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“Dedicated to Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow” Kwanzaa by Richard C. Jones

celebrate our collective restore our people to their WWW^WWW history, identity, and traditional greatness. *IMANI (Faith) - to struggle. *KUUMBA (Creativity) - The Seven Principles of to do always as much as we believe with all our the Nguzo Saba are: can, in the way we can, in heart in our people, * UMOJA (Unity) - to order to leave our strive for and maintain unity community more beautiful our parents, our in the family, community, than we inherited it. teachers, our leaders, nature, and race, *IMANI (Faith) - to * KUJICHAGULLA (Self- believe with all our heart in and the righteousness determination) - to define our people, our parents, our and victory of our ourselves, name ourselves, teachers, our leaders, and create for ourselves, and the righteousness and struggle. speak for ourselves, instead victory of our struggle. of being defined, named, In the words of Booker T. created for, and spoken for Washington: “Patiently, by others. quietly...by honesty and guzo Saba. The * UJIMA (Collective work industry, we must reinforce and responsibility) - to build argument with results. One N and maintain our com­ farm bought, one house Black Value munity together and make built, one home sweetly and System that was our sisters and brothers intelligently kept...one school created by Dr. Maulana problems our problems and or church maintained...one Karenga, September 7, 1965. to solve them together. life clearly lived - these will A value system is a set of * UJAMMA (Cooperative tell more in our favor than principles that guides a economics) to build and all the abstract eloquence person in his or her day-to- maintain our own stores, that can be summoned to day life experiences. The shops, and other businesses plead our cause.” Afrocentric value system is and profit from them Kwanzaa is celebrated based on the Nguzo Saba together. from December 26th to because it helps people of *NLA (Purpose) - to make January 1. African-American descent our collective vocation the Have a wonderful, work together, respect each building and developing of blessed, and safe holiday other and promote and our community in order to season!

less than fifty years ago had to lean on one another for support. How much is money really The System worth? The only value that Members of the Society of MAAT money has been dictated by by Dakeer Farrar those who have it in its Society of MAAT majority. The destruction of have simply forgotten the ON PAGE 4 value of life itself, and in the Black race is not in our n this day and age, the turn the value of our own lack of money but in our lack attitudes of the Black lives. We no longer live life of unity. “United we stand battle in the original man’s under the welfare system, race have drastically based on principle; we have divided we fall.” mind to recognize that the I would have to move out of changed. Under this traded our morality for The kidney is an organism system in which we are bom my home in order for my country’s system, one money. I should not have that lives in the body, The into is designed to eliminate family to receive substantial founded on greed and to fear my own people. It is kidney was created for a its undesirables despite benefits. How can sound deception, Black people becoming more difficult to sole purpose; it and it alone what we are lead to believe. principle be instilled into have chosen to ignore or network with a race that performs that purpose. The welfare system is out children if only one ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a Although the kidney is designed to catch American parent is forced to bare the an individualized organ it citizens before they fall burden of raising the entire Features operates for the survival of below the poverty line. One household? The point being, the entire organism, as a of the particulars pertaining the welfare system attracts ► Open Letter ► Alumni Update result the body can function. to recipients is a living and supports the broken ► Campus News ► Politics: Inside & Out If Black people could be single status. The average family, which is one of the ► Campus Organizations ► Pre-Alumni Council taught to embrace this con­ recipient is a single mother most detrimental factors to raising from one to any the Black family structure. ► Cicero’s Corner Religious News cept and apply it to everyday life, to work towards better­ number of children. So if I It is this structure that is Sports ► Classifieds ing ones self in order to were a husband or a father the foundation of our race. A ► Editorials ► Student Profile benefit the whole, imagine or both and despite my house can not stand on a ► Entertainment Views of Expressions our cooperative progression! family’s financial status weak foundation. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ This is the revolution. The qualifying us to receive aid CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 2 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

