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VOLUME 21 PRAIRIE VIEW UNIVERSITY, PRAIRIE VIEW BRANCH, HE MPSTEAD, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 1947 NUMBER 3 PROMINENT ALUMNUS MAKES GIFT TO PRAIRIE VIEW MISS LILLIAN BROWN CROWNED AT GALA PANTHER CORONATION BALL The crowning of Miss Lillian quets of red roses. The princes Marie Brown was the prevailing were formally attired. The flower feature of the fifteenth annual girls were daintily gowned in sheer Coronation Ball sponsored Satur­ net, miniature princess-like dresses day evening, January 25 in the and carried baskets of rose petals University Auditorium by the which were strewn along the line Panther executive staff of Prairie of the procession as a signal for View. Miss Brown, the daughter the queens's appearance. The of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brown of Crown-bearer was regally clothed Houston, Texas, was deemed "Miss in a rich white suit. Prairie View" for 1946-47 in Octo­ The beautiful bronze queen made ber 1946, when she was declared her stately entrance as the organ­ winner of the "Miss Prairie View" ist played soft strains of the Cor­ drive. onation March. She graced a highly Amid the colorful aspects of an romantic gown of antique summer- open ballroom, the royal proces­ in-winter white satin lighted with sion moved toward white semi­ shimmery sequins. Illusion outlined circular steps, massive in construc­ the sweetheart neckline which was tion which served as a gateway boldly supported by a Victorian to the royal throne. A beautifully standing collar. The fitted sleeves decorated platform with a back­ tapered to points over her wrists. ground of greenery supported the The moulded bodice artfully con­ stately purple and gold throne. nected to the bouffant skirt of deep Participating in the procession drifts of frosty satin. A dramatic were 140 Ladies and Lords, Bar­ bustle back terminated in a sweep­ onesses and Barons, Marchionesses ing cathedral train. She wore silver and Marquises, Duchesses and eardrops of seed pearls encircled Dukes, and various members of the with diamonds. Other accessories royal court. The ladies were at­ were silver and white. tractively gowned in clear white; As the queen approached her the men were resplendent in black. throne, she was met by King Members of the Royal party James Franklin Jackson who es­ included Princesses Imogene Hill corted Her Majesty to the royal and Dorothy Brailsford; Princes seat. An audience of 1500 specta­ When Mr. Hobart Taylor, owner of the students and faculty. Left to right: Mr. C. more attention to proper recreational activ­ Jesse Fluellen and Clarence Jack­ tors stood as Lillian Marie Brown H. T. Cab Line in Houston, Texas, gave W. Rice, Dr. E. B. Evans, Mr. Hobart ities for our youth we will have less ju­ $500.00 to Prairie View University to be Taylor, Mr. John W. Rice, Mr. C. H. venile delinquency." son; Flower girls Hortense Kil- was formally crowned "Miss Prai­ used in the new recreational center for Nicholas. Said Mr. Tavlor, "If We give patrick and Evelyn Thompkins; rie View" for 1946-47 by Mrs. ~ ^nn n nrt Ai IJfUIXXlLT Crown-bearer Franklin Wesley. Jr Earline Ross Davis, a former JL O »-> wx. CX fcOkJ NSUAM ADUPTS AW MI I RLAULIJIIUA her escort, King Jimmy Franklin Prairie View Queen. To Assembly Jackson. Photographers were on hand at EDITORS NOTE: It was originally some of the Southern students in The Y.W. and Y.M.C.A. on the The princesses were attractively this point to take pictures of the intended that a Public Opinion Poll attendence. After it was impossi­ campus sent a total of three dele­ gowned in white and carried bou- crowned "Queen" and the 140 mem­ on What College Students Thought ble to quote the individuals another gates to the Assembly of National bers of her court. About The Sweatt Case be pre­ delegate, Baird Rustin a British "MISS PRAIRIE VIEW" Student Christian Associations Court entertainers were Dorothy sented to the readers of this edi­ subject and a graduate of New which was held on the beautiful tion. The National Student Chris­ York University, got with our dele­ Bryant and George Mundine, who and spacious campus of the Univer­ gracefully danced for Her Majesty. tian Association Movement's gates and told them that if they sity of Illinois at Urbana during The queen's mother was honored Assembly seemed a very logical helped him with his resolution he holidays from December 27 to Jan­ with red roses presented by her place to conduct the poll. Attending would help them get a resolution uary 2, 1947. The Y.M.C.A. sent daughter. The queen's corsage, an this Assembly were college students through asking for support to as their delegate, Mr. Alonzo Sar­ Orchid, was presented by James F. in some of the countries top institu­ Sweatt. Baird incidently is a Qua­ gent