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[ i larke P I ys BASEBALL At San Juan PITCHERS and CATCHERS Miss Jean Cia ke lis been “invited to ply ‘in’ i tennis ~ February 27, 1956 Jus 1, Puer- BR J tournament in Ha RE. to Rico next monih.? | | 2:00 n.m., Berry Field | 41 HOWARD COLLEGE, MARCH 2, 1956 Number 20 vio iste: ching in ‘Miss Clarke De- tion Ecuc: Howard's Physical wom- t is the Sotithis Hp Man was created alone, for the the 1 Howard FT Cools Are an player, and caie sake of peace among, men, that Heiress Stars »f last sum- The * | the second semeslie:” one might not say to his fellow: mer. She will leaye for Puerto ‘My father was greater than of March Rico around the mu dcle thine. Founded Basically for the tournament, —Mishnah, Sanhedrin, iv. 37 Porter And Broom ly joined a | Miss Clarke écun tennic club at Hos well F Fark. On Unified Service Rast Lake Shoe Renewers 5 The great secret it nos having ‘With Cast Of Nine had manners or {0)d ri:nners or 23 N. T7th Street by Carolyn Blackwell any other particular sot of man- Phone 99172 The Speech and Dramatic Arts Department of Howard Col- man- Have you ever wondered why Greek organizations are founded by Shean ners, but having tiie sarie Work Called For and Delivered lege will produce The Heiress the first week in April. ners for all hwnar oul. BILL HENRY, Mgr. & Owner and upon what basis they stand? Here is set. down the ultimate It's Sherman-column time Shaw Playing the male lead, Dr. Austin Sloper, is Bill Brome, a Bianarcd —George goals of every sorority and fraternity on Howard's campus. again. Today marks the end of pd ————

Sa 2 Greek Week here on our campus. is a veteran of several Howard ee Greek organizations are not organized merely for social pur- junior from Birmingham. Bill

This week has been outstanding productions including The Imagi- poses, but that they might enrich their individual members this season as Marian, a love-sick nationally as well as on our cam- nary Invalid and Sabrina Fair. (College Cafeteria through unity. Obviously, the pus. As far as I can tell, this is teen-age girl. Babs, who hails ~The Lou Jean Porter will portray words sorority and fraternity insight, courage, to crusade for the first time the Greeks have from Geneva, has played in Hob- Just of f ta: Cim pus Across Second Avenue which come from the Latin soror justice, seek truth, and defend it taken over the religious activities Catherine Sloper, a shy young son’s Choice and A Man Called lady who is being forced to as- Peter. Specialty and frater show that sisterhood always. To those whom a mem- on any campus in connection with A New and brotherhood is the underly- ber’s life may touch, to give Greek Week, We are grateful for sume the personality of her now An old timer in theatre, Becky deceased witty and socially prom- hort Orders — Featuring ing purpose of all Greek organi- graciously of what is hers. To a job well done, Greeks. Ragsdale, will play the part of _ Homburger- Steaks inent mother. Lou Jean is also a Mrs. Montgomery, Morris’ aunt. zations. her friends, understanding and Last Thursday and Friday | French Fries and Slaw A more serious side of Greek appreciation. To those closer junior from Birmingham, and has This will be the Carrollton, Geor- Charles Love, a 1955 graduate, appeared in many plays at How- organizations is revealed by ex- ones, love that is ever steadfast. gia Miss’ last appearance before = produced a play at Gadsden High ard including Our Town, The Hot Meals Served Monday - Saturday amination of their creeds and To her mind, growth. To herself, ‘her graduation. Three School. Charles was well known Imaginary Invalid, John Loves principles. faith, that she may walk truly in Anne Moore will make her P.M. to all theatrical fans while in Mary, and Hobsen’s Choice. 1 AM. 10 AM. -=Sundays—11 AM.-2:30 The central theme of all that the light of the flame. initial appearance on Howard's ‘school, and is certainly an asset To be seen as the production’s stage since her arrival this fall 2 Sorority stands Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity walk St: te Sst fe to Gadsden’s Drama Department. ites Lavinia 'Penniman, the quiet from Oxford in the person of for is “Living for 'each other.” is founded on Christian ideals. OS This motto applies tc all people, It fosters brotherhood and strives Gerry Claxton had his senior aunt, is Pam Dailey. Three years Maria, the maid. not its members only. ADPi to make well rounded individuals recital Thursday night. “Clacky” ago, Pam came to Howard from The production will be under strives to help others by living of its members socially, spiritual- hails from Greenville, Mississippi. Centreville and since that time the direction of Miss Helen Steer. with, and for them. Every year ly, and morally. The fraternity The Music Department will miss has appeared in Our Town and Although new at Howard, Miss she awards a $100 check to some sponsors a national scholarship him after graduation. has worked behind the scenes in Steer is no newcomer in the theatre: this will be her thir- foreign student studying in the fund for members and others Bonnie Bolding, another alum, other plays. Jack Merrill will try his hand teenth directorial assignment. She: United States. Last week Aicha studying government administra- will be on Eddie Fisher's TV pro- at the role of the lover, Morris has been active as a performer Rim was presented with this tion and political science, in order gram tonight. She has requested also—in radio, TV and summer check by the Howard chapter. to boast well qualified men into that all of her friends be close Townsend, for the second time this year. Previously, he portray- Sigma Nu fraternity manifests government service. to a TV set and root for her. stock. ed this type of role in A Man belief in the life of love, encour- Sorority would lend to Bonnie's letter didn’t shed any Called Peter. Jack is a freshman ages ‘its members to walk in those less fortunate a helping light on just what type of enter- NOONDAY MEDITATIONS honor, and challenges them to hand; think of God as a protector tainment she will do, but knows from Mobile. From Baylor, Donnie Joy Pal- TUESDAY believe in the light of truth. and guide of all; keep forever ing Bonnie, I'm sure it will be more came back to her home, Beta Sigma Omicron Sorority sacred the memory of lost ones; worth watching. Birmingham, and on her first at- aspires to help, strengthen, and be to others what they would Take a trip around campus have them be to them, keep their tempt, won the part of Mrs. Al- uplift all those met in the daily with me and let's see what we mond. Donnie gained much ex- walks of life. Its members are lives gentle, merciful, and just, can dig up ... I saw Joy Stearnes perience at Baylor in the Drama- . encouraged to abhor ignorance, ‘thus being true to the woman- and Ed Nunnelly dining at The tics Department there. live clean lives, rise above snob- hood of love. Club Saturday night . .. Bob A talented freshman, Barbara pery, be honorable, strive to be One of Phi Mu's projects is Trent and Annette Bolton at the Bryant, captured her third role

