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vo lu m e xxix LANGSTON UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, , OCTOBER, 1966 NUMBER ONE Record Enrollment at L Enrollment For 1966^B7 Is 1,278 LU Graduates Receive 29 Doctorates in 28 Years LANGSTON—A recent study Wisconsin 2; Oklahoma State Uni­ of Langston University graduates versity 3; University of using data supplied by the Na- 2; University of Illinois 2; and tional Research Council of the one each from Columbia Univer­ National Academy of Sciences sity, University of Southern Calif­ reveals that 29 I.angston Uni* ornia, University of Massachu­ versitv graduates received doc­ setts, Bonston University, Tulsa torate degrees between the years University, University of Califor­ of 1936-64. Of the 29 graduates, nia at , and Ohio 21 (72 percent) are men and 8 State University. (28 percent) are women. One of At the close of the registra­ year's enrollment of 1,187. Ai^as of cohcentration of the enrollment was 1,201. these 29, Dr. William H. Hale, these 29 graduates included the tion period Monday, September The Institution is experiencing The freshman class of 1966, (Langston University, 1940), was following: Education and Psychol- 26, 1,278 were ehrolled at the Un­ the highest enrollment in the with an enrollment of 458 also elected to the presidency of Lang­ ogy, 9; Agriculture 5; Sociology iversity. This represents an school’s history. The second marks the highest in the school’s ston University in 1960 - the first 4; Chemistry 3; Business 2; eight percent increase over last highest occurred in 1938-39 when history. alumnus to serve as President of Zoology 3; speech and Drama the institution. 1; Music € , , and Religion and These docrorate degrees were Theology 1. earned at 14 American univer­ The graduation classes repre­ sities: sented by these twenty-nine in­ 7; Iowa State University 3; In­ clude 3 from each of the class- diana University 3; University of Continued on page 7 Presidents Meet......

Officers of the Student Government Association ,pose for picture^ prior to their departure to attend toe Oklahoma intercollegiate Student Association Leadership Conference. Left to right: Mrs. Almeda C. Parker, Sponsor; Alice Davis, Randall Palmer, Jacqu­ eline, Booker, Donald White, Gloria Johnson, Charlesetta Henry, and Maltous Northcutt.______The Student Government Association presented its first as­ sembly program September- 28. The introdudroo_of the officers and members was made as follows : President, Charlesetta Hen­ ry; Vice-President, Marcell Buckner; Recording Secretary, Gloria Johnson; Corresponding Secretary, Jacqueline Booker; Treasurer Donald White; Councilman-at-Large, Randell Palmer; Senior Class Representatives, John Thompson and Maxine Todd; Junior Class Representatives, Maltous Northcutt and Shirley Neeley; Sophomore Class Representatives, Edward Lester and Danna Jones; Fresh­ “ MISS LANGSTON” man Class Representatives, Alfred Mprzett and Doris Crutcher. Isabell Gardner will reign The two members of the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Student Associa­ as “Miss Langston” during tion are; Executive Vice-President, Alice Davis; Executive Secre­ Homecoming activities October tary, Portia White. 29. The lovely Miss Gardner is The assembly program was highlighted by a socio-drama, a senior in the Department o f ’ “ Portrait of Langston University Students” . The purpose of the Elementary Education, from socio-drama was to stress the necessity of full support of the Lawton, Oklahoma. Coronation student body in Student Government Affairs. of “ Miss Langston” is scheduled On August 1, at the invitation of President Lyndon B. Johnson, for Thursday, , at President Hale, along with some 200 other of the nation’s scientists On September 30 through , toe elected and executive 7:30 p.m. in the I.W. Young Audi­ and scholars, attended the White House ceremony commemorating officers of the Student Government Association attened the Okla­ torium. The Coronation will be. the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Atomic Energy Act and homa Intercollegiate Student Association Leadership Conference followed by toe Coronation Ball in the swearing in of two new Commissioner: Dr. Samuel Nabrit, at Central State College, Edmond, Oklahoma. One of the purposes the William H. Hale Student President of of Houston, and Mr. Wil­ of the.meeting was to make plans for the state meeting which will Union. Sweethearts of campus or­ fred Johhsop, formerly of the General Electric Company. be held\at Langston University the spring of 19§7. . , ganizations and their escorts will In addition to President Johnson, (continued on page 3) comprise Miss Gardner’s court. La ngston Homecoming Oct.26-29 Welcome Mat Out For AlutyinrAndi Friends — — “ The New Langston University combination of attributes that sity students to top^juality enter- ing at five o’clock in the ball­ to the organization whose float Architect of the Future” is the completely sets them apart from tainment. Homecoming guests, room of the Student Union. The best depicts' the Homecoming toeme for Homecoming 1966 any vocal group in existence. may attend the affair by making Langston* University Collegians Theme. ■ scheduled for ^ .F e s­ The statement, “ one of the most a contribution of one dollar. will provide music for this oc­ A kick-off time at 2p.m., spec­ tive activities have been planned exciting in-persons musical acts The second feature of the casion. tators will see the Langston Uni­ for this.jaecdsion to bring enjoy in show business” definitely de­ Homecoming activites is the an­ The Langston University Par­ versity Lions pitted against Bis­ ment aid .pleasure to toe many scribes, the Four Freshmen. A1- nual CofonatHm of “ Miss Lang- ents Organization will serve cof- hop College. The game promises alumni and frends. ways in tremendous demand for son”. This year’s Miss Lang­ 'fee to Homecoming guests be­ to be filled with thrills and chills The first of these activftes will college dateS;-4ji^£qur Fresh­ ston is Isabell Gardner, a senior tween the hours of eight and as Bishop will be out to get reven- be a concert presented by the men have appeared on every in the Department of Elementary eleven o’clock on Saturday morn- ge against the 26-0 defeat deliver­ fabulous FOUR FRESHMEN. The major campus in the United Education from I^awton, Okla­ ing in the Faculty Lounge of the ed by Langston last year. , concert is scheduled for Wednes­ States. homa. Student Union. For the third year, a named day, October 26 at 8 p.m. in the Bringing named performing „ The Breakfast Dance, spon­ The Parade, in which campus band has been booked to play for I. W. Young Auditorium. artists to the University cam­ sored by the National Langston organizations vie for prize-win­ a Concert-Dance. This year’s The Four Freshmen are en- pus is an act of thb administr­ University Alumni Association, ning floats, will start at 10:30 artist is the talented Gene Chan- tertainers who possess a rare ation to expose Langston Univer- is 'scheduled for Saturday morn a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded (continued on page 3)

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Vv> $23,682.02 Received in Sloan Foundation LU'S First Lady Matching Fund Campaign Since its origin in 1961, the Langston University Development Elected AKA Prexy Foundation has provided in tuition scholarhips for high school vale­ STUDENT dictorians as well as for 61 already enrolled students who achieved an average of 4.00 in the previous semester. In addition to p ro SUMMER viding tuition scholarships for valedictorians and Four-point students, the Foundation contributes substanially in the following areas: provides long-term loans and work-study funds; special MISSIONARIES scholarships for needy students; hinds for special education pro­ jects (such as the Freshman development Study designed to help Hie Home Mission Board all students accelerate the rate of intellectual and cultural growth; of the Southern Baptist Conven­ the Freshman Honors Program; artists and lecture series; class­ tion employed the .services of room research in which both students and faculty members parti­ four students at Langston Uni­ cipate; expansion of our development activities and operation ex­ versity. These students: Carolyn penses in order to cultivate more foundation and industry grants; H arris, Judy Long, Marilyn Cof­ and set up alumni relations center with publication services to fee, and Laura Lewis, worked alumni, etc. in the capacity of student sum­ Contributions to the Foundation by alumni, faculty and friends mer missionary. Carolyn Harris have totaled $62,956.32 January 1, 1961 to June 30, 1966. During worked in the state of Louis­ the past two years, the contribution totaled $32,313.67 with $23,- iana; Judy Long in Michigan; 682.02 being received in the second year of the biennium, repre­ and Marilyn Coffee and Laura senting the largest amount raised in the six-year history of the Lewis served in the state of foundation. This was due mainly to the attempt to raise funds for • ‘mm#.' Mississippi. a recent $33,000 Sloan Foundation matching grant. Between the .f ■» - J- The nature of their work con­ period Dea?jnber 1, 1965, November 30, 1967, funds to match the h sisted of various activitie's.They $33,000 graftt must be raised using the following formula: included teaching, counseling, re­ $1 from Sloan Foundation for every $1 contibuted by Alumni creational advisor, and music $1 from Sloan Foundation for every $2 contributed by others within director. This was mostly done the state; $1 from Sloan Foundation for every $3 contributed by through Vocational Bible School, others outside the state. Camps, Radio Programs, Sur­ The Sloan Foundation Matching Grant is the first such grant vey Revival and speaking for from, a major foundation.- We'must qualify for every penny of the special occasions. $33,333 grant by . However if we raise our goal before that time we will be in better position to qualify for any The girls found this to be additional grants which might be made. Some institutionsdiave a very rewarding experience. already raised all of their matching funds. ev The tremendous increase in enrollment this school year and the anticipated further increase next year presents a pressing need A.W.S. for more loan and scholarship funds to help needy students who are worthy of our efforts in this direction. Especially are we urging alumni to realize that your dollar “Sip & Lip” counts more since it will be matched with another dollar from Sloan. From the more than 4,000 alumni, we need: 1,000 who will On Friday, September 30, 1966, give $10,00 each, or 500 who will give $20.00 each, or 400 who will the members of the Associated give $25,00 each; 200 who will give $50 each, or 100 who will give Women Students of Langston Uni­ $1000 each, or any combination that will equal $10,000. versity greeted the new members We appeal to alumni and friends to send your contributions, of the A.W.S. in an hour of de­ A Mrs. Larzette (i. Hale however small or large to the Langston University Development lightful entertainment in a “ Sip Oklahoma Chapters of the Sorority honored Foundation, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma. You dollar the newly -installed Supreme Basileus, Dr. Larzette G. Hale, at & Lip.’’ The new members of will count double! Our worthy youth need your help nowl the A.W.S. included all the Fresh-' a reception on Sunday, September 25 at Langston University. THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Mrs. Hale, wife of Dr. William H. Hale, President of Langston man women and transfer stu­ Statement of Cash Reed ots and Disbursements University, became the 17th National President of Alpha Kappa dents. -to. “ Sip & Lip’’ was a multi- Y ear Endad Six Yaars Endad Alpha Sorority at the recent conventionam Los Angeles. Dr. Wil- Juno 30, 1966 30, iiani II. tiiile served as National Preortfnt Af-the At the Beginning Balance, July” 3 ,8 5 5 .2 0 Alpha F|atexmt>’ from 1961-1963. The H ale^are believed to -Lip' e n n members v^ere the only husband and wife to serve as National ^Presidents of their ly welcomed by A.W.S. Contributions Rocoivod 23,482.02 $42,954.23 respective fraternal organizations. 1 President, Joyce Johnson. They Total $27,5# .28 $42,954.23 were informed of their functions Mrs. Hale is the first Oklahoman to serve at the helm of her DISBURSEMENTS: sorority of 40,000 college-trained women, America’s oldest Greek- as A.W.S. members, and intro­ 1. Matching Fundi for NSDL v $ 4 0 1 .22 1 7 ,5 1 9 .5 7 letter sorority fouiided by Negro women. The Alpha Kappa Alpha duced 1& the officers for the school year 1966-67. Immediately 2. Cooperative Collage Development Sorority, founded in 1908 at , a service organi­ nogram 2,500.00 2,500,00 zation, currently operates as one of its national projects a Job following the introduction of 3. Four-Point (A) Students and High Corps Center for 325 young women in the City of Cleveland, Ohio. officers everyone was invited to relax and sip on delicious School Valedictorians 5,819.75 14,381.26 Over five hundred friends, including sorority members from all 4. Designated Scholarship* 1 ,1 5 0 .0 0 3 ,3 3 0 .5 0 over the state, attended the reception which was held in the beauti­ frapp as they were guided into 5. Promotion and Pibllc Relations 942.80 9 6 2,8 0 fully decorated ballroom in the H;ile Student Center, part of which a Paradise of eloquently design­ 1 ,6 7 2 .6 7 was convereted into a Greek garden for the occasion. & ed fashions, for Fall and Winter. 4. Office Supplies and Expense 357.23 The Hales were joined in the receiving line by special guest Mrs. Sharon Durnat described the 7 * Surety Bond 128.00 7 2 8 ,0 0 Carey B. Preston, Administrative Secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s fashions as Jane Emery, Loretta 8 . Essay Winners 2 9 4 ,5 0 James, Velma Johnson, Joyce Chicago National Office; Mrs. Dorothy King, outgoing Midwestern 9. Band Awards 348,65 Johnson, Etta Johnson, Shiela \ Regional Director; and the Presidents of the Oklahoma Chapters; 10. Revolving Small Loans 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 Mrs. Juanita Adams, Muskogee; Mrs. Willa Combs, Okmulgee; Ray and Dana Simms modeled artistically designed fashions. 11. United Student Aid Loan Fund Mrs. Hannah Atkins, ; Mrs. Audrey Wilson, Ardmore; (Made $25,000 loan funds available Mrs. M.C. Allen, Langston University Graduate Chapter; Miss The iinfteccable figures of the to upperclassmen) 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 models coupled with their pleas­ Velma Johnson, Langston University Undergraduate Chapter of 12. Crossroads to A frica ing personalities and radiant (One student for-5umm*rI964) 1,000^00 which Mrs. Hale was the first president; and Mrs. Arcille Brown, smiles made the fashion show a Total Disbursements $11,319.00 5 4 6 ,7 3 ^ .9 5 who represented Mrs. Sarah Browning, President of the Tulsa success. S16,218\28 Chapter. ^^W dSA^Coyle) $14,218.28 Mrs. Hale brings to the office years of experience-working with women’s groups as well as professional know-how in the manage­ Von Reis Club ment of corporate affairs. At Langston University, she is a Pro­ Honor Cabinet Named fessor of Economics and Education and serves as the Institution’s Awards Scholarship LANGSTON—Three Langston Law. Miss Lula Graham, a junior at Director of Development and Public Relations. Among her res­ Miss Sims is a fresh­ University students were admit­ Langston University, was pre- ponsibilities is the direction of the Langston University Develop­ man majoring in Pre-Law ted to the “ President’s Honor sentod an award by Mrs. Shir­ ment Foundation established in 1961 to secure funds to help make Cabinet” for maintaining a grade with English and French as college education possible for worthy youth. ley Partridge? President, and re­ point average of 4.00 (receiving minors. Miss Vaughn is presentatives of the Von Reis A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Hale received her B.S. degree from an “A” in all subjects taken) a junior and is maioring in Mus­ Club of Oklahoma City, Oklaho- Langston University, the MIS. degree and Ph.D degree from the f6r the 1965-66 second semester. ic Education. ma, School of Commerce at the University ofWisconsiib She is one of Students achieving this aca­ As an encouragement for stu­ The Von Reis Collegiate A- the few Negro women Certified Public Accountants in this country, demic distinction are:Karen Jean dents who excel academically, in 1955, she opened her own accounting office in Atlanta, Georgia. Goodson, Dana R. Sims, and Glo­ ward in the amount of $100.00 the Langston University Develop­ will be an annual donation by the In 1960, she was voted “ Woman of the Year in Business” in ria Jean Vaughn. ment Foundation provides tuition Atlanta. Von Reis Club fulfilling their Miss Goodson, a second semes­ scholarships for all students purpose in the financial assis­ Mrs. Hale has served as Professor and Chairman of Business ter freshman, is majoring in Pre- making an “ A” average. Administration Departments at Bethune - Cookman College, Day­ tance to a deserving female soph­ tona Beach, Flor^a, and Clark College, in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty Programs omore entering her junipr year as a visiting Processor at Atlanta University! in Oklahoma. a t L^ngsthn, i She is a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Education On , Mrs. Hale represented the Alpha Kappa Alpha In Octobel of 1965, eighLyoung Society and Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Scholarship Society. Her Sorority in presenting Dr. Zelma George, the new Director of the ladies residin&^tn the greater professional affiliations include membership in the American Job Corps Center for Women to the Cleveland community. Office Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Woman’s Society of of Economic Opportunity officials from Washington; Ohio Congress­ Oklahoma City' area, organized Certified Public Accountants and the American Accounting As­ men, Governor and Mayor of Cleveland and other local leaders the club. v . - They have at the-, present sociation. joined Mr„. Hale in the receiving line. She feels that the Cleve­ reached their quota of fifteen Mrs. Hale presently serves as a member of the B o^u of the land Job Corps Center for Women is a most challenging project members. Oklahoma Health and Welfare Association, and as a member of for the service-oriented women of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Page 2—The Langston Gazette, October, 1966 The New loneston University "Under the leadership of our President, Dr. William H. Hale, Langston University is launch­ ing the most explosive expansion program in the history of the In­ stitution.” Target date for com­ pletion of the new buildings and renovation of existing facilities is 1970. New construction includes: L. A $799,000 Library Annex. The threfe-story building will be fully air conditioned and cen­ trally heated. The first flt*»r will house administrative offi­ cers; other floors will hold a Learning Resources Center and Department of Art. 2. Music Building. This addition will ad­ join the present auditorium and cost taxpayers $259,000. 3. Science Technology Building. This $995,000 complex will be air conditioned as other buildings on campus. The first floor will house technology classes offer­ ing electronics, data processing, photography, machine and metal shop, electrical shop, drafting and welding. Second floor will hold physics and biology classes; LANGSTON BY 1970, depleted in the architect's drawing, shows (6) existing agriculture-science building,(7) existing dormitories, expansion plans at Langston University that will be underway or (8) existing admintstn third floor, chemistry. rattdOuilding, with improvements added,(9) New construction on the cam­ completed by 1970. Indicated on drawing are(l) married student new student union building, (10) dormitories and child develop* pus is bolstered by renovation housing complex, (2) new baseball diamond and bleacher section, ment complex, (11) new music building to adjoin existing audi- of existing facilities. The exist­ (S) addition to bleacher section of Lion Football Stadium; present torium, with construction to start next year, (12) existing library, ing library and auditorium will ftoldbonse is pictured to left of stadium, (4) new dormitories/ (13) library annex, with construction to start next year, {14) be redecorated and Page Hall (5) sqiepce technology building, with .construction starting next faculty apartment annex, with two new buildings added on to the (now housing music and art year; after completion, Page Hall near the site will be razed, present four-building complex. * * * * * * * * * ^ ______'______C£j classes) will be razed. Homecoming— The Administration Building, (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) How To center of campus life, is due a $166,500 Child Development Cen- dler and-his Orchestra. The con. The Langston University family proudly congratulates our Presi­ Vn . -TII« TOWiavTCir'W.-vv . ■ cert wiDbe heldSaturday evening dent, Dr. William H. Hale, or, the awards and reco%-gions that ed will enable Home-EcotroffW^ 1 have come to him since the last issue of the Langstoni uatviUniversity at 7:00-8:30 in the I. W. Young Study Clinic? students to observe teaching Auditorium and the dance in the Gazette. We are keenly w are that the kudos that come to our methods without disturbing class President are honors that cat} be shared by all who are associated Ballroom of the Student Union activities. The Development Ceiw with the Institution—students, faculty, alumni, and friends. Held A t LU from 9:30 -12:00. ter is a pilot project at Lang­ Press released concerning Mr. * Vice President Hubert Humph­ 35ANGSTON - The How-to -Study ston and will be studied by other Chandler reveal that he is an rey was also present for the ceremony as were members of the Clinic, an*aitnual event sponsored universities in a cooperative pro­ honest performer—everything a- Senate Atomic Energy Committee. by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor­ gram. bout him on stage, is evidence of ority, Inc., was held Saturday, his profound dedicated approach The special October 1966 issue of the University of Chicago September 10, at Langston Uni­ Newest plan in Langston Uni­ to show business. Gene’s^first Magazine, which has been distributed to 60,000 of the Institution’s versity with a record breaking versity’s "boon-campus" plans big seller was "The Duke of alumni, chose Dr. Hale as one of the outstanding graudates of the number of freshmen in attends is a $462,000 water supply as Ear." Since then , he has been University to be honored with a biographical "Profile.” Dr . Hale ance. approved by the State Board of a consistent producer of such was one of the two alumni chosen for this special issue. Excerpts The Clinic which is held dur­ Regents. Multi-purpose water­ well-known hits as "B less oilr from the article are as follows: ing Freshman Orientation Week shed dam will provide munici­ L ove'V /‘What Now", "Ju st Be William H. Hale is a man who wants to build a greenhouse in an at the University is designed to pal water supplies for the cam­ True?