who is a junior in the division Jackson on behalf of Mrs. C. L. tions, all assembled for the same ker and is working as a traveling of Arts and Sciences. He is also Wilson, Directress of Coronation purpose, all members of one move­ secretary with the American Associate Editor of the Executive activities. ment, but the acid test of their Friends Committee. Many of the staff of the Panther and a Captain honest belief woul dbe found in delegates who knew practically in the R.O.T.C. As delegates from Following the coronation, mem­ their answers to the pertinent nothing about the Sweatt Case the Y.W.C.A. were Misses Inez bers of the queen's vast family— questions on the questionnaire. gained bits of information from Montgomery and Vivian Roy, seni­ Prairie View students—joined the Some minor difficulties prevented our delegates and also from either ors also in the division of Arts and queen in an evening of dancing to us from conducting the poll. A students who had the Question­ Sciences. Miss Roy is President of the melody of I. H. Smalley and detailed account of the Resolution naire in their possession. the Y.W., and Miss Montgomery is Orchestra of Houston, Texas. is explained below. Chairman of the Public Affairs Narrator for the Coronation was To get a resolution brought in In conducting the poll among the Committee. Miss Madge B. Hibler, Instructor the assembly about fifty people delegates to the assembly our dele­ There were represented at the of Public Speaking; Organist, Miss have to sign a petition. The blank gates to the assembly, Alonzo Sar­ Assembly which convenes every Mittie Grace Kennard; Committee provided for the names on the peti­ gent and Vivian Roy, had with four years, nine hundred, fifty-four members, Mrs. C. L. Wilson, Mrs. tion could not hold all of the names them a number of questionnaires colleges and universities with ap­ E. E. O'Banion, Mr. R. W. Hilliard, of those individuals who wished to with such questions on them as: proximately ten foreign countries Mr. H. E. Fuller (Decoration) Mr. sign it. It was then brought to the Above is Lillian Marie Brown of Houston, What do you think should be done represented by either Y organiza­ who was crowned "Miss Prairie View" at F. G. Fry, Mrs. J. B. Jordan gave floor of the Assembly for discus­ the elaborate Coronation Cermonies which in case equal facilities are not pro­ tions. were sponsored by the 'Panther*. special assistance to the queen. sion and vote. When it was voted vided for Sweatt? What do you The purpose of the convention Mr. William Farris and Miss on the vote was almost unanimous think of the support being given was to plan an map policies for Gloria Bradford were Panther for the adoption of the resolution. Recreation Center Sweatt by the University of Texas the government of the movement's Prospects Very Good Sponsors of the Ball. students?. ITow do you think Jim The resolution in part, read: actions for the coming four years. Crow States should provide for the Our delegates were successful, Hopes remain high for the Rec­ Be it resolved that the National higher education of Negroes?, with the aid of another delegate, in reation Center which has already Varied Intra-Mural How would you treat him at your Student Christian Association getting a resolution pledging sup­ been granted the University. It is school if this were the first time a Movement and all federated and port to Heman Sweatt passed on probable that the center will be in Program Planned Negro had ever been admitted? Do Amalgamated Church groups of the floor of the Assembly. use during the second semester. Mr. Eristus Sams, Director of Intra-Mural Sports, has announced you think that Sweatt should be the Movement give support in any The building will have about admitted to the University of fourteen little offices where impor­ that a wide and varied program of way necessary to Heman M. Tentative Debate Texas ? and many others. tant clubs can maintain their sports will take place during the While at the assembly, however, Sweatt, a Negro of Texas, who is Schedule offices, and conduct certain activi­ second semester. Besides basket­ our delegates noted that some of endeavoring to enter the Univer­ Knoxville College at Knoxville ties. Some of the other features of ball, track and tennis he has said, the questions could not have been sity of Texas and has as the only Samuel Huston College at Austin the center will be the Snack Bar "We will have Inter-class volley­ ball! It is hoped that all classes answered by the students if :fciy obstacle his color. Jarvis College at Hawkins, Texas where eats will be on sale through­ names were to have been published. Langston University at Langston out the day, a large recreation will participate and make the pro­ At this point it might be well to After the resolution had been Southern University