to others what they would have “Four Roads to Reconstruction,” water fountain . . . Dean Dale others be to them, and to seek scholarships for women in the flirting with all the girls in the for real character. BSO supports fields of medicine, occupational hall of Old Main . . . Kathy Meth- a school for undérprivileged chil- therapy, nutrition and social serv- vin singing at Ruhama Sunday Is Site of dren in the mountains of Ken- ices. Phi Mu also operates a . our debaters taking top hon- Howard tucky—as its national philan- healthmobile and offers a $1,000] ors .. Wayne Johnson getting - thropy. a year fellowship grant in con- bublicity started about H-Day Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity junction with A A UW, . the Student Activity Building A. Phi O. Conference urges its followers to be true and | Delta Sigma Phi’s primary duty Committee| at work. | honest with all associates, to be is support of the university in its Who will be the Greek God fraternity of Howard will play edu- The Omega service in no sense a snob, to be loyal effort to give the members and Goddess? We'll know Satur- this week-end. to their college and advance her cation and training. Its secondary host to fellow members from all over the south love of day night when their crowning in every possible way, to be pure duties include inculcating will climax the week-long pro- The local chapter was chosen to be the site of the regional oom.

country and the flag, reverence and noble in their private life, in gram. of the national honorary the Deity and for religion, re- ference . short to be a man in every sense for I would like to thank Jim of the word. gard for the truth, and respect fraternity. childhood, and Knight for the wonderful job he Approximately sixty represent- Doss Elected _ Sorority girls prom- for worhanhood, has done. in getting ou first ise: To the world, temperance, old-age. will arrive Saturday morn- Greek Week organized. Jim has atives been working on this a ae ing from the states of Tennessee, A.P.O. Prexy ADPis Honor Aicha— | since last fall, and a lot of prepa- Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, . | ration has gone into this week. and Alabama. Schools that will Chris Doss was selected from Our thanks to you for your con- represented are University of the members of Alpha Phi Omega tribution, Jim. be Tennessee, Vanderbilt, University to head the service fraternity for Maggie Faulk tell us that her the coming year. Richard will soon be home on a of Chattanooga, University of Ar- Truett Guffin was elected first furlough. Are you glad, Maggie? kansas, LSU, Tulane, Mississippi vice-president, and Bill Wilhite If you end up with nothing to Southern, Mississippi State, Uni- was chosen second veep to ald

do on the week-ends, remember versity of Mississippi, Auburn, the president. The remaining of ficers that were elected are Roger that the student center is open. University of Alabama, and oth- | Why not drop by? Lovette, recording secretary; Ed- ers. The Greeks would like to ex- ward Gibbons, corresponding sec- Site of the conference will .be retary; Dennis Woodard, treas- tend their thanks to Dr. Davison with the letter- the Science Hall auditorium. Ses- urer; Robert Trent, sergeant-at- for helping them arms; and James McClellan, his- ing on the posters. Those Greeks sions will begin with registration sure didn’t pinch their letters, did at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, torian. they? ; Those voted to head commit-- and will last through a banquet tees and other officers are David The midnight oil is burning Saturday night. Further meetings Davidson, ritualist; Wayman so I guess it's time to {low, and and worship services will be con- Reese, sports chairman; Mancil | go. I'll be looking for you around Morgan Brothers ducted Sunday in the Main Au- Ezell, social chairman; James the campus. ditorium. Carr, parliamentarian; and Ken- The National President, M. R. neth Spears, bookstore chairman.

De artment Store | At 1 recent tea given by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority for thelr Na- | Disborough, will be present at A special open house has been tional President, Miss Maxine Blake, Miss Blake presented Aicha |lthis conference and will address announced for Monday ht, o> Rim a check for $100 from the sorority. Witnessing the {| the group. Other National Execu- March 5, for all students w students advisor, | tive Board members are have been Scouts and are ay East Lake are AD.Pi president Joyce Bondurant; foreign resident of the Birming- Stanley Levingston, R. H. Boly-| ested in joining Alpha. Phi + Dr. Austin Dobbins, and Johnnie Moore, P| Omega. Saal ard, and Robert J. Bradshaw, Jr.

ham alumnae chapter.

