VOL. 34 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA NOVEMBER, 1963 NUMBER I FRESHMEN OBSERVE FIRST HOMECOMING The Spirit of WORLD Homecoming WATCHER Homecoming at Morris Brown is and shall always be paramount in the hearts of every true One has only to live in the Brownite. .Since the first mem­ United States in this chaotic per­ ber of the first graduating class iod of racial strife to become a embarked from Morris Brown self-appointed expert on the pro­ College, homecoming has touched blem. Our daily newspapers off a spark in his heart and that constantly spotlight the issue in of all who followed him. This oc­ addition to the widespread cover­ casion is really a sentimental ex­ age it receives from our other pression of pride and gratitude in news media. Sel­ his home away from home. This dom in our his­ occasion represents a pride drop­ tory has a do­ ped in love and adorned with mestic issue had sentiment. An expression that such world-shat­ cannot be denied any man is that tering repercus­ which happens within him. There­ sions morally, fore, the point of homecoming is politically and sometimes lost to the bewildered President’s Message economically. freshman, since he grasps for, Therefore, any but does really put his hands on The beginning of a new school attempt to ex­ this great spirit. year is always an exhilirating ex­ Halman plore this issue Now you have it, now you need perience for students, teachers, in a conventional form would be it, now it has you. What is it? It parents and friends. It marks the merely repititious. end of summer and the rare op­ Continued on Page 2 For this reason this writing will portunity to share the stimulating be primarily interpretative and days of autumn. Everyone is eager therefore susceptible to criticism. Inside This Issue to renew friendship with old friends and to meet new ones. But However, if it succeeds in creating Campus Life or awakening an interest in the most important is the revival of Religious Life a community of learners—teach­ students to the vital issues of our I’m Going Greek day, it will have succeeded in its A Unique History of ers and students—in which the Delta Data pursuit of knowledge is the chief purpose. (All subsequent ar­ Phi Beta Sigma Welcome ticles in this spot will also be dir­ aim. Kappa Corner ected toward that end.) Morris Drown classmen and iresnmai*— an­ Morris Brown College is a great institution of higher learning Myth Cracking other year of progress and advan­ We as Negroes tend to hate that was built upon the hard work of many people of different pro­ cement. Governor Wallace of Alabama (or fessions. Many of these people had a dream of building a great in­ Morris Brown College offers to the image he projects) and love stitution. Some of these people were not educated, but they were Congratulations each of you an excellent oppor­ President Kennedy and perhaps united on a Christian idea. Congratulations to 1963 grad­ tunity to become educated men justly so. I am now going to pres­ and women in the fullest sense. ent another point of view and end In the post Civil-War years institution was built here in At­ uates who have received honor­ Avail yourselves of all the re­ up a paradox. However, this at­ there were very few Negro col­ lanta for the education of Negro able positions in their prospective sources of the college and the At­ tempt may present the problem in leges in this country, especially boys and girls. This institution, fields: Associate Engineers at lanta community. Enjoy your a new perspective and induce in the South. The A.M.E. Church­ Morris Brown College, came into Western Elecrtic Corporation, At­ years in college by participating some thinking. es took an active stand on educat­ being in the year of 1881. In this lanta, Georgia, Mr. Whymon ing the Negro. Morris Brown was year a resolution was passed in Fields and Mr. Chievenne Jones. in as many of the activities as For the most part, political named after one of the first A.M. one of Atlanta’s most prominent Mr. James Lawrence, Social time will permit. Be diligent in leaders reflect the views of their E. Bishops of the church. The A. Worker for New York City Wel­ your studies. Be proud of your constituents. Following this Continued on Page 2 M. E. Church leaders took an ac­ fare Department. ' (Continued on Page 2) thought, there are two major tive stand on political issues in camps in the United States with the post Civil-War years. One ex­ differing ideas concerning race re­ ample was Hiram Rhodes Reveals, Morris Brown Exchange Students, MBC lations. It would seem, therefore, an A. M. E. minister who was that the consituents of the lead­ elected to the United States Sen­ Student Teaches ers of both camps would be like­ ate from the South. Therefore we Cochran, McPherson wise divided. In the early years of can see that Morris Brown Col­ our history this conclusion would lege is associated with the A. M. Summer School Two Morris Brown College students, Gwendolyn L. Coc­ hold true. Today, however, only a E. Church and the A. M. E. has Mr. James Sumana Funna hran of Atlanta, and James McPerson, Jr. of Savannah have sociologist or psychologist could always had progressive leaders. taught a peace corps workshop been seletced to participate in special program at Wellesley adequately explain the change this summer. Mr. Funna is at pres­ College in Massachusetts and Morgan State College in Balti­ Under the auspices of the Af­ that has taken place in the gener­ ent a major in economics Morris more, respectively. al trend of opinion in the United rican Methodist Episcopals an Brown. After discussing his ex­ States. perience of the summer with him, Miss Cochran, a junior at Mor­ ris Brown, is an honor graduate of Speaking objectively, one can­ I find that this talented young man has returned to this institu­ Price High School of Atlanta. She not wholly blame Governor Wal­ Visit to Africa tion with the undaunted will to is one of nine students selected by lace for his backwardness and the UNCF to participate in the educated the students on this inability to face the inevitable. He MISS. May was a part of the campus about Africia. This will guest-junior year at Wellesley is an out-of-date politican put cross roads to Africa program this was s ogreat that their is a section College. All of her expenses will into office by people who have summer. This program is a nation be paid by Wellesley. since been forced to change their wide endeavor by the United reserved for him in this paper on views. Wallace, unfortunately be­ States government. However, African Affairs. The Morris Brown selectee is a music major and a student as­ ing a politican, stubbornly insists there is little wonder that Miss Needless to say that Morris that his actions are representative May would be chosen for such an sistant in the department. Brown has been the recipient of of the views of the pepole of Ala­ excursion for she is a member of In addition to being an honor bama. With his segregationist the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Soci­ the toil of this gentleman. For we student at Morris Brown, Miss views he was able to exalt him­ ety and one of the Juniors selec­ can now boast to the rest of the Cochran is active in such campus self to his high office and he feels ted for “Who’s Who Among stu­ center that the quality of one of organaziations as the NEA, Hu­ that it would be political suicide dents in American Universities our students, Mr. Funna, was so man Relations Club, and the col­ to abandon these views. Of course and Colleges.” Nevertheless, this he is wrong. A great number of is not only an addition to her high that he is capable of teaching lege choir. She has also served as white people in Alabama (and all many honors but a credit to Mor­ at on of the best ranked institu­ Pianist for the Trinity A. M. W., over the South) have learned to ris Brown. We are looking for­ tion’s in the nation. Mr. Funna, and West Hunter Baptist Church- come to grips with this situation ward to reading her articles on Morris Brown is not only proud but appreciative of you. Gwendolyn Cochran Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 7 her trip this summer. PAGE 2 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER NOVEMBER, 1963 President of Tuition Is On Student Council THE BIG WHEELS ON THE ROLL The Rise I wish to welcome each of you By Larry Bailey to Morris Brown College and. con- graulate you for your decision to There can be little doubt that further your education. the amount of money spent for an Today, fellow students, we live education is the best investment in a highly competitive world. in the future that one can make. Every student must ask himself However, this fact by no means this question; ‘How am I going to dispells the reality of today’s pro­ meet the competition with which blem, the rising cost of an educa­ I am confronted?’ If I were to tion. As the students of Morris give an answer I would say thus; Brown file past the business line ‘The student must meet this com­ one can readily see the economic petition through wise planning, squeeze exerted upon their hard studying, wise use of his faces. This squeeze exists main­ time, and educational program ly because of the economic status built around his needs. of the Negro in general. We must use our time wisely so Since this is a Negro institution, that we shall be able to ac­ catering to brains instead of fi­ complish excellence and pass on nance, we must conqer a big pro­ to those who come after us a no­ blem. No school can complete with bler heritage than our forefathers the rest of the schools in the na­ gave us. If we do this, unborn tion without money. This is the generations will spring up and call cry of most college presidents. In us blessed! Failing in this, our order to subsidize the lack of challenge, they shall never sing money the small college needs a our praises but rather point a business manager who can squeeze finger of disgust to our memories. a dollar bill until even Abe Lin- coin is emancipated. To be more As you pass throuh this great explicit, business for a small col­ institution of higher learning, let Dean of Students lege is similar to blood for a hu­ each year be a milestone along the man body-both should be kept hot highway of excellence remember­ Greetings: and moving. Welcome to the students who ing that, “The root of education is enter these sacred walls of Morris bitter but the fruit is sweet.” If by chance your business con­ Brown College. ditions were in such good shape Albert . Edmonds that you missed Morris Brown’s Remember! Things in life will business manager. Mr. Moore, not always run smoothly. Some­ then you missed the man who times we will be rising toward the must keep the blood of the College U* S. Goverment heighs—then all will seem to re­ moving. verse itself and start downward. The great fact to remember is that I guess most of us really do not Scholarships the trend of civilization itself is want his job. He is a direct reci­ U. S. Government scholarships forever upward; that a line drawn pient of the tear jerker, insults, for graduate or research abroad through the middle of the peaks and excuses, valid or invalid. He are available for the 1964-65 and the valleys of the centuries is the man who must tell people academic year, under the Ful­ always has an upward trend. who are only half as economically bright-Hays Act. The grants, ad­ — SUCCESS — sound as the majority of the na­ ministered by the Institute of In­ tion, that the college cannot exist ternational Education provide I hold no dream of fortune vast, William H. Wilkins without money. He must tell the round-trip transportation, tuition Dean J. H. Penn Nor seek undying fame. brain to get a scholarship and T do nnt sc past other supplementary aid or the ■■‘"ddn-n^-J0 01 ï xvciLicinic uean That many know my name. FAlWRE " brain cannot be developed. Log­ throughout the world. ically money is an answer to a I may not own the skill to rise Failure is usually considered a TO WOLVERINE OBSERVER: To glory’s topmost height, great part of being educated; al­ In addition, Travel-Only grants, tragedy, but in reality, it is the though who uses logic in an emo­ which supplement, a scholarship May we take this opportunity to Nor win a place among the wise, most reasonable thing to expect. welcome the new students, old tional entangelment with the busi­ awarded by a foreign university, But I can keep the right. To the freshan class and fellow ness manager? government or private donor, are students, and faculty to our And I can live my life on students, it is a challenge to dis­ available to anyone of seven par­ campus. earth cover and remove causes of fail­ Yes, the tuition is on the rise, ticipating countries. As we embark upon a new year, Contented to the end, ure. Through the instructors, ad­ and those who are attempting to let us rededicate ourselves to the If but a few shall know my visors, and students, it can be get an education are getting high General eligiblity requirements task of building a great institution worth done. This work of adjustment blood pressure. Education ,then, is ar; U.S. citizenship, a Bachelor’s of learning. And proudly call me friend. may involve studying your en­ a necessity for people able to af­ degree or its equivalent in in pro­ Morris Brown College has a rich vironment, motivating interest, ford it by intellect and money. fessional training, language ability heritage. Its influence extends The age in which we live can become one of the blessed periods improving relationship with the commensurate with the demands throughout the nation. Let us teacher. The most serious aspect of the proposed study project, and strive to uphold the ideals for in history. Ours is a time of great President’s Message expectations; there is open before of failure is its effect upon the good health. Preference is given which our founding fathers have student. It may result in an at­ Continued from Page 1 to applicants under 35 years of us unparalleled opportunity to fought. We solicit the cooperation titude of defeat which the student age. of our faculty, student body, build new and firmer foundations college for the years you spend alumni and friends in seeing a job under our feet. will carry with him throughout here will have a great deal to do Application forms and detailed well done. May I challenge each of you, to life. Don’t let this happen to you. with what kind of person you information for students currently So let us live and work that our take advantage of the wonderfull Nothing succeeds like success. will be in the tomorrows of your enrolled in College or University lives will be a living testimonial opportunity you have to further Throughout your stay here at life. Aim high and utilize all of may be obtained from the campus of a job well done. The key to your education, as you face the Morris Brown College, here’s hop­ your energy to achieve worth­ Fulbright Advisor. your future is in your hands. future. ing you will confide in others be­ while goals. Dean Penn Sincerely, fore reaching the “point of no re­ Eleanor J. Woodcock turn.” I wish every student to know Cochran, McPherson Dean of Students William H. Wilkins that I am personally interested in Continued from Page 1 HOMECOMING your welfare. My deep concern is Continued from Page 1 that the students of Morris Brown es. She is a member of Allen A Unique History Continued from Page 1 College will exemplify the highest Temple A. M. E. Church. is a spirit. A spirit that caused models of conduct on and off the men to humble themselves before up-coming Negro churches, Big groups. An important change Gwendolyn is the daughter of knowledge, a spirit that may be campus. Morris Brown exists for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cochran of Bethel. which was started in the history you—the students—and all the hidden but cannot ever extin­ of Morris Brown College in the Atlanta. guished. Never, then, make ex­ Over the years Morris Brown rest of us occupy a secondary James McPherson, a junior and has raised its banner in high year of 1932. Some of the changes cuses to any man from whence that took place in the college are position. Our responsibility is to honor student at Morris Brown, is you came, nor for the conditions places in achievement, but the an honor graduate of Beach High college has been supported by the as follows: The abolition of the do everything we can to provide underlying that path, but be preparatory school and the Union School of Savannah. proud of your heritage. For that common Negro man and woman the type of intellectual environ­ who make up the membership of of Williams Business College with ment and the type of instruction At Morgan State College Mc­ which you have experienced is Morris Brown College, and the and will forever remain a part of the A. M. E. Churches. Morris that will qualify you to meet the Pherson will participate in the change Morris Brown’s location you. Brown College grew from the time crucial demands of the larger Institute for Political Education from the corner of Boulevard and society and also to find deep per­ which is sponsored by the Ford These are the reasons, and the of its founding until the big crash Houston Streets to West