Dear EDITOR, Dear Editor: EDITORIALS Thank you Richard Jones I. I am an alumnus, 1977. for the rebirth of the II. You cover a plethora of Wolverine Observer. It was issues now. Maybe in An Open Letter to the Morris long over due. some issues you would For so long, Morris Brown take a side. Brown Campus Community College was without a III. The Wolverine Observer newspaper. Students had no is entertaining & avenue to voice their opinion informative. few months, Mike Tyson lost and daughters; family, as a or ideas of the school, IV. What I would like to see to Evander Holyfield, strong stand of solidarity on community, the state, etc. on campus? Students: Atlanta hosted the Para­ this campus. I hold myself Although there is the AUC not using profanity lympics and Centennial and others accountable to Digest, it however does not especially toward each Olympics to mixed results, our campus community for relate solely to Morris other; not practicing, Clinton won a second term participating in feeding Brown student’s issues. It laughing at, esteeming, as President, The Bold and the homeless and hungry does not have the “Brownite condoning, allowing for, Beautiful celebrated 10 through the special efforts touch,” that personalizes our violence; believing in the years on the air, Tupac of New Birth Missionary view point. possibilities & potentials Shukur was murdered, Baptist Church and It takes a brave and of each other & self; Michael Jackson and Lisa Hosea Williams. dedicated individual to re­ loving & living life to the Marie divorced, as did In 1997, the students of establish a school’s news­ fullest; striving for royal couple. Morris Brown College will paper. And wow!, what a excellence & expecting it Dr. Dre left Death Row have immediate access to newspaper. The paper’s of each other, by not Records, and TWA dropped the 21st century with the layout is very professional settling for mediocrity; out of the sky, the one year opening of the Cyberlab and well organized; the loving the Lord our God anniversary of the Million located in Hickman Student photographs are large and with all your heart, soul, Man March was celebrated. Center. This resource will clear; the headings are mind, strength. Closer to home Markisha produce immediate and interesting and appropriate. V. Personal data is all Richard Jones, Jones was crowned Miss competitive results. It is my I really enjoyed the Herndon above. Graduated 1977. MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Editor Morris Brown, Darius prayer to see the Wolverine Stadium edition. The article KEEP UP THE GOOD Thomas was installed as Observer address difficult by “Skip” Mason discussing WORK!!!!!!! the Student Government issues that concern us all. the history of Herndon Grace & Power; t has been said one Association President, Utilize the Wolverine Stadium was very informa­ Rev. Leslie R. White person can make a Dick Gregory spoke at our Observer as an influential tive and exciting to read. I Los Angeles, CA I huge difference. This first Men’s Week program platform to endorse the also enjoyed the Home- special issue of the Wolve­ and Morris Brown College necessity of alleviating the coming issue. I particularly rine Observer marks the end christened Herndon needs of the community. The liked your article, “Brother Dear Wolverine Observer: of 1996 and the events that Stadium. Wolverine Observer ought to to Brother,” I hope to see This letter comes partly shaped the lives of Morris more articles written by you as an aid to my dear, yet Brown College students, in the future. frustrated brother, Richard, faculty, staff, administration, Thanks again Richard, who I might add does an and our distinguished My brothers and sisters, can and all other staff members, excellent job with the alumni. As we move into you imagine a world built by such as Carves Bennett, who Wolverine Observer. I also 1997, this issue will pay is responsible for putting the share in his frustration over tribute to the power, black hands no longer Wolverine Observer, back in the lack of involvement in strength, and resilience of business. I know it may be YOUR student publication. I the extended Morris Brown inhabited by black skin? tough and challenging at am a graduate of Morris College family. It is also with times, but don’t give up. Brown College, Class of much regret, a heavy heart, The students of Morris 1996, and I still have much and a much heavier hand Whew! What a year! impart the sensitivity of Brown College need you and love for my school. that I am writing my last I am eagerly awaiting 1997! giving back to the village; this newspaper, so stick There are so many things “Open Letter” to the Morris I resolve to make the best of encourage the students, with it. that you do not think about Brown College Campus my new career opportunity, faculty, staff, and admini­ Jennifer D. Fuller until they are too late, and Community. 1997 marks the to continue to keep God as stration to become involved (a concerned student) one of them is the true beginning of a new, my guide, and to continue to with campus organizations, importance of college. challenging and exciting make a significant positive to acquaint themselves with College is not about grades; endeavor for me. impact in my adopted those who live in the West two or three generations it is about education that Since last May, I have community! My prayers for End and Vine City. ahead? Can you live with does not end in the class­ poured the very essence of the Wolverine Observer’s I thank the Lord every the idea that someday your room. It is quite the con­ my creative soul into new editor, advisor, and staff day that I have been able to color, your family, your very trary; the true growth only resurrecting the Wolverine are to continue to strengthen share my own experiences means of existence in this takes place when you apply Observer. I know in my the relationship between the and that positive results country could be a question what you have learned in heart that I have made a values of work, education, occurred because of them. on a game show such as some outside setting, on- difference, and most community involvement, and The sixties are gone. The Jeopardy? the-job-training, and once importantly, I know I have award-winning articles, African-American com­ AIDS is devastating our you are on the job, it is not made an enormous impact. stories, and photographs. munity faces new struggles people! If you can live with the right time to pick up 1996 was quite the dynamic I want to reinforce that that must be dealt with the idea of reckless the pieces. year; the total of church this special year-end issue urgently. We must continue promiscuity that endangers As a current participant burnings were reported to be will examine the presence to strive to go forward not to our very existence, then by in corporate America, I know 64, Valujet was grounded of the husbands, brothers, be sidetracked or distracted. all means, continue. You that they do not give you and was airborne within a fathers, mothers, sisters, Being African-American is might as well consider CONTINUED my greatest strength. yourself a living corpse! Keeping my faith in the Become mentally The Morris Brown Wolverine OBSERVER is published bi-monthly by Morris Brown College, 643 Martin Lord decreases the confusion independent of forced L. King Jr., Dr., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 - 4140, (404) 220-0312, in this chaotic world. European thought. Teach Fax: (404) 220-0393. All contents are Copyright 1996, Morris 1996 is almost a memory. yourself, our brothers and F.Y.I. Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER. All rights reserved. The A very precious memory sisters, our neighbors. Teach opinions expressed by editors and contributing writers are not to be thanked for and one another the necessity of Semester necessarily those of the Morris Brown College or it’s Board of cherished; to be wrapped our survival and not to kill ends December 21 Trustees. The students of MBC Wolverine OBSERVER have the around our hearts like a each other. We have enough right and responsibility to report news of student interest, and long overdue hug from our to confront us as it is; why Last official day of Academic Year to editorialize on issues of student relevance. grandparents. Like our give the enemy a helping - December 23 1996 The Morris Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER grandparents, take up the hand? We must unite, not in New Student Orientation newspaper is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or cause to teach each other mind, body, and spirit, but in - January 3-8 1997 photographs. All material will be considered for publication the value of family, hard effort. and must be typewritten double spaced, and contain the Registration - January 6-7 work, education, and Ask yourself and one writer's name, address, and telephone number for verification. Classes begin - January 8 community involvement. another: where do we go Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Last day for registration guarantee return. My brothers and sisters, from here? Your response ought to be - January 10 Deadline for articles or announcements is two weeks prior can you imagine a world to publication. ADVERTISEMENTS: Deadline is Tuesday at 1 built by black hands no our highest ideal. First meeting of Student Senate longer inhabited by black -January 13 (Cunningham p.m. during the week of publication. DISTRIBUTION: Free in Peace, Love and Positive the MBC campus community. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Call for rate. skin? As a descendant of Auditorium 6:30 pm) Blessings, Reproduction or use, without written permission, of editorial or great warriors and regal graphic content in any manner is prohibited. queens, can you perceive Richard Jones the end of your bloodline Editor Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 3 time to learn any of the Senior year is too late to basics you should already be begin any type of campus POLITICS: equipped with. Computer, involvement that will show communication, analytical results while you are still and minimum professional around to reap their skills are all expectations of benefits. School involvement corporate America, The and loyalty are important. purpose of the Wolverine My advice is to leave every Observer is to edify the place in a better state than African campus and all those who when you arrived. Take participate in its creation. some time to ponder what The fact that no one will get you have done to improve involved really makes me the life of yourself and wonder about tho future of others since you have been Americans dear old Morris Brown. Are at Morris Brown. If you can we breeding a generation of not think of anything, then apathetic, stagnant people? perhaps it is time to get We will jump into petty started. and situations with full force. There are a few who get We spend so much time involved, but the number is opposing one another that way too small, I look forward we cannot make time for the to reading some excellent affirmative positive and uplifting activi­ articles, editorial, and ties. Possibly, it is an issue stories in the next issue of of selfishness. Can we think the Wolverine Observer. If I about anyone else but self have offended anyone, good, action long enough to get involved? maybe you will write a reply. I love you all. Hi Daniel! We all want our names in by Shonda Cannon lights, but who is willing to Ms. Lyrmetta J. Lee do the work? Class of 1996 hat does affirmative action mean to you? How do you as an African American feel about affirmative action? Does anyone care that California has just passed a law that says affirmative action is no longer needed? Despite the negative things that surround THERE WILL ALWAYS BE WINNERS this law it has helped many minorities achieve dreams that they ■ THERE WILL ALWAYS BE LOSERS would probably not have gotten a • THE OTHER TEAM ALWAYS chance to achieve otherwise. As an African woman in America, I was OKS BICCER ■ THE HOME TEAM deeply troubled when I heard the ALWAYS BATS LAST - THERE WILL ALWAYS BE news. It is rumored that if someone wants to start a trend, start it in BAD-HOP GROUNDERS ■ WHEREVER THERE S AN THERE'LL ALWAYS BE H-Q-R-S-E ■ WHEREVER THERE'S California. To young African men UMPIRE, THERE'S ALWAYS AN ARGUMENT A LOOSE BALL, THERE S ALWAYS HUSTLE • WHEREVER and women this should be a wake up call; the powers that be are busy ■WHENEVER THERE'S A SELLOUT, THERE'S THERE S A CHAMPION, THERE S ALWAYS DESIRE • AS at work. They want us to think that ALWAYS THE WAVE (UNFORTUNATELY! - THE LONG AS THERE ARE FAVORITES, THERE'LL ALWAYS racism is no longer a problem, that everything is okay. We should all be LINE TO THE LADIES' ROOM WILL ALWAYS BE BE UPSETS-WHEREVER THERE'S A BENCH, THERE'S aware of the transformations that LONGER THAN THE LINE TO THE MEN'S ROOM ALWAYS SOMEBODY WHO THINKS HE SHOULD are taking place in this country. As citizens we should know who - THERE WILL ALWAYS BE COME-FROM-BEHIND NOT BE ON IT ■ WHEREVER THERE'S A MASCOT, we vote for and why. We should VICTORIES ■ COACHES WILL ALWAYS BE THERE S ALWAYS SOME POOR GUY WEARING know who our representatives are in the House and the Senate as well as SECOND-GUESSED - COACHES WILL ALWAYS BE AN INCREDIBLY HOT, DORKY-LOOKING COSTUME locally. Further, we should know FIRED • WHEREVER THERE'S AN OBNOXIOUS • WITH ANY LUCK, THERE'LL ALWAYS BE ESPN what laws are being passed and how they effect us as a people and as FAN, THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER OBNOXIOUS ■ THE UMPIRE'S ALWAYS RIGHT, EVEN WHEN individuals. I can say that I will no FAN ■ THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FOUL BALLS • FANS HE'S WRONG ■ WHEREVER THERE'S A LITTLE longer sit by and let things happen that can and will affect me or my WILL ALWAYS FIGHT OVER FOUL BALLS • THERE MAN, THERE'S ALWAYS A BIG HEART children. As a minority (because I WILL ALWAYS BE PENALTY FLAGS ON PUNT ■ WHEREVER THERE'S A REBOUND, THERE'S am a woman and I am African), now is the time to stand up and be RETURNS - THERE WILL ALWAYS BE WATERBOYS ALWAYS AN ELBOW ■ AS LONG AS THERE ARE | £ counted. It’s time for all of us who WHO WISH THEY COULD MAKE THE TEAM 7-FOOTERS, THERE'LL ALWAYS BE REJECTION | are not contributing our time, talents and gifts for the cause to • A DOUBLE PLAY WILL ALWAYS BE A PITCHER'S f ■ WHEREVER THERE'S A HERO, THERE'S ALWAYS start participating. A GOAT - A REFEREE'S EYESIGHT WILL ALWAYS BE BEST FRIEND • A HANGING CURVE BALL WILL | If we don’t start now, the next thing we know we will be right back IN QUESTION • THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FUMBLES ALWAYS BE A PITCHER'S WORST ENEMY ■ FANS where our great-grand parents, ■ AS LONG AS A FOOTBALL LOOKS LIKE A ’ WILL ALWAYS STRETCH IN THE SEVENTH grand parents, and parents were: trying to figure out what happened FOOTBALL, IT WILL ALWAYS TAKE A (BLIT DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHY?) and how did it get so bad. You can FUNNY BOUNCE ■ THE MAJORITY ■ AS LONG AS THERE ARE say that will never happen. This is 1996. Things are different, ‘We” OF DEFENSIVE LINEMEN F A R M T E A M S , won’t stand for it. But look at the WILL ALWAYS HAVE THERE'LL ALWAYS Black people in California, look in all the jails, look at our neighbor­ BE DREAMS ■ AS LONG AS THE HANDS OF A hoods. I’m sure those Black people BRICKLAYER S SON THERE ARE ODDS, thought the same thing, but it is happening, slowly but surely. I ■ WHEREVER THERE THEY'LL ALWAYS BE challenge you to make a difference A R E T W O GUYS DEFIED-AS LONG AS no matter what organization you are currently in. Learn about the laws THERE S OPENING ON BLACKTOP, and the politicians who pass them. THERE LL ALWAYS BE DAY, THERE'LL Let these people we elect know that you are knowledgeable and aware. ALWAYS BE HOPE O N E - 0 N - 0 N E Let us be the generation that says “enough is enough, we have had enough.” “GET INVOLVED.” 4 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS System CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Drugs are an agent pumped at fantastic proportions into our neighborhoods. Not only illegal drugs, that we all can give testimony to simply because we are subjected (directly or indirectly) to them repeatedly throughout our lives, but also legal drugs such as cigarettes and alcohol. They all attain the same results: blind folding the mind; depressing the process of deductive reasoning and suppressing natural and otherwise acquired levels of intellect, turning potentially creative and intelligent people into sluggards. Due to the majority of Black people that fail to place into perspective the value of life and that of the lives around them, the companies that produce

these products can post warnings on Students of the Society of MAAT gather around 'Mama Kay' (center) every carton that the product may coordinator of the Council of Independent Black Institution (CIBI) St. Helena’s Island, SC. cause life threatening diseases and yet they are still used and abused! Another confining agent, and easily the most influential to Black Society of MAAT: Truth or Controversy? people, is religion. Religion, paralleled only by governmental by Richard C. Jones politics, has since the earliest of time been the most determinant rp institution ever established. The his past semester has are making a concerted effort to Stolen Legacy by George G.M. difference between the two is the seen the emergence of recapture and reconstruct areas of James, The Cultural Unity of Black way in which they sedate. one of Morris Brown African history, which we have not Africa by Cheik Anta Diop, How Politics govern by relative status. College’s most mis-understood traditionally been taught. Europe Underdeveloped Africa by The population is broken down into campus organizations. The Society The Society of MAAT seems to Walter Rodney, Africa Must Unite classes. The high, middle, and low of MAAT, which translates into bring forth the best interpretation of by Kwame Nrumah, Civilization of and again by race: majority as truth, was established by concerned what black nationalism is about; Barbarism by Cheik Anta Diop, The opposed to minority. The minorities students and advised by faculty to that we have control over every Mis-Education of the Negro by are forced into the lower classes facilitate the ideas of Africans’ aspect of our existence, that we Carter G. Woodson, and a series of due to a lack of economical support knowledge about themselves that must know where we come from in books edited by Dr. Ivan Van from governmental policies. Policies can be found in literature and the order to get where we need to be. Sertima, to move towards a more that are incorporated by the high spoken word. The Society of MAAT The Society of MAAT has been clearer concept and way of thinking. provides those interested with a responsible for introducing Morris Knowing the truth is a step tremendous amount of information, Brown College students to a pre- towards a better understanding of solace, and strength. Kwanzaa celebration, hosted forums the way things are and not what MAAT was the female on hip hop in our society, brought in they seem to be. The Society of counterpart to Thoth. MAAT is the various speakers to discuss how MAAT dispels the beliefs we grew symbol of truth and justice. There Africans and African-Americans lost up with; the European point of view are 42 principles that are used for the essence of themselves; and how is not nearly as precise or complete the code of living and the standard to recapture that essence after as they should be. The goal of the that the dead are judged by. It is becoming bastardized by the popular Society of MAAT is to educate, not believed in ancient Kemet these European capitalistic culture. hurt. The brothers and sisters who (Africa) these principles would be The brothers and sisters of the have come together are filled with weighed against the souls of the Society of MAAT suggests reading inspiration and strength. dead. The principles of MAAT are supposed to guide a person’s life. After I heard several grumblings about this new organization that meet every Monday at 5 pm in Viola Hill, I decided to check out things for myself. I had heard that certain propaganda was being taught, but after a few interviews and scouring over enough material to open a class (that in effect allows them library, I find that the Society of to maintain their status) simply MAAT provides a rare glimpse of because its the high class that is that area known as truth. The in office. In any race for position organization has accumulated in public office the majority of the knowledge to awaken those who candidates are members of the are yet asleep. high class. This system effectively The destiny of the black race is in allows the class structure to remain question. Morris Brown College the same. offers very little in the way of Religion on the other hand African-American contributions, and controls by tapping into ones sense the Society of MAAT fills that void. of morality and ethics. Most reli­ Only in the last few years has the gions offer a “dichotomy ultimatum”: contributions of Blacks been given external suffering for those who its due. I must applaud the efforts of neglect their teachings and paradise the Society of MAAT because they Baba Agei Akoto gives a workshop on curriculum development. for those who neglect choose to abide Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 5

