a : . — ^feTlGERS ROAR SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

November, 1968 TIGER'S THE ROAR Volume/^ Number 2 Linda Williams Reigns As "Miss Sav'h State College 68-69

By Augustus Howard njnjor who is a resident of Bain- bridge, Georgia. Her hobbies The hour of homecoming is just are reading, iijion us. Joy, celebration, nostnl- sewing, and listening to ;^ia music. She is « member of the and the "big game" will nil Inside ... Newtonian Society, lie a part of it. SNEA, and Beta Kappa Clii. After graduation It is also the time for the un- Page she plans to teach math or work veiling of the queens of the for an IBM firm. Pliiccmcnl News 1 campus. Savannah State is known When asked ho^^' she fell about for possessing the most beautiful lloniei'oming Schedidc 1 being iMiss SSC, Linda replied, young ladies that could be "It is every girl's dream to he a Royalty Interviews n=sembled on one college campus, 2 queen some day, and wlien that ,ind this year is no exception. Cripe Column dream comes true, it is indeed an 2 When you see these queens, you honor." males will especially agree with Black Name In Focus 3 Sophomore attendant to Miss me. SSC—Valerie Ash, majoring in Book Shelf 3 The highest honor to he be- elementary education, is from Sports Outlook stowed upon any lovely young Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 7 lady at SSC was bestowed upon Senior attendant to Miss SSC Tigur I.iiie-up 7 Miss Williams, choice Linda SSC's Jacqueline Dorsey, majoring In for Miss SSC. She is a senior math (Coiitinufd oil Piigi- {)

