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The Register, 1968-11-15

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VOLUME XL, No. 8 NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, GREENSBORO NOVEMBER 15, 1968 Editors Move Toward Better Press By GEORGE ADAMS were mentioned but they were dis­ news stories, and a "hot line" ATR Reporter missed under the general agree­ phone service. It was said that ment that they were facsimilies oi through the system each school College editors showed their con­ all institutions where students live could receive stories within hours cern for a better student press under the school's confines. from any part of the state. The when they met at Raleigh on Sat­ If there was one problem that financial problem associated with urday to discuss the problems of was by far common to all the rep­ Lhe system was not resolved, but inter-collegiate communication and resentatives, it was the task of the system was received well by problems of their individual staffs. obtaining sufficient funds to pub­ all the editors. The primary discussion was cen­ lish papers that are capable of cov­ Staffers George Adams, Jr., and tered on the need for an organiza­ ering campus events thoroughly Franklin C. Turner represented tion which would direct the central and effectively. The editors, who A&T's editor at the conference. press service. Presently, schools were financially uncommitted to The conference, which was plan­ are receiving off-campus news — contribute, to the publishing of a ned by Greensboro's student edi­ state and national — through the college press service listened and tors, had in attendance representa­ Washington based United States advised each other on the various tives of Guilford, A&T, Salem, Student Press Association, that is possibilities of obtaining additional UNC-G, Wake Forest, Appalachian those schools having membership. funds. State, Western Carolina, East Car­ The editors diverged a little to At this point representatives of olina and Methodist College. compare the direction of black USSPA proposed their plan for a power, student governments, stu­ progressive supplement that would dent newspapers, and the college benefit all schools involved. Their administration, on their various plan called for an editor, who campuses. Other campus issues would coordinate all incoming Area Colleges Get WANT Goes On Marathon Peace Corps To Increase Listeners By FRANKLIN C. TURNER the past. Representative ATR Reporter "The most interesting thing was that we got some phone calls from Miss Joanne Phillips, a former "I got a big kick out of it. I some of the students saying how student at Bennett College, has Beaming campaign workers, all students at A&T State University and smashed seven packs of cigarettes much they enjoyed the show, added been named Area representative in Bennett College, pose with Atty. Henry E. Frye (second from left) shortly and 28 cups of coffee," was WANT Stan "The Sandman." Stan and the North Carolina for the Peace Corps before Frye became first Negro since Reconstruction to win a seat in dis jockey Ty Miller's reaction to other djs can be heard after­ the N. C. House of Representatives. Frye is a graduate of A&T and the 50-hour marathon put on by the noons from four to ten Monday Office of Public Affairs. This de­ the University of North Carolina Law School. campus radio station. Miller was through Thursday and from four to partment of the Volunteer agency joined by Stan Foshee and Wilbert six Fridays. is responsible for recruiting, liason Joyner in the October 18-20 ven­ Patricia DeBerry, program di­ ture. with colleges and universities, dis­ Attendance Records Broken rector for the station, commented, tribution of information concerning "The purpose ot the marathon "I was delighted with the staff par­ was to promote the station and in­ ticipation as well as campus en­ the Peace Corps, and other aspects At Homecoming Activities crease listeners," contributed chief thusiasm which was evidenced dur­ of public relations. More than 18,000 persons, the ty, for the most beautiful float; engineer Joyner. He added that in ing the marathon." She went on to Miss Phillips was a Volunteer largest crowd ever to attend a the Physical Education Depart­ his opinion more persons became say that, "we are in the process of homecoming at A&T State Univer­ ment, for the float adhering best acquainted with the station through eliminating a few difficulties such from June 1965 to April 1967, serv­ sity, participated in the three-day to the theme; and the Architectural the marathon than at any time in as time-worn equipment and audi­ ing in Morocco at a rural com­ celebration in Greensboro. Engineering Department, for the tory problems." munity women's center. She grad­ The crowd was swelled by the most original and unique float. At Lincoln U. "The station is run primarily for uated from Bennett College in 16,000 fans who witnessed the The Omegas also won first place and by the students," continued 1964 and trained for her Peace Aggies' 7-6 upset of Morgan State in the contest for campus decora- Pat who welcomes programming