nature, and if they act in accordance with that nature, dealt to them by Service-Leaning: Morris Brown chance, then they are being “true to their nature” and should not be promised anything or threatened by College Style any set of conditions to get them to by Richard C. Jones change. Under the democracy in which we Recently I had the opportunity to live today people are placed into sit down and speak with Vivian institutions with like natured Sims-McKnight, the Service- people. Prisons for the naturally Learning Coordinator at Morris sociopathic, colleges for the Brown College. The basic definition naturally inquisitive, the Klu Klux of service-learning is to integrate by their teachings What this comes Klan for the naturally moronic etc. volunteer service in the curriculum. down to is a promise and a threat. Neighborhoods fall suspiciously Mrs McKnight explained that If religion levels a promise and a along the same lines as these creating an atmosphere on campus threat to its targeted population as created institutions (under different where volunteer service is not a a means of getting them to comply, barometers) the most infamous mere extra-curricular activity, but then in truth all that it has done is being economics. Economics is a an integral part of students present its populace with a set of purely man made concept used as intellectual experience. conditions that are designed to the single most determining factor of Mrs. McKnight’s office, which is control their behavior. whom lives with whom, where and located in the Center for A Global Condition is an element that under what conditions. The Workforce & Community Service on should never enter into love. All economic scale uncoincidentally the first floor of Hickman Student pure love is said to be unconditional. parallels that of this country’s class Center, encourages all students to If you love someone for certain structure. The most desirable areas test their academic knowledge in the reasons or conditions that exist, to live are occupied by the high class real world, by getting involved in know that as soon an those reasons members of the population, the the community and to enhance their fade or those conditions change so average housing by the middle class, studied classroom experiences. does the love you have for that and inferior housing, inhabited by Mrs. McKnight explains that the person. In effect, the love you have the lower class. Despite the pre­ outcome of service-learning falls obligation to take care of those less is not for that person but rather judice factors that are involved in under five categories: the first being fortunate, and a civic responsibility the conditions that come with allowing the high class to remain as self development. A positive personal to participate in public affairs and interacting with that person. We do such and thus preventing the lower development will help a student like its processes. not love sex. We love the sensation classes from ascending on the him or herself, help them feel Mrs. McKnight stresses that that sex produces which is why we economic scale, this does not worthwhile, confident, and compe­ perhaps the most important aspect are unwilling to stop until an determine ones nature. tent. Social and interpersonal skills of service-learning is the hands-on orgasm. The point being, if God is... Until the institutions that have are also enhanced. Service-learning experience. and He is greater than I, then surely been created can decipher who is designed to help a student become “With service-learning, you He is able to love us unconditionally. should be where based not on color, more comfortable in a social setting, identify a project according to your If the Black man is to be great, he creed, or money but instead on a stressing the importance of group major, you develop and implement a must then learn to ignore the person’s principle and nature,all work skills, to become sensitive to plan, gain meaningful service conditions that religion produces in society will remain stagnant unable others who are culturally, physically, experience, you observe and analyze, an effort to love both himself and to solve its economical or social and ethnically different. receive a better understanding of God. I myself would be fair, just, problems: crime, violence, prejudice, Values development is also the classroom theory and apply all reasonable and good even if I were racism, classism, etc. and politics, taught. Team responsibility that you know and learn'ed.”' sure that it would lead me to an will continue to sedate and control incorporate tasks that involve The term service-learning has eternal suffering, simply because it mankind. values working with a group to many definitions and it implies a is my nature. “The greater amount The success of the Black accomplish a task; believing a group wide range of meanings. Mrs. of good for the greater amount of population lies in our ability to can often accomplish more than an McKnight breaks it down: people.” Some people are without rediscover the values that were once individual, members of a society are “Connecting service to teaching, this nature. They are of another the foundations of a great people! interdependent and have an learning and research, is an innovative and effective pedagogy of existing practices. Service-learning provides students with fertile jemand product o n s presents ground on which to test theories acquired in the classroom and to concertize abstract thought.” There are many ways in which service-learning can enhance a student’s course content; a student volunteering in a nursing home can use their knowledge of chemistry to explain the possible side effects of a prescription to a resident. Business students can assist the elderly with income tax preparation or non-profit organizations with strategic planning. Service-learning is ultimately about combining resources, those conceiv« 4 by LAN 6ST0N hujhit a Itpf* I and 4 i r • o t • 4 / M A R S H A a. j a o It î o n - r a n i o I p h of the college and the community. c h o r a o g r a p h y bv PATDRO karris muslo ani vooal ¿¡notion by KEITH vilson Service-learning is beneficial to all involved. dec. 13 - 22 For more information, please p r a v i • w d t c « n b < r 12- contact Vivian Sims-McKnight at j umele. ’ celebration of hope and family unioldi through two drama j - the traditional chrhtmax rtory j« in (404) 220-3761/3762 or visit her in b hie hem. and a new chrinmas story set in 1996 in the harlem river drive gospel church on Christmas eve. the Center for Global Workforce and robert ferst ctr. SHOWTIME AND TICKET PRICES Community Service. for the arts opening night dec. 13 8pm - 520 wed. dec. 18 8pm -.512 sat. dec. 14 8pm - 520 thurs. dec. 19 8pm- 515 ga. tech campus 349 ferst st. sun dec. 15 3pm - 515 fri. dec. 20 8pm - 520 8 9 4 - 9 6 0 0 rues. dec. 17 8pm - 512 sac dec. 21 8pm- 520 ■■■■Illlllll free parking sun. dec. 22 3pm - 515 students w/f.d. & seniors $10 The Wolverine —1 8 t h----- anniversary ------o f — classics — OBSERVER - Dedicated to call for daytime, group, subscriptions & preview rates TICKETMASTER ARTS Hotline ( 4 0 4 ) 8 7 6 -6346 ( 4 0 4 ) 817 - 8 7 0 0 educating the LI leaders of tomorrow. Illlllllllll 6 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER CAMPUS NEWS Health Physics Research related technical areas that are Awards Available to supportive of the DOE mission. Morris Brown College Faculty Members Particular emphasis is placed on radiation safety and protection College and university faculty including radiation dosimetry (e.g., members with research interests in equipment; protocols; and internal, Students selected for health physics-related technical areas external, whole-body, and specific may apply for the U.S. Department organs); risk assessment and ALARA of Energy’s 1996 Health Physics (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Who’s Who In America Faculty Research Award (HPFRA) concepts; radiological emergency by Angela Shelton Program. management; radiation protection ATLANTA - The 1996 edition extra-curricular activities, and Sponsored by DOE’s Office of standards and regulations; of Who’s who Among potential continued success. Environment, Safety and health, environmental monitoring and Students in American Morris Brown students share Office of Worker Protection assessment; and air monitoring and Universities and Colleges this honor with other students Programs and Hazards Management, sampling. Priority consideration will will include 47 Morris Brown from more than 1,900 institu­ the program is open to all full time be given to applications focusing on students selected as national tions of higher education faculty appointments at accredited the protection of workers and the outstanding campus leaders. from all 50 states, the District colleges and universities in the public associated with DOE These students were chosen of Columbia, and several United States. environmental cleanup activities. by the campus nominating countries. This directory has The HPPRA program recognizes Program participants must committees and editors of the been published annually since and supports the efforts of outstand­ maintain their full-time faculty annual directory based on their 1934. Morris Brown students ing faculty members whose creative appointment status and must academic achievement, com­ selected to “Who’s Who” research in areas related to radiation conduct their research at their home munity service, leadership in include: protection is supportive of the DOE institutions. In addition, they must mission and has contributed to collaborate with a DOE contactor or Ms.Chandra M. Allen, Battlecreek, Mich. Ms. Shana D. Lester, Decatur, Ga. health physics education. Program approved facility and must submit Mr. David Beausoliel, East Point, Ga. Ms. Seranita T. Lewis, Sparta, Ga. goals are to enhance the quality and annual and final reports. Ms. Toni Belin-Ingram, Atlanta, Ga. Ms. Shawana N. Lewis, Atlanta, Ga. status of health physics programs at The application deadline for the Mr. Morris Biggers, Los Angeles, Calif Ms. Candice A. Lockhart, Seaside, Calif. academic institutions; encourage new 1997 HPFRA Program is Feb. 28, Ms. Alicia R. Campbell, Woodbury, Ga. Mr. Christopher W. Lyon, Miami, Fla. and innovative ideas for health 1997. Awards will be announced in Ms. Eboni C. Chillis, S. Brunswick, N.J, Mr. Richard D. Matthews, Baltimore, Md. physics-related research; provide new July/August 1997. For more Mr. Randall L. Dellemar, Cochran, Ga. Mr. Tyrone 0. McHardy, Atlanta, Ga. opportunities for students interested information or for application Mr. Brian L. May, Waukegan, III. Ms. Morgan E. Dixon, Wheatoh, III. in pursuing careers in health physics; materials, contact Leila Gosslee, Mr. Michael Douglas, Lithia Springs, Ga, Mr. Kimberly M. Murrell, Bronx, N.Y. and strengthen ties between Health Physics Faculty Research Mr. Mario D. Esquivel, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Amechi V. Odlfe, Decatur, Ga. Ms. Kimberly T. Gale, Bristol, Pa Mr. Joab R. Oteng, Kenya academic institutions and DOE Award Program, Education and Mr. Aaron G. Gardner, East Point, Ga. Ms Kimberly N. Pipkins, Las Vegas, N.V. facilities. Training Division, Oak Ridge Ms. Syretheal L. Glover, Biloxi, Miss. Mr. Fredrick 0 . Rege, Atlanta, Ga. Awards for the 1997-1998 Institute for Science and Education, Ms. Tiffany P Gordon, Kingston, Jamaica Ms. Kelly Robinson, Columbus, Ga. academic year will be up to $50,000. 1009 Commerce Park Suite 300, Oak Mr. Jason D. Greenidge, St. Croix, V.l. Ms. Richelie Sims, Cleveland Heights, Ohio Awardees are eligible for two Ridge, Tenn. 37831 0117, tele­ Ms. Zina M. Hall, East Point, Ga. Mr. Mark E. Smith, Stone Mountain, Ga. additional renewals for a total of phone 423-576-1078, or E-mail Ms. Shamonda Harris, Austell, Ga. Ms. Sheila R. Smith, Monroe, Ga. three years. Travel funds may also be [email protected]. Ms. Shenita L. Hickenbottom, Atlanta, Ga, Mr. Tommie L. Smith, Atlanta, Ga. available on a limited basis for trips The Oak Ridge Institute for Ms. Paulette Z. Hill, Carson, Calif. Mr. Desmond D. Stubbs, Decatur, Ga. to and from a collaborating DOE Science and Education (ORISE) was Ms. Shamann A. Walton, Vallejo, Calif. Ms. Tammlra L. Horn, Miami, Fla. facility, to technical conferences and established by the U.S. Department Ms. Nicola S, Hosier, St. Thomas, V.l. Mr. Adrian M. Warner, Atlanta, Ga. meetings, and to an annual program of Energy to undertake national and Mr. Jerome M. Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio Ms. Shivon L. Washington, Bermuda international programs in education, Mr. Damion S. Jones, Columbus, Ga. Ms. Rhea M. Watson, Atlanta, Ga. workshop. Mr. Gary L. Lawrence, Georgetown, S,C. The HPFCRA Program supports training, health, and the research in applied health physics- environment. Campus Courtesy by Alfred Edwards

