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VOLUME XXIX NUMBER TWO LANGSTON UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA DECEMBER, 1966 Langston Homecoming Gets Dorm Greatest Loan Nod Ever! Dr. William Hale, Langston University president, Saturday Homecoming at Langston Uni started preparing a formal ap- versity was a big event, people pllcatton for a $3.2 million loan came from all over the nation to to build two new dormitories assemble and meet old friends at and family housing on the cam their old alma Mater. pus. It all started Wednesday night, The money has been earmark October 26 in the I. W. Young ed for the Logan county institu Auditorium, when the Four Fr& tion by the Department of Hous shraan, a popular song group ing and Urban Development came to our campus for a con (HUD). A preliminary applica cert A fine performance was tion for the loan was made in presented by the four talented October, 1964. artists. Dr. Hale said toe application, Thursday night, October 27, part of a massive capital im in the I. W. Young Auditorium provement program slated for the lovely Isabel Gardener, a the school, must be submitted senior from Lawton, Oklahoma, Miss Isabell Gardner (center), "Miss Langston”, Is officially crowned by the President of the to HUD by next Feb. 16. was crowned Miss iimgston. University, Dr. William H. Hale. Pictured with Miss Gardner are members of the Royal Court Included in toe loan are plans After the crowning of MtssLang- which was comprised of sweethearts of campus organizations. ston the Cornation Ball was held for a 300-man and 300-woman in the William H. Hale Student dormitory along wtto bousing for Union. The attractive queens and Twunty-Six Studunts 36 student families. their escorts made this affair an "Our enrollment now is 1,279” , Dr. Hale said, "com enjoyable evening. R u c u i v u pared with 645 when I came here Friday night, October 28th a pep rally and bon fire was held Who'* Who Award in 1960. Some of our facilities to cheer the Langston lions on are old and outmoded. We de finitely are overcrowded. to victory. This was a thrilling The names of twenty-six Lang Information' on enrollment occasion because many of the ston University students have must be sumitted to HUD along alumni arrived and joined the been chosen to appear in the with preliminary legal and archi University Students in the rally. 1966-67 edition of Who's Who tectural plan. If the money is (continued on page 4) Among Students in American U- loaned, it covers 100 per cent Diversities and Colleges. To re ceive this nonor, students must of building costs with a 40-year repay period. Faculty Mum bar have a three point average or
above, possess leadership abilitv - * Racaivas Award in acadmeic and extracurricular Student fees along with room activities, be of service to the qharges are expected to retire institution and show promise of Barbara Hall toe loan. future usefulness. ‘And It Takes Determination” Students who have met these Langston University had a re qualifications are;' Dayle Ald ridge, a senior, majoring inEng- cord mong enrollment the persons this enrolled year. can A- g A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM DR. HALE lish from TaftjMarcell Buckner, be found two extraordinary indi- a senior mathematics major viduals. They are both confined. * from Hugo; Brenda Carr, a sen- ta wheel chairs, but happy. One $ tor elementary education major of them, Miss Barbara C. Hall, *
from Boley, Alice Strong Davis, was interviewed for the Gazette # IMS* a junior elementary reducatloif a#for hor . . ft major from Tatums; JorryDrl- "rst mon“' her a* I ver, a junior chemistry major Miss Hall, a native Tulsan, s LANGSTON UNIVERSITY from Sand Springs; Velchal LANGRTON, OKLAHOMA was born twenty-one years ago. » Evans, a junior and an English 73050 She has been confined to a wheel ft (Continued on Page 2) chair, because of a back injury, £ since the age of twelve. Barbara m seems to have been the daughter 5 TO ALL ALUMNI, FORMER STUDENTS AND FRIENDS: Notod Author Visits of misfortune. Her father died 4 when she was a small child of ft John w. Coleman As we enter the Christmas season with its glad tidings and its Ralph Ellison, noted writer, three. Her mother deceased the"' ft promise of a new and better world, our hearts reach out to a ll who ' Congratulations are extended was a guest on toe campus dur year that she was confined. Her j| are, or have been in any way, associatea^vith Langston University. ing his recent visit to Oklahoma. grandfather has also passed. As u s to Dr. Jno. W. Coleman who re To those who are passing, or have passed, through its portals ceived the Distinguished Alumnus He was one of three Oklahoma an only child she now resides S on their respective ways to a productive life to those yvKb have Award from Bishop College on natives who accepted Governor in North Tulsa , with her loving y become interested in the welfare of the institution, we extdnd waimesf November 12. Bellmon’s invitation to return to grandmother,'Mrs. H.O. Vaden. ^ greetings and the hope that the New Year w ill indeed be a brave one filled with all those things which you most desire. Dr. Coleman was given this the capital city and launch "Show- Barbara, a member of the First * honor from his Alma Mater in case '67”, a year-long festival Baptist Church, is a fervent be- As we appioach the New Year, let us do so in the spirit of the appreciation for having achieved of the arts designed to celebrate never iq the divine personality ji long-forgotten writer who said: distinction in earning the doc toe 60th anniversary of toestate- of God, and of her m isfortunes'1? torate degree (Ed.D.) and for his And I said to the Man who stood contribution to the field of edu ?°.vi w m auth°r . she says, "Often I have beendis- § at the gate of the year visible Man”, a work which has couragfd, but faith of God has * Give me light that I might tread cation. received the National Book Award safely into the unknown He served at the Oklahoma kept me going.” And he said to me for fiction, the Russwurm Award, School of Religion, Langston, Miss Hall, through high school 'Go out into the darkness and from 1944 until the School closed and was deslgMMfc in 1965' by place your hand in the hand of God counselors and self-initiative, * That shall be for you bqfter in 1962, accepting the deanship the Book W eek^H|£"toe most has come thus far in completing than a lig h t in 1952. Over 300 persons have distinguished singtMrork pub And safer than a known way .' her education. In M of 1963, felt the influence of his teach lished in the past 20 years.” i f f she graduated from Central High With every good wish, I am ing and counsel during the years His latest work, "Shadow and School of Tulsa. Her school couiW of his tenure and products of the Act” , is described as a "new Sincerely yours, School are serving all over the literary triumph,” selers encouraged her to, in her " ' world as trained Christian work words„"utilize my assets aqd While oh campus, Mr. Elli- ers. continue my growth.” And so she / ----,1-/4 / y « l ; son spoke to faculty and stu W illia m H . Hale dents at a special assembly, re did. President Dr. Coleman has been on the Barbara comes to Langston as ceiving a standing ovation; was faculty at Langston University a junior transfer student from since 1950, serving presently as lecturer at a seminar for Eng* University Chaplain and Chair lish instructors and majors; and OklahomaState University.There man of the Department of Social • she was a member of toe Al- Science. (continued on page 3) (continued on page 7) ^ J s Students N am ed To W ho's W ho
Dayle Aldridge Brenda Carr Marcell Buckner Alice S. Davis James Gilyard
Jerry Driver Charlesetta Henry William Pollard Veichal Evans Erma Johnson
