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Vol. 72 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE, KNOXVILLE, TENN., DECEMBER, 1958 No,'2

^i tm*iMMMjii*i*wti#i»wtiii#]jitii«i«nt# BULLETIN A fire which originated in a trash chute routed the residents of Wallace Hall, a dormitory for junior and senior women, ••••• Monday, December 8, shortly after nine o'clock. Damage was ••••• extensive enough to cause the removal of the group to the al­ ••••• ready crowded Elnathan Hall until > plans can he made con­ cerning the handling of the Mrs. Colston Dr. Colston 4*- growing problems of space. .o ••••• Dormitories for both wo­ ••••• ••••• men and men are presently ••••• ••••• under construction and are Wmti % £jririt of % (Elrmt Glpli scheduled to be ready for oc­ ••••• ••••• cupancy by early spring. ••••4&• 4S* 1 * I ?-fF k -Jr •**- ••••• K. C.'s Choice—First Row: Jackie Roberts, Rosemary Martin, Elaine ••••• '58 Grad Given tk Wood. Second Row: Jamesena Boyd, Shirley Lewis, Ann Vinson, Jeff ••••• N. Y. C. Post Owens; and third row: Garmon Moore, Richard Jackson, and Anthony 48* Blackburn. —Photo by Walls ••••• 48* 48* • ••«• ••••• Knoxville College Chooses Ten ••••48*• ••••• 43* 4••••»• Representatives For Who's Who ®l|e (ttdfefam*, karoos, pitlfydhttma, Heart fS- BY DESSA BLAIR Knoxville College chose ten outstanding personalities for the list ••••• 48* of who's who among students in American universities and colleges. 4* attfr |Happg ••••• The five students renamed for the school year 1958-1959 were: 48* Richard Jackson, Anthony Blackburn, Rosemary Martin, Jamesena Boyd and Elaine Wood. Richard Jackson, a senior, is member of the concert choir, NEA, endowed with great leadership Panhellenic Council, the Council qualities. He is a member of the for gracious living and the Aurora K. C. Alumnus Receives Student Union and Alpha Kappa staff. She was also an attendant Second Graduate Degree Mu Honorary Society, he is also to Miss K. C. (1957-58) and the Phi Beta Sigma Sweetheart (1957- by Dessa Blair, Aurora City Edjitor the past president of the 1yJ A 58). Her major is elementary edu- Mrs. t!harlehe Michael who received a Masters Degree 6T"Art in A Cjsj? «*"H j-jheLnresidgpt of_ curriculm and teaching at Teacher's College, Columbia University has Miss Gloria .'Williams, a 1958 the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. •eation and she plans marriage to recently received a Masters Degree of Science in special education with graduate, was recently appointed Anthony Blackburn, a senior Continued on Page 3. emphasis on reading from the University of Tennessee. Children's Counsellor with the from Cordele, Ga., is Polemarch of Mrs. Michael has taught English ing faith in education because I Department of Welfare of New Kappa Alph Psi fraternity, former in high school for four years and am possessed with ceaseless York City. The position is under vice-president of the Student Holidays Ahead was employed as an elemetary faith in people." civil service. Union and of his class (sophomore teacher for five years, most of A sociology major, Miss Wil­ 1955-56). He is a member of the This is a time of the year that which time was spent at Knoxville liams plans to devote her career Y. M. C. A., Panhellenic Council, all of us look forward to seeing. at Cansler School. Mrs. Michael BULLETIN to one of working with children. Year Book Editor, 1957-58, Sports We all wait for this time of the is now employed as a speech She feels that there is a great Editor of the Aurora and statis­ year to go to our different homes therapistb y the Knoxville City ESSAY CONTEST need for people who understand tician for the college athletic de­ to find that warm and tremend*- Schools. DEADLINE NEAR the younger generation. partment. rous feeling among our parent's, Mrs. Michael who is a Delta has Miss Williams is the daughter Blackburn's major is history and loved ones and friends. It is a merited membership in two Time is running out in the giant of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams his minor is physical education. time when our hearts rejoice in national hoorary societies namely: Aurora's Essay Contest based on of 932 Dameron Avenue, N. W., He is a very prominent figure on expressing the glad tidings that Alpha Kappa Mu and Gappa Delta the topic: "What the Aurora Knoxville. Mrs. (Vernon) Williams the campus and he believes in this season brings. Pi. Means To Knoxville College." All is also a KC graduate, class of '41. wearing out rather than rusting Our Christmas Holidays begin She is very active in various essays must be in the Aurora In recent correspondence, Gloria out. Wednesday, December 17, at 4:00 community organizations such as office or postmarked inot later than sent best wishes to her campus Rosemary Martin, a senior, is p. m. and end Monday, January the League of Women Voters, midnight February 1, 1959. See friends and regards to her instruc- Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. 5, 1959, at 8:00 a. m. Y. W. C. A. and the Mental Health the complete set, of rules on page tore "... who made it possible for Miss Martin has a very pleasant We hope that all of you will get Association. She is affiliated with two. me to receive this position." personality seasoned with charm. home and return to school safely the administrative bodies of many She is the daughter of Mr. Ralph and will be ready to start another local, state and national profes­ Martin, an instructor at Knoxville year's study. sional organizations. College, and she inherited her We, the members of the Aurora Mrs. Michael says her most father's initative. staff," wish all of you a merry, challenging job is the rearing of Miss Martin is a member of the merry Christmas and a Happy her two lovely sons, one a senior N. A. A. C. P., Alpha Kappa Mu New Year. in high school and the other a Hononary Society, Panhellenic seventh grader at Vine Jr. High Council, and Youth Fellowship. School. The Chemistry major is the K-Cean To Wed She attributes much of her suc­ Science