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HOLLAND HALL SCOTT HALL MORRISON HALL A. & T. Dormitory Living Typifies Home Life Statum Wins All Students NCAA Title Enjoy Living In Idaho 3Ij£ fogtater On Campus "The Cream of College News" By CHARLES KING, '55 Boxer Ends Career Six spacious dormitories compris VOL. XLVIII A. & T. College, Greensboro, N. C, April, 1953 NUMBER 6 ing more than 1500 rooms adorn our spacious campus housing more than In Blaze of Glory 2500 students. By CHARLES BUSSEY Y. M. C. A. Holds Arranged and located conveniently Sports Editor Winter Honor Roll Tri-State Crown for young women and young men on the main and north campuses, these Arthur Statum, 190 pound A. & T. Annual Service buildings are used more than any standard bearer, won the 1953 NCAA other buildings on the campus. Van heavyweight championship by de- Is Released Here Won By Debaters story Hall and North Dormitory have cisioning Louisiana State's rugged Rev. H. R. Reaves, pastor of Snow Hill and Grifton, N. c. addressed interesting histories, being among the George Peyton 2 and 1 in the annual first buildings erected here. Besides NCAA Boxing Championships held at a huge throng in Harrison Auditorium on April 12 on the occasion of the the two dormitories for girls, Holland Idaho State College on April 9, 10, 208 Students High On Northern Tour Hall, Curtis Hall and Morrison Hall and 11. Y.M.C.A.'s second annual Men's Day. Some 208 students were placed on The A. & T. Men's Glee Club furnish Two Aggie teams won the 1953 an accommodate more than 600 co-eds. Big Art, loser in oniy one contest the honor roll as the winter quarter ed music for the service. nual Tri-State League debate crown W. Kerr Scott Hall, one of the largest men's dormitories in the country, in the last two years, has been crown of 1953 ended. The averages as com Speaking on the subject "Faith," by defeating the affirmative team of ed C.I.A.A. heavyweight king for piled by the Registrar's Office reveal Virginia State and the negative team though not adequately meeting the three consecutive years. Last year, Rev. Reaves was very dynamic in his need of male housing on the campus, ed that 67 students, 7 with perfect approach to the uses of vision and of South Carolina State Monday in his NCAA debut, Statum was elimi averages, were listed on the "A" hon night, April 13 when the three schools sits majestically against the horizon nated in the first match. This year, farsight in years past as well as to depicting the North Campus of the or roll that ranged from 3.00 to 2.50. day. Mr. Evander Cherry of the engaged in the traditional contest held however, the Aggie senior was not to The "B" honor roll was composed each year at the colleges. school. More than 1,000 men live be denied. He entered the final round Y.M.C.A. introduced the speaker. in this beautiful building which con of 141 students with averages from The Men's Day is fast becoming an At A. and T. College Al Mickens fresh from a sensational KO victory 2.49 to 2.00. tains recreation rooms, lobbies, snack over Joe Shaw of California Tech in integral part of the school calendar and James Knight debating the nega- sections, Jong winding balls, spacious the semi-finals. The honor roll of the winter quar and, for the Ias< two years the "Y" ti\ i side defeated Frank Leigh Ed offices, and varied game and study u.ider the direct i'.^. c'f .fiajor Thomas In Peyton, Statum encountered a ter, when compaied with that of he wards and Althea V. Beal of Virginia rooms for the occupants. Many stu willing and able foe but the Aggie's fall, revealed a decrease of one stu Wright and his staff has brought out State College who defended the af dents have acclaimed the commodious superior ringmanship enabled him to dent. Listed below are the students standing speakers here. firmative side of the question "Re home-like conveniences these build cap a clear cut decision. and their respective averages: PROGRAM solved: That the Voting Age Should ings offer. Theme: Life's Values Be Lowered to Eighteen for All Citi Walton, Quarles Eliminated "A" Honor Roll (2.50 or above) Winter Quarter 1953 Organ Prelude zens of the United States." Deans' Staff Competent Two other Aggies, lightweight Ro Hymn No. 221 — "A Mighty Fortress Mary E. Griffin, 3.00; Eva Jones, At South Carolina State College Mr. William E. Gamble, dean of land Walton and Don Quarles, light James Marrow and Henry Frye, two men, heads a staff of five assistants heavyweight were eliminated prior to 3.00; Lucille Piggott, 3.00; Ruth C. is Our God"—People Standing. Skelton, 3.00; Mattie L. Tarry, 3.00; seniors, with Willie L. Mosely as al who manage the affairs of the young the final round. Watson, undefeated Call to Worship—Mr. Douglas Cro men on th<; campus. These assistant Julian A. Wilkins, 3.00; Daisy P. martie, President of the Y.M.C.A. ternate defeated the affirmative team in regular season competition, drop of State College, Charles Johnson and deans are highly competent and train ped a first round decision to Roy Withers, 3.00; Charles D. Bussey, Invocation—Mr. Rufus Clark, Corre ed to handle many problems students 3.00. sponding Secretary, Y.M.C.A. Benjamin Payton, on the same ques Zale, Wisconsin pugilist. Quarles, al tion. Both debates were heated, and present from day to day. Mr. Leroy so undefeated in regular season, was Flovd W. Horton. 2.95; Thelma L. Choral Response—"Hear Our Prayer, provoked much thought for all the Everett, Mr. William J. Decatur, Mr. eliminated in the semi-final round by Faison, 2.94; James T. Porter, 2.83; O Lord" — Whelpton. eighteen year-olds in the two audi Arthur Headen, and Mr. Walter Mc- Guerrero of San Jose State. Frank Ambrose, 2.80; Andrew R. Thanks be to Thee—Handel-Lefebvre. ences. Larty serve in such capacities as coun (A. & T. College Male Glee Club) The Aggies scored 10 points to tie Johnson, 2.80; Herman Sutton, 2.80; selors, tutors, advisers, and placement John W. Troxler, 2.80. Responsive Reading No. 18 •— Mr. Mr. Stuart Bundy of Bob Jones officers. Deans Gamble, Everett, and Michigan State and San Jose State Howard C. Dixon, Recording Secre University judged the South Carolina tor fourth place honors. Idaho State, Carey Lassiter, 2.79; Thomas A. Decatur also serve on the instruction tary, Y.M.C.A. wing of the debate. Dr. Phillip W. al staff of the college. One of the host team, won the team champion Mack, 2.75; Eugene M. Pinnix, 2.75; Furnas of Guilford College judged ship by accumulating 25 points. Wis Minnie W. Skinner, 2.75; Gloria S. Offertory—Selection by Brass En main features of the dean's office is semble. the A. and T. debate. Mrs. Pearl G. the most highly serviceable file and consin placed second with 19, three Swann, 2.75; Ruby M. Williamson, Bradley served as chairman of the more than third place Louisiana State 2.75; Myrtle O. Cunningham, 2.73; Introduction of Speaker—Mr. Evan record-keeping system for each man der Cherry. debate in Harrison Auditorium. Mrs. that permits the efficient handling, University. Donash Dailey, 2.72; Velma R. Loreno Marrow was in charge of the Speight, 2.72; Madie L. Vines, 2.72; Sermon—Reverend H. R. Reaves, Pas location, and counseling of these men. 0 • tor of Friendship and Grifton Free party and reception. R. Roderick Miss Marjorie Holmes serves as the Harry L. Williams, 2.72; Ernest B. Palmer is coach of the college debat Miller, 2.70. Will Baptist Churches, Snow Hill secretary in this office. Under Dean and Grifton, N. C. ing teams. Headen's supervision is the temporary Aggie Notes Cora G. Page, 2.70; Margaret M. Honor, Honor—Arr. Gaul •— (Male The varsity teams of the Kappa dormitory for men, the Varsity House. GREENSBORO. N. C. — The dis Trisvan, 2.70; Frances H. Shipman, Glee Club). Approximately 60 men live in this 2.69; James W. White, 2.68; Nena Phi Kappa Forensic society left April tinction of being one of the first Air Benediction—Reverend H. R. Reaves. 20 for the northern tour of debates. make-shift building while awaiting the Force ROTC advanced students to be Mae Faulcon, 2.67; Mabel F. Foust, construction of a men's new dormitory 2.67; Miller Hamilton, 2.67; Jacquetta 0 James Morrow, Al Mickens, Robert selected for flying school goes to Del Lane, Henry Frye and Charles Bussey recently authorized by the State Legis bert "Benny" Duncan, according to Still, 2.67; Corbert A. Drake, 2.65; lature. Many men live in approved John B. Sampson, 2.65; James A. made the tour debating the national Major E. M. Kennedy, Jr., professor Choir Ends Tour; topic: "Resolved: That the Congress homes in the city, thereby reflecting of Air Science and Tactics at A. & T. Wright. 