Langston University Digital Commons @ Langston University
LU Gazette, 1960-1969 LU Gazette (Student Newspaper)
12-1969 The aG zette December 1969 Langston University
Follow this and additional works at: http://dclu.langston.edu/ archives_gazette_newspaper_19601969
Recommended Citation Langston University, "The aG zette December 1969" (1969). LU Gazette, 1960-1969. Book 18. http://dclu.langston.edu/archives_gazette_newspaper_19601969/18
This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the LU Gazette (Student Newspaper) at Digital Commons @ Langston University. It has been accepted for inclusion in LU Gazette, 1960-1969 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Langston University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOLUME 31 DECEMBER, 1969 NUMBER 8 LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA W#WK‘WK*>>W»I*X*X
:$$8
(Harold Wooten is St. Nick) PAGE 2^LANGST0N UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMB^f, 1969 83 Langston Graduates Are Degree Candidates
Eighty-three Langston Univer HASKELL-Verlene Williams, MARSHALL, TEXAS- Leo- sity seniors will graduate at mid art** wood McKnight, Historv. semester December 20, accord TATUMS- Wanda WilUams, EVANSTON, IL L .-Philip Mur- ing to A.D. James Jr., director business education. ray, history. of admissions and records. WICHITA FALLS. TEX.-Ron- BANGOR,MICH.-StepheaPey- ald Arterbery, elementaryeduca- ton# socla, »cience K ‘ Candidates include: tion. GUTHRIE- Unda Galbreath, ORO GRANDE, CALIF.- Ro- 1202 E. Vilas, physical education; wena Atkinson, elementary ed- WICHITA, KAN.- Leodis Rob- Lola P. King, 1306 E. Springer, ucation. inson, physical education . social science; Mertis Coleman, PITTSBURGH, PENN.- Brack ZANESVILLE, OHIO- Con- 315 S. Capitol, elementary ed Barr, history. stance Stmpson, elementary ed- ucation. OKLAHOMA CITY-Ula Atkins, COLUMBUS, GA. - Mary ucation. » social science; Joyce Galloway, Daniels, elementary education. OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Mad- business education; Barbara . KANSAS CITY, ^MQ- Marva elyn Turner, physical education, Johnson, elementary education; rackett, social science. MIAMI, FLA.- Carolyn Tyler, Jimmy Lee, physical education; LOS ANGELES- Julius Hib> social science, Jessie Jones, elementary educa ler, business administration. BRONX, N.Y. - Lois. Watson, tion; Doretha Satchell, element LUBBOCK, TEXAS- Joyce social science. ary education; Kenneth Spears, Mayse, elementary education. FREETOWN, W. AFRICA— mathemetics; Joyce Tease, art. 'WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sand- Burney Williams, English, And, Sandra Terrill, element ra Moore, English. DETROIT, MICH- Thomas ary education; Oscar Thomas, OAKLAND, CALIF- Jerrold Wilson, Biology. physical education; Gloria Thom McConnell, biology. pson, physical education; Keith Teacher Learns About Police Thompson, elementary educa g (FROM THE OKLAHOMA JOURNAL) | A close look at a polygraph machine is what Culbertson tion; Burton White, physical ed Elementary student teacher Sandy Terrill got Tuesday from ucation; Vera Randle, ele mentary- education; Al^rzine C' police community relations officers Ernest Johnson, left, and J Miles, * elementary education; IDorit Discredit Jim G. Jackson. Miss Terrill, a senior in education at Lang ston University is participating in a program sponsored by James Broiles, associate degree the police department to give teachers an insight into com in electronics; Frederick Jack munity problems.* * ■ son, physical education; LANGSTON- Leslie Austin, IBIack Schools 1 physical education; Lillie & 8 Hughey, sociology. S IT*m / By tfiVID B. KENT JR m MUSKOGEE-Baby Vee Brown, $ Director of Admfctjps Uocota UaKenity, Pa. r~ * *' Jackie Williams M elementary education; Sarah •x - j Scott, physical education; GwendoS: • Whenever I speak or write about the black^tudent in rela oljfn Webb, home economics;’^- tion to the predominantly black college, there lsalwaysjiover- Alnreta^ JBoggs, elementary ed- :$ ing the the.background a reflection of the white college vls-a* Receives Honor S vis the black student. This is the result
4 ^ LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMBER, 1969, PAGE 3
FINE ARTS SERIES
I UBS-70
ALL FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND LANGSTON— COYLE— GUTHRIE COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO SHARE IN THIS SERIES OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
The Fine Arts Series is financed in part by grant funds under Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
January 13 University Art Gallery Page Haft February 1 A nnex MAYHUGH DR. GEORGE HENDERSON, University of Oklahoman Goldman professor, talks wi th students An exhibition of prints by Mr. Sneed, the Chairman and Q^following an address at Langston University Sophomore Honor Students Assembly in Novem- Associate Professor of Art at Langston University. May- X ber. hugh Sneed recently returned from a year of study at the University of Wisconsin.