hile strolling through ignored the male? While the answer Wthe campus of Morris may vary on a person to person Brown College you basis, the general consensus will will find that it is probably say that the male is at commonplace to be greeted by people fault. Regardless of who is right you don’t know or have never seen and who is wrong, the point is in your life. This leaves you with some people are courteous and two options: (1) ignore them and go others are not. on about your business or, (2) return The issue of courtesy on the their greetings as if you had pre­ campus of Morris Brown College viously known this person. Upon does not seem to be problematic, observation of this daily occurence, Males usually hold doors for females I have found that the majority of and allow them to enter buildings the people here (on campus) take first or if a female accidentally drops the latter option out of common something a gentleman will usually courtesy. go out of his way to pick the object While it is most common for up or inform her of the mishap. people to return the hospitable The only time common courtesy is greetings of people they do not not realized on this campus is when know, it is not uncommon for people something has to be organized by a to ignore these greetings and just lot of people such as lunch lines or keep steppin’. This seems to mainly registration lines. In these cases, I occur when the subjects are of the have noticed that the survival of the opposite sex. In situations where fittest rule comes into effect and females fail to return the greetings people develop the “me first” of a male, the once hospitable attitude. This exception applies to gentleman may take offense and all the places I have been around use an alternate means of communi­ the Atlanta University Center. cation to gain her attention. The populace of the community of This usually comes in the form of Morris Brown College are courteous, a profane or derogatory term. considerate people. There are always Who is to blame in such an isolated incidents which serve as an incident? Is It the male who was exception to the rule, but overall, we just trying to be friendly, or is it are doing a good job of displaying the female who failed to recognize campus courtesy. this gesture of courtesy and coldly Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 7 Recommended Readings For “Student Profiles” Black Men NAME: Celena Brown FAVORITE ACTOR: Morgan Freeman • The Making of an Afro-American: FAVORITE ACTRESS: Angela Bassett African Explorer, Civil War Major, & FAVORITE MOVIE: I don't have one Father of Black Nationalism by PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mother Martin Robinson Delaney FAVORITE TV SHOW: Mama's Family • Sons of the Prophets: 9 Inspirational FAVORITE GROUP: Isley Brothers Stories about African Men and Boys SOMETHING YOU'D BE in the Land of Captivity by SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT ME: I'm a stingy person Mamadow Chinelu FAVORITE JUNK FOOD: Potato chips • Scottsboro: A Tragedy of the FAVORITE SONG: Hold Back The Tears/lsley Brothers American South by Dan T. Carter FAVORITE ITEM CLOTHING: Don't have any • An Easy Burden: The Civil Rights NOBODY KNOWS I CAN: Sing Movement and the Transformation of GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Making A's in school America by Andrew Young CAUSE I MOST BELIEVE IN: World Peace • Nurturing Young Black Males edited IF I HAD A WISH: Nurse my great-grandmother to health by Ronald B. Mincey MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: My Leo the Lop Teddy Bear • The Martinsville Seven: Race Rape, MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When I fell on the field during band practice BEST QUALITY: and Capitol Punishment by Eric W. Very respectful Rise WORST QUALITY: Very outspoken SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME • Slaying the Dragon by Michael SEE RED: When men or women disrespect themselves Johnson and others • Concrete Candy Stories by Apollo IF I COULD LIVE ANYWHERE • Xodus: An African-American Male IT'D BE: In North Carolina Journey by Garth Kasimu Baker SMARTEST THING I EVER DID: Broke up with my ex-boyfriend Fletcher DUMBEST THING I EVER DID: Started dating my ex-boyfriend • Search and Destroy: African- GREATEST LOVE: Success American Males in the Criminal QUALITY I MOST LIN IN PEOPLE: Respectfulness Justice System MY ROLE MODEL: My mother Recommended Readings For • Somebody Else's Child by Terris McMahon Grimes My African Man Black Women • Harlem's Glory: Black Women CICERO'S Writing 1900 - 1950 edited by by Corliss Sherrell • One Life: The Autobiography of an Lorraine Elena Roses and Ruth CORNER You started out as a young man African-American Actress by Ellen Elizabeth Randolph touching many generations from your Holly • Rooted Against the Wind by Dr. Our Nation heart as you can • Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness: Wade Gayles you showed many boys it’s okay to Memoir of a White Mother of Black • Flight of the Blackbird by Faye by Richard C. Jones believe in yourself Sons by Jane Lazarre McDonald Smith our nation is our selves when it comes to my African man, I do • African-American Women in • The Hand I Fan With by Tina whatever we are doing not want anyone else Congress by LaVerne McCain Gill McElroy Ansa is what the nation • Where Evil Sleeps: A Tamara Hayle you stand strong and think positive in • Good Hair by Benilde Little is Mystery by Valerie Wilson everything you do • When We Practice to Deceive by doing • Against All Odds by Gwynne Foster you have those promising and determined Gloria Mallette or • Sister Power: How Phenomenal eyes looking at you • Knowing the Rosalyn McMillian not doing Black Women are Rising to the Top • Mama's Girl by Veronica Chambers you are a doctor, lawyer, movie star, is what the nation by Patricia Reid Merritt • The Black Women's Guide to runner, civil rights is being • Will the Real Women Please Stand Pampering the Black Man by Valerie activist, teacher, and writer, and making or Up! by Ella Patterson Shaw something of yourself not being when it comes to my African man, I do not want anyone else by Richard C. Jones what shame that you have been The Elie Wiesel Prize how do you inspire a black man brainwashed in your time by being the conscious rising essence of just stand proud and keep your head up, in Ethics blackness it will be alright blackness conscious of itself my African man your voice moves me, which is what we mean by culture consoles me, and motivates me 1997 ESSAY CONTEST blackness conscious of itself for myself blackness when it comes to my African man, I do Suggested Themes color not want anyone else culture see my African man has had his ups and ❖ Discuss ethics based on a personal experience consciousness downs, but just pull through by race my African man thinks will turn around ❖ Why are we here? How are we to meet our ethical obligations? by identity why all the fighting? Why all the pain? ❖ Reflect on an ethical aspect of a literary text by action oh but that African man just wants to I inspire by being the nation scream and holler for his I inspire to raise the spirit people, throw up his hands Eligibility: Full-time Junior and Senior Undergraduates I must be what we need your eyes so deep like a sea Deadline: January 17, 1997 to survive with strength your lips so smooth, so rich and serene the health your skin is so pure and none can’t resist No more than three (3) essays from the same college, university or the dignity the goft campus will be considered in any one contest year. Essays must be to inspire is to be of consciousness that you bring from yourself submitted by a college or university on behalf of its students. black power when it comes to my strong, smart and self-respect rich African man First Prize: $5,000 Second Prize: $2,500 self-determination I know for sure I do not want anyone else self-defense Third Prize: $1,500 Two Honorable Mentions: $500 each CORRECTIONS For entry forms and further information, please send a The name of a contributing writer was incorrect in the November self-addressed, sumped envelope by December 20, 1996 to: issue - page 13 - masthead; Tamara V. Armstrong should have read The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Tamara V. Birdsong, we apologize for the error. 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor In the November issue, on the cover, page 6, page 7 and page 12, New York, NY 10036 Miss MBC’s first name was incorrect, (Markesha) should have read as Markisha, we apologize for the error. 8 Leaders of Tomorrow! 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MBC Peer Counselor’s Sponsor National Alcohol Awareness Week by Monique Jennings

