The Clark College Panther

Volume XXXXI, Number VIII Atlanta, Georgia February 25, 1983 Clark may reinstate mandatory exit exam

By Willa C. Hudson program than at the beginning. Because the program seemed to produce positive results for There is a possibility that the Writing Proficiency Exam will be students, teachers were asked to rewrite a proposal to support its reinstated as a requirement for graduation within the next two expansion. “The only real writing course that Clark students are years, according to Dr. B. Dilla Buckner, co - director of the required to take is English 105 and 106, and there is very little carry Writing Proficiency Program and Chairwoman of Clark’s English - over from these courses,” Dr. Buckner said. Through the Department. program, teachers will be asked to give essay questions on tests Until 1979 at Clark, an exit exam was required for graduating rather than multiple choice questions. seniors. It was called the Writing Proficiency Exam, Dr. Buckner This year’s Writing Proficiency Program has 20 participants The exam stems from the Writing Proficiency Program which is representing the four divisions of the school. Teachers from all designed to correct writing deficiencies that exist among Clark departments have been asked to encourage students to improve students. The aim of the program is to get the faculty at Clark to their writing skills. involve each student in additional writing activities, regardless of “More specifically, teachers are being asked to look at how a major. student says what he says,” Dr. Buckner said. At least 300 students will be involved in additional writing activities through the “Clark felt it had not adequately prepared its students for the program. exit exam, so it was put up for improvements, “Dr. Buckner said. A The program joins the Writing Proficiency Advancement committee was set up to figure out why students did not perform Council and participating teachers in monthly workshops. In well and to better prepare them in terms of their writing skills. these workshops, teachers exchange and share ideas that can be A pilot program funded by the United Negro College Fund was incorporated. then initiated and directed by Jane.Dawkins, a member of the business education department. The program introduced the idea “If students continue to improve their writing skills, which will Dr. B. Dilla Buckner directs that if more teachers would incorporate more writing exercises, be tested again, there is a good possibility that the Writing Clark’s Writing Proficiency students would improve their skills. Research consultant Isabella Proficiency Exam will be reinstated,” said Dr. Buckner. “Hopeful­ Program and is chairwoman of the English department. Jenkins found that students did perform better at the end of the ly, students will be able to take the test more than once."

Stars to slam dunk

"'You all have a much for UNCF benefit broader set options Clark College officially kicks ff its annual United Negro College to choose from than I Fund Campaign for 1983 this week in an effort to raise money for did. The future holds educational support for the 42 historically black member institutions of higher education. what you yourself Clark College will meet the challenge through planned would want it to activities and events that will encompass the entire student body, administrators, faculty and staff. hold/' Dr. Reatha The administrative Support, Secretarial and Clerical Staffs in a Clarke King. combined effort will sponsor the third annual “Star - Studded Basketball Benefit” game, featuring such key college personnel as President Elias Blake, Vice - President Gloria Scott and basketball coach Robert Pritchett. They will be pitted against a team of distinguished guests such See Founders Day story on page as: Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young; Public Safety Commissioner 3 George Napper; Atlanta City Council member Bill Campbell; ex - Atlanta Hawks stars Lou Hudson, Walt Bellamy and Jim Washington; Atlanta Falcons’ own Bobby Butler; ex - Washington Redskin Greg McCreary; Channel 2’s Ron Sailor, Jocelyn Dorsey and Lester Strong; Channel 5’s Ron Jenkins, Cory McPherin and Jackie Maddox; Channel Il's Joe Washington; Channel 30's Ray Patterson: WAOK’s Larry Tinsley; WIGO's Chico Renfro; Atlanta Daily World’s Hal Lamar; and M&M Products’ own Ozias Pearson. Officiating the game will be Rory Sparrow, Rudy Macklin and Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. Game time is March 2 at 8 p.m., in the Vivian Wilson Henderson Gymnasium, 650 Fair Street, S.W. Admission tickets are $1 each for students with I.D., $2 for the general public. All proceeds will Black History Month Reflections -- Page 4 benefit the United Negro College Fund. Special half - time attraction will be Atlanta’s own R.B. Hudmon singing his new release, “Searching For Your Love.” Door prizes Clark Play ers Bring Life To “Death” — Page 6 will be awarded during the intermission and at the conclusion of the game. Clark College is striving to make the event an evening of fun for Pantherettes, Panthers Ready For Tourney — Page 8 participants and spectators, as well as to raise needed funds for UNCF. Chairman for the benefit is Daniel L. Middleton of Clark's College Relations office. For ticket information, call 681-3080, extension 160. Page 2 The Clark College Panther February 25, 1983 SGA president Blackwell pushes network

