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VOL. XLVIX—No. 4 A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C, January, 1954 5 CENTS PER COPY College In Annual Polio Drive «. Spearhead Drive Out to Top $2,500.00 Raised In Last Years Drive

McLarty Is Named Chairman One of the hottest fund-raising wars ever known is now being waged on the A. and T. College campus as the 1954 Annual Polio Drive is well underway. No definite goal has been set for this year's drive, but the college family would certainly like to top the more than $2,500 raised last year. Mr. Walter McLarty, assistant*— Dean of Men at the college, has been hoscn to head the campaign this Candidates Named year. As usual the big feature of The drive will end this year on he drive is the race for the coveted February 13 at the annual climax "Mr. A. and T." title. This is a con­ dance in Murphy Hall. This year's test initiated on Ihe campus some candidates and sponsors are as fol­ years ago in which the girls of each lows: Holland Hall, Claxton Durham dormitory sponsor a candidate. Then and Shirley Garner; Curtis Hall, Cra­ begins the fund-raising battle. The vane Givens, and Barbara Dodd; contestants resort to giving 5 and 10 Vanstory Hall, lrvan McMurtry and cent dances (morning, noon or mid­ Patty Joyce; North Dormitory, Frank night), holding raffles, selling popu­ "Rabbitt" Johnson and Mary Dol- larity votes, soliciting on the streets, plus; Morrison Hall, James Bean and and any other ingenius methods they Norma Rice. may have to raise money. The can­ The title was won last year by didate raising the most money is George Funderburke, who was spon­ crowned "Mr. A. and T." for the sored by Louise Dodd, sister of Bar­ year. His sponsor also receives manv bara who is sponsoring Givens. lovely gifts as does the dean of each Nurse Thelma E. Waddell is chair­ dormitory that has a candidate. man of the "Mr. A. and T." contest.

The March of Dimes Committee at A. and T. College went actively to work last week on a campaign to exceed las; year's record-breaking total of more than $2,500.00 raised by campus forces. The commitlee members appearing at the kickoff meeting held last week included from left to right: (front row) Miss Virginia Hughes. Miss Margaret Corbett, Dr. C. E. Stewart Conducts Religious Mrs. Thelma Watkins, Miss Marjorie Holmes. Walter McLarty. committee chairman; Mrs. Myrtle Nesbitt. Marvin Graeber, Miss Thelma Waddell and Miss Louise Pearson . . . Back row, Arthur Headen, Ellsworth E. Smith, chairman, Greensboro Negro Division; Miss Jean W. Spinner, Miss Inez Higgins, Miss Magdalene Lee, Mrs. A. P. Graves, Miss Emphasis Week Services at A. & T. Louise Nixon, Miss Rosebud Appleby, Miss C. D. Truesdell. Capt. Walter Harley, James Matthews, and Rufus Kelly. Record Breaking Crowd Attends SINGERS INVADE NORTHERN STATES GREENSBORO. N. C.—Record-breaking audiences participated in the < annual Religious Emphasis Week activities held at A. and T College 'The A. and T. College Men's Glee January 10-13. The featured speaker was Dr. Charles E. Stewart, Club, a group of some 30 or more prominent pastor of the Israel A. M. E. Church of Albany, New York. students, will soon be invading live northern states on a 3,000 mile con­ —'» Conducted along the theme, "De- cert tour. The singers will leave on vcloping Christian Standards for Dai­ January 29 and will return to the Aggite Alumnae ly Living," the four-day program, campus on February 5. sponsored by the college's religious Directed by Mr. Howard T. Pear­ Thrills Audience activities department included daily sall, head of the music department morning worship services. Accord­ here, the group is composed of stu­ ing to Rev. Cleo M. McCoy, director dents from many different states. In Concert Here of the department, "The services for Soloists for the Glee Club this year are Robert T. Taylor, baritone: Wil­ GREENSBORO. N. C.—Miss Mar­ this year drew larger and more in­ liam Spencer Dockery, tenor; and El­ garet Tynes, leading soprano with the terested audiences than during the dred Hines, tenor. Opera Company re­ past few years. The times in which turned to her Alma Mater, A. and T. we are living account for the cur­ The singers will charter a Trail- College for a concert appearance on way bus for their tour. The stu­ January 20, and sang with warm en­ rent upsurge of interest on the part dents will be housed and fed in the thusiasm to a near-capacity crowd of students, particularly." homes of members of the local in Harrison Auditorium. The celebration got underway on churches or organizations for whom A Greensboro native and a mem­ Sunday as Dr. Stewart spoke on, they give their concerts. When they ber of the famed A. and T. Choir "Transposition of Mental Attitudes." sing on college campuses, they will under the direction of Warner Law- "Regardless of the handicaps and mis­ be lodged in dormitory space. son from 1937 through 1941, Miss fortunes you are bound to face along The present group was organized Tynes has since received special voice life's way, there is nothing to stop by Mr. Pearsall, the present conduc­ training. Her appearance here pre­ you if you have transformed your tor, on his arrival here in 1950, al­ ceded her Town Hall recital in New mental attitudes towards Christ," said though the college has had Glee York City on February 20 by exactly the speaker. The Sunday program Clubs in years past. Since theii one month. also included an informal fellowship founding, they have appeared through­ Her Greensboro recital was a fea- hour in the afternoon: and a film. out North Carolina and neighboring ture of the regular A. and T. winter "The Story of the Life of Jesus Virginia. lyceum series. (Continued on Page 4) The itinerary includes Washington, 1). C; Storer College (Harpers Fer- ry, W. Va.); New York City; Ossin- ing, N. Y.; Albany, New York; Sha­ ron, Pennsylvania; Youngstown, Ohio: Parkersburg, W. Va.; and Bluefield, W. Va. MEN'S GLEE CLUB Roy McCullough is student con­ ductor of the group. Miss Yvonne Porter of the music department is t.c- companist. Officers of the group arc Raymond McDonald, president; James Chosen For Who's Who Barnes, vice-president; and Richard E. Moore, business manager. It was announced recently that 32 A. and T. College students have The singers will include such num­ been named to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities" for bers as "Hospodi Pomilui," "Battle 1953-54. Who's Who is an annual compilation of student leaders from Hymn of the Republic," "Bolero,'' colleges and universities all over the . "Testament of Freedom" (Randall Heading the list of students selected from A. and T. are such campus Thompson) and a host of spirituals notables as James E. Matthews, presi-<$>- by Work, Johnson and others. dent of the Student Council; Albertha Lattimer, Miss A. and T.; Richard E. Beam, Shelby, N. C; Benjamin Pear­ As a tuneup for the tour, the Glee son, Morganton, N. C; William Har­ Club gave a concert at Bennett Col­ Moore, editor of the REGISTER; Os­ wald Lyons, president of the Scott dy. Winterville, N. C; Leonard Wa­ lege, January 15 and one at A. and T. ters. Dudly, N. C; William Farmer. on January I 7. Hall Senate; Charles Bussey, Cadet Commander of the Infantry ROTC; Wilson, N. C; Charles Timberlake. Willie Alston, Commander of the joint Yonkers, N. Y.; John Chesney, Phila­ Air Force-Infantry ROTC; and delphia, Pa.; Anne Boone, Cofield, Woody Farmer, president of the Sen­ N. C; Eddie Jones, Beaufort, N. C; ior Class. Included on the list were Fred Brown, Roanoke Rapids, N. C; Fiqht Polio t 27 seniors and 5 juniors. Otelia Hayes, Wallace, N. C; Doro­ thy Dozier, Williamsburg, Va.; Jesse The complete list is as follows: Cromer, Ellerbe, N. C; Elizabeth Join the Ruby Williamson, Laurinburg, N. C; Taylor, Asheboro, N. C; Roosevelt Willie Davis, Belhaven, N. C; Willie HAPPY NEW YEAR D. Harris, Williamsburg, Va.; Eugene These attractive co-eds at A. and T. College usher in the new year with smiles MARCH OF DIMES Alston, Warrenton, N. C; Norris Young, Laurinburg. N. C; James F. Phillips. Moyock, N. C; Ruth Skel­ Matthews, Wagrum. N. C; Benja- and with apparent greetings oi the season. They are. from leit to right: Misses January 2 to 31 ton, Greensboro, N. C; Alton W. Irma Pierce. Suffolk, Va., sophomore; Josie Williams. Gresnwood, S. C. sopho­ Thompson, Wilson, N. C; James (Continued on Page 3) more and Barbara Huggins. Dover, N. C, senior. Page 2 The Register January, 1954 -THE EDITOR'S CORNER Inquiring Privileges and Dutiesof Americans Just resolve one thing for me— By CHARLES WILLIS, '57 Reporter We are Americans! What a world of meaning in these three words! No need to waste your energy They bring to mind the beauty of our shores, forests, mountains, and On resolutions fine. lakes, the abundance of our fertile fields, the hum of ouv busy cities. Interwoven with these are the concepts of our nation, a nation