Joyce Johnson James Glover Marsha Swain Ruth Sypert Daniel Jacobson
William Huling * Margaret Williams - p ortia White Donald White Nell Turner
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Gloria Vaughan' Donald Scott Wlllianne Hughey James Northcutt Rose Thompson
(Continued from pg. 1) Hughey,senior bookkeeping maj a senior biology major from Ok business administration major; major from Oklahoma City; Rose or irom Memphis^Tennessee lahoma City; Donald Scott, a jun Portia White, a junior from Gamble Thompson, a junior hisvs Daniel Jacobson, a senior bio* ctor from Oklahoma City and a Clearview and, a mathematics tory major from Lubbard, Tex*> logy major from Woodward, sociology major; Marsha Swain, major; and Margaret Williams as; James Glover, a junior from Erma Johnson, a senior elemen a senior elementary education a -senior-sent from Haskell and an Sands' Springs and a mathema tary education major from Mar major from Detroit, Michigan; English major. tics major; James Gilyard, a sen shall, Texas; Joyce Johnson, a Ruth Sypert, a senior history Five of the above students are ior music, major from Lawton; junior social science major Spen major from Tecumseh; Nell appearing,in the publication for Charlesetta Henry, a senior cer; Francis Marzette, a junior Turner, a senior social science a second time. They are James majoring in sociology from Law and a biology major from Boley; major from Guthrie, Gloria Gilyard, Charlesetta Henry, Dan ton; William Huling, from Al James Northcutt, a senior Vaughan, a senior and a music iel Jacobson, Jame$ Northcutt buquerque, New Mexico, a senior and also a biology major from major from Tulsa; Donald White, and Margaret Williams. majoring in history; Wlllianne Lindan. Texas; William Pollard, Redelia Grayson rands Marzette a senior from El Reno and a -TOE LANGSTON GAZETTE-DECEMBER 1966 , ' ‘ c r - •: The associations notad, for ex Hunary Chlldran ample, that relatively high in Wrlta Santa come families paying tuition of $1500 of moreayear coulddaduct Dear Santa, aa much as $925 from their tax We have tried all year long bills, while low-income families to be on our best behavior, al payii« little or no federal taxes though we must admit at times would received no benefits at all this has been very hard tor us under the plan. These poorer fam ilies would be to do. aU-the-more hard-pressed to We obey our mommies and meet consequently higher college daddys and all of our teachers expenses, the associations de at the nursery school. We pick clared. our blocks and toys up both at At the same time, they con home and at nursery school with tinued, the tax-credit idea has out having to be told but two been advanced by some of its or three times to do so. advocates as a simple method of brii«ii« federal aid to the col We rest Immediately after leges without government stip snack tim e and take our mid ulations on how the money should day naps and toen when it Is be spent. time to rise, we want to go straight outside and play. Pointing out that the tax-credit We’re sure if you w ill ask approach would cost the U.S. Treasury at least 1 billion dol Mrs. Holt or Mrs. Gray, they lars in lost revenue during the will tell you that we have been first year alone, the associations very good boys and girls. warn that its adoption would likely We wash our hands before we Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ellison (left) pose for a picture with President Hale during the noted preclude other forms of sorely- eat and then we clean our plates, author's visit to the Langston University campus. needed government aid to col because, you see, dear Santa, leges for the foreseeable future. we are members of toe "clean Knowing this, college trustees plate club,” all twenty-five of Kickoff Tax Credits " would be unable to avoid impos us. For Education ing higher tuition fees as a pri So, Santa, don't you think we’ve mary source of additional funds. * Supporters of the tax-credit been extra good? Washington, D.C.—College stu plan have conceded that it would So please fill your sack so you Night Class Due dents and their parents were by-pass Constitutional provi can fill our stockings with lots cautioned this week not to become sions against using public funds and lots of toys like dolls and unwitting supporters of a pro for discriminatory purposes. By trains and dishes and airplanes posal that would lead to higher raising tuition, all colleges and and sewing machines and space At Langston U. tuition fees across the country. universities—whether they ad men suits and kitchen stoves hered to non-discriminatory po Langston University is offering night classes with credits The warning came from the licies or not—could receive the and apples and oranges and nuts joint meeting of the National and things like that for all of toward degrees wtto classes slated to start Jan. 26. indirect government assistance By mailing toe form below, students may be completely briefed Association of State Universities that tax credits would provide. us good little girls and boys andn Land-Grant Colleges and down here at toe nursery school. on areas of study. Courses to he offered will depend upon toe the Association of State Colleges * The money lost to the fed number of students interested, in many cases. and Universities. eral government through tax Oh, yes, Santa Claus, MERRY credits for college expenses CHRISTMAS to you and every Deadline for mailing toe form is Monday, toe dean of academic affairs said. Any graduate of an accredited high school is eligible In reaffirming their opposition would probably have to be re one from all of us, Douglas, couped—no doubt through addi Ltsa; Treva; BeujaminjBernard; to attend. to proposed federal income tax Courses already scheduled Include art appreciation, basic credit for educational expenses, tional federal taxation. The associations feel there are L eslie; Guy; Rod; Telisa; Mary science, business administration, elementary typing, elementary the Association urged the 90th Ann; Angela; David; Jeffery;Ste- Congress and citizens not to be a number of affirmative ways by shorthand, elementary accounting, basic communications, journa which federal funds, state tax ton; Caterlna; Christopher; Lynn; lism , speech and interpretation, elementary French and home econ deceived by the seeming attrac tiveness of the proposal. dollars and private support can Christina; Charles; Angela,*Tam- om ics. be used to halt the rising cost era; Milton; Deborah; Denise; of higher education to the in and Ntta Kaye. The only way colleges could The Dean of Academic A ffairs~ ■ benefit from tax credits would be dividual. The nursery school students I Langston University I by hiking tuition, the associa IncreaM ^ support of existing I Langston, Oklahoma, 73050 tions noted, and this in turn national igpgram s and new pro Noted— Please provide me with admission information. I I would increase--not reduce--the grams of institutional support (Continued from Page 1) I would like to enroll in toe following nass(or class- burtten of college costs that many offer sounder ways of providing guest of the President, Dr. Wit I families now bear. assistance t(jan tax credits. They I es): • v ...... feel, through the wise use of the liam H. Hale, at a luncheon. Mr. I Legislation to authorize the tax I credits has been introduced at billion dollars that tax credit leg Ellison, who was* accompanied islation would cost the Treasury by his beautiful and charming I every session of Congress over I the past several years, although each year "many dramatic and was a classmate of Pres I I it has yet to win majority sup worthwhile accomplishments ident Hale and also, Eddie L. Date . . . ; ...... Signature I port. In its most frequently cited could be achieved for public and Strong, Professor in the Depart I Address . f'Torm, the proposal would allow private higher education," a ment of Technical and Vocational I spokesman for the associations taxpayers to deduct up to $325 noted. Education at the University. 1 . i l from their^mmialtax. tJKM LM t* M&MK' CALENDAR OF EVENTS " Y u l f r r > January 4 Classwork resiknes— 8 a.m. ' 'HON January 16-19 Semester examinations January 20 Semester ends January 24-25 Registration-second semester January 26 Class work begins—8 a.m. . FEBRUARY J February 8 ' Brotherhood convocation. Speaker: Dr. Jno. W. Coleman, University Chaplain
