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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 2 Langston, Oklahoma MARCH, 1968 Observances to Honor University’s Founders Day

Langston University’s Founders Day p. m. will be Herman C. Duncan, a 1936 Organization; and Dr. William E. Sims, Dean activities will commence Saturday March 9, graduate of Langston University. Duncan is of Academic Affairs at Langston. Dr. Lar- 1968, with the annual State Dance to be held tbs newest member to be appointed to the zette G. Hale, Director of Development, will at tne Civic Center in Tulsa. The 1967-68 Board of Regents for Oklahoma A & M Col­ give a report on the 1968 Langston University membership card Is the admittance require­ leges. His appointment by Governor Bart­ Development Foundation hind-ralsing campaign ment Membership cards for active lett marks the first time that a Negro has which began February 1. (graduates or persons who attended Langs­ been assigned this distinction. Duncan Is The Foundation received word from the ton) and associate (persons who did not attend a 32 degree Mason and treasurer of the Sloan Foundation that a matching grant of Langston) members may be secured by send­ Muskogee Education Association. He Is a $30,000 will be provided based on contribu­ ing $5.00 to the Acting Executive Secretary, member a t the Muskogee Local Draft Board tions by students, faculty, alumni, and friends Clifford D. Wallace, Langston University, No. 31 and thft executive committee of the of the University. The Foundation has Langston, Oklahoma. area council for the Boy Scouts of America. established a goal oi 8150,000 and has appealed Sunday morning, March 10, at 10 a.m., At­ Duncan Is principal of the Sadler Junior directly to business and industry in Oklahoma torney Amos T. Hall of Tulsa will deliver High School, Muskogee. to help the Foundation realize this goaL the Meditation message. Dr. Hall Is an During the afternoon convocation, Dr. Wil­ The Foundation is asking $35,000 from alumni, eminent Oklahoma lawyer, civic, and fra­ liam H. Hale, President of Langston Univer­ $10,000 from faculty and staff, and $1,750 ternal leader and has practiced law since sity since 1960, will welcome friends and from students at the University. Response 1925. He holds membership in the Tulsa alumni and review the University’s seventy- from business and industry has been grati­ County Bar Association and has been admit­ one years of providing quality education. Also, fying so far, with several substantial con­ ted to practice before the Supreme Court of the afternoon program will include greetings, tributions being made. Contributions to the the United States. He is a 33 degree Mason by Jerry Driver, President of the Student Foundation are tax exempt and has been Grand Master of the Prince Government Association; James Roy Johnson, An invitation is extended all friends, alumni, Hall Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for more than President of the Langston University Alumni and well-wishers of the University to be pre­ 20 years. Association; Delbert Burnett, President of sent March 10 for the special occasion, officials Speaker for the afternoon program at 2:30 the Langston University Parents and Patrons stated. Board of Governors Isnftton Profsssor Instructor Ssrvss On Stst» Commlttss Sixth Grade Day Plans Underway Elects President Hale Mrs. Joy Flasch, Assistant Professor in the Department of The Board of Governors of the Receives Grant English , has been selected to International Platform Associa­ serve on the judging committee tion has announced the election for the state-wide Pride in Okla­ of rr. William . H. Hale, Tanr- Notification has come from homa Essay Contest. ' I ston University President, as a S.M.Nabrit, Executive Director Mrs. Elasch’s most recent ■I member of the organization. The of the Southern Fellowship Fund, publication appears in the De­ announcement was made by Dan that a fellowship grant of $3,200 cember issue of MODERN DRA­ T. Moore, director general. has been awarded Mr:?. Victoria MA. The article entitled, “ Fun The 65-year-old International Dubriel, Instructor in the De­ and Games in Who’s Afraid of partment of English and Modern platform Association is an or­ Virginia Woolf.” 'takes the true- Languages. The period ofthe a- to-life games described by psy­ ganization of distinguished and ward is twelve months beginning dedicated persons from all over chologist Dr. Eric Berne in his September 1, 1968. recent bestseller Games-lUiuple. the world. For over a half- Mrs. Dubriel was selected Play and analyzes the “ games” century its members hjive been after a careful /study; of the many dramatist Edward Albee’schara-Q instrumental in, bettering the applications submitted to the ters play jo his award winning quality of the American platform Southern Fellowship Fund Com­ play. not only as it applies to the book­ mittee. The award will also be Mrs. Elasch is in the pro­ ing of celebrities but also as it supplemented by a sum depend­ cess of beginning a critical bio­ relates to the important field ing upon the charges made by graphy of the late Dr. Melvin of school assembly programs the institution which Mrs. Dubriel B. Tolson, former Professor of available to children. chooses to matriculate. English and Speech "'at Langs­ The Southern Fellowship Fund ton University. She has signed The association was brought in­ is an operating agency of the to existence by Mark Twain, a contract with Twayne Publish­ Council of Southern Universities, ers write the biography of William Jennings Bryan, Pres­ Incorporated. Tolson for the Twayne’s United ident William Howard Taft and States Authors Series. other orators and celebrities of the platform. The membership includes men of distinction in business and entertainment. Four Point Yon Reis Seek1 v Scholarship Applicants Students Named Twenty 4-point students have been named to the President’s Honor Cabinet by E. L. Holloway, Dean’ of Student Affairs at Attention Sophomore Women!! Langlton University. This is again the time for Holloway said the 4-point standing was earned during the applying for financial aid for 1967 fall semester, and the honor also carries with it the eligibility the oncoming year. One of the for tuition scholarship to be paid by the foundation.* MISS ANNA MARLY many sources for aid is the Those students named to the Honor Cabinet are as follows: Von Reis Collegiatgjkward. This William Addai, junior Animal Science major from Bronx award is given to a deserving New York; Minta Anderson, sophomore Social Science major, A native of the Riviera, Miss An added attraction to the sixth female college student attend­ from Luther; Yun Hwang Boo, Senior Math major from annual “ Sixth Grade Day*’ will be Marly sings her own songs ing Langston University. She Seoul, Korea; Norma J. Collins, Sophomore Math major from a sixth grade talent program. equally well in Italian, Spanish must be sophomore student going Portuguese, Greek, English and Morris; Charlotte Cooper, junior Art major from~T2anes- Mistress of Ceremonies will be into her junior year, maintaining Miss Anna Marly, noted slngef- /Russian. Her creations have been ton; Paula P. Cotton, senior English major from Harris; Lola. guitarist. ^featured by Edith Piaff, Yves a 3.00 average, and be in need Dewberry, sophomore Social Science major from ^Guthrie: Miss Marly started her career Montand, Claude Alphand and of financial assistance. John .C. Edgar, sophomore Chemist$ major from Coyle; as ballerina in the “Ballets others. The Von Reis Club is a group Veichal J. Evans, senior English major from Oklahoma * Russes de Paris’.’ “She is now of educationally and culturally City; Etoise Flenoid, junior' Elementary major from Okla­ / a self-taught guitarist-composer She has sung for Field Marshal refined young ladies residing*in homa City; Gwendolyn Greaves, senior English major from The war brought her to England, Montgomery, the Duke and the greater Oklahoma City area. Langston; Etta* M. Johnson , junior English majorv from where she isang for the troops Duchess of Windsor, King Peter The club originated October, 1965 Spencer; Marcia Johnson, a junior Business Education ma- ' and broadcast daily for the Allied of Yugoslavia, Lord Alexander consisting of eight young ladies. jor from El Reno; Mildred S. Jones, sophomore elementary radio stations. She wrote during of Tunis, General andEvaPeron, Their dual purpose was and is that time twenty songs for the education major from Tulsa; Dana Rae Sims, Pre-Law major Don Juan, heir to the throne of presently to assist a deserving from Langston; Earl A. Symonette, sophomore Business Ad­ French Underground Forces, of Spain, anil Prince Charles of female college student of L. U. ministration major from Oklahoma City; Ronald A. Warren, which the “ Chant de la Liberation’’ Belgium ./ in the amount of $100.00; and, junior Sociology major from’ldabel; Chris T. Williams, Fresh­ became their official anthem. Speaker for the 10:00 a.m. to promote social entertainment Assembly Program will be Mr. man Social Science major from Sierra Leone; Elaine Wil­ General de Gaule stated: “ Anna for the Oklahoma area. ^ Marly has turned her talent into Robert , E. Johnson, Managing liams, senior Social Science major from. Oklahoma City; a weapon for France.” Editor of JET Magazine. (Continued on Page 5) and Verlene Williams, junior Art majbr from Haskell. Page 2—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—March, 1968

