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GHEiiNSlJORO, N. C., OrrOBEH, 1945 N U M H K Il 1 VOLUME XV Student Prexy Stresses Responsibility AuLrey Pankey The Unpredictable Future In First Formal Chapel Meeting Opens Current Lyceum Season Of the New Atomic Energy By Marian Able .Miriam >It‘T(‘<‘r, '47 In the first formal chapel service Aubrey'T%'nkey, noted Negro bari. Tkeater Gviild To^Present W hat will scientists do next? They of this year, Miss Deri's Lowery, tone, will be presented in a recital Community Project president of the student senate, ex­ have succeeded in smashing atoms “Tlie Little Foxes” in the Annie Merner Pheiffer chapel tended words of greetings to new Of H ealtli Education which were at one time thought to The unforgettable story of th.e students and faculty members and here on Friday, October 26. Mr. be indivisible. From this atomic en­ Hubbard family and their insatiable welcomed them into the “Bennett Pankey will be the first artist in a P xp ancls P ro g ra m ergy they have perfected the most desire for wealth, opens the dramatic family.” Emphasizing the importance series of lyceum programs. Project Hi}>lillf>iit,s Suninier Session dangerous weapon mankind has ever season at Bennett College. known. Its destructive power was of being capable of accepting respon- Mr. Pankey has made m ore than The Community Program of Health proved to us when the atomic bomb sil)ility, Miss Lowery invited the new The story of this southern family Blducation was continued through two hundred successful appearances was dropped on Hiroshima and Nag­ members to share in the responsibi­ and their unusual exploits is all dra­ the summer by public school teach­ lities of the family. In his words of matically told in this three-act play, in recital, radio, and with symphony asaki In Japan. The effects of these ers, enrolled in the Bennett college welcome, President Jones pointed “The Little Foxes,” by Lillian Heil­ orchestras in sixty cities of twenty, bombs are still being felt in Japan. summer school, who used the Mount out the opportunities offered by the man. This bomb, created from atomic four European countries. He has the Taboi and Collins Grove communi­ college to grow up physically, emo­ energy, has already caused some dis- The action of the play centers distinction of being the first Ameri­ ties for laboratory work in health. tionally and socially and urged each sensl'on am ong nations. It is some­ around the “vicious circle,” Ben, Os­ can to make a concert tour to Pales, 1 he summer school activities were individual to avail herself of this thing that every nation wants, main­ car, and Regina, who are determined tine. In 1942, he made an eight Highlighted by the anti-typhoid and privilege. ly because they are afraid that the to erect a cotton mill at any cost, or months good-will tour of the West auti-aiphlheria clinics, which were During the second formal chapel. owners of the secret might unexpect­ at anyone’s expense. Indies, Central America, and South held in the Collins Grove church by President Jones led the discussion edly “stab them in the back” with it. America. This tour was approved by Che local Health Department. There on those ideals, habits, and traits The theme of the story is sum m ar. At present, the United States is the office of the Co-ordinator of In­ were fifty persons who took the ty- which were profitable to the student i'zed in the words of Ben and Addie. sole owner of the “know-how” of this ter-American Affairs. pnoia immunizations and twenty- body as a whole. Several suggestions bomb, and intends to remain so. lour who took the diphtheria toxoid, made by the student body were elim­ “There are hundreds of Hubbards After briefly singing as a boy President Truman stated that the included in this number were eleven ination of gossip, greater school and sitting in rooms like this through, soprano iTi Pittsburgh, he went to United States has no intention of white persons of the community. class spirit, and a sense of the true out the country. All their names Hampton Institute, where he studied veleashig the secret of the bomb to All 01 the Collins Grove children meaning of responsibility. aren’t Hubbards, but they are all engineering. There his baritone voice any other nation. between the ages of five and 15 spent The school year opened with a Hubbards and they will own this was discovered, and through the en­ Frankly, this is no time for se­ a day on the Bennett college campus capacity enrollment of 39 6, includ­ country some day. We’ll get couragement of Roland Hayes and crets. Since the w ar we have lieen along.” in July as guests of the Health School ing 126 freshmen and nine new up­ the