February 9 Last day for enrpllment in courses for credit February 11 Choral Festival MARCH March 4-9 Religious emphasis week March 11 Founders Day activities March 12 Founders Day. Guest Speaker: Lt. Col. George M. Hubbard ‘40 City Public Service Director, Riverside, Cal. March 20-22 Science and Life Lecture series March 24 Spring vacation begins—5 p.m. APRIL April 3 Class work resumes— 8 a.m. April 15 Career Day April 22 Sixth Grade Day "America The Beautiful’’ is the insas, James A. Johnson, Soph- ing soil and water. It brings to April 23 P arents and Awards Day title given to a collection of color more*, Animal Science major; ana gether in one staff the trained April 26 Leadership Convocation ful photographs depicting the fine Roger. K. Bottrell, Special Assis conservationists needed to solve May work of the Soil Conservation tant /toVthe Personnel Director, land and water problems. The MAY Service (SCS) throughout the Unit SCS, Washington, D.C. The array staff included conservationists; May 6 Ninth Grade Day ed States. Shown in the picture of pictures in the background is soil scientists; economists; agffl- May 14 Reception for gra seniors from left to right are: Allen D. part of a collection of 52 photo, cultural, irrigation, hydraulic, May 15 Honors Convocation Russell, OPersonriel officer, State graphs showing typical work of drainage, and cortographic eiv May 16 Laboratory school graduation office, SCS, Stillwater, Oklaho- each of the 50 states and two gineers; specialists in woodland, May 17-23 Final Exams ma; Richmond E. Kinnard, Di terrltores, Puerto Rico and biology, agronomy, geology, ran May 18 Nursery School graduation rector, Technical and Vocational the Virgin Islands. ge management, plant materials, May 21 Commencement Education and Chairman of Agri The Sqil Conservation Service and sedimentation. Vast job op Guest Speaker: The Hon. Robert C. Weaver, Sec, culture, Langston University; (SCS ) is the United States De^ portunities lie ahead for students il Department of Housing and Urban Development Dean Stratton, Assistant Admin partment of Agriculture’s techniT with strong background in the na Washington, D.C. istrative Officer. SCS. Salin£ cal arm of action for conserv tural sciences. THE LANGSTON GAZETTE-DECEMBER 1966—PAGE 3 C * o % KUDOS Alumni TO... Mrs. Jessys J. M»re g od her election as Secretary of !:•: the Oklahoma EduostlODAfSOci- Corner attoo. MTs. Moore, the first Negro to serve in this capacity, tarings experience of exceptional quality T h e A lu m n i to the office. After receiving theB.S. degree at Langston, Mrs. Moore earned the Master of Sfclence degree P r e s i d e n t from Oklahoma State University. She has done addltonal graduate work at the University of Okla S a y s : homa and Western State College. Since 1948, she has served as Homemaklng teacher at Douglass In these times of great strides High School, Oklahoma City, pre in human growthanaaevelopment and of better things for all peo sently serving as Chairman of ple, it is only fitting that alumni the Department of Home Econom of Langston University also take ic s. a giant stride. for two years,M rs. Moore was the very efficient and dedicated This is an urgent plea from Secretary of the National Langs your Alumni President that we JAMES ROY JOHNSON ton University Alumni Associ show to the people of our com forts and giv&fciuch needed ser ation. munities, the great State of Okla vices to our alumni. Already, homa, the nation and indeed the plans are underway for the imple world that we beliete wholeheart v * * * mentation of this section of the Aaaron E. Murphy who received edly in and support Langston 'constitution. University, our Alma Mater, - enthusiastic praise for his pro duction of the play "John Loves We can become a part of Lang*- Join us now and mail your Mary", presented by the Vashon stop's progress and demonstrate alumni dues ($3.00) to: High School Thespian Society, our belief and support for our Mr. Clifford D. Wallace St. Louis, Missouri. Alma Mater by becoming an ac Acting Executive Secretary Langston University Alumni tive member in the Langston An editorial in the "St. Louis Dr. Fredrick Patmon University Alumni Association AGSociation American" stated: ample and contributing to the Develop Langston, Oklahemtf of extra good work in banting Attorney Frederick Patmon who ployed as an Internal Revenue ment Foundation. St. Louis's traditional cultural is presently ij£the process of es- agent for five years. While work- Our newly-adopted consitution Let us work together to make lag...fe> the Vashon High School tablishing theTirst Negro national ing for the United States Treas- Thespian Society under the di which establishes the office of this year a great and progressive law firm and the first Negro na<^ ury Department, he received a Executive Secretary will permit year for the Langston University rection of Aaron E. Murphy. It tional corporate and tax law firm. Juris Doctor of Law from Wayne us to coordinate our alumni ef- Alumni Association. was a well-trained high school State University. presentation...but it rose above it' the amateur rating because it He received his Bachelor of Sci- He f®.8 also completed graduate projected itself into an almost ence degree in Busirifess Admin- work, in estate planning, corpora- unexplored territory barren of MffT YOUR A lu m OFFICER istration, majoring in Accounting partnerships, and state any cultural experiment or indul in 1960, from Langston Univer- “ P8* . . . . gence/^ Young talent is not only _{fv Dr. Patmon’s office is located being givhn a whole new field to s iy* at 2203 Cadillac Tower, 65 Cad- exert its energies and talents in Since graduatiqn, 1ih was em- iliac Square, Detroit, Michigan. . exploring, -but the young people and their adults are receiving elementary training in an old HOMECOMING ular song artist. Chandler, a time-tested cultural implement * (Continued fttrth Page 1) performer, sang the tunes the theatre! ~ r “ he Made famous and other popu-
