50TH ANNIVERSARY OF A KING

The Celebration Of A Leader By Darcel Parnell

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a “If a man hasn’t found something, a man of peace. A courageous martyr for justice has contribute to he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” leader who pierced the lives and this world the greatest and most hearts of millions of people with valuable gift of life and that is a The hope of the movement still the sword of love. So as we exists as well as the dream but dream and love. Our great leader, celebrate King’s birthday lets re­ an instrument of God, dedicated where are the leaders and followers turn his love by daily loving one his life to fulfilling God’s will that once were committed to fight. another and committing our lives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was through faith and disci-pline. to justice for all. As we celebrate his birthday let us also praise God for the leader­ ship he provided for us. Martin L. King dedicated his life to serving mankind. He will always be loved and admired for representing Black America and awakening the nation to the needs of justice, love and brotherhood. He provided a foun­ dation for all God’s children to build upon. Through God’s spirit in him he revealed the power of love. His love touched the hearts and minds of mankind from every walk of life. He helped organize sit Li boycotts, and marches to bring unity among Americans and to inspire the truth that all men are created equal. Dr. King, a civil rights leader felt it was time for action. Black people had been discriminated, degraded and humiliated long enough and it was time for humanity to take a stand for justice. Black America has faced hard­ ships and constant hatred from the white man.Although oppressed and ridiculed for centuries,black people still possess the for love equality As we honor the man that helped uplift black people let us re-dedi- cate our lives as followers of his word and dream. We need to educate ourselves with God’s laws and expectations in order to fulfill our personal dreams. After the celebration of King’s birthday let us not forget there is still ajob to be Mrs. Coretta Scott King, wife of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, is done. We must come together guest speaker at Morris Brown College’s tribute to her late husband, more than once a year to accorri January 11,1979. plish our goals. But as we march for the celebration of King’s birth­ day let us concentrate on the need for employment and claim a vic­ tory by faith and determination. King’s life served as an example of the sacrifice we must make to overcome corruption and the evils of politics. His task was what cost Photos-students tribute to M.L. King...... Page 3 him his life. But as he onced said, Director, Institutional Research on Channel 17, WTCG...... Page 3 Dr. Anderson Chairs PBS Task Force...... Page 3 TOMORROW V.P. Chairs First Aid ...... Page 3 Tuesday MBC. vs. Bethune Cookman game to be telecast...... Page 7 •Official meetings of thè U.N. Cainion...... Page 7 Special Committee Against Apartheid and International Tribute to Dr. King, World Congress Center-10:00 A.M. January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 2 THE KING 50th

YOU COMMITTED 7 CAN FULFILL THE DREAM Letter to the Editor A Letter on Leaders: Please allow us, the greek-letter attention and the support of non- organizations of Morris Brown greeks. College to respond to your view­ We did not become members of point on fraternities and sororities. greek-letter organizations because College, to respond to your view- of social prestige but because of sponsored by greek-letter organi­ what they symbolize: good scho­ zations on this campus, however, larship, potential leadership and when the big day finally comes, the building of more responsible there is know one to take advan­ individuals. We have not lost cite tage of these activities except of the premise for which our organ­ for the sponsoring organizations. izations were founded and we Inasmuch as this has happened on assure you that our founders’ numerous occasions to greek-letter dream have not become deferred. organizations, the question is why Your staffs idea about the should we contine to travel this “Sneak a Peek at the Greeks” sec­ same path when it does not seem to tion was a wonderful one, in keep­ be working? ing the student body informed We would like to suggest that you about greek activities. How­ take time to really talk with the ever, we recognize that we have individual greek-letter organiza­ fallen short of not utilizing this sec­ tions and you would discover that tion as frequently as we should. several of these organizations are Consequently, the student body is about the business of fulfilling var­ left ill-informed and in many ious meaningful community acti­ instances to think whatever they so vités. We are quite cognizant that desire about greeks. many dances and parties are spon­ There’s no doubt in our minds sored by greek-letter organiza­ that we are the leaders of Morris tions, however, did it ever occur to Brown College but what good are you that funds from many of these leaders when there are no follow­ activities are being used to sponsor ers..'Your viewpoint on greek-letter programmatic activities of these organizations is well taken.! respectful organizations? In many The Greeks instances, sponsoring dances and Editor: The inherent nature of a parties is the only way to get the leader is to attract followers.