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY HONOR ROLL

O 1967-68 FALL SEMESTER

FRESHMEN NAME AVERAGE “ “ •' HOME TOWN

1. Avery, Thais Regina 3.19 9259 S. Green, Chicago, Illinois 12. Caffney, Sandra Kay 3.94 2. Bell, Ava Lou 3.56 2144 N. Norfolk, Tulsa, Oklahoma 528 N. Fonshlll, Oklahoma City,Okla. 13. Grayson, Barbara 3.41 3. Blake, Kenneth 3.50 7601 S. Normal, Chicago, Illinois Rt 2, Box 20, Beggs,Oklahoma 14. Crecn, Maxine 3.89 4. Broiles, William E. 3.28 1904 Washington, Blvd, Oklahoma City 101 N. Booker, Broken Bow,Oklahoma 15. Johnson, Etta M. 4.00 5. Butler, Aretha 3.07 1303 Sw Jackson, Idabel, Oklahoma Rt 1, Box 284, Spencer, Oklahoma 16. Johnson, Velma J. F. 3.35 6. Chambers, Laura DeLois 3.07 P.O. Box 81, Langston, Oklahoma 1212 N. Cleveland, Cushing, Oklahoma 17. Jones, Glenn E. 3.88 7. Chapel, Nimrod T. 3.92 Rt 2, JenningfS^-Oklahoma V- 2637 MW 26th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 18. Lovelace, Marian E. 3.53 1319 E. Vilas, Guthrie, Oklahoma 8. Cochran, Nancy Ruth * 3.56 624 S. Broad, Guthrie, Oklahoma 19. Luster, Rozalyn 3.75 9. Dixon, Myrtle Leann 3.60 Rt 1, Box 162, Boley, Oklahoma 724 "1" St, NE, Ardmore, Oklahoma 20. MUlender, Justine 3.18 2619 Tyler St, Gary, Indiana 10. Hale, Janls Larzette 3.69 Langston University1, Langston, Okla. 21. Mills, Cheryl L. * 3.00 1238 W. 32nd, Indianapolis, Indiana 11. HamlVton, Kermlt 3.12 Rt 1, Box 90, Jones, Oklahoma 22. McClellan, Melvin 3.19 Gen. Del, Geary, Oklahoma 12. Irons, Floyd 3.50 2352 Mullarphy, St Louis, Missouri 23. McFalls, Custer Ray 3.80 13. Jackson, Cheryl Lavern 3.19 1225 NE 15th, Oklahoma City, Okla. 1408 N. Adams, Okmulgee,Oklahoma 24; Oats, Gilbert 3.31 14. Jackson, Wayne Clark 3.07 2401 NE 27th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Taft, Oklahoma •* 25. Oliver, Richard 3,40 15. James, J^coueline L. 3.53 - 2508 N. Xanthus PI, Tulsa,Oklahoma 502 S. Ocheese, Wewoka, Oklahoma 26. Powell, Cleta Jewell 3.80 16. Johnson, Barbara 3.18 Box 154, Beggs, Oklahoma Rt 1, Box 284, Spencer, Oklahoma 27. Ray, Sheila Louise 3.13 17. Johnson, Lota Wana 3.06 1104 NE 19th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 519 W. Dahlia, Frederick, Oklahoma 28. Reynolds, Priscilla 3.13 18. Johnson, Regina 3.00 Rt 1, Box 179, Boley, Oklahoma 119 S. 3rd, Frederick, Oklahoma 29. Sadberry, Joyce 3.27 19. Jordan, Albertine 3.24 3609 N. Terry, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma V* P 0 Box 576, Nicoma Park, Oklahoma 30. Sharp, Sharon Kaye 3.00 20. Love, Joe Cephus 3.47 1814 NE Grand, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1620 NE 10th, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 31. Tatum, Gwendolyn 3.17 21. McGuirt, LaFrance 3.53 Boley, Oklahoma 620 E. Mohawk, Tulsa, Oklahoma 32. Towilsend, Dorothy Frank 3.17 621 NE 2nd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 22. Nero, Michael Eugene 3.35 Luther, Oklahoma 3T. Vann, Juanita 3.81 1578 S. 3rd, Memphis, Tennessee 23. Parks, Carey Ladon 3.56 1123 E. Springer, Guthrie, Oklahoma 34. Walker, Carolyn 3.00 1 W. Jackson, Sapulpa, Oklahoma 24. Petties, Tinia Yvonne 3.06 1212 N. Central, Cushing, Oklahoma 35. Wandick, Mamie Lee 3.47 6201 N. Westminster, Spencer, Oklahoma 25. Roper, Harley Kenneth J 3.40 723 E. Perkins, Guthrie, Oklahoma 36. Warren, Ronald 4 .00 301 NW Enid, Idabel, Oklahoma 26. Stevenson, Carol Yvonne 3.13 jSti^lS. Seminole, Wewoka, Oklahoma 37. Williams, Brenda 3.00 2221 NW 64th, Miami, Florida 27. Stidham, Mae Frances 3.47 •v Rt 1} Box 37, Council Hill, Oklahoma 38. Williams, Verlene 4.00 Rt 1, Box 29, Haskell, Oklahoma 28. Sykes, Rosalyn 3.50 704 E. 15th N, Little Rock, Arkansas 39. Cravens, Julia 3.33 123 E. 10th, Geary, Oklahoma 29. Tompkins, Carolyn Faye 3.38 Rt 3, Box 320, Henryetta,Oklahoma 30. Verner, Farretta Jean 3.00 1103 S. Knoblock, Stillwater.Oklahoma 31. Walker, Maurice 3.65 v_586 Sunderlin, Waukegan, Illinois 32. Watkins, David Mark 3.06 1105 NE 11th, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 1. Boo, Yup Hwang 4.00 33. Williams, Christopher 4.00 Mattry Jong, Via Bo, Africa #28, 3KA, Seoul, Korea 2. Booker, Elores Jackson 3.13 34. Williams, Patricia Ann 3.07 r 402 N, 2nd, Fairfax, Oklahoma 2244 N., Wheeling, Tulsa, Oklahoma 3. Brown,' Richard O. 3.00 35. Zerom, Araya 3.00 Addis Abeba, Ethiopia 2009 NE 21st, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 4. Buckner, Marcell 3.14 Bluff Route, Soper, Oklahoma 5 . Chuns. John Anthony 3.25 1 261 S. 58th, San Dieso. California 6. Coffee, Marilyn 3.00 936 S. 12th, Ponca City, OklAoma 7. Cooper, Sandira —' 3.65 816 E. Warner, Guthrie, Oklahoma 1. Anderson, Minta 4.00 Box 2 l2 r Luther, Oklahoma 8. Cope. Hortense 3.40 P 0 Box 1794, Muskogee,0klahoma 2. Atkinson, Lonnita Mae 3,65 428 Emporia, Muskogee,Oklahoma 9. Cotton, Paula Pillars 4.00 Harris, Oklahoma 3. Bennett, Patricia Ann 3.00 327 W. 47th, Los Angeles ^.California 10. Crisp, Marva 3.00 1821 NE 52nd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 4. Brown, Charlene 3.12 1612 NE Park, Oklahoma City,Okla. 11. Danmole, Havis 3.29 205 E. Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5. Brown, Peggy Jayne 3.12 524 S. Union, Shawnee, Oklahoma 12. Davis, Diane 3.00 1118 E. Chickasaw, McAlester, Oklahoma , 6. Collins, Norma Jean 4.00 , Rt 1, Box 93 A, Mprris, Oklahoma 13. Douglas, Roezella 3.00 208 W. Hickory, Cushing, Oklahoma 7. Crutcher, Doris Jean 3.06 3747 H. Lansing, Tulsa, Oklahoma 14. Driver, Jerry Brent 3.54 11 Section Line, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 8. Davis, Guy Craig Jr. 3.41 1300 S. Nanson, Philadelphia, Pa. 15. Edison, Rundell 3.25 113 E. Columbia, Lawton, Oklahoma 9. Dedrick, George 3.00 'n^ 10 Dumas Ave, Hattiesburg, Miss. 16. Ellison, Rosaylla 3.00 206 E. 31st, Houston, Texas 10. Dewberry, Lola P. 4.00 51$ E. Grant, Guthrie, Oklahoma 17. Evans, Veichal 4.00 725 NE, Fourth,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 11. Diggs, WilUarn 3.40 533 E. Young PI., Tulsa, Oklahoma 18. Flenoid, Etoise 4.00 1413 NE Grand, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 12. Edgar, John u. 4.00 Rt 2, Coyle, Oklahoma 19. Garrison, Sarah 3.82 Rt 2, Box 116, Jones, Oklahoma 13. Edwards, Linda 3.00 1567 Iowa Ave, Dallas; Texes 20. George, Elwood 3.33 ' Monrovia, Liberia 14. Epps, Rickey Ray 3.00 907 N. Admire, El Reno, Oklahoma 21. Glll^ Patrick Joe 3.54 823 E. Main, Ardmore, Oklahoma ,.]L5i._Golstoa«^Woodrow^_____ 3.27 v 1009 SW/Msdison, Idabel, Oklahoma 22. Glover, James Ervin 3.64 40 E. Oak St, Sand Springs, Oklahoma Star Ro^ffce, Box 26, Sawyer, Oklahoma 16. _Hampton, Willd(Dean T . 1 9 23. Grayson, Othene* 3.08 Rt 1, Box 3, Porter, Oklahoma Box 4179v6emtnOle, Oklahoma i K Harkins, Claire"'' 3.13 24. Greaves, Gwendolyn 4.00 Apt 1 B, Vetvllle, Langston, Oklahoma 115 E. Newton, Tulsa, Oklahoma 18. Helms, Thyra^J. 3.71 25. Green, Mae Zola 3.31 1129 NE 18th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 851 Booker Wash Drive #455, Atlanta 19. Howell, Brenda Joyce 3.50 26. Harris, Beverly 3.88 644 E 27th PI W, Tulsa, Oklahoma Box 516, Langston, Oklahoma 20. Hughey, Lillie 3.00 27. Harris, Samuel Edward 3.50 820 E. Main, Watonga, Oklahoma CM 21. Irving, Kenneth 3.06 800 E. Madison, Oklahoma City, Okla; OO 22. Jackson, Linda Joyce 3.19 1909 N. Jordan, Oklahoma City, Okla. Haynes, Earnest 3.79 1114 S. 12th, Ponca City, Oklahoma 23. Jackson, Michael 3.00 1818 Fernwood, Dallas,'Texas ^ 29. Hill, Barbara 3.77 1704 N. Peoria, Tulsa, Oklahoma 24. Johnson, Lorene Bell 3.47 Gen. Del, Springer, Oklahoma 30. Hughes, Rosetta 3.31 P 0 Box 296, Beggs, Oklahoma 25. Jones, Mildred Sanders 4.00 2639 N. Peoria,"Tulsa,'Oklahoma 31. Jackson, Florenda 3.57 1803 N. St Louis, Tulsa, Oklahoma 26. Joshua, Charles E. 3.07 Rt 1, Box 22, Haworth, 32. James, Loretta 3.39 430 N. 18th, Muskogee, Oklahoma 27. McCullough, Sharon 3.31 2037 Hardin Dr., Oklahoma Ci 33. Johnson, Betty Jean 3.31 Rt 3, Box 195, Okmulgee,Oklahoma 28. McKinney, Nadine 3.06 202 W. Cypress, Cushing, 34. Johnson, John 3.17 614 E. Park, Enid, Oklahoma 29. Mansker, Melzenia 3.06 2239 E. 31sp PI N, Tulsa, 35. Johnson, Marcia D. 4.00 110 N. Grand, El Reno, Oklahoma 30. Minter, Richard Leon 3.12 3154 Oakmon, Detroit, Michigan 36. Johnson, Vincent Lee 3.26 15926 Normandy, Detroit, Michigan 31. Nunley, Deborah. H. 3 . 