By Mark Armstrong ever had to hit the streets again.” While he indicated that a lot of while promoting a pro - es­ Among many things required Elaborating on the network’s good things came out of the tablishment attitude, Blackwell of a collegiate student body functions and purposes, conference, Blackwell said that said, “When we challenged official, travel is a key item. Blackwell explained that the he felt that PUSH used a lot of Washington about his For one Clark College Student configuration would serve as an manipulation throughout. mainstreaming statement, Rev. Government Association official, early - warning and mutual “Jesse Jackson is very Jackson jumped in and defended this meant brainstorming with outreach system. For instance, if charismatic,” he said, “and a lot him. But, he seemed to lean other student leaders in one of the participants should of the student leaders were towards capitalism - - the very strengthening Black self - deter­ experience some crisis, it would intimidated by his presence. And system that oppresses Black mination. alert the others-- who would Clark SGA President Dennis come to his aid. as a result, they didn’t ask a lot of people. And, he never answered Blackwell attended a January Besides networking, student questions about things that questions about the U.S. moving conference in Chicago entitled participants also initiated a didn't click.” to a different form of govern­ "Setting The Agenda For Black collective effort to mobilize “But not me,” Blackwell add­ ment.” Colleges,” sponsored by Opera­ political consciousness and rally ed, “I and some people from "When wechallenged Jackson tion PUSH (People United to around issues such as the role of Howard, UCLA, Chicago State about the(Anneheuser - Busch) Save Humanity). the student organizations, im­ University and Dillard asked Rev. More than 16 student leaders provement of education and the boycott,” Blackwell said, “he Jackson a lot of serious from across the nation attended role of the black church. Many of said that black distributors meant questions, which he tried to the three - day conference, held these issues were the focus of a more jobs for blacks - - but he evade. But because most people at the Hyde Park Hilton and great deal of long - range plan­ wouldn't give us any figures and Dennis Blackwell were self - conscious and just PUSH Headquarters, to develop ning - - much of which used to percentages. And while he was didn’t think, a lot of questions telling us (Blacks) not to drink an active and agressive agenda sustain and promote black iden­ Government,” Blackwell went unanswered.” Budweiser, he didn’t tell us to for the future. Student par­ tity in political and social suggested that student During the conference, U.S. stop drinking beer - - the very ticipants were informed, avenues. governments could prosper ad­ "The major problem with Rep. Harold Washington (Black thing that’s destroying our motivated and challenged to ministratively through a “player Chicago Democratic mayoral cultural and social fiber.” deal with pressing issues which many of the student leaders was substitution” approach. hopeful) spoke to the student Towards the end of the con­ face Black Americans. Much of that they couldn’t organize,” Through such a plan, student leaders, suggesting that it was ference, Blackwell received A the conference targeted the said Blackwell, “A lot -of them presidents can substitute and time for Blacks to “move to the PUSH - EXCEL Student development of positive and didn’t have any vision of what juggle their team players until mainstream.” Leadership Award. The award is effective solutions for building a they wanted to do. We conclud­ they achieve the best program Further citing what he saw as given to student leaders, strong leadership coalition ed that visionary long - range with its success depending on Jackson's “inconsistency” in nationwide, for dynamic efforts among the generation’s Blacks. planning, with packages reflec­ the calibre of people. advocating a radical stance, in upholding Black leadership. Discussing his perceptions of ting an individual’s campus the conference, Blackwell said, mystique to motivate students, “Basically we accomplished was the best road to progressive building a network between student government.” Liddell gets UNCF English grant college students. This network In a workshop he conducted would prove useful if we (Blacks) on "The Role of the Student By Wiila G. Hudson women haven’t received much attention. West Contributing Writer India is very patriarchal, but I know they have a Dr. Janice Liddell, assistant professor of English at good body of women writers,” said Dr. Liddell. Clark College has received the United Negro The time Dr. Liddell has been alloted will be College Fund’s Distinguished Scholars Program divided into two parts, she said. Six months will be Award grant to do research in Jamaica starting in spent researching in Jamaica and the other six September. months will be spent at home writing. Dr. Liddell The grant is presented to promising faculty will return to Clark College after her work is members who are nominated by their school completed, she said. president and dean. Dr. Liddell will receive $25,000 “The basic aim of the program is to provide and one year away from her permanent job. opportunities for excellent scholars,” said Dr. Dr. Liddell chose as her subject of research, Liddell. “Once you get this type of scholarship “Contemporary West Indian Women Writers.” people want you. I have had an interest in Jamaican She will be reviewing and evaluating fiction and literature for quite a while.” poetry of West Indian women. "West Indian Dr. Liddell will be leaving for Jamaica in July.