Wife of Alma Mater Writer Dies

Mrs. Georgenna Hathcock of the Athletic Committee and form­ Detroit, Michigan died in Provi­ er Head Basketball Coach. dence Hospital in that city, Jan­ Mrs. Hathcock was the wife of uary 3, after a short illness. G. Waymon Hathcock who wrote Mrs. Hathcock is a sister of Mr. the music to our College Alma W. T. Green, Associate Professor Mater in 1934 when both were A HARD WAY TO GO of Health and Physical Education faculty members at Morris Brown here on campus. He is Chairman of College. The Fight To Save The Reidsville Brothers The Wolverine Observer is designed to inform the Presently, six black men — venue fail. 2. You can help the Defense Com­ students, faculty and administration of Morris Brown The “Reidsville Brothers” need James Andrew Johnson, James A mittee inform the public about the College, and to serve as a communications channel your help! Only if pressure is Collins. Jesse A. Whitaker. Case case. Call 525-1490 or 523-5390. between the Morris Brown Family. Johnson, Moses Evans, and Forest brought to bear from an informed Opinions expressed in articles and letters are those of Regular meetings: Sundays, 4 pm, Jordon—are going to trial for the public can the Reidsville Brothers at Georgia-Hill Neighborhood the author and do not necessarily reflect either the July 23 deaths of a white Reidsville secure fair treatment. opinions or policies of the college. Facility, corner of Georgia Avenue Prison guard and two white How Can You Help? and Hill Street. inmates. 1. You can support the Brothers in 3. You can send donations to help pay for the legal costs and leaflets: ★★★★★ Six men were indicted out of a the courtroom. Attend the trial Reidsville Brothers Defense Com­ possible 200 black inmates who (expected to begin in January). Call Marion Gonzalez to arrange mittee 88 Walton St., Atlanta GA Editor...... rioted on that Sunday afternoon, ...... Wanda R. Stansbury transportation; 586-0947. 30303. Associate Editor ...... S. Weston Milligan frustrated because of dehumaniz­ Managing Editor ...... Albert. Collins ing prison conditions such as over­ Secretary...... Ethelene. Kimber crowding. daily harassments and News Editor ...... Joyce James beatings by guards, poor medical f Sports Editor ...... Billy. J. Cox care, poor food service and the Layout...... Darcel. Parnell staff sanctioning of weapon traf­ Photographers ...... Anita Greer ficking among white inmates. Victor Wilder, Phil Coventry Circulation...... Staff Gov. Busbee called for the exe­ Advisor...... Wade. Harris cution of these six men even before Dept. Chairwoman ...... Dr.. B. J. Farmer indictments were brought. The **•? Georgia State Prison at Reidsville is the only industry in rural Tatnall County, where the trial will be held, unless attempts to change January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 1