2.64; Jacqueline M. Brown, the need for additional housing on 2.63; Norris F. Dendy, 2.62; Glossie of the United States Should Adopt a College. Compulsory Fair Employment Prac the campus. Problems in meeting the O. Anderson, 2.62; William S. Aid- Sings Cantata various needs of these men who live Duncan is a native of Cincinnati, rich, 2.62; Richard E. Moore, 2.61; tices Law." GREENSBORO, N. C. — The A. Other debates on the campus this in the city come to the desk of the Ohio, where he attended Withrow Leslie W. Thompson, 2.61; James S. various deans. The tremendous job High School and played four years of and T. College Choir, recently return spring will bring teams from Duke Compton, 2.60; Lovell Goodwin, 2.60; ed from a successful concert tour in they are doing in helping our male football and track from 1945-1949. James R. McCoy, 2.60; Linis Lee University, Morgan College, Norfolk Majoring in Sociology with a minot several principal eastern cities, scored students maintain fine records and to Stuart, 2.60. Division of Virginia State, and West contribute to the scholarship and glory in Air Science here at A. and T., he Sunday afternoon, March 29 in the (Continued on Page 3) participated in such student organiza Luther Vaughn Dye, 2.59; James annual Easter Cantata held in the __ o of our school deserves the praise often tions as: R.O.T.C. Officers Club and II. Glen, 2.59; John W. Hodge, 2.59; college's Harrison Auditorium. extended to the deans of men at the the Arnold Air Society. Francis L. Hunter, 2.59; Mildred L. Featuring the "Seven Last Words Aggie Gets Award college. * <• * ••;: Smith, 2.59; Otis E. Tillman, 2.59; of Christ" by Theodore Dubois, the Wesley C. Clark, 2.58; Velma Far group was equally pleasing in at least Dean Spinner and Staff GREENSBORO, N C. — The third row, 2.58; Pervarice McLead, 2.58; Marie Rivers, eighth grade art and annual Parent-Te-cher Association two other Easter anthems and a Ne special education teacher at Dunbar Work Hard Robert Hall, 2.57; Sylvia E. Coleman, gro spiritual, "Were You There?", a Leadership Schoo! was held at A. and 2.55; Oliver F. Wallace, 2.55. High School in Dayton, Ohio, was Miss Jean Spinner, dean of women, T. College in u one day session on traditional arrangement. Among the recently granted a scholarship from heads a staff of ten competent women Saturday, April 11. James R. Adams, 2.54; Pauline featured soloist were: Robert Taylor, the Ford Foundation which will pay who handle the problems of the girls Robinson, 2.53; Ruby G. Swinson, baritone, a sophomore of Greensboro; her salary and expenses for a year's at A. and T. College. Working with The principal address was delivered 2.52; Azalia M. Blue, 2.50; Edwin H. Lottie Briggs, soprano, Orlando, Flo at the morning session by Dr. F. D. study at the University ot Michigan. Dean Spinner are Miss Sarah C. Han Cooke, 2.50; Inez Gibbs, 2.50; Ruth rida and R. Roderick Palmer, tenor, nar and Miss Laura Moss in Morrison Biuford, president of A. and T. Col a member of the college faculty. Selection of the scholarship awardee lege, and the visitors participated in Hames, 2.50; Mary V. Jones, 2.50. was based on interests and ability and Hall; Mrs. Myrtle Nesbitt and Mrs. a series of featured clinics dealing "B" Honor Roll The choir was directed by Howard a course of study submitted to the Gladys Taylor in North Dormitory: with PTA community work, council Winter Quarter 1953 T. Pearsall, head of the music depart Foundation. Miss Rivers had this to Miss Edith Lee and Miss Inez Hig work and general program planning, 2.00 - 2.49 ment at the college and was accom say: gins in Vanstory; Miss Virginia and special work. Ella Mae Pompey, 2.48; Mary C. panied by Miss Rosemond Satterwhite. "Dear Dean Gibbs: Hughes and Miss Emma Cagle in Miss Yvonne Porter assisted at the Curtis Hall; and Miss Margaret Cor Winners of the annual poetry con Williams, 2.48; John H. Botts, 2.47; "I hope that you will be pleased test sponsored by the English Empha Effie E. Gray, 2.47; Jacquelyn A. console. bett and Miss Edna Adkins in Hoi- 0 to see that because of what you and land Hall. The staff workers ha-: '', sis Committee are Richard E. Moore, Short, 2.47; Ernest Hairston, 2.46; others at A. and T. College did to first prize; Broadus Evans, second Maurice Alston, 2.44; Samuel A. By OMNIBUS help mc, I am still striving to achieve the counseling, problems, t.;.,;•.,>••.. prize: George Edwards, third prize; ers, 2.44; Robert R. Campbell, 2.44; and accomplish. teaching, advising of approxim;::-iy and Roland J. Hayes, fourth prize. Mattie H. Craft, 2.43; Arlene Delores By MARION BLAIR, JR. 650 young women on th-; campus „nd Some of the winning poems appear Fowlkes, 2.43; Charles L. Hutchinson, What is the principle of the atomic A former student, more than 300 who x.h >'n the city. on page 5. (Continued on Page 5) bomb? Answer on page 8. Mane- Rivers." (Continued -.i Puge 6) Page 2 THE REGISTER April, 1953 EDITORIAL AND OPINION PAGE
We Intend to Win Esse Quam Videri Final Exams-Then What By RICHARD E. MOORE By CHARLES BUSSEY An interesting observation made by this corner recently was the hostile With this quarter rapidly approaching the half way mark, we choose attitude taken by some members of large white schools competing in the that milestone as our immediate goal. Every effort at this stage of the N. C. A. A. boxing meet in Ponticello, Idaho. When little known A. and T. game should be designed to foster good scholarship. Once this point is College of North Carolina was admitted into the almost lily-white national reached, we may and should direct our attention toward the second halt sports organization last March, probably no thoughts at all were given to of this quarter. our chances of ever winning an N. C. A. A. team championship for even SOCIAL EVENTS FLOURISH ary 8, 1932, at the Post Office at Greens- many of the big schools of North Carolina have failed to do it. As a Fublished monthly during the col The Greeks and other organizations, through the presentation of gala matter of fact, there have only been something like three (3) N. C. A. A. legiate year by the students of A. & T. events will detract from our devotion to scholarship. Lest we guard against boxing champs ever to come from such schools as Duke, Wake Forest and College. such detractions, large or small, I fear that this quarter may prove catastrophic. the University of North Carolina. Advertising rates reasonable. Sub Thus, immediately following the mid-quarter exams, I suggest that we choose Enter Olympic Try-outs scription rates SI.00 per year. another goal, another aim toward which we must strive—final examinations. Address all communications and SUMMER BECKONS Last year the Aggies sent three men to the big meet held in Madison, checks to THE REGISTER, A. & T. Wisconsin. This meet also served as the Olympic try-outs. All of these College, Greensboro, N. C. All quarter long we shall have worked toward one major goal, the boys were eliminated in the early stage of the tournament. Art Statum, Letters of suggestions, comments and completion of final exams; but to our dismay we may discover that we William Stewart, and Don Quarles comprise the Aggie aggregation. criticisms will be appreciated. shall not have reached our desired goal. Instead another problem is posed—• This year there were about five sepia lads in the tournament, three Entered as second-class matter Febru- now what? from A. and T., and some two or three others from white schools. Roland boro, N. C under the act of March, 1879. For some of us summer means vacation times. To others it means Walton, A. and T.'s lightweight entry was beaten in his initial attempt. STAFF — 1952-53 travel, new places, and new people. To many it will mean summer school— Quarles won his first fight and big Art Statum made the finals on the margin Editor-in-Chief....Lannie V. McArthur, '53 more verbs, nouns, tangents, secants, cells, roots—more headaches. It will of his two sensational wins. The Aggies now were in the running for the Associate Editor....Richard E. Moore, '54 mean burning the midnight oil again, "cramming" for exams, and listening Editorial Board: team championship. Murmurs were heard among the competing schools Lannie V. McArthur, '53; Richard to teachers. It will mean making our organs immune to the temptations concerning this fact. E. Moore, '54; Marion Blair, Jr., '54; so readily presented by summer days—that is, if we anticipate any success Takes Fourth Place E. Shirley Taylor, '54; Charles Bus in summer school. sey, '55; Charles Nesbitt, '53; Syl I prefer to think that to the majority of us who shall not attend school, Unfortunately Quarles lost his next fight. This left only Statum in the via Coleman, '53. finals. The heavyweight from Pennsylvania won his fight and an N. C. A. A. Business Managers: summer will mean securing a job and working for the element upon which championship. On the strength of this, the Aggies managed to take a fourth Marion Blair, Jr., '54; Tempi Rich, our economy reposes—money. Money can well pave the way for our return place in the meet, tying Michigan State College. '56. to school next fall. Feature Writers: Regardless of the expected simplicity or complexity of one's summer ac There is no doubt now that A. and T. is on the boxing map of the E. Shirley Taylor, '54; James N. C. A. A. and that we intend to compete to the highest degree of per Bridgett, '53; Kenneth Kirby, '55; tivities, it is well to remember that action is more beneficial if it is directed formance. And we will seek team championships too! Henry Frye, '53. toward some worthwhile goal. . o Sports Editor Charles Bussey, '55 Sport Writer ..Don Fairley, '55 significant and thereby defeat its pur Art Editor Charles Nesbitt, '53 pose. Polio Message: Gamma Globulin—1953 Art Staff: Let's Face It... Hell Week Must Go Leonard E. Blount, '54; George Ed 1. What is gamma globulin? By JAMES E. BRIDGETTE, '53 Greeks on other campuses have wards, '56. A. Gamma globulin is the part of human blood that contains disease- Although there is a variety of or abolished hell week in favor of help Exchange Editor... Catherine Stroud, '53 week. Our campus Greeks are slow fighting anti-bodies. It has been used for