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VOL. XLV—No. 6 A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C, March 1950 5 CENTS PER COPY POLIO DRIVE NETS $1,00 -® A. & T and Bennett Debaters Polio Drive Nets Men's Dorm Well Underway;

$1/000-Equals President's Home Started Ever in tlie news, A. and T.'s build­ pleasant. Complete apartments wall Last Year's Fund ing program continues to gain momen­ be provided for caretakers and keepers. tum. As it is. one building is all but Luxurious internally, mammoth exter­ The polio fund drive which was completed, construction has begun on nally, it will be the showplace of the participated in by students, faculty, three more, and several others are south. and administration, all under the cap­ in the final stages preparatory to actu­ The president's new home being able directorship of Mrs. Alyce B. al construction. In the first instance, built on the front campus adjacent Campbell is over. We are proud to the Science Building stands waiting to Noble building will face the front announce that last year's sum of for occupancy with the completion of lawn. The drive leading into its ad­ $1,000 was equalled. interior arranging. Work has long been joining two-car garage will come in A number of projects and enter­ underway on the new boys' dormitory, off Lindsay Street. prises sponsored by vaiious affiliates and most recently the president's new On the first floor there will be a of A. and T. were included in the home. Let's look ovre the new build­ large reception room with its main drive, but the largest single project, ing's being built and those nearest entrance through a vestibule. Off at least the one that netted the larg­ the construction stage. this room will be a large dining room est amount of money, was the "Mr. The new girls dormitory will house suitable for banquets. Also to be A. and T. College of 1950" contest. about 85 students and will be modern found on this floor will be a library, The contest netted $213.79, and was in every aspect. won by Albert Crawford who turned kitchen, one bed-room, a bath, and a in $91.69. He was sponsored by Miss Will House 1010 large screened-in porch with a tile Louise Dodd. Henry Dawson, spon­ The new boys' dormitory will fur­ floor. sored by Miss Evelyn Young, raised nish living accommodations for 1010 The second floor will contain three $62.92; Charles Eaddy, by Rubye Ter­ students. Several lounges and a recre­ bedrooms and two baths. A large Aggie Debaters Will Seek ry, $52.00, and Olin Wilson, $7.18. ation room will make life within it (Continued on Page 3)

Coronation In Gym To Hold Tri-State Trophy The coronation was held at a dance Whether the Aggie debaters will from A. and T. were Levi Fonville, in the gymnasium under the direction Ay an tee Staff continue to hold the Tri-State League Katie Graham, and Alvin Rucker, and of Mesdames Gladys Johnson and N. debating championship wil! be decid­ Barney C. Putnam. C. Webster. The contest was spon­ ed Tuesday night. April I when they sored by Nurses Thelma Waddell, Lu- meet Virginia Slate College team in cynda White, and Rosebud Appleby. the Richard B. Harrison auditoiium. Little Barbara Bruce, polio patient, spoke of the intermission and the The question for debate is Resolv­ R. B. H. Players Rhythm Yets, donated their services ed: That Emphasis Now Placed on in providing the music for the dancers. Major Athletic Competition Should Be Abolished. Present Bronte's Some of the other projects included matinee dances, movies, the sale of The Aggies as well as the teams of vtg m II confections about the campus, and per­ Virginia and South Carolina State Col­ son soliciting of funds. lege will lie divided into two teams; Jane Eyre one to take the affirmative side, the Final preparations for the much other the negative. The affirmative postponed dramatic production, "Jane will remain al home to battle Vir­ Eyre," by the Richard B. Harrison Commencement ginia; the negative will meet the South Players of A. and T. College are now Carolinians in Orangeburg. being completed, and dress rehearsals Last year the Aggies were successful will begin next week, according to Week Speakers in winning the debating trophy, and Miss Odessa Burris, star of the play. they feel confident that they can de­ It will be presented March 30 and 31 fend and hold the championship title in the Harrison auditorium. Selected through 1950. The 18th centurv tragedy, one of This year's speakers for Commence­ Recently the Aggies locked horns Charlotte Bronte's famous novels, is with a team from Bennett College on (entered around Jane, the shy, bewil­ ment week exercises will be relatively '50 Ayantee Bigger and Better the subject Resolved: That Fraterni­ dered orphan who passes through a new to A. and T. audiences. Re­ ties and Sororities Should be Abolish­ remarkable number of misfortunes and nown because of outstanding achieve­ The last picture has been selected selfishly, but special laurels should ed frorn College Campuses. The ac­ setbacks to eventually become the wife ment in their respective fields, neith­ and cut, the last bit of copy has been go to Richardson who put all of his of her former employer. Miss Burris, tion was as fierce as could be expect­ er lias made himself known by speak­ written, the last layout has been ar­ artistic talent to work in the make-up ed considering that we have long as Jane, shows remarkable talent in ranged, and the 1950 "Ayantee' is and layout of the book, with the re­ ing from an A. and T. platform. had all six of the major Negro frats portraying one of the most difficult now in the hands of the printers. sult that probably no other yearbook, and sororities here, and Bennett has roles of the theater. According to Dr. Charles Richard Drew, professor It's bigger this year than ever, it's larger or smaller, is more beautifully long refused to permit chapters of so­ Professor Roy H. Brown, director of of surgery and head of the depart­ better (we hope) than ever, and you organized. He brought to the commit­ rorities to be established there. the Players, she shows promise of be­ ment of surgery of Howard University, will have (we also hope) more reason tee fresh ideas and original drawings ing one of the most outstanding per­ Bennett contended that Greek letter will deliver the Commencement ad­ to be proud of your Yearbook than that practically "made" the book. organizations violated the tenets of formers of the troupe in recent years. ever. Now our only worry is will it dress. Dr. Drew received his A. B. Instructor Helped Democracy, promoted the caste system, The rest of the cast include: Navar­ get back in time. Degree from Amherst College in Mas­ and in general wrought havoc on the ro Stafford as employer and promised lt was a tough job, but as most Instructor George Williams more personalities of students who wanted husband of Jane, Charles Chandler, Sa­ sachusetts, his M. D. Degree from worthwhile jobs are tough, the Staff than did his part, too. We have him to join but were barred from a fra­ die Alford, Thelma Hart, Millard McGill University in Montreal, Cana­ didn't complain. Thev didn't get to thank for the original and beauti­ ternity or sorority. The home de­ Mitchell, Rubye Williams, William da, and his Med. D. Sc. Degree from much cooperation; the senior class put ful cover design, the Homecoming mon­ tage, and the "This, That, and The fenders pointed out the right of every Lewis, Pollie Washington, Charles Columbia University. He was the the power in the hands of a commit­ organization or group to be selective, Pittman, Dorothy Henderson, John Other" montages. The importance of founder of the blood bank during tee and forgot about it. After bog­ mentioned the purpose of the Greek Street, Frances Andrews, and Imogene ging down at the start, the commit­ these to the success of the book can­ the war just passed. letter organizations, and gave examples Jones. tee, led by Julius Kilgore, the editor, not be overestimated. of the many good things that the or­ Due to the wide acclaim of, and Dr. J. H. Jackson, pastor of the Mt. and Jordan Corbett, associate editor, Mr. Bryant, yearbook advisor, states ganizations do throughout the nation. their sensational performance of the Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago Il­ began to move. that he is "tremendously impressed No one was declared winner; the play "The Little Foxes," the Richard with the energy, imagination, and un­ linois, will preach the baccaulaureate audience was allowed to decide each B. Harrison Players, under the direc­ Not All Worked selfish zeal" of those few named, and for himself which side was more im­ tion of Professors Roy H. Brown and sermon. Holder of the B. D., A. M., Not everybody on the committee is "very regretful that they got so pressive. All of the speakers were very C. I.. Thomas, were asked to present and D. D. degrees, Dr. Jackson is re­ worked. The whole job was done by little cooperation from the rest of the well prepaied; their delivery was su­ that same magnificent drama in the puted to be one of the best preachers a faithful few, namely, Kilgore, Cor­ seniors, for whom, after all, the book perb; and it will have taken super­ West Charlotte Auditorium on March in America. bett, Henry Dawson, Thomas Richard­ is made." He expressed his apprecia­ lative judgment to have decided be­ 30 and 31. Next year, when the new gymna­ son, and Robert Capers. These, with tion of the increase in funds allowed tween the two sides. The Harrison Players also plan to sium is expected to be completed, the the exception of Claressa Douglass who by the president, Dr. F. D. Bluford, The debaters from Bennett College present "The Little Foxes" to a Wash­ graduating class is slated to have Dr. did much of the typing, are those that enabled the committee to build were Rosetta Grier, Regina Tanner, ington audience April (i, sponsored by Ralph Bunche as its Commencement solely responsible for your "Ayantee." for you a bigger and better "Ayan- and Virginia Hentz. The debaters Theta Lambda Sorority. speaker. Ml of them worked hard and un­ Page 2 THE REGISTER March 1950 EDITORIAL AND OPINION PAGE A New World Words, Words, Esse Quam Videri Through The Words Whether language will be more of CollegeChristian a help than a hindrance is likely to be decided by the extent to which yve By SAMPSON BUIE. JR., '52 succeed in grasping the complex and Published monthly during the collegi­ ate year by the students of A. and T. "When we think of tomorrow's elusive character of words. There can College. be knowledge and even explanation world, we think of a golden citv deep without words, as in some forms of pan­ Advertising rates reasonable. Sub­ in a wilderness of success far behind tonine. But most of the knowledge scription rates $1.00 per year. a wall of traditions. Today we are and thought of civilized men is in the Address all communications and checks able lo look beyond that wall and it form of words, written oi" spoken. to THE REGISTER, A. and T. College, is upon this fact 1 base my concep­ Words arc the media through which Greensboro, N. C. we share, to a certain extent, our men­ tions." Letters of suggestions, comments and ial operations wilh others who are criticisms will be appreciated. Suppose 1 begin by telling you the like-minded, like-languaged and like- storv of a small boy who left his experienced. Entered as second-class matter Febru­ ary 8, 1932, at the Post Office at Greens­ home and went in search of a house Words are very powerful things. boro, N. C under the act of March, 1879. with golden windows. They "rule the world" in the sense Each dav as this lad would, sit in that they are the indispensable in­ Register Staff—1949-50 the comfort of his living room and strument of large-scale co-ordination of behavior. It does little good to be EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...... James A. Long, '50 look out of the window, he could see perceptive if one cannot communicate ASSOCIATE EDITOR ...James O. Beckett, the sun reflecting against the windows one's perceptions to cithers. 