Hunter causes for a reunion of the spirit; of 1929, but this college survived sonal satisfaction in the things of Foundation. All of his expenses and Tatnall streets. the mind and spirit. for the school year will be paid by a sweet undeniable gift which the depression where many Negro Morgan State Collee. could only have come from God colleges fell along the side. One of This college started very small, The opportunity which you Himself. Yes, fellow Brownites, the chief reasoins why Morris but over the last 82 years Morris have is coupled with an equally McPherson, a history and poli­ the Atlanta University Center, Brown survived was that the Brown has grown considerably. compelling responsibility: the re­ tical science major at Morris and the world, you are witnessing poorer income group supported There is evidence that the college sponsibility of being your best self Brown, participated in the Student an expression of the greateset the college through the A. M. E. is still growing and will continue and of serving unselfishly your Council and campus YMCA. He is spirit in the world—the Old Mor­ Church. We can say that Morris to grow in the future. Surely, fellowman. the son of Mr. and Mrs. James ris Brown College Homecoming Brown is a college for all classes, Morris Brown has a great history Frank Cunningham McPerson, Sr. of Savannah. spirit. races, nationalities and religious and a great heritage. President NOVEMBER, 1963 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER PAGE 3 AMERICAN AND AFRICAN AFFAIRS

The American Trial FOREIGN STUDENT African Economy The first experiences of a new By James Sumana Funna August 1963,, the court room a reality in democracy. Therefore, arrival on the campus can be has been in session for over a Franklin laid our cornerstones frustrating as it can be exciting, Student from Sierra Leone, West hundred years and the prosecuted with these thoughts. Yet, from the depending on the circumstances Africa beginning a constant crept into this and sensitiveness of a fellow. are becoming jittery. They are Experts today use the word framework. The constant was at asking such questions as: What A year ago, on an afternoon in “Modern” or “Latest” methods, first jet black (Here again a mis­ is the meaning of all due speed? August, the present writer quietly institutions and knowledge in take was made, for the constant Can this trial end? Will this trial drove in a cab, to Morris Brown econmic, political, social and cul­ varied and functioned as a vari- end? But, in the court room there College. Within minutes we came tural affairs. Applied to the con­ able.) This constant (?) is a diferent air since three- has for to a halt in front of a long walk­ text of this subject, little or noth­ enerations caused woe fourths of the world is colored and to the way that led to Grant Hall. Of ing is distorted in its meaning. arguments have overtones of the whole operations of the concept course, the popular restaurant, inferiority of the colored peoples. of democracy. Wise men in the Lucas’ Grill was there, majestic In its broadest context, econom­ Due to this and other circum­ beginning noticed that this so call­ but forlorn with its door bolted ic modernization promotes con­ stances which color the world to­ ed constant was a variable and sadly waiting the return of its siderable economic growth. In day, animosity is the unrelenting must be differentiated and brought patrons. I handed the driver a Africa today the emphasis by the MYTH CRACKING vivillain ushering in a decision. into the main stream of intgrated dollar bill and hesitatingly waited new nations is removal of the However, as one looks at the trial, society. Logice has told them that for a half-dollar change but un­ weaknesses in our economy. Our By James Sumana Funna age old questions shall be focus­ there can be no equality if one wittingly decided against this. (I first step was to get the Colonial ed and age-old answers will ap­ treats a variable like a constant. regret that very very big tip! !) and imperial powers to hand over For reasons best known to you, The integrated portion of our you have volunteered to go abroad pear. Thus, irony prevail for the our political affairs in the greater society refused the logical answer Grant Hall was quiet but rumb­ “to help thy fellow brother rise.” questions posed have already part of Sub-Sahara Africa and and adjusted to the inequality. ling. Within days this matter of In this particular case, you will been answered, making the matter North Africa. Colonel Nazzar na­ merely one of acceptance. The constant might have remain­ communication became frustration go to Sierra Leone, West Africa. tionalized the Suez Canal and ed in the position of a constant itself. Imagine a fellow taught all Nlwame Nkrumah seized political Some people called this country If you are wondering who are longer if the equation had not his life to pronounce the letter “o” the “White Man’s Grave” because power from Britain ,and the ball the characters in the trial, you been acted upon internally and as “o” but comes up suddenly with rolled on and on with terrific our masquitoes bit their foreun- will find yourself sitting in one of externally by war. circumstances where it is pron­ ner to death, and today others call pressure on Angola and South the positions. If you are wonder­ ounced like “u” in but. Africa which are now the talk of it “The Bank of England” because ing about the main issue at stake, By introducing the term war in­ the United Nations. of the significant contribution she you will find the issue to be dem­ to any human equation there is a At an utterance of words, makes to the gross national pro­ ocracy in theory and in practice. breakdown in the immediate op­ everybody nearly turned round to Some of our economic weak- duct of Great Britain from dia- If you are wondering about the erations of the equation to break see whence came the unusual nesses are seen in monds, iron ore, chromite, gold down at least momentarily. Thus, “accent.” It took time to get used type of trial this will be, you will (a) Our Single Crop Economy. and platinum. find the prosecuted are prosecut­ at the end of war there is a reas- to such embrassing attention. To sesment of every society in ques­ a shy guy this attention can be On the whole we still depend on in the prosecutors for the right to a small number of export cash You have read and heard many live with the prosecutors on non­ tion. The society usually attempts damaging to his feelings. A fellow ugly and confusing stories about to return to normal (become the cannot ever address some young crops—Ghana depending on cocoa prosecuted basis. However, one for about 80% of its revenue; Li­ Sub-Saharan Africa from all sorts realize quite early that some one same equation) which is an im­ ladies, imagine! ! of writers and speakers. The die is possibility since the equation beria for about 70% on rubber; cast. You will soon pack your bag has to be convicted and pay the However, friendliness of people Nigeria about 68% on cocoa, pea­ penalty. I wonder if the prosecut­ either loses or takes on terms. One and baggage, and in about 24 term more than any other caused on the campus can be a cure for nuts and palm products; Ethopia ed really believe that the prosecu­ and Eritrea for about 60% on cof­ hours from Idlewild, New York, the democratic constant in the the lonesomenness, a fellow some you will get first hand knowledge tors really desire an unfavorable fee; Sonalia over 60% on fresh verdict. United States to become integra­ 6,000 miles from home has to bat­ of everything. Africa has been in­ ted into the American main­ tle with almost every minute of fruits and nuts; Camaroon about habited by a myth and that myth 72% on coffee and cocoa and Su- The major issue pursued overtly stream. One term more than any his campus life. Then, too, the will crack right beneath your feet. by this trial has dwindled to th« Ulliex caused me American people UonilllUCvi un x 7 legality of the method of differnt- Continued on Page 5 I It is quite true that the first to halt the integration of the us­ iating by color. Color in the Unit­ ually constant term into their time the African negro came into ed States is taken as a constant contact with the white man, he society. And yet this term which and placed on the outside of the has made American can destroy National Student Association was overhelmed, overawed, puz­ integral sign. If color is a variable her, is the principal reason for authorities, whether through in- zled, perplexed, mystified and then the question is not merely As you all know, a bombing dazzled. But it