many years to combat measles ganizations on A. & T. College Cam Reporters: pus, there is one group which usually ly but surely fighting a losing battle and infectious hepatitis (jaundice). In 1952, March of Dimes scientists John W. Keith, '55; S. Delano How receives a large amount of criticism. trying to retain hell week. Hell week proved it to be an effective but temporary preventive of crippling caused ard, '54; Elizabeth Johnson, '55; This group is the Greek-lettered so is the greatest criticism toward by polio. Lewis Turner, '55; Lonnie Barnes, cial organizations on the campus. Greeks. The administrations and fac '54; Kenneth Kirby, '55; Charles ulties nationwide have listed this as 2. Can our children get gamma globulin (GG) for polio this summer? Whether the criticisms are true or King, '55. not this column will not debate. It the No. 1 harm of Greek organiza A. GG is in extremely short supply. There will be only about one Froducticn Manager: will, however, take one question into tions. If the probates were put to million doses of GG available from now to September. There are about Sylvia Coleman, '53. consideration. Are the campus social work using their energy for some 46,000,000 children and adolescents in the age groups most likely to get polio. Production Staff: Greek organizations defeating their thing besides marching, singing, and other pompous things, this could well i 3 Who will get gamma globulin this summer? Mary V. Jones, '53; Margaret Davis, purpose? Being a Greek and coming '54; Johnnie Crcmartie, '56; Helen in contact with other Greeks daily, be worked out. Why not let the A. The supply will probaKy be used in aie~;> where the greatest Keuey, 'Si. . the writer nf this coh'mn wil! attempt proba'es use their energy doing worth number of cases occur. Most likely public health oificers working with Circulation Manager ..Willie Ballard, '53 to discuss this question. In a previ while things to benefit the campus at private physicians will administer the gamma globulin. Circulation Staff: ous issue this column gave way to the large? There are many things here 4. How will gamma globulin be distributed? S. Delano Howard, '54; Leo G. Pur feeling toward Greek organizations in that the hired men do not get to do general. This issue will deal primari and some that they are unaware that A. The Office of Defense Mobilization (ODM), a governmental agency, nell, '53; Jesse Williams, '56; Doro thy Fennell, '55; T. W. Williams, ly with the Greeks on our campus. exist. These could serve as useful is solely responsible for the distribution of the nation's supply of gamma '54; James Mitchell, '54; Helen Kel Greeks Four Years Ago projects during probation week. globulin through state and territorial health officers. The National Foun ly, '54; John W. Keith, '55. Four years ago one could look at Attempts Made to Abolish dation for Infantile Paralysis has no GG. Proof Readers: the membership and activities of the Hell Week Gatherine Stroud, '53; Don J. Fair- 5. Can we buy GG? campus Greeks and proudly proclaim An attempt has been made to abol A. You should not be able to buy it anywhere. See your doctor. ley, '55. that the Greeks here were truly the Faculty Advisers: ish hell week as we know it here at Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the college. Whether it will be suc If it is possible for your child to have GG, it will be allocated to him Warmoth T. Gibbs, R. Roderick Ihe end of Greek organizations. Our through the health officer. There will be no charge for this GG. A private cessful remains with the organiza Palmer, Mrs. Loreno Marrow. campus at this time had more than tions. Other college administrations physician, however, may charge for his services in giving it. All com its share of veterans and these men are cracking down on Greeks. Who mercially produced GG made from blood other than that donated to the who composed the fraternities on the knows that we may not be next? The Red Cross is being purchased for the nation's stockpile by the National campus were settled men, hard men, organizations have to have permission strong men, and above-all progressive- Foundation at an estimated cost of $11,000,000 in March of Dimes funds. from the campus administration to or jf Inquiring minded mature adults. The women ganize here and there is nothing that 6. Why is it necessary to control all gamma globulin? of the sororities were grown up and the national fraternity or sorority can A. lt has been shown to be effective against three diseases—measles, matured in a sort of unexplainable do if the administration sees fit to infectious hepatitis and polio—and there is not enough GG available to treat Reporter way. The organizations were forever abolish Greek organizations here. It striving to do helpful things on the all people who might get these diseases. Nor do manufacturers have enough is up to the Greeks to prove to the campus. The pledge clubs were en administration that they are worthy equipment to increase production of GG this year. By placing all GG in ticed to do likewise. They were our of the honor to remain here. It is one stockpile, it will be possible to prevent the maximum amount of disease By leading campus organizations. high time that the campus Greeks with the limited supplies on hand. learn to cooperate and work together S. DELANO Today's Situation Quite 7. What's being done to get the most use out of GG supplies? Different for the betterment of the college be i HOWARD, '54 A. Effective use of GG in 1953 is based on the following 3-point Today, four years later, the situa fore they are abolished altogether. Let's face it! program: tion has changed considerably. Al most all of the older fellows have 1. Gathering of all available GG supplies into a national stockpile; Each quarter of the school term disappeared from the scene and the 2. Allocation of GG to persons and areas where it will be most effective; brings with it in some way a variety older, grown up, sophisticated looking Former Editor Writes Back 3. Teamwork by health authorities, physicians, public and private agen of pleasures, either many and close sorority woman has all but become a Second Lt. James O. Beckett, cies, and BY YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS to assure community together or few and far apart. By thing of the past for A. & T. Greek- former editor of the REGISTER survey, the following answers express don I. and AYANTEE, who was cited for understanding and avoid unreasonable demands for GG. some student opinions as to their With the change in the type of How much blood does it take to make one GG shot? having daringly rescued a wound favorite quarter. members of the organization has come ed medical corpsman from death A. One pint of blood yields just about the amount needed for an QUESTION: Which quarter in a concrete change in the things for in a hand-to-hand combat in Ko average GG polio shot. The same pint furnishes serum albumin for the the school term do you consider which the organizations strive. The rea, recently answered a congratu majority of the campus Greeks today treatment of wounded servicemen. the best in regard to activities, latory letter written by Dean either social or scholastic? are young in comparison with those Gibbs. 9. What's the difference between GG and a polio vaccine? ANSWERS of four years ago. Certainly they are Dean Gibbs: A. GG gives protection (about five weeks) by providing polio anti Helen Askew, Atmore, Alabama— still college sophomores, juniors, and At present I am the Battalion bodies which fight against paralysis. 1 think that the winter quarter is seniors; and surely, few of the men Communications Officer so will have experienced the feel of combat A vaccine—composed of all three of the different polio viruses treated best for the student as far as scho make the message clear, complete or the young women the nearness of and concise. so as to render them non-infectious—will cause the body to produce its own lastic work is concerned. Usually most students are just getting adjust woe; nevertheless, being college stu Very glad tc receive your letter anti-bodies which should last much longer. Polio vaccines are still in the ed to school work in the fall quar dents they should be able to accept dated February 18, 1953. experimental stage. No vaccine will be available for widespread use during ter; but by the time that the winter responsibilities and feel the urge to Sometimes I think "luck" was do so readily. Ihe coming polio season. quarter starts, most of the students mine at that time and now I am are ready to settle down to work. Cooperation Has Dwindled sure it was the instruction absorbed 10. If we can't get GG, what can we do to protect our children? In the spring quarter the average Cooperation among the campus in the ROTC wc thought little of. A. Pay attention to good health rules and precautions recommended student gets lazy in scholastic work Greeks today is far below par. If One of my many "firsts" when by health authorities and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis: and yields to social activities. There it were not for the Pan-Hellenic Coun I return is to visit you and the rest of the faculty. 