born, To always be on time. nurtured, and sustained by the millions of Americans who have cherished By their privileges and embraced their duties. By RICHARD E. MOORE" S. DELANO As Americans wc too, cherish our privileges. Our freedom to express j HOWARD, '54 our opinions, is for us the chief of them. Moreover, we may read what others say in a free press, yet draw our own conclusions. When eligible Punctuality under the laws of the land, we may act upon our convictions at the polls and thus influence our government. Our homes and property are in- Something I have long considered a sore spot on our campus is the Always with the incoming year it violable: our method of worshipping our God is ours alone to choose. fact that the students are continuously late for chapel programs and lyceum has been a policy for resolutions to Although we sometimes write "Bored of Education" on the flyleaf of our programs. In an age where nearly every speed record of any kind has be made1 certain ideas goals hopes notebooks, we really appreciate free public education and the opportunities been broken, one can readily see that it doesn't allow us as components and aims are considered, either one I'' offers—certainly not the least of the privileges of our democratic society. of such a progressive age to lag so far behind. The world is moving on! in particular or many Inherent in such advantages, however, are accompanying responsi- When guest artists come to our campus, I am sure they can only wonder The question for this month is con-1 bilities. If we arc entitled to these privileges then we are duty-bound to if the students are actually being taught how embarrassing it is for a per­ cerned with finding out from various defend every other person's right to them too—"with malice toward none.'' former to have his performance interrupted by the "onrush" of late stu­ At all times we must be vigilant, intelligent, and well-informed so that dents that one often sees here. But the fact remains that we actually students the extent of their wishes. QUESTION: What do you hope we vote for the local, state, and federal candidates who, as our repre­ know better. It is things like this one that need be corrected before we sentatives, will preserve and extend these privileges and who will enact can ever expect to get the many recreational improvements we are always for in the New Year? ANSWER: measures to perpetuate the American way of life. So that such repre­ "crying the blues for." sentatives may be commensurately paid and our way of life implemented, The new registration system, which I understand was patterned after (1) Cleo Martin — Oxford, N. C. we should pay our respect to our ideals by obeying the laws and defending one of our large universities, is a pretty one. Some of the students actually — In beginning a New Year, I hope our concepts with our life if need be. completed registration in something like half an hour, (that is, if they had to put more time on my studies and be more active in social activities and These then, as we see them, are our privileges and duties. They arc all their money). all blended with the beauties of our environment, with the productivity A recent speaker here remarked that A. and T. College was one of the the various other activities we have on the campus. Every day here on of our country, and with our living and dreaming. What a world of leaders in schools contributing to the fight against Polio. One thing of meaning in these three words—Wc are Americans. which 1 am proud, is the fact that most of the money raised in the the campus I see many students whom Polio drives is contributed by the students themselves. I have never seen before. In this year of 1954 I hope to become a friend of all of those students, and let it re­ main an everlasting and truthful -Mo^ie IIlllerry-Cjo-KounJ friendship. Entrance Deficiencies (2) Thelma Faison -- Goldsboro, By CHARLES BUSSEY, '55 - It has been recently called to my attention that one of the problems N. C. — This New Year marks a many students face here at A. and T., is the removal of entrance de­ new beginning for me. 1 am looking So long as I can remember. I've i fusal of our leaders to accept change, ficiencies. By deficiencies, we mean certain courses that should have been forward to accomplishing new things held membership in that particular | not in the various threats one hears taken in high school. According to the school catalogue (check me on it), and to bettering those I have already caste of individuals who advocate the and reads. Evidence, both past and high school graduates may qualify for admission to A. and T. by either of achieved. These are as follows: power of individual expression and * 1. To have a closer relation with present, indicates that man cannot two ways. They may present a certificate from an accredited high school. the free use thereof. It would seem hope to progress while looking back, or they may take the examination conducted by the College Entrance the students. that more persons, especially those of Yet. 2. To keep up my scholastic av­ you have only to look around Board. The catalogue has also outlined the 16 entrance units necessary college level, would grasp the signifi­ you to gather specimens of such per­ to enter A. and T. from an accredited high school. These are English erage. cance of a man being marked by the sons. 3. Most of all to be an example fortitude he displays through mean­ (4), Mathematics, including Algebra and Plane Geometry (2), Social Studies This .matter is doubly serious in (1), Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or General Science (I), and Electives (8). of the best character any young ingful speech. In contrast, the ver­ lady can portray. If I accom­ bose promisor rates as a sham — a that a large number of retrogressives Now a student may be admitted with a deficiency of one unit in puppet who attempts to hide his are found in our institutions of ad­ natural science if he presents 16 other acceptable units. Nevertheless, this plish these things and a few oth­ ers, I believe that I shall have failures and fears behind predictions vanced learning. Here they can do deficiency must be removed by taking a non-credit course in General and promises of a future Utopia. the greater damage. The student, to­ Science. Also, a student may be admitted who is deficient in Algebra or a successful New Year. (3) Leontyne Kornegy — Clinton, morrow's leader, is laboring under a in Geometry if he has at least 16 acceptable units. He too must take The latest developments in the way severe handicap. How can he hope the Algebra or Geometry needed without college credit to remove this de­ N. C. — I have set many goals for of raising racial barriers tend to the New Year "54". one goal is lo to advance the principles and ideals ficiency. The catalogue plainly states that the student should remove spread hope for a rapid fusing of of progress when his preparation is these deficiencies before entering the sophomore year, but many students spend more time on my studies and liberal ideals throughout the nation. become more active in social func- infested with retrogressive standards? fail to do this. Then in their senior year at the college, they look for an Of course, there will be seme resls- At the rate things are going in some administrative outlet to prevent them from having to make up their de­ tionings on the campus. I want to tence, but it seems a little far-fetched become more friendly with my fel­ colleges, progress will remain a theo­ ficiencies. But there is no escape, and what usually happens is that the to fear the threats of those infamous retical word—its reaction to applica­ student doesn't graduate. low classmates and help them in any southern leaders who persist in cling way I can. Those are only a few of tion will remain a mystery. So before you go too far, check and see if you have any deficiencies - • i I- i • I in~~-og t*o" "ol-_,.d« south.luuui " uuuiiiuii^traditions. With the urns I have to accomplish in ,_,- m„i:j „-,,,„„,.,, „<- .u _-• •_ \\, The voice of the student is one to remove. If so, make to remove them now. Also check "54." f tne soruiu memory ot the C ivil War of several consequences. Its cry. if your catalogue for such things as removal of failures and classification of ,., ,., . „ , , „ . . i still in the minds of the people and justifiable, often brings the desired students. Georgi(4) Naoma — i NoR. wJaudo that n th—e Brunswick,New Year ] the realization that thTI' S nation can­ results. Still, very few students, in is here, I hope to accomplish the fol­ not afford to weaken herse'f through comparison to the number enrolled, lowing: internal strife, lest the power-seek­ possess the quality that prods them 1. To maintain a good scholastic ing nations of the world seize that on. Instead, their cries, if any, arc What Do We Learn In College? average. opportunity to exploit our weaknesses, whispers—hardly audible. preying upon their hearts, it appears lt has become sheer folly to cher­ By MARGARET NORMAN, '55 2. To make new friends. 