is also quite true the fight and probably is the one took place in Birmingham, Ala­ abiltiy or indifference, are in­ one of integrations but also one that from the start he hated and term which will eventually re­ bama last Sunday. Four Negro adequate to provide this protec­ distrusted this intruder in his do­ of redifferentiation. Well, one medy the stituation. The term in tion. Neither can the lives of these wonders why these operations are children were attending Sunday main. Time revealed this “white question is conspicuous wealth, School when a large bundle of dy­ children be restored nor the lives quite easy to do in calcalus but god”—that he was human. It re­ monetary gain, conspicuous con­ namite suddenly ended their short of others be preserved by expres­ vealed his strengths as well as his almost impossible in society. The sumption. This richer, this term sions of outrage rief, or regret. answer is the complexity- of the lives. weaknesses. His domestic life was which causes wars,, depression and Monday, President Kennedy had Less concrete action than full fed­ human mind. revealed especially when he suc­ friction is now the goal of the in­ the following statement to make: eral protection will serve only as cumbed to the African madonna. Chapter I dividual and not his individuality. “I know that I speak on behalf of circumstance for further violence Since this is the capitalistic way In the United States there are all Americans in expressing a ty of its citizens.” We wathced him be born, grow, of life which we profess de- deep sense of outrae and grief over 190 million people of about The importance of this crisis has and die just as any of us. We mocracy must control. over the killing of the children every type of background. This not been too heavily stressed. It learned his lanauge and he learn­ yesterday in Birmingham, Ala­ ed ours. We tried to see more of country’s constitution maintains Conspicuous consumption is a cannot be blown up out of prop­ that the process of differentiating term which is given by a critic of bama. It is regrettable that public portion. But what can the indivi­ him at home in Europe and else­ disparagement of law and order where, and followed him closely, and the integrating of the people the economics imbedded in the dual student, who all too often in American society shall be done variables of the human equations has encouraged violence which claims an isolation from moral is­ and at last we established a fact— rias fallen on the innocent. that we- are— all"" “lhomo’~— ”sapies."i”"’ on the basis of equality. And, in­ of the United States. This term sues and involvement, do in this The thousands of African soldiers stead of the government being the acted upon the constant (?) bring If these cruel and tragic events instance? What can his closest who went to war in World War I operator the people will do the it to a point of differentiation can awaken that city and the government, the student govern­ and II saw in the social behavior operation themselves to form a within itself. The inactive variable state—if they can only awaken ment do? of the Londoners and Parisians more human equation. This idea became active on the outside of this entire nation—to a realization forms no utopia but a form of life. the integral sign and became de­ A group of students at the Uni­ other things to stabilize their per­ of the folly of racial injustice and versity of Illinois is currently try­ The flaw in this whole concept of sirous of integration. The equa­ sonality. As well, they saw how hatred and violence, then it is not ing to organize a nationwide vigil easily their white enemies lay low society, is the death grasp on logic. tion was then confronted with an­ too late for all concerned to unite under the response of their guns other illicit operation; the methods during the last two days of this Logic can only be performed by in steps toward peaceful progress week and during the class days of provided by their white masters. by which it kept the variable on those who think, therefore, to be before more lives are gone . the following week. The purpose an American a racial assumption the outside of the integral sign Years have passed with this to a of the vigil is to demonstrate the is made: one is a rationally think­ was a threat to its entire law of This Nation is committed empirical knowledge embedded in. and profound feelings of compassion ing individual. operation. What laws were being course of domestic justice the African who you have so kind­ misused? What new laws were tranquility—and I call upon every felt by the American student com­ ly volunteered to go and assist in Thoughts permeating form superimposed? Who was to blame citizen, white and Negro, North munity for the oppressive condi­ his educational development with Locke, Aristotle, Plato, Monlaigne, the integrated or segreated por­ and South, to put passions and tions that exist within the Negro a view to leaving him in Africa and other great thinkers became tion of society? Who is to answer prejudice aside and join in this community in Birmingham as to develop his economy had enjoy there questions? and balance the effort.” demonstrated by the recent killing better standards of living. Your you volunteers are well, advised to human equation? What is the of four innocent children attend­ great task, therefore, is first of all In response to the Birmingham ing Sunday School on September take as your watch word “Serv­ world doing in connection with crisis, Gregory M. Gallo, President to erase all wrong impressions ice” Jesus himself said, “The these questions. Yes, the society of 15. about him, and treat and reason of the United States National Stu­ greatest among you must serve. the United States is now on trial dent Association sent the follow­ At Illinois and at more than 30 with him as an individual. He can “Remember that the new African and there is little doubt that understand you if you make your­ ing telegram to the President universities throughout the coun­ nations are young and very elec­ everyone will probably get some try the vigil has taken the form of self understood. If you fail in your Tuesday evening: “The United trified with ambition and pride for time; for justice is riding on the national Student Association 5 minutes of silence from 12:00 venture, don’t blame our structure their achievement, and the only wings of the American eagle and trongly urges the federal govern­ noon to 12:05 p.m. Each school has of society; but just reflect for a way we can go along with them heaven now knows my hell. The ment to delay no longer in send­ arranged for a short 10 minute minute on the soldier on a march is not to master their affairs, but trial is in progress. ing troop to Birmingham, Alabam, speech from the leaders of various who complains that the rest are rather to have a compromising at­ Chapter II to protect the lives and rights of a religious and civil rights groups. marching on the wrong step. titude. people who have ben a ban doned The American Negro has charg­ We are calling on each student to The myth is cracked. Soft words to vacist terrorism. Four dead You are a great nation out ed the Americans of invidiously government to organize a vigil at help another nation develop its and straightforwardness turneth children are decisive testimony greatness, and it is but timely that away wrath. Continued on Page 8 the resources of state and local Continued on Page 8 PAGE 4 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER THE FRESHMAN THE WOLVERINE STAFF Meeting monthly to consider the problems and determine the policies of the Center is the Council of Presidents. CLASS OF 1963-64 ______Larry Bailey Editor-in-Chief ---- The Deans and Registrars, the Business Officers, the Person­ Yes, the freshmen are here. This Associate Editors ______Edward Halman nel Officers, the Public Relations staffs, a joint Library Com­ Efton Arnold, Sharon Strickland mittee, all are organized on a centerwide basis and meet re- ■year the freshmen class is unusual Foreign Affairs______James Funna gularly. There is also an all University Center Committee for in size, talent and spirit. The size Religious Affairs —______Robert Foley, Hartford Lee the planning of the religious emphasis week programs. 