February 9 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditorium D r . Henderson LU Speaker LEON BIBB A lending black American singer presenting a program There are many humorous stand up and say: We are are Today's leaders. You do not entitled, “The Poets Sing.” This program utilizes songs things that I could saybuttoday’s Estevanico, Chrispus Attacks, have the luxury of tomorrow to with lyrics based on the treasury of America’s black poets. occasion dictates that I be more Benjamin Banneker, Phillis justify your inaction today. This is the first of several programs to commemorate Negro History Week. sedpus. As honor studems- Wheatley, Jean Du Sabldj, Fred Education, as you know, is more asptU s'iudents-you have a erick Douglas, Jan Mutzeliger, than one drunken-week end after February 10, 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditorium tremendous responsibility for ■ - Martin Luther King jr.,and many another. It is mpre than pledg providing leadership. more. We are beautiful people. ing a fraternity-or sorority or RUBY DEE Some of you will respond to We are more than beautiful. We taking tests. ^It is a pint of joy Dramatic star of stage, screen and television, presents an the challenge as did Sade in "are at least 350 years old and and a peck of trouble. It is evening of Vignettes from “Raisin in the Sun” and other Morat-Sade. Remember the still treated as second-class citi doing, ^ being and becoming a plays, in whuih~sbe starred. immortal lines of Sade: "And zens. We have been physically productive and helpful citizen. V- why' should you <^re about the raped and psychologically emas It is f(foing things with other world outside? For me die only culated. That is why we .need people. It is being stimulated Fcbruory 12, 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditorium reality is imagination, the world intelligent youth to free us. by new ideas'*, and activities- "SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS" wifiiin mysrffcX The revolution The past years of domes things other than booze, cigaret sex.**., tt iB becom ing A solo and choral concert of compositions which were no longer Interests me.” Some tic strife in America leads me tes, and composed oy Diacx cum jjosvia. Ticnv.nn.ci scholars have turned their con* to several general observations: a more fulfilled individual and h Choir of Langston University, Omar R. Robinson, director. cents inward, seeking high 1. If you fail to concern a better scholar. This program is a part of the CommcinoraHpn of Negro achievements only for them yourselve§ witf; the basic issues I could tell you about your History Week. selves. Their gajns-if any- of survival, do’not blame others mural and ethical obligations to February 26-27, 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditacijim for the terrible condition of black fight prejudice-wiiether in rac are selfish gains. They turn "AT THE CARLTON" their backs on the masses of people in America, tour lack of ial, religious, ethnic or social. lesser privileged people. 'ihvolve merit perpetuates the bad class forms. But I won’t. Too A new musical comedy by Beaumont Brucstlc and Charles On the other hand, some of features. manvjof us older black adults Swier. A light-hearted spoof of the roaring 20’s with twelve new songs. T he setting is the famed Atlantic City you will respond as did Marat: 2. If you do not concern are <:rprea€hing^ at you and not Boardwalk. This University Theatre production combines "Against nature's silence I do yourselves with the quality*"©! interacting with you. 1 will the talents of the Dust Bowl Players and sclcctcc|«pajors not watch unmoved. I look education at your school and in however, invite you-as I invite from the Langston Universityr Departmentucpar of Music. around and say fiiis and this are your hometowns, do hot bemoan others-to join me in my year- March 1 8:00 P.M. I.. W7Wv Young ^ Auditorium wrong and I work to improve the fact that you are being poor round efforts to free oppressed them. The4 mportant thing is to ly prepared to make positive people. Join me if you dare! jfMMIE PITTS CAVINESS pull^ ydurself up by your own contributions to die nation’s Some of you will . accept my A regional winner of the Metropolitan Opera auditions. hair, ^turn yourself inside out economy. challenge; most will not. Soloist appearances with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and see the whole world with 3. If you do not concern This has been a very and on television. Concerti/.cd throughout Texas, Illinois, fresh eyes.” Students of this yourselves with the quality of lengthy way to say that Ameri- and Missouri. A part of the religious F.mphasis Week. Commemoration. vintage are truly die beautiful moral and ethical training beini -•ca needs the leadership that is people of die wor ld. They realize given in your religious cente: being developed b^Langston Uni M arch 17 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditorium versity. -Whatever you dt>, you that knowledge alone is not the do not be surprised when ^our "MACBETH" will always be a part of me. end goal of an education. Theirs children become racists. National Shakespeare Company will be a knowledge aimed at 4. If you do not participate Frank Yerby said it in his^poem a helping their brothers and sis in your school organizations, do "You Are a Part of Me” ; M arch 23 8:00 P.M. I. W. Young Auditorium ters climb out of their rural not be appalled when their You are a part of me. I do not - "POPS CONCERT" Y and urb&n slums. Indeed, we leadership does’ not reflect your know need more scholars with this views. By what slow chemistry you first A concert of vocal . and choral works of contemporary outlook. 