; HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING iifeTIGER'S ROAR SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE SAVANNAH, GEORGIA ^-^ November 28, 1969 THE TIGER'S ROAR Volume '^, Number ^ Listen To Clark! Moratorium Day

It is always a pleasurt By Augustus llo(vnrd honor to write to you as your To the Brothers and Sisters of President, especially during these Savannah State who didn't pay times of depression, oppression, any attention to or didn't take part and suppression. in the special services concerned

I must commend you, the Stu- with those who have given their

dent Body, on your behavior dur- lives in the Vietnam War, ! say ing the week of Homecoming and to you, you should have. the bus trips to Fort Valley and You are the ones it will affect, Jacksonville, and to some, it has already af- Many of us consider leaders. fected you in some indirect way. presidents, chairmen as persons Sure. Brotliers and Whities still who are supposed to do all things. don't see eye to eye in many THIS IS NOT TRUE! Many of aspects, but it's a known fact that the students attending Savannah the men of both races don't want State consider the President of the this senseless killing. The Broth- Student Government, the Vice- ers should be concerned moreso President of S.G.A., and Editors because they will still be in the of the Tijier's Roar and Ti^er as same boat no matter how good MR, EUGENE JACKSON miracle workers, persons able to in battle tliey do. The bad thing perform miracles instantly. These is that we are already outnum- Mr. E. Jackson persons are merely elected officials bered in America and this war J. of yours, the student body. They isn't helping us population wise. can not make things completely Serves as lAE You men may say, they won't right by themselves. They will bother me because I'm in school, merely stand with you when there Consultant but Brothers, you had better wake are things wrong that effect the On Friday. October 31, and Sat- up. Did you know that some entire Student Body. This means lunatic is in the process of pro- urday, November 1, 1969 tlie events and problems that have posing a bill to end alt student Sixth Annual Conference of the some concreteness should be deferments? Most of you didn't. brought to the attention of these Georgia Industrial Arts Associa- Another thing, did you know that persons. tion met in the Dempsey Hotel at as soon as you finish college, no MISS SSC — Vircgina shows her splendor in the "Homecoming" Macon, Georgia. I know that most of us are will- matter what your major may be, Parade, ing to have a change, but so few that you're going to be drafted, Some of the topics discussed are willing to struggle for the taught and shipped to fight? Like Here: Industrial Arts Present and manv changes that are needed on I know this for a fact and some Alpha Kappa Mii Installs I\ew Officers Future, Teaching Techniques and this campus. STOP BEING MIS- of you do, too. The Aljiha Kappa Mu Hnnora niings, Rudolph Daniels, Cleveland Industry. EDICATED BY MOST OF So I say get into all of the anti- Society, under the direction of J. Doyle, Elouise Formey, James THESE INSTRUCTORS WHO war movements that you can. B. Clemmons. started the school Fower, Gladys German, Joyce Hoi- Mr. Eugene J. Jackson. Coordi- ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH Nixon says that he has a plan. Do year off with the installation of linger, Roy Jackson, Sarah John- nator of Industrial Arts Education ANYTHING THE EXCEPT you know that by the time his so- new officers- son, Samuel Jones. L e o n t y n e at Savannah State College, FIRST served OF THE MONTH WHEN called plan comes into effect you Officers for the year l%9-70 Lewis, Anthony Mucky, Sandra STEAL THE as one of the Teacher Educators: THEY FROM Brothers may be pushing daisies, are as follows: Anthony Macky, Meachum, Rufus L. Phillips, Pa- STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDU- Answering questions concerning not cookies but daisies. This war president; Dorothy Haggray, vice- tricia Pinkney, Carletta Quarter- CATION. WAKE UP! TO WHAT is also affecting the women. What president; Jcrclene Parrish, secre- man, Mary L. Ryais, Joan Sim- the present and future role of In- IS HAPPENING AROUND YOU! are you going to do if almost all tary ; Leonty ne Lewis, treasurer mons, Zelma S. Smith, Sylvia dustrial Arts in our clianging so- RONALD CLARK, of the young mm are dead? A and Evonne Shinhoster, reporter. Slurkey, Essie Stewart, Fergne ciety. chilling thought, isn't il? Tlie following students are as- Williams. President of the S.G.A. Mr. Jackson, in his remarks pirants for the Alptia Kappa Mu: Robert Gilbert, Laura Grant, You may say. what's the use, David Atkins, Daisy Alexander, Bessie Green, Gwendolyn Green, about Savannah State College, re- there's a lot of use. If we keep Carolyn Anderson, Raymond Bar- Dorothy Haggray, Clara Hama, lated some of the facts concerning pushing and pushing like so many ties, Ann Becker, Charles Brantley, Thomas Harris, Juanita Harris, people are doing around this its history, and offerings, the aims Inside — Shirley L. Betty Butler. Shirley Higgins, Emogene Hop- Brown, J. country, someone has got to give, of the institution, its image in the Page Jessie Bush, Carnetta Hightower, kins, Verner Jennings, Floyd and that someone is Richard Hunter, Gloria Joiner, Judy Kettles, Shullie Louis, community and its outlook for the Meverly Johnson, Nixon. To those of you who still Tlu- Talk III 2 Dorothy Jones, Lillie M. Key, Johnny McFadden, Lois Mobley, future. He also gave a summary aren't convinced, just look in your Percy Mack, Sandra McPhaul, Beverly Pickett, Sharon Plummer, of the program offered in the Divi- Tlie Poetry Comer 3 paper to see how many soldiers Jerelene Parrish, Joseph Pickett, Robert E. Robinson, Evonne Shin- got killed, or better still, and sion of Technical Sciences and The Debating 4 Celestine Pringle, Jacquelyn Ross, hosier, Mohender Singh, Merolyn Team pardon the expression, go attend challenged the High School Teach- Brenda Shoult/, Maryland Smith, Stewart. Gwendolyn Thomas, Greekdoni 5 one of your home boy's funeral. ers to encourage their Verner Stewart, Lucille Thomas, Brenda Venson, Charles Williams. graduates Get the picture! Clara Wilcher. The Alpha Kappa Mu stands for to attend College and to major in Tiger'^s Beat Clark 7 If you want a thing to do, then Thodde M- Cronin, Ronald Scholarship, Leadership, Service Industrial Arts Education. Basketball News 8 this is it! Clark, Lamar Clark, Sarah Cum- and Character. President B. Muggridge of the Georgia Industrial Arts Associa- tion praised Mr. Jackson highly for having served as a consultant at the conference and for the very

informative and encouraging re- marks extended.

He also stated that we need more dedicated instructors like Mr. Jackson who might motivate and inspire the young people of Georgia to prepare for a more pro- ductive and meaningful life.

From the Editors Desk

The Editor-in-Chief of the Ti- ger's Roar news staff is happy to announce the following persons who have been recommended as aspirants of Alpha Phi Gamma National Journalism Fraternity from the Tiger's Roar:

Evonne Shinholster, Essie Stew- ard. Larry O'Neal Brown, Dorothy Haggray, Beverly Pickett, Debra Richardson,

The Tiger's Roar staff meetings THING are held every Wednesday at 6:00 SSC MARCHING BAND DOING THEIR Parade." p.m. in Meldrim Hall. The Tiser Band, directed by Mr, Clyde Howard, march down East Broad Street in the "Homecoming —

THE TIGER'S ROAR November 28, 1969 1969 TIGER'S ROAR STAFF Try Pushing Upivard BACC Editor-in-Chief Au>;u:^tus Howard