0 0 < Q _ 1241 Wlndemere, Oklahoma City, Okla. 37* Jones, Elbert L. 3.00 2314 Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City,Okla. 32. Parker, Freddie D. 3.28 2503 E. Apache, Tulsa, Oklahoma 38. Jones, James 3.63 1709 NE 55th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 33. Parker, Linda Kay? 3.11 1205 E. Lafayette, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 39. Jones, Timothy 3.83 3824 Page Blvd, St, Louis, Missouri 34. Payton, Stephen 3.77 1716 Leland,'Evanston, Illinois 40. Koh, Syuck Young 3.23 Seoul, Korea 35. Pendley, Linda Susan 3.00 1225 Carverdale Dr, Oklahoma City,Okla. 41. Latimer, Peggy__ 3.19 1966 N. Main, Tulsa, Oklahoma 36. Polk, Monica Marie 3.27 2534 N. Xanthus, Tulsa, Oklahoma 42. Lee, Jae Seung 3.56 234*4 Huk Suk Dong, Seoul, Korea 3,7, Rice, Shirley Ann 3.63 2521 E. Zion, Tulsa, Oklahoma 43. McConnell, Joyce 3.31 Box 25, Tatums, Oklahoma 38. Redo, Semonia Jean 3.12 804 N. Main, Muskogee, Oklahoma 44. McKinney, Janie 3.00 Rt 2, Box 208, Checotah, Oklahoma 39. Roseburr, Vera 3.47 Rt 1, Box 149 A, Boley, Oklahoma 45. Mason, MarcelU 3.00 1302 E. Grant, Guthrie, Oklahoma 40. Scott, Sarah 3.06 906 S. 6th, Muskogee, Oklahoma^ 46. Morris, Dori Jean •* 3.13 Rt 1, Box 150, Tom, Oklahoma 41. Sjtiaw, Amelia Lynn 3.00 Rt. 1, Box 148, Jones, OklaKonta^ •*’» 47. Mosley, Bl^.Ly Joe 3.13 622 E. Broadway, Ardmore, Oklahoma 42. Stevens, Gladys Jean 3.33 P.O. Box 54) Spencer, Oklahoma 48. Neely, Shirley 3.80 8415 Allwood, Houston, Texas < 43. Strassner, Gloria 3.14 1552 N. St Louis PI., Tulsa, Oklahoma 49. Park, Hyuk Byong 3.83 Seoul, Korea 44. Symonette, Earl # .0 0 1119. NE 10th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 50. Parker, Carol Ann 3.21 1205 E. Lafayette, Okmulgee.Oklahoma 45. Tease, Joyce Ann \ 3.53 1109 Carverdale Dr, Oklahoma City - 51. Phillips, Novella 3,00 2033 E. University, Guthrie, Oklahoma 46. Tatum, Clinton, Jr. \ j .j i 620 Mohawk, Tulsa, Oklahoma'1 52. Puckett, Norman Lee 3.79 569 N. 5th,* Muskogee,Oklahoma 47. Tucker, Vavgaret Rose V 3 .-0 7 605 E. King, Tulsa, Oklahoma 53. Sanders, Jack 3.88 4304 Wood Drive, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma( 48. Williams, Jackie 3.00 Rpf 2, Box 272, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 54. Scott, Donald 3.50 1436 NE 18th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 49. Wllliamfrdn, Mildred 3.13 Box 181, Beggs, Oklahoma / 55. Sims, Dana Rae 4.00 Box 487, Langston, OklaHoma 50. Wilson, Barbara Ann 3.12 Bo* 14, Boynton, Oklahoma ( V 56. Smith, Leonard 3.38 1605 Bernard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 57. Stevenson, Patricia 3.17 310 E. Zion, Tulsa, Oklahoma 58. Swift, Raymond 3.00 220 E; Springer, Guthrie, Oklahoma Juniors 59. Taffee, James 3.13 ,1708 NW Haskell, Idabel, Oklahoma 60. Thompson, Ernie 3.13 Gan. Del, Beggs, Oklahoma 1. Addai, William 4.00 2110 Bryant Ave., Bronx, New York M.- Thompson, Garfield 3.25 Box 163, Beggs., Oklahoma 2. Akins, Bernice 3.39 1201 E. Medlock, Hugo, Oklahoma 62. ThompBen, Jesse «* 3.88 1009 E. Monroe, McAlester,Oklahoma 3. Anderson, Ruth 3.00 218 N. Hickory, Pauls Valley, Okla. 63. •sot, Chrisjtine 3.67 Box 395, Langston, Oklahoma 4. Austin, Lena Mae 3.00 . 1222 N. Cleveland, Cushing, Oklahoma 64.' Turrentine, Ora 3.0Q 1415 W. 71st, Los Angeles, California 5. Bottoms, Mayetta 1.00 Rt 1, Box 209, Choctaw, Oklahoma 65. Wallace, Sandra 3.06 Rt 4, Box 104 C, Okmulgee.Oklahoma \«. Buford, Malcolm L. 3.20 1120 N. Grand, El Reno, Oklahoma 66. White, Porti£ Elaine 3.74 Box 143, Clearyi'ew, Oklahoma 7. Carr, Irma Jean 3.44 Rt 1, Box 24, Boley, Oklahoma 67. Williams, Elaine 4.00 712 N. Nebraska, Oklahoma City,Okla. 8. Chiles, Carolyn 3.36 8118 S. Green, Chicago, Illinois 68. Wilson, Jerry 3.13 1009 SW Jackson, Idabel, Oklahoma 9. ■^Cifisp, Robert Carl 3.25 1804 Euclid, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 69. .Yob, Yong Joo ( 3.65 Seoul, Korep 10. Duncan, Ella Mae 3.00 P.O. Box 68, Tatums, Oklahoma 70. Young, Beverly 3.57 Darby, Pennsylvania 11. French, Wesslyne 3.24 Box 576, Weleetka, Oklahoma 71. Battle, Oscar Jr. 3.13 _ Rt 1, Box 235, Idabel, Oklahoma March, 1968—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—Page 3 Technology Dopartmont AKA The ladies of Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha One of the most significant Sorority Inc. want to extend best questions asked by virtually wishes to those Sorors anticipa­ every student, especially tech­ ting student teaching and also to nology students, was answered encourage all Greeks as the ivy during the "New Career oppor­ to always climb reaching toward tunities Program.” What oppor­ higher heights. . tunities would the student have Forever in action, the Sorority excluding teaching upon gradu­ is formulating* plans for the 1968 ation? The message students presentation of " Miss Fash- received in conjunction with ionetta*’ which is indeed a most answers to the question from the coveted title. Among other events Program was most profitable scheduled will be a "Charm and inspirational. The seminars Clinic” on March 21. All and group discussions were ladies of the campus are urged iHlbed thought provoking. to attend. One of the consultants, a The Sorors of Alpha Kappa mechanical engineer from West­ Alpha will be participating in ern Electric, was Mr. W. L. the annual "Jabberwock” spon­ DR. SHEELER ADDRESSING ASSEMBLY DURING THE OB­ sored by the Delta Sigma Theta SERVANCE OF NEGRO HISTORY WEEK AT LANGSTON UNI­ Magnus, a former L.U. graduate, who has made some key designs Sorority Inc. March 23. Social SciMte VERSITY FEBRUARY 11-17, 1968. for Western Electric on some of A REMINDER fnr All frnm AKA o of a Bancroft History Award for ment and chairman of the com­ the important space projects It is our fondest wish that Dopartmont outstanding research, a citation mittee for Negro History Week along with other outstanding con­ every student will make a for ‘'Inspirational Service" in Observance, 1968. In an inter­ tributions in his field. When special effort to contribute to Obsorvas asked his reasons for success , the FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN the social sciences, and two view with Mr. Brown, he mention awards by the Houston Business he stated, "It was preparation, sponsored by the Langston Uni­ Nogra History Week ed that the significance of such versity Development Foundation. and Professional Men’s Club, for perseverance and dedication, the In commemoration o f the 43rd an observance was "to make formula for success in any field.” Let us all as one big family do his outstanding performances. students aware of the contribu­ anniversary "'ofthff study of our part for the betterment of Dr. Sheeler was introduced tions made by Negroes in the As a result of intensive train­ those seeking an education. Negro life and history, the Social by Jack Sanders, a senior community” . iThe ASNLH. ing in chosen fields, the tech­ Science Department of Langston- physical education . major at nology student will be able to A BIT OF THOUfiHT was begun in 1926, has been University under the joints Langston. Dr. Sheeler usedas the prepare himself for highly spec­ The thing you think brighter observed for a number of years sponsorship of the Social Science topic of his address the concept ialized jobs that are available. than the sun will inevitably be at Langston University, but 1968 yours someday.” club headed by Elwood M. T% of the "Rebirth of Freedom," The fields r in technology are George, and the Panhellenlc marks a milestone in its history rapidly expanding and have a need which he quoted from President for having the President of the Constance R. Simpson-Reporter council headed by Vincent John­ for anyone qualified. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. association as the principal son, marked the observance of He emphasized the fact that speaker. linivirsity ClRRCil Negro history week February "America in a hundred years has Following the assembly pro­ Niw ClRCipt ll Chrphs Relations 11-17,1968 on campus. failed to implement the philos­ gram, a seminar was helQ in For the first time during the ophy of the rebirth of freedom the Little Theatre of the new observance of this historic event for Negroes, whom they made cit­ music .building at which time, on the campus, the Department izens under the Fourteenth Dr. Sheeler answered questions was proud to have as its guest Amendment" speaker Dr. John R. Sheeler, posed by students and faculty The one hour assembly pro- members. 2 ttS £ S £ S 5S£ n *** «• * * * Dr. Sheeler spent the rest of sity andtna presentlyD ^senU v presidentP r e s S or5 andby a student of ^ was conducted faculty the day talking with individual the Association for the study of students and visiting some under the chairmanship of Mr. related classes on the campus. Negro life and history that spear­ wuiis ' Brown, Assistant pro­ heads Negro History Week as fessor, social Science Depart-. Elwood M.T. George-Reporter a part of its national program. Dr. Sheeler, who received the Ph. D. degree from the West The House Omega Land Virginia University* has had noted experiences in the field The illustrious men of Omega ofeducationand social work, which Of Alpha ;would like to take this opportunity ' to welcome each individual back included his services as cultural On March 10, the Langston ^ Langston for the second "Specialist” for the U.S. De­ semester term of 1967-1968. < partment of State in Scandina­ University family will celebrate the University’s 71st Anniver Each individual is wished the best vian nations. He holds the honour sary, with the Annual Founders’ of1' luck in all his endeavors of Day Services. The men of Alpha college life at Langston. Along strongly urge that all students with welcoming in the new and Deltas help pay tribute to a "rapidfy old back to the life of the stu­ growing and physically expanding dent, the men of Omega would Educational Center,” by attend­ like _to welcome the neophite Plan ing these Services, starting with brothers into the "Land of the Sunday Morning,Meditations. Greekdom.”~ These new pro­ Also, on March 10, Beta Kappa lific Greeks are, Micheal Jack­ Jabberwock son, Raymond Anderson, Wyman.* CO Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., will celebrate Loveless, Ben Alexander, Je--^ 1 Each year the ladies of Beta its 36th Anniversary in a rome "S.D.” Lane, Freddie Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Founders, Day Vespers, at Gilmore, "Ship Captain” Micheal Theta Sorority Inc. sponsor a 7:30 p.ita. in the I.W. Young Harbert, Micheal Carter, Melvin Auditorium. Tentative guest Lowe, Richard Minter, Lenord money raising project to promote Smith, Paul Jones, Larry Bennet, scholarship hinds and public speaker for the evening will be Brother Emery Jennings of Jerry Beckham, James Jones, service programs. This year the Muskogee. Brother Jennings, a Willis and Robert Sims, sorority presents its biennial former traveling representative^ Wlth thef,e outstanding Greeks Jabberwock, a variety program for the Pepsi Cola BottlifeT 0mega wU ^mitely ^rive to M , . . . . . nAWL'AUAWA n n H K a n n m n Q 1 / 1 r U I wherein the Greek organiza­ Company, is a brilliant scholar persevere and become a vital tions render glittering entertain­ and a very dynamic speaker. link in the chain of Greeks on ment and cooperate for a worthy All Langstonites are cordially Langston’s campus. Also, con­ end. * This program^’ offers invited to attend. gratulations to the men of friendly open rivalry for Greek Congratulations and a little "Kappd’and " Alpha” fraternities more effort! With this fragmented for the excellent neopl^te letter organizations as they com­ brothers received. Omega knows pete for the Jabberwock trophy. sentence, the Men of Alpha these men will prove a vital asset •> The University Council was University Council met Tuesday The theme for this year’s express commendations to the to the fraternities as well as to organized September 23, 1965 the twentieth. Faculty members ? ■ Jabberwock will be "Fantasy Langston University student body. the University. to serve as a medium ofcommu- present were: President William Magic,” a rendition of fairy tales. CONGRATULATIONS to the hard The men of Omega would like nication and information as well H. Hale, Mr. Laron Clark, Competing for the coveted tjtie working resourceful student who to thank with the waiJiTiest_sin- as a forum forhearing and solv- Dr. John W. Coleman, Mr. J.W. of Miss Jabberwock are: Misses accumulated a threei point and qerity the faculty, students, ing problems. The initial meeting Gaffney, Dr. Larzette G. Hale, above average for v-the fall Allistene Barnes, Nancy Coch­ visitors and friends for attending of the group, composed of 13 Mr. . Raymond C. j Jo.inson, semestMv thus making the Dean’s student leaders and 11 members ran, Joyce Counts, Dianne Har­ the annual "Show Boat.” This Dr. S.B. Latimer, Mrs. Mamie Honor^Roll/ And "a little more of the University faculty and bor, Patricia Parnell, Ruby year’s theme was "Que-tari.” Slothower, Dr^ L.C. Stephens, effort” could achieve for the stu­ The stage was set as an African administration, was assembled at Dr. Chelsea^, ^Tipton, and,Mr. Peterson, Loretta Tuttle, and dents who didn’t receive the same ASafari scene with, each Brother the calf of President Hale. Jimmie^Wbite. Student members having some type of act that he This new concept in student- included: Bernice Akins, Darlene will receive a scholarship and a ’ One way of exemplifying "a had captured to captivate the faculty relations was launched to Biglow, Ruth Brown, Edward A gift; the other contestants will little more i effort” would be to dynamic audience. strengthen and improve relation­ Marilyn Coffee, Jerry Driver, repejvg^ftSs^lso. attend the V Students Tutoriaf The first prize was in the form ship between all segments of the Langston University family. Janis Hale, Linda Henderson, ( We urge each- of you to attend sessions held 'each-Saturday at of capital, amounting to $25.00 in Barbara Johnson, Barbara S. The results of the Council as thf coronation of Miss Jabber­ 2:00 P.M. on the -second floor cash with second and third prizes Johnson (visitor) Etta Johnson, wock 1968 on March 23 and enjoy of Jones Hall. Assisting in these being.two beautiful trophies. Con- an instrument for the fulh "LaFrance McGuirt.^'W.L. Mc­ participation in the affairs of an evening of delightful entertain sessions will be several honor gratuiations to all winners, and Kinney (visitor) James E. Page, students and hopefully an in­ the University on the pajrt of ment with the Deltas. many many thanks to the very Johnetta Roseburr, Joyce Sad- structor from each or the major efficient judges. all its constituents ha^ been Reporter, most gratifying. \ berry, Dana Sims, Glenda departments here at Langston Thomas, Sandra Watson and Mamie Wandick Melvin McClellan—Reporter Reporter-Charles "B.C.” Hicks The February meeting of the - jS Patricia Williams. Page 4—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE+ — March, 1968 Career Opportun

