Hartsfield Expanding

BY KATRINA O. JONES Panther Staff Writer Atlanta’s $400 million dollar “We are using fifth airport expansion program is generation equipment from on schedule and still within Westinghouse so we have the budget for its September, every confidence that everyth­ 1980 opening. ing will go as planned,” said Hartsfield International McCray. Airport Midfield terminal pro­ The Westinghouse people­ ject will make the airport the movers will operate in an largest in the world. underground system that will “An advantage of the new join with the landscape terminal is that it will terminal building. An average eliminate the long taxi dis­ daily volume if 200,000 people tance of the aircrafts,” said the will be transported in six-two- project coordinator of the new car trains loperating on a 1.1 terminal. mile long track. Melvin McCray also the ad­ The four concourses which, The construction sight of Hartsfield International Airport Midfield. ministrative assistant to the are used for loading and Photo by Jerome Gwinn Director of Airport Planning unloading will have a total of and development said the new 104 gates - 26 gates each - and terminal may provide jobs for there will also be six additional 32,000 people with an average gates in the separate WCLK Expects Power Boost income of $22,000 each. international concourse being The official title of the pro­ built between the landside BY BRENDA J. GATES ject is the Central Passenger terminals and the first Panther Staff Writer Terminal complex and it in­ internal concourse. of the usual 54 watts presently crease is expected to cost more volves the construction of a The concourse is a two-story WCLK, Clark College’s EM radio station, is anticipating a being used. than $200,000 for new facilities complete new passenger structure with 215,000 square This means WCLK can be and new equipment. facility between the airport’s feet on each level and will power increase this year. The Federal Com­ picked up in a 14-mile radius. Ms. Cobb said she has sub­ two longest parallel runways. serve 26 - LlOll’s or 34 Boeing Any one within Interstate 285 mitted a proposal to the The new terminal is 747’s and D-C9’s or a com­ munications Commission (FCC) has awarded permis­ will be able to pick it up. National Telecommunications designed to accommodate an bination of both. sion to start construction of the The station was designed as Information Assistance additional 5.2 million The building has a total of new facilities needed for the another component to the (NTIA) to request funds for the passengers a year, the 21,000 cubic yards of concrete power boost. It is a matter of Mass Communications equipment needed. Also, funds Hartsfield runways were and about 160 miles of wire. time before the station will department training unit. Ac­ will be needed for the originally built to handle only The building is enormous and produce 25,000 watts instead cording to Terry Cobb, station renovation of room 331, 16.5 million passengers a year. cont. on page 12 manager of WCLK, the in­ McPheeters Dennis. Last year 36.5 million This room is located beside passengers were handled at the radio station and is the Harstfield and there were a most logical space to be used. total of 496,000 thousand Candidates Discuss Issues The renovation will bring a scheduled airline flights. production studio that resem­ The original airport con­ BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN bles the one WCLK already sisted of three parallel east­ Panther News Editor has. west runways capable of It will have two rooms simultaneous operations and With the Atlanta City Coun­ observers feel Atlanta City Lomax, the smooth-talking separated by a sound proof all terminal facilities are cil presidential election less Councilman Marvin 32-year-old county com­ window and two other offices located on the north side of than one week away, can­ Arrington, former Atlanta missioner who apologized for to the side. Ms. Cobb said the these runways. didates seeking this pres­ City Solicitor Mary Welcome his brief appearance due to offices they have now are The new terminal is located tigious office convened at and Fulton County Com­ “two other engagements,” said overcrowded and new facilities at the west end of the field and Clark College recently to dis­ missioner Michael Lomax are he feels he is the most qualified have long been needed. She includes two landside cuss key issues vital to their the front-runners in this race. man for the job. said one member on the staff buildings and a separate build- campaign. Other candidates include: “I believe I can get the job does not have an office at all. ing for international All six candidates concurred businessman John Thompson, done,” he said, “You’re not WCLK went on the air April operations. that Atlanta’s rising crime real estate broker Harold electing someone to win a 1973 and this year there will be The new terminal buildings rate and the city’s lack of effec­ Williams, and former correc­ popularity contest, you’re elec­ a week-long series of events are connected by underground tive leadership calls for tions officer Johnny Williams. ting a council president.” celebrating its seventh an­ people-movers to four parallel immediate attention, as they The forum began with each Lomax > w^° sa’d t^ie ro^e 01 niversary. Culminating the ac­ airside concourse. vowed to meet the challenge candidate presenting a five council president is the tivities will be an awards ban­ “second most important job in “The entire success of the once elected. minute synopsis of their plat­ quet and installation of Iota project depends on the success Although each of the can­ form, followed by questions Beta Sigma officers on April 11 of moving the people to where didates presented legitimate from students and concerned cont. on page 4 of this year. Iota Beta Sigma is they need to go,” McRay said. campaign issues, political citizens. cont. on page 12 Page 2 The Panther February 5, 1980 EDITORIAL COMMENT... Life In Spain The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people... Every year for 5 weeks of the Once or twice a week a group summer, a program is offered was scheduled to visit such his­ Where to students in the U.S. and torical places as Valle de los Canada to travel and study in Caidos, El Escorial, Segovia, ERA Denounced Spain. Last summer, 100 Avila, Toledo, Museo del Do We students from 25 states, Prado, Palacio Real etc. In Georgia Canada and Puerto Rico Students found that they departed from Kennedy had also more than enough Go From Here? Airport in New York and flew time to do, see and learn what­ to Madrid. ever they chose. BY LILLIE M. LEWIS The group was then bussed As part of the program, a trip Panther Editor years depending on the issue. was taken to Southern Spain, In 1975, the ERA to the campus of the Ciudad Uni versitaria of Madrid where visiting famous cities as Amendment failed in the Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Despite the prolonged ' Senate by a 33-22 vote, and they lived and attended BY MARCIA E. JONES Malaga, and two days were heated debate over the Equal classes. The living quarters was killed in 1974 by a House Panther Editor spent in the beautiful Rights Amendment (ERA), it vote of 104 - 70. consisted of one room per student. Each class met five Torremolinos Beach. was still defeated in the Five years later, the ERA is Plans are already in Georgia Senate last week. finally axed by the Georgia Attention! At Ease! These days a week and courses ranged from Elementary progress for the 16th Summer Most of the ERA supporters, Legislature. Georgia women familiar words characterize School Program in Spain 1980. such as, the National face it, it may be another 10 drill exercises in the army or Spanish to Literature and Culture. Students toured La Students may earn 9 quarter Organization for Women years before the ERA even other branches of the service. college credits. blamed President Carter for reaches the floor again, if then. Many times, we tend to laugh Mancha for two days, visiting all the interesting places All persons interested failing to influence the Think about it women, at military comedies shown on should write to Dr. Georgia State Legislature to although the ERA was television such as “Gomer related to Cervantes and Don Quixote. Sixty students made Doreste, Augustana approve the ERA during his defeated in the state of Pyle,” “Hogan Heroes” or College, Rock Island, Ill. a four day tour to Santiago de tenure in the White House. Georgia, if the draft is actually “MASH.” Well fellow 61201 as soon as possible. Compostela and Leon. It was not President Carter’s reinstituted in the U.S. you will classmates our laughing days SDace is verv limited. fault because the Georgia vote have to enlist, and go through may be over because reality is came a few hours before the basic training. beginning to create a gloomy first presidential preference Although many women were picture for us all. contest of ratifying the ERA. for the ratification of the ERA Korean War and the Vietnam about the women? Regis­ Rep. Cathy Steinberg (D- Amendment, think of it this According to President War. Now it appears DeKalb) complained to the way, you haven’t really lost Carter in his Jan. 23rd speech, tration for the draft will be a White House about the the draft registration may be imperative and inevitable that new experience for them. anything in the process, and another war could develop. publicity surrounding its ERA you may still apply for various re-imposed for men as well as efforts, and was even informed women, between the ages of 18 Men will be giving up their 'fhe draft is ah experience hard labor positions, if you can that none of us would like to that unless the Carters made and 26. So now many of us, lives for their country and now handle it. partake in, but the time has their voice public, they would both men and women, may women must join these ranks, In my opinion, since there too. come. Are we going to take the be blamed for poor efforts. are so many senators, and have to register for what some initiative and challenge The question is: Where do we Many Georgians are also legislators who are opponents may term as q “death President Carter’s decision? blaming Lt. Gov. Zell Miller certificate.” as young adults go from here? of the ERA, why are some of Or shall we be submissive and and Gov. George Busbee for What provokes me and Are we going to allow the these same people proponents allow ourselves, the future not seeking moral support for probably many others is that government to enforce the when it comes to enlisting generation, to "sign our lives the passage of the ERA. old men start the wars and the draft registration? And how women in the service. away." Usually, whenever any type The entire issue to me, seems young ones are sent to fight of an amendment is proposed, totally unfair — We have them. It is difficult to it is unlikely that it will reach access to the First understand American politics the floor of the state Amendment, but it seems as and the men who comprise our legislature, or the senate, though women’s rights are decision—making body. We because ratification may take definitely being censored by have seen our men succumb to Black vs. Black? anywhere from one to five our society. death in World War II, the «•> BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD On February 5, Atlanta cabinet. Wyche Fowler was the c/Äfz 'GíafduÁ voters will be called upon to victor as several black can­ elect a new City Council didates battered away at each President in a special election. other. Once again we find blacks We can also largely con­ The PANTHER is published twice monthly by the students at Clark College pitted against blacks causing tribute the fall of black of­ us to split votes two ways, ficials to the negligence of sometimes three ways and as black voters who fail to show in this election. We also find their concern in just voting. Editors...... Marcia E. Jones our black candidates cutting Each election proves blacks Lillie M. Lewis each other’s throats and to be less concerned than ever. News Editor...... Michael H. Cottman dragging each other’s names Even in the Atlanta through the mud. University Center there are Feature Editor...... Benjamin S. Lumpkin Why is it that black officials enough votes to almost assure Entertainment Editor can’t unite and be more any candidate of a victory. But ...... Sherry Jones together? Surely everyone can we seem to see voting as Sports Editor...... Veverly Y. Byrd not win. And before you know trivial. it, some unknown white can­ Our future lies in our hands. Photography Editor ...... Tyraun Patterson didate will slip in and run Until concerned citizens away with the victory as in Copy Editor...... Katrina Jones register to vote and carry out previous elections. our duty and black officials Business Manager. .... Jack Jenkins Many well qualified black stop dividing the black vote, Faculty Advisors... . Denise Johnson candidates have been defeated Atlanta’s empire will fall. Osker Spicer because too many blacks were An out of state student can in the race and caused black register to vote in Atlanta for support to be divided. the time he or she is a All articles, poetry, photographs and other contributions to the newspaper may be dropped One perfect example of this registered student and renew off at our offices in Thayer Hall. was the race for 5th District the hometown voting rights Address all correspondence to: PANTHER Newspaper, Box 154, Clark College, Atlanta, (Congressional seat when An­ after graduation. Ga. 30314. drew Young retired to take a position on President Carter’s Page 3 The Panther February 5, 1980 In England if you are not a Ciarkite Studies doctor, lawyer, judge or etc., you will probably have what is Abroad considered to be the mediocre Dr. Blake’s Plans For the 80’s job, which could be anything from a secretary to a maid and BY BEVERLY ANN the starting salary for this QUARLES type of employment would be approximately 500 pounds The educational system in ($7,000 dollars). However, the England differs in many ways cost of a college education is from our educational system in about 6,000 pounds a year. So, America. In England classes it’s quite obvious that this are designed where each wouldn’t even begin to student must have a certain measure up to the cost of the amount of oral input. He must tuition you would have to pay. present a seminar a week. So, the non-professional All classes in England also remains a nonprofessional revolve around research, the simply because they only see visiting of other similar and think of attending college institutions and discussions. in passing. They realize that Each student is also required they must become employed in to have a confrontation with order to survive. So, I attended school with his instructors before he can the elite British simply receive his grades. Only one-third of the student cont. on page 12 population is enrolled in college or University in England simply because of financial barriers and class structures. England is a very expensive city and if your parents are not professional people, you simply can not af­ ford the rising cost of education there. The salary of a non-professional there is very low indeed.