at Scotland- room where small entertainments gram a success." mention that some of the questions read the applause was so great ville may be held, a room where young For the young men he is map­ were discussed in the rooms of that it once seemed that the walls Arkansas State College, Pine Bluff men ean play peol er billiards and ping out a boxing, some of the delegates at night were tumbling down. All affiliated *The dates will be announced many other cozy features. It is gymnastics when the sessions were adjourned. associations as well as fraternal later. It is highly probable that hoped that we will be able to main­ planning to Some very broad minded answers organizations who were not dele­ there will be soma additions to the tain a lounge or two for smoking as a little to the questions were advanced by gates then pledged their support. schedule. and other activities halves at Page 2 THE PANTHER FEBRUARY, 1947

THE PANTHER ^ Student Looks At A large percentage of our enroll­ "Voice of the Students" ^ . i . ^ • . • ment is from either rural or small DON'T DIE ON THIRD, SOPHOMORES Published monthly by the students of StllQCIlt OrgcilllZZit 10I1S town areas where the students Prairie View University have not had the opportunities to By LARUTHA M. ODOM team along with Captain Landers, OFFICIAL EDITORIAL STAFF By CURTIS U. FRANKLIN, Jr. lead. Thus, it stands to reason that, who is also a Sophomore, have William Farris Editor-in-Chief A baseball game is very interes­ helped to lead the team to victory. Alonzo Sargeant Associate Editor An informal survey of OU1' cam- by and large, aside from training ting when the bsaes are loaded and The all-girl drill squad is composed GloHkAKdB™adford Pus organizations recently showed along academic lines, the college there is a batter at the bat. The ob­ of approximately fifty per cent that of the thirty-four placed in years should really be a period of jective of each of the runners is to SOPHOMORE PANTHER STAFF ,, , - sophomores, and all of its officers . . . the campus directory, four are transition in which the student Gloria K. Bradford Editor-in-Chief , , . ^ _ make his next base, and of the bat­ are sophomores. More sophomores Curtis U. Franklin, Jr. Associate Editor class clubs, SIX are departmental, grows away from that mere feel­ ter to hit a run to first. The atten­ attend Sunday School regularly, a Larutha odom feature Editor J.WO are dormitory, four are reli- ing of "belonging" to a group to Freddie Reaves ex-officio Sports Editor , . . tion of the entire defensive team service entirely voluntarily at­ Sheryl Howard Reporter gious, three are divisional, nine are the place where he comes into the is especially toward putting out the tended, than members of any one MarirsmfthWard Women's SpoTts Ed!t« hometown, seven are inter-depart- position to lead. This leadership player qn third running for home, of the other classes. Furthermore, Meivin Davis mental clubs involving special ability, corectly exercised, will and the dual between the opposing eighty per cent of the participants Walter Chandler circulation Managers talents. Due to the system used in develop individuals into sponsors players determines the results of of the Sunday School program — registering them, it is almost cer- who in turn will be capable of giv­ the game. Printed by the Printing Department of tain that several organizations of ing proper guidance and assistance which was presented by the officers Prairie View University. each. of„ these,, groupings were to future leaders. If the student is The undergraduate study of a of the Sunday School were Sopho­ mores. It has been estimated that Which Is Correct— omitted in the directory. denied this privilege in college, university or college can be com­ # pared with a baseball game. The fifty-six per cent of the joint 01 • i T-fc • i r\ primary objective of this where he should be getting Us Social Privileges Or brief study was to attempt to as- experience in leadership, he is frsehmen are at the bat trying to YWCA cabinet were sophomores. The talented and efficient major­ certain the causes of the obvious going to find himself at a loss when become properly orientated, there­ Social Rights? ettes are all sophomores, exclud­ w ,, i . , , malfunction of the greater percen- he goes out into some community by hitting a run to first. The play­ We often misuse the term rights . . ing one. ... ,Tr tage of our campus organizations, and attempts to assume the role ers on first making a smooth sail to as well as the term privilege. We J X J * • u second are sophomores. After sec­ . _ ... and to determine whether or not of a civic leader. Aside from sophomores engaging say we want more social privileges , _ . , ... ond has been reached, the players • , ...... the functions of the organizations It has been said that good