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V O L U M E SIX LANGSTON UNIVERSITY, LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA, MARCH, 1957 NUMBER 3 Association of Collegiite Deans w d Registrars to Meet Here

Langsfon Pro/essor 75 Langston U. Students The Thirty-first Annual meeting Robinson Is of the National Association of Deans Earns Ph.D. Degree and Registrars will be held on the For Fall Semester, 56-57 60 Langston University campus, March Speaker Here 20-22. Seventy-five delegates repre­ According to the Registrar of Dr. G. L. Harrison, president of senting 40 and Langston University the following James H. Robinson, pastor of the Lanpton University, expressed feli­ will attend the conference. students earned a 2.00 average or Church of the Master and Executive citations and greetings to guests, the The theme of the conference is above during the first semester. i9"6- Director of the Morningside Com­ faculty, the students and alumni. He “Problems and Imperatives of Ed­ 57: munity Center in Harlem, lectured also reviewed the progress of Lang­ ucational Leadership Today.” Bennett. V’erlene, Senior. Henry- to the students during Religious Em­ ston University and expressed pride Mrs. Francis M. Eagleson, regi­ etta, Okla.; Bently. Rolla jean. }un- phasis week. Tlie topic for religious and confidence in its graduates. strar. North Carolina , Dur­ ior, Chickasha. Okla.; Berry, Coct- week was “Commitment to an Ad­ Zemila Williams, president of ham. N. C.. is president of the as­ ta. Sophomore, Langston. Okla.; venturous Religious Life.” Langston University .Alumni Associ­ sociation. There will be a joint con­ Blakley. David. Freshman. St. Jo. Dr. Robinson has given outstand­ ation, remarked, “Tonight we dine vocation of the delegates, students, Missouri; Bolding. Lucie, Junior. ing leadership to many community on the campus of one of the best and faculty of Langston University Hugo, Okla.; Branch. .Arnold. Fresh­ enterprises; induced .American col­ colleges in the United States, whose March 22. eleven o’clock a. m.. at man. Watonga. Okla.; Brewer. H o­ lege and prep school students to many graduates hold their own which time Dr. James Nahriet. sec­ ward. Freshman. Okla. City. Okla.; have a part in building two camps among the most intelligent, the retary to the University and Direc­ Brown. Theatrice. Senior. Hillsboro. for underprivileged children; helped thriftiest and wealthiest of the race." tor of Public Relations, Howard Texas; Brown. Willie L.. Junior. Bo- to found the International Fellow­ She told the group that she was University, w’ill be the spe.iker. Dr. Icy. Okla.; Campbell. Carolyn, Jun­ ship of Greater New York, the Syd­ happy to see Langston University William Holmes Borders, Pastor of H. Edison Anderson ior. Tulsa. Okla. enham Hospital, and the National standing today .is a lamp lighting Wheat Baptist Church. Atlanta. Director of Music Campbell. Melvin. Freshman. T u l­ Scholarship Service and Fund for the way for those who wish to free Georgia, will deliver the keynote ad­ themselves from the clutches of ig­ H. Edison Anderson, Head of the sa, Okla.; Carter. Samuel. Junior, Negro Students. dress March 20 at eight o’clock p. m. norance. Department of Music at Langston Muldrow. Okla.; Clay. Curtis. Sen­ Other leaders and consultants par­ Speakers from other Oklahoma Mrs. Williams said that Oklaho­ University, lyric tenor, %vas awarcd- ior. N*. Little Rock. .Arkansas; Cole­ ticipating in the week’s activities schools will include Dr. Robert Mac- ma today stands at the crossroads. ed the degree man. Josephine. Sophomore. Lang­ were Reverend Karl E. Lutze. pastor \ ’icar. vice-president and dean of the Her position is somewhat like the in music. University of Iowa, at the ston. Okla.; Combs. Opal. Sopho­ of the Lutheran Church of the , and Dr. Raymond man in the poem, “The Road not February Convocation, more. Clearview, Okl;\ Cotton, Ira- Prince of Peace, Tulsa; Reverend Girod, registrar, Oklahoma A. 5c M. Taken.” But she believes that it is Dr. Anderson, the son of Profes­ bell. Sophomore, Lang-'on, Okla.; Herman C. Williams, pastor of the College; Dr. E. .A. Criswell, Dean sor R. Q. and the late .Mrs. E. R. Crawford, .Alice, Senior, Hominy. New Rockv \'alley Baptist Church. Continued on Page Four Continued on Page Six .'\nderson, Terrell, Texas began his Okla.; Cr.awford, I^ois, Senior. Hom­ Grambling. Louisiana; Rabbi Irwain musical career at the age of seven iny, Okla.; Crawford. Nathan, Sen­ Nf. Schor. Spiritual leader of the as a soloist in the children's choir ior. Hominy. Okla.; Dansby. Walt­ United Hebrew Congregation. Ft. and graduatetl from Burnett High er. Sophomore. Mounds. Okla.; Smith. .Arkansas; Dr. W . K. Jack­ School in 1934. Davis. Bennie, Senior, Taft, Ok­ son. pastor of St. John Baptist The Langston L'niversity .\ Cap- la.; Davis, Freddye, Senior, Spencer. Church, Ok'ahoma Citv; and Rev­ pella Singers under the direction of Okla.; Diggs. .Arnu. Sophomore. erend Ben H ill, pastor of V ernon H. Edison .