5. If you ignore or reject became composers presented by Concert Choir of Langston Uni versity. Please do not be like my individuals because they were so A vital fiber of my being. Go generation and those before me. stupid as to have been born into Beyond the rim of time or April 30 18:00 P.M . I. W. Young Auditorium space, the same Pull yoifrselves up yourownhair die wrong religious family or "GLORI A MASS IN D" "and see the world Wim'" fresh with the wrong skin pigmenta Inflections of your voice will eyes. Do ijo^see i t with the tion, then do not ask "why” sing their way A major choral work of Vivaldi, which was composed democracy cannot work. Into the depths of my mind still. during the 17th century, presented by the combined near-sighted: viSion of past gen choirs of Langston UniverMty. erations. We taught you how to 6 . If you fail to discuss is Your hair hate, to kill, and to enslave sues openly, then do not expect Will gleam as bright, die artless M ay 7 8:00 P.M. I.*W. Young Auditorium people. You must teach us to to solve the mostpressinghuman play UN IVERSITY CONCERT6 BAND love, to heal, and to free people. relations problems, especially Of word and glance, gesture and hToo many of us are 2 0 th century those" related to race, class, and - the fain . * ' The University Concert Band, directed by Ancio Francisco, presents a spring concert in commemoration of National Marie Antioneftes who drive caste. Youiu^Khgers waving, hav& too Music Week. thrbqgh the slums in our late 7. Finally, if you do not deepty etched " modetrau^onditioned cars, say reach back and help others out The pattern of your soiH. on M ay 11 8:00 P.JA. I. W. Young Auditorium ing: "L et die poor have rats, of their rural and urban slums, mine. Forget \ A NIGHT/ OF ENCHANTMEN^' roaches, disease, and dilapidated your education will be biK^a Me quickly as a laughing picture Presentation of cjporal works representing several periods structures but if thejtriot, shoot selfish gain. No matter now sketched in music by the rMadrigal Singers and Male Glee Club them!” tye ne&F black students much education or how many On water, I shall n^ver know %of Langston University. who care. We neeijl black honors you ^receive, do not re regret M ay 14- 8:00 P.M. Hargrove Music Hall students who can be intelligent, ject your less fortunate brothers o Knowing no magic ever can set May 15 v Theatre concerned leaders, followers, and sisters. free builders, dream ers. Build us I could go on and on about That part of you that is a part " C Q .M E BACK F TER THE F-VR E " a world where all people can be the need for the*"black students of me. A Readers Theatre Presentation of a most unusual new free. And whatever you do, do on the campus to become actively Congratulations to the award play by the Black playwright, Ted Shine. “Come back, not reject your blackness. involved in solving existing prob ees. We are proud of you. Good After,the Fire”, received its first performance in the luck to all of you. Now go forth summer of 1969 at the Institute of Dramafic Art. It will Today's honor students are lems because you will be tomor be performed by the Langston University Theatre. joining a long line of black row’s leaders. I will not tell and build us a wor$. For you scholars and builders.^ By your you this because, in realityj you see, you are my Uhuru-my free mode^f achievements vfou can ’ *are not tomorrcfw^k leaders- you dom, my love. j r r - * v L N PAGE 4—LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMBER, 1969
Letters Letters
Dear Warren Pric e, While attending the Heartland Allow me to commend you for White House Conference on Chil your excellent performance in dren and Youth in Tulsa recent "The Tumult and the Shouting*.’ ly, I had the privilege ot near Enroute home , I w as ex- ing a young lady from your uberatingly bragging on the per university make a wonderful sta formances of my students tement. The topic being disc namely: Colleen Mixon, Leo ussed was " Tomorrow I Guess . nard Stamps, Leo Vaughn, and Harding Faulk. < “ The World We Want To Live Mr. Kendall said, "The out In” . Miss Sherri Vaughn h el-. standing performance wa s that of ped change my image of Lang the young man playing the part MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ston University. of the professor. I have lived in a predominantly Negro commun A ity all my life and you just We normally read and hear don’t realize how good he was! about all the bad things and I recalled not one old man but HAPPY NEW YEAR TO none of the good. Recently a hundred I knew.” Langston was in the news with So