Associate Editor Dc-bbyc Richardson According to a spokesman in Kabiu stated, "Every time a Maybe Prime Minister Kabiu is Manapinj: Editor Essie Slewarl BACC, we dear students of SSC do Black organization is formed referring to it in a mental sense. Blacks get scared and refuse to Staff Secretary Gertrude Rowland not know what being Black is. It According to Kabiu the student support it because Blacks think it body of Feature Editor Essie Stewart was stated, "I can not criticize SSC is not ready to stand refers to militant actions." We and face its blackness. Yet BACC Sporls Editor Harry James BACC because I'm on outside will not doubt the validity of this has not done anything to help the looking I Poetry Editor Evonne Shinhosler in." So, shall relate in statement. He goes on to say the student body. If it has I would the words of its prime minister Blacks are seeking their identity Layout Editor Janice Bryant like to see or hear of it. Kabiu the goals ideals of — and it is hard for Michelle Lyons and a Black to real- Business Manager BACC. This argument could go on ize he is Black. In order for a end- Circulation Manager Larry O'Neal Brown lessly as to what They are not seeking alone. Black to accomplish any goal he BACC professes Greek Devarn Murray and to what I believe. But to the Editor They believe they can be more ef- must think Black. But what is organization I Book Review Editor Ijirry O'Neal Brown fective working through other Black thinking? Can any member —All say to you is to keep writing your articles and Proofreaders Dorothy Hupgrey, Pat Cooper, groups. BACC thinks it can ac- of BACC tell a student of SSC. keep having your meetings, for Pat Woodard. Evonne Shinhoster complish its goal of Blacknizing And is it not true regardless of you are the only ones students through this means. The any minority all profiting by Typists Michelle Lyons, Martha Anderson, group that men organizations will (a hope of seek their it. Most long articles filled with Devarn Murray. Dorothy Haggrcy self identity? the ideals BACC) bring their problems to Blacks have been brain-washed contemporary of Black- Photographer Robert Mobley ness should be published them. But what will they do with so long they do not know what in books, Director Wilton Scott not in the school's newspaper. If these problems, talk about them Black thinking is. Instructors, says those articles are in the meetings of BACC and then Kabiu, have brain-washed the the best you can do, well can take write about them in the "Tiger's minds of Blacks, telling him to You your CLASSES NOT ACTIVE place upon the list with the other Roar"? I am not suggesting mili- forget his Blackness. But how can non-active By Essii tant actions. he as long as mirrors are around? organizations on the campus of SSC. What are we to expect from the The blame for class inactivity To the student body I say, do Freshman. Sopliomore, Junior and does not lie with the advisors, but A HOT TALK-IN not build your hopes high for this Senior Class organizations? Is it it does lie with the students. They By Essie Stewart organization for it lacks support to be the same amount of nothing are not concerned with the organ- within as well as without. BACC, received last year? Is there going ization therefore the class organ- Friday, October 31 was a rare roar. Ronald Clark, SGA presi- I am on to you and will continue lo be actions taken by ization becomes dead. any classes The fault day for the students who attended dent, slated "the wishes of young to stay on ) ou until you do some- or must we look forward to seeing could lie within the executives of the talk-in or assembly which was ladies in llie dorm is not a new thing to the organization or to photographs of class queens and the organization. They could lack ME. presided over by the SGA Presi- thing." He went on lo say. "Why altendants? the initiative and ability to make dent. Ronald Clark. If Tliomas slay out until 2 a.m. when the only Try pushing Upward. the class spring into action. They Each year the classes organize Jefferson or Benjamin Franklin place left open is Holiday Inn? could have been elected because and make plans. These plans never could have seen the students of \^ h\ not |)ush to get more names of their bright smile or charming reach reality. They die a quick SSC use the right. Freedom of on the Honor Roll Sheet and less personality, maybe the officers B. J. James death in the home of their birth. Speech, their hearts would have names on the academic probation Meldrim Auditorium. Do not mis- were elected because they lived in been tickled pink. list? Tiien the social pri\ ileges Coimiients the dormitory or lived in the city; On interpret my statements, the classes For those of you who were not can come later." do sponsor and participate in some therefore, they were elected so one there i shall give you a brief sum- Boyeott The fifth item discussed was tar- activities, such as homecoming, group would not dominate. All mation of some of the practices, By these reasons are elementary, yet diness in classes. Some students Augustus Howard the Juniors give the Seniors a rules, and people whose malprac- they are practiced by supposedly feel that it is unfair for teachers The prom, the Seniors take a trip and tices were brought out of the realm students, under the leader- mnlurc college students. lo have fifteen minutes leeway to then— well, there is notliing else. of darkness into the glorious sun- ship of the Student Government class and that it is unfair for teach- Something must be done to light. Association President. Ronald ers lo ridicule students rectify this condition. when ihey Clark, have been engaged in If these The first was B. J. James, the a are late. After all. who is paying dosses active, it boycott of B. Confec- Gripe Coluiim were would stimu- Bandilo by tlie sea. The question J. James* SSC the instructors? late more interest in class organ- was posed, "Is Bandito James do- tionery. Compiled by izations and more interest in the ing us a favor by selling his The sixth topic discussed was Arretta Goff, Ernestine Caslle Recently, there was a discussion welfare of the college. But it is goodies at such outrageous the age-old gripes between city and Annie L. Willioms with James pertaining to the boy- up to the students to give support It is and dorm students. It was said the prices?" true that Bandito cott. When asked if the boycott What's your gripe? if there is to the organizations, it is up lo city students need to lake James must make a living, but more was affecting him in any way, anything you don't like about the the students to elect officers wih interest in the activities of the must he make his way to Haber- James said, "Yes, it is affecting campus, the instructors, classes, creative ability and leadership college. Everyone is sham Woods (a suburb for the continually me physically, financially and or just anything, then you may ability, it is up to the students to highly affluent) griping but nothing is being done through the pock- mentally. So much so that I do gripe about it in this "Gripe do all these things so that the to rectify the situation. etbooks of the poor black students not see any possible chance of re- Column." class organizations and students of the SSC. Maybe Bandito does The last topic discussed brought covering from it at my age." The construction of the stu- will become unified. not new know of the expenses of at- to light some of the unfair prac- He said that he did not see any dent center is moving at such Think these ideas over, tending a they SSC for day students and tices of Dr. Dean and Dr. Tucker. chances of lowering the prices. *T slow pace, you would think that are not loo way out. It is a means especially the boarding students. According to a student spokes- can not buy certain items at whole- only one person has been working through which SSC can become a The solution suggested—a boycott man "Dr. Dean has not been pass- sale prices and 1 can not keep on il. I wonder what's the hold great college. Students, it is of the up store. If the students live ing a large majority of the Social certain items for a long period of up? to you. Support your class organ- up lo tliis, the prices will go down Science majors." is this Why so? time and must sell these items at Impatient ization and eliminate it's inac- or either B. J. James, the Bandito, No one except Dr. Dean and the tliose prices." James said that he tivity. will close down. Il makes no sense for the stu- student who did not pass knows. would be willing to stop buying The second topic discussed was dents to walk on the grass when Because of this, Dr. it Dean, has items that could not be bought at it's beginning keeping SSC beautiful. Those to grow. After all. been said you need to reevaluate wholesale prices. Students! ladies and gentlemen in the nature deserves to live just as we Mr. yourself. Dr. Tucker's major fault and Miss Colt 45 and the Mr. and James has talked with Clark and humans. The yearbook staff is steadily is favoritism and Dr. Rand is said Miss Red and White sent information to him; however, Concerned slaving to make the 1970 Ti^er Ripple con- to be a racist. tests, please start depositing he said that Clark has not an- What's the hold-up. the best ever produced at SSC. your Kappas ? These are the bottles in the trash cans. Maybe major faults swered or seen him concerning the Why isn't your park in a decent We meet daily at 6:00 p.m. ex- which more trash were brought out in the matter. James said, "It would condition? cept on Tuesday when we begin cans are needed lo be talk-in. It is up lo eliminate some of the litter found the student better if the boycott comes to an A Kappa Lover at 6:45 p.m. body and the faculty to solve these on the campus grounds. The solu- end and i am willing to cooperate I W^e are am so-ooo tired of eating soliciting any black and problems. It is to tion lo this problem is to deposit up them to de- in any way." around filth in the dining hall. white candid shots. Beach and termine your litter in the nearest trash whether these complaints can This boycott started Can't the workers do something picnic shots are especially needed. are valid May 23rd, after eating, or drinking on the and reasonable. In con- about keeping it The following students have but did not reach its peak until in a sanitary campus. clusion, student body and faculty, condition? been recommended as aspirants to do something about four weeks ago. The boy- The third practice brought to about them! D.A. Alpha Phi Gamma National cott, which is silent, is not quite light was the Business Office. In These opinions Journalism Fraternity the do not necessar- effective because some students are We think there should be a from simple language. "Business Office, ily represent the view yearbook staff: Sharaveen Brown of the writer still purchasing items from the place provided to accommodate business your is BAD!" Tliere are and the newspaper staff. It is coals and umbrellas Newbold, Lucy Goodall, Curtis store. It is a disadvantage to those when social three major areas where the Busi- Hicks, Barry merely to inform the uninformed. students who do not have trans- activities are held in the gym. Ellis, Joyce Stiles. ness Office is inefficient. The first portation. For instance, Girls who have had items stolen The students who have been imagine is the refunding of money. In the going to K-Mart or I think we should working on the yearbook thus far M. and M. just be able to words of the student spokesman, to get a tube of toothpaste. celebrate all national holidays. are the following: Norman Young, "If you owe the business office a Thanksgiving, A I'm sure the instructors will agree. Willie Hillson, Lucy Goodall, penny it must be paid immedi- Ronald Clark is an outstanding L.H.R. Greer Evans, Barry Ellis, Sarah will ately; however, the situation is re- Time of Thanks leader and the day come, hope- The following Johnson, J e a n e t t e Williams, fully, that James and he will items are needed versed if the Business department By Martha Anderson work Anthony McRae, Floyd Odom. in Wright Hall: owes you." According to the together and reach an agreement Richard Moses. Sharaveen Brown, Thanksgiving Day is a day of 1. A telephone on third floor. spokesman waiting for one's about the prices. 2. washer Janie Howard, Malcolm White. giving praise and thanks for the A and dryer. money lo be returned is like wait- Charles Slack. Curtis Hicks. Larry previous year and also for family 3. Trash cans in halls and rest ing until the 12th of Never. The rooms. Brown, Joyce Stiles, Emma Haw- gatherings. vest, which was responsible for second is the business is much too 4. kins, Betty Jordon. their survival through the coming Another water fountain. slow during the process of regis- Thanksgiving Day is a national winter. To commemorate this gay This can make one disgusted. Sophia Waye, Editor tration. And last, more help should holiday in the United States ob- especially fortune, they shot wild turkeys and if you look back and be obtained during registration. served on the fourth Thursday in see how much we pay for room feasted for lliree days with friendly Tlie fourth item concerned more November in churches and homes. and board. celebrations Indians who had helped them in privileges for the young ladies in Home include an elab- HAVE their farming. Fellows of Wright Hall the Freshmen's dormitory. The orate dinner, usually with turkey, The waitresses cranberries, in the dining young ladies feel their curfew- and pumpkin pie. The Thanksgiving is celebrated with hall have very A SAFE festivities nasty attitudes should be 2 o'clock every night of often last four days be- these big dinners and joyous re- toward the students. cause This is not the week, h was also pointed out many businesses remain unions, but let's not forget it is called for, and we want it closed the stopped! and that the young ladies in the dorm on Friday following the also a time for serious religious After all, we are paying to eat in must share one phone. Also holiday. thinking, church services, and this place and the workers should prayers. brought lo light was tlie incapabil- The first Thanksgiving celebra- process a HAPPY more friendly attitude ity of the dorm's director. Once tion in America was held in 1621 Have a joyous celebration but toward the students. these statements concerning the after the recently arrived Pilgrim don't forget lo thank God for mak- The Students on Campus THANKSGIVING dorm were made flames began to settlers had reaped their first har- ing Tlianksgiving possible. ——— —