College in the Greensboro Memo­ Corps service at the University of t.ohs, and the Architectural Engi­ suggestions from the student body. Maryland. rial Stadium Saturday afternoon. neering Society won second place. Mrs. Lois Kinney, faculty director Indications of the overflow be­ Holland Hall, dormitory for fresh­ Dr. Daniel of WANT, encourages the students From her new office at the Wes­ gan building up early in the week man female students, won first and faculty to visit the station, and ley Foundation at the University of as area motels and hotels reported place for the decoration of the Looks Ahead desires "that the entire campus North Carolina at Greensboro, they were booked solid. Alumni and building. family make greater use of the Miss Phillips will maintain close other visitors began pouring into Other weekend activities includ­ facilities at WANT." contact with citizens interested in the city Thursday evening and all ed the second annual Alumni Lec­ As New Prexy A member of the Intercollegiate day Friday and Saturday, the ture by Dr. Walter C. Daniel, di­ Broadcasting System, the station Peace Corps, a change from the campus was a beehive of activity. rector of the division of humanities Jefferson City, Missouri — An is located in Room 200 of Price agency's old method of "blitz" One highlight of the celebration Dr. Daniel spoke on "You Can't optimistic projection for Lincoln HaU. visits to college campuses. was a mile - long Homecoming Come Home Again." The annual University were the comments of parade Saturday morning. Theme Alumni sermon was given by the Dr. Walter C. Daniel, president­ of the parade was "The Achieve­ Reverend D. G. Speller, pastor of elect of the 103 year old university, ment of Black Americans," and St. Francis Baptist Church, De­ as he joined the Chairman of the sponors of the parade called this troit. The Rev. Mr. Speller spoke Board of Curators, the Chairman year's entries 'the most unusual in on "Think on These Things." of the governing board and the re­ many years." The President's annual reception tiring president in a press con­ Winners in the annual float build­ for visiting alumni was held in ference here November 11. ing contest were the Mu Psi Chap­ the Memorial Union immediately "I bring you my strongest asset- ter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraterni­ following the football game. sincerity," Dr. Daniel told the news conference," and to those who doubt that Lincoln University can become greater than they have All-Stars Fail To Show ever thought it could become, I say, 'why not'?" Free Event Is Possible A recent release by the Asso­ By DAVID LEE BROWN cament. Nevertheless, the possibili­ ciated Press made know the Uni­ ATR Reporter ty that the performers would not versity's decision to appoint Dr. Daniel, presently director of the Hf The situation centering around be available should have been con­ sidered esepcially since this par­ Division of Humanities and Chair­ the performers for the Pre-dawn man of the Department of English Dance has, to say the least, caused ticular group had been known re­ cently to miss performances. at North Carolina A&T State Uni­ some disturbance among the stu­ versity, to succeed Dr. Earl E. dents of this institution. Why Jun­ Saturday, much to the regret of Dawson, who retires from the ior Walker and the All-Stars did the SGA, information was received presidency of Lincoln after 27 not appear as scheduled is not by Dr. Jesse Marshall, dean of years of service to the school. definite. Many students feel that Student Affairs, from the manager they should be reimbursed or that of Junior Walker and the All-Stars During the press conference, Dr. they should be compensated in stating that due to some mal per­ Dawson, who has served thirteen some way. They resent having formance of the Universal Attra­ of the 27 years as president, ex­ paid so costly a price for a "record ctions Booking Agency and certain pressed his appreciation for the hop." Reimbursement, however, sight misunderstandings the group cooperation which he has received does not seem feasible, although did not appear as their contract de­ in the years of the must turbulent manded. growth and adjustment which the If some type of compensation does institution has experienced. He J/ seem reasonable. In order to remedy this situa­ welcomed his successor, Dr. Dan­ Many students are convinced tion, it has been proposed by the iel, to the campus and pledged him that the Student Government As­ SGA that a free performance ol strong cooperation in the smooth AtjA jE- sociation is entirely to blame. How­ a top singing group be given for the transition of the office. V ever, the SGA cannot be consider­ benefit of those students who pre­ Attorney Carl F. Sapp, Chairman ed the sole villain in this drama. viously paid to hear Junior Walker of the University's Board of Cura­ . The President of the Student Gov­ and the All-Stars. Which group is tors, detailed the long search which ernment Association, Calvin Matt­ under consideration has not been the board had made for a succes­ hews, is not endowed with the gift disclosed but hopefully this activity sor to President Dawson, stating of prophecy and was, therefore, will be presented in the near fu­ Radio Station Personnel at work: Patricia DeBerry, program director; incapable of foreseeing this predi­ ture. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) and Wilbert Joyner, chief engineer. Page 2 The Register Novemger 15, 1968 *^********»********************^*^***************************************************************** Salesmen On Campus How Our Readers See It *************************+4**************+*+*********+***+*******************************+^^+++++4$. The college campus has been the bread and butter for many companies for years now, and probably will be for years to come. Who's Cheating Whom? Black Power! It may not be entirely true that college students are the Almost everyday on A&T State taking exams. They have discover­ richest people in the world, but it is so close to being true that University's campus, a student is ed, as well as invented, unique Black Power! for all practical purposes one can make this general statement confronted with the problem of techniques to obtain good grades. without fear of receiving too much undesirable feedback — at passing an exam. He is forever Since they are aware of the prob­ The prevailing cry on black col­ seeking a way to obtain an average abilities and possibilities of being lege and university campuses is least the companies who exploit the college market can, any­ that is acceptable to remain in captivated, they prepare them­ •Black Power." We wear the Afro way. They say if you dont' have a jaguar already, it won't be school. To maintain such an aver­ selves in advance for such an oc­ hair styles and dress, and we are long before you'll be able to afford two of them, so that in­ age, he discovers means by which casion. beginning to rediscover our herit­ vesting huge sums in students is not such a great risk, as he can conquer his goal in the How does a student cheat on an age as black people, or so we say. easiest and obscure way. Of course, exam? Frankly, he has no set pat­ On Tuesday, October 29, a Black some would think. he does this by cheating. tern that he goes by. For instance, Arts Festival was held in the Aside from his own initiative, the salesman has a most When a student becomes so he bases his cheating according to Student Union. Besides the regu­ favorable condition before him. More than 90 per cent of the grade conscious, he does almost the instructor's movements or how lar ignominious behavior which is students which he will visit, will be unfamiliar with dealing everything in his power to secure the instructor conducts his class. characteristic of some of A&T's his desires. His only concern is to He may compose notes on small students, there was only a hand­ with salesmen selling his product or perhaps any of its kind. pass the exam one way or the index cards; he may scribble on ful of people present. With the pre­ He, therefore, has no reasons not to be smiling all the year other, regardless of how he does the pigmentation of his body; sent crisis of black identity and round. it. Sometimes the student does it he may even write on his apparels. power, it seems to me that the Insurance companies, and others also, are finding the for his own benefit; however, there In addition, he may utilize his ballroom should have been filled to are times when he does it because handkerchief or kleenex with notes capacity. University to be a "find' place to smother students with of the competition among his and pretend he has a cold. In fact, Items of interest to all stu­ "good bargains" and 'great deals." Salesmen are staying in friends, classmates, and the im­ he may just open the book and dents — black poetry, black songs, the dormitories almost as much as students. pressions he has given his parents copy verbatim the material that he black music, black speeches, Students should consider, very carefully, their financial and relatives back home. Then, needs. black art — were presented at the there are times when he does it How does this affect the innocent festival. The student body can not assessment now, and their projected commitments, before for the sake of being smart. student who has studied but does feign ignorance of the festival be­ they become victims of heaps of bills, which will eventually The students have created vari­ not recall? Does this mean that he cause of the wide publicity it was accumulate. ous methods to ensure success in is ignorant? Does this mean that given. Bulletin boards, posters, he'd rather flunk than to cheat his memoranda, and the homecoming way through? schedule boosted this special event. How Is Your Moral Development? p ident Exactly who are the honor stu­ But, as always, apathetic stu­ 0ur res dents? Do they obtain their grades dents who want to holler the loud­ By JUANITA F. BUSH by their potentials, by their IQ's, est about power, kept quiet about or by their studious abilities? Are this event, and few of these so- Each passing generation always shakes its head and says, A Standing Board ; "What is this younger generation coming