late R. Nathaniel Dett, he con­ having conferences upon conferences children. They participated in the perclassmen. Students came from centrated on a vocal career. His mu. in the attempt to establish a lasting following activities with the Health practically every state in the union, “Well, there are people who eat sical education was continued at world peace. What good will these ;=chool pupils: story hour, visit to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico the earth and eat all the people Oberlin Conservatory, the Hubbard conferences do if we persist in con­ on it, like the Bible with the me pool at the Windsor Community and the Bermuda Islands. in Studios, Boston University College tinually racing with each other?' Center, a tour of Holgate Library Among the many changes await­ locusts. Then, there are people of Music, Neve Wiener Konservator- Secrets breed war. and war breeds who stand around and watch them lum, and with Theodor Luchammen and the campus, and a visit to the ing the returning students were an destruction. eat it.” in Vienna and in Paris with Oscar Little Theatre, where they were increase in faculty members and the At this moment atomic energy is Daniel and Charles Panzera. Lately, shown the film, “Husky and Skinny opportunity for study in audio-visual hot in our hands. We do not know In the starring roles will be Miss, he has been studying with John Alan 'ihese boys and girls were more than aids. The former plan of faculty ad­ where to put it. We do not need it es Constance Collier and Gwen Alex- Houghton in New York. delighted by their first visit to the visors and student advisees has been crvr vrq.r. Wbtit shall we <'o with U? . ider Regina Giddens; Misses coiiegt cami)us. continued. We have seen how destructive the Queen Esther Barber and Elaine The tentative plans this year for Now that we have dismissed the atom bomi) is. But we do not have to Mitchell as Birdie Hubbard; Misses the Community Program of Health horrors of war and turned our minds merely use atomic energy for de­ MaChere Tresville and Edna Gamble Eaucatron are more extensive and toward the construction of a peace­ structive purposes. It can be used as Alexandra Giddens, and Misses inclusive. Such phases of health as ful world, let us not forget that the for something useful. Everything Inez Cannon and Lucille Brown as sanitation, housing, nutrition and college campus has a responsibility has its good points. That statement Addie. leci eation will be continued, while here also. We are looking forward to also applies to atomic energy. To cite uie program will be enriched by oth­ a successful and happy year to result In the male leading roles will be a few examples of the utility of this er resources of the colleges. As a from a composite of all our energies. Romas Karnegay as Horace, and energy— special feature, a program of “Com- Frank Culbertson as Oscar. It is said that a small ball of atomic uiunity A rt” will be directed by Miss “SOC IAL K ESrOXSlBILlTV:” TO The play, which will have a two. energy could heat a house for a num­ isancy McDowell, instructor of art BE “Y” EMPHASIS THIS YEAR night run, will be presented by the ber of years. If this is true, just at Bennett, with students of art par- Senior Guild in the Little Theatre on think of the coal, oil and wood that Mi.ss Kuth Haines, “Y” Sceretju-y, Licipating. November 16 and 17. Under the di. could be reserved for various other (’aininis (iuest The religious phase of the program rection of Miss Constance Johnson, (Continued On Page Four) In conjunction with other “Y or- is being greatly stimulated in the ganizations throughout the country. it promi'ses to be a four.star produc­ tion. Collins Grove community by Mr. Miss Janet White, president of the CrocKett, director of religious activi­ Crockett, Johnson and Jackson campus “Y,” stated that the cabinet ties, pastor ot the Collins Grove would stress “social responsibility’’ cnurch. Deliver First Vesper Addresses as its project for till's year. New Faculty Members The students of the college made a Rev, R. D. Crockett, director of October 12th and 13th, Miss Ruth Mrs. Lenora B. Bellinger, short­ line contribution in the Mount Tabor religious activities at Bennett; Dr. Haines, National Secretary of the hand and typing: Miss Wilma D. and Collins Grove Community of Mordecai Johnson, president, Howard “Y,” visited on the campus and held Health Education last year. The pro­ University, and widely di-stinguished several meetings with the cabinet. A Brown, 'biology; Miss W inona Dagler, gram this year will make possible orator, and Dr. W. C. Jackson, chan­ native of Colorado. Miss Haines is chemistry; R. H. Edwards, religion; more