'out numbers last years’ freshmen. Society Page______------Yvonne Blake Their talent were clearly empha­ Reporters and Special Writers ------Edison Benton, Academic departments hold periodic meetings across in- ■sized on Talent Night. Spirit? Alva Gradham, Nathaniel Maddox, Hattie Logan stitutional lines. Some of the greatest spirit is Troy Lissimore, Julius Dudley The students derive the greatest benefit from a program shown on the third floor of Gaines Photographer — ___ Bobby Griffin Hall as they join in with their ___Carrie Wilbanks of free exchange. Under stated conditions, courses in each Make-Up Editor institution are open to a qualified student in any other in­ upperclassmen shouting cheers for Typist ______Barbara Holmes their school and winning team, Dr. Elsie Edmonson stitution without additional fees. Thus, a student wishing to Advisor ------take a course not offered on his own campus, Spanish for ex­ the Wolverines. change, may find it available on one of the other Campuses. Each freshman entering MBC Many a department and school in the University offers seems to have an insight for great courses open to qualified college seniors and, in some cases, accomplishments. They have CAMPUS LIFE juniors. their individual reasons for com­ The students, then, have the advantage of being enrolled ing to Morris Brown. Here are To reside on a college campus, one get the feeling of real­ in a small institution and yet have as wide a choice of courses just a few: ly belonging to and loving his particular college. Life is ex­ as students in many larger universities. 1. MBC has the best Pre-Med tremely challenging as you are faced with numerous respon­ department in the center. sibilities and situations at all times. Although each individual college maintains a library for 2. It is the oldest and most its students to help supplement the holdings of the Univer­ family like school in the As a freshman, being away from home, there is generally sity, The Trevor Arnett Library of Atlanta University made center. a feeling of homesickness or unhappiness, because the stu­ possible by an oppropriation from the General Education 3. It offers what they want dents family and his old friends are probably missed terribly. Board for a building and endowment, with the provision that as far as education is con­ However, after this feeling is conquered, there is a replace­ it serve all institutions, makes available a larger and more cerned. ment with the glorious feeling of acceptance into the college varied book collection than could be provided by any one in­ 4. It’s Reputation. family. stitution. All the colleges make an annual appropriation to 5. Incouragement from gradu­ Late on, this relationship grows and it expands into an the library budget for the acquisition of new books. There ates. ideal situation. The activities found on campus are eagerly are more than 360,000 volumes available for the student 6. MBC is connected with the looked forward to by campus students, and these activities usuage. A.M.E. Church. So, fellow upperclassmen, why actually make this kind of life more enjoyable. Better Faculty not give a generous helping hand The feelings of responsibility and independence that a There is consultation in the Council of Presidents before and display Morris Brown’s person acquires as a result of living in a dormitory is an un­ the appointment of faculty members. Thus, it is possible to wholesome welcome. These fresh­ limited and deeply rewarding experience. Some of these ac­ add faculty members whose specialties do not duplicate those men would also like to become cumulated characteristics and experiences remain with him already to be found in another institution. true Brownites after Hobo Day. for the rest of his life, and he is obviously distinguished from Better Laboratories Marlyn S. Williams, Sophmore other students. With the establishment of laboratories requiring expen­ There are numerous advantages in living on a campus. sive equipment on only one campus, better and more up-to- WRONG BAG Everything that you will come in contact with is located to date facilities are provided. Mimmicking the U.S. president such an extent that the student does not have to worry about Center Wide Reading Program without mockery but with all sin­ trying to find means of transportation in order to fully par­ The University and the four undergraduate colleges in cerity in thought, Freshmen and ticipate. Convenience should be considered here, as the din­ September, 1958, inaugurated a cooperative reading program guilty upper classmen, “It’s not ing hall, co-op, gym, stadium and other facilities are right on financed by a substantial grant from the Lilly Endowment what your football team can do the campus. of Indianapolis, Indiana. for you; it’s what YOU can do for your football team. There is Living in a dormitory gives a student the intrinsic oppor­ Cultural and Religious Programs tunity of experiencing the actual living with roommates of this year a general lack of school obviously different and varied characteristics, and therefore, In addition to jointly sponsored affairs, such as convoca­ spirit especially among the fresh­ tions and the Town Meetings (arranged by the combined men. It may be that the incoming the person learns the art of living and getting along with political science departments), the forums, lectures, and en­ people. ______class is so intellectually inclined ter tainiTicnts on cacli campus are available to all students and that it has no time for disagree- in snort, campus life is a marvelous experience for any faculty and staff personnel as well as to the community. sing with Sports. If this be true, student who wishes to obtain as much from college life as Student Employment then disregard the criticism. How­ possible. Limited opportunities for student employment are avail­ ever, excuses aside from educa­ able in dining halls, science laboratories, offices, dormitories, tional inhibitions are flimsy and and the Trevor Arnett Library accros institutional lines. foolish. We at Morris Brown Col­ Atlanta University Center The Summer School lege, here-to-fore, could boast Since 1933 Atlanta Uniiversity has held a sumer school about the warm spiritual climate The Atlanta University Center is comprised of six in­ with the cooperation o the other institutions in the center. It prevalent not only during football dependent and church related institutions of higher learning is staffed by teachers from the Center and by outstanding season but consistent through out with locations in Atlanta, Georgia. These institutions have faculty members from other institutions. the school year of activities. The curriculum, here, prescribed and formed an affiliation in order to strengthen their programs Use of Facilities in the development of an important center for higher educa­ approved by the Southern Asso­ tion. Although each institution has its own Board of trustees, Although each institution has first call on its own build­ ciation of Accredited Schools and campus, buildings, faculty, and endowment and retains res­ ings and grounds and equipment, its physical facilities may Colleges, is geared to educate ponsibility for its internal administration and finances, coop- be used by other institutions. your “whole “self”. Football eration-both administrative and instructional-makes it pos­ (The cooperative planning of curricula makes possible games are a part of that curricu­ sible for each to provide a wider range of educational offer­ not only a better program for the student, but a financial lum. In this course many of us ings for its student body. saving for the institutions. are failing fast. The Geographical Distribution of Enrollment includes This apathetic attitude has got In 1929, Atlanta University, then an undergraduate col­ almost every state in the union and several foreign countries. to go. If we must come to the lege, became a graduate and professional school and formed games, come to cheer. If you an affiliation with Morehouse College and Spelman College, So we can see from the above that Atlanta University think you’ll tear your last pair establishing the Atlanta University System. This was the first System is a unique operation as well as “An Achievement in of hose, then don’t wear them or step in organized cooperation between the several institutions Cooperation”. which were to make up the Atlanta University System just stay in the dorm. through relocation of several of the institutions and a succes­ The Cheerleaders sion of steps in physical and closer relations. In order to make easier interchange of teachers, students, and equipment and NAACP COLLEGE FRONT the joint use of physical facilities, the campuses were plan­ As members of the Freshman Class, I wish to say it is ned. Atlanta University, in a new role as a graduate and pro­ This is the beginning of another indeed a great honor to be a part of the Morris Brown Stu­ school year. Needless to say it is fessional school, moved in 1932 into