Mr. William Haskins, Deputy Director, Washington Bureau, Urban League

Mr. Phillip Joell, Field Representative, New Opportunities Program

Mrs. Willie Rose, Personnel Staffing Specialist, Bureau of In­ ternal Revenue, and Mr. Alfred Davis

Mrs* Alice Strong Davis and Mr. Donald Fisher, Missile Specialist, Mr. Nathaniel Smith, and Mr. Jerry Wilson, Employment Co- Department of Army, port Sill ordinator, Pan American Petroleum Company. March, 1968—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—Page 5

Dust Bowl Playors Slate Second nities" Conference Production The Languor. University Theatre will present the Dust Bowl Players in the second major production of the current season on Thursday and Friday, March 14-15 with the production of Moss Hart’s LIGHT UP THE SKY. LIGHT UP THE SKY is a gay, sophisticated comedy about a group of professional actors, di­ rector, author, and friends who are in Boston for the pre- broad- way try-out of a new play. LIGHT UP THE SKY has proved to be one of the most popular comedies by the late Moss Hart who with the late George Kaufmann pro­ Mr. Leroy Kirk, Deputy Equal Opportunity Officer, Tinker Air duced some of the great American Force Base, Oklahoma City comedies of the 20th century including “ You Can’t Take It | With You’’ and “ The Man Who I Came to Dinner.’’ Because of the difficult characterizations re­ quired for LIGHT UP THE SKY the cast for the most part is made up of veteran members of the Dust Bowl Players who have liad considerable experience on the Langston University stage. Heading the cast will be Sheila Ray, senior from Oklahoma City, who was last seen in the title role of “ Antigone” . Miss Ray will be seen as Irene Living­ Front row: Mrs. Velma Johnson Hiding, Miss Ruth Sypert- ston, the “star” of the broad- Back row: Mr. Marcell Buckner and Mr. William Shelton, way bound troupe. Rayfer Mainor College Relations Officer, FAA, Oklahoma City sophomore from Seattle, Wash­ ington, a veteran of the casts of “H arley” , “ Antigone,” and “Our Town” will be seen in his first leading role as Carlton Mr. Allen D. Russell, Personnel Officer, U.S. Department of Fitzgerald, the Director of the Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service and Mr. Sherman Lewis. Play. Melzenia Mansker, sopho­ more from Tulsa, last seen as Applicants should forwaru a Amanda in the summer produc­ EEOP completed SF-57 (Standard Ap­ tion of “The Glass Menagerie” plication for Federal Employ­ will be seen as Stella Livings­ ment) to the address'above. The ton, mother of the “star”. Robert Seeks Form 57 may be obtained at Sims and Cleta Powell, last seen college placement offices, Post in the fall production of “ Our Offices, United States Employ­ Town” will appear as Sidney College ment Service, and at most and Frances Blaok, the backers Federal Offices. of the production. Searcy Barnett Grades When available, scores on the and Antonio Henderson, both of Graduate Record Examination the “Our Town” cast will be seen as two playwrites. Leonard The Department of State Equal (GRE), U.S. Civil Service Com­ Smith, senior from Detroit, Employment Opportunity Pro­ mission Federal Service En­ Michigan and a veteran of gram is recruiting minority trance Examination (FSEE), and the State Department’s Foreign “Harvey,” “Antigone,” “The group candidates to fill junior Glass Menagerie,” and “ Our diplomat positions. A limited Service Officer Examination (FSO) will be taken into con­ Town” is cast as Tyler Ray­ I number of appointments will be burn, the husband of the “star”. made on a competitive basis sideration. Jackie Williams also a three time 'between July 1, 1968 and June Applicants should indicate 1 veteran of the Dust Bowl Players 30, 1969. when they expect to be avail­ will be playing the role of Nan Recruitment will be conducted able for employment; they should Lowell, “ghost writer” for Miss on a highly selective basis at also provide the scores they Livingston’s autobiography. Paul various colleges and universities received on the written examina- Forte and Carl Hunter round and in minority group (Negro, tions listed earlier.______out the cast as two Shriners. Oriental, Spanish American, and von r e l s ----- LIGHT UP THE SKY is Mrs. Jane Clark, Cartographer Trainer, Aeronautical Chart Arerlcan Indian) communities (Continued from page 1) directed 'toy H. Keith Slothower, and Information Center, StT Louis, Missouri, and Miss Tommie throughout the country. For the past two years, The Director of the University L. Jones Junior officers are young men Von Rels Collegiate Award was theatre. and women who receive special­ presented to Misses Lula Graham As for all University theatre ized foreign affairs training in of Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma and productions on the Langston the Department and are assigned Priscilla Reynolds of Boley, campus there will be no admis­ to a wide variety of jobs in Oklahoma. sion charge for LIGHT UP THE Washington and at embassies and There are currently seventeen SKY. Curtain is scheduled consulates overseas. While young ladies in the Von Rels promptly at 8 P.M. on both even- specific types of assignments Club,several of which are Langs­ ings of performance.______are too numerous to list, major ton University graduates and occupational areas in which teachers in Oklahoma City, Okla­ junior officers serve include the homa. The officers and mem­ Deadline following: ADMINISTRATION, bers are as, follows: • CONSULAR AFFAIRS, ECO­ President - Shirley Partridgb - NOMIC AFFAIRS, POLITICAL Student student of Central State Cpllefee AFFAIRS,' PUBLIC AFFAIRS, and Assistant Manager of Holi­ and RESEARCH. day Recreation Center. Beginning salaries range from Vice President - Phyliss Jack­ $6,734 to $9,376 per year, de­ son - Secretary for the Oklahoma Those students who will need pending on academic background, County Tag Agency. financial assistance for the previous work experience and Barbara Miller - Scrub Tech­ 1968-69 school year must com­ age. nician - University Hospital. plete an application for financial Secure your application blank aid and file it in the Financial Men and women between the by April 10, 1968 in the Financial Aid Office on or before March ages of 21 and 31, who have Aid office located on the first 15, 1968. The awards for the been citizens of the UnitedStates floor of Moore Hall. 1968-69 school year will be made for at least 10 years, may apply. Mrs. Ethel-Lionell McKenzie Williams, Stewardess, American For further information con­ on April 15, 1968, based on need, A candidate’s spouse must also Airlines, Chicago tact Mrs. Shirley Partridge, academic progress and available be a citizen of the United States. funds. 3313 N. E. 16th. Street, Oklahoma Other Qualifications Include: Applications may be secured in City, Oklahoma. the Financial Aid Office, located Minimum educational back­ Villetta M. B. Partridge on the first floor of Moore Hall ground of a Bachelor’s degree. Recording Secretary (Administration Building). f t w THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—March, 1968