Linda Williams — "Miss SSC" Dr. Jordan Addresses Assembly Billy Stewart To Entertain By Joan Simmons "As the 1968-69 academic year begins, we must all be cognizant Singing and Soul is the theme of the fact that we face an immediate future of great and momentous of Billy Stewart. Billy, like decisions in this country. This academic year begins at possibly the so many major stars, had a start most critical moment in the history of our country. face great We singing gospel while his mother decisions as to the resolution of the conflict in Vietnam, the dissolution played the piano. After many of the atmosphere of restlessnes and internal strife at home, and great years of experience and learning decisions as to how to solve the problems of poverty, ignorance, and the piano literally on his mother's despair." knee. Billy met Bo Diddly, who The above passage is an excerpt of the address delivered Dr. by was so impressed with his style Howard Jordan. Jr., President of Savannah State College, at the first that he signed him to play piano assembly program for the fall quarter. The program was Iield at 10:20 with his combo. a.m. on Friday, October 11. at Wiley Gymnasium. The exposure with Bo Diddly Dr. Jordan currently holds membership in various civic organiza- brought him to the attention of tions. He is affiliated with the Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society, Ameri- Chess records, who signed him to can Psychological Association. Department of Higher Education, Alpha a long term contract and he made Kappa Mu Honor Society, and is chairman of the Guardian Member- his first record "REAP WHAT ship Committee. Presently he is listed in Who's Who in American YOU SOW." The record only Education, and in Presidents and Deans of American Coltfg,es and made a slight impression and Universities. Billy went back to Washington The president stated that an education is the key to opportunity where by virtue of a strong per- and success. Without one. an individual will be forced to resign to a formance, he became one of the life of poverty or welfare. However, an education alone cannot assure Hottest acts in Washington, D, C. success. We must learn to live in brotherhood and develop a mutual respect for one another. Chess records soon started gelling requests from "Brotherhood," added Dr. Jordan, "must become a way of life Washington for we can either live together as brothers, or we can die as enemies." for new Billy Stewart records and to Dr. Jordan, in behalf of the administration, faculty and staff, they decided take another newest hit "I pledged himself to help the students in every way possible to obtain chance. His DO their objectives. LOVE YOU" was the result of this The president oriented the students, particularly the newcomers, session. Because of this record Billy is now being booked through- about the history, curriculum, leadership and "outstanding" service of Billy Stewart this "great institution." out the country and all will agree that Chess records has a bright In the gist of his delivery. Dr. Jordan announced the authorized Interinstitntioua} Cooperation Betiveen plans for the construction of two new dormitories and a natural science slar in Billv Stewart. building. Billy really made it big when Savannah State and Armstrong State "Before the end of this quarter." said Dr. Jordan, "construction he made the recording. "Summer- Presidents Howard Jordan, Jr. and Henry L. Ashmorc announced of two new dormitories and a natural science building will begin— time" in the summer of 1967. jointly that Savannah State College and Armstrong State College are five-story girl's dormitory in the area of the warehouse, which This recording is probably the in the begirming stages of a variety of activities of a cooperative and is presently being razed; a dormitory for 300 men which will be beat version of it ever developed interinstilutional nature. north of the B. F. Hubert Technical Sciences Building across the by an artist. Presently, students from one institution may use the library Tompkins road; and a technical science building u'hich will be con- The Big Boy from D.C. is really facilities of the other thereby reducing the necessity for excessive structed in the area of our tennis courts." explosive and should really have duplication of library materials: and students from each college are Dr. Jordan also stipulated the assurance of an early childhood Savannah State rocking. This is admitted to athletic and cultural activities interchangeably upon pre- education program, a home economics building, and a building to the beginning of a long list of sentation of their identification cards. house offerings in business education and business administration. big name entertainment to ap[iear Officials from each institution are currently engaged in planning Dr. Jordan urged the indulgence and patience of members of the at Savannah State College. additional areas of cooperative action. Such plans look toward a day Savannah State College family during the construction of the buildings. in liie near future when exchange of instructors, course offerings and The music was played by Dr. Coleridge Braithwaite. head of the credit will be commonly practiced. Music Department, on the new 3-manual Allen Custom Organ recently Alumni, Friends purchased- It is one of the largest electronic organs of its kind. This and Fellow Students valuable asset was purchased for the sum of approximately S16,000. 1968 Ilonieconiino; Sehedule You Are Invited !! Where? Ford Fouuddtiou Grants S295M0 Theme: Island of Paradise SSC's To , . . Jonrnalisin Funeral Services Nov, 8 (Meldrim) To Washington Center Pre-Tlianksgiving Bonfire Nov. 8 (Practice Field) Float Construction Nov. 6, 7 and 8 (Tech. Science BIdg.) For Negro Recruitment Program Dinner Homecoming Parade - . . Nov. 9 (10:00 a.m., East Broad at Duffy) Game Time Nov. 9 (2:00 p.m.) Washington — Tlie Ford Foun- universities throughout tlie United November 9, 1968 Homecoming Dance Nov. 9 (Wiley Gym) dation has awarded a S2'-*5,500 States and appointed to fellow- At 2:00 P.M. ships at the Center for from four grant to Tlie Washington Journal- Tiger Stadium to si.\ months. Each fellowship ism Center for a three-year pro- American Dental of Dental Research. This Program gram to recruit and train Negroes provides for a stipend of at least Menu makes it possible for selected pre- Association Sponsors for careers in journalism. i2000. Trampled Wildcats baccalaureate college students to The Center will seek out men Program At SSC s])end 10 weeks in the laboratory Announcement of the grant was and women who have majored in of a senior dental scientist who is made today by tlie Ford Founda- such areas of study as political programs of The Washington President Howard Jordan, Jr. working in the field of the stu- tion and by The Washington Jour- science, history, economics, sociol- Journalism Center and in special announces that for the fifth con- dent's career interest. The overall nahsm Center, an independent, ogy and English, and who have programs to help prepare them for secutive year the American Denial objective of the program is to non-profit institution. indicated an interest in journalism work as reporters and editors on Association in cooperation with identify exceptional students and JuHus Duscha, the director of through work on a school paper newspapers and magazines and in Savannah Stale College is spon- furnish insight, through a direct the Center, said that up to 20 Ne- or discussions with their advisers. radio and television neivs depart- soring the Program in Dental Re- experience, into the challeoge that groes will be recruited each year The Fellows will come to Wash- ments throughout the United search for College Students under exists in oral biology and related by the Center from colleges and ington to participate in the regular States. a grant from the National Institute research. THE TIGER'S ROAR November, 1968 Page 2 STAFF What Does THE TIGER'S ROAR Homecoming Bnrbnr.i J. M..i.l,y. Eililor-in-CI,ii'( Mean To You? From the Associate Edilor Augustus Howaril Business Manager Barbara A. Ilarri» By Augustus Howard Editor's Exchange Editors Delores Murray and Cynthia Dorch Yes. it's that time of the year Augustus Howard Sports Editor again. Homecoming. The very Desk Creelt Editor Charles U-mo.i work makes one know that this is Columnists Dcbbye Richardson, that special occasion. Sharnveen Brown, Patricia Ford, Peggy Merrington, Emma When I asked the question con- Bland, Joan Simmons, lliana Boyd Sue Williams, Sandra cerned with Homecoming last Reporters Patricia Cooper, year, there were many varied and Dcvani Murray, Crystal Johnson, Clarence — Gwendolyn Smith, interesting opinions and tliis year Welcome Odom, Carol Ncwsomc is no exception. Friends. Alumni and Visitors, on behalf of the Savannah State Cynthia Dorch, Delorcs Murray Typists Miss Linda. Williams, Miss SSC, College Family, we hope that you are enjoying yourselves here at our Senior, Mathematics; dear old College by the Sea. As you walk around and observe the changes, remember that we are still in need of your support, morally, Homecoming is one of the most spiritually and dollar-wise. joyous events of the whole school Again — Our hearty Welcome to all! vear. The coronation, decorative floats and all of the elaborate fes- livilies vaguely symbolize the A Candid Chat With William of Homecoming. Home- rNTKacoi.t.txiA'l'H ['[u:ss meaning 01 OMfUA SCnOIASTIC F'HKSS ASSOCTATroN coming to me is more clearly vis- Frederick Feriiienline Julian, III tSSOCIATtn C(l[ I.tXK ['UrsS ASSOCIATION ualized through the vibrant school Out of curiosity, as to the how A. BLACK history and litera- spirit and feeling of togetherness and uhy of Julian's ticking and ture should be offered each quar- that exists with our Institution. talking, I asked if I might just sit ter and. along with BLACK music, My reign as Miss SSC will make and interview him—he consented should be compulsory. As for the ()Ui{ s.(;.A. this Homecoming one of the most and here's the session, in part. I depth of these courses— it depends memorable for me. Tlie pur|K.M' ..f III.- Slii.lr.il (itivrimrii'Mt \- iiilicin i> to |>i(ii il;i[i\<' Mildied Love, Freshman, the students. are instruc- llii' t-fiuTnl wi-lfjiic of stiiili-nl <>i';:;irii/alioii. Statement: I've heard a lot about There slmlt-nl ill) [Hiilill'IH^ SI1IIK-- kins: tors screen the We foel, llml lliU ui;;arii/ati..n livvs a your trip to New York this sum- who sometimes where and soim-onc Ui t:ii !

tl I I milking all slutltiils, if iiiterrj-lfii cnu iilili/c lluir inlcn lliis occasion. It is a lime for seeing eonal, what was behind your trip? (within Black History I are con- or'^anizalion one of llie most liiylily re(o;;iiizi-iness in its highest Art Shop, Inc.. which is a very Q. Aie you for a separate Inin issues conreineil ivilli llic (Icvclopniciil of oiir j;ii'jU inslitulioii. We res|)ecl because of all the happi- intellectual group of BLACK BLACK nation on the North are progressing iii»viiri! inn! llii' only way we I'lni progn-^s nioie is ness and excitement obtained voung adults, who jtarticipated in American continent? with your su|>porl. One of mir niiiiii oltjrrlivcs is |i> li\ aiiil hiio-l itii- through \vorking on floats and forums, discussion groups, de- A. In reality, impossible studenls' niorulc. uatcliing or participating in the it's bates, and dances, all of which hopi-s The while man has progressed (in- In ihc future we liiive of org;iiii/iny a LeailLTship Congress, jiarade. It can sorrow if the mean were centered aiound BLACK- enabling n student of liigh niadeniie average, with low social and dustrially) in the areas which Homecoming game (considered to NESS. leadership ability chanii' some organizations are asking for, a to ini]>rovi? themselves. be the most important one of the Now wc are in a festive mood for homecoming, have an oppor- Q. Did you brin any African such as Georgia, Alabama and we year) is lost. tunity to show our true school spirit. motifs and/ or cloth ig back? Louisiana. And the while man Leonard Garrett, Freshman, The SGA is on the move, heeaiise w\' are rcsporisibli- foi Miss A. Yes. I returned with posters isn't going to give up this land, Raines High, Physical Education: SSC's flout, coronation ball and other in mngements whieli will develop of Malcolm X, and Leroi Jones, because in the South, he's trying lliis weekend. So let's make this one of ihe greatest homeeomings in Homecoming means to me a also African carvings done in to create a "Mecca." He isn't the history of this college. —By Larry Brown great deal as far as winning is Kenva. along with a few African going to give us five states, and