A Tribute to King: Left, Soloist Carmen Mack, Mrs. King, Dennis Hampton and SGA President Norman Harrington join hands and sing in tribute to Dr. King. Students join in, above. Bishop Wilkes Passes VEEP Chairs First The Rt. Reverend William Reid Episcopal District which included University Center, the Interde­ Aid Committee Wilkes, bishop of the African the Caribbean and South America. nominational Theological Center Methodist Episcopal Church Other assignments included super­ and Chairman of the General College and Morris Brown College (retired), resident of Atlanta and vision of the A.M.E. Church in Board of the A.M.E. Church. where in addition to coaching native of Putnam County, passed Arkansas and Okalahoma, Geor­ He is survived by his wife, Mrs. duties and Associate Professor­ suddenly on Sunday, January 7, gia, Ohio and Kentucky and Ten­ Julia Adams Wilkes; two sons, ship, he has been Dean of Men, 1979. nessee. He was retired by the William Jr., pastorof First A.M.E. Head Football Coach, Director of General Conference in Atlanta, Church, Athens and Alfred, pastor In keeping with his request, his Athletics and Special Assistant to 1976. of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Col­ body layed in state at Allen Temple the President. The well known religious, edu­ lege Park; one brother, Charles, A.M.E. Church, where he served During the forties, Mr. Powell cational and civic leader was two sisters, Mrs. Anne Melton and as pastor for years, and later was was a Basic Education instructor Prince Hall Mason, memberof Phi Mrs. Effie L. Butler of Philadel­ carried to South View Cemetary with the United States Marine Beta Sigma Fraternity, former phia, Penn, a third sister, Mrs. where brief grave-side ceremonies Corps where he served from President of the Council of Corine Hagler, Chicago, Illinois; were conducted. 1943-46. Bishops, Chairman of the Board of six grandchildren including the Worthy of being mentioned is He was elected to the bishopric Trustees, Morris Brown College; Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie, Reg­ the recognition given him as a in 1948 and assigned to the 16th member of the Boards of Atlanta gie Wilkes and other relatives. leader in sports by the Athletic Mr. Major J. Powell, Jr., Vice Membership of the Shreveport President for Student Affairs, Officials Athletic Association, the Morris Brown College, has been Louisiana Inter-scholastic and Professor Completes PBS Report: appointed Chairman of the First Literary Association, Southwest­ Aid for the Metropolitan Atlanta ern, Mid-Western and Gulf Offi­ Minorities In Public Broadcasting Safety Service Committee accord­ cials Association, The ing to Judge Keegan Federal, Southeastern Intercollegiate Dr. Gloria Anderson, Callaway attempted collectively to identify Chairman of the Safety Services Athletic Association, The South­ Professor and Chairperson of the ways to overcome them.” and Mr. Frank Pfenning, Acting ern Coaches and Officials Associa­ Department of Chemistry at Mor­ In the area of programming, the Director. tion, Capital City Officials ris Brown College, hasjust recently report said the amount of national Mr. Powell was cited recently by Association and National Athletic completed the coordination of a programming by and about minor­ the American National Red Cross Association. special report for the Task Force ities is “seriously deficient.” for outstanding services with the He was presented the Omega Psi on Minorities in Public Broadcast­ According to the report, this scar­ Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, in Phi’s Coach of the Year Award ing of which she is Chairman. citv can be linked directly to “the first aid, small craft and water and Athletic Scroll of Honor, insufficient number of minorities The 18 month study that safety programs. He was presented 100% Wrong Club’s Football of employed in public broadcasting, resulted in a 496 page report and a certificate of appreciation and the Year, Birmingham, Alabama's especially in decision-making presented to the CPB Board of cited for 1,000 volunteer hours. Grid Forecaster of the Year Award positions.” Mr. Powell began a career of and was inducted into the Ali- Directors last month was entitled, College athletics in 1936 as a star quipna Sports Hall of Fame, his A FORMULA FOR CHANGE. It. The study found that only 18 out seriously criticized public televi­ athlete at Morris Brown. Since hometown. Mr. Powell, a Morns of 471 public television and CPB— that time, he has been a coach and Brown alumna, is still Associate sion and radio’s records in minor­ qualified public radio stations are teacher of Physical Education and Professor of Health and PE. ity programming and employment. "minority-controlled.” Eleven of Chemistry in high school in Way­ He is married to Morris Brown these are located outside the con­ The report included 70 specific cross, Georgia and Shreveport, La. alumna Carolyn S. Powell, who’s tinental United States, the report recommendations to the Board He has also been a Coach and presently in the Department of noted, in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, asking for policies to maximize the Physical Education Instructor at Social Science at C. L. Harper Puerto Rico and the Virgin involvement of minorities in all Southern University, Prairie View High School, Atlanta. Islands. foremost in scientific achievements aspects of public broadcasting. and recognized significantly Additionally it covered 5 major PBS President Larry Grossman throughout the nation for her pio­ areas: programming, policy, said that “PBS and its member sta­ neering and unique contribution to employment/training, research tions shared the Task Force’s the Public Broadcasting medium. determination to make substantial Dr. D.F. Glover on and ownership. In 1974, she was lauded by the progress” in minority employment Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc., and programming in public TV. In a statement issued with the was one of 25 Delta Women Break­ Black History Special Dr. Anderson gained interna­ report. Gloria Anderson. CPB ing New Ground honorees cited by Board member and chairman of tional prominence in the Media in the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter. Dr. D. F. Glover, director of Institutional Research will appear the 28-member Task Force, said the early 70’s when she became the on the February Black History Special to be aired live on In 1978. the Atlanta Chapter of the study represents "the first time first woman and the first black to The National Association of WTCG/channel 17. Theshowwill portray the activities and special a diversity of minority Americans become a member of the Corpora­ Media Women presented her the events the have affected the lives as well as future of blacks in has come to a consensus about the tion for Public Broadcasting education. Date to be announced. Chapter’s Sixth Edition Award for barriers to their full participation whose headquarters are in her outstanding achievements and in public broadcasting, and have Washington. D C She ha u a contributions. I he Wolverine Observer Page 4

