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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE A&T REGISTER "Writing the way toward the paramount ofconsciousness" North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Volume 66 Greensboro, North Carolina 27411 Number 9 CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 1891-1991

NewS A&T launches centennial celebration

Stokes denounces Some ofthe personalities who move to eliminate will appear for the centennial festivi- ties are: Dr. CD Spangler, president minority scholarships Theresa Washington of the University of North Carolina; Washington, Chief Reporter D.C.-Congressman Mae Jemison, the first black woman Louis Stokes (D-OH) lambasted a astronaut totravel on the space shuttle; "Celebration and challenge: recent policy announcement by the human rights leader; Morgan Free- Department A second century "is the thematic of Education that man, noted actor; Charlayne Hunter- pledge for this centennial year obser- would deny federal funds to col- Gault, who integrated the journalism leges vance incommemoration ofthe found- and universities that offer school at the University of Georgia ing of North Carolina A&T scholarshipsdesignatedfor minor- State and is an award winning journalist; ity University students. Stokes condemned Brigadier General Clara Adams-En- "the Willie Many activities will surface Horton goes tocollege der, director ofthe Army Nurse Corps; of throughout thiscentennial anniversary mentality the Bush Administra- Soprano Margeret Tynes, former tion." He ofthe University. "Itis a reminiscence stated, "This decision member fo the Metropolitan Opera; dovetails of where we were, where we are and the anti-civil rights posi- Dr. Benjamin Chavis, deputy director tion ofthe where we will be going," remarked Administration, demon- ofthe Commission for Racial Justice, strated by Mrs. Virginia McKee, co-chairperson the President's recent and tenor, George Shirley. of the Centennial Planning Commit- veto of the 1990Civil Rights Act. Other guests Patri- tee includeDr. The rational behind this cia Russell-McCloud, motivational new The recognition of the 100 policy is as flawed as that used speaker; tenor, Seth McCoy; Billy by the President years exi stenceofA&T i s important to in vetoingthe Civil Taylor, concert pianist; Dr. William Rights the student's appreciation for Uni- Act. Bush called it a quota this Friday, former president of the Uni- bill, spite versity. "I hope studentswill gain more in of the Act's express versity of North Carolina; Dr. Martin prohibition awareness of what A&T has done for against the useof quo- Wright Edleman, president of the tas." blacks. Once you know about the Children's Defense Fund; Alex struggle you become better. An educa- Stokes was reacting to the Hauley, novelist; Rep. William H. tion is not just to have a good time, determination by the Department Gray III, U.S. Congress; and Maj. of most important isto get an education," Education's Assistant Secretary Gen. Matthew Zimmerman. for Civil Rights, commented McKee. Michael L. Wil- The celebration opened with liams, The Southern Bell Co. has that scholarships awarded theCentennial convocation which took solely on honored A&T with a picture on the the basis ofrace are dis- place Jan. 9 in the Harrison Audito- cover of the Greensboro phone book criminatory, and therefore illegal. rium, with JohnE. Jacob, president of department dedicatedto the University which will The is notify- the National Urban League speaking. ing schools that except in narrow also be displayed on billboards The program consisted oftrib- It will be sponsored by the Robeson Theatre circumstances, the award of mi- throughout Greensboro. utes and historical accounts of the Univeristy of North Carolina Center Theofficial 100th birthday ob- nority scholarshipsviolates the law According to Dorothy university for Public Television. servance ofA&T will be held March 9 and the schools will risk losing Copeland, executive director of the Someoftheothermajorevents On the Ronald E. which marks day legisla- federal funds. The department's