citation”, both from chapel was sponsored by the surer, Carolytj,.F. Tompkins; Re- well. brated his 70th birthday, how- Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter, Sigma Sorors of Sigma Gamma Rho, plrter, Berneice L. Currin; Dean Theodore Harrison, GfennFin-ever you never would have sus- Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Soror which we were happy to have one Dean of Pledges, Linda Jamerson; cher and, Judy Yarbrough held Ufpected if you had not been told. Margie Wright, Basilies. of our Sorors and students, Mrs. Parliamentarian, Berlinda f the minor roles in the play. Both On April 19, 1969, Iota Chapter Mary Price Walker, from Tulsa Rhoades; Sponsor, Mrs. Thelma Theodore and Glenn flayed dual had thattfauuial “ MissRhomania Oklahoma, delivered the message J. Arterbery. roles.-Theodore’s portrayals by, Danny Steward on “Responsibility and Leader Ball” , In the William H. Hale Bernice L. Currin, Reporter THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE-MAY, 1969 PAGE 13
o Batt^rfe Box Letters to the Editor For Roots Recently action was taken on Journalism feel that the students look as a ihshlon, a jiffy thing; the part of President Hale which should be heard more often. We and a quick and easy look. The Negro Evolution I think should be called to the also feel that students, if cap the identity of the blade slaters attention of the student body. able of production, should be and brothers. This, filing should I crept into your village OMEGA!? 'T is my lifes yern. The results of this action was given the opportunity to produce. be well dominated here at Lang While darkness encompassed the I persevered and I endured not magnificent in its scope, This, in essence, will give a touch ston University; since it is a earth. And now she is my heart. in fact, there are many of us of refinery to those talents that black school. Do your thing. You had two lights burning who will not directly benefit from for many years have been over By, Mary Braggs And sat in easy content. ’Tis my Sweetheart that I love, it; but, for the sake of those looked, with no available chance And I penetrated your mind. She evolved from gods above. who will not enjoy its immediate for exposure. Also, this opport B lack Fashionfr (Omega I love you). benefits, I will present the unity to produce will give the I was a fly in your time. case. ideas and talents of the students Dashikis. It seems as though Something to kill and slaughter. Be mine forever and a day, Well known to the residents a chance to flow into the minds the ‘in look' in black fashions This way my life in your world I will always cherish you, of University of Women and those of the public, so that rewards is the Dashiki, which on a Because I penetrated your home. (Because of you I pray), young men who caU on their and constructive aid can be ob brother can be worn as a shirt young ladies, istthe fact that tained. This is of major import and on a sister as a Dashiki I was hunted and traced Dear God, shine thy light, the dormitory has been without ance to the individual student. In dress. Dashikis may take on an I was tired when I ended my That she may become my sight. an intercom system fbr a long the newly organized'Student Cor ariay of colors and styles, from flig h t.. time-before Thanksgiving, to ner’ of the Langston Gazette, the wild, bold African print, V- Your distant vision enabled you That I may see those purple doors, be more specific, and about that the Organization of Students for neck type to the splashing of not to see me. And streets paved in gold. time was an attempt to repair Journalism , with the help of YOU, colors in an abstract design. Not (Tm very sm all you know.) That they may open unto me it. An attempt with no the students, is endeavoring to only is it the latest thing in black I was nothing in your sight. and my eyes can behold, tj C. constructive results. A little these aims and ideals a reality. fashions, but this loose-fitting I was nothing. later, letters were written by o garment is quite comfortable. A vision lovller than sunsets, a student worker in the dormi James Haynes J r. For those couples who have a Your home was very warm. A warmth, soothing as a stream. tory, Joyce Warrior, to the "pro flare for the total look, match You had luxury galore For I shall see Omega Psi Phi, per channels” in an attempt to ing Dashikis are ideal. AFRO-NATURAL LOOK And I thought about my atmos- see that the problem be alleviat pherf. . By - James Haynes ed. After her repeated letters People are wearing the natural by Sherli Jean Davidson -It-made me ashamed. and requests, there was still You touched my emotion. no action taken on the m atter. More recently, the same You were coiigumingyourevening Jim Crow student wrote a letter to the meal By - James H ayne^ President to ‘‘inform” him of And talking in a mellow tone. the situation, not to ask for his I glided into your memory I was born into this!? From assistance. In the letter she and stole your secrets. the depths of a life that hated informed him that it was not I became an intellect. me, I turned, and twisted my way only because of personal in into a slimy, filthy world of death conveniences and "worn-out shoe I raced