1. Don't let children mix with new groups fore, I say the winter quarter is best cil, this probably would be even more true. When one organization hits up Heard from Lt. Milton Johnson, 2. Or get overtired for students scholastically, but the spring quarter best socially. on an idea that might benefit the cam James Bullock, Julius Dixon, Cal 3. Or get chilled Norris Phillips, Norfolk, Virginia— pus more if done jointly with the vin Jones and Young this week and 4. But DO keen them clean 1 consider the spring quarter best in other organizations, it very seldom they are doing O. K. And consult your doctor if these symptoms appear: headache, fever, sore regard to both activities. To me, my contacts other organizations to assist Receive the REGISTER each month and pass it on to the Aggies. t :ro<-.;, upset stomach, stiff neck or back. grades usually range higher and I in the project or whatever it might have a tendency to study harder, be. Instead it attempts to carry it Write when possible. Keep in touch with your own local National Foundation Chapter and realizing the quarter is a little shorter. out on its own in order to merit being Yours truly, b. gun';.-' '.y tue recommend/i'.ons of your medical and health authorities I have always looked forward to the the first organization to do it. In JAMES O. BECKETT, JR. with jegt.id to - "i lnocu.lations. (Continued on Page 5) doing this, tney make the affair less April, 1953 THE REGISTER Page 3 53 Filled Requirements Air Students Are During Winter Quarter Offered Training \_yrchid3 and Congratulations to some fifty-three Wilson, N. C, majoi, V. I. Ed. seniors who successfully completed Olden, Simon, Jr., 2367 E. 15th St., requirements for graduation as of Brooklyn 29, N. Y., major, Ind. Need Weather Men March 19, 1953. May they find Arts; minor, Mil. Sc. KJnionS success as they pursue their respective Saxon, R. T, Jr., 419 East Washing GREENSBORO, N. C—Air Force fields of endeavor. ton Ave., Kinston, N. C, major, R.O.T.C. seniors who will graduate By JAMES E. BRIDGETTE, '53 Listed below are the graduates: Ind. Arts. this June with credits for one year School of Agriculture Small, Rodger Lee, Jr., Route 4, Box Arrington, Albunyer Lorine, Route 2, 209, Windsor, N. C, major, Ind. of college physics and mathematics through integral calculus may apply Orchids to the Choral Society for its Easter presentation of "The Seven Box 254, Enfield, N. C, major, Arts. Last Words of Christ." It fitted the season perfectly. Home Eco. Tyler, George Aiphus, 414 Pine Ave., immediately for one year of govern Onions to the muddy, broken portion of the driveway near Morrison Cousins, Aiphus Bernard, 149 Beech Newport News, Va., major, V. 1. ment-paid graduate training and sub Ed. (Masonry). Hall that the construction company tore up to lay the pipeline for the new St., Greensboro, N. C, major Agri. sequent assignment as a weather of Ed. Vines, Otis Bernarr, 602 Vance St., Home Economics Building. The wooden boardwalk was better than the Gaither, Samuel Belton, Box 41, Greenville, N. C, major, Bus. Adm. ficer in the USAF Air Weather Serv plain mud that's there now. Marshallville, N. C, major, Agri. Technical Institute ice. This was announced by Major Orchids to the Y.M.C.A. for its Annual Men's Day Program. It was Ed. * j Copeland, Theodore, 1304 Lindsay Elmore M. Kennedy, Jr., Professor of something that the young men could appreciate every month at least. Grainger, Felton Irvin, Chadbourn, St., Greensboro, N. C, major, Auto Air Science and Tactics, A. and T. Onions to the fact that the exchange newspapers from other colleges N. C., major, Agri. Ed. Mech. (Reg. Trade) and universities are not placed in the reading room of the library. We Harris, Marshall N., Route 2, Box Huntley, Emanuel, Route 3, Box 68, College, who stated that interested could well appreciate knowing what is going on at other campuses. 95, Wilkesboro, N. C, major, Agri. Wadesboro, N. C, major, Auto A F ROTC students should apply for Orchids to our track team for winning the recent quadrangular meeting Ed. Mech. (Non. Col.) lh,s training through AFROTC chan at Hampton on April 3. Let us hope that they show the same ability at Harvey, Milton Alphonso, Route I, Palmer, Sylvester, Post Office Box 55, r nels. Many of the air cadets at the C.I.A.A. tournament and other meetings in the future. Box 36, Council, N. C, majo Agri. North Wilkesboro. N. C, major, Onions to the fact that nothing is being done to keep the town of Scott Ed. Auto Mech. (Reg. Trade) A. and T. arc eligible for the new Hall beautiful. The old adage of "the mountain didn't come to Mohammed, Jones, Gloria E., Route 1, Box 158, offering. Parker, Lloyd G., Route 1, Box 119, so Mohammed went to the mountain," could be applied here. If the stu Whitsett, N. C, major, Home Eco. Jacksonville, N. C, major, Mason Seniors with the academic require Stocks, Chester, Route 1, Box 93, ry (Reg. Trade) dents will not refrain from walking on the grass, then lay a walkway across it. ments who are accepted for mete Orchids to the Airforce R.O.T.C. Detachment for its recent inspection. Grifton, N. C, major, Agri. Ed. Peace, Richard Cromwell, 311 Syca orology training will enter one of May the ones in the future merit greater achievements. School of Education and Science more St., Oxford, N. C, major, Au eight nationally known colleges and Bridgett, James E., 517 Washington to Mech. (Reg. Trade) universities as second lieutenants and Onions to Women's College for the racial issue portrayed by the present St., Williamston, N. C, major, Walls, Willie G., Post Office Box will receive full pay and allowances ing of Fred Waring and Company on its campus. Things of this sort can Appl. Sco.; minor, A. Sc. I 132, Pinehurst, N. C, major, Dry while on duty as students. Following get prepared for a shocking setback in the future. Carson, Vernon McKinly, 1900 Pansy Cleaning. completion of the Basic Weather Ot- Orchids to those ROTC students in the Army and Air Force R.O.T.C. St., Lynchburg, Va., major, Biol. Wilson, Thornton, 2601 E. Market St., ticers' Course, students will serve for units who were designated Distinguished Military Students. May this inspire Sc; minor, Mil. Sc. Greensboro, N. C, major, Radio three years as weather officers in the them to greater and similar achievements. Davis, Booker T, 1418 E. 8th St., (Non-Col.) United States Air Force. Onions to the lighting of the hall and stairways of Scott Hall, lt looks Winston-Salem, N. C, major Soc. 0 Graduate schools participating in as if some of us are going to get a chance to use our insurance after all. A Sc; minor, Hist. Ihis weather training program include fall in the dark will insure this. Flood, Daisy E., 177 Price Road, the Massachusetts Institute of Tech Leaksville, N. C, major, Elem. Ed.; Orchids to the Male Glee Club for its recent annual southern tour. Kennedy Speaks nology, New York University, the Forty blended voices in a group of splendid appearances. minor, Eng. University of California at Los Ange Franklin, Dorothy Virginia, Route 2, Onions to the fact that grades have not been given out as yet for the les, Pennsylvania State College, the the winter quarter. At least some people are glad to receive their A's, B's, Box 416, Lynchburg 6, Va., major, At Vocational University of Chicago, the University Math.; minor, Soc. Sc. C's, D's and, oh yeah, 1 almost forgot—F's. of Washington, Florida State Uni Orchids to the Seniors in the field of engineering, for their recent trip Gibson, Jack H., 1269 Marcy St., versity and St. Louis University. Akron, Ohio, major, Phy. Ed.; min to Tennessee. It is these kinds of affairs which help one to know what is or, Mil. Sc. Opportunity Meet June graduates will be entered in a happening on the outside. Other groups should make like trips when possible. Graham, Winston Jerome, 610 Julian September class. Mid-term graduates Onions to the campus program committee for the jumbled up way it handles the dates for scheduled programs. They should work out some St., Greensboro, N. C, major, GREENSBORO, N. C. — "Vision, will be considered for a special class faith and courage" were described as system which will be planned further in advance than a quarter. Chem.; minor, Biol. Sc beginning in June 1953. Applicants important prerequisites for success in will be asked to indicate a preference Orchids to the Y.M.C.A. for their successful Miss Co-Ed Contest. The Haith, Helen Louise, Route 2, Box any field of endeavor by W. J. Ken 49, Elon College, N. C, major, of schools and every effort will be ball that climaxed it was divine and the contestants were really sights for nedy, president of the North Caro made to enter the applicant in the sore eyes. Elem. Ed.; minor, Hist. lina Mutual Life Insurance Company Hall, Vance Elbert, Route 1, Box 3, school of his choice. Onions to the way the young men turned out for the Men's Day Program. of Durham, who keynoted the 4-day 0 t Every time we have a program of this sort it looks as if this is a non-co-ed Coficld, N. C, major, Chem.; min Vocational Opportunity Campaign ob or, Math. institution. Only the young ladies turn out. served at A. and T. College this 0 Hawkins, William Earl, Post Office month. Scabbard and Blade / Box 483, Henderson, N. C, major, "If we are to have vision to see, Phy. Ed. we must have a working knowledge Holman, Guy, Jr., Post Office Box of history of the past," said the speak Can Get Awards Local High School Girl 182, Mocksville, N. C, major, Soc. er. "The history of the 100 odd Ne Sc; minor, Hist. gro corporations in the insurance, According to Captain Norris F. Horton, John Jasper, 1005 Bay St., banking and