Centennial Planning comittee. Mark- the actual the taking place this semester are" The McNair Memorial Day Program will tion was signed finding A&T, policy is apparently based upon ers will be placedat the entrance ofthe accord- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Can- be held in the Ronald E. McNair Audi- ing to McKee. interpretations ofrecent Supreme campus manifesting the centennial delight Vigil March" from Dudley torium. The keynote speaker will be A Charter Day Convocation Court decisions that racial prefer- logo and the theme. Also banners will Building to Moore Gymnasium on the lady astronaut, Mae Jemison. be held at 10a.m. in Harrison Au- ences are illegal. hang around the campus with the logo will Monday at 6 p.m. On Feb.l at noon a "Sit-In" ditorium While it is not yet known and theme. Thespeakers will be Dr. Kattie Anniversary Observance will be held The Rev. Jesse Jackson, hu- how many scholarships will be af- The University and centennial Dorsett, county commissioner ; Earl in Harrison Auditorium. Juan Wil- man rights leader, will be the keynote fected, the new policy will have a flagshang in frontofthe DowdyBuild- Jones, councilman for District One; liams, Washington Post reporter and speaker chillingeffect on to ing, explained Copeland. efforts increase Wayman McLaughlin, professor in the author of "Eyes on the Prize" will The unveiling of the'Centen- minorityenrollment incolleges and Many distinguishedguests will history department: and the Rev. speak. Also the reception and opening nial quilt will take place universities. participate in the centennial obser- March 21. Wayne Clapp of Inner Growth Minis- of thecentennial exhibit at the Greens- The Centennial Life Aware- According to 1988 data vance try Outreach Inc. boro Historical Museum will occur at ness series will be presented by Dr. from the U.S. Census Bureau, the "We have goneall outto bring The Preview Screening of 6 p.m Samuel Proctor, minister emeritus of percentage of as many outstanding figures to the minorities who are documentary "Jesse Jackson" will be From Feb. 22 to 25 The Rich- New York's Abyssinian entering college has declined. campus and community," remarked Baptist held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Memorial ard B. Harrison Players will be per- Church, on March 18-19and theHon- For Blacks, the percentage McKee Union Ballroom. forming "God'sTrombone" inthe Paul ors Convocationaddress on March 2C of high school graduates entering college decreased from 33.5% in 1976to 28% in 1988. Aggies called to serve For Hispanics, 35.8% of DR. MARTIN L. KING, JR graduates entered college in 1976 in 'Operation Desert Storm' . and only 30.9% in 1988. The department decision Januauary 16maybe a day that D. Alston, Yvette C. Mitchell, Bridg- HOLIDAY will prevent collegesand universi- will "live in infamy." President George from ette M. Holman, Brain Barnes, Oscar ties establishing scholarships Bush officially executed the order that specifically designatedforminori- Kelly, James Monteiro Jr., Sharon A. will be observed on ties in order to remove financial enaged the Allies coalition of nations McKoy, and Micheal E. Byers. need as a barrier, in hostilities with the forces ofSaddam Also, deployed to the Middle nuary 21, 1991. Hussein, president of Iraq. East are: Andre' M. McPherson, Mar- cella D. Cheek, Chauncey A. Sim- In the midst of the battle are A holiday candlelight vigil march is Trimble, some Aggie soliders. Several students mons, Lavonda M. Robert scheduled to takeplace fromthe Dudley Stocks, Ameche Monroe, Building to Moore Gymnasium at 6 withdrew from the university to serve Antony B. in the battlefields of the Middle East. Fletcher, Perry D. Yeoman, Tonya p.m. Guest speakers for the event in- On The Serious Tip Lane, and Quentin H. Holmes Jr. clude: Dr. Katie Dorsett, Councilman Editorials, Letters to the Editor These students are: StephenH. Several were to Earl Jones, Professor Waymon Our People, Our Pride Alston, Terrence Graham, Gary students called African American 1Hstory, L. McLaughlin and the Reverend Poetry and Communiiy News military duty but completed the se- McCall, Cheryl Jenkins, Elbert Wil- Wayne Clapp. On The Yard mester. They are: Steve Cromer, Loreza Campus News Hams, Raymond E. Smith Jr., John L Bryant, Odell Jones, Micheal Fairley, The Big Score Williams, and Craig A. McGee. Spurts Preston Mc Gill,GeorgeMiller,Donna Other students who also with- Reyes, Kim Smith, Billy Thomas,Terry RING!* Entertainment dreware: Rymira M. Callaway, Tony Williams, and Angela Wallace "LET FREEDOM I Hi: A&1 RIXJISTKR IRIDAY, JAM A in IN On the Serious Tip