HOW THE FOUNDATION HELPS

WHAT IS THE FOUNDATION? A nonprofit corporation chartered in 1961 to seek contributions from alumni and friends to provide financial assistance where funds are not available. Unrestricted gifts enable the Foundation to use the money where it is most needed. However, designated con* trlbutlons are welcomed and will be administered as the donor wishes. 6.

1 968 GOALS

' Matching Funds - Federal $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 Scholarships and Grants 65.000 $1,009, CHECK FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION is presented Educational and Enrichment Projects 55.000 to Dr. Hale by Gerald McGrew, Vice-President of Cities Service Membership - Cooperative College Oil Company, Tulsa. Dr. Hale said the gift was a result of a meeting with business Development Program 2.500 and industry leaders of Oklahoma last year in Tulsa. In the Operating Expenses 7.500 meeting, the Langston University Development Foundation story was told to the Oklahoma leaders and many substantial gifts $150,000 to the foundation have been received with the Cities Service contribution being one of the largest Students Kick-Off Campaign

SUPPORT YOUR Langston University LANGSTON UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT MVILOPMKNT FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Jerry Driver, Student Government President, appeals to students for one hundred per cent support to Development Fund Campaign.

Development Foundation Kick-Off Campaign lucky number prize winners pictured with President Hale

SUPPORT YOUR LANGSTON UNIVERSITY DEVEOLPMENT FOUNDATION

Your one dollar cjantribution to the Foundation can make avail- Editorial able ten dollars in loan 'funds \ for needy students. ( The student is the essence of our country’s tomorrow. He is the element in which the culture of a society is transferred from James E. Glover, President of senior class, receives a check one generation to another. from President Hale for reporting the largest amount of finance The school, whether it be college, primary or secondary ty the foundation of his development. Most of the things he conceives in school are important; whilff others may be Insignificant, but an impontant part of education. j As a student, he is tmdev^f eat pressure. This pressure coming from his parents, professors and government- To do better. To be considered as a student, one must/ be willing to learn to accept changes and to live withr fhem. If ^ne fails to progress, he fails as a student. He must have'values and uphold them, not only to benefit himself but others as well. In the final analysis all things are beneficial. One must be able to take what he has learned in regards to wha| others have learned and direct, it toward a cojnmon objective, whether this objective be peace, equality oj building an empire. Without a common goal me student is insignificant as a shoe without a sole. *— ^ There is one way in which we the students can help ourselves and others as well, this fetjirough the Development Foundation Fund. As one student to another I strongly encourage you to support the Development Foundation Fund.

Clarence D. Williams

Renditions by the University’s Combo were super! March, 1968-THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—Page 7

OKMULGEE OKLAHOMA CITY LANGSTON UNIVERSITY ™tate Alumni LANGSTOfl UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CHAPTER Mr. C. C. Cooper - President STILL Dance MOT ALUMNI CHAPTER TOO If additional « invitations are LATE needed for others who are not Mr. Deverreaux McMurry Mr. C. Q. Wright Mr. Cleo G. McCann The second Annual Pre- members, the $5.00 associate County Chairman Mr. Oscar E. Rice Mr. Jessie L. Jude Founders Day Alumni Slate Dance membership card may be secured Mrs. Vera M aye Rice Mr. Fred D. Factory sponsored by the Langston Uni* from Clifford D. Wallace, Acting Mr. H. D. Stearns Mr. Jesse O. House Mr. W. B. Parker Mr. M. F. PARKER versity Alumni Association and Executive Secretary, Langston Mrs. Hazel Tunley Mrs. .A. M. Strong (County Chairman) Mr. a M. F. Miller the Langston University Develop. University, Langston, Oklahoma Mr. John Q. Thomas Mrs. Gladys Wiley ment Foundation will be held 73050. Mrs. M. L. McCurdy Mrs. Z. D. Thomas Mr. Clarence E. Bell at the Tulsa Civic Center March ARTICLE D, SECTION 4, “ MEM- Mr. J. R. Swain Mrs. Catherine Spigner 9, 1968 from 9:00 p. m. to 1:00 bershlp” Associate Member Mrs. M. L. Bring Mrs. Alta Watson Mrs. E. A. Holmes a. m. Only financial members Any person recommended by Willie Ewing Mrs. Johnell Cudjoe a local unit who has connection Mrs. M. L. Brinkley Mr. Wesley Kirk Mrs. EUa Patterson (active andassociate) may attend. Mr. Spencer M. James Mr. C. C. Cooper The 1967.68 alumni card is the with or interest in the Univer­ Mrs. V. R. Lilly Mrs. Bertha Townsend sity may become a member upon Mrs. J. J. Moore admittance requirement Miss. Gladys Overstreet Mrs. Mattie Counter Mrs. Ruby C. McCauley Each member may invite an approval by the Bbato of DU\ Mrs. Octoavia Douglas Mrs. Jennie L. Pollard escort or company and (1) couple. rectors. Such persons enjoy' Mrs. Jakie Jackson Mrs. Erma Burns Mrs. Annie M. Kirk Invitations will be sent to guests all rights and privileges of act* Mrs. Flora D. Swanson Miss Barbara McMurry Mr. Herbert Hibler by the Acting Executive ive members except the right Miss Mary Alice Byrd Mrs. Elaine Minner Mr. Anthony M. Salone Secretary. to vote or hold office. Allie L. Randolph Dr. R. B. Taylor, J r. Menttory Nichols Mrs. Dolores Salone (Associate Member) Mr. Leroy Kirk Mr. Haywood Jackson Langston Emery H. JemiMS Mrs. Arleta Kemp Mrs. Nila Jewel Phillips Mrs. R. B. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Roy Thurston (Associate Member) M rs. Johnnie Mae Stevens Joins Kermac Staff Mrs. Curtycine Buford Mrs. Geneva Smith Grad Mr. Winfrey Magnus Mrs. Sarah J. Bell Emerv H. Jennings has .Mrs* Chester Gipson Mr. Clarence E. Bell Mrs. E. L. Ferguson Mrs. Catherine Spigner joined Kerr McGee Corpor Jennings served a four Mr. 1 Willie G. Baker Honored ation as director of special year term as the first Ne­ Mrs. Daisy H. Server Mr. Robert Williams markets in branded petrol gro member of the Okla Mr. Alvin Cudjoe Mrs. Robert Williams Mrs. Dorothy Morgan Wil­ eum marketing. R. M. Mrs. Nancy R. Davis Mrs. Elaine Minner homa Pardon and Parole M rs. Geneva Franklin liams, a 1964 graduate , has K Jnox, vice president of the Board. He is a trustee of Mrs. Eddie Kernal been selected to appear in the marketings pipeline and re- Mrs. Ruby Fleming Mrs. Dorothy Dell Smith the First Baptist Church Mrs. ThelmaJ M Jones Mr. Lance Cudjoe of Muskogee. Mrs. Evelyn Lee Miss Ruth Sypert Outstanding Young Women of ” America is an annual biographi- Jennings is lesponsible cal compilation of 6,000 out- for developing programs to standing young women between promote sale of Deep Rock the ages of 21 and 35. These and Kerr McGee brand pe- yourig women have distinguished troleum products in soeci- themselves in civic and pro- alized markets throughout fessional activities. the company’s 17 state Mrs. Williams was one of the marketing area, first two Negro women hired by . .. . * . the Farmers Home Administra- _ native ^ of Corsicana, tion in Oklahoma as Assistant Texas. Jeipiinrrs was eraa Farm Management Supervisor, uated from Langston Um- Her job is primarily with the veP ^ v a hacjielor of anti-poverty program and coun- sc*®”0® degree in' pociologv selipg. farm and non-farm fam- an.“ rece’ved a. master of ilies on food, health, fnance science deeree in second­ and home management planning. ary school administration Mrs. Williams is the daught­ from OSIT. He was a teach er of Mrs. Sadie Morgan, House­ er and privcinal inthe pub­ mother at Marquess Hall. lic schools in Muskogee, * K Oklahoma, for 20 years. Mircellus Jones Prior to ioinihg Kerr Mc­ Langston University Alumni Consultants for the Career Opportunity Conference pose for picture: f Accepts Position Gee he was a marketing Left to right—Mrs. Ethel-Lionell Williams,‘66; Miss Opel Venable,‘66; Mrs. Arvelene Sutton Farmer, specialist for the Pepsi ‘61; Mrs. Velma Huling,’67; Miss Ruth Sypert,‘67; and Mrs. Carolyn Miles, ‘66 Marcellus L Jones has joined ?o!a Company.______^ the staff of the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority as a T community relations counselor in the John F. Kennedy Urban HOMECOMING 1968 Renewal Project. Date NOVEMBER 2,1968 The loss of Dr. Hodge Executive Director of UR James B, White said Jones’ du­ Time: 2 P.M. Oklahoma lost the services of In 1937 Dr. Hodge was elected fail after suffering a heart attack, Dr. Oliver Hodge, State Super- Tulsa County Superintendent of the same ailment wliich was listed ties include helping JFK resi­ Place: ANDERSON FIELD dents understand how urban re­ intendent of Public Instruction, Schools, a position he held for as the cause of his death. newal will affect them and ans­ Opponent: on January 14, 1968. The death 10 years before being elected of a man with such high capa- the state superintendent in 1947. Certainly no group will miss wering questions about me ur­ BISHOP COLLEGE Dr. Hodge’s leadej£bip and ban renewal program. bilities, experience and stature Dallas, Texas will leave a vacuum in our ed- Dr. Hodge was elected to his guidance-more than tfe member­ Jones graduated from Lang­ ucation circles that is irreplace- fifth term of office in 1966, the ship of the Oklahoma Education ston University with a BS de­ able. same year his health began to Association. gree in sociology. He served in the Army during World War n. He will work out of the JFK project office, 601 N. E. 8th. * "FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET” * THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE Taka Chapter Published at Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Of Langston University The Gazette Staff: Co-Editor Clarence Williams Co-Editor * . Wessylyne French - Sports Editor...... Malcolm Buford ALUMNI ASSOCIATION * Art Editor..».... Joyce Tease Business Manager . . . • • • • Elwood T. George