Editor for the Aurora. cess to the very devoted efficient Jamesena Boyd, a senior posses­ Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Walton of husband, Mr. Joseph M. Michael sed with xuiique seriousness, is Eutaw, Ala. announced the en­ who is also' a Knoxville College Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha gagement of their daughter," Miss graduate of '3>8. Mr. Michael is Sorority, parliamentarian of the •Sadie Lee Walton of Chicago to employed in the personnel depart­ senior class, president of Alpha Samuel F. Yette, son of the late ment by T. V. A. Kappa Mu Honorary Society and Mack and Mrs. Mack Yette of Mrs. Michael places great value Literary Editor of the "The Bull­ Harriman, Tenn. The wedding on the experiences that she receiv­ dog" (1957-4y8). She is a member will take place Dec. 27 at the St- ed' as a business woman. It was of the concert choir, Garnet Mas­ Paul CME, Church, Chicago. ' during the ten-year period as que and the literary seminar for The bride-elect, a teacher in partnership with her husband in upper-classmen. Miss Boyd was the Chicago school system, is; business that she learned much in president of her class her soph­ a graduate of KC where she was the area of human relations which omore year. Miss KG in '54-55. She is a mem­ has helped her immesley in the ber of AKA sorority. field of education. Elaine Wood, a senior, is little CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT—Knoxville College continues to have grow­ in body but big in mind. She be­ Her fiance, a grad of Tennessee She wasi also employed as clerk ing pains noted in construction of the men and women's dormitories; lieves that life can be what you State University and the Univer­ for four years by the T. V. A. road improvement; and an educational unit addition to McMillan chapel. make it. She is the daughter of sity of Indiana School of Journal­ With such varied experiences it is Picture top left shows the super structure of the men's dorm being Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur R. Wood who ism is associate editor of Ebony not surprising to hear her say, "I raised; top right, road being hard surfaced looking toward! the women's are instructors at the Tennessee magazine of Chicago. He is a teach because I must, I must teach unit. Bottom left, materials and supplies in foreground is testimony School for the Deaf here in Knox­ member of APA and the Sigma because I have an unfaltering faith work is on the march; bottom right, the educational unit rises at Mc- ville. Miss Wood, dean of pledgees Delta Chi professional Journalistic in education; I have an unfalter­ Millian Chapel. —'Photo-by Phyllis Ames of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, is a fraternity.

W\t $&nxxwi of (jloristmases to Tfou nub 1% ^mt prosperous of ^fe Wears Page 2 THE AURORA, DECEMBER, 1958 THE AURORA Volume 72, Number 2 — December, 1958 Attending Church "This I Believe" About Teaching By Daisy Dykes Published six times a year—October, December, February, March, April, By Walter Kennedy, IV During my stay here at Knoxville College I have learned much June—at Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee The act of going to church is a about the progress being made through teaching. Each year National A MEMBER OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESS privilege as well as a matter of Educational week is observed, but for some reason, the moral point of choice. However, there are those view has been left undone, and I would like to give you my point of Entered at the Post-Office at Knoxville, Tenn. as Second Class Matter of us who do not make our indivi­ view on education as a divine mission. 1 The Aurora is the official publication of the students of Knoxville dual choices as wisely as we should Strangely enough there is not College. Signed articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies and oftimes it is necessary for any place the average person can half asleep, done glingly, drowsily, of this newspaper or of Knoxville College. Articles or pictures for publi­ others to help us decide on the go to learn how to live his daily by persons who are only half cation must reach the Aurora on or before the fist day of each month of right things. life. Children are taught Latin there. Why? Because to them a publication. The Aurora relinquishes all responsibility for the care As you all know—Knoxville and astronomy, but no school or job is only what they can get out and safe return of unsolicited material. College requires its students to college tells them how to clear of it, a salary, a position in sign out when they go to Church. their minds for a decision; how to society, name for pride and honor. THE AURORA STAFF This idea of signing out to attend tell certain psychological, or even "Future teachers of America, we Church has evoked great concern Jefferson P. Owens Editor-in-Chief psychopathic types, and how to are not going to fall in that same among students and teachers at deal with them; how, an indivi­ class." Willie Wheeler Associate Editor Knoxville College. In an attempt Julia Fields Associate Editor dual may draw the line between I have only begun my life's mis­ to get an overall opinion, I have idleness and serenity, between sion; and I am determined to do Robert Booker Contributing Editor asked this question to students and David Smith Managing Editor overwork and fullness of life, be­ no job from now on that does not staff members. They have com­ tween sweet charity and being thoroughly interest me. I am de­ Shirley Lewis Circulation Manager mented as follows: Gladys E. Sheets Assistant Circulation Manager every man's dupe. Everybody termined to cultivate the society "I see no harm in signing out Shirley Walker Assistant Circulation Manager needs such instruction, something of people who encourage and forti­ for Church. Laws are made for Dessa E. Blair City Editor halfway between religious pre­ fy others by doing only jobs in for 'law abiding citizens,' but we Harrine Collier