November 28. 1969 THE TIGER'S ROAR Page 3 - Look on The Light Side- Poetry Korner Reviews Reviews Compiled by Evonne Sliinhosicr The Leaf Learn Baby^ Learn and More Reviews By Richard Moses By Terrence When the leaf in Spring is first Romanski By Larry O'Neal Brown seen. Afro- American Brother and view each month, so, if you have Blacks, As Book a book The countenance so delicate. Review Editor for the you would like reviewed, Get hip to something PLEASE submit the Is of a lovely shade of pale green, and get on Tiger's Roar, I find it necessary review to a tlie track. member of the newspaper or the beautiful leaf. to make a request for more book take it to Meldrim Hall. Thank you in "Get reviews. I It is seen after down brother and do your know you would like Summer's brush advance for your books and re- thing! has laid. to read more than one book re- views. Upon its delicate face, The cries go out as he beats a A green of a deeper hue and white king. Tell Me How Loiifj the Black Like Me Feature Editor, Essie Stewart shade, "You know cards better than you Train's Been Gone the beautiful leaf. know your books. Author John Howard Griffin Tliis is your feature editor again When she walks James Baldwin Tlie author, Throughout Summer the leaf pro- away, there are who is white, con- advocating the same old stuff, look some dirty looks. In this ceived the vides shade for all. novel the hero and nar- unusual notion of black- rator is a ening his skin oil the light side of life. By the Sitting upon its bough. "She thinks she is so smart, and very successful actor with a newly devel- named Leo oped way, one The leaf ushers in the season others are dumb. Proudliamnicr. As the pigment drug and traveled guy told me in freshman story begins, he is thirty-nine through the Deep South as lectures called fail, But she has the trait individual- a that his mother uses my years old. at the height of his ca- Negro. the beautiful leaf. ism. picture to scare away the rats and reer, and he is being stricken by In describing his encounters You don't have to be roaches. Can you dig This season detaches the leaf from dumb, you a it? heart attack. As he lies in the with the Negroes and whiles, Grif- do not have to be smart. its tree. hospital, he recalls his childhood fin not only reveals the depth of Just trying to learn And on the winds. gives you the in Harlem, his loving mother, liis the gulf separating the races in best start. The leaf dances across the meadow fierce father, his adored brother the South but conveys the impact Groovy soul music is in the air merrily, Parties and love are fine, but hit Caleb, and he recalls his struggles of being inside someone else's skin. at soulful SSC. those books. The tunes that the the beautiful leaf. as a youth, his love affair with a Tell, as he does so well, what The Whitey can not hip students feel arc really telling say, they are white girl (Barbara King) Seen now with faces of who he felt during the first six weeks. a yellow a bunch of crooks. it like it is, listed in this edition, likes Leo, goes on to become a Griffin's experiences were not and gold. He will bod say, "I don't know any great figure are what is known us the Soul Top on stage. but he did find that when his un- The leaf so fair. dumb niggers, honey." This book is beautifully formed. usual Ten. These ore the picks of the Dances in winter season icy and He journalistic metliods became can not say because we are Violence cold, is ever present and very public he and his family could no Tiger's Roar Staff: making all the money. important in the book, the beautiful leaf. but there longer live in their home town of Educated and learned we can tear is a relishing of it, no glory de- Mansfield. up the town. The leaf now wears a face of tails. Slill the material is that of The main points of the author And bring Mr. Charlie down to brown our present great social crisis. This are frankness and the ground. personal hon- Top Ten In a final dance. book is a masterpiece by one of esty which raises the book high Then you can party and give love The leaf must flutter to the wait- the be^t living writers in America. above the sensational aspects L Going In Cinles no slack, of ing ground, This novel will move you. its conception, Friends of Distinction Why? We as a people will be on O the beautiful leaf. the track. 2. Never Fall In Love- Down from the heavens the snow Doing our things without violence Tom Jones will pour, or burning, Nixon Comes Forth 'A. These Eyes Upon the wrinkled face, Making our name by the power Jr. Walker A face that will be seen never of learning. By Ess it more. Go for yourself, you are number \ Ruby. I'm For Heal— O the beautiful leaf. one, The Presif'ent of the United South Vietnam of our support for The Originals Already you have the battle half States came forth to the people a limited period of time and as- .S. Someday won. of America via sured the masses that our active The Bar television to an- Supremcs To you—do not be anything less participation in this undeclared nounce his plans for negotiating By Johnnie Louise Sanders first place, than war on North Vietnam would 6. Yesterday The name of each station a just peace in Vietnam. We look is bar. Think number one in this human come to an end in the near future. Stevie Wonder The fittest of names by far. race. at his plan now to see if it is A bar to heaven, a to hell, The next question: Did he 7. Thai's Heartaches door There is no need for the policy, really just and to see if all the How Are satisfy Americans regardless ail named it, and named it of Made— We 'burn, baby burn,' masses were satisfied to a certain race, color, or political convic- \o[i must it The Marveleltes make on this, 'learn, degree by his address. tion? The answer to this question baby learn.' A bar to manliness and wealth, is yes. He brought into the light 8. Lonely Night— By announcing several weeks A door to want and broken health. the silent majority and he ap- The Fantastic Four earlier that the speech would be A bar to honor, pride and fame, peased the outspoken majority by Thought Of given, Nixon caused much world- 9. Friendship Train A door to grief and sin and shame, his assurance of a complete with- wide speculation. Many were Gladys Knight and the Pips drawal and a peaceful situation. A bar to hopes, a bar to prayer. Human Unity doubtful as to the course of action Both majority groups were satis- 10. Julia- A door to darkness and despair. that would be taken. The two main By Bill Curry fied to a certain extent by the Ramsey Lewis A bar to an honored useful life, courses anticipated were a uni- You and I are both the same, President's address. If Nixon fails A door to brawling, senseless lateral cease-fire or a doubling To think different 'tis a shame. in his attempt to reach his goals, strife. of the rate of U. S. troop with- What would happen if I all actions to support him and his were drawals. A bar to all that is true and brave, you? decisions (for example, the ac- From Tlie A door to every drunkard's grave. Would 1 be me or someone new? On Tuesday night, November tions of veteran and other citizen A bar to joys that home imparts, (A person for all the world to see, 4, the President surprised the groups to blunt the second Mora- Test Tube A door to tears and aching hearts. Or just another soldierly me.) nation while it suffered humilia- torium Day set for November 15),