#ra n d "Rainbow 65." Tic- isolated windswept area of northern Oklahoma. The son of a acquaint freshment students with pus as well as residents of kets for the concert and dance struggling dirt farmer, he is today the President of Langston the kinds of good study habits Langston and Coyle. are $3.00. One ticket admits a University. The greenhouse he is building is Langston itself, which will aid them in becoming person to both coneert and dance a ‘greenhouse for the intellectually undernourished.’ successful college students. and may be secured by writing This year’s theme was "Effec­ In-Service Seminars, the business Office, Langston Hale returned to Langston as President in September 1960 and tive Study: The Key to Becom­ University, Langston, Oklahoma, at once Inherited a mass of problems, most of them stemming, ing a Successful Student.” Mrs. Conferences, And 73050. ironically enough, from the fact that segregation had been legally Almeda C. Parker, Professor in Research Training Outlawed for several years. Langston had been founded as a the Department of Business AcL Because of our increased en­ Colored Agricultural and Normal University in 1897. It was ministration at the University, Occupy Ag Faculty rollment, we regret that we placed by the Oklahoma Legislature in an isolated area, well re­ was the Keynote speaker. ^ will qot be able to house any of moved from urban, areas and white settlements. It’s role was to Mrs. Parker took the freshmen The members of the Agriculture Q[fr Homecoming guest oh cam- prepare Negroes fob "fit" occupations. Since the end of segre­ on an imaginary trip using good Department find themselves busy pds again this year, However, gation in 1954, however, many felt that there was no further need study habits as tools and mode attending at least one of the three you dnay obtain accomodations for an all-Negro school like Langston, and pressure mounted to of travel. Over 300, out of a in-service seminars currently at the following motels and ho­ close it. Many of Langston’s students transferred to better total freshman enrollment of being held on campus. D.J.Grad- tels in Guthrie: schools. In 1960, Langston graduated only sixty-seven students. approximately 450, registered ney attends the data-processing for the Clinic. Consultants for Town House Motel, Oklahoma seminar andR.E.KinnardandJ.L. d not accept the presidency of Langston in order to see the group were members of the White attend the researcfcsemin> at Broad, Phond: BU 2-2000 . iool relegated to extinction. He felt that it was Langston’s Langston University faculty, who Single rooms, one bed, $6.00 for ar. Both seminars meet one and to develop people to die extent that they can move on discussed "Practical Guides in a half hours per week. Kinn- one person, $8.00 for two. Twc^ here iise.'''In this spirit he has become dedicated to the the Method of Study and Learn­ double beds, $10.00 for two. $ 11.- v ard is receiving actual research ipagation/of a new'image of* Langston. Six years ago, the ing.” The Consultants were: experience at Oklahoma State 00 for three and $12.00 for four Ok !homa State Legislature passed a resolution which noted the Mrs. J.B. Manning, Mrs. Oleatha persons. University under the supervision Important education service which Langston had performed and Toliver, and Dr. H.K.Nicholson, of Dr. E. L. Smith and seeking Arrow Motel Intersection 1-35 ‘which will increasingly be required . . . in the yeaicaps' which lie Professors in the Department of ways of improving small grains. & S. H. 33, Route 6, Box 16, ahead.’ While much remains to be done, Hale feisels that I today English and Modern Languages; Phone: BU 2-3663, One double Langston’s future is brighter and Dr .Walter L. Jones, Chair- iQradney will attend a confer- bed, $5.00 for one person and of the fliman ivision of Arts and ence on current economic pro-* $7.00 for two persons. A room 'the 35th Annual Convention of the National Association Sciences and Department ofBiol- blemp at the Killogg Center on the with two double beds for two of Coloj^d Women’s Clubs, Inc., President Hale received a plaque 7 ogy.A summary oMhe Clinic whs campus of the University of Okla­ persons is $9.00 and for three or in recognition of ‘‘eminent service to the nation and the world?" '! made by Mrs. Wessylyne Simp- homa through Novem­ four persons, it is $10.00. W’ son, Dean of Women. • ber 1. This conference is spoiv President Hale has been appointed a number of the Oklahoma Mfs. Mizura C. Allen is pres­ sered by the Bell Telephone Sys­ Ione£>tel, 201 East Oklahoma Curriculum Improvement Commission; ttie Oklahoma State-Wide ident of the graduate chapter of tem. Gradney will also be engag­ Phone : BU 2-3355, No rates . Planning Committe for the Vocation Rehabilitation Program; the Alpha Kappa Alpha &t the Uni­ ed in attending several seminars available. v Committee on Ediwational Center Planning, Oklahoma City Public versity arid Miss Velma Jeanne on campus as the new director We are looking forward