Society Editor cepts and practical talks to sales­ which they are thoroughly inter­ have to make them for those who Ruby E. Childs Feature Editor man. The reason is teachers need ested. do not abide by the laws." Willie E. Dennis Associate Feature Editor to process more moral values in I am reminded of a remark —Mrs. Walker, head Anthony Blackburn Sports Editor their lives. made by Mr. Chestertons, which residence of McCullough Hall Bettye Warren and Jimmie Zene Hendrix Exchange Editors Webster defines moral values as I have attached to my moral con­ Wallace G-rissom Religious Editor being the possession or manifesta­ cept and use it as a "cracker." Mr. "We as students should not be Andrew G. Forbes Music Editor tion of moral excellence in char­ Chesterton said: "There are no un­ forced or checked upon to attend Olin W. Franklin Associate Music Editor acter; righteousness. interesting things; there are only Church; rather, we should go on Rosemary Martin Science Editor One may define mission, as be­ uninteresting people." Upon my our own accord." James E. Clay Business Manager ing that which one is destined or honor, that remark is profound, to —Otha M. Russel, Bennie Battle Cartoonist and Art Editor ' fitted to do; a calling. me at least, and it has been one of Dorothy L. Newman Columnist * * * Freshman Now we are together I hope and the most stimulating observations Elaine Wood Columnist "When one goes to Church he I think I ought to begin by making ever uttered, on human life. Ann L. Vinson and Elnora L. Davis ~~ Typists should be there in body and spirit a platform on which I can meet You can transfer it directly to Phyllis Ames, Irene Sanford and Frederic T. Walls Photographers —'but many students who are com­ you squarely. jobs. "There are no uninteresting REPORTERS: Ernestine Whitehead, Carole Murrell, Jacquelyn Roberts, pelled to go are there only in In the first place, I am tremen­ jobs; there are only uninterested Walter E. Kennedy TV, McNeal Nelson and Ann Hicks. body." dously interested in the moral con­ jobbers." A man's true job, rightly Porterfield (Pete) Bradby - Advisor —Shirley R. Kennedy, victions in jobs. I am interested, conceived, and rightly executed is * * * Senior indeed', in the service rendered, in the central romance of his life. teaching. Each day I become con- The other day I drifted into a To require a college student to ELLINGTON'S PROMISES vienced that a man's or a woman's train of thought about romance in "sign out" as proof of having at­ This paper did not support any of the political candidates in the work—if it is done right—is the relation to moral values. I'll tell recent Knox County -General Election or the 'State Primary, but if we tended Church does not develop in most interesting thing about him you about them in my final re­ had thought favorably in that connection probably, would have been him the integrity and religious or about her. There are many lease. Edmund Orgill for the Demoocrarfcic nomination for governor. Our responsibility sought after in an jobs, of course, that aren't done, The concluding installment: premise would been based on the fact that Mr. Orgill said that he would institution such as this. in any proper sense of the word— "What is the Deepest Cry of the uphold the law of the land even though he didn't favor integration. —Joseph Saundle, jobs that are half done, half­ Human heart?" Read it in the Human beings are rather peculiar specimens, they don't care if their * * *. Freshman heartedly done, done under protest, February issue of the Aurora. justice does come from the devil as long as it comes.. "I do not feel that students However, be that as it may, Mr. Buford Ellington has the support of should be required to sign out for with other sections except in the the majority of the citizenry of Tennessee, which we accept because it Church or any other religious Ahmad Tzaghi To educational language which is seems to be the will of the people. In our popular form of government activities. This gives students a Iranian. Each section has a langu­ the will of the majority must be taken into account. feeling that they can't be trusted Take Medical age which that section alone un­ There is no doubt in our minds that Mr. Ellington will be elected in and that they are immature." derstands. 4he November general election, but something does disturb us for the —Alyce Walker, Degree "My *wif£^_43gho is working -en -Oovernor-to-be said among othr things, ''that he would keep the public F'ces'hman By Argentine D. Green her M. S. at U. T.) and I do not schools of Tennessee segregated, even if it means closing some of them "No, because a student should belong to a church in Knoxville, "It is a friendly city, but stores down." We ask you sir, "Mr. Ellington, was this merely a gimmick to be mature enough when he comes but this does not mean that we close too early." That is what get elected, or do you honestly believe that this state' wants segregation to college to decide for himself are none-the-less religious." You Ahmad' Azaghi said about Knox­ to the point of closing some of its schools?" what his religious needs are." see," Ahmad smilingly said, "We ville. Promises are easily made but what one does when he comes to —Dr. William H. McArthur, are Moslems, members of the Is­ In comparing Knoxville with his grips with the problem is all together another matter. This paper will Chairman of Science Dept. lam religion, and we don't believe observe with keen interest the development of the work of Mr Ellington's home in Iran, Ahmad said, "Here that one must attend formal ser­ administration and hope with others that he never has to eat his words. "The Christian religion is not it is too dry, at home, a little less vices in order to confirm our In other promises Mr. Ellington avowed that he would provide Tenn- one which compels, therefore, I less so. We have more raid." "The faith." think that any Church related stores," he continued, "close too esseans with good county roads and Federal-state super highways; pay '•Yes, exactly," replied Ahmad. activities should not be required early here. At home they stay raises to teachers; and a stepped-up mental health program, while main­ In an effort to learn more about taining the present tax rate. "Where did you fine the magic wand, Mr. or compulsory." open until nearly eleven o'clock. Here, drinking is prohibited but, Ahmad, I proceeded to ask how Governor-elect?" There are a few miracles left somewhere and perhaps —Willi Eva Murray at home it is permitted unless he happened to choose K. C. as a the new State Chief Executive may be just the one to pull one out of * * .