We are a legion, you and I tion. He said that there would be will be in vain. His failure will By Sharaveen Brown A bar to heaven, a door to hell. Like the equation "X" plus "Y." no total war pullout; however, the also lessen the chances for the The chemistry department be- We named it, and named it well. are we alienated U. S. and the South Vietnamese Republicans to capture the office (Why gan its. year by socializing with Instead of being congregated.) government has adopted a plan of "Chief Executive" in 1972. its new majors and new depart- Let us appreciate one another for the complete withdrawals of Death Is For Me Nixon's acceleration now is a ment head, Dr. Willie G. Tucker. Giving love to sister and brother. all U. S. ground combat forces By Essie Stewart sharp contrast to the short period Stay the efficient. But let them and their replacement by South This social is an annual affair Lost am I in this great big world. of inactivity when he entered the choose Vietnamese forces on an orderly which affords the entering fresh- My heart beats fast and un- office in 1968. He has provided While we become a nocturn of scheduled timetable. (The Presi- men and transfer students an steadily an opportunity for the citizens of dent refused to divulge news. his time- meet the As my head continues to whirl. the U. S., Black, White, Yellow opportunity to members table. I The nation suffered I ask what is left for me. or Red tu get together. Nixon's of the department, both professors humiliation because indirectly statements are just; ihey please and other chemistry majors. This Lockett Mr. Nixon said the United States, Amid all of this hate and con- Hall the majority of the citizens in the the world's greatest power, could year all enjoyed themselves at the fusion U. S. But whether his plan will Dormitory News defeat a small country like North I stop deserved rest. home of Dr. Tucker. to take a fail or succeed is an entirely filled with Vietnam, My mind is ghastly different question. We must sit The young ladies of Lockett The American Chemical Society illusions, Now we return to the question and wait for the highly unpredict- Hall would like to congratulate here at SSC chose as its queen For this great big world is in able outcome. the Tigers for helping to make of justness—were the President's a mess! Miss Betty Loadholt, a native of homecoming one of the most suc- statements reasonable? Can we, Savannah, Ga. is a graduate the voters, hope for tomorrow's She Mothers have lost all sense of cessful in the history of Savannah of the College of Medical Tech- responsibility; State College. success or failure and accept it? 'Ihe reasonable answer is yes. The nology with a degree in Medical Daughter care not for to- We are proud to have several U. S. is in a very tight position. JOIN morrow. young ladies from Lockett Hall Laboratory Technology and X- We can not pull out completely Fathers are too blind to see to participate in the Bridal fashion ray Technology. from South Vietnam because of Their sons trembling in the show sponsored by Levy's Depart- the previous commitments made THE The members of the ACS are realm of sorrow. ment Store. The participants are by Presidents and because of our organizing themselves for the year. What is there left for me to do? Delores Murra\ , Lucy Goodall, foreign policies, nor can we wage things this 1 am lost and no one under- Viregina Bryant, and Emma They hope to do many a full scale war without pulling in PRESS stands me. Graham. school year. Red China and possibly Russia Who in this world can I turn to? As the holiday season grows on the battlefield. A safety rule for lab workers: The only thing I am able to see nearer, we would like to extend a CORPS Is death awaiting me in the sea. a happy Thanksgiving to the en- President Nixon used the only DO AS YOU OUGHTA Death is the only thing for me. tire student body. possible alternative; he reassured ADD ACID TO WATER. A ; -;

November 28, 1969 Page 4 THE TIGER'S ROAR That The Students Debating Team Past and Present Shall Know SSC's The Stuiicnt Conprcss met in SSC Debating This trip proved to be one of the Meldrim Audilorium Nov(.-mI)er most exciting of his trips. 3, 1969. The main topics of dis- Society Mr. McAfee worked with the cussion were (1) Dining Hall situ- team until September of 1966. at By Mr. Delacy Sanford ations; specifically, line cutting. that time he was appointed as Di- Several suggcslions were iniide Students at Savannah State Col- rector of Upward Bound and discussed. finally decided and We lege are usually unaware of the David Roberts took over as head to write a letter to Mr. Ilogan organizations which exist on their of the society. Under Mr. Roberts' on asking him to start servinf; leadership the team traveled to check with Free- campus. The Savannah State Col- time, and Dean Chicago to debate the University to the list of Dining Hall lege Debating Society has been in man get of Chicago. Since its existence the Troublemakers which has previ- existence for over seven years, yet, Debating Society has made such ously been sent to llie Student there are few students who are national tournaments as John Mr. Hogan. Personnel Office by Hopkins University, The Peach Communications— aware of the goals and achieve- (2) Campus Tree Classic at Emory in Atlanta, was made concerning ments of this group. comment Wake Forest University in Win- communications. poor campus The Debating Society was first ston-Salem University and several Suggestions included placing a coached by Mr. E. J. Josey, a other smaller tournaments. In large bullt-lin board in a central 1967-68 former Librarian at Savannah September of Mr. McAfee area of tlie campus because the returned to work with the club but this organiza- students fail to read signs placed State. The goat of gave way to one of his former various buildings. (3) Afro tion was to develop the ability of in debaters. Delacy W. Sanford, who American Fashion Show — The individuals to think critically and bad joined the faculty in Septem- V. P. sug|j;ested that the Congress JAMES PRICE MICHAKL PRATT respond to pressure under inter- ber of 1968. sponsor an affair for the year collegiate competition. This society 1969-70. Sharoveen was appointed During last year the debating cliiiirman of this committee. Each has included some of Savannah team defeated Columbia Univer- University, Univer- representative is responsible for State's bright students. One of the sity, Cornell securing models. (4) Amending sity of Maryland. University of first members of the society was the Constitution—the V. P. passed Virginia, Randolph-Macon, and Bobby Hill. Mr. Hill is now a out mimeographed copies of ihe lied Villinova. The members of lawyer and a member of the SSC Constitution. The Congress the team included Carolyn Clark. is pondering the idea of a possible Georgia House of Representatives. Donald Cook, Rosa Reynold. Price, or several (possible amendments Mr. Hill received the assistance of Michael Pratt. James its Conslitution. One area in Tommy Elder, Roy Jackson, Caro- to Mr. Josey in obtaining his fellow- particular is Article H, Section l)n Green and Maybell Jackson. ship to Law School. Other out- average of lIlc concerning the This year the team hopes to standing members under Mr. Josey It was suggested lliot Miss SSC. have a successful year. The new bo than an average ucre James Brown and Mary Miss SSC more members of the team are: Cynthia At the next student academically. Muss. Arenas, Roberta Billups. Margaret nu'cling the representatives are to David In 1963 Mr. Wilbur C. McAfee Coffey. Eloise Cooper. Constitution in its have read the Foye. Odell Hannah. Beverly suggestions to re- became interested in debating and entirety and as Hunter. Edith Johnson. Percy visions, if any, will be made at he began to work along with Mr. Mack. Albert McCound. Celestine tliat lime. (5) Members of the Jusey. In January of 1964 he be- Pringle, Veronica Watts and Exciutive Committee who were rame Director of the Debating Gwendolyn Williams. Membership not appointed at the first meeting Society. He carried the organiza- in the Debating Society is open were appointed. The entire Com- to all students. to new and exciting heights. niillee follows: Cuthbert Burton, MARGARET COFFEY ROBERTA BILLUPS tion Thomas Morgan, Lucy Goodall, Members of his team included: Mildred Lowe, Jane Richardson, Eloise Anderson, James Sapp, Rene Hall, Shirley Goldwire, Craig Ford. Hazel Johnson, and News From Tlie Lawrence Thomas, Carole Smiley. Delacy Sanford. Under his leader- Other officers are: Alfonso Smith, Debate Team Speaker Pro Tem; Dora Heard, ship, the Savannah State Debating The Savannah State College Secretary; Brenda Coleman, Society won over such schools as debate team kicked off this year's Treasurer; Sophia Waye, Speaker Rutgers B team, Randolph-Macon, activities with a National debate of the House. McCalaster College of St. Paul, tournament at Winston-Salem, iNcxl meeting, Novemlier 17, Minnesota, Virginia State, Fort the weekend of October 1909. N. C. on Sophia Waye, Valley, and Penn State. In 1965 30-31. The following are just a few of the teams that participated: Vice President be aided one of his debaters, University of Georgia, Georgia Delacy Sanford to receive a State College, Georgetown Univer- 500 fellowship to Carnegie- Marshall Board S3. sity, Wake-Forest University, St. Mellon University to work on his Peters College, Randolph-Macon, The Marshall Board had its Masters degree in History and just to name a few. first meeting of -the quarter on Urban Affairs. The same year the November 12, 1969, at 7:00 p.m. The team members who par- Debating Society received an at which time the officers for ticipated are: James Price, Eleanor Roosevelt Inter-Cultural 1969-70 were elected. They are: Michael Pratt, Margaret Coffee, Exchange grant to travel to St. Mirhele A. Lyons, President; Elta Roy Jackson, Elouise Cooper, Minnesota for a cultural ex- Paul, Billups Anderson, Vice President ; Ger- Carolyn Green, Roberta change discussion between Savan- trude Rowland, Secretary; Mar- as well as the advisor for the team, nah State and McCalaster College. garet Wright, Assistant Secretary; DAVID FOYE ROY JACKSON Mr. Delacy Sanford. Delores Murry. Treasurer; The team is undertaking an ex- Josephine Hughes. Chaplain The Chess Club tensive rebuilding program, and Sandra Brown, Reporter. as a result is seeking new mem- The most important issue of THE EXPRESSIONISTS Wants Members bers. Any interested person who business was deciding on whether The Chess Club, under the wishes to become part of the the Engli ;Ii Department or not to merge the Annual Men's From the leadership of William Common, organization may contact Day Festival and Charm Week. It Price, or the Again the powerhouse of the President, Annette McCambry invites all interested students to President, James was decided thai they would be advisor, Mr. Delacy W. Sanford. aesthetics emerges, to bring to the Vice President, Larry O'Neal consider joining its elite group. combined into a Coed Week, con- student body of Savannah State can play but are Secretary, Battle; Those who not The debate team has in the taining all of the features that the Brown; Annette College our own rendition of lit- interested in learning may join making the following program: two would have se|)arate. Treasurer, Jane Richardson ; Re- erature and literary accompHsh- and be admitted to the training On November 21, the debate Members of the Marshall Board porter, Hattie Jackson. nienls. "The Expressionists'" famed program. Weekly meetings of the society of Savannah State will arc: Viregina Bryant, Connie Cor- for their booklet Expression Sixty- Mrs. Bennett, along with the club are held on Wednesdays in take on the debate society from mack, Marsha Woodhouse, Celes- nine will again publish an even Technical Science building at members of the "Expressionists the the Fort Valley Stale College in tinc Smokes. Deborah Jones, Lillie better booklet this year. 6 p.m. in room 202. Savannah State College Gym. Culhberl, Delores Murry, Gertrude Club," are asking all English Ma- Advisor of our club is Mrs. The club would like to schedule jors and Minors to attend club Perhaps the most extensive pro- Rowland, Margaret Wright. Julia Bennett, English Instructor matches between other colleges, Hughes, meetings. Meetings are held every gram in making is a Spring tour Sandra Brown, Josephine in our Department. and would like to have more mem- Jeralene Everhardt, Etta Ander- first and third Thursday of each of several universities in the South The officers elected last year bers to participate. This new son, Linda Anderson, Linda Mor- month in Payne Hall, second floor, by the Tiger squad. have been retained and are serv- organization is under the direction Miehele Lyons. at 6:00 p.m. President James Price gan and ing in their same capacities. Thev of Dr. Raul, instructor of chem- — Sandra Brown—Reporter are: R(.l)orler —-Hattie Jackson istr\. Advisor—Delacy W. Sanford