'Ihe man '51 of a house far away which caused with the "big or great" idea, but EDITORIAL BOARD....Julius Kilgore, '50: those windows to look as if they were WS'vatr? without the words with which to ex­ E. Henry Girven, '50; Josue E. Ama- golden. Ihis young lad decided he ro, '52; Calvin Jones, '51; Sandy press it, is socially powerless, while Johnson, '51. would leave his home and go in search When Winter Comes Soring there seems to be almost no limit to of the house with golden windows. ART EDITOR ...Thomas Richardson, '50 what can be accomplished, for good But when he had reached the house Can Not Be Far or ill, by the man who is articulate. FEATURE EDITOR....Josue E. Amaro, '52 and laid his hand against the win­ Behind !.' Words enable us to live together in SPORTS EDITOR. Arthur Word, '51 dows he found that they were not a cumulative, groyving culture; and yet SPORTS REPORTES.Sandy Johnson, '51 gold but that they were just plain they get us into all kinds of trouble REPORTERS .Albert Atlas. '51; Macy glass. Being very much disappointed too. They bring about meetings of Wright, '50; E. Henry Girven, '50. at what lie saw. this young lad turn­ Minds; but they can also bring about Wilbert Douglas, '51. ed around and started back toward his countless misunderstandings. No lan­ CIRCULATION STAFF.Albert Atlas, '51; own home. When he came in sight Lyrcfiidd and KJiniond guage has nearly enough words to ex­ Samuel Evans, '51; Agnes Brown, press the exact shadings of all the va­ '50; James Spease, '52. of his home, he could see the sun reflecting against his own windows By JAMES O. BECKETT sincerely fill out the forms concerning rious happenings about us; and indi­ PRODUCTION STAFF....Luther Coleman, their choice for the student and the vidual vocabularies are limited to a '50; Albert Atlas, '51; William Ed- and they too looked as if they were Orchids to the hard-working Modern mond, '51; Catherine Oates. golden. Dance Group. We are sorry we didn't faculty members of the month. They tiny fraction of the words that are will be in the lobby of our cafeteria listed in the dictionary. EXCHANGE EDITOR Frank Bowden, see "Slaughter on 10th Avenue." This my friends, was only a simple three weeks before our paper goes to '50 Onions for some of the sounds heard Large dictionaries of the English story of one who found the things the publisher. Return your nomina­ PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT which displayed the narrow-minded­ language contain over 100,000 words. he had gone so far to find right at tions to the Register's Box in front of Howard Ward, '52 ness that seems to mark the typical A study of the vocabularies of 270,000 home. the Public Relations Office in Dudley BUSINESS AND ADVERTISING Aggie. school children in the first eight (8) Today as we look through the win­ Building. MANAGERS.. ...James O. Beckett, '51; Orchids to the Delta's Jabberwock. grades in 708 schools throughout the dows of lime we see the sun reflect­ Samuel Evans, '51. It was fun and entertaining from be­ Onions to those students who have states was made by the Oklahoma ing against a new world; but at the FACULTY ADVISORS... Dean Warmoth ginning to end. not returned their ballots for our stu­ W. P. A. This study yielded only 28,- same time we arc living in a world T. Gibbs, Miss Leadie Clarke, and Onions to those mile a minute driv dent and faculty member of the 000 different words, of which only II,- Mr. Wendell M. Bryant. in which no one dares to predict that ers on our campus. Some of us would month. 583 were used frequently enough to there is any human plan that will like to reach the age of 65 if only Orchids to those persons who are be classed as working vocabulary. safely get us out. Many of us feel lo get our social security checks. using their heads in judging them­ certain that God would work out In the light of the above findings, Easter This Year Orchids to the Kappas and their selves and their hearts in judging the right plan if we would give him several magazines, Header's Digest et Buddy Johnson Concert. Wonder if their friends. Breathe deeply and in­ By JAMES O. BECKETT, '51 the chance. al, have instituted a scries of articles we'll hear more name orchestras or hale again and again until your heart designed to increase your yvord power By the time your eyes peer upon But God, after all, has to work bands because yve like them? That's and mind are refreshed. in the hope of ameliorating this con­ through people. He would gladly take this article winter will have taken its part of our life along with Brahms, A bouquet of orchids to those dition. Because of the success ob­ over the government of this world if bow and spring will be upon the scene etc. What am I saying? Kappas and Omegas, Iotas and tained by the Reader's Digest. The there were enough people with hearts in its costume of green. Onions to those instructors who Zetis who have recently made a very English Association is publishing a wide open to receive him. How many Many, many years ago we also had insist upon keeping students a few good start in helping to fulfil the list of weirds which were obtained in people are necessary? If three thou­ our seasons coming in acting, and go­ minutes late and to those who ball worthwhile things sororities and fra­ an eclectic manner in the hope that sand students would train for him ing off bowing. But it was iu spring the students out for coming in late ternities are doing on college cam­ we can make students more conscious one hour a week for thirty six weeks of long ago that the brightness of its witli a reasonable excuse. puses. of their vocabularies. Wc hope that that would be a long step in the di­ scenes was lost. Because on a particu­ Orchids to Nurse Waddell and the Onions to those members of the dif­ vou will undertake in a sedulous and rection of a new world. We are not lar day a Man was hanged upon a other nurses who had aided greatly ferent organizations who rather hold assidulous manner the mastering of talking about bleacher christians. Fif­ cross. Now the picture of that hill in the Polio Drive with their Mr. A. petty feelings and spread rumors which Ihis list of words. is quite clear since multitudes of fol­ ty thousand rooters at a football game and T. Contest. A dozen orchids for hinder the purposes and aims of a Ihe Committee on the Cultural lowers helped us to remember the sig­ can make a lot of noise, but it takes the girls who have been helping out good college education. Life at Our College has granted us nificance of the Lenten Season. eleven trained men on the field to year after vear. Orchids to that splendid Talent cash funds to finance a vocabulary win the game. Onions to those who look for a rea­ Night Show given by the Kappa Lamb­ This brings to mind another hill on contest during the Spring Quarter. The For christians il will take the study son for contributing to the Polio Drive, da Graduate Chapter of Alpha Phi the island of Iwo Jima where our flag possibility of winning a cash award of inspiring books and prayers on the Heart Campaign, Red Cross, etc. Help Alpha Fraternity. We need a larger flies gloriously. Here, there is anoth­ plus the added ability of learning the mountain. Why can't vou be one ol them now as they will help you later. auditorium. er cross but it is invisible except to usage of new words should prove a those persons through whom God's Orchids to those persons who did Onions to those people who forget those people who believe in a true great incentive to study words, words, conquering life can come into the enter a basketball team in the intra- lo remove their hats in the buildings. democracy. Ihis cross is invisible to words! those people who breed prejudices world. murals. We don't get much of a Orchids to those members of the The List and fears. The cross of prejudice and chance to play in our gym classes. Take Yearbook Staff namely, Julius Kilgore, We pass this way but once; but 1. Avidity II. monotheism fear will persecute humanity if we al­ advantage of wholesome recreation Henry Dawson, Thomas Richardson, others come after us. It is for them 2. blatant 12. monochromatic low ourselves to have them guide us when you are given a chance. Jordan Corbett and the others who that we should build a new world 3. covert 13. monolithic through these, our problems. so constructed that our children, our Orchids to instructors who manage put their heart into the making of 4. dissemble II. nostalgia Now back to this Man on the cross grandchildren and the children and to rub down and play ball. Besides a line yearbook. 5. dichotomous 15. nemesis whom the masses stoned, cursed and grandchildren of all the world can those Big Brutes in the Intra-mural Onions to the students who .have 6. dimity Hi. obese killed. He forgave them and in re­ live and work In peace. cage contest, they are forming a soft- good intentions, one of them being 7. esoteric 17. prolific turn for what they did, he loved ball team—are they kidding? that they are going to send in articles 8. fealty 18. recant them and asked Father to forgive them. Onions to those students who walk to the Register. 9. inveterate 19. sauve Can we give as Christ gave? We The Arizona Education Association on the gym floor before the games Orchids to the Sigmas worthyvhile 10. ludicrous 20. panacea can at least give our services to prac­ Assembly went on record as opposing are officially over. chapel program and their speaker, Dr. The Association of English Majors tice truth, justice, and faith. all forms of racial discrimination and Orchids to those beautiful spring C. V. Troupe on March 5, 1950. Let and Minors. We must begin with ourselves and instructing lenders of the AEA to work days, birds, bees, and those final exams. us continue to listen, learn, then do. take an account of our score in the toward elimination of such discrimina­ Lost three thousand friends with that, Onions if we have classes, orchids dent body could run it smoothly with Game of Life. tion and especially the elimination of I bet. if we don't the cooperation of all those concerned. Are we going to play unsportsman- segregated schools; and, going a step Onions to those students who are Oichids to the five new members A bunch of garlic to those Greeks ly and have greed, selfishness, jealousy, further, the Assembly recommended not taking advantage of the Cultural of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Hon­ here who have so busied themselves hate and other evils as our team­ that teachers of the public schools ot Programs. Just listen to some of your or Society. outdoing and outwitting each other mates? If we are, then the hydrogen Arizona "be employed without ref­ classmates. None of us is perfect, but Onions and orchids for April Fool's they have found little time to be and atomic bombs do not leave us erence to race, color, creed and other we should try to improve ourselves Day. guided by the purpose and goals the much choice. Either Peace or Perish. matters aside from qualifications and with the use of correct English. Onions for the Intra-mural program various founders intended for t'ior.i to The End. ability." Orchids lo those students who will and its complications. But the stu- follow. March 1950 THE REGISTER n Page 3