* Freshman college rather than a non-religious "No, because when we go to one's religion does not condone the hat. Anyway we'll wait and see. —J. p# o. college or university.... Church we should be in the spirit such." Taken from the Flashlight-Herald "K. C. is a good school and my to worship God. A person going Ahmad had a warm captivating wife is attending U. T. We can because of fear of disciplinary smile which made our conversation be together and both of us can Letter To Rev. Upton action is not apt to get full benefit quite enjoyable. He is quite have the benefit of "A" rated The President of the service. friendly and a wonderful person­ schools." "I like K. C. The stud­ Accepts Pastorate —Herman Z. Whitehead, ality. ents are friendly and the faculty Dr. James A. Colston, President Rev. Milton Leon Upton, class Freshman, As we talked, and he speaks members are more than nice." He of '50, and a native of Sweetwater, Knoxville College English rather well, considering concluded. Knoxville, Tennessee Tenn., recently accepted the "Yes, students should sign out that he's been in the states only As an afterthought more or less, pastorship of the Beecher Memori­ for Church because if an emer­ Dear Sir: 15 months, approximately, he told Ahmad stated, "The class rooms al Congregational Church in New gency arises, he could be easily I was suddenly awakened from me something of Iran. Especially, here are a bit crowded." Orleans, La. found." my ever present consciousness of interesting was: the fact that in Ahmad's favorite past time is A graduate of Gammon Theolo­ —Charles M. Batman, alerts, war games, maneuvers, and Iran there are two languages dancing and he is particularly fond gical Seminary in Atlanta, class Sophmore general preparedness for war this which must be learned by all of of the Tango. morning to hear the Knoxville of '56, Rev. Upton served as the people. These two languages Ahmad is a Biology major with College choir. chaplain and dean of men at Al­ "No, because it takes something are called educational and section­ hopes of entering Medical School As I serve my country here in corn College for three years. Prior from the students. They go to to going to New Orleans, he was al. It is similar to our dialects, when his course of study at K. C. a far and distant land I often re­ Church with a different attitude. but a great deal more complicated. is completed. flect on my heritage, the people pastor at Rush Memorial Church They go because they are made to As sections do not communicate Good Luck Ahmad. I've known, "home" which include in Atlanta (1956-58). go rather than with a desire to college and parental home, cer­ During his tenure in Atlanta, he worship. I have even heard such tainly to hear the choir was a was president of the Atlanta Inter- comments as, T know I'm going ""treat" for the music was beauti- denominatiinal Ministerial alliance. to sleep today, or 'take some paper Aurora Essay Contest Rules "ful and equally as rewarding was He served on more than 13 civic, so we can write jokes.' " 1. Every student currently enrolled at Knoxville College for the the thought that this choir is "my social and religious boards in the —Virginia Davis, school year 1958-59 may enter the contest, except the Aurora staff own" coming from "my school". city. In addition to being prexy Senior members and their immediate families. (smile) of the OIMA, he was a board 2. Each essay must be 500 words in length and written from the I have nothing but praise for member of Campi Fire Girls, "No, I do not approve of sign­ topic: "What the Aurora Means to Knoxville College." the institution and the work it is Metropolitan Atlanta Association ing out to go to Church because, 3. The deadline for submitting essays is February 1, 1959. Only doing. So true were the words for the Blind, and Carrie Steel I think, at least a majority of the one composition will be accepted from the same entrant; if more than of the announcer when he said Pitts Children's Home. students here at K. C. are mature one is entered, the last one received or bearing the lastest postmark will that it is the existence of such Active year round, Rev. Upton enough to be just on THEIR be considered. small, church-related, private teaches each summer at Brick honor. 4. JUDGES: A five-man committee of judges will pass on the schools, whose standards are high Institute in Brick, N. C. He is —James Clay, essays based on orginality, neatness, and clarity of thought; also the with Christian principles and de­ married to the former Marcella Sophomore rules of grammar will be taken into account. The decision of the judges dicated people that provide educa­ Ellis of Laurel, Miss, and they * * * is final, and duplicate prizes will be awarded in case of a tie for first tional, opportunities for many who have one child, a four-year-old "No, because the choice of at­ place; other awards will be shared. would otherwise seek their place daughter. Rev. Upton informs us tending Church is a personal mat­ 5. All essays become the property of the Aurora and none will be in this complex world without that another is expected in early ter. Compulsory signing out viol­ returned; winning essays will be published in the Aurora as space them. For who would know this spring. The Upton's new address ates the principle of freedom of permits. better than I? is: 1922 N. Niro Street, New religion to a certain extent. It Wish you and the college much Orleans, La. doesn't indicate that the individual 6. AWARDS: First prize, $25.00 Saving Bond; second prize, $15.00 success in your efforts for the is worshipping according to his cash; third prize, $10.00; fourth prize, $5.00; fifth prize, $3.00; and two coming school year. "Opinions founded on prejudice own free will." consolation prizes! of $2.00 each. Sincerely yours, are always sustained with the —Miss Virginia Hardwick, 7. All entries or inquires must be addressed to THE CONTEST Pvt.-2 James B. Whitehear, Jr. greatest violence." —Jeffrey. Science Librarian EDITOR, Post Office Box 111, Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee. THE AURORA, DECEMBER, 1958 Page 3

