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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. (Lx FRONT-PAGE EDITORIAL A Time For Everything Ue4j4> By JEAN D. HAGLAR

"For everything there is a season and a time for every mother under the heaven" — Ecclesiastes 3:1. The season is fall and the time is midterm exams and studying for all fellow Aggie men and women. If you are one of the many students who are not in the mood for studying, then it is time you find out what your problem is and how to solve it before mid-term exams. It is a time to be alert and seek knowledge, and a time to ap­ "The Cream of CoUege Neees9 ply it in all your classes, a time to plant your head in your books, and a time to pluck up all those misunderstood problems and take them to your instructor before mid-term; a time to kill that hate for VOLUME XXXVIII, No. 8 GREENSBORO, N. C. NOVEMBER 5, 1966 chemistry, math or social science, and a time to heal a broken heart from failing it; a time to weep because Mr. X gave an unexpected exam, and a time to build up enough strength to guess the true and Miss A&T Reigns In "Camelot" false statements; a time to mourn because you're caught cheating, and a time to dance because you're given another chance; a time By DIANE BANNER partmental clubs, Pan-Hellenic or­ the A&T College Male Chorus. ganizations, and academic classes. Members of the queen's family to cast away rugged stones that block your path up the ladder of "A Night in Camelot" was the The members of the court were were introduced as a surprise to success, and a time to gather fruitful stones of achievements theme of the annual coronation of all escorted by "lords, dukes, Miss A&T by the coronation com­ Miss A&T last Thursday night. counts, princes, and knights." mittee. A surprise for the student through life; a time to embrace knowledge and intelligence, and a The queen's attendants, chosen body was the presence of Rev. Camelot was the palace where by the queen herself, included Arthur Rankin, a member of the time to refrain from embracing vain excuses; a time to see an King Arthur and his lovely wife, "ladies" Kathleen Bradshaw, Van- 1901 graduating class and oldest understanding of things around you, and a time to rend emotional Guinevere, lived. It was the site drena Sumpter, Delores Cooke, and living alumnus. Vivian Joyner. Their escorts were disturbances, and a time to sew self-control into your every mood; a of many romantic and quixotic Following the royal walk of "her events. "Certainly, no better theme "Chancellors" Harry Tate, Lamarr Majesty," she and "his Excellency" time to keep silent when others are speaking, and a time to speak Pierce, Richard Peace, and Marsh White began the coronation ball could have been chosen to befit Campbell, respectively. with a waltz. Other members of when you're spoken to; a time to love ole Aggieland, and a time such a royal occasion." The trumpets heralded and the the court joined in. to hate departing from your college buddies; a time for war in Viet The coronation began with the pages rolled out the carpet. The Of special interest is the fact that Nam, and a time for peace among all men. A&T College Symphony Band's ren­ queen, "her Ladyship" Nannie this was the first coronation ball dition of the "Overture from Kearney, entered. She was attired to be held in honor of Miss A&T. This, my friends is the true spirit of Aggieland. Exams, games, in a gold gown and carried a bou­ Music for the coronation was un­ Camelot." quet of yellow roses. der the direction of Mr. Walter and lectures compose our daily schedule, so why not make the best Following the commentary by T. The queen was greeted at the Carlson and Mr. Howard Pearsall. of our college environment. Jo-Ann Elliott, the entrance of the steps to the throne by "his Ex­ Organist for the occasion was Honor Guards of the Army and cellency," "Chancellor" Roy C. Vincent Knight. The pianist was Air Force ROTC introduced the White. "Chancellor" White brought Michael Kenner. greetings from the student body. Music for the ball was sponsored Dr. D. Turner Presents Paper queens' procession. Dr. J. E. Marshall also greeted the by the A&T College Vets Combo The queen's court consisted of audience. Dance Orchestra. campus queens from geographic The greetings were followed by The coronation committee w»s On Negro Writer, Paul L. Dunbar organizations, special-service or­ the crowning of "her Majesty," chaired by Mrs. Lucille Piggott Dr. Darwin T. Turner, dean of published, Dunbar betrayed Ne­ "Lady Kearney. She, in turn, ex­ and directed by Miss T. Jo-Ann ganizations, religious groups, de- pressed her thanks to the student Elliott. the Graduate School, presented a groes by ridiculing them. Dr. A&T College Symphony Band, a paper, "Paul Lawrence Dunbar — Turner challenged this idea by ex­ body for electing her to reign as Other activities for homecoming