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A Stay On The “Main Road— CRIMSON The Howard ~ “IN THE SPOTLIGHT” We are living in a world that is in a dread- To bring it closer to home, in college we are ful hurry. In the midst of this dizzy, dazzling tempted to take many shortcuts, to learn just Associate Editor: Myra Crawford Circulation: Virginia Webb and daring age of ours, young people are daily enoughto get a passing grade, to do just the Business Manager: Myra Sawin Corals Cassell, adie being tempted to take chances and short cuts. required work to pass a course. The tragedy of Staff: Margaret Faulk, Paul Caudle, Joy Stearnes, Frances Daphine Edwards, - Did you ever hear the expression, “Well, I it all is that we usually try the short cut before The as Marit Gwin, Gerry Claxton, Martha Bankston, John Hayes, Lee Jackson, Joan Barton, Sandra J), Smith, . got by. Yes, just made 65 on my examination, we realize that it’s a mistake. Carolyn Blackwell, Larry Allison, Ed Gibbons, Bob Curlee. but that was enough!” Getting by as easily as It's much fun to go shopping, especially on Sports: Bob Walker, Editor; Quinn Kelley. possible is a long-time trait of mediocre minds. ‘the bargain days! So many times we buy things Cartoonist: Don Ward. The Howard Crimson is a weekly publication by students of Howard College. But it seems that our age has capitalized the we do not need just because they are listed as Birmingham, Alabama : short-cut heresy. Read the glowing offers of cul- bargains. Later we realize they are not worth Advertising Rates: $.80 per column inch. ture, power and ability in the advertisement of the price we paid for them. Just-as there are any periodical and you will know what I mean. some items in a department store that are not Memorandum You read Ingoue column an offer to make you worth their price, there are many short-cuts that a musical geffius in 10 easy lessons or your money are not worth the price we will pay for them in by back guaranteed. In another column you are years to come. ih promised by the testimonies of others that you The highways of life have been paved by Myra Crawford can lose twenty pounds in three months by chewing some delicious cakes each day. For men who have traveled the wilderness and are years the young boys have been promised a trying to help us benefit by their experiences. * Let's take heed and stay on the main road. It is This semester, I learned a word Vesta, the godess of the hearth, hero's body build for just taking exercise fifteen in Mass Communications—feed- is another character of Roman * minutes a day for a limited time. marked for us.—O.K. back. In short, feedback is a Mythology who has erected in her honor a visible shrine. Beau- journalism term which means the receiver’s attitude toward previ- tiful Vestavia Temple and Gar- ously presented material and re- dens were built in the name of The Good Samaritan In College percussions thereof. 1 have re- Vesta, or the Greek titled Hestia. cently had this term put into This scenic memorium will be “A certain Freshman went from home to not the making of a good college girl’; and they application in my daily living. visible from the Lakeshore Drive college and she fell among critics who said that passed by on the other side. It has been called to my atten- campus. tion that I had two errors in my Another god with whom we she had no style, that her manners were awk- “But a certain special student, as she went column two weeks ago. These have frequent contact is Cupid, ward, and that she had an unattractive person- about, came where the Freshman was, and when errors probably tended to weaken son of Venus. This small but The beams of the Crimson spotlight fall on Jim Knight this we ality. Then they stripped her of her self- she saw the Freshman she was moved with com- my case, and at this time I wish mighty god of love, Eros to the to clarify these issues. Greeks, constantly draws an ar- for his outstanding part in promoting and producing ‘a succe confidence, her enthusiasm and her courage, and passion, and came to her and bound up her First, Howard is controlled by row from his quiver and pierces Greek Week. departed, leaving her hurt, lonely and half wounds, pouring in sympathy and understand- the Alabama Baptist State Con- our hearts with love. Each year, Jim has been working since early last Fall on plans for t dead. ! ‘ing; and she took the Freshman to her room and vention, rather than the Southern especially on Valentine's Day, week and has played a major part in making the first annual Gr “And when the Seniors saw it, they were Baptist Convention. Cupid is awarded remembrance Week at Howard a wonderful one. His guidance within the Gre set her on her feet again, and brought her into Second, I was intemperate in upon fancy and sentimental organizations has been unmatched and ‘his work with the cam amused, saying, “What a good job the Scpho- speaking of our Board of Trus- cards. : as a whole has been great. 4 N her own circle, and was a friend to her. The goddess who influences mores are doing on that Freshman’; and they tees. I called them to a task that Jim is president of the Inter-fraternity Council, past presid “Which of these, thinkest thou, proved a had no basis. If there was any our love and physical beauty is passed by on the other side. embarrassment caused by my the lovely Venus. For centuries of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, is a member of the Spanish Ci “In like manner the Juniors also, when they neighbor to her that fell among the critics? Go statements, I am deeply sorry she has remained the foremost and B.S.U., and is an Intramural All-Star. pb Ti He is a senior human relations major. saw it, smiled and said, ‘Yea, verily, for she hath and do thou likewise!” : * * = : standard for feminine beauty. Even today, when we gaze on a Over and over we hear “The gorgeous creature we repeat in gods are against me today.” This awe—‘“She is as beautiful as Debaters Win Medals Letter To The Editor — is a common saying which we Venus.” : THE BSU_ utter without thinking, because We characterize Neptune with Dear Editor: : might say, “Oh that won't hap- we no longer hold to the heathen the seas—a mighty man who in * In reference to a column that pen now,” but are you thinking AND YOU practices of Odysseus’ day. How- his anger commands the water to appeared in The Crimson two of now, only? What about your ever, the gods and goddesses of At Florida Tournamer .awveeks ago, pertaining to the acute roll as a sign of his displeasure. children’s children? By that time, Last week I told you what 1 the Greeks, especially by their situation here in the South, and the indoctrination by outside When we behold a man of mas- The Howard College Debate Team brought back four med thought about Focus Week. This Roman names, do have a great culine statue with a countenance presenting one point of view, it pressure groups will have suc- week I want you to know how influence on our lives today. and awards from the week-end debate tournament at. Flori would appear that some observa- ceeded in their attempt to do of beauty we dub him an some of your fellow students feel Overshadowing the very name 5“ Apollo.” 