away in ravaging fury and confusion. Iwas born into a leather” » from climbing the Spreading the news to every soul. cell of chains; chains that life stairs, but because of the in I gave away your dissonent plan, refused to retrieve from me. A convenience to all the residents And the world became well in ball hanging from my feet, in and because of the danger it formed. , which the problems of a race is could possibly promote, ‘‘hi case I was a messenger. housed. The weight is unbear of fire” she says, ‘‘a calm, able, the work is stone slavery. soothing voice over the intercom The nations came to your home But I won't stop. I must bear informing of the danger, would As a response to your lies. these burdens 'til I die. be much more effective than a You locked your doors, Man has ruled man since the student yelling, ‘fire’,'' She Apd crept under your bed, beginning of time. The slaves concluded her letter saying; that I was a hero. *, were named 'boy,' the horses one student had gone through were named ‘jed,’ and the plows the proper channels and to no I flew into your keyhole. were named ‘aunt jamime.’ avail. I saw you plead, Twenty-five hours a day they Then the President acted. CEDRIC CUDJOE greets Dr. John Williams, president of Maryland You prayed to god- worked, no time for sleep, and Early the next morning; a bright, State College, at Leadership Convocation. Zeus was his name. no time for pay. Black junior’s shiny, new intercom was I was a spy. were born into slimy setbacks, installed. And the girls re with subliminal agonistic futures. joiced. S Is this the god that gave you Black junior was raised to sow The President of a university your power? cotton, pick cotton, and if he were should not have to concern him I'm sorry but he’s thewrongone. not black, he possibly would have self with such small matters, You should have come to see me, been cotton. No rest for the weary but the exhaustion of the proper I could have given you His name. was the workers chant. The channels warranted such atten I was an advisor. o m asters didn’t know what they tion. If other matters are han meant when they sang the blues. dled in this way, then it is surely But it's too late. It was indeed hard times, it has a step in the right direction You fell to your knees. been hardtimes, and it still towards better student-adminis- You didn't know what to do. remains hard times. tration relationships. Thanks lo I must lead you. Black man, rise, rise black you, Joyce an i much thanks to Fma liberator. man, your day is here, take your President HalCs position, write your history, be By - James Haynes your man, for only the truly BY Melzenia Mansker ( * BLACK in heart shall survive. A ❖ Speak Your Mit)d FELLOW STUDENTS: From the beginning of universities, col • If you're a student at Lang leges and schools, students have ston University and have some D\d You been of major importance to the thing to say, a grievience, a mission and success of such in creative writing to contribute or stitutions. Here at Langston just want to help with the pub University, we the members of MR. JOHN R. GRANT HAM APCO executive, is questioned by stu lication, come to the 'Student Know the Organization of Stutjents for dents about job opportunities. Corner’. Your ideas are wel- comedr um F[ ie,nJdS> there’s a modern little building in the village just for you* to use. It was paid for Editorial Staff Omega by black and white people that want you to use it. This building To my brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, I is the BaptistStudentUnionbuild- salute you. mg. Don't let the word Baptist OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE ‘STUDENT CORNER’ Friendship is very essential stop you-everyone is welcome. Editor...... «...... James Haynes, Jr. in a fraternity, and this friend XT one' con^ a lI" a11 you Editorial Director...... William (Billy) Scott I ship snould be constanttyjtrived Advertisement Managers Wayman Ward and Gregory 'Brooks ant&strived ^ f t * * * We Business Manager...... Danny Steward for, in an endeavor tomakVit a We do the thinL fif? uares,‘. Art DirectojSj...... David Watkins and Raymond Anderson prominent aspect of fraternal to do. y0U life. With the understanding we have Photographers...... Oscar Oliver andBarbara Yeager Secretary...... Margaret Tucker that friendship brings about conferences w her/L?? i d unity, I am stire Ahat love for ideas wIth st ' V Omega flows constant in (he Duseo . X minds of all Omega men. I de. Christianity is. , • V • The st^JEf of the ‘Student Corner’ would like to thafik those dicate to Omega Psi Phi Fra there~ are^hMhnoin .sPorfs and persons liwho contributed to the organization of the first,edition ternity Inc., and especially t< come join us a ? 6 $ t f 7 U of this paper, and also to those persons who consented to aid those members of Phi Psi Chap Monfcys and Thursdays. “ us in any way possible. Thank you very much. STAFF ter, Langston University my idea of “ To Omega with Love.” by Thais Avery C V PAGE 14—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, MAY, 1969 Checks and Balance System of Democracy
by Christophersr o
