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Lincoln Alumnus and Football Legend, Franz Byrd, '25, Urges The Return of Football To The University Bright and sunny, with hundreds of a luncheon audience that the and field, and in 1923 and 1924 he returning alumni on campus, University could recapture some of its was selected as an All-American Saturday, October 26, Homecoming missing "spirit" by returning com- halfback and quarterback for the Day '85, appeared to be a lovely and petitive football to Lincoln, which football team. For three years after perfect day. dropped the sport in 1961 for financial graduation he was football and But for many, including Franz reasons. baseball coach at Florida A and M Alfred (Jazz) Byrd a member^of the To further support his request, Byrd University where his football teams Class of 1925, something was donated a $500 check for the startup won championships and his baseball missing. of football at the University. teams won championships and sent A Lincoln Football game. Currently, a committee of Lincoln several star players to the now In fact, no home game was students, faculty and administrators, defunct Negro National Baseball scheduled for the day, Byrd noted, including interim president Dr. League. sadly. Donald L. Mullett, is investigating the Because his parents were sickly he Byrd, an honor student as well as feasibility of returning football to returned home to New York City an outstanding athlete and football Lincoln. where he worked in several Federal FRANZ ALFRED (Jazz) Byrd, legend during his days at Lincoln, told Byrd was a record holder in track government agencies, and public Class of 1925, pauses at the high schools. podium during his well-received During World War II he worked in speech at the Oct. 26 luncheon the Office of Price Administration for homecoming. Seated to where he served as chief of Byrd's right at the head table distribution of all ration stamps for is: Cordelia Talley, '72, vice the Eastern Seaboard (13 states and president of the East Coast 762 Ration Boards and Military In- Chapter of the General Alumni stallations). After the Harlem race Association. riots in 1943 he was made chief clerk of the largest wartime Ration Board an office auditor. He held other and was cited by New York City for positions in the IRS until his recent outstanding effort in quelling the riot retirement. He was also the first of and awarded an honorary New York his race to be employed by the state City police badge. of Delaware as state income tax Byrd took and passed civil service auditor and reviewer, a position he tests for the Internal Revenue Service held until his retirement some years and became the first of his race to be ago.H Table of Contents on Page 2 More on Homecoming '85 Inside STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION President Vernon Da vis,'86, and newly-crowned Miss Lincoln University Josette Henry, '86, wave to crowd atop a car during the parade on Oct. 26, for Homecoming '85. University Starts Fund Raising Clubs Lincoln will soon start five fund Gold Club membership. raising clubs among the alumni and Donations are retroactive to the the general public to raise money for start of the current academic year, the University's various programs, July 1, 1985. The fiscal year ends June interim president Dr. Donald L. 30, 1986. Club members will receive Mullett announced at the Oct. 26 distinctive certificates and cards. Homecoming Day luncheon. The five clubs are named for The five fund raising clubs and their Abraham Lincoln (President), for dollar amount memberships are: whom the university is named; President's Club, open to persons Founder's, in honor of Lincoln's donating at least $1,000 during an founder John Miller Dickey; Arch, for academic year (July 1 to June 30); the University's arch entrance; Founder's Club, $750 to $999; Arch Century, to commemorate Vail THE FAMILY that breaks bread together...Homecoming '85 is a family Club, $250 to $749; Century Club, $100 Memorial Hall, which was con- affair for young Henry Wilson (left, foreground), Belinda Morton, little to $249; and for those donating at structed in 1898, and which was Denise Wilson, mother Brenda Wilson, (right), '76, (with her arm around least $5,000 over a maximum five- renovated from a library in 1973 to her other son, Marcus), and father Kenneth Wilson, 73. Several hundred year period, the University will serve as the main administration persons gathered for the October 26 luncheon at the Student Union bestow upon them the President's building. • Building. The Lion 2 Ore. 5.000 Fall 1985 Edition TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Former Lincoln Football Legend Urges the Return of 4 Winners of Homecoming Floats, Cars and Good- the Game to the University Housekeeping Awards University Starts Fund Raising Clubs 5 Class Notes 2 Alumni Notes In Memoriam University to Offer Alumni Directory

3 Rev. LeRoy Patrick, chairman of Lincoln's Board of 6 Alumni Returning for Homecoming '85 Trustees, Retires from Pittsburgh Church Search Reopens for New Lincoln President 7 Homecoming Concerts Miss Lincoln University 1985-86 (Photo-Caption)