2 tions from another viewpoint are away with the natural laws of University. about it. I picked these people of Birmingham is a man of iron Although we don’t worship o in order. our creator. Yeoman, debate coach, listed the follow at random. They do not represent who represents the work in metal Mr. G. Allan In addition to some errors con- This word segregation,. accord- these very human gods, who fed a particular group. They are just that we do in our city. Vulcan, awards. The team tied for second cerning the local Howard situa- ing to the dictionary, means “To on necter and ambrosia, we do a part of YOU and they think as or Hephaestus as the Greeks call- honor them both audibly and place in over-all debate; won one tion, some of the other statements Be Separated.” Pressure groups you think. When I asked each one ed him, is known all over the of three superior ratings for af- Medlock Is should not go unchallenged. For would have us believe that this visibly. During this past week what he thought about Focus world, and is associated like firmative teams; won one of three example, in general, these ques- word is synonymous with eco- they have been brought more into Week, what it meant to him, bread and butter with the Magic mind by the celebration of Greek superior ratings for negative tions were asked: Can you give nomic oppression and hate. In what he thought it meant to the City. The Iron Man stands like Week on campus. teams; won two of ten superior proof why God divided the men other words, if we approve of campus, the replies I received a guard atop Red Mountain and It might be good to recall the ratings in over-all individual de- info color and races? Were you segregation we approve of eco- followed the same trend. Nearly Jérry Medlock, senior minis proves daily that the religion of characters of English II A—the bating, won third place in a field present at that occasion and can nomic oppression and hate. This, all agreed that it was one of the rial student, has been selected those un-Christian people has diety of an age long past, but of 25 contestants in after-dinner you recall his exact words? It is of course, is far from the truth. best things that has ever hap- head the annual H-Day. lasted through thousands of one ever-present in influence on speaking. Ramona Allison got the fairly evident that no living per- Great strides have been made in pened to this old campus. Sup- This is the one day during t years. : our present day. medal for this feat. son was present wheh God di- raising the standard of living of pose’ I tell you just what each year when students are urged Nell Henaerson anu Rod Davis vided men into different races, the Negro here in the Southin of them said. : spirational thereby leaving forget about classes and ha us the classroom visitation. To me, were Howard’s two top individ- but the fact that He did is proof recent years. If this was not the . Marilyn Hays, freshman Eng- something tangible to base our that was the most inspiring part fun. Students should put Ar for man that it was His will. case, why would we be spending lish-education major from Holly everyday lives upon.” ual debaters in the tournament. 24 on their s and pl of Focus Week.” Jimmy Bruton and Ramona Alli- There are a lot of things that are more money for Negro schools Pond, said, “Because of Focus Carolyn Knowles, Social Sci- Another Birmingham student, to attend all the activities of a mystery to man and will re- than we are on white schools? Week my entire outlook on col- ence major from Dothan, said, son, with a five won and one loss da y. ae Ken Spears, junior Religion-Eng- record, were the affirmative su- main that way where God is con- No, segregation does not mean lege life has changed. It. made “There seems to be a greater lish major, said “I think it has Many of the plans are Irea cerned. We are to accept these oppression, but simply being sep- me realize how wonderful it is sense of unity among the organi- perior debators. Nell Henderson things on faith. improved the spiritual life of the and Martha Drake were chosen arate, : to be able to attend Howard Col- zations on the campus since students who attended the serv- the events of the day will inch The children of Israel were It is the most natural thing in lege and how much more it is Focus Week.” ices. I know that is has improved for superior ratings in the nega- the coronation of Miss Howa punished by God when they mix- the world for people, like water, Freshman tive debating. Two other How- necessary for me to be in the Religion major from mine. I think we will be experi- games and contests, an in ed with other races. Why? Be- to seek their own level. We asso- center of God’s will to be happy. Mobile, Ken Partridge, ard debators who helped in the track meet, a basel said, encing the results of this week over-all scoring were Tom King, mural cause it was against God's will. ciate with people who have things The team members, because of “Focus Week left a definite im- on into the future” game, a free lunch for the s Are we here in America, 1956, an in common with us. We are seg- their closeness to God, were an pact on the campus in that it That’s what they said. What do and Priscilla Weeks. dents and faculty. To climax | | exception to God’s will? Are we regated in many ways on the Colleges and universities other inspiration to me. I have never helped us as students to apply you say? Has Focus Week meant activities, campus organizati immune to his discipline? Abra- Howard College campus. Social experienced anything so wonder- Christianity to our everyday than Howard appearing in the will present stunt night. = anything to you? It can if you'll tournament were University of ham Lincoln publicly opposed a fraternities, sororities and various ful in my life.” : lives. Many students were chal- Medlock announces the Supreme Court decision rendered clubs, different fields of study] only let it. Don’t let your efforts Georgia, Spring Hill, William and Speech and Drama Major from lenged to open their hearts to to “Know Him” better end with pointment of the following peo on a Negro question contending like the ministry, pharmacy, phy- God’s Mary, Florida State University, Selma, Carolyn Majors said, “I call and purpose for their Focus Week. Let's make it our to work on committees: Xo that it was contrary to the self- sical education, and business ad- lives.” Florida Christian, North Carolina I think it is the most wonderful motto here at Howard. Let's real- Jim Knight, chairman, Pam ‘evident natural laws of the cre- ministration divide the interests Maurice Williams, University, Appalachian ‘State, E thing that has happened to the a junior and ly begin to “Know Him” better ley, Annette Bolton, ‘Junior ation. We are but a blink of an of our students. Have you noticed campus since I have been here. a music major from Huntsville, as a result of the inspiration of . Auburn, Wheaton, Miami, Missis- Betty Benton, Robenje Trent, eye in the passing of the ages. how we seek fellow students for said Sippi Southern, Mississippi State, The most outstanding thing about “I think it is one of the Focus Week.—Margaret Faulk. Davison and Mrs, ussell, Consider the plight of future friendship in our own grade level. the week was the way it com- greatest spiritual weeks I’ have Georgia Tech, and Tulane. ulty; Stunt Nigh Nelda ‘ generations if school doors are There are some exceptions of bined the practical with the in- ever had at Howard. It was a chairman, Quinn Kelley, La thrown open to both races here course, but for the most part, wonderful opportunity for stu- Delta Sigma Phis Vann, Jack Merrill, Bob ; in the South. Children starting freshmen associate with fresh- since with the publication of the dents to discuss problems Consider the goat—he overcomes Mise Clark, with Obstacles by using his head. Carlene Self, out at the tender age of six in men and seniors with seniors. accompanying letter both sides of people who ‘have had so much At a recent Delta Sigma Phi

