The Lincoln Lion Spring 1993 Convocation, Athletics, Parade Highlight Homecoming An All-University featuring 25 paintings of to the International Student Associa- Convocation, a fashion show Underground Railroad tion, Historical Society, Class of '95, sponsored by the Class of Stations in the Chester Class of '96, and the Japanese Club. 1994, and a parade high- County region by local A Saturday night concert featured lighted Lincoln University's artist Lee H. Carter; a a rap group, The Hit Squad, 1992 Homecoming, October soccer meet in which consisting of EPMD, DAS EFX, K- 18 through 24. A Profes- Lincoln bested Gallaudet Solo, and Redman. sional and Entrepreneur College 4-0; a Lincoln On Sunday, October 28, there was Evening Seminar featured Invitational Cross a well-attended morning worship more than 15 alumni/ae Country meet; and an service and afternoon Gospel Concert who met with students and alumni-student lun- at Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel. offered career and academic cheon which honored advice and information. Dr. Theodore Randolph Other activities of the week '21. In addition, the long celebration included a annual meetings of the pep rally, Casino Night, Executive Committee of Senior Class Dance, and the General Alumni annual Greek Sing. Association and the This year's theme was Lincoln University "Strength Through Unity: Ladies Auxiliary were Continuing a held as usual. Legacy of Leadership." Special Homecoming The week began on Day guests were the Sunday, October 18, with sons of three prominent the evening coronation of Democrats — Michael Miss and Mr. Lincoln: Mr. and Miss Lincoln, William B. Mclntyre 11 and Shurrone Young, Brown, son of Demo- At the Lincoln University Invitational on Shurrone Young from at Homecoming '92. More Homecoming Day photos on pages 6 &7. cratic National Commit- Homecoming Day, runner Derek Brown came Washington, D.C., and tee Chair Ron Brown; within tenths of a second of breaking the William B. Mclntyre II, from Balti- serves as an ambassador for Lincoln. Harold Ford Jr., son of a Tennessee current Lincoln University cross country more, MD. Miss Lincoln, 20, who Rev. Jeffrey Leath, D.D., from the congressman; and Jesse Jackson Jr. — record, which was set in 1967. According to majors in international relations and Bethel A.M.E. Church in who urged the crowd to go to the Coach Cyrus Jones, Brown ranks No. 2 on the Spanish with a minor in Japanese, Wilmington, DE, was the guest polls on Election Day. list of all-time top Lincoln runners. At the will represent the University in the speaker at a Monday Prayer Break- Prizes for outstanding presenta- 1992 NCAA Regional Championships, he 1993 Miss Collegiate African-Ameri- fast. Wednesday's All-University tions in the afternoon parade went ranked nine out of'394 participants. can Pageant. A 20-year-old, 6'3" tall Convocation honored K. Leroy Irvis, biology/education major, Mr. Lincoln former House Speaker of the Com- hopes to make a positive impact as he monwealth of Pennsylvania. At 8 p.m., the Office of Table of Contents Student Activities hosted the grand opening of the Convocation, Fashion Show, Parade Highlight Homecoming 1 Lions' Den in the base- Activities of the Director of Alumni Relations 2 ment of Ashmun Hall. New Executive Secretary Pledges Devotion, Commitment 3 Atlantic City Weekend: Alumni, Students & Music 4 Homecoming Day on Class Notes 5 Saturday included a full schedule of events. In Memoriam 5 There were exhibits of Homecoming Photos 6 projects by the Biology Dedication of the Alumni Memorial Arch 8 and Chemistry Depart- Reunion Class Representatives 8 ments and LASER It's the Percentage that Counts! 9 students; the Langston Lincoln University Plans International Center 9 Alumni/ae Addresses Needed 10 The Chinese Club marches in the 1992 Hughes Memorial Commencement 1993 Tentative Schedule 12 Homecoming Day Parade. Library Open House The Lincoln Lion 2 Activities of the Director of Alumni Relations by Wyatt Johnson The administration of Lincoln made for students to visit University has proven to be sincere in Lincoln by bus from both public and its effort to rejuvenate the alumni. private high schools. Fund raising During the past seven months, I have events are also being planned. A visited over 12 chapters, traveling as chapter was formed in Atlanta, far as California, to meet our gradu- Georgia, and fund raising committees ates. We have gathered together in as well as a committee for student fellowship and rekindled the "Old recruitment have been established. Lincoln Spirit," one to another. Materials have been forwarded to support the Atlanta Alumni Associa- tion in their efforts to uplift Lincoln culturally and financially. Atlanta (CA) Alumni and Alumnae Meet. (Left to right) standing, rear: Raymond Toomer The South Jersey Alumni Associa- '71, Myron Nezvry '75; seated: Ann Davis '79, Richetta Council '75, Delores Hodge '75, tion recently had a Lincoln Carol Luther '71, Cheryl Ford '76; front: Giuen Hall Passmore '77. University Weekend