BY LILLIE M. LEWIS Acting Dean Speaks Panther Editor need cooperation would be the During a recent interview In addition, Blake said that BY JOYCE N. CALDWELL posted. “It is important that food - handling, and general with President Elias Blake, they are hoping area Panther Reporter the students take notice of housekeeping of the tenants.” Jr., he stated that his initial apartment owners would con­ these changes and adjust ac­ As far as the robbery on impression of the college sider giving students dis­ cordingly,” he said. Tues., January 8 is concerned, before he was appointed in­ counts, or other preferences. Following the resignation of According to Dean Harris, students who paid their cluded very positive percep­ Last year many instructors Dean Wesley McClure, a tem­ “There is very little op­ balance in cash will not have tions, and viewed Clark complained of an overcrowded porary measure of control was portunity for interaction to repay, according to Dr. College as a leader in chang­ classroom situation, but to taken by appointing Mr. Win­ between students and ing its curriculum. avoid similiar problems this Blake. Most of the money that fred Harris, former chairman faculty.” year Blake said, “Our was taken on that day was of the Biology Department at It has been suggested that “Even though we only have overcrowding is based on an primarily checks. “We have Clark College, as acting Dean. coffee hours be instituted, been getting police reports, but 17 departments, the diversity overconcentration of our clas­ Dean Harris said his job en­ weekly, for the purpose of they do not seem to be making of the faculty is really a very sroom schedule between the tails conferences with students faculty interaction. Faculty important thing at Clark,” he hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.” a great deal of headway in and faculty, registration, will discuss certain issues coming up with any prime said. “Once the schedule is stret­ receiving grades, and clas­ relating to Clark. When asked about the recent ched out from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. suspects.” sroom assignments; however, A student/faculty forum is Blake indicated that some of programs that have been im­ we really won’t have as severe Dean Harris has also made scheduled for the fall semester. plemented at Clark within the of a problem with his plans for the eighties in­ plans which will aid in the A question/answer period will past two years, he indicated overcrowdedness,” said Blake. clude; working closer with the educational outlook of follow the session. One may “Freshman Cluster Program, that the Mass Com­ Since many students com­ students and faculty. then ask questions related to munications Department has plained last year about inade­ improving the housing con­ “Rules and regulations will their academic standards at acquired a Public Relations, quate housing conditions in ditions of Clark College be re-evaluated as they pertain Clark. and Advertising Sequence, Clark College Courts Blake Courts, controlling the in­ to academics and the student’s Dean Harris graduated from creased enrollment and a greater emphasis has said that he would check into behavior,” said Harris. Clark in 1955, and received his been placed on Broadcast the poor extermination service procedures, and spending ap­ The availability of class Masters Degree from AUC in Management. that currently exists in the proximately $30,000 within space will be increased. There 1957. He received his Ph. D. the next three to four years to According to Blake, there courts. are over 400 classes held from West Virginia Universty, have all of the furnishings were no new programs in the To alleviate the roach between the hours of nine and and pursued two years of post replaced in the courts. science department, but as far problem in the courts, Blake two, at Clark College. By graduate study at the In reference to the job as a major in it is concerned, added, “One area in which we September, classes will be res­ Universtiy of Pennsylvania market for seniors graduating Blake concurred that the who would choose either cheduled to the eight and three Post Medical School. in the 80’s Blake said, “it will faculty is doing some Biology, Physics, or Chemis­ o’clock time slots, Harris said. Dean Harris has no future definitely be more competitive experimental work with the try as a major and remain in it During registration, those plans but is confident his goals for them.” new freshman clusters.” The until their graduation. rescheduled classes will be will be effective. clusters are groups of One of the solutions that Dr. “Prepare yourself and get freshmen who are assigned to Blake suggested to alleviate experience because the work with certain instructors the overcrowded housing competition is going to be for at least one year. problem would be: locating tough,” he added. Blake said that they are people in the community who He also mentioned that focusing on ways to increase are willing to rent out rooms in students should develop the the number of young people their homes for students. confidence to present themselves in the best manner so that when they enter the job Make Sure You Vote market, one can be very in­ fluential to a potential em­ Today ployer. Photo by Tyraun Patterson Page 4 The Panther February 5, 1980 Miller Agrees With Carter “we cannot let Russia destroy our industires...” —Miller BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN Panther News Editor