concerned. , I personally, a mem- prints. we can't take them! —why? Be- cause we don't have the ber of the Tiger football learn, Q. Do you feel that SSC is ca- MIGHT! Did We Have A Candidate? have my heart in the game and pable of competing with the 'other (We aren't together). At any rate, can only wish for the best. The black institutions? wc have to conform to certain When you proliably read tins. lieciujse of LBJ, hasn't really taken off the field is realities. Homecoming spirit A. Well, most of the outstand- the election will either lie over or a fiini stand on Viet Nam. In the for the fans, but myselL I have the ing BLACK universities have be- Q. (Part 1 1 Do you think that only a few days away. This ^vasn't October I Itli issue of Newsweek, team spirit. gun to be aware of the needs of the Marcus Garvey movement will compiled to influence anyone's he stated, "1 would stop the bomb- Angela Stewart. Sophomore, ihe student as far as ever gain the momentum it once thinking, just to give the facts. ing of the N

Johnny Francis, Sophomore: I the men. have respect to the high- the "status-quo" and not a change the contrast in ttiese two state- Homecoming represents a lime think that the Negro, by staying est -— that of respect for our in our geographical location. ments, one is to definitely halt the of joy and happiness to me. A home, will give it to the Republi- women. Too many BLACK men SNCC, Black Panthers and bombing, the other "if." lime when the old graduates re- CORE cans. 1 think Humplirey is worth have been niesmei i/ed to the fact are aimed at improving conditions Humphrey started trying to get turn, a time of reunion. The beau- voting for. that the white woman is the "up- of the here in out the black vole the week of tificalion of our campus, being BLACK man Amer- Larry Dean Sims, Senior: Yes, most thing." Whereas black women ica, to remain on tins continent October 14. It might have been entranced by queens, and the Humphrey is the candidate. He feel that they have to emulate the and try to destroy racism — If too late. Mrs. Coretta King, splendor of floats. Homecoming is stands for what we stand for. He's white woman to be liked by black That's Pos>ible, not ividow of the slain Dr. Martin Lu- really a time when SSC turns into through mi- youth minded. Wallace is a racist men. BLACK men should respect gration. (Part II) No, because ther King. Jr., launched a write-in a garden of Paradise. and Nixon is looking for prestige. BLACK women, as to language racism is systematically institu- ilrive for McCartliy several weeks Brenda Thomas, Sophomore, I'm not really a Democrat; if the (profanity), and all other aspects. tionalized on all continents, and before. As you'll remember, Ju- Beach, Business Education: Republicans 1 felt were qualified, migration of the people lian Bond endorsed McCartliy at Q. What courses do you feel BLACK I think Homecoming is the best I'd vote for them. I feel tliat the as as will not escape the pressures of the tile Democratic Convention. should be offered here far activity liappening on college cam- Humphrey -Musk ie ticket is the Black culture is concerned? white man. Of the 8 percentage of the Ne- best. puses today. It involves many gro vote, Nixon will only get 1 Ronald Clark, Sophomore: phases of preparation and gives ))er cent. George Wallace won't the students opportunities Choosing these tliree is like choos- to work LETTERS TO THE EDITOR get any. hard at making their ing three empty milk bottles. 1 school stand Dear Editor: sociation will do something to im- Eldridge Cleaver and Dick out. The worst part about it, is think that die Negro shouldn't and Gregory were I can say with all honesty prove the disgusting social life vote nationally for these but on listed as the that it doesn't last the entire school sincerity, that have a wonder- "Blacks" to we here at SSC. the local level for Eklridge Cleaver vote for. Gregory, as year. ful Student Government Associa- we all know, got his Disgusted or Dick Gregory. Either three fame as a Shirley Mack, Freshman, Tomp- tion president. I think that we, major candidates we choose would comedian in night clubs. Cleaver, kins. Elementary Ed.: the students, made an excellent because you might not know, is Dear Editor: not benefit us. But if they are Homecoming means to me the choice when we elected lum. With the Black Panthers' going to vote they should vote for "Miiii-.|cr of I would like to say ho(v much excitement of the parade and foot- such a good leader, we, the stu- Information." In Wallace; he'll create instant mili- a new- confer- I enjoyed President Jordan's ball game, I believe for an occa- dents, are still complaining. We ence in late September, tancy. If you're going to vote for he was speech which he gave at the first sion like this the meaning varies. are still complaining about the asked what whites could do to a devil, Wallace is boy. help all-college assembly. I think most the social life here at SSC. The social the black man's cause; his answer, Ann O'Neal, Freshman, Tomp- Harold Harris, Sophomore: of the students like the last part life here is terrible. I realize that Whenever "kill some white people or make kins, Secretarial Science: you vote, you vote for a we are not just here to party, but of bis speech best—when he in- them act in a prescribed inamier." Homecoming to is a day of purpose. It's senseless for tlie me it should be easy to see that after formed us that construction of our These celebration. In most cases there is black man to vote for a presi