to you, Warren, we would some of the protestors at our ALL! like to’’express our firm belief capitol being quoted as making that in the years ahead you wi 11 unbecoming rem arks. I was have a gr®at future on T. V. Gazette Staff beginning to have my doubts ab - - and I will reiterate how great out your university. Then I we knew you were as a young heard Sherri give her remarks student at Langston University. about tomorrow and the world she wants to live in. I then Elizabeth Kendall came to the conclusion that Lang ston is no different from any where else. The majority of mankind is not radical. Rather We D.d.i’t nsk You to Come to they are peace loving individuals. Langston University! I guess I’m just trying to say I was very impressed with Sher If I had a dollar f )r everytim e ri and hope there are many more I IfiVe been told, "We didn’t ask just likfc?her at Langston and you to come here” , by an Okla- through the world. homi student, I would probably • . Sincerely, havt enough money to pay the tuition of all out-of-state students here at Langston. J.R. Cook, assistant TV.'re >_eorns to b*> a never gument: Out^of-state student: didn’t a^k>you to come t o ‘Lang director, Project Upward Bound “ ManI have been m essed with, ending grudge betwe en Oklahoma ston. SUJPPORT LANGSTON and out-of-state students here at Langston offered me a four-year Now I speak to you, Langston Southwestern State College LangstQn. The entire argument scholarship in athletics and when students as a wholfe, what would I got down here I found out thaf UNIVERSITY WITH is centered around the displeas seem fair to you? Would you p.s. ure out-of-state students express pack up and go home? Or 0 It is my belief that there is only from time to time. During my the four-year scholarship had would you stay and try to get one race in the world — the hum an CONTRIBUTIONS TO ii,rst four months at Langston, somehow turned into a govern what you were promised? You race. There are no red, white, I have argued wi th Oklahoma stu ment grant, and work study. Is never really think about 'it until, DEVELOPMENT black, or yellow people.* Every dents about treatment of out-of- that what you call fair treatment ’ it happens to you. WelljjMJW one is just a different shade of state students. Oklahoma student: W’ ell if you is the tim e. THINK ABOUT IT. brown. People are hiore alike don’t like it here, go home. We FOUNDATION Opini^fts of both sides of the ar Lee Paige than different. Out-of-State Student
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE LU Starts Jaycee Club
Langston University recently Langston University is the sec Mr. Clarence is serving as The Gazette is published every month at Langston established a chapter of the Uni ond institution of higher learning State Director of the Langston University. ted States Jaycees on its campus. in this country to establish a Jaycees. Mr. Alonzo CookeuooKe is The charter was presented by Jaycee Chapter. It is the first the treasurer and !r. Omar f Member of Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association the Jaycee officials during a state supported institution to do Reetk, is the Secretary.ry. Dry banquet held on the campus for so. Campus Jaycee president Reuben Manning is servingangastne as tB Editor...... < c '.\ ...... Paul Forte,Jr. this purpose on Friday, Novem Paul Forte’, Jr., points out other State Director along with Managing Editor. . . ; ...... Margaret Tucker ber 14, 1969. The historical that any male student, faculty or being the faculty director of the and auspicious occasion wa s at staff member in the age group chapter. Other charter members Sports Editor ...... Willie TA Tarleton tended by Jaycee officials from 21-35 is eligible for member include Mssrs. L. Austin, B. Guthrie, Purcell, The Village, ship. Associate membership is Morgan, H. Gilmore (second available for other ages. Photo Editor...... Jam es Ray Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. Spe vice-president of the chapter) cial guests included Mr. Art First vice-president, Harold Mr. W. Brown, K. Slothower, Toliver^ states that the basic D. Cooksey, L. Clark, 0. Rob Women’s Editor...... Sherri Vaughn Nelson, Mayor of Guthrie; Mr. Royce ^Wilmotl^ State Jaycee purpose of the Jaycees is leader inson, M» McClellan, G. Dilli- * s president; and Mr. E.L, Hollo-, ship training and service to hum hunty, Mr. R. Watson, Dr. W. The opinions expressed on the editorial page aie not way, Dean of Student Affairs anity. The Jaycee formula is: H. Hale, Mr. T. Green, Mr. necessarily the opinions of the administration of Lang at the University. Mr. Wilmoth Faith, Work, Prayer, Success. H. Combs, Mr. M. Green, Mr. ston University. ™ delivered the keynote address. A.D. James, and Wr. J. Kirk. m x m v m
LU Jaycee President Paul Forte', Jr. receives Charter from State Jaycee President, Mr. Royce Wilmoth, on right. THE LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMBER. MM, PAGE 5
DEFENSIVE UNIT RESTS—Charles Brown , left, and Kenneth Rowland WATCHING from the sideline are Coach Crisp and his take a “ break” on the bench wh ile the offensive unit operates. assistant, Donald Lee Smith.