Dr. Roosevelt Thedford Dr. Janice Liddell Thedford gets UNCF grant in chemistry

Dr. Roosevelt Thedford, associate professor of chemistry at Clark College, was recently selected to participate in the United Negro College Fund's 1983 - 84 Distinguished Scholars Program. PEACE CORP NEEDS MINORITIES!! Thedford, who received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Clark College and a masters degree in organic chemistry from the University of Buffalo, will take a leave of TO WORK IN OVER 60 DEVELOPING absence from teaching in September to conduct research in COUNTRIES. chemistry and biochemistry of nucleic acids. Thedford will receive a $25,000 grant for one year to pursue his research. Prior to receiving his doctorate from State University of New WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS York at Buffalo, Thedford was a teaching assistant in chemistry at the University of Buffalo. Other educational experiences include NOW FOR POSITIONS THAT BEGIN cancer research scientist at Roswell Park Memorial Institute and IN SUMMER 1983. teaching assistant in biochemistry at SUNY. He has been employed at Clark since 1974. Thedford’s professional and academic associations include FOR INFORMATION AND APPLICATION, membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical Society, Society of Sigma XI, CALL TODAY National Institute of Science and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The UNCF Distinguished Scholars Program was established in Toll Free (1) 800-241-3862, Ext. 401 1981 by a grant to the UNCF from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. February 25, 1983 The Clark College Panther Page 3 Jesse Jackson — will he run?

By Mark Armstrong ting reports about his intentions, burner." go for ourselves.” Jackson indicated that he was “We (need) to end the white “No one has earned the right The presidential race has quite considering casting a bid follow­ primaries and open up the to do less than his best (by not a few surprises for candidates, ing a fiery speech at Morehouse democratic process,” he con­ voting),” he continued, "we supporters and curiousity College’s Martin Luther King tinued, "given the sub­ have to grab our voter registra­ seekers. But one principal’s bid International Chapel. performance in our society to­ tion cards and break out like a for the nation's most important “I'm not necessarily announ­ day, the emergence of such a plague, voting (for officials who executive position may add a cing by bid for the candidacy,” candidacy is very likely.” are concerned about our best new push to the political contest. he said. "I’m simply advocating Jackson added that a black interests)." PUSH (People United to Save very strongly that blacks put candidacy would raise more of Asked if he thought he had a Humanity) President Jesse forth the proposition that when the crucial issues and make the winning chance if he did enter Jackson may add new momen­ the debates take place, that we presidential race the most ex­ the presidential race, Jackson tum to the race by announcing have someone of credibility who citing of its kind in history. said, "I can’t really say for sure, his plans to run for the presiden­ has the ability to argue our case In an address to a jam-packed but I believe in prophecy.” cy. and put the issues of the black audience of Atlanta University In a related matter, Jackson Following a series of conflic­ and the poor back on the front Center students, Jackson would not comment on reports declared that “it (was) time for of PUSH National Director blacks to stop taking a back seat Tyrone Crider replacing him as in politics.” president, saying that he was not Clark celebrates “Our problems today are not ready to make any an­ caused by class, but caste,” he nouncements. said, "since most of the elected Official reports from Chicago officials, especially the white say that Crider will take the reins 114th Founders Day liberals, are more concerned of the organization when Jesse Jackson says there needs to be a black candidate in the 1984 By C. Denise Waldon with supporting themselves thar. Jackson steps down to return to the rights of blacks, we have to the church pulpit. elections. It often rained. Clark weathered the storm. Trials and tribulations sometimes flooded her campus. But Clark withstood LIGHTER FARE the murky waters. ALL DAY AND NIGHT Since 1869 Clark College has accepted the challenges of a DINNER FARE AT changing American society, welcoming the triumphs and growing NIGHT EVERY NIGHT SALE! stronger through the difficulties. In commemoration of those years of service, Clark College faculty, administration students, DUCKHEAD KHAKIS and alumni celebrated the 114th Founder’s Day Feb. 15. Urging students to realize that they can unlock the door to a $16.80 successful future, Dr. Reatha Clarke King, president of SUITS * SPORTCOATS * TROUSERS * CORDUROY Metropolitan State University and a Clark alumna, delivered the IN THE SOUTHERN BELL BUILDING SLAX * SPORT SHIRTS * FALL & CRUISE WEAR AROUND THE CORNER FROM keynote address. The audience included a special group of THE FOX THEATRE SWEATERS honored guests - - members of the class of 1984 making their first 675 WEST PEACHTREE AT THIRD STREET appearance in caps and gowns. 