and included a special movie Satur­ A Corner In day and Monday nights, a charm and personality skit Monday night, and a Faculty Member of the Month radio program Wednesday night by The Library the Industrial Education Association. A vocational Education exhibit was By E. HENRY GIRVEN, '51 on display in the library until the In apparent recognition of excel­ end of the week. lence in an extensive list of services rendered by the A. and T. Library, numerous organizations and concerns have given gifts of books and periodi­ cals thai these services may be con­ ^Jke *J_5L tinued in their present up-to date ream. stale. JAMES BECKETT, '51 To list the: gilts first—most note­ worthy of these was the gill of a three Ihis new column will try to give vear subscription lo "Esquire" maga­ you most of the goings-on whether zine by Vanstory Clothing Company. it he howling, shouting, puffing, bluf­ Often fellows conic to the library seek­ fing, crying, laughing, singing, talk­ ing information as to the correct at­ ing, dancing, reading, and oh yes. tire lor cliffeient occasions. "Esquire" deeping. is known to be a recognized pacesetter The help classes for those students iu men's clothing. Thus, this maga­ who seek help in certain subjects have zine's contribution along with cloth­ MISS HELEN McWILLIAMS been very good, but it will be better next quarter. Remember, social life ing chiuls in [he library will help to When told thai she had been elect­ supply any desired information along has its place but it is secondary. Don't ed "Student of the Month" lovely that line. become a member of A. and T.'s five- MF. VIRGIL CALVIN STROUD Miss Helen McWilliams blushed mo­ year plan. Other gills arc a large beautiful The Register searches back into its came a member of Phi Beta Sigma mentarily, bowed her head for a frac­ Polyconic Projection Map of North The square dance given by the Vir­ own files and selects an A. and T. Fraternty. Then in 19.37 with highest Carolina and South Carolina that will tion of a second to regain her com­ ginian Club was very good. More stu­ alumnus for this month's title position, honors he graduated. hang on the north wall of the main posure then raised it smiling prettily dents should become interested in Along came the war. Donning the "Faculty Member of the Month." reading room in the library and which to answer questions that more might group dancing as it helps us to meet Khaki uniform of the U. S. Army, Mr. was made possible through the interests more friends. Though Ihis is an elected position be known about her. Stroud served ten months in the states and foresight of Mr. E. R. Hodgin, Special to the student council: Al­ gained by a student vote popularity, and 23 months overseas. On the oth­ Helen is a charming brown-skinned Secretary-Treasurer of tbe college, one though the majority of tlie students the Register feels that it gave Mr. er side of the Atlantic he toured Eng­ lass with radiant black shoulder length year subscriptions lo "Negro Digest" do not know the workings of an am­ Virgil Calvin Stroud to the A. and T. land. Germany, France, Belgium Hol­ hair. Keen featured and well pro­ and "Esquire," the latter lo be chang­ bitious group, they are those yvho are family for this honor. Our records land—and spent a furlough holiday portioned she is, with or without her ed, by the Freshman Class, and a love­ in favor of all Ihe thrivings that you reveal that he served on the Register in Switzerland. Service life can have consent, an excellent prospective "Miss ly vase of flowers yvhose giver remains undertake. By the way, because of Staff as Associate Editor for three vears its advantages. unidentified. A. and T." our five member staff, we are limited then as Editor during his last year of After the war Mr. Stroud returned In enumerating services rendered by Enfield, North Carolina gave her to our area of reporting, so let's hear attendance at A. and T. of these facts to A. and T. as a V. A. Appraiser. il the library often receives calls for to A. and T. and she has done much from you. we are justly proud. When the duties of this position information. These calls come from to make that city proud of her dur­ More students are now eligible for Lest it be thought that Mr. Stroud slackened he shifted to his present several states and are about all sorts ing her stay here. "Miss Co-Ed" for the track team. During the final ex­ confined his activities to the School regular position of teaching U. S. His­ of things. A lady in High Point, the year 19-19-1950 and "Sigma's Syveet- amination week, the track team hit its Paper please note a few of his other tory, Negro History, and Political Sci­ North Carolina wanted a certain poem hcart" have been tyvo of her most peak. Some of our students ran yvild undertakings while pursuing his col­ ence. He has been doing graduate about a man on the railroad tracks. noteworthy positions held. She has over the examinations on north cam­ lege course He collaborated on a work during his stay here also. also been or is Secretary of the Fel­ 11 seemed thai this man had gotten pus and on the main campus. book, "Five North Carolina Negro He is a member of the Bethel A.M.E. lowship Council, President of the in jail or something or other and that Goldsboro has a few of our same Educators," published bv the II. N. C. Church on Regan Street and a mem­ Y. W. C. A., Secretary to the Dean was all she knew about it. With this students taking chemistry, math, ar­ Press serving as a member of the staff ber of the Midcentury club, a civic of Women, Member of the Business slight information the librarian set chitectural engineering, English, and who wrote the life of Dr. Dudley. He minded recently organized group. Club, Sunday School Teacher, and about to do the impossible and sure will let them go soon. made Gamma Tau Honorary Society. Mr. Stroud is married and has one Chairman of the Condolence Commit­ enough within 30 minutes had sup­ If anyone would like the real defini­ It was also at A. and T. that he be­ j 3 year old child, a girl. plied the requested poem. A lady in tee which is a Branch of the Student tion of cooperation, please ask the laic. Georgia wanted to know what Council. A Junior majoring in Com­ members of the yearbook staff, the of­ coutilv in North Carolina some little, mercial Education at the time when ficers iu your organization and then MEN'S DOiM obscure, never-before-mentioned town the "going gets rough" it is amazing Webster's dictionary. J'riendship WELL UNDERWAY was, and ihe librarian located it for that she can fill all Ihese positions Going steady means: A rumor has her. Then, to top everything, a lady, and still maintain a high scholastic been spreaded. (Continued from Page V By LABAN MAULTSBY, '50 obviously white, phoned in that she average. You're going to dances and shoyvs recreation room and a*, service room had to speak to a Negro audience on Friendship, like Brotherhood, should When asked she replied that she with led or you've been seen eating comprise the basement floor. Brick Agriculture and that she was com­ twice with the same girl; And your have its freedom to act, and be prac­ could cook rvell enough to satisfy a with an asbestos shingle roof the pletely at a loss about what to say. husband. She likes movies, likes to brains arc in a whirl; You can't get ticed every day of the year. These house will cost $40,000 lo build. In customary fashion the librarian ac- any slumber; Cause the students have go on long hikes, and likes dancing. two intangible qualities are worthy of ccpted and fulfilled the lady's need. She also likes sewing though she has got your number. $200,000 Infirmary She all but completely wrote the lady's being possessed by all persons. little time for it now. She plays cards Our cafeteria needs a system for re­ Soon to be built is the new in­ finished speech, later the lady phon­ but this is not necessarily among her moving the dishes off the table quick­ Below is a list of quotations made firmary which will be a hospital in ed in that she delivered thai speech real list of likes. Hei one mania er. Courtesy on the part of the staff by famous men. 'Fry to remember and was sensational. is her love for flying. This latter watching the line and the students them and apply them to the suitable the sense of the word. It will cost A. and T.'s Library books maintain liking depicts the adventurous, full- concerned is a must. Have you ever occasion: $200,000. ;i widespread circulation, also. In in­ of-life, side of her character. noticed those line watchers yvho stand Bids have already been let for the 1. "The most 1 can do for my friend ter-library loans, books have been in front of the clock and count the Despite such an interesting person­ is simply to be his friend." interior of the new power plant to sent lo the University of Michigan, seconds and wilh clock like precision ality she has no affiliations with any —Thoreau be located across Market down East the University of Chicago, the Uni­ send the late coiners away sadly. sorority. She is still unmarried too Street opposite the athletic field. The versity of Florida, and South Carolina Save all your nickels and dimes for but, uh, well she does have a boy 2. "Change your pleasure, but never exterior has not been let as yet be­ State College, to list but a few. those peanuts and cokes for that "play change your friends." friend. cause requirements inside and the in­ Year before last the members of Al­ ball" shout from the umpire. —Volitaire terior plan will determine the ex­ pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., gave "Jane Eyre" was very good to those a nice exhibit on their fraternity and of us who appreciate the finer things 3. "Friendship, the older it grows, terior. This plant will heat both its history, lo the Library. Last year of life. the stronger it is." main campus and north campus re­ —Fuller the Deltas gave a similar exhibit. The "The Stream" sincerely thinks that placing all existing power plants. It library welcomes any such exhibits on Ihe only alternative for getting out a I. "Prosperity begets friends, ad­ will have its own spur track bringing (he part of organizations. Opportunity Week better paper is to pay the members versity proves them." in coal to its own coal yard from the A point of nole is the fact that of the staff as other colleges do. It —Syrus Southern Railroad. With automatic while the English Department was seems a shame to use money as an boilers, pumps, feed lifts, and ashes leaching Emerson's works the library 5. "Be good to thy friend to keep et With Success incentive when one should be glad disposal it will practically run itself. was concurrently displaying an exhibit to render service to their fellow stu­ him, to thy enemy to gain." The first Agricultural Extension of Emerson's works. There had been Vocational Opportunity week at A. dents. "The burden has grorvn too —Franklin Building to be built at a Negro Col­ no collaboration between the two de­ and T. College yvas observed February great. We must stop it before it's 6. "Never injure a friend, even in lege will be built facing Market Street partments. !), wilh a special program in the Rich­ too late." jest." across Nocho Street in front of Gra­ Ihe "Vocational Opportunity Week ard B. Harrison auditorium. Instruc­ It is funnv to observe how the or­ —Cicero Exhibit," which was presented in the tors from some of the various depart­ ganizations increase and their accom­ ham Building. It will provide offices 7. "A friend is long a getting, and library, March 12-19, showed yvork per­ ments of the college spoke to the stu­ plishments usually decrease. for the Extension yvorkers of the col­ soon lost." formed by various departments of the dents on opportunities for employ­ By the way, have you noticed the lege of whom there are about 28 yvith -Lyly college. Along with this, the II. S. ment and advancement in their re­ joy the instructors get out of seeing some 300 yvorkers under them out Department of labor had many pamph­ spective fields. how much the students do not know 8. "Friendship is a disinterested com­ in the state. To be equipped with merce between tyvo equals." lets on "Occupational Outlook Sum­ Dr. W. Anthony Gaines, Professor instead of finding out hoyv much the exhibit rooms and a large assembly —Goldsmith mary" posted. job opportunities in of Sociology, spoke on the employ­ instructor has taught. Final examina­ room this building will serve to bet­ practically every field of endeavor ment prospects for Social Science ma­ tions are just breathers between quar­ 9 "Friendship is the bond of reason." ter centralize the headquarters of the imaginable were covered. Posters de­ jors; Mrs. Veda Stroud, Business ters. —Sheridan state Negro Agriculture Extension picting Ihe excellent working condi­ majors; G. C. Gail, Industrial Educa­ You poor, poor souls to be victims 10. "Friendship multiply joys, and works yvhich is located here. It will tions and job opportunities of this tion majors; and John Jones, Com­ of a worthless newspaper yvhich repre­ divide griefs." also contain classrooms for instruc­ country, published by the National As­ mercial Education majors. Dr. Wil­ sents the school and the students. —Bohn sociation of Manufacturers, were also son Williams, Economics Professor, yvas Hoping that the stream has not tion. hung. master of ceremonies. sprayed anyone too much, that your II. "The ornament of a house is The only yvord on the gymnasium 'Flic library continues to serve, and The program for the yvhole week neivs will be part of the stream next the friends who frequent it." was that it should be completed by serve well. was directed bv Prof. H. C. Williams month. —Emerson June of 1951. ' % Page 4 THE REGISTER March 1950