November, 1968 THE TIGER'S ROAR Page 3 BLACK NAME IN FOCUS By Joan Summons Dear this Cynt: stage of advancement to Julian BOOK Horace Julian Bond, a 28 Bond, his predecessors, SHELF year- and others old member of the like him. gave his Georgia House Tiger Book Shelf consent — thinking that of Represenlalives. lias Horace his inspired Julian Bond is noted for family would he able to ob- llv n,Un,: Riil,ai>lM,n many blacks his maturity, tain and won the respect character and leader- food from Lov. It did not littuk Review lurn of whites who admired ship, Ldi(ni out his leader- and for his handsome that way. One day the Lester As Hook Review Etiilor for ship, qualities, and ability to ad- features. He is the son of the Dean llie family spoiled Lov going Tiger's Roar, home vocate what he believes of Atlanta I find it necessary with in spite University's School of a sack of turnips. With Ellie of what lo make a request for more book others may say or think Education; former publicity direc- Mae's persuasive talking reviews. and flirt- of him. tor I know you would like to of the Student iNon-VioIenl Co- ing, llie entire Lester family ordination read more than one book review Bond influenced many Georgian Committee/Civil Rights jumped Lov and stole the turnips. each monlli, worker; and the so, if you bave a book voters with such dynamic impact organizer of ihe The grandmother was never treat- you would like rcviewcil, in 1965 that New Left. He is married. Bond please ed with respect. he defeated Rev. Cynthia Wlien lliey were formerly Dorch sulnnit llie review lo a member of Howard Greecy in tlie Democratic modeled for Royal finally tired of eating turnips, ihey tlie news|)n|jer staff Crown Cola Dear or take it to primary. He also defeated Mal- advertisements. Cynt: threw her three of the smallest Influenced Meldrim Hall, room 211. Tlinnk colm Dean, who ran as his Ke- by Bond's leadership I can't seem to find the end to turnips. Jeeter always said she you in adviinee for your publican opponent, that same year qualities in an atmosphere of the end of the end of something books was old and didn't need and book to live as by confusion and turmoil, that does reviews. long receiving over 82 percent of several not exist. as she had anyway. If the the youngsters of which Dear Cant voles. one is taking Find: grandmother ever got in the way, "Tobacco Road by Journalism Photography chose Sfoj) iookinii hccnusc it's Erski. she was Julian Bond Is a young man senium pushed, hit, or yelled Julian Bond, along with ynii nowluTv. Caldwell. Avho likes to speak his mind, Mayor al. There was also Sister Bessie and "Tobacco Road' Richard J. Daley and Mayor fainoi apparently one who likes to Rich- Cynt who was a self-ordained preacher ard Halche of Gary, Dear Cynt: story written by Erskine Caldwell challenge the First Amendment as the witli a malformed nose. She only which tells favorite subject al I have two a story about Jeelcr guarantee of free speech. the Democratic fellas I like a great had Iwo nostrils which looked Some of Lester like Convention. Each night deal, don't tell nie and his family and wluit the things Bond advocated publicly at the to pick the two holes in her face. One day life was International Amphitheatre, nicest for they both are nice. like many years ago in Sister were sympathy for draft card these What Bessie proposed marriage lo youngsters should I Georgia. Jeetcr Lester's burners, and extreme recorded the people do? family Dude; and told him opposition was that if he and events on cameras Dear Confused: poverty stricken: but lliey to the war in Vietnam. This, they had married her she would of loved buy a recently learned to use. Do nolliing. Keep liking catrh other, had plenty of course, "was highly unpalatable to them brand new car. They bought the The nomination of Julian both becnnse I'm sure II(IUoi' and most of all llicy wevr the Georgia House of Representa- Bond yon are not 'ar fir.sl, then they got married as Vice President at the 1968 thinking about getting serious happy—but hungry. tives." with and almost wrecked the ear llic Democratic Convention marked a anyone now. Jeeter Lester and his (vifi- had same However, the day. Conflicts started lo First Amendment new five children, direction in black politics. Cynt and along with .br- erupt after guarantee of free speech requires Sister Bessie and Duut Mae to issues of policy. Bond, a black live with him. Sister Bes- ties, and the spending of month and a Ihcv refused to lake thousands half. Since we've caie of it. sie and Jeeter's ivife, pacifist who s i I insisted Ada, had a m p y of dollars been Each lime a to "caress black going together he has been room nould fall in. fi;;lil against fighting— Viet because Bessie was flirting by Cong no opinion."' acting they ivould strange. Although I was move lo another room. \^tlh less than U.S.—was wrongfully ac Je until strange action toward ihey were all ;*ie decided cused by the Georgia House of lo go live iti Augusta. mc I bonghl him an expensive sharing one rom. As Representatives of not conscienti- Ihey were backing out of the birthday gifl. Now he is really When the h^., older .hlMn.ii ously taking the allegiance >ai(l in their new car, ihey ran to the arling funu). were of I have heard gossij) age. llicy l.-fl i.nnu- never over U. S. and state constitution, but the grandniolher. No one that lo he has anollur girl. I realize return again, to imike a living the Supreme Court unanimously holheied to see if she was dead that I should give him up. but I'm for themselves. This left tiie Les- ruled that the until three days after ihe accident. House violated deeply in love with Mr. D. What ter family with three children, in Bond's constitutional rights. Then Jeeler dug a hole and should 1 do to win his affectionate a shabby, run-down house situaled The black people have dumped her into it. The same greatly love back. on Tobacco progressed Road, wllh other pov- nighl of the grandmother's from sitting behind Dear burial A.H.C.D.: ci ly-stricketi neighbors. Pearl, the chicken wire observing the con- the Leslers' house caught on fire. It has always been said that you twelve year old younger child, ventions t( actually taking an Jeetcr had decided to burn llie can lead a horse to water, but never talked nor opened her old active role I them today. crops down in preparation for We owe H. Julian Bond yoti cant make him drink. I say mouth unless it was for food. Then the new season; and while the all this to say that you can't there make was Dude, sixteen, and the crops burned through a tlie night, guy care for you. You have to oldest of those children left at the wind shifted the direction of let him do it on his own and home. He was not if very bright; the fire. Jeeler and his wife he never cares for you sec if you but could be rlepended upon In burned with Compiled by Poetic the house before they Editor Verdell Miller can find someone else who will. curse and fight his father. Lastly, knew what had happened. Lov saw There is more than Catfish in the there was fifteen year old Ellie Ihe flames; but when he reached Africa sea. And as To Me for the gift forget Mae. who was quiel, sly, and un- the house, there was nothing left about it. By Verdell L. Miller derstanding. She was born with a to do but find and bury his in- Cynt harelip, Africa. Africa, Africa, dear Africa, therefore, she gave up laws. Dear Cynt: early in fair life about finding a hus- The Jeeter Lesler family Africa My boyfriend suf- and I have been band and ha|)piness. fered through famine, disease, What is Africa to me. and to mc? Is it going together for three years. Lov, a tall, well built, young many of the other hard-luck a desert with one He claims he loves me very or Iwo de- much man about twenty years old, asked and lhing.s of life; but they lived, hydrated he wants to marry rne. I met Jeeter's permission to marry Pearl. loved, and died on Tobacco Road. another fellow in February who Lov had a a trees? Or does the breeze at night job. small house and It is one of the most compellingly claims he loves me and he to a means of providing food. roll over the plains like the Since powerful novels I have ever read. wants to marry me. I can't make Jeeter was too old sea? lo work, he Why don't you read it? up mv mind. What should I do? Dear C.E.C.: Al'rica, Africa, dear Africa, fair FASHION HOROSCOPE Africa Do like most politicians do when they caiit make up their minds By Sandra Bland I've watched where you have about a problem that is pressing al the bonfire; a suede or light Verdell them. Go fishing Miller—Poetic Editor and maybe you wool "Victorian look" in pantsuits and was lost the nfair might have some lurk. or knee pants that will light the black of the Cynt Wliat Will Tomorrow night. special young man's fire, If not he And how your people didn't win can blow because that filter didn't Bring ? have the the fight. Sophomore Class News power to be lit. By B> Augustus Blow it girl! In that mean J. D. Simmons What Is Africa to me. to mc? Howard two- What will tomorrow bring? The 1968-69 Sophomore class picee tweed double breasted suit. is it the beam of the copper hot For some happiness of SSC acknowledges the names Will we win our homecoming and faith sun of the following slate of officers: giime? Scorpio says if SSC wins when hope is gone, or, the slow, low continuous beat- President, Thomas Morgan