(FROM THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN)
Tim Crisp Resigns . . . As Langston Coach LANGSTON Tim ton in 1931 and 1932^and School in 1932. He moved Crisp, head football coach started his coaching ',ca« on to Ardmore Douglass at Langston University reer at Gene Autry High the following year and since 1958, submitted his ^ Q stayed there until taking resignation recently to the the Langston position. school's athletic council. His Ardmore *eams Crisp is ilje only coach compiled a record of the Lions have known ” 148-55-5. 4, since joining the Collegiate - Dr. William Sims, acting Conference in 1958. During president of Langston, said c-/ h$ tenure, Langston \ y , he accepted Crisp’s resig teams won 55 games, lost ^ nation reluctantly because 53 and tied four. f * “he has done an-excellent The Lions won two Vrc'" job in coaching and pro league titles and shared in CS " ^ 5£ l l viding leadership on the *. a third and played in two f campus. And he is an ex bowl games under Crisp, t3S L ^ cellent teacher.’’ who is the fourth football SB ° j E j coach in the 45-year histo- WS | Crisp will remain on the ry of football at the school. -m I | Langston faculty as a so His team finished 1-9 this cial science instructor. season. $ The athletic council will Crisp'was an All-Ameri start screening applicants can quarterback at Langs- Tim Crisp immediately, Sims added.
COACH CRISP instructs his quarterback, Alonzo Post during a timeout.
COACH CRISP meets'lhe rival coach at midfi'eld follow THE LIoSlS mix it up against an Oklahoma Collegiate a gridiron battle. • Conference foe. PAGE 6—LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMBER, 1969
(From The Daily Oklahoman)
$ Student Langston Hits Starts Early and Late Business
To Tip Lincoln The “ House Of the Square Pizza” is Guthrie’s newest LANGSTON — The business having opened about a Langston Lions spurted to month ago in the Hill Park Shop an 18-point lead In the ping Center. Owned and operated opening period, but had to by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vinci, fight for its life in the final the new pizza parlor opened for carry out orders only until furni Gam* In Figures ture could be received. The furni Jirrt (hw«i U,KTs ture is now in place and the new A M B 18 « firm will feature both carry out and dining room service. eSSliw W t i :::: The Vinci’s are Rome, New Y«ri* pwiiim .. m York natives where Garl stanza to stave off Lincoln virtually grew up making pizza’s University, 31-26, on Nov in his parents Italian Restaurant ember 22. in that city. They came to Okla The Oklahomans scored homa when Carl became a stu three touchdowns, in the dent at St. Gregory's Junior Col first period, on a fumble lege in Shawnee. He attended the recovery in the end zone junior college on a baseball by Gerald Montague, a scholarship. He later transferred SURROUNDED—Nathaniel Fowler, Langston University end, is surrounded by to Langston University where he six-yard run by Odell L ar Northwestern Rangers but he still managed to snag the pigskin for a pass is now a senior student attending son and on an 18-yard' pass completion. Langston finished the football season with a win oyer Lincoln U. the college on a football and base from Alfonso Post to Clar for a 1-9 season. ence James. ball scholarship. Carl and Gertrude make pizzas The Missourians then from an original family recipe bolted into a 20-18 lead rih COACHES FORECAST ind all ingredients are home a 25-yard pass interception made everyday. by Curtis Scott and a - BASKETBALL CONFERENCE FINISH In explaining the reason for three-yard touchdown gal Bowl Lineup he “square pizza’ Carl said lop by Ron Stuart, both in le felt the dough se *med to rise s r x 1...... OBU the second quarter, and on SENIOR Panhandle Doc«*iiiImt 20 al El tetter and that the square pizza a 24-yard pass from Stuart I’asi) — January 10 at Mobile — All- fjcorjjia (5-1-!) vs. NcliniskaU Star seniors. J dee******** Southwestern gave a better cut and Dortion to Gabe Coleman in the (8-2). 4 ...East Central for each person. third quarter. HIT. A 5...... Phillips AH, SEMIFINALS The Lions rallied in the January 10 at Honolulu — All- 6...... Central State l>i'<*fanilH*r 2ll^3 — l)i\ isitiiial Star seniors. 7...... Northeastern fourth period as Post hit riiiincrvii|i is. <'lt:im|ii
Mother Of Dr. L. Halt Dial Poet's Corner