Lt. Gov. Zell Miller, also a The Lt. Gov. stood behind Miller added his campaign candidate for the U. S. Senate, President Carter’s decision to platform also includes better recently told a gathering of re-instate draft registration health care for all citizens, Clark College students that he and commended the president “not just a selective few.” entered the senate race for the way he is handling the If elected, Miller said he also “because I didn’t want to see Middle East situation. plans to re-construct the Sen. Herman Talmadge return “I agree with the president,” present U. S. Senate. He im­ to the U. S. Senate.” he said. “We cannot let Russia plied the current ad­ Miller explained that he was destroy our industries. No-one ministrative unit is not operat­ not satisfied with the role likes to think about war or ing as efficiently as it could. Talmadge played in the meeting this challenge, but it’s “I disagree with the way the senate. a sad fact that a meeting of U. S. Senate is being operated,- “He (Talmadge) used his of­ nations will be necessary.” ” he said. Miller said the fice for his own financial gain,- present senate, which consists ” Miller charged. “He also ac­ “I didn’t want to see of 153 sub-committees, is “far cumulated close to $5 million Sen. Talmadge too many to operate effec­ in wealth.” tively.” He added he will seek a Miller told students that return ‘o the Senate.” solution to this problem if he is among his major campaign is­ elected to the office. sues would be “quality -Miller Miller commented on the education in Georgia.” He Iranian crisis by saying his added 8,500 teachers around Miller explained that the major concern is for the safety Lt. Gov. Zell Miller speaks at Omega Psi Phi’s forum. the Georgia area left their Soviet invasion into Afghanis­ of the 50 American hostages 'Photo by Tyraun Patterson positions last year. He at­ tan was initiated because the being held in Tehran. tributed this loss to low communist state thought the “My first concern is the salaries. power the U.S. once possessed, safety of the hostages,” he “The most critical situation is now weakening. said. “We must take the proper. that faces Georgia today is the “The Russians interpreted actions in dealing with this educational system,” Miller Carter’s actions as weak,” problem. We must also make Finny Hosts Gospel Extravaganza said. “We (Georgia) have the Miller suggested. “He (Carter) Iran know that the U. S. is not lowest paid teachers next to their enemy. Their enemies are had no alternative but to put BY EILEEN C. HOCKER Mississippi.” the Soviet Union.” the motions of war into effect” Panther Staff Writer Miller, once a teacher In response to a question Miller said he wants to help himself, suggested that concerning the controversial solve such problems as in­ Georgia’s teachers should issue of the late Dr. Martin flation and insufficient health receive higher salaries as he Luther King Jr.’s birthday, care. However, he said, “in Shirley Finny, famed gospel The extravaganza proved to vowed to address this issue Miller said, “I think it ought to order to solve these problems, I singer and nominee for a be a very moving experience as once elected. be a state holdiay.” must be in Washington.” Grammy Award, was the mis­ some students cried and some tress of ceremonies at the even shouted as they were City Council - from p.l Gospel Extravaganza in touched by the Spirit. Davage Auditorium, Jan. 13. Kenneth Flowers, co­ Atlanta,” added the outcome increase uniformity within the The extravaganza was one coordinator of the MLK of this race depends on which council. of the activities of the Martin Celebration Week announced, cadidate “has the best Mary Welcome, a 36 year-old Luther King Birthday to the audience’s apparent qualifications.” attorney, and long time anti­ Celebration Week in the delight, that there would be a When questioned about his pornography crusader, said Atlanta University Center. Gospel Extravaganza once a television commercials in she feels the present council The extravaganza was not month throughout the rest of which he criticizes Atlanta has “too many personality just an entertainment show, the semester. The next Ctiy Council for their lack of conflicts.” but also included audience extravaganza will be at Sayer productivity and what affect “A council president should participation, with the general Hall Chapel (Morehouse) on that will have in winning their have the vision, the foresight theme of, worshipping God. Sun. Feb. 10. support, Lomax said “that and the ability to lead this Throughout the night Ms. APO Stages does not bother me.” council, and I can make sure Finny repeated, “We gonna “I think that (criticizing that people do their jobs ef­ have church tonight.” council) is a legitimate cam­ ficiently,” she said. And indeed it was church as Blood-drive paign issue,” Lomax charged. Ms. Welcome added “too the audience of approximately BY JEROME GWINN “I know I’m not that popular many people in city 200 clapped and sang along Panther Staff Writer (with council) but I have a government are always saying with the participating choir strong record in this city. I’m ‘this is not my job,’ but a and soloists. Participating in the Alpha Phi Omega National not seeking their support.” position is only as limited as Service Fraternity sponsored a Ciarkite and candidate for extravaganza were, Atlanta In response to Lomax enter­ the person in it.” blood drive in conjunction ing the race to achieve higher She suggested she has the City Council Pres., Marvin Gospel Movement Choir, and Arrington. (Photo by Terry with the American Red Cross political office in the future, leadership qualities necessary soloists: Tony Hawkins, L. McMullen) Yolanda Thompson, Rev. Ray Jan. 28, in Kresge Hall. the commissioner declined to to operate an effective city “It was a very successful elaborate. government. city government.” He Edwards of Love Center suggested he can correct the Church in Oakland, Calif. drive,” stated chapter Arrington, 38, a member of Thompson, a 41-year-old President — Tyraunn problem. (Walter Hawkins-Pastor), council for ten years, stressed a packaging supplies broker, Patterson. “Our goal was 60 need for “competent and ef­ said he decided to enter the “I can lead the council while Alvin Cook, and a female also working with the mayor, student from the audience. pints. But, because of ficient city government.” race because he felt the need to dedicated recruiting efforts “I’m capable of handling the represent all people, and that it Williams said. “I’m for police Ms. Finny, who began the pay increase and good night by singing, “What a from the Phyettes, our sister job,” Arrington said, “I’m a was “time to stop crime in this organization, we came up with graduate of Clark College and city.” effecient government, and I Friend We Have in Jesus,” set will be accountable to the the mood of excitement by lay­ 81 pints.” I’m just like you. I’m street “I’m running because I’m Patterson said he would like people and I can talk to the only candidate capable of people." ing down her microphone dur­ Johnny Williams, 30, a Viet­ to thank the people who came anybody.” handling this office,” ing the song and marching out nam veteran, was the only can­ among the audience belting to donate, but were refused Arrington said the present Thompson said. “Crime is a because of different reasons, didate who blatantly accused out her tune. council is not as organized as it big problem in this city and it’s such as being anemic. Mayor Maynard Jackson’s ad­ Part way through the night, could be. As a solution to that time to put a stop to it.” The Red Cross was so im­ problem Arrington suggested Harold Williams, 52, who is ministration of deliberately everyone stood, joined hands misusing city funds. and sang the theme of the civil pressed by the mass turnout reducing council from 18 making his fourth attempt at and large quantity of blood it members to 12 members would public office, said there is “too cont. on page 11 rights movement, We Shall “dismiss the inequities” and much money being wasted in Overcome. cont. on page 12 Page 5 The Panther February 5, 1980 Students Speak Out