ALUMNI NOTES University To Offer from the Desk of the Executive Secretary Alumni At the Homecoming meeting of the Council of the General Alumni on Directory October 26, the members: -heard the report of the Director of Lincoln alumni will soon receive Alumni Relations, Dr. Frank T. brief questionnaires from Harris Coleman, who, as chairman of the Publishing Co., Inc., which is com- Association's Athletic Committee, piling a new Alumni Directory for the introduced Dr. Donn Bennice, Lincoln University. Alumni are encouraged to new athletic director; promptly return the questionnaires. -listened to remarks from Dr. Harris will later contact alumni Bennice, who is desirous of starting a directly to verify information to be Lions Club, a booster organization; listed in the directory and to ask --received the executive secretary's whether they wish to purchase report of a survey of the various copies. Alumni who cannot be operating structures of a number of reached by Harris will appear in the colleges and universities and referred directory with information provided it to the Committee for Liasion Bet- by alumni records.! ween the University and the Association for implementation; -received the treasurer's report which listed the next worth of the Association at $38,275.35; --approved a budget of $20,900 prepared by the executive secretary and the treasurer; and -heard the report of alumni trustee William Rivers which summarized the DR. H.ALFRED FARRELL results of some Board and committee meetings. •

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Search Reopened For New President

The search for a new permanent president for Lincoln University has been reopened, according to the Rev. LeRoy Patrick, chairman of Lincoln's Board of Trustees. Until a successor to Dr. Herman R. Branson, who retired June 30, 1985, is appointed, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, vice president for fiscal affairs and board UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman the Rav. LeRoy Patrick, treasurer, will continue to serve as (left),'39, confers with Varnon Davis, '86, president of the Student interim president, said Dr. Patrick.! Government Association.

Trustees Chairman Retires As Pastor Of Pitt Church

and his group had so many stones The Rev. Dr. LeRoy Patrick, thrown at them that the pool in chairman of Lincoln's Board of question had to be drained. Trustees and a 1939 alumnus, was Jobs, housing and education were recently honored at a farewell dinner his focus in the 1960s. He joined on the occasion of his retirement from others in planning demonstrations, the pastorate of Bethesda conducting sit-ins and walking picket Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh lines to fight for equal opportunities following 35 years of service. for blacks. Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Lincoln's In the 1970s he chaired the interim president, participated in a Allegheny County Black Political tribute to Dr. Patrick at the Pittsburgh Organization and attended the dinner. Judge Justin M. Johnson of national Democratic conventions of the Pennsylvania Superior Court was 1972 and 1976. In 1978 he campaigned master of ceremonies. Speakers for Republican gubernatorial can- included U.S. Congressmen William J. didate Dick Thornburgh. Coyne and Doug Walgren; state Sen. His congregation grew steadily, Leonard J. Bodack; Dr. Jack and his church moved from East Milliones, president of the Pittsburgh Liberty to Homewood. There the Board of Education; Lawrence church opened a community center Moncrief, president of Alpha Phi which offers recreational, social, Alpha Fraternity; and numerous educational and religious activities to members of the clergy. all age groups. A free food larder was Dr. Patrick was commended not started 20 years ago and continues only for service to his congregation today. A program begun by Dr. but for his contribution to Pittsburgh Patrick in 1969 has resulted in the and to the civil rights movement church's owning 194 units of throughout the state. rehabilitated housing. Dr. Patrick took the helm of Born in Charlestown, S.C. and Bethesda in 1951, arriving in Pitt- reared in Philadelphia, Dr. Patrick sburgh from Chester, where he had received master of divinity and been pastor of the T.AA. Thomas master of sacred theology degrees Presbyterian Church since his or- from Union Theological Seminary in dination in 1942. New York City. In 1964, he was It wasn't long until he was working awarded an honorary doctor of for the institution of mandated divinity degree from Lincoln kindergartens in public schools. As He is affiliated with numerous civic chairman of the NAACP Education and religious organizations, including Committee, he became embroiled in the Pennsylvania Historical and a battle with the Pittsburgh Board of Museum Commission, the Pittsburgh Education. His actions prompted Time area Council on Religion and Race, magazine in 1953 to select him as one the Urban League and the American of 100 potential leaders. He was Civil Liberties Union. He is a board appointed to the Pittsburgh Board of member of the Homewood-Brushton Education in the 1960s and eventually Revitalization and Redevelopment became its president. Corp. and a golden life heritage • Dr. Patrick was an early champion member of the NAACP. He has MISS LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, 1985-86, senior Josette Henry, of Miami, of civil rights and fought for received numerous awards for his desegregation of bowling alleys, contributions to religion, civil rights, Fla., flashes her winning smile after being crowned during the restaurants, skating rinks and community service, and health' and Homecoming weekend of October 25-27, 1985. Originally from Port-au- swimming pools in the Pittsburgh welfare. Prince, Haiti. Josette is a business administration major. She plans to area. At one point in the attempts to He and his wife, Norma, have two attend law school. integrate swimming pools, Dr. Patrick sons, Stephen and Gregory. • The Lion 4 Fall 1985 Edition Winners Of Homecoming - 1985 Floats And Cars Awards Place of Name of Winning Float Group Or Club 1st Place Class of 1988 2nd Place Dance Club 3rd Place Russian Club