toy our.. ^Schools and the Board of Directors, Mental Health Johnson serves as undergraduate of the Kerr-McGee scholarship being here for HOMECOMING W oundation. He has recently been reappointed to a second three- president. Mrs. Ella L. Clement, program at Langston University and will be disappointed if you year term as a member of the Oklahoma State Commission on Professor in the Department of sponsored by Kerr-McGee Pe­ are not here. Human Rights. v tor of the Clinic. troleum Company. The Langston Gazette, October , 1966—Page 3 Campus Organizations InThe News I $ n Home Economic majors taking "CRIMSON AND CREAM Parliamentarian, Marilyn Cof­ ALPHA’S IN THE NEWS the ACT test. . _The year started with a bang x Beta Upsilon la proud to have fee, Reporter, John Thompson among Its members toe beauti- The true basis for the estima­ The two freshman Home Ec- J®*,1. «n and Maxine Todd, Student Coun­ ful and vivacious Miss Isabell tion of an organizations wealth onomlcs recipients of toe Sears 5?Ka Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. cil Representatives, and Francis Gardner, who is “ MISs Lang­ iS to be found In the enjoyment Roebuck Scholarship Award for The new officers lbr toe 1966* Pettit, Miss Senior. 67 school year are: Nell Turn­ ston" 1966-67; also, Miss Char­ of its members. The brothers toe current school year are: The seniors elected to serve er, President; Carolstyne Black, lesetta Henry, who is President of Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Linda Shine of Muskogee^ Okla­ on committees included:Donald of toe Student Council lbr toe Phi Alppa Fraternity have en­ homa; and Belinda Terrance of 1st Vice-President; Rose Thomp­ White, athletic committee,Velma 1966-67 school year. We are joyed, for the past 34 years, Pleas antvi lie, New Jersey. son, 2nd Vice-President; Linda pleased toat toe students of Lang­ serving Langston University, the Simpson, Development and Public These young women will also Jackson, Recording Secretary; Lucinda Driver, Corresponding ston University have elected community, the state, the nation Relations Committee, James receive an awardof $150.00 each. and the world. Northcutt and Velma Johnson, The Food and Nutrition C lass Secretary; Ruth Teague, Tree* them and we are sure they w ill surer; and Myrtly Crawford, Sar- represent L.U. with honor and Because of their high scholas­ Student Welfare Committee , has an enrollment of 43 - - the gent-at-Arms. dignity. tic attainments and other achieve­ Gladys Burch, Academic Pol­ largest in toe University's We ar6 pleased to have as our ments, many brothers of the icies and Curriculum Com­ history. On September 27th, Beta Upsi­ Beta Kappa received outstanding mittee, and Marshal Swain and new sponsor, Miss Gloria Prew­ lon welcomed to its “little sis­ appointments for the summer Herbert Greaves, Assembly and Tulsa Talk itt who recently received her terhood" forty Pyramids. They 1966. Among these were: Bro­ Cultural Relations Committee. Masters of Social Work from toe represent some of toe finest Sponsors fbr the senior class Atlanta University School of young ladies on toe campus.We thers Marcell Buckner who was The biggest thing yet ? ? ? are Miss J.B. Manning and Mr. Social Work. Miss Prewitt, a are elated to have them become a weather observer with the en- Well, who knows: toe world Is viornmental Science Services W. Warren. former member of Beta Upsilon a part of our organization. full of BIG things. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Administration liiOklahomaCity. The senior class is proud Chapter, is employed by toe Uni- The best tollng 6°ing ? ? ? versify as Coordinator of R esi- wished to 'each Freshman and James Glover, who worked as a of its charming and beautiful The Tulsa Club, no doubt sbout-'dMce Halls. a e J s also an In- transfer student an exciting and machine operator for the compu­ “ Miss Langston, Isabell Gard­ it! structor in toe Departmentepart of profitable school veaf at L.U. ter section of I.B.M.’s Kansas ner’’ The Tulsa Club has been or­ Social Science. Sandra Burns Reporter City Administrative Operations The seniors anticipate a great year, and whether this be the ganized fbr toe year 1966-67 OMEGA NEWS- — — Onward Evar office; James Northcutt, who and now plans are being made first, second, third, or fourth The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity extend warm felicita­ worked as a technician in Hal­ to make this year more pro­ year at Langston University fbr tions to toe Langston University campus community, and special liburton’ Company's Chemical fitable and enjoyable than ever. the student body, the senior class cfieers to our dynamic football team. The officers of Phi Psi Research and Development de­ The purpose of toe club is to welcomes each of you to campus Chapter for toe 1966-67 academic year are, Jack Sanders, Basil­ partment, Duncan, Oklahoma; encourage unify among stu­ to share in the many new exper­ eus; Bruce N. Crump, Vice Basileus; Frank Parks, Keeper of Jerry Driver who worked as a dents from Tulsa (though others iences and activities that will Records and Seal; John H. Jefferson, Keeper of Finance; Vin­ data processor in the systems may join) through social and make this year the greatest yet cent Johnson, Keeper of Peace; Charles L. Henery, Dean of department of the Service Pipe cultural activities. The purpose at Langston University . . and Pledges; Richard L. Greene, Assistant Dean of Pledges; Robert Line Company., Tulsa; and Cor­ is not to set Tulsa students a- a great year for the entire Lang­ Scott, Chaplain; and Robert Johnson, Editor. We are positive nell Nash, who served as a re ­ part from toe student