Hell no! We won’t go! This was a very familiar chant among anti-war demonstrators during the turbulent Vietnam era. Mass demonstrations and near riots are not associated with this new decade, but the feelings and emotions of the sixties BY JEROME GWINN are slowly and rekindling. Beverly Quarles BRENDA GATES With the mideast in muchachos, war in this decade seems Panther Staff Writers almost inevitable. Russia tactfully and defiantly invaded Afghanistan. And Iran’s tenacity of withholding American hostages has prompted the Western World to alert its military forces. America has a vital interest in the Russian Gulf and the oil that is exported from that region to necessitate its economy and maintain national security. Artis Howard: “I am 100 per cent against the draft and I Current in the eighties, President Carter is calling for will not go under no reinstatement of the draft. If the draft is reimposed, women circumstances, not even by may not traditionally emain at home and kiss their men off to force.” Howardis from Gaines­ war. ville, Florida and is a Business Management major at Morris Several students in the Atlanta University Center were Brown College. asked their opinions if they were drafted:

Paul Calhoun, a Clark College Business Management Brain Carlton, a Clark College senior, and Broadcast major said, “1 feel it’s our country and we should stand Journalism Major said, “I feel that a war now would be very up for it.” If I were sent to war, I would never shoot untimely and also very unnecessary. If we had of simply, because of my religion.” returned the Shah to Iran, the possibility of war would not now exist.” Brain explains that if the draft is re-instated, blacks will no doubt be forced to serve on the front line in com­ bat. Which he says, will result to a great decline among the black population. “In this society blacks are always the first to be forced to join wars, however, we are the last in line to receive good jobs and the first to be hired. Brain concludes, “we are generally apart of a messed up system, where old men make war and young men are left to fight them.”

To draft or not to draft?

Photo by Jerome Gwinn

Sheri Williams, a Spelman College junior, and Natural Science major said, “I am not in favor of draft and I feel that if women are drafted they will probably not be allowed to choose the division, in which they would serve. Sheri explains that this will probably mean that women will have to fight in com­ bat. “During the Vietnam war a large number of black men were drastically decreased and I fear that the same thing would happen to black women, in the event of a war, in which women had to fight.” iruary 5, 1980

^en -nine-eight-seven-six- five. ..” as the countdown con-] 'ections tinued, the old year was placed in the past and “-four-three- two-one HAPPY NEW YEAR!” the new year begun. It BY SHERRY JONES ■ has been a month since the Panther Entertainment H countdown accorded, but as Editor the new year enters, let’s take a few minutes to reflect on the ’70s. igj • • wit In 1970. . . In 1974.. . The commencement speaker The Clark College Debaters, was E. M. Debrah, LL.D., Am­ after being inactive for ap- '■ 1 bassador Extraordinary and proximately five years, m Plenipotentiary of Ghana to reorganized and won six ¡Mg the United States of America. awards for their oratory ac-|B The speaker for the complishments. Founders Day program was The entire staff of Morris f Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., J.D., Brown’s yearbook, TheB Executive Director Designate Brownite, resigned following a BB| of the United Negro College “contractual agreement" dis-B Fund. pute. Swing Phi Swing, Social HB In 1971. . . Fellowship, Inc., announced Coach Leonidas Epps its membership as a chartered r , resigned as football coach and organization at Clark. Jessie McClardy succeeded President Vivian Wilson Lr^ him. Henderson, in a speech at the' .■ A,Mitill The Founders Day speaker 106th Convocation, told thei In 1975... was Elias Blake Jr., Ph.D., students and faculty at Clark The Men of Clark College President of the Institute for that "due to the rising rate ofB?’ (MCC) in an effort to move out Services to Education. inflation, tuition will be raised into the community and show The McPheeters-Dennis and instructors cannot expect the achievement of Clark's Hall became the tenth building a raise in salary, this year.” r male graduates, held a joint to be erected on Clark’s cam­ Spelman College begun meeting with the Butler Street pus. accepting students for the QI* YMCA Hungry Club Forum. The speaker for the newly established biochemis- Tuition at Clark College in­ commencement exercise was try-nutrition program in the! creased an additional $100 in Richard Gordon Hatcher, division of Natural Science, j August, bringing the total LL.D., Mayor of the City of Clark’s “Red Machine” was ! tuition at Clark to $1,000 a Gary, Indiana. chosen to play in the Oranges year. Blossom Bowl in Florida. World Heavyweight Boxing In 1972. . . The Clark College Panthers! , Champion, Muhammad Ali, Herman H. Long, Ph.D., in their victory over Savannah! was the guest speaker at President of Talladega College State College won their- Archer Hall during a tribute and President of the United division of the Southern^* given to him by Morehouse Negro College Fund was the Intercollegian Athletici ■; College. Founders Day speaker. Conference (SIAC) title and The Atlanta University The Panthers’ basketball their Homecoming Game. gb Center paid tribute to the slain team won 14 straight games. Dorris Wright, a Clarkfe^ civil rights leader, Dr. Martin The commencement speaker College Senior, was elected® Luther King, Jr. on his 46th was Aileen C. Hernandez, chairman of the Youngg|p birthday. The theme for the M.A., Chair One, National Ad­ Democrats of Fulton County. igSi celebration was “Moving visory Committee National Clark College prepared theBE Toward The Dream.’’ Organization for Women; ground breaking for the new® . Clark Panthers: Arthur Former Commissionbr, United Physical Education Center. HB Allen - wide receiver, Gregory States Equal Employment Op­ Morehouse College an-BB McCrary - tight end, and portunity Commission. j nounced September, 1977 asBhb James Wilson - tackle were ' the “target date” for the open-^™ selected in the football draft by In 1973. . . ing of their “new” medical Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Andrew J. Young, Jr., D.D., center. Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. United States House of On April 8 WCLK, Clark Representatives, Fifth College’s radio station, 91.9 on Congressional District, Atlan­ your F.M. dial celebrated its ta, Georgia was the first year of broadcasting. commencement speaker. The Clark College Jazz Samuel D. Proctor, Ph.D., Ensemble performed at Morris Professor, Graduate School of Brown College in a salute to Education Rutgers University. Wsiiatf , overcome Cannonball Adderley. Clark College received a grant of $33,700 from the Rockefeller Foundation to in­ crease the effectiveness of its career planning and placement services. The Clark College Family suffered a great loss in the death of Mr. Alan Bussel, a Journalism Professor at Clark. Dr. Pealie C. Dove, chairman of the education department was honored by being named the “Dis­ tinguished Professor of Higher Education’’ at Clark. The Panther Salutes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The University Apartments became Clark College Courts. Page 7 The Panther Fphrnarv 5. 1980 In 1977. . . The newly elected president, In 1979 Dr. Elias Blake, Jr. arrived on Haskell Ward, a graduate of campus with ideas to change Clark College and the deputy “the dreaded registration mayor for Human Services for period.” New York City, delivered the The Clark College Peer 110th Founders Day address. Counselors, under the direc­ A snow storm closed the tion of Mrs. Katie Ramsey, Atlanta University Center director of Counseling, and the schools for one and a half Atlanta University Chapter of days. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Black College: The Talented sponsored a blood drive on the Tenth, a thirty minute superb Atlanta University Center feature film, depicting the campuses. different life styles and union The theme for Homecoming among students in the Atlanta was “Save The Black University Center, was Colleges.” The theme for the premiered. Homecoming Coronation of Wesley L. McClure, Clark’s Miss Clark College was Dean of Faculty and Instruc­ “Ebony in the Rainbow.” tion resigned. The resident of Clark William Morrell, former In 1976. . . College Courts complained director of business affairs at The death of Dr. Vivian W. angrily about the lack of rat Clark was advanced to special Henderson, president of the and roach control, repairs, assistant to the president. college, brought grief and security and furnishing in Nathaniel Williams, former sorrow to the Clark College their apartments. Clark College Comptroller was family. Dr. Henderson died Feminine Finesse, a modern appointed director of business Wednesday, January 28. dance group, was formed at affairs. Approximately 300 Clark. Clifton Rawles, director of members of the Morehouse The Bakke case raised ques­ admissions, was given the ad­ College student body rallied in tions on the issue of reverse ditional title of associate dean front of Harkness Hall in discrimination. of student affairs for student protest of the policy on co-ed President Emeritus James services. visitation. P. Brawley, Ph.D. published Mary Agnes Ware, who was Dr. Elias Blake, Jr. was his book, The Clark College assistant dean of student af­ elected by the Board of Legacy: An Interpretative fairs, was given the title of as­ Trustees of Clark College to History of Relevant sociate dean of student affairs become its 19th President. Education 1869 - 1975. for student development. The 108th Founders Day! Terry Cobb was appointed Celebration was observed in | station manager of WCLK - the Davage Auditorium. The | FM Radio at Clark. guest speaker for the occasion! Michael Hightower, a 1979 was Dr. William L. Stanley, Jr. i graduate of Clark and an ad­ a Magna Cum Laude graduate j ministrative coordinator for from Clark College. the CETA Program, made his­ Ricky “Tweet” Williams, a tory twice iii the city of College six-foot forward at Clark, ma­ Park. Hightower became not joring in Physical Therapy, only the first black coun­ was the leading scorer in the cilman, but also the youngest AU Center. (at age 22) to hold this political Dr. Leroy Walker, the U.S. seat. 1976 Olympic track and field Iota Beta Sigma established coach was the guest speaker at a chapter on campus. The The 100 PerCent WrongClub’s name of the chapter is CHI 42nd annual awards banquet. In 1978 LAMDA KAPPA ZETA. Morehouse's Edwin Moses, the The Atlanta University! The first Mr. Clark College gold medalist in the 400-meter Center had collected and I pageant was held in Davage hurdles was honored. pledged, $4.5 million on its $22 auditorium. The outcome of Clark College’s Head million library. the pageant presented Senior Basketball coach and Athletic The Atlanta Daily World, ' Class President, Murray Director, Leonidas Epps America’s oldest continuing Davis, with the Mr. Clark title. received a citation during the Black daily newspaper, James Glenn and Donald banquet. celebrated its fiftieth an­ Graham were selected the first T h e Vivian Wilson niversary. and second attendants. Henderson Building became The college’s students, Clark’s only male dormitory, | the eleventh building to be faculty, and alumnus attended Brawley Hall, received a new ■ erected on Clark’s present site. the 109th birthday of the dorm director. No, its not a college during the Founders him, its a her. She’s Jeanne Day Program. The dedication Wilkerson, a graduate of Fisk ceremonies for the physical University and a student at education center and the the Interdenominational unveiling of the Vivian Wilson Theological Center (ITC). Henderson portrait were the The rock group, Mother’s highlights of the ceremonies. Finest performed in the The Panther changed the Henderson Physical nameplate depicts on the Education Building newspaper and began publish­ Homecoming night. ing twice monthly. The Morris Brown College The Student Government Wolverines defeated the Clark Association sponsored a guest College Panthers during the speaker, Nikki Giovanni, at “Turkey Day Football Clas­ the Vivian Wilson Henderson sic.” The final score was 49-20. Gymnasium. December 1979 marked the The Clark College Family end of a decade and January mourned the death of alumni, 1980 marks the beginning of a Schley C. Williamson. new one. While saying “good­ Williamson, known to most bye ’70s and hello ’80s", did I people as “Sly”, was an you remember to make that outstanding football and New Year’s resolution? If the basketball player at Clark in answer is yes, are you “stic­ I the late forties. king” to it? Page 8 The Panther February 5, 1980 Sports Three Hawks Chosen as All-Stars -