3. To become better acquainted utterly preposterous that the same ish dreams of benevolence and phi- There are two sides to a college education. First, and most clearly with my instructors. states who initiated the foolhearted lanthrophy when, by and large, the definable is the academic side; the specific courses we take and the corre­ 4. To develop a more sincere at­ secession movement in 1861 would population is possessed with the "go lation of these courses to form a well rounded, solid background in what­ titude toward my Alma Mater. act in such a way as to signify dupli­ for yourself" spirit. Too long, the ever field of learning we have chosen. 5. To voice my opinion rightfully cation of that feat. Mother United tendency to procrastinate and suc­ But theie is another equally important side to our education. Re­ when needed. States could simply spank the of­ cumb to pressure has been a part of gardless of the particular subjects we study and the particular degree we 6. To be cooperative and set ex­ fending imps into submission, should leaders and followers alike. Such a earn, we enter college one kind of person, (an eighteen year old kind of amples for others. they venture to wander from the fold. practice is retarding the growth ol person), enthusiastic, eager to learn, but still rather tin-informed and emerge (5) Barbara L. Spence — Char­ From the student's vantage point, not only the present generation, but from college four years later another kind of person, better informed, cer­ lotte, N. C. — In this year 1954 I the greater problem lies in the re- (Continued on Page 3) tainly, but also far better equipped to live our lives. hope to have better grades, more Obviously no college catalogue offers adjustability 100 per cent, or friends and to be truthful. I will a degree of Bachelor of Living Wisely and Well. So what arc these off- i also try to be more understanding of the-beat-curriculum arts we are expected to master? Where do we study other people, their ideas and feelings. them? Who does the teaching? And how do they apply to our lives To think, to listen and to learn will A New Leaf after graduation? be my aims for the coming year. By W. LOUISE MOSLEY, '56 These questions could be asked in one great question. Besides specific While it is true that you class work, what do we learn in college, and how? Here are the answers. (6) Fannie Ruth Joyner -Farm- wnne it is true that you are you.' whom you've given a cold shoulder We learn about learning—the techniques and systems and mechanical iS devices which grease the wheels of an education. We must master the A^^^SS1. To improve my gradee s in^ \Zl "" "" ^ ^ ^ ^ M^ J™ fe '! "TT^ complex, but effective routine of a large library, discover how best to use The tradition of making Resolu- ^tJZ shewed ffcHo?w yyo°'"u' the card catalogue, index systems and many other facilities. We discover subjects. tions for the New Year is stillpopu-| were'lnte'i^terin Maybe you said 2. To make more friends and keep lar and its an excellent one. Even ! "later" to a fello that note taking is an art; that disjointed collection of facts and figures them throughout life though you don't put them to work w because he didn't (Continued on Page 4) 3. To do something good for those have the money to take you where it gives a wonderful fresh feeling you wanted to go. And maybe, just who are less fortunate than I. to the girl or guy to set up a worth­ maybe, it would be nice to forgive Feature Writers: 4. To help improve A. and T. as while aim or goal. Your resolutions and forget. Kenneth Kirby, '55; S. Delano How- [ I feel that it should be. in a way confirm your convictions Esse Ouam Videri ard, '54; Willie Mosley, '55; j Reporter's Comment: | about yourself and direct you to Charles King, '56; Charles A. Wil-j Along with those things as indi-1 path that leads to the more perfect lis, '57. vidual wishes, it is most certain that, person that you wish to be. Fireside Chat Sports Editor.-. Donald J. Fairley, '55 we hope for peace on the home and I The New Year affords no better I Sports Reporters: war front; better living conditions; time to clear the slate and start a I By DAVID L. SANDERS, II Gilbert Caldwell, '55; James Knight, more social power and economical new. Here arc a couple that could Outlook on Life — '55; Irvan McMurtry, '55; Leslie wealth; higher wages and lower cost well fit all of us: Do you know just what is meant Thompson, '55. of material; less deceit among na-1 RESOLVED: To come down to by an Outlook on life? Il is Art Editor.. Lyndla Hamilton, '57 tions; the right to voice opinions; and earth and get to know more people, something deep within you which re Art Staff: a final and true democracy. Those If you are one of those persons f| (. ..~...- ; -•-' • • ec your inner nature and deter­ Entered as second-class matter Febru­ Edward H. Brown, '56; Charles are some of the bigger and better who believe only in cliques, you may things we hope for in the year "54." be most surprised to learn that there mines your strength of character. It ary 8, 1932, at the Post Office at Greens­ Nesbitt, 54. constitutes your code of ethics, or the Exchange Editor James Mitchell, '54 is an outside world beyond your lit­ boro. N. C under the act of March, 1879. tle sphere. Don't take the narrow guiding principles by which you live. Production Staff: It reflects all the intangible qualities Published monthly during the col­ Margaret Davis, '54; Radiol Zan­ outlook of things that you can have Back to the Books fun and go places only with your which make you what you arc and legiate year by the students of A. & T. ders; Helen V. Kelley, '54; James distinguish you from others. In oth­ Griffin, '56; Beatrice Bryant, '55; clique and that they are the nicest College. After spending two weeks at home er words, it reflects your personality. Elizabeth Joyce, '57; Sarah Joyce, with our families and friends the people people in the world. When Everybody, of course, has some you "break the ice" you'll become Advertising rates reasonable. Sub­ '57. time has come for us to return to sort of outlook. The difficulty is Circulation Staff: our books and pencils. conscious of a big, wide, beautifu that sometime scription rates $1.00 per year. uiai sometimes it is not clearly de- James Mitchell, '55; Irvan McMurtry, Most of us went home with the world about you and you II begin to , fined To be rea„ he| fl|| j( ml|s( '55. appreciate how little you know about j ^ cjear ..-••'. Address all communications and idea that we would get plenty of and definite. When it is Layout Staff: rest after a long, hard quarter, . "J j it. Adding to your acquaintance, in checks to THE REGISTER, A. & T. addition to adding to your education, clearly defined, a person arises to Richard E. Moore, '54; Charles D. instead we have returned to rest what he should do; he can readily College, Greensboro, N. C. Bussey, '55; Don J. Fairley, '55; from the after effects of being home. will make you a better person. RESOLVED: To forgive and for­ decide which course is in harmony Billy Mason, Jr., '57; Leslie Thomp­ For the majority of us it was a great with his outlook. Thus it becomes Letters oi suggestions, comments and son, '55. pleasure to come back knowing that get. In everyone's life there is some­ a sort of higher court to which he criticisms will be appreciated. Reporters: we had done well in our subjects body toward whom you've taken an may turn for decision. unreasonable dislike or someone to Billie Louis Carpenter, '56; Louvel while less fortunate ones were very What is your outlook on I ife? STAFF — 1953-1954 la Exom, '55; Billy Mason, Jr., '57; much disturbed Yon should think of an outlook then Editor Richard E. Moore. '54 Clarence Knight '54; Luther V. Freshman students are very happy j stration this quarter pleased many or a point of view which is fixed Associate Editor Charles Bussey, '55 Dye, '55. to have completed their first quarter students. It was much more con- • for the time being but subiect to Editorial Board: Photography __Charles Nesbitt, '54 of college work. Now they can real- venient having all registration facili- change over a period time Your Richard E. Moore, '54; Charles Bus- j Proof Readers: ly settle down, because they know | ties in one building. Fellow students i outlook must not be static but must sey, '55; Marion Blair, '54; Kenneth Annie Belle Martin, '54 Oswald the requirements that will be needed remember this is our shortest quar- | reflect dynamic potentialities to cone Kirby, '55; Don Fairley, '55; Mar- Lyons, '54. to do well here at A. and T. Many: ter, so let's start our studying early. I with the perpetual influences of the garet Davis, '54; S. Delano How- Advisers: old faces have disappeared from ourl Hoping that everyone had an en- world. Furthermore your' outlook ard, '54. Dean W. T. Gibbs, Mrs. L. M. campus, while new ones have taken • joyable holiday and wishing you lots ' may change as you acquire further Business Manager ...Marion Blair, Jr., '54 Marrow. their places. The routine for regi-1 of luck in this New Year. education or experience Committee Makes The Register January, 1954 Page 3 Plans for Arbor Day Observance

