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University Volume II Number IV Atlanta, Georgia October 4, 1990 Dr. Cole Challenges Students

By PA ULETTE V. WALKER Editor-in-Chief Dr. Thomas Cole, president, Clark Atlanta University, challenged students to become more concerned with global issues in the opening convocation last week. Speaking to a crowd of more than 1,000 faculty, students and staff in the Vivian W. Henderson Center, the president stressed that students should examine the problems of homelessness, unemployment, illiteracy, teen-pregnancy, violence, crime, poverty, drugs, apartheid and the impending doom in the Middle East. “We are here today to celebrate,” announced Dr. Cole. “Not because we have worked out all of our problems, or that we have all of the answers. We are here to celebrate because Clark Atlanta University is alive and well today.” Alive and well it might be, but Clark Atlanta has been criticized by parents, students and the Atlanta media. Despite this, Dr. Cole expressed hopes for better days. “The time since Clark College and Atlanta University consolidated has been a test,” said Dr. Cole. “The tough times are inevitable. They are not over, but we have passed the first test.” Dr. Cole stressed that to pass these tests would require patience, hard work and an understanding that people are accustomed to working in different ways. A tlanta hosts parade to celebrate winning Olympics bid. “We have learned from our expreiences, and the 1990-91 school year will be a better year,” promised Dr. Cole. “We will work harder to give you the best education that our resources Atlanta To Host Olympics can provide.” Dr. Cole spoke of the identity of Clark Atlanta University. By TOYIA G. NASH amateur sports. resource person to Dr. Cole. “Our identity is in process, it is revolving — being shaped Staff Writer “There is no other single “It’s really going to be neat. I through sharing, cooperating and an occasional difference of Atlanta, Georgia is the home activity that could bring think that all of the Atlanta opinion.” of the 1996 Olympics and Clark Atlanta together more so than University Center is going to As part of this identity-shaping process, Dr. Cole mentioned Atlanta University was instru­ the Olympics,” said Mr. benefit, but we (CAU) are three areas that would enhance the tangible identity of CAU. mental in helping the dream Caldwell after discussing the trying to position ourselves to There are plans to increase the library resources, improve the become a reality. details of the venue’s that have be a major force in the quality and appearance of the dormitories, and to increase the When the final decision was been proposed for Clark Olympics,” stated Mr. efficiency of the registration and financial aid processes. announced by the Internati­ Atlanta University and the Caldwell. According to the Dr. Cole expressed pleasure at the increasing enrollment at onal Olympic Committee Atlanta University Center proposed bid, several of the CAU. (IOC), that Atlanta won the Area. The Olympic Village major events will be held on or One of the most glorious reasons to celebrate, said Dr. Cole, Olympic bid, thousands of that will be located on the near CAU. The water polo is the approximately 2,462 undergraduate, and 900 graduate people had cause for celebra­ campus of Georgia Institute of competition will be held at the students. tion. Two members of the Technology, will be the home new stadium that will be “More students have returned and are defying the statistics, 1 Atlanta Olympic Committee to approximately 15,500 constructed next to the present salute you!” (AOC), which was responsible athletes and officials. It has pool located in the Vivian In a rap style, that surprised and delighted the students, Dr. for preparing the bid to present been the subject of much dis­ Wilson Henderson Gym on the Cole set out demands and expectations for the students. to the IOC, are Dr. Thomas W. cussion in Atlanta. According campus. The indoor pool will “Y ou can dance, rap and step, but work just as hard. Get high Cole, president of Clark to the proposed bid devised by serve as a practice facility on knowledge and not on drugs. You can listen to ‘As Nastyas Atlanta University (CAU) and the AOC, twin towers will be while the stadium will be used They Wanna Be’, but don’t use the profanity in these songs.” Johnnetta B. Cole, president constructed that will provide as the site for the events. “Be special, confident, articulate and proud,”demanded Dr. of Spelman College. The posit­ housing, dining, entertain­ “There has been discussion of Cole. “Mediocrity has no place in this university.” ions they hold are Co-Chair­ ment, training, medical and formulating a formal swim The president concluded his address by giving meaning to persons to the Summer Youth other facilities necessary for team for CAU, after the comp­ the colors of Clark Atlanta University. Opportunities Committee, the comfort of the Athletes. etitions, however it is still on “Red signifies hard work, Black is the intensity, and Grey is which falls under the Public “After the games are all the table,” said Mr. Caldwell. for creativity and imagination.” Support Committee. According completed and everyone has Dr. Cole explained that it is not enough to be in college and to Mr. Getchel Caldwell, left, the Olympic Village will Although the new graduate receive an education. assistant vice-president of be used to house students from dorms are already under “The importance lies in what we do with what we receive.” development at Clark Atlanta the Atlanta University Center, construction, it is strategically University, one of the responsi­ Georgia TEC., and Georgia placed by accident, close to the the garnet’ according to Mr. and reconstruction in prepar­ bilities of the committee was to State,” said Mr. Caldwell. area that wil house the new Caldwell. The existing Alonzo ation for the Olympics. At this develop programs for promot­ Most of the sports and practice field. The area be­ F. Herdon Stadium, located on site, the primary field hockey ing greater opportunities for facilities of various campus’ tween Holly Hill and the campus of Morris Brown competition will be held. children and young adults for will be used for practice and Bumstead Ware Hall is going College will not miss the path Within walking distance will mental and physical develop­ other functions, according to to be an official practice field of reconstruction. The stadium ment through participation in Mr. Caldwell who is the that will become CAU’s after will undergo major renovation Continued On Page 2 Special Homecoming Issue Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 4, 1990 Intruder Enters Female’s Room A female student of Clark Atlanta University Another issue that surfaced during the was attacked Sept. 22 in her room in the E. L. meeting was the condition of the apartment Simon Courts. complex, i.e., the lack of air conditioning and According to reports, the intruder entered the other repairs. NEWSBITS young lady’s room through a sliding door that According to the victim of the attack, she left was left open. her sliding door open because it was hot in her “1 was awakened by a tall man standing over room and there was no air conditioning. CAU Represented At me with a knife at my throat,” said the student, Clarence Thomas, a resident in the courts, Hall of Fame Weekend said all of these problems should have been who did not wish to be identified. She described Miss Trecia Y. Wilhite, Miss CAU, represented Clark the victim as tall, dark and with a short hair cut. taken care of prior to the students’ return. “All of the doors and screens should have been Atlanta University in the National Black College Alumni The young lady received cuts to her hand, but Hall of Fame competition for college queens. The was otherwise unharmed. secured during the summer,” said Thomas. “The bushes should have been trimmed so that people competition, held Sept. 15, was part of a weekend-long Following the attack, a search was conducted. celebration held Sept. 13-15 at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency The intruder was not captured. A full can no longer hide behind them. Maintenance is so slow to do what they are paid for; these Hotel. Some other activities held during the weekend investigation is being conducted and as of this included a roundup dance, a concert with blues great date, there is no additional information. modifications and repairs were brought to their attention long ago,” added the outraged student. Bobby Blue Bland, a college recruitment and job fair, Hall This attack raises several issues, one being the of Fame Induction Dinner and Symposium entitled “The competency of CAU’s new security force. “I understand the problems students are Black Male in Crisis”. According to a young man who arrived early having with securing their apartments, but on the scene, he had to argue with the security students must also do their share by locking up guard because the officer did not believe the in order to keep intruders out,” said Dr. Earvin. report he had given in reference to the attack. Some students agreed with Dr. Earvin in that Many students that reside in the apartment the residents should not be careless as they have Atlanta Ballet Season Premiers been with security measures. complex expressed concern that the courts are The Atlanta Ballet’s 1990-91 season opens with a new Ms. Wilburn, on the other hand, disagreed. not properly patrolled and secured. version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes and “1 don’t think that is correct. There are many “I don’t blame the situation solely on the the return of Robert Barnett’s neo-classical Arensky physical deficiencies that make it almost security guards,” said Dana Wilburn, a Dances, Oct. 11 through 20 at the Atlanta Civic Center. impossible to secure every opening in our room,” sophomore who resides in the courts. ‘T think a Tickets to both performances are $35, $25 to $7.50 for said Ms. Wilburn. lot of it has to do with the physical security of the evening performances and $26.50 to $7 for matinees. Keidra Taylor, a resident of the courts, building also.” Discounts are available for students, seniors citizens in summed up the general feeling of the students On Sept. 24, there was a meeting of the groups of 10 or more. residents of the courts and administration. A residing in the apartment complex. number of students suggested that razors be put “The situation in the Courts is ridiculous. We on the barbed wire and operable locks be placed pay so much money and so little is done. How on the sliding doors and screens. many times does an incident have to happen Legislative Internships Available Dr. Larry Earvin, dean of students at CAU, before bars are put on the windows, doors and For Georgia Students the air conditioning system is fixed?” was present at the meeting. He promised the For 10 weeks under the Gold Dome, Georgia college Information for this article was contributed students that the security would improve. students can earn academic credit, a little pocket money by Jayme Bradford and political experience that will serve them for years in the future. As interns in the state legislature, students usually work for Georgia House or Senate committees A tlanta Wins Olympics Bid doing research on bills or issues before the General Continued From Page 1 internationalinternational citv. city. CAU CAU is isa a Olvmnics.Olympics. Manv Many of of the the iobs jobs Assembly. be the new Atlanta University major international pull that will require a lot of hard work Students interested must be juniors. For more infor­ Stadium, which will house the is house in a major internat­ and little or no money. mation, contact CAU’s political science coordinator, Dr. secondary field hockey compet­ ional city, we should fare well,” According to Mr. Caldwell, the Johnny Wilson at 880-8245. The deadline to apply is Oct. ition and is expected to hold a said Mr. Caldwell. CAU’s students can help.” If our 19. maximum of 5,000 spectators, many programs such as the students want to get together according to the proposed bid. foreign language program and and come to the table with “The stadium will revert back the Philharmonic Society and some proposals in which to the Atlanta Univrsity Jazz Orchestra and the students could assist on the Want An Earning Experience? Center when the games are International Relations volunteer side in participation Reader’s digest is looking for funny stories about college over, it is also assumed that Program, that could partici­ with the Olympics, it is life and are willing to pay $400 for each one they publish. some beautification things will pate in the cultural affairs of possible that some programs The feature, “Campus Comedy” appears in every other occur on various campuses,” the Olympics. “Dr. Cole will be could be developed through issue (Sept., Nov., Jan., etc.). Submissions should be stated Mr. Caldwell. identifying a representative of various clubs and organiza­ typewritten and no more than 300 words. Include your The games will center of CAU to coordinate all of tions,” stated Mr. Caldwell, name, address, telephone number and the mailing date on around many of Atlanta’s CAU’s participation in the “The more students we have each item you send. Send your stories to Reader’s Digest, colleges and universities; how­ Olympics,” stated Mr. out there, the more it will Box 200, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570. ever, Atlanta also won the bid Caldwell, benefit in getting our name due to its cultural diversity. Volunteerism is a key word out, Clark Atlanta “Atlanta is truly a major when associated with the University.” Clark Receives $98,200 Grant AIR FORCE ROTC MAY BE IN YOUR FUTURE Clark Atlanta University academic year. Each student has been awarded $98,200 for will be paired with a professor JOIN A EVEN IF IT’S NOTON the 1990-91 academic year by in a mentor program which YOUR CAMPUS. the David and Lucile Packard will provide hands-on research WINNING Foundation. The grant is to experiences for the students in TEAM support the second year of the their respective fields. The There are some colleges Historically Black Colleges student-faculty partnership is and universities where Air Force and Universities Science a new initiative taken on by ROTC is not offered... Program at CAU. the science departments at JOIN THE Which doesn't mean it’s not available. The HBCU Science program CAU. PANTHER Call or visit the Air Force ROTC detach­ includes educational and “This mentorship will ment listed and ask about the “crosstown’’ pro­ strengthen the student’s know­ NEWSPAPER gram. All the benefits could still be yours: eligibility for research experiences for two- through four-year scholarship programs ... the lead­ undergraduate students who ledge and motivate them to STAFF ership development opportunities ... the officer’s com­ are majoring in the natural consider and pursue graduate mission when you graduate ... and more. Call sciences, mathematics or programs in the sciences. We engineering — areas in which think that it will prove to be Meetings Every CAPT CHERYL GREER black students traditionally extremely effective,” said Dr. Tuesday At 11 a.m. have had low interest and Puri. 894-7379 enrollment. The students will also have ROOM 120 According to Dr. Om Puri, the opportunity to participate Communication Arts associate dean for the School in seminars, workshops and Center of Arts and Sciences, the grant present research at profession­ will allow scholarships to be al conferences, thus further Leadership Excellence Starts Here provided for 15 students at stimulating their interests in $4,000 each for the 90-91 careers in technical fields. Page 3 October 4, 1990 Editorials Clark Atlanta University Panther Do You Care? By SONIA WHITE Ciarkites should be concerned Staff Writer with. Have you considered When was the last time you where your tuition goes, what’s remembered Ciarkites joining being done to get air condition­ together to voice their opinions ing in some of the older to the administration, to let buildings, the need for more their opinions be heard? Is computers, the need for a better Student Activism just a library, and of course the need memory on Clark Atlanta’s to clear up the confusion in the campus or a cliche from financial aid office just to another generation? There are name a few. Some people may many questions that an think this sounds a little harsh “active” student should be but, ask yourself - “What can concerned with. For those be better at Clark Atlanta, and students that drive to school, how can I make it better.” are you aware that you must There are also social and purchase a $15 parking political issues that affect the sticker? This should be of lives of the students here on concern to you as a student of the campus. Have you ever Clark Atlanta, because you considered the environment opf pay “fees.” My question is abortion. This is an issue that what “fees” are covered for our the AUC Center can address money. Another aspect of the together but, only if students parking sticker concerns are willing to be actively in­ volved in their campus and CAU Student residents in the Courts. CAU Student Residents of the courts must community. 7/ Yet another outlet to also pay this additional $15 as Are we really fighting the power? of October 1, 1990. I am consider is the role of the concerned, concerned that Student Government Association. Who are our Ciarkites are idly , sitting by ILLUSTRATION BY DWAN PETE and allowing the administra­ student leaders and what do tion to continue to make they stand for? In time maybe decisions, which may be Ciarkites will be more concern­ leaving out student input. ed with the issues and not just Let’s Strengthen Our Values the latest fashions or auto­ The $15 parking sticker is mobiles. But then again do you just one of the many issues really care? By NANNETTE L. WILSON Home provides nurturing and caring, it is the Editorial Page Editor place where values are taught. The quality of Once upon a time in the big city of the Old one’s home life is not determined by the Welcome, Alumni South, there was no freeze on hiring, on school neighborhood or the number of books on the It’s that time of the year again. It is not as cold as is system budget cuts, no quarreling among shelf, but rather by the level of commitment the customary, but everyone is shivering with excitement. teachers and principals, and no worries about Family has to each other. For the African- HOMECOMING! A time to embrace old friends and meet new crime in the local transit system stations. The American home, it is crucial for each family ones. President Thomas Cole mentioned that CAU was city had no homeless people, no drug abuse, no member to recognize and appreciate the undergoing “...an indentity-shaping process.” An integral part teen-age pregnancies and high infant mortality strength that can be gained from a strong home of our new identity is siphoned from the talents and rate, no profanity or bird signs during bumper- and family life. contributions of the alumni from the mother institutions — to-bumper traffic, no sex scandals, and no The strength one gains