body but ston family. that the chapter will move forward this year under the excellent creational supervisor at the state it is through our mutual associa­ school for boys in Boley, Okla. English Club News guidance of these great Omeea Men. tion we hope to better fulfill our Special events for toe year include the annual Achievement Week With the guidance of its most roles as Langston students. The English Club held its or­ Program which is scheduled for Sunday,’ Nove'mber 13, 1966. able advisor the brothers of the Supporting the Tulsa Club ganizational meeting of the year The guest speaker for the occasion will be Brother Dr. Lawrence Beta Kappa are now back anti­ whol-heartedly are our newly- Friday, September 23, with Miss Davis, President of Arkansas AM& N College, Pine Bluff, Arkan­ cipating a prosperous, purpose­ elected officers: ful, and exaulting school year- Margaret Williams presiding. sas. Plans are being formulated for our Annual Omega Showboat Mrs. E.E. Breaux made a brief • President; Fred Latimer,Jr. scboiastlcally, socially and fra- Vice-President:John Maxwell which is scheduled for toe second semester of toe academic year.! statement concerning the pur­ spearhead this years Secretarytfoycelyn Cooper We are certain toat it will be a great success. The Lampados are: President, James poses of the blub and its past ac- ; Club will present toeir annual Glo-sbow October 18th. This event complishments. She introduced Asst.Se$> Jerri Driver Northcutt; Vice President, Duane: Treasurer:Lawrence Henderson will be equally if not more dynamic than last year’s. Mrs. L.C. Latimer, new co-spon­ Goodson; Recording Secretary, Reporter:Peggy Latimer The chapter was saddened by toe demise of Brother Dr. M.B. sor. James Glover; Corresponding Sgt.-at-arms:Eugene Woodfork Tolson, one of the stalwart members of our great fraternity. Officers were elected as fol­ Secretary, William Huling; Trea­ With toe 100 percent member­ Brother Dr. Tolson, a great poet And author, was for many years lows: Carle King, president; surer, Warren Hollister; Assoc­ ship of the students from Tulsa, a member of toe Langston University faculty. At toe time of his JPaula Pillars, vice-president; iate Editor to the Sphinx, Mar- it could be both toe BIGGEST death he was Avalon Professor of Humanities, an endowed chair Joyce Sadberry, assistant secre­ thus Northcutt; Parliamentarian, and the BEST. at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Our spring memorial service will tary; Freda Stowers, treasurer. Cornell Nash; Historian , Mar­ Tulsa Tongue be centered around this internationally famous brother. cell Buckner; Chaplain, Norman Appointed officers included Hazel We are very happy to announce toat Brother Richard L. Greene Owens, program chairman; Peggy Latimer, Reporter Puckett;' Director of Educational received the “Outstanding Undergraduate Award" from Eta lota Activities, John Reagor; Sergeant Marva Eliot, social chairman; Baptist Student Union Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This award was given in At Arms, Sam Ashley; Dean Of Annis Jenkis, public relations recognition of his excellence in two varsity sports, football and chairman; and Etta Johnson,re­ Pledges, Donald White; Sponsors, Are you seeking for a twen­ basketball, and for his scholastic attainment. porter. Brothers William Parder and Ju­ tieth century approach to your Those of you who were on campus last year no doubt remember Plans for the year were dis­ lian Northingtofi. needs and interests? The Baptist the outstanding group of men who pledged Omega, the drive, de­ cussed. Club members decided Other 'brothers on the campus Student Union is the only organ­ termination and the “soul" toat was shown was matched by none. that their first activity for the are: Roscoe Cartright, Jr., Ch­ ization among Southern Baptists This year on our campus, is a group of men who exemplify year would be a social event arles Clark, Ranee Clemons, Le­ designed distinctively to serve the same attributes which made toeir forerunners so g re a t The honoring the foreign students on 1966 edition of toe Lampados Club of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity roy Colvert, Harold Dawson, toe needs and interests of stu­ campus. Miss Williams urged are Jam es Swint, President; Thomas Newhouse, Vice President; Jerry Driver, Denyveaus Elliott, dents in the areas of worship, members to submit original Edward Lester, Secretary; Robert Crisp, Treasurer; Brack M. Theodis Green, Audrey Johnson, education , evangelism, mission manuscripts for the literary Barr, Editor; Clarence Byars, Chaplain; James Anderson, Ed­ John Maxwell, Tommy Milam, ministry, and social activities. journal to be published during ward Bazile, Jerry Beckham, Winard C. Brown, Kelly M. Crow­ Herman Motley, Arnelious Mc- The BSU serves as a link be­ the first semester. ell, Levarn Falne, Charles Hicks, Leslie Johnson, Glenn Jones, Frazier, Lenwood Me Knight, tween toe college student and In response to Dr. Coleman's Dave A. Lang, Robert McKinney, Gilbert Oats, William Parsons, James Page, Leonard Parker, his local church. Kenneth Reed,