PERSIAN GULF: Why we Should be there Terrence Body A&T Register Serena L. Lowe Suff Writer Robin Alston Remember your history lectures on Munich (1936)? Then A&T Register British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain believed that "ap- A&T Register peasement" of Hitler's demands would avert a bloody European war. In a sence, the world gave Hitler what he wanted, turned its Editorviti-Cheif back on an ever increasing military threat while the German war Managing Editor machine marched onward—almost to the point of conquering the whole of Europe. Where was the United Slates? At this time of bringing down Communist walls and the PERSIAN GULF: SHOULD Keep MLK's dream alive ending of the Cold War, the world can not afford to appease a AMERICANS BE THERE? regional dictator. Many world diplomats have went to Sadaam In times of war, the dreamof Dr. Martin Luther King Hussein in the spirit of peace in order to avert the use of force. IT'S BEEN ABOUT SIX MONTHS SINCE AMERICAN TROOPS Jr. must still be remembered. He has thumbed his nose at them, and he has thumbed his WERE SENT OVER TO THE PERSIAN GULF, AND MANY OF US ARE As wepaused to think ofDr. Martin Luther King Jr. on nose at the United Stales. UPSET ABOUT THE WAY THINGS ARE BEING HANDLEDBY OUR SO- hisbirthday, by commu- Our presence in the Gulf and diplomatic efforts have deterred his CALLEDLEADERS. THEY ARETHINKING WAR,WANTING WAR AND Jan. 15,which will be observed many MOST nities on the Monday Jan. 21, the war in the Persian Gulf quest for capilol and regional control. If he wanted peace, then why IMPORTANTLY THEY ARE WANTING OUR AMERICAN SOL- did he not seek a diplomatic solution to his disputc(s) withKuwait? DIERS TO FIGHTFORTHEIR ANGER AND SO, WITHOUTEVEN THINK- threatens to engulf the world. Why all of the threats ofwar and "rivers of blood" if he is ING THE SITUATION OUT RATIONALLY, PRESIDENT BUSH ALONG Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that all races truly a pcacc-scckcr? WITH OTHER LEADERS, DECIDES THATTHERE SHOULD BE A WAR. and creeds would work together, walk together, and talk Our presence will not solve the whole Middle East dilcma, only WILLITSOLVEANYTHING? OF COURSE NOTBECAUSE OUR together. one. AMERICANSOLDIERS ARE NOTAT ALLPREPAREDFOR WAR. SURE this THEY BEEN TRAINED King peaceful means to faced nation of HAVE TO DO THEIR PART IF THERE IS TO BE A had envisioned solve violent He has not a with the lethality weapons that WAR, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CONDITION OF OUR and WEAPONS? NO problems. America must follow King's lead and continue to we posess, they are very formidable and able to counter any ONE EVER HAD ANY IDEA THAT THERE WOULD EVER BE A WAR IN take nonviolent actions to halt the war declared by President conflict within any region. As an Aimy officer, 1 know that our THE DESERT. THEWEAPONS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL WITH ALLTHE George Bush on Jan. 16against Saddam Hussein. Saddam soldiers arc protected by superior air power and accurate, massed SAND AND CORROSION THAT ARE PRESENT AND BECAUSE WE HAVE Hussein's attack on Kuwait was sure aggression us not artillery fires, plus armor systems that arc as accurate as an infan- SUCH A DISASTROUS FOREIGN POLICY IN THE GULF. IF WE but let tryman's ARE TO GO TO WAR WE WOULD fall the same trap by declaring war. rifle. DEFINITELY BRING UPON OUR- in SELVES FAR TOO MANY ENEMIES AND FEW FRIENDS IN THE RE- Americans, together we can let the world remember Our aimed Ibices are well prepared to meet and close with ihc Iraqi army, and, if it comes to