„ * On Saturday morning, October Mr tunes. After the concert all 29th the breakfast dance for sbiw “assembled in the William H. Hale Juanita Cotton who " has had many iors and the alumni was held in Student Union for the dance, obstacles to overcome on her way to successful employment as a the William H. Hale Student Urw which was a "swinger". This college instructor." A feature ion. The Alumni met old and new Home coming was the greatest, story in The Oklahoma Sigij Post friends and danced to’the splen relates the following concerning did music of the Langston Combo. C /lflllA 'TfiC A 4 V Miss Cotton: "At age three she At 10:30 a.m. Saturday morn- rvunvCKJ UAI vhad polio, which confined her to ing the Langston Homecoming PLANS IINhFQU/AV "flywheel chair. Later she devel crowd gathered to see the annual oped tuberculosis of the bone, and Homecoming Parade. The parade Founders Day at the University at the age of eight she underwent surgery. Although Juanitajpas not was filled with beautiful floats, has been scheduled for March 12. able'to attend classes, as anout- marching bands and queens of Make plans now to attend the ac= growth of her mother's tutoring, various campus organizations, ^fvities this year. she graduated from high school in At 2p.m. the crowd assem bled v ‘Lt. Colonel George M. Hub- Clifford D. Wallace confers with student secretary, Sherri Vaughn 1954 as valedictorian of her class at Anderson Field to see the bard ’40 , City Public Service Homecoming game between Bish. Director (The first Negro to hold "Her native art ability was rec op College of Dallas, Texas and this position) in Riverside, Calif- Who is your Alumni Relations (2) assist with the establishment ognized and her physician recom the Langston University Lions, ornia, has accepted the invitation Officer? What is his job? What of alumni chapters and parents mended that she be considered for A huge crowd witnessed the to serve as guest speaker for the can he do for you? These are groups; (3) assist the^Director training in this area. A plan was trouncing of Bishop College by formal program planned for die just a few of the questions which of development with annual giv finally worked out to help her se the Lions 40 to 8. Both bands 12th. ing campaign; (4) work with the are asked practically everyday. cure a degree in Fine ArtfTShe performed during half-time ac- Plans are also underway for,a Registrar in student recruitment. attended classes at Langston Uni In answer to the first question versity, received her degree,v tivlties. pre-Founders Day celebration to he is Clifford D. Wallace, a Thirdly, what can he do for you? then enrolled at Oklahoma Uni At 7p(m. Saturday night; every- be held on the 11th. Final plans graduate of the class of '59. (1) keep you informed of the pro versity for further study. one gathered in the I.W. young concerning Founders Day activi- Previous employment has been gress of the University by means Auditorium for the concert fire- tieswiU be in die March issue with the University of Oklahoma of an alumni newspaper and other "Juanita has had an individual sented by Gene Chandler, a pop- of thefGazette. Medical Center, Veterans Hos news media; (2) to serve as lia- art show at Langston University pital, and the Oklahoma Medical son between alumni and the Lan and one of her paintings," A Rainy LANGSTONITES, WHERE ARE YOU? Research Foundation He spent gston University Placement Di Day", has been hung by theMor- Marriages rector; and (3) plan an an "Alum two years in the army as a Re genstern Foundation National Art Births ' search and Laboratory Tech ni Day" to be held at the Uni Contest for Handicapped Artists Deaths nician, stationed in Okinawa- versity. in the Gimbel Brothers Gallery in After returning to the States, he If you have not returned an Chicago. New Jobs entered schooKat The University alumni information form, please ‘•‘Juanita is teaching at West Vir New A ddresses of Oklahoma. —* do so. A for*m has been included g in ia State College, Institute West Present Positions \ __ Secondly, his job is: (1) to in this issue of the Gazette. Virginia." Please provide our alumni files with latest information about complile adequate records on Please feel free to call upon « * « * yourself, or an other Langstonite you may know. alumni, parents, etc., and lo your Alumni Relations Officer, 1. Name...... C lass of.... cate "missing Langstonites"; to if he can be of any assistance (Last) (First) (Middle or Maiden) assist with the establishment of to you. AfftjRGENT APPEAL 2. Address...... > ...... * T " CAMPUS COMEDY I The Gazette staff is pleading 3. Present Occupation...... f ...... *...... Freshmen in Western College in the United States, began her with all alumni to BRAG! BRAG! 4. Data about your fam ily...... for Women were asked to write essay with the terse observation: BRAG! Send information about 5. Member of what Alumni Club?. . . . / ...... a paper on the aim of American yourself, what you are doing and 6. Further education and degrees...... college women. One of the Kor "Aim of American college wo any honors or distinctions that , * Signed...,...... ean students, who had been quiet men is to find reliable accqfpp- have come your way that you so , Fill out and mail to Clifford D. Wallace, Alumni Relations, ly appraising cultural patterns anist throughout life." /v richly deserve! Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma PAGE 4-THE LANGSTON GAZETTE-OECEMBER 1966 •v vv.v.va^ w .:.:.:.:.:.'.v.v.%vav.,.v.v.,.v.v.v .vavW>/M,:,i',H*KWK v. Presiding over the 1966 Alumni Senate meeting was the President of the National Alumni Association, James Roy Johnson. 1966 Alumni Senate Meeting in Action!!!
K.Z. Chavis *55 hails from Rocky Mount, North Carolina
“We’re Glad To Be Here!” Left to. right: President Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank SyperF'of-San Jose, California, and MT. L.G, Ashley of Boley.
Mr. Q.T. Williams had the honor of presenting alumni scholarship awards to this year’s worothy Langston University students. Top, Miss Charlesetta Henry, Lawton; center, James Glover, Sand Springs; and bottom, Dana * 1 Sims, Langston.
lerson now resides in D etroit, Michigan
Mrs. Jessyh J. Moore reads minutes for the year
THE LANGSTON GAZETTE-DECEMBER 1966—PAGE 5 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Contributions this year to tbe Langston University Develop ment Found at io i\ nude possible the followlngtLong-term loans to more than 500 worthy students; tuition scholarships to 20 high school valedictorians; tuition scholarships to 24 honor stu dents (Straight A); special scholarship grants to 8 students; membership fee in the Coopera tive College Development Pro gram (Source of the Sloan Foun dation Matching Grant of $33,- 000). The increase inenrollmentfor the ciliftent year also Increases the number of worthy students who will profit from your In vestment in their future. We have earned and receiv ed $16,000 of (he matching grant We must earn the balance of $17,000 this year. Remember, what you Invest In the lives of these young people Is wealth you will always have.
Dr. Larzette G. Hale (far right), Director of the Langston Uni President William H. Hale congratulates recipients of toe Sears versity Development Foundation is pictured with representatives Roebuck Special President's Scholarship Award: Left to right: of alumni chapters and organisations who made contributions to John D. Williams, Iris Leach, Jerry Love, and Freddie Parker. the Development Foundation at the Annual Senate Meeting. From These young people are all freshman students. left to right: Mr. Edmond Threatt, Mrs. Dora Russell, Mrs. Nettle Fields, and Mrs. Gladys Nero of Luther, Oklahoma; Mr. Thomas Marshall, Detroit, Michigan; and Mr. Q.T. Williams, Tulsa. Scholarship
R e c i p i e n t Miss Arvella Duifias- Is toe Send yourcontrlbution TODAY— Large or Small!! recipient of a $501 Scholarship from toe Mary Church Terrell Club, Tulsa, 'Oklahoma^or toe continuation of her education at Langston University. c f HOW THE FOUNDATION HELPS Arvella, a freshman , major ing In Biology, is from Tulsa, Oklahoma.Miss Dumas is a mem What is the Foundation? A non-profit corporation chartered in 1961 to seek ber of the Tulsa Club, Univer contributions from alumni and friends to provide financial assistance where sity Chorus, and Treasurer of the French Club. funds are not available. Unrestricted gifts enable the Foundation to use tlTe Arvella is the daughter of Mrs. money where it is most needed. However, designated contributions are weL Sarah P. Dumas, 2028 East Young corned and will be administered as the donor wishes. Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Funds Needed Most. For% the present, funds ‘ are needed most for long-term V loans, scholarships, special grants^o worthy students who\need extra help, and special educational .and enrictiment proj^ct^.
\ 1967 Goals •*.