English Majors and A. & T Radio Students Make Business Start . C. V. Troupe Minors Assist Speaks At English Dept. Sigma Vespers flic Association of English Majors "Too many of us live Cadillac lives and Minors has outlined a plan to*aid on Forcl incomes," Dr. C. V. Troupe, and assist the English instructors. This president of Fort Valley State of Geor­ organization is designed lo assist the gia, told the audience al the A. and instructors and to tutor students in all I . College vespers program iu Harri­ phases of English composition and son auditorium today. He spoke from literal u re. Ihe subiect. "Culture lor Service; Serv­ We feel that in many cases our ice for Humanity." granting assistance to students on an "We Negroes ate the poorest group individual level will motivate each stu­ in the nation." he said, and for three dent to make a greater contribution major reasons. First—the majority of to the regular class activities. us live in Ihe South which itself is the poorest section of the country. In out focal, purposeful endeavors Second—We do nol receive a fair por­ we shall he guided by the basic as­ tion of good-paying jobs. Third— signments given bv the instructors in What money we do obtain we fail to ihis department. We shall strive to use wisely." keep our services as flexible as possi­ ble. Our one and onlv task will be He quoted numerous statistics to lo assist ihose persons seeking our back up his assertions and gave several aid lo strengthen their innate abili­ causes of Negroes who had been suc­ ties, and lo help such persons lo over­ cessful in establishing flourishing busi­ come their immediate problems. nesses in Ihe South. Lie advised the audience lo try to emulate those who Wc are offering this set vice: because had made use of the opportunities giv­ wc think there exists a need on our en them to advance themselves finan­ campus for this type of assistance. We cially and socially. only ask that those seeking our services "Wc depend too much upon tbe consider themselves members of our white man." he declared. "We expect group, for wc shall think of them as him lo give us Ihe things wc ask for partners, not customers to be solicited A sterling example of enterprise is shown by a student and a graduate of A. and T. in a radio shop they have and need. If we would try depend­ and maintained for patronage. established in this city. These sterling young business men have had the courage, the initiative, and the vision to ing upon ourselves lo get what we embark upon a venture that may well bring them a fortune . . . You know them well. They are Charles D. Bolden. A list of the student tutors, the waul wc would certainly do much bet­ '48 of Hollywood, Florida and James Clarke of Hodges. South Carolina. Both of them completed the requirements for subjects and hours available for con­ ter, and Ihe resulting satisfaction a certificate in the A. and T. Radio School. Clark is now a business administration student . . . Both Bolden and sultation, will be permanently posted would be all the greater." on the bulletin boards at the begin­ Clark are veterans whose training was interrupted so that they could serve their country in the army. Both re­ The program was sponsored by the ning of the Spring Quarter. turned from the service with honorable discharges, and a firm resolution to make the best of the opportunities that Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Rubye Ter­ EDGAR BLACKWELL they had fought for in World War II . . . Their shop is situated on Market Street about a block east of Graham Build­ ry of A. and I. sang "The Lord's President, Association of ing, and boasts of the most modern of equipment. The men are proud of their little business, and we, as brothers and Prayer." Theodore Lowery sang "God English Majors and Minors. sister Aggies should be proud of them and follow the example that they have set in finding a business of their own. Bless Ihis House," and the /eta Phi Beta trio sang two selections. when the presidents of all campus or­ Graduate School Contributes ganizations will see all of their mem­ Correct Speech: bers. That next year the REGISTER will To The Greatar A. and T. be published on the campus yvith the Food Exhibit The First Essential help of the mimeograph machine. By E. HENRY GIRVEN By JUANITA JONES have many members who commute, That (he Greek letter organizations Knowing how lo speak correctly op­ and others who yvait on the campus will meet in a conventional meeting On March 10 the Foods 1 II class ens the first door to success in business During the winter quarter the gradu­ to attend the night classes. soon to help shape the students' af­ of the Home Economics Department and social life. It is the first test of ate school increased from 21 to 24 We regret to report the loss of one fairs on ihe campus and forget about presented in Noble Building exhibit en­ educated man or woman. Without full-time students, and a promising of our members by death in February. their petty unimportant issues and titled "Adequate Nutrition for Family this ability we feel hampered, dif­ number of part time students attend­ Mr. Henry Ferguson, a fine young feelings. and Individual." fident, and uncouth. Our manner be­ ed our meetings. man, was highly esteemed by his fel- That less is being read as to yvhat In cups, bowls, and saucers portions trays this sense of inferiority. The Under the leadership of our able loyvs of the Graduate Organization. is going on around us or it is either of food were compared as to their nu­ world, which takes us at our face president, Mr. Leonard Tillman, we that we are not doing anything, or tritive value. One example of this yvas value, sees our uncertainty and draws decided on the name. "Graduate Or­ Al a recent meeting, Dr. Kennedy, is il thai we don't have enough cap­ a comparison of the calcium value of its own conclusions. ganization," adopted a constitution Chairman of the Graduate School, was guest speaker. Dr. Kennedy said, in able reporters. one glass of milk lo that of other Here on our campus, we put forth and by-laws, and elected officers. We part, that the world is now being taken That until the world accepts the foods. To supply this amount of cal­ little effort lo speak correctly. Those claim the honor of being the first or­ over by the pessimists, fear of the teachings of Christianity, there yvill be cium it look one large bowl of green of us who speak incorrectly do so be­ ganized graduate group here at the atom bomb, fear of the hydrogen more booms and bombs than the hu­ peas, or I t/J loaves of whole wheat cause we are loo lazy to speak other­ college, thereby contributing to the bomb, and feat of man's increasing man mind can endure. bread, or 3 oranges, or (i egges, or 9'/J wise. Many of us deny ourselves the "Greater A. and T." ability to destroy himself. He pointed That as soon as the administration carrots, or I big serving of turnip use of words whose meaning yve know "Lbe following objectives were select­ out that in spite of all the hysteria, sees that the students will support greens, or 3/1 pound of baby lima well simply because we are loo indo­ ed: To become better acquainted with grass and crops are growing green at their wishes and deserve consideration, beans. lent and loo indifferent to find the the fellow members of our organiza­ Nagasaki. He concluded his inspiring only then will the students have a Of orange juice, pineapple juice, correct way to pronounce them. tion; to cooperatively solve problems which cannot be solved individually; talk by saying that he hoped the gradu­ real, perfectable student government. grapefruit juice, and tomato juice, Here are some basic rules which if ate school is composed of optimists, their vitamin C ranged in the order followed will lead to the achievement and to seek to improve the scholarship level of the graduate school. and closed with the reassuring words of their listings, orange juice first and of correct speech: tomato juice last. Orange juice was Dr. Wilson E. Williams, distinguish­ from lbe late President Roosevelt, "We 1. Lake as your model the speech the most nourishing overall of the ed faculty member, was chosen to be have nothing to fear, but fear itself." of educated people in the community lour while tomato juice was tops in group advisor. We are looking forward to a series 3UU in yvhich you live. vitamin A. A movement is on foot to secure a of speakers, including Dean Gibbs, Dr. By JAMES BECKETT, '51 2. Be natural—Use no pronunciation Turnip greens were found to be lounge for the graduate school, as yve Williams, and Dr. F. D. Bluford. I wish I could tell of a heart that is yvhich differs from the best speech in most wholesome in a comparative stu­ dying, your community. dy of turnip greens, spinach, and Kale I wish 1 could tell of a mind that is for Absorbic Acid, vitamin A, Calcium, 3. Speak clearly—Use your mouth, lips, trying, and iron content. and tongue to secure clear enuncia­ I wish I could do inore than just There was a comparison of 100 gram tion. pray, ^r J-^f edict... portions of foods for iron content and 4. Do nol talk with your mouth I wish I could see the happiness in a comparative study of the B complex closed, through your teeth, or through each day. By JAMES' O. BECKETT, '51 by some interested educators on our (Thiamin, Niacin, and Riboflavin') your nose. I wish I could see the love in a heart, That during the next school year, campus in some of the worthwhile using a like portion of fond. 5. Give each syllable its proper value. Of sincercness. faith that could ne'er some of the campus organizations will projects, we, in turn, would be able Then there yvas a display showing Sound the last syllable to ihe last letter depart, discontinue because of the sorry repre­ to govern ourselves as college students the food requirements for a ten month in all words ending in "ing." Fen 1 have a soul that is blind and sentation that they get from their of­ and not as puppets controlled by an old baby weighing 15 pounds. Among cannot see, 6. Give all vowels their proper value. ficers. administration who have forgotten that other things it was noted that this But these wishes can conic true, its The vowels, a, c, i, o, and u, give to That this year's Student Council's limitations and threats have no place whole diet included almost a whole iq) to you, dear and me. speech intensity, purity, and music. Elections will show how many of us in a so-called democratic institution. slice of bread. A wish come true and all yve do 7. Look up the pronunciations and will make good citizens through That if the "chickens," and "cheese Is the thing, dear that we must see Displayed also were the food require­ meanings of the words vou use. Make thoughtful and judicious use of our eaters" go on clucking and eating, through. ments for a family of four, for one sure you pronounce correctly and dis­ voting privilege. sometime in life they'll either cross of the student young ladies, for a mod­ tinctly the words with which you have That if the future classes persist in the road at the wrong time or die erately active woman, for a pregnant no difficulty. giving important positions to a particu­ from acute indigestion. "Are you doing anything Sunday woman, and for a lactating woman. It is impossible lo stress too greatly lar feyv. the organizations will not only That some students yvill petition for evening?" a business man asked his Dietary Deficiency Diseases and Vita­ the value of precise and correct speech. suffer but those iu office wil! hurt napkins in our cafeteria and yvill pro­ stenographer. min "B" Complex Deficiencies were il­ All of us use speech to convey our themselves by thinking themselves in­ test against those persons who rush "No, not a thing," she replied hope­ lustrated on charts. ideas to our fellowmen, so we must dispensable bv carrying the entire bur­ the students out of the dining hall fully. The exhibit yvas yvell attended by prepare ourselves to express ideas bet­ den of the lazy mass yvhom they repre­ after they finish their last mouthful. "Well then," he said sternly, "see if a near capacity crowd. The young ter. sent. That as long as we have a yearbook, you can't get down here on time Mon­ ladies sponsoring the exhibit served ETHEL JOHNSON. '51 That if the students yvere guided (here will be one time in the year day morning." as guides and explained the set up. March 1950 THE REGISTER Page 5 AMONG THE GREEKS AND OTHERS Sigmas Sponsor Alpha Kappa Mu Pledges Five Members Mu Psi News Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Tour Fraternity completed its Winter proba­ tion March I, 1950. 