Page 4 THE TIGER'S ROAR November, 1968 Men's Glee Cluli A Look At the H.E. Department FROM THE TEST TUBE By Sophia D. Way Elects Officers Business Dept. At Off To Good Start \car. as always, ihe Home The Department of Chemistry held October 11-13. 1968 at the By Ruynioii lli^jlilawfr State This Savannah Economics Department has gotten proudly announces the nomination Rice Hotel in Houston. Texas. Dr. Savannah Stnic Collt'pf's ii.i- Dr. M.iyw.ird S. And.-rson. off to a good start. of its Department Head, Dr, R. Woodward who won the 1965 lionally known brown men's Glt-e cbaiimiin of the Department of Mrs. E. R, Terrell, head of the Charles Pratt and Organic Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Dr. Club, under llie dirt'clion of Jiinies Business Administration at Savan- dc[Kirtmenl, attended the 51st Chemist, Dr, K, Raut. as chair- H. G. Khorana. winner of this Thompson, Jr., held iheir iriiliiil nah .Slate College announces that atmual meeling of the American man-elect and secretary-treasurer, year's Nobel Prize in Medicine meeting of ihe 1968-69 school year there liave been some significant Dietetic Association in San Fran- respectively, of the Coastal Empire were among the speakers. While Section of the in rccenlly. During lliis meeling ihc develnpmetits in I he dcparlrnent. cisco, California. The general American Chemical Texas Dr. Raut visited both following students were elected to Johnny Campliell, furnier in- emphasis for the 1968 meeting Society. Dr. Raul and Dr. Pratt the LIniversily of Oklahoma and serve in the administrative cabinet structor at the loliegr worked on was on: (1) the outlook in Agri- will also represent this section of East Texas University to give Ihe A.C.S. at of the organization: Uicliurd lliin- his floctoratc degree this summer. culture, because it is the axis upon the Aimual Meeting seminars on his research. As a dy, President; John Garvin, Vice- He spent Ihree weeks on Wall which the problem of feeding the of the Southeastern Section in result of his efficiency a number President; John Morgiiii, Secre- .Sired studying and nliserving. nation and helping umlerdeveloped December held in Tallahassee. of Dr. Raul's synthetic products shjck Florida. The Student Affiliate are presently being tested for tary; Hobby Coney, (.'orrcspond- He visited exiliange meet- countries rests; ( 2) food tech- ing Secretary; Clnrfiice Johnson, ings, llic federal reserve and sat nology: (.S) tlie manpower situ- Chapter of A.C.S. has also made possible medical use at the Medical Treasurer; Mclvin I'orter, IJusiness in on meetings of brokerage firms. ation, and current legislation as strides toward a productive year. College in Charleston, South Caro- have Monagcr; Clyde Clover, Chaplain; The two firms that he was it ap|)lies to food jiroduction. They elected as their officers: lina. Alvin Powell, Reporter; Curtis affiliated willi were Merrill, Lynch, manufacture, conservation, and President, Heziekah Campbell; Moreover the competent Dr. Micks, Head Librarian; George I'lcrcc and Finner and the Boehe service. Complimentary to the Vice President, George Williams; Manchery Menon. Physical Secretary. Green and Artliur I'-dwsirds, As- ("ttmpany. I he purpose of the visit general programs were the Sophia Way, and Treas- Chemist, also has an impressive sistant Librarians. The sectional was Id uricMlale him into all of special sessions in the specialized urere. Israel Randall, The chapter record of research accomplish- lenders are Raymond Fletcher, the facets of business. grou])s of the dietetic jirofession, has included among their activities ments. Dr. Menon who is listed in of the First Tenors; John Garvin, Second Among olhers that arc now em- comnmnily nutrition, diet therapy, year a Most Liked Professor Who Is Who In Atoms has pub- Tenors; Clyde Glover, Unritones; ployed elsewhere are Henry Fur, education and food admin istrn- Drive, in this fund-raising drive lished approximately twenty