from one’s family is the “stuff’ that keeps you going in tough times. Clark College and Atlanta University. The doctors, lawyers, missing and murdered children. This is my teachers, secretaries — from every profession and each corner dream for Atlanta, “the world class city,” home That same toughness is what helps you say, of the nation — who graduated from AU, CC, or CAU. Alumni of Clark Atlanta University, seat of excellence. “NO” to drugs and other negative forces in society. That same toughness helps one to are a constant source of inspiration and support for the students at CAU. They remind us that our efforts here are not reflect on our proud African-American heritage, in vain. Alumni, during this time of celebration we lovingly the contributions of our fathers and mothers. embrace you. Welcome home! The home provides the sense of need that causes one to reach out to the church. It is the church that teaches morals and ethics to direct our lives. For African Americans, the church has always been a PANTHER source of spiritual and social renewal. It is important for young African Americans to remember that the church must be preserved. October 4, 1990 The church, like the home is one of the fundamental institutions of our society. The articles on the editorial page are the opinions of the writers. They are not necessarily the opinions of the student The third social institution is the school. It is the socializing arm of society; it serves as a body, faculty, staff or administration. micro society. School brings people together of Editor-in-Chief ...... Paulette V. Walker Managing Editor ...... Cydney L. Williams diverse backgrounds and cultures. Unlike the News Editor ...... Tonya Lattimore home, where people share common family roots, Editorial Page Editor ...... Nannette L. Wilson and church where people share common Lifestyles Editor ...... Vanessa Crocket religious values, school brings people together of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sports Editor ...... Pierce W. Huff Photo Editor ...... Rodney Mathews ILLUSTRATION BY NANNETTE L WILSON African American students must become We welcome our readers ’ views in the form of letters to the committed to strengthening the home, church, In the midst of CAU’s and Atlanta’s progress editor or guest editorials. The Panther office is located in the and school. Clark Atlanta University students, and strides toward “world class” is the problem Communication Arts Center, room 120. The business office are fortunate. As a historically black college, of knowing how to strengthen our value is in Trevor Arnett Hall. Address all correspondence to the CAU is committed to the transmission and Panther Newspaper, Clark Atlanta University, James P. systems. Traditionally, the three main sources preservation of our African American legacy. of strength have been the home, church and Brawley Drive at Fair Street, S. W., P. O. Box 329, A tlanta, This means that our three institutions of life Ga. 30314. The telephone number is 880-8295. The staff school; that has not changed. The problem lies must be nurtured. It also means that they must meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in room 120 of the in the tendency of people, particularly young continue to be sources from which we can draw adults of college age, to seek help from other strength. It is this strength that will ensure that Communications Arts Center. sources. we “make a difference.” October 4, 1990 Page 4 Clark A tlanta University Panther

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Frankly, it’s not surprising. After all, Instant Checking only costs 75numbers and exhibit SPIZZIRINCTUM. No, it’s the sports (at Clark), but we According to Dr. Carson Lee, 100 or more members,” said more school pride in order to not a disease! It was the verbal admired him for his concern 1953 Clark College graduate, Dr. Jenkins. She added that better this year’s festivities. engine that existed in pep for the welfare of his players. Whether we won or lost a game, they had more spirit then than coincidently, the present band “If the spirit is good, then rallies at old Clark College. In he was one who showed good the students do today, because director, Dr. Alfred D. Watt the attendance will be good,” other words, it’s pep talk. their attention centered around Sr., is a product of Carver and commented Hamilton. This is one of the home- sportsmanship.” college and its activities. Dr. Watt’s assistants are a “And they were sharp,” Dr. coming differences between “Football, especially home- Ms. Oliphant went on to product of his teachings . . . Jenkins emphasized. However, the old Clark and the new coming, was a big thing describe the most memorable thus, the “Carver tradition she agreed that times have Clark, aside from the school’s because we did not go event during her years at lives on.” changed and the dress codes name. Pearl Carter Oliphant downtown or have other Clark, the 1956-57 home- The size of the school has were relaxed. (CC ’57), reminisced the excite­ attractions such as Under­ coming game against increased significantly since “Instead of fancy cars, the ment of homecoming during ground Atlanta, clubs or even 1951 when the enrollment was her years at Clark (College). Alabama State. queens rode on floats pulled by “We won that game 13-6,” cars,” said Dr. Lee. He 500, but the size of the band tractors. However, we would “As I remember home- explained that cars symbolized hasn’t kept up with the size of coming, we had a week of said Ms. Oliphant. “There was borrow Cadillacs and other a player named James wealth, which was one of the the school. “We don’t have the activities like those existing luxury cars from people in the Touchstone who was an things they didn’t have. Dr. number of people we should today at most schools, except community,” said Dr. Lee. outstanding and well recogniz­ Lee stated that they weren’t have,” stated Dr. Lee, “We they were in a different Dr. Jenkins advised the ed player. I remember him allowed downtown and his should have a stronger band fashion,” said Ms. Oliphant, student to remember that scoring many touchdowns for fraternity brother was one of with more people.” who is an elementary school although times change, tradit­ Clark, including that game.” the very few to own a car at Whereas, somethings never teacher residing in Augusta, ions never change. Further­ She recalled her acquaint­ school. Therefore, the student change, CAU’s football records Ga. “The most exciting more, she reiterated that ance with many of the football body was closer, because they have changed. “We use to win homecoming activities were homecoming is a time of players. Among those she did not have a means of getting more football games back solidarity and should be given coronation, the Spizzirinctum, mentioned were Cornelius around to as many outside then,” said Hamilton. Further­ the parade, the dance and, of its due respect. Henderson, James activities as the students do more, Dr. Lee supported his According to her, it wasn’t course, the game.” Touchstone, Jesse McClardy, today and were almost forced colleagues idea that the until the late 1940s or 1950s Ms. Oliphant, who was Raymond Harris, William to interact. “Their focus is split football team was very good, that the queen was elected by active with campus organiza­ Richardson, Algia Barnett, today and they aren’t as into it which led to the support of the student body. She stated tions such as the YWCA and Ivan Mullins and Jasper (college) as we were,” added athletic functions. “As a result that prior to this time, the the college choir, described the Kemp. Dr. Lee, director of Student of segregation, we had big, tall, queen was chosen by the enthusiasm of the students at “When the weather was cold, Assessment Program, chair- tough guys who were no compe­ athletic group and belonged to Clark during her matricula­ we had a long and difficult man of Psychology tition to others,” said Dr. Lee. the football team. tion. time walking to Herndon Department and professor. However, he believes that the There weren’t as many “Everyone looked forward to Stadium for the games, includ­ Dr. Isabella Jenkins, also a football talent is scattered as a queens back then, as there are the homecoming activities so ing the homecoming games. 