Essay Contest Slated The college will hold a program in observance of Arbor Day here on February 16th, it has recently been announced. A committee is at work fhmfwJ' ' preparing details of the program, which will mark the first time in several years that such a program has been planned on this campus. One feature of the program this year will be an essay contest on the subject "What Trees Mean to Me." The contest is now open and will close February 10th, 1954. All stu­ dents now regularly enrolled in A. TRADITIONAL KLOD HOP and T. College are eligible to par­ Nancy Horton and Baxter Gee seem to be right in the "swing of things" as they ticipate in this contest. Another cut a rug at the annual Klod Hop held in Murphy Hall, January 16. The affair contest, in the development of a tree was one of the most successful in recent years—Nesbitt Photo. OFFERS DENTAL SERVICE planting plan for a portion of the James Mitchell is one of the first to take advantage of the dental service now campus, is also open to all students. being offered at the college Infirmary. He is being checked by Dr. W. L. T. Contest rules and regulations may be Miller and Nurse Waddell. This is just one of the many services of the new obtained from the Register's Office. Prexy Officialy Launches Infirmary which opened last year. Winners of these contests will be an­ nounced during the program on Feb­ ruary 16th. A tree will be named in honor of each winner of these Annual Polio Drive contests. This is an opportunity for Bids Submitted for $700,000 every student to perpetuate his or President F. D. Bluford officially her name down through the years launched the 1954 Polio Campaign here on our campus in the form of Australian Air Force Campus Drive at the annual March Men's Dormitory at A. & T. a beautiful and lasting monument—A of Dimes Assembly, held in Harrison TREE! Auditorium Tuesday, January 19. Attache Visits AFROTC The president urged the whole col­ ^> The following persons have been lege community to help A. and T. named to complete plans for Arbor go over the top as in years past. New Sergeant Coble Co. Gets Bid Day this year: J. B. Murphy, chair­ At A. and T. College Included on the program were rep­ man; J. W. R. Grandy, C. E. Dean, Low bids for construction of a new resentatives from the local convales­ A. S. Totten, A. C. Madry, R. H. Wing Commander John R. Perrin cent hospital where Polio patients are men's dormitory at A. and T. Col­ Assigned Here Griffin, and E. W. Waddell. In ad­ of the Australian Air Force, and Air treated. Remarks were also made by lege were submitted by Greensboro dition, many other persons are being Force Attache at the Australian Em­ Walter McLarty, chairman of the GREENSBORO, N. C. — Master construction firms when the bids were asked by the committee to support campus drive, and Mrs. C. C. Obrien. bassy in Washington, visited the Sergeant Augustin E. Fairfax of Hunt­ opened at the college last month. this effort. All organizations in the executive secretary of the Guilford ington, was assigned School of Agriculture are expected AFROTC at A. and T. College, County Chapter of Infantile Paraly­ The H. L. Coble Construction Com­ to participate in this observance. See duty with AFROTC Detachment 605, Greensboro, N. C, Major Elmore sis. Musical selections were given by pany, the same firm which construct­ page 8 for contest rules. the A. and T. College Men's Glee M. Kennedy, Jr., Professor of Air A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C, ed Scott Hall, at the college, the larg­ Club. Science and Tactics announced re­ last month, Major Elmore M. Ken­ est men's dormitory in the south, A collection was taken for the cently. Polio Fund. nedy, Jr.. Professor of Air Science turned in a low estimate of $485,492 Freshmen Welcome and Tactics at A. and T. College for general contracting. Other low Wing Commander Perrin was very Newcomers at A. & T. much impressed by AFROTC De­ announced. bids included: Dixon-Christopher Co., Sergeant Fairfax entered the mili­ tachment No. 605. He said he had Merry-Go-Round for plumbing, $29,392 and for heat­ As we were greeted and welcomed no idea the program was so extensive tary service in 1942 and completed into Aggieland, we, the freshmen (Continued from Page 2) Technical Training Course at Scott ing, $30,630; Talley Electric Co., and so well organized. class, wish to welcome you, the in­ Wing Commander Perrin was a those destined to follow as well. AFB. Illinois. He is a veteran of $29,514 for electrical work and Mon­ coming freshmen, to our class and | World War II, having served with fighter pilot during World War II, These are trying times! Segrega­ arch Elevator and Machine Co., our college family. We know that and served in the Battle of North tion is on the ropes. Renowned edu­ the Occupation Forces, Far F'ast Air you will enjoy your new experiences Material Command; completed Mili­ $7,100 for elevators. Africa under Genera! Kenny's 5th cators, Negroes in particular, should and associations at A. and T. as \ Air Force, with the British 2nd Tac­ seize this opportunity lo fell the mon­ tary Instructor and Testing Course, Originally, $643,662 had been set well as we did. We stand willing to FEAF, Japan, 1950; also served in tical Air Force in the Pacific. He- ster that has marred the lives and aside for construction purposes. Bids aid you in your adjustments and to served as commander of the Au­ careers of so many of our people. the Korean "Police Action." Upon accepted totaled about $582,000. The give moral support. We hope you returning from the Far East January stralian Wing in Japan during the Those who lack the courage, the entire building, complete with all make your stay at A. and T. a pleas­ occupation. moral strength, the sense of obliga­ 1952, M/Sgt. Fairfax was assigned ant and beneficial one. We will ex­ to Hg 3555th Pilot Training Wing. equipment, is expected to cost $700,- A native of Melbourne, Australia, tion to what may be considered a pect each of you to cooperate in he attended the United States Air common cause, it would seem, would Perrin AFB, Texas with duty as Edu­ 000. everything we strive for. We try to cation and Training Supervisor. He Command and Staff School, Maxwell relinquish the reins of responsibility The dormitory, to accommodate abide by the rules of our college and Air Force Base, Alabama. There he to a younger, a braver, a more com­ is a graduate of West Virginia State to take part in some of the many ac­ College. His wife, Mrs. Rosalie 400 students, will be located on North met Lt. Colonel John Latham of petent man. Campus just to the rear of Scott tivities. You are always welcome to Greensboro. Colonel Latham, a The fast thinking individual, the Gravely Fairfax is from Bluefield, participate in class discussion. The West Virginia. Hall and facing Laurel Street. It Greensboro businessman and a Mo­ inquirer, the contradictor, are usually will be of modernistic design, have class wishes you success in your new bilization Assignee with the AFROTC branded "smart alec," "radical," and four floors and a large recreation venture. We hope that you find your at A. and T. College, introduced the several other synonomous terms. On room. Construction will begin as stay here at A. and T. College to be commander who is visiting with the the whole, such derogatory classifi­ Chairman Reports on soon as contracts are approved. a very pleasant one. Lathams in Greensboro. cations by authoritative sources are Attending the bid opening session EDDIE DOWD, Bus. Mgr. Commander Perrin and his family false. In reality, the outspoken per­ from Raleigh were D. S. Coltrane, as­ will be leaving Washington next son acknowledges the fact that "any­ Christmas Seal Campaign sistant budget director; Frank Turner, month for Australia. thing worth having is worth fight­ state engineer; and R. E. Vick, as­ ing for." Mrs. Myrtle I.. Nesbitt, chairman sistant engineer. of the A. and T. College Christmas Between Us Girls Seal Campaign announced recently Others included Charles A. Hines, Chosen that $362.42 was raised on the cam­ chairman of the board of the col­ By W. LOUISE MOSLEY, '55 Quatrain: Advice lege trustees; Henry Scott, Haw Riv­ (Continued from Page 1) pus in the 1953 drive. This was, Well, girls we are back at dear however, short of the $500 goal which er; J. W. Jeffries, Mebane; Dr. Mur­ min Shaw, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Richard When in this life men seem to had been set