872-1328 PLENTY OF SECURITY PARKING The theme of the event, featuring performances by the Clark College Concert Band and Philharmonic Society, was “Our Heritage: A Reflection On The Past With AVision On The Future.” SHOW YOUR STUDENT I D. 70 FORSYTH STREET • DOWNTOWN • 588-0794 With this idea in mind, King reminisced about her days at Clark FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL FOOD ITEMS and some of the instructors who are still here. However, she also DURING THE EVENING detailed some of the differences the years have made. “You all have a much broader set of options to choose from than I did," she said. “The future holds what you yourself would want it to hold.” King, who serves as chairman of the board of the American NATIONAL N I: W S - campus edition Council on Education, told students to be proud of their Black college education. The purpose of schools like Clark "is to motivate people ... and to say that it is all right to dream the impossible ....” “As the founders envisioned, the private Black college continues to be a valuable national resource,” she continued. Echoing King’s sentiments, Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., Clark president, STUDENTS RATE called on Ciarkites to continue the college’s legacy of service. “We come to give thanks. We come to celebrate. We come to rededicate ourselves to another 114 years of service at CC,” he S4A50 said. The program also inlcuded comments by Dennis Blackwell, PER DAY Student Government Association president, and Cindy Miles, UNLIMITED FREE MILEAGE Miss Clark College. Presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Rate available from noon Thursday Awards were made to Dr. King and Judge Clarence Cooper, the to noon Monday. Fulton County Superior Court judge who presided over the Wayne Williams trial. Activities following the convocation were a rededication ceremony for the McPheeters-Dennis Building and an alumni We feature GM cars like this banquet. Oldsmobile Cutlass

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To the Editor: February is Black History month, time for us to remember the Time to remember contributions contributions of bur forefathers and mothers. We should reflect upon the blood, sweat, and tears shed by them so that we may have life, liberty, and happiness. Black educators and historians Many of us take for granted the feats that were accomplished by past Blacks to ensure freedom for us all. Oh yes, we’ve heard of Frederick Douglass and his abolitionist activities, Booker T. tell their own story Washington and his efforts to educate Blacks and HarrietTubman By Linda Fowler and her efforts to lead slaves to freedom. There are numerous the most neglected of all groups in historical “I too sing America, I am the darker brother others who have given their lives for the advancement of Blacks. interpretation of the American experience.” It was They send me to eat in the kitchen when Yes, we’ve heard of these outstanding triumphs, but do we to be a week in which the achievements and completely understand and appreciate them? Do we realize the company comes contributions of great Afro - Americans were to be tremendous commitment these people made in order to acquire But I laugh and eat well commemorated. Needless to say, acceptance of his and grow strong equality for us? idea did not come easily. Tomorrow I’ll sit at the table when company Black History month serves to rejuvenate our interest in the Finally, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson inaugurated comes Black struggle and to inform those of us who are not aware that the annual observance of Negro History Week, Nobody'll dare say to me there is a struggle going on.-. It also promotes unity and which has since been extended to Black History Eat in the kitchen, then positiveness among Blacks all across tbe-country. More important­ Month, the month of February. Besides, they’ll see how beautiful I am ly, Black History month serves to remind-us that the struggle is not Although not much is ever heard of Carter G. and be ashamed- over. It has only just begun. Woodson, his historical donations to the American I, too, am America” Chandra Mitchell society can be compared to those of other great The underlying message in this 1920 poem by Blacks. It is ironic that the very same man who Langston Hughes is indicative of the overall initiated the idea of Negro History Week is hardly attitude Black Americans had many decades ago ever recognized. when society tried to keep hidden, the many treasures of Black History throughout the develop­ Carter G. Woodson was born on Dec. 19,1875, in The Clark College Panther ment of the United States. It is the attitude that New Canton, Va., to former slaves Annie and James prevailed when others tried to suffocate and deny Woodson. As a child, Carter “suffered all the the existence of Blacks during the American hardships of poverty” and did not attend elemen­ Revolution, the War of 1812, the anti - slavery tary school on a regular basis. By the time he was 17, struggle, and the Negro exodus from the South. he had taught himself the fundamentals of basic It is no secret what Blacks have contributed to his academic subjects. He eventually enrolled in nation over the centuries. Yet, it is no secret that Douglass High School and in less than two years, THE PANTHER is a bi - weekly student publication of Clark some segments of the American society become earned a teaching certificate. In 1907 and 1908, he College. The newspaper is circulated by the staff throughout the mute when confronted with the real truth about earned his BA and MA degrees from the University campus, free of charge. the achievements and contributions of Black of Chicago. In 1912, he was awarded his Ph. D. from The views expressed in the editorial sections are those of the people. Harvard University. A very intelligent man, writers. They are not necessarily the opinions of the student body, Unfortunately, even