1060 Vincent Kyle CAMPUS INTERVIEWS t Glenn Jon es...... Photographers (INTERVIEW DATE AREA) 7 to 9 p. m. General Staff: "X- TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1968 Sandra Carey Janet Hughes Hutcherson Y. M. C. A. Paula P. Cotton Joylyn Johnson CITIES SERVICE OIL COMPANY James Glover Anna Glenn Brenda Howell Linda Henderson CITGO— Trodemork Cities Service Oil Compony, Linda Henderson Vincent Johnson subsidiary of Cities Service Company. Tulsa, Oklahoma Dana Sims Jerry B. Driver Page 8—THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE—March, 1968

He was one of 11 neighborhood boys who played all sports together, Marquess Hayne and when sides were chosen for basketball, he inevitably was the Uth man. So it was off to the sidelines again, and again he dribbled All-Sports to amuse himself. When someone got hurt or was called home King of the Court Clowns by his father or mother, Marques played. Even then, instead of (Reprinted from February 1968 BOY'S LIFE) Frank Utsky shooting, he dribbled. Banquet® In seventh grade, Marques Haynes bacame famous, at least In most ways, it was a night like all other nights for a tourii* in his hometown. He was appointed mascot (today, he would be comedy basketball team. The site was South Plainfield. N.J.. called manager) of the Booker T. Washington High School basketball But it could have been Gallup, New Mexico; Dubuque, Iowa; team. In addition to standard duties, he washed uniforms, mended Scheduled Midland, Tex., or anywhere else. torn shirts, wrapped minor injuries such as sprained ankles, and gave rubdowns. He made trips with the team to Tulsa (seven The comic, a 6’ 6” former football player named Bob (Trick) miles away), Oklahoma City, Wewoka, Boley. Woods, was baiting the referee, kidding his opponents and the customers, and shooting a behind-the-back flip shot from mid-court When the team was a man short in practice, he filled in, but (he made it), a mid-court shot while lying on his back (he made it), he didn’t pull a dribbling a ct “I was so thrilled just being on and a shot from the top row of the stands (yes, he made it). the court,” he says, “ I was afraid to do anything to get the coach Someone sneaked into the game a ball that flew ten feet through sore.” the air and then returned (courtesy of a heavy rubber band). By Uth grade, he made the high-school varsity as the ninth When the referee threw out the ball, it was replaced by a ball that bounced as crazily as a Mexican jumping bean. or tenth man on a tenman team. He was taken to the national Negro high-school championships in Tuskegee, Ala., played so The capacity crowd stopped laughing only long enough to oooh well in the first game that he started the remaining five, and led and aaah at the sleight-of-hand passing. But its appetite wasn’t his team to the championship. He was chosen for the second* satisfied yet. “ Dribble,” a boy pleaded from the stands. “ Yeah, team All-America. But stiU no fancy dribbling in a game. dribble,” another shouted. He was graduated from high school at 16 and entered Langston University in Langston, Okla., on a half scholarship. He earned A fragile man—6’ tall and barely 160 pounds—heard the call some of his keep by cleaning the gym, and his moth# and sister His basketball shirt, at least two sizes too large, hung from his helped with money. shoulders, but the team name was easy to read. It said MAGICIANS, and this man was the No. 1 magician of the Magicians. In his freshman year, a football practice (he played quarterback) He started to dribble. The player guarding him darted for the was moved indoors because of rain. When the practice had ended, ball and presto! the ball and dribbler were gone, both working the coach allowed his boys to fool around with a basketball, and their magic on another victim across the court. In and out of they fooled around. Marques dribbled behind his back and between the pack he moved; dribbling high and low, quickly and slowly, on his legs, and he thought it strange that no one could get the baU MR. ED. LACY his knees and sitting, searching out victims and conquering them. from him. The more they tried, the more he dribbled. The seed had been planted. In 22 seconds he dribbled 57 times before driving in and sinking .The Annual All-Sports Banquet a lay-up. Zip Gayles was the varsity basketball coach, and he tolerated which honors Langston Uni­ The crowd screamed and applauded and stamped its feet. no shenanigans. He wanted only to win, and his team won. In versity athletes will be held May 11. Banquet speaker will be Strangers looked at each other, shook their heads and'smiled. fact, in Marque’s three years on the varsity, it lost only once. Mr. Edward J. Lacy, Head Foot­ They had heard about the man and his dribbling, and hadn’t believed When Marque’s was a junior, Langston played in the South­ ball Coach at Booker T. Washing­ it. Now they had seen for themselves, and they still didn’t believe western Conference tournament at Southern University’s home ton, Tulsa, the high school from it. ^ court in Baton Rouge, La. Southern had a flashy team that humiliated which he graduated. opponent with fancy play, and Marque’s sense of righteousness Marques Oreole Haynes, the world’s greatest dribbler, wasn’t Mr. Lacy’s undergraduate was shaken. If his team got into, the final against Southern, he training was received from North especially impressed with his performance. “I could have done vowed, he would give those show-offs a dose of their own medicine. Carolina A & T, College, Greens­ more against a more experienced team,” he said. “ If your op­ boro, North Carolina and the M. A. ponent is aggressive and good, it makes a better show because they Langston did reach the final against Southern and was leading degree in Health and Physical fight you for the ball. This was a high-school alumni team, and by ten or 15 points in the dying minutes. Marques tried to get up Education from Columbia Uni­ these boys just weren’t in shape.” nerve to put on a dribbling act, but every time he stole a look versity, New York. While at A& T at his coach, he shuddered. With three minutes left he got the Lacy lettered in football, basket­ Against sturdy competition, Marques estimates that, at a rate ball, started to dribble . and forgot all about his coach. In and ball, track and baseball. of three dribbles per second, he could dribble 5,400 times in a out he dashed, and the Southern players went sprawling, trying to During his tenure at Booker T. half-hour—“If I have the strength to keep it up for a half-hour.” get the ball.. He brought down the house, and remember, this was Mr. Lacy has coached two state Marques Haynes is always in shape. He is the founder, president, Southern’s home crowd. •. Pennies sailed onto the floor. So did wrestling champions and a num­ b er of regional champions; won chief booking agent, road secretary, publicist, typist, bookkeeper, hats. So did Marques’s coach, 'who was furious. After two coach and star attraction of the Fabulous Magicians. From early ~SS§" Football Championship in minutes of dribbling, Marques drdve in for a field goal and, 1968, produced three all-*tate October to the first week in May, he plays basketball almost seven without breaking stride, kept running right