Jam es Madison can be consi dered as one of the fathers of the United States Constitution. He was a scholarly individual, who employed M6 intellect in the most appropriate way possible in helping to draw up a poli tical masterpiece-the constitu tion. He was a Federalist and like all great men it could be rightly said of him that he saw ahead of his times* and was able to see the many advantages that could be derived from a federation in contrast to an im potent confederation. As an ad vocate of federalism, he tried as best as possible to advance the many plausible benefits which future generations may enjoy in a federation. In his essay on the checks and balance system on the size and variety of the union, he post ulated the many advantages which the union as a political entity affords and stressed that the most important of these advantages is the ability of the union to break and control the violence of factio n. He noted that such things as instability, injustice and con fusion pave the way for the de velopment of faction withing the~ union. He defined faction as be ing “a number of citizens, whe ther amounting to a majority or minority of the whdie, who are united and actuated by somg^* common impulse of faction, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens or to the per manent and aggregate interests of the community.'- Two methods of curbing the mischief of faction according to Madison are first—to remove its causes STUDENTS cast ballotS^in the annual Student Government As wait in line to cast ballots.ii^ and second~by controlling its sociation election. Dean Austin checks the student roster as voters effects. Two methods of remov- in the causes of faction are ctions, and it stands to re similarities and differences bet tarian it becomes. on to the other. Another advant first-by destroying the liberty that as long as there are cla^s ween a republic and democracy At superficial value, it appears age of the republic according to which is essential to its exist distinctions, there will always and showed how the checks and that both the term s republic and Madison is that the union is able ence and second-by giving to be inequality at times tanta- balance system operates in both. democracy can be interchange to cement the link amongthe var every citizen the same opinion, mounting to injustice. These in Differences between both are that able, but Madison makesus to re ious states, since the extent of passions, and the interests. turn will be enough to make splits the former has government dele alize that despite both can be re the union gives it anaddedadvan- Madison went on to state that within the society an inevit gates whereas the latter has re people, they do so in tage. Though Madison did not the most common and durable ability. <> presentatives. Where the former degrees. Democracy is fail to mention about the conten source of factions has been the Madison went on to refer to has the greater number of citi Ithe people and paves way for tions within a state in the union, various and unequal distribu the checks and balance system zens, the latter is extended over d-legates, whereas republic is yet he failed to mention those tion of property. involved within the political the greater sphere of the country. also for the people, but gives concerning the union. In fact, Madison is logical fiom the structure which makes it pos As regards the first difference, vent to representatives. Where he failed to for see what the odds outright in his argument. It is sible for the greater bulk of its effect to refine and enlarge the former covers a greater can b ^ in a union, and in reality without doubt that most of the the majority to govern at the public views by passing them sphere of the country, the latter it did happen in the eighteen causes which are evident in the same time, giving heed to the through the medium of a chosen goes much farther bekond sixties where faction did not only destruction of political network minority forties. Whenever body of citizens to use their dis the point to involve a greater become a state problem, but a cannot be attributed to faction, the fection constitutes the min cretion. Extensive republics are sphere of citkens. Also Madi national one where thousands of and it is but necessary that the ority, it can be easily solved moire favorable to the election of son dete sts th9|parket type demo lives were sacrificed to bringthe' greatest advantage that a union when it is toppled over by the proper guardians of the public cracy or republic and argues out factions together. True is it that can offer is to prevent the for majority^ sipce^what is more we£l, since, however, small the that a limited number of delegates Madison did not anticipate such mation of any dissident faction. important to- be achieved is republic may be raised in order and representative^ depending On the other hand, he foiled to Popular Government. In a Pure to guard against the rule of a upon the dize of the nation* are realize that as long as the gov Democracy, the mischiefs of fac few, and," however, large must needed to effect effective legis times, and when they did come he ernment incorporates men there tion become imminent. be limited to a certain number lations. What Madison failed to had long since passed away from is bound to