/I /a an^’ PeoP^e have trouble / 1Za dealing with alcohol and ■X. r -JL drugs. Drug and alcohol abuse can cause problems for everyone. Many men and women face some special dangers, including strong social pressure to use alcohol and drugs. Knowing about these issues can help you to make wise choices about your health and contribute to a happy family and social life. Peer pressure is one of the lead­ ing cause of alcoholism. Decisions about whether or not to drink or to take drugs may have a lot to do with the attitudes and opinions of your Students who pledged not to drink. peers. Why are many men and women encouraged by their peers to drink or take drugs? Some people think that drinking or using a drug proves how much of a man or woman he or she is. In a woman’s case, abuse of alcohol or other drugs can destroy the relationships women value. In this case, family and friends lose love and trust for the abuser. Women experience just as many complications as men. A woman may also lose her job. Alcohol effects men differently from women. Drug use may decrease the levels of testosterone in a man’s body, which affects sexual desire and performance. The use of alcohol and drugs may lower a man’s inhibitions and dull his thinking. If a woman uses alcohol or other drugs while pregnant, she may cause permanent health and behavioral problems for her unborn Olivia Edward and Amittia Bradley representing I S I S prepare Hakeem Boyd and George Joseph representing child. Whenever a pregnant woman “Sweet Paradise", their entry in the 1996 Best Mixed Drink Contest. Wilkes Hall - prepare their drink for the Best Mixed Drink. drinks or takes other drugs, her baby will receive whatever she digest. Alcohol and other harmful substances can be devastating, even in very small doses. During Alcohol Awareness week, seminars and activities such as the mixed drink contest, were used to teach students how to be aware of the dangers of alcohol. Many organizations have played an active role in making students aware of the consequences of using alcohol and drugs. Congratulations to the organizations who won the mixed drink contest. You played a very important part in making students aware of the dangers of alcohol use. These organizations should be recognized for their excellent, non­ alcoholic drinks.

(I. to r.) Rachel Lawrence, Cozett Streeter, George Blackmon, Alicia Dunlop, Keisha Hopson, and LaQuarda Daniels. Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 9

spokeswomen on Black female empowerment. Joining the 1997 Black Oriented Women’s conference promotes conference tour will be legendary vocalist Gladys Knight\ Editor-in- Sisterhood, self empowerment Chief of Essence magazine, Susan L Web Sites Taylor-, acclaimed poet/author by Sheila M. Poole and Ed Hall Nikki Giovanni; author and talk across the country show host Bertice Berry among * The African American others; “We are proud to feature Newspaper - includes a weekly such dynamic women, who typically discussion topic, art gallery, news, Atlanta, GA -African American talk a ‘can-we-talk-sister-to-sister’ information on black fraternities Women on Tour gears up to take its approach to delivering their and sororities, and children’s empowerment conference to five messages of hope, self-determination interests.. (http://www.afroam.org) U.S. cities in 1997. Promoting and divine order,” states Crothers. sisterhood, self-empowerment, “We look forward to 1997 being a ^Universal Black Pages - entrepreneurship and community information about black-oriented landmark year for African American building among African American Web pages, includes information on Women on Tour.” women, this nation’s foremost Black topics such as business, events, arts, African American Women on Tour women’s empowerment conference is history, entertainment, and is presented by Allstate Insurance presented by Allstate Insurance professional organizations. Company and sponsored by JC Company and will visit Oakland, (http://www.ubp.com) Penney, Reebok, Heart & Soul, CA, April 4-6 at the Marriott City Mobil, McDonald’s and Hardee’s. *World African Network - areas Centre; Dallas, TX, June 13-15 at For registration information contact the Fairmont Hotel; Chicago, IL, African American Women on Tour, include business, fitness, art, beauty, Maria Dowd Carothers, President, health and fitness, and culture. July 25-27 at the Downtown PROMOTrends, Inc. 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite (http://www.worldafricannet.com) Marriott; Atlanta, GA, August 14-16 Executive Producer, AAWOT 216, San Diego, CA 92123, or call at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers; 1-800-560-AAWT. *Def Jam - includes information and Philadelphia, PA, August 22-24 “Responding to the demand on the music industry, the record at the Adam’s Mark. nationwide,” she continues, “we label, and talent. In its seventh year, AAWOT’s began touring AAWOT in 1993 with Student on (http.//www. defj am. com/defhome. Creator and Executive Producer, a crew of 10. Over the past six ht ml) Maria Dowd Carothers reflects on years, we have successfully provided the Move how the conference has evolved and a forum for empowering and Richard C. Jones, Editor of *NetNoir Online - includes where it is going. “My company, enhancing the quality of life for the Wolverine Observer and a Com­ information on sports, business, and PROMOTrends, Inc, produced its Black women, their families and munications major, has accepted a music. first conference in San Diego, CA in communities through economic Public Relations position with Delta (http://www.netnoir.com/index.html) 1990. Our goal was to bring sisters intellectual and spiritual Airlines, effective January 6, 1997. together to address critical health, development”. He will be responsible for news *MelaNet - information on economic and career issues that The conference attracts thousands media relations, communications community events, minority impact our lives. AAWOT educates of women from across the nation for Delta employees, and community businesses, and an African- and motivates Black women to take who attend workshops, fitness affairs, Morris Brown College American wedding guide. a proactive approach to addressing classes, networking events and wishes Richard well in his new (http://new.melanet.com/) these issues,” states Carothers. keynote functions featuring some of and exciting endeavor. the nation’s most sought after

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PUBLISHER Morris Brown College ADVISOR/MANAGING EDITOR Carvel Bennett (Director of Student Activities & Student Publications) CONSULTANT Johnnie B. Bates, Jr. (Bates & Bates Identity Development & Graphics) EDITOR Richard Jones BUSINESS MANAGER James Potter, III ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Gerthy Samedi SPORTS EDITOR William Johnson Alfred Edwards CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sean Gardner (Clark Atlanta University) Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. (Alumnus ‘84) Monique Jennings Tamara V. Birdsong (Alumnus '96) Kizzy Taylor Alfred Edwards William Johnson Albeni Daniels Sylvia T. Boykin Carvel Bennett Natasha Shallow Dakeer Farrar Rochelle M. Hardley Shonda Cannon Sheila Dease PHOTOGRAPHER Spurgeon Dennis, Jr. 10 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Morris Brown College Participation in the 1996 American Model United Nations (AMUN) by Dr. Mabiengwa Naniuzeyi

For the sixth time in a row, Morris Brown College participated in the 1996 American Model United Nations that was held, as usual, in Chicago, Illinois, from November 14 to November 17, 1996. Seven students traveled with me to the windy city to represent the Country of Ghana. The seven students are the following: Christopher Lyon, Elizabeth Lloyd, Michele Livingston, Kyla Juniel, Shauna Hill, Brook Brandon, and Shamann Walton. Morris Brown College was the only member of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to participate in the AMUN. As a matter of fact my students have enjoyed representing not only MBC, but also the HBCUs. And for six years, they have been doing a wonderful job. The various awards won by MBC over the past six years are a clear indication of my students’ commitment to excellence. Mr. Brian Endless, the Executive Director of the AMUN has written a few words for the readers of the Wolverine Observer regarding the role that MBC has been playing in the AMUN. This year, over 150 students participated in the 1996 AMUN. They represented the Christopher Lyon at one of the Model U N. Sessions. following countries and schools:

Afghanistan William Woods India University of Poland Loyola University terrorism to scientific and College Wisconsin-Madison Portugal University of Notre technological development, chemical Algeria Northwestern Indonesia University of Dame and biological weapons University Michigan Republic of Korea North Central etc...Specifically, the Model United Argentina Bluefield State Iran Grinnell College College Nations is designed to increase College Iraq Ar Force Academy Romania Northwestern awareness of the role, organization, Australia St. Norbert’s College Ireland Southern Methodist University and performance of the United Austria Augustana College University Russian Federation University of British Nations; demonstrate the patterns Bangladesh Mary Washington Israel University of Columbia of conflict and cooperation between College Wisconsin-Eau Rwanda Rockford College nation-states; promote under­ Belarus University of Claire Saudi Aabia University of standing of the forces that shape the Kentucky Italy Bluefield State Wisconsin-LaCrosse foreign policy of member states of Belgium Fordham University College Senegal Malcalester College the United Nations; develop skills in Bosnia-Herzegovina Northwestern Japan Roosevelt Singapore Earlham College parliamentarian procedures; University University South Africa Abion College generate understanding of the forces Botswana Northwestern Jordan University of Spain Southern Methodist that interfere in the search for University Kentucky University solutions to global issues. Brazil Truman State Kuwait Loyola University Sudan Creighton University Kyrgyzstan Mary Washington University Bulgaria Bethany College College Sweden Queen’s University- Performance in the 1996 AMUN Canada Earlham College Lebanon University of On tario The seven students who Chile Governor’s State Missouri-Columbia Turkey Pittsburg State represented MBC in the 1996 University Libya Loyola University University AMUN played well their role as China Triton College Luxembourg Abion College Ukraine College of DuPage Ghanaian diplomats. Although they Columbia Albion College Malaysia University of UN. Aab Emirates University of Stony were never involved with the Model Costa Rica Iowa State Wisconsin-Eau Brook UN before, they acted as University Claire United Kingdom Southwest Missouri professionals committed to finding Cuba University of Illinois Malta Southwest Missouri State University solutions to crucial world issues. Czech Republic University of San State University United States Northern Michigan They submitted several resolutions Diego Mexico University of San University that caused heated debates in Denmark University of Diego Venezuela Queen’s University- committees and in the General Northern Iowa Monaco Missouri Southern On tario Assembly. Elizabeth Lloyd was Ecuador Augustana College State College Zimbabwe Lake Forest College interviewed by the AMUN journalists regarding her resolution Egypt University of Illinois Morocco ITESM-CCM France Truman State (Mexico) Understanding the Model on landmines. The interview was University Myanmar University of United Nations published in the AMUN Daily Georgia DePaul University Washington- Seattle The Model United Nations Chronicle. Despite their good Germany Augustana College Netherlands University of provides a unique opportunity for performance, MBC students did not Ghana Morris Brown Missouri-Columbia College students to grasp the win any award this year. For the College New Zealand University of Stony dynamics of world politics through first time in six years, MBC comes Greece University of Brook the simulation of the proceedings of back from the AMUN without Macedonia Nicaragua Olivet-Nazarene the United Nations. Student­ winning an award. I have noticed Guinea-Bissau University of Illinois University diplomats conduct research in order that the competition is getting Honduras Earlham College Nigeria DePaul University to understand world issues ranging tougher. This will require some Hungary University of Norway University of from disarmament, refugees, adjustments regarding our Wisconsin-Eau Louisville landmines, global food security, the preparation for the 1997 AMUN. Claire Peru University of Illinois status of women, racial Our objective is to win big in 1997. Phillipines Knox College discrimination, international Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 11