WELCOME TO 1980 BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor The Panther Sports staff would like to welcome the Clark College family back and On February 3, Atlanta who were starters in the 1974 hopes that the 1980 school year Hawks fans will have a lot to game. is prosperous for each of you. cheer about as John Drew, Ed­ “It’s a great thing to be die Johnson and Dan picked for the game,” Drew Roundfield will represent the said. “I just appreciate what ALL-CONFERENCE Central Division leaders in the the fans in Atlanta did in vot­ TEAM NAMED National Basketball As­ ing for me and Eddie and in Congratulations to Lamar sociation All-Star Game in voting for Dan Roundfield, Smith, Charles Cheek, Carlton Landover, Md. too.” Gibson and Charles Drew and Johnson will be in Hawks guard, Johnson, McPherson for being selected starting positions with Julius finished with 149,678 votes, to Division III of the SIAC All­ Erving of the Philadelphia second to Gervin, the top vote Conference team. 76’ers at forward, Moses getter, with 286,463. Another Smith was the only player to Malone of the Houston Hawk player, Armond Hill be selected for the first team Rockets at center, and George finished third among Eastern defense as tackle. Johnny Gervin of the San Antonio guards with 132,288. Pellman, a tackle also, and Spurs to complete the starting The five other players to be flanker, Medrith McCrary team at guard. selected by the coaches for the were chosen for the second Roundfield was selected by Eastern squad were team defense. the Eastern coaches after Washington's Elvin Hayes; Cheek, Gibson and finishing third in the All-Star Boston's Dave Cowens, Larry McPherson were all selected to voting behind team mate Drew Bird and Nate Archibald; and first team offense. and Erving of the 76ers. “The Michael Ray Richardson of the CONGRATULATIONS. Doctor” topped all Eastern New York Knicks. forwards with 180,260 votes The Western starting team WELCOME TO ATLANTA followed by Drew with 126,006 will consist of forwards Mar­ With the departure of Terry and Roundfield with 61,465. ques Johnson of Milwaukee Furlow to Utah, the open spot Drew represented the Hawks and Adrian Dantley of Utah; on the roster of the Atlanta in the 1976 All-Star Game center, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hawks was filled by free agent when the coaches voted him to of Los Angeles; and guards center Sam Pellom. the team. However, the last Ervin “Magic” Johnson of Los “And what do you two think you’re doing? - That’s what The 6’9 Pellom scored 10 Hawk players to be voted on Angeles and Lloyd Free of San the referee seems to be saying to Clark College’s Harvey points by hitting all five field the team by the fans were Lou Giddens (1.) and James Harthey (r.) in game against Diego. goals he attempted in the 142- Hudson and Pete Maravich 120 victory over San Antonio Morris Brown College which Clark won 83-71. (Photo by in his debut. Tyraun Patterson) The Panther Sports Staff welcomes you to Atlanta.