in extra-curricular activities, excel­ but the terminology in itself is con- . , ,. , . are juniors running to third where „ . . ^ are related to the production of leaders are born and not made. It lent class organization has resulted fusing, since we on the campus they are termed seniors. Gradua­ , . . . . . , . leaders. The results were found to is not intended to argue the pro in participation in institutional don t even have our social rights in . tion may be described as the home , . , _ , , , , , be much simpler than expected, and con of this quotation. The fact programs such as the Campus relation to the student body as a „ remains that many students of plate, and seniors have to face the , , m A . ,, . and all answers to questions Improvement Committee, inter- whole. Today, it is a natural thing . . Prairie View are denied the proper same obstacles and difficulties as . , pointed m one direction: a lack of class debates, the vesper hour, and in America to see young people guidance and exercise of their the third base runner...... ,f interest caused by (1) sponsorship, the February issue of the Panther. talking and socializing with one J /0\ T leadership abilities because indi­ T1 . . f , Ll , (2) leadership, and (3) member- The Sophomore class, to whom Therefore, we suggest, "Hats Off" another. It is m fact, the custom viduals appointed, selected, or the title of this article is addressed to the Sophomore Class and its in most of our coeducational insti- volunteering for positions of tutions to provide facilities for the while the former two are the have just overcome the difficulty capable sponsors for past achieve­ sponsorship are unskilled in the students to socialize. Each institu- causes of a considerable amount of of becoming adjusted to college ments and, "Fingers Crossed" for techniques of developing leader­ tion has its own method; some the lack °f work done within the life and each member is growing their continued success!!! ship and giving necessary guid­ institutions provide for more than different associations, the main out of the undesirable habit of ance, On the other hand, the stu­ It has been said by college ad­ do others. Social life at Prairie deficiencies lie in the membership presenting excuses for himself. dents must themselves be cogni­ ministrative heads that students View seems to present itself as a an

Y.W.C.A. FORUM time be refused admission to the Debating leads to discovery of new University of Texas." WHY NOT SORORITIES, FRATERNITIES sources of material; (4) Debating By SHERYLE HOWARD Campaigning for governor last leads directly to new material; (5) level. In repeating a foregoing June, Sellers promised without re­ This question has been asked Debating leads to training in or­ The Y.W.C.A. sponsors along statement, both the student body servations that so long as he was many times but seemingly little ganization; (6) Debating encour­ with its many other activities, has been done to see whether or and the general surroundings of attorney general (or governor he ages respect for time; and finally a Public Affairs Committee. This not they can exist on our campus. the institution could greatly bene­ added) Heman Marion Sweatt will (8) Debating develops personality. group has a chairman, Miss Inez Whatever might be the reason for fit from fraternal organizations. never darken the door of the Uni­ The inter-class debates series for Montgomery. Its purpose is to pre­ Anyone who objects to their pres­ versity of Texas. them not being on our campus is 1946-47 is sponsored by all four sent to the students and community unknown. Moreover few interested ence for illogical reasons, even if it Sellers was unsuccessful in his classes under the leadership of Mr. of Prairie View, discussions about persons can see the undesirability is the state, is certainly robbing the race for office, but in keeping his M. B. Tolson, Jr., chairman. On topics of local, national and inter­ of the organizations on our cam­ college student of the many activi­ promise in attempt to keep Sweatt December 1, the juniors came from national importance. These discus­ pus. These organizations can boast ties which are fostered by these out of the university, (which issue the platform victorious by a 3-0 sions are presented in the form of of some of the more intelligent organizations. They will surely has split the campus itself). decision over the seniors. Likewise, Town Hall Meetings. people in our society as members. become better citizens after having On Nov. 19,sixty University of the sophomores came out victorious It is true that they have some few been affiliated with the organiza­ There is a main speaker, and Texas students representing the over the freshmen by a 3-0 decision disadvantages but at most there tions—so Why Not Have Sororities members of the audience are