after slavery ended, someone once stated, "He was brilliant enough to faculty, or administration. fallacies, misrepresentations, and misconceptions teach in any university in the U.S.” which he Letters or contributions are encouraged and should be typed (about Blacks and the United States history) eventually did, at Howard University. As one and submitted no later than the Wednesday before the publishing superseded the truth; that is, until Black educators former student recalled, “He was a hard man and date. and historians decided to do something about it - sometimes as cantankerous and as irascible as they notably men like George W. Williamsand Carter G. come.” Woodson believed in teaching white scholars to Editor - in - Chief . Shawn McCruder Woodson. get rid of their chauvinistic beliefs and encouraged Associate Editor ... .. Denise Waldon As early as 1883, the desire to introduce to the Black scholars to get rid of their feelings of Managing Editor . . ...Wanda Cudger public unblemished material oh Black History inferiority. One main interest of his was young News Editor ...... Patricia Badger motivated 1868 graduate of Harvard University, Black children, parents and teachers. He wanted Sports Editor...... Augustus T. Burke George Washington Williams, to publish his two - these young people to grow up with “an apprecia­ Leisure Editor...... Kenn Patterson volume History of the Negro Race in America from tion of their potentials through knowledge of the Lifestyle Editor ...... Donna Richards 1619 to 1880. This work included subjects from contributions Blacks had made toward world, Photography Editor ...... Marcia Orea slavery in the American Colonies to the results of national, and even local history.” Copy Editors...... Ingrid Bohanon the Emancipation. The book was praised highly Linda Howard and was referred to as “the first history by a Negro As publisher of the Journal of Negro History and Community Editor...... Cheryl Hickman to be given serious attention by white American as Director of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, he never had much time.to Advisors...... Alexis Scott Reeves scholars.” Jim Rankin I n 1915, 32 years later, a Black educator/historian think about marriage and a family. He had been The Panther office is located in Thayer Hall, 240 Chestnut St., by the name of Carter G. Woodson, with the same known to refer to his work as his “wife” and to the S.W., P.O. Box 154, Atlanta, Georgia, 30314. Telephone: 681-3080, intentions of George W. Williams - to bring to young men that he taught, as his “children.” Extension 268. The Panther is under the auspices of the Mass surface the truths and eradicate the fallacies-went When he died in April 8,1950, he left a legacy of Communications Department, and Dr. Lenora Stephens is the a step further. He initiated the idea of Negro the past which will not be forgotten; the past is a part of Black History, and Black History will always director. History Week. He felt it was necessary because “Afro - Americans were the least integrated and be a part of the future. February 25, 1983 The Clark College Panther Page 5 Is There Life After College? Phoenix Mutual assures you we have a fine future for you in life insurance. With all the variety, challenge, and rewards you could ask for.

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Clark Players bring life to ‘Natural Death’

By Kenn Patterson Stacy Grayson, explained how mean and vindictive that the white folks get all the luxuries of proprietor (Lionel Smith) tells “Ain't Supposed to Die a life and Black people always get him to take the ammunition Natural Death” did not turn out the leftovers, if they get that, no without paying for it. The postal to be one of those plays that you matter what they do. Through clerk walks away, laughing walk away from feeling just the whole scene, he is constantly hysterically, and looks up to a entertained. This play evoked as complaining about how it “just white man overseeing the activi­ many different ideas and feelings don’t make no sense” that his ty of the whole community, who as the number of people that feet keep hurting him. is also laughing. The “White viewed it. It was written and first This was the first play where I Man” began the show by presented approximately 15 witnessed audience participa­ manipulating the community years ago by Melvin Van Peebles tion. "B.G.”, a lesbian (Ronita like a puppeteer. As long as the during the racially troubled 60's. Sanders), goes to see her community stayed within the He wrote the play to show what girlfriend who is in jail. She constraints he had set everything life for Black people was like becomes so overcome with was fine, but the minute they during this time. Even though he emotion that she continually would try to go beyond these did not show all aspects of Black asks her lover, “Are We Ever constraints they were life, he presented what he Gonna Dance Together Again.” manipulated back into their thought was keeping Black peo­ After the second time the proper positions. ple from moving ahead in White audience catches on to what is On Feb. 17 a symposium was America. happening and helps "B.G.” say held so that the students and The Clark Players’ production of ‘Ain’t Supposed to Die’ stirs The play was presented as a the line through the rest of the faculty could discuss the play audience participation. visual collage in that it gave you scene. with the cast, director and a an overall view of a Black ghetto The play had to make a direct distinguished panel. The panel thinking ability. Jackson. Mr. Van Peebles had