by the committee. ray Davis, High Point; Dr. F. D. "Ayantee" starting a New Year— E. Moore, Farrell, Penna.; Charles doubt you. Bluford. college president; and E. Ray New Quarter, and turning over a Jackson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Albertha The day is dark and all about you Working on the committee with Hodgin, treasurer. nice, clean new leaf, ready to start Lattimer, Fort Pierce, Fla.; Charles Commands you stop. Mrs. Nesbitt were Mrs. Geneva C. Just push yourself a little harder. Bullock, Mrs. Loreno Marrow, Mr. Bussey, Washington, D. C; William fresh and rested (1 hope). Matthews. Wagrum, N. C; Kenneth And strive to go a little farther. Marvin B. Graher, Major Jack D. Here's hoping that your Xmas Holsclaw, Miss Magalene Lee, Mrs. Business Students Taylor, Oak Ridge, N. C; Fleming Then you'll surely reach the top. holidays were very, very, merry ones Cheek, Greensboro, N. C. —Arlene Williamson, '57 Nan P. Manuel. Mrs. John B. Mur­ and "Santa Baby" brought all of the phy, Miss Alma Morrow, and Major Elects Officers John C. Robinson. glad rags that were anticipated, even Looking forward to the greatest the Mouton. year of achievement ever, the Asso­ Say, 1 wonder if the long socks How Much Is a Dime? Be Sure to Attend ciation of Business Students started and pony tail hats faded with '53 or the year off with the election of new are they still around? With the chil­ THE MARCH OF DIMES tion to its programs of scientific re­ All Lyceum Programs officers. They arc Leonard Walters, ly days this is the time to pull them A march of dimes from coast to search, patient aid and professional president; Margaret Davis, vice-presi­ out—You'll look real sharp and be coast education. dent; Effey Gray, secretary; Evelyn nice and warm, too. Personally, I With aid for those who need it The March of Dimes has affected Baskett. assistant secretary; and Mar­ thought they were kinda cute. Real­ lives in ways we rarely think about. ly, they are the rage on most college most. garet Legette, treasurer. An army love alone commands. There is the idea itself ... an idea The purpose of the Association of and university campuses. Yep! Even that has proved highly catching. The the fellows go for them, too. Of hearts and minds and skillful Business Students is to acquaint the hands March of Dimes started a whole new students with business operations in For class wear also, straight skirts Against a grim disease arrayed. kind of thinking about fighting dis­ real life so that they might see the and long sleeve, little boy tailored Until the conquering blow is made. ease. It proceeded on the theory that need for college preparation. In oth­ shirts are real crazy, especially with A march of dimes against foe if enough people got behind research, er words, this organization purposes to a safety pin at the collar and your Whose fearful name is "Polio" they could by sheer force of intelli­ \oufr _ create an incentive great enough to best beau's cuff links. Felt jumper A march of dimes, share everyone gent determination, solve the polio insure our future accomplishments. and skirts are pretty nice with the This war which can and must be problem. That idea may be proved Our program for this year includes crinolines — hey! AH of you gals won. soon. In addition we are fighting lectures by different business men in with the slim figures, why not try by Edgar A. Guest other diseases in the same way today the city. These businessmen will it? Of course suede jacket and pas­ —and winning. speak on property insurance and tel colored leather jackets have set They say you can't buy anything stocks and bonds of different types. their own pace. They are crazy with for a dime anymore. Time was It has provided a model example Join the The Association will also have movies jeans or slacks—too bad we can't when John D. Rockefeller's favorite of how men of different races and on the same topics. wear them around the campus, huh? coin started many a child's saving ac­ creeds can live and work together for We are also making plans for this As for '54 the future looks dim. count. That was in the old days. Yet all. MARCH year's field trip. Last year we went It is rumored that the short, crew even today the 10 cent piece repre­ The purchasing of the individual to Atlanta, Ga. Where shall we go cuts are going out of style—so let sents a potent force. dime admittedly has decreased. But this time? Will it be Chicago, New them there locks grow. A handful of them 16 years ago millions of them invested in the York, or Washington, D. C? You I understand too, that the skirts becoming a multi-million dollar cre­ March of Dimes may purchase for can help make this decision by join­ and dresses are going up, up, up ated something that today is a vial all of us a new dimension in the DIMES ing us. You need be only a business again ... 14 inches from the floor, of vaccine. The National Foundation fight against disease—of which the January 2 to 31 or commercial education student. so now the yammas can be seen. I'm for Infantile Paralysis through its imminent conquest of polio is only -HUBERT H. MATTISON, no authority but, it's in the wind, so March of Dimes has embarked on a the forerunner. Reporter beware. new polio prevention front in addi­ By Henrietta D. Scarborough Page 4 The Register January. 1954 What Do We Learn what's more important than what. We learn to adjust to a varying pro­ Dr. Stewart (Continued from Page 2) gram. In high school it was the (Continued from Page I) is no aid to memory, whereas, an same classes every day and the same orderly outline with headlines can re­ program of homework every night. Christ" was shown later in the eve­ LET'S FACE IT construct a whole lecture. But in college Monday is light and ning. for the race as a whole. The leaders We learn to read with pencil in Tuesday heavy. lt takes only an Dr. Stewart told his audience on By CHARLES KING hour to prepare for history of art on cannot stand alone. hand, summarizing, underlining, us­ Monday that the world expects of its Although he has passed away, he ing the table of contents and the Wednesday, but Friday's math calls will reign for a long time in the Predictions have been made that margins to convert a class manual for a three hour stint on Thursday youth, nothing short of aggressive minds of many for the many occa­ baby '54 can bring about a termina­ into a valuable personal reference night. We find ourselves scheduling mental action, the highest in social sions that he imposed upon us during tion of school segregation. This, book. Mere academic tricks to be personal chores, activities and dates behavior and a strong conviction in his fifty-two week stay here with us. however, will require great coopera­ discarded at graduations? Not at all! for certain evenings, holding others wholesome spiritual life. "Unless each Some are memorable occasions or tion on the part of the Negro. The Each of these tools can be effectively open for study. We find there are of you, in some period in your life, situations which we will want to j Negro race must go all of the way to used the rest of our lives. many kinds of time which have to be fight for a freedom that rightfully has an awakening in your mind and treasure, others We learn about people, how to fitted into each 24 hours — time are most regret­ belongs to it. First, the Negro must for books and activities and relaxa­ spirit, you are bound to grow stale strive for freedom from fear. This work with them and live with them. table and bitter to When we and our room mate discover tion; time for our health, our appear­ and static," he emphasized. many; for this was freedom is essential. One fear that ance, our friends. But the days go is causing most discussion at present we don't like to go to bed at the same Speaking from the subject, "Heal­ quite a year of try­ time, wc are confronted with a prob­ right on being just 24 hours long ing times. During is the fear of incompetence of Ne­ ing of the Mind," on Tuesday, the lem in human relations. When we even after we leave college, and there minister condemned the modern this year of '53, gro educators. Is this necessarily will always be a host of demands true? reach a compromise that both of us church for its failure to properly in­ the twenty year find workable and reasonable, we've made on them. So learning about lack of Republican terpret religion in the light of pres­ Because of a lack of educational learned something important. If the lime on the campus gives us still ent day needs. "This one big fail­ power once more editor of the paper offers us a job another out of college asset. came to life. Will opportunities, the average Negro be- ure." he said, "may be contributing ieves that too many jobs would be as sweeper-upper when we had visions Most Important, we learn to be an to the high rate of mental illness we live to regret of being a reporter, we are