IN K.C. 6RIE By Anthony Blackburn The hill above the K. C. Athletic D o 11 i e's D o i np-Q By Elaine Wood Field, as well as the stands, was filled to capacity, Saturday. «t November 8, to witness the Home­ DELTA SIGMA THETA many expressed their great de­ coming Game between the Knox­ The Pyramid cluib of Delta light in participating in such an ville Bulldogs and their annual Sigma Theta sponsored its annual affair. This was the first time number one rival, the Morehouse .By Dorothy L. Newman. an event of this type had been "Charm Week" activities October Tigers. K. C. Chooses "Personalities" 2©-24th. This program came to a attempted and the results were The Tigers turned the Bulldogs' "East is east and west is west, very successful. The Pan-Hellenic close with a Fashion Show Friday Homecoming game into a night­ and never the twain shall meet," night, Oct. 24th. Amelia Taylor, Council is striving to bring about mare by defeating them 18-8. This says the great English poet, Rud- Freshman from Chattanooga, a better relationship between was revenge for the Tigers who let yard Kipling, but a recent Knox­ Tennessee was crowned "Miss •Greeks on our campus. the Bulldogs walk away with a 27- ville College election defies the Charm" and Charles Rousseau, The Council consists of represen­ 7 victory in Atlanta. logic of the noted literary figure Freshman from Winston-Salem, tatives from the four fraternities As play lulled through the first as a young man from East Tennes­ N. C. was crowned "Mr. Charm." and the three sororities. Miss quarter, 'both teams were closely see, 20-year old junior, Raymond Delta also sponsored a dance Jackie Martin is sponsor and Mr. matched. There were no' serious Melton of Sweetwater and an 18- Saturday night, November 16th. Leonard Morris and Mr. Clarence threats, by either team during this year old freshman co-ed from the A good time was had by all that Frazier are Co-Chairmen. period. After the first period, West Coast, Miss Addie Jo Scott attended. Morehouse began to'rol l full speed of Los Angeles, California were All members of Gamma Mu with a series of cunning running elected "Mr. and Miss Person­ were very busy during Home­ Pyramids Present plays and passes. The Bulldogs ality", respectively in a popular coming festivities. If you saw a waited until the last two minutes vote in which 51 percent of the duck quacking along in the parade 8th Charm Week of the game before they put on student body voted in the poll it was the Delta float. any kind of outstanding exhibition. conducted by the Aurora. * * * The Pyramid Club of Delta Scoring was done first by More­ Mr. Melton, the last of seven OMEGA PSI PHI Sigma Theta sorority presented house in the second quarter, as children, who did his college pre­ The brothers of Omega Psi Phi their annual Charm Week October the result of a 44 yard pass from paratory work at the High Point presented Dr. Lennon in a Chapel 20-24. quarterback Benjamin Blackburn Elementary and High Schools, is program November 10th. Dr. The week's calendar began with to Alfonsoe Crutch. Later in the majoring in Business Education. Lennon spoke on the evils of a "Sip and Chat" tea in Elnathan same quarter Blackburn threw His plans for the future following alcohol. parlor. General discussion was another pass 50 yards to Clinton graduation are not complete but * * * centered around the over all Ransaw. Morehouse scored again one thing is sure he will be follow­ ZETA PHI BETA aspects of charm. in the final quarter on a 11 yard ing his first love in hobbies, that The Zeta Phi Beta sorority pre­ Tuesday night a panel "Charm run to the end zone by Ransaw. of amatuer photography and com­ sented a quiz program October as I See It" was held in the All extra-point attempts by the ing in decending order cooking, Miss Scott and Mr. Melton Student Center with Dorothy New­ making friends, and listening to 17th in Presnell Chapel. Prizes Tigers failed. has lived in Los Angeles for four­ man, Henrietta Prince, and Fred Jazz music. were given to the winners. With two minutes to play in teen years since the family moved Chandler as panelists with James Raymond, who is the son of Mr. * * * the game the Bulldogs drove from from their native home in Angel- Clay acting as Moderator. The and Mrs. James Melton of Sweet­ KAPPA ALPHA PSI the 50 yard line down to the 4 on ino, Texas. audience was especially responsive The Scrollers of Kappa Alpha runs by Herman Rease and Albert water, is active in the Photography irf regard to the definition given of Club; the Student Council; and In preparation for collegei, Miss Psi had all eyes on them at the Lucas. Seconds later Ernest Bragg a charming woman by Mr. Chand­ the Youth Fellowship. He also Scott attended George Street Ele­ Homecoming game. They were scored on a 4 yard lob from ler. He stated that in order for a holds offices as Corresponding mentary School, and the David- very attractive in Crimson berets quarterback. The conversion was woman to be charming, she must Secretary of the Gamma Omicron Starr Jordan Junior and Senior and sweaters and displayed that completed for two points on a never imitate another woman, in Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra­ High Schools before enrolling at Kappa Spirit throughout the day. pass from Boyd to' Rease. Knoxville