school with mixed races and go- This holds true in all walks of the segregation question have experience in helping students election, Martin Lambert was, ing all the way through school life. Surely this would also be been presented adequately in The solve problems.” named president. Other officers CORNER SUNDRIES ~ with each other would break true when different races are Crimson, we feel that further dis- Senior English major from are: Vice-president, Jim down all barriers on social levels. involved. Hollings: cussion of this problem in The Birmingham, Kathy Methvin, said worth; corresponding secretary, Refreshmen nts, Cosmetics, "In other words, they wouldn't : By: Joe Lee Griffin. | Crimson will not be warranted. “I think it brought a wonderful Bill Therrell; recording secretary, Fountain Service consider it wrong to date across Editor's Note: The errors to which the writer spirit to everyone. It was very Cecil Songer; treasurer, Joe Open 8 _ the color line andeventually this Due to certain tensions in the refers are corrected in this week’s touching, both spiritually and Fiore; and pledge trainer, Wilson Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. would lead to intermarriage. You nation, the South, and locally, and Memorandum. practically. I especially Sundays: 3:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. enjoyec Wilhite, x : : ~ Samford University Library x March 2, 1956 a THE HOWARD CRIMSON

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This semester Vesta, the godess of the hearth, : in Mass Comm nic: tons—feed: is another character of Roman back. In short feedvack is 2 Mythology who has erected in journalism term wvhica means the her honor a visible shrine. Beau- Lt receiver's attituc toward previ tiful Vestavia Temple and Gar- {ously preserted naterial ard re dens were built in the name of Since the Pikes gave a party at one of the During this Greek Week various entertainment percussions ther :of. 1 have re: Vesta, or the Greek titled Hestia. city’s orphanages last Christmas, some of the groups were taken to some of ‘the clinics and intc This scenic memorium will be cently had this term put Greek participants have been going to the institu- homes. Some members of Delta Sigma Phi frater- | upplication in m daily living. visible from the Lakeshore Drive tion at frequent intervals to visit some of the campus. ; nity practice a song as their shart of the enter- It has been ca''ed 0 my atten little friends they had made. tion that I had two «rors in my Another god with whom we tainment. They are Jim Hollingsworth, Jim John- have frequent contact is Cupid, . Gerry Claxton and Sadie Best, a Pike and Phi iolumn twc weks ago. These ston, Jim Northern, Wilson Wilhite, and Hugh ‘| errors probably | mded to weaken son of Venus. This small but Mu, took Douglas and Buddy to East Lake Park The beams of the Crimson spotlight fall on Jim Knight this week ~. iny case, and at his time I wish mighty god of love, Eros to the recently for an ice cream feast and play. Johnson at the piano. / | Greeks, constantly draws an ar- for his outstanding part in promoting and producing a successful __|1o clarify these iisuei. | First, Hovrard is conirolled by row from his quiver and pierces Greek Week. d- the Alabama B: tis: {tate Con- our hearts with love. Each year, Jim has been working since early last Fall on plans for this 1 | vention, rather ti an {he Southern especially on Valentine's Day, week and has played a major part in making the first annual Greek "| 13aptist Convent in. Cupid is awarded remembrance Week at Howard a wonderful one. His guidance within the Greek lo| Second, I wa: int )miperate in upon fancy and sentimental organizations has been unmatched and 'his work with the campus _ |tipeaking of our Boaid of Trus- cards. : as a whole has been great. The goddess who influences { tees. I called them to « task that Jim is president of the Inter-fraternity Council, past president our love and physical beauty is alhad no basis. I there was any of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, is a member of the Spanish Club ombarrassment caused by ray the lovely Venus. For centuries and B.S.U., and is an Intramural All-Star, statements, | am deenl sorry. she has remained the foremost He is a senior human relations major. La standard for feminine beauty. Even today, when we gaze on a | Over and ovei: we hear “The gorgeous creature we repeat in | ljodsare against ine icday.” This awe—“She is as beautiful as Debaters Win Medals }|is a common saying which we Venus.” : : | itter without tl inkinz because | We characterize Neptune with {| we no longer hol i tote heathen {the seas—a mighty man who in | practices of Ody: teus’ day. How ‘his anger commands the water to At Florida Tournament ever, the gods ad ;cildesses of ‘roll as a sign of his displeasure. {he Greeks, espicially by their When we behold a man of mas- The Howard College Debate Team brought back four medals are Polly Pigg, |lloman names, co hive a great i culine statue with a countenance Sunday was the day when the Heart Fund Florida crooning a tune for several of the in- | influence on our ‘ive; today. of beauty we dub him an and awards from the week-end debate tournament at Drive came to Howard College. Some B.S.0.’s and Also, where the Greeks entertained are Sigma Overshadcwing the vary name “Apollo.” : : University. D.Z’s collected contributions at Renfroe Hall. stitutions Buddy Morrison, Gene | ¢f Birmingham i: a ran of iron Although we don’t worship listed the following At left are Mina Ruth Butler, B.S.0., and Julia Nu’s, Charles Marcus, Mr. G. Allan Yeoman, debate coach, Jones ‘and Dewey Duncan. who represents tie wk in metal | these very human gods, who fed Franklin, D.Z. Knocking at the door at the right {that we do in oir ctv. Vulcan, on necter and ambrosia, we do awards. The team tied for second jor Hephaestus as the Creeks call. {honor them both audibly and place in over-all debate; won one DON'T LOOK, JUST LEAP! If self! Remember, it's Saturday led him, is knov n sl] over the | visibly. During this past week of three superior ratings for af- Medlock Is Leap Year Brings night, March 10, 6:30 p.m. at firmative teams; won one of three you look too close, you might world, and is asscciated like | they have been brought more into change your mind. Pine Lodge! |iread and butter with the Magic | mind by the celebration of Greek superior ratings for negative H-Day Head B.S.U. Sponsored