community while focusing on assault on the white establish­ consisted of Dr. Janice Liddell Joan Lewis decided it was lived out of the country many certain aspects of it. ment or it would have seemed (literature), Mr. Duane Jackson, necessary to hold this sym­ years prior to writing this play The play performed by the that everyone in a Black ghetto Dr. Alma Williams (history), Dr. posium to help the audience get and was multi-talented in that he Clark College Players, consisted community was complacent. A Clifford Johnson (psychology), a better understanding of why was an accomplished writer, of 19 isolated scenes within the postal clerk (Edward Billups III) Mr. Wayman Swint, a correc­ Mr. Van Peebles wrote this play. painter, film producer, car­ community. In the opening walks into a gun shop and asks tional officer, and three female At the beginning of the sym­ toonist, playwright, and scene, "Sunshine,” a garment the properietor for "Three Boxes students chosen by their instruc­ posium a brief description of Mr. songwriter. Mr. Van Peebles district employee, played by of Longs Please.” He looks so tors for their superior anlaytical Van Peebles was provided by Mr. even recently went into seclu- sion for 30 days to study for a broker’s license that would enable him to work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (He obtained the license). Mr. Van Peebles would have been here for the play and the symposium, but he has just begun the rehearsals for his newest play. In discussing the play, two distinct opinions were voiced. The first one was that Mr. Van Peebles “pimped” the culture of our people to make a dolalr. It was the opinion of some at the symposium that Mr. Van Peebles portrayed the Black community as being a place with no future, no hope, and no power. Black people were portrayed as being “puppets” of the “white es­ tablishment.” The other opinion of the play was that Mr. Van Peebles presented the Black ghetto com­ munity as it really is and that you cannot deny the truth when you know it exists. If these things did Outward Bound is more than a Hang in there! Outward Bound, Dept CH. not actually exist, Mr. Van 384 Field Point Rd. Peebles would not have been trip of high adventure. Send for more information: Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone toll free (800) 243-8520 able to write the play and present It’s discovering yourself it so realistically. It was suggested Learning that you're better than Name No experience necessary Outward Bound admits students of any by Dr. Alma Williams, a history you think you are. sex, race, color and national or ethnic professor at Clark, that we use And finding out how to work Street origin. We are a nonprofit organization. the message from the play to Scholarships available. with others. become a more powerful and Come join us on a 3-week trip City State Zip unified people. of excitement and self-challenge. I say to you if you missed the You may come back a better School play you were deprived of an you. Check the courses that interest you: experience that you only get to Canoeing Desert enjoy a few times in your Expeditions — lifetime. Joan Lewis and White Water Rafting Wilderness everyone else who made the Backpacking __ Outward Bound® play “Ain’t Supposed To Die A Sailing The course that never ends Natural Death” did an excellent Cycling Mountaineering ---- job. 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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. For Mass Coumunications Majors!! If you In Kenn’s Eyes are looking for a summer internship or a permanent job after graduation, check the bulletin board at the Mass Communications Center to find a job that suits you. The Public Relations Student Society of America is looking for new members!! If you are a Public Relations major and you are looking for a chance to receive internships and other oppor­ tunities, the meetings are at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in Conference Room 303 of the Robert Woodruff Library. The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be sponsoring a Tax Seminar Feb. 23, at 2:30 to 4:30 in Davage Auditorium. The Spelman Department of Continuing Education is presen­ ting an exercise class begining Feb. 22 and ending March 31 at 6:00. The AllianceTheatreflirts with spring romance in its presentation of the perfect romantic musical, “A Little Night Music,” Feb. 23 through March 27. Call 892-2414 for more information. Senior military institute cadet “The Thriller” ... because a mind is a terrible thing to waste, a David Keith (left) is drawn into a dance presented by the Clark College Pan - Hellenic Council special assignment to protect the March 4 at 9 p.m. in the Clark College gym. Al! tickets are $1 with academy’s first Black cadet, Mark proceeds going to the United Negro College Fund. Purchase Breland, against the evil pre­ tickets from any Clark College Greek. judice of a sinister elite society at Rolling Stone Magazine announced the beginning of its 1983 the school in Paramount Pic­ College Journalism Awards Competition. The categories are tures’ ‘The Lords of Discipline.’ Investigative Reporting, General Reporting, and cartoons. Winners of each Category will receive $500 plus a writing assignment from Rolling Stone Magazine. Deadline for all entries is April 29,1983. If interested contact Mr. McJunkins in the Mass ‘Lords of Discipline’ Communications Department. The National Association of Black Journalists announces its Monroe Trotter Internship for Minority Undergradutes. All is a must-see movie sophomores and juniors are eligible. The internship is for 10 weeks during the spring and summer of 1983 with a $310 a week salary. By Kenn Patterson most trusted friends. For more information contact Mr. McJunkins. Leisure Editor But Will’s private sense of justice leads him to Volunteer Clark, located in the basement of Holmes Hall, still Go see this movie! It is just that plain and simple. confront “The Ten” and in the process he risks not needs student volunteers. If you are interested, come by and make “The Lords of Discipline” is a great movie. Based only his own career at the institute but the love of an appointment for an interview. on a best-selling novel by Pat Conroy, it is a unique his closest friends and, finally, his own life. See beauty in motion when the Atlanta Ballet resumes its season drama that is lyrical, humorous, terrifying, authen­ Even though Will is held responsible for the Feb. 24,25,26. Students can obtain tickets at half price with student tic, and exhilarating. welfare of the institute’s first Black cadet, the identification on Feb. 24 only. The playhouse is located at 477 The plot centers around a senior cadet, Will movie does not spend most of it’s time addressing Peachtree Street, NE. McClean, played by David Keith, who forges his racial issues, although they are apparent. The If you want an Up and Coming event placed in“Up and own personal code of honor in defiance of the very movie ends up pitting good against evil and the Coming” inform Cheryl R. Hickman in Holmes Hall, 203 or Kenn rules of conduct that shaped and nurtured him results are an extraordinary rite of passage into Patterson in B -23 in the courts. Please inform us at least two weeks for four years. Will’s ordeal unfolds against the manhood and a powerful drama of human in advance. spectacular background of the Carolina Military triumph. Dennis Weaver stars in “Cocaine: One Man’s Seduction” a two- Institute, a West Point - style academy whose cruel The only fault I saw in the movie was that the hour TV movie that deals with the problems of cocaine use among discipline contrasts violently with the lush and producer overused his literary license by skipping middle class Americans, Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. on Channel 11. lavish beauty of Old Charleston, S.C. important details that tied one scene to another. All you young men who primp and prance for nothing now have Will, a cadet in his last year at the institute, is Towards the end of the movie Will suddenly comes the opportunity to compete for scholarships, prizes/awards, trips, assigned to protect a fellow cadet, who is the up with the key that unlocks the indentities of all and TV appearances. On Aug. 20, the first Annual U.S. Men’s institute’s first Black cadet. A secret group on the members of “The Ten" since its conception. I pageant will be televised live from the world famous Cocanut campus called “The Ten,” whose origins are guess time and money constraints kept the Grove in Los Angeles. Contestants will be judged on talent, shrouded in themythsandlegendsoftheinstitute’s producers from developing certain scenes to make swimwear, evening attire and interviewing composure. past, wield unfair pressures against the new cadet. the movie more cohesive. On a scale of five stars, Preliminary tryouts are Aug. 1-6. Deadline for entry is March 31, “The Ten" works undercover to eliminate those with one star meaning the movie does not even 1983. For more information contact Kenn Patterson in the “unfit” to wear the prestigous institute ring, and deserve discussing, and five stars meaning it is Newspaper office. the power of the group extends into every corner visual ecstacy, I would give “The Lords of Dis­ Howard Rollins and Irene Care will attend the world premiere of the school’s life - - even into the circle of Will’s cipline” Four Stars****. of “For Us The Living (The Medgar Evers Story),” Friday, March 4 to be shown at the Atlanta Public Library Auditorium. Tickets are $25 per person and include an invitation to attend a private ‘Montage’ solicits creative writing reception following the screening. For tickets call 252-6600. Zete Phi Beta Sorority will celebrate Finerwomanhood Week The Department of English at until Saturday Feb. 26. The week will end with a stepout on Clark College is soliciting —Those submitting must in­ Saturday February 26, 1983 in front of the cafeteria. —All manuscripts become the creative writing from all students clude their name, mailing ad­ property of Clark College. at the Atlanta Unviersity Center. dress, telephone number (if —Mail entries to, A LITERARY Those of merit will be publish­ available), college, and classifica­ MONTAGE, c/o Dr. Janice ed in the second volume of A tion (freshman, sohomore, Liddell, Box 107, Clark College, Literary Montage, a publication graduate student,, etc.). of the English Department at —A poem is limited to thirty - Atlanta, GA, 30314. Lost And Found —Students should enclose a Clark. There are four categories: five lines or less. Short stories, self addressed stamped poetry, the one - act play, the one - act plays, and essays are envelope for notification pur­ short story, and the essay. limited to 2500 words or less. These are the requirements: —Two copies are required. poses. Lost on Feb. 5: Folder of student papers. Those works selected will be —Those submitting must be —Each student may submit as published in A Literary Montage, Reward Box 100 Clark College. students at an Atlanta University many entries as he wishes in one to be distributed at Clark Center institution. or all of the categories. College’s 14th Annual Writer’s —All