building and loan asso Dendy of B. Company 10 Regiment, Morehead City, N. C, major, ciations fields with combined assets at A. and T. College, selection for Wins Speaking Contest Math.; minor, Mil. Sc. in excess of 227 millions of dollars awards will be based on achievement Howell, Ernest Richard, 508 Booker Bonds. Other contestants included: shows that this is small when project in air, army, or naval science, general Neill McLean, Bricks; Robert Korne- St., Goldsboro, N. C, major, Pre- ed against the national picture but academic record, and demonstrated Given Top Prize gay, Kinston; Claxton Williams, Eliza- Med.; minor, Mil. Sc. proves that we do not have the ca qualities of leadership in all acti-'ities. bethtown; Theodore Home, Rocking Howell, Willie Jean, Route 2, Box pacity to organize, develop and man Candidates are limited to active A Guilford County girl, Margaret ham; John Davis, Taylorsville and 163, Taylorsville, N. C, major, age corporate enterprises." The speak members of Scabbard and Blade. Hall of Pleasant Garden, won top Sylvester Vaughns, Charlotte. They Elem. Ed.; minor, Hist. er described faith as the assurance of Each company may submit one can honors in the state eliminations of all spoke on the subject, "Agricultural Kelly, Amos Leroy, 315 Gorrell St., things hoped for, the proving of things didate. He must be endorsed by his the Public Speaking Contest held here Marketing—Its Importance to Produc East Spencer, N. C, major, Phy. not seen and courage as a quality PAS & T, PMS & T, OR PNS & T, at A. & T. College recently. The er and Consumer. Ed.; minor, Mil. Sc. of mind which enables one to meet and Dean of Men of comparable aca annual event, sponsored by the North King, James Thirkield, 710 Sevier St., danger and difficulty with firmness. demic official. Carolina Bankers Association, saw 0 Greensboro, N. C, major, Math.; Lauds President Bluford The three national winners wil! be nine high school students who had won out in school, county and district minor, Chem. Kennedy paid high tribute to Dr chosen by a three-man committee ap YWCA Elects Officers McQueen, Marvin, Jr., 8 West Worth F. D. Bluford, president of A. & T. eliminations, vie for the first prize College when he said, "1 he citizens pointed by the National Officers of which included $300 in Savings Bonds St., Raleigh, N. C, major, Biol. the Society. Entries are to be sent The YWCA held its regular meet of North Carolina will never be able and an all expense trip to the annual ing Wednesday, April 15th electing Sc; minor, Appl. Soc. to lhe National Headquarters in West Meadows, Helburn, Post Office Box to repay Dr. Bluford for the services meeting of the Association to be held the following persons as officers for he has rendered the state here at Lafayette, Indiana, and must be post in Chapel Hill this June. the school year of 1953-1954. After 88, Creswell, N. C, major, Phy. marked not later than April I. Re Ed.; minor, Mil. Sc. A. & T. The wide offerings of this The winner, a 15 year old student careful consideration they were chos institution, the fine and efficient cipients of the awards will be an en as: president, Miss Ruby William Price, Rose Mae, 406Vi N. Gilmer St., nounced on or before May 1. at the local Dudley High School, is Greensboro, N. C, major, Pby. Ed.; training plant and the men and women the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pres son; vice-president, Miss Cohilta Mc- minor, Engl. of leadership which have been pro Scabbard and Blade is an all-serv ton Hall, has won other cash and Kinscy; secretary, Miss Louetta De- Smith, Creed DeLaney, 1201 Broad duced, all under his able administra ice honorary military fraternity com Bond prizes of $100 in the local and vola Exum; treasurer, Miss Argie Rce way Ave., Sea Side, Cal., major, tion, will go down in history as a posed of outstanding juniors and sen- district competitions. Knight; reporter, Miss Margaret Biol. Sc; minor. Chem. monument to this outstanding per iors enrolled in Air Force, Army, and Davis; membership chairman, Miss sonality." Navy R.O.T.C. units in 117 American Winning second prize was Amos Smith, Robert Paul, 469 Wabash Ave., Bonner of Washington in Beaufort Fannie Worley. Akron, Ohio, major, Phy. Ed.; min colleges and universities. It was He, however, chided his audience, founded at the University of Wiscon County who received Savings Bonds We feel that these people will do or, Mil. Sc. 'Individual achievement by the Ne sin in 1904-05. Present National Of of $200, and Vernell Siler of Siler a wonderful job in serving the Snell, Ira, 1240 - 2nd St., Canton, gro is not enough. We must develop ficers are Colonel Alexander E. Law- City won the third prize of $100 in YWCA. Ohio, major, Soc. Sc; minor, Mil. a stronger group achievement program son, Division Commander, Spring Sc. if we ever expect to move into the field, Illinois; Lieutenant Colonel Washington, Leroy T., Jr., 125 West main stream of American economic Mario G. Paolini, San Francisco, Cali Lincoln St., Carlisle, Pa., major, progress." fornia; and Major Thompson S. Phy. Ed.; minor, Mil. Sc. The speaker was introduced by Dr. Crockett, Executive Officer, West La- Watson, Alexander, 810 Glendale F. D. Bluford, who described Ken layette, Indiana. Ave., Durham, N. C, major, Music; nedy as a leader in his field, who minor, Hist. had started at the very bottom and We, the members of B-10 have Wilson, Alfred Daniel, 712 Douglas had worked to the top and who was chosen Cadet Col. Norris F. Dendy, St., Greensboro, N. C, major, Phy. appearing as keynoter for one of the Capt. of the company at A. and T. Ed.; minor, Hist. most significant programs of tho College as our candidate. A member School of Engineering school year. of various organizations and societies, Col. Dendy has demonstrated those Alexander, Richard F„ 1200 Beatty's Other Programs Ford Road, Charlotte, N. C, major, lhe program for the afternoon ses qualities of leadership which are nec V. I. Ed. (Auto Mech.l sion on Tuesday included an informal essary to make him a favorite recipi Copeland, Eugene, Jr., 105 Bostic St., discussion of Kennedy's presentation ent of one of the awards. Much luck Bennettsville, S. C, major, Bus. with particular reference to job oppor to Col. Dendy. Adm. tunities in the business corporation Col. Dendy is a membet of Alpha Fisher. Willie Thomas, 907-A Elm Held. The discussion was led by Dr Kappa Mu Honorary Society, Who's St.. New Bern, N. C, major, Bus. L. H. Robinson, professor of so Who in American Colleges and Uni Adm. ciology. versities and the Student Leadership Society of 1953. Holloway, Cecil Earl, 1303 Lindsay On Tuesday afternoon a panel dis St., Greensboro, N. C, major, Bus. cussion was conducted on "Student G. D. FLINT, Reporter Adm. Preparation for Present and Expand 0 James, David Thomas, Jr., General ing Opportunities in the field of Agri Delivery, Sneads Ferry, N. C, ma culture." Lewis Barbee, of the col Tri-State Crown jor, Ind. Arts. lege faculty, presided at the round- Lennon, Elizabeth, Route 2, Box 161, table which also featured B. T. Hall, (Continued from Page 1) Chadbourn, N. C, major, Com. farm agent, Guilford County; W. T. Virginia State College. Texas South Johnson, assistant state supervisor of Ed. ern debates both negative and affirma Rev. H. R. Reaves, center, discusses the Y. M. C. A.'s Men's ^ay program McKee, Roger, 1050 Armstrong St., Vocational Agriculture; A. W. Solo tive sides of the question here April mon, field r( presentative, N. C. Farm with some of the members. Rev. Reaves was main speaker of the affair Greensboro, N. C, major, Bus. 22 in Hines Hall. All students and held in Harrison Auditsrium early this month. Show-i with him are Douglas Adm. Bureau; and R. E. Jones, state agent, faculty members are inviled to hear all of Greensboro. Cromartie, president, Howard Dixon. Rufus Clark, Evander Cherry, and Morgan, Winford Lee, 611 Spring St., these debates. Lonnie Barnes. Page 4 THE REGISTER April, 1953 £nglish Group Lindsay Street Ends Contests Win the race, bag the trophy, and clunk By CHARLES KING NQW Suicide Drive the coxswain . . . then April 21st marked the conclusion Campus capers call for Coke By W. LEE BALLARD, '53 of English Emphasis programs on A. ease up and enjoy and T.'s campus for this school year. Has it ever occurred to you that the pause that refreshes Beginning at 10:00 a. m. in Harrison daily over 2600 students and faculty 0 Auditorium, the committee will spon members cross Lindsay Street head with delicious, sor its final program of the year. The ing for, or coming from classes or program will feature such personali ice-cold Coca-Cola. ties as Mrs. Mamye Holt, vocal solo other business. Also, has it occurred ist; Dr. L. A. Alston, speaker for the to you that persons walking are dis occasion; and the first place contest regarded by persons who are driving winners who will present their prize automobiles or some other type of winning material. motor vehicle. Persons walking don't On the evening of April 21st at have time to cross with ease, but 7:30 p. m., the committee sponsored have to travel very quickly. If not a banquet honoring all who partici pated in the programs. they might become the victim or The English Emphasis Committee casualty. has presented many interesting pro This leads up to these points. Be grams this year. Of these programs fore Lindsay Street was repaired, we five were contests. The committee didn't