I he pr(]fessor and Dennis Brown, Bass. who is enijiloyed as Advertising lion. whose collection articles. Among these articles is Sales Consultant for the Atlanta The growth and stature of the beaker receives the largest amount "Activation Analysis of Placental Tlic glee club lias presente

November. 1%8 THE TIGERS ROAR Page 5 Prexy Says: "This Year We're Ready!' ®ii©©^ii*i mmpn (g®OT: By Debbye Richardso ing. To Mis. S.U. I would ju.l a^aiii, please drop a line to him, What's your gripe? If tliere is like to say, how could you he so and tell liim tliat I live in Lester anything you % don't like about the cruel? Hall. campus, the instructors, classes, Disgusted Student Infatuated or just anything, then you may SSC should have somellung in 1 feel tliat the girls in Lester gripe about it in this "Gripe the form of social activity going Hall should not have to be in their Column." Please give you gripes on every weekend. I'm tired of rooms after room check. As long to Debby Richardson. Lester Hall, the dull center. as we are in tlie dorm at 11:15 or take them to Meldrim Hall, M.L.M. P.M., and we are paying room and room 214. Tliank you for your ! am still waiting on E.H.F. to board, we should he free to visit cooperation. make a comeback. any rooms we arc welcomed to. I would like to gripe about M.L.M. Concerned S.W.. who lives in Lester Hall. I think the Sophomore girls Confusion ariees when one does Marching Tigers She has very little consideration should be able to come in oTi the not mind his business. If everyone for others in the mornings when weekend at twelve o'clock Led by eight delighlfully agile Acting upon invitation from instead practices minding his huiness, she gargles. I've never heard any- of eleven o'clock. I mean like have co-eds, who are in turn lieaded by Liberty County High School Band, there ivould be less confusion one carry on like she does. She a little "mercy" on the Sopliomorc among Juanita Russell, SSC's marching under the direction of an SSC people in general. True you goes on like this for about ten girls. band proudlv reacts to the de- alumni. Lawrence Hutchins. the may not agree, but if you arc not minutes, and it's quite annoying. S.M.S. involved, then mand, "Band! Across the Field!" band's last performance was for do not gel involved. I would just like to say to her, to There are too many fiesli male Easily recognized as the largest their (Liberty County High) L.H.M. please, please dispense with the instructors on campus. I might I don't and "best" since Mr. Jordan's ar- homecoming half-time on Novem- like the idea of fellows unnecessary act; please have be able to see it if they weren't rival, according to band president ber second. asking girls to go to hotels with mercy on us poor girls who have married, hut the fresh ones arc them as soon William F. F. Julian. Further com- For a sectional look at the band: as they meet you. to listen to you each and every married. menting that "our marching band Clarinet Why? (8) —Benjamin Reeves morning give us a little con- CM. There should he more is composed mostly of outstanding and William F. F. Julian III, sect, — social ac- sideration, it's driving us mad. To the newspaper staff, there is tivities freshmen." In direct contrast to leaders. for the student body on Mad Girl a certain young man (Junior) on the weekend. last season's organization, which Trumpet (9)—Robert Smith, I Would like to gripe about Mrs. your staff; atid I w()uld like to performed more classical selections sect, leader. Concerned S. B. doubt about it, is No she he his girlfriend. To me, he proves I think we should and moved less, 1968 has French Horn (3) — Franklin have three very heavy when it comes to Math; to be too hime. Staff members^ meals on Sundays. I witnessed a more BLACK AND Butler, sect, leader. am sick of but as for the consideration of please "hip" musical him. "grab bags." If we have to have SOULFUL group which Saxophone 1 7)—Calvin Tate, others, is she very light. How Annette these hags, then why eati't has serenaded its audiences with sect, leader. we have could a person be so cruel? She The curfew hour for Sophomore a variety of sandwiches Soulman, Grazing in the Grass, Baritone (5)— Eimis Harvey, to choose stands before the class and uses girls shoulil be extended to twelve from. I'm lired of ham Love Makes a Woman, Spooky, sect, leader. sandwiches many big words ( that are usually o'clock. every Sunday. Up Tight and Git On Up. among Drum (8) — Murray Brooks, not comprehensible) and doesn't Anonymous Dec Dee many others, as it makes more sect. leader. leach the class anything; but she the To Creek Editor, there is a I feel that thuie should not formations and movenients. Trombone (61 — H>land Ben- be still expects you to know every- young man who is a member of classes after 12:00 P.M. on Fri- "Tomorrow," states Julian, "our nett, sect, leader. thing. In order to understand, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fralernily

Sophomore : Beverly Cohbs, Honey," Marvin Gaye and Tammi this campus. Savannah State would appearance as long as he pro- should black athletes imitate Awanda Daniels. Terrel, to- Junior; Junior; — not be the groovy school it is duces." whites' ways?" Charlene Cobb. Junior; Deborah 1() "Please Return Your Love day? Murray. Freshman; Patricia Mon- To Me," The Temptations. The Freshman class really knows how to cope with the upper- Peacock^s Very Outstanding Rooms classmen for a change? The Seniors are really doing a good job of sticking together in all aspects? Number 14 on the football team is really doing his best on the football field?

The Junior class is going to be the best Junior class ever? The Sophomore class has been awfully quiet lately?