al­ various students organizations as on December 8. The Juniors and are so many good features that can and Fraternities on our campus? lowed to present their viewpoints the YMCA, YWCA, Baptist Stu­ Sophomores will debate each other overshadow these few bad ones. on the subject that is being dis­ dent Union, the American Veter­ in the finals sometime in February. The many advanatages to be en­ cussed. ans Committee, and others held a During the war, Varsity Debating joyed by these,, who are fortunate On Sunday, December 15th, at rally to support the NAACP in its at Prairie View was not empha­ enough to hold membership in 4:00 P.M., a group of 15 persons fight for Sweatt. The -Houston sized; yet the introduction of the either one of these organizations, had a very interesting round table Branch of the NAACP held a meet­ DEBATING inter-class series kept debating are wide and varied. Any one who in progress. Attempts were made discussion, led by Dr. J. L. Brown, ing Dec. 12 at which John W. Stan­ By LAUTHA M. ODOM is affiliated in the Sorority or Fra­ last year to revive the Inter- about the Heman Sweatt Case. ford of Dallas, a University of A century ago, more or less, a ternity has much to gain and very Collegiate Varsity Debate League. This case influences the educational Texas senior, insisted: "Injustices delegation of students at an insti­ little to loose. Perhaps, on a cam­ The Varsity team with Mr. E. D. status of every Negro in Texas, in against Negroes must end." tution appeared before a professor pus such as ours much on the whole Sheen and Miss E. A. Offutt as the South, and especially the stu­ On Dec. 16th, a second Sweatt to ask whether an up-to-date text could be gained from the presence coaches competed with colleges of dents here at Prairie View. rally was held at Austin. Speakers book on anatomy might be used, of them. First of all the memb Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and included J. Frank Dobie, UT's in place of the book which the pro­ At the beginning, a background ship is usually composed of pro­ Oklahoma. This year with Miss English professor currently on fessor had written many years be­ about Heman Sweatt was pre­ gressive individuals and chapter: M. Hibler as debate coach, debate leave without pay; Dr. Frederick fore. "Yong men", came the stern sented. He is an American Negro, of the organizations are all over exchange will begin during the sec­ Eby of UT's education department, reply "Since that book was writ­ 34 years old, and is a graduate of the nation. This allows members ond semester. and Jim Smith president of the ten, no bones have been added to Wiley College at Marshall, Texas of the organization to have as their Persons of all classes interested student council. the human body". and graduate student of the associates not just people on their in becoming a candidate for the "If the state will establish a University of Michigan. At present campus or in their city, but persons Since the very beginning of ar­ Varsity Debate team should see university for Negroes equal in he is employed by the Federal Gov­ in common with them all over gumentation or debating there Miss Hibler. She has said in a ernment as a postal employee. This every respect to the University for have been no changes in the princi­ America. Then when you are visit­ news letter to prospective debaters, factor enabled him to keep his job non-Negroes, then I will say no pals which have to do with reason­ ing in some distant place you have "Debating is a game! It is played while attempting to enter the Uni­ more about Heman Sweatt," stated ing or in the human emotions your fraternity brother or sorority with arguments instead of balls, versity of Texas. For had he been J. Frank Dobie. which have to do with persuasion. sister to share your experiences arguments calls for a careful selec- an employee of the county, state, "Sweatt will be my friend on tL' Debating is the art of gathering, Thee Mi, there are the social and technique of handling these or city, he probably would have campus just as is my friend wnei disseminating and extemporizing and educational advantages to be tion of players and so much skill been fired and bigoted. It was Mr. I visits his home in Houston," material in a persuasive form (by shared by the members. This feel­ as does many physical sports— Sweatt's attempt to enter the Uni­ Smith told the assembled 700 acceptable rules) so as to influence ing of brotherhood or sisterhood usually more". versity of Texas as a law student whites and Negroes. adds much to the personality of other persons to accept our beliefs. which brought about such a case. The next day in Judge Archer's Debating is fundamental and what Debating, which calls for mental the individual. In the average club rather than physical skills is a Grover Sellers, the