Needs y To Help
Loan Matching Funds $25,000 %ver 700 Students Tuition Scholarships . _ * 12,5U0 Over 70 Students % Educational and Enrichment Projects 8,000 All Students *- Memberships — CCDP 2,500 Operating Expenses 2, 000 Total Needed $50,000
Sources - • . '■ V
, From Alumni and Friends • $33,000 J Frpm Sloan Matching Funds** 17,000 a $50,000
**Must be earned as follows: A seminar for state small business owners who need help with $1 for every $1 from alumni financial records, was held on the campus October 21. The sem inar was made possible through a matching grant provided under $l'for every $2 from private sources in the state. the State Technical Service.Act. Mrs. M.C. Allen, (Third from left) $1 lor every $3 from private sources out of state. was coordinator of the seminar. PAGE 6-THE LANGSTON GAZETTE— DECEMBER 1966 EDITORIAL All too soon, a semester it Langston Choir nuurty over. It seems only s few weeks ago that we returned to this campus after a summer*« rest from much strenuous mental Presents “Messiah" activity. We came back to long, long lines, no money, no transpor tation and nothing in the mall box except dust. ^ . We returned to find a new crop of eager and ready minds to be stimulated into further growth by * the University. We found the Fine Arts and Cultural Activities com- mitte, that brings some of the finer facets of life to our campus, the Langston University Develop ment Foundation organized to provide scholarships, loans and o b e r financial aid when needed, and a working Student Senate. Janietta Smith Ruth Anne Zimmerman We found a good football team, CAST OF "HARVEY” t£L,a aw,« c«« *> right): Raymond Swift, Brenda Williamson, Melzenia entertaining productions by the Mansker. Rayfer Mainor. Standing (left to right): Paul Hall, Bessie Play Production Class. White, Leonard Smith, Jackie Williams, Shelia Ray, James Hall. Seated in back: Leroy Hawkins. We cannot remember the time, as Mrs. J. P. Coffey stated, when “ the University Women dormi Dust Bowl Dramatists Delight Audiences tory was the best on campus," nor can we remember when, ‘in order to go out on a date, On November 17th and 18th, were Bessie White, Jackie Will it was necessary to write an die Dust Bowl Players of Lang iams, Sandra Wallace, Sheila invitation to the young lady in ston University inaugurated their Ray, Rayfer Mainor, Paul Hall, question, give it to the Dean of season with the Pulitzer Prize Leonard Smith, Brenda William Men, who gave it to the Dean of son, Raymond Swift and Leroy Comedy of Mary Chase, “Har- Women, who read the invitation Hawkins. vay", in the I.W. Young Audi Me Cormick Smith, Jr. Leonardo DeBose and then gave it to the young Professor Raymond Johnson torium. This was the sixty-fifth lady." This is all quite amus and members of the Industrial The seventy voice University college production for the re Marcellus Breach, supplemented ing to us now, but we will re Arts Class designed hhe stage Choir of Langston University member oiiir college years here nowned Producer H. Keith Sloth- by the string ensembles from settings. Carl King was stage presented the Christmas section and in th& next ten years when ower. Langston and the Douglass High manager stod. Alice Strong Davis of Handel’s “ Messiah" on Sun? none of us are enrolled here these > Heading the cast was a fresh* School, Oklahoma City. The Uni the assistant to the dir ec-'day, December 11, 1966 in the will be the amusing years. man from Tulsa Melzenia Mun> was versity Symphonic Band, under I.W; Young Auditorium at Lang Indeed, Langston has pro- s ster, who excelled in the role tor. the baton of Julian Northington, ston University.' gressed greatly, since the day of of Veta Louise Simmons. James Future productions of the Dust will offer pre-conceit music for movies in Page Hall and Langston Hall, Jr. from Chicago, was so Bowl Players will Include "The Four outstanding young those who arrive earlv. University is truly the Archi- World oLCarl Sandburg" the mo singers were chosen to sing be “ But, today convincing in his portrayal of tect of tOQ are tiwoouElwood v. P. Dowduuwu thatuiat uiethe auui-audi< dern ares sVerslon of the Greek recitatives and arias. And They are Janietta Smith, soprano; Ftlth Difrmlnitlon tragedy “Antigone" and a pro JrelSW -w tat stall'J^W d? -JMI could.actutfly see the Id. Ruth Anne Ztmmerson, con (Continued from Page 1) bable musical production to be b v Paula Pillars visible rabbit. "Harvev." Other tralto; McCormick Smith, tenor; o y rauia rmars * members of this outstanding cast selected at a later date. and Leonardo DeBose, bass. pha Phi Alhpa Alphabettes, and Career Development Mrs. Smith, a native of Little organization of Negro students aFreshman Development Marilyn Coffee Rock, Arkansas^^ a music gra- formed for the purpose of pr
Campus Organizations InTho News
Bill Holt; Sophomores- Lathell gloves to match. On Honors Day, Grace Thomas, Janice Turner, KAPPA ALPHA PSI z e t a THE ATS Hie Auroras were honored - Carolyn Walker, Elizabeth Ward, Johnson, Kelvin Pollard, Connie « On Thursday, September 22, HEWS Sledge(Treasure), Keith Thomp During the Homecoming Fes Sammye Williams, Brenda Wil 1966, the Zeta PM Beta Sorority tivities, Sigmas sold rooter pom liamson, Arnessia Young, and son (Vie^President ft Co-Cap- of Lambda Alpha Chapter pre Greetings and salutations from tain), Douglas Dickson, Ronald poms in sorority, fraternity and Gwendolyn Young, Etta Johnson. the men of Kappa Alpha Psi. sented its annual rush party erw school colors to boost the school A project that we carry out each Jenson (President ft Captain), titled "Zeta Treats." Phillip spirit. Miss Sigma, Marva year is the "How toStudy Clinic.” C risp and Ifflss Aurora, Oneta This clinic helps assist Fresh ward a most beneficial school SjJJS J a m a s tt* breakin« 01 a blue Fields. Both wore corsages in man students in learning good year. High-lighting the honorss iis -Toeby (Secretary), s William Gray rPenyata. ’i t After . Z several n h futile t T at- methe Sorority’ssorority's colors. In the study habits. The women of AL our brother Donald J. Scott Wto tjfcorrespowlence McnfcrrUdu a ‘T 4!' pha Kappa Alpha Sorority look has been nominated and selected forward to a profitable year as rush was made for the "goodies’ tor Who's Who Among Students porter). ton: Architect of the Future For we' help build the "New Iang- it contained. in Colleges and Universities. The scroller club has partici Liberty and Justice for All. ston” The Kappa’s two intramural Sixteen young ladies, who ex Beautifully decorated on plat pated in the homecoming parade pressed a desire to exhibit the Home Economics Club flag football teams, Cream and and the homecoming coronation forms of blue and gold sat Zabede Crimson have been producing characteristics of "Finer Wo. Kebede,Ethlop(an,student, Aurora The Home Economics Club ball, where our 'sweetheart was manhood” , "ScholarsMp” , and championship teams by the great Wyvonne Sells, in Japanese at . held its monthly meeting on Octo presented. In the future plans of "Sisterly Love”, were Initiated coacMng of WiUie("Sweet Meat) tire and the 89er Rodeo Queen, ber 20, 1966. Rosetta Clark, Joy- the scroller club we have our into the Archonlan Club on Sept-, Clark, who is also Dean of Marlene Me Ann ally. The main lyn Johnson and Eunice Walker annual Dog Show in December. ember 29, 1966. Pledges for the year 1966-67. objective of Mis presentation was gave reports on the OHEA Lead The 1966 Scroller Club takes We hope to welcome these The Cream team of Kappa Alpha to inform the public that Langs ership Conference that they at pride in the annual process of young ladies into "Zetadom” af Psi has a 6-1 record. This charge announcing our sweetheart The ton University doors are open to tended. Ways of Improving foe ter they cross the "burning all persons. organization were discussed and was led defensively by Patrick scroUer sweetheart for 1966 is sands” on December 10, 1966. Continuing the activities for a number of suggestions are be- (‘‘Stump/’) Gill, David ("Tank”) Miss Jovce Goudeau of Oklahoma Afterwards a banquet will be City. Miss Goudeau is a freshman Founders Week, the Auroras infput into operation. Deville, and Searcy ("Grey held in their honor. hound” ) Barnett, and offensively nafrring in Home Economics. made educational posters and The managerial staff will con Sammy("Slow-one” ) Orange Joe Wwfeel that Miss Goudeau is our Alqo next month, the members placed in foe buildings. In foe sist of the following officers: of Lambda Alpha have been invit ( "Dirty ) Brown, Terry most honorable selection to be two instructional buildings on President, Cora Thomas; VicW ed to participate in a workshop president, Carolyn Wright; Re ("Snake”) Casteel, Bernard the 1966 Scroller Sweetheart display were foe Eternal Flame along with our sister chapter, cording secretary, Wanda Price, ( "Geese” ) Williams, John This rounds out the scroller of the late President John F. Ken news to the present date. Make Beta Gamma (Central State), at nedy. In the dormitories were corresponding secretary, Joylyn ("Polemach”) Thompson, and the Holiday Inn, in Oklahoma City. JohnsoiygTreasurer, Carolyn last o f all the speedsters, Lloyd sure to watch for scroller events poster of the contributions var May we wish all of you a Happy Walker; reporter, Belinda Ter ("Loss”) Beasley.’ The Kappas coming up In the near f»HVe. ious Negroes have made to so By Roger Holmes Holiday! rence; parliamentarian, Anna will play for the Championship ciety. Following these activities Lewis. November 15, 1966. ^ CRIMSOH AHD CREAMKITTEHS KLIPPIHGS foe Auroras sponsored Vesper The Club’s first" project was Also high-lighting Kappa for "ONCE IN EVERY YEAS WE and Tea. Their speaker, Soror THRONG UPON A DAY APART Archonian Club of Zeta a Homecoming display. The our pride of Langston University Ela Asher had a very informa display, a large LU, stood in are. the men of Kappa who are TO PRAISE THE LORD WITH ™ ®eta ^TorOy, after one tive and inspirltional message. FEAST AND SONG IN THANK- s e*P®rience of not walking front of the William H. Hale members of the Langstbn L|oti Many students were Introduced Student Union. The letters, in Football Team. The brothers are FULNESS OF HEART” to sPeaker» Sorors from Tul- lis quotation brings us to a uw ^eets (never)! ^ socializing, sa chapter and Oklahoma City cased in bright colored flowers, Emmitt Millhouse, Armour This quotation brings usto a welcomed all visiting alumni Crawford, Charles Sledge, Ro very' fmportant and expressive cha**er at toe Tea- Scholarships and friends to foe campus. bert Nero, Alonzo Shipp, Cor day in all American’s lives. .. J*ave A^L °f festric- were presented to foe Aroras that Thanksgiving Day. tion. "We loVe it though!" (cen were scholastically honored on Carolyn Wright, Thelma Rich zetti Jones, and Ray Hatton. sored). Included in our fraternltv on Delta Sigma Theta Sorortty ex Honors Day. They were: Aurora ard and Darlene Sanders attend tends to all a festive Thanks The club has also made a num Oneta Fields, President, Aurora ed the Home Economics Grad Langston's campus, are forty- ber of ventures: the preparation six brothers. Thirty-eight under giving. We hope evefy student re Janis Holland, Reporter and Aur uate Day at Oklahoma State Uni members what brought about of a homecoming float, the seU- graduate and seven on the f&Ul- ora Velma Jamerson, Captain. versity in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Thanksgiving and profit from it ing of pompoms and mums. My and staff. We are proud October 22, 1966. During the day, by helping your fellow'man and Our next project will be Mon to have Mr. W. D. Warren who To conclude foe activities foe they attended several sessions day November 21. At this time center A around foe importance to £ of C a m r £ £ 5 g j « « * » • * * — Aurora sponsored foe all Greek we will invite all foe members of furthering- your education af as Co-sponsor of Alpha Pi chap- ^ ^ ^ approaches forthe Dress-Up Dinner. The chef on of foe Langston Campus family ter college. One of foe main ter of Kappa Alpha Psi. rr — — “ ™ , , j . vHiuywcampus vWAvvl cooked a 0|/vvliU special lllvflU meal oncoming holiday, we hope every toenjoy pre-Thanksgiving least. for the occasion, and dislnrarea points stressed in the sessions We are also very proud to men i. . . a ■■ Tnn WAimrv 1 o/Hap nlon n UaohM _ * V person thinks first of foe strug< The young ladies plan abeauti was foe requirement of a thesis tion that we have Miss Cleta was decorated. The Aurorasolac- gle of foe Pilgrims, then how ful occasion and by doing so, ed fraternity and sorority col- upon graduation from graduate Powell as our 1966-67 Kappa Al good that bite of turkey is. making this a wonderful moment lored candles on each organ- school They also attended a pha Psi Sweetheart. She is a In remembrance of foe season to remember. session in which a graduate stu sophomore majoring in English, _ „n . fh» teutons table. T h e/ made each we are thankful and congratulate The officers and memtfe^offoe Qfeek Organizatipp Symbol for dent panel discussed such ques and is presently a member of those Sorors making "Who’s Who Club are: their centerpieces. On foe otter tions as 1‘What lead you to 00 foe Pyramid club of Delta Sigma « c \ In America Colleges and Univer President, Alice Magee; tables were placed flowers and graduate'work?” "How ale you Theta. Vice President, Harrlen Tate; sities” . They are Sorors: Nell welcome cards in foe shape of foe financed?” and "How chdytyi hap Our officers of Alpha Pi chap Secretary, Linda Colbert; Turner, Rose Thompson, Dayle Sigmas Mascot. The Auroras pen to come to Stillwater, Okla ter are, John E. Thompson, Poel- Treasurer,Gayle Dawson; Aldridge, Alice Davis and Py were hostesses and welcomed homa?” This session was to in march, Timothy Jones, Vice- Reporter, G«ye Rucker; ramid Francis Marzett. Con all students. The purpose of this troduce the Home Ecomomics Polemarch, *. R. Thompson, Other sisters are: gratulations- are also in order to activity was to create better re Majors to some student!; who Keeper of Record, Anthony Craw Mayetta Bottoms those Sorors who are now through lations between the organization are now actually working on their ford, Assistant Keeper of Re- Julia Cravens cords, Corzetti Jones, Keeper U except for pwttce teach- and to create a desire to parti masters and to let them share Janell Jenkins some of their experience with ol Eiitequer, Walter Mason, Re. **• The>r • « ^ m' cipate in Greek organWStions to ridge, Myrtle Crawford, Lucinda Peggy Jones non-greek students. Pictures them. / porter) Robert Nero Parliamen Gussie Kennedy f t tarian, Charles Sledge, Stra- D river , Melva Jones, Phyllis were,|aken. The Sigmas are now The trip was'smake possible McCoin, Dene Marshall, and Nell Thelesta Love tegus, and'Wlllie H. Clark, Dean making plans for probation ac for the students byvMrs. Patter Turner. Almeta Mayo son, foe chairman of the home of Pledges, tivities. Linda Me C alley We of Sigma Gamma Rho Sor Economics Department • Prescilla Reynolds ority would like to wish foe en Eunice Walker, a senior Home Rosa Russell and Economics raalor is engaged in SCROLLER tire Student Body, Faculty and PYRAMIDCLUB Claudia Stafford Staff Members, HAPPY HOLI- student teaching activities in ft Here is wishing everyone a NEWS On September 27, 1966 the Py DAYS. Muskogee, Oklahoma. Once again it’s that time of ramid Pledge Club of Beta Up- Joyous Holiday. Mrs. Glenda Warren, a recent the year. It is foe time forJ all silon Chapter ol Delb ;jp a graduate of Langston University, pledge ^grpups to get under way. Theta Sorority was organized. a foods and nutrition teacher in The purpose of these groups are The officers of the club are: Rho Sorority A k A S the Department of Home Econo to develope brotherhood and sis- President, Rozalyn Luster; mics, is t^e organization’s spon terhood, as wqll It is for the ' vice president, Dana Sims; se- After# careful screening^ of On October 9, 1966, thirty-six sor. With the cooperation ofaU achievement. of mankind as IP cretary, Maxine Green; treasur- Character, Scholastic Averages, young ladies were inducted into Home Ecomonlcs majors, we wholeas long Us relationships be- er, Joyce Blakely, p&rliamenta- Leadership Abilities, and Per the Ivy Pledge Club of Alpha Kap hope to make this year the most tween mankind has to exist rian, Margie Porter; sergeant- sonality, Sigma Gamma Rho pa Alpha Sorority. These Pled successful in foe organization’s As in the past the Alpha Pi at-arms, Brenda Williams, res- initiated 14 Auroras. During'foe gees are: Barbara Adams, Mae history. Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra porter, Mamie Wandick. pinning, foe Auroras gleamed Chadwick, Patsy Conley, JOyfce ternity, consisting ' of fourtyslx Annually the.. Pyramid Pic with enfouslam. After foe initl-^ Dillahaunty, Ella Duncan, Senobia members on campus is repre Club presents its vesper. Tt atlon foe mighty 14, dressed jn Edwards, Dale Evans, Wessylyne ST sented by the Scroller Club. •a vesper wa$ held December black sheath dresses, beige Frelth, Phyllis Glover, Grooksie This year foe Scroiier club 1968^at J:30 p.mr in the I. trench coats, and gloves to Harris, Rosetta Hughes, Williane has a total memoersmp oi iwei* Young Auditorium. match, sernaded the campus with Hughey, Barbara Johnson, Gloria ty-three. brothers. The names The guest speaker was Miss pep songs and steps originated Johnson, Gathalene Jones, Danha and classification are listed asJ Gloria D.:'Prewitt, a 1964 grad- for the occasion. They introduc* Jones,^Marilyn McFrazier, Doro- follows; Seniors-Richard Porter, uate of Langston University, Miss ed themselves to the campus and thy Mitchell, Wanda Price, Shell- Elroy Hutchinson, Pete Peterson, Prewitt received her Master^ of were welcomed by foe students. 4 Hay, Delored Reagor, Evelyn Pat Gay, Jerry Price, andfRoy Science degree in Social Work The Auroras attended each Richardson, Yvonne Scott, Con- Nickerson; Juniors* Clifton Jon from Atlanta University, Atlanta chapel hnd vesper in blue skirts, stance Simpsoq, Roberta Smith, es, Tony Chung, Richard Brown, Georgia. gold metallic shells, and gold Diane Stephens, Eunice Thomas, PAGE 8-THE LANGSTON GAZETTE—DECEMBER 1966
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-*v KWWMNHMWWIHMHKKfKWWMMHMfll The most outstanding girl The BroWtr^Hall Dormitory Miss Marta Tallchief, Mr. Ralph r of our dorm is Miss Velma Jam- Council, consisting of 165 youi« Ellison, and Mr. Roy Harris. Campus | erson a recipient of a scholar men, was organized for the 1966- Other staff members attending 67 school year on September 20. the state celebration were Mrs. ship from Alpha XI Chapter of With M rs. F.L. Horne serving E.R. Davis, Mrs. J.L. Pollard Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority of faithfully as Houses Mother, the and Dr. H.V. Nicholson. Tulsa. Council is organized as follows: We, (he women of University President, James Glover; Vice The highlight of the Friday Organizations 8 Forum, which was sponsored by Sem inars are held each Sunday Women wish success to all of the Presidents: John Steward, first the Oklahoma City Chamber Of morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. pledgees. floor; Roy Simpson, second floor; JR. CU Ranee Clemons, third floor; Soi« Commerce, was Culture. The The Junior Class of Ungston in the LW. Young Auditor- House Director. Mrs. Prewitt Reporter, Victoria Bonner Leader, Richard Oliver; Parlia Persian Room of the Sklrvin University started the year with ium. Three groups will be taught mentarian, James Page; Pro Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City an enrollment of 251 students, to the main auditorium by Mrs. SAHFORD HALL gram Committee Chairman, was the exquisite setting for lun A.L. Coleman, MTs. F .L . Horne, We began our year with the e- Brack Barr; Social Committee cheon with Composer Roy Harris and Mr. W.F. Parker. C lasses BOOMS lection of officers who will make This year Sanford Hall opened Chairman, Fred Latimer; Rules Author Ralph Ellison and Ballet ow class tops on the campus. for the under college age stu Committee Chairman, William Star Maria Tallchief. All are dents will be taught by Mrs. with a Mg boom which means that Huling; Chaplain, J.B.Thompson; The newly elected President Is we have something to “crow" native Oklahomans. Jerry B. Driver, a Chemistry map M.C. Brown and M iss Juanita Treasurer, Norman Puckett; about! Secretary, Samuel Ashley; As The delighftil speaker for the Jot; Vice-President, Portia E. Goff in the basement of the audi EnroUed here at Langston Uni sistant Secretary, John Thomp occasion was Editor of the Tulsa White, a Mathematics msQor;Sec- torium. Tribune, and world-traveller, On behalf of the University versity is a total of 200 fresh son; Sergeants-at-Arms: Robert retary, Elores Jackson, a Busi Jenkin Lloyd Jones. Mr. Jones, Chaplain, the sponsors, the staff, man women who started off on Nero and Eugene Edwards, first ness Education major; Assistant floor; Tommy Milam and Robert who has Just returned from Viet and the members of the Sunday the right track by participating Secretary, Rosaylty. Ellison, aSo in the Homecoming parade and Collins, second floor; Lenwood Nam and Australia, used as his clology major; Treasurer, James School, you are Ming welcomed winning first prize which was McKnight and Robert Johnson, theme, “Oklahomans dedicated Glover, a mathematics major; to participate each Sunday third floor. $50.00. This is Sanford Hall’s to making our counfry special." Reporter, Joyce Johnson, a So Jerome Lane,Reporter. Mr. Jones took the audience second win. By James E. Glover ciology maJor;Chaplain,Norman Having a full schedule ahead back to the frontier whenplugged Puckett, a Mathematics major; KAPPA with our futureplannedactivlties, hats and brass spltoons were in The committee representatives the residents will keep busy mak DIVISION OF style. He explained the raw beg are as follows: Student Govern DELTA PI ing plans for social affairs and innings and the search by the ment Representatives, Shirley Kappa. Delta Pi initiated 15 new our donation to the “ Foundation EDUCATION pioneers for a cultural foundat Neely and Maltus Northcutt; members November 4 at its com- Development Fund." Four new persons have been ion on which to establish a firm Athletic Council Representative. bined initiation ceremony and The dttmitory’s faithful offi foundation for “art awareness.’’ Robert Nero; Development and employed in the DivisioqqfJSd- banquet cers this year are: Shirlev HtU. ucation at Langston University Mr. Jones satirical wit was en Public Relations Representative, They were: Brenda Carr, Bar president; Anna Glenn, vice-pre for the 1966-67 school year. joyable as well as informative James Hall; Student Welfare Re bara Cornelius, Alice Davis, Dan sident; Sharon McCullough, se They are: Mr. E. M. Watson, as he made the observation that presentatives,Brenda Combs and E. Guess, Joyce Johnson, Ray cretary; Patricia Westbrook, as Mrs. E. Watson, Mrs. G. Mason, Oklahoma’s radio music is so bad Joyce Johnson; Ac edemic Coun mond Swift, Portia White, Fannie sistant secretary; Princess Pal and Mrs. M. Brown. that singing commercials are cil Representative. James Glo Jones, Willianne Hughey, Rose mer, treasurer; Bessie Staggers, There are 49 student teachers a “step up." He explained that ver; Assembly and Cultural Re Thompson, Rachel Lewis, Lula reporter. on assignment in 3 centers. Those music has come a long way sintffr students, engaged in cadet teach lations Representatives, Clau Kennedy, Elaine Williams, Jewel We are also proud to announce the only music formerly hearer dette Jones and Qorzetti Jones. Sanders and Joyce Me ConnelL that among us are many royalties ing represent the areas of ele mentary education, biology, busi was the town band practicing. As the new Langston University Kappa Delta Pi is an education of various organizations and ac ness, chemistry, English, art, Those of the Lnagston Univer <> takes place, Mr. Northington, as al honor society which stipulates tivities. First is our own Miss social science, mathematics, sity family attending from the sponsor will guide the Juniors to that its initiates have an accum Sanford Hall, Deborah Nunley, music, home economics, and English department were: Gwen ward paving the way for the Ip ulative average of three points who is from Oklahoma City and physical education. dolyn Anderson, Patricia Ben deals and goals of students as and above. a graduate of Douglas High nett, Viechal Evans, Annis Jen we progress. After eating a superb meal School. Other queens are: Miss The sophomore honor students kins, Sandra Jones, Fred Lat prepared by, Mr. Jody Hilliard, Tulsa, Miss Marques Hall, Lam- representing the following de- imer, Paula Pillars, Mrs. El- Sophomore honor students TRADE AND the newly initiated Kappa Del- poda’s Sweetheart, ScroHer’s myra Davis, Homer Nicholson, pians presented a most scholar sweetheart, and East- West were presented in an assembly program. The assembly program J.F. Pollard, and Mrs. E.E. Bre Coast’s Sweetheart.