1953 graduate of Clark College result of integration. “Many of today. Dr. Jenkins stated, “We that they dressed up in their But when we won, we forgot and director of the Honors our young men who are good only had Miss Clark College, best clothes for every event, how cold it was and the long Program, confirms Dr. Lee’s in athletics, don’t attend Black her 1st and 2nd attendant, including the game,” said Ms. walk ahead of us back to perception of homecoming. “It colleges,” he stated. Miss Loyality, fraternity Oliphant. “At coronation, was a great affair; the stadium which was held on a Friday campus,” said Ms. Oliphant Although they didn’t have queens, a few dorm queens and was full and the students were night at Davage Auditorium, jokingly. the resources that the schools Miss UNCF.” Furthermore, actively involved,” stated Dr. everyone would wear their best The dress mode for the home- have today, coronation was she noted that Clark College Jenkins. Homecoming wasn’t black and red outfit. President coming game was a lot enchanting and enjoyed. “It was the first to have a Miss merely an event for the (James P.) Brawley opened the different then that it is today, was very regal and the UNCF and later it spread to event with a moving speech according to Ms. Oliphant. students, it was a family affair. students were dressed,” stated surrounding Black colleges and the queens were “Everyone dressed up for the “President James Brawley, Dr. Jenkins. She added that and universities. presented.” game, no one wore jeans,” said alumni and students actively the students would not come in Dr. Lee said, “We all thought The most esteemed campus Ms. Oliphant. promoted school spirit,” said shorts or jeans because it they were the most beautiful queens, according to Ms. Another activity Ms. Dr. Jenkins. She added that would have been regarded as a women in the world.” There Oliphant were, Miss Clark Oliphant mentioned was the unity is lost today between sign of no respect. Although were no pageants and the girls College, Miss Homecoming, homecoming dance, of which students and the faculty times have changed, there is were basically selected for their Miss Loyalty and Miss United everyone wore “after five” members. However, she attrib­ still a time and place to wear looks. He added that to be Negro College Fund. fashions and the music was uted this difference to the everything. Dr. Jenkins said, asked to escort the queen was “The homecoming queens I rendered by a live band. change in times. “Coronation is a salute time an honor, not a task. “If you can remember are Helena “I remember a very talented “Students did not have a lot and there is an appropriate escorted a queen, you were Miller (Thompson), who was young man named Lloyd of off campus distractions, dress code.” She firmly beli­ considered big stuff,” stated crowned in 1953; Mary Ann Terry, a fellow Ciarkite, who cars, charge accounts and eves that girls should wear Dr. Lee. Cowser from Gadsen, Ala., had a band called the Lloyd freedom. Today’s generation their finery and boys should be “The ceremonies weren’t who was crowned in 1955; and Terry orchestra,” said Ms. is simply more affluent than dressed accordingly. “I shutter long, but the script fit the Marian Anderson, who was Oliphant. “His band rendered we were,” stated Harold as the sight of inappropriate occasion. Also, after the Civil crowned in 1956,” said Ms. the music for our homecoming Hamilton, 1952 Clark College dress, because this is a time of Rights Movement, the themes Oliphant. “Helena, whom I’ve dance.” graduate and director of solidarity,” stated Dr. Jenkins. began to take on the African seen recently, is in Augusta She also said that fratern­ Alumni Affairs. He added that However, she did add that American concepts,” said Dr. and doing quite well. Marva ities and sororities only Clark Atlanta University’s some j eans are suitable, if they Jenkins. For example, the 1974 Nettles Collins, my classmate, sponsored dances for home- (C AU) homecoming is not very can be worn as cocktail or theme was “Rainbow”, as was Miss Loyalty in 1956.” coming and not the present- well attended, as opposed to evening wear. opposed to the 1990 theme his days when attendance at When asked about the foot­ day “step shows.” “There was no coronation which strongly embraced The halftime performance of everything was better. Africa. ball team, the first thing Ms. However, Dr. Lee said that before 1948. Miss Clark College Oliphant said was . . . Coach the marching band was also a was merely saluted on the field Pep rallies and parades sought-after affair, according things are picking up. “Things served the same function then Leonidas “Sonny” Epps. have gotten better in the last at half-time,” said Dr. Jenkins. She said that the whole to Ms. Oliphant. She said that Homecoming was such a big as they do today, except they Raymond Carver, who directed two or three years,” he stated. were more spirited. “Alumni student body admired him very Although small in number, event that it involved the much, including his players, the band, had a very good band community. “What happened were in full view at the pep with high stepping majorettes. but large in sound, the band rallies and the kids stayed up because of his strong dedica­ would help boost school spirit. at the college also happened in tion to the athletic program at She named two of the the community. Even the all night decorating the floats majorettes: Barbara “We have always had a band and making sure that every­ Clark. Coach Epps, who that executed well, regardless people in the community coached all sports at Clark, Lovingood and Mary Prather. would get dressed up to attend thing was perfect,” stated Dr. “President Brawley used to of its size,” said Dr. Jenkins. Jenkins. . came to the college in 1950 She referred to the present the homecoming game,” said after graduating from Xavier invite alumni and the campus Dr. Jenkins. The parades today are more queens to a homecoming band director as a product of lavish with pretty cars, gowns, University, according to the Waymond Carver’s continous All three alumni agreed that 1956 Panther yearbook. He reunion at the dining hall,” the answer to a successful decorations, etc. “We had cycle. was awarded as Atlanta Extra said Ms. Oliphant. “And on homecoming is high school floats, stated Dr. Jenkins, the Sunday of homecoming we According to Dr. Jenkins, he “unlike today where there are Point club’s “Coach of the is credited by experts with spirit. Dr. Lee stated, “If Year,” according to the 1957 would have worship services students love their institutions, more cars in the parade than led by Rev. Tate in Davage.” introducing the flute as a jazz floats.” Panther yearbook. 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TRECIA Y. WILHITE Miss Clark Atlanta University! October 4, 1990 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 7 A Role Model Of ‘Excellence Through Vision’ By PAULETTE V. WALKER but being involved allows us to Editor-in-Chief learn more about ourselves and It was 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24. others.” The Clark Atlanta University Trecia is often commended campus queens had assembled for her composure and bearing. in the Thayer Hall Student “She is such a little lady,” said Lounge to discuss details of one student. According to the the coronation program. As the little queen, her sweet disposi­ meeting adjourned, an electric tion stems from a strong and excitement permeated the loving family. atmosphere. The beautiful “There are many people young ladies — chosen to whom I have tried to emulate represent classes, dormitories, for their admirable qualities,” fraternities, sororities and said Trecia. “But the person other organizations — gather­ who has had the greatest ed around anxiously to discuss impression on me is my their dresses and such. mother. She is a dedicated, In the corner of the lounge, a determined and ambitious group had gathered. It was lady. She has the charm and difficult to see the person at femininity of the 1960s, and the center of all the attention, the finesse and drive of the but her lilting voice could be 1990b. She gives so much of heard patiently explaining herself to so many people, yet details of the coronation she still has time for me.” ceremony. Trecia gives a lot of credit to “Trecia, I am sorry to bother her friends — a special one in you, but . . .,” said one particular. “It’s been said that distressed young lady. “Oh behind every good man there don’t worry about it,” said is a strong women,” said Trecia. “You’re not worrying Trecia. “Well the reverse is also me, I am here for you.” true.” Blushing slightly, she 7:45 p.m. With the exception smiles, fondly referring to of a few stragglers and Trecia, Terrence Michael Hill, her everyone had left. Trecia had boyfriend of five years. been on the go since 7 a.m., “My generation seems to tightening loose ends for the rush into relationships without coronation, but she still pati­ looking at the person as a ently offered her time and friend first,” said Trecia. advice to those that remained. “Michael and I have known “I love my classmates — my one another for many years people,” said Trecia. “To me, it and we are the best of friends. is an honor that they come to He has been a constant source me in the first place.” of support and inspiration.” Trecia Yolivia Wilhite, 21, is Preparing for Homecoming Miss Clark Atlanta 1990 has kept Trecia very busy. TRECIA Y. WILHITE, Miss Clark A tlanta University University. She is a vision of She looks forward to a rest, but beauty, inside and out; CAU’s not for long. vision of love. “My work will not end after difference between so-called Excellence through ago, that she possessed “I had a vision of love, and it homecoming,” said Trecia. White institutions and Black Vision”, sums up what I want queenly qualities. She has “Afterward, I would like to was all that you’d given to me. reigned as 1st Attendant to institutions; At White schools, to achieve as Miss CAU,” said plan the activities to forge a . . This line, taken from Miss Black and Gold, Miss everything seems to be a Trecia. “I want to be more stronger relationship between Vision of Love by Mariah Congeniality in the 1st Miss competition — everyone trying than an aesthetic queen — one the community and the Carey, sums up the way Trecia AKA-demic Pageant, and she to outdo the other. Here at who looks pretty and dresses school.” feels about her dedication to CAU, and other Black institu­ currently reigns as Miss God, her people and to nice. I want to get out there Destined to be a world-class tions, there is a team spirit.. a UNCF. excellence. and work. I will continually leader, Trecia has high aspir­ family.” “With the help of God, my earn the title of Miss CAU, the To gain a better understand­ ations for life after CAU. After parents, and my dear friends, I work does not end with the ing of her chosen profession, graduating in May