Attorney crowded courtroom, Thurgood Mar­ is fundamental is not new. on the campus very few members, means of throwing light on ques­ shall of Washington, counsel for No one will question the use of General of Texas wrote a letter to if any, ever sense the real fellow­ tions of public policy. A means of the NAACP, argued that the issue argument for lawyers, politicians, the Acting President of the Uni­ ship or responsibility to be shared developing skill in public speaking, was whether the state had com­ or orators; neither will he deny versity of Texas following Sweat's by the membership as a whole. We and a means of developing the plied with the court's order. Judge that the success of salesmen and attempt to enter the university, tend to work individually rather ability to think. advertisers depend entirely upon which contained in essence the fol­ Archer decided A&M had until than, as a group lowing; February 1 ot establish its Prairie their ability to influence prospec­ View law course otherwise Sweatt These organizations have made tive buyers, but let us not lose "A Ngero, Heman Marion Sweatt DOC ANKLAM USED TO SAY— of Houston, Texas, has applied for would be admitted to U. T. But real achievements and also many sight of the fact that argument is, admission to the University of Marshall, dissatisfied as all of us major contributions to society. as it should be, an everyday form A diplomat is a guy who can say Texas as a student in the law should be, announced that he would Many students have greatly bene­ of communication, which intelligent the nastiest things in the nicest school, claiming that the Univer­ appeal. fited from the scholarships that men are using constantly. In every way. they maintain on some campuses. community, in every organization, sity is the only state institution of The state, he said, could not They are two of the organizations important problems are always The place to find a helping hand higher learning in this state fur­ comply by the date set. "It would that are usually the life of the waiting to be solved, and adequate is at the end of your own arm. nishing facilities and instruction have to have ten full professors campus and definitely play a part arguments are tremendous aids for the proper training of the pro­ and four associates to have a school in shaping the lives of the student in finding proper solutions. The college yell of the school fession of law. The applicant, who equivalent to the University of while in college. Few organizations The benefits that are derived of experience is silence. is a citizen of Texas, is scholasti- Texas law school. cally qualified for admission. When are composed of almost solely col­ from debating are numerous and If you're goin' to uplift anything making the application, Sweatt As this is a major issue in higher lege people so this further gives important: (1) Debating allows you'd better get under it. was accompanied by a committee education for Negroes, we should the individual at least one or­ one to correlate, organize and use representing the interests of the all read, discuss, and have some ganization that he can walk right old knowledge obtained in other Many a girl who puts up a swell Negro citizens of this state in pro­ belief about what is going on in the into after finishing college and still courses of study; (2) Debating front in society is flat busted at curing immediate public higher world which definitely affcets us. keep in contact with people on his results in respect for evidence, (3) home. education facilities and instruction for Negroes in various professions. It has been noted that it has not been the policy of the University PRAIRIE VIEW UNIVERSITY GIRL'S DRILL SQUAD to admit Negroes as students and that this is probably the first in­ stance in which a Negro has pre­ sented himself for registration as a student. "In this opinion, it has been as­ sumed the application was made in good faith and the question pre­ sented has been determined a con­ sideration of (l)the law of Texas regarding the separation of races in institutions of higher learning and (2) a consideration of such law in the light of the 14th Amend­ ment to the Constitution of the U. S., guaranteeding equalities of privileges and immunities of citi­ zens. "The Act of 1945 is mandatory and imposes a clear duty upon the Board of Directors of Texas A&M College to provide at Prairie View University instruction in the courses named therein, whenever there is any demand." A demand by one student is sufficient. Speci­ fically the Board must provide le­ gal training substantially equiva­ lent to that offered the white stu­ dents at the Univesity of Tevas on the applicant's demand. "Accordingly, you are advised that the applicant should at this The Prairie View Girl's Drill Squad will put on an exhibition drill at the Coliseum, in Houston, Texas, March S, 1947 when the Boy Scouts will have a round-up. Page 4 THE PANTHER FEBRUARY, 1947 Conference SCENES FROM THE SIXTH ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Basketball Schedule Jan. 17, 18 Langston University at Langston Jan 24, 25 Texas College at Prairie View Jan. 31 Bishop College at Bishop Feb. 1 Bishop College at Bishop Feb. 7, 18 Wiley College at Prairie View Feb. 14, 15 Southern Univ. at Pi-airie View Feb. 21, 22 Sam Huston at Sam Huston Feb. 28 Arkansas State at Prairie View March 1 Arkansas State at Prairie View The Panthers will also play every team that played in the Tournament with the exception of Tennessee State and Philander Smith. The dates will be announced later. Panthers Select All-Opponent Team The Panthers selected the follow­ ing players from teams that they had met during the season as their all-opponent team: L. E. Taylor, Texas College L. T. Smith, Southern L. G. Mason, Langston C. Chube, Southern R. G. M»ss, Grambling R. T. Hawthorne, Wiley R. E. Ritcherson, Wiley L. H. Barnes, Southern R. . Pennymon, Arkansas State F. Phillips, Southern Q. B. Hicks, Wiley Strong Tenn. Team Wins Over Langston Once again Coach "Zip" Gayles Top left:—Tennessee State's Tigers are Langston's Cudjoe twins who were stars (40) and Joshua Grider (49) both of Ten­ Looking on are Luster (30) Langston and National Collegiate Champions of •hown with their trophies. Top right:— of the tournament, Lawrence (33) Lance nessee State look on. Bottom right: Action Lance Cudjoe (25) Langston. Langston University were defeated Southern University's Jaguars are shown (25) Bottom center: Lawren Cudjoe (33) at its peak saw Grider hidden from the oi*' nla.Ce tEQEhv Rnf+prvi loft • camera adding his bit to^the Tisrers Victory. by Coach Henry A. Kean's well- more votes than any other man in rounded group of hardwood aces. Sophomores Make the Conference for his position. This was the second time in the THE SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC All-Conference Team Several named him on their all- last two years that Langston has Three of the five Panthers who opponent teams. He was a first been defeated in the Annual Prairie CONFERENCE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE made the All-Conference team are team selection and will lead the View Open Basketball Tournament. January 17-18, 1947 Prairie View vs Bishop College* Sophomores, namely, Alvin Ander­ Panthers into the 1947-48 season The Sixth Annual Tournament Texas College vs Arkansas State Langston University* vs South­ son, Isaih Heard, and D. L. John­ as Co-Captain. which was held in the Auditorium Southern University* vs Wiley Col­ ern University son. The other All-Conference Of course we all hate to bid fair on January 10 and 11 was centered lege February 21-22, 1947 selections were Samuel Haynes well to Samuel "Jitterbug" Haynes mainly around these two teams. Samuel Huston College vs Bishop Arkansas State vs Southern Univ.* Some would confide under the cover (Senior) and Arthur Young who was a triple-threat ace. He is College* Texas College vs Bishop College* (Fresh.). Haynes was a four-year known throughout the conference that Langston would take the Langston University* vs Prairie Wiley College vs Langston Univ.** letterman and played his last game for his kicking. He held all-confer­ crown this year, but sure enough view Samuel Huston College* vs Prairie as a Panther on Blackshear Field ence positions all during his athlet­ the boys down Tennessee way stole January 24-25, 1947 View the show. in the Southern game. ic career on the grid-iron. This Arkansas State vs Wiley College* February 28- March 1, 1947 Alvin Anderson hails from Tyler, year he was a second team man. Tennessee opened the Tournament Texas College vs Prairie View* Arkansas State vs Prairie View* Texas and was a star at his local by barely beating Samuel Huston. Samuel Huston College* vs South­ Texas College vs Southern Univ.* prep school. He is a rugged full­ ern University Wiley College vs Bishop College*** back and is ever on the defense. Langston Univeristy* vs Bishop Samuel Huston College* vs Langs­ He is known for his powerful January 31 - February 1, 1947 ton University linebacking. He was picked as the Arkansas State* vs Samuel Huston Legend: (*) Place of game COMPETENT LEADERSHIP RATIONED man to fill the second team spot College (**) Fort Worth, Texas If most of the clubs on the cam­ the fault of your club is solely in of Fullback. Texas College* vs Wiley College (***) Marshall, Texas pus were to look for the solution your leader because you are also Isaili Heard hails from Corpus of the apparent failure that they at fault for not cooperating with Christi, Texas and also starred at will help to develop a strong body are making they could find the him when he asks you. This is