\nderson have performed Nfonrovia. Lilxria: Echols. Velma. A. M. E. Church of Tulsa. 1 ■ ca­ from coast to coast. For the third Freshman. Tecumseh. Okla.; Farm- reer of H ill, prominent minister, time the organization toured the .^er. V erlene, Junior. Hinton, Okla.; spans more than thirty years of Cnnsr this year. Fisher. Floyd ^%)phomore. Boswell. teaching, preaching and pastoring in The title of Anderson’s disserta­ Okla.; Foster, Charles. Freshman. Mississippi. Georgia, and Oklahoma. tion is, Historical Development Kansas City. Missouri; Garett. El­ of Nfusic in the Negro High Schools mer, Freshman, Belton. Texas; Gor­ Morgan to Present of Oklahoma and at Langston Uni­ don, Leon, Senior. Lima. Okla.; Dr. G. L. Harrison, Banquet Speaker He remarked, "I am proud of my graduates." versity." Last \ear Governor Gary Gairrington. Rayfield. Sophomore, Tolson's Book To made him an Honorary Colonel to Muskogee, Okla.; Hampton, Ollie, the “Brotherhood” season held in­ his staff in recognition of his work Senior, Hugo. Okla.; Harmon, Nor­ Maryland Gov. Bishop F. D. Jordan cooperation with the National Con­ in and outside the state with the ma. Sophomore, Okla. Citv, Okla.; A Cappella Singers. Hiller. \'erna. Junior. Meridian. Ok­ Dr. W . Augustus Low. chairman Visits Langston ference of Christians and Jews. The bishop held group and in­ He and his wife, the former Glor­ la.; Hopkins. Odie. Sophomore. Ok­ .of the 70th Anniversary Committee ia C. Edwards of Texarkana, .Arkan­ la. City. Okla.; Hunt. Lena. Senior. of Morgan State College, has an­ Bishop Frederick D. Jordan of the dividual conferences with students and faculty members during his stay sas have three children, Edison. Jr., Shawnee, Okla.; Jackson. Robert. nounced that the .Anniversary Com­ Fifth Episcopal district of the A.ME on the campus. Clementine, and Samuel Edward. Sophomore. Langston. Okla.; Jeffer­ mittee will present to Governor church, Hollywood, California, was son. Win. Senior. Fredrick. Okla.; Theodore McKe'din an autograph­ guest of the Religious .Activities Bishop Jordan received his educa­ Jennincs. William, Special. Musko­ ed copv of Dr. M. B. Tolson’s .Afri­ Committee of Langston University tion at Howard University. North­ gee. Okla.; Johnson. .Arthur, Senior. can epic. Libretto for the Republic recently. western University, Garrett Biblical Langston Enrolls Nfc.Alester, Okla.; Johnson, Edward. of Liberia. The ceremony will take His visit was part of the Univer­ Institute, and the University of Chi- Senior. W ynnewood. Okla.; Johnson. place before the I-egislature of Mary­ sity’s Seventh Annual Observance of Continiied on Page Six Emmanuel. Sophomore. Monrovia. land. ; Ethiopian Student I.iberia; John“;on. Willie. Freshman. On .April 4, Governor and . Okmulgee. Okla.; Jones, Griffin, Nfrs. McKeldin will flv from New j Langston University accepted its Senior, Little Rock, .Arkansas; York to Monrovia. Liberia. Many of third foreign student last week with Jones, John Paul, Senior, .Ard­ the towns, states and rivers in L i-; the enrollment of Theodran .\sfaw, more, Okla.; Jones, Ray, Sophomore, beria were named after places in the : of .\ddis Abaha, Ethiopia, as a major Tulsa. Okla.; Lee, .Airlyne, Junior, United States, and there is a State o f, in agriculture. Mr. Asfaw is the Muskogee, Okla.; Lone, Donald, Marvland in Liberia. President Tub­ nephew of H . E. Tefferaworq. Min­ Senior, Sand Springs, Okla.; McBee. man has invited Governor McKeldin ister of Pen of Ethiopia and Secre­ Shirley. Sophomore. Tulsa. Okla.; to the celebration which will take tary to his Imperial Majesty, Haile McCorvev. Minda. Sophomore. Oke- place there. Sellasie. He formerly attended Seale mah. Okla.; McDowell. James. Sen­ The .Anniversary Committee is , Hayne Agricultural College, which ior, Okmulgee. Okla.; McGruder. verv enthusiastic over the reception ; is a branch of Exter University, in Deorsev. Sophomore. Muskogee. Ok­ which they expect to receive in the England. la.; McKinney. Herman, Sophomore, State Legislature. In a letter to Dr. Also enrolled are Emmanuel \\'ea Chickasha. Okla.; Morgan. Roose­ Tolson the Committee said: “We, Johnson, grandson of the Chief Jus­ velt, Sophomore. Okla. City. Okla.; don’t need to tell you the type of tice of the Supreme Court of the Patmon, John, Senior. Lawton, Ok- autograph to pl.ice in the book. Your Republic of Liberia, and Arnu C. Continued on Page Five works speak for themselves! We Diggs of .Monrovia, Liberia. would trust you to write the Obitu­ ary for the Pope or for Eleanor Roosevelt.” !! iJIjJLStl .And this is the way the Poet Laure.ite of Liberia saluted the Head of the State of Maryland: “To his Excellency Theodore McKeldin. Governor of the State of Maryland, with profound appreciation of his deep humanitarianism and his beau­ tiful gesture to the Republic of L i­ beria.”