to?" It is a vicious they hurt ng the instructors or are called 'brothers" and "advocates" they hurting themselves? Usually, showed up. and continuing cycle, and someday soon we will be casting A university president is not his time does tell in the final analysis All I can say is, "Brothers and those puzzled and disapproving looks and scratching our heads own man, in a great sense of the who's cheating whom? word. He should be a "sounding Sisters," that all of us had better as if the younger generation were a major disaster area com­ Rebecca Oliver get on the ball. Besides being en­ board" for new ideas beneficial to tertained, events of this nature are parable only to a nuclear war. the maintenance of his institution intellectually stimulating — some­ The greater hang-up of the older generation today is the and the experience and total in a loss as they do in a win. thing which seem anathema to growth of the students entrusted to Many of us criticize our teams, A&T students. morality of the younger generation. Even experts wonder him. 1 but I wonder if we aren't the ones As I've said before, that barge about the morality of the younger generation. They ponder I would like to express, if I may, whether the younger generation is less moral than previous who should be criticized? They going east on the Atlantic will be my personal views concerning our need our support, yet what do we leaving shortly. From the present generations, or whether there are just more young people and university at this point in overall do? We fuss and we refuse to cheer student attitudes, I should think a general lessening of shyness in exposing old social taboos. history. Universities cannot, I re­ them on when they really need it. that barge will be full. In PSYCHOLOGY TODAY magazine, a recent edition, peat, cannot become so massive, You think they let us down? Well, so sprawling, as to forget that their we should realize we let them down Luther Brown six stages of moral development have been set forth by Dr. responsibility is toward the student much more. Lawrence Kohlberg after a twelve year study of the moral of today and not to the students of Yes, all our teams are composed yesterday, and the teachers and around just in time to see a re­ phase of social psychology. These stages are not significantly of wonderful young men who are volver lying on the floor with about administrators who help comprise contributing something to their affected by the widely varying social, cultural, or religious the sehool. six hands reaching for it. For a few conditions; only the rate at which individuals progress school. Let's stop criticizing them; seconds I was stunned, but it didn't Universities cannot be so over­ chances are very good that they're take long to recover. After that through this sequence is affected. In these six stages of moral bearing and autonomous as to for­ doing more than we are. incident, we decided that it was development an individual may stop at any given level of moral get the individuality of the student At this time I think they should time to leave. development, but no stage is ever skipped. involved, and how his learning be told what a great bunch of fel­ experience will affect his integra­ lows they really are and how much As I was going out the door, I How is your moral development? The six stages of moral tion into total society. we love them all. felt something or someone heavy development of individuals rate the following descriptions: We must continue to remain, Brenda Wilkins on my back. I heard a wide variety (1) Judgments are made according to anticipated pun­ then, a closely knit concerned hody of cursing going on at the same ishment, and unquestioning deference is given to superior with the resources available to time. I turned around to kindly make both feeling and integrity Trick Or Treat tell this fellow to stand up straight power. possible. (2) Right action satisfies one's needs and occasionally Students are people. From the On October 31 while attending the and get off my back, but suddenly the needs of others. time they enter the doors of their Halloween Party in Moore Gym. an changed my mind. You see, this (3) Good behavior pleases or helps others and is ap­ c'orms they are expected to re­ event occurred which I will never was the same fellow who had the act in adult fashion. Yet, from the be able to forget. I guess secretly gun, but now he was after his proved by them. There is much comformity to majority or time they do enter their dormitory I wished that it was a trick, but I friend who had taken the gun to "natural" behavior. rooms, they are confronted with knew that there was no possible keep anyone from getting hurt. rules, standards, and dictates way for it to be a treat. (4) Right behavior consists of doing one's duty, show­ After standing between these two ing respect for authority and maintaining the given social which only reaffirm their position There I was with three of my as children. friends and the fellow we were fellows for a split second, we de­ order for its own sake. It is possible to argue that this is dancing with. We had just