of 1991, she Trecia’s CAU family fondly have been able to achieve,” victory.” Trecia holds membership in plans to pursue an MBA and a refers to her as “Lil Trecy”. said Trecia. I have received Indeed, she has been the CAU Accounting Club, Phi Juris Doctor in Law. She holds a special place in the much and I know that much is working for Clark since her Beta Lambda Business “I want to be a corporate hearts of faculty, staff, and required of me in return.” enrollment as a freshman in Society, and she was named lawyer,” said Trecia. “There is students at CAU. “Trecia was At the demure height of 4 ft., 1987. She has been and con­ the Outstanding Junior a need for African Americans destined to be Miss CAU,” 11 in. Trecia manages to exude tinues to be, actively involved Student in the CAU Business to become economically inde­ bragged one faculty member. the grace, stature, and in extracurricular activities, on Department for 1990. She has pendent. Ultimately, I would Was it fate that brought this composure of a giant. What and off campus. Her activities served as the treasurer for her like to advise people on the darling angel to seek the brought this budding flower have been multi-faceted, sorority for two consecutive legal aspects of starting their throne? Perhaps, but Trecia from the Garden City of displaying her dedication to terms, and was recently own businesses.” lists school pride as one of the Augusta, Ga. to Atlanta? service, professionalism, and inducted as a life member into Her classmates have reasons she sought the title. “I decided to attend Clark excellence. the Beta Gamma Sigma nothing but praise for Trecia. because I wanted to attend a Forever the selfless person, National Business Fraternity. Some words that have been Black school,” said Trecia. “My reasons for running for Trecia has rendered her service Trecia has done all this and used to describe her are “Out of all the school’s I had Miss CAU were two-fold,” said to mankind in many ways. more, while maintaining an elegant, precious, dedicated, applied to, Clark' offered me Trecia. “First, I sought a way She served as a Big Sister of excellent GPA. She maintain­ dependable, and trustworthy. the greatest opportunity for to show the pride I felt for my Merner Hall for two years. For ed a 4.0 cumulative GPA her How does she handle this growth — spiritual and educat­ school. Secondly, I saw the three years, she has been a freshman and sophomore praise and admiration? ional growth.” office as an instrument for member of the CAU Orient­ years. For three years, she has Leaning forward with hands “I have the highest respect serving as a role model for my ation Guide Corps and the been recognized as Who’s Who clasped she pauses to smile. for historically black colleges peers and a mentor for our NAACP. at American Colleges and After carefully considering her and universities,” said Trecia, young people in the Her sorority sisters of Alpha Universities, been on the words she slowly begins . . . gleaming with pride. “As a community.” Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. National Dean’s List and “God is my guiding fight. What student at a predominately- Now that she has achieved hold her in the highest esteem, CAU’s Dean’s List. they see is Him shining white high school, I had her goal, Trecia has great evident by her being chosen as through me. I am a beacon for always looked forward to being plans. the chapter’s Most Depend­ “It is important to be more him. He has given me a great around My people and learning “The motto that I used able, Most Creative, and Miss than just an academic deal, and it’s for this reason about Our history, from Our during my campaign last Alpha Pi. student,” explained Trecia. that I seek to inspire others to perspective. There is a big spring, “A Role Model of Her classmates realized long “Studies are very important, be that best that they can be.” •««„..I r» • . -, Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 4, 1990 First Attendant Stresses School Spirit

By CYDNEY WILLIAMS my school,” said Ms. Davis Winning her first title as a Managing Editor with a sentimental ring in her queen was in 1988. Ms. Davis Just as a battery brings life voice. Ms. Davis wants to do reminisced how this made her and rejuvenation, so does everything in her power to feel. Durrell Subrena Davis, first promote school unity and attendant to Miss Clark togetherness for CAU. She grew up in Miami. Atlanta University. Ms. Davis is a first Among the top priorities in Speaking of batteries, Ms. generation college student. “I Ms. Davis’ life is obtaining a Davis used “The coopertone have to give back to everyone sound job in order to provide candidate, no other candidate that has helped mold me into for her family. She also wants works harder or last longer,” the person I am today,” said to give back to her community as her campaign slogan for Ms. Davis. and CAU. Miss CAU. Hard work indeed Ms. Davis wants to do good obtained the position of first “I want Clark Atlanta to others and as a result she attendant for Ms. Davis. University students and staff knows eventually it will pay “Campaigning is not just to know that I am a warm off. “I will get my due justice if about putting up posters and person,” said Ms. Davis. I think unselfishly,” said Ms. passing out candy to get In addition, she emphasized Davis. She is a senior in Mass votes,” said Ms. Davis. “It goes Media Arts with a concentra­ that there can never be too a lot deeper than that. The tion in Radio, Television and good of a relationship between competition among the young Film. She has a minor in students and staff. ladies is very intense. There­ Marketing. fore, you have to be confident “There is always room for 22-yr.-old Ms. Davis believes in yourself. For each positive in being free of conceit and quality someone else has, you improvement,” said Ms. Davis. Therefore, she is willing to do arrogance. “I like being a have to find two or more positive person,” said Ms. qualities on your side.” anything within reason, that will better her campus and its Davis. “I feel strongly about “I put everything I had into being calm in every situation.” that pageant,” said Davis. As relations among students and staff. Ms. Davis has utilized her a result, she was victor as Miss talent and hard work in other Delta Charm. This gave her The title of first attendant activities on campus. The incentive to aim higher and do has not changed her, Ms. Davis Inspirational Voices of Faith more. She said she combined said. “I have never been the gospel choir means a great deal that incentive along with her type of person who always to her. She has been involved favorite bible verse, “I can do DURRELL DA VIS wanted to be in the spotlight.” in this organization since her First A ttendant all things through Christ Furthermore, she explained freshman year. She also added which strengtheneth me.” not being in the limelight had her strong respect and love for “We are being represented going personality and her gift The result was Ms. Davis nothing to do with her self campus minister, Rev. Paul well by the ladies in the to talk. However, she is also running for the position of Ms. esteem. “I just try hard to be Easley. homecoming court,” said known for helping those when CAU. The love of her school myself. Therefore, I do not need According to students on Farina Hayes, a senior at needed as well as her love for spirit shows in her commit­ publicity concerning me all of campus CAU has a lot to be CAU. Everyone who knows God. Hats off to Ms. CAU and ment as first attendant. “I love the time,” Ms. Davis added. proud of this year. Ms. Davis agrees on her out­ her elegant court. Tiffany Strawbridge: An Active Voice At CAU

Having been very active at CAU, the By JAYME L. BRADFORD second attendant is no stranger to leader­ Staff Writer ship. The second attendant to Miss Clark Atlanta University is . . . Tiffany Charisse “My main goal for CAU is to leave the Strawbridge from Decatur, Ga. students motivation in order to love and “Where there is a will, there is a way,” has respect Clark as much as I do,” declared Ms. always been Ms. Strawbridge’s motto and Strawbridge. attitude toward life and it’s many twists and Ms. Strawbridge has been affiliated with turns. the following organizations: Honors When Ms. Strawbridge was running for Program (First Vice-president), Delta Sigma the position of Miss Clark Atlanta Univerity, Theta Sorority, Pre-Professional Health she wasn’t competing for popularity or Society, Miss Honors Program, 2nd prestige. Attendant to Miss Freshman, Philharmonic Society, Pfieffer Hall Vice President, Alpha Sweetheart, Flag Corps, Science Enrichment Program, and the Inspirational Voice of “Where theres a Faith. Ms. Strawbridge’s honors include being on will, there's a way" the CAU and the National Dean’s List. She is also featured in Who’s Who Among — Tiffany American Colleges and Universities. Presently, with a GPA of 3.3, Ms. Strawbridge plans to further her education “I ran for Miss CAU because I felt that role in her major, Biology with a concentration in needed to be defined as being more than just Chemistry, at an outstanding medical a representative at homecoming. I wanted school. Miss CAU to have a stronger voice,” said Ms. Strawbridge. Competing for the position of Miss CAU As second attendant to Miss Clark Atlanta has given Tiffany C. Strawbridge sports­ University, Ms. Strawbridge hopes to be an manship. active member of the Student Government “I learned that in spite of the competition, Association. She also wants to become a everyone has the same ultimate goal — to more visible role model for Clark Atlanta TIFFANY STRA WBRIDGE support Clark Atlanta University to the University. Second A ttendant utmost.” October 4, 1990 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 9 Revving Up For Homecoming