one his local prep school. He is the and the mental alertness that leads solution to be in their Leadership. reason why he takes the lead in WE LIKE smallest man on the Panther Squad to good studying and therefore to This one ghost hangs over the head doing some things. Naturally if you and was probably the smallest better serious accomplishments. So of practically every organization don't want to cooperate with the BASKETBALL lineman in the conference. He re­ Basketball enthusiasm at Prai­ you can put down that book for an for a tenure of generally four leaders or officers in the organiza­ ceived more praise from his fellow rie View has grown immensely. hour or so and play a game of years. Recently the case has run tion to which you belong, the thing team-mates as a leader than did From regular physical education baketball. like this: If a pei-son is elected his for you to do is try and make sug­ any other member of the squad. classes, rainy-day sessions, class Here are some differences in boys freshman year as class president gestions and attend the meetings He was elected Captain of the team competition, intra-murals, and girls rules. Girls play on half a and upon returning the second year when officers are being elected and 1947-48 squad. He was a first team and inter-collegiate, the enthusiasm court and the boys play the entire is still popular he will be reelected remedy the situation by putting in selection to fill the spot of right expressed by the students for the court. This means that only one to the office. Now if the person office, the next time you have the guard. Heard has been elected sport has indeed been gratifying half of the girls team can shoot is competent as a leader, and really chance to vote, some officers whom Captain of the Panthers for the for those in the physical education the basket. There are six players accomplishes something this is as you will like and cooperate with. 1947-1948 season. department. on the girls team and five on the it should be. A season of about three months boys. There is a difference in guard­ D. L. Johnson hails from Denton, The thing to look for in a leader is spent in basketball. During this ing. Girl guards are not allowed Texas and was a powerhouse at Most of the times it turns up is first of all a person who has your time the students of Prairie View to take the ball whereas the boys center all season. He was probably just the opposite. With a lot of best interests at heart. There are see many games. can. There is a tie in basketball responsible for more blocked passes our clubs we tend to elect as officers also many other needed qualities, You may not want to put all when all four hands grasp the than any other man in the confer­ our friends who, knowing that they such as competence, and personal­ your eggs in one basket but one ball at the same time. Defending ence. He has the record of blocking will not be censured by you, the ity. You also need a pei-son who has of the objects of basketball is to players, in girls rules, cannot guard two punts in the P. V. Bowl game members go through the year car­ a lot of ideas and who will also get a good number of shots through any higher than the shoulder. This with Lincoln University of Mis­ rying out their responsibilities in work to put them through. The the hoop. That's the only way in is to prevent injury. When two souri. He was a second team selec­ any manner that they see fit. This failure of the members to look for which a player can possibly score girl players are on the same team tion. type of leader will usually get his these qualities when electing their points, and points win the game. and they tie the ball, either of the All of us know about that bad friends to help him carry out a leaders has been one of the reasons Basketball is one of the most girls may take the ball out of boy "Rusty" who hails from Dallas, project and you will be left holding for so many of our clubs to exist rhythmic and graceful of sports— bounds, but if it is in the boys Texas. He is better known as the bag. Then again this leader in name only. Since competent it's played by more people than any game, the opposing team gets the Arthur "Rusty" Young. He was a will at times go through some leaders are rationed it means that other competitive fame—it devel- ball. powerhouse at Tackle and received major phase of club business single we must seek them out from the opes timing, agility, coordination, With some enlightenment on the handed and want to claim all the black market of leaders. When we and teamwork. It won't help to few major differences in girls and to understand the game better praise. This by no means should start doing this many of our clubs solve the world's problems, but it boys basketball you should be able now. leave you with the thought that will become more active.