war, it will be swift and decisive GION. the King Holiday as notan event of worry but to drawstrength without much bloodshed the interest of world peace. I AM SURE THATTHERE ARESOME SOLIDERS OVERTHERE in WHO ARE in King's dream. The world has tried diplomatic negotiations with a thief. WANTING TO GO TO WAR, AND I AM ALSO SURE THAT First, we mustcontinue to support thetroops. We must THERE ARESOMEWHO ARE CONTflMUOSLY PRAYING FOR PEACE ON How long should we give him a chance to make up his mind? He A DAILY BASIS. WE ALL HAVE FRIENDS AND all write to the military personnel to of hope used force RELATIVES OVER give them words to take Kuwait. Now, the world is poised to use force to THERE AND AS EACH DAY GOES BY, WE ARE CONTINUOSLY PRAY- and encouragement. We must call for prayer, no matter what oust him from Kuwait. ING THAT NOTHING HAPPENS. WHY? BECAUSE 400,000 OF OUR ourreligiousbeliefs are and hope thatthe All Mighty with hear I pray that Mr. Hussein comes to his sences and, in a spirit AMERICANS TROOPS ARE ONTHE FRONT LINE AND SURELY, HOW- our cry ol opencss, meet the United Nation's resolutions. Then, leta united EVER OUTOFTHAT LARGE NUMBER, THERE IS SOMEONE THAT WE Secondly, we must begin marching to the doors ofour world community meet and resolve the Palestinian crisis. Conflict KNOW, BUTTH EY AREDOING THEIRDUTYIFTHERE IS TOBE A WAR. LETS HOPE FOR CONTINUOUS PEACE! Congress who gave Bush the power to declare war at his with American soldiers is a conflict against the whole of America. decretion. We must come out in masses to show the world Let's pray for peace! that we will not stand around passively while soldiers are slaughtered in the desert. Thousands of body bags are on standby. Let's not wait until the bags are full to start a peaceful uproar. Thirdly, all adults must set themselves aside and think LETTER TO TEE EDITOR of the children of this great nation. How can we continue to ask them to strive for peace when the adults are the ones destroying this world. King's mission to develop a country that would be Inmate seeks correspondence The life I waste shall be my own better for future generations will truly be destroyed if we sit back and let war continue in the Persian Gulf. I am an inmate confined in the OhioPenal System. I'm "I, George Bush, do solemnly swear that on January 15at We will introduce a generation to economic depres- writing this letter in hope ofcommunicating with the outside 12:00 a.m., the critical moment between war and peace shall be to find peaceful resolution and not be in bed asleep! I sion and famine. This is something American youths and through correspondence working a some adults will find difficult. world with readers of your publica- fully intend to prove that I am a "real" man and put my ego where tion, surely to cope life Finally, with all things considered, stop and think it would help with this prison I am my mouth is. Amercia. Let us keep the dream alive. enduring which is full ofrejection, loneliness, frustration and I shall to the best ofmy abilities, bear arms and lay down hardship that takes a psychological toll on one being. my lifein a one onone confrontation withSaddam Hussein because I know that I am not the only person in the world who that is what I would expect ofmy troops. feels and in the free My conscience shall not allow me to risk the millions of experiencing what I am. I'm suresomeone lives of innocent people-civilian and military; and in the event of world would like to share their feelings and experiences with protests from the American people, I shall know that I have Greg Williams others such as I. @#$$%* up and must wipe my #@! clean!!" If possible will you please print my letter in your pub- A&T I ster lication for friendship through correspondence. Thank you Dear Mr. President, for your time and consideration. Would you have been willing to take this oath before engaging in Campus News Editor something you know you couldn't back out of? Respectfully, Respectfully yours, Keith Smith 197965 P.O. Box 56 "1999" 00 years of hope and accomplishments Lebanon, Ohio 45036 OPERATION COMMON SENSE!