The last word It would be ungrateful to close without recognizing the people who are responsible for our students’ exposure to International experiences like the AMUN and the OAU (Organization of African Unity). Dr. Shelby Lewis, Vice President for Academic Affairs, has been instrumental in promoting our participation in the Model UN and the Model OAU. Indeed, our involvement in international experiences is consistent with the globalization process that is currently taking place at MBC. Mrs. Jill Triplett, Director of Title III deserves our gratitude for her strong support and commitment to global education. Mrs. Noralee Smith and Dr. Johnny Myers have always been helpful and we give them a special thanks. The Social Science faculty, especially Drs. Mukenge, Marsh, Farokhi, and Professor Afia Zakiya have always been supportive. Thank you so much. At last, we sincerely Shauna Hill, a member of the MBC Team. appreciate the moral and material (I. to r.) Brooke Brandon and Elizabeth Lloyd. support of the entire MBC family. Appeal to MBC students The Model United Nations is not reserved solely to Political Science majors. As we are moving toward the 21st century, MBC students, regardless of their majors, should be Model United Nations exposed to global education. by Shamann Walton Analyzing and solving global issues require an interdisciplinary The Model United Nations was a diplomats, I was able to network been able to talk to so many approach. Therefore, although most great experience for me. I was able with many other colleagues. I met students from many colleges at of the students who participate in to debate with students from other college students who were able to one time. the Model UN are political science schools on some relevant issues give me information on several The thing I enjoyed the most majors, I strongly encourage concerning most of the countries of internships that I am in fact about the Model UN was the role students majoring in other the world. We discussed issues such interested in. I was also able to playing. It was a great and nice disciplines to get involved. In the as sustainable development for all talk with the staff of the different experience to be able to act like a 1997 AMUN, MBC will be countries, drug trafficking, and institutions that were represented diplomat from the country of Ghana. representing Libya and I need many other issues that deal with the in the Model UN. These staff This role playing allowed me to dynamic students who can electrify interest of all countries. members put me in contact with get a sense of how the real United the General Assembly like Aside from debating and people who can help me with my Nations operates. Now I can Muammar Qadaffi would do. caucusing with other student- future career plans. Never have I understand why it is sometimes hard for many countries to get along with each other. Over all, the trip was a great experience for me. I will definitely remember this trip for the rest of my life. It is trips like this that make me enjoy being in college. I only hope that I will be able to go back the next year. SURVEY

Dear Reader, The Wolverine Observer wants to hear from you! Let us know who you are, what you like, and what you think of the Wolverine Observer. 1) Are you a student, alumni, faculty member at Morris Brown College? 2) What issues would you like the Wolverine Observer to focus on? 3) What do you think of the Wolverine Observer: • Entertaining • Boring • Informative • Just right • Articles too short • Articles too long 4) What would you like to see occur on campus? 5) Your name 6) Your address 7) Your phone number Please send your responses to: MBC Wolverine Observer 643 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. NW Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4140 Brian Endless, Executive Director of the Model U N. program (center) with MBC Delegates ATTN: EDITOR (I. to r.) Shauna Hill, Elizabeth Lloyd, Kyla Juniel and Christopher Lyon. 12 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER ENTERTAINMENT Pennsylvania and New York. Geena Davis actually had the Movie potential to play the bad girl role. People are accustomed to seeing her George Clinton’s Review play earthy type roles. This movie By Rochelle M. Hardley had to be a big change for her. Movie goers will applaud her on-stop, heart pounding performance in this movie. Samuel Greatest action, adventure and L. Jackson gave some of the most N violence from start to memorable lines since “Pulp finish; this is what the movie “The Fiction.” Jackson gives one of his Long Kiss Goodnight” delivers. best performances as Mitch Hits Geena Davis and Samuel L. Hennasey. Jackson star in this action-packed Other note worthy performances movie about Samantha Crane were from Patrick Malahide, Craig Remixed Funk Classics Feature Guest Performances (Davis’ character) who lost her Bierko, Brian Cox and David Morse. By Hip Hop Superstar Coolio, Ice Cube, Busta memory up until eight years ago. 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In Detroit, Clinton World Unite Remix) featuring hop parts. most sampled artist of all time, began writing and producing a steady Coolio George Clinton’s Greatest Funkin’ 6. MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION - stream of material for his own group • ‘96 remix of the original version Hits finds some of today’s biggest rap STARCHILD (THE SECOND and other artists including J. J. from Capitol’s Computer Games superstars returning the flavor with COMING REMIX) Barnes, Pat lewis, and the Fantastic album with new vocals featuring guest performances on such seminal • ‘96 version of the original Four. Coolio. When the original "Atomic Clinton jams “Knee Deep, (Do Fries version from Mothership In 1967, the Parliaments scored a Dog" was released in 1982, it Go With That Shake” and the first Connection with new vocals from #20 pop/#5 RiB hit with their single went to #1 on the R&B charts and single “Atomic Dog (Dogs of The P-Funk. Original version went to “(I Just Wanna) Testify, written and stayed on the charts for 26 weeks. World Unite Mix)” featuring Coolio. #26 on the R&B charts. produced by George Clinton. By this • "Atomic Dog" has been A limited edition vinyl press of the • The following artists have time, Clinton had begun sampled in the biggest rap/hip disc will also be available on October collaborating with singers and sampled “Mothership hop songs by the following artists: Connection”: Dr. Dre, Yo-Yo, En 15. players like Eddie Hazel, Billy “Bass” Notorious B.I.G., 2 Pac, Snoop A party record from top to bottom, Nelson, and Clarence “Fuzzy” Vogue, Scorpio, Above The Law, Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Pebble, Kool Rock Jay and DJ Greatest Funkin’ Hits compiles new Haskins, as well as Parliaments Ray NWA, M.C. Hammer, DJ Jazzy versions of such R&B chart-toppers Davis and Grady Thomas — all of Slice, NWA, Herbie Hancock, Mr. Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Lee, Kausion, and more. and dance floor staples as “Atomic whom would soon play important Redman, Too Short, Kriss Kross, 7. KNEE DEEP (DEEP AS A Dog” from Clinton’s 1982 solo debut roles in the two-sided group know as Hi-C, Kool Moe Dee, K-Solo, Big MUTHA FUNKER REMIX) Computer Games and “Flashlight, ” Parliament-Funkadelic, formed in Daddy Kane, Above The Law, featuring Digital Underground from Parliament’s 1978 disc 1968. The debut album Funkadelic I.R.O.C., Aaliyah, Smooth, Spice • The following artists have Funkadelic’s “Bop Gun. (One was released in 1969; Parliament (no 1, Steady B„ U.T.F.O., X-Clan, sampled “Knee Deep”: Snoop Nation)” which has been longer “the Parliaments”) released M.C. Ren, 2nd II None, AMG, commercially unavailable until now. Doggy Dogg, Pe La Soul, EPMD, its first album, Osmium in 1970. Compton’s Most Wanted, and Jon B., LL Cool J, Def Row, Boo- The ‘96 remix of the funk anthem As the spiritual, musical and many more. Yaa TRIBE, Bobby Brown, Fu- “Knee Deep (Deep As A Mutha Funka organizational leader of these groups, 2. FLASHLIGHT (The Remix)” included here features new Schnickens, Keith Murray, D.J. George Clinton’s incredibly prolific Groovemasters’ Mix) featuring vocals by Digital Underground and Pooh, and more. career brought forth such classic Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, and Clinton himself. This #1 R&B smash albums as America Eats Its Young Ol’Dirty Bastard 8. HEY GOOD LOOKIN’ (BOOTY is among the most sampled songs in (1972), Cosmic Slop (1973), Tales of • ‘96 version of original song from ENHANCED REMIX) featuring the history of hip hop. Greatest Kidd Funkadelic (1976), and One Funkentelechy vs The Placebo guest vocals by Vanessa Funkin’ Hits also includes a remix of Nation Under A Groove (1976) by Syndrome with ORIGINAL Williams and Shistee “Mothership Connection Starchild,” Funkadelic; and Up For The Down MEMBERS of P-Funk and • ‘96 remix of original song from the theme song of Clinton’s current Stroke (1974), Chocolate City (1975), superstar guest vocals by Busta Capitol’s R&B Skeleton’s in the Mothership Tour, which began last Mothership Connection (1975) and Rhymes, Q-Tip, and Ol’Dirty Closet with new hip-hop elements July and continues through 1999! Motor Booty Affair (1978) by Bastard, When first released, and vocals. Greatest Funkin’ Hits testifies to Parliament. Clinton also scored with "Flashlight" went to #1 on the 9. DO FRIES GO WITH THAT George Clinton’s production genius such R&B/Pop singles as “Tear The R&B charts and #16 on the POP SHAKE (KNOW WHAT I’M and innovative musical style and his Roof Off The Sucker” “Up For The charts. SAYING REMIX) featuring guest profound impact on every major Down Stroke,” “Flash Light,” “One • The following artists have vocals by Vanessa Williams and contemporary artist from Prince to Nation Under A Groove, ” and “(Not sampled “Flashlight": Salt ‘n’ Shistee Snoop Doggy Dogg and beyond. By Just) Knee Deep. ” By 1980, the Peppa, Redman, Digital • ‘96 remix of original song from presenting these fresh reworkings of Parliament-Funkadelic combination Underground, Kriss Kross, Mack Capitol's B&B Skeleton’s in the the most influential and respected was estimated to have sold more 10, M.C. Ren, Munchie, Kam, Closet. This was Vanessa’s songs in today’s urban music scene, a than 10 million albums in the U.S. Phunke Assphalt, Ahmad Lewis, recording debut. whole new generation of critics and alone. Eve, Cooley, Keith Murray, Mugg 10. ATOMIC POG (ORIGINAL fans can appreciate Clinton’s In 1982, George Clinton released Shot Boyz, Kashan, Deadly enormous musical achievement in a EXTENDED VERSION) his first solo album, Computer Thread, Kooley C., M.C. Shug, • Special Atomic Mix of the fully modern context — proving once Games; it’s hit single “Atomic Dog” and more. and for all that the funk is truly its original song from Capitol’s held the #1 R&B position for four 3. BOOTY BODY READY FOR THE Computer Games album. own reward. straight weeks. Other Clinton solo PLUSH FUNK BONUS TRACKS George Clinton albums followed; You (1983), Some of • Licensed from Overture Music My Best Jokes Are Friends (1985), and has never been released in 11 KNEE DEEP (MIDNIGHT MIX) biography R&B Skeletons In The Closet (1985), U.S. featuring Digital Underground George Clinton was bom July 22, and two releases on Princess’s 4. BOP GUN (ONE: NATION) • A more eclectic, smoothed out 1941 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Paisley Park label, The Cinderella featuring Ice Cube version In 1952, the family relocated to Theory and Hey, Man...Smell My • Radio version never released 12. MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION Newark, New Jersey; three years Finger. Most recently, George commercially. STARCHILD (BACK BEAT later 14-year old George formed a Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars 5. BREAK MY HEART (STOP-THA REMIX) doo-wop vocal group called the released T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. on BLEEDIN’ REMIX) • An actual live-esque version of Parliaments. In 1956, the group cut Sony/550 Music. • ‘96 remix of original song from the '96 theme song from the its first record, “The Wind” b/w "A Capitol's Jimmy G and the Mothership Anniversary Tour. Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 13 JOMANDI PRESENTS 2ND ANNUAL “Black Nativity” Holiday Classic December 13-22