For a number ofyears.ahehas Funeral aervlcea for Mrs. Mary operated Scott’s Grocery Store, Hill Scott; 68, of Taft, Oklahoma, This is the Beginning . Green, though; young, though which also served as the local Bus The End is a Long, Long , Way were held Tuesday at UtOO A.M., Depot. She wa a an Eastern Star but hungrier for love than I wee Off, by: Paul Forte*, J r. at first. in the Cole Chapel CME Church a member of the Board of Direc at Taft. Interment was In Booker Hurt, busted inside, exploring T. Washington Cemetery at tors of the Taft Community Ac Born in the world, I was, no more for knowledgeable thirst. Muskogee, under direction of tion Program, and a member innocent and free. Mama, Daddy, someone please! Ragsdale Mortuary. Mrs. Scott of the Better Homemakers Club. Love of life, I had, without I can’t live without it, if s love was dead on arrival at a local Survivii« are her husband,Rev. obscurities. I need! hospital, November 29th, after a Hallie Scott of the home; two Bitches, sluts, and deceitful sudden Illness. daughters, Mrs. Essie Hill of With time* I saw the things, inconsiderate bastards! Born March 27th, 1901 In Morrlll- Taft, and Dr. Larzette G. Hale, I could not see at first. Took advantage of me, little ton, Arkansas, Mrs. Scott had wife of the tenth President of My inners were bursting, hard nosed, free seeking foe. lived in Taft for the past 33years. Langston University, Langston, with knowledge seeking thirsts. Blame no one though, this is and three grandchildren. what I wanted to be. As 1 grew and grew, and stiL too young to «ee. Finally, America, it was my The cruel, sad, ugliness, all love. Twenty months, gone, now Morgan around me. I could go home. No, if s not true, Pm dreaming; it’s not true! Who’s Who I disliked nothing, and took Oh God! Yes, it’s true, if s true! Award all in stride. I’m really going home. Until finally, I was hurt and Females: Best Personality ular is Mr. Charles West; Best my pride died. 1 kissed the dirty ground, trod- Dressed is Mr. Kenneth Rowland; To West ded on by persons who didn’t is Miss Anna Glenn; Most Pop Monday night, December 9, Most Talented is Mr. Edward A woman? Yes a woman had know, or perhaps persons who ular is Miss Deborah Nunley; Alpha Pi Chapter of Kappa Al Best Dressed is Miss Melba Lester; Most Likely to'Succeed to be my answer. knew not loneliness and trying is Mr. Kenneth Blake; Most Col pha Psi Fraternity inaugurated times. Holt; Most Talented is M rs. Jan High school girls idlled my legiate is Mr. Marion Mansker; the first BookeV T. Morgan To Georgia for twelve months, ice Harbert; Most Likely to Suc Award by naming senior, Char ceed is Miss Linda Parker; Most Versatile is Mr. Michael wish. They were not what I heartbreaks and tears. Luster; Most Friendly is Mr. les West, and junior, Paul For wanted. They were images of Finally again, home I would Most Collegiate is M|ss Marion te’, Jr. as the initial recipients. Mixqn; Most V ersatile'is Miss Jerome Lane; Most Debonaire what could be someday, what go. Mr. Booker T. Morgan is the I was vainly looking for. Margaret Tucker; Most Friendly is Mr. Joe Jenkins; Most Hum '■ When I got h o m e,th e love orous is Mr. Clarence Williams; assistant dean of men at Lang is Miss Sandra Jones; Most ston University and is the spon Excell in sports, academics I hoped would be, was pregnant, Charming is Miss Joyce Tease; Most Handsome is Mr. Leon married or no longer cared. Braggs; Best Dancer is Mr. sor of the campus undergradu and something of worth. Most Humorous is Miss Jackie ate chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Williams; Most Beautiful is Miss Julius Lewis; Most Athletic is Was this the answer? NO. Fraternity. Through his long No, no, no, and hell no! After Right back where I started Jessie Jones; Best Dancer is Mr. Odell Lawson; Most Bril from. Not exactly though. My liant is Mr. Michael Jackson; affiliation and service to the graduation, I would have to Go. Miss Gwen Hunt; Most Athletic fraternity, Mr. Morgan was love was free, my thoughts were is Miss Amelia Shaw; Ma$t and Most Dependable is Mr. Mi clear, and I knew where I would chael Harbert. felt to ,be a most representa Where?- The Army of course. Brilliant is Miss Norma Collins; tive rutme for the award. The But, defeat was not through with go. Most Dependable is Miss Sherri These are the elite and fash award is given to commend the me. My parents said let things Vaugmi/ ionable seniors who warrant fine School . . . thirst for know recipient on outstanding ser be. Be sensible, go to college, Males: Best Personality is representation for Who’s Who ledge of stilP something new. A in Senior Class 1969-70. vice and notable achievement. get some sense. summer at home which was not Mr. Eugene Woodfork; Most Pop Mr. Charles West has shown No, no, no, dammit no! Not the same. exemplary achievement through me! If I can’t be boisterous Faces were familiar but my his service contributions to the me, to hell with sense, try some father, my