Place of Name of K. LEROY IRVIS, (middle), speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Winning Car Group Or Club Representatives, is greeted at Ware Center before his campus speech by Interim President Dr. Donald L. Mullen (left), and Dr. William E. Gardner, 1st Place Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Jr., vice president for University development. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Irvis, a Democrat from Pittsburgh, dicussed "The Value of a Liberal Arts Education in a Highly Technical Society" at a Nov. 11 symposium. His 2nd Place Delta Sigma Theta Sorority remarks also included observations about the historical significance of 3rd Place Place Class of 1989 Black colleges and the growing need for alumni support. Irvis also took time during the one-day visit to view the TIME program and the special The following alumni and groups donated $350 to purchase Collections room of the Hughes Library where he was honored at a awards for the homecoming floats and cars awards: General reception. Alumni Association, Philadelphia Alumni Chapter; Dr. Fred S.A. His visit was sponsored by TIME, an academic support program for students, Student Government Association, and the Lectures and Recitals Johnson, '27; U.S. District Judge Barrington D. Parker, '36; and Committee. Dr. Thermah B. O'Daniel,'30.

'Good Housekeeping' Winners Homecoming T985 Dormitory Winners Amos Hall Rendall Hall Ashmun Hall HI, THERE 1 Two unidentified Lincoln coeds enjoying the October 26 Alumni Hall Homecoming Day festivities.

Good Housekeeping Students LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Winners and Class CENTURY-PLUS CLUB Lucy Laney Marlene Davis, So. ALUMNI ANNUAL GIVING Euphresia Chambers, So. Ashmun Greg Crump, Fr. Emmett Robinson, Fr. Enclosed is my $_ . contribution to the CENTURY-PLUS CLUB Alumni Josette Henry, Jr. Annual Alumni Fund Campaign Barbara Tyler, Jr. Bond Virginia Lewis, So. NAME: Gina Johnson, So. McCauley None ADDRESS: Hansberry Tanya Folk, Fr. Kathleen Smith, Fr. ZIP: McRary Santo Dunn, Sr. Derek Timothy, Jr. SSN: CLASS YEAR: Rendall None Frederick Douglass Melvyn Banks, Unknown Please make checks payable to LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. Contributions are tax Charles Steward, So. deductible. Please send your gift to: Houston None Cresson . Glennis Morris, So. LU Alumni Century-Plus Club Erica Brown, So. Alumni Relations Amos Rochelle Collins, So. Lincoln University Barbara Gillette, Fr. Lincoln University, PA 19352 ' Fall 1985 Edition The Lion 5 Jersey state wrestling championship '66 in 1968 and compiled a three-year OLIVER FRANKLIN is Philadelphia's varsity record of 54-4-2 while a 76 deputy city representative for arts student at Pennsville Memorial High GREGORY SMITH was recently Class School in Pennsauken, N.J., won the elected president of the Board of and culture. He oversees disbur- sement of some $4 million to support NAIA 158-pound national cham- Managers of the YMCA of Ger- artistic and cultural organizations and pionship in 1971, when he was a mantown in Philadelphia. An at- individuals. Several years ago, he student at Lincoln. He is now an torney with the Defenders made a film, "The Lincoln Story," adapted physical education specialist Association, Smith is a resident of the Notes for the Los Angeles Unified School Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. about his alma mater. District. After graduating from Lincoln, he earned his law degree at Howard University Law School. A native of Lynchburg, Va., he has served on the '67 Philadelphia YMCA Board for about '64 PETER E. SMITH was recently named three years. Dr. Ja A. Johannes, dean of the executive director of the YMCA of 70 School of Humanities and Social Germantown, Philadelphia. He was JAY T. HARRIS has been named Sciences, of Savannah State College, welcomed by the community at a executive editor of the Philadelphia reception in his honor Sept. 17. A Dally News. Previously a nationally 77 has been selected to participate in MARC K. GLOVER is merchandise the Center for Theoretical Studies' resident of the AAt. Airy section of noted columnist for the Gannett Philadelphia, Smith is a native of News Service's The American manager of the K mart Corp. store in Winter Workshop on "Enlightenment: Staten Island, N.Y. He and his wife, The Best Security in a Nuclear-Armed Reading, Pa. He has worked in Journal, a news magazine, Harris is various capacities at YAACAs in the first Black to become executive Joyce, reside in North Brunswick, World". Philadelphia and Los Angeles for the editor of the Dally News. A native of N.J. Dr. Johannes, who holds a Ph.D. in past 15 years. He and his wife, Washington, D.C., Harris began his behavioral sciences, is one of 25 Frances, have two children. career as a general assignment participants selected nationally. The 78 reporter for the Wilmington News DR. ODETTE COHEN-MARTIN prestigious Center for Theoretical Journal in Delaware in 1970. He has Studies is dedicated to bringing graduated from Temple Medical served as assistant dean of the School School last year and is serving her together scientists and other thinkers 72 of Journalism and assistant professor interested in the fundamental GREGZIE WHITE was recently in- residency at Cooper Medical School in of journalism at the Northwestern Camden, N.J. She plans to enter a questions of science, culture and ducted into the South Jersey Hall of Medill School of Journalism. society. Fame. White, who won the New group practice in general pediatrics.