By BILLY BLACKBURN girls to parties, movies, study Staff Writer sessions, and shopping sprees. Here they come marching It is also a sisterhood that will in, seven of the most graceful supply the majorettes with new women that Clark Atlanta uniforms. University (CAU) has to offer. The University cutback on No, they are not the saints the band’s budget; therefore, Louis Armstrong had in mind, leaving the majorettes with the but the mere presence of the dilemma of having to perform CAU Majorettes leaves you in worn out, shabby uniforms. with a heavenly sight. However, the girls have They perform dance steps decided to take matters into with such precision and grace their own hands, and hold as part of the halftime amuse­ fundraising functions to cover ment at the football games. the cost of new uniforms. The band provides the music, “We’re going to have bake the crowd provides the sales, raffles, car washes, or attention, and the majorettes just go around the AUC provide the entertainment. (Atlanta University Center) “Our motto is baton twirling, and beg if we have to,” Ms. high-stepping, toe-pointing, Brewer said jokingly. The smiling majorettes,” said majorettes estimate that new second year member Mechelle uniforms will cost around $600. Heard, “And we work hard to Though the University cut fulfill every part of that its budget, it didn’t cut the commitment.” school spirit of the girls. “This However, the hard work is the ultimate accomplish­ PHOTO BY RODNEY MATHEWS begins long before showtime ment,” said Tiersa Holmes, CA U majorettes and marching band in action. on Saturday. “Performing for your school.” By Sheryl Kennedy the greatest competition. “Halftime gives us The majorettes practice for This sentiment is echoed by all Staff Writer the chance to really see all our hard work pay two hours every day of the the majorettes. The crisp sound of their instruments and off through the crowd’s cheers and a smile on week. Twirling and dancing The opportunity to travel, their high stepping flair is just two character­ Dr. Wyatt’s face,” says Ms. Vicki Craft, who is a their way to a routine that meet new people, make friends, istics the Clark Atlanta University marching junior in the clarinet section. every member is comfortable entertain and occupy the band has perfected to a fine art. With the homecoming game approaching, with. Captain Joi Brewer said, spotlight are benefits that Even though the mighty marching Panthers the Panther band has been practicing from 5:30 “We all go home, come up with these majorettes wouldn’t have decreased in number this year, Dr. Alfred p.m. to 8 p.m. to make sure their performance at ideas and bring them to trade for anything. “The Wyatt Sr., director of the Clark Atlanta Univer­ each event is superb. practice, so everyone is school spirit gives you an sity marching band, is overflowing with However hard work is nothing new to the involved in the whole process.” emotional high that is unbeli­ confidence that the band will shower alumni band, says Jerry Freeman, president of the This sort of involvement is evable,” said Sonya Jackson, and students with that “good ole CAU Clark Atlanta University band. welcomed by all seven a second year member. homecoming spirit.” As well as a good on the field performance, members. First year member This high carries over from “We are really excited about homecoming as Freeman says off the field unity is important to Candice Davis said, “We call class to practice to showtime well as the rest of the season and working very the band. “We are not just a band, we are a ourselves Sisters United In on Saturday. “We just try to do hard to do our very best,” says Wyatt. family and we work hard for unity like a family Love.” This is a unity that our best and smile,” said Ms. Many band members did not return and a would,” says Freeman. continues long after the last Brewer, “And that usually sets large number of freshmen did not audition for This is Freeman’s second consecutive year as baton has been twirled. “Our the tone for a great perfor­ the band, even though scholarship monies were band president. His schedule stays busy with performances last 10 minutes,” mance.” made available. organizing band meetings, arranging trips, said Ms. Heard, “but our Oh, how I want to be in that “You don’t ever feel good about small and arranging drills for the squad. friendships last forever.” number when the saints come numbers, especially when there are several This friendship takes the marching in! talented students walking around caAipus,” Even with a huge responsibility such as says Wyatt. Freeman’s, he does not mind because his job is .The number of band members varies from one to easily fall in love with. Flag Corps A dds Spice week to week, but as of now the band is The two drum majors, Ignatius Hines and composed of 16 drummers; 14 trumpets; 8 flutes; Kevin Jones, have even a greater responsibility. 12 clarinets; 4 trombones; 6 bass horns; 2 drum Both have to be familiar with each selection By TONJA M. ABRAHAM White. Trina Wheeler is the majors; 14 flag girls; and 5 saxophones. and at the time develop dance routines. Contributing Writer new captain and proceeds after There is no section that is better than the But the Panther band is no “one man show.” Cheryll Hill and Viva Jester, other, because each member is full of musical Every member is vital to every function of the band, whether it be developing drills or On a hot and humid, Friday former members, are now talent. presenting new effective ways of working evening, members of the Clark active sponsors. The dazzling Panthers can stun any crowd Atlanta University Flag Corps Regina Ward, first year with precision in every step and cheer on the together. After football season, the band has a full eagerly prepare to practice alternate, states, “Being on the team with more than vocal ability, but with the agenda. The marching band transforms to the routines for the upcoming Pantherette Squad is very flow of eloquent notes. symphonic band. Wyatt says the band is games. exciting and I enjoy perform­ “It’s hard to find a group with this much usually invited to play at several events. The ing for the audience during talent,” says Wyatt. band also has its annual Spring Concert that A whistle is blown and the halftime.” The marching Panthers get a chance to flag corps is called to attention. display their musical gifts during halftime. The many students look forward to each year. But Standing in position the flags When they get to the field, band does not compete in registered competi­ until then, the students can enjoy the band begin to do a peel off marching the girls are to run laps and do tions, but to this group of Panthers, halftime is from the grand stands. in place. Proudly stepping exercises to get in shape. They toward the area obserers. practice everyday of the week the game on Saturday. After but must supply their own The girls are raising money “Hold up your flags and pick unless the band director says practicing with the band, the boots, gloves, stockings and to buy capes because of the your feet!” yells Cheryl Hill. otherwise. The captain squad has try-outs. The girls shoe pom-poms. With students cold weather. They hope not to The flag corps is known as choreographs all routines, but perform the routine as, if they having to buy books and freeze in the winter for the the Pantherette Squad. There the members can suggest their were actually at the game. paying tuition they seek old remainder of the season. They are 14 members this year and dancing ideas. The girls listen They are being judged by the members for things they can’t also need the capes for the four of them are veterans. They and practice with a cassette sponsors and the captain. “Lift purchase. Anika White said, “I Martin Luther King holiday are LaBrongia Felton, Kanata tape during the break, but on your arms and smile!” yells had to get my boots from a girl parade in January. Herning, Shiekgo Carter, the field they perform with the Ms. Jester. “Do it again!” back home and send my The Pantherettes plan to Lynette Johnson, Shyronda band. screams Ms. Wheeler. uniform there also to have the excite the Homecoming Smith, Nicole Langford, Phdra zipper repaired. With these audience this year with a new The Friday practices are the Landers, Janet Simmons, The Pantherette Squad is adjustments I did not perform routine. They will attempt to most serious because this Lychionte Cole, Nikka Carter, furnished by the school a red the first game.” throw their flag poles in the Lytycia Blank and Anika dictates who will perform in and black mini-dress uniform, air. Page 10 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 4, 1990 A Pleasant Addition To SGA By SHERYL KENNEDY head on because victory has stars light up any night. Staff Writer been her faithful champion To look in her eyes one can It has been over a decade and so has her belief in God. see nothing, but love and a since Clark College, now Clark “Nothing is possible without deep rooted concern for others, Atlanta University, has seen God, and until people start ^specially CAU. Her the likes of a female student believing it that’s when the abundance of energy can be government president. But world will be a better place,” compared to the sun for the with the steady elapse of ole says Ms. Pleasant. rays she gives off are full of father time’s clock comes Being the first female under­ unyielding power, which is change. graduate president since 1978, representative of her presence Not just any kind of change, a day with Ms. Pleasant is full in any dreary room. instead change in the form of a of excitement. Ms. Pleasant has many gentle persuasion topped with “Jamyee is truly a long- plans for the future that she a twist of keen knowledge and awaited change,” says Tammi would not reveal, however one charismatic leadership. Gwinn, a senior at CAU who thing she mentioned as part of This burst of sunshine is notes her professionalism and her mission is to push AUC formally known to the world “pleasant nature.” unity. as Jamyee Pleasant, but to her Along with that “pleasant PHOTO BY RODNEY MATHE\ “If we can become one, life fellow Ciarkite family as “Miss nature,” Ms. Pleasant’s (Left to Right) Mary Lacey, graduate SGA president, would be a whole lot easier,” Business.” Jaymee Pleasant, undergraduate SGA president, and Rev. aggressive tone of voice says Pleasant. Standing no taller than 4 dazzles any room just as the Paul Easley, campus minister, at Convocation. feet 11 inches, Ms. Pleasant is surely no match for her height. Her fun-loving personality and her unquenchable thirst to make a difference, is way taller than any rule of measurement. Ms. Pleasant, a senior study­ ing mathematics, feels her greatest challenge is not being the most recent female to grace the SGA office, but the over­ whelming demand for the proper leadership. “There have been several great leaders in the past SGAs, but more well rounded leadership is what I hope to give during my term,” says Ms. Pleasant. Since the 1989 Consolidation of both Clark College and Atlanta University, the proper leadership is certainly needed to see the institution further progress. The SGA has always been a vital part of each level. Its main function is to serve as a liason between the student body and administration. Ms. Pleasant is no newcomer to hard work or to the student government association. As former junior class president, Ms. Pleasant was part of a tight crew that made numerous decisions. She chaired parent’s weekend during last year’s homecoming festivities and sat on various committees from restructuring programs to planning future committees. Even prior to her last year’s involvement, Ms. Pleasant always believed school and community involvement should go “hand ’n hand.” “Many students fail to real­ ize how much they miss when they are not active in school or community related events,” says Ms. Pleasant. However, being a student leader is no easy task. The hours are endless and the pay is only through small words of thanks and warm smiles from cheery faces. Interestingly enough, this Chicago native’s quest for the presidency grew from those students who cared enough to support her and who showed an enduring love for the red, black, and the gray. Ms. Pleasant is never fearful of a challenge. She welcomes it Page 11 Clark Atlanta University Sports October 4, 1990

Sports, The Way It Is\

By PIERCE W. HUFF Sports Editor Sticking Up For The Falcons I’m not going to change my prediction about the Atlanta Falcons, because that would be stupid, but I think it should be known that Jerry Glanville and his coaching staff are doing a helluva job. Granted, the Falcons are still losing, but they’re losing close. This team has a toughness and a competitiveness that I’ve never seen out of a Falcons team, and I’ve been watching them play all of my life.

Overated Dolphin It pains me to write this, but let’s face it Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino is the most overated quarterback in the NFL. The only thing in Marino’s game that has seen an increase in recent years is his number of interceptions. So he threw for 48 touchdowns in 1984, last year he threw for 24 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. What makes this even harder to swallow is that he is throwing the interceptions at a time when NFL announcers like Monday PHOTO BY RODNEY MATHEWS Night Football’s Dan Dierdorf say “rejuvenated” and Sports equipment manager Melvin Geter Lee folds football uniforms. “Dolphins” in the same sentence. I know to err is human, but for an NFL quarterback to throw for more than 16 Geter Keeps Team In Stitches interceptions in a season simply isn’t divine. By BILLY BLACKBURN and immediately made his several future National Tire Busting Broncos Staff Writer presence felt on the football Football League (NFL) players I’ve got an old Super Bowl joke that I’ve been meaning to It takes a special athlete to team. Once again becoming a such as: Judge Atkinson, write. Let’s say you’re driving in a city that’s hosting the play football, a gifted person­ starter on both the offensive Indian J ack J acobs, and John next Super Bowl, and you get a flat tire. How many Denver ality to coach it, and a talented and defensive lines, Geter Jaren Kimbro. Not to be Broncos will come and help you change it? Give up. One, man to know it. played so fearlessly that he outdone, Geter won acclaim as unless it’s a blowout, then the whole team will show up. Melvin Geter Lee is that man earned Black College All- a hard worker and was So Far So Good for the Clark Atlanta American honors for two rewarded by being the first University (CAU) Football consecutive years. Playing black all-star in the Hawaiian Just in case you were wondering, most of my predictions Team. Although Geter holds against and with the likes of League. He played eight years have been on the money. I told you the Chicago Bears the title of sports equipment Sad Sam Jones (Morris in the semi-pro league before would win the NFC Central Division, and they’re 3-0 to manager, he means much more Brown), Biff Jones (Clark), and becoming a Navy Utility Man lead the division. I also told you to expect the L.A. Raiders than that to the team and the Pinky Haynes (now Dr. in the Military Seal Command to play the Denver Broncos tough, and they beat them 14-9 athletic department. He is also Haynes at Morehouse College), „ until his retirement from the in the season opener. I even told you to keep an eye on the a friend, advisor, and inspir­ Geter earned the reputation of service in 1984. L.A. Dodgers, and at one point they cut the Cincinnati ation to the athletes. This is a hard nosed, aggressive Steadily, throughout the Reds lead down to 3 1/2 games. Let’s face it, the old boy evident by the fact that he player and was nicknamed years the football fire never knows something. likes to be called Geter and not ‘The Derailer’. burned out in Geter. Mr. Lee. “I like for the athletes “We were playing one of “I love football like I love Soccer Team Kicks For Dollars to be comfortable around me those powerful Morris Brown these kids,” said Geter. and treat me like one of the teams and they had the All- To talk to Geter Lee about By PIERCE W. HUFF still finds itself in -a battle for fellows,” said Geter. American running back Big football is like talking to Jesse Sports Editor funds from the athletic Every Saturday during the Train Moody,” said Geter. Jackson about the Civil Rights It’s the summer of 1994 and department. fall season when the football “Well, the score is tied early in Day: thorough, historical Atlanta and the rest of the “We’d like some support from teams line up for another day ths game and Morris Brown is examination of the facts. Geter U.S. States is preparing itself the athletic program,” Handy of gridiron action, the on our one yard line. They give, is a staunch supporter of the for the World Cup. The said. “We’re still having to pay important people who made it the ball to Big Train who comes football era of the 30’s, 40’s, Cameroonian soccer team, some registration fees out of possible for those teams to rumbling through the line and 50’s. fresh off of their success in the our pocket.” compete are forgotten. How­ carrying with him about 225 “If football would revert to 1990 World Cup, comes to According to Handy, the ever, at CAU Geter is not easy pounds, and I laid every inch the older days, it would be a Clark Atlanta University to soccer team has received some to forget. A stellar performer of football ability I had into much better game because use the Panthers’ soccer fields. support from student organiz­ for the sports department for him and he went flying back­ today’s football game is super­ Then Clark Atlanta University ations. Last year the Student five years, Geter is now a wards.” ficial,” said Geter. player-coach Dr. Carlos Government Association fixture at the University. After his startling perfor­ Melvin Geter Lee is a unique Handy, wakes up. presented the players with a The special accomplish­ mance that day, Geter became individual. He starts his day plaque during the halftime of a ments of Melvin Geter Lee, a known as “The Derailer” and by arriving at the gym at 7:30 “I envision CAU having a CAU basketball game, and native Atlantan, started long Big Train Moody could offer every morning. During the soccer program that can play this year provided the money before he became the CAU no argument to that. course of a day he’ll wash host to Cameroon and other for the team uniforms. sports equipment manager. He In 1942, World War II would uniforms, clean up the locker third-world soccer power­ “I think that we could attract was first introduced to take Geter out of football, but it rooms, sort uniform pieces, houses when the World Cup support for the school,” Handy athletics in high school when didn’t take the football out of prepare the equipment and comes to the United States,” said. “There’s an increasing he tried out and made the Geter. check inventory all the while, Handy