gone cided that it was time to return to (5) Right action tends to be defined in terms of general for the good of the school, but if into a little crazy dance which we the dance and have a good time. rights and critically examined standards agreed upon by the an attitude like this produces de­ fondly call the "Mushy, Mushy, a Trick or treat! whole society. There is a clear awareness of the relativism of pendent, rule-seeking adults can Rock." All of a sudden, I heard a this be for the good of the school? struggle behind me. I turned Name Withheld personal values and opinions and a corresponding emphasis It is our solemn duty to guide, upon procedural rules for reaching consequences. not push, young adults into a (6) Orientation is toward the decisions of consequence position where they can make and toward self-chosen ethical principles appealing to logical decisions, a position from which they can command the world and comprehensiveness, universality, and consistency. These prin­ not feel frustrated, impotent or de­ !7»vn i ciples are abstract and ethical; they are not concrete moral pendent. We want and need feeling rules. They are universal principles of justice, of the recipro­ individuals aided by modern tech­ city and equality of human rights, and of respect for the nology, not ruled by them, and it is our duty, by providing en­ dignity of human beings as individual persons. lightening and enriching programs, to make this dream a reality. If, in order to do this, we must modify or destroy present systems, let us do so then, without hesita­ J^THE A&T REGISTER tion but with great thought and purpose. Because it is our admin­ PBE33 MEMBER istration, today, or our world, that Published weekly during the school year by students of A&T State will dictate the fiber and character University. of their world tomorrow and, I Subscription rate $5.00 per year. Address all communications and might add, tomorrow is only as far checks to THE REGISTER, Box E-25, North Carolina A&T State Uni­ as today. versity, Greensboro, North Carolina 27411. Brenda Brooks Member: Associated Collegiate Press Association and Intercolleg­ iate Press. Editor-in-Chief Prince Legree, Jr. More Praises Managing Editor Hilliard B. Hines, Jr. News Editor Linda Miller Fine Arts Editor Willie M. Leach EDITOR OF THE REGISTER: Fashions Editor Pamela J. Wall Shorts Editor Paul Jones So much is said about many of Business Manager Jimmy L. Newkirk our teams when they are having Staff Members Richard Newkirk, Janie Clark, Alfredia Faison. Lovie Cannon, a losing streak. All of a sudden we Mildred Moore, Lillie Miller, Sandra Washington, Patricia Chalmers, Brenda ThornhiH, Gloria Byers, David Brown, Cora Penn, Maxine Frasler, Myrtle don't know whose team it is or Jackson, Donald Cobb, Joseph Wise, George Adams, Glenda Thompson, Claudia where that particular institution Walls, Jean Jackson, Barbara Joyner, Floyd Jones, Lillie Brim, Shirley Roberts Sharon Sessoms, Jacqueline Corbett, Jacquelyn Wright, Franklin Turner, Dwight is located. We sit around, our Davis. heads hung in shame, groaning and griping. Even the most out­ REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL. ADVERTISING BV standing accomplishments go with­ National Educational Advertising Services out notice. *THREEXF'« ANDA'B'- A DIVISION OF But wait! Our team is on the READER'S DIGEST SALES & SERVICES. INC winning side of the coin and all FRANKLY I'D SAV YOU'RE SPENDING 360 Lexington Ave., Now York, N.Y. 10017 the praises are theirs for the tak­ ing. No one seems to realize those TOO M\)CH TIME ON ON6 SUBJECT/' guys put forth just as much effort November 15, 1968 The Register Page 3 Brenda Thornhill And Willie M. Leach Gamma Delta Staffers Relate Experiences Opens Their ACP Conference Is Beneficial Campus House

By BRENDA THORNHILL pect gained from the conference By CAROLYN SUYGERT was one particular session on "Tel­ If any of you readers are inter­ ling the Reader." The members of Gamma Delta ested in joining The Register as The commentator for this lecture cordially extend an invitation to a diligent news reporter, (ATR), was Martin Gansburg, assistant our fellow students to use and en­ then continue to read on. Last manager, Editor for the New York joy the Lutheran Campus House. week, one of the present ATR re­ limes. He took a down-to-earth The Lutheran Campus House is porters attended the Associated approach to his topic of good news the home of the Gamma Delta so­ Collegiate Press Conference held writing as he discussed the various ciety, an organization of Lutheran at the Waldorf Astoria in New tactics and methods there are in College students dedicated to ser­ York City. The most beneficial as- transferring a news article from vice to the community through God tablet to type. Mr. Gansburg stress­ and the church. ed the fact that two requisites are The purpose of the Campus essential for a good and efficient House is to enrich the college com Staffers Hope reporter. A reporter must have munity by providing a homelike acumen observation; and, second­ atmosphere in which to work and ly, he must have an educational play. The main floor