Jomandi Productions announces its as Joseph and by Veronica Raymond 2nd Annual production of the as Mary-the production is GRAND.” Langston Hughes Holiday Classic. Conceived by Langston Hughes “Black Nativity,” from December 13- with additional text and sermon by 22 at the Robert Ferst Center for Jackson-Randolph, the second act, of the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive on the “Black Nativity” transports the Georgia Tech Campus, with preview audience from Bethlehem to a on December 12. modern-day church congregation in Jomandi’s “Black Nativity" - Photo; Eric Johnson Last year, Jomandi’s first Harlem, where the reverend production of the Hughes holiday minister, played again this year by The cast includes some of 8700 or the Ferst Center Box Office classic, directed by Marsha A. Margo Moore (tv’s American Gothic) Atlanta’s top singers and gospel at 894-9600. For groups and Jackson-Randolph, was described as gives the message that “we are an vocalists, including Sheila Stroud, information, call Jomandi at 876- “foremost a glorious, lush, visual extension of the manger.” Chandra Currelley, Mark Ford, 6346. experience” by Creative Loafing. Jackson-Randolph’s interpretation Charles Bullock, Sheila Wheat, Showtimes and Ticket Prices “The vibrant colors and rich textures of the play demonstrates modem Adrienne Reynolds, and others. Opening Night Dec 13 8PM $20 of the set (designed by Art Johnson), audiences’ connection to the history Keith Wilson, who directed the Saturday Dec 14 8PM $20 exquisite costumes (by Benin), and of the nativity and brings that 5,000-member choir for this Sunday Dec 15 3 PM $15 wonderfully effective lighting (by connection into today’s Christmas summer’s Paralympic Games Tuesday Dec 17 8PM $12 Christian Epps) combine to create celebration. Opening Ceremony, is Music Wednesday Dec 18 8PM $12 extraordinary images of magnificent Called “an important holiday Director again, with Veronica Thursday Dec 19 8PM $15 African descendants, much like tradition,” “Black Nativity” brings to Raymond assisting Patdro Harris in Friday Dec 20 8PM $20 those found in paintings and on life, “images that for many are no the choreography this year. Saturday Dec 21 8PM $20 Christmas cards.” more real than Santa Claus. For advance tickets, call the Sunday Dec 22 3PM $15 The reviewer continued, “Replete Obviously beneficial for African- Ticketmaster Arts Hotline at 817- STUDENTS AND SENIOR $10 with gospel and traditional songs American families, it would be well and augmented by impressive presented to non-African Americans. choreography by Patdro Harris- It would do Hughes proud to have well-executed by Harris in his role such images dancing in their heads.”

goodfellaz: Ray, Delouie and Angel GOODFELLAZ SERVIN’ UP Sugar Honey Ice Tea by Charlton Pharris ctober 10, 1996, 1 had the Brothers, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie pleasure of meeting three Wonder, Will Downing, Jeffrey HOUSE OF MUSIC Oyoung men who form R&B’s newestOsborne, and The Winans. And the group, Goodfellaz: Angel, DeLouie, influences certainly come out in such and Ray. We met for an hour or so at jams as Sugar Honey Ice Tea, Pour the new album featuring a local hotel the night they were Your Love Down, If You Walk Away, checking out; the trio was in Atlanta Show and Prove, and No Matter. “let’s get down” (featuring DJ Quik) promoting their single Sugar Honey I highly recommend Goodfellaz. Ice Tea. Prior to the meeting, I had Their first album is due out Tony Toni Tone. Artist Controlled. listened to the tape their public November 1, 1996. There is Management: The Left Bank Organizat.on Executive Producers: Tony Tom Tone relations firm had sent, and I was something for everyone, slow jams 0*1996 Mercury Records htt p://www. mercuryrecords, corn/mercury fEm shocked; these brothers could sing! and up-tempo cuts that will Goodfellaz was actually formed guarantee you be in the mood for... AVAILABLE AT several years ago, beginning with whatever. Angel and DeLouie, and the majority God willing, success will not go to Peppermint #5 of the songs written when Ray came their heads. Peace and Positive aboard. Blessings to Goodfellaz. Thanks for 816 Oak St. SW/Westend Mail Goodfellaz credits its musical giving me a glimpse of what makes a Atlanta, GA 30310 influence to the Force MD’s, New Goodfella. Edition, Al Green, The Isley 14 Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER PRE-ALUMNI COUNCIL MBC-PAC Upcoming What is the President Events The Council is planning the Attends following activities for the rest of Pre-Alumni the 1996-97 school year: Conference 1. Movie Night 2. Christmas Basket project PAC President Matumaini Taylor, 3. Adopt a High School Council any Historian Sheila Dease, and Alumna 4. Pre-Alumni Workshop Chantelle Jones, attended the 5. French Toast Breakfast Southern Region Conference of the 6. UNCF Unity Day NPAC, which was held at Miles 7. Black History Month College in Birmingham, AL, Convocation way? November 15-17. 8. MBC Book Exchange ■■■■■■■■■■■■■a The conference activities centered on information sessions that covered such topics as: the background of NPAC Students have raised more the NAC, and the importance of Extra! UNCF, and ways to strengthen than $3 million dollars for UNCF since the UNCF institutions. Extra! council was created in 1958 The conference was an The National Pre-Alumni Council opportunity for students in the of The College Fund/UNCF will Southern Region to discuss ideas, present: and ways the various Councils n 1958, the National Alumni UNCF UNITY DAY ‘97 institutions and assist in raising carried out fund raising, and Theme: Council (“NAC”) formed the funds during the annual campaign community service programs. “United to Protect Our Future” iNational Pre-Alumni Council of the UNCF. The representatives were Friday, January 30, 1997 (“NPAC”) to stimulate the Since its creation, the NPAC has reminded of the national conference All UNCF Schools interest, and participation of become the major affiliate of the that will be held in Miami, FL. students in the progress of the NAC, and has raised more than The trip was funded by Alumni Show Your Support Wear United Negro College Fund $3 million for UNCF. Affairs, and the Black College Hall A Gold Ribbon! (“UNCF”). One of the major fund raising of Fame. The purpose of the NPAC is activities for the NPAC is the Miss to encourage high school students UNCF contest. The contestant to attend UNCF institutions, to whose college raises the highest Alumni preserve further loyalty, and amount on a per capita basis is Did You Know? Mentoring fellowship between member crowned Miss UNCF. The Morris Brown College Pre- Alumni Council co-sponsored a DO YOU OFTEN WONDER WHY, Spring picnic with the S.G.A. during WHAT, HOW? Only educated students were the Spring semester of 1996. • How do I become successful? Affirmative allowed on the front line of the non­ The Council hosted social • How can I start my own business? violent marches and sit-ins. reception for the HBCU queens who • What can I read to expand my Action Students had to have academic attended the Black College Alumni mind? clearance, and a letter of recom­ Hall of Fame in September. Miss • Why don’t I know more about my Workshop mendation from their college Morris Brown Markisha Jones roots? president. welcomed her counterparts to our TOPICS by Sheila Dease Like welfare, affirmative action campus. An Affirmative Action Workshop was designed as a short term Council members sold alumni JAN 14: Misinformation, Confuses People- was held in Birmingham, presented solution to level the playing field, paraphernalia during the football Even the Highly Intelligent by Mr. James Hood. He was one of that some how “hung around”. season. The products included JAN 21: Know Your Roots and What Is the students that Gov. (AL) George Students must be involved, and stadium seats, seat cushions, hats, Melanin? Wallace would not allow to attend prepare themselves to take pom-poms, buttons, and water JAN 28: What is Real Wealth? the University of Alabama. Mr. leadership roles in the development bottles. FEB 11: Own Your Own Business Hood was very active in the civil of the Black community. The The council co-hosted a reception FEB 18: How to Choose A Mate rights movement, and worked freedom rides and marches must for parents during new student WEEKLY: Each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., closely with Martin L. King, Jr. not have been in vain. orientation. Fountain Hall, Room 302 ALUMNI UPDATE Morris Brown College Office of Alumni Affairs (A Department of the Institutional Advancement Division)