encount­ it? We can alrea­ lost to an apparently more competent adult. This is not a separate sub­ which is on the increase in this great white race. Here we feel that the ering a stituation which will happen ject but a composite of all we learn. country of ours." Other causes were dy feel its effects again and again in different guises slightly, some have light for integration is more important Being an adult means thai we are described as tensions from wars up­ KING than the fear of losing a job, consid­ throughout our lives. When we think capable of making decisions. It means on wars, fear of atomic devices and stated that recession is already it over and decide to do a stint of hand. I wonder how far away aat ering the fact that having many op­ that we are willing to accept the out­ the uncertainty of a lasting peace. portunities is not as important as sweeping up with the chance of work­ come of the path we've chosen to For his concluding message on depression is. Also during this time, ing up to editorials, we're laying the the Republicans lost one of its great­ making use of the few that one has pursue. It means that we can con­ Wednesday, Dr. Stewart spoke from been exposed to. lt is the person who ground work for a successful business tinue to that path even when an ob­ the subject, "God's Control Over Mat­ est leaders of all times, Senator Rob­ career. With our professors, with ert A. Taft of Ohio. has not taken full advantage of his stacle arises. Being an adult indi­ ter." He said that man's property opportunities who is afraid. Actually, our dormitory groups, with the whole cates that we have learned to learn rights, in this world of "Things," as The Korean crisis came to a tem­ this person need be afraid because college, we will be learning to reach from other people, but never to ac­ they relate to Ciod give man a life porary end or it might be more ap­ in our estimation he is not compe­ a workable adjustment, learning to cept anything which our own minds tenure over what he owns. "This propriate to call it a climax. It seems tent even in present situations. We put group interest above personal have not done some work on. lt implies," he continued, "that upon to be only a turning point to a much should not fear today's situations, but preference. Just as important, we are means we have learned the value of death these rights also expire and greater conflict. Old man '53 also rather we should rejoice in fighting learning to stick to our guns. All cooperation and the value of inde­ someone else takes over. Wc have witnessed this happening. for integration because of what later this is background for living. pendence. exclusive personal rights, only, to our Attorney General Brownell accus­ generations might be the recipients We learn about time—that there's These are the universal things behind thoughts and ideals and even they are ed former President Truman of giv­ of this fight, is of more importance only so much of it, and that what every college course, no matter what limited by the civilization in which ing conscious aid to a Soviet espi than most others to the Negro race use we make of it depends entirely our major is, and although they arc we live." "God still has control over onage. Brownell declared that Harry j Can Baby '54 bring us victory or de­ on us. Wc discover that we can ac­ not scheduled for any particular hour this world in which we live." he con­ Dexter White was a Russian spy. feat? No matter, it's a great chance. complish twice as much if we do and we get no grade in them, these cluded; "He is daily creating new White was former Assistant Secretary Let's take it and let's face it. May some scheduling. And we find that are the bases which give meaning to things and is also daily revealing op­ of the Treasury and Executive Di­ your new year be bright and success­ even then we can't do everything, so j everything else we learn in college portunities for the use of these for rector for the United States on the ful in your every endeavor. we put some thought to the question of I and for the rest of our lives the good of mankind." International Monetary Fund. Brown­ ell continued that, "the people who hired him were aware of his espi­ onage record." This caused quite a controversy also for '53. 31,000 ACTUAL STUDENT INTERVIEWS Among other memorable occasions were the Coronation of Queen Eliza­ beth, II in England, the Execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for SHOW COLLEGE SMOKERS PREFER LUCKIES their disloyalty, and former statesman and military leader, George Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize. These are only a few of the incidents of the ALL OTHER BRANDS! year of '53 which will be long re­ membered. Turning briefly to race relations which is our main interest in this re­ port, we see that "Jersey Joe" Wal­ cott performed an act in his last Latest extensive nation­ heavyweight title bout which Sugar Ray Robinson termed as "sitting down on his race." May he sit most rest- fully for a long time. Although it wide survey, supervised was most disgraceful and humiliat­ ing, the feeling is not nearly as dis­ graceful and humiliating as it would by college professors, be to have our race leaders, the N.A.A.C.P. along with its leading at­ torney, Thorogood Marshall, sit down on its race, or rather cease function­ proves Luckies ing. If this organization along with others, both individuals and organi­ zations working in the interest of the lead again! Negro, had ceased functioning then the rugged fight against segregation would not have reached its present status. The Negro race has come a long way, but the fight is still ahead

Medical School Test PRINCETON, N. J. — Candidates for admission to medical school in the fall of 1955 are advised to take the Medical College Admission Test in May, it was announced January 14 by Educational Testing Service, which prepares and administers the test for the Association of American Medi­ cal Colleges. These tests, required of applicants by almost every medical college throughout the country, will be given twice during the current calendar year. Candidates taking the May test, however, will be able to furnish scores to institutions in early fall, when many medical colleges be­ gin the selection of their next enter­ ing class. Candidates may take the MCAT on Saturday, May 8, 1954, or on Mon­ day, November 1, 1954, at admin­ istrations to be held at more than 300 local centers in all parts of the coun­ try. The Association of American Medical Colleges recommends that candidates for admission to classes starting in the fall of 1955 take the May test. Application forms and a Bulletin of Information, which gives details of registration and administration, as well as sample questions, are avail­ able from pre-medical advisers or di­ ES TASTE BETTER rectly from Educational Testing Serv­ ice, Box 592, Princeton, N. J. Com­ SO pleted applications must reach the ©A.T.Co. Be Happy-GO LUCK?! ETS office by April 24 and October 18, respectively, for the May 8 and PRODUCT OF Om iJoViXjee<>

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By EDDIE BROWN, '55 ORCHIDS to the new system of registration. I'm sure the majority of the students agree with me that it's the best yet. These are the type of changes that we need to see more of around here. WORRYING ONIONS for not having the bell in Hines Hall ring signifying the end of class periods. The instructors expect you to be there on time, but they never let you out on time. about cigarette irritation ORCHIDS to those students making "honor roll" last quarter. Don't stop now, because there is much to be gained in your fields of endeavor. * * * * ONIONS to those students who have begun the New Year just where you left off in '53 as far as the Scott Hall Symphony is concerned. By now, I'm sure you are acquainted with these midnight noise makers. PHILIP MORRIS ... and onJV ORCHIDS to the Fall quarter graduates. Now that another milestone has been achieved, continue to climb the ladder to success. * x * * ONIONS — Gee! My glossary is getting off lo an early start this Phifip Morris...is ejtirivt^o year. In addition to the "Scott Hall Symphony" I now add the dishonor­ able "A. and T. Demolition Team." These are the students who, instead of going from "Rags to Riches," are going to send "A. and T." from a source of irritation used in aj "Riches to Rags." He ^ % ^ ORCHIDS to the Religious Emphasis Program. This program has be­ come a great tradition around A. and T., and has also proved very bene­ other leading cigarettes! ficial. ONIONS to those students who seem to think that anytime they report to chapel or anywhere else, as far as that's concerned, when they are to be there at a specified time, is perfectly O. K. This has been a term long related to Negroes, and it's about time for you to wake up and realize the responsibility of doing everything on time.