have this trouble. The path launched its initial contest of the year, where persons cross on Lindsay daily on November 16 when Mr. R. R. in conjunction with the two campuses Palmer sponsored an "Evening With has become Suicide Drive for a group the Poets." On January 27, 1953, of "dare devils." This pertains to the second contest of the series, both members of the college com "Speech for Everyday Living" was munity, and members of the city. I opened under the sponsorship of Mrs. love life, and I believe that the ma Pearl G. Bradley. Immediately fol jority of us do likewise. The physi lowing this contest, on February 3rd, cal structure of our bodies is the there were two presentations, a round way we like them without change oc table discussion sponsored by Mr. M. curring from motor vehicles. Because T. Bowie, and Mrs. Loreno Marrow no one has been equipped with rub and Mrs. Perry, launched the annual ber bumpers to prevent the damage "Public Speaking Contest." The next that might be caused, I suggest that BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY contest to be presented was an essay this great problem should be curtailed GREENSBORO COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, GREENSBORO, N. C. contest carrying as its theme, "What before it causes embarrassment to our A. and T. Means to Me." The final community. What about you! We "Col'.;" is a registered tra!s-mark. © 1953, E COCA-COLA COMPANY contest of the year was opened in want the old Lindsay Street, not Sui TH Harrison Auditorium Tuesday morn cide Drive. ing, April 14, at 10:00 a. m. The contest consisted of four parts; a pronunciation test, a vocabulary test, a matching quiz and a synonym and t letter men " antonym test. All persons present £Aex\A name B were given permission to participate 5 Mr. Wyrick was the sponsor. f^IoS "bat imp** Since only one contest had been closed when this article went to press, a complete result of this year's con test could not be submitted. How ever, the annual public speaking con &&23~Z? test having been closed, the winners are announced as follows: Marion Miller, Broadus Evans, and James Porter. The members of the committee who served untiringly and unceasingly dur ing the current school term are Mrs. Carrye V. Kelley, Chairman; Dean .1. M. Marteena, Mr. C. E. Desn, Mr A. Richardson, Mr. G. V. Guy, Mr. Charles L. Haves, Mrs. J. B. Murphy, Mr. Ben E. Holt, Mr. Lewis C. Dow dy, Dr. L. A. Alston, Mrs. Anne C. Graves and Dr. Charles Simmons. 0 Vs Advice Spring is here! Isn't it such a love ly season? Everything is blooming and budding, and the tiny blades of grass have begun to peek above the soil. I must say to you that we're tramping the grass and making short cuts through the beautiful grassy lawns. The grass can't grow if we LUCKIES continue to walk on it. It appears that the grass around Dudley Build ing seems to be the victim of these unguided and misled feet. We also TASTE BETTER! choose the lawns as places to throw our paper, food wrappings, fruit peel ings and other things which show Cleaner, Fresher, Smoother carelessness and untidiness. These things mar the appearance of our campus and take away the beauty Ask yourself this question: Why do I smoke? spots. Let us not make short cuts through You know, yourself, you smoke for enjoyment. the lawns and tramp the pretty, little And you get enjoyment only from the taste of a blades of grass. If you're in a hurry, start out a little earlier and use the cigarette. paved walks. Don't throw paper and Luckies taste better—cleaner, fresher, smoother! other objects on the campus which mar the appearance of "Dear A. and Why? Luckies are made better to taste better. And, T." When you start on your journey what's more, Luckies are made of fine tobacco. for the day and you see someone who has forgotten or who might be walk L.S./M.F.T.-Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco. ing in a daze or who could be day So, for the thing you want most in a cigarette... round, dreaming, won't you please say to him rnpus or her, "Take Vs advice and stop for better taste—for the cleaner, fresher, smoother A -the ca hear roe-'- walking on the Grass?" Will you taste of Lucky Strike ... please!! . 0 Live and Learn By ROLAND J. HAYES, '56 Be Happy-CO WCKY! If 1 can learn just one little thing, This day will be worthwhile; And on the road of life 1 shall have COLLEGE STUDENTS PREFER LUCKIES Passed another mile. IN NATION-WIDE SURVEY! It may be through experience, Or someone's good advice, Nation-wide survey based on actual student in Or some new article I have lead terviews in 80 leading colleges reveals more And the ught ov:r more than twice. smokers prefer Luckies than any other cigarette by a wide margin. No. 1 reason—Luckies' better It need net. b" by a genius, Or even some ancient lore; taste. Survey also shows Lucky Strike gained ?t may be iust the wisdom of far more smokers in these colleges than the na Th: g. " nno lives next door. tion's two other principal brands combined. ivit if I lcam and profit in Hit smallest of amor.-". 3"'! know that I have truly ived (A.T.C* CT ',; (ZML
game rooms, lounges, snack rooms, basements for storage, and other well- MEN'S QUALITY CLOTHES FROM MANUFACTURER TO YOU lighted and comfortable sections that depict and lend much to home living. CONCORD FACTORY SHOWROOM In both Scott Hall and Curtis Hall are spacious dance and leisure rooms "USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN" that see many student socials staged 224 COMMERCE PLACE OPENING EVENINGS TIL 9 services of our brothers who graduat during the calendar school year. The Delta News ed during the winter quarter. They social life on the campus is greatly By DAISY BAKER were Brothers Ernest Howell, Robert enhanced by the social activities car Hall, Jasper Horton, Samuel Hosey, ried on under supervision in the va Alpha Mu chapter of Delta Sigma and Winfred Morgan. May these rious dormitories. Study rooms and Theta Sorority greets you in this nice brothers and the other graduates of staff libraries in the dormitories pro spring weather. Let us beware fellow the winter quarter enjoy the utmost vide the students with needed atmos- students—this is the season of the success and happiness. pheie for serious study. Much vigi year in which we get lazy and fail lance is given to the effective study lo reach our expectations. We must Upon the graduation of Brother Howell, the basileus of the chapter, in rooms. Quiet hours are scheduled not forget that we have work to do and other time in the student's sched as well as play. Brother James Bridgett was called up ^frf/sSreor^ on to fill this position. ule is provided for the constructive We are very happy to say that uplift of each student. Though more our annual Senior-Day Breakfast was With spring here and just as lovely girls' and boys' dormitories are need a great success. We entertained the as ever, plans are being made for the ed, the school is doing the best under young ladies of the senior class at annual dance, The Mardi Gras, spon the circumstances to meet the social, Dudley High School on March 21, at sored by the Omegas and Deltas. We civic, religious, and scholastic needs 9:00 a. m. Our guest speaker was hope that it will prove to be a most of the students. Mrs. Hallie Wright, wife of Major enjoyable affair. Thomas Wright and our past advisor. Recently, the brothers were proud Varied Services Helpful She gave a very inspiring speech, and to welcome returning Brothers Wil Students coming to the coliege for a cup was awarded to Miss Grace liam Rice and Norman Heilig, gradu the first time are counseled and given Dungee as the outstanding senior girl. ates of the class of '52, now serving orientation to the school by the va She is the sister of our fellow student, in the armed forces. rious deans and Oiher personnel on Clyde Dungee. Our other guests who In conclusion, we ask that you do the campus. No one is ever alone at were present included our dean of not damage the Omega Plot facing A. and T. Special effort is made by women, presidents of various Greek the dining hall. Please don't walk on all persons on the campus, staff as organizations, president of the Pan- the grass or shrubbery, sit on the well as students, to make each student Hellenic Council, president of the Stu chains, or lie under the tree. welcome and comfortable. Student dent Council, Dudley senior class ad Thanks, from Mu Psi Chapter. adjustment is quick and student com visors, and members of our sister —RENNETY RIRBY, fort is uppermost in the minds of all chapter, Beta Mu Sigma. Various Editor administrators. Group guidance as others were invited, but could not at well as individual guidance holds a tend. high place. Recrjatian and entertain There's a trim, smart appearance to City We are also glad to say that our Dormitory Living ment are especially provided for in diversified programs and events. Club Shoes. It comes of well-formed lasts, perfect annual Hour of Charm was a success. styling, and the kind of shoe construction that insures We sincerely hope that everyone who (Continued from Page 1) Home life atmosphere is rampart attended, enjoyed the program. The administration amply provides the everywhere at A. and T. The REG enduring good looks. Yes, and you'll like the We are sponsoring, jointly, with young women on the campus the best ISTER salutes the expert work done price —it's just right, too. Mu Psi