The food in the Dining Hall is tastier? The lounge of Camilla Hubert Dr. Braithwaite Play: the .New 3-ManuaI Allen Custom Organ Hall has been moved to the first

floor and is larger? The Tidy Room of White and Crump Pool and ping pong are now Savannah State Choral News the By Augustus Howard a Sophomore majoring in Ph\sical being played in popular Hill Education Association In the weekly room check held Education from Brooklyn. New Hall recreational area (second By Dehbye Richardson ers and Meeting. Under the direction of on October 18 in Peacock Hall, York. They reside in room 323. floor) ? The first rehearsals of the Savan- The Natural-Look has hit Stale's Dr. Braithwaite, the Choral So- Sgt. Anderson was so pleased with The other room is occupied by nah State College Choral Society the condition of two rooms, and Senior Richard Moses, an English campus very hard? ciety rendered "Tlie Beatitudes" began September 23, 1%8 with with the material that these men major from Blackshear. Georgia, Most of the attention from the by Harry Simone. Miss Patricia many new members and Freshmen. have to make their rooms look and Charles Slack, a Social fellows on campus is focused Mobley was the accompanist. just like home, that he thought Science major from Sparta, Geor- around Camilla Hubert Hall? With a large amount of music to Then, the Choral Society per- of learn, cooperation, enthusiasm, the formed on the assembly program it was only j ust they he com- gia. They reside in room 127, Savannah State has a lot left- mended on their efforts. Sgt. Anderson said that he handed people? Choral Society anticipates a very on November 1, 1968. The music Look One room belongs to Senior wanted to do this as often as Gus Howard is the son of Ro- successful year. was enjoyed by everyone. of the Sa- Carl Crump, a Physical Education possible and also is thinking about meo? On October 17, 1968 the Choral for more performances major from Bronx, New York presenting awards in the near A certain "Frat" isn't walking Society made its first appearance vannah State College Choral So- and his room-mate Vencent White, future. anymore, but has wheels? at the 26th Annual Georgia Teach- ciety very soon. THE TICEIfS ROAR November. 1968 yards, and the Tigers scored again Campus Fun SSC Baskcl])all when Felix Bell crashed through Sports By Augustus Howard Team Will Have from the one-yard line. JOKES Sports Fditor Clark's final touchdown came "'You should be ashamed of Experience lale. Earls found Charles Wilson yourself." the reproachful stu- Outlook ill the clear and the pass com- dent told her roommate, "All your The Tiger baskclliall leam t*l;irt- [lielion was good for 72 yards and girl-friends are divorced and Tigers, after playing rd jtraclice on OcIoIjit 15lli iirul The SSC the loucbdown. you're not even married yet." a record into are looking to a lictk-r season four games, bring Score by periods: Homecoming of 1 win and 'i losses whfu tliey won second place in iho Savannah 13 10—23 Have you heard about the girl pending the Clark College out- SEAC Tournanioiil in Savaiinali Clark College 6 6—12 who was so ugly that Peeping Tom come. last season. Tlie Tigers were 19 Scoring Summary: would reach in and pull down her Tigers have losses credited and 9 last season iind won first 'The SSC—Felix Bell (^14, pass from shades? State, Alabama & place in tlic Middle Georgia Clas- to Alabama A Abrams). Kick blocked. M, and of Tennessee. SSC—Felix Bell (1. run). sic in Fort Valley besides winning "Not that I believe in reincar- 'Their only win was against a team second in our region. Stephens kick, nation." said the young man to thai they Iiadn't played in some Clark Fagin ( 12, pass from Some I'l' or 15 players reported — his hyperprudish date, "but what time. . Earls). Kick blocked. to llie first praelice Willi only Iwo were you before you died?" rookies in the group. As Coach I don't know what Fort Valley's SC—Field goal 131. Jones). ihc record is, hut they have scored SSC—Flex Bell (1. run). Jones Ricliardson eoniincnled in Sa- "I was married twice," ex- ^ews, "we have over 70 points in one game. This kick. vannah Morning plained the man lo newly dis- was against a mediocre Knoxville Clark—Wilson ( 72. pass from quite a few |ilayers relurtiing from Augustus Howard covered drinking companion, "and ever\ is beat- Farlfi). failed. last year's squad and a couple of College learn that one Kick I'll never marry again. My first ing, so don'l Id llial score awe jijtiyers wlio transferred from col- wife died after eating poison you. Tigers Trip leges on llie wc!-! coast who are Savann ah State Collefie mushrooms and my second wife 'The Tigers againsl Fort Valley out for the learn lliis year. This Varsity Football died of a fraclural skull." in the jiast Iwo seasons have lost Clarlv 2:M2 should pose a goorl hallle for fel- "That's a shame." offered the ofii'. in llie homecoming game of - lows lo earn starting herlhs." l!\ M.ibbv Adams Hosier 1968 friend. "How did that happen?" I'^iO, and they lied tbcm in Fort 'Ihrce of last \ear's starlcrs will Staff Writer. E„'(," 1011 pciTcnl! 78 113 U Mnsley. Freddie liuMling Waller I ullon, He than Guards Passes 4-15-0 10-27-3 Probable Starling, Lineup sliools, rehounds iind drives with The Tigers will ph.y Albany Beriy. Isiah Fumbles lost 1 perfection, lie was ranked third State College on llie following Flowers, Melvin Ojjensive Bunts 7-39.1 6-27.2 in scoring with a 'J.f! average and week for thi' SFAC championship. Garrelt, Leonard TE- Denegal. Jimmy Y'ards penalized 60 53 he was second in reliounding with I'.veryone is encouraged lo try and Green. Kenneth SE—82— Leggett, Terry 'The Tiger's improved defense Ifi.S per game. Fast afoot, he witness this eonlct, and the Ti- Mydell, Roger LT—71 — McDowell. Billy repulsed several late threats, and made what may Inive heen the gers' last bailie will be against Parker. Max RT—70— Ila.ris. Joe the losers could not pull within game wimiing block of a shot South Carolina State in Orange- Stinson. Edward LG—69— Wright, Donald sli'iking range- 66 Stinson, against Fort Valley here last sea- burg, S(mlh Carolina. Wright. Donald RG— — Edward On the second plav after the son by flying out of nowhere. Centers C—50— Armstead. Willie first blocked kick, with SSC in FB McCormick. Leroy The most versatile returnee is says that he should fit into llie Ainistead, Willie possession on Clark's 44, Bell took Kendricks. Horace 0'2" Jinuny Rutley. By coming game plan this year. Alston, Andre HB--40— Sraiik pass for Abram's the neces- Bell, Frank off the bench and scoring limely I'irst year jilayer Betts, Henry FB—32— G'5" center sary yardage, QB— Bell. Felix baskets, he proved to be the Donell Quarterman. former star at fuUlmcks 44— Atiolher blocked kick after the needed spark plug, Si. Fius X High School, has the Bell. Frank Defensive kickoff gave the Tigers the ball Hclurning also will be reserve makings of Jones. Dennis E—35— Sleplieiis. Felix a real collegiate star on their opponents" 24. Six plays ;^uaid Fzra Galewoud who scored and rookie center. O'-i" Stephens, Felix E M\dcll. Roger Ronald later Bell pulled his way over from the winning basket to put Halfbacks T 75— Brown, Judson SSC in W heeler is an adept jumper and is the one. — liie Middle Georgia Classic finals making a for the starting Smalls. James T—72— Elley. Andrew bid role. 'The losers coupled one of their and Joinuiy Abrams, a big help The the Bell. Felix G—68— Garrelt. Leonard Tigers open 1969-70 few offensive drives to tally their as substitute, and sophomore Har- season on Harris. William G—63— Berry, Isiah Dee. 2 against Arm- first touchdown in the second Betts. old Harris, Victor Hill ami Hobert strong Slate College in Jones, Steve LB—56— Henry ihe Sports period. It took 18 plays for the King. Kendricks, Horace LB—84— Smith. Charlie Arena. They play in Ihe Georgia march to end when Henry Earls Freshman-wise, tliice centers McCormick, Leroy HB—13- Oliver, Lawrence Invitationals Dec. 5-7, South Caro- passed 12 yards to Richard Fagin arc for Peoples, Washington HB—23— Harris, William vying tlie starting role. lina Stale Dec. 9, travel to Fort lor the score. Michael Jordon, a 6'0" Pratt, Michael S—46— Peoples, Washington transfer Valley for the Middle Georgia Steve Jones' early final period from California, has hciglil and Classic, Dec. 13-14. and play in 31-)ard field goal proved to be rebounds slioots with and the best the Oglethorpe Tourney in Atlanta ultimately the clincher. Frank Bell Tiger Statistics As of October 12 of them, and Coacli Ricliardson Dee. 19-20. minutes later broke away for 36 Individual ToKil Oltense PLl, NaRu.h. i Tulal G. AvK. tT.ddJL- .Moscly 10 —136 325 81.3 Frli-. Ik-11 + 53 98 24.4 Saviiiiiiali Slate College Basketball Roster for 1968-69 Imlnidual Rushing Rushes K Vurds Gam. AVLTJ A\g. ptT carry l-nitxk Dell 64. 208 52 3.3 Nnmo Cinsiilicnlion Age Heighi Weigh! Posilion School Homelown j-riiel Kandiill . . 28 ,55 13.8 i.y biditiUlual Pass Receiving Caichcs T.U. Game Avg. Abianu, Johnny Junio 10 * 3" 190 Foiwnrd Johnnldn L-1 , Maiion Randall , , 12 14.5 Cclciline. 8.UCC 9- Soph< 20 5' les Caatd Ml. Carmel Los Angeles Crump, 0" TL-rry Leggell U 23.8 Cnti 2! *' 1" Caaid Fashion New York Fulton. Woltei Scnio. Imiuiih.nl I'll Galcwood, Etia Scnio Juhnny .\hr.ii 1U70 38.2 Hni.ii. Hoiold Sophc TEAM TOTALS HendiicWs, Gerald Philadelphia Hu'ihins Net Viirds Game Average Hill, V.cloi Soph< Thompson 62.3 Joidon, AlphonsQ Soph< Own 'tolals 249 Los Angeles Jo.don, Michncl Soph( ()|i|)oiienl$ 38.5 96.3 Los Angeles King, Inlcrceplcd Net Yard: Came Boberl Sophi Newoik Tech Allcnipled Cuiupiot Avg. Quaitciman, DonneU Ficsh Center lolals 115 45 10 507 109.0 Rutley. Jimmy Scnio Forwnid Madison Rochester Uppunents ... 123 53 8 6U 257.3 Westlcy. Jimmy Junio liO Guard FAMU Tallahassee ToKil Ollense Rush Pass L.tal Game Average Whcclct. Ronald Fiejh 320 Center Howard Ocala Uvvn Totals 249 507 159.0 Albetl E. FiQiici, Diiecloi of Alhlelici Leo Richardson, HcBd Coach Opponenls 385 044 257.3 Scores o) Games I'luyetl to Dale: bavuiinuh Slak' 32. Alabama State 35 Happenings In the Social Science Clnl) BACC Once buvannuh Stale 19 Alabama A & M 35 Again Suvaiinali Stale 2 Allen University 8 By Tommy Flder dance pro\ed lo be a stupendous First of all, we would like to Savannah Slate Lane College 14 The 1%L;-6