1979 Outstanding Professionals MBC Dunks CC The year 1979 has come to an end leaving hopes that the BY AL REID eighties will bring some sort of Panther Reporter championship to Atlanta teams. But seventy-nine had On January 22, the Morris At the half with Morris its moments of glory and that Brown Wolverines defeated Brown leading 38-23 it was leads to the Panther Picks for the Clark Panthers 83-71 in clearly obvious that the Pan­ the “Best of ’79.” Southern Intercollegiate Most Outstanding Team thers had to get their act Athletic Conference basket­ The Atlanta Hawks who. together before it was too late. ball action at the John H. For the Panthers had only finished with a 46-36 record I^ewis Physical Education and brought the playoff to managed to pull in ten Center. rebounds compared to twenty- Atlanta. For Panther fans not only Most Outstanding Athlete four by the Wolverines. It was had they had to battle heavy Phil Neikro of the Atlanta now visible the lengthly rains just to see the game, but pregame delay had possibly Braves, tied with brother Joe they also waited not five Neikro for the National effected the Panthers minutes, but one hour and League’s winningest pitcher - performance thus far. forty-five minutes before the won 21 games with an ERA of However the Panthers did game officials even showed up. 3.39, pitched 44 games for 342 s how signs of a lot of character But what ever the case was it innings and struck out 208 as they managed to cut the did not manage the upset the players. halftime deficit of fifteen Wolverines at all. Most Improved Athlete points to a mere six points as The contest began q uickly as Wallace Francis of the sophomore Harvey “Goose” Clark scored two baskets to ob­ Atlanta Falcons as wide Giddens scored on a tain a 4-0 lead, the only such receiver was voted by the breakaway slam dunk with one they would have for the en­ Falcons as Most Valuable 9:06 remaining in the game to tire night. But a poised Morris put the score at 54-48, Morris Player. Brown team lead by senior Most Outstanding Rookie Brown. But the Wolverines point guard Paul Delaney own version of Earvin William Andrews, third came back to take a com­ round draft choice of the Johnson, Paul Delaney got his manding 34-14 lead with 9:03 Atlanta Falcons who rushed “magic show” rolling again as remaining in the half. Delaney 239 times for 1,023 yards for he helped the Wolverines to who was academically three touchedowns and caught score ten unanswered points in 38 passes for two touchdowns. ineligible the first half of the a radius of three minutes and season took out his frus­ seventeen seconds. Delaney, Most Outstanding Coach trations on Clark by tossing in Hubie Brown, coach of the 14 points and dishing out six cont. on page 10 MBC player rebounds over Reginald Townsend (42) Atlanta Hawks. assists. and Blair (34). Photo by Tyraun Patterson Page 9 The Panther February 5, 1980 Pantherettes Win Three

BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor While the fan turnout for the Ballard and Bogues, in the Pantherettes can not compare three victories, totaled 55 and to the men’s team, their games 54 points respectively with have been equally as exciting Street totaling 38. as they play mostly to The Pantherettes weakest numerous empty seats with point this season has been the the absence of the cheering inability to use the bounce squad. It is a blessing that pass. Too many overhead their play has not been passes are being administered affected by this lack of support causing excessive turnovers. from the Clark College family. The Pantherettes will improve The Pantherettes won three greatly once they initiate more consecutive games at home as bounce passes. they defeated Morris Brown The Panthers have shown College 83-73, Knoxville that they have the talent and College 79-62 and Fort Valley ability to be one of the most State College 80-77. exciting teams in the nation as The Pantherettes have been they have beaten the nation’s sparked by the high scoring of 20th ranked team, Morris Thelma Bogues, Melody Brown, twice this season. Ballard and gwen Street and As this young team the aggressiveness of guards progresses into a mature win­ Bessie Arnold, Tina Crawford ning team, let’s hope that the and Julie Parrish. support matures. 1979-80 CLARK COLLEGE PANTHERETTES (Photo by Terry L. McMullen) McPherson Honored Clarkites V isit

BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD All-Star Bowl Panther Sports Editor Clark College was well be selected for the court. Ms. Charles McPherson was the The native Atlantan and represented during the Second Hughes is the daughter of Mrs. recipient of an award along Political Science major was Annual Black College All-Star Bessie Hughes of New with a host of other sports the NCAA Division III leading Bowl in New Orleans, Orleans. She is a Clark College celebrities at the 100 Per Cent punter in 1978 when he played Louisiana on Saturday, freshman majoring in allied Wrong Club. in 9 games with 61 punts total­ January 5. McPherson, a senior tight- ing 2,726 yards, averaging Clarkites from Atlanta and health. Officials for the game in­ end and punter for the Pan­ 47.7. the New Orleans area received cluded Leon Carlton, teacher thers of Clark College, was recognition “on and off the and assistant coach. recently a member of the Black A graduate of Northside were Charles White, Heisman field,” adding more excitement Southwest High School, and College All-Star Team and a H.S. here in Atlanta, Trophy Winner 1979 and Billy to a weekend of pageantry Raymond “Tweet” Williams member of the Atlanta McPherson’s other honors in­ Sims, last year’s Heisman parties, and black collegiate Journal’s A11-S1AC Team. clude All-SIAC and All-City Winner, Dave Parker of the principal, Gideon Elementary. football. Other Clarkites present were McPherson played in 8 for 1978 and 1979, and WIGO- Pittsburgh Pirates, “Jimmy Participating on the team games this season and punted Atlanta Daily World Black All- the Greek,’’ “Pepper” Rodgers, Dr. Moses Norman. Area 1 that represented the West was Superintendent, Atlanta 35 times for a total of 1,498 Star Football Team. Coach John McClendon and a Clark’s own Charles Public Schools; Dr. Edward yards for an average of 42.1 Other dignitaries at the host of other great sportsmen McPherson, punter, from Kennedy, • vice-president , yards. 100% Wrong Club Banquet and women. Atlanta. McPherson who is a Degado Junior College, New senior majoring in social Orleans; Ms. Carole Taylor, science, averaged 41 yards for librarian, Dillard University, over-all punting during the New Orleans; Robert Tucker, McElroy Joins Hawks Team All-Star game in the New assistant mayor City of New Orleans Superdome. McPherson is the son of Orleans, Othello “Chico” Ren­ Looking for added scoring American Conference Cham­ while with the Jazz. Chari e^ and Cordelia fro. sportscaster and executive strength at the guard spot, the pionship in 1975 and advance McPherson of Atlanta. Mrs. boara member, Black College Atlanta Hawks today acquired to the NCAA tournament. I^ee was acquired by Atlanta McPherson, who attended the All-Star Bowl I; Denise R. veteran Jimmy McElroy from A third round draft choice of from Utah just before the start game, is secretary of the Johnson, public information! the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans in 1975, the 6- of the current season. Known Atlanta Clark club. Officer, Clark College, Beverly exchange for guard Ron Lee foot-3 guard played out his op­ for his defense and Kamikaze Ms. Shelita Hughes of New Monroe, media consultant, and a pair of 1980 draft tion after averaging 16.9 style of play, the 6-foot-3 guard Orleans was chosen second New Orleans, Rev. L. C. Stovall, pastor, Warren Tem­ choices. points a game while shooting was averaging 2.2 points in 30 runner-up during final “McElroy will play the big .491 from the floor for the Jazz games for the Hawks. With the competition for the Black ple United Methodist Church, guard position behind Eddie last season. Atlanta had Pistons, Lee isexpected to play College All-Star Queen. Ms. LaGrange, Georgia and Mrs. (Johnson),” commented coach expressed interest during the the point and add defensive Hughes was the only coed from Florence Stovall, teacher , Hubie Brown. “He has proven summer, but McElroy even­ strength to a club which ranks a school outside Louisiana to Dunbar Elementary, Atlanta. he is a scorer. Jimmy has good tually signed with Detroit. 20th in the NBA in defense. size and is a close friend of He became the point guard Roundfield’s, so we know he for the Pistons and his scoring The draft choices involved in Support the will fit in well.” average dipped to 11.7 in 36 the trade were acquired by the McElroy is a five-year games. As Brown mentioned, Hawks earlier from Utah for veteran from Central McElroy’s role with the Hawks future considerations and are Michigan where he teamed will be from the shooting Los Angeles’ second round Atlanta Hawks with Hawk forward Danny guard spot where he registered choice and Atlanta’s third Roundfield to win the Mid­ his career high of 40 points rounder. Page IO The Panther February 5, 1980

Defensively Speaking: “It’s a big headache ... I thought offense was the name of the game ”