(City, The Iron ian stands like Week on campus. teams; won two of ten superior By the way, everybody wear ratings in over-all individual de- blue jeans, because we're meet- {# guard atop Rel M)ymniain and It might be good to recall the Jerry Medlock, senior ministe- Box Supper Party Lake Shoe Renewers | roves daily tha bating, won third place in a field ing at Pine Lodge at 6:30 and East the religion of characters of English II A—the rial student, has been selected to | those of 25 contestants in after-dinner un-Christisn people has diety of an age long past, but head the annual H-Day. Girls, the chance of a lifetime going to East Lake if it's warm lasted speaking. Ramona Allison got the March enough. This is am all-campus et through thousands of one ever-present in influence on This is the one day during the is yours on Saturday night, medal for this feat. of your party, sponsored by the B.S|U, | years. our present day. year when students are urged to 10! You can ask the man Work Called For and Delivered Nell Henderson ana Rod Davis be your date at the all- and everybody is welcome. So spirational forget about classes and have choice to BILL HENRY, Mgr. & Owner ther:by leaving us the classroom visitation. To me, were Howard’s two top individ- Year Box Supper spread the word, and come your- “Leap ng- | something fun. Students should put April campus tangilie ‘ic base our that was ‘he most inspiring part ual debaters in the tournament. Party.” : y everyday lives uion.!' 24 on their calendars and plan | of Focus Week.” | Jimmy Bruton and Ramona Alli- of the Girls, you will be admitted only is| Carolyn Know es, Social to attend all the activities Sci- Another Birmingham student, son, with a five won and one loss if you have in your possession ¢énce major fror: Dothan, said day. Ken Spears, junior Religion-Eng- record, were the affirmative su- (just for the evening of course) | ‘There seems t, be a greater Many of the plans are already Iis Best lish major, said “I think it has facsimile At perior debators. Nell Henderson a reasonable Barbecue one boy (or sense of beginning to take shape. Some of unity .an.ong the organi improved the spiritual life of the one box supper with and Martha Drake were chosen the events of the day will include thereof) and ations on the carpus since students vho attended the serv- Be sure to | Hocus for superior ratings in the nega- the coronation of Miss Howard, food for two people. Week.” ices. I know that is has improved tive debating. Two other How- job on your 2| Freshman Reli games and contests, an intra do a fancy wrapping BARBECUE on major from mine. I think we will be experi- ard debators who helped in the box and then disguise it in a ANDREW'S | Mobile, Ken Partiidge, mural track meet, a baseball said encing the results of this week over-all scoring were Tom King, stu- brown paper sack, so your date "Focus Week lef! a i-finite game, a free lunch for the im. on into thz future.” and Priscilla Weeks. To climax the cannot ‘identify it! This is one bact on the caripus in that dents and faculty. PIES if That’s what they said. What do Colleges and universities other rule that must be strictly ob- DELICIOUS HOME-MADE helped us cs students activities, campus organizations to apply you say? Has Focus Week meant . than Howard appearing in the served! Christianity to our everyday will present stunt night. anything to you® It can if you'll tournament were University of announces the ap- Fellows, as far as rules for you, lives. Many stuc:.nts were chal Medlock of Open 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. only let it Don’t let your efforts Georgia, Spring Hill, William and of the following people here they are: any amount lenged to open hei: hearts tc | with pointment techniques) for to “Know Him” better end : Mary, Florida State University, work on committees: Food, ood, hinting (or other [(xod’s call and p rpose for to their Focus Wesk, Let's make it our Florida Christian, North Carolina Dai- getting a date are absolutely chairman, Pam il lives” Jim Knight, right ahead and hint! g| Maurice motto here at Howard. Let's real- University, Appalachian ‘State, ley, Annette Bolton, Junior Hill, legal. Go Viilliai's, « junior anc rules for you, such as |? music ly begin to “Know Him” better Auburn, Wheaton, Miami, Missis- Betty Benton, Robert Trent, Dr. Other major {om Huntsville the auction, will be an- said “1 as a result of the inspiratiol of sippi Southern, Mississippi State, Davison and Mrs. Russell, fac- rules for VIRGA’S RESTAURANT think it is one of the Focus Weck.—Margaret Faulk. nounced at the party. reatest spiritual Georgia Tech, and Tulane. ulty; Stunt Night, Nelda Cross, weelts I have When we dropped by the bar- cver chairman, Quinn Kelley, Lowell had at Hoar. It was ¢ other day, we over- Home Cooked Meals Jack Merrill, Bob Curlee, racks the wonderful oppor uniiy for stu. Consider the goat—he overcomes Vann, session, and it sounds Delta Sigma Phis Self, Miss Clark, faculty; heard a bull ‘lents to discuss. prcblems with Obstacles by using his head. Carlene like all the fellows are wanting tieople who Games and Contests, Walter havi h:d so ruct At a recent Delta to go to the party. Come on, girls “Just Good Food — chairman, Hank Taylor, txperience in h Iping stuclent: election, Martin Barnes, give them a break. They'v iolve Betty Vardaman, Freddy Powell, and and Economical, Too” problems.” : named president. CORNER SUNDRIES some, remember? Other officers Bob DeMedicis, Faye Davis, given you ; Senior Englisi. major from are: Vice-president, So start asking for your dates Jirmingham, Jim Hollings Refreshments, Cosmetics, Coach Sharman, faculty; Corona- Kat! y Nethvi sai worth; corresponding secretary, right away, girls. And fellows, I think it Broug Fountain Service tion and Election, Martha Jo 7711 1st Ave., N. Phone 599113 it ¢ db fry Bill Therr 11; recordingsecretary, Jackson, chairman, Brantley Har- this means you can start hinting | pirit to everyor :. 1t was ver: Cecil So 1ger; treasurer, 906 pretty broadly. touching, Weekdays: 8:00 AM. to 9:30 P.M. well, Jennice Jones, Roy Mauldin, both pir tually girls: and of adviceto the Fiore; znd pledge trainer, faculty. One word ractically, I and Mr. Yeomans, esp cially enjoyed. x Wilhite. o