NEW YORK TO LONDON -SUMMER VACATION TRIPS Harvey Round Trip $169.00 Wallbanger NOW FILLING - SMALL DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS SEND FOR FREE DETAILS can be made STUDENT GLOBE ROAMERS, BOX 6575, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33021 November 28, 1969 THE TIGER'S ROAR Pape 5 ^ ]pmm ^ir ^mg (giannii^ m Kappa Delta Nil AJplia Phi Omega Gamma SiuV Linda Morgan, Carolyn Patterson, Beverly Pickett. Juanita Rudolph, Neivs Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, On The Move 111 Action GIndinc Scream, Delores Stevens Incorporated is a public service The Brothers of Rho Epsilon The brothers of Kappa Alpha Tlie colony of Gamma Sigma and Gwendolyn Williams. sorority which emphasizes scholar- Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Sigma National Service Sorority Psi Fraternity are concerned with Fraternity have the These eleven young ladies are ship, leadership, following service, and has made considerable having their park replaced. The eleven new neophytes who have progress known as the "Torchetts." morality. In keeping with its ideals since reason our park was removed was gone over: John Abrani, Charles the Spring of 196B when it the Delta Nu Chapter has Hicks, Curtis Richburg, Gamma Sigtna Sigma is devoted because of the recent reconstruct- received Marvin became a part of Savannah State's to service on campus, a citation for highest Jones, Kevins Stevens, William — in the com- ing of the campus. After all scholarship campus. Tabor, Archie Myers, Oscar munity and to the nation. Each promises been fulfilled and is constantly engaging in have be- White, Larry Waters, Lewis Stan- Evelyn Frazier, a senior elemen- member devotes her time to serv- fore and we would like our park public service projects. ley, and Curtis Newsome, tary education major, reigns as ice projects such as aiding char- replaced, so that we can again sing The fraternity is undertaking Miss Gamma Sigma Sigma for itable fund raising organizations, together as brothers. At the National Convention of various service projects for the 1069-70. coming year. They are: Publishing Miss Lucy Goodall, who hospital service, and other institu- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in We would like to thank all of a weekly school calendar, provid- reigns as Miss Senior, majoring tions. Baltimore, Maryland, the Delta the persons who helped make our ing Thanksgiving baskets for the in general science, is also a mem- All ivomcn interested Nu Chapter of SSC was presented needy, a Salvation in this rush party a success by giving us Army project, ber of Gamma Sigma Sigma. Miss unique sorority a citation for having the highest art exhibit, working with Boy nmst be willing to their cooperation, also we would Viregincr Bryant, a senior major- Scout Council, driving the Blood- dedicate themselves to the liigli scholastic average in the Southern like to thank those persons who ing in elementary education who mobile, providing Christmas en- ideals of service, friendship and Region and one of the highest have shown their desire to become in tertainment for the Retarded Chil- reigns as Miss Savannah State equality and must attain an aver- the a part of our fraternity. United States. This is the sec- dren's Home, the Crippled Chil- College, is also a soror of Gamma age of 2.3 or better. ond time the chapter has received dren's Home, Chatham County Sigma Sigma. Since the Scrollers have been Youth Center, and providing Mrs. Agnes this award. In 19.59 the chapter Manor and pledging for such a long period Christmas baskets for the needy. Founders On Day, October 10. Mrs. MoUie Cuthright, w^as awarded the Goddess Minerva of time, and seem determined The fraternity hopes that their to the sorors of Gamma Sig wore Advisors for having the highest average in projects will be a success and make Kappa, 1 would like to per- their colors and pens to signify Marsha Woodhouse, Basileus the United States. hopes that the faculty and students sonally wish them the best of luck. their loyalty toward the sorority. will cooperate with the projects Miriam McMullen, Reporter Bro. Azzie Kinsey, Reporter that will be on campus. The chapter is presently assist- Saturday. October 4, 1969, Mrs. They are happy to announce ing in the campaign of funds for Evelyn Raymond, Gamma Sigma that Rho Epsilon Chapter had Sigma's new Regional Aide, visited UNICEF. It is also making inducted into its membership definite twenty-three prospective pledgees. SSC. Mrs. Raymond is a graduate Happy Give So plans for a fund raising These young men were accepted of Florida Stale University and drive to directly assist needy on the basis that they are willing has been a member of the Alpha families of Savannah. Moreover, to give service. Again, Rho Thanksgiving Kappa Chapter for three years. That the Pyramid Club has collected a Epsilon Chapter welcomes its new She has a B.S. in English and numerous amount of clothing brothers and prospective pledgees. leaches junior high school English The officers who are heading the from from the community for Good organization this year are: Presi- and Spanish. Will. OTHERS dent, Cuthbert Burton; Vice Presi- There are thirteen active mem- dent. Roscoe Barnes; Secretary- The Tiger^s bers of Sigma However, our service does not Vice President, Robert Water; Gamma Sigma on limit itself to the Savannah State's campus. Recently Can Community. If Secretary, Alfred Brown ; Treas- you are having any trouble with urer, Shedrick Jordan; Historian, eleven young ladies were initiated Roar Curtis Hick; Reporter, William your assignments, any of the as pledgees of Gamma Sigma Tabor; Dean of Pledges, Godfrey sorors will be willing to help you Sigma. They are: Receive Thomas; Sergeant-at-Arms, John Staff in any way possible. Abram; Advisor, Sammuel Wil- Lillie Cuthburt, Delores Drum- Sophia Waye. Reporter liam. mond. Ruby Jackson, Dora Jakes,