new quarters adjacent to dent body. The fine qualities the students here have exempli­ Morehouse and Spelman Colleges; Morris Brown College in and probably will remain unique fied are qualities I, too, will try to exemplify. No doubt this in itself. For this is a period of 1932 was moved from the northeast section of Atlanta to the has been one of the main things that has made Morris Brown orientation and reorientation. This former site of Atlanta University, where the buildings were stand out among the rest. is the time of year that culminates modernized and new structures erected. The Atlanta School Being a part of this college, I want to see it active. those lazy, crazy days of summer, of Social Work, which was moved in 1932 from Aubrun Ave­ Throughout the years the other colleges in the Atlanta Uni­ and brings us to the task of learn­ nue to the campus of the University School of Social Work, versity Center have gained the credit for most active. Not ing. an integral part of the University. In 1941 Clark College was only academically, but in every way. First, time and effort may lead moved from South Atlanta to a new campus in close prox­ This year we don’t to be just active. We want to be the up to a result that in itself is the imity to Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spel­ best in academic achievement, moral qualities, extra-cur­ beginning of a new effort. For man. In 1960 The Interdenominational Theological Center, ricular activities, and have a better NAACP chapter. which combines into one institution Gammon Theological on any endeavor in a process of Morehouse, Clark, and Spelman have had very active education, any result of a query Seminary, the School of Religion of Morehouse, Turner The- will lead the inquisitive mind to olgical Seminary of Morris Brown College, and Phillips NAACP chapters, and somehow Morris Brown was a little School of Theology of Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee, re­ reluctant in following through. This year we want to carry Continued on Page 8 placed Gammon as the sixth institution in the Atlanta Uni­ out our share of the Civil Rights struggle too, for it is every­ versity Center. body’s job. Though you may be preparing yourself for to- morrow-your work done today still count. Cooperation among the institutions is planned and car­ As a National Field Secretary for NAACP and a fellow ried out at all administrative levels. freshman, may I encourage you to join your NAACP Chap­ There is a Trustee Committee on Cooperation, compsed ter and be active as well as active academically. of the Chairmen of each Board of Trustees, the presidents of Yours for freedom and the six institutions, and three additional members elected by Progress at Brown, the other twelve. Bernice Turner THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER PAGE 5 I Welcome You Religious Life A Remarkable Teacher The topic of the column is ask­ First of all, I wish to take this citizens who are able to speak ing a question which probably In the column designated to me, It should be constantly kept opportunity to formally welcome Spanish?” Well, one hundred resounds thousands of times dai­ you will find that my subjects, in mind that Jesus did not and all new and returning students thousand new residents of the ly. It is asked by the curious, un­ commentaries and expositions was not covering all of the fields to this growing institution, Mor­ United States, Cubans in exile, concerned and those who are will vary greatly. Please keep in of learning in His teaching mini­ ris Brown College. But my pur­ are now finding homes in Geor­ simply interested. What does it mind that in the several articles, stry. One does a great injustice pose in writing this article is not gia and the southeast, and are mean to be religious? We will use I state my own convictions, based to Him when one seeks to make to welcome you here, for I think seeking professional appointments John Dewey’s explanation of re­ upon my understanding of the him a scientist or an historian or that I have already done this to in hospitals, schools, and so on, ligion. subject matter herein. even a philosopher. The great to make a livelihood for their up­ penetrating principles of Jesus most of you. My main purpose “Religion is a quality,” says Whereas this is the first of se­ is to get more students interested rooted families in their newly Dewey, “of other qualities and is will indicate a proper use for adopted country. To understand veral articles I intend to write, I science, a valid use of history and in becoming Spanish majors. not a separate experience.” The think that it would be most fit­ these neighbors is our duty as religious person is an ardent and a reality for philosophy. Much When I came to Morris Brown citizens of the homeland, so that ting to devote this first column good would come to humanity if steadfast advocate to his calling. to the task of taking “Another as a freshman, I did not have to they will not remain aliens and Using this definition, man can be the great teacher were followed. decide what I was going to major strangers in the midst of a popu­ Look at Jesus.’ He was the teacher come from religious in all of his undertak­ Yes, another look at Jesus, but in—i had decided many years be­ lation which should recognize ings. There is the religious poli­ God to tell men of God and help fore. You may think that I am them as Americans, too. not as just The Savior of man­ men find the God they had lost. tician, the religious intellectual, kind or as The incarnate Son of going overboard but I am speak­ and the religious aesthetician. If ing the truth. We can help the many Cubans God Almighty, but rather as the Jesus as a teacher used simple who are coming to the South and you strive for the best out of life, language and understandable fi­ As a child, I fell in love with the many Puerto Ricans and Ar­ you must be religious. “Remarkable Teacher.” gures of speech. He talked to men The world has produced many Spanish when I saw my first gentines who are migrating and The student who studies his on their own level. His use of movie, “The Cisco Kid.” It seem­ immigrating to the North if we great teachers, but the only per­ simple objects of nature to im­ lesson religiously, at the end of fect one was Jesus. Perfect in ed to me that the Spanish that and our children communicate the semester reaps the benefits. part great spiritual truths is still flowed from señoritas’ mouths with them in their own tongue. personality, purpose, plans, and a wonder of teaching. His para­ The person who sows discords teachings. One writer has said was the most beautiful music reaps disappointment and heart­ bolic method is a model for all created by God. However, I did I can assure you that you will that “Jesus taught as much as he time. His teaching was sincere, not be making a mistake if you aches. This problem plagues the preached; His teaching was prea­ not realize at the time that I world today. Too many of us are authoritative, demonstrated in would ever get the opportunity come into the Department of ching and his preaching was His own life, and full of grace Spanish, because you are urgent­ living in hypocrisy. We claim to teaching.” to learn to speak Spanish but be college students and we wish and truth. No, He was not edu­ through hard work on the part ly needed. Due to FLES (Foreign Whenever we take it upon our­ cated in schools of higher learn­ of my parents and myself, a Language in the Elementary Continued on Page 7 selves to read or study the scrip­ ing, He did not often quote what dream has become a reality. Fu- Schools) taught by television, tures, we preceive that a common others had said, but drew from thermore, I did not realize that classroom instructors are needed designation for Jesus during the the wells of eternal truth within. being able to speak Spanish, to implement this audio-visual DEAR FACULTY years of his ministry was teacher. He was original in His teachings along with having a college edu­ instruction. High school and ele­ People listened and then went on such doctrines as the kingdom cation, could be so rewarding to mentary officials urgently request In order to perpetuate a better away to ponder and wonder for of God, the Fatherhood of God, my country and myself. teachers who have specialized in academic atomosphere on Morris no other one ever taught as He the primacy of love, the power Spanish. Spanish is spoken by one Brown College, I would like your (Matt 7:29). It was not at all of kindness and humility. It is true that this great nation hundred forty million people or permission for students to be in