... Lions Win Opener The Langston University Lions opened the 1966 football season with a 2(V7 victory over the Central State Bronchos on Septem­ ber 24. They suffered their first defeat of the season on Octo- ber 1 at the hands of by a score of 48-14. The Lions rallied, however, to rip the Plainsmen of Panhandle A & M 40*0. The Lions who were 3-4 in the Oklahoma Collegiate Confer­ ence play last year has the experience of 30 returning lettermen which should help to improve their overall record of 5-4 last year. Besides the Monogram winners, head football coach, T. M. Crisp, recruited outstanding freshmen. With Richard Green and Connie Sledge as , Langston University has good field marshals. The defensive secondary which was one of Langston’s week spots last year has Leonard Parker, Armour Crawford, Charles Henry, Milton Rosburr, and Bernard Smallwood from which to choose. Returning from service is Charles Johnson, an outstanding of. fensive end before entering the military services. The offensive end position has three top perform ers—Eugene Howard, Jerry Price, and Charles Johnson. The defensive returning starters for the Lions are Charles Sledge, Leonard White, Albert Jordan, Bernard Smallwood, Milton Roseburr, Leonard Parker, Billy Mosely, Corzetti Jones, Oscar Battle, and Charles Henry. Returning offensive starters were Jerry Price, Edward Bazile, Alonzo Shipp, Ray Hatton, Emmitt Millhouse, Jerry Beckham, Eu­ gene Howard, Connie Sledge, Richard Green, and Isaac Monts. The Lions have ten seniors on the roster this year. They are: Leonard Parker, Edward Bazille, Emmitt Millhouse, Charles Sledge, Leonard White, Stanford White , Milton Roseburr, Verdell Schoats, LANGSTON LIONS "1 I - Rudolph Bridges, and Jerry Price. In addition to Bernard Crowell, Backfield Coach and Scout; Raymond C. Johnson, Defense Line Coach, Coach Crisp is now FLAG assisted by two additions to the coaching staff: E. M. “ Nat” Watson, Defensive Coach and Glen Gibson, Line Coach. FOOTBALL By: Malcolm Buford Physical Education Club The Intraumural Football ship of the Physical Education Teams will start their season The Physical Education Club Club, physical fitness will be a Tuesday under the direction of rallied off to an excellent start way of life instead of an extra the Physical Education Depart­ in their first meeting of the 66- curricular activity. ment. o The new director of the 67 school term. The Physical Education Club team is Mr. Glen Gibson. The The first order of business was gives physical fitness a high football teams will be divided the .election of officers for the status in the all-around education­ into three different leagues, new year. The newly elected of­ al program. We do not expect which are Texas, American, and ficers are as follows: each indiviual to be as fit as National League. The Texas President: Gwen Roseburro members of our outstanding League consits of five teams: Vice-Pres: Leonard Parker football team. Infact, very few University of Men 1“ Colts.” The Secretary: Linda McCauley of you will even participate in Brown Hall II “ Boomefs” , Kap­ Sergeant-at-Arms: Charles West an organized sporting event, pa “ Scrollers” , Marquess Hall Reporter: Jj^ck Sander’s much less become stars. But II “ Thrasers” , and The Univer­ every Laiigston student if only sity' of Mer. “Spartans.” The u planning anWonsidering various a spectator, can be as physical­ games scheduled in the Texas activities to sponsor and present ly fit as our star athletes. League will be: Boomer vs Spar­ to the student body. In the near tans; , Scroller vs future the intramural program The Physical Education Club Thrashers ; Boomers will get under way, also other in­ along -with bur National leaders vs Scrollers ; Spart­ teresting and dynamic features urge you to support and partici­ ans vs Scrollers October 21; sucty as a Gym night and Play- pate in its program of physi­ Colts vs Boomers October 31; The petite and cute :s Jac- Queen. Miss Booker, a senior day "are being discussed in de- cal fitness. Thrashers vs Boomers Novem­ queline ^Booker is Lions in the Department oL Sociology, tail. Soon, through the sponsor- ber 3; Spartans vs: Colts Novem­ choice for the 1966 ‘Football is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. ber 4 Scrollers vs Colts Nov­ ember 7; and the Thrasher will LANGSTON LION ROSTER 1966 play the Spartaro November 8. Football Schedule The Americairateague consists NAME ." POS. H*f. WT. NO. CLASS HOMETOWN •Sept. 24—Central State (N)__. of the: Kappa “ Cream” , the Al­ Charles Johnson RE 6-4 215 83 Jr." Ardmore •Oct. 1-East Central (N|____ pha “ Black” , University of Men Edward Bazile RT 6-2 218 71 Sr. Port Arthur, Tex •Oct. •—Panhandle AIM (N). G oodw ill JL “ Lions” , and the University of Alonzo Shipp RC 5-11 213 65 Jr. Muskogee *0«t. 15—South eastern (N)____ Men ‘Sugar Hillers”. Games Ray Hatton C 6-0 190 58 Jr. Muskogee •Oct. 22—Northeastern (N)___ schedules for the AW rican Lea­ Emmitt Millhouse LG 6-0 205 78 Sr. Langston Oca. M -W isp CeRepe (Of gue will be the Creams vs Sugar Jerry Beckham LT 6-2 208 76 „Soph. Oklahoma City HOMECOMING Hiller , Black vs Lions Eugene Howard LE 6-0 175 24 Jr. Little Rock, Ark •Oct. 22— Northeastern (N).__ , Creams vs Lions Connie Sledge QB 5-11 170 11 Soph. Oklahoma City "Noe, S—Northwestern (N)___ rO^tobfer-44, Sugar Hiller vs Black Richard Green HB 5-8 175 9 Jr. Lexington, Ken *Now. 12—Sa nth western (N)— ; Cream vs Black Oct- Isaac Monts HB 6-2 160 14 Soph. Lawton Nov. 19—Lincoln (D) Jefferson City, Me. o})er 24, Lion vs Sugar Hiller Odell Lawson FB 6-0 190 32 Fr. Ponca City * Conference Games November 1. Charles Sledge n RE 6-3 190 89 Sr. Oklahoma City (N) Night Games The National League consists Leonard White RT 6-1 218 74 Sr. Tulsa (D) Day Games of the Alpha “ Gold” , the Kappa Albert Jordan RG 6-1 240 62 Soph. Oklahonj^City “Crimson”, The University of Oscar Battle LG 5-11 190 61 Jr. Idabel Men “ Bears” and the “ Lawton­ Billy Mosely LT 5-11 230 70 Jr. Ardmore Basketball Schedule ians” . Game schedules for the Corzetti Jones LE 5-11 210 ( 82 Jr. Tulsa 2 1- National League 'teams are: Stanford White LB 5-11 190115 Sr. Oklahoma City Nev. 29—Se nth west Baptist Gold vs Lawtonians, . Bernard Smallwoo