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Pitcher’'s Mound Has 1956 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Sports Roundup Mar. 27—Marion, here. Mar. 30—Southwestern, there. by Plenty Of Support; Mar. 31—Southwestern, there. April 5—Millsaps, here.

April 6—Millsaps, here. April 12—Millsaps, there. Bob Walker Vol. 41 Good Season Expected April 13—Miss. College, there. April 14—Miss. College, there. by Myra Crawford April 17—Marion, there. The Bulldog cagers wound up their 1955-56 season last Fri. God And Goddess— Coach Ledbeties and the Weatherman couldn’t seem to get April 28—Troy, here. day evening with a banquet. Present were all team members, April 30—Athens, there. together Monday afternoon. Coach was expecting a warm, bright May 8—Florence, here. managers, and Coach Ledbetter. Gerald Faught was elected co. afternoon for the first called assembly of the 1956 season's pitchers May 11—Florence, there. captain along with Bill Lankford. Lankford was selected as the and catchers. The ten men who appeared for the initial step to May 15—Athens, here. Most Valuable Player, a title he well deserves. May 18—Troy, there. || ward this promising season of > There will be another game, Baseball season starts as early at Howard as it does in Florida, baseball were driven into the action from the catchers. yet unscheduled, to be played Monday 1 the pitchers and catchers of this year’s Bulldog squad ‘gym by persistent showers. Once Coach Ledbetter was quick to H-Day. inside, they assembled for a skull voice his anticipation of a good : were out loosening up. Speed and finesse will

session. club. He was just as ready to come when the approaching spring i final- - Circle March 27 on your calen- The pitcher's mound should add, however, that it is hard to ly blossom out in full. have plenty of support if ability make any real definite state- dar in red so you won't forget to is plentiful as the number of as- ments so early in the season. He see the opening games with Ma- Each day at Berry Field you can see boys pirants for the position. Jerry summarized that “you can always rion here. Six of the games will trottingabout in maroon sweat suits, trying : Medlock, Charles Worthy, Joe expect a good club, and if it be played at home, with rine on |’ Campbell, Junior Hill, Howard turns out to be not so good you the road. The schedule this year| to get in good shape for the opening track Galloway and James Smith ob- just hope that the season will includes competition with teams meet with Sewanee, to be held the latter part that seems more in«our league served in the short time spent on hurry up and get over.” During of this month. the field before the rain while the training period, Coach in- and from all prospects we should | Coach Ledbetter explained some tends to introduce the boys to a Coach Sharman has had some of his tennis of the techniques that he wished few techniques that differ from players working out on the College courts ‘each afternoon. If this to put into practice—which will previous ideas taught here. Jack year's squad is going to better last year’s record, 11-3, then they mean hours of unlearning energy- Coombs’ book, “Baseball: Individ- Epps Defeat neew practice, practice and more practice. wasting steps that the pitchers ual Play and Team Strategy,” are inclined to take in the wind- which is the textbook for the There will be a “two loss and out” volley ball league for the up. Both Jerry and Charles are course in fundamentals of coach- veterans of Berry Field. Jerry ing baseball, will be his guide to Howard Girls men’s intramural immediately following the end of the basket has plans for attending a ten-day a great extent. Playing along pro- ball season. Pharmacy and Indians continue to head the basket- The Girls’ Basketball Team, | training camp with the Baltimore fessional lines will be Coach’s pre- ball league, neither team having been beaten as yet. Orioles in south Georgia. dominate idea. He refreshed the sparked by the terrific shooting Four came out for catcher, Bob thought that the only difference of Frances Cassell, was defeated Franklin, Polly Pigg, and Anna blers, was high pointer of the Haggard, A. L. Courtney, Fran between a major and a minor by the Alabama State Champs Margaret Loftin. For B.S.O. they game with 12 points. Civiorum Picker and Jerry Campbell. Bob league player is that the minor 52-48 Friday night. At the end of the first quarter were Martha Bankston, Jerry line-up was: Forwards, Iris Gay, saw considerable action last sea- leaguer #nakes more mistakes. Wildsmith and Mary Elizabeth Janice Moon, Jo Strickland and son with the Bulldogs, but at the First off, Coach intends to try and Howard led by a slim margin of 10-8. Cassell and Joan Paul play- Jones. Officials were Duckett and Charlotte Duckett; guards, Gay present he is troubled with a bad cut down on those mistakes. Kelley. Quarles, Carolyn Splawn, Faye knee. A shadow of doubt still en- Wednesday officially brought ed a sharp floor game but were The Dribblers handed the Ci- Cost and Doris Griffith. Officials circles A. L. because of his shoul- the whole team into view. The unable to sink enough shots to ‘fviorum team a 18-6 defeat. Hen- were Dot Ramsey and Quiny Kel- der which was injured during entire positions moved to the stay ahead of the Champs. derson, forward for the Drib- ley. football season and hasn't ac- field at 3:00 p.m. In a few weeks, Midge Brock was high pointer