strange that He should have used needs mathematicians and scien­ more. In a list of the top twelve the teaching of courses in which the method of the teacher to pre­ His teachings have in this pre­ tists, but she also needs educated, languages, Spanish is fourth, pre­ they are qualified. I should think sent truth to the listeners. In sent day perfect vitality in chang­ Spanish-speaking citizens. You ceded by Chinese, English. Chile, that this would not only be an in­ teaching, there is an opportunity ing lives, in producing an endless may ask yourself this question: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, to impart truth informally on the stream of literature, art, poetry “Why does the United States need centive to the student teachers but Guatemala, Venezuela, Peru, also to those who strive to be stu­ level of understanding. This me­ and hymns. ■ Yes, the teachings Bolivia, in addition to other dent teachers. However, I recog­ thod helps the teacher to share are perfect in originality, spirit­ HONOR ROLL: A FARCE countries need people with a good nize that this suggestion would truth with those searching for uality, vitality, and finality. He knowledge of Spanish. truth. have to be give consideration by it more abundantly” (John 10: Dear Editor: Our library has a nucleus of everyone involved. I suggest that Jesus did not assume to teach 10.) “I am the way, the truth, and It is annoying to the dedicated has said “The words I speak un­ the departments or teachers on all the subjects which troubl­ the life: No man cometh unto the to you, they are spirit, and they should be notified, and the stu­ ed the mind and conscience of students that every semester the Father, but by Me.” (John 14:6.) same virtous cheaters can view are life” (John 6:63.) “I am come dents checked for competence. that day. He was the teacher that that they (you) might have life, taught about God. It might be “Heaven and earth shall pass their names on the bulletin board In the area of science, in which as Honor Students. If investigated and that they (you) might have said he was distinctly a moral away but My words shall never fifty recent volumes for upper di­ I am a part, I believe that a and spiritual teacher. He was ef­ throughly, the honor roll would seminar for all science students be pass away.” (Math. 24:35). reveal students with very pleasing vision hispanic studies, and a fectual because He knew what newly installed twenty-booth la­ started; but, because of certain He was saying and why He was Continued on Page 7 personalities who manage to im­ facts I think that the students press teachers with “intellectual boratory on the first floor of teaching. There was a cosmic Fountain (Stone) Hall for your should be given complete control purpose behind the teacher which airs”. Some of our great thinkers convenience. v to choose their advisor and plan Faculty Additions at MBC go unnoticed due to sup­ gave urgency, vitality, and fresh­ I am very happy to inform all their program. ness to everything He taught. It pression by these opportunists In the area of publications there President Frank Cunningham who shine in class. The time has students that a major in Spanish is one of the wonders of history is offered at Brown. is a strong need for better leader­ that Jesus who came from Na­ has announced the additions to come that while personality ship, I suggest an organization of the faculty of Morris Brown counts, performance on standard­ The professors of Spanish re­ zareth should have both “Thou­ students to act as a board with the ght and Taught” such marvelous College. ized examinations is of foremost present Spelman, Morris Brown, priviledge to reccommend the dis­ and eternal truths. Those who importance. It is sickening to have Clark and Morehouse. They are: Aaron Adams, who is a grad­ Dr. Gerado. Ebanks of Morehouse, missal of a student for incompe­ listened to Jesus went away con­ to take courses from the same tence. uate of Morris Brown College and Señorita Betsy W. Horne of Mor­ scious of the fact that they had holds an M.A. degree from At­ teachers who shower the students In the area of activities, I sug- been in contact with reality. with the good grades. First im­ ris Brown, Señora Sara Harris lanta University, joins the De­ Cureton of Clark, Señora Sardi­ guest a debating team, a drama partment of Education. Also join­ pressions are lasting ones but it club, a youth speaks organization, No one can seriously read the is remarkable how some students nas of Spelman, and Dr. Ignacio ing thè Department of Education Merino of Morris Brown College. and a free movie a week. gospels without a deep conscious­ can live off their success on other ness that Jesus did say what we is Enola Byrd, who is a graduate capacities irregardless of their How about it, Brownites? Are In the area of student faculty need and want to know about of Tougaloo College, and Atlanta performance on test in a class. we, or are we not going to have realtion, I suggest that the presi­ God, about the future. He did not University with the M.A. degree. the strongest Department of Spa­ dent of the college, the deans of exalt himself but constantly lifted Miss Delores Davis, B.A. Howard This may be written in a de­ nish in the A.U. Center?? the college, and the president and the curtain for men to see God. University, M.A. University of sultory fashion, however, there is vice presidents of the campus or­ Truly Nicodemus expressed the Pennsylvania, will teach English. a substantial reason for it. After ganizations meet once a month. sentiment of his day as well as Joining the Department of having seen the Honor Roll posted Sunday School This could be a significant area of others when he said, “Thou art in the hall, my emotions got out Languages to teach German is communcations. a teacher come from God (John George Grund, B.S. from the Uni­ of control. This letter is written The Sunday School of Morris For futher disscussion on this 3:2).” versity of Bonn. Mrs. Vivian W. to express the grievances of the Brown College had its first meet­ letter I will be available for com­ bourgeiose students on campus ing for the year 1963-64 on Sun­ McGhee who will teach Secre­ ments. tarial Science is a graduate of that always get the “C’s” no mat­ day, September 29, 1963. FOREIGN STUDENT Editorial Note: Virginia State College and earned ter what. During this first meeting offi­ The President has discussed these Continued from Page 3 cers were elected. Officers for the the M.A. degree from Columbia It is the suggestion of the bour­ reccommendations with me. school year are: Maxie Hemmans, question of adjustment is no joke University.. Major Powell, a Mor­ geiose students on campus that superintendent; Zachery McClen­ at all. Pressure of work (lessons), ris Brown graduate and holding more standardized tests be ad­ Dear Editor: new circumstances and indifferent the M. Ed. degree from the Univ­ don, assistant superintendent; Es- We have been constantly re­ ministered so that students may tella Hammock, secretary; Bar­ and individual ways of life on the ersity of Pittsburgh, joins the minded that Morris Brown Col­ become test-wise and consequent­ bara Lockhart, assistant secre­ campus can be hell- for a new fel­ faculty as Head Coach and ly perform better when the time tary; Hartford Lee, treasurer; Na­ lege is an integral part of a cen­ low. Physical Education teacher. Dr. ter-wide educational operation comes. Less emphasis should be thaniel Maddox, chaplin; Chris­ Adjust, a fellow must, and with­ Nico Versluys, Ph.. D.., University that co-operates with each other put on grades and more emphasis tine Boddie, reporter; .Frances in a few months like a scared kid of Utrecht, Netherlands, will teach school in the implementation of its Sociology. put on the competence of the stu­ Hemmans, pianist. Queen Hum­ he learns to joke, say something dent. Usually the Freshman year program. It seems inconsistent to ber, Christine Jackson, Ruby nice to young ladies! His friends Rejoining the faculty is Miss marks the beginning and end of say this when every other school Hill, Pauline Johnson, and Na­ wonder how a soft spoken guy full Betsy Horne, Spanish born, standardized testing. This may thaniel Maddox, correspondence in the center provides 3 meals on Saturday and Morris Brown con­ of misgivings could act so dif­ Spanish Teacher, who has been on account for a “link” of why stu­ committee. ferent. “It’s overwhelming”, they tinues to starve the students with leave studying at the University dents perform poorly on National say, “how can this be?” The an­ Teachers for the year are: Na­ just 2 meals. of Madrid in Spain. Examinations. Grades should not thaniel Maddox, Hartford Lee, swer, brother, is simple. Change be the alterior motive of why we and Zachery McClendon. I realize that criticism of the and strong environmental influ­ Mr. Armand A. Joseph, native are at the mercy of teachers. It food at Morris Brown is a common ence did it. New fellows try hard of Alsace, France. Received his is the opinion of the bourgeiose We are urging all students to occurance, but I sincerely feel to adjust to be acceptable in the B.S. from Soux Viller College and students that the Honor Roll is attend our Sunday School each that this observation is valid and community they live in—a very has done graduate study at Col­ defeating its purpose and, there­ Sunday. Come and learn with us! should be immediately looked in­ natural human desire. umbia University. He joins the fore, is a colossal farce. The chapel is large enough for to. Foreign langauge department as The “BB Kid” | all! Time: 9:00-10:00 A.M. J.W.L. By Arthur Tapera an instructor in French. PAGE 6 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER NOVEMBER, 1963