Deft Definitions Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, Medical Director and Associate Pro­ fessor of Preventive Medicine, Howard University Medical School, will be D!ggs and Johnson help Ababa get acquainted with activities on M.ARRI.AGE; The alliance of two the guest speaker of the public meeting of the Twenty-seventh Annual Langston University campus. people, one who never rememliers Mid-Western Regional Conference of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Left to right: Arnus C. Diggs, Junior, Monrovia, Liberia; Emmanuel April 12, 1957, at 8:00 p. m., I. W . Young Auditorium, Langston University. birthday and the other who never Wea Johnson, Monrovia, Liberia; and Teodros Asfavir, Ministry of Pen, Chase Ltd. Photo. Addis Ababa, Ethopia. forgets them. (story on page 4) PAGE n \ '0 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE MARCH, 1957 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE P u b lic Kncyux.? J o h ii Published a-iarfer|y dunng the reguior school term, by students of Langston University oummer IVar Kiiitor: It seems as if this is an Air Force Both college girls and women La'^qsl’on Unive''sitv Postoffice I am aware that every college Base lately. How alx>ut that.’ graduate students looking for sum canijms has its individual problems. The box isn't the fox that she mer jobs which combine scholastic 'Ilie prohlcni I am about to present, thought she was. Right, apprentice Ed' -C'- OlHe HaTip*on values with opportunities for out­ however, is 1 iloriiiitory probltin. teachcrs’ '■0" Erpmett Jacksc’ door living will be interested in the In m y resilience hail there are The Hollow.iy and the Riley seem A - ■: a*e Ed'*'-'-' E'-'c Thrcwer, Oblc-fl Ne^-’eks Aqusicbc, thousands ot openings awaiting CS'eece Jes" C arl, Georqe Dect^rd some 60 healthy, happy girls who to be making it. How long will it R"r.- ■*e" 03'. I*e'ma Hutc*'ins, energy has to be consuinetl before C'yrus has lieen seen around the S'''r'e', Pa'^er Ar-n'e La.ra WasVigto" old a chance to live, work ami pl.iv the girls can sleep at night, these freshman dorm frequently. Is the Ru*i^ S*e.ir"s, Err^a Tr on with girls of differing backgroumls. hcalthv, h;ippy, little yirls resort to "C \ " losing his cool at last? Ea 0 r'f.’'T Je^es W a lla c e O v jns in the relaxed, infornial atmosphere noisy dancing, louti playing of ra­ What gives with the Chaplain’s of the out-of-doors. dios. blaring: conihinations and un daughter and Thrower-oh-yes! and Particularlv needed are counselors yvt'lc;n't lining its ioh properly, th.it the \oung. intelli,L:ent and so­ H. has an engagement ring on her ence is helpful, .-\mong the ba-ic niiere are those vvhn believe that the Student Council should act as a phisticated latlies u’l- sec during the finucr. Of course, there may be still requircnients arc good health, en­ strong arm mob tor those it i' rc(iresentin;,' am! attempt to force certain il.iy going to and from cl.isses be- another love. huh. Mr. Foster.’ thusiasm. patience, adaptabilitv. and marulalor\ thini^s upon those who are in authoritv. There are those li.ive ill sucli a nianner, hut, never­ Xatline lames blazed on the love of children. C.indidates ,ilso who feel that the power of the Student Council isn't limited to the pur theless. these sophisters revert to campus the second semester and nmst be in sympathy with the ob poses established bv the stuilents themselves. teen-age “ Rock .uitl I^oH" .ultlicts at now a spark has been started be­ jectives anti philosophy of Cirl I-';r>t. tfie Stuilent C'ouncil has a constitution and those interested ni,;;ht. tween her and Manyles Caines. Let’s Scouting. should read it to determine the Jutie'- of the Student Council. I-'numcr.ible wavs have been tried sec if this tiny spark can be ignited For students 21 or older there are One ol the niaior purposes ol the Student Council is to brini; about in order to maintain contlitions suit­ numerous openings for unit le.iiliT'. into something big. .1 clo'-cr relatiori'-hip between the student bodv and the faculty. ( )bvious able for stiidvinj: and sleep— for ex­ requiring previous experience as a Miss Osltorne. tlid you know’ this Iv this purposi is lost in the niimls of many stuilents here because few ample, requiring t]uiet liours; tlesig- teacher, leader, or counselor— and is the way it always goes. If you h.i\e ever expressed anv type of idea or su^^estion or wish which could nating a time at which activities for water-front directors— requiring succeetl in taking one away, name­ br:nu the ind student closcr or effect a better working relation slidultl come to an end; anti placing a current water safety instructor's ly C. \V. from M. M., someone will -•hip. I suppose there .ire those of you who arc content with the student- girls iimler restriction for unneces­ certificate. succeed in taking him from you, professor relationships as thev are and decline to commcnt. sary violation of this reculation. .-\11 Other ' ’pecializeil jobs for women namelv G. C. Tlie Stuiient ('oiincil is reallv a eo-betwecn for the student hotly of these have hten tried at one time at least 21 vears old include prograiii Hettvc Sue is steadily making it and th" a 'ministration. If anv student feels a necil or sees an opportunity or another, and all have proven to consultant, to work with girls in a with the “ Sax” player, Malone. t.i Mr.pro\e a situation on campus in which he leels the students' gen- Ix' ineffective. wide variety of special interests and Norris Sharp has drifted from itn tu d c is being suppressed, he should bring his idea before the 1 would like to suggest that the activities, such as songs and games, Sanforti Hall to the Freshman , . n! Council where it can be iliscussed. girls be given something to look tor- dramatics, arts and cratts, nature; Dorm. Barbara Brown is the cause Ir IS entirel\ impossible for a Student Cuuncil to represent the camp­ wan] to in the form of a social. This and assistant camp director, tor of the change of scenery, so I gath­ us honestiv without ki'owing how or what the students feel as a group. would take place once a week, thus which caniping. ailministrative anti er. It is easv for thi controlling botiv of a Student (lovernment Association enabling the girls to rough house, supervisory experience, plus familar- Hey fellows! H.ive you heard to express what it feels are the needs of the student bodv, but without tiancc, play hl.uing music, run. ity with the Girl Sccuit program, are about the Fox at the Freshman knowle ii:e of student opinion, it can never truly speak for the student screani, or whatever they feel they essential. Dorm. "\'ou had better be on vour bodv ,is a whole. are young enough to do. Salaries vary with the assignment P’s anti Q's bccause Rozalvn D. is The Student ('ouncil is probably the only organization on the camp­ 1 t'eel sure that this uoultl remctlv and with the canditlate’s experience, our to get every man and her onlv us that has as its controlling power all the students at all times. Unlike the situation. At anv rate, no harm qualifications aiul training. Depenii- weajxins are her winning smile and other organizations which have at all times a few controlling the thoughts could he done from trying one sug­ ing on the length of the camp sea­ bie earrings. and deeils of what is good and riuht for all the others, the Student Cov- gestion. son and the location of the canip, Nfr. Leugenc Walls has found ernnient .\ssociatioii appreciates and depends on you as a student to — Barbara I. Sanders such incidentals as laundry and trav­ “someone to love." Is that right. Nel­ help it function properly; probably very- few if any. however, have ever lie’ el expenses may be includeil. .-\ basic outdoor living with professional pre­ thought of how the Student Council’s work is carricd on. or where they Leo. which one 's it.’ Thenia Mae pre-camp training session of about paration shoultl call the near-by Ciirl have, few have considered contacting the Council with suggestions for nr \ ’elc7 or mayhe there’s just a five tlavs' duration is pro\ iiletl for Scout olticc, or wTTte directly to I’ettcf relationships. mutual understanding between all stafl members. Miss Franchon Ham ilton, l^ecruit- Mouever, in the future Student Councils to come, I hope that there roomies! College girls and women gratiuate ment aiui Referral Adviser at Girl are those of you who will put complete faith, trust and confidence in F)ifi you know that .Adelaide I.ack- students interested in spending a Scout N’ational Headquarters, iss i your Student Council, and perhaps work through it tow.ird better son is wearing a rinc for Harold summer near home that combines East 44th Street, N e w York 17, N’.V. understanding. It is not only personally satisfying to know that you “Little" Toliver.’ Well she is and have had a voice in what could eventually affect all the students, but from all reports has been for the it is a gainful experience. past two months. If it is in order, Griffin Jones. President congratulations. Adelaide! Student Council Some of the fellows on the campus are about to f( '■m a “mellow babe’s” The Grass Grows Greener club; be careful, guys, vou may be The grass grows greener when not walked upon. Let each of us the next to be initiated. resolve to aid nature, who so colorfully provides the grass, by refraining from “short cuts" if those “short cuts” infringe on the beauty of our Miss Charlotte Penman Is campus. The next time you are in our Administration building, which, 1 believe, affords the best place overlooking the campus, observe the paths Bride of Clarence Dixon and trails across the campus. It requires so little time and energy to .Miss Charlotte L. Penman became follow the sidewalks. It is perhaps true that if the sidewalks curved the bride of Clarence L. Dixon, Jr., through the campus (as a former student suggested) we would follow in February in the home of Dr. and t!-;em and spare the grass. But since this is not so, let us spare the grass Mrs. (). L. Harrison. The bride is and follow the sidewalks anyway. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred- Langston's campus is beautifully situated and if we were to im­ rrick Penman, Chicago, Illinois, and prove it as we should it yvould add zest to our lives as students here and the bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and be an admirable scene to our visitors. Mrs. Clarence L. Dixon, Sr., Tulsa, It would be well worth our time and energy to help the workers Oklahoma. keep the grounds clean. Beautifying the lawns would also be a worth­ I^ft to right: Mrs. G. L. Harri­ while project on which some organization could work. There are places son. Dr. G. L. Harrison, Mrs. Clar­ where the grass has died due to too much trespassing, car parking and ence Dixon, Mr. Clarcnce Dixon, otf'.'T such situations not conducive to graK growing. Flowers in some and Mrs. Freddrick Penman, mother areas neetl to be planted. of the bride. Mrs. Harrison is aunt Hc've you noticed the area of the campus behind the library and of the bride. auditorium.' This is indeed a beautiful sight which could be made a park. This is merely an observation to suggest what could be done to improve our campus, but certainly if we do not plan to add to it, let us not take Miss Kennp, Veran away from it by tramping the grass down and making our individual j trails. Sharp Take Vows If you do not think to look at the campus from the Administration Miss Velma J. Kemp, daughter building, sometime look at it from your windows— you’ll see enough trails of Mr. and Mrs. Israek Kemp, from there to consider walking on the sidewalk instead of the grass. high, Oklahoma, became the bride — O. Hampton in January of Veran Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sharp, Luther, Public Letter Box ing our campus lawn' by walking Oklahoma. Dear Editor: on the sidewalks ins ead of the The ceremony was held at the Frequently students are seen walk­ lawn.’ It would be very nice if wc home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Sum­ ing acrosss our campus lawn, mar­ could get volunteers to work on a mers, sister of the bride, Oklahoma ring its beauty tremendously. As re­ committee to plant grass and set out City. The Reverend R. W . Perry sults of not following the sidewalks, more shrubbery where is has been read the vows. the hedges and grass are being killed killed. Given in marriage by her father, from the tramping of feet. If We would devote just a litdc the bride wore a dress of lace and There is really no need for this, of our time to beautifying our camp­ net over taffeta. because there are sidewalks to and us, we would not have to be asham­ The ring bearer was Waymon from cach building located on the ed of it when we have unexpected Summers, Jr. Marsha Kay Haynes, campus. guests. We would be proud to say, Mr. and Mrs. Varan Shirp Mr*. Sharp i» • tophomora, maiorinq in butineii adueation, Langtton flower girl, is the daughter of Mr. May I suggest that each individual “This is our Home.” Univanrfy Mr. Varan Sharp graduat. o< Lan„ton Uniy.r,ity, Instructor and Mrs. Marques Haynes, Sand make an immediate start on improv­ — Clareece J. C ls'k in th« Public Schools, Fredrick, Oklahoma. Springs, Oklahoma. MARCH, 1957 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE PAGE THREE Two Chapters Here to Hostess Sphinxmen Speak Zetas Observe Finer Womanhood Week We the Sphinxmen started out 27th Regional Conference of Alpha this year with a “ Big Bang,” and all of us are anxious to reach our goal. There are six of us who are j Kappa Alpha Sorority in April looking forv\ard to the day when we will all be Alphas. Dr. Dorothy Ferebee To We hold the following offices in Speak at Langston Univ. the Sphinx Club; President, Ellis Alford; Vice President, Ray Jones; Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, Medical D i­ Secretary, James McDowal); Assist­ Sigma's Toast of The Town, the rector and Associate Professor of ant Secretary, Leroy Griggs; Treas­ selection of our 1957 Sigma Queen, Preventive Medicine, Howard Uni­ urer, Luther Smith; Historian, El­ was held February 11, 1957 in the versity Medical School, will be guest roy Lee. I. W. Young Auditorium and was speaker for the public meeting of the The Sphinx Club is functioning a gay affair. twenty-seventh Mid-Western Region­ very smoothly under the leadership al Conference of Alpha Kappa A l­ of our president. We have now in Carlene Madden from Langston, pha Sorority, April 12. progress a project of giving away Oklahoma won first place in the She is a member, official, or con­ a beautiful c ock radio to some lucky high school talent group with 95 tributing sponsor of a number of person. We hope you are the one. points; Tedie Pauline Sypert won organizations, including the YW CA, Leroy Griggs will leave us the second. In the college and amateur National Girl Scouts, USA, National fourth of Nfarch to do his practice group, Dc De .\goes won first with Social Welfare Assembly, and is the teaching, and when he returns we 9=5 points, with William Terrell sec­ past Supreme Basileus, Alpha Kappa all will be ready for probation. ond with 90 points. The first por­ Alpha Sorority. tion of the show was climaxed by Dr. Ferebee is known as an edu­ the crowning of the iqs7 Queen. cational consultant and a physician. Shirley Taylor, by the 19^6 Queen, Delegates and other members of Alpha News Tedic Pauline Sypert, both from the organization representing six- The 25th Anniversary of Beta Bristow. Oklahoma. states are cxpected to attend. Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Mrs. Esther R. Payne of Kansas Lambda Alpha and Beta Phi Zeta This Sigma Toast of the Town is w’ill be celebrated on the 17 of City, Nfissouri, will be in charge of of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., ob­ an annual interracial variety talent March. Approximately two hundred Alpha Kappa Alpha the general sessions. She is the di­ served its national Finer Woman­ show. ,ind is, we hope, a wav of men that made Alpha Phi Alpha rector of the Mid-Western Region. hood Week, beginning Sunday, Feb­ promoting better race reKitionships Fraternity through Beta Kappa chap­ Has Founders Day Delegates attending the banqu'^t ruary 17, and ending Saturday, Feb­ while providing wholesome enter­ ter will be expected to return to help will hear Mrs. Arnetta Wallace. Su­ Founders day was celebrated Feb­ ruary 23, 1957. tainment. celebrate its founding on March 12, preme Basileus, Alpha Kappa Alpha ruary 17, 1957, by both chapters at The week started with Vesper 19^2. The festivities in sequence arc; We arc looking forward to pro­ Sorority. She is a veteran teacher in Langston. Service in which Soror Ruby J. A l­ Dinner 1:30 p. m.. State meeting. bate 3 of our Crescent during Spring the Louisville. Kentucky public The members of Alpha Zeta Chap exander of Oklahoma City spoke to 2:30 p. m.. Art exhibit “5:00 P- in - probation Week. school svstem. ter attended the 11:00 a. m. worship us on “A Woman’s Role in a Chang­ sponsored by Bro. Jackey Jordon; | services together to begin the soror­ ing World.” V'^esper 7:30 p. m., with the burning ity’s 49th anniversary wi‘'i rever- ^ Wednesday, February 20, Lambda of the Alpha Phi Alpha insigna im­ ence. '* Alpha presented Soror Verna Mae mediately following and the ban­ The Founder’s Day Program HiJer in a chapel program. The quet completing the night. ' Committee, with H. J. Battles of I theme was “V irtue for Women in The Alpha Phi Alpha basketball Alpha Upsilon Omega as chairman, I Our Changing Morality.” team finished second place in the )lanned the afternoon activities. The Thursday night at 8:15 in I. W. intramural basketball tournament. )irthday celebration began at 2:30 Young Auditorium, Dr. Mitchell B. Plaving for the Alphas were George p. m. with represeentati es of other Southall, the director of Southern Deckard. Billy Wikcy, Johnny West. Greek organizations of the campus University Choir, and Chairman of Walter Burt, Curtis Clay, A. C. as guests and speakers in the panel the Music Department, was present­ Richardson. V an Terrel Jefferson, discussion. ed in the Annual “Blue Revue.” and Paul Young. Lugene Walls was The representatives were Loretn Dr. Southall made a world record manager. Glover, representing the Zeta Phi of earning three advanced deerees The Sphinx Club of Alpha is sell­ Beta Sorority; Mrs. Harrison and in as many years, the MA., MFA.. ing raffle rickets on a beautiful clock Coetta Berry, representing Delta and Ph.D. radio, and if vou haven’t purchased Sigma Theta Sorority; Mary Jo Car­ We are proud to say that he is a i one yet you’d better hurry. roll and Nfrs. Banner, representing graduate of Langston University and Brother McGary is acting presi­ was a member of our faculty before Mrs. Dorothy Penman Harrison, recently elected Grand President oi Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; V'al- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, was honored with a reception by Beta lota dent in the absence of Brother Walt- i lie Byrdsong representing Kappa Al­ going to Southern Lai%ersity. He is Sigma Chapter, Langston University, Oklahoma. Numerous friends, Lang­ er Burt, who is awav on his ap-1 pha Psi Fraternity; Herman McKin­ a member of .‘Mpha Phi .\lpha fra ­ ston University faculty members and students attended to eipress their prentice teaching. Brother Burt took ney representing Omega Phi Psi ternity. congratulations. presidency upon the graduation of Fraternity. Representatives from Al- j During the intermission Soror Vi . •<1 Standing in the receiving line honoring Mrs. Dorothy P. Harrison are Brother Gordon this past semester. I pha Phi Alpha and Sigma Frater­ Flora Mack presented “The Woman from left to right: Mrs. Theresia B. Moore, former regional director; Mrs. Dorothy P. Harrison; Mrs. Bernice C. Thompson, President of the Brothers Young, Burt, Jefferson, i nities were not present. of the Year,” Mrs. L. Chambers 01' chapter; Mrs. Elesta Jones, first President of the chapter and Miss Rosa , Crossland, Shelton and Little Broth­ The major topic was “Survival of Guthrie, Okla. .\fter the recital a Varner, vice-president of Beta Upsilon Chapter. ers, Griggs and McDowell are sched-, Greek Letter Organizations in an reception was given honoring Dr. ; uled to do their apprentice teaching Integrated Society,” related problems Southall in the Faculty Lounge in some time this semester. and what method should be taken to the I. W. Young .\uditorium. Brother Paul Young was one of overcome them. Observance of Finer Womanhood the representatives sent to the Tru-1 After the conclusion of this dis­ Week for 1957 closed with a man Banquet March i, 195,7, in Still-1 cussion, the guests were served frap- Zeta and Sigma party. water, sponsored by the League of p’e and cake. We wish to thank every one for Young Democrats. The speaker of helping to make our nineteenth Fin­ the occasion was Ex-President, “ I’ve been told nobody sings the er Womanhood Week Observance a Harry S. Truman. Dinners for the word ‘hunger’ like I do. O r the success. We especiallv appreciate the banquet were :o and 25 dollar do­ word ‘love’ . . . .^11 I’ve learned i^ spirit shown toward our own Dr. nations. wrapped up in those two words" Mitchell R. Southall. The Alpha’s throughout the state of Oklahoma sponsored their annual go-to-college guidance clinic at Mus­ kogee the 18th. Boley the 19th, T u l­ sa the 20th, and Oklahoma City the 21 St. Representatives from various Langston University A Cappella Singers Dr. H. Edison Anderson, Conductor colleges and Universities throughout the United States were guests at each clinic. Brother Paul Young and the Oh why do you torment me so? L. U. Combo represented Beta Kap­ The Voice Knowing that this cosmo-nu- pa and Langston University in the clear drive to become a part of O f a Captured Soul form of entertainment at Boley and you is becoming an obsession Muskogee. with me? By Raymond lulian Morris Brother Edward Hanley was elec­ I am the voice of a captured soul. ted to the office of Editor to the A soul too weak to fight your nar- No, I have no defense against the Sphinx, relieving Brother Verlin cotic-alluring lips. guided missle of your caress. Long. For under the tornastatic force of For I am the conquered and you are —E.T.T.S., Edward Hanley your kisses, I am just an in­ the conqueress, And when I am visible in your embrace, Flash in chance. Unconscious I can feel a trillion volts of electricity Suddenly with the voice of sky- From the ray of your time-stopping Going through me as 1 am shocked crashing thunder smile; Beyond the reach of reality. Comes the answer from the beats of You have created in me an incurable your heart: desire to become Disarmed by your auto-magnetic Surrender, my love, don’t fight, my A part of you. charms, love, relax, my love: In the arms I find myself asking these questions: of your love. You whisper: Into what unknown realm does fate No more have I a will of my ov^’n. And from the violins of infinity direct me? Take me. Comes beautiphonic music. Why do I always call your name? I am yours to control. For I am just You sigh: And what have I done a voice crying out of your Space becomes a phenomenal mist of That love should bring such curse v^orld: Dr. Mitchell B. Southall chatting with Mrs. Amelia Taylor, his former your softness. upon my life? The voice of a captured soul. teacher at Langston University. PAGE FOUR LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE MARCH, 1957 Langston Univ. Celebrates 60th Anniversary Continiu'd From Page One the wish of every graduate of Lang­ Seettei 0 ^ (de . . . ston University that, at the crucial point, the rijjht road will be taken. She commented that the institu­ tion. like other institutions, has been able to overcome financial adverses, political .igjjrandizcments, admini­ strative weakness and malicious, written and verbal onslaughts, and in sixty years, she stands today ready to serve the people. “Her are needed to aid in the fijjht for survival. Her teachers arc needed to ' enlighten the ever-growing popula­ tion. Her liberal arts students are needed to spread this American cul­ ture and democracy to the many new nations now seen upon the hori­ zon. Her musicians are still need­ ed to sing.’’ Nfrs. W illiams stated that the alumni hope that the future will see more not less money appropriated for Langston University. They hope i that the faculty and the administra- : tion will be as firmly knit as are Poe’s short stories. She urged every member of the Alumni Association, as well as every graduate who has not seen fit to join the organized Alumni, to help build up the prestige of Langston University. Jesse B. Elayton Founders’ Day Speal^er Another highlight of the 60th an­ niversary celebration was the address by Mr. Jesse B. Blayton of Atlanta, Georgia. gradu.itc of Langston Uni- ! versity. Mr. Blayton, a certified public ac- I countant, was admitted to the prac- ! tice before the United States Board of Tax .\ppeals and is the auditor of one of the largest insurance com­ panies in Georgia. He is also vicc- president of the Citizen Trust Company of Atlanta and owner of one of Atlanta’s major long-range ' radio stations. His discussion w as entitled, “Langston University in Retrospect I anrl Prospect." To climax the day a reception was I held ir the home of President and ' Mrs. (r. L. Harrison.

Dr. M. B. Tolton, Profatior of EngMih and Mayor of the town of Langston, •ifendad greating* on behalf of tha lown.

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To climai the day a reception was held at tha home of Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Harrison. Receiving line, left to right: Mrs. Carolyn A. Banner, Chairman of "Juit Bafora Laavinq fha Social Aetiviflas" the 60th Anniversary program; Mrs. Dorothy Harrison, Mr. Jasse Blayton, Faculty mamberi ara happy— faft to right: Carl Jonas, M ri. Moiya Founders' Day speaker; Mrs. Zsmila Williams, President of Langston ^ ir . .tvu King, Mrs. A. C. Habart, Julius Hughes, Miss Gloria Tonny, and Mr. University Alumni Association, and Mr. Adolph Williams, Principal, Boolter Dr. R. P. Parry, Vice President, Lang* Joe Norman. Washington High School, Sapulpa. ston University, extending greetings. m a r c h , 1957 LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE PAGE FIVE Humor Medical Schools Scholarships and Fishing is simplicity itself: all you Recommend May Sfudenf Aid Listed have to do is get there yesterday when the fish were biting. Admission Test Scholarship— G. L. Harrison An­ — W. A. Brooks nual Scholarship— To the Freshman Princeton, N. J — Candidates for | student making the highest score on admission to medical school in the entrance examinations. The auto hasn’t completely re­ fall of 1958 are advised to take the Langston University Alumni placed the horse. We haven’t yet Medical College Admission Test in; Scholarship— Given to the sopho­ seen a bronze statue of a man sit­ May, it was announced today by more, junior and senior having the ting under a steering wheel. Educational Testing Service, which — O-Gram highest cumulative average for each prepares and administers the test for given year. the Association of American Medi­ Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships At a lecture the speaker orated fer­ cal Colleges. These tests, required — To the woman student making the vently: “He drove straight to his of applicants by almost every medi­ highest score on the entrance exam­ goal. He looked neither to the right cal college throughout the country, ination; and to the woman student nor to the left, but pressed forward, will be given twice during the cur­ making the highest cumulative moved by a definite purpose. Neith­ rent calendar year. Candidates tak­ yearly average. er friend nor foe could delay him or ing the May test, however, will be Oklahoma State Federation of turn him from his course. All who able to furnish scores to institutions Colored Women Scholarship. Ap­ crossed his path did so at their own in early fall, when many medical plications should be made to the or­ peril. What could you call such a colleges begin the selection of their ganizations. Langston Graduate is Awarded man?” next entering class. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority— To From the audience a woman’s Candidates may take the M CAT the most outstanding senior at Fav- voice could be heard muttering; “A on Saturday, May 11, 1957, or er High School, Guthrie, and at Naval Commission at Pensacola taxi driver.”— Sheet Tuesday, October 29. 1957, Langston High School. ministrations to be held at more than Evelyn Pittman Choir Scholarship Recently, Lorenza Hurte, 1956 An old fellow walked into the 300 local centers in all parts of the —To the ranking music student at 75 Students on Langston University graduate, was unemployment office and asked for country. The association of Ameri­ Langston University. Milton A. presented his commission as Ensign, the necessary papers to fill out. La­ can Medical Colleges recommends Strong Scholarship. Langston Honor Roll I United States Naval Reserve, upon that candidates for admission to completion of 16 weeks of training boriously he spelled his name: Senator Robert S. Kerr Scholar­ Continued From Page One George Washington. classes starting in the fall of ship. in the Pre-Flight School at the U. S, The amused clerk inquired, “Were take the May test. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Schol­ la.; Perry, James, Freshman, Wewo- Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Flor­ you the one who cut down the cher­ The M CA T consists of tests of arship. ka, Okla.; Porter, Clarence, Fresh­ ida, ry tree?” general scholastic ability, a test on Langston University Club of Los man, McAlester, Okla.; Ensign Hurte is the son of Mr, “No sir,” the old fellow replied, understanding of modern society, Angeles, California ^holarship. Quarles, Arnold, Freshman, and Mrs. James Hurte of 1104 7th and an achievement test in . Street, N, E,, Ardmore, Okla. “I haven’t had any work for more Student Aids Clarksville, Tennessee: Robinson, According to ETS, no special pre­ Willie, Freshman, Okmulgee, Okla.; In primary flight training, Ensign than a year now.”— Inquirer Job O pportunities— Typists, clerks. paration other than a review of j. • - .. , Rogers, Bonita, &nior, Okla. City, Hurte will fly the latest in military science subjects is necessary. All custodian!, waiters, and wa.tr«s«s, okla.; Ross, Alfred, Sophomore, Ok- training planes. After soloing he will One housewife to another: War­ questions are of the objective type. assistants to matrons of wotnen dor-1 j ,, ^ Henry, Sen- learn to be proficient in acrobatics, ren handles all the money in our Copies of the Bulletin of Infor­ mitories, proctors, in mens dormi-;j ‘ Lawton. Okla; Smith, Bettic, gunnery, formation, night and air­ family. I only handle the chartjc ac­ mation (with application form •ones, sod, fountain workers ,j,yl.r, Texa« Spear;, Maur craft carrier flying. He will then counts.”—Wall Street Journal sitters, housework, laundry helper . . jo o y , 'J j q ,,,, enter advanced flight where he will bound in), which cives details of dairy and poultry hel^r., secrm r i H ^ J registration and administration, as fly either the “Panther,” “Banshee.” lal, maintenance assistants, latora- Frishman, A socially ambitious voung wom­ 'well as sample questions, are avail­ “Skyraider,” or “Guardian” propel­ an made her husband’s life miserable able from pre-medical advisors or tory assistants in chemistry, l>»l"By. okla. City, Okla.; Tilfird, Gerald, ler and jet-driven high performance trying to rent a more expensive a- directly from Educational Testing f^ds, commerce etc. |obs W l^ a - jo McAlester, Okla.; Til- carrier planes. t,ons maybe add Bsedto theOf.:f__;;i Mc.Mester, )artment. One evening he came After successfully completing Service, 20 Nassau Street. Princeton, fice of Administrative Dean. lome in a very good humor. New Jersey. Completed applications flight training Ensign Hurte will be ‘ Sood news, dearest!" he cried. must reach the ETS office by April Student Loans Qkla.; Tolbert. Bernadine, Fresh- designated a Naval Aviator and be “We don’t have to move. The land­ 27 and October 15, respectively, for (Available for school purposes) jman. Porter, Okla.; Tomlin, Ru- qualified to wear the Navy Wings lord has raised the rent.” — Serial the May 11 and October 29 admini- Langston University Alumni Loan | dolph, Sophomore, Boley, Okla.; of Gold on his officer’s uniform. Federal's Home Life ' strations. Fund; W. E. Day Loan Fund; Lang- Trout, Avis, Senior, Haskell. Ok- Announcement of his promotion ston University Club of Kansas City,: la,; Walker, James, Junior Musko- was made by A. R. Smith, Lieuten­ Missouri Loan Fund; Sanford Loan gee, Okla,; Wallace. Arthur, Fresh- ant, United States Navy. Fund; Walter R, Leauge Fund; man, Holdenville, Okla,; Ware, Ven- Father Brown Loan Fund; Mildred ora, Sophomore, Meridian, Okla.; P, Williams Loan Fund; Langston j Warren, Edward, Junior, Muskogee, Jordan Announces Dates University Club of Los Angeles ^ Okla.; and West Johnny, Junior, Of Oil Paintings Exhibit Loan Fund; W. M. Dawson Loan; Bristow, Okla. Fund; Lamar Harrison, Jr,, Memor-1 Professor Jack Jordan of the Art ial Loan Fund; Home Economics! Department has announced the dates Loan Fund, of March 17 and 22 for an exhibition New Homemakers of oil painting bv bepinning adults. The fifteen oils will be displayed To Meet March 22 in the Lejac Studio which is located The State Rally for New Home- in the basement of Page Hill on the LOCAL BOARD NO. 42 making of America will be held university campus. On March 22. the exhibit will be transferred to Okla­ Logan County March 23, 1957 at Langston Uni­ versity. We expect about 1200 in homa City to be displayed at Doug­ Guthrie ! attendance. The theme will be “50” lass High School. A Cappall* Singart Return From Tour I Golden Years of Homemaking.” t The guest speaker will be Mrs. Ru­ Laughter President by Hall, wife of Mr. Ira D. Hall, Without a doubt, the loudest Langston University A Cappella Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She will Langston University noise in the world is the first rattle speak on Home Appreciation. in your ni w car— Earl Wilson Singers in 3rd Tour to West Coast Langston, Oklahoma The program will present leaders of yesterday and today in Oklahoma Government is like a stomach: If Under the airection of H. Edison ma; Evelyn Johnson, Cushing, Ok­ Homemakmg and highlight the ac- it’s doing its work right you will Anderson this organization of thirty- lahoma; Gwendolyn Porter, McAl­ D ear Sir: tivities of N H A Chapters over the hardly realize you’ve got one. one college men and women has dis­ ester, Oklahoma; Lucille Crutcher, state. New officers will be inst.alled. __Nuggets tinguished itself from coast to coast. Muskogee, Oklahoma; Julia Seward, Some of our registrants are regi­ State President, Patricia Donald------Together with contributing to the McAlester, Oklahoma, stering late, and we would like son, senior at Douglass High School, Twenty years ago lots of folks musical needs of the campus, TTie Tenors are: Ronald O ’Neal, to request that you notify the Lawton, will preside over the meet- dreamed of earning the salary they schools, churches and clubs through­ Lawton, Oklahoma; Floyd Williams, ing. can’t get along on today.— Grit out the state of Oklahoma, the Lang- Ponca City, Oklahoma; William male students, either in an as­ Tours of departmental exhibits s*^on University A Cappella Singers Brown, Luther, Oklahoma; Melvin sembly or in the school news­ and showing the film, “Oklahoma You’ll notice that the fire depart­ alternate the course of travel in their Campbell, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Rich­ paper, or both, that It is their Holiday,” will be included in re­ ment never fights fire with fire. national tour from the East to the ard Nealy, Oklahoma City, Okla­ responsibility under the Select­ creation activities. — Elizabethtown (K y) News West every other year. This year, homa, Billy Wiley, Tulsa, Okla­ ive Service Law to register with­ however, is an exception. Television homa; Stanford Noble, Muskogee, appearances from each point will be Oklahoma; Aurelius Clayton, Mc- in five days after their eighteen­ announced when possible. The sing­ I Alester, Oklahoma, th birthday. ing personnel this year includes the following: Sopranos: Jean Prewitt, Those in the Bass Section are: The Loca' G-'ard is located in The Business Club held its month­ and that while there are good things Hebert Hagler, Lawton, Oklahoma; ly meeting on February 25, 1957 at in the co-currir activities, cer­ Langston, Oklahoma; Eula Faye Room 21 I of The Federal Build­ Manners, Lubbock, Texas; Gwen­ Dexter Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma; 6:30 in the basement of the I, W. tain students are >wn into some dolyn Sharp, Luther, Oklahoma; Earl Perry, Oklahoma City, Oklaho­ ing, Guthrie, Oklahoma, Young Auditorium. unfavorable situat.ons as well as fav­ Christine Coleman, McAlester, Ok­ ma; Lawrence Ellerson, Pawhuska, Speakers for the evening were orable situations. Yours very truly lahoma; Doriscella Jackson, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Henry Dillard, Lawton, Dean Leroy G. Moore, Dean of In­ Mr, Batchelor spoke on “The Re­ Oklahoma; Melvin Doren, Shawnee, struction, .nnd Mr, C. D, Batchelor, quirements for Graduation,” In his Oklahoma; Juanita Pierson, Tulsa, BY DIRECTION OF THE Oklahoma; Colletta Stewart, Talla­ Oklahoma; Solomo Hill, Oakland, Registrar, who were sponsored by speech he emphasized the number hassee, Oklahoma. California; Sherman Givhan, De­ LOCAL BOARD the sophomore business students and of hours and grade points required troit, Michigan. introduced by Miss Rubye L. Cart­ for the Bachelor of Science or Bach­ The Altos are: Theora Malone, Signed— Dorothy I, Moore Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lucille Mr. George W . Chaney, a recent er. elor of Arts Degree and the import­ Burton, Chickasha, Oklahoma; La- addition to the department of music C lerk In Dean Moore’s speech, “Attitude ance of dropping courses and with­ Verne Jackson, Tulsa, Oklahoma; at Langston University, is the ac­ and Value Judging,” he pointed out drawing officially. Celeste Whittaker, Douglass, Texas; companist and will be heard in one that in higher education we strive Refreshments were served after Priscilla Wilson, Shawnee, Oklaho­ of his own scintillating compositions. to maintain high scholastic standing the informative speeches. PAGE SIX LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZETTE MARCH, 1957

L U. Intramural Plans Made For Sports li)vers. li.iskctball season has Basketball News Field Day Event all Itiu cmlcii (it will Iv endeil In- the time this article is read), ami The boys intramural basketball The .Annual State-wiile Trade and it's about time a summary shouki he season ended with a bang as the Industrial Field Day Kvent, former­ made. ■\lpha's and Sessioners battled in the ly held at Langston University, will be sponsored by the State Depart­ In all fairness this was a miserable championship game. The .\l|iha’s. ment of T&I Kducation and held in season with the rcconl up to date pulling every trick in the book, led from the start until minutes to the Oklah