student participation. cellor of Woman’s College and chair­ the successor to Miss Rosalee Oakes. Mrs. R. H. Edwards, counseling; man of the Bennett College board of During her brief stay. Miss Haines Miss Ruth O’Neil Fleming, assistant N 1 \E -\EVV UPPERCLASSM EN trustees, opened the 19 45 vesper sea­ conferred with President Jones and bookkeeper; David W. Holland, head EM{OLLEI> THIS YEAR son at the college. other faculty members. of the Department of Music; Miss Nine new students entered the col­ fFords o f Greeting REV. CI«)(;KETT Many interesting facts were learn­ Selma Ingersoll. romance languages; lege this year, transferring from oth­ Stressing the virtue of right over ed in regard to the various youth or­ Robert L. Jack, history; Miss Con­ Greetings to the members of the er institutions. They are as follows; wrong. Rev. Crockett suggested the ganizations which make up the vari­ stance Johnson, speech and dramat­ Bennett staff and to the subscribers! Seniors: Mrs. Louise Carter, of tests of universality, receiving, pub­ ous phases of the “Y.” The group es­ ics; Miss Ileene B. Jordan, physical Congratulations to you both upon Greensboro; Juniors, Misses Mamie licity and self-respect as guiding me­ pecially enjoyed hearing about the education; Miss Carrie W. Kellogg, the responsibllltres and the privileges Alston, Greensboro, Lutheran col­ diums. “These tests,” said the speak­ project of youth in industry, whi'ch instructor in voice; Charles E. King, which confront you in this new year! lege; Virginia Belcher, Kimbell, W. er, “can be used in every human includes interracial groups located in sociology; Miss Annabelle Knight, To the editors and staff there comes Va., Morristown college; Amanazelle problem to answer the (luestion of various places throughout the United recorder; Miss Madge E. Moore, as­ this opportunity to be the interpre­ iioyd, Augusta, Ga,, Benedict col­ morality in this bewildered age. In States. sistant director of residences; Mrs. ters of the best on our college cam­ lege; Mildred Ferguson, Sumter, S. every instance they are sure testers Estelle Miller, director of Kent hall; pus as well as to inform us as to C., Clafliu college; Rosetta Hand, VESPER SPEAKERS to determine right from wrong.” Mrs. Anita M. Rivers, mathematics; what is best in college life during Belmont, N. C., Barber-Scotla col­ DR. .lOHNSON October 21 Dr. E. Franklin Frazier, Miss Fannie Lea, assistant in the these challenging days. As makers lege, and Ann Johnston, Wilson, N. Using Moses, Isaiah, Jesus, John W ashington, D. C., Head of business office; Thaddeus Malinow­ of public opinion, as well as report­ C., St. Augustine College; Soplio- and Paul as examples of ‘primary the Department of Sociol­ ski, social science; Miss Icie D. ers, you have a high privilege. inores, Lillian Berry, Hawkins, Tex,, livers,’ because of their independ­ ogy at Howard University Parks, health school; Mrs. Frederica The BENNETT BANNER has an Java college, and Carol Nelson, St. ence of conviction and judgm ent. Dr. November 4 Dr. Max Yergen, New Potts „pel'(jlj„, assistant in the business increasingly fine tradition on this Louis, Mo., Stowe Teachers college. York City, Executive Direc­ office; Miss Gloria Robinson, physi­ campus. It has been well edited: It Johnson extolled the deeds of hu­ tor of Council on African cal education; Miss Ruth Simmons, has been vigorous in the expression On worldwide Communion Sun­ manity’s great men of the past. Affairs history; ,Mrs. Dorothy Smith, E ng­ of opinion; it has been, in reality, day, October 7, the students and fac­ Said the speaker. “It will only be November 11 Dr. Benjam in E. Mays, lish; Mrs. Minnie Smith, English and one of the builders of morale on the ulty joined with the St. Matthews through an innerm ost r'Gvelance and Atlanta, Ga., President . of history; Miss Edna Gray Taylor, edu­ college campus. Methodist church for service. This a spiritual, peaceful solitude that Morehouse College cation; Miss Mary L. Turner, assist­ May this year see a stirring and was a renewal of the traditional joint we can ever learn to know the beau­ November 18 Mr. How ard Kester, ant librarian; Miss Helen Wade, di­ deepening of the influence of the services of St. M atthews and Bennett ty of the eternal as these men did principal, Penn Normal and rector of Jones hall; Clifford L. BANNER as we attempt to live life college in a silent tribute to the place and hope to make our lives courage, Industrial School Ward, chemist, and Miss Jean Walk­ at its best from day to day. where the college was founded and ous and profoundly strengthful. St. Helena Island, S. C. er DAVID D. JONES, President classes first held. (Continued On Page Four)