College to further her * # * any respect, but merely be "her­ ternity, Inc.; Assistant Yearbook self" at all times. After much Scoring by quarters Editor; Corresponding Secretary academic training. She is planning A. K. A. Morehouse 0 12 0 6 to take a major in Elementary The Alpha Kappa Alpha Soro­ debate, there was some compro­ for the Pan-Hellenic Council; and mise on Mr. Chandler's statement. Knoxville 0 0 0 8 a member of the St. Paul Presby­ Education and work on the kinder­ rity crowned its Sweethearts in Defeating Alabama A. and M. garten level. Her minor is theatri­ Thursday, Miss Billie Thomas terian Church. their annual program October 2.4th 20-14, the Bulldogs graciously re­ cal arts. and Mr. Alston spoke to the girls Miss Scott, like Mr. Melton, who in Presnell Chapel. The young The attractive Miss Scott was and boys separately on appropiate deemed themselves in their most bubbles profusely with personality, men chosen were Clarence Frazier, also very active prior to her en­ campus fashions. It was agreed thrilling, team-like performance Alpha Phi Alpha, Horace Arnett, rollment at Knoxville College se^*v~ that to be well dressed is^ to be of the season, in the last game. Kappa Alpha Psi, George Arm­ — More Ab«»t — -"-fitg^fcg -Student Body Vice-Presi­ well matched, clean and neat as strong, Phi Beta Sigma and Clif­ dent while a junior in high school, basic requirements. On K. C.'s ford Butrom, Omega Pis Phi. Basketball, 1959 Representatives and Student Government President campus, it is considered good' taste On November 21st at "Alpha while a senior. In junior high for young men to wear sport January, 1959 Continued from Page 1 Kappa Alpha Presents", the sorors school she was equally as busy slacks for week days and suits on 3—LeMoyne Memphis, Tenn. Charles W. Williamson, Jr. Dec. of Alpha Kappa Alpha honored serving with church groups, civic Sundays. As for young ladies, 4-Tenn. State Nashville 22' this 7ear' Dr. Lee L. Campbell for his out­ jr clubs and other school organizat­ skirts and sweaters or blouses are 9_Fisk Knoxville Tne flve new names added to standing' services rendered. ions. considered appropiate with socks he m of Wb ho were: Jef 11—Florii"ZIZr.ZKnoxville * A ^. ™ r A " Miss Scott has as her hobbies PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL or stockings, but spike heels are 13-Ala. A. & M Normal, Ala. ^rsan 0w ens' Shirley Lewis, Anne taboo for week days, T meeting people; drawing; reading; The Pan-Hellenic Council spon­ tn -n J-'X xr -n Vinson, Jacqueline Roberts and that after 5 o'clock dresses are 16—Benedict Knoxville _, ,» and listening to music. Her sored for the Homecoming festivi­ .. _ -, „ .„ Garmon Moore. NOT in good taste for the dining favorite sports are swimming, ties an all Greek reception. The 17—Tenn. State Knoxville T „« ... hall, but for concerts they are ap­ 23-Bluefield Knoxville J**™"* Ow^ a junior, is a skating, miniature golfing and reception was held in the Student propiate, also receptions. Semi- mass of energy of practical and tennis. Those that she does not Recreational Building after the formal and formal dances were _ , """""' '.''" functional wisdom. He is making play she likes to watch, which in­ game. Of those who attended v e specified. 26—Cookman *™* ^ great progress academically and clude football, basketball and 30—Flak Nashville {n hum£m relationg< For thig he fa track. The week's activities were cul­ 31—Ala. A & M .. -Knoxville indebted to a very devoted wife> The rather versatile Miss Scott, minated Friday night with the Addye LeRoy Owens, and a Coronation of "Mr. and Miss whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. cherished daughter Sharynne, an Minvard Scott of Los Angeles, is Charm"—J a m e s Rouseau and eighth grader at Vine Jr. High Amelia Taylor—preceeding the affiliated with the following K. C. FOr MlSS WOOd School. They keep his morale fashion show. The theme "Autum organizations: Student Council Plans for the wedding of Miss boosted to the h^hest Peak at a11 Leaves" was carried out in stage (feshman representative); Youth Elaine Ross Wood, daughter of tl™Js- . . . _. . . . decoration and attire of the Fellowship (treasurer); and the , ,, ,, , T, w^„^ Mr. Owens is Editor-in-cheif of models. Immediately following the rl Math Club. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ross Wood • fashion show, a reception was held „.. . TIT ITT'it- T~ the Aurora, and he holds member- Miss Vinson is also Omega Sweet­ in the Student Center. to Mr. Charles W. Williamson, Jr., . ' , . , ,, m. , ship m the Student Union, Lyceum heart. Miss Sanders Miss Davis son of Attorney and Mrs. Charles * . ' J . , j, Committee, Discipline Committee, Jacqueline Roberts, senior from W. Williamson have been set tor . r TT -k 99 German Society, Photography Detroit, Michigan, has a very Demember 22. Club literary seminar, the Sphinx cherished motto that describes her Bridesmaids will be the Misses Debating Society and Life lovely character traits: "I cried Robbie Williamson, sister of the ^.^ ^ He .g alg(/affiliat_ because I had no shoes until I groom-to-be, Barbara Patton of ed ^ ^ adminigtrative bodies met a man who had no feet." She Meharry Medical College, Rose* of fche y ^ Q ^ ^ Y,& M&a>& reigned as "Miss K. C." for the mary Martin, Shirley Lewis and Club International. Mr. Owens, school year 1957-58. Miss Roberts the Mesdames Rose Spears and who majors in Engligh has a is Grammateus and a member of Ernestine Moore all of Knoxville. douMe minor> religion Md bus. the Alpha Kappa Sorority, Pan­ Ushers will be the Messers in&sg> He ig employed by the city hellenic Council, Concert Choir, George Harrington of Henderson, of Knoxville in the recreational and Aurora Staff. The political North Carolina and Livingstone department. science major is president of Wal­ College, Leroy Lucas, of Clinton Migg Snirley Lewis, a junior and lace Hall (senior women's resi­ Sherman Air Force Base, Franklin «Miss Knoxville College, 1958-59, dence) . Thompson, Boston Pryor and Ber- ig a