A&T is an important institution in the nourish- North Carolina X'M G0O16TO Rocky ing and culturing of the intellectual, social, and psychological YOU CAN'T PUT for the past 100years. THE A&TREGISTER elements of many students and has been To ftHggtcA. i When the word "nigger" was used openly to describe an African A PRICE ON American, an educated black person was almost non-existent. The 1990-1991 STAFF for blacks to be able to master state felt that it might be resourceful HUMAN Life. Serena L. Lowe Editor-in-Chief agriculture. What they did not expect in their creation of this university was thebreeding ground for intellectual growth instead Greg M. Williams. Campus News Editor of controlled brain-washed obedience. Lawrence Sherrod. Asst. News Editor From the meager beginning at Shaw University, to having a i f they want to. fi Charlina Arlington Sports Editor nationally recognized engineering department, A&T has made Robin Alston Managing Editor live out the great progress throughout the years. We must not ihem Bonne Lovelace.... Business Manager expectations that society has of black Americans, to be lazy, let Carr Advertising Manager ignorant, and on welfare. But instead we have to do as the first Venina Manager students at the "Agricultural and Mechanical School for the Col- Yolande' Davis ..Production ored Race" did, and prove ourselves day after day, that a black Keith Spraggins .Circulation Manager person can achieve any goal set forth. We have to capitalize on BRING OUR 7R0 Corey Cartwright.... Distribution Manager every opportunity and keep striving for excellence. Shelly Burton Photographer Wc can not let people "ghetlolize" our education by telling us a Nicole L'Argent ....Asst. Photographer "C" at a predominantly white school is the equivalent to an "A" at Marsha Lafayette ....Asst. Photographer our school. Do not believe it. A&T might not have received HOME! .... recognition in every academic area but a grade can not be put on Kimberly Dykes ...Typist intell igence and wisdom. There is a great amount ofeducating in Johnny White Artist progress and wemustnot allow anyone to defer, dim, or deteriorate j I Theresa Washington Chief Reporter our aspirations. Nancy Burgess Staff Writer This is not a school lor people who can not make it in white THE A&T REGISTER SUBSCRIPTION FORM B.J. Evans Staff Writer chance to learn at an colleges, but a school that gives a student a Staff Writer black college which offers a more comfortablc learning Fatima Makenta historically Writer atmosphere. This situation creates a competition not of white Send To: KEITH A. SPRAGGINS Betsy Peoples Staff Eric Short Staff Writer versus black, but the better versus the best. Circulation Manager If wc as a unversily and a people can make progress equal Alonzo Redmon Business Advisor P.O. Box E-25 lo that ofthe last 100years il is inevitable that the intellectual powci I I Payment Enclosed Patricia Muhammad News Advisor of ihc black mind will be unleashed devouring all ignorance and NC A&TSU $9.25 / Spring Wade Nash Photography Advisor prejudices in its path Greensboro, NC. 27411 A&T, , head ol the Durinsi his visit at Minister The A&T Register is published weekly during the Nation Islam, said if the birth rale .of black Americans remains school year by NorthCarolina Agriculturaland Tech- consistent with the present, the black race will be in the majority Name nical State University students. To receive the A&T and be the dominant race in 100 years. We started out in 1891 as Register, send $18.50 lor one year subscription to: Address Spraggins, circulation farmers and today we have astronauts and hopefully by the year The A&T Register, c.o. Keith have City/State/Zip manager, Box E-25NorthCarolinaA&TStateUni- 2(WI we will have a president and more importantly, wc will vcrsily, Greensboro. NC 27411. •K FRIDAY. IAM ARY IS Our People, Our Pride

African Heritage Center Lift Every Voice and Sing employs new curator By GREENSBORO, N.C The Lift ev'ry voice and sing new curator for the African The identity crisis of Black America Till Earth and Heaven ring. Heritage Center at A&T State Ring with the harmonies ofLiberty University believes there is a Let our rejoicing rise genuine need for the center. How often have webeen saddened by cases of High as the list'ning skies, "There is an urgent childten thai are lei t without parents, ora name. This Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. need for the students to study kind of situation normally touches everyone, for we Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Afriea, not onlywhat theyread, Sing a song full of the that but also all know it is a bad position to be in hope the present has brought us. visually," said Dr. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Frank Eguarqje, who comes to What is often thought of is the kind of future Lest us march on till victory is won. A&T from Ohio State Univer- that could await this child upon becoming an adult SltV Stony the road we trod, "Therehave been Whether this person ever becomes aware of it or not, many Bitter the chast'ning rod. distorted writings," said Egua- a it is matter that will completely affect his or hers Felt in the clays when hope unborn had died; rqje. "Apart from the history, life Yet with a steady beat, we need to study the embodi- Have Frank Eyuaroje In many cases, this lack of identity can cause not our weary feet ment of the culture." Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? He praised the A&T The new curator said many problems in someone life which could alter it We have come over a weary way that collection of 6,000 African he is hopeful that A&T will completely. Such things as lacking self esteem, and with tears has been watered, artifacts as being the largest he soon have a larger facility to the desire to achieve can normally stem from the We have come, treading our path has ever seen. Eguarqje is al- house the African Heritage through the blook of the slaughtered, ready developing plans for Center absence of an identity Out from the gloomy past, additional workshops and "This will help to boast rhe example of a child without a parent or a 'fill now we stand at last symposia to be sponsored by the image ofthe center and the name is a very clearproblem that anyone can see. But Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. the center. "There are so many University," he said. He has things we can do," he said. taught at the the problem of that missing identity that affects Collegeof Educa- God of our weary years, Eguarqje holds the tion in Abraka, Nigeria, and day may millions of each be God of our silent tears, B.A. degree in education from has studied widely in art his- much harder to see Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; the University of Ife in his tory, especially African art. Thou who hast by Thy might native Nigeria. It has been said that none of us should continue He holds the He succeeds Mrs. Mattye Reed Lead us into the light, Keep us forever in the path we pray master of science degree in art who organized the African to lookback And ithas also been said we should look Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, education from the University Heritage Center during the late back to prevent making the same mistakes where we met Thee, of South Carolina. 1960s. Lest our hearts, drunk I have discovered too, that it depends on who with the wine of the world, we forget Thee, shadowed bganeath Thy hand, is looking back, and how history reflects on them May we forever stand, What we have to lookback on, is not a pretty picture True to our God, FULFILLMENT True But a lot of us are not even aware of these events to our native land Take the spirit from the child and the soul is gone The reason is that during our years in school, But give him inspiration, and to him new hope is born much of this has been left out. Yet what has been Guide him spiritually so that as he is growing up He'll learn to trust God included was enough to make us visualize it to be all ALMA MATER to lead him to the top. > All of his ideals are sure to materialize negative. Justas a child without a mother, or a name Because the goals he has set are right before his eyes. No true identity Dear A&T He may become a pitcher if thatreally is his dream So what has the answer been to many of us? Dear A. and T., dear A. and T., a monument Or maybe the game's umpire, or the head of the team. For many well to do African Americans, the answer indeed, But no matter where he ventures he is sure toknow, i las been to simply try to fit in with White America. Around thy base with grateful hearts behold That God is up above and He is looking down below. He is watching all his But does that actually make the problem go away? j thy students kneel. movements, He is guiding his hand We bless the power He is leading him completely and on that he can depend. Even a few White Americans are becoming aware of that gave thee birth to help us in our need, He may choose what he likes, it does not matter the wideningsocial and economic gap growingwithin We'll ever strive while here on earth all flow many goals he opts, the more the better. he Black Community loyalty to yield There's no time to wander by night or by day. And I'm suremany Black Americans are some- Every moment of his life is being fully spent what uncomfortable playing this role. So why pursue REFRAIN In doing the things that make him feel content. it? Discomfort on both sides, which does seem With joy, with joy, dear A. and T., Oh he's proud of the fact that there is no limit realized, j thy stu- latural But what must be is that a small dents turn from thee For he knows if he strives there'll be glory in it. possibility they will all come to the same conclusion To spread thy trophies year by year from He can sit back and say that his battle is won And that he has the We are a people struggling to find ourselves Dare to Cherokee. satisfaction ofa job well done Now he has proved to his Maker to top it all Nothing too II is hard be it big or be it small. L.E. Broadus A Warrior's Heart Dear A. and