Students Perform In Yule Pageant Oustanding Faculty And Staff

Three faculty members and one University. and civic affairs. Four Morris Brown College stu­ staff member were cited for out­ Dr. Rathman was formerly Mrs. Dorothy Geer Sims served dents, all members of the Morris standing professional achievement Associate Professor in the Depart­ as the Mistress of Ceremony for Brown College Concert Band par­ and recognition during the annual ment of Foreign Languages and the occasion. Dr. Hubert, chair­ ticipated in Merry Tubachristmas Morris Brown College Adminis­ retired from that post last summer person of the Department of Music U.S.A, at the White House Ellipse tration, Faculty and Staff Christ­ after a brief illness. and Mr. Cheviene Jones, Assistant during the Christmas week in mas Dinner. On December 19 in Dr. Richardson is Chairman Residential Director, directed the Washington, D.C. Their perfor­ the College dining room, Dr. Oli­ and Professor of the Department yule caroling. By Errol King mance was a part of the annual via Boggs, Dr. Richard Rathman, of Business Administration and a A special presentation was made About a month ago, our Bible Christmas Pageant of Peace. Dr. Willie Richardson and Mrs. Certified Public Accountant. He to Dr. and Mrs. Threatt. Study Fellowship was blessed with Margaret Paulyne Morgan White received a PhD degree from the The dinner was coordinated by a speaker from Uganda, Rev. F. The Producer and conductor of were recognized for their salient University of Georgia last fall. the Faculty, Staff Relations Com­ Kefa Sempangi. Rev. Sempangi is the Pageant was Harvey G. Phil­ attainments. Mrs. White is Director of Public mittee whose members are: Mrs. a pastor-in-exile from Uganda. In lips. The guest conductor was Dr. Relations and Associate Editor- LaVerne B. Graves, Mr. Charles E. September of 1973 he and his fam­ Frederick Fennell. Dr. Boggs is Assistant to the / columnist of the Atlanta Inquirer. Jones, Mr. William J. Stephens, ily narrowly escaped death at the Vice President of Academic She was named the 1978 Woman Mrs. Vasti Jefferson, Mrs. Harriet hand of Ida Amin’s chief assassins. Dr. William Robinson, Assist­ Affairs, Director of Developmen­ of the Year by the National Associ­ G. Church, Mrs. Dorothy Sims, He spoke to us in a great and ant Professor of Music, accompan­ tal Skills and Assistant Professor ation of Media Women, Inc. for Mrs. Julia Dunn King, Dr. Olivia revealing way about the conditions ied the students to Washington for of Education. She recently outstanding professional achieve­ Boggs and Mrs. Elizabeth Macom- in Uganda. He told us stories about the nationally te'evised event. received her PhD from Harvard ment in Mass Communications son. the killings that have taken place in Uganda. The picture he painted for us was a very sad picture about the terrorism Amin has created in Family Foods Class Hosts Smorgasboard Uganda. He spoke of the persecu­ Entertaining with food does-not beens, squash, corn bread dressing, tion of the Christians in Uganda. Traditional yule colors were uni­ and friendly entertaining for all just happen, not even for the hos­ giblet gravy and more. He told us that some wives received quely evident in the table appoint­ occasions. It also featured hints Mrs. Rumph introduced each their husbands cut up into many tess who appears to have an inborn ments, the delicious appetizers, about food preparations, records, flair for entertaining. There must class member who in turn named different parts. The very idea of beverages, breads and salads as space and entertaining planning. be some development of skills in their dish and other responsibilities being a Christian in Uganda meant well as other entres and decor, The book’s cover featured a replica executed in preparation for the death, especially if you were a the preparation of it according to throughout the Human Resources of the invitation, entitled ‘Tis the members of the Family Foods Building. All been done by the luncheon. Christian leader. Season-. The message from Uganda is not Class of The Human Resources class members for the class Each guest was presented a cook Dr. Jean Cooper is chairperson Department and their energetic members for the occasion. book filled with recipes of appeal all and sad. He spoke of the com­ of The Human Resources Depart­ instructor, Mrs. Elmyra Rumph. The menu included a variety of mittment Christians in Uganda for today’s style of living for casual ment. Each year, prior to the Christ­ conversational and palate pleasing have made to Jesus Christ. He told mas Holiday break, the Family dishes. us of the thousands of people who foods Class hosts an annual affair Tempting even by name, there are turning their lives over to Jesus for the President of The College were shrimp quiche canapes, sal­ Christ. “Under the circumstances that surrounds those who live in and his family, faculty, staff and mon stuffed cherry drops, poached 25 Students Receive Uganda, it is a fact people turn to guests. oranges, spinach wrapped chicken Christ for help,”. The 1978 annual affair was a a la orient, hawaiian milk punch, Rev. Sempangi pointed out that colorful buffet luncheon, held in friendship tea, bright holiday Music Awards each piemher that jointd his the newly refurnished Furber punch, banana bread loaf, cheese Church, a congregation of about Cottage. spoon bread, angel buscuits, nutty The Department of Music held University Center as well as to 14,000, was asked “Are you willing Pink and red invitation, entitled fruit muffins, ambrosia bowl, fresh its annual Awards Dinner for the Atlanta and the State of Georgia to die for Jesus?” Those who came ‘Tis The Season’ notified the guest peach cardinal, three bean salad, Morris Brown College Marching through their many successful responded positive to the question. of the occasion. turkey, ham, beets, holiday green Wolverine Band in the Student performances. Many of whom were later killed Center recently. Twenty-five because they would not deny their received either trophies, plaques During the 1978 Football sea­ love for Jesus Christ. Their love for HELP PEOPLE and/or letters of various sizes and son, the “Marching Wolverine Christ was stronger than their colors for having made outstand­ 100,” as they are fondly called, tra­ lives. The Word of God states, HELP THEMSEU/ES ing contributions to the band dur­ veled with the team and performed “And when he had called the peo­ ing the first semester of the 1978- for all of the 10 in and out of town ple unto him with his disciples also, THE UNITED WAY. 1979 academic year. games displaying spectacular mus­ he said unto them. “Whosoever The band, under the direction of ical skill and talent in each show. will come after me, let him deny Mr. Cleopas Johnson, has brought Others assisting are Mr. Henry Gil­ himself, and take up his cross, and international recognition to Mor­ liam, William Braynon, Paul Mit­ follow me. For whosoever would ris Brown College and the Atlanta chell and Dr. William Robinson. save his life shall lose it; but who­ soever shall lose his life for my sake U.S. Out Of and the gospel’s, the same shall Paul Mitchell save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole South Africa Experiments With Music world, and lose his own soul? Or By Michael Roland what shall a man give in exchange In light of South Africa’s We will also lend practical sup­ by Bitty J. Cm for his soul? For the Son of man unyielding and intensified policy of port to those who are working shall come in the glory of his apartheid, the United States toward the reconciliation and Paul