very charming and graceful Garmon Moore, a very interest­ nard Ward, all of Knoxville. young lady whose royal majesty ing junior from Morgantown, Flower girls will be Miss Aida has won much recognition for her. N. C. is president of Alpha Phi Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. she is circulation manager of the Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and past Wilbur Jones and Miss Jennifer Aurora, a member of the -dance treasurer of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. group, YWCA, NAACP, and Delta Moore is a member of the North Charles Lane. Sigma Theta Sorority. Miss Lewis Caronila Oub, literary seminar for Pages will be Master Roger was an attendant to the 1958*59 upper classmen, and the Berry of Camden, N. J. and Alpha Phi Alpha Sweetheart. A N. A. A. C. P. He majors in Master Wayne Cowan of Knox- sociology major, Shirley minors in biology and minors in chemistry. STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (left to right) are George Howell ville. physical education. There were six Knoxville stu- of 'Chattanooga, Tenn., sophomore chemistry major; Irene Sanford, The bride-elect's sister, Miss Anne Vinson, a dynamic person- dentsi and four out-of-town stu­ Macon, Ga., sophomore biology major; Mrs. Lenice O. Pannell, Knoxville, Sandra D. Wood will be Maid of ality, is a junior and hails from dents chosen from the junior and sophomore business education major; Phyllis Ames, Bronx, N. Y., sopho­ 1 Honor. Attorney Williamson will Asheville , N. C. She is a member senior classes* The criteria for more, Spanish major; Edith Gordon, Alcoa, Tenn., senior, general science be his son's 'best man. of the Concert Choir, typist for judging were scholarship, char­ major. All work in the main library, Carnegie. The ceremony will be performed the Bulldog and the Aurora staff, acter, extra curricular activities, Misses Aurelia E. Sanders and Henrietta Davis, are also a part of this at the Lennon Memorial Methodist and secretary to the Student leadership potentiality, personality group, but were not present when the group was taken, are seen above Church by the brid-elect's pastor, Un'on. Miss Vinson is Dean of traits and responsible school the main picture. Miss Sanders and Miss Davis both are also from Rev. James A. Arter. pledgees and treasurer of Delta citizenship. Knoxville. —Photo by Reynolds The couple plan an Eastern wed- Sigma Theta Sorority. She is a ding trip to New York City for member of the literary seminar the Christmas Holidays. and the council for gracious living. Page 4 THE AURORA, DECEMBER, 1958 Coronation and Homecoming Two Highlights of the Year ATTENTION STUPENTS, FAGULTY and STAFF BY JACKIE ROBERTS Do Your Christmas Shopping Here Although October 31st meant Holloween for many people, to the SO EASILY! SO SENSIBLY! SO HAPPILY! SO INEXPENSIVELY! Knoxville College family it meant something else. On this night, our GIFT SUGGESTIONS* queen, Shirley Lewis, was crowned. The coronation started at 8:30 with the presentation of the Pocket Valets • Stationery retiring queen. Next, the new queen's court was presented which was Key Rings • Shaeffer Pens composed of the queens of the different organization on campus. The Desk Sets Esterbrook Pens highlight of the evening, the crowning of Miss Knoxville College for GIFT WRAPS 1 1968-59 followed the presentation of the court. Ribbons Stickers Miss K. C. was presented with Paper Decorations FROM THE WEST—These three many gifts given to her by the GREETING CARDS FOR: campus organizations. Following West Coast students, all freshmen, are seen talking to Richard Jack­ Friends Sweethearts the recessional, the queen and her Relatives m subjects entered the Student Cen­ son, Student Council president, ter for a reception given for the who is welcoming them to the STRICTLY FOR THE LADIES queen. K. C. family. Miss Addie Jo Beautiful — dazzling jewelry and Christmas Corsages At 10 p. m. the queen and her Scott, left who was named "Miss Personality" in an all-student elec­ *Personalize your gifts with fraternal insignia. Avoid the downtown crowds— subjects entered the beautifully de­ the extra expense of car fare—Use THAT cat! fare to help buy THAT additional corated gymnasium where they tion, is majoring in Elementary gift. danced to the melodious music of Education; Frederic T. Walls, OUR GIFTS FIT EVERYONE — TEEN-AGERS to GRANDPARENTS the Rhythm Masters until the center pre-ministerial; and Glenda Cinderella hour. Blake, second from rigjit, pre- ; The hour of 12:00 noon on Fri­ nursing. All of them are from HOURS: 9:00 A. M. to I 1:00 A. M. — Monday-Friday Los Angeles. 1:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M. - Monday-Friday day, November 7th officially 9:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon — Saturdays marked the beginning of Home­ coming. Alumni from different A Message From The sections of the countries began to Bookstore Personnel HOW IS YOUR I. Q? arrived. At 7:00 the Home­ We, the personnel in the RESEARCH 1. The most famous violin maker coming spirit was well on its way. MISS LEWIS Bookstore have enjoyed serving of all times is Charles A. Lind- The student body was getting into Receives Crown from last year's you .... The Student Body .... -b?yond polio burgh, Michelangelo, Stradivari, the spirit by attending a funeral Queen, Jackie Roberts. The Faculty The Staff Balboa. service for Morehouse College in fact, The Entire Knoxville 2. Duncan Phytfe is associated with officiated by Olin Franklin. College Family; we wish for furniture, clocks, chinaware, E&culty and alumni were stepping and students got together at the you a Happy Holiday season ... silver. happily into the beautifully de­ annual Homecoming dance. The .... And we look forward to 3. The composer of "The Messiah" corated dining hall for the annual loss of the game didn't seem to serving you better in the New is Rembrandt, Shake s p e a r e, alumni banquet. have dampened the spirits, as we Year. Handle, Lisz. Although upon awakening on knew it wouldn't. Everyone