The Rejected Symbol," at the plaining why Dunbar could not vocal selection by Miss Barbara Miss A&T. week included the pep rally-bonfire 1966 meeting of the Association for write the kind of protest which Cobb, and two vocal selections from "Her Majesty" was presented held on Friday night in the Holland the Study of Negro Life and His­ some readers desire and by dis­ with a pin bearing the insignia of Bowl and on the athletic field. tory. Dr. Frank H. White, profes­ cussing stories in which the Ohio- A&T College. The pin, the idea of The annual parade and poster sor of history, also attended the born Dunbar bitterly criticized the Mrs. Lucille Piggott, dean of wo­ contests began Saturday's activi­ meeting, which was held at the conditions of the Negro in the American Education We« •k men, marked the beginning of a ties. The football game between tbe Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel in Balti­ Northern situation which he knew. college tradition. The queen's name A&T Bulldogs and the Morgan Celebration, November 12 more, Maryland. On October 29 Dr. Turner ap­ — is inscribed on the back of the pin. State Bears highlighted the home­ In his paper, which will be pub­ peared on the program of the "Education Adds Up" Initial The pin, designed by Mr. Arnold coming activities. A detailed ac­ Schiffman, local jeweller, may also count of the game appears on page lished in The Journal of Negro His­ North Carolina-Virginia College tory, Dr. Turner explained that be worn as a necklace. 6. English Association, meeting at the Program 3:00 P.M. Sunday in Dunbar's reputation has suffered The ladies of the court presented The conclusion of Saturday's ac­ because many readers, knowing University of Virginia in Charlottes­ Harrison Auditorium. the queen with various gifts. tivities included a double feature only some of the comic poems and ville. Dr. Turner is past president The queen was entertained with movie for the undergraduate Ag­ stories, believe that, in order to be of the association. an instrumental selection by the gies.

Homecoming includes queens, a coronation and a ball for Miss A&T, speeches, cheer leaders and floats.

Photos by BiU Tatum Page 2 The Register November 5, 1966 Letters To The Editor A Tradition Is Established A most beautiful picture was presented by the queen and her Coronation Ball The Best Of All court last Thursday night at the annual coronation ceremonies. Editor of The REGISTER: of Miss Nannie Kearney, our Miss tertaining, and the Aggie spirit was With the crowning of Nannie Kearney as Miss A&T, a new tradition A&T. running deep in everyone. I must say that the homecoming began in Aggieland. The first tradition established was the pre­ I wish to express my congratula­ May I express hopes that the committees this year really outdid tions to members of the commit­ homecomings to come will be even sentation of a pin to Miss A&T which bears the insignia of the themselves in making homecoming tee, who through their efforts and better than the past one, and at the school and the name of the current Miss A&T. This will be a one of the most enjoyable events in novel ideas made that evening into same time, congratulate all Aggies memoir to Miss A&T of her majestic reign. years. It seems that everything a reality. on a job well done. was organized and pre-planned Particularly, I enjoyed the theme The second tradition establish­ with such care that nothing was for the evening, "Camelot." It was Malcolm Debnam ed was the social dancing or the overlooked. The entire campus ap­ as though King Arthur and the ball aspect of the coronation peared to participate in the con­ Knights of the Roundtable had given exercises. This is, as far as we struction of campus scenes. their personal approval and were And For Others The homecoming parade was as standing in the shadows with a nos­ know, the first coronation ball beautiful and breathtaking as one talgic glimmer in their eyes. Editor of The Register: to be held at A&T. could be. I say this mainly be­ Yes, the coronation was lovely My first homecoming weekend at cause of the various floats that and was well deserved by the beau­ college was a very exciting and re­ Even though it may not be an were designed to make our parade established tradition, it was a tiful queen in whose honor it was warding experience. suitable for a king. But, of all the given. May she have a reign of I did not have the trousers to my pleasant surprise to see the old­ wonderful activities during the true happiness this year! ROTC uniform, which meant that est living alumnus at the coro­ homecoming, I am inclined to be­ Marcia Britton I would have to march in the pa­ nation ceremonies. This is not lieve that the coronation ball was rade dressed in a dark suit. I visit­ the best of all; for never have I ed Campbell Hall every day during the first time in recent years seen a gym decorated