of the Campus Eor Victory background, preferably in the lib­ House provides a very comfortable eral arts category. He must also study area while the basement On Gridiron know where to seek information functions as a quiet game room and how to present to the public (chess, cards, checkers, etc.) bis ventures. The Gamma Delta society has By W. M. LEACH Did it ever occur to you that re­ planned a number of forums and Fine Arts Editor porters are merely dramatizing a lectures discussing some current It was Saturday, 12 noon, and the piece of news? According to Mr. issues (black power, Vietnam, etc.) minds of seven Aggies drifted Gansburg, it is essential that the to be held the oncoming months. homeward. The air of excitement reporter present and relate the These forums and group discus­ that revolved around them was action as it is seen and felt by sions will be open to the entire col­ the act that in a couple of minutes, him. Although the public accuses lege community to help to enlighteD A&T would go down the road to press reporters of distortion of in­ all of us on the changing philosophy victory or to defeat. Speculations formation and bias, one must re­ of our times. abounded as each of the seven member that the concept o f The Lutheran Campus House is dreamed about that first touch­ straight newspaper writing no lon­ ger exists. open Monday through Friday from down and that precious last point. 12 noon to 10 P.M. and Sundays Seven minds revolved around a Reporters can not help the sub single theme: BEAT MORGAN. jectivity that they write simply be­ from 4 to 10 P.M. Come by and i&i*.- Variations occurred but the theme cause it is their objective to "tel) use the facilities available. Every­ Study area and Game Room at the Lutheran Campus House. was dominate. Amid hopes of a 15- it like it is." one is welcome. 14 victory or a 21-6 triumph was the Have you ever wondered why the recurring rhythm of the drum newspaper headlines are written screaming BEAT MORGAN. in the present tense. The aim of the At 12 noon, seven who looked writer here is to make the reader homeward said silent prayers, not feel as though he is participating for a tie, it had to be a win. From in and living the action of the the rhythm of silver cutting chick headlines. Reporters must establish en and coffee swallowed down rapport with their readers by came tune BEAT MORGAN. When placing them in the center of the the speaker of Ford Motor Com­ action. pany, talked about the "now" gen­ It may be interesting to note the eration, seven thought about the four ingredients of a good story. "now" theme. The theme came Scope, people, location, and magni­ back BEAT MORGAN. The Living tude, designate these ingredients. Thing, a group of eleven young If one should start with a little boys and girls, sang and danced scope it would be surprising to across the stage. When they did know that sometimes the most medley from the seven ages of insignificant incidents prove to rock and roll, seven thought about make the best stories. The com­ the seven stages of defeat. The mentator related an example of theme again BEAT MORGAN. such. To strive for more effective The day passed slowly as the writing for a news article, try theme wove and interwove through shortening the sentences and para­ seven minds lookng homeward. The graphs as well. This point was neon signs flashed BEAT MOR­ stressed very emphatically by Mr. GAN. The clatter of heels on side­ Gansburg. walks reverberated BEAT MOR­ The lead story should be situated GAN. The dream of motors hum­ wherever the reader's fingers turn med BEAT MORGAN. And seven the page. This technique would prayed. surely catch the reader's eye then. As it neared departure time, an­ Furthermore, for a college news­ ticipations grew along with more paper, horizontal make-up for head speculations on the game's end. lines is preferable to vertical, One stop at Richmond and next Speaking of headlines, be sure would be home. Nearing Greens­ never to match them on the front boro, seven coming home crossed page. their fingers and listened to the The hour-long session terminated theme once more. They spotted with a question-and-answer period lights from Winston-Salem, Greens­ and closing remarks by Mr. Gans­ boro, and High Point. They decided burg concerning the development that the brightest lights came from of a qualified and able college or A&T and imagined that all the university newspaper staff. Ofter a noise was created by jubliant Ag­ staff loses many of its valuable gies, old and new, celebrating a workers after graduation and are well earned victory. Nearing the left with either neophytes or in­ terminal, excitement doubled, tri­ experienced members. Mr. Gans­ pled, and passengers wondered burg suggested that prospective about the seven. The reason for the college editors should have their excitement was quickly explained basic training. Then their potential and the theme intensified even would be more professional when louder. BEAT MORGAN. they reach the university level of Landing, the excitement grew newspaper publication. intense. The chant of the theme If anyone is interested in becom grew louder until seven learned ing affiliated with the many agen­ that all was well. The theme end­ cies of the New York Times, upon ed Home to A&T. Home to vic­ graduation inquire at the place­ tory. ment office in Dudley Building. in the fast growing field of rocket