11 was a grand Fifty students from various North affair for all. and especially for the Carolina high schools visited business seven men taken into lbe folds of establishments in Durham and Raleigh Omega. on a business lour sponsored bv the 'Ihe Neophyte commander and his Gamma Beta Sigma and Eta Chapters assistants did a swell job wilh the of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. These probates. They worked hard each students were selected for their in­ night to make ihe occasion one of I he terest in business, which brings in one greatest in Omega history. Lbe Neo­ of the primary slogans of the Phi Beta phyte commander and his assistants Sigma Fraternity, "Bigger and Better were as follows: Robert Harrell, Alex­ Business." lililii,; iliililll III Jill ander Graves, John Spellman, and Kel- Dr. C. V. Troup, president of Fort W^&zzZzzm...:ZZZMz^Z.,mz.:. :.yz:-.:-.-^zzzZsir Byrd . Valley Stale College, Fort Valley, Geor­ The seven men taken into the fold gia and an authority on business, was WmffWm'zwmw^m^ ^m^M : :•••• ..-:• • •. - ••.-•: ... •• • • ••:• • • ••..•-. -• ;;; •••• •:., . of Omegadom are William Blakely, guest speaker for the Phi Beta Sigma James Fisher, Vernon Giddings, Jasper Fraternity in Harrison Auditorium, Horton. Alexander Monroe, Henry March 5, 1950. His presentation was Smith, and Cornelius Stephens. in observance of Bigger and Better Business week. After his address, a Brothet Alexander Graves, who is tea in his honor was held on the Gar­ chairman of the Social Committee pre­ rett House. pared the banquet which was a glori­ ous occasion. We were honored to Congratulations lo the Greeks who JH have as our special guest, the Sweet­ had a successful Winter Quarter Pro­ heart of \lu Psi Chapter, Miss Mar­ bation. We were successful in making celle Wallace. two new brothers. They are Brothers William Holt and Roy Roberts. Mu Psi congratulates the following Ihe Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity men who made "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and wishes you much success during the : •:::: spring quarter. Colleges" Prescott Coleman, Milas D. Kelley, Julius Kilgore, Warren Harris, ROY KIMBLE, '51 Alphonso Parks. Thomas Richardson, and John Tillery. IVY LEAF CLUB Gamma Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu, national honorary scholastic society, has pledged five students from FLOYD PELHAM, '50 A. and T. College, according to an announcement by Dean Warmoth T. Gibbs. Election to this society is one of the The sisters of the Ivy Leaf Club of highest scholastic honors that can come to a student. One must have a better than 2.3 average for 90 quarter the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority wish hours, as well as have other outstanding qualities . . . The newly elected pledgees were honored at a special ban­ to congratulate their forty newly made THE SPHINX PLEDGE quet on March 11, at the Magnolia House. The new pledgees are: (reading from left to right) Dawson Deese, Roland sisters who yvere initiated into the DaLomba, Mary Murphy, Leonard Jones. Charles McDonald. CLUB Ivy Leaf Club on March 1, 1950. The Sphinx Club of the Alpha Phi The Ivies and the Sphinxmen are Alpha Fraternity, Inc., recently had as really getting together. The Sphinx­ KAPPA KOMENTS its guest speaker, Big Brother Major men gave the Ivies a surprising week­ We of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Sphinx Sweetheart Edward Johnson yvho gave it a very end. The first entertainment was a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity wish to enlightening speech. He left the mem­ dance given at T-1297, O. R. D. Miss thank all who helped in sponsoring of bers wilh these four words yvhich Constance Cline a new Ivy was crown­ the Buddy Johnson concert. climaxed his very impressive speech. ed "Miss Sphinxmen" and received a The Kappa basketball team mcl with They were cooperation, loyalty, self- charming sweetheart bracelet present­ much success under the leadership of respect, and fairness. These he em­ ed for the Sphinxmen bv Brother How­ Coach Bill Harris anl Managers Hen­ phasized would make for a better and ard Kennedy. The following Satur­ ry Hyman and Bill Jackson. stronger organization. day wc all had movie dates and Sun- We wish to congratulate and wel­ On Friday night, February 21, the clav afternoon we had dinner at the come ncwlv made Brothers Charles E. Sphinx (dub gave a social for their Half Moon Cafe. Many thanks to our Webber. Madison Mullens, and Stanley sisters. During intermission. the dear brothers. Wc really had an ex­ Porter into the fold. citing week-end with them. glamorous Miss Constance Cline was We're glad to have Brother Burwell crowned "Miss Sphinx." She is a new We. as Ivies, have many great plans back with us after completing practice student on the campus whose former for the coming quarter which will in­ teaching. residence was Livingstone College Salis­ clude our yearly project. You will be Our Annual scholarship dance has bury, North Carolina. seeing us in action soon. We intend been sel for March 25, 1950. to study hard and prepare ourselves, We wish to commend Brothers Levi Our sisters will no longer have an for some day our time will come to fonville, William Bradley, Walter excuse tor not attending religious serv­ reach Greekland. White, and Robert Jackson upon be­ ices at least once a month, because So long for now—we'll be back next ing elected to Who's Who in American they will be accompanied by their month. Colleges and Universities. brothers one Sunday in every month. OUEENIE LAMBERT '52 The ncwlv elected officers for the HENRY P. McMlCKENS, '51 year of 1950 are Polemarch. Haskin F. Coble; Vice-Polcmarch; William E. LAMPADOS NEWS Donnely; Keeper of Records, James T. ZETA PHI BETA Ihe Lampodas Club of the Omega Linlzv; Exchequer, George Jenkins; Hello Aggies, Psi Phi Fraternity wishes to congratu­ Strategus. Henry Hyman; Lt. Strategus, late their new brothers, wdio were Edward Carter; Historian. Rudolph Something new has been done and initialed into the Lampodas Club in Doswell; Reporter, Eugene Chandler; something new has been added. On February. They are as follows: Broth­ Advisor. Mr. Alexander Corbett. Un­ February 19. 1950, the /eta Alpha and ers Charlie B. Fisher, Lionel L. Lips­ der the advice of Brother Corbett. yve Ihe Beta Nu Zeta Chapters of the comb. Archie W. Dabney, Jr.. Charles are sure to have a very successful vear. /.eta Phi Beta Sorority presented Soror Mauddean T. Seward, Registrar and W. Murphy, Herbert McGhee, James Until the next issue. 1 remain your Instructor of English, Howe College, C. Boykins, Levi Jacskon, George Hood, Kappa Alpha I'si reporter. School of Religion. Memphis, Ten­ Albert B. Hunter, Walter Mcachem, EUGENE CHANDLER. '51 Maurice L. Baker. James McCollum. nessee, in Richard B. Harrison Audi- Eugene White, Jr., Marquahm Griggs, tori tun in Observance of "Finer Wo­ Laurence C. Smith, William Simms, VIRGINIA CLUB NEWS manhood Week." Ihe theme of the Frank Lomax, and Calvin Benton The Virginia (dub me! on March program was "Open Doors of Oppor­ tunity." Two tptestions have already The election of new officers is the 3. 1950. Ihe club presented to the made us wonder: "Should we have re- custom that follows each Omega pro­ lihiarv subscriptions lo Ebony and Our bation. New officers of the Lampa­ World, litis was presented as a small I ligion as a requirement in our state dos Club are as follows: Melvin Hoop­ gill to the library. school"; and "Do we as women really er. President; William Siler, Vice- A square dance was given by the receive opportunities according to our President; Willie Mason, Secretary; club on March II. All Virginians , qualifications or do we sometimes find John Brown, Treasurer; George Hood, were invited. Ihe dance was prob­ ourselves in an inferior position be­ Sgt.-at-Arms; Norman Heilig, Chap­ ably one of the first of its kind to cause of our sex?" Soror Seward elab­ lain, and William Simms, reporter. be given on the campus. orated upon the subject very foicefid­ We wish to congratulate the seven We hope thai students from Vir- ly and concisely. brothers for advancing from the boun­ ginia will become closer united as a Miss Constance Cline (pictured above) was recently crowned the Sphinx- During the same week, three new daries of the Lampados Pledge Club result of our various efforts. men's Sweetheart at a dance given in her honor by the Sphinx Club. The sisters joined us in the (heck world. to the realm of Omegadom. Although Give sincere thought to this and affair was climaxed by the presentation of a sweetheart bracelet to her by They yvere Theola B. Farmer, Inez we hated to lose them, yve kneyv that you will find yourself joining the Howard Kennedy. Chairman of the Social Committee. Miss Cline, who is Smith, and Sarah E. Turk. Together they would find closer brotherhood club which represents your state. majoring in Commercial Education, hails from Washington, D. C. She is a we truly hope the end of the quarter now that they have passed the test. DORIS WILLIAMS, '52 transfer student from Livingstone College where she served as Miss Home­ will mean success to you. WILLIAM F. SIMMS, '53 Reporter coming of 1948-1949. —Jerry Crawford. POLLIE M. WASHINGTON, '51 Page 6 THE REGISTER March 1950 GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY North Carolina. Due lo the special THE AGRICULTURAL able as those who have recently re­ visiting days lo the companies, no defi­ ASSOCIATION turned. Letters To NEWS nite plans were made concerning the Ihe officers who have acted in the The Geographic Society was orga­ various trips, ihe plans for '.he trips The Agricultural Association is hap­ capacity of those who yvere away de­ The Editor nized during the fall quarter of this will be taken up again at Ihe next py to welcome back to the campus the serve praise for the splendid work they meeting. school year under the direction of Mr. •13 agricultural students who have been have done in giving the annual Prc- T. A. (dark, instructor in history and LEONARD 11. JONES Valentine dance and olher phases of Editor: practice teaching during the wintet With a great pleasure, I feich my geography al our college. With the our activities. quarter. We arc sine they did an cx- pen from its resting place to congratu­ exercising of Ihe high objectives of ROY KIMBLE, '51 late you and the staff on the splendid the organization, a greatei interest and ACS CHAPTER SET UP cellent job iu proving they are cap­ job you are doing in publishing "The use should be obtained in geography A junior chapter of the American able of performing the duties of agri­ Register." So far, I have received on­ here at our college. Lbe organization Chemical Society has been set up now, culture teachers, extension workers and SOPHOMORE CLASS in its formative stage shows promises ly two copies and thev were really according to an announcement by Dr. other clulies in the agriculture field. "tops." very beneficial to the members of the B. I . White, advisor lo the chapter. NEWS society as well as to the progress of It was organized lo keep students and This is the largest group that has 1 wish space would permit me to Sophomores, let's have some real the college. faculty members abreast of the ad­ ever left the school at one time. Those commend each of you by name, but fancy meetings!!! We're making great vances in the field, and acquainted that your reporter has interviewed be­ that being almost impossible. I would 1 he Geographic Society held its last plans for (he spring social activities, so with the opportunities for employment lieve they will like the leaching pro­ like to congratulate James O. Beckett regularly scheduled meeting February, please attend. aftei Ihe students graduation. fession. I heir records in. the: various and Arthur Word, in particular for 1950. with Mr. Kennedy, our president. 