so beautiful­ homecoming week to see if my that the Reverend Arthur Ran­ ly; and the queens, without a doubt, Homecoming trousers were ready, and Friday kin has returned to his Alma were the loveliest of any queens Editor of The Register: was no exception. But, when I en­ Mater, hut he was received with no less pleasure and delight. His anywhere. tered the door of the uniform room, This year's homecoming was I would like to express many my eardrums echoed for minutes return shows that he is interested in the well-being of A&T and planned and carried out to the ex­ thanks to everyone who made this with those dreaded words, "Your that he wishes to witness its progress in buildings as well as in pro­ tent that any alumnus or student past homecoming weekend the trousers are not ready yet." My could be proud to call himself an splendid success it was. Much spirits were lifted a little after I ducts. Aggie. \ . If Reverend Rankin is interested enough to return to this cam­ praise should be given to the foot­ was told to come back in about an ball team for its gallant show, to hour; and, believe it or not, my pus after a lapse of sixty-five years, students should take added Julia Jordan the band for its excellent perfor­ trousers were ready. interest in the status of the college. They should seek to raise this mances, and to all Aggies for their Friday night, I attended the bon­ status in *very way possible as they remember that the producer Coronation participation. Never before have I fire which gave me no indication of can be no better than its product and vice versa. seen such a wonderful exhibition of real school spirit. Afterwards, I Editor of The Register: love for any school; but, then, dear attended a movie which I could A&T isn't just any school. not enjoy because of catcalls, talk­ On Thursday evening of last week, I did not have the opportunity to ing, and laughter that went on Let's Tip Our Hats I, as a student at A&T College, attend the coronation ball; but from during the movie. witnessed one of the most beautiful what I hear, it was a grand success. I am not a resident of Greens­ In the actual preparation for homecoming activities, the De­ events ever to take place on our The pre-dawn dance was of equal boro, and I don't know my way partment of Buildings and Grounds was probably the most active campus. I speak of the coronation success — the bands were most en­ around town, so I believed people group on campus. This time, however, it was accumulating money when they said that the parade was very long. But, to my surprise, for the A&T College scholarship fund. it did not seem long at all. In fact, as quietly as it was kept, the race for Miss Buildings Although there were some horri­ and Grounds was probably hotter than that for Miss Alumni. The ble experiences, my homecoming contest went right down to the wire before Mrs. Irene Pleasants weekend was an overall enjoyable and exciting experience. wa» declared winner. The contestants and their co-workers sacrificed their lunch Dwight Davis hours and worked jointly to sell meals. Separately, they sold tickets and solicited money for their race. At the final counting, Mrs. j-z'^ss- The Register Pleasants reported $194.11 to repeat her last year's victory. Mrs Marie Watkins reported $167.31 for second place; and Mrs. ST Editor of The REGISTER: Ernestine Chisolm, $125.67 for third. I am very much pleased with the latest edition of the college .The total amount reported by Buildings and Grounds from the newspaper, The Register. The front contest and an auction was $844.00. page, the length of the articles, and Such a spirited fight for so worthy a cause is seldom seen. the information the paper contained Certainly the hats of the entire college community are off to this were interesting and eye-catching. The front page immediately segment of our family. caught my eye as I passed the newspaper rack. Previous weeks, I had to stop and wonder if another edition had been published; but this Who Are They? edition made me aware that it was the latest edition and that a foot­ The "Grand Dragons" — who are they? — a junior affiliate of ball game was the big event of the the KKK? — an undergraduate affiliate of the communist party? — week. Also, I was pleased with the black hawks who wish to accelerate the war in Viet Nam — or length of the articles contained in simply rebels without a cause? the newspaper. They were shorter It has come to the attention of THE REGISTER staff that such and contained the necessary infor­ an organization as the "Grand Dragons" does exist, but what is mation one needed to know The articles "Homecoming Is Here" its purpose? From whence did it come, and where is it going? What and "The Staff and ACP" are good is its ultimate purpose? examples of articles that were brief Having consulted with Mr. Webster, an authority on word and full of