T., dearA. and T., the signet thou By: Eric Short shall be Set by our great old commom wealth, proud Search for the ideal Path, the hunt is on Moments in Black History Battles to survive are lost and won boaster of the free; I, Jan 1916 -J ournal of Negro History first published War rages on like a Ruthless Rain She'd have the record of her worth on granite The Invisible Hand is drenched with Pain not inscribed 2, Jan 1984 W.Wilson Goode became first black mayor of Painful to hear a baby cry - Philadelphia, PA- A warrior's Heart, a watchful eye Nay, let the children of her birth proclaim it Knowledge to teach, Courage to Care 3, Jan 1984 Rev. Jesse Jackson is for the Imagination Trust Share by their lives. responsible release of to create, lo Lt. Robert Goodman- after being shot down over Damascus, Syria. Woman and Man, a Divine Combination III 5, 1943 Washington Carver, A house divided, a Dangerous Situation Jan - George Scientist, died Respect due to Sister and Brother, Respect due to Father and Mother Dear A. and T., A. and 7, Jan 1955 Marian Andersen debuts as first black singer at Originality rules, creativity Hows dear T., henceforth our Metropolitan -Opera House. Respect due lo Nature, the Green grass, the wind blows aim shall be, Bodily life ends, the Spirit never dies By precepts wise and deeds more sure to 12, Jan 1948-U.S. Supreme Court decision gave blacks the right The All-seeing Eye never cries to study law at state institutions. Spiral Rhythms sing soft notes to the cars bless the State through thee; Harmony in a Warrior's Heart replaces heartless fears The arts of industry to wield against an idle 15, Jan 1929 Martin Luther King Jr., Slain Civil Rights Leader, The darkness of the Night is conquered by the Light was born. - A Warrior's Heart, prepared to fight foe. of Positivity in world ruled by none The epitome a A harvest rich from ripened fields of what 16, 1978 NASA Phenomenon of Nature paying homage to the Sun Jan - named astronauts Maj. Fredrick D Sister, Brother, Father, Mother, united as ONE thy students sow. Gregory, Maj. Guion S.Bluford and Dr. Ronald E. McNair foi space missions Gresi Williams 4 i in w i ui i.k I RIDAY. JANUARY IS The Big Score

Aggies take conference offensive football honors

"The offensive line did a great When I made all conference job this year even though they doesn't mean that 1 wast test Charlina Arl ington A&T Register were youngexcept for the only defensive back on the team Sports liuiior ' Quarterback Connell Maynor senior Kevin Williams who did because: I felt as though our had good received seven first place votes a great job leading the young entire secondary a for the M EAC Offensive Player guys. Craig Thompson and chance of making all confer " the junioi from of the Year award and leads Rudy Artis led the receivers and once said Salem, eigh' Aggie players selected to they did a great jobof catching Winston NC Th- first and second conference the football this year. I can't Defensive lineman Knox Acker(FB) from Lumberton, NC teams forget about Kevin ompson the as Maynor had a superior year and Barry Turner(TB)" he said. made first team defense coaches as he led the Aggies to their "When you have great he tallied 77 total tackles (25 Gordette, best ever season (9-2), a sec- like Coach Hayes, solos), two sacks, one fumble ond place finish in the MEAC Camp, Sanders and the coach recovery, a forced fumble and overlooked the (5-1), and a spot at number 20 that may be a blocked kick. in the NCAA Division 1-AA most but contributed the most Aggie players were se final poll to my success, quarterback Four to team. Maynor said winning the Of- Coach John Eder whostayed on levied the second Williams from fensive Flavor of the Year my back the whole season than Kevin you Jamestown, NC was the only award was an honor and many can succeed." team- Aggie to make team of- of the.fine athletes in theMEAC Along with Maynor, second mates Craig Thompson, Dee could have won the award. tense. Kevin Little, Charleston, Moye and Knox Thompson Tm honored and privileged S.C., Sam Davis, Albermarle, made the MEAC first team. to win such a prestigious award S.C., and Lopez Pettis, Shelby Tightend Craig Thompson as OffensivePlayer ofthe Year. N.C, were on the second team won eight first place votes for There are alot of great athletes defense in the MEAC such as FAMU's tightend honors. The juniorfrom Tony Ezell, Delaware State's Hartsville, SC had 39 recep- The Anaie offensive and de I, lo R: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner, Ken Free, Dee Moye, Knox David Jones and FAMU's tions for 600 yards and nine tensive players received hon- rhompson, Coach Bill Hayes, CraigThompson, Division IAA All-American Tighten, Connell AhmirRasul any ofwhich who touchdowns. He was also se- orable mention in the conter- Mavnor MF.AC Offensive Plaver of the Year Photo By Wade Nash could hace won this award" lected MEAC Offensive Player ence Patriek Home, Richard said the junior from Fayettev- of the Week after catching five Lide Kevin Acker. Barry ille, NC. passes