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Ask for "Your One Woodward Avenue Own Thing" at your Placement Office. OUR CONCERN IS PEOPLE An Equal Opportunity Employer Detroit, Michigan 48226 and A Plans for Progress Company. LIFE & CASUALTY An Equal Opportunity Employer November 15, 1968 The Register Page 5 Determined Aggies Rattle FAMU Rattlers 9-6 A&T's young but powerful team staged an upset in Tallahassee, Florida to ruin the homecoming of Florida A&M last Saturday in a 9-6 thriller. The Rattlers came into last Saturday's game with a 5-0 record for this season and a record of not having Calendar Of Events lost a homecoming game as long as anyone could re member. But the Rattlers of Florida A&M will not have too much trouble remembering 1968, nor will they have any trouble remembering the powerful grid GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS COMMITTEE machine of A&T. 1968 - 1969 The Aggies made it plain from the get go that that Florida A&M would have to do some potent playing to maintain their record. 1. Table Tennis Tournament (local) November 23 tne Aggies' upset was led by QB Stanley Jacobs, A 11-CIAA flanker Willie Pearson, and fullback Tommy Blue. Midway the second quarter, Pearson drove ac ross the end zone to score and Tommy Blue, with 7:46 2. His - Hers Bowling Tournament November 21, 22, 23 lelt in the third quarter put the finishing touch to the Aggie victory with a 26-yard field goal, lhe wm over the Rattiers was the Aggies' first win 3. Bridge Tournament (open) December 9,10 over this team since their clash in 1949. At this time, Coach Hornsby Howell was a member of the A&T sq uad that brought defeat to A&M. In his first year as 4. Chess Tournament December 13 heau coach, he again returned to Florida A&M to coach his team to an upset over the Rattlers. Tnis win over Florida A&M, in a steady downpour of rain that dominated most of the game, put the 5. Bingo Galore!! December 15 Aggies in a 6-1 record for the season and a 5-1 in the CIAA. lhe Rattlers received the opening kick - off 6. Bowling "Your Weight" Tournament from A&T, but couldn't gain much yardage against the January 9, 10, 11, 1969 stone defensive line of A&T. Florida A&M's defensi ve line, ranked 5th in the nation among small colleges, 7. Billiards Tournament (14.1) January 16, 17, 18 allowed A&T no slack after bemg forced to punt to the A&T squad. The first quarter was dominated by punts from bo th teams as neither could gain much yardage against 8. Table Tennis Tournament (intercollegiate) February 1 each other's stout defensive line. During the first qua rter the Rattlers' were constantly threatened by a determined A&T offensive line that pushed toward A &T's goal line, but the Rattlers defensive line wouldn't 9. Chess Tournament February 6 give. 10. ACU-I Region V Game Tournaments February 20, 21, 22 Midway the second period with a series of punts by both teams and fumbles by the Florida A&M team, the Aggies pulled a surprise out of the bag when half back Henry Walker threw an 11-yard touchdown pass 11. "Low Score" Bowling Tournament March 27, 28, 29 to Pearson. The PAT kick after this thrilling touch down by Pearson was no good. With this offensive touchdown, the Aggie defense went back into the game with a determined effort 12. Regular Bowling Tournament April 17, 18, 19 to muintadn that 6-point edge over the Rattlers. 13. Billiards Tournament (all events) April 24, 25, 26 The Rattlers tried to no avail to paydirt during the second quarter. With an A&T defensive line that refused to yield and a determined A&M defen sive line, the half ended with the Aggies still main- 14. Committee Barbecue May 3 taining their 6-0 lead over this nationally ranked team. Again returning to a rain-soaked field, the Ratt lers received the ball during the opening of the third 15. Committee Retreat May 9, 10 quarter. The regrouping of the Rattlers proved to be of no consequence to them because of the A&T 16. Election of Committee Officers for 1969-70 Retreat defensive line that still refused to yield to the passing Rattler offensive. With 7:45 left on the clock in the third quarter, the Aggie olfense was forced into a punting situation, 17. "No-Tap" Bowling Tournament May 15, 16, 17 The Aggies came out of the huddle in a punting forma- tion with fullback Tommy Blue trying for the field goai. Action started and Blue tapped the rain-soaked ball across the goal post. The Aggies now held a 9-0 18. Free Night November 10, December 8 January 12, February 9, lead over favored Florida A&M. The third quarter continued as the Rattler offense continued to threaten March 9, and May 11 the A&T defensive line, but the quarter ended with A&T still unyielding to the A&M offense. The fourth quarter began with neither the Ratt iers nor their fans having much hope of maintaining 19. Bowling Leagues — End a homecoming