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Programming at IBM

"It's a mixture of science and art!'

"A lot of people have the wrong idea you have to analyze problems logically grammer, no matter what your major. We'll about computers," says Earl Wilson. "They and objectively. But once you've made start you off with up to twenty-six weeks of think the machines solve problems all by your analysis, you have to start thinking classroom and practical training. themselves." creatively. There's a huge variety of ways Visit your placement office A programmer at IBM, Earl got a B. A. in to write a program, and the choice is up upatyour place- Modern Languages in June, 1967, and to you. There's plenty of room for individ- Sign office for inter- joined IBM a month later. He's now work- ual expression." ment an ON view with IBM. Or send ing on a teleprocessing system that will CAMPUS Programmers hold a key position in the link computerized management informa- aletter or resume to country's fastest growing major industry- IBM, tion systems of several IBM divisions. Charles Cammack, NOV. information processing. Business Week Dept. C,1447Peachtree "When a computer comes ofl an assem- 21 reports that the computer market is now St.,N.E.,Room810, bly line," he says, "it's practically useless. expanding at about 20% a year, a rate Atlanta, Ga. 30309. It can't function as a problem-solving tool many experts think will be sustained at until somebody writes a program—a set least until 1975. An Equal Opportunity Employer of instructions that enables the computer to do a specific job. And to do that, you've You don't need a technical degree to scientist, part artist. got be part If you can think logically and like to solve "Science is involved," he says, "because problems, you could an IBM pro- IBM become

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