said. desire for varsity soccer varsity football team. As a He enlisted in the Navy, and he is also attending to the Before CAU can dream programs in Georgia.” three-year starter at offensive also pursued his football career wants and needs of the athletic about having third-world As the soccer team, currently guard and defensive tackle, by playing for the Navy department. Sports infor­ countries use the Panthers’ 1-1-1, attempts to defend its Geter was named to the All­ Civilian Team for one year. In mation director Kevin Moses soccer fields, it must have a championship, Handy thinks Southern and All-South­ 1944, Geter was sent to Hawaii said, “Without Geter things soccer team that has the of ways to increase funding. eastern Prep teams all three where he would again line up around here would be in such support of the athletic depart­ “The thing that might do it years. to play football, but this time it disarray that I don’t even know ment. Despite having won the is to have an Invitational Cup After graduation, Geter was in the Hawaiian Semi- if the football team would have Atlanta Soccer League hosted by CAU,” said Handy. enrolled at CAU (called Clark Professional Football League. on any clothes come game time Championship last fall, the “That would set the ball College at the time) in 1939 There, Geter played with Saturday.” CAU international soccer team rolling.” Page 12 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 4, 1990 Tigers Pose Homecoming Threat By ANTHONY GEORGE passes and during practice Staff Writer sessions coaches drilled the Clark Atlanta University receivers extensively. Despite will try to win its first home- losing to University of coming game, as the Panthers Arkansas at Pine Pluff 45-2, face the unbeaten Tuskegee Hunter said that the game Golden Tigers at Lakewood proved to him his team had Stadium Saturday. heart. First year head coach Willie “People look at the score and Hunter said he is not very think it was a blow out. We had optimistic about playing 55 players, and they had 90 Tuskegee on homecoming. players, most were much “Tuskegee probably has the bigger than ours. In the first best all-around team in the half we had four drives deep conference. Without injuries, inside their territory, but I’m sure they will win the mistakes killed us. We conference. They graduated surprised them with our only three players from last intensity. I’m not saying we year’s good team.” wouldn’t have lost, but if we The athletic director and the had scored, it would have put a head coach decide the schedule lot of pressure on them,” said of the team. This year, coach Hunter. Hunter did not take part of the scheduling due to prior con­ tractual agreements between CAU and other schools. The "7 homecoming committee Wouldn't decides the homecoming game. have chosen “I wouldn’t have chosen Tuskegee,” said Hunter. Tuskegee ” Hunter said he is laying down a strong foundation this season. Despite the Panthers — Hunter 1-2 record he said the team is on course. “My kids are getting Hunter said this season the stronger, disciplined, and play school seemed more enthused hard. We don’t have many about Panther football. For seniors, but if everyone homecoming, Hunter expects returns, we will have a team a very spirited week. like Tuskegee. If alumni and “If the school shows a lot of Roberson No Longer On The Run fans don’t have patience with support with pep rallies, bon By PIERCE W. HUFF collegiate career and smiles. do and knows what is us this season, there is nothing fires, and other activities, this Sports Editor In his four years he has had to going on on the field,” I can do. Even though we are would be a great morale Even as a child growing up adjust to the different offensive Haygood said. building a foundation this builder,” said Hunter. “If we in southwest Atlanta, Clark philosophies of former Panther This season Roberson has season, we will win some pack the stadium, that will Atlanta University senior games,” said Hunter. head coaches Jesse McClardy been victimized by dropped make our team play harder. It starting quarterback Marlow Hunter said without several and William Spencer, and passes. In the Panther’s 13-9 will be extremely hard to lose Roberson knew that being a key mistakes, the Panthers current first-year head coach loss to Morris Brown College with a lot of support. The guys quarterback was his calling. could be undefeated. The Willie Hunter. in the Labor Day Classic, he would hate to lose because they “I’ve always wanted to be a “Under Coach McClardy I biggest mistake that plagued would feel they let the school had six passes dropped, includ­ quarterback,” Roberson said. was taught to try to find the ing one pass in the end zone the Panthers were dropped down,” added Hunter. “I like being in charge and weakside of the defense and late in the fourth quarter. feeling the pressure.” throw to the open receiver. “It’s tough, because in games Hunter: 'PanthersBetter Team" Everyday during the school Under Coach Spencer I was if I throw a pass and a receiver year, he and his friends used to taught to look to the middle, drops it I know that he didn’t By SETH COLEMAN The entire offensive line as run home after school, watch then over to the right sidelines mean it, but it makes me try to Contributing Writer well as the backfield will return cartoons for an hour and meet and then out to the left side­ pinpoint and place the balls in According to Clark Atlanta with junior running backs on the fields of William Finch lines. Under Coach Hunter I’m their hands and I wind up University first year head Charles Evans and Leo Barr Elementary School. There they being taught to pick up the free throwing a bad pass,” football coach Willie Hunter, leading the charge. The line would select teams of 12 and safety to find the coverage of Roberson said. the 1990 Panthers are bigger, will be anchored by sophomore play football until dark. the defense, and then throw Having spent his freshman stronger, and faster. But are center Tommy Buckson, and “When we came home after the ball to the primary year as the Panthers starting they better? j uniors Fred Williams and Tim school, we never did our receiver,” Roberson said. quarterback, Roberson said he “We are definitely a better Crowder at guard and tackle homework, we-always watched Statistically, the change in now appreciates the play of his conditioned team this season, respectively. Tight end Chris cartoons because we usually offensive philosophies has current offensive line. because we stressed more Hudson will return as well. did our homework during worked. Last season, playing “Being a freshman quarter­ weights and conditioning,” The majority of the defensive school,” Roberson said. in only eight games due to back on a team that didn’t said the former defensive unit will be back in 1991 led by It was there, running an injuries, Roberson completed Jwve good offensive line, I used coordinator. And the proof is 280 pound sophomore tackle offense that consisted of pass 69 of 178 passes for 956 yards to be on the run a lot, and in the pudding, as all of the Alex Cottman. “Alex has a routes diagrammed on the and three touchdowns. This throw a lot of passes while Panthers’ down linemen on chance to be an outstanding grass with sticks, that season after the games he has getting hit, but this is the best both sides of the ball bench player for us because of his Roberson had his first favorite completed 28 of 61 passes for offensive line I’ve had since press over 300 pounds. strength (450 pound bench receiver, Gerald Lester. Back 428 yards and one touchdown. I’ve been here,” Roberson said. After last season’s finish (3- press),” said Hunter. then he and Lester never had a “Marlow is having an As a child Roberson used to 7), one might think that taking However, next year is just favorite route, because they average season, but he can dream of being the quarterback over a team with no place to go that, next year, and not unlike seldom needed one. But when definitely play better,” said of the Dallas Cowboys, but but up, shouldn’t be too tough. many first year head coaches, the games got close and his Hunter. “He’s got all of the that dream is in jeopardy. No However, Hunter begs to differ. Hunter is under the pressure of team needed a touchdown, he physical tools a quarterback National Football League “Being head coach, I have producing an instand winner. could always manage to throw needs. He just has to settle team has expressed an interest much more responsibility. I People don’t understand that a bomb to Lester to win the down.” in drafting him or sent a have to have an understanding new coaches need a grace game. According to Panther’s representative to scout his of all the positions on the field period so that they can install “I guess you could say that offensive coordinator Robert games. Despite that, he said he and it’s all very time their philosophy and the we kind of dominated,” Haygood, Roberson’s greatest doesn’t let it affect him. consuming.” players and coaches that they Roberson said. asset is his experience. “I just try to give it 100 Part of Hunter’s time has need to execute their game Three games into his fourth “The thing that sets Marlow percent and play my best,” been spent putting some new plan. We play a lot of young­ season as the Panthers apart is that he’s a four-year Roberson said. “Good things wrinkles into the Panther’s sters, and as they come around starting quarterback, starter and he can do things always come to those who work much maligned offense. we will get better.” Roberson reflects upon his that other quarterbacks can’t hard.”