c r Second-Place Winner: Third-Place Winner: The Library Club The Department of Technical and Vocational Education /,
Homecoming Parade ’’The largest and best in a long, long, time"
Honorable Mention: The Aurora Club < THE LANGSTON GAZETTE -DECEMBER. 1966—PAGE U Basketball Outlook
The 1966>67 Basketball sea team are Freshmen Ricky Epps, son of the Langston Lions start John Furman, Michael Luster, ed Tuesday, November 29th at Melvin Lowe, Rolando Shorey, Langston University. Although Willis Britt, Kennard Jones, John they lost their opener 78-69 to Curtis, and Odell Lawson; Sopho Southwest Baptist Bearcats, the more Charles Hicks, a 6-5 cen Lions showed a lot of improve ter from Tulsa, who saw some ment in their team compared to actiin in Tuesday nights game. the team of last year. Leading scorers of the game was The Lions have 6 members of Melvin Lowe with 25 points and their 1965-66 squad returning this Michael Harris with 20. year. They are: Juniors Clifton Under the guidance of first- Cotton, Richard Greene, and year head basketball coach, Ber Charles Johnson; Sophomores nard Crowell and assistant coach Michael Harris and RoySimpson. Glenn Gibson, the Lions are try There is one senior on the Lions ing to better their 1965-66 record team this year, he is Pat Gay of 7-17 and be a serious threatto a 6-3 forward from Lawton, Okla all conference foes. homa. The other members of the By Malcolm Buford me moos Koster — Front row, ( left to right): John Curtis, RovStmoson, Melvin Lowe Michael Luster, and Clifton Cotton. Second row, (left to right): Richard Greene, John Furman, _Basketball Rickey Epps, and Odell Lawson. Third row, )left to right): Charles Hicks, Willis Britt, Rolando Schedule Shorey, Kennard Jones and Michael Harris. N w . 91- O p m N o t. 39—S m *w m t l i p lht Dot. 1> W p i ______Kappas Win Intramural Dm. 9—Southwestern . . Weatherford D«c. 10—Panhandle ------Ooodwall Dac. 13—South am Colo. St.Puefalo, Calo. Dm. 14—Colo. Sch. of Mine* _ Golden Dae. 29—Tewmey Independence, Mo. Football Cham pionship Dec 30—Tourney Jan. 5-OUa. lapdet The Kappas won the intramural The intramural volleyball Jen. 7 Ivengil Col football championship 13-6 over games for women are just about Jan. 10 C in w l ___ the Lawtonians. The runner-ups Jan. 13—Eaat Central over and the Sandford Hall Lip- Jan. 14—Southeettem of these two teams were the stickers are predicted to be the Jan. 31 Narthaawam . University Men Spartans and the champions of the Women's Volley Jan. 27—Southwoetera Alphas. The Spartans losing to ball League. Jan. 2> •Paahandh University Men Spartans and the Feb 3—Okla. Baptist ' * ___ She Alphas. The Spartans lost to the Feb. 4 -C rn tra l Volleyball for the men began Feb 10—Cart Central Kappas 6-0 in a playoff and the December 5th with the University * t.** ■ Alphas lost to the Lawtonians Men Spartans trouncing Hie Feb. 18—Norlhoattem Tihlequah 13-12. ^ Thrashers of Marquess Hall two F-b. 24—Northweitern ... Alva straight. The Alphas whipped the Fob. W5—Phillips ______. . . Bold Sammy Orallfe won the indivi Lawtonians two out of three while r dual scoring crown with 30 points. the University Men Sugar Hillers Other leading scorers were: beat $ e Kappas two out o f three. Lathel Johnson, 24 points; Earl The aim of the intramural pro to the activities of the students CAMPUS COMEDY Factory 19 points; Willie Kelly through their participation in A football coach was collared and Malcolm Royal 18 points. sports. These sqprts activities by an angry rooter after losing University Men Spartans won the include flag football, volleyball by a big score. “How many team scoring crown with 60points basketball, softball, and track. students are enrolled in this in four games. university?” , asked the old grad politely. Kapps Intramural Football Champs-Front row, (from left to right): “ About 17,000,” replied the Searcy (Greyhound) Barnett, Joe (Dirty) Brown, David (Tank) coach. DeVille, Patrick (Stump) Gill, Terry (Snake) Casteel. Back row “Is it asking too much to put (from left to right) : Coach Willie (Sweet Meat) Clark, John (Pole- two of them in front of the ball march) Thompson, Bernard (Geese) Williams, Alfred (Al-Chal) carrier?” ‘Snarled the old grad. Campbell, Lloyd (Hoss) Beasley. Lions Finish-166 FootbalhSeason The Langston University Lions The Langston offensive for ended :heir 1966 football season ward wall averaged well over 200 November 19 at Lincoln Univer- pounds per man led by Ray Hatton .sity. They finished with a record a 270 junior from Muskogee, identical to their 1965 season Oklahoma. The Lions defensive 5,-4, losing two of thier games to standouts were Billy Mosely and conference foes by narrow mar Oscar Battle. The leading scorer gins. » of> the year for the Lions was The Lions were rated 24th .^Richard Greene, in the nation by the NAIA in By Malcolm Buford total offense. ,A big reason for that rating was a 5-11, 175- pound junior quarterback named Richard Greeny who averaged overxlSO yards a game pass ing^thiir season. Greene’s prime receiver was Eugene Howard, a 6 -0 ,175-pound junior from Little Rock.Arkansas. Howard was also rated fourth in the NAIA in punt returns. Anbther elusive receiv er for the Lions was Jerry Price a 6-1, 220-pound., senior from Denton, Texas. <£>. The Homecoming Game half-time acitvtties were enhanced by the beauty and charm of Miss Jacqueline Booker, Football Queen; and“ Mlss Langston” , Miss Isabell Gardner. PAGE 12--THE LANGSTON GAZETTE-DECEMBER1966