tradition — always winning. The fourth progressed much the same way as the rest of the Sixteen Frames December 16 game. Then with less than two minutes in the game, defensive back Tommy Wallace of the Rattler squad Coeds ? January 7, 1969 returned an A&T kickoff 76 yards for the score. The PAT failed for the Rattlers. Sparemakers January 8, 1969 Florida A&M again obatined possession two seconds later with an onside kick at its own 46 Sunday Afternoons January 8,1969 yard line. With a possible threat to the A&T squad, the Rattler offense pressed on for precious yardage but found that the Aggie defensive line still refused to yield. The Aggies then got the ball and killed the 20. Billiards League— Ends January 16, 1969 clock as the game ended in a 9-6 Aggie upset over the Rattlers of Florida A&M. The Aggie defensive line caused the Rattlers to 21. Pinochle League covered. fumble 10 times in the game, five of which A&T re- 22. Union Awards Banquet May Leading the defensive effort for A&T were ends Hentz, and tackles Lester Moore, Ralph Coleman, and Don Thomas, Ben Blacknail, Billy Gaines and Doug 23. Supplementary schedule will appear at beginning of second in on a lot of the action in the game also. Dempsey Bryant. Halfback Doug Westmoreland was semester A&T intecepted 22 passes from the Rattlers, whi le they only intercepted 2 from A&T. The Aggies outgained the Rattlers 126 yards to 6 in passing, but trailed 227 yards to 52 in rushing yardage. Philadelphia OM Jeait'ClaMi Eiily talks shop. 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(CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) Page 6 The Register November 15, 1968 President-Elect Daniel Gets Governor's Support Bowlers Finish 4th Week (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) tion to the president-elect and ex­ END OF 3rd WEEK SPAREMAKERS SPAREMAKERS pressed their enthusiasm over his that a total of forty-seven distin­ having been appointed to the posi­ guished educators about the nation SIXTEEN FRAMES Henry Byrd 473 John Mayo 186 Roy Reid 605 Roy Reid 287 tion. John Mayo 466 Roy Reid 180 Roy Reid 500 James Johnson 136 had been invited to apply for the Governor Warren Hearne, newly 464 Henry Byrd 176 position. He expressed the board's HIGH GAME Roy Reid Larry Lewis 486 William Tyson 191 re-elected governor of the State of HIGH SERIES pleasure at having convinced Dr. Missouri, spent half an hour with SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Daniel to accept the presidency Eva McKoy 385 Eva McKoy 152 President-elect Daniel. He pledged SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Gose. Hannan 572 Gose. Hannan 212 from among several other attrac­ Gloria Byers 336 Eva McKoy 142 the weight of his office to the pro­ Harry Ladson 537 Harry Ladson 201 tive offers which had come to gress of the University and to the Shirley Stephens 332 L. Hill-S. Goseboro Hannan 523 Goseboro Hannan 190 him. Stephens 130 David Shelley 506 Goseboro Hannan 188 Robert Carelock 514 Gose Hannan 130 new administration. Harry Ladson 476 David Shelley 178 Following the press conference, Dr. Daniel holds the Bachelor of Summary Dr. Daniel was guest of honor at Arts Degree from Johnson C. COEDS a luncheon sponsored by President END OF 4th WEEK Smith University, Charlotte. N. C; Goseboro Hannah 526 Goseboro Hannan 200 Dawson at which all administra the master of Science Degree from Roy Reid 487 Roy Reid 181 SIXTEEN FRAMES A&T-FAM U. tive and academic officers of the State University of South Dakota, Geo. Thompson 458 Goseboro Hannan 176 A&T Florida University were in attendance. Chrystal Dupree 160 Brookins, S. D.; and the Doctor of Gwen. Sartor 424 HIGH SERIES HIGH GAME First Downs 6 12 Chairman of the various divisions Philosophy Degree from Bowling Chrystal Dupree 402 Gwen. Sartor 147 Rushing 52 22 Doris Headen 145 LiUle HIU 436 Lillie Hill 157 7 of the academic program of the Green State University, Bowling Marian Levy 375 Passing 4-18-126 6-18-6 Alfred la Faison 394 Shirley Stephens 155 Penalties 3-5 6-70 institution pledged their coopera­ Green, Ohio. Shirley Stephens 379 Lillie HEl 152 Fumbles 0 10 Fumbles Lost 0 6 Aggies To Tilt COEDS Intercepted by 22 2 A&T 0 6 3 0—9 Harry Ladson 566 Harry Ladson 234 Fla .00 0 6—6 Gose. Hannan 534 James Johnson 221 A&T — W. Pearson, 11yd pass from James Johnson 519 Gose. Hannan 197 Walker With Va. State Marian Levy 457 Marian Levy 146 A&T — T. Blue, 26yr field goal. Jacqui Chrisco 384 Marian Levy 141 Fla. — Wallace , 76 yd kickoff re- The determined A&T football Doris Headen 370 Martin turn team will clash with Virginia State - College of Petersburg, Virginia this Saturday. The Virginia State team will come into the game un­ defeated for the season. The Aggies will come into the game with a Marietta 6-1 record over-all and a 5-1 con ference record. Virginia State defeated the Spar­ tans of Norfolk State last Saturday by a 21-17 margin, the same team that yielded a 61-14 defeat to the Careers Aggies early in October. the Aggies will come into the game with an impressive victory over Florida A&M last Saturday. 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