attend­ MILDRED G. WARD, 4. The famed hymn "Onward Saturday morning one found it ing seemed to have had a glorious M anager-Cashier Christian Soldiers" was compos­ rather cold, the spirit of the time. ALICE WALKER, ed by Fannie Crosby, Sir student body was still very warm It is wonderful to end all good Student Assistant Arthur Seymour Sullivan, Henry for they were outside busily pre­ things by giving thanks to the One DOUGLAS UPTON, Newman, Martin Luther. paring for the parade. At 11:30, who makes all things possible. On Student Assistant 5. Edward H. Sothern and Julia the gorgeously decorated cars be­ Sunday morning in MacMillan Marlowe are identified with gan to line up on the back campus. chapel the alumni, members of painting, sculpture, music, The parade proceeded through the church and the K. C. family OF SPECIAL INTEREST drama. Knoxville. All of the queens, worshipped together. Everyone TO STUDENTS 6. In the righthand column are kings, and their attendants receiv­ was inspired for another year by We are expecting a shipment of some very famous paintings, ed many admiring glances from the guest speaker, Rev. Irvin Elli­ K. C. Jackets just before the try to match with the painter the spectators. gan from Richmond, Virginia. Christmas Holidays. These jackets ...ARTHRITIS, BIRTH DEFECTS, whosei name you will find in the Rev. Elligan was a graduate of left hand column. It was indeed a beautiful sight are all-purpose wind and weather VIRUS DISEASES to see hundreds of people splendid­ the class of 1938. jackets. Show your school loyalty da Vinici The NightWatch ly dressed going down to the foot­ As can be seen the Homecoming and protect yourself from the wind JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES Ingres Mona Lisa. 1 Michelangeo Marriage in Cana ball--field on Saturday afternoon. of 1958 was indeed one that will and weather during the holidays mm a mm TOWARD GRCATM VICTORIES Veronese La Source I feel that this is a good time to be remembered by all for a long by wearing one of our jackets. 1 congratulate the "footlban boys-Tal^* "time . Jcvemux"cui.u o though we didn't win, for their (Answers Next Issue) splendid attempt. Congratulations also go to the cheering team for keeping the K. C. spirit high Dr. Broeker Eyes Straight A's In­ throughout the entire game. On Saturday night, the alumni Future of K C crease At KC HONOR ROLL English Dept. SECOND SEMESTER, 1957-58 By Callie Gillespie Blackburn, Anthony L. Junior, Clarence Frazier, 2.58; Blair, Dessa E., Junior 2.5; Booker, Robert, Freshman, 2.31; Example For At least one person is confident Boyd, Jamesena, Junior, 2.44; that the English department will *Brown, Frances Drucilla, Senior, Potential English be recognized' more in the near 3.00; Browne, Jane Marie, Fresh­ Majors future at Knoxville College. This man, 2.62; Carey, Maible, Sopho­ person is Dr. Harriet D. Broeker, more, 2.44; Fields, Alva Dotson, By Julia Fields Associate Professor of English Aurora Associate Editor Senior, 2.6; Fortson, Barbara, and Chairman of the department, Freshman, 2,31; Hardwick, Vir­ Freshmen young men who are who comes to the college from the ginia, Senior, 2.42; Hawes, Bennie, considering English as a possible University of Tennessee where she Sophomore, 2.47; Howard, Ken­ major may well take Clarence taught English. neth D., Junior, 2.47; Jackson, Frazier as an example for here is Fulfilling this task with great Richard L., Junior, 2.68; Kelly, a young man who thinks wonder­ responsibility, Dr. Broeker feels Leontine T., Adv. Jr., 2.57; Lee, ful things about language. that this problem can be solved John Errol, Freshman, 2.36; Lewis, Clarence, a Floridian junior, last eventually by increasing the Eng­ Jamesetta Waters, Sr., 2.7; Lewis, year had the distinction of being lish teaching staff, offering more Martha Grady, Freshman, 2.66. the only male student in the soph- courses in English, and having Marshall, Joyce, Soph., 2.4; Mar­ more English Literature class. more books and research materials tin, Mary Ella, Soph., 2.37; Moore, However that situation may in the college library. Garmon W., Soph., 2.62; Owens, appear, it remains that he was She made it emphatically clear Jefferson P., Soph., 2.8; *Pannell, always a most concise and con­ that the department has made James M., Soph., 3.00; Pannell, scientious student. plans for a Senior" Seminar for Lettuce 0., Freshman, 2.43; Pirerce, When this writer asked how and English majors next semester. Martha, Soph., 2.35; Pitts, Cora, why he chose English as his Also it was emphasized that Sr., 2.38; Robinson, Shirley, Fresh­ major, Clarence stated that "he English is offered to the Fresh­ man, 2.77; Vinson, Annie L., 2.56; had always been interested in Eng­ men whose mental ability is be­ Welker, Peggy L., Adv. Jr., 2.53; lish, and that he considered it tween remedial and average. Williams, Paul D., Freshman, 2.58; the basic for all subjects, since one Sitting in a comfortable chair Willis, Julia Ann, Freshman, 2.31; must be familiar with English in in her office, the English pro­ Woodfin, William, Sr., 2.35; Huges order to succeed' in any other of fessor certainly did have faith in Georgia, Sr., 2.45. the curricula." the expanding program of the * Straight "A" average However his like for grammar, department, even though it may HONORABLE MENTION Clarence agrees that he likes liter­ take a few years. Wilburn, Mae Blanche, 2.28. ature even more. Of poetry he **i**,^~*g"**ft:**ft"#fr:*^ says: "I think that poetry belongs to open-minded individuals; that it is the ideal way to promote a sense of values, aesthetic and otherwise." Mr. Fraizer went on to list his favorites which include Kiplin's "If" and Longfellow's "Psalm, of Life."' Epic and phil­ osophical poetry he considers the embodiment of the world's best in ideas and ideals. "College students learn to de- vejope a philosophy of life and to gain a deeper awareness •. of society, when they have an appre­ ciation and an understanding of 0&, Te$~r literature," Frazier declares* Md-Te.r«~MOV.