chapter of Omega Psi Phi possible personnel to handle all mat by the various deans and the fine co $895 to *14°5 Fraternity, an opera, entitled La Tra- ters involving the comfortable and operation given them by the admini viata by Verdi, in Harrison Audi satisfactory living of these co-eds stration and the students alike. torium at 8:00 p. m. on May 13, while they are at A. and T. Their 1953. This opera is given by the health needs are especially met, and Greensboro Opera Association, Inc. strict attention is given to their safety Admission will be $1.00 for genera! and general welfare. Attend All Student admission and 40 cents for students Modem Physical Facilities Ample and children. In each dormitory are rest rooms, Body Meetings SHOES OF See you next time folks. lavatories, sleeping rooms, diversified 0 Home Eckers News The Home Eckers Club of the Home Economics Department spon sored a four weeks discussion cen tered around topics of which all col • • and for your safety lege students should be aware. The general theme was, "Watch! Your Miners are Showing." The series of discussions began at Holland Hall where Miss Dollie Chap man and Miss Ann Royal represented the Home Eckers. Mrs. Ethel Porch and Mrs. Carrie Jessup were at Mor rison Hall. Miss Daisy Baker and Mrs. Cellesie Collins were at Curtis Hall. Scott Hall welcomed Miss Ruth Watkins and Miss Dorothy Valentine. Miss K. Porcher and Miss E. Mc- Carty, faculty advisors, worked dili gently with the club to help make this project a worthwhile one. At the completion of the project at Scott Hall, the club gave an informal dance on March 27, 1953. Miss Doris McClelland, with her commit tee consisting of Misses Dorothy Val entine, Eva Andrews and Ruth Wat kins, planned a delightful evening for the Home Eckers and their guests. 0 Lampodas Club News 1953 finds the Lampodus Club well organized and busily planning a full year's program. Starting the year with only a few members, the club initiated five pledges Frank Williams, James Rog er, Thurman Andrews, Howard Cam eron, and Theodore Thornton. They also made welcome Charlie Ring, a transfer student of the Lampodus Club at Benedict College. February 20, the members enter tained their guests with a Smoker. A parade of enjoyment with card The striking new Bel Air Sport Coupe, one playing, music and refreshments lent of 16 beautiful models in 3 great new series. its blend to the occasion. In one of the previous meetings, the members welcomed the return of Chevrolet's improved Velvet-Pressure Jumbo-Drum Brakes give two of their old brothers, Isaac Reid and William Bowen and also initiated maximum stopping power with maximum ease of application to membership Brother Fred Thomas. The principal action taken by the Chevrolet owners have long been con shield and all windows of sedans and Lamps at this meeting was the elec vinced that they have the safest as well coupes, extra-easy Power Steering* and tion of Charles Ring, president; Syl as the largest brakes on any low-priced many other important safety factors, and vester Williams, vice-president; Lewis Turner, secretary; William Bowen, as car. And that is even more true in 1953. you'll understand why owners rate the sistant secretary; Lewis White, treasur This year you will find much smoother, new Chevrolet tops. er; Theodore Thornton, assistant more responsive brake action ... up to Come in; see and drive this thrillingly treasurer; Howard Cameron, parlia 23% less pedal pressure . . . and a softer, advanced car, and we believe you'll place mentarian; Frank Williams, chaplain: more velvety feel of operation. your order now! *Optional at extra cost. and Sgt. Cleophus Hogan, sergeant-at- Realize, too, that here is the only low- Power Steering available on all models. Con arms. Entirety A/£IYMrovy6 one/ Mro(/y6/ priced car with sturdy Fisher Unisteel tinuation of standard equipment and trim illus 0 Construction, Safety Plate Glass in wind trated is dependent on availability of material. Omega News MORE PEOPLE BUY CHEVROLETS THAN ANY OTHER CAR! Greetings to everyone from iriv, members of Mu Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. We hope that so far everyone has been success ful in his studies and other activities an.! will strive to make the remaindei SEE YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS! *f .his school year most successful. V's are going to miss greatly the Conveniently listed under "Automobiles" in your local classified telephone directory April, 1953 THE REGISTER Page A.&T. Thinclads Triumph In Opening Meet; Jones Stars By CHARLES BUSSEY, '55 Scoring heavily in the sprint events, KING ARTHUR the Aggie harriers, paced by Hank Jones's two firsts, romped to victory National Inter-Col over three opponents in their initial legiate Heavy- meet of the season held at Hampton weight Champion Institute on April 4. A. and T. gar Arthur Statum nered 52 points to lead its nearest strikes up a lighting rival. Hampton, by 23. North Caro pose. The 190 lina College was third with 24 and pound senior hails Winston-Salem Teachers College 4th from Bethlehem, with four less. Pennsylvania. The hundred yard dash was a thril ler, with Hank Jones and Harold Home, Cincinnati freshman, finishing in a virtual dead heat. Both were clocked in 9:8, though Jones was de clared winner. Only a step behind in third place was Erbie Barkley, anoth er Cincinnati yearling, who stepped the distance in 9:9. .tones Wins 220 Jones posted a 22:0 flat to win the 220 yard dash. Home finished third and Melbourne Bailey fourth. Pushed all the way by Thel Moore, freshman teammate, Ocie Boyers came home CAN THEY REPEAT? winner in the 440. "Little Whale" Aggie Nine Loses Opener 7-6; Win The 1953 edition of the Aggie baseball team, minus graduated stars Al Morgan, was clocked in 51:2. Bill Blakley, Bud Meadows, Jimmie Robinson, and David Kitchcart, sets its Reggie Victor, CIAA half-mile eyes on a fourth consecutive CIAA championship. 1953 record—2 wins, 1 loss. king, coasted to an easy victory in Second Behind Searcy, Rhone 10-2 the 880 yard run, posting a 2:1. Marion Wilson, the Aggies' gutty lit By DON J. FAIRLEY, '55 who was credited with three hits in tle distance man took second in the Practically the whole student body the opening game. The only two mile, being nosed out in the final few of Allen University was fortunate base hit for the Aggies was made yards. enough to see the opening baseball by George Rouse. Ranking second only to North game between our own Aggies and 0 Carolina College's consistent Cal Allen University, on March 26 in houn, Don Fairley was runner-up in Columbia, S. C. both the 120 high hurdles and the 220 lows. Calhoun topped the highs In the first of the two games play Aggies Edge in 14:9 and the lows in 24:2. Barkley ed there, the Aggie nine was defeat placed fourth in the lows. ed by a score of 7-6, but returned the next day to capture a victory by The remaining Aggie points were a one-sided score of 10-2. NCC 3-1 On accumulated by Bill Boyers, first in This was the first defeat for the the shot put, Joe Smith, and Miller Hamilton, both of whom garnered Aggie baseball club since the 1950 seconds in the discus and high jump season. The pitchers for Allen in Three Hitter respectively. Don Fairley, Melbourne the first game were starter Randolph Many CIAA basketball enthusiasts have sought to point out the factors Rallying behind the fine pitching that catapulted the St. Augustine Falcons into the ranks of CIAA basket Bailey, Thel Moore and Ocie Boyers and relief hurlcr Nelson. The valiant collaborated to bring the Aggies a but losing pitchers for A. and T. of James Searcv, the Aggie nine push ball powers. Wonder if they have checked on the exploits of Clarence ed across three runs to down a game Burke, the Falcons' sensational yearling center. According to statistics re second in the mile relay, finishing be were Ray Johnson and Gene Tap hind WSTC who cohered the course scott, who relieved in the sixth in North Carolina College squad 3-1 in leased recently, the 19 year old Burke ranks fifth among individual scorers a CIAA conference game played in from small colleges and universities. The 6 foot 5V4 inch product of in 3:26. ning. The second game saw a reversal Durham on April 14. The game was Champaign, Illinois bucketed 581 points for an average of 27.6 points per the Aggies' third contest of liie young contest. of form as the Aggies powered their way to an easy 10-2 victory over season. The win was their second of Junior Lead Rifle once victorious Allen. Sophomore the campaign, the loss coming in the Of interest to football fans is the return of Shaw University to the Melvin Searcy was credited with the opening game against Allen Universi gridiron wars. I might say that the Bears evidently anticipate a fairly victory, though he required assistance ty last week. strong team, having listed such power houses as Virginia State, Maryland League-849 Pts. from another sophomore, James Searcy, a big southpaw, won his State, Bethune-Cookman, and A. and T. on its nine game schedule. Hit Rhone, who relieved in the sixth. The Intra-mural Rifle League, or second game of the season. The hus hard by the Scholarship Rule last fall, Shaw was unable to field a team on The hurlers for Allen were Raye and ky sophomore baffled the Eagles account of a limited manpower. ganized under the auspices of the In Kingston, who relieved in the eighth. fantry R.O.T.C. here at A. and T. throughout the afternoon, allowing * * * * during the winter quarter and com Coach Harris seems pleased with them only three hits. In decisioning News from Howard University indicates that either line coach Sam posed of teams from the M. S. I, his baseball club and their opening NCC, Searcy became the first Aggie record against the Allen University flinger to go the full nine innings Barnes or Tom Johnson, backfield tutor, will ,if>; . II, III, and IV classes, is entering its nine. In both games Harris' club and the first to post two victories. succeed Eddie Jackson as head man at the •:: ;3f -'flkfc.