daddy, my flesh and fraternity. Mr. Paul Forte’, Jr. one else to bnunwash and com .blood was gone. is the treasurer of the I^U stu vince. " He left mama and I was a Opportunities Seminar dent government association; legitimate bastard. It didn’t president of the LU Jaycees, I worked for a year and fin* phase me, I knew who they were. Editor of the LU Gazette/ chief ally it came. 1 would be sou In fact, I still do? sports editor of the-1969-70 owner of me and not possesse* In school now on year number Upper class students will have Sponsoring firms will host dis by they who gave me my name play booths an& their personnel Lion yearbook, a member of three. .In loVe? I think, with an opportunity during the Christ the recruitment committee, etc. someone I hope loves me. She mas holidays to learn what car Z E S T S "™ "“ l t°°J“C? ^ This award will he presented Life, love, freedom, look out was sheltered and has her be eers are available to them in Here I come, here I come, hen di.V^at designated , “ ?L"e^ rooms jr.,lL from sl!K).el 9:00 S a-n-ally- »y, Steve Pa*on liefs. Experience in life will the Tulsa metropolitan area. I . . . inexperienced, new, any be her relief. The third Annual Opportuni a.m. to 4:00 p.m. searching » . . come! ties Seminar, a unique experi Students interested, register What am I to do, a prisoner ment in promoting career oppor at the Career Devolopment Cen Elects My parents? my friends, of hope. Get loaded, doped up, tunities in Tulsa industry and ter, 115 Moore Hall. ( relatives, my peers, warned me trip, nope. business, is scheduled for Dec The Metropolitan Tulsa Cfiam^ ■ Officers You’re too young. (r- I have*’ a chance to love and ipher 29, in Tulsa. It is free ber of Commerce is sponsoring Leave me be. This is me cherish what I’ve wanted so bad. The members of Phi Beta If I quit now, I’il always be a to students attending. Us third Tulsa Opportunity Sem Lambda Business Honor Fra I’ve got to go, I got to go College juniors and seniors and inar for college juniors, seniors It’s my world, it belongs to me noitfait'who will wish he were ternity met recently to elect noti a victim of his self created holders of vocational-technical and graduate students on Decem officers for the 1969-70 schoof J degrees are eligible to attend. bag. ber 29, 1969.. . Last„ year4 the , year- Officers elected: Kenneth The Army I joined, unbiased Nearly 50 Tulsa area firms program met with a great deal Roper, President; Linda Jackson poised, and willingly. She' must venture and find for which are seeking top-flight of success with a large number Vice President; Debra McCul- Five months, a great changi herself. L must wait and hope graduates for a variety of pos of students beir« offered posi- lough, .Recording Secretary and life in 'Germany . . . Fo: she remembers me. This is my itions will sponsor the event. tions in Tulsa Industry. rr~ -'------» - ’ a long, sad, time. destiny, this is my life, this is Taidease Randles, Correspond ny love, this is the price! The seminar, coordinated by ■ Students who are interested ing Secretary, and Danny Stew Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of may contact Mr. F. G. McClin- art, Treasurer. The ceremony Commerce, will be held at the tock, Tulsa Chamber of Com for induction of new officers is Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa. merce, Tulsa, for further in scheduled for the early part of formation. the month. Mrs.Breaux Speaker
Mrs. Elwyn E. Breaux,chair man of the Departmentof English Mrs. Breaux has published articles and poems. Her most and Modern Languages, was guest lecturer for a humanities class recent article was co-authored with Dr. Thelma Perry and ap at Oklahoma State University in peared in June, 1969, issue of October. She discussed James Baldwin as an essayist and w riter the NEGRO HISTORY BULLETIN, Her poem “Oklahoma August”’ of protest literature and analyzed his best novel GO TELL IT ON has been accepted for publication in the December issue of THE MOUNTAIN. Many students POETRY PAGEANT. not regularly enrolled in the humanities course attended the lectures. ,
“ IV . Kudos
Congratulations to Christopher Y. Williams from Sierra Leone, West Africa the newly elected student government association president for Langston Univer sity and Carl J. Hunter from Boswell, Oklahoma the newly el ected vice-president of the Lang ston University Student Govern ment Association.r FINALS—Two Langsto n University students go over notes before th-e classroom for finals. PAGE 8~LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, DECEMBER, 1969
lu m n i N e w s