ORCHIDS to the great strides made by the "March of Dimes" cam­ paign to make this one of the most successful ever. They've made their START &no/am contribution; now let's make ours by contributing to the best of our ability. * * * * ONIONS to the difficulties in the Dining Hall which cause the un­ FOB P££AS(/X£.' % necessary delay of getting our meals on time. This covers the extremely PHILIP MORRIS gives you long lines at dinner, to several other minor details. The Dining Hall MORE SMOKING PLEASURE opens at 6:00 A. M. and believe me, all it does is open because it is actually 6:30 before one can take advantage of the menu. I'm inclined to believe than any other leading brand. ""i we have a very capable staff, but their production line is at an all time low. Yes — YOU'LL BE GLAD TOMORROW, :J: # * * YOU SMOKED PHILIP MORRIS TODAY! ORCHIDS to the "Register Staff" for completing the first quarter with its new members successfully. The students appreciate what you are doing, even if they do trample the papers all over the campus after they finish reading them. m * * * * ONIONS to those students who abuse the recreational facilities in • iaaaax-•:• Scott Hall. These various games were put there for your enjoyment, but I must say you surely have a poor way of showing your appreciation. ORCHIDS to the new Freshmen on the campus who have become a part of our great A. and T. family. I take this opportunity to welcome m you and hope you will fit in with our program with the intention of doing tn topnotch work. iti You'll love ONIONS to those who seem to want to blame others for their short­ comings. You may as well learn now that it is you and you alone, who "I LOVE LUCY" have to put forth the will power and other things that will deem you a starring success. LUCILLE BALL and DESI ARNAZ ONIONS to those upperclassmen taking Freshmen courses that perform The new TV laugh riot over CBS discourtesies in trying to complicate the instructor, further confusing the class and consuming time. If there be such persons ,wc won't debate that they know it all. xSSWSW-WSS ;__:

Dear Readers, There seem to be some of you who think that because a certain column has been given to someone to write, that you can not submit anything to CALL the paper. This column which I write each month is the students' voice, FOR I only write it for the paper, so if any of you have anything you wish to PHILIP MORRIS be printed in this column or any suggestions, don't fail to contact me. The Register January' 1954 Page 7 BASKETBALL!! BASKETBALL!! BASKETBALL!!

BIG IOHN FLOWERS, Aggie cage caplain. snatches a rebound "SAD" SAM IONES, alias Mr. Basketball from N. C. College, who WORKING OUT . . . Script Dorsey, elongated Aggie pivot ace from the outstretched hands of a Virginia Stale Trojan in a won an armful of trophies in the Holiday Festival, held here from Laurinburg. N. C. thrills the fans with another of his famous Holiday Festival contest. State beat the Aggies and went on earlier this month. hook shots in the Hampton game. Although the Aggies were to win the tournament. beaten, "Script" played a whale o( a game.—Nesbitt Photo. A and T. Cagers Holiday Tourney Add Four More SPORTS Won By Va. State; To Losing Streak N. C. Runners Up it was "Junior" Bynum with 14 pts. i GREENSBORO, N. C. — lhe By "PHONCHO" and Ray Lambert with 15 pts. What Famous Athletes strong Virginia State College quint, Hampton 95 — Aggies 79 J. C. S., 64 — Aggies, 57 in defeating the North Carolina Col­ lege Eagles, 61-58, became champions The Hampton Pirates lead by Ham- By JAMES "Scrappy" KNIGHT, '56 | of the first Holiday Festival Basket­ mond Knox and Donald Ellis put on j The fast movjng Golden Bulls from Think About Alcohol ball Tournament held on Friday and a game winning drive here in the I Johnson C. Smith came from behind I Saturday, January 1 and 2, here at second halt to defeat the Aggies 95- twice t0 llpset the A and T Aggies By JAMES HARMON, '54 top condition. I believe that in order A. and T. College. 79. Ihe Aggie Cagers fell apart I (-,y a score of 64-57, in a ragged game | In the world of sports, alcohol is to be in such a condition it is neces­ Coached by Shelton Matthews, the through the aid of wild passing on j piayej before a near capacity crowd | recognized for what it is—a cunning sary to abstain from drinking and Trojans methodically whipped John­ their part, plus inability to find the | ]n the A ailcj j Gymnasium on I and deceptive influence, smoking. son C. Smith University in the first center of the hoop with their shots. January 13. Since the time of ancient Greece. In tennis circles, the name of the game, 89-71 and the A. and T Ag­ The "Pirates" took advantage of these! The Aggies got off to a good start I when the first recorded Olympic (Continued on Page 8) gies. 91-75 in the semi-finals, but had stakes to pile up a lead of 10 wltb Harry Martin bucketing 6 con-j games were held in 776 B. C, na- lo come from behind to accomplish points early in the second half. There­ secutive points. After the sudden I tional pride of many countries has the feat in the big one against the after the home cagers were never surprise by the Aggies i.n the open- ' centered in athletic competition Durham outfit. North Carolina was able to overcome this lead. ing minutes, the Golden Bulls began modern Olympic games, revived in 19 Teams For ahead by ten points. 35-25 at the mid- With the lead changing several to roll. Led by the sharp shooting 1896 at Athens, Greece were plan­ j way of their finals engagement. The times in the first half, it appeared of Bob Welles and F. Vincent, they ned to promote interest in education ; Virginians turned on the steam in the as if a "stumbling" Aggie team had ' tied the score, and physical culture and to foster third period to knot the count 46-all, finally regained th workable com-1 As the first quarter ended the Ag- better international understanding Intramural League i look the lead early in the fourth bination viewed in pie-season work- j gies led by a score of 10-8. As the through the medium of youth's love I stanza to hold the slim margin. outs. However, the returning of I second quarter opened, the Bulls in- of athletics. By IRVAN McMURTRY, '55 Tex Harrison was high scorer with Young and Wells to the line-up, the; serted their ace, Claude Sanders More than sixty nations today par­ The Intramural Committee, under 25 points, followed closely by Sam fine floor game of "Script" Dorsey Sanders' skill and speed enabled the ticipate in the games held every four the able direction of Coach Murry L. Jones, also the Eagles with 20. Jones, and the shooting of "Ray" Lambert Bulls to pull away. They began to years. For the athlete there is no | ^'ge|"y^ha7'c"ompletVd it^Tirst achieve voted the most valuable player by and "Junior" Bynum. was not enough hit the basket from all angles, but bigger honor than to win a place in ment of the schooI year, (Comple eight tournament coaches, also won to overtake the "Pirates" in the sec­ never obtained a comfortable lead. Olympic competition. tion of the football league). This pro- the high scorer's award on the basis ond half. The first half ended with Johnson C. Each participant must be at peak gram went over very well under the I of his 83 points for the three games, For the winning Pirates, high scor­ Smith holding a narrow lead of 22-21. physical condition to make a show­ auspices of the following men: He was also named captain of the ers were Donald Hllis, 22 pts., Ham­ The score was tied three times dur­ ing against the best in the field from Isaiah Walker and Eugene Tapscott,' All-Tournament team, selected by the mond Knox. 21 pts. For the Aggies, ing the first half. After intermission all over the world. the senior managers; George Rouse, I coaches which included Dean Hatch- Bynum and Lambert scored 17 pts. the Aggies took the lead again on the There are major contributing fac- junior manager: William Milds and' er, Virginia State; Carl Green^Win each. strength of one hand push shots by tors that build athletic champions— | Albert Smith, sophomore managers; I ston-Salem Teachers College; Claude Ray Lambert. The Aggies held the proper food and drink, proper rest, Charles Nesbitt and Haywood Mims. Sanders, Johnson C. Smith Universi- St. Augustine 88 — Aggies 71 lead until midway the third quarter. proper training in the chosen field. recorders; James Harmon, keeper ofity and Ernest Garrett of Morgan Steadily hitting the basket and mak­ Only that food and drink which is In a game played at Raleigh. Jan­ equipment; John Chesney, secretary State. ing good on all foul shots, the Bulls known to be helpful to the body is j and "Norman Brinkley, treasurer Floyd Brown, coach of the N. C. uary II. the Aggies quickly jumped pulled within one point of the Ag­ used by those athletes who are serious out to an early 10 point lead, but Next project on the program is College quint, was voted the F. D. gies. The third quarter ended, find­ about their training. Intramural Basketball, which began' Bluford trophy for "Mr. Coach" as were unable to maintain it as a fight­ ing the Aggies ahead 39-38. One of the most beautiful of all ing St. Aug. team came roaring back Tuesday, January 19, at 8 p. m. The i the tournament's outstanding mentor, Heading into the final quarter of sports, breath-taking in its precision, games will be played in the new: Officials at A. and T. College, lo overtake the Aggies and win an is swimming. 