Man-To-Man’s Townsends Troubles — R. Townsend

BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor

“Give the ball to Reggie, he’ll Although the fans see team, we are one big family make it,” Townsend as having little who look out for each other off That’s a familiar saying in trouble on the court, he is still court, also.” the stands of Clark College adjusting to man-to-man Townsend was the leading during the men’s basketball defense. rebounder at Sylvan High game when the Panthers need “It’s a big headache. In high School and named “Best assurance or just plain points. school I thought offense was Offensive Player.” He Reginald Townsend, a 6’5” the name of the game. But now remembers two sensational freshman from Atlanta is a I know differently,” said games at Sylvan that were favorite among Panther fans. Townsend. against Bass High. “On the court, he shoots with “It was ironic in that my two ease from any spot on the Townsend was born in games were against the same floor,” said Sharon Steele, a Thomaston, Ga. and is the son team,” says Townsend. “And I junior at Clark, and added “he of Mr. and Ms. Archie scored 30 points in both usually makes it.” Townsend. The 18-year-old games.” Townsend is averaging Leo has one sister, and one The 180 pound journalism about 17 points a game and brother and enjoys football, major, and a favorite player on has been juggled from starter ping pong and swimming. and off the court, Townsend is to bench and from bench to It is obvious to the fans at inspired by his teamates, his starter again. Clark that Townsend’s coach and the friendly at­ Townsend who was a strongest point is offense. mosphere around Clark graduate of Sylvan High “I feel that I am quick for my College. School in Atlanta was a height, and that I can handle recipient of a WSB Scroll the ball well,” said Townsend. Award for outstanding basket­ “But I guess that the stronger ball players in high school. He point is being a good shooter.” “I feel that lam quick for my height, and that I can handle is uncertain about his plans The key to the Panthers be­ after college. ing able to play controlled “My plans are very basketball is the result of good the ball well,... But I guess that the stronger point is being a good indefinite now,” says coaching and a close-knit Townsend. “But, if given the relationship. shooter. ” right opportunity at the right “The coach not only help our time I would like very much to play but also gives us a ■ R. To wnsend play basketball as a profes­ positive outlook on life,” said sion.” Townsend. “And as far as the Panthers Rout Miles 100-85, Tigers Falter By Five Panther Roundup BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor

Dominant rebounding and In an earlier game against followed by Kenneth Dean good offensive maneuvering Knoxville College, Reginald with five rebounds for the Pan­ were the key factors to the Pan­ Townsend led the Panthers thers. thers’ 78-73 victory over Fort with 18 points as five players The victory boosted the Pan­ Valley State College. ended the game in double thers record to 6-2 in SIAC Larry Nolley, veteran figures to rout the Bulldogs Division III play and 8-8 forward for the Panthers, com­ 100-81. overall. bined 12 rebounds with 20 Harvey Giddens scored 16 points to lead the Panther at­ points followed by Carlton MBC - from p.8 tack. Kenneth Dean also had Boston, Leroy Snype, and who scored seventeen points in 11 rebounds for the Panthers. Elder Mincey with 10 points the half, did everything but Guards, Harvey Giddens each. James Glenn and Henry sell popcorn saw to it and Leroy Snype, a greatly im­ Taylor had eight points and personally that Morris Brown proved freshman from seven points respectively. would not be denied as they in­ Charleston, S.C., led the defen­ crease their lead to 73-54 with sive play for the Panthers. Clark (104) - Miles (85) 3:24 to play. Giddens scored 14 points with The Panthers who put on a two steals whereas Snype ac­ Clark College was led by im­ gallant effort in the games cumulated seven assists. pressive bench play as the closing moments could not Jerry Harris and Donald Panthers defeated Miles overcome the Wolverine lead Flanagan were the high point College of Birmingham, Ala. as the loss by the score 83-71. men for FVSC with 22 and 17 104-85. Paul Delaney led all scorers points respectively. Flanagan Henry Taylor and with 31 points. His teammates also was credited with two Theodore Lay each had Al Blair and Michael Johnson blocked shots and six four assists with 17 and 14 scored 14 and 12 points respec­ rebounds for the Wildcats. points respectively. Reginald tively. The Panthers outshot the Townsend also had 14 points Clark was led by Harvey Wildcats 78 percent to 54 followed by Harvey Giddens Giddens with 17 points, while percent at the free-throw line. with 13; Leroy Snype, 12; and teammate Kenneth Dean Clark scored 18 out of 23 Elder Mincey, 11. added 15 points. The Panthers Townsend (42) goes up for Rebound. attempts to Fort Valley’s 7 out Larry Nolley had eight record is now 6-8 overall and 5- Photo by Tyraun Patterson of 13. rebounds and one blocked shot 2 in SIAC play. Page 11 The Panther February 5, 1980 Fair Street Lights Dedicated