educational atmosphere for our Historic honor students. The following firms have been Renovation of engaged for the initial renovation phases: Gaines Hall Prime Architect: B&E Jackson and Associates - Atlanta, GA. Underway Historic Preservation Consultant: Notter Properties - he long awaited renovations to Washington, D.C. Gaines Hall has begun; The Structural Consultant: Tinitial phases of removing the Harrington Engineers - East interior, and securing the general Point! GA structure is underway. The plans Mechanical/Plumbing/ call for the total renovation to be Electrical Consultants: complete during the 1997-98 Tolson Simpson & Associates - school year. Norcross, GA Funding for the $2 million project The College will make formal has been received from the U.S. announcements later as to how Department of Interior-National The renovated Gaines Hall will be facility is expected to have full alumni and and friends will be able Park Service, and The College a state-of-the art co-educational computer access, and all of the to make contributions toward Fund/UNCF. honors residence hall. The 50 room amenities to enhance the furnishing Gaines. Leaders of Tomorrow! DECEMBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 15

representatives from the various which gifts can be made. These Her college level teaching Freshman seminar class group, on the topic of opportunities range from academic experience includes: Morris Brown, Morris Brown College. The director departments, extra-curricular Atlanta Metropolitan, Agnes Scott, Orientation of alumni affairs was the moderator activities, and endowed scholarship Clark, and the University of Georgia. this year. funds. Dr. Willis has served church music Some of the answers included: Gifts can be made in a variety of ministry directorships in the Atlanta Success Seminar E.W. Lee (First Male Principal) ways: personal check, credit cards, area at: New Life Presbyterian, A. St. George Richardson authorized automatic bank draft, or Hoosier United Methodist, Green­ Review (First President) on an installment plan. You may forest Baptist, Ben Hill United Morris Brown College requires all $1.00 (Tuition in 1901) request that your gift be on behalf Methodist, Beulah Baptist, and new students to earn a passing June 5, 1912 (College became a of a reunion class or alumni chapter, West End Presbyterian. grade in the GED 100: New Student University) regardless of bow you designate The College Choir has made a Success Seminar. The semester long The second Verse of the First your gift. number of special appearances, course covers the following topics: School Song (The Schools Supporters who have made in- including the Herndon Stadium • Resources for Success Fight Song) kind gifts since July 1, 1996, but Dedication, and Christmas Concerts. • Community Service have not submitted documentation Dr. Willis is in the process of • Career Planning to the areas who received the scheduling the Choir’s 1997 • Studying for Success Do Not Forget Your donated goods or service, need to do Spring Tour. • Morris Brown History so as soon as possible. • Standards of Conduct • Personal Awareness Alma Mater as You • Review of Major Requirements 1997 Annual • Cultural Awareness Get Ready for Tax New Choir This year, alumni who are Season Fund Drive employees with BellSouth Director he annual fund drive begins at Corporation were guest speakers As the end of the year at four of the six seminars on approaches, consider making a Dr. Sharon Willis Morris Brown College on July Dr. Sharon Willis has been T1st and ends on June 30th of the November 14, 1996. It is hoped that financial gift to Morris Brown. more groups of alumni will assist There are several opportunities appointed choir director at Morris following year. One of the major with the seminar course during the available to assist the College, while Brown College. She received her components of the annual fund drive Fall of 1997. taking advantage of personal tax bachelor degree from Clark College, is our Founders Day Celebration The course was concluded this deductions. a master degree from George State which will be held on March 20, year with a program called “MBC There are a number of special University, and a doctorate from the 1997. The Founders Day Drive is Jeopardy.” The game posed programs and scholarship funds to University of Georgia. specifically targeted for the purpose of increasing the unrestricted funds for the College. The unrestricted funds are used for the general operations of the institution. The 1996/97 Annual Fund goal is $2.8 million from all contribution areas. The years Founders Day goal hols is to raise a total of $480,000, looking Ht The through the following category challenges: Printen Churches $125,000 Alumni $100,000 Communications Board of Trustees $100,000 Organizations $75,000 That Serve Faculty and Staff $50,000 Friends $25,000 As Your Business Students $5,000 Our entire College family has lOentity? traditionally contributed during our Founders Day Drive. Such demons­ trations of internal support the modern technological age is communications by design enhances the opportunities for external funding which often looks to see how our College is supporting its own vision and mission, and then joins our efforts.

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Endowment Activities members are requested to make gifts Alumni House Update Announcements in remembrance of Mr. Johnson, who r was the director of bands at Morris The family of the late Mary B. Brown for 35 years. Jordan has committed to establishing a A Scholarship Establishment Board $1 million Mary B. Jordan Endowed has been organized to develop a Chair in Catering for the College’s $50,000 endowed scholarship fund in Hospitality Administration the name of the late Judge Josephine Department (HAD) Alumni and friends Homes Cook. The honorary chair­ of the HAD are invited to make gifts to persons of the board are Dr. Mary Shy this campaign. Scott, Fulton County (GA) Commis­ A committee consisting of the family, sioner Michael Hightower, and Georgia alumni, and friends has been formed State Senator Ralph D. Abernathy, III. to institute a $300,000 campaign to Real estate developer Dr. Marion fund a Cleopas Redwood Johnson Jackson, and Ms. Louise Ibdd Endowed Scholarship Fund. Alumni Hansford of Fine Arts by Tbdd, Inc. are and friends, and especially former band major sponsors of the campaign.

/ he office for the director of The following are the new X alumni affairs has moved to the numbers for the director of the facility known as the “Old alumni affairs: President’s House.” The new name Pager: (770) 212-8808 for the facility has been requested to Telephone; (404) 220-0107 be officially changed to the “Alumni Facsimile: (404) 220-0108 House.” Although the main telephone The house will undergo a series of number is active, it currently does modifications, with help from the not have “voice mail” service; MBC entire Morris Brown College family. however, the pager has voice mail, It is hoped that a new facility will be and numeric response capabilities. constructed on the site within the During the Spring semester, it Obituaries next two years. is expected that the Professional The mailing address of alumni Development Center for alumni and affairs will remain 643 M.L. King, friends will be opened. The Center Jr. Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia for Environmental Education and Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and 30314. General alumni inquires Research (CEER) is expected to be should continue to be channeled located in the lower level this school friends of the following departed “Brownites:” through the alumni affair’s program year. assistants office at (404) 220-0126. Annie Margaret Bessie Shell ‘12 Jesse “Montezuma” Barnes ‘71 was (A) of Cartersville, GA, attended Morris a noted minister in Athens, GA, Rev. Brown High School, and later graduated Barnes was a member of the "Fighting are needed to assist faculty and staff from Tuskegee Institute. Miss Shell was a Wolverines" football team during his Funding to participate in regional, national, master teacher in the Bartow County years at Morris Brown. and international conferences, which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 and Cartersville School Systems for more Pamela Cobb McPherson ‘72 (A) was will enhance their ability to engage than 50 years. aboard TWA Flight 800, which went down fees, are paid. Students must in the best teaching possible, and Celcelia Jones Rhodes ‘20s on July 17, 1996, without any survivors. maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester provide better support services for departed this life in East Orange, NJ, She had been a flight attendant with TWA to renew. our students. where she was one of the first African- for 23 years. Capital Development Funds - will be Endowment Support - is needed American antique dealers in New Jersey, Louis “Buster” W. Letson ‘83 reached used to address the problems of to reach our goal of increasing our and former East Orange Planning Board the rank of chief warrant officer, and deferred maintenance which endowment by $2 million during member. associate bandmaster for the Jazz Knight occurred during the early ‘90’s. 1996/97. Having a larger endow­ Ethington Lewis ‘29 taught at Band at the U.S. Military Academy (West Prime examples of how the funds are ment will provide more security for Atlanta's B.T. Washington High School Point), before taking medical retirement used, are the replacement of the the College. Endowment funds are for 41 years as a mathematics teacher. after 14 years of military service. While at heating and air conditioning systems invested, and only the interest is He was a music enthusiast, and was the Moms Brown, he was a member of Phi Mu in the Hickman Student Center, and used. The threshold level for an first black member of the Atlanta Alpha Music Fraternity, and the "Marching Wilkes Hall. endowed scholarship fund is Horticultural Society. Wolverines" Band He was funeralized in Faculty/Staff Development Funds - $25,000. Lincoln Charles Henderson ‘32 was Riverdale, GA. funeralized in Atlanta, GA. He retired as Cedric L “B.B.” Coachman ‘94 was a branch manager for the Georgia Power killed recently in an automobile accident in Company. He served at Big Bethel AME Atlanta. Mr. Coachman was a member of Church as a distinguished member for the "Fighting Wolverines" football team, more than 50 years, and received and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. numerous awards from community, civics and social organizations, including the TAY Club, and Phi Beta Sigma. MBC Loses Two Thomas Lee Bingley ‘50s practiced law in Atlanta for more than 30 years. Teachers Before going into private practice, Dr. Beaulah J. Farmer Attorney Bingley was a county attorney Professor Farmer died on November 8, for the Fulton County (GA) Probation 1996 at Emory University Hospital at the Court. age of 82. She chaired the English Samuel T. Culmer ‘57 instilled a Department at Morris Brown College from passion for learning in children in Miami, 1958, until her retirement in 1985. FL for more than 31 years, and retired as Dr. Farmer helped to create the first an assistant principal. He earned a Afro-American studies program in the graduate degree from the university of Atlanta University Center, and contributed North Colorado. He was a life member several newspaper articles to chronicle the of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. civil rights movement. Alvin Theordore Neeson ‘60 retired Mr. Enola Byrd after 33 years as a teacher and coach for Mr. Enola Byrd was recently funeralized the Atlanta Public School System. He at Lincoln Cemetery, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. was an All-American member of the Byrd was an instructor of psychology at "Fighting Wolverines" football team, and Morris Brown for more than 25 years was inducted into the Morris Brown before relocating to California, where he Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Coach became a consultant. Neeson was a member of Phi Beta While at Morris Brown, he was the Sigma Fraternity, Inc., a life member of advisor to the Delta Sigma Chapter of the National Alumni Association, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the TAY Club. Psychology Club.