for the dressing room. nights a week (and Sunday afternoons, too) in majestic settings players, bafck of the year, line­ man of the year and was select­ such as New York’s Madison Square Garden and the Los Angeles “I wanted to get as far away from the coach as I could,” he recalls, “ because I knew he might tear me apart. He chewed ed Coacih of the Year. Sports Arena and in high-school gyms and armories and YMCAs Mrr"Lacy is a member of the and college field houses and almost every other conceivable home me out, all right, but later Funny Pyles, the assistant coach, said, “ you know, Zip kind of enjoyed that himself.” Governor’s Council on Physical of a basketball court. Fitness and the Kappa Alpha The next year, Langston played the world-famous Harfem Globe­ Psi Fraternity. His record is. filled with superlatives. In 22 years as a p r o - trotters, the most successful comedy basketball team (and a *> * seven with the Harlem Globetrotters and 15 with the Fabulous • team that could play serious basketball with the best). Langston Magicians—he has played over 4,500 games, more than any other won, 74-40, without any dribbling pyrotechnics by Marques. But NAIA Sports Release player in history. His Magicians started the season with a career the Globetrotters were so impressed anyway that they wanted record of more than 3,000 victories and nine defeats, playing him to join them immediately. He joinW-them, but not until against any teams—bad, good or great—the local promoters chose. eight months later. Oklahoma Christian College, His basketball travels have covered 2,100,000 miles, the equivalent They started him on their Kansas City Stars farm team at of four roundtrips to the moon plus seven around-the-world the only eligible independent in $250 a month. Now he had the ideal atmosphere for a dribbling NAIA District 9, came into its cruises plus five jaunts from New York to Miami and back. He routine, and he did it so well that he was promoted “to the Globe­ has dribbled more than 850,000 times in his show-stopping routines. own as a basketball power this' trotters within two months-at the same salary. When he left season by challenging and de­ His act has been seen by 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 people in person the Globetrotters in 1953 and formed his own team, he was making feating tije DC AC best, first and millions of others on the Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar television $10,000 a y ear.. Sputftwestern and then the mighty shows. Redmen of Tahlequah two out of Now Marques Haynes, who once waited on tables and, dug He has become a national institution much like Satchel Paige, three. For^the Tirst time in ditches, earns $75,000 a year from the Magicians alone. He history it/w ill/b e-a non-OCAC another great barnstormer who became a major-league baseball owns real estate in Oklahoma, Texas and Las Vegas. He is a team • repfesentlng-Di strict 9 in pitcher in 1948 at the age of 50 (never mind what the record bood partner in a Tulsa insurance agency. This year, he will sell the National Tournament at Kan­ says) and is still playing the provinces. And, like Paige, Haynes 10,000 Fabulous Magicians basketballs (there are two grades) sas City. The Eagles of OCC, won’t talk about his age. at $2.98 and $5.98, 7,000 Magicians T-shirts at $1.98 and 100,000 led to a 26-7 season by youth­ “ If I say how old I am,” he says, “it would disappoint a lot souvenir programs at 50 to 75 cents. (Basketball shoes bearing ful Coach Frank Davis, are on of people who insist they saw me play in the late 1920s and 1930s. the Magicians’ name are just starting to reach t^pnarket.) their way, and the colleges of It would disappoint the people who swear they went to college with District 9 now wish them good But success has not spoiled him. Though he may dress impec­ me 35 or 40 years ago. fortune, in representing Okla­ cable and expensively, and though he may live in a huge ranch homa basketball all the way to “I'remember one night in 1957 or 1958 when we played in a house in Sand Springs (“ It has 13 or 15 rooms, I’m not sure the National Championship! little place called Price, Utah. An old prospector who must have which,” he says) with his wife, Marquetta, and daughters Marsha been in his early 6Qx spent hours driving in from the mountains Kaye, 15, and Marquetta Kolette, 6, he remains warm and gentle. Coach Jack Dobbins at North­ to see me. He said he remembered seeing me play in Helper, eastern loses Paulk and Dumas, He is a gentle man as well as a gentleman. He does not swear league-leading scorers who led Utah, in 1924, and he wanted to see me play again. After the and seldom raises his voice. He is a trustee of the First Baptist the Redmen to a 25-3 season game, he said, T see you still have the touch.’ Then he talked Church in Sand Springs. He has never forgotten his Boy Scout and the schools first OC AC crown about that 1924 game, and he would quote detail after detail. training (his brother was Scoutmaster). . Their loss will be added to by I kept nodding. He drove all that way to buy a ticket and see me the graduation of Bill Terry,' play, so why should I disappoint him?” Ask him to describe his show in one word and he will call but returning will be 6-6 Mike it “clean”. It is also spectacular, but never so much so as a Hasting, 6-3 Joe Ragsdale,6-3 That 1924 performance must have been a beauty, because the 1946 game between the Kansas City Stars and Mexican All-Stars Dan Bennett, 5-10 Charles Big- truth : is that Marques Haynes wasn’t eVen born then. He was at Chihuahua, Mexico. With eight minutes to play, three of the horse, 6-3 Ron Shade, 6-5 George born )n 1925 or 1926, which would make him 41 or 42 now. He six Kansas -City* players had fouled out, leaving only Marques Gunter, and others. has the smiling, ageless face of a man of 41 or 42...or 51...or 61. and two teammates on the floor against, five able-bodied foes Coach Bernard Crowell at Lang­ , He is such an accomplished all-round player that several National ready for the kill. Kansas City led by three points; but the cause ston will lose only one starter, Basketball Association teams tried in the past to lure him from seemed hopeless unless..;.v Clifton. Cotton, yaftd returns the barnstorming. In fact, he bacame a talented basketball player remainder to their squad, in­ before his first real exhibition of dribbling. ' So Marques dribbled, and dribbled, and dribbled. For seven cluding 2nd team All-Conference minutes and 45 seconds he dribbled without losing the ball. Then^ Mike Harris, 6-1 Rickey Epps, His first exposure to a basketball came in his home town of with 15 seconds left and victory assured, he passed off. His 5-9 Melvin Lowe,<^6-5 Wilbert Sand Springs, Okla., when he was six or seven years old. His team won, and a pleased Marques Haynes walked toward the dres­ Robertson, 6-1 Roy Slimpson, 6-5 sister, Cecil, was a star on the high-school girls’ team, and she sing room. A man stopped him. * •': Joe Cumming, 6-1 Fred Lewis, took Marques to practice every day. While she worked out, Marques “Hey Marques,” the man said, “how come you stopped drib­ 6-0 Floyd Irons, 5-10 Granvel Golden, and 5-8 Joe Love. would stand on the sideline, bouncing a ball. bling? Not in shape, huh?’