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Judge Gordon Speaks at Alumni-Student The Lincoln Lioni:: un;v.i:-.::'fY1PA Winter 1988 Edition Judge Gordon Speaks at Alumni-Student Homecoming Luncheon Other luncheon participants were Cordelia Talley, '72, vice president of General Alumni Association (East Coast); Dr. H. Alfred Farrell, '34, secre- tary of the General Alumni Associa- tion; Dr. Niara Sudarkasa, president of Lincoln University; and Dr. Frank T. Coleman, '35, director of Alumni Rela- tions, who presided. This year's Homecoming theme was "To Thee We'll E'er Be True," the sec- ond line of Lincoln's alma mater. Ac- tivities began with morning meetings of the Council of the General Alumni As- sociation in Grim Hall Auditorium and the Ladies Auxiliary in the Guest Dr. Niara Sudarkasa House. The Ladies Auxiliary also elected new officers. They are Dorothy Cuff, president; Goldye Johnson, vice- president; Priscilla Stokes, treasurer; Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Ella Forbes, financial secretary; Rosa The Hon. Levan Gordon Oates, recording secretary; and Anna Wilson, corresponding secretary. An afternoon parade featured local Inaugurated as Lincoln's bands, Andrea Ward (Miss Lincoln hiladelphia Common Pleas University 1987-88), and floats and Court Judge Levan Gordon, '57 cars designed and decorated by student in his keynote speech at the organizations in competition for cash P prizes. Eleventh President 1987 Homecoming Annual Alumni- Student Luncheon urged his fellow "The Ultimate Homecoming Party," alumni to increase their financial sup- a rock concert starring Shannon, Sybil port to their alma mater. His remarks and Octavia, sponsored by the Office of Dr. Niara Sudarkasa was inaug- the majority of the academics and pro- were well-received by the more than Student Activities, was held on Satur- urated as Lincoln's eleventh, and first fessionals in many fields. 200 Lincoln graduates who partici- day evening in Manuel Rivero Hall; it woman, president at a convocation held "The question ... is not whether pated in Homecoming Day activities on was followed by the Senior Class in Manuel Rivero Hall on October 10. Black colleges and universities should Saturday, October 24. Dance in the Student Union Building. Over 600 persons, including area, state, survive, but rather in what ways should Judge Gordon is a Lincoln trustee, Homecoming athletic events in- national and international dignitaries, their roles differ in the next century," member of the Board of the National cluded a soccer match (Eastern—4, attended the two-hour ceremony at she said, adding that they should re- Association of Blacks in Criminal Jus- Lions—0), women's volleyball game Manuel Rivero Hall. main predominantly, but certainly not tice, and former president of Lincoln's Her inaugural address, "When the exclusively, Black. General Alumni Association. (See Homecoming, Page 4) Millenium Comes: The Case for Edu- Along with a diverse student body, cational Equity in the 21st Century," the international tradition of Black col- brought a standing ovation. leges was described by Dr. Sudarkasa "By increasing access to education "as a strength on which to build." She for persons from all social and ethnic also proposed that Black colleges groups in America," said Dr. Sudar- pioneer in creating linkages with Third kasa, "the country improves the quality World institutions, establish more pro- and the value of all its human capital." grams of academic cooperation and Dr. Sudarkasa lamented unfound collaboration with predominantly white charges that opening up colleges and colleges, and continue to function as universities to minorities has led to a "special repositories of Black history, decline in academic quality—a reason as guardians and preservers of Black given for the cutbacks in the recruit- culture, and as havens of revitalization ment of Blacks to predominantly white and respite." institutions. "The message is clear. Presiding at the convocation were Mainstream academia is pulling in the Board of Trustees chair LeRoy Robin- welcome mats it only recently laid son Jr. and vice-chair Dr. Shirley A. out," she said. Jackson. She cited recent studies which show The Reverend LeRoy A. Patrick, '39, that even though the predominantly past chair of Lincoln's Board of Trus- white colleges and universities enroll tees, gave the Invocation; the Reverend the majority of today's Black students, Cecil DeBois Gallup, member of the The Lincoln University Pep Team perform in Lincoln's 1987 Homecoming Day Parade. the Black colleges are still producing Board of Trustees, the Benediction. • The Lincoln Lion 2 Circulation 6,300 Winter 1988 Edition The Lion's PURPOSE First, to cultivate an inquiring and critical mind; to direct it toward the apprehen- sion of truth; and to arm it with those skills essential for effective oral and written communication. Contents 1 Judge Gordon Speaks at Alumni-Student Homecoming