Mitchell, composer, arranger Mitchell Trio a jazz oriented Father with His angels, and then government immediately should equality of the races in South band director and former Brownite combo has the distinction of He shall reward every man accord­ disentangle itself from remaining Africa. and certainly a gifted musician is becoming the first trio to perform ing to his works.” (St. Mark 8:34- economic, military and scientific And we will strengthen the one of the most outstanding per­ with the Atlanta Symphony 37; St. Matthew 16:27) They died ties with that country. defense of American interests in sonalities in music in the South Orchestra. The trio can be heard for Christ and the sake of the Gos­ We have long recognized that the rest of Africa and the nonwhite east Paul Mitchell is the official nightly at Dante’s in Underground pel, but we know that they are in South African, race policies offend world, including the high level arranger of music for MBC and a Atlanta. Although they play what heaven enjoying the company of human dignity today and might there of United States investments good friend of Band Director Cha­ is considered jazz today, Paul the One they died for, Jesus. Are threaten peace tomorrow. and trade. rles Johnson. He attended MBC admits that “its [his music] difficult you willing to die for Jesus, today. where he received his degree in to label.” The Paul Mitchell trio Unfortuantely our efforts have Among these large fast-growing If you say you are a Christian, then had little impact of consequence. music. has recorded an album soon to be American economic interest are oil Paul Mitchell has an entourage' released. you must have this committment, The South African government in Libya and Nigeria, copper in nothing less. In fact, only those has ignored United States repres­ of musical achievements and expe­ Among his musical endeavors, Zambia, rubber and iron are in riences. For seventeen years he Mitchell is a judge in the music who are willing to die for Christ entations while continuing to build Liberia and bauxite in Ghana. will enter the gates of heaven. Their its repugnant system of total racial directed music in elementary an arrangement division for the death will not be in vain, because segregation-apartheid. We often overlook the fact that high schools. While fulfilling the Grammy Awards and is in the pro­ they will receive their reward in It has increased its suppression the value of these interests in position as first Band Director in cess of writing a score for a mjaor heaven. We. in America, have it so of democratic liberties for its peo­ Africa north of Rhodesia now sub­ the history of Harper High School network program. easy and yet many of usjust profess ple, blacks and whites alike. stantially exceeds our economic in Atlanta, Mitchell composed and During a lecture at MBC Mit­ to be Christians and have not really Now, even at some cost to our­ interest in southern Africa. arranged the school’s alma mater. chell’s advice to young musicians was that if you are wise you’ll made a committment to Christ. selves, our government should take And we tend also to overlook the After ending his teaching career Make this committment, today, steps which would visibly disen­ political value of fostering the at Southwest High School in experiment with music all your before it is too late. This is the mes­ gage us from South Africa. good will of more than 30 black Atlanta, he branched out in the life.” With a four-track studio in his home Paul Mitchell is still sage from Uganda—Are you wil­ By so doing we will protect our African governments representing multidirectional field of music. ling to die for Him who died to save moral and political position in the 150 million people. Paul Mitchell now has a trio that experimenting. He also added that your life? world. This should not be. performs nationwide. The Paul it “keeps [him] out of the street.” January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Pa& Sneak A Peek At The AKA Greeks The ladies of Gamma Gamma and a nine pound turkey. Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha The final two project for the Sorority, Inc. were very active in semester are well on their way to Delta Enchanting Sea community projects during the completion. They consist of the first semester 1978. Book Project and the Christmas Sigma The semester began with the Project. The Book Project has 1 love the sea initiation of a Community Out­ required the members to catalog and would like to make it make it my home. reach Project. This required each over 2,000 books and make a list­ Theta Notorious wave, wash me ashore. member to call a Senior citizen ing. The Jordan-Thomas Library Push me, weekly to make sure they were well will be allowed to choose the books Gamma Zeta Chapter of Delta Push me forever more. and to become another friend in that will be most beneficial to their Signa Theta, Inc. will begin the When the substances of the wind blow their lives. The members also sent collection and the remainder of the new year with seminars on infor­ through the sea, greeting cards to the senior citizens books will be donated to a wom­ mative and controversial issues. entwine me in the water blue and have planned a reception for an’s prison facility for their library. On Tuesday, January 23 they will so Li too can roam. the second semester at which they host a Cancer Seminar in coopera­ I can roam like the fish in the sea The Christmas Project involved tion with the American Cancer will meet their telephone friend. the collecting of toys and the dona­ to their enchanting home, Society at 12 noon in Cunningham This project was made possible tion of them to the Southwest Day­ gliding, Auditorium. Of interest to all stu­ with the assistance of the South care Center which services sliding. dents, as well as the cancer Fulton EOA. underprivileged families. Sailing over the wild blew waters, With the cooperation of the Stu­ seminar, will be a seminar on Stu­ Listening for the voice of a caller, dent Government Association the As an incentive toward second dent’s Rights. Gamma Zeta Chap­ Hoping it will be for me, members sponsored thirty children semester, the ladies of Gamma ter in conjunction with The Legal Hiding under the waves. from the Carrie Steele Pitts Home Gamma Chapter will present Aid Society will conduct a provoc­ The wind is heard whistling a song to the world, to the Morris Brown College-vs- Attorney Patricia A. Russell, Dep­ ative and informative seminar on to come and join the sea. Kentucky State football game. The uty Chief for the Federal Com­ the rights of today’s students. This Join in the wild, enchanting secrets, hidden children were treated with tee munications Commission in the enlightening seminar will be held at beneath the sea. shirts and shakers. This was an office of the General Counsel in 1:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge in enjoyable experience in their lives. Washington, D.C. You cannot Hickman Student Center. As a Thanksgiving Project the afford to miss this dynamic, tal­ Mrs. Marie Metze is advisor to members collected several bags of ented, young black woman. the public service organization and Ethelene Janika Kimber can goods and other nonperishable can be contacted in the Career The members of Gamma item for a Thanksgiving Basket. Development office for further Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa These items were in turn, donated information. Alpha Sorority, Inc. are still in the to a needy family complimented business of their community ser­ the basket were fresh vegetables vice committment. Volunteer,