1 he following officers were elected outstanding high schools of this slate their monthly features. presiding. Plans for a trip to Win­ Officers elected at the inaugural on March 7 to fill Ihe vacancies; Ru­ arc highly commendable. dolph Doswell, Vice-President, Shirley As you know, I was formerly Sports ston-Salem, High Point, or Thomas­ meeting arc president. Leophas Ford; Other agricultuial students arc leav­ Moore, Assistant Secretary, and Jessie Editor. Nothing thrills me more than ville were discussed. The purpose of vice-president, Lane Warren; secretary, Curry, treasurer. to read a wholesome spoils page, there­ the trip is to introduce and familiarize Nina Johnson; reporter, Arthur Foy, ing al the beginning of the spring fore. I am happy to say lo Arthur the members of the society with some and treasurer and advisor, Dr. B. T. quarter lo do practice teaching. We Let's make some real great marks Word. "Carry on Ihe good wo-k." of the greater interests in the state of White. hope their record will be as commend­ this quarter!!! In addition to teaching music at the local high school in Seaboard, North Carolina, I am happv to say because of the experience I gained working on lbe college publications, I was also chosen lo work as Editor for the Negro News Section of Our County Weekly. Please continue sending me copies of Ihe school paper. Yous truly, THOMAS COOPER # # * # Dear Editor: 1 am a sailor in the United States Navy and being a sailor, I never get a good chance lo keep it]) with the many things the average civilian does. 'Lbe other day a friend of mine gave me a copy of "The Register." After reading it, I must say it is one of the best college papers I have ever read. If it is at all possibe, will you please include my name on your regu­ lar mailing list. I also reached the conclusion from reading your paper that you not only have an outstanding monthly publica­ tion but you also have a wonderful school. Shall I read more about il? Major Roy Car/son, Mof/ma, Keep up the good work and I shall be looking forward to receiving the future copies of "The Register." Training Executive, t/.$.dir?oreef Very truly vours, ROBERT A. WHALEY USS Kearsargc, L.V. 33 Div. V.I.F. c/o F.P.Q. San Francisco, California ^/um&u&u^. ...,/'//////////////"

CRESCENT CLUB Greetings from the Crescent Club of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. On the evening of February 17, 1950 the Crescents gave a social in the recrea­ tion room of Holland Hall. There were many guests present, including Dean Spinner, Miss Marion Dunn, our Born in Red Oak, Iowa, Roy graduated He went to work at Consolidated Vultee Cadet Carlson won his wings'in April, 1943, in San Diego, building PBY's and B-24's. sweetheart, and contestant for "Miss from Thomas Jefferson High School at was assigned to P-47 "Thunderbolts" with Council Bluffs. He was ready to enter the But it wasn't long until he had put in his the 368th Fighter Group in England, to Co-ed," Mr. Stroud, our big brother, University when war changed his mind. application for Aviation Cadet training. break ground for the Normandy invasion. .ind many others helped to make the social a big success. To our new brothers. Macy O. Camp of Lumberton, N. C; Lonnie E. Goode of Seaport, N. C; Ellis M. Hall of Fairmount, N. C; Harold Haynie of Greensboro, N. G; James C. McCor- mick of Dunn, N. C; and Curtis L. Powell of Wilmington, N. C, we ex­ tend a hearty welcome, and mav your stay be a pleasant and successful one. OBIE W. DIIRF.N, '51 Roy completed 125 combat missions, lead­ Back home, he married the lovely Army Major Carlson is now Chief of Operations, ing many of them, supporting the invasion nurse from Lowell, Massachusetts, whom 2471st Air Force Reserve Training Cen­ and the advances on into Germany. Won he had met at Cannes, France. After the ter, at O'Hare International Airport, near THE MATHEMATICS Air Medal, D.F.C., many other decora­ honeymoon, he returned to finish his Chicago. Has two husky sons, a fine job, CLUB tions. Promoted to Captain, then to Major. studies at the University of Iowa. a great career still ahead of him! Lbe Mathematics Club has been re­ activated and is inviting all majors, If you are single, between tlie ages of 20 and 26/2, minors, and interested engineering stu­ with at least two years of college, consider the many career opportunities as a pilot or navigator in the dents to join. U. S. Air Force. Procurement Teams are visiting many 'Ihe officers have been elected and colleges and universities to explain these career the aims and objectives established. opportunities. Watch for them. You may also get full We arc hoping to head toward our details at your nearest Air Force Base or U. S. Army goal in setting up a worthwhile or­ and U. S. Air Force Recruiting Station, or by writing to ganization on the campus. the Chief of Staff, U. S. Air Force, Att: Aviation Cadet We are having a great time and Branch, Washington 25, D. C. are planning interesting programs in U. S, AIR FORCE the near future. Don't let the name frighten you—come out and look us over. ONLY THE BEST CAN BE AVIATION CADETS! WILLIAM HARDY, '50 March 1950 THE REGISTER Page 7

at ihe local schools and colleges of Greensboro from the theme, "Leader­ The Alumni Association Speaks ship for the Next Half Century." The series of programs during the week will conclude with an address by Dr. Albert S. Turner, Dean of the Law The Land School at North Carolina College, in Akrnini Association A. & T. Alumnus Elected President Harrison Auditorium. Where Hate Recently, the chapter sponsored a Makes Semi- Of St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute Quiz Show at the college which drew a capacity audience. James Beckett Should Die Ihe Board of Trustees of St. Paul's^ served as master of ceremony. Annual Report Ihis is Ihe land where hale should Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville. Questions revolved around current die- Virginia, elected unanimously, Mr. events, sports, community affairs, and An analysis of the report made l>) No fiiccls of faith, no spleen of race, Earl Hampton McClenney, St., a mem­ student activities. Various prizes were Mrs. Georgianna I. Withers. Alumni No darkly brooding feat should try ber of the Fxecutivc Committee of awarded the contestants who answered Office Secretary, on activities of the Beneath our flag to find a place. A. and T. College Alumni Associa­ the questions satisfactorily. Alumni Office lo the Fxecutivc Com­ Lo! Every people here has sent tion, as the Institute's new President mittee al the last meeting reveals an lis sons to answer freedom's call; al a special meeting held in the Mayo increase in membership, as well as in - Their lifeblood is the strong cement Memorial Church House, Richmond, terest among the graduates of the col­ That builds and binds the nations Virginia, on Monday, January 30, 1950. lege din ing the past five months (Ju- wall. ly-necemhei 1919). He will assume his duties April I. Listed below arc excerpts from the litis is the land where hate should Mr. McClennev, an active layman FINEST PEN AT report: die- in the Protestant Episcopal Church, and at present, president of the Voor- Letters sent to principles, superin­ Though dear lo me my faith and A MEDIUM PRICE hees School and Junior College, Den- tendents, and industries of North Caro­ shrine, mark, South Carolina, one of the lina contacting jobs for graduates I serve my country well when I schools sponsored by the American 2,170. Respect beliefs that are not mine. Church Institute of Ihe Episcopal Letters received in rcph lo inquiry He little loves his land who'd cast Upon his neighbor's word a doubt, Church, has had wide, varied, and on positions of graduates 192. Writes Or cite the wrongs of ages past unusual training as a background for Number of graduates filing applica­ dry with From present rights to bar him out. his new assignment. Born in Marion, wet ink. Fast- tions with the Placement Bureau 196. Alabama, March 4, 1908, he received action filler, su­ Positions filled through the Place­ his elementary and secondary training MR. EARL H. McCLENNEY, SR. per-smooth Oc- Ihis is ihe land where hate should tanium point... there. He did his undergraduate work ment Bureau 13. die- many other lux­ al Talladega College, Talladega, Ala­ ury pen features. General correspondence with gradu­ This is Ihe land where strife should to whom two children were born: Earl, bama, and at A. and T. College, Outstanding val­ ates 3,249. cease, Jr., age 9; and Clifton, age 6. ONLY ue! Blue, green, Greensboro, North Carolina taking Correspondence received from gradu­ Where ion I suspicious fear should fly red, black. his B. S. degree at the latter. He Mr. McClenney will be the third Choice of points. ates 1,054. Before our flag of light and peace. $£00 also holds an M. S. degree from Cornell president of St. Paul's Polytechnic In­ Number of memberships received Then let us purge from poisoned Set, $8.75 University, and is now a candidate for stitute, the largest of the schools un­ 173. thought the doctor's degree at Pennsylvania der the auspices of the American Number of school papers (The Reg­ That service to the State wc give, State College. Church Institute of the Protestant mwr x ister) sent to graduates 432, (onlv this And so fie worthy as we ought Episcopal Church. His predecessors Mffl-7VSCtfOO£ffl0te£ number of papers was available). Of I Ids great land in which we live! Among the important posts Mr. Mc­ are the venerable James Solomon Rus­ Number of scholarships granted 7. DENNIS A. MCCARTHY Clenney has held are: classroom teach­ sell, 1). D., I.I.. D., Founder; and his FINEST AT Alumni funds disbursed for work er and high school principal in North son, the Reverend J. Alvin Russell, scholarships §350.00. Carolina; member of the Executive D. I)., LL. I)., now retired. Amount of money prorated for schol­ Committee of A. and T. College Alum­ arships $840.00. ni Association; Director of the Depart­ Membership Drive ment of Education; summer registrar; field agent, and veterans' advisor at Education and Citizenship World's Begins for 50-51 St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, North o s t Homemaking Carolina; Visiting Professor at Virginia Program April 23-30 wanted pen Union University, Richmond, Virginia; .. .with 14 new By GFORGIANNA I. WITHERS advances. Executive Secretary of the North Caro­ By JAMES O. BECKETT The Executive Committee of the Writes with lina State Crown and Scepter Clubs; precision School at A. & T. A. and I . College Alumni Association The Beta Epsilon Chapter of Ihe member of the North Carolina Inter­ smoothness met Sunday, February 5, 1950, at 2:30 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is making you've never Agents from the 17 counties of the racial Commission; Omega Psi Phi P. M.. in the Alumni office. The plans for iis annual observance of experienced Western District of the slate attended Fraternity, and several professional or­ Education and Citizenship Week, which before. New purpose of this meeting was to draw "51" available the Training School for County Agents ganization, including the American As­ up plans for its 1950-'51 membership is being held this year, April 23-30. up in 8 colors. in the homemaking field March 20, in sociation of University Professors. Dining the observance, Lawrence Sets, $19.75 up Noble Hall of A. and T. College. The drive. Mr. R. F. Jones was elected chairman of the membership drive. He was married to the former Make- Hooper, James Beckett, Jesse Smith, class, which meets about eight times line Jones of Mebane, North Carolina, and James Long will deliver addresses a vear, deals with the many phases of The objective of the drive is to in­ homemaking that the agents have lo crease student loan fund, publish an deal with their work. The first lec­ alumni bulletin, and build an alumni tures dealt with the kitchen exclusive­ house. Wc need the cooperation and ly. support of our graduates. We should never have to ask the question "Are Miss G. M. kyer, Subject Matter You an Alumnus or Just a Graduate?" Specialist, led the discussions for the We feel that your loyalty and determi­ day. These included discussions of nation to see your alma mater progress the various types of kitchens, their throughout the Linked States and for­ decoration and equipment. The type its a FREEMAN^- eign countries will make you strive to ol wall paper and paint, and the color become an active member of the Alum­ scheme and design were emphasized ni Association. in the discussions of decoration. with COBBLE-SEWN SEAMS 'Lbe most modern improvements and Our goal this year is to reach as facilities for preparing and serving many graduates as possible, in order No finer style at any price. Quality that we may be able to succeed as one meals were demonstrated and recom­ shoemanship shows in mended. Small models built to scale completed whole-ALI. FOR ALL! of the various type kitchens were used Want you give us your wholeheart­ Irik every detail of these handsome, in Ihe demonstrations and lectures. ed cooperation by soliciting your mem­ serviceable oxfords. Exclu­ Mis. 1). F. Lowe, district home agent bership to the Alumni Association RHMiEti and director of the Training School NOW! Membership fee is §3.00. Up­ sive Master Fitter Lasts spoke briefly this morning, outlining on payment of this fee vou will receive hold the promise the material lo be covered in the your membership card. 