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•24 '31 '36 '61 DON L. YOUNG, died in October. THE REV. STANLEY E. LYNTON, died The Rev. Ellsworth B. Jackson, died DR. MILTON L. BLUITT died recently After graduating from Lincoln, he recently. A lifelong resident of Ohio, at the age of 71 recently in at the age of 61. He was a doctor at worked for the Law Library of the U.S. the Rev. Lynton, 83, was pastor of the Wilmington, Del. Rector of St. Mat- the Veterans Administration Medical Department of the Interior in Second Baptist Church in Akron for 37 thew's Episcopal Church in Center in Coatesville, Pa. Born in Washington, D.C. In 1945, he years, retiring in 1978. He was af- Wilmington for nine years, the Rev. Indianapolis, he received his medical graduated with honors from the filiated with numerous religious Jackson also served as rector for degree from the Philadelphia College Robert H. Terrall Law School with the organizations and with the NAACP churches in South Carolina, New of Osteopathic Medicine in 1868. A bachelor of law degree. and the Akron Urban League. Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts and staff member at the VA for the past Active in Lincoln's General Alumni Michigan. He retired in 1979. He six years, he was also an assistant Association for 61 years, he served as received a graduate degree in sacred professor of psychiatry and human treasurer of the Washington, D.C. '33 theology from Bishop Payne Episcopal behavior at Jefferson Medical chapter for more than 18 years. In SAMUEL R. OVERTON died in Divinity School, Petersburg, Va. . College. He was a 'Navy veteran of 1974, he received the chapter's award October at 83. He was employed by World War II. for outstanding service to Lincoln. Rorer's Pharmaceutical Co. as a He was the recipient of the medical detail agent for 26 years until Washington Bar Association's Lawyer his retirement in 1970. A resident of of the Year Award in 1964 and was Chester County, Pa., he received a '45 honored by Sigma Delta Tau Legal degree in pharmacy from Meharry Fraternity with a testimonial in 1978. OSMOND HENRY BROWN, 73, died Medical College. on November 1. He had served on Lincoln's Board of Trustees since 1982. He received a master's degree in '35 English from Columbia University and '26 A memorial tribute to DR. BEN- a bachelor of sacred theology from DR. W. EDWARD FARRISON, died JAMIN NSUBUGA HOPE KAGWA was the General Theology Seminary. recently in North Carolina. He held in New York City in October. Dr. He taught English and history at graduated magna cum laude from Kagwadied in 1984. secondary schools and colleges for Lincoln, received the M.A. degree Born in Uganda, the son of a saza seven years. From 1962 to 1966 he from the University of Pennsylvania chief, he decided to venture overseas worked at Albany State College in and a Ph.D. from Ohio State to study medicine, leaving behind the Albany, Ga., as director of public University. trappings of African artistocracy. relations and executive assistant-vice He taught at Lincoln from 1928 to Although continually beset by president. 1930; he subsequently taught at West financial difficulties, he eventually He subsequently worked as public Virginia State and at Bennett College. graduated magna cum laude from information officer for Job Corps, and In 1939 he joined North Carolina Lincoln and received his medical later as program specialist for the College as chairman of the English degree from New York University. Community Action Program of OEO in department. He retired from the He was associated with many Atlanta. He also worked for college in 1970 and was designated clinics and hospitals, including Systematic Training and professor emeritus. Cumberland, Harlem and Brooklyn Redevelopment, a literacy program. Jewish Hospitals. When Uganda In 1973 he was appointed an Equal gained independence, he was invited Employment Opportunity officer for to serve as consultant for its Ministry the Internal Revenue Service; in 1974 of Health and served at Butabika an J he served as an EEO officer for the '27 Mulago Hospitals. He subsequently Treasury Department. In 1975 he DR. H. DONALD MARSHALL, class returned to New York and re- became director of the executive staff of '27, died in September. He received established his medical practice. His for the Bureau of Government a medical degree from Howard autobiography, published in the U.S. Financial Operations and served in University Medical School and in 1978, described the sources of his that post until his retirement in practiced medicine in Atlantic City. ambition and success. January 1985. OSMOND H. BROWN 45 The Lion 6 Fall 1985 Edition The following Sons and Daughters of Lincoln University Were At Homecoming '85:

'21 40 B.G. RANDOLPH, of Baltimore, Md. JUDGE ALBERT P. WILLIAMS, of Brooklyn, N.Y. 25 FRANZ A. BYRIS, of Wilmington, Del. '41 SHERMAN CARTER, of New York, N.Y. '28 JOSEPH A. BAILEY, a lawyer from VERNON DANIELS, of St. Albans, N.Y. New York, N.Y. '42 REV. MARK GIBSONS, a retired LAWRENCE HARRIS, of Philadelphia, Presbyterian minister, from Bloomsfield, N.J. Pa. '43 '31 PRICE F. HARRIS, a retired U.S. Army THEODORE T. HAWKINS, of officer from Washington, D.C. Philadelphia, Pa. DR. W. W. HAYNES, of Hampstead, LEROY G. JOHNSON, Lincoln N.Y. University, Pa. HILTON C. JAMES, of Philadelphia, '32 Pa. O.J. CHAPMAN, Salisbury, Md. '47 THOMAS W. EVANS, of Cinnaminson, SILAS B. WILLIAMS, of Pittsburgh, Pa. N.J. DR. THEODORE HAWKINS (left) '31, greets Lincoln's Interim President Dr. Donald L. Millett, as Hawkins' wife looks on. '33 COLDEN L. BROWN, of Baltimore, Md. PHILIP V. SKERRETT, a physician from '34 Philadelphia, Pa. DELMAS D. ANDERSON, of Wilmington, Del. '50 RAY BARNES, of Philadelphia, Pa. A. H. REDD, of Philadelphia, Pa. MELVIN S. MCCOY, of Princess Anne, W.E. TAYLOR, a retired teacher, from Md. Baltimore, Md. '51 ARNETT WILLIAMS, of Washington, MILLARD P. COKER, of Philadelphia, D.C. Pa. 35 JOSEPH F. HARRIS, a realtor from DENNIS R. FLETCHER, a retired Silver Spring, Md. clergyman from Teaneck, N.J. DR. DONALD L. MULLETT, interim REV. CANNON THOMAS W. S. president of Lincoln University, LOGAN, SR., a retired clergyman, Lincoln University, Pa. from Yeadon, Pa. '52 '36 ARCHIE GOODWIN, an educator, ARCHIE PERRY, (right), '64, E.B. JACKSON, a retired Episcopal Philadelphia, Pa. the Alumni Association's president, from Wilmington, Del. president; and Dr. H. Alfred '53 Farrell, '34, executive secretary '37 ALFRED J. KASE, a physicist, from to the association, and a former GLADSTONE DURANT, of New York, B. G. RANDOLPH, '21. a retired Dover, N.J. Lincoln English professor. N.Y. educator, wai on* of two members of the Class of '21 DONALD L. PIERCE, A Lincoln math '55 present for Homecoming '85. WILLIAM M. JORDAN, of Charlotte, professor, Lincoln University, Pa. AL JONES, of Coatesville, Pa. N.C. '56 '38 JOSEPH F. FERGUSON, of Brooklyn, VICTOR M. ROSS, of Philadelphia, Pa. N.Y. "57 THOMAS MILLS, a physician from WILLIAM H. FULSON, an engineer Bennington, Vt. from St. Albans, N.Y. '59 HAYWOOD JONES, a retired teacher GEORGE B. JONES, a hearing from New York, N.Y. examiner, from Washington, D.C. BUNYAN A. MILLS, of Pomona, N.J. 63 ARCHIE PERRY, a schoolteacher, from JULIUS H. TAYLOR, of Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. LLOYD M. WRIGHT, of Philadelphia, '70 Pa. PA. REP. GORDON J. LINTON, Philadelphia, Pa. "39 WILLIAM B. CUFF, SR., of Coatesville, '71 Pa. THELMA L. HILL, an English teacher, from Philadelphia, Pa. WALTER I. JOHNSON, II, of Teaneck, N.J. SHEILA HUDSON, of West Chester, ENJOYING the sunny Oct. 26 Homecoming Day (L-R) are: Ronald Pa. REV. LEROY PATRICK, a clergyman Crawford, '87; Sharman Curry, '88; Karen Leigh, '86; and Wayne Howard, from Pittsburgh, Pa. 86. (See HOMECOMING, Page 7) Fall 1985 Edition The Lion 7 %•> Homecoming Homecoming Concerts A concert featuring the popular soul band Maze with Frankie Beverly, and special guest artist Natalie Cole highlighted Lincoln homecoming '85 festivities. Maze and Beverly, who bring a touch of funk to an R&B base, have had five gold alubms. Their latest release is "Can't Stop the Love." Cole, whose style combines pop and R&B influences, has had numerous hits and the recently released album "Dangerous," which is rapidly climbing the charts. The Oct. 24 concert was held at Lincoln's Alumni Memorial Gym- nasium. Jazz musician Norman Connors, a master percussionist, performed Oct. 25, at Lincoln's Student Union CORDELIA TALLEY, 72, vies Building. president of the East Coast On Oct. 26, Lincoln welcomed Chapter of the General Alumni returning alumni with a full schedule association, serves as mistress of events, including a parade. The of ceremony during the Oct. 26 homecoming theme was "that ole luncheon at Homecoming '85. Lincoln spirit." Gospel singer Vanessa Bell Arm- strong appeared in concert Oct. 27, at Homecoming '85 Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel.• (Continued From Page 6) GATHERED FOR HOMECOMING '85 (left to right) are: Earl Pree, '34; 72 Mrs. Theodore Hawkins; Father Thomas Logan, '35; Mrs. Bernice Pree; DOLORES S. COLEMAN, an educator, and Dr. Theodore Hawkins, '31. from Philadelphia.