Mobil Showcase presents Georgia L3 1-800-181-4VO© r Prayer of the Lost Mandingo EdwardtheYdng /t aM faycw wttk ce pkoM caM. Allah 1 worshiped in the Motherland MEDIA DAY I send my prayers to you Across the great sea IN GEORGIA from this land Governor George Busbee Forgive me, for I eat proclaimed January 12 “Media the swine Day in Georgia.The day kicked off But its all my family may buy the 1979 Georgia student media with nickels and dimes festival. Elementary,high school and college students from around Forgive my Father for not the state presented their own gra­ fulfilling his purpose in life phic, film and video productions, But here food is not won developed under guidance from by spear and knife media professionals in our public schools, colleges, and universities. Forgive my sister for she State judging at the college level gives love without birth. will be held at Clayton Junior Col­ The gift of life she knows lege Friday, January 19, 1979. The not it worth elementary and high school entries Give my mother strength will be judged at Griffin Middle her love always make me Remembered as the Peacemaker King School in Cobb county on Febru­ stand tall but notforgotten as the Playboy Prince ary 3, 1979. She’s the force that’s been If you’re an interest student who A 13-week dramatic television series with us all Host: Robert MacNeil would like to enter this year’s festi­ val contact your school librarian or Recommended by the National Education Association Please forgive me of all media specialist soon or write to my sins Wednesdays, 8 p.m. beginning January 17th student media festival, 607 Ader- For 1 am a young man UITCG hold, University of Georgia, Thoughts of you have been swept from me 17 Atlanta Athens, Ga.30602. by Great White Winds We all are weary COLLEGE POETRY REVIEW From the situation we are in But Allah please be with us The NATIONAL POETRY PRESS until the end, Amen announces The closing date for the submission of manuscripts by College Students is February 15th Toure Each poem must be TYPED or PRINTED on a separate sheet, and must (James A. Tolen) bear the NAME and HOME ADDRESS of the student, and the COLLEGE ADDRESS as well. MANUSCRIPTS should be sent to the OFFICE OF THE PRESS.