88-71 decision. The Aggie Cagers the game, the Bulls began to show gym and the Varsity House. Nine-1 sponsors of the tourney were quite continued in their role as the "door­ spirit as the combination of Douglas Here is what Mary Freeman, the teen teams have been accepted for pleased with the success of the meet mat" of the C. I. A. A. Miller and Claude Sanders captured 1952 second place winner of the competition, ten of which will com-! and plans are now being discussed to a lead they never relinquished. Women's national indoor champion­ prise the National League and the, hold the tourney annually at the col- At half time the score was St. In the closing two minutes of the ships in the 300 yard medley, says remaining nine the American League.' lege in Greensboro. Augustine 45, A. and T. 37. game the Bulls were ahead by only about the use of alcohol and tobacco The pointmen for St. Augustine I two points. The Aggies in attempt as related to high ranking athletes; were B. T. Burks, 26 pts.. Charles to get posession of the ball made "As long as I have never started the HURT YOUR HAND? NOW Young, 21 pts. For the Aggies again (Continued on Page 8) habit of smoking and drinking, it's not a real problem for me. Besides, WOUJ ISl'ELL 010 THA~r HAPPEN' for health reasons, 1 don't think smok­ featfoplayer s out of the game as Old Man Booze. I wouldn't bother with a By DON FAIRLEY, '55 youngster who drinks . . . Alcohol is a preventive of the clean living and The Christmas holiday tourney was a new experience for many, the quick thinking which lead to suc- administration, faculty, students and players, yet unusual as a new pro- j cess gram of this sort is run the whole tourney was a success, A good experience Though it is a rough and tumble for players and coach ... it would be well to have game, football requires quick think­ this Christinas tournament an annual affair. "Sad" ing, fast action, alert bodies. Young Sam Jones, N. C. State center, coped all honors, re­ Ollie Matson, San Francisco halfback ceiving one of all trophies and certificates awarded selected All-American by Grantland (except the best coaching award). Rice, the Associated Press, and Col­ lier's, made this statement: "As a Although the Virginia State quintet won the member of the University of San tournament, the outstanding coaching award was Francisco, I think a clean, healthy awarded to to the coach of the team runner-up. body is a success that cannot be at­ Wasn't on the scene, hut evidently the Virginia State tained through alcohol of any kind." team tutored themselves on to gain a first place in In 1952 a young basketball player the tournament. at Indiana University came into The Aggie cagers stumbling their way through prominence. Bill Garrett ended the the CIAA Conference seem to have misplaced a cer­ season second in the Big Ten con­ tain morale or spirit that usually accompanies a team FAIRLEY ference. He realizes the importance in any sports contest. Is it the coach-player attitude, player between of top conditioning for athletes when player or player-coach attitude? It could be some of the unfair deal­ he states: "It should be the desire of ings other athletes have received since enrolled, that seemingly gave that, ! all athletes to do their best. In order "1 don't care" disposition. for one to do his best, he must be in Page 8 The Register January, 1954 sponsorship of Mr. T. A. Clark, wishes to welcome you back to school A. & T. Cagers Essay Contest Rules after the pleasant Christmas and New say about the use of alcohol to young (Continued from Page 7) The committee on Arbor Day, Famous Athletes Year holidays, of which most of you which will be observed on the cam­ people without fear of contradiction: boast. You too, are invited to come needless fouls giving the J. C. quin­ If you cherish aspirations to become tet a comfortable lead. pus this year, February 16th, has (Continued from Page 7) out and become a member of this formulated the following rules: Englishman, Frederick J. Perry re­ proficient in any sport, take the ad­ fine organization, which holds its Virginian Union 76 — A. & T. 72 1. All regularly enrolled students of mains one that commands respect for vice of the experts—leave alcohol meetings on the first and third Thurs­ alone. The Aggie Cagers dropped their A. and T. College are eligible to en­ the great performances he gave sev­ days of each month. seventh conference title on January ter the contest. eral years ago. During the time he 15, in a game played at Union by the 2. The essay must he a true expres­ was world champion, he made this score of 76-72. sion of the writer. remark: "Alcohol and tobacco arc Geographic Society 3. Essays may be typed or hand­ not compatible to anyone attempting Alpha Kappa At no point during the contest did the Aggies take the lead. written on letter-size paper (8V2 x 1 1). perfection in sports. That is the rea­ By JOSEPHINE DAVIS (Continued from Page 5) "Script" Dorsey was the high scor­ Handwritten essays should be legibly son no athlete striving to reach the Most of you have doubtlessly come party between the sorors and the written in ink. top should indulge in either of these er for the Aggies with 20 points. through the storms of the finals after Brother Alphas on December 11, 4. Essays must not be more than harmful habits." a most enjoyable quarter. Again we Aggie Record (to date) Season Won Lost 500 words in length. The world heavyweight junior are back to continue our work with 1953 at Scott Hall. 5. Entries should he submitted to new courses, which I feel that you On Sunday, January 24, 1954 Al-f 1 10 champion, Marvin Mercer, sums up Conference 0 7 the office of the College Registrar, his ideas about athletic prowess by have come to be well acquainted with pha Phi Chapter will present its An­ basement of Dudley Building, not saying: "Alcohol and tobacco do not by now. Nevertheless, we must re­ nual Founder's Day Program in Har- [ later than February 10, 1954. mix with athletics of any sort. I member that there is always work to rison Auditorium at 3 p. m. The North Carolina. The public is cor­ 6. Address all entries to "Arbor be done, both in regular curricular dially invited to attend. speak from experience. Singly, or to­ guest speaker will be our Regional ] Day Essay Contest," c/o College gether, they mean poor performance activities and extra-curricular activi­ Reporters: Registrar. and eventually poor health." ties. Director, Soror Rose Butler Brown, Annabelle Martin, Lillye McNeil, Summing up what athletes have to The Geographic Society, under the of North Carolina College, Durham, and Juanita Cumber. Rover's Club News __^^ ^^ The Rover's Club is open for new members. Wc are asking all young vets who were in the Korean cam­ x%ARLUS\J05DICK paign to come and join us so that wc can have a greater club. During the Christmas season the Rover's gave toys and presents to the needy. It was given in two states, Florida and North Carolina. I think if we had more clubs like this it would be a better world to live in. To new members wishing to join, see the following information: President. Earl T. Carter; vice- president, Errol Hopkins. The Rover's Club is proud in let­ ting you know that F. T. C. and E. D. will soon hear wedding bells in the chapel sometime in May. We wish you all success this and all the years to come. Wildroot Cream-Oil is America's favorite hair tonic. It's non-alcoholic. 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