be factions and the Madison sounds coherent in in ordef to guard against the point out is that though a repu the scenery. One could say that only solution that can weld these emphasizing the will of the maj confusion of a multitude. Also blic goes farther than a demo Madison was a bit Unilateral in factions together is compromise, ority and dism isses the minor each representative will be cracy as far as the citizen is his decision about the many ad although many a times it seems ity at the spur of the moment chosen by a greater number of concerned, yet a republic can be vantages of a feds ration, possibly to be a remote probability. It stating that in such a situation, citizens in a large republic than unworkable where the social con since he was trying to convince is, therefore, as hej suggested the possibility of faction does in the small republic. The dis ditions are undemocratic, which his opponents on the advantages not so easy to remdve its causes not give rise to any alarm . All advantages are that too large an in essence means that republic of a federation, in the process and to control its effects. In is a tentacle of democracy, where the same he does not state quite electorate will render the repre of doing so, he failed to see the fact, the much larger the soc exactly what type of majority or sentative incapable of admini- the latter can be self sufficing. many disadvantages within such a iety, the easier it is for fac minority he had in mind, since stering,-interest, and too small Thus the latter is the founda- tions to develop and the more a substantial jpinority is defin will ityake it improbable for the tion apd the former only serves difficult it is to harmonize these itely expected to be at ldgger- representative to comprehend as an extension. Also where system'. To him a fe Miss “Fashionetta,” 1969-70, Miss Grace Goff —In the back ground at right, Ivra Watson and Elmer Davis. < Miss “ Fashionetta” (center) , 8e<;ond runner-up; Clinton Moss, Herbert Gunn, Verdell LuGrand, Grace Goff, with,runners-upand Quincy Hider, Dennis Grant, Ver- first runner-up; and Michael Annual Balls escorts — Jacquelyn Williams, netta Wilson, third runner-up; Marshall. Around Campus Alpha Zeta News For the past few weeks, the presentative from that company Marshall, Sidney Gordon, Her by Jam es Haynes sorors of Alpha Zeta Chapter of last week; helping to strengthen bert Gunn, Dennis Grant, Clinton Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority have The best of success is ex are truly theirs. Mr.Jennings' the relationship between Langston Moss, and Quincy Hider. been on the go. Several mem and industry. tended to the members of the speech was definitely effective. Irva Watson was the lively bers have been involved in acti Omega P si P si and Kappa Al Beauty was also a significant Delegates to the Midwestern mistress of ceremonies for this vities ranging from plays to pol pha Psi Fraternities here at factor at the ball: Aside from Regional Conference of Alpha affair. Janis Hale and Margaret Langston in their annual balls the many s t a r lovely young itics. Kappa Alpha Sorority are Bar Tucker assisted her during the In the theatrical area,' Janis that will be \h e ld later in the ladies attired in their enchant bara Johnson, Linda Stigall, Lil Fashion Show. Hale recently received the Best month. Do ^ your things, and ing apparel, the sweethearts of lie Hughey and Arlene Boulden. Senior recitals are a part of the good-luck. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Still , Actress of the Year Award; Col Alternates are Tinia Petties,Ianis requirements fqr graduation, for The members of Alpha Phi water and Beta Kappa Chapter leen Mixon is a recipient of a Hale, Margaret Tucker and Ava music majors. Miss Gwendolyn Alpha fraternity, Incorporated, of Langston were present. The Superior Performance Award for '"Bell. The Regional will be held (Jfiauoe) Tatum gave a superb in their annual presentation of Alphas presented their sweet her role in “ A Raisin in the at Langston June 13-15. and artistic vocal presentation the Black and White Ball were hearts, Miss Lela Owens and Sun”l and Jackie Williams also Later in the summer, delegates May 11 in the Music Hall. very successful on Saturday Miss Margaret Tucker with received an award for her per Arlene Boulden and Ivra Watson During the recent election of night, May 3; with the banquet gifts and honored them with the formance in “ A Streetcar Named will attend a leadership workshop Student Senate Officers, M argaret that opened the evening of gala, singing of their Sweetheart Song. Desire” . Incidently, this sum in the Pocono Mountains, Pocono, Tucker was elected Recording; to the dance that followed, the mer Colleen Mixon and Janis Hale Pennsylvania. Secretary of the Organization. atmosphere was filled with fUn. The members of Alpha Phi will be attending the Institute of Mapy of the sorors. will be Alpha Zeta's annual affair, the Mr. Emery Jennings, a Alpha Fraternity of Beta Kappa Dramatics at Lincoln University, graduating this term. We will I Miss “ Fashionetta” Ball, was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha had a very successful evening of Jefferson City. Mo. celebrate their