Box 218 NATIONAL POETRY PRESS Agoure, C«. 91301 January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS

“BIG A S FINEST” Graduate Fellowships NEEDS FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS By Michael Roland group members entering the field -Graduate School of Business, The Council for Opportunity in of management. Columbia University. Requirements: 20 to 38 yrs of age, high school Graduate Management Education The member schools are as -Graduate School of Business and diploma or GED equivalent, 20/50 vision or (COGME) is now offering gradu­ follows: Public Administration,Cornell University. 20/20 w/glasses, valid driver’s license, good ate fellowships, on a competitive -Graduate School of Business physical and mental health. basis, to minority students aspiring Administration, University of -The Amos Tuck School of Busi­ to attend one of the COGME ten California, Berkely. ness Administration, Harvard Selected applicants will serve as firefighters and University. member schools. -Graduate School of Industrial police officers during 24 hr day operation. COGME is an independent Administration,. Carnegie-Mellon -Alfred P. Sloan School of Man­ organization established by a grant University. agement, Massachusetts Institute Salaries range from $10, 465 to $11,830. from the Sloan Foundation to -Graduate School of Business, of Technology. Receive automatic salary increases every yr for increase the number of minority University of Chicago. -Wharton School of Finance and first six yrs. Commerce, University of Pennsylvania. Excellent Benefits: 2 wks paid vacation, -Graduate School of Business, clothing allowance, sick leave, good pension, Stanford University. HAVING PROBLEMS??? ■ To be eligible to compete for a paid health insurance, paid training. ACADEMIC? CAMPUS? OTHERS? COGME Fellowship, an applicant If you are interested and meet the requirements, TELL “PC.” ABOUT IT must be accepted for admission as a master’s degree candiate by at contact Bureau of Personnel Operations, YOU CAN NOW RECEIVE ADVICE least one of the member schools. City Hall Annex, 260 Central Ave., SW, The only restriction placed on 658-6161 or call Police Bureau (658-6040), FROM A GOOD FRIEND COGME Fellowships is that the applicant be a citizen of the United Fire Bureau (658-6901) Mon - Fri, 8:15 am to 4:30 States, residing in one of the fifty pm. : Please send all of your questions and problems to: states or District of Columbia. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER While the member schools are Psychology Club Officers I actively seeking minority group c/o Dr. J. Stahl members to become a part of their DESSIE WOODS’ CHILDREN NEED Morris Brown College student bodies, their funds for YOUR SUPPORT! Dessie Woods has financial assistance are limited. been incarcerated since 1975. *A1I names must be anonymous • COGME was established to The state has refused to allo­ **Please let in be known that we are not professional broaden the base of financial sup­ cate any funds for the support counselors — but good friends. port for minority group students at of her two children, Calvin § these schools. Samantha. The National Cmte. DON’T WORRY, The amount of a fellowship P.C. awarded a student will be based on to Defend Dessie Woods is call­ ■ - financial need. ing on all people who can Thus, in addition to applying for afford it to give a "Dollar a Miss Having Your financial assistance from a member Day for Dessie." Send contri­ school, an applicant is encouraged butions or write for more Yearbook Photo Taken? to apply for a COGME Fellowship information to: Nat. Cmte. to at the same time he applies for Defend Dessie Woods, PO Box Senior Make-Up Day admission. 92084, Morris Brown Station, For further information, write Atlanta, CA 30314. Thursday, January 18, 1979 COGME-Central Plaza/675 Mas­ sachusetts Avenue/Cambridge, Faculty Lounge Mass.02139 Hickman Student Center

"Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself."

Foreign Study Grants Available For Georgia College Students A CHORUS LINE COMPANY TO HOLD AUDITIONS DURING ATLANTA ENGAGEMENT AT For the current school year. Georgia applicants for 1980-81 1978-79. Rotary Foundation of awards in three categories: Gradu­ FOX THEATER January 9th through the 27th Rotary International will finance a ate Fellowship Study, Teachers of For information contact Alan Smirin at Michael Parver Associates at year of study in a foreign country the Handicapped and Professional 404-355-5580. for 888 students at a projected cost Journalists. An award covers ’’ approximately $7.5 million. transportation, educational and This includes two students from living expenses for one academic Georgia, one studying at the Uni­ year in a foreign country. The HELP WANTED versity of Poitiers in France and nature of these awards requires 1 another at the Hebrew University early planning; the deadline for Typesetter/Layout Artist in Jerusalem. Next year, there will 1980-81 applicants is March 1, be three from Georgia, one at the 1979, and awards will be announc­ (Part-time) University of Manchester, one at ed in September, 1979, for study the University of Leicester, and abroad beginning the following another at the London School of September. The AUC Digest is now interviewing applicants Music, all in England. Since the beginning of this program in 1947, Persons interested can obtain for its expanded editions on the newspaper. Ideal 11.290 awards have been made, information and application mate­ for student or professional wanting additional -.ending students into more than rial by request to the local Rotary income. 100 foreign countries. The purpose Club in the applicant’s hometown, PUBLISHER io promote international under­ if there is a local club there. If not, standing and good will and con- write to Ben F. Johnson, Emory write: AUC Digest iiibutc to world peace. University School of Law, Atlanta P. O. Box 3191 I here are over 100 Rotary Clubs 30322. Persons interested should ■’■gia and they are not seeking begin now on their applications. Atlanta, Georgia 30302 January 15,1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 7 SPORTS Off To A Good Start by W. R. Stansbury