for 66 yards and two I'limer, Laton Jackson and NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERISTY touchdowns against Bethune- 1990-1991 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Maynor led the nation's Divi- Carl Paige received offensive AGGIE Cookman sion 1-AA quarterbacks in honorable mentions. Mike Jan 19 at Delaware State* oi 'Boston University Defensive back Dee Moye rep- " 112: tit passing efficiency, completing Gilchrist, Chad Armstrong, 21 at Maryland Eastern Shore* 16at (64%) resented A&T on the first team at 123 of 191 passes for Rodney Edwards, Reggie 23 UNC-Greensboro (Coliseum) 18 Morgan State* defense. He had a total of "50 20 COPPIN STATE* 1698yards and 16touchdowns. Glover, Alonzo Barnett and 26 BETHUNECOOKMAN* tackles (21 solos), a forced 23 at S.C State* He also had 145rushed for 389 Tommv McCov received de- 2S FLORIDA A&M* yards, 11 touchdowns and was fumble, two fumblerecoveries, Feb 2 DELAWARE STATE* Games the league's fifth best punter five deflected passes and one tensive honorable mentions. 4 MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE * MEAC Winston-Salem State for 1834 yards. interception to end the season. All of the Aggies players that 7 at HOME GAMES BOLD CAPS with 54 punts 9 S.C. State Despite the overall ratings Moye said making the first received awards were recog- him. Maynor said that he could not team came as a surprise to nized durinsi halftime of the it, but 1 have accomplished them with- "I felt like 1 could make <\&T vs. Howard basketball came as a outstanding out his teammates and coach- didn't expect to, it game their Colorado, Georgia Tech in" staff surprise to me. achievements split college football title to never even consider doing rado as the National Champion anythingabout it, I have thought B.J. Evans but the United Press Interna- A&T Register Reporter it over and came up with this WOMEN Staff tional named Georgia Tech as MEN solution E-S College football is one of our their champion. Who could DELAWARE MARYLAND First, set up a playoff system. country's biggest and most have expected two National STATE A&T Take each conference winner S.C. watched sports during the holi Champions; a split title? FAMU S.C. STATE and match them in a tourna- New Years day in par- Something has to be done. The and let them COPPIN STATE HOWARD days. ment atmosphere DELAWARE ticular provides college foot- NCAA can no longer sit back go at it with the winner being BETHUNE-C. and let the National Champion rightfully crowned. BETHUNE-C. ball fans with a game to watch bechosen. It must be earnedon Second, the season so A&T mostly everymajor network shorten COPPIN on the It's not to MARYLAND E-S field. fair those it will allow sufficient time to MORGAN fhis year was no different teams who play hard all year have such an event HOWARD The race for the National and go undefeated or maybe Third, for the bowl situations. MORGAN Championship was on! With lose one or two games. These Let those teams not making the each game, anticipation as to teams deserve the title or some playoffsparticipatein thebowls. kind ofrecognition justas much Most people thought the sys- A WHOLE who the title would go to hung MOVING UP HAS as anyone else;Clemson, Wash- selecting the National FOR up in the air until the final tem of DIFFERENT MEANING ington, just to name a couple Champion is a correct one. 1 AIRFORCE ROTC CADETS. minute But seeing as how they seem wonder what they think now? Virtually all college students plan to move up in their The University of Colorado career. But Air Force ROTC cadets can begin the train- who wa s re i gn i ng at op the pol 1s a that goes higherand faster. In fact, if ing toward career all year seemed to be the unani- you'd like to begina life in the sky, your best first step is Air Force ROTC. mous pick across the nation You'll learn the confidence you'll need whether along with potential winners, you're goingto plot a course as a navigator or take the will controls as a pilot. FAA-approved flight lessons Notre Dame and . Down launch you for the first time.And as your college career develops, so do the skills you'll need as an Air Force south however, Atlantic Coast officer. , , Conference winner Georgia and you'll be eligible for schol- Begin early in college, was darkhorse candi- arshipsthat can pay expenses and provide you $100 Tech the eachacademic month, tax-free. After graduation, you'll date. be ready to takethe challenge of an intensive, rigorous training program. But in some strange and un- now, you can Move up with Air Force ROTC and expected way, the days events move up with the Air Force as an officer. Contact your campusAir Force representative: would turn into controversy as DEPT OFAEROSPACE STUDIES the select group of sports writ- (919) 334-7707 ers, former players and coaches decided on who would be number one So who would it be'? The Leadership Excellence Starts Here Associated Press named Colo- THE A&T REGISTER FRIDAY, JANUARY IS 5 Entertainment... K

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