accomplishments | beautiful event. Miss “ Fashion Fraternity, Incoporated, from festivities. In the area of scholarship, with a “ Going-Away” Party. We Doris Evans, who is presently etta” for 1969-70 is Miss Grace Muskogee, was the guest speaker Congratulations is extended to wish for them the best that’s in doing her student teaching at Goff. Other contestants were at the banquet. In his speech, the member? of Alpha Kappa Misses Verdell LuGrand,Jacque the world. <3 Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Sigma Tulsa Central High School, has As the year draws quickly to received an assistantship at Kent line Williams, Vernetta Wilson, “The Best of Times, and the Theta Sorority Inc., and Zeta Helen Abraham, Lynn McCall and an end, we look forward to even Worse of Times”, emphasized Phi Beta Sordrity Inc., for the State University, Kent, Ohio. greater developments in our sis LaFance McGuirt, a recipient Reba Thomas. Their escorts the need for young black Amer- splendid presentation of their were Dwight Gibson, Michael terhood. cans of today to become annual balls, held here at Lang of a scholarship from Continental educated, because opportunities ston University. Oil Company, dined with a re BY Margaret Tucker M iss “ Fashionetta,” Grace Goff and contestants - Verdell Lugrand Jacquelyn Williams, Helen Abra- tyyn, Vernetta Wilson, Rose Mc- call and Reba Thomas. IT WAS FUN at the Boley High School Senior-Junior Prom held in the William H. Hale Student Center Ballroom and these students get together for a memorable snapshot * PAGE 16—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, MAY, 1969 Brooks Interviews *The Duke” by Gregory Brooks my questions: The Duke waft the most won Brooks: Mr. Ellington, who do derful thing that has happened at you feel has the best big band Langston for quite some time. sound? He played tunes that brought back DUKE: ‘I don’t believe in cat old memories for many persons egories. You’re as good as you in his audience Friday night. sound, and as good as you feel.’ The Duke’s sound was that of Brooks: Who was your favor the Big Band sound. It was a ite Jazz man? concert that proved to be very DUKE: ‘My favorite man was good entertainment for young and Strahorn.’ old alike. Brooks: For my final question, After the concert, I tried to ob Duke, ' what was you favorite tain an interview with the Duke; tune, ‘A T rain’? this was rather difficult to do DUKE: ‘No, ‘A T rain’ wasn’t BROTHERS OF Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. are pictured with Dr. John T.Wflltams, a Kappa because everyone was clamoring my favorite; I really don’t have and graduate of Langston University. Dr. Williams is president of Maryland State College. He de to speak with him. I managed a favorite tune, but I really livered the Leadership Convocation address at LU on May 7. to get the following answers to didn’t dig ‘A Train’. A man had nomcthinp to nay about n not her mini. We let him mi y it . . . in Ilia own wan. Cnn non pet ready for that* To the people that he led A MEMORIAL I have a dream, he said by Rayter Earl’e Mainor A dream that every hill will be exalted A dream that violence will be halted A dream that mountains will be made low A dream that black and white folk hand in hand will go A dream that crooked places will be made straight A dream that race hatred we will eradicate This gentle, kind and loving man Wh6 will be forever known throughout the land Who was thrown in jail, often mistreated Who was bombed and beaten, but never defeated He was always innocent of their cruel deeds, but He kept oh pressing, and continuing his pleas With not just let my people go But end the wars, he hated so — With not iust, equality for the black of the land But dignity and respect for every man He was tired of violence H6 Vvas tired of shootings «• He was tired of killings He wanted peace He wanted love He wanted freedom fulfilling The question came to say, as it left his way How much should a human have to pay, before you call him a man The answer somehow said, not until you’re dead ^ So Martin found his way to the Promise Land ’ v .- Martin kept himself ready, by day and b'y night Upholding the battle for freedom his fight He would let nothing-stand in his way No man could m^ke him stop Until upon that blessed day He visited the mdjuntaintop •n V ' COPYRIGHTED BY Then he cried out world, I’m ready If this is the price to pay for man RAYFERv MAINOR I am not afraid, I’m not worried For I have seen the promised land He tried to help somebody He tried to feed the hungry - He-tfi«Uo love somebody \ He tried to serve humanity \ Now the burden is on you It isn’t necessarily hard But be swift my countrymen, act now For mine eyes have seen Of the coming of the Lord Oh Lord do let thy will be And if in my favor Lord Let the old hym/is be sung My country tis 6f thee, of thee I sing Qh thank God, let freedom ring :ree at lastrFree at last ThanjfGod almighty we’re Free at last Rayfer Mainor had this Memorial"' to Dr. Martin Luther King published in the May issue of Soul Magazine. Mr. Rayfer is th e newly-elected pres id ent of the Langston Univer PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE FLOWERS sity Student Governme nt Associa tion.