THEODORE HAWKINS, a mortician, from Chester, Pa. ALUMNI CLASS PHOTOS WILLIAM KING.. JOO ..attorney.,., from Group photos of alumni classes taken during Silver Spring, Md. commencement weekend are now available. For JAMES V. PETERSON, of Derwood, each 5" x 7" glossy print desired, please indicate the Md. appropriate class graduation year and send $2.00 for KENNETH E. WILSON, of Wiljingboro, N.J. postage and handling to:

74 Dr. H. A. Farrell DEAN ANDRISTINE M. ROBINSON, Lincoln University Associate Dean of Students, Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pa. Lincoln University, Pa. 19352

76 BELINDA MORTON, a public school 79 '« teacher, Philadelphia, Pa. JERRY S. FONTAINE, of Wingdale, JACK BLANTON, of Orange, N.J. SHOW STOPPER Angela '83 Marshall, '87, sings her stirring BRENDA M. WILSON, of Willingboro, rendition of "Home" from the N.J. •80 WILLIAM A. LOMAX, of Midland, Va CHARLES FLEMING, JR., of , play and movie, "The Wiz", at Down ing town, Pa. •• the Oct. 26 Homecoming lun- LESLIE D. JONES, of Baltimore, Md. cheon. PATRICIA MINUS-HARRISON, a social worker, from Philadelphia, Pa. Support Lincoln And The General Alumni

ARCHIE PERRY, '64, president, Association FRANK T. WILSON/21, a retired Lincoln faculty member greets William General Alumni Association. M. Jordan, Jr., '37, a retired professor from Wayne State University. The Lion 8 Fall 1985 Edition "Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear ... Homecoming at Ole Lincoln U. marches on...."

STROLLING ACROSS CAMPUS at Homecoming are: Charles (Chuck) Brown, '84, now employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Delaware; and Beth Thompson, '87, an economics major from Harrisburg.

Will Football Kickoff Again at Lincoln U.?! (See Page 1) More on Homecoming '85 on Pages 1 and Inside I Table of Contents on Page 2