Camilla Hubert Hall Captures 2ikI Place Dormitory and Class Happenings For Homecouiing

Homecoming turned out to be Lester Who's Who In The Freshman Class Biology Depart. a gala affair for everyone, but the Sophomore CIa.s.s young ladies of Camilla Hubert Hall Grooving Onward Thr- faculty and student majors Hall were highly elated over win- The ladies of Lester Hall began The Sophomore Class is happy of the Department of Biology are ning By Tony Byrd second place in the car floats. the school year, 1969-70, with the to honor the students of the month proud of the two new professors term Their This fall there are approxi- theme was "Psychedelic installation of officers. The offi- in class. These students are chosen whose pleasing personalities and Excursion" which was carried out mately 680 new crabs swimming cers are as follows: President, according to their contributions energetic spirit add much to the beautifully in an array of brightly in the college by the sea, Savan- Dorothy Hollinger; Vice-Presi- and attendance at class meetings intellectual climate of the depart- colored flowers. nah State College, Under the di- when called. They are as follows: dent, Karen Lashley ; Secretary, ment. They are: Dr. Paullabhotta It is quite obvioiis that Camilla rection of Dr. Prince Jackson and Leila Joan Simmons, Donnie Reaves. Krishnamurti and Dr. Govindar Hubert is not retrogressing but Jolly; Treasurer, Willie Mae Miss Albertha Boston, the fresh- Nambiar. definitely progressing, because this Woodard; Chaplain, Brenda Ven- Beverly Hunter, Charles Hicks, men of this year are planning a is the third consecutive year son; Reporter, Betty Allen, and David Foye, Celestine Pringle, We are also proud of the cultural educational ex- Camilla Hubert has placed in the and corridor leaders, Linda Lesile. Charlie Brantley, Larry Brown, twenty-one new students who have Homecoming Parade, plosion. In the words of the Isley joined with us as biology majors. Joyce Gillis, Wordene Keye, and Dorothy Haggary, William Tabor, You can believe it or not but Brothers' trio, "we are going to These students give credence to Shirley Wilson, Evonne Shinhoster, Robert Patillo, Camilla Hubert is definitely going do our thing." our boasting a total of 112 biology Cynthia Struggs, Henry Baker, to continue "Doing Their Thing." The ladies who participated in majors. Majorie Smith, Otis Fletcher, Reporter—Doris Isaac The leaders of the Freshman the Coronation Ball were Miss Les- This year we have organized Christine Raymond Graham, are: President, George ter Hall, Dollie Larry and attend- Class among our majors the "Darwin Fletcher. Janice Howard, Freddy Washington, Jr.; Vice President, Society" with the primary objec- Peacock Hall News ants, Sylvia Sturkey and Brenda Geiger. Gwendale Brown, Lonnie Lee Greene; Secretary, Essie tive focused on stimulating more Hughes. So far, the officers have Crawford, Martha Jackson, Kath- The residents of Peacock Hall Stewart; Secretary, intellectual curiosity and student diligently performed their duties. erieen Oxendine, Julius Reeves, Assistant met on November lUth, at 10 p.m. activities in the de[)artment. They ail know that leadership is a Roy Jackson, Shirley Bund rage, Denise Keith; Treasurer, Lily in order to transact important tedious job, but the officers have Curtis Richburg, Percy Mack and Kirkland; We are presently enjoying the business. Parliamentarian, Patricia Cooper. put forth all their efforts to make Rudolph Christan; Chaplain, visitations made by recruiting per- The major issues discussed were this a successful term. For the sonnel for future Job placement, the combining of the Men's Each month there will be stu- Catherine Glowers. first time Mrs. Doris R. Taylor is and for admittance to professional Festival with the ladies' Charm dents selected who have fulfilled experiencing the leadership of di- and medical school. Week. They also discussed the these obligations and requirements The class is striving to eliminate rector of Lester Hall. serving of dinners on Sunday. for being an active and progres- the conflict between dormitory The students of the biology de- sive Sophomore. partment are actively participating It was decided upon by the men Homecoming was an exciting and city students. In order to func- that the annual Men's event. The preparation of Lester in our de[)artmental self-study and Festival be Reporter-—Larry 0. Brown tion properly, this and other that family-like atmos- combined with the Charm Week Hall's float was a tedious task. we feel our situations must be nipped in the program in order to lower the Unfortunately the joy of winning phere will bring enriched rewards bud. costs. did not fall their way. toward developing a progressive department. James Denegal, President. JOIN Thanksgiving is right around The Freshman Class not only Augustus Howard, Secretary. the corner. The girls of Lester Hall determines to excel socially, but Seargeant Anderson, Direc- W. are thrilled with this holiday ap- THE academically as well. Look for- TIGER tor. proaching- They are extending THE ward hear more from these their thanks to their dormitory di- TIGER'S to rector, Mrs. Taylor, the members crabs who are clawing a name for NEEDS WE of Lester Hall, and to Savannah themselves in the history of SSC. State College for their exquisite ROAR MORE NEED services and overall campus im- The mighty freshmen of 1969- provement. YOU STAFF 70 are grooving and moving MEMBERS Reporter, Betty Allen definitely up! —;;

THE TIGER'S ROAR November 28, 1969

Please Help, News From Do Not Hinder The Library This Christmas Culhbert The Tiger's Roar Newspaper By Lillie The library is losing books and staff lias taken on u great respon- other material through thefts and give your friends albums is keep you, sibility and that to mutilations. The average cost of the studcnls, an informed public a book is .SR.4-7 and of a periodical and to keep those who reside in S8.65. If a book a day is stolen month, you can see the tre- nearby vieinities informed of for a mendous financial loss that occurs. SSC's activities. Without regard Consider the fact that we add less the newspaper to these objectives than 10.000 volumes yearly. and staff have been severely The library also has a high per- criticizeil for trying to do its job centage of overdue books also. If need a book for a longer to serve the college community to you [K-riod of lime, it may be renewed. the best of its ability. The pur- Uiiarithori/ril withdrawal and over pose of this article is not to du.- l"H,k^ il.pk-le the library hold- criticiz- criticize the criticizers for inf:s ihcniiv depriving your class- ing but only lo inform you, the mate of a much needed book. The m library materials is students, of the goals and code of budget for ''; quite small: therefore, it will not '

iis a means of unifying the insti- expressing the idealism Dr. Erickson a hog! tution ; and buy yourself which reflects the spirit of the in- By Dehbye G. Richardson There isn't anyone you know stitution, and providing an out- Dr. Erickson, a new faculty who doesn't dig music. let for suggestions for the better- member and Coordinator of the Especially by one of these great artists. ment of the institution. Developmental Program at Savan- It's the perfect gift. nah Stale College, is a native of Tlie newspaper staff is guided (And you'll save a lot more bread than you did last Christmas, too.) Galcsburg, Illinois. ci couldn't by a code of elhics known as the ^ You could use short, you? Dr. Erickson obtained her B.A. Cannons of Journalism, which degree from Lombard College in Columbia Records^ have been in existence since 1923. Illinois with a major in Speech There are seven points which have and a minor in English. She re- to all members of the meaning the ceived her Masters degree from newspaper staff. They are respon- Stale University of Iowa, Iowa

sibility ; freedom of the press City, Iowa; and her Ph.D, degree independence; sincerity, truthful- from the University of Wisconsin, ness; accuracy; impartiality; fair Madison, Wisconsin. play; and decency. Prior to coming to Savannah The student body can help the State College, Dr. Erickson taught newspaper staff live up to these at the following colleges: Voorhees objectives and the code by sub- College, Rust College. Toogaloo niilting critical remarks which College, Texas Southern Univer- will assist in the betterment of the sity, Mankalo College, Stout Col- newspaper staff. Our plea to you lege and some private institutions.