Haynes Heads School Intergroup Program (FROM THE BACKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN) Fred Luther Haynes has On Thursday tW Kern resigned from his post as College District board of assistant professor and trustees accepted Haynes’ counselor at 1 Bakersfield resignation with regret. College order to administer a new Inter-Group Relations BC President Burns BATTLE FOR REBOUND—The Alumni rouuuDallers gave it everything they nad in their Program for the Bakersfield Finlinson said of Haynes, clash wih the Langston Lions, but it wasn't enough and the Lions notched a 93-85 win. City School District.'' “We are sorry to lose him at Major Wilson, left, and Joe Cummings, LLLgo after a rebound. (PHOTO BY JAMES RAYy LU) Bakersfield College; however it appears that he is the best qualified person to assume the responsibility for
« ORANGE AND BLUE CLUB
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY
L angston, Oklahoma 73050 December 1, 1969
Dear Friend:
My sincere appreciation to those of yoh who attended our initial meeting, in an attempt to"' reorganize the "Orange and Blue Club", following the Varsity-Alumni Basketball Game on Tuesday, November 25, at Langston University:. To those of you who were unable to attend, I hope you will plan to participate in our he*t,meeting. I an, sure I voice the sentiment 0f the University family when I say your interest and support are most needed an^ciippreciated. * As you no doubt know, Mr. T.M. Crisp, Head Football Coac(Tand Director of Athletics, has retired from coaching duties. We at Langston University appreciate the outstanding ,o services Coach Crisp has given duringtwelve years in the field of athleticsV'TJe are FRED LUTHER HAYNES honoring him with an "Appreciation Banquet" _oij the evening of Saturday, January 10, o 1970, at fivello'clock in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building. I know you want to administering the new express your appreciation a^so and will want to attend the banquet. The tickets are $5.00 Inter-Group Relations per person, which w ill include^ the purchase of a gift for Coach Crisp and may be purchased Program at the Bakersfield City Schools. The success of from the persons listed below Tickets will also be available in the LU Business Office. this program is of extreme importance to our entire On this san.e afternoon, at three o'clock, in Hargrove Music Hall, we will have our second educational community. It meeting of the "Orange and Blue Club". At this time, we will elect officers, discuss and has important implications approve our constitution, along with other important items that need immediate attention. for all people in Ufckersfield. While you are attending this meeting, we hayp arranged for entertainment for your wives in It "is indeed an honor for Mr. the Old President's Residence. Since we are having a basketball game at 8 p.m. in Gayles Haynes to be offered this Gymnasium (Langston University vs. Phillips University’)/’’and we know you w ill want to attend leadership opportunity. the gSu^e, dress will be casual.
“As much as I regret his We are looking forward to a very successful banquet and the beginning of a sound and functional resignation, I am pleased'that "Orange and Blue Club", however, your presence and support are needed and w^/are counting we can Assist the community on yqu. We look forward to seeing you January 10, 1970. in thisr important work by f rgleasing him at this time.” Sincerely yours, < / H aynes was with K S t Bakersfield City Schools for Bernard G. Crowell, Acting Chairman five years, qnd previously Orange and Blue Club taught for nine years in * Oklahoma. He ,has a BS in biology and*' physical William E. Sims, Acting President education from Langston University and a MA in PERSONS’ TO CONTACT IN YOUR AREA FOR TICKETS Langston University- science education from Fisk University. ARDMORE—Marzee Douglass, Milton Grant, yAfKfrew Johnson, Frank L uster;, B0LEY—L.G. Ashley^ Jay n es \ind his wife, Mary Robert Buckner, W ilbert Cudjoe, E.T. Robinson; UWT£)N—Quay Barfield, Jimmie Jones,. H.C. Alicei/are tne parents of seven 1 King, Ovied Lacy, W.M. Lee, John Henry Nelson, Charles Qfrens', '‘Jessie Stewart; AIJTHER—Kherry children, Alice, Fein, Jeffery/ 1 Nero. f " . Lucille, Noel, Klfncfrick and . . • - ‘ i < • . » - ’”* ■ * i » i , > t* . Edward. MUSKOGEE—-Herman Duncan, Vernon Foshee, C.F. Gayles, Emery Jennings, W illard Parker, Albert Schoats; OKLAHOMA CITY—Adolph Brown, Delbert Burnett, Wayne Chandler, -Robert Higgins, Moses F. M iller, John Patmon, Norris Sharp, Jimmy Stewart; SHAWNEE—G.0. Word; OKMULGEE— Hollis Stearns; TULSA—Joe Coleman, Harley Kang, Leonard Parker, Frank Rodgers, Robert 1969-70 ALUMNI Waugh, H.C. Whitlow, Q.T. Williams’, Seymour Williams. DUES J