The Wolverines closed out 1978 in good fashion. Under the coach­ ing of Charles Hardnett, the spi­ rited team brought a 7-2 record and the Georgia Invitational Tour­ nament Championship into the New Year. Stinging from the start the Wol­ verines opened their session with a thirty-one point lead over Fisk. Off and running, jumping, and shoot­ ing the purple machine defeated Division I’s Southern University in the semifinals of the GIT and cap­ tured the GIT title after meeting and defeating Clark College Panthers for the second time. Mor­ ris Brown’s Aubrey Clark, a 6' 3" Senior was honored MVP in the GIT and Paul Delany a 6'0"Junior Aubrey Clark, 6’3" Sr., MVP and Paul Delaney, 6'0" Jr., "All Tour and Clark were selected to the “All "All Tournament Team In GIT.” nament Team" in GIT. Tourn ment Team.” The Wolve­ Gerald Cainion Selected To Play In First Annual All Star Bowl. rines, hot on the pill, warmed MBC’s first conference lost was Football star Gerald Cainon a NCAA Division II Individual MBC 99 - Clark 77 Benedict, Morehouse and Dillard yielded to the Tuskegee Tigers. Leader played and scored in the First Annual Black College All MBC 93 - Tuskegee 104 by 26, 19 and 16 points respective The scores are a follows: Star Bowl in the New Orleans L.A. Superdome on Sunday, MBC 123 - Benedict 97 ly Riding high off the GIT win MBC 99 - Fisk 68 January 7. It was aired here in Atlanta at 5:30 p.m. Cainon a MBC 93 - Morehouse 74 the Wolverines underestimated MBC 79 - Clark 68 senior, gained 918 yards durine his 1978 season. MBC 95 - Dillard 79 Paine College and lost by 1 point. MBC 110 - Southern 101 MBC 83 - Paine 84

Division II Leaders Intercollegiate MBC leads the NCAA Division In individual achievements yet averages 75.9 Percent. Paul Dela­ Baseball & Golf Teams II in Field Goal Percentage with a in the spirit of MBC, Jeff Harris ney is ranked 4th in Field Goal per­ centage with an average of 68.7 56.9 percent record and are second leads the NCAA Division II in Now Forming percent Delaney, also high scorer Baseball: First Practice, Tuesday in Division 11 scoring offense aver­ Field Goal Percentage. Hitting 41 for the Wolverines, averages 20.7 aging 99.4 points per game. out of 54 field goals thus far, Harris points per game. January 16, 7:30 p.m. - Gym Golf: Contact Coach Hardnett George Bell 100%

Participants must be academically elligible. “Tall” or even “Big” would bean physically and mentally.” Since his understatement in describing 7'7", freshman year Bell has gone from *For physicals see College Nurse - Tuesday 280 pound sophomore George lifting 10 to 100 lbs. with his legs. January 16. Bell, however, ‘Confident’ would Physical stability has fostered fit him like a glove. Bell is looking confidence and security in Bell who better this year — “100% better,” is now in the starting lineup. While says head coach, Charles Hardnett. Bell confided to Coach Hardnett The colossus who once drew that he “never thought he’d be Pepsi Sponsors second looks around campus is where he is today,” Hardnett now as much a part of Morris believes that Bell will be twice as Brown as ‘Big Ben’. good next year.” TV Coverage Coach Hartnett admits that in the beginning “[George] was The Wolverine Observer sup­ hurting” and had little interest last ports the 1978-79 Wolverine The Morris Brown College Wolve­ year” but has “strengthened Basketball Team. rines v. Bethune Cookman College George Bell, 7' 7", 2801b., Sophomore. Tigers game on Wednesday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m. will be televised. Channel 17 will air the competition nationwide and to other parts of the world from the John Henry Lewis Gymnasium at Morris Head Basketball Coach and Brown College. The midweek match will Athletic Director, Charles Hard­ nett is pretty satisfied with the mark the first time any predominantely Wolverines thus far. After clinch­ black college basketball game has been ing the GIT title in December the team suffered a “mental lapse,” aired nationally. says Coach Hardnett and suc­ Charles Hardnett, head basketball cumbed to Paine College. After regaining conscious the team got coach and Athletic Director for MBC back on the winning track. Coach expressed extreme delight over the Hardnett predicts that Wolverines will finish the season in the “top unusual fan fare but stated “it’s just a four” of the Division II, Confer­ regular conference game. ence A schools. The Pepsi “Hot Shot” Finals will Take place at halftime. Coach Charles Hardnett. January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 8