'this card of greater comfort. classes, and welcoming the various will help you in the following ways: agents In ihe Training School. The (I) In securing the services of the nexl meeting ol ihe school will include Placement Bureau; (2) at National all of the county agents of the state meetings of the Association; (3) at lo­ who arc in the homemaking field. Il cal chapter meetings; (!) as an intro­ will be held at A. and T. College May duction lo other A. and T. students 15.50 5. and will be attended by several hun­ and graduates; (5) for special atten­ dred representatives. tion al all college-sponsored athletic OTHER FREEMAN'S events and programs; and (6) Identify you as a loyal A. and T. supporter. DELTA SIGMA THETA Please make checks and monev or­ 8.95-19.95 SORORITY NEWS ders payable to A. and T. College Alumni Association, Box 13, A. and T. Greetings from the Alpha Mu Chap­ College. ter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. On Friday night, March 3, the Deltas *i¥aM- Putnam held their annual Bazaar at the col­ things lo keep you well entertained. lege gymnasium. A most enjoyable We arc hoping that you have suc­ CLOTHING COMPANY time was had by everyone present. cessfully completed your winter quar­ "The House of Courtesy" There were many attractions includ­ ter's work, and are wishing for each ing the tallest woman in the world, of you continued success during the Jhc freak show, and countless other spring quarter. Page 8 THE REGISTER March 1950 SPORTS PAGE Over 85 Candidates Report For Baseball Workouts at A. & T. By SANDY "BOWTIE" JOHNSON

The Aggie baseball team started its long grind of training toward the 1950 End College Hardwood Careers SPORTS BRIEFS season. In the first workout there were over 85 candidates seeking posi­ By Arthur B. Word tions on the team. Harold Green, one of the ace righthanders of the 1949 season along with Hubert Sim­ A. AND T. WINS TOURNAMENT BERTH, BUT . . . yes it happened, mons former A. and T. and Gohen the A. and T. College Aggies won a berth in the 1950 tournament but were Redwing flinger, were in charge of denied it. For what reason. I do not know, but it happened. the early workouts. It took Coach Leroy Harris and his basketball team two and one half Coach Joseph Echols who was as­ months to earn a spot in the tournament bracket, but it sistant coach of the basketball team, only took two and one half days to put them out. has now taken over and the scpiad is A. and T., the holder of the seventh spot, and Howard, rounding into shape. Their first con­ the other school to receive the same denial, holder of the ference game will be here in Greens­ eighth spot were dropped and Johnson C. Smith and Dela­ boro on April 1. 1950, with the new ware State, holders of ninth and tenth places respectively baseball entry—the Winston-Salem were selected. Rams. Among the returning letter- WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT? men are pitchers—Canada. Bass, Green ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN BASKETBALL—AND IT DID and Robinson. Also returned are Hen­ ry, Coins and Jackson. On Friday night, February 17, down at the North Carolina College Some of the new prospects arc Nor­ the Aggie Bulldogs played in my estimation their best game of the season. wood Walls, Raymond Trimble, Mar­ They really out played the Eagles throughout the game and won officially tin and Valentine. 72 to 71, BUT ... at the sound of the buzzer to end the game Hunter of In the infield there are Thomas Slate released a shot which fell short of the mark but was picked up by Alston who hit 432 in 1948 and 392 Warlick, who made the shot. The official veils out "NO GOAL" as the in 1949 on first, Robinson on second. game was over and the Aggies had won. BUT . . . the pressure from the Harshaw in shortstop and Coins to students of North Carolina College made the official change his decision take over at third, giving Coach Echols of the goal and tlie Eagles won the game 73 to 72. a starting infield of lettermen. AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN . . . REVERSED Among the infield candidates are "Red" Jackson and Haywood Minis, The following Friday night it happened in our own backyard. This Varsity outfielders are Morgan, Rouse, sity of Illinois slat with Buddy Young) time the Aggies were playing the conference leading West Virginia State and Harshaw. Ross is shaping up and Dewery. Yellow Jackets. This game ended officially fi7-67. BUT ... the official good among the new candidates Mea­ Carolina College faculty in a prelimi- * * * * contended that a foul had been committed by an Aggie player. The game dows and Blakely are back lo study nary game 34 to 30. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C.-On Mon was over but with the inadequate signals the referee contended that he the catching department along with a Outstanding among the "Aggie I day night. February 27 preceding the did not hear the end-of-game signal and disregarded the timekeeper's word new-comer, Boone, to form a banner Fact" were Herman Brown (former ! A. and I .-Fayetteville State game, these and gave the Yellow Jackets a free shot to give them the game 68-67. WHAT year for the Aggie baseball hopefuls. Morgan State star), I.erov Harris (for- j same basketeers staged a comeback in NEXT? With the support from the student met Morehouse star), Joseph Echols j the second half and emerged to a 33 AGGIES OVERCOME TEAM PLUS . . . body, Coaches Echols and Harris will (former Virginia State star) W. A. to 29 win over Ihe Fayetteville State Gaines, Bert Piggott (former Univer- J College faculty. It is bad enough (o have to play five men on a court al one time but give you a team to be proud of. In when the number is five to seven it is bad. This actually happened down victory or defeat, let's support our at Fayetteville Stale on Monday night, February 27, when the Aggies were team. making a non-conference engagement. This is how the plus came about. The team consisted of five players plus Iwo officials. Ihe officials were so totten that the coach of Fayetteville State had to admit it after the game. BUT . . . the Bulldogs emerged to a 18-45 victory over the Broncoes. Baseball Schedule

McCLENNEY SELECTED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Lawrence "Lonnie" McClenney, the surprising freshman star from Cam­ A. and T. College den, N. J., was among the five players to be selected to the North Carolina GREENSBORO, N. C.-A tougher- College's all-tournament team held in Raleigh, North Carolina Friday and than-average schedule has been devised Saturday, March 3 and 4. for Coach Joe Echol's A. and T. Ag­ West Virginia State, North Carolina State, Union University and other gies baseball squad this season. The schools in the conference wili meet plenty of competition next year on the schedule includes games with such out­ hardwood when they face this lad along with the fine group of players. standing teams as Delaware State Col­ lege. Howard University, and Shaw AGGIE PUGGERS LOSE IN TOURNEY . . . DECISION University. The conference-leading A. and T. College Aggie boxing team entered Last year, after an indifferent start, the conference tournament fighting desperately to capture the boxing crown, the Aggies picked up speed and fin­ bin they were faced with tough opposition. ished in second place, just a couple of Steward, the Aggie's hard-swinging boxer, emerged to the finals, but games behind the champion Howard was unable to compete because of an injured back suffered earlier in the University Bisons. The Aggies season tournament. Statuni, "Rocky" Wright, Pettit, and Hardshaw reached the record was nine won and five lost. semi-finals but lost on decisions. "Little Willie" Jones also attended the 'Ihe schedule follows: tournament, along with Coaches Brown and Clark but did not fight. April 4 W.-Salem Teachers Col...home 6 Lincoln University.. home 8 Howard University home Hoopsters Complete 10 Gohen Red Wings .home (Easter Monday Night 15 Delaware State College..home '49-50 Basketball Season 21 N. C. State College away By ARTHUR B. WORD mate. Hailing from Allentown, Pa., 22 W. Va. State College...home he is a graduate of Allentown High 25 St. Augustine's College....away 'l'he Aggie hoopsters ended their School and is majoring in physical 26 Shaw University away regular conference basketball season education with a minor in social sci­ 28 W.-Salem Teachers Col...away In Ann Arbor, the Grand Rapids here Friday night, February 24 losing ence. 29 Shaw University home a close game to the conference lead­ Room on the campus is a favorite During his four years on the team May 3 Lincoln University... away ing West Virginia State Yellow Jackets he contributed greatly, both in defen­ 4 Delaware State College, away student gathering spot. In the 67 to 68. sive and offensive play. For scoring, 5 Howard University away Grand Rapids Room — Coca-Cola 'Ihis year's edition of the Aggie bas­ he is tops. 8 W. Va. State College. away keteers finished a fairly successful sea­ 10 N. C. State College ... .home Priestley, coming to A. and T. in avorite son having won 11 and lost 13. Most 13 Virginia State College...away September, 1946 from New Orleans, notable of these wins were victories 16 St. Augustine's College.,home college crowd at the University of La., is a graduate of Booker T. Wash­ over Virginia Union and North Caro­ 18 Virginia State College....home ington High School there. He is ma­ Michigan, as with every crowd— lina College. Close games were play­ joring in physical education with a ed with North Carolina and West Vir­ minor in history. He plays great de­ Coke belongs. ginia in return matches. fensive ball and contributed greatly to Faculty Goes Undefeated Ask for it either way . . . both Among the team memhers playing the scoring department when the team -marks mean the same thing. their last game as Aggies were Edward was in a tight spot. The loss of those "Marty" Martin and Thomas Priestley. two men will be felt greatly bv the During Season Both are four year men. team. DURHAM, N. C.-The A. and T. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Pv Martin came to A. and T. in Sep­ Coach Harris stated that "he re­ College faculty basketball team enter­ GREENSBORO COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY tember, 1916 after serving three years grets the loss of these two men, but is ed the spotlights Saturday night, Feb- I 1950. The Coca-Ci in the armv as an aviation machinist anticipating a top team next year." bruary 25, by defeating the North March 1950 THE REGISTER Page 9

