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THL^5 REGISTER "COMPLETE AWARENESS FOR COMPLETE COMMITMENT" VOLUME XIX NUMBER 15 NORTH CAROLINA AGPJCULTUPAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, October 27, 1978 uality Of Aggie Essence Sighlights Dowdy's Speech By Sheila A. Williams desire to conquer the highest "1 believe in the superb object, and then set another quality of Aggie Essence one and achieve that," Dowdy because the decadence of the added. university is caused by the in­ Dowdy also felt lhat the at­ dividual," stated Lewis C. tempt to alleviate the Black Dowdy, the chancellor here at schools should not dampen A&T. our spirit. "It has taken us Dowdy spoke to a sparse, many years to fight this battle. but ; attentive crowd of Don' give up and stop now. students and faculty members Our future is bright; we want at fall convocation in Moore and will request funds. We Gym last Tuesday morning. want more to provide a con­ "You should acquire the in­ ducive atmosphere to better itiative and motivation like a our school. We want to enrich diehard. Don't be a booster like some, always behind and our programs and continue to won't start. Some students are lind new solutions to better society," he exclaimed. Paulette Breeze was crowned Miss A and T Thursday night befor a capacity crowd in Moore dedicated to their work; all their energy is toward achieve- Dowdy sincerely hopes that Gymnasium. FHOTO BY WARDLAW ing dreams in soe'ety. They the philosophy of the students have the preseverance to get up and faculty will be that and go reach a goal," he teaching and learning become stated. He said that superb first place in our lives. "Don't African Scene Coronation Setting quality is also the insatiable let the knowledge icmain in appetite for learning, to seek the classroom; /ou are here to out and find, to increase our become ready for the world. c capacity of communication. Vlakc it so thai you participate ryman, Rhonda Barnes, and By Richard B. Steele lights in front of a waterfall "1 believe in awareness; in our society. As a whole, wc Belinda Garrison. The escorts Imagine being placed in an backdrop were to be the know what's going on around can do it as a family, an Ag­ of the attendants were also African village, on a star- queens stroll. you. Have the compelling gie family," he stated studded night. Somewhere Paulette Breeze, an architec­ flanked on both sides in a soft music is playing, the area tural engineering major from descending stairway fashion. comes alive with flowing lights Hillsborough, was crowned The coronational theme was sparkling and glittering. You Miss A&T before an overflow­ 'Aggie Essence: A Superior are captivated as the palm ing crowd in Moore Gym Quality. Miss Breeze graced trees gently sway and a foggy Thursday night. The misty the throne in a white bridal mist surrounds you, in an ar­ throne was decorated with type gown, crown and a bou­ ray of blue and gold. Such was straw chairs and screens with a quet of roses. The attendants the setting of the 1978-79 blue and gold stairway leading were draped in blue and gold coronation of Miss A&T. up to the central throne of the fashion. A stage and platform queen. On either side of the A highlight was the parade walkway decorated with palm main throne were attendants; of escorts in white Seville for­ trees and cascades of blending Cystal Akins, D. Michelle Ber- mal wear. They appeared in a serious Greek manner with a grand finale, blowing a kiss to Committies Present Fashion the audience. Organization queens ap­ In Memorial Union peared in sequence in an array of beautiful flowing gowns. African was the atmosphere By Johnny Thompson presented attire from very and the mood, colorful. The Student Union Ad­ fashionable clothing stores in­ visory Board and the Cultural cluding T. Edwards, which has Entertainment was provided Affairs Committee presented a been in Greensboro for three by the African Heritage fashion review Monday night, years. The crowds loved the Dancers and Drummers, Inc., entitled "Lovely Black candle lit stage along with the from Washington, DC, and People". The show was a Star influential music that was our own Aggies. It'an Child Production headed by played. X-travaganza Fashion Com­ the starchild herself, Debbie The models were out stan­ pany, with the theme from Oliver. ding, with their whirling, Rocky. The band for the The clothes were billed as prancing and disco dancing, evening was composed of Car­ the clothes of the future". It butthe crowd did have its roll Boone, Charles Carlton, was an excellent fashion ex­ favorites. One of them was Cirt Gill, Angelo Payne, and travaganza, featuring nothing the narrator of the show, Paul Tettie. A special solo but top quality clothing, Flora Sowel, consultant and performance by Mitchell Williams was "Close To You" modeling and make-up. assistant to the vice-chancellor Dr.Dowdy addressed (he Kail Convocation Tuesday morning in as the queen made her way to The scene was dark, mellow of academic affairs. She ex- Moore Gymnasium. and jazzy. The models (See Group, Page 6) (See Leake, Page 18) Page 2 The A&T Register Friday, October 27, 1978 Cafeteria Doing Best To Make Food Better By Jacqueline D. Pender able to attend college," com­ a loyal group of workers. They employees have V/i hours to have classes through a meal "We are doing our best to mented Thornton. may not be the most well- clean the facility between time, and don't pick up a bag make the food better," stated Thornton said, "We are try­ trained people in the world, mealsrl/3 of that time is used Mrs. Laura Thornton, direc­ ing to give students a clean and but we have done extensive to remove trays from the lunch and try to eat lunch too. tor of the Food Service balanced meal. If we find training. I insist that they must tables. If students did not You will be charged for one," Department. something in the food, we work together because leave trays on the table, we stated Thornton. "The students have report it tothe company from everybody's job is impor­ could do a better job of keep­ During Homecoming the unlimited servings on all foods which the product came. tant." ing the cafeteria clean. The fly Food Service Department will except meats and desserts. Un­ Every meat is top grade and "Sometimes the students problem still exists, and we prepare bag lunches for the til 1965 everything was we have N.C. inspectors in­ are served on paper plates cannot spray during the day, band and prepares meals for limited. After 1965 there were specting our meats when they because (a)the steam is but we do every night. Even­ the football players, campus unlimited servings on arrive. There is still room for off,(b)because thetre may be a tually fly fans will be installed guest and alumni. "We get a beverages and vegetables improvement and we are malfunction in trfe conveyor at all entrances," stated lot of praise for our food ser­ along with additional serv­ working on it." belt and the dish machine, Thornton. vices during homecoming," ings," stated Thornton. "Brown Hall and Williams (c)or on Saturday and Sunday Wffen students have classes stated Thornton. "Both in-state and out-of- Hall opened at 3:30 on Oc­ mornings breakfast, to comply through a meal time the The Food Service Depart­ state students pay$240.00 a tober 20. Previously Williams with conservation program set cafeteria renders a service for ment plans to give several semester for board. This is ap­ Hall opened at an earlier hour up to conserve energv across students to pick up a bag lunch surveys throughout the year proximately 2.00 a day to eat for the benefit of the working the country,' Thornton said. during breakfast. "We insist on food, and they will also and .72 a meal and, with the students. If we don't have but "It is illegal to take food out that you get a note from your visit other school's cafeteria to food cost going up.it barely 10 people to come to dinner in of the cafeteria, she stated." department head saying you see what students really like. gives us the money to produce Brown Hall at 3:30, we will We feed students three balanc­ that .72 a meal, we must live start back serving dinner at ed meals in the cafeteria. If the within our budget. Our budget 4:00," stated Thornton. students take food from the GRE To Be Given will not allow us to exceed the The university decided to cafeteria, they don't eat it un­ regular 4 oz. serving of meats use both cafeterias to better til hours later and, during this and desserts that we serve serve the students in less time, the food has had time to In Barnes Hall every meal excluding crowded conditions.