is please be a lielp and not a Dr. Erickson has met many hindrance. friendly people and says that the campus is lovely. The moss on African Textiles the trees has fascinated her; and she is looking forward to the Exhibited By Textiles Spring with greal expectation lo And Clothing Class see how beautiful the campus and Victory Drive will look then. By Carolyn Snecd If you are not able to visit Dr. Erickson on campus in Meldrim On Oclober 30. 1969. the one 2(H, she would like for you to hundred and fifty-second class in visit her at her home 2214 North textiles and clothing presented a — Parkwood Drive in Savannah. display entitled "Textile Articles From Africa," It was presented as a group project wliieh sought to Speaking Out display African textiles in a color- By Harry James, 111 ful as welt as informative media When we come to college, we —sight and touch. The project should expect top-notched service coincided with the class discussion from all the administrative offices of cotton. and especially the registrars office. The display was made possible The men especially at SSC should by Gloria Maynard who contacted check to see if their deferment members of the African Seminar slips for their local boards liave Group. Articles were collected been sent out. Too many freshmen from Mrs. M. Bennett, Angela and upper classmen have been Boles and Doris Braxton. Through classified 1-A because of the their contributions a diversity of neglect on the part of the secre- articles were displayed. Among taries who work in this depart- ihem were bags of cowskin, ante- ment in sending them off! lope and cheetah, a gold weight, They aren't organized and Don't forget Afro combs of wood, fertility organization is vital for an educa- dolls, spears with leather cover- tional inslitution of this size. We ings, carved wooden masks, a young men can't afford to fool painting of an ethnic dancing around with Uncle Sam and let with first Basketball Game group, cloth of wooden print, a them mess around our the carved bird of cow horn, sandels futures. These people should wake of leather, a rug and hassock of up and send the information on antelope just lo name a few. time lo the local boards. This is a serious matter, and these deadlines December 1, 1969 The members of the group were just have to be met. dressed in African attire. Margie To the registrars office, 1 can Knox, Kathleen McKan, Delores only say you deserve the "Laugh- Murray, Linda Morris. Gloria In" Fickle Finger of Fate Award State vs. Benedict Maynard and Sonja Maynard Savannah again for bad service as usual. demonstrated the attraction the Africans have for brilliant colors in the clothes they modeled and MISS how appealing such colors are to the eyes. The observers as well as NATIONAL the teacher, Mrs. M. M. Avery, were impressed. ALUMNI This same elite group will pre- sent the December Bazaar next Miss Rosalyn month, so mark this on your calendars. Blakeney November 28. 1%9 THE TIGER'S ROAR Savannah State Collejje Bombs Tigers Lose Clark In Homeconiinsr Game To Wildcats By By Augustus Howard both defenses rising to the occa- Augustus Howard Led by the passing of Henry sion, the scoring threats were only Sluggish because of a two-week Singleton and the running of just that, threats. layoff, the Tigers saw their three Dennis Jonos and Charlie Frazier, Freddie Gadson, Max Parker. game win streak snapped at 26-15 plus the 15 tackles of Joe Gibbs, Willie Reynolds, Rodney Daise l.y llie Fort Valley Wildcats. Fort Valley, the streaking Savannah State and James Dupree weren't letting only once beaten Tigers uon their third straight anything come by. The secondary, [iliis playing in its homecoming j:ime, game 32-16 over Clark. one of the best in the conference, got on the scoreboard first Mil a louchdowLi Playing before a capacity knocked down pass after pass. run by Frank ludding. The PAT atlcmpt crowd, the Panthers drew first These men. Moffett. Frankie was rin good. The Tigers went blood on a safety, with 4:35 left Harper. Bill Harris and Nathaniel ahead with a touchdown coming in the first quarter, the snap from "Pony" Howard are magicians in on full- hack Dermis Jones' two the center sailed over the punter's action. yard run. Sieve Jones added the PAT. head and out of the end zone for The fourth and final quarter The Wildcats, capitalizing on the two points. started out the same way, with HENRY SINGLETON RICHARD BII I \MV big gains on the running of The Tigers' Coach Myles, seeing neither team taking advantage of Redding and Alvestcr Burnett, that starting quarterback Johnny good breaks. Rodney Daise, a scored two more louchdowns be- Abrams couldn't put any spark Groves High graduate, read an Home Boys fore ihc Tigers could muster into the team, put Singleton in attempted screen pass play, inter- another score. The Tigers had a and the fireworks really began. cepted the ball, and ran ten yards By Augustus Howard Singleton, who ns staled by a chance lo go ahead before the Passing and running like a pro, untouched for the touchdown. This Savannah Slate's football team female studcnl lias 'sweet eyes and Wildcats' third touchdown, but he brought the Tigers their first happened with 8:21 left in the is lucky to have three players who a real pretty mustache,' as his couldn't score from the one yard score with 10:07 left in the second quarter. are first rale players. These play- ambition at SSC to become the line. A smart official said that quarter. Passing to Jones, the big Not to be outdone, Clark put a ers are Johnny Abrams, Henry best quarterback. although the ball was over, the fullback galloped nine yards for scare into the large crowd by Singleton and Richard Bellamy. After graduation, he wants to runner's feel had to be over. Have scoring the Tigers" first score. The PAT on a 67 yard pass play This article is concerned with play pro football or become a you ever? Well neither have I. attempt was no good. from Andrew Vaughn to Ronald "home boys" Bellamy and Single- coach in his hometown. A former The Tigers did get on the score- Young with 7:28 remaining. The ton of Conway. South Carolina. The stubborn defense held the v\l!en University player, he con- board again, as Charlie Frazier PAT attempt was no good. Abrams, the Tiger punter, averag- tacted Panthers down, allowing tlie former Coach Leo Richard- scored on a Iwo-yard run. This Both teams played great defense ing 42.6 yards per punt, is from son early Tigers to chalk up score. Joe this past spring and told score was set up on a 33-yard for six minutes. After the Tigers Marion. Gibbs, Charlie Smith and Leonard of his plans to attend SSC. He has pass play from Henry Singleton recovered a fumble. Singleton on Bellamy, the starting offensive to rate as Garrett sparked the team this one of SSC's most to Terry Leggett and two costly the very first play threw a 35-yard left tackle, played his high school efficient transfer students. quarter. penalties. The Tigers trailed at strike to left end Lorenzo "Sticky ball at Whittmore! He played on Commenting on his ends, he Inspired by long passes to Jones, halflimc 20-15. Fingers" Bennett to really wake the defensive team his freshman said thai freshman Lorenzo Ben- Lorenzo Bennett and Terry The third (pnirtcr and all of the up the homecoming crowd and year at SSC, but was switched to nett is one of the fastest receivers i^ggett. the Tigers inarched all fourlh quarter, except about two put the game out of reach. the offensive team by new head on the team, and has good hands. the way to the two yard line. From miiiules, was all a defensive The score came with oidy 1:20 coach Johti Myles. Bellamy says He said that Bennett still has a there Jones got the cull and bull- struggle. Ncillier team scored in left in the game. The extra point that for now he would rather play lot to learn, but 'he's one of ihe dozed over with 4:1{S left. Ste\e ihe third period, but each was on attempt was still no good. But it the offensive team. He says, best that we have.' Commeiiliiig chalking Jones then put his talented toe to up llie first downs. didn't matter, the damage had however, that in the years to come on junior end Terry Leggett, he work and kicked the e.xtra point. I'li'ddie Gadson, James Dupree, been done and fellow members of he may want to switch to another said that "he is another good re- Rodney Daise and Joe Gibbs kept Clark got on the a board with Savannah State, the game had position. ceiver on the team with plenty of the