BY MARCIA E. JONES Panther Editor

Many students in the The $125,000 project is only Atlanta University Center the beginning of a series of im­ (AUG) should be appreciative provements to be made ac­ and thankful for the new lights cording to NPU-T represen­ just recently installed on Fair tative, M.D. Roberts. Roberts St. However, only a small ap­ asked for continued support to preciative crowd of ap­ aid in revitalizing the city proximately 35 people were at through the NPU’s. the new high-intensity light­ Dr. James P. Brawley ing dedication activities. The expressed much appreciation program occurred on Sunday, for the lights, but commented Jan. 27 on Fair St. between frankly on thecity of Atlanta’s Chestnut and Mildred Streets. procrastination in reference to The crowd was mostly com­ the lights! prised ofClark College faculty, “I hope that the city of administration and alumni. Atlanta will not take as long to Clark’s vice-president, Dr. get other things done,” Gloria Scott presided over the Brawley said. “It is important brief program. Participants in­ to have a working relationship cluded Dr. Elias Blake, with the community.” President Blake (middle) is shown with plaque recipients Albert H. Watts, Men of president of Clark College; Brawley concluded his Clark and M. D. Roberts, Neighborhood Planning Unit - T. Charles Merideth, AUG remarks by stating that Photo by Terry L. McMullen Chancellor; Curtis 1). Gilles­ available services are needed pie, Dean of Students at Clark in the AUG vicinity for College; Alfred Wyatt, Clark students. These services News Briefs... SGA president; M.D. Roberts, should be provided by the city. Neighborhood Planning Unit- It’s ashame he said that “a Crab or Ciarkite? T (NPU-T) representative; student from Clark has to go to The Clark College United Rudy Cohen, and William Morris Brown or to West End Negro College Fund’s Kick Off presidents and 2 acting will be Monday, Feb. 18 - Mon., Morrell, Men of Clark Mall to purchase a stamp.” BY SHERRY JONES representatives; Dr. James P. This statement gave everyone presidents. The first president Mar. 31, 1980. Dean Curtis Brawley, president-emeritus of something to think about. Panther Entertainment was Ureah Cleary. The 12 Gillespie, who is the chairman Clark College; Marvin Plaques of recognition and Editor president, William Henry of the Steering Committee - is Arrington, Councilman; and appreciation were presented to How much did tuition and Crogman was the first balck asking for the faculty, staff, Israel Mack, director of Bureau the Men of Clark and the board cost a year at Clark dur­ president. and entire student body to sup­ Unlike tuition today, in 1877 port this campaign. of Traffic and Transportation. Neighborhood Planning Unit- ing 1877? The high-intensity lighting T by Dr. Blake. These two What year was Clark the tuition costed only $1.0(1 a month. Board during this time The Atlanta University project is a culmination of organizations were greatly founded? Clark College, the community, instrumental in promoting What was Clark called when costed only $6.00-$8.00 a mon­ Center (AUC) Convocation is alumni and local government. and implementing the initial it first established? th. scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7 The initial effort began in plans for the high-intensity Who was the college named It was decided during the at 11 a.m. The location of this period of 1935 -1939 that Clark program is to be announced. Dr. Brawley’s office,” said Dr. lighting project. after? Scott as she welcomed The program ended with a If you can not answer the would join the Atlanta The purpose of the con­ everyone to the ceremonies. dedicatory prayer by Dean above questions you are not a University Center complex. vocation is “to bring all “This ceremony calls for Gillespie and a reception in true “Ciarkite” you are a The name was changed in 1940 students together, improve public attention to continue Vivian Wilson Henderson “Crab!" That’s right, you are a from Clark University to Clark and protect the life and College. However, Clark was property in the AUC Center, the need for public safety.” Gym. crab! A true Ciarkite would not not moved to its present site exhibit that all college presidents are working only know the answers to these until 1941, while under the together and to allow students City Council - from p.4 questions, but almost all ques­ leadership of President J ames to know the administration,” tions concerning the history of P. Brawley. During this year, Haven- said AUC Chancellor, Charles “Mayor Jackson is one of the from his position with the this institution. biggest crooks I have ever Atlanta Bureau of Corrections Warren, Merner,’Pheiffer, and Merideth. All students are In 1869, Clark was founded urged to attend. seen,” Williams charged, in 1978 because he refused to in a room of the Clark Chapel Thayer Halls were built. Five “ Atlanta is run by crooks.” “cover-up the murder of an in­ Methodist Episcopal Church years later, the Turner-Tanner Williams said the Jackson mate” by two staff members at in the Summerhill section of Building was erected. Three years later, Holmes Hall was administration is responsible the Atlanta city jail, Atlanta. It was named after The Ralph McGill for “thousands of dollars ” that Williams said his decision to the first president of the Freed­ built. Then, in 1954 came Kresge Hall. In 1959 the male Scholarship Fund, a memorial were never recovered and enter the race was sparked by a man’s Aid Society of the to the late publisher of The added Jackson is stealing need to “protect the people of Methodist Episcopal Church, dormitory, Brawley Hall was built. The next building to be Atlanta Constitution, offers money from the city right Atlanta, and to see to it that Bishop Davis W. Clark. placed on campus was the scholarships to those who under the nose oi Atlanta’s Atlanta’s city government is Clark changed locations McPheeters-Dennis Hall in have completed at least two citizens. operated by qualified in­ several times during its early years of college and who have Williams, said he was fired dividuals. years. It moved to the second 1971. The Clark College Courts were purchased in 1975 and in demonstrated an abiding site at Whitehall and interest in the news and McDaniel Streets in 1872. It 1976 the Vivian Wilson Henderson Health and editorial phase of remained at this site until newspapering. 1881. During this year, it- Physical Education Center RESEARCH PAPERS moved to a 450-acre site in was built. The Ralph McGill Fund is southern Altanta. In the past years, Clark has 10,250 on File — All Academic Subjects grown steadily in size and supported by grants from the Clark became chartered in Cox Foundation and other con­ Send $1.00 for your up-to-date, 306-page mail order catalog. 1877 and conferred its first stature. This year, during Founders Day (February 19, tributors. ACADEMIC RESEARCH degree in 1883. During the Application blanks may be same year, The Clark 1980) the college’s students, P.O. BOX 24873 faculty, and alumni wl|[ obtained from: LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 University Theological School “reflect on the past and honor The RALPH McGILL became Gammon Theological Scholarship Fund NAME .... School. Then in 1888 it became the achievements of the people that helped make this Box 4689 independent as Gammon ADDRESS institution what it is today,” Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Theological Seminary. CITY __ .. stated Clark College Sociology Application deadline . . . In the history of the major, Darryl Jarvis. May 1 . 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Blood-from p.4 were the daughters and sons of There are a few technical doctors and lawyers, who had things that have slowed down asked the fraternity if it would the construction on the , sponsor a blood-drive an­ somehow been reared to terminal. nually or several times a year. believe that blacks were Obituaries Concrete is poured in 30 Patterson also stated that he different and incompetent in the field of learning and if you minute intervals said McCray wished to extend his thanks to and each batch must be sam­ all the greek organizations on were poor, regardless to color or nationality, you were of the pled to meet all requirements In memory of: campus for coming and sup­ before it is poured. porting the drive. “It was a lower class and you did not Dr. Carolyn Hines Harris, true sign of unity among the know the real value of Atlanta Hartsfield Clark College Associate Greeks,” he said, and “we hope education anyway. International Airport has two Professor in the Department of to sponsor more projects in the Nevertheless, I did make a of the worlds most competive Mathematics, was killed future.” large number of friends there. airlines. Delta Airlines has ap­ Friday, December 21, in Nevertheless, the classes in proximately 320 departures a Virginia while driving to England were designed in day and has non-stop service Providence, Rhode Island for WCLK-fromp.l such a way that every person to London and Frankfurt. the holidays. was given a chance to speak Eastern Airlines has 290 Dr. Harris is the widow of A national broadcasting and produce as well. It was my the late Simson Harris, a fraternity with faculty ad­ departures a day and has pleasure to set this myth, the direct-service to Canada, United Methodist minister visors Dr. Stephens and Jim inability of blacks learning, Mexico and the Carribbean. who died in July 1969. She is Williams, both of the Mass straight. survived by a fifteen year-old Communications Department. However, I did find it a bit With the completion of the son, Sylvester Harris, who Also, of the Mass Com­ unusual, that when it came mid-field terminal it is almost attends Northside High Dr. Carolyn H. Harris munications Department, time for confrontations, that certain that more foreign School; her mother, Mrs. Chairperson Dr. Gloria Walker the instructors would ask the airlines will apply at the Lillian Hines; and one sister, is an honoree for the 1980 white Syracuse students airport for leasing, and then Mrs. Athleen Alexander. Mr. Detrick Seals, of 875 Bronze Jubilee Award, an about questions pertaining to Atlanta will surely be Dr. Harris earned a doc­ Neal St., N.W. died Friday, award given in honor of Black the course and then have to international. torate degree last summer at Jan. 18, 1980. Surviving are History Month t February. question black students about Columbia University in New his wife Mrs. Lillie Mae Seals, Awards are given in the the professions of their parents The new terminal will also York City. She was an active sons, Mr. Barnell Seals, and categories of music, dance, and their future ambitions. feature a separate member of Ben Hill United Mr. Harold Seals, Mr. Ben­ drama, visual arts, com­ So, as you can see England international arrival building, Methodist Church where she jamin Seals, Mr. Roy Seals, municative arts and literature. too is like America, both being a train station connecting the served on the Stewardship daughters Mrs. Henry Ruby Dr. Walker is an honoree for very interesting places. airport with downtown Atlan­ Committee, and gave Harris, and Mrs. ruth Wadell; the Communicative Arts Tune in for the continuation ta, a vastly enlarged kitchen leadership in the new members sisters Mrs. Dora Williams, Award. Lee May, of the of my series so, that I can and cargo complex. The new class and the adult church Mrs. Willie Eberhardt, of Chat­ Atlanta Constitution, is an explain the political system, terminal will contain over 2.2 school class. tanooga, and Mrs. Minnie honoree for this award, also. dress, people and history of million square feet and will Her friends describe her as a Fields, of Atlanta, Ga.; 12 England. handle 70 million passengers person interested in young grandchildren, four great­ Abroad- from p.3 per year. The most incredible people. Dr. Harris was an ac­ grandchildren, and other Hartsfield - from p.l thing about the new airport tive parent at Northside High relatives and friends. terminal is that no tax payers because they were the only the second level passenger School, and worked with Seals was a member of the dollars have gone into the pro­ ones who could afford to areas is huge with almost five groups to help youth fight drug Clark College dining room further their education. They acres of floor space. ject. abuse. staff. JOIN THE YEARS^o* PEOPLE WHO’VE When you’re thinking about college you’ve gotto be thinking about money. Lots of money these days. College is also a good reason to think about the JOINED Army. Yes, the Army. The Army’s Educational Assistance Program is available not only for 3 and 4 year enlistments, but now in special career fields you can do it in two. You can THE ARMY accumulate well over $7,000 for college in that short time. 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