credited with 13, Thomas 10. Hurdle A. and T. Defeats Bulldogs Lose To West Virginia Aggies Lose to N. C. 13 and Minis with 0. Taylor of State was high point man State in Semi-Finals for his teammates who was good for 39 points, Warlick 18, Hunter 12, and Union 78-74 State Yellow Jackets In Close Tilt By SANDY "BOWTIE" JOHNSON Weaver 9. By ARTHUR B. WORD By ARTHUR B. WORD [ chopping the foul shot and (he decid­ Ihe North Carolina \ggies entered The Aggies lost to Shaw University The tournament-bound Aggies de­ I he unpredictable A. and T. College ing shot, was also high point man for the North Carolina College tourna­ in I he consolation game 48 to 52 to feated the second place Virginia Union Bulldogs losi tlicit second home game his teammates. He was credited with ment in Raleigh after drawing a bye give Shaw third place. in Ihe first round and taking on the Panthers here Tuesday night, Febru­ here Friday night, February 21, to Ihe 23 points, while his mate "Dee" Lloyd ary 21, 78 lo 74 in a healed conference conference leading West Virginia State North Carolina College Eagles in the and Smith accounted for 18 points game. Yellow Jackets 07 to 08. semi-finals. In the first quarter it was each. The game- moved along slowly for The game was all lied up tit the end all \. C. College as Warlick and Tay­ the first two minutes until Lawrence of the game hut the official contended "Moon'' Williams and "Marty" Mar­ lor continued to hit lbe hoops with Aggies 1949-50 McClenney, Aggie freshman forward that he did nol hear the end-of-game tin kept their mates in the running regularity. McClenney and Martin kept the Bulldogs in the game as they sank a push shot from mid court to signal and ih.it a foul had been com­ wilh II and IS points respectively, were getting timely baskets for their Basketball Results star! the scoring for A. and I . 1'hc mitted by an Aggie, thereby giving the along with the line floor work of teammates. In the second quarter, scene was tied five limes during the Yellow Jackets the slim victory over A.&T. •10- North Carolina College 68* Hurdle, Minis, Mahon, Thomas, Mc­ Hunter and Taylor kept up the pace to first half II. 10-10, 17-17, 19-19, and the Aggies. A.&T. 44- Shaw University 53 Clenney and Haywood. lead the Aggies as Ihe half ended by 20 20. Near the end of the first half "Pee Wee" Wilson, the Yellow Jacket A. ri: 53- North Carolina College 49 SUMMARY-A. and T. (07) 21 points. Ihe Aggies began to see the light and A.&T. 18 W.-Salem lis. Col. 30* emerged to a 10 lo 35 lead in the Pos. Player v. FG l'F Tl' FTM In the third quarter, Thomas and A.'..T. 41- -Fayetteville State Col. 38* a first half. I Martin 8 2 18 1 Hurdle began lo find the reign, al­ \.:\. 54- West Virginia State 70 Both teams sci a good record from Final C. I. A. A. (. Williams I 3 4 11 4 though wc were still 17 points be­ A.&T. 03- W.-Salem Tis. College 70* Ihe foul line. Union hilling 27 out F McClenney 3 3 5 9 0 hind, lo cul North Carolina State lead. A.&T. 48- Howard University 52 of 30, while A. and T. hit 21 out Standing F Minis 1 1 4 0 0 Weaver, of State look up the stack A.&T. 48- Howard University 58 of 28 foul shots. C Thomas 3 2 4 8 0 anc! State was way out front again A.&T. 35- -Va. Union University 50 High point man for \. and I . was It auk Team C Mahon 2 I 4 8 2 in the beginning of the fourth quar- A.&T. 52— S't. Augustine College 37 McClenney, who burned the nets for 1. West Virginia State (, Hurdle 2 3 4 7 1 ter. \. C. State led by 27 points. A.&T. 51- Hampton Institute 51 22 points. Thomas and Martin were 2. North Carolina College C Haywood 0 0 0 0 0 McClenney, Thomas and Martin at A.&T. 59- Va. Slate College 03 closely on McClenney's heels with 20 3. Virginia Union University Ihis point began lo hit, and before A.&T. 46- •Shaw University 43 and 19 points respectively. 1. Lincoln University TOTALS 23 21 28 07 I he Eagles knew what was happening A.&T. 51- W.-Salem Tis. College 45 SIM MARY 5. Virginia State College: lbe Aggies were only eight points be­ A.& T. 63- Hampton Institute 38 A. and T. (78) 0. Shaw University West Virginia Slate (68) hind, with time running out and the A.&T. 38- W.-Salem Trs. College 51 Pos. Player <; i c. IT Tl' FTM 7. A. and 1 . College Pos. Player i. Ft; l'F 'IT FTM two minute rule fell short of N. C. A.&T. 73- At. Augustine College 67 F. Martin 9 I 5 19 1 8. Hon aid University F Wilson 7 9 3 23 1 Stale by four points as they went on A.&T. 04- Fayetteville State Col. 54 G Williams 0 13 1 0 9. Johnson C. Smith University F Gilliam 2 3 4 7 4 to win 90 to 80. A.&'I. 00- Virginia State College 70 F McClenney 9 I 2 22 1 10 Delaware State College F Smith 5 1 5 11 2 This was just another of the slam- A.&T. 72- North Carolina College 73 (• Minis 12 3 4 1 11. W.-Salem Teachers College C Lloyd 7 1 3 18 0 bang affairs the Eagles have encoun­ A.&T. 78- Va. Union University 74 C Thomas 8 4 5 20 2 12. Morgan State College (, Enly 0 0 4 0 1 tered this year with the fighting Ag­ A.&T. 07- W. Va. State College 08 C Mahon 12 4 4 1 13. Hampton Institute G Saulsbury 4 13 9 0 gie Hoopsters. Lonnie McClenney was A.&T. 48- -Fayetteville State Col. 45 G Hurdle 15 3 7 1 11. Bluefield State College G Clark 0 0 5 0 3 high point man lor A. and T. as he WON 11 -LOST 13. F Meteyc 0 11 10 15. S'l. Paul's broke the Aggies all time scoring (. Haywood 0 0 0 0 0 10. Si. Augustine's College TOTALS 25 18 08 11 record with 30 points. Martin was ac­ ''Denotes non-conference games. G Green 0 0 2 0 0

TOTALS 29 20 28 78 Va. Union (74) 1'o.s. Player c. FG PF IT FTM F Wilson 2 3 3 7 0 Here's the best and most beautiful car F Phillips I (i 2 8 0 F Carter 3 4 5 10 0 C R. Johnson I 3 1 5 0 at lowest cost G Clenionts 5 5 5 15 0 (. Jones 7 5 3 19 0 C W. Johnson 0 0 1 0 1 G Smith 0 12 10 C Adams 3 3 I 9 2 F Arnold 0 0 (I 0 0

TOTALS' 22 30 2(i 74 3 Officials: Burnett and Armstead.

How They Scored During 1949-50

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fice of our departing sisters, who are Week, entitled, "Finer Women of Negro Farmers Meet at A. and T. In graduating this quarter. They are sis­ America." ters Claressa Douglas and Willie M. ALGA F. SWAN, '51 Garner. Sister Wooten was elected sec­ Second Annual State-Wide Conference retary; Sister Brockington, dean of pledgees; Sister Etheridge, treasurer; ENGLISH MAJORS AND North Carolina's Negro voice in agri-<$>- Sister Roache, business manager, and MINORS ASSOCIATION culture last week rang loud here with Wright who is an instructor in the Sister McAllister, reporter. SCROLLER CLUB 'The English Majors and Minors As­ enthusiasm for the State Farm Bureau R. O. T. C. at A. and T. College. PEARL MCALLISTER sociation was organized on January Federation. The members of the Scroller Club Mrs. Wright spoke on her "Experi­ Reporter 12, 1950. James A. Long presided over A thousand members reasserted their of Alpha Nu Chapter, Kappa Alpha ences in Japan." The talk was enjoyed the meeting as organizer. belief in the organization at the sec­ Psi Fraternity, wish to congratulate the by everyone, and many thoughts were ond annual state-wide conference ol following Big Brothers who have cross­ gotten from it. 'Thanks to Mrs. Wright ARCHONIAN CLUB The officers of the associalion are the Farm Bureau's Negro membership ed into the great Kappa Land: Big for sharing her experiences with us. NEWS as follows: President, Edgar Blackwell; Brothers Charles Webber, Madison After the talk, refreshments were serv­ Vice-President, Jesse Curry; Secretary, at A. and T. College. Hello Aggies, Mullen, and Stanley Porter. These ed. Adelaide Dolphus; Assistant Secretary, Through the entire meeting, the Ne­ Big Brothers held several positions First of all the Archonian Club Maceo Kemp; 'Treasurer. Maurice gro farmers sat quietly listening to The Home Eckers Club was very while an active member of the Scroller .vishes to thank the Crescent Club for Pharr. the words of the speakers. glad to have as their guests that eve­ Club. Big Brother Charles Webber ning Mrs. F. D. Bluford, Mrs. A. B. the fine parties they have been giving Sonic of the objectives arc as fol­ Before the sessions ended in Har­ served as president for tlie winter quar­ Campbell, Miss C. Crawford, and Miss during the past quarter. Wc enjoyed lows: 1. Improve speech on campus; rison Auditorium, the gathering agreed ter and Big Brother Madison Mullen, K.. Porcher. 2. Collect campus poetrv; 3. Encourage with State President A. C. Edwards of them very much. Vice-President. DOROTHY BROWN, '51 creative writing, and A. Study of par­ Hookerton that "the farmer must have On February 15, 1950, three Broth­ February 21, 1950, the Archonian liamentary procedure. a voice others can hear—he must speak ers were elected by the members of Pledge Club gave a program in chapel in a collective way today or he won't IOTA PHI LAMBDA ETHEL J. JOHNSON the Scroller Club to serve in the fol­ in observance for Finer Womanhood Reporter be heard—he must protest his interest lowing positions: Brother Robert SORORITY through organization." Smith, President; Brother Alfred Rus­ Greetings Aggies: Key speaker John C. Lynn, assistant sell, Vice-President; and Brother Ber­ The Iota Phi Lambda Sorority held VISIT THE NEW 35-ROOM director of the American Farm Bu­ nard Mitchell, as Chaplain. its regular meeting March 3, 1950 at PLAZA MANOR HOTEL reau's Washington office, highlighted JOHNNY FDD SEAL, '52 which time new sisters were welcomed the business program with an assault into the Creek world and given all Opened March 17, 1950 on the Branan proposal. FINER WOMANHOOD information concerning the sorority. Both Permanent and Transient Guests Welcome "The Branan Plan was devised by The new sisters are: Sisters Selma Steam Heat • Hot and Cold Water the Secretary of Agriculture without WEEK AT A. AND T. Roache, Vertie Etheridge, Lenora Building Now Open for Public Inspection any consultation whatsoever with a COLLEGE Brockington, Yvonne Wooten and 511 Martin Street Phone 38105 farm organization," he charged. "It Pearl McAllister. Beta Nu Zeta Alpha Chapter of the Donnie Edwards, Proprietor will not guarantee high prices to the New officers were elected to fill of­ farmer and low food prices to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority presented its consumer." annual "Finer Womanhood Week" program February 22, in the Harrison Defending the merits of the pres­ Auditorium of A. and T. College. So­ ent Anderson Bill, Lynn pointed out I SMOKE ER CHESTERFIELD ror Mauddean T. Seward, Registrar of that the average consumer today is Howe College, School of Religion in spending a smaller part of his income Memphis, 'Tennessee, was the princi­ than he did in 1939 for the same kind pal speaker. The subjert of her ad­ BUT THAT'S OK BECAUSE THEY'RE MILDER... of food. dress was "Open Doors of Opportunity." Turning to the potato program. Lynn The program opened with a medley stated that the surplus would not have of sorority and fraternity hymns, fol­ been so bad had there been control lowed by invocation by the Rev. Cleo with guaranteed prices. McCoy, A. and T. College minister. The State Farm Bureau received his The Zeta octet sang "Praise for Peace," congratulations for its success in or­ after which the history of the sorority ganizing Negro farmers. was given. After the address the Zeta R. Flake S'haw of Greensboro, execu­ trio sang "Passing By," and Miss Odes­ tive vice-president of the State Farm sa Harris sang "City Called Heaven." Bureau, urged the group to cooperate with their neighbors and seek always to arrive at a mutual understanding. THE PYRAMID He told the farmers it was their duty PLEDGE CLUB to set the standards for a healthy agri­ The Pyramids are wishing all Ag­ culture. gies a very successful examination A. W. Solomon of Greensboro, state period. Negro field representative for the Farm On Saturday, February 11, 1950, we Bureau, outlined goals for the 1950 increased our number by three. We Negro membership. gave a warm and hearty welcoming R. E. Jones, agricultural agent for to Mary Wells, Ethel Mattison and the North Carolina extension service, Margaret Crawford. Wish them well!! presided. S. B. Simmons, state super­ Here's hoping that everyone has ac­ visor of vocational agriculture, deliver­ complished great things during the ed the introductory remarks, and Dr. winter quarter and will accomplish William E. Reed, dean of the A. and still more this spring quarter!! T. School of Agriculture, welcomed the ANN WATTS, '52 delegation in the absence of Dr. F. D. Bluford, college president. HOME ECKERS Hello Aggies, It's Smart to be Healthy The Home Eckers Club is still mak­ Drink Milk ing progress. 'The club met February 15, 1950 GUILFORD DAIRY at the Garrett House, at which time "Your Home Town Dairy" Mrs. Thomas Wright spoke to us. Mrs. Wright is the wife of Captain Thomas

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