in Atlantic City, demonstrate what our graduates, sion ministry that will reach viewers New Jersey. Guidance counselors imbued with the Lincoln spirit, can in five states. All graduates are from public and private high schools achieve for the Alma Mater. The urged to attend a church pastored by were in attendance as were students Career Services Department at a Lincoln graduate the third Sunday in a two-day seminar given by the Lincoln will now receive additional in February (Feb. 21). Admissions Department of Lincoln. recruitment attention from Bally's- We hope that you will initiate The weekend was highlighted by a Atlantic City and -Las Vegas as a programs to enhance your chapter's Concert Choir performance that was result of their participation. image and that of Lincoln through sponsored jointly by the Jethro We are presently planning a the arts media in your area. Do you Presbyterian Church, of which many benefit with the rhythm and blues realize that Lincoln now has 18 Lincoln graduates have been mem- singing group, "The Delfonics," a resident halls? Do you realize that bers and ministers; the Alumni \- member of which is plans are under Association; the Ladies Auxiliary; a former student and Bally's-Atlantic City. The way for an (Randy Cain) of We will also ... initiate a honoree was Dr. Amaza M. Lockett, International Lincoln University. Wyatt B. Johnson '65 longtime member of the Lincoln Lincoln Day Worldwide Building for the We will seek the University Ladies Auxiliary and a 50- Arts and Humani- In California, I met with our cooperation of our when Lincoln ministers year teacher in the Atlantic City ties? Do you alumni in Los Angeles, San graduates and School System. This effort demon- will speak on the Alma realize that the Francisco and San Diego. As a result, alumni in their strated the ability of various depart- Dickey Building concrete student recruitment pro- support of this Mater ....All graduates ments of Lincoln to support the has an auditorium grams have been realized, especially benefit that will Office of Alumni Relations in a multi- are urged to attend a that can seat 500 in Los Angeles under Raymond raise funds for the faceted program. The success merits persons? Do you Butler '49. The result will be a more Capital Campaign church pastored by a more consideration when one realize that diversified student body in which of Lincoln Univer- realizes that it was put together in a Lincoln graduate the Lincoln has taken resident hall discussion will stretch sity. on an interna- across cultural, ethnic and geographic scant two months, with some alumni Recently, owners third Sunday in tional flavor boundaries. meeting for the first time. It is hoped that this will serve as an incentive to of a Philadelphia February (Feb. 21). through the In Cleveland, Ohio, plans are being television station Center for Public visited Lincoln. It is Policy and Diplo- The Lincoln University Lion is published semi-annually by Lincoln University, envisioned that from this visit all macy, and that the projections are to Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352. Telephone: (215) 932-8300. areas of our great University — have students living in areas of Contributions are welcome. administrative, development, physi- domitories according to their disci- Entered as second class mail at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, under Act cal and student affairs — may be plines? By realizing these things, you of August 24,1912 USPS 313-940. highlighted to the television viewing may feel more comfortable in recom- Compiled and edited by the Office of Public Relations and Publications, audience. This enhanced view of mending students to Lincoln and Lincoln Hall Fourth Floor, Room 406. Lincoln should benefit us through giving Lincoln University the needed increased corporate giving by area media exposure in your area. Director of Public Relations and Publications Gordon L. Hesse corporations and assure us of a Hopefully, this new pride in Editor Mary Alice Lyons constant flow of excellent area Lincoln — our past, present and Designer ...;..... Bradley A. Robison students. future — will lead to increased Production Assistant < Susan White We will also use the media to alumni giving, more active alumni Director of Alumni Relations ', Wyatt Johnson initiate a Lincoln Day Worldwide chapters, matching funds from Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association Bruce M. Benson when Lincoln ministers will speak on corporations, and gifts from founda- Special Assistant to the , the Alma Mater. One graduate, tions as we strive ahead in the President for Alumni Giving Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman William J. Simmons '35, has a televi- academic realm. The Lincoln Lion 3 New Executive Secretary Pledges Devotion, Commitment by Bruce M. Benson '75 According to the constitution of cil, or Executive Committee legisla- closely with the Director the General Alumni Association of tion or policy; to work in conjunction of Alumni Relations.