-- final stage of competition with the Junior Class leading the field by a committed more errors than did Al len, and even in the game lost, made To date, the A. and T. offensive ( apstone .>! Negro education One Hilltop scant eight point margin. has been sparked by Lomack Pridgen, athlete, who prefers to remain anonymous for ^Wi|i only one hit less than their oppo The scheme of the league has been nents. Coach Harris expects his team George Smith, George Rouse, and obvious reasons, told yours truly that morale to compare the scores accumulated by to be a threat in the CIAA conference Harold Hair. Smith has filled the has hit a new low in Bisonville. He seems the various classes in an attempt to as long as his hurlers hold out. shoes of last year's star first-sacker to think and reveals that it is "the opinion determine a winner. Captain Dil Alfred Braxton remarkably well. The of the fellows that this was to be "the year," lard's Juniors lead with 849 points One of the outstanding players was Chicago freshman fails to measure up according to this athlete, "The Head," as with only two stages of firing remain Lomack Pridgen, Aggie right fielder, to Braxton only in speed. Coach Jackson was affectionately called, was ing. Paced by Dor. Fairley, Maceo With Rufus McNeil, last year's respected as "a builder and coach." The op Hutcherson, and Shelton Williams, the as a whole, has had little instruction rookie sensation, on the ineligible timism expressed concerning the coming season sophomore marksmen have accumu in marksmanship. list, Coach Harris has been forced to is based upon the fact that the 1953 edition lated 831, 54 more than the seniors. The winning team will be presented place all his pitching confidence in of the Bisons will consist largely of juniors M The freshman class is doing well with a trophy and the individual high scor Eugene Tapscott, Ray Johnson, James and sophomores. Too, the transfer of big J| 731 points, considering that the team, ers, medals. Rhone, and Searcy. John Durham, flankman, from Lincoln to How- ;|| ard and the return of Hilliary Thompson, an- Ii other wingman, following a military hitch have boosted aspirations. The catch, in the MATT BROWN general opinion of the Howard player, is "without" 'the Head' things may be Harriers Romp In WSTC a little tougher."
Having failed to secure membership in the CIAA again, the powerful Hawks of Maryland State have indicated through their tentative schedule for Meet; Sprinters Shine 1953 that they will again serve as an "ambassador" for sepia colleges. They Harold Home, the Aggies' sensa open their season September 19 against Ohio University in Princess Anne, tional freshman sprinter, went on a Maryland. up 18 points to spearhead the A. and the century then anchored the tri scoring rampage at the annual Win T. victory. umphant 440 and 880 yard relay * * # # squads. Recent developments tend to formulate the opinion that the South is ston-Salem Relays held in Winston- The fast stepping Cincinnati speed being liberalized through athletics. These developments have been on a pro Salem on Saturday, April 11, piling ster peeled off a 9:8 clocking to win The 220 yard dash, run in heats fessional level, but regardless of competitive status, these moves should as was the quarter mile, was won by really open the eyes of those who openly uphold inequality. The races can Griffin, J. C. Smith color bearer. play together in harmony; consequently, why erect stumbling blocks along His time of 22:5 was only one tenth these "fields of friendly strife" that will eventually solve many of our present second faster than the 22:6 posted by problems, I wonder just how much could be gained through athletic rela Erbil Barkley and just two tenths tionships between A. and T. and U. N. C, Duke or Wake Forest? We faster than Hank Jones' 22:7. Jones, speak only in terms of gain for certainly no one can foresee anything detri incidentally, pulled up lame in the mental in such a proposal. Inasmuch as the Aggies hold membership in SPEED 100 yard dash, yet managed to finish the NCAA, there should be no further delay. This is food for thought. fourth. MERCHANTS * * * # From left to right, N. C. College's James Courtney Spring football practice has beckoned to a number of fellows previously outlegged the Aggies' Ocie Boyers to considered of the "reserve" type. This display of Aggie spirit nscans, per Henry Jones, Harold win the quarter in 50:8. Thel Moore haps, a rejuvenation in athletic support throughout the student body. Con Home, Erbil Bark finished fourth. Victor was again vic sidering that the students have, at times, been guilty of exhibiting poor sup ley, Melbourne Bai torious in the 880 yard run. Third port at athletic contests, such a clue received full blessings from the ley. This quartet oi in the mile and two mile runs was REGISTER. "Clipper" Wilson. speedsters is Coach Don Fairley out-hurdled his jpro- Congratulations to the Aggie mittmen who in their second year of NCAA Piggott's Ace-in-fhe- nents to win the 120 highs in 15:4. competition made such a commendable showing. To Arthur Statum, three- hole. James Tate, Melbourne Bailev, Ei time CIAA heavyweight champ, goes our most lavish praise as a result of hi! Barkley. and Harold II ., L col his having added the NCAA heavy crown to his collection of athletic awards. laborated fu shoo the Aggies ! .rr.a Other Aggie boxers who fought in the NCAA tourney held at Idaho State front in both the 4/l0 ;u .' .Y,' y: .'. College on April 9, 10, 11 included Roland Walton, 126 pounds and Don sprint rel: s. A. a..' T. . ,-;<.'•«.- Quarles, the Baltimore Bomber, both CIAA rulers in their respective classes. •p in botn the ipi' ;.nu t'\. . ur: Also hats off to Matt Brown, tutor of champions. rned'ey relays Page 8 THE REGISTER April, 1953
that the process is repeated again and The most recent developments of Among My Souvenirs again. Here we have what is known the A Bomb are, of course, kept JACKSON JEWELERS as a chain reaction, which spreads secret. We may be sure that man By CHARLES L. POWELL through the bomb material with in still has a great deal of work to be • WATCHMAKER • JEWEIER • SILVERSMITH Jn spring every young man's fancy credible speed, releasing enormous done in this vitally important field. Specialist in Chronograph and Complicated Watch Repairing turns to love, or some proximity there amounts of energy. As each nucleus Summary 711 E. MARKET STREET GREENSBORO, N. C TELEPHONE 5-1350 of. It was during just such a period explodes, it breaks into two main parts that 1 allowed my mind to wander. which eventually settle down to form A U-235 atom is bombarded by GUARANTEED RESULTS OR MONEY REFUNDED I have often heard that a wandering two new, lighter atoms. Most of the slow moving neutrons, the neutrons other particles, however, including the penetrate nucleus upsetting delicate mind is a sign of insanity. If that balance. The atom then explodes, re be the case, then I am now a member neutrons "bullets" fly off in all direc <«]llllllllllll[:illlllllllll[]llllllllllll[]IIIIIIIIIIIIE2lllllllll!llt]llllllllllll[]llllllllllll[llllllMI!lll[llllllM OMIIIIIIIIII[]llli:illllllt]IMIIII»> tions with great speed. leasing 200,000,000 electronic volts, of a numberless group. gamma and beta rays. Electrons EMPIRE CLEANERS On a particular day last week, 1 This splitting of the nuclei is called and neutrons fly off in all directions. entered the front gate to the campus fission, or, more precisely, nuclear fis Some of these neutrons pierce the | Dressmaking, Suits, Coats, Shirts, Alterations and discovered that I had seen near sion. The word fission comes from nuclei of near-by atoms, and so the miracles performed on this very spot. the Latin fissio, meaning a crack or explosions continue in a "chain reac | Drapes, Curtains § As I came through the gate I saw a split. Materials that can be made tion." However when the new bari not the gate that now stands at the to split are called fissionable ma um nucleus and the new kripton nu | MRS. BERTHA J. JOHNSON, Manager entrance, but the beautiful stone arch terials. U-235 although fissionable, cleus get far enough apart the ex | BUSINESS PHONE 5-1350 - RESIDENCE 6504 that formally graced the same area. is rare. The fissionable element call plosion ceases. They both pick up As 1 glanced over the lawn, the presi ed plutonium is made from the much enough electrons to make normal | Business Address, 711 E. Market St. -:- Res., 912 High Street | dent's home vanished; and I saw the more abundant U 238. (The nucleus atoms. * * * * aesthetic vast open space of rolling I Greensboro, North Carolina I of U 238 contains 98 protons and 146 Next month: What are the grooves green, split down the middle by a neutrons). around most coins for? magnificent stone and cement walk, •: