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“Dedicated to Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow” Herndon Stadium - A mnnument to self help by Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. ‘84 College Historian/Archivist

estled in the Vine City community behind the Morris Brown College campus was a huge rock pile surrounded by land virtually unfit for cultivation and building. The open field was adjacent to the home of many Vine City residents including the home of the President of the Morris Brown College and the palatial home of the Herndon family. It was in 1946 that work began to carve and sculpt this gigantic rock into a football stadium. Its namesakes Alonzo F and Norris B. Herndon, founder and son of Atlanta Life Insurance Company ironically were pillars in the Mayor Bill Campbell, Mayor of Atlanta gives Dr. Samuel D. Jolley Jr., President of Morris Brown College, a Proclamation during the dedication of the new Herndon Football Stadium. community. Why was there a need for a small liberal black arts SYMBOLISM college to have a stadium of its own? In the late 1890’s, Morris Brown became An Open Letter involved in athletic Let our children competition. In 1911, the school organized its first to the Morris football team. The team was coached by J.S. Jackson and decide later D.H. Sims and the first Brown Campus team consisted of Nathaniel by Charlton Pharris Flipper, S.W. Prioleux, Willie crosses and crucifixes to rasping for the Ed Grant, Allen Cooper, Fred logos, they tangify the Wiley, Milton Carnes, meaning of symbols in intangible. They cast Community Americus Lee, David Gour lives is an elusive reach.thoughts and values into Townsley, and John Corley. But, they represent an something one can see and From that time to the late essential element of what we touch. prejudice, responsibility, and 1940’s, the school produced think separates us from They, like myths, gives us the arguments for and some exceptional football control over the cosmos and other life forms. From The best against affirmative action. teams and players such as: the metaphysical. Some universal symbols such as While attending Morris Stanfield, Major Powell, John symbols tie us to the past, Brown College, become “Big Train” Moody, Joe others give us strength for campus Mitchell, and great coaches involved. Your student the future. They are Features activity fee guarantees your including Belford T. Lawson, powerful, meaningful, action William J. “Billy” Nicks, Artis Campus News participation! Do not merely provoking “things”. Symbols, possible sit upon the Dummy Wall P Graves and A. J. Lockhart. ► Campus Organizations such as the Georgia flag, and accept the will of the Earlier games had been links us to the past. It is a ► Cicero’s Corner Welcome to and welcome majority. Argue. Debate. Do played on an open field near symbolic, symbiotic piece of ► Classifieds back to Morris Brown not let anyone speak for you! CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 cloth, knot -wrapped around College! With that said, this brings ► Editorials a tenacious need to maintain It has been a long hot me to my next point; this is ► Entertainment power. But the knot of reality summer and as Editor, I had an election year. When it is of The Wolverine Observer, I is the multi-cultural link that ► Open Letter to think deeply about what to necessary, scream, let your have called for the sub­ we all share with the ► Politics: Inside & Out produce for our loyal readers. political voice be heard. missions of commentaries, Southern soil, a soil nurtured As the new semester begins VOTE! Our ancestors taught art, poetry, and ideas from Religious News by the genetic pool of three to unfold, I want you not to us that we have a administrators and the ► Sports continents. only think about academics, responsibility and a debt to student body. I do not ► student Profile Our soil has racial but about race and race the people who fought and presume that I alone can memories and echoes more The Near Future relations within the black died for this very special accomplish all that needs to deeper and louder than other ►views & Expressions community, and how you fit privilege! be brought to all our CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 into America’s terms of In the two previous issues CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

lllllllllllllllll campus Southern Appalachian Hill country folk who fought for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Union. If so, it might be attention the issues that the color of mud and blood, concerns us as a people. We created by a massacre of should all carry our share of white and black Union the weight. soldiers. The Stars and Bars The articles The Wolverine is a symbol of exclusivity Observer will be committed which belongs in the to print this semester will repertoire of personal values. literally kick butt! There are It does not belong in our too many issues concerning schools where “symbols” the black race and the should be inclusive of all our campus community to ignore. population. It is the goal of The It is a symbol which Wolverine Observer to poke CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the most gross proportion. glorifies a past, which was and prod and to ‘become a places. No wonder our Instead it imprisons many For the state to sanction a preoccupied with race. I pain to “fix” registration, Southern symbols cause of us in an anachronistic cell historical icon such as the refuse to accept the concept refunds, student involve­ equivocation in some of us of ethnic preoccupation that Stars and Bars as a symbol of race. Race is a myth ment, and the demand for and fury and defiance in impedes us from a realization of my history as a Black perpetuated on gullible and better instructors and others. Forget hell, we have of our full human potential. northerner transplanted to insecure people. It, race, is a equipment. not even yet learned how to Heritage should not blind us the South, much less the myth used by a privileged understand much less to a contemporary vision. It history of my red and other few to maintain power over remember with clarity. The would be presumptuous of black antecedents, with the masses. Symbols which Southern history, racially, has me to suggest immortality or whom I claim symbolic, if not serve the concept of race been one of sibling rivalry. the need for guilt in respect blood relationships, is create barriers between The whiter brother clings to for one’s heritage. The right tyrannical. people and prohibit us from the illusion of a birthright of knowing ones heritage is There is no state moving freely among the joys even though the estate was sancrusanct. But, the sanctioned symbol which of what other cultural wiped out by Sherman, so Georgia flag, as a symbol, images the sweat of slaves experiences can contribute to many years ago. represents legislative who ran Southern our own humanity. The rivalry of power is an sanction. plantations while white Symbols with racist issue bequeathed by our Legislative sanction is the males fought the “lost connotations symbiotically grandfathers and more ultimate expression of cause”. There is no state tie us to the false divisions of subtly our grandmothers. It civilized power. A flag is a sanctioned symbol of our genetic variations. Let’s put is less exoterically, a question symbol of victory. Place it on Cherokee, Creek, and the Stars and Bars in a of exclusivity and sanction. a staff and the phallic Seminole ancestors of which museum, then take Georgia The rivalry and the flag are connotations tease at sexual our population, in their cotton and weave it into a worn out “old south and the convolutions that have absence, is so proud of new flag and stain it the issues which link the white haunted the South and claiming heritage; nor is color of red clay and let our brother symbolically to a Southerners for centuries. there a symbol for the much children have a contest to lineage of feudalism”. That The symbolic meanings of maligned carpetbeggar who embellish it with black, red, Richard Jones, MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Editor linkage should be a historical Georgia’s state flag are brought his Yankee business brown, and white symbols. footnote, functional only for blatant with racist meanings. acumen to a devastated Tell our legislators to have Isn’t this what your defining our progress I find it condescending for South. our children create a cultural tuition is paying for? We the towards a better human the State to legislate a There is no state collage free of myopic racial students must work hard to environment. symbol for all of its people legislative symbol for the memories. better ourselves and our college by being the best campus possible. The Wolverine Observer is definitely back and it has Morris Brown been well-received. But that isn’t good enough. There is always room for improve­ “My Foundation My Comfort Zone” ment. From Chuck D of Public Enemy: “United we stand, yes divided we fall, by Tamara V. Birdsong together we can stand tall...” It seems as if it was only yesterday spirit, when the tunnel of life seemed approached, I had the opportunity to Have a great semester! that I began my freshman year at to be a black hole. Dealing with witness stress in the first degree. Peace and Positive Blessings Morris Brown College. But, in reality professors, friends and so-called The pressures of papers, proposals, Richard Jones exams and my internship was a it has been four years, since I started friends, became a gruesome task for Editor my journey into the land of higher me daily. I had to pull myself tremendous overload, that I wished education. together and realize that I had to live would end. Within the corridors of my mind my life for Tamara, and not for Finally my time at Morris Brown and spirit, my-morals and values others individuals. Being able was brought to an end. On May 20, were supposed to be my guiding light to deal with various situations and 1996 at 2:00 p.m. the Morris Brown WOULD to deal with college life. And people in a proper manner enabled College class of ‘96 marched through fortunately, for me those things me to see my maturity level. During the Atlanta Civic Center to start YOU LIKE enabled me to grasp onto problems this time I was in my last semester another chapter of our lives. It was and solve them with maturity. of my junior year and I began to now time for me to loosen my hold TO PLACE Atlanta and campus living showered realize that Morris Brown had become on my comfort zone of care free me with the realities of life that I a “Comfort zone” for me. I was college life. From that day forward I AN AD IN always knew existed. As each year living in my own apartment but, I would be a member of the passed I began to feel more was afraid to tackle the world and professional arena. No longer would THE comfortable with my environment venture out. I have the cushion of course work, it WOLVERINE and with my abilities to achieve. I For so long my life centered was time to prove to individuals that found myself making decisions on my around class, my boyfriend and sleep, I knew public relations and OBSERVER own time instead of someone elses. but I soon found these things could marketing like the back of my hand. But, this new sense of independence not bring me happiness. This was a Unfortunately, I am still having to did not control my yearn to receive shocker for me; because I then prove my worth, but I know that one little words of comfort from my realized I had to be happy with day I will be a successful PR - CALL family and friends. myself first. So, I found myself on a consultant. This dream will happen 404/220-0312 Throughout my tenure at Morris journey to strengthen my spirituality only if I remain patient, humble and Brown, there were both fond and level, and even today I am still on true to myself. And most important I - Get your horrible memories. The two that journey. The difference with cannot forget the foundation that message out combined forces only made me a today and yesterday is that I now helped to mold my mind, and I am much stronger person. My faith and know the direction of my life. And as proud to say that it was Morris perseverance shined a light on my my last semester of my Senior year Brown College. We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 3 EDITORIALS

during recruitment and then all the do all that I can to learn as much as rules changed once I became a MBC possible so that I can be successful in Welcome student. What is being asked of you my chosen field of study. The quality is worth far more than the amount of of my experience here as a student is financial assistance given. Students largely up to me and the efforts I put to the have to give up required classes if forth. I plan to do the very best that they in any way conflict with band, I can. etc. The band instructors are only My community service experience Real World concerned about the band and care was very helpful. I had the little about the student’s other opportunity to work in a classroom. by Alfred Edwards academic requirements. It seems to It is not easy being a teacher and Congratulations Freshman class of me, like the band is entirely separate especially if you want to be the best Morris Brown College, you have from the school and this should not one possible. taken the first step in the path be. All departments should work I feel that for my next three years towards success. By attending college cooperatively together to make sure at Morris Brown, it is imperative you have defeated the stereotype that students get the best learning that I manage my time effectively, I that young blacks are lazy and lack experience possible. must also do my very best on all my ambition. Now that you are here it is During my first year I also found assignments for all my classes. I crucial that you get your priorities that some teachers could care less if must keep a positive attitude and to straight and work hard to get what a student passes or fails. It seems to the extent possible, go beyond what you came here for, a degree. be the “I’ve Got Mine” syndrome. is asked of me in order to become a Remember, it is important to keep Fortunately this is not true of all the successful college graduate. focused and stay on schedule because teachers. Since I am here, I will now once you fall behind it is hard to catch up. Understand that college is unlike high school and although your professors do care about your progress, it is your responsibility to Attention Poets do the work and know the material. U nderstanding Owings Mills, Maryland (USA)- also has a chance to be published in a No one is going to pressure you into The National Library of Poetry has deluxe, hardbound anthology. doing your work or reading your & Necessary announced that $48,000 in prizes To enter, send ONE original poem, text; you either do it or you don’t. will be awarded this year to over 250 any subject and any style, to: The Don’t get caught up in the social Skills poets in the North American Open National Library of Poetry, 1 Poetry life to the point where partying or by Kizzy Stanley Poetry Contest. The deadline for the Plaza, Suite 1989, Owings Mills, MD hanging out takes precedence over This year I have learned that contest is September 30, 1996. The 21117-6282. The poem should be no your school work. It is in the realm effective time management skills an contest was open to everyone and more than 20 lines, and the poet’s of all possibilities to have a good important part of college life. I have entry is FREE. name and address should appear on social life and maintain good a very demanding schedule and if it Any poet, whether previously the top of the page. A new contest academic standing. If you find that is not managed properly, I will suffer published or not, can be a winner. opens October 1, 1996. you have a problem with budgeting from burn-out, not to mention just Poets from the ATLANTA area have The National Library of Poetry, your time; there are many plain exhaustion that can really successfully competed in past founded in 1982, is the largest poetry workshops on campus that can help affect my health. I was able to keep competitions. Every poem entered organization in the world. in this area. my job while attending school by There are many study groups on working mainly on weekends and I campus as well, if you are having was able to do very well in most of problems with specific classes, so use my classes. all the resources available to you. In this course I really didn’t learn In addition to help from peers, anything new, but the things taught professors also have office hours expanded what I already knew. These Auburn Avenue and will be more than happy to were things that I learned or did in help you one on one. Many student high school especially in the area of problems result from not reading study skills. Community Service the text or not attending class. It is taught me the need for helping very hard to fail class if you attend others who are less fortunate than I Points of Interest or in the case of my community every session, read, and take notes ❖ Auburn Avenue Research Library on African - American on what is assigned. service experience this semester, to Culture and History-part of the Atlanta/Fulton Public Library The stage is now set and you are be a positive role model for young the center of attention. Your family, elementary school kids who need ❖ APEX Museum - includes an art gallery, various history displays and re-creations of business from Auburn Avenues’ friends, and community want to see that extra boost in life to get them heyday fifty years ago. you do well and succeed, but it on their way. means nothing if you don't want it If I had only known that Morris ❖ Atlanta Daily World Newspapers - the nation’s first black for yourself. Self-motivation and self­ Brown College is like it is, I may owned daily newspaper. discipline are the avenues to success have chosen another college to ❖ Atlanta Life Insurance Company Building - America’s and remember the old saying, “If you attend. I am referring specifically to second largest African-American owned life insurance firm, fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Good the requirements for my band founded by a former slave, Alonzo Herndon. luck Class of 2000, C-YA! scholarship. I was told one thing ❖ The Caribbean Restaurant ❖ Royal Peacock Club - Atlanta’s premiere club for reggae. ❖ Big Bethel A.M,E. Church - one of three venerable churches along Auburn Avenue. ❖ Odd Fellows Building - named for a fraternal organization A Letter To A and has been renovated. ❖ Butler Street YMCA - Past and Present focal.point for black business and community activity. Black Man ❖ Herndon Building - original site of Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association, which is now the Atlanta Life Insurance Company by Tamara V. Birdsong ❖ Sweet Auburn Curb Market - recently renovated Dear Friend, Lover and Confidant: from trust me I do. See, I am yours ❖ The Elks Lodge and Daisy Kitchen - great food! You have been on my mind a lot, I when you are down or up, I am not a ❖ S.C.L.C National Headquarters - Civil Rights organization worry about you. And I do this part time friend, lover or confidant. founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., This was the hub of because I feel as if someone is trying I know you are trying to make it 1994's Freedom Fest/Freaknik planning. to destroy you, and take you down, in this world that has depicted you as ❖ Wheat Street Baptist Church - this bears the original name but my lover, friend and confidant, a savage beast, but see baby, I know for Auburn Avenue. that will not happen as long as I the gentle side of your heart and ❖ Ebenezer Baptist Church - to see or be seen. The King intake the air from this world that is mind, and love every part of it my family church sometimes cruel to you. strong black man. So please don’t say ❖ Fire Station Number 6 - recently refurbished by the city of I will always be by your side to yourself you are in this race of life Atlanta. whenever you need me. I will do my alone, because I am by your side both ❖ The birth home of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. - Visit the house on best to keep you from being a spiritually and physically. historic Auburn Avenue where Dr. King lived as a child. statistic and a number in our judicial With Love Always, Your system. You may think I do not Black Women understand where you are coming 4 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Herndon the old campus on Houston and Boulevard. From the 1920’s until Herndon Stadium opened, the Wolverines played at Spiller’s Field, Washington High School Field (also known as Harper’s Field named for its first principal and Morris Brown College graduate) and Ponce De leon park. But it was the decade of the 1940’s that brought about an increased recognition of the importance of competitive sports as a means of physical development, entertainment, and as a factor in molding character. It was the war years and for a period of time there was a shortage of African-American men enrolled in college, but by 1945, they returned in large numbers and Morris Brown like other schools made preparations to accommodate them in the classroom and on the gridiron. The influence of Bishop W.A. Fountain, Sr. President W.A. Fountain, Jr., Coach Willie J. Nicks and the appointment of Adolphus J. Alice Coachman (right center) special guest at the opening of Herndon, c. 1941 Lockhart as Athletics Director laid the foundation for what would be termed the “golden age of athletics” for the college. Their influence would be felt for many generations. The decade of the 1940’s was a prosperous one for Morris Brown. During this time, the school had been deeded 14 acres of land and five buildings from Atlanta University, rated class “A” by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. By 1945, President William A. Fountain, Jr. began to add on to the physical plant of the school. Three cottages were built for teachers, a president’s home on University Place, and several temporary facilities including veterans dormitories and classroom buildings. President Fountain was proud to report to the Board of Trustees in 1946 that all of his projects were financed by the college without any outside aid. However, the proposed construction of the stadium would require extensive excavation and grading at a cost of $41,107.38. Herndon Stadium entry (photo - courtesy of Skip Mason) The proposed stadium would be designed to seat 15,000 and would have multi use for track, baseball, football and outdoor concerts. It was constructed by Percy Perkins and Barili & Humphreys Architects. The completion of Herndon Stadium during the winter of ‘47 and ‘48 casted a shining light on Morris Brown College, but also served as a reminder of the lack of athletic facilities in the South. Other schools with stadiums in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference included Alabama A&M Bulldog Stadium; Alabama State College Hornet Stadium; Florida A&M College Bragg Field; Tuskegee Institute Alumni Stadium; Xavier University Gold Rush Stadium. Morris Brown College had joined an elite group. Even as the stadium was being completed, Morris Brown played a football game between the Wolverines and the Virginia State Trojans in December of 1947. Though they were defeated 48-0, the spirit of the game and the anticipation of the next football season in their own stadium overshadowed the loss. The year long planning of the gala First Band to play in Herndon. opening for the new stadium would We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 5

be spectacular and would include the Friday nights. In addition, these shape made it ideal for outdoor 1948 Summer Olympic games gold schools would celebrate May day and concerts and other major events. In medalist and Georgia’s native Alice other festivals at Herndon. The rock 1948, heavyweight champion Joe Coachman who symbolized the spirit sculpture would be a landmark for Louis put on a boxing exhibition that of athletic competition. athletic competition and physical filled Herndon Stadium to capacity. Local businesses were involved in fitness for over 40 years. It was a multi-sports field, as the fervor of the activities THE TURKEY DAY CLASSIC baseball games would be played surrounding the new stadium. The The stadium was the site of the there also. One of the most Atlanta Daily World newspaper beginning of many traditions as well memorable events involved an promoted the game and activities as continuing traditions including exhibition game featuring Jackie extensively. Bailey Theaters, a chain the annual Thanksgiving Day game Robinson, Roy Campanella, Don of movie houses that catered to between neighborhood rival Clark Necombe and Larry Doby, all African-Americans in Atlanta, held College (now Clark Atlanta legendary greats of baseball. promotional activities enabling University). The contest began in As an entertainment venue, local patrons to win season passes. The 1932 and was as much a part of promoters welcomed the use of this Ashby Theater near the campus and Thanksgiving in Atlanta as the large facility. B.B. Beamon, one of the Royal Theater on Auburn lighting of Rich’s great tree. Each Atlanta's premier concert promoters Avenue sold tickets for the game at year droves of Atlantans would be brought several concerts to Herndon. $2.00 for regular admission and seen walking up and down Hunter Entertainers including Big Maybelle, $2.40 for reserved seats. Street (now M.L. King, Jr. drive) the Drifters, Laverne Baker, Sam THE GRAND OPENING headed to Herndon for the big game Cooke, Roy Hamilton, Brook Benton, OF HERNDON STADIUM wrapped in furs, three piece suits or Ray Charles (who recorded a live On Friday, September 24, 1948 at packing street cars to see the duel album while performing at the 7:00 p.m., over 16,000 fans between the panthers and the stadium), and hundreds of others assembled in the new $250,000 wolverines. By the mid 1980’s, the performed. Gospel legend Mahalia stadium sitting excitedly on the new crowd for the game began to dwindle Jackson electrified Atlanta audiences wooden seats. Sports fans from as far and in 1985, the last Turkey Day on an Easter Sunday Morning in away as Tuskegee, Birmingham, and game was played in Herndon 1958, along with Clara Ward and the Montgomery, Alabama traveled to Stadium. Ward Singers. Bishop Donald Ming of the Sixth Episcopal Atlanta to witness this historic IT WAS MORE THAN But perhaps the most memorable District of the A.M.E. Church and Chairman of event, and to see the Wolverines JUST A STADIUM musical performances that have the Board at the dedication ceremony. football team take on the Hornets of One of the most famous outdoor come out of the stadium, have come Alabama State. venues in the country is the not from singers, but from the The 1947 Football team for Morris Hollywood Bowl, a large opened air marching bands who have marched Brown College consisted of a stellar facility in Hollywood, California on its field. Practically every major line-up including W. Bly, John F where musicians performed. Locally, college or university band has McKinney (Clanton, Alabama), G. Atlanta had Chastain Park, a smaller performed at Herndon including the Jewell, Roscoe Murchinson, E. version of the bowl nestled in the marching Rattlers of Florida A&M, Hunter, James Cleveland, and B. woods near Roswell Road in and the Blue Devils of Tennessee Wilcox. The backfield consisted of Buckhead. Segregation prevented State College. However, it was the Daniel Hawkins, Howell Hester, I. Blacks from attending performances Morris Brown College marching band Greene, and Defoy “Doc" Arnold there, leaving only the one other that called the grassy field home. from Knoxville, Tennessee who was a outdoor public venue, segregated From 1947 until its closing several candidate for All-American. Ponce De Leon Park. Morris Brown outstanding persons led the band as Attending this ceremonious event College played many of their early director during the original Herndon were many city luminaries, football games at Ponce De Leon Stadium years including G. Johnson sportswriters, and dignitaries. Park, as did the legendary negro Hubert, Richard B. Haley, Colossius Representatives from the papers league baseball team, the Atlanta Davis and the late Cleopas R. such as the Macon News and Black Crackers. Johnson, who would redefine the telegraph, the Savannah herald, the Herndon Memorial Stadium would meaning of marching bands in famed Fay Young, Sports Editor of became the Hollywood Bowl for Herndon. By the late 1960’s, the Chicago Defender, the Baltimore Blacks in Atlanta. The largeness of Marching Wolverine Band had Afro-American. Coaches from the stadium, the crescent moon CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Tennessee State, Cleve Abbott from Tuskeggee, Vernon Smith from Morehouse College, M.A. Tubby Johnson of Fisk University. The marching bands of David T. Howard, j o m a n d Booker T. Washington, Morris Brown productions College made a dazzling entry into presents the stadium, along with folk dancers the broadway smash hit! and the Elks Marching Drill Team Ms. Kathye Gary, singer, rendering a selection at entertained the throngs of on­ the first game in the new stadium. lookers. In addition, the Washington for colored girls High School Girls tack team presented a demonstration of the 440 Who have considered suicide/ yard dash relay to the cheers and When the rainbow is erxjf chants of the crowd . During the halftime celebration, written by NTOZAKE shang«/directed by ANDREA frye the Honorable William B. Hartsfield, Mayor of Atlanta, presented a citation to the school. Telegrams from local dignitaries were also read and a gold Bulova watch was presented to Miss Alice Coachman. President W.A. Fountain, Jr. beamed during this celebration as the realization of his dream occurred. The outcome of the game was favorable. The Morris Brown football team trampled Alabama State by a score of 30-0 and thus would begin five decades of athletic competition for the Wolverines in the stadium. The dedication of Herndon Stadium was shared not only with the Morris Brown family, but also with the Atlanta University Center including Clark and Morehouse Colleges who would use the stadium for their football games as well. Also, local black high schools (Washington, Howard, Archer, Carver, Turner) Dr. Thomas Cole, President of Clark-Atlanta would play double headers at University extending greetings at the dedication. Herndon Stadium on Thursday and 6 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

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The new HERNDON STADIUM.

their time to keep the grounds up Brown College played its last football of the hole”, a phrase which band including Julian “Snookum” game in the stadium against members would refer to as they Herndon Robinson, former Superintendent of Hampton University. Though prepared to enter the field for their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Buildings and Grounds, Porter and defeated 49-14, there was halftime show; nor will the football become known as the “Marchingest Roscoe Murchison, who was on the anticipation of what was to come. team touch those old goal posts Band in the land.” first football team to play in the Once again, the earth beneath the where hundreds of players had From its original dedication in stadium. During the 1970’s, the stadium was turned and construction ritualistically done so after leaving 1947, Herndon has witnessed 750 stadium received a slight began immediately for the new the field after warm ups before a football games from the Atlanta reconfiguration when the redesigned 15,000 seat facility which game. Old traditions will take on a University Center Schools, and 46 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid transit was used during the Olympic and new meaning as a new era begins for Homecoming games, with Ms. Authority built an underground Paralympic games. Now it becomes Morris Brown College and its piece of Blanche Woods being the first Miss tracks for rapid train system. The home again for the Wolverines the rock, Herndon Memorial Morris Brown to be presented in the stadium property line was extended family. As it is christined on Stadium. stadium. It has produced NFL and the field was leveled and used as September 21, thus will begin a Sources: Atlanta Daily World Newspaper players including Ezra Johnson, a proactive field for the band. new chapter in the annals of foot­ Sewell, George and Cornelius V. Troup. On Saturday, November 13, 1993, ball and marching band history for Alfred Jenkins and outstanding Morris Brown College: The First Hundred coaches, athletes and players. Many the final whistle was blown for the Morris Brown College. Years, 1881-1981 “A Century of Pride and people have given unselflshlessly of old Herndon Stadium as Morris Gone are the days of “coming out Strength”Atlanta: 1981.

library is a quick, easy target College-Bound Keep An Eye On Your C.P.A. for thieves. Remote Control Remember, students who take And Your Personal Possessions precautions won’t go through “the Monday school of hard knocks.” By being 8 pm CBS Cosby Registering for classes, buying renters insurance policy to cover safety conscious and getting the 8 pm UPN In the House books and moving away from home their belongings. proper insurance, you’ll be strolling 8:30 pm UPN Malcom & Eddie are typical worries the college-bound The 1.1.1, also offers the following down the halls of learning with 9 pm UPN Goode Behavior face each year. Today, students must advice to guard against theft on confidence. 9:30 pm UPN Sparks also add theft to their list of worries. college campuses: The Insurance Information Theft is the number one crime on 1. Always lock your doors. If you Institute is an educational, fact- Tuesday finding and communications college campuses. A 1994 survey by are going down the hall to the 8 pm UPN Moesha the Chronicle of Higher Education bathroom or to chat with organization committed to reported 19,172 acts of burglary at friends, lock your door and disseminating information about 8:30 pm UPN Homeboys in 831 colleges and universities with keep your keys with you at all property/casualty insurance. outer Space students of 5000 or more. times. Wednesday If you fall victim to burglary, 2. Leave expensive jewelry at Jamie Foxx Show having adequate insurance can lessen home. Do not risk losing fine 9:30 pm WB the blow. For students who live in jewelry or other sentimental The Wolverine Thursday dorms, their personal possessions are items to a thief. 8 pm FOX Martin insured under their parents 3. Engrave electronic items. OBSERVER - 8:30 pm FOX Living Single homeowners policy. New coeds should Computers, televisions and consult their parent’s insurance stereos should be engraved Dedicated to Friday agent to guarantee that expensive with your driver’s license educating the 8 pm ABC Family Matters computers, televisions and stereos number and the state in which are fully covered. you live. This will help police leaders of Sunday Upperclassmen that move off track stolen articles. tomorrow. 8 pm WB Parent Hood campus are no longer covered by 4. Don’t leave belongings 8:30 pm WB Steve Harvey their parents homeowners insurance. unattended on campus. A book Show These students need to purchase a bag left unguarded in the We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 7 Global Workforce The Center for a Global Workforce & Community Service, located in the Hickman Student Center is designed to assist all students with Career and Community Service concerns. Therefore, the overall primary goals of the center are: 1. To provide an extensive career and community service development program that assists students with the selection of an appropriate and achievable major/career, 2. To teach students job seeking skills that will position them for competitive interviewing, placement, and success in the workforce; 3. To place students in work positions that are meaningful and congruent with training (I. to r.) Alvin Lindsey. Vivian McKnight. Ernita Hemmitt. Priscilla Jenkins, and career aspirations, Dorothy Bordenave, Markisha Jones, Keith Brunson 4. To provide meaningful community service learning experiences that enable students to become world citizens. Look for our commitment to your continued socio-academic growth as you embark upon required career/ community service components in several of your classes at Morris Brown College. Remember Morris Brown is R < Founded on Service, Grounded in Excellence and Anchored in Tradition. The only institution in the Atlanta University Center founded by blacks for blacks. The Center for a Global Workforce and Community THERE LL ALWAYS BE H-Q-RWE • WHEREVER THERE S Service is here to insure that A LOOSE BALL, THERE'S ALWAYS HUSTLE ■ WHEREVER Brownites never forget the struggles of our Ancestors. • WHENEVER THERE S A SELLOUT, THERE'S THERES A CHAMPION, THERE S ALWAYS DESIRE ■ AS The Center for a Global Workforce & ALWAYS THE WAVE I LIN FORTUNATELY) • THE LONG AS THERE ARE FAVORITES, THERE'LL ALWAYS Community Service Staff: Dorothy Bordenave, Ernita Hemmitt, LINE TO THE LADIES ROOM WILL ALWAYS BE BE U PSETS ■ WH EREVER THERE'S A BENCH, THERE'S Priscilla Jenkins, Alvin Lindsey and Vivian LONGER THAN THE LINE TO THE MEN S ROOM ALWAYS SOMEBODY WHO THINKS HE SHOULD McKnight •THERE WILL ALWAYS BE COMETROM-BEHIND NOT BE ON IT • WHEREVER THERE S A MASCOT,

VICTORIES ■ COACHES WILL ALWAYS BE THERE S ALWAYS SOME POOR GUY WEARING CICEEO'S SECOND-GUESSED ■ COACHES WILL ALWAYS BE AN INCREDIBLY HOT, DORKY-LOOKING COSTUME FIRED • WHEREVER THERE S AN OBNOXIOUS ■ WITH ANY LUCK, THERE'LL ALWAYS BE ESPN COENEE FAN, THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER OBNOXIOUS FAN - THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FOUL BALLS ■ FANS The rough side WILL ALWAYS FIGHT OVER FOUL BALLS • THERE by Charlton Pharris The rough side of the mountain A whole heap of rough sides RETURNS ■ THERE WILL ALWAYS BE WATERBOYS ALWAYS AN ELBOW - AS LONG AS THERE ARE Company

God has blessed them all la Bow down the waves of despair WHEREVER THERES A HERO, THERE S ALWAYS When you thought no one would understand A GOAT • A REFEREE S EYESIGHT WILL ALWAYS BE He has understood IN QUESTI® - THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FUMBLES There is no hiding place for all the pains and ills ENTH yet there is joy FOOTBALL, IT WILL ALWAYS TAKE A Be ready to be lifted up in his loving arms when walking the rough side of the mountain

Brother and Sisters -r *•’ by Charlton Pharris THE HANDS OF A Î ? V long ago when the earth was new brotherhood and sisterhood existed and with all its strength and power it has endured the African sun the cruel slave ship the harsh realities of our history and today this strength and power ONE-ON-ONE guides, protects, and cherishes our unions we are the brothers and sisters setting our future stride 8 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER VIEWS&EXPRESSIONSCICEEOS’ Reducing COENEE What I am by Charlton Pharris what I am Assaults descendant son of Afrika my worth has been questioned and compromised by those who fear through and have no understanding

what I am strong black man Protection who continues to accept the challenges life puts before him determined and courageous in me lies the intellect, strength and and integrity to overcome and achieve

what I am escapee of the danger zones Education and pitfalls through respect and by Richard Jones trust and not being careless nor reckless Not This article is designed to focus rapes occur among strangers. hurting someone else. what I am of your attention on RAPE in the true! More than 75% rapes occur ■ Encourage other survivors to black and proud African-American community. Rape by someone the victim knows. The report rapes. walking with my head held myth is that most rapists are is a violent act. It is not sex or ■ Give you a sense of control over high with dignity and humility passion. Its purpose is to control, African-American and most victims your situation. humiliate, and intimidate the victim, are white female. Not true! This ■ Be a first step in emotional whether it is male or female. racist myth began as means of social recovery. Notice to W.O. There are five types of rape. Date control and to create fear of African- Newspaper rape or acquaintance rape is American men. Most rapes happen Get medical attention! Do not committed by someone the victim within the same race. Only 8% of shower or clean yourself because Contributions knows. Marital rape is by a spouse. rapes involve white men raping evidence from the attacker could be by Carvel Bennett Child molestation is committed African-American women and 4% of on your body. It is important to have Advisor/ME against a child. Incest is committed rapes involve African-American men any physical injuries checked and to by a relative. And stranger rape is raping white women. be tested for any sexually The Wolverine Observer staff committed by someone the victim If you are raped, call the police! transmitted diseases, including welcomes material submitted by does not know. Reporting the assault is not the same AIDS. individuals and organizations for The myth of rape is that he or she as filing formal charges or going Find a family member or friend to publication for each issue. However, asked for it. The fact is no man or through the court system. Filing a be with you. Emotional support is it is necessary to emphasize the woman asks to be raped. Regardless report just to get the assault on very important after the attack. Get guidelines & for those who submit of appearance or actions, no one record can: help and support. If you have been a articles to facilitate the preparation by deserves rape. The myth is that most ■ Help prevent the rapist from victim of rape, become a survivor! the staff and the distribution of each issue in a timely manner. The following pointers for those who write for The Wolverine Observer will help to ensure publication of the Have you been articles you submit: ^hemical-Free, ► Only typed copy, DOUBLE­ considering SPACED, will be accepted, using upper and lower case. Add a by line giving up your (contributors name). Be neat, leave generous margins, and use one side rsLn to the Roots of the paper only to facilitate editing. hair relaxer, but ► Be accurate in names, spelling, titles, and dates. worry about ► Use full names and titles the first time the individual(s) is/are manageability? mentioned. ► Send only clear glossy You may want to try Alternative Hair black/white or sharp color processed Care, a system of shampoos, conditioner, photos. Newspaper prints or and oils that make hair more manageable polaroids do not reproduce the without harsh ingredients. quality we desire. Do not include a caption mentioning each name on a For “the chemical look without the photograph where more than four chemicals,” the Alternative Hair Care persons appear; use a general picture System can be used for all kinds hair, description. natural styles, braids, press & curl, weaves ► Be reasonable and truthful. Don’t overstate; don’t throw

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elected some months ago by an Congressional Black Caucus and international secret society. For good Congressional Hispanic Caucus measure, they will even say that reminded me this summer, we Campaign 96 Americans should divorce themselves cannot stand on the sidelines of from the idea that voting has any history. We must get engaged, by Sean Gardner significant meaning. If these involved, focused, and rock the vote falsehoods weren't funny they would with the intent to dramatically Polls. Speeches. Debates. Focus groups. Photo be enormously sad. Accepting them change reality. But before you cast opportunities. Thirty-second sound bytes. as truth would only serve to one vote, check out my observations Investigative reporting. Mudslinging, At last, complicate matters even more. and perspectives on what is sure to P-l-e-a-s-e don’t believe the hype. be a historic election year. the fall campaign is in full swing. As national Voting is power, and the failure to and local candidates make promises and list use this power is not only an Bill Clinton legislative accomplishments, it is imperative abdication of one’s responsibility, but President Clinton has spent the an insult to the ancestors who last four years participating in one of that we all use critical thinking and ask the strived and struggled against the grandest expeditions in the tough questions. And the questions are daunting odds to make it a reality, contemporary politics; the search for certainly numerous. What good are complaints about the American middle. Recognizing society and government if we become the voters are neither liberal nor disillusioned and refuse to employ conservative on most issues but WITW W / here do the candidates we must vow to stay informed and to constructive action? One prominent generally fall "somewhere in stand on issues get organized. This is the best way to politician said recently that “while between," he elected to govern with a ▼ ▼ important to minori­ make sure our vote isn’t taken for change is certain, progress is not. centrist ideology. And it’s worked! ties? What are their positions on granted. Also, we must steer clear of Progress depends on the choices we Remarkably, he has remained at the Affirmative Action? What do they armchair activists, revolutionary make today for tomorrow.” The center of public sentiment by think about the law that gives crack scoundrels and “charlatans posing as upcoming election will have far- balancing Democratic issues like cocaine users (mostly Black and men and women of vision.” They will reaching implications well into the abortion rights and Affirmative Latino) stiffer prison sentences that surely broadcast conspiracy theories next century, so choose very Action with Republican ones like a powder cocaine users (mostly white)? like how the president was actually carefully. As officials from both the balanced budget and the death What are their thoughts on the Supreme Court’s recent decisions overturning majority Black and

Latino Congressional districts? What \ V , ‘ \ \ < X do they think of the new welfare law \ V s ■> and its assumption that all 12.8 million recipients will be able to find work with a “living wage” and/or affordable day care? What do they Lowering The Costd think about public school systems’ usage of “tracking” and “ability grouping,” practices that many say perpetuate “separate and unequal” Of Higher Education... education? What do we know about the major political interest groups, the issues they champion and the parties and Every Day candidates that have their ear? Why would the Christian Coalition, the power behind the Contract with America, pledge $1 million in late June to help rebuild the 60-plus African-American churches that were torched and destroyed over the last two years, when just two weeks before, it fought against the extension of ATF powers to investigate the burnings? Why did the National Rifle Association (NRA) push for a repeal of the ban on assault weapons? Why is the Tobacco industry afraid of being regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Why did the Children’s Come to Office Depot for guaranteed low prices on: Defense Fund organize the march on Washington this past June on behalf of America’s children? Why has the Computers & Accessories militia movement found a home in the Republican party? Why is the Software National Education Association angry about the attempts last year School Supplies by lawmakers in Congress to slash $30 billion in education from the 1996 budget? Printers, Fax Machines, Calculators Will Bill Clinton coast easily into a and Other Business Machines second term or will he self-destruct? / Will Bob Dole articulate clear and specific solutions or will he continue Furniture to campaign on blithering generalities? Will Ross Perot’s second Plus, check out the in-store try for the White House be a hit or miss with the American people? Business Center for all your Moreover, how important will the printing and copying needs issue of “character” be in our selection of the next president? What is “presidential character” anyway? Does it have anything to do with Call 1-800-557-3376 Clinton’s Whitewater woes or Dole’s Kansas-gate controversy? Or is it simply about how sensitive and for the store nearest you compassionate candidate seems? As we assess this avalanche of questions and deliberate the issues, We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 11 penalty. This strategy has won over a uninspiring; his message garbled and large cross-section of the electorate, undefined. His problem seems to be and, consequently, has insulated him what political analysts call “the SPORTS from attacks by both the left wing of vision thing. That is, the ability to his party and the Republican articulate where the country ought Congressional leadership. Indeed, to go, how he intends to get it there, this “new kind of Democrat” is and, why his ideas are more feasible riding high as we inch closer to and fundamentally sound than election day. Clinton’s. His failure to do this The President should be proud of convincingly has led the New his gutsy decisions to reject the Republic to label him a “Dead Man Congressional Republicans’ original Walking.” Moreover, the very 1996 budget bill that would have cut conservative the Weekly Standard $17 million from the school loan called his nomination a “mistake” program and to uncover and address and villified him for running “one of the shameful history of American’s the most brain-dead campaigns in government-conducted experiments recent memory. ” on humans. He should also feel good But it hasn’t been all bad for Dole. about some of his legislative The party faithful were definitely accomplishments. In addition to resuscitated by the selection of Jack creating the community-service Kemp as his running mate. program AmeriCorps, his adminis­ Kemp is charming and witty, and has tration fought for and won more brought youth and boundless funding for Black colleges and optimism to the ticket. While his pro- universities, a ninety cent increase in life stance on abortion won’t endear the minimum wage and a health care him to the pro-choice community bill that allows workers to keep their (especially Republican pro-choice medical insurance if they switch jobs. women), it will win over the Furthermore his economic program powerhouse Christian Coalition. has created ten million new jobs, But will the addition of Kemp be substantially slashed the deficit, and, enough? Will voters be so taken with in 1994, brought the African- Kemp that they forget Dole’s refusal American unemployment rate down to attend the NAACP Convention Morris Brown overpowers to a twenty year low. But the back in July; his blistering President should also be concerned. denunciations of gender-and race­ Some of his Democratic constituents based preferences in employment Fort Valley, 26-14 and are dismayed that he signed into law and education; his ill-advised attack the most recent welfare bill and on sex and violence in the movie and Alabama A&M, 16-8! supported, albeit with reservations, music industries; and his by William Johnson the Defense of Marriage act, which endorsement of the original 1996 prohibits gay and lesbian unions. Republican budget bill plan that was The mild winds and rainy weather The fourth and final quarter And if that’s not enough, right-wing to make deep cuts in a variety of could not stop the Wolverines from Antwan Singleton’s pass from Bell lawmakers are still hammering him social programs servicing the poor, making a startling comeback! In the was good for 8 yards. Marshall’s 75 and the First Lady on their fifteen women, minorities and the elderly? first quarter, Ryan Jinks rushed a yard rush reaped another touchdown year old Whitewater financial We’ll see. total of 15 yards. With the clock at for MBC, Hard work, stamina, and dealings. Even though Congressional 00:46, Cedrick Marshall, scored his high levels of school spirit should Republicans spent 51 hearings and Ross Perot second touchdown of the game. give the Wolverines enough to finish $31 million looking for a “smoking H-e-e-e-’s B-a-a-a-ck! The Texas The second quarter was scoreless, a good season. gun” and found no evidence of billionaire businessman/politician however sophomore quarter-back The Wolverines did again 16-8 wrongdoing, this issue isn’t totally making another run for the Keevin Bell made several pass over Alabama A&M this past dead. This is an election year, and we presidency. And you can bet he’ll attempts. Saturday, the 28th. Another may yet see a Republican October bombard primetime television with In the third quarter, Jinks rushed outstanding game with spirits high. surprise. slick informercials replete with 35 yards. Bell’s pass to Nate Wright Let us show up for all games and It is unlikely though that Clinton charts and folksy humor. He will for a 1 yard rush touchdown was support our team - win or loose - is worried or overly concerned. After most certainly tap into voter anxiety riveting. As the quarter came to they need to know we care. a bruising first two years in the Oval by claiming that the North American close, the mighty wolverines could Let’s do it again, next game. Office, he has proven to be quite a Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA, taste victory on the 21st day of survivor. I guess you could say the which Clinton and Dole support, September. Man from Hope has definitely got his exported thousands of low wage groove back. And right now he has jobs to Mexico, and that the the kind of Trump Cards that every president and Congress missed an Presidential incumbent prays for; a opportunity last year to lasso in African-Americans robust economy and a equally the national debt: which is on course capable, intelligent and competitive to bankrupt the nation. vice-president. In addition, he can campaign on AIDS Organizations the fact that he’s written several Bob Dole best-sellers on the American After Bob Dole won the economy, has made more AIDS EDUCATION/SERVICES for Republican nomination in record appearances on the Larry King Show MINORTITIES time, party insiders were beside than Clinton and Dole combined, and RO. Box 87277 themselves. They predicted that once is still packing them in on the lecture Atlanta, Ga 30337 he took his message to the American circuit. That’s the good news. The (404) 753-2900 and (404) 753-7733 (voice mail) people, President Clinton wouldn’t bad new? Well, he has never held A certified nonprofit community-based service have a fighting chance against a public office, has a reputation for organization which housinq, education outreach and “kinder, gentler, fuzzier” Capitol Hill being inflexible, and has yet to make case management to gay African-American men amends with African-Americans for legend. Perhaps they were relying on living with HIV/AIDS. the fact that Dole is the his condescending phraseology (“you quintessential deal-maker who all,”; “you people”) at the NAACP BROTHERS BACK 2 BACK helped pass historic legislation like Convention in 1992. More important, (770) 593-5805 the Martin Luther King holiday bill he is still long on diagnosis and short RO. Box 11366 Atlanta, Ga 30310 and the Americans with Disabilities on prescription. African-American HIV/RIDS support group Act. Perhaps they were relying on Perot will take votes away from the assumption that because he was Dole because of his former OUTREACH, INC. Gerald Ford’s vice-presidential pick association with the Republican 3030 Campbellton Rd. in ‘76 and had run for the presidency Party, but will not be as big a factor Atlanta, Ga 3031 1 in the ‘80 and ‘88 Republican as he was four years ago. The latter (404) 346-3922 contests, he was therefore used to truth motivated former Democratic The first African-American HIV/AIDS and susbtance abuse service agency in Georgia and the rigors and challenges of a Governor of Colorado Dick Lamb to the oldest in the South. national campaign. try to bring more structure to the As we now know, their prediction Reform Party and challenge Perot for SISTERLOVE stood on rickety foundations of its nomination, But when Perot 1 432 Donnelly Avenue S.W. reason. They were wrong. Dead officially became the nominee, his (404) 753-7733 wrong. After resigning from the candidacy all but resulted in “the A women's AIDS project. Senate to a standing ovation, Dole silence of the Lamb.” And that’s a has yet to live up to the GOP hype. pity because the party really needs a His speeches have been stale and fresh face. K3 ______12 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS

African Studies Delta Omicron Music Sorority

Melvin Hodges, Kelly Finning, Eddie Ellis, Spike McNeally, (not pictured) Center for Global Workforce and Community Service Assistant Director Dr. Robert Flournoy.

Black Male Dance Troupe Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. international Students We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 13 “Student Profiles”

NAME: Alfred Edwards FAVORITE ACTOR: Samuel Jackson FAVORITE ACTRESS: Halle Berry FAVORITE MOVIE: Menace II Society PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mother FAVORITE TV SHOW: ESPN's Sportscenter FAVORITE RAPPER: 2PAC (R.I.P) FAVORITE GROUP: Da Dogg Pound SOMETHING YOU'D BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT ME: FAVORITE SONG: Me Against the World FAVORITE ITEM CLOTHING: Dockers GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning the fourth highest position out of 1,000 participants at California Boys State. CAUSE I MOST BELIEVE IN: Defeating Homelessness MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: My extensive set of baseball cards MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Getting a whippin in front of my whole first grade class BEST QUALITY: My willingness to help others SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME SEE RED: Republican convention MBC Counseling Testing Department IF I COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IT'D BE: Somewhere on the Westside GREATEST LOVE: Football, Basketball, and Baseball MY ROLE MODEL: Michael Jordan because he's always working hard to be the best at what he does.

“It’s more than playing From Black just the notes or keeping time, Muslims to it’s learning how to get along Muslims with each other, With the recent Million Man March in Washington, the Nation of how to get along with Islam and its often controversial leader, Minister Louis Farrakhan, have reemphasized their importance other people... ” as a major voice of the African- American community. In this second Cleopas R. Johnson, Jr. 1929-1996 edition, Marsh reexamines the rise, fall, and rebirth of the oldest, most powerful, and significant Black As a teacher, he was profoundly Marching Wolverines became the versatile, as evidenced by the various first band to be televised from secondary school performing bands Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and choral music presentations he when they performed in ABC’s in CLEOPAS produced over the years. Mr. Johnson nationally televised Coaches All- organized musical programs as the American Game. REDWOOD instrumental teacher, chairman of Under his leadership, the band the music department, band director received numerous invitations t,o JOHNSON and instructor of all vocal and perform internationally, appeared instrumental ensembles while twice in the Tournament of Roses working at Wilson County High Parade, five times in Macy’s eparted this life on Tuesday, School in Tennessee and Booker T. Thanksgiving Day Parade, and July 9, 1996, in Savannah, Washington High School in Atlanta. became the official “Ambassadors of DGeorgia. His bands over a period dating from Goodwill” for the State of Georgia in He was born in Memphis, 1958 through 1962 earned numerous the administrations of Governors Tennessee on January 17, 1929. A superior ratings at state band Jimmy Carter and George Busbee. graduate of Manassa High School in festivals. The Marching Wolverines hid the Memphis, Mr. Johnson enlisted in Mr. Johnson joined Morris Brown distinction of being the band of the United States Army and College in Atlanta as band director in choice for every major parade in the completed band training science 1961. Under his direction, the band state over the past 20 years. Under degree in music education in 1949 at has received countless awards, Mr. Johnson’s tutelage, the band was Fort Dix, New Jersey. He enrolled at citations and honors and has brought also featured in the Burt Reynolds Tennessee State University in international acclaim to the College. movie “Sharky’s Machine. Clifton E. Marsh is Chairperson of the Nashville and received his bachelor In 1965, by virtue of his leadership In addition to directing the Department of Social Science, Morris Brown of science degree in music education and enthusiasm, the band underwent Marching Wolverines, Mr. Johnson College, Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to the first edition of this book, he has written The in 1954 and a master’s degree in a metamorphosis. It was he who also organized the College’s Purple Emancipation of 1848 and the Labor Revolt of music education in 1960. dubbed the band the “Marching Image Jazz Ensemble, performing in 1878 in the Danish Virgin Islands. Wolverines,” and it grew to become Mr. Johnson served as bandsman numerous events and special affairs. nationalist organization in the the largest band of a private, church- Mr. Johnson was a member of and assistant band director of the United States. New chapters focus on related school of its size in America. Warren Memorial United Methodist United States Army from 1949 until the ideological splits in the Nation of Mr. Johnson’s Marching Wolverines Church, where he assisted the choir 1954 with the 188"' Army Band in Islam during the 1970s, the growth were the first predominantly black on-special occasions. He was a Schofield Army Barrack, Hawaii; the of the Nation in the 1980s, and the college band to participate in the member of the College Band 239th Army Band in Yokohoma, expanding influence and power of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Director’s National Association, Japan; and the Fort Stewart Army organization in the 1990s. Pasadena, CA. In 1987, the band was Association of Jazz Educators, Band at Hinesville, Georgia. A key chapter examines the invited to participate in the 200th Georgia Music Education National While attending Tennessee State, continuing legacy of African anniversary of the U.S. Constitution Conference, Georgia Music Teacher’s Mr. Johnson performed in various nationalist thought from 1815 to in Philadelphia, PA. The group musical ensembles, including a Association, Phi Mu Alpha, and 1994, places Farrakhan in historical performance in 1959 as first performed at halftime for several Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. context, and examines his addition to bassoonist with the Nashville National and American League We will miss you dearly. the African nationalist legacy of Symphony String Ensemble. football games. On July 9, 1966, the Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. DuBois. The appendixes include interviews with important members of the Don’t hear it through the grapevine, get it straight from the Nation of Islam and a directory of Wolverine OBSERVER!!! Masjids in the United States and abroad. With bibliography and index. 14 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER ENTERTAI N M ENT JOMANDI KICKS OFF SEASON WITH “For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf”

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MC Lyte hits you right from the notch. Some critics tagged the "One start with her trademark sense of blistering LP as Lyte’s “return to aplomb on her new album Bad As I hard-core,” which the veteran rapper Wanna B. With over a decade of took slight issue with. “I’ve always Bloodi- rhymes on her resume, her laser told the truth, if that’s hard-core, so beam verses and persuasive delivery be it.” And though Lyte’s amazing Original are a welcome return on the new LB legacy helped pave the right for with the added bonus of more R&B females to fire off rhymes with the flavorings than past efforts. It’s a same dexterity, (expletives and all) as Gospel- more mature Lyte this time around, the boys, it was her inspiring anthem and she packs the fifth album with to the boyz in her hood, “Ruffneck,” crisp-straight ahead rhymes to from her fourth LP that gave her Drama satisfy Lyte fans from every corner. and the rap world the first gold The mere fact that she’s able to single ever delivered by a female Monday cultivate fans from the pop, R&B, rapper. hip hop, and yes, the plain old Since that time Lyte has everyday freak category indicates the embarked on a number of other Night immediacy of her wordplay has ventures, branching out beyond always cut through stereotypes, no music, contributing to social efforts October 7 matter how thick. and programs that are important to Now clocking her fifth album, her, like doing PSA’s for Rock The The story of two leaders, and the Lyte has prevailed by never Vote, and giving her time toward others around them who were in the compromising her womanhood, or various AIDS events. She has also vanguard of the Civil Rights move­ resorting to the kind of caricature­ gained quite a business acumen, ment in this nation, is dramatized in like posturing that has plagued other becoming the co-owner of a Harlem a gospel/drama production which will rappers, male and female. It says restaurant with her father, called the be presented at The Cathedral of the something about her status in the Harlem Cafe. Plans are in the works Holy Spirit on Monday night, hip hop world that she and fellow to open a second cafe in Atlanta, a October 7th, at 7:30 p.m. Born in the sisters Yo Yo and Queen Latifah are city Lyte has become very fond of. church, the changes wrought by now cited as influences by She recently released a collaboration peaceful activists during the middle newcomers of both sexes entering with Atlanta’s X-Scape, “Keep On, of this century were bought at a the rap game. “I’m proud of how Keepin’ On” which appeared on the heavy price by dreamers who dared long I’ve been in the business,” says Sunset Park soundtrack, gave Lyte to attempt the unthinkable. This Lyte. “Of course when I started I her second GOLD single and is also saga tells of two leaders, one who included on the new LP Kandi laid down his life in ultimate never imagined some of the things sacrifice, and another who has lived you have to go through. But Barnes from X-Scape also does a out the price of bringing about the anything you do in life is about guest vocal on “Everyday.” “We dream within a community. meeting challenges. What I tell any recorded some of the tracks in This original drama, written, produced and young people who want to get into Atlanta,” says Lyte. “There is quite a directed by the Worship and Arts Department this business is you have to be music scene down there, quite a good of The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, will be prepared to never give up.” vibe.” presented one night only, October 7th. Such a vibe is evident throughout Call 404 243-5020 for information. Admission and parking are FREE. On her most recent album, 1993’s Bad As I Wanna B, with standout Ain’t No Other. Lyte souped it up a CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Free checking. No monthly service charges. No minimum balance. Free ATM.**

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Dick Gregory for the goodfellaz: Ray, Delouie and Angel People Buzz spreading as Avatar debut artist criss-cross Comedian, Author, Nutritionist, Activist, Recording America on promotional tour Artist, Actor, Philosopher, Anti-Drug Crusader ick Gregory is all of these collected and delivered 14,000 things. Famous for his hunger pounds of free food for the people in Dstrikes, his mobilizations for social Leflore County, Mississippi. change, his Bahamian diet, his More recently, his face has comedy career and his anti-drug appeared in newspapers across the activities, Gregory is a unique and country for his unique community complex man who is difficult to pin a action approach to stamping out label on. When asked what he stands drugs; he camped out in dealer- NEW YORK CITY (September, has one of the best voices in the for, Gregory smiles and says ridden public parks and rallied 1996) - Avatar/Polydor recording business and I feel a comparison is “People.” Mesmerizing and community leaders to shut down artist GOODFELLAZ were the jewel inadequate,” says Ray. Although articulate, Gregory thrills his "head shops.” in the crown at Chicago’s recent Ray’s desire to pursue a solo audience with a remarkable His efforts have had a cost - Midwest Radio & Music Conference recording career, when he heard combination of all his talents, leaving Gregory was virtually barred from when the New York-based group some of the songs DeLouie and Angel them with a positive message and entertainment and he has been jailed performed songs from their soon-to- had recorded, particularly “Nothing new hope for the future. numerous times for his part in be-released debut album. Comprised At All,” he added his deep Credited with opening many doors demonstrations. But his unflagging of vocalists, DeLouie Avant, Ray baritone/soulful style and the new for black entertainers, Gregory found sense of justice has led him from Vender and Angel Vasquez, the Goodfellaz were born. comedy an expedient avenue for Louisiana to Iran, and from Ireland anticipation for GOODFELLAZ’s As the youngest member of the getting people’s attention, to make to Detroit, always working for debut album is nearing the boiling group, one would think DeLouie them think as well as laugh. An human rights, and always “for point. So much so, the group is would just listen and learn. But as overweight, chain-smoking stand-up people.” An innovator, Gregory embarking on a 35-city promotional the co-writer of five of the songs, act (he later stopped smoking), taught himself the basics of nutrition tour. writing and singing were his major Gregory became a household name in to lose his excess pounds. After years Avatar Records is prepping the preoccupation. “When I met with the 60’s for his outspoken and of work, research and development, self-titled debut as well as the release Jeff and Pete, it was never provocative humor. But once he he later marketed “The Bahamian of GOODFELLAZ’s first single, structured. We would sit, talk and achieved success in the world of Diet”, which led to a resounding “Sugar Honey Ice Tea.” Written and just vibe; I know our collaboration entertainment, Gregory shifted gears business success. His work on behalf produced by Jeff Smith and Peter has resulted in some of the best - and used his talents to help causes of better nutrition has spanned the Lord, the masterminds behind the music ever written for an r&b he knew needed help. globe, and his nutritional hit r&b group The Family Stand, group,” reflects DeLouie. Influenced His participation in the Civil supplements are now used by “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” was released musically by gospel greats John P Rights Movement is well - everyone from urban professionals to on September 17, 1996 and is being Kee, Fred Hammond and Vanessa documented, as are his efforts for third world countries. He has helped described as a “mid tempo, retro- Bell Armstrong, DeLouie is happy world peace, against hunger and on a number of hugely obese people flavored groove.” Comparisons to that Goodfellaz’s music “runs the behalf of the American Indians. (some topping 800 pounds) to regain Boys II Men are inevitable but the gamut of emotions; its not your In 1961, he become the first Black normal lives. In addition, his group hopes to “carve their own typical stuff." comedian to work in first line white nutrition research has helped hunger nitch in the music industry” when When speaking about the group, night clubs and on national strikers around the world forward their album hits the stores on Peter Lord, half of the production television. This fame brought him their cause without risk to life. November 5th. team, cited the group’s unique telephone calls from Medgar Evers Dick Gregory’s books include Dick The three members of Goodfellaz combination of talent, and charisma. and Martin Luther King Jr. asking Gregory’s Natural Diet for Folks Who describe the music on their upcoming “DeLouie has a back to Classic Soul for his assistance in the growing civil Eat in addition to his acclaimed debut album for Avatar/Polydor vocal style. Ray is without a doubt rights movement. As a result, he autobiography Nigger. Always on the Records in succinct terms: “It’s the Teddy Pendergrass for the ‘90s, sacrificed his career and was willing move, Gregory’s lectures draw definitely R&B with a contemporary grafting personal charisma with a to risk his own life to help bring together threads of humor, insight, Urban feel, crossed with some dynamic voice. Angel’s the backbone, attention to societal injustices. He political savvy, action and sensitivity gospel-styled vocals,” says New York­ the spine of their sound, holding it marched, demonstrated, and spoke - which together weave a standing based group members, DeLouie all together with his falsetto out courageously at voter ovation. Avant, Ray Vencier and Angel reminiscent of the Stylistics.” It’s all registration rallies and to the press. Dick Gregory speaks on topics, Vasquez. The 11 song collection is heady compliments from a man He performed at benefit shows for from health and nutrition to social distinguished by great songs, who’s had a string of hits of his own. the Congress of Racial Equality action. dynamic production and powerful Goodfellaz moves from silky (CORE) and the NAACP In 1963, he vocal performances. smooth sensuality to raw unabashed The three joined forces two years emotion with ease. Whether they are ago in New York. Angel and DeLouie performing on a slinky groove or a Kelly also provided one song, the had already completed a demo tape heart-wrenching ballad, they’re sizzling “Two Seater,” which shows to shop for a record deal, but felt always soulful. Goodfellaz debut CT3O Lyte at her most playful. that a piece was missing - a certain offers the world a project that has CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 This leads us back to one of the sound they couldn't quite define. The been nurtured and sculpted into the cuts like the boisterous “Have You first rules MC Lyte established back duo first auditioned rappers and shape of three men whose concerns, Ever,” and the ominous “Druglord in the day, before she was a hip hop female vocalists, but the songs still thoughts, passions, likes, dislikes, Superstar” staying with the listener superstar. “You gotta’ have fun with didn’t sound complete. On the loves and joys are all intertwined and long after the LP is over. Producer all this,” she says. “When I do my recommendation of their manager, who bring their separate lives and Rashad Smith (projects include videos, or shows, or anything they auditioned Ray Vencier. experiences together to sing with one Busta Rhymes, Tribe Called Quest) connected with making the music, Unlike Angel, Ray grew up voice. Musical quality always stands also lends his talents to some tracks, you got to have that spirit for it.” listening to some of the great male out and proof positive is found on including “Druglord Superstar,” the Spoken like a true veteran who just vocalists of this generation. Stevie Goodfellaz. playful “One on One,” and the self- may know better than anyone the Wonder was a large influence, but his Explanatory “Cold Rock A Party,” “key” to her own remarkable best compliment was when he was Check out GOODFELLAZ when they among others. R&B sensation R. longevity. compared to Will Downing. “Will just come to the city near you: We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 17 “A Woman Called Truth” October 23 - 31,1996 At The Alliance What is the Georgia Red Ribbon Campaign? WOMAN CALLED TRUTH, In communities all across Georgia and the United States, the Red Ribbon A a chronicle and celebration has become a symbol of our unified commitment toward the creation of a of the life of Sojourner Truth, drug-free state and nation. During this celebration, red ribbons are worn on cloth­ written by Sandra Fenichel Asher. Recommended for audiences ages ing, displayed on cars, mailboxes and doorways and distributed throughout the community. eight and up, Saturday performances Local communities organize public awareness events such as parades, contests, proclama­ of A WOMAN CALLED TRUTH will tions, dances, fairs, ribbon-tying ceremonies and other celebrations. be offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on October 26 and November 2. The performances are an hour long. How did the campaign start? Tickets to the Alliance Children’s Enrique Camerena was a federal drug enforcement agent who was tortured and killed in the Theatre Saturday performances are line of duty in 1985. In response to this senseless killing, the National Family Partnership $8 each and may be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or sponsored the first Red Ribbon Campaign in 1985. at the High Museum Gift Shop at Perimeter Mall. What is Georgia planning? As a special event, cast Governor Zell Miller is the honorary chairperson of the campaign, which is sponsored by the member Veronica Byrd will present a free storytelling workshop on Department of Human Resources through the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retarda­ October 26. Reservations are tion and Substance Abuse. A brochure describing planned events, suggestions for local com­ required. For more information call (404) 733-4607. munities. contacts for networking and local support and promotional material will be avail­ During the darkest time in able in late August. A video of Georgia’s Red Ribbon Campaign and a “how to” booklet are America’s history, Sojourner Truth also available through the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance exhibited a strength, wisdom, and courage that made her a role model Abuse. Red Ribbon information can be obtained through the Internet. The address is http:// for all people. Truth was born into www.gpn.org. slavery in New York in the 1790’s, but later became a respected How can you get involved? advocate for abolition and women’s rights. A WOMAN CALLED TRUTH Help organize groups in your community to plan activities for Red Ribbon Week. Groups covers a lifetime of events that have been involved in the past include schools, churches, chambers of commerce, local highlighted by traditional music, songs, dances, and Truth’s own law enforcement agencies, hospitals, libraries, recreation centers, businesses, government words including her famous “Aren’t I officials, the American Legion, the Telephone Pioneers, the Elks, the Parent Teachers Asso­ a woman?” speech. ciation and other civic organizations. Directed by Atlanta’s Rosemary Newcott, the Alliance Children’s Theatre production of A WOMAN For more information, contact: CALLED' TRUTH brings history and excitement to the 1996-1997 season. Gina Cogswell, Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health, Mental Retar­ Newcott explains “Truth is a very dation and Substance Abuse, 404-657-2284, or call Helpline Georgia at 1-800-338-6745. proper name for Sojourner. Born into slavery, not knowing a word of English (she spoke Dutch). Her constant quest for the truth, her constant service to others, her sense CLASSIFIEDS of humor, her intellect, and her accomplishments make her a heroine ADMINISTRATIVE of almost mythic proportions, but The Wolverine Observer has a she never allowed herself to be position available for a part-time administrative assistant. The considered anything other than a person we seek will have computer simple, honest woman.” skills, personality, excellent typing No stranger to the Alliance skills, and a pleasant phone voice. OBSTRUCTING We offer flexible hours and other Theatre, Rosemary Newcott is famed bonuses. To set an appointment, for directing last season’s smash hit please call Carvel Bennett at (404) 220-0312. TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE YOUR FUTURE? NOTHING and all time favorites ENTERTAINMENT CHARLOTTE’S WEB and JAX AND The Wolverine Observer has THE GRAVITEERS. Her acting position available for a part-time BUILD YOUR RESUME. entertainment editor. The person credits include A CHRISTMAS we seek must have a working CAROL, MEASURE FOR Come learn how you can build your resume with The Walt Disney World® College Program. You'll be knowledge of music, movies, concerts, theater, videos, and able to earn college recognition or credit while gaining the experience of a lifetime! This is a unique MEASURE, SOUTHERN CROSS travel. Please call Carvel Bennett at and LA BETE. opportunity to enhance your resume with the Disney name. (404) 220-0312 or Richard C Jones. Professional attitude a mustl The cast of A WOMAN CALLED Representatives will be on campus to answer all your questions concerning the Walt Disney World® Bonuses included! TRUTH features Keena Redding as College Program. Sojourner Truth along with an Interviewing: All Majors! Positions available throughout theme parks JOURNALISTS The Wolverine Observer has several outstanding ensemble including and resorts: Attractions, Food & Beverage. Merchandise. Veronica Byrd, Kacey Camp, Ryan positions available for on and off Lifeguarding, and many others! Ask the Disney Representative about campus journalists. The persons Holifield, Allen O’Reilly, and Gregory special opportunities for students fluent in Portuguese. we seek will be computer literate, K. Suddeth. punctual with deadlines, experienc­ Presentation Date: Oct. 14, 1996 Keena Reeding appeared in VOIR ed witnjournalism rules. Prefer lime: 6:00 p.m. Communications majors, but open DIRE and FULL MOON at the to those interested. Letters of Horizon Theatre. Her other Atlanta Location: Career Planning & Placement Center applications and portfolios will be For More Information Contact: Priscilla Jenkins required. Contact Richard C. Jones credits include TWELFTH NIGHT at (4041 220-0312 for an interview and TROILUS AND CRESSIDA at (404) 220-0338 Professional attitude a mustl

the Georgia Shakespeare Festival; Also visit us at Orlando Sentinel Online on AOL using keyword SPORTS "Disney Jobs" or www.CareerMosaic.com/cm/wdw/wdw1.html BLACK NATIVITY at Jomandi The Wolverine Observer has a Theatre; and IMAGES OF position open for a part-time ADDICTION, FAMILIES, sports editor. Must De flexible to cover footDali, men and women’s MASKS, GALAXY, and THE basketoali. track and cross-country FLEAS AND THE CHEESE at soccer, and tennis, as well as the Academy Theatre. intramural activities. Call Carvel An Equal Opportunity Employer • Drawing Creativity From Diversity Bennett at (t04) 220-0312 or Veronica Byrd appeared in last Richard C. Jones to set an season’s THE TIES THAT BIND at appointment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 18 We’re Back! OCTOBER 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 19

including LET’S TALK ABOUT A former Alliance Theatre Acting AIDS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Intern, Gregory K. Suddeth has UP ON THE ROOF at the Alliance appeared in THE RETURN OF Theatre Company; THE BEGGAR’S FINN MACCOOL with the Alliance OPERA with Theatrical Outfit; and Children’s Theatre; and LET’S THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING TALK ABOUT AIDS and A ME and VOIR DIRE at the Horizon CHRISTMAS CAROL with the Theatre. Alliance Theatre Company. Other Ryan Holifield is now featured in acting credits include THE THE MIRACLE WORKER with BOURGEOIS GENTLEMAN, Theatre Gael. A former Alliance TWELFTH NIGHT, and TROILUS Theatre Acting Intern, he appeared AND CRESSIDA at the Georgia in last year’s Alliance Children’s Shakespeare Festival. Theatre production of THE The creative team for A WOMAN RETURN OF FINN MACCOOL. His CALLED TRUTH includes Set other Atlanta credits include IN Designer Dex Edwards, Lighting STITCHES at Center Stage and 10 X Designer P Hamilton Shinn, 10 with Barking Dog Theatre. Costume Designer Judy Winograd, Allen O’ Reilly just completed his and Musical Director Shelia Ranae eighth season with the Georgia Stroud. Shakespeare Festival starring in For ticket information on A TWELFTH NIGHT-THE MUSICAL WOMAN CALLED TRUTH, please and TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. call (404) 733-5000. Truth with Jomandi Productions; and Other productions include A WOMAN CALLED TRUTH A WOMAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 REMEMBERING WHEN at Theatre AMERICAN WAKE at Theater CALLED TRUTH is sponsored by The Atlanta the Alliance Theatre Company. Other Gael. Byrd is also a storyteller at Emory; MACBETH at the Classic Coca-Cola Bottling Company and The Coca- Cola Company. Kraft Foods is the season acting credits include DO LORD Zoo Atlanta. Theatre Alliance in Augusta; and sponsor for the Alliance Children’s Theatre and REMEMBER ME, 21 ST CENTURY Kacey Camp has appeared in ROMEO AND JULIET with the the Alliance’s Arts in Education programs. The GROOVE, and DUNBAR FANTASY several Atlanta theatre productions Augusta Ballet. 1996-1997 Alliance Theatre Company Season Sponsor is The Atlanta Journal and Constitution.

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Schedule of Activities t’s A Family Affair Miss Morris Brown College 1996 - 97 Saturday, October 5: “Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness” (Clean Up Day) Markiska Jones Cleon up and decorate campus 9:00 am - Noon Campus-Wide Music on the Yard Live Broadcost Founders'Plaza Campus Decorating Contest Campus-wide Gospel Concert 7:00 pm John H. Lewis Gymnosium Sunday, October 6: "The Family That Prays Together, Slays Together” Worship Service 9:00 am T.B.A. S.G.A. & Miss M.B.C. Brunch & Jazz 11:00 am -1:00 pm The Cafe Monday, October 7: “Hall to Thee Dear Morris Brown” Blizzard of Bucks Game Show 7:30 pm Cunningham Auditorium Tuesday, October 8: “Experiencing Cultural Diversity” (International Day) Bottle of the Hometowns 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Stadium/Mid. Com. Parking Lot International Festival 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Founders' Plaza Collegiate" fashion & Step Show 7:00 pm Cunningham Auditorium Wednesday, October 9: “Staying Healthy, Wealthy <& Wise" (Health & Wellness Day) Pre-Nursing Club Health Fair Founders' Plaza Alpha Lambda Chi Health Handouts Campus-Wide S.G.A. Comedy Show 7:00 pm John H. Lewis Gymnasium Thursday, October 10: “Dress To Impress” (Dress Up Day) Homecoming Convocation 11:00 am -12:30 pm John H. Lewis Gymnasium Pep Rally & Alumni Football Game 6:00 pm Herndon Stadium Friday, October 11: “We Are Family” (Orgnz. Paraphernalia and/or 7O's Outfits) Alumni Golf Game Bobby Jones Golf Course All Day Coronation Rehearsal All Day Georgia World Congress Center The Coronation 7:30 pm Georgia World Congress Center Java & Jazz 9:30 pm Zell Miller CTR, G.W.C.C. The Queen's Ball 11:00 pm Zell Miller CTR, G.W.C.C. Saturday, October 12: “It’s A Family Affair” Homecoming '96 - The Family Reunion Homecoming Parade 9:00 am Fair, Ashby, ML King Homecoming Gome 1:00 pm Herndon Stadium Family Reunion After Game The Yard Homecoming Concert 8.00 pm John H. Lewis Gymnasium/Herndon Stadium M,SS MOir9958Xn C°"e9e Sunday, October 13: “Worship Service” Start of Men's Week '96 Tommie Handy

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Sunday, 13th Special Men's Week Church Service Borders Tower Lounge 9:00 am Sponsor: Campus Ministries Monday, 14th Student Senate Meeting Room 201 Lower Level Hickman 6:30 pm Men's Rap Session Panel Discussion Cunningham Auditorium, Hickman Center 8:00 pm Sponsors: The Student Government Association, Office of Student Activities Tuesday, 15th "Singled Out" - Dating Game Cunningham Auditorium, Hickman Center 7:00 pm Sponsors: Alpha Lambda Chi, ISIS, Sapphires, Alpha Phi Alpha Wednesday, 16th Million Man March Anniversary - Candle Light Vigil Founders' Plaza 6:30 pm Sponsor: The Student Government Association, Student Activities Thursday, 17th Men's Week Convocation Speaker: Mr. Dick Gregory Sponsor: Student Activities Cunningham Auditorium 11:00 am Manpower Joy Night Viola Hill Auditorium, Fountain Hall 7:00 pm Sponsor: Campus Ministries Friday, 18th Sports Night Hickman Student Center - Recreation Center (Pool, cards, etc.) Sponsors: Student Activities & Recreation. The Student Government Association 6:00 pm Saturday, 19th Dawn Dance The John H. Lewis Gymnasium Midnight - 6:00 am Sponsors: Student Activities, Student Government Association

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