information. meaning, little can be ascertained as to the identity of this group Last year, the school newspaper was very good and improved as the which has proclaimed that it will "influence" every Aggie. One year continued; but now I see great sign read "Girls, we want you too." improvement very early in the Yes, the "Dragons" announced their coming in mild terms, but Aggies, Stay Home! school year. As I have previously stated, the previous newspapers the name "dragon" signifies fierceness and destruction. What is the Editor's Note: The following editori­ even greater if we could retain were good, but the last one was ultimate goal of this organization? Who are its leaders? al appeared in the Greensboro Rec­ more of them. exceptional. Why is the organization shrouded with secrecy? What do the ord, Friday, October 28, 1966. Welcome home, Aggies! Come letters H. A. G. D. A. T. mean? back more often. Stay more fre- Robert L. Moore, Jr. Up the Aggies! quently. According to the Encylopedia Americana, "In Byzantine art, And herewith the proposal that (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) the dragon was the personification of evil — public calamity, such Saturday be proclaimed A&T Col­ as pest, famine, etc." As a result of their evil personification, they lege Day in even the more sober reaches beyond the Eastside. were all slain. Herewith the wish that Aggie The A&T College The very name "Dragon" connotes something of an evil nature. gridders, forgetful of their spotty Since the word connotes evil, does one have to be "evil" to become record this season, lay it on Morgan State College. a member? Herewith supplications that to­ °^§p* liJuijljj 1 ijIt Perhaps the "Grand Dragons" derived their name from Draco, morrow it does not rain to spoil the Athenian legislator. The Encyclopedia Americana states that the gayest, gaudiest parade likely Published weekly during the college year by the students of A&T Draco's name "has become proverbial for severity, and his laws to traverse our streets until A&T College. were hence said to have been written in blood, not ink." whoops it up again next year. Subscription rate $5.00 per year. Address all communications and The occasion? Home-coming is checks to THE REGISTER, A&T College, Greensboro, North Carolina, ? "Grand Dragons" — who are they? What is their purpose? If what it is. Not only that, but a 75th 27411. thellatter is to influence the campus for good, one would hope that anniversary home-coming. Member: Associated Collegiate Press Association, and Intercollegiate such a purpose would be made publice "sooner than immediately." Things got started last night with the crowning of Miss A&T at the Press. annual ball. Tonight a pep rally will National Advertisement provided by National Educational Advertising prepare the way for Saturday's Services. fling. Editor Eula Battle Policy Statement No one who has ever lived within Associate Editor Lee House, Jr. drum-beat distance of the campus Managing Editor Stanley Johnson need be told that the home-coming Feature Editor William Adams The Register has an obligation to its readers to print the parade will dwarf other features of News Editor Diane Banner truth, search for the facts and overcome all obstacles to the re­ the day. There will be bands Society Editor Patricia Lanier porting of the news fully, fairly and accurately. enough, pretty girls enough, uni­ Sports Editor Earnest Fulton Editorials express the views of the Register and are written forms enough to dizzy the hoary Exchange Editor Gracie Mebane alumnus. There will be more strut­ Illustrator Dennis Fairley by the Editorial Board, except where indicated. ting, more laughter, more stomp Cartoonists Ronald Boyd, Kermit Sommerville Signed columns reflect the authors' own opinion. Opinions than traffic cops care to contem­ Business Manager Jesse Lanier expressed in this newspaper are not to be interpreted as official plate. Typists Teresa McKie, Gloria Diggs, Willie Leach And there will be more out-of- Adviser Mrs. Loreno M. Marrow views of faculty and administration of the Agricultural and state license plates on big gleaming Reporters Clayton Holloway, Technical College. The college as publisher, however, reserves cars than a man desirous of North DaRenne Pazant, Evelyn Parker, Sadie Cooper, Jerome Massen­ the right to exercise such supervision as will maintain high Carolina's holding its own cares to burg, Sandra Carlton, Thomas Allen, Brenda Gibbs, Joyce Dal- standards of journalism. count. ton, Richard Mack, Prince Legree, Jerlean Shannon, John Powe It's great that A&T graduates go Mary Mewborn, Phyllis Banks, Nancy Waddell, Ida Sellers, Deb­ out to such prosperity. It would be orah Wyrich and Robert Doleman. Students Favor November 5, 1966 The Register Page 3 Lowering Age Reflections: An Enlightening Journey On The Faith For Voting By Bill R. Adams versation, a book, r and