sive for "scramble." I period both teams. With Andie Alston 11 to lead the team. say 'things.' The Tiger offense failed lo make graduate of Whittmore also, deceptive, A Fast, agile and SSC first downs on crucial fourth he quarterbacked his team to a lias a quarterback who is ready down situations and time and time his year. II-O record during senior right now. It makes Coach Myles again relinquished the ball. Single- Tlie defensive team, which happy to know that Singleton's ton was gelling the ball in their Bellamy was a member of, didn't only a sophomore. If this season hands 1 Robert Saxby dropped permit hut 32 points in those was good, you know what to ex- about five) but the receivers games combined. pect during the next two. couldn't hold them. Loren/u Ben- nett, however, gained 71 yards on five receptions but that just wasn't Can We Captiu-e The SIAC? enough. The Wildcats scored with about By Essie Stewart isreal Randall, Senior. Chem- one minute and thirty seconds left Last year's Basketball Season istry: "I think we can capture the on a run around the left side by for the Tigers of SSC was one of title with the coaching of Coach Barnett. This inne yard run was frustration during the season's be- Richardson. With Coach Richard- set up on a crucial fourth down L' inning and excitement at the son all things are possible. With pass from Edmonds to Love. • I M son's closing. A number of Coach Richardson coaching the Frankie Harper had been injured M client players were lost includ- team we could capture the NCAA earlier and an inexperienced safety ing Carl Crump, Jimmy Rutley, if we were playing in it." allowed the pass to be completed. Ezra Gatewood, and Gerald Hen- John Moore, Sophomore, Soci- The Tigers' last scoring threat 1969-70 SSC TRACK TEAM dricks. According to Coach Leo ology: "No, I do not think they ended in an interception. Richardson we have several new have a chance." Dennis Jones gained 104 yards freshmen who can fill the shoes Danny Brackins, Junior, Social and scored eight points to give 'College Basketball A Tin- iir of the departed ones and make a Science: "No, because of lack of him 38 for the season. Johnny name for themselves. experience and the veterans lost 5' 9". Abrams averaged .54.6 yards per By Michele Lyons Andrews is only A>ked I have asked some of the sports last year I feel they do not have punt, and Charlie Smith made 13 Being the curious person that if his height would hinder his minded students on SSC's campus a chance." tackles to account for the big 1969-70 Tiger's Sophomore. I am, I asked a few of the fresh- "No, "Do you think the Ralph Underwood, playing abilities he boasts Tiger highlights. man basketball team members, basketball team can capture the Business Administration: "Yes, 1 my height is an advantage, it will The game gave the Tigers a 3-3 "How do you like college basket- SIAC title?" think the mighty Tiger learn can enable me to play a much better record as they prepared to face ball?" Donnell Howell, Freshman. do it, because the team has height Albany State. The major reasons defensive game. I am also faster Kclsey Stevens who is from Physical Education: "I think we and agility. It is a very well- for the loss, Max Parker's injury Springfield. Ca.. said, "College than the tall fellows." can capture the title. I have con- balanced and a very together which kept him out of the game basketball is quite different from Fred Gordon of Savannah feels fidence in the team and I think team." and the kindergarten knowledge of high school ball. There is more that college ball is a great experi- each team member is going to Lonnie Denton, Sophomore, In- the game by the college officials. defense, much more running, more ence and quite different as com- play to the best of his ability. dustrial Arts: "After the down-

training. The thing I like the most pared to high school. He feels that With the coaching staff the Tigers falls of last season have been recti- really it. They are is that there is more team work." competition is stiffer, the players have, there is even a greater possi- fied and the returning and new Tigers can do the Ronnie Tillman of Reidsville, are better and the game is much bility of our winning the title." players get together I think the the best in the SIAC or Ga. said, "Playing college basket- faster. Thomas Moore, Freshman. Elec- Tigers can groove onward to win- NCAA." Sophomore. In- ball is great, it has much better With the responses that I re- tronics: "If I were on the team ning the title." Royee Tuggle, "Yes, I think the competition and the game is ceived from these young men it is tliey would have a better chance Willie Booker, Senior, Physical dustrial Arts: faster." rather easy to see that all of them of winning the title." Education: "If Michael Jordan is Tigers have a chance of winning their winning Johnny Andrews of Springfield, feel that playing college ball is a Brenda Coleman, Freshman, playing I think the Tigers will the title. The key to players Ga. says, "It's a great feeling as thrill, it's more competition, it's Home Economics: "If the team have a chance of winning." lies in the new Freshmen with great well as a thrill to be able to play harder and it's much more excit- gets unified I think they will be Carl Hopson, Junior. Social who are endowed with the SSC Tigers." ing. able to capture the title." Science; '"Sure thing, 1 think the ability." —

November 28, 1969 Page 8 THE TIGER'S ROAR

— Away — Big Splash At SSC December 3-5—G.I.T. Tour: By Michcle Lyons December 12-13—Middle Georgia SSC will engage in competitive l<)6P-70 TIGER BASKETBALL TEAM Classic. swimming for the first time in the Head Coach, Leo Richardson — Assistant Coach, Carl Crump 10 College; January —Knoxville history of the school. Competition 12-^Moreliouse College; January will be within the SIAC of which RASKKTIiAII. ROSTER Bobcrl King. Junior, 20. .VIO. January 15 S. C- State: January — Savannah is a member. Basketball Team Tei ]%9.7n 1 7r>. Guard, Newark h.. 19^ClaRin College; January 21 The swimming team is coached Classifiinlion: Newark. N. J. Benedict College; January 26 Has Uneertain Name; Af;e: — by Mr. John Myles and will make Posilion; I'rcil Reynolds. Freshman, 19, Paine College; January 30 Heipht; Weipht: — its debut on December 6, 1969

; .'>-10. 170. Guard, Beach, Savan- Florida & Future School Hometown. A M. in our pool. nah. Ga. Thi- future for llic 1969-70 Johrniy Abrnms, Senior. 21, 0-.^, February 4 — Albany State; IxiskflbnII Iciim looks rather un- 190. Center, Johnakin, Marion. Kelscv Stevens, Freshman, 18. February 12—Bethune Cookman: riTlaiii bwnusL' nf ibc iiicxpi'iii'iice S. C. 6-0, 170. Guard. Central. Spring- February 18—Armstrong College: Sport's Editor of UiL' Icnm ns u whole. The 'lif-ers Roper Anderson, Sophomore, field, Ga. February 23—Fort Valley; Febru- B. III hiive only five players n'liiriiiii;i 19, 6-0, 173. Guard, Merriweiither, Ronnie Tillman. Freshman, 18, ary 26-28—SIAC Tourney, Harry James, anil (inly ihree of those five with Manchester. Ga. 6-].. 175. Center. Reidsville. Ga. 196!i-69 experience. Mowevc-r, it Johnny Andrews. Freshman, U!, Marc Washington. Freshman, is that nil conference nnil hoped .S.9. I7.S, Guard, Central. Spring- 18. 6-2. 175, Forward. Elmhurst, SEE the tournnnienl's most SEAC fieM, <;a. Fort Wayne, Ind. viiliiable player, Vincent Wliite James Blown, Eresliman, 19, WILLIE RAYFORD Vincent White. Junior. 20. 6-7, and Michael Jordan, also all 6-0. lfi.5. Forward, Beach. Savan- 21H1. Center, Ale\ Hamilton, lOR SEAC. will form the nucleus iilon- nah. Ga. Biooklvn. N. Y. ivtlli Johrniy AUrams. the tmlv IVaiikie Harper, Freshman. IK, SILK - WOOL - SHARKSKIN SL.4CKS senior on the Itniii. Il is also Imped 6-1, Il!(). Forward, Tompkins. Sa- ENRICO ROSSI that juniors Holierl Kinf- and vannah. Ga. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Victor Hill will round out the Larry Hicklin, Freshman, IB, — Home — ITALIAN KNIT SWEATER SHIRTS starting five. It must be remcm- 63. 17{i. Forward, Great Falls, December 1 — Benedict College; By Campus bereti ihouRh that the success of Great Falls. S. C. December 9 — Claflin College; the team will depend mostly on Victor Hill. Junior, 20. 6-0. and freshman and sophomore December 16—Knoxville College. rookie lO.S, Guard, Norris, Thompson, BLY STYLE SWEATER SHIRTS players. Ga. January 17—Paine College; January 2^] S. C. State; January Mr. Loo Richardson is Coacli Michael Jordan. Junior. 2U, 6-6. — At S13.95 and Igl4.95 Stale. of the Basketball tenni, student 185, Forward, Jordan. Los 2a— Albany February 7 — Fort Valley; assistant is Carl Crump, Director Angeles, Calif, HEYMAN & SON of Athletics is Mr. Albert E. Charles Kelly, Freshman, 18, February 10— Bctbune Cookman; Frii7,ier, nnd the leiun's Statistician S-Il. 186, Gnnr.l. Tonij'kins. Sa- February 14— Horcliouse College; 311 WEST BROUGHTON STREET is Au-uslii^ Howard. \,,r,nali. G.,, 1 .1 iiv 21— Hurl, 1,1 .\ i, .\1

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