Luncheon Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Inaugurated as 11 th President 2 Alumni Notes 3 Campus Scene 4 Class Notes 6 Friends 7 Class Secretaries Directory 9 Lincoln Hosts Historic Conference on Black Education 11 Snapshots ALUMNI NOTES From the Executive Secretary " he Council of the General Alumni Association, which Tmeets at Homecoming, in February, and at Commencement, is particularly desirous of considering The Lincoln University Lion is published quarterly (fall, winter, spring, and members of reunion classes for Alumni Awards. In the past, few members of summer) by Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, 19352. reunion classes have been recom- Telephone: (215) 932-8300. Contributions are welcomed. mended by class secretaries. It is hoped that as secretaries plan for Entered as second class mail at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, under Act of class reunions, they will recommend August 24, 1912. USPS 313-940. deserving classmates to the Executive Secretary. The Nominating Committee Compiled and Edited by the Office of considers accomplishments, but any Public Relations and Publications, Lincoln Hall, 4th Floor, Room 406 alumnus or alumna recommended for Editor/Director Sam W. Pressley an Alumni Award must, by their past Editorial Assistant Mary Alice Lyons deeds, have been supportive of the Uni- Production Assistant Barbara Foresman versity and the General Alumni Asso- Photographer Morris T. Brown II ciation. Accomplishments in a chosen field are not sufficient to guarantee se- Director of Alumni Relations Dr. Frank T. Coleman lection as recipients of Alumni Awards, Alumni Executive Secretary Dr. H. Alfred Farrell which are limited to three alumni. Updated class lists are being pre- pared to be sent to the secretaries of the following reunion-year classes: 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953,1958, 1963,1968, 1973, 1978, and 1983. The lists, prepared by the Director of Alumni Relations, should be in the hands of secretaries early in the New MOVING? Year. Please notify the LU Lion 4 weeks in advance. To change or correct your Pertinent information about the Com- address, please send this form to: Lincoln Lion — Alumni Bulletin, Lincoln mencement weekend will also be sent University, Lincoln University, PA 19352 so that meeting times can be arranged. Secretaries who fail to function should Name. be replaced when classes hold their (Please Print) reunions and the Office of Alumni Re- lations is notified. D New Address. City- State- Zip. Class ATTACH OLD ADDRESS LABEL from your latest issue Winter 1988 Edition The Lincoln Lion 3 Students Elect Miss Lincoln Campus University 1987-88 enior Andrea Ward, a 20-year .. old psychology major from Scene SBronx, N.Y., was elected Miss Lincoln University 1987-88 on Octob- er 14. A Dean's List student and third year resident advisor, Ms. Ward is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Nu Chapter; treasurer of Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psy- chology; a member and immediate past vice-president of Lincoln University Psychology Club; and a member of the Honor Society. Ms. Ward plans to attend graduate school for continuing study in clinical Homecoming psychology with an emphasis in adolescent counseling, and eventually Contest Winners establish a private practice and community service center for disadvantaged youth. Her hobbies are writing and horseback riding. • / :.r.- The following, in order of placement, are the winners of Homecoming '87 student contests: Parade Floats: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Engineering and Physics Club, Russian Club. Parade Decorated Cars: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Class of'88. Best Male Dorm: Ashmun Hall. Best Female Dorm: McCauley Hall. Good Housekeeping: Ashmun Hall— Room 221, Walter Palm, Eric Webb; Rendall Hall—Room 217, Garfield Yuille; McCrary Hall, Room 229, Jeffery Cooke; Frederick Douglass Hall (Tie)—Room 316, Terrance Leggett, James Nichols, and Room 307, Charles Byrd, Malik Taylor; Houston Hall- Room 305, Reginald Pate, Kenneth Groves; Hansberry Hall—Room 329, Evette Collier, Tracey Theobald; Lucy Laney Hall—Room 411, Marie Washington, Karyn Cleveland; McCauley Hall—Room 207, Kim Hall; Cresson Hall—Room 405, Sheron Three college presidents (left to right), Dr. Gloria Scott, Bennett College, Greensboro, Mitchell, Nadine Council; Bond N.C.; Dr. Niara Sudarkasa, Lincoln University; and Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Spelman House—Room 101, Rochelle Collins, College, Atlanta, Ga, at Dr. Sudarkasa's Inaugural Convocation, October 10, 1987. Jennifer Stephens. D LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CENTURY-PLUS CLUB Support ALUMNI ANNUAL GIVING Enclosed is my $_ .contribution to the CENTURY-PLUS CLUB Annual Alumni Fund Campaign Lincoln NAME:. And The ADDRESS- General
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