manuscripts must be —All works must be previously Workshop/Conference, April 18 typed and submitted on or unpublished works, though the before March 11, 1983. writer retains right of copyright. - 20. Page 8 The Clark College Panther February 25, 1983 Sports Panthers vie Pantherettes hold for first place second place in SIAC By Augustus T. Burke Despite losing three straight games recently, the By Kawanza Alston Clark College Panthers men’s basketball team still had a chance this week to capture the first place The Clark College Pantherettes are 13-7 and in second place in position in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic the Southern Intercollegiate Association Conference (SIAC). Converence (SIAC). Nationally, the Pantherettes are ranked among the top 25. They “The team Is playing as well as expected now,” are rated fourth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association said assistant Coach Clarence Pearson. "We can (NCAA) committee in the region of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama determine our own destiny, and we still have a amongst all Division II schools. winning attitude. I think we're in pretty good shape”. Coach Pearson replacedJoeCunningham, The Pantherettes are led by freshman guard and forward who is now at the University of Georgia. Devonia Green. She has an average of 70 percent free throws and The Panthers were defeated by the Savannah she ¡s 52 percent from the floor. Devonia's best performance was State College Tigers on Feb. 14,79 - 77 in Savannah. against Alabama A & M when she scored 37 points, and her second Senior forward Steve Taylor led the Panthers in a highest game was when she scored 35 points against Fort Valley. losing effort, with 24 points. Earlier this season, the Senior center and forward Thelma Bouges averages 12 Panthers defeated Savannah state at home, 89 - 73. rebounds per game and has an average of 57.6 percent from the Before playing the Tigers, the Panthers fell to field. Thelma’s rebouding average is 11.2. Senior center Gwen Albany State College, 81 - 69 in Albany on Feb. 9. Street also averages 12 rebounds per game, has a 10.5 rebounding Senior Elder Mincey scored 25 second - half points average. to lead all Clark scorers. Albany State was also defeated by the Panthers at home, 83 - 74, earlier All - America candidate Elder Mincey, the team’s Freshman forward Pat Ford, whose rebounding average is 10 this season. Alabama A & M is the only team thus leading scorer and rebounder, goes for a high percent, has a 79 percent free throw average. Ford alternates the far to defeat the Panthers twice this season. In the jump shot. forward position with freshman Gwendolyn Jackson. Gwendolyn first game the Bulldogs nipped the Panthers 77 - 75 has a 70 percent free throw average. in the Panther’s gym, and in the second meeting A points to pace the Panthers. Morehouse was also The remaining players of the team are sophomore point guard & M won 94 - 82 in Normal, Alabama, on Feb. 9. an early season victim; they were defeated by Clark Cassandra Harris, junior Gloria Green, freshman Joann Williams, Before that three - game losing streak, however, on Dec. 6, 74 - 64. senior Libby Coley and junior Melody Usher. the Panthers won two games in a row. On February All-American candidate Elder Mincey is the The last two games of the season for the Pantherettes are against 4 Clark defeated Fort Valley State College, 68 - 66, team’s leading scorer and rebounder. Mincey Morris Brown College and Tuskegee Institute. They will also play in Fort Valley. Senior forward Elder Mincey led all averages 23 points and 10 rebounds a game. in the SIAC tournament which will be in Fort Valley, Georgia, on Clark scorers with 20 points. Earlier this season the Following him closely in the rebounding area is February 24 through the 26th. Panthers defeated them 95 - 83. junior center Alvin Duffy. Duffy averages 9.3 When asked how he feels the girls will play in the tournament, "This team has responded very well for their rebounds a contest. Steve Taylor is the team’s Coach Anthony Witherspoon replied, “We have a more diver­ youth,” declared Coach Robert Pritchett. "It’s second leading scorer, averaging 16 points a game. sified game plan and players. Albany and Alabama stand a good always good for me to play my young guys because Freshman point guard Calvin White is playing well chance, as well as Cark and Tuskegee.” it helps to make the bench stronger near the end of and is making a great contribution to the team, Players Devonia Green and Pat Ford looked at the situation from the season.” Clark ran past Morehouse Collegeon according to Coach Pritchett. a different angle. "It all depends on how I practice; if I practice February 2 at Morehouse, 99 - 79. There were four "Calvin is playing like a sophomore or junior”, good I will play good.” Green said, “I will givemy best shot, being Panther players in double figures. Steve Taylor led said Coach Pritchett. “He is the catylist of the team that this will be my first time in a tournament.” all players with 29 points, and following him was and Calvin is a leader.” Coach Witherspoon said, "We can only play one game at a time. sophomore guard Cary Nobles, who came off the Other freshman who are making major con­ Scoring takes second place to defense. Our chances are better of bench and scored 20 points. Freshman Calvin tributions are guard Jeffrey Samuels and center - winning if we continue to play tenacious defense.” White, had 11 points, and Elder Mincey scored 10 forward Anthony Smith.

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