. quired its complete strength as of intra-squad games will begin to for Epps’ with 21. Her teammates yet. Despite the drawbacks of the determine just where the real L. Smith and C. Smith scored 47 and 14 respectively. For Howard, casualties, Coach is expecting fine ability lies. Cassell tallied 32 points to take

honors in scoring for the game. Paul netted 13, Myra Crawford 2, Examination Scheduled and Joy Merrill 1. New Shipment Climaxing Greek Week last Saturday night was the With two minutes left in the of the Greek God and Goddess. i For Athletic Directors game, Epps’ led by 2 points but Mr. Yeomans served as master of ceremonies and presented held possession of the ball and bouquet of roses and a trophy to Goddess Ethel Van Dyke and slipped in two more pointers to of God Ben Bancroft. Ethel is a member of Phi Mu Sorority ad B The Personnel Board of Jefferson County announces an open take the game. Other players for examination for Community Center Athletic Directors, 9:00 a.m., Howard were Nelda Cross, Eliza- is a Sigma Nu. hg io] Tuesday, March 6, in Room 518, Courthouse. The purpose of beth Beauchamp and Quinn Rel- The god and goddess were elected by the Greek ¢ ey. the previous week on the basis of their contributions to he Gi ee this examination is to establish an eligible register from which stitutes the time, generally as- Swimsuits by and to the campus as a whole. oar Ba the Board can {fill present and fu- signed from 3:00 pm. to 11:00 Majoring in pharmacy, Ethel is a senior from Bay Minette, ture vacancies in the Park and p.m. BSO Falls To DZ bama. Ben is a physical education major from Birmingham any Recreation Board of the city. The examination subjects and also a senior. weights are ‘written test, 70 per Civiorum Defeated All applicants must be male, 18 cent, and and experien c|By Dribblers 18-6 years of age or over. Men who 30 per cent. Eligibles selected for Highest Bidder? are aged thirty or over will be appointment will be required to In the girls’ intramural games Cats ba eligible for temporary appoint- pass a medical and physical ex- Monday night; Delta Zeta de- ments only. Those applying must amination. Those planning on feated B.S.O. 22-15. have graduated from an accredit- taking the exam should obtain Dot Ramsey led in points with

ed high school plus the award of application blanks from the office 15, Liz Ritchey 2, and Sara Gibbs a varsity letter in football, bas- of the Personnel Board, Room 520 5. For BS.O. Ann Hall scored 9, ~ ketball, baseball or track and a of the Courthouse before 4:00 Gail Kniep 3 and Sandra Smith 3. varsity letter or “B” letter in one p.m. Thursday, March 1. Guards for D.Z's were Julia

other of these sports earned in Shorts and All high school or college; or college graduation with a bachelor’s de- gree in recreation or physical FRIEND SISTERS education. Play Clothes The Board is looking for men by with organizational ability, initia- Ladies’ and Children’sReady-to-Wear tive, emotional maturity, even temperament, pleasing personal- ~~ and Men's Furnishings ity, mental alertness, promptness; reliability, good judgment, good “We have expanded our store moral character and godd physi- and our services to you.” cal condition. ueen The work will include organiz- ing, under supervision, and di- 29 N. 77th St. Phone 9-0260 Cosuils recting an athletic program of in-

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community center, - co-operating with other agencies using facili- ties, taking care of and maintain- The College Cafeteria MORGAN ing recreation facilities and keep- BROTHERS girls, the way to a — oma Remember Pine. ing community center and park Just off the Campus Across Second Avenue Tomorrow night at 6:30 this technique will be tried at areas clean, maintaining tennis for the all-campus Leap Year Box Supper Party. The girl's courts, ball diamonds and athletic A New Specialty DEPARTMENT STORE of admission is one boy and one box supper for two. fields, maintaining order in the Short Orders — Featuring Jerry Medlock, the auctioneer, is auctioning off 4 BERS park and center building, fur- Hamburger Steaks to Viola Beard. Kenneth Spears and Perry Scott are’ pishing information to visitors, Fi ench Fries and Slaw and doing related work as re- quired. Three Hot Meals Served Monday- Saturday The eetBaptist Chareh will be open from] The salary begins at $212 with morrow until time for the party. Girls, bring your food, ‘a maximumof $258 per month. 7 AM. - 10 AM.—Sundays—11 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. EASTLAKE WOODLAWN Wrappingpaper and prepare it at Ruhama. . ie A forty-eight hour week con- a The dsiuks will Yo tursished af Hie pasty | :

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