KAPPA KORNER BY ALBERT J. EDMONDS Variety in Society Beta Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. wishes to extend to each member of the I’M GOING GREEK freshman class a hearty welcome to Morris Brown College. As the preplexed freshmen entering college for the first time, many misconceived ideas are thought by them con­ In keeping with the great pur­ cerning the Greeks. To them Greekdom seemingly offers on­ pose of our Fraternity,” achieve­ ly glamor and prestige. They are impressed by the beautful ment”, we urge you to strive hard greek sweaters, the colorful greek material, the lovely air in your pursuit of excellence. and pomp of particular greek organizations, and the splendor We are happy to announce at of the beautiful greek songs and chants. Many incoming this time our Sweetheart for the freshmen tend to believe that fraternities and sororities are year 1963-64. Miss Kappa Alpha merely social organizations and are established for the solo Psi is Miss Ruth E. Harris from purpose of prestige. But as time passes, these students will Louisville, Kentucky. Miss Harris find a deeper and a much fuller meaning on which the basic is an honor student majoring in principles of these organizations are built. Biology. Her attendant is Miss Christine Ragland from Winter All fraternities share the same STUDENT SHOULD NEVER Haven, Florida. basic principles and usually work BEAR ANY PREJUDICES toward the same goal—the task of AGAINST ANY ONE GROUP. PHI BETA SIGMA WELCOME converting a boy into a man who THERE IS NO PLACE FOR PRE­ will be a good leader and citizen. JUDICES NEITHER FOR THE 1963 Freshman Class A Culmination of Homecoming Likewise, Greek organization GREEKS OR NON* GREEKS ON The men of Zeta Chapter, Phi have their bad points as well as A COLLEGE CAMPUS. ALL Beta Sigma Fraternity take this their good points. Greek organiza­ GREEK ORGANIZATIONS PRO­ opportunity to welcome the fresh­ FESS A CHRISTIAN FOUNDA­ tions are strictly for men and wo­ man class of 1963. DELTA DATA men with strong minds who TION WHICH SHOULD NEVER Young Love know when to limit their social BE OVERLOOKED. In keeping with our motto, Gamma Zeta Chapter of Delta “Culture for Serivce and Service It was Thursday night, the night pleasures. If a student isn’t care­ Through the association of Sigma Theta Sorority is ready to ful, he can stray fro mthe true to Humanity,” we offer your class swing into action again this year. of the big pre-homecoming dance Greeks with none Greeks, a stu­ our assistance in any way pos­ and I was on my way over to pick purpose of his organization into a dent should discover a deeper and The foregoing statement is not subordiwate level which may sible—Do call on us. valid because the fact is, the Del­ up my best girl. Her name is Tina. fuller meaning of fraternities or Tina is one of the most popular prove to be more harm than good. Every student who enters a col­ tas although dispatched around sororities. He will find that among girls at Elmville High in Elmville, But fraternities and sororites can the basic concepts of greek organ­ lege or university for preparation the world, “kept up the good work and do play a very important part all summer.” At the beginning of Virginia. She was popular enough izations are brotherhood or sister­ to serve society in some capacity to be elected Miss Homecoming.. in the lives of the men od women should enter upon the assumption Morris Brown Deltas were hostes­ hood, scholarship, service, char­ She is about five-five with jet who enter them, an importance acter and leadership. Whether that he is willing to work hard. ses in a “Travel Project” which afforded selected Southern Negro black hair which she keeps trim­ that cannot be over-stressed. stated in their philosophies or Keeping this assumption in mind, high school students who had med short, in an eye pleasing Naturally there is glamor and merely acted out in each indivi­ “Make the best of your stay here never been away from home the boyish bob. Tina is the kind of prestige in greek organizations, dual person, these principles form on this Campus for your achieve­ opportunity to tour several states. girl that looks good in anything but this isn’t the prupose for nei­ the solid foundation of greekdom. ments will determine in large part ther their founding or their exis­ she wears, whether it is shorts, Thus the greeks are the leaders of your destiny.” We are extremely proud of tence. jeans, or a formal. She has dim­ the college campus, and set the Soror Maudestine May who spent ples in both cheeks and a smile As the freshman progresses in examples for both greeks and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society her summer abroad promoting that is as bright as the day. With non-greeks to follow through their his school year he will make new Welcomes the Freshmen to better human relations. Her so­ it she could melt any iceberg, or friends which will ultimately wid­ motives and characters. journ experiences will benefit us any heart, speaking with reference Morris Brown College all as we accompany her vicari­ en his knowledge of the Greeks. I imagine that choosing a greek to my own. If he is wise, he will associate The essence of attending Mor­ ously as she relates them to us. organization with the idea of giv­ Tina has her faults though, and with all of the Greeks to deter­ ing each one equal considation ris Brown College is the pursuit of mine which organization will suit Mrs. Sady Bates spoke in be­ one of her worse ones is to neg- with little regards to their glamor academic excellence. I am quite half of the Deltas at the March on him best. MOST OF ALL, THE sure that the majority of you have Uect her studies and to habitually or prestige would be one of the Washington. She expressed the be seen with these girls from the hardest taks that could confront come here with that purpose in deep concern that Deltas have mind. west side of town. Everyone at a college freshman. But as time about the social crisis. It’s true school had told Tina that these Alpha Phi Alpha passes and the relationship bet­ There have been many state­ this summer that many Deltas girls were not to trusted, and ween greeks and non-greeks ments made implying that the av­ worked with voter registration surely not the kind of girls with strengthens, a student will favor erage Negro isn’t ready for equal­ campaigns while others worked in whom she should be seen. They Fraternity, Inc» one more than he will all the ity in opportunities of employ­ interracial capacities. were always getting into trouble, others. Then he would work to­ ment and education on a desgre- Mary Starks successfully passed with boys and the law. I objected As this is the first edition of the ward membership in this chosen gated basis. Morris Brown College, to her association with them, but group. the Post Office exam which en­ auspicious newspaper for this ac­ as an institution of higher learn­ abled her to work for adequate she would look at me in that ademic year in addition to the fact The student must be careful to ing, affords you the opportunity to wages. special way of hers and say, “Don, that many new students are join­ choose the greek organization eliminate this psychological fall­ please don’t worry about me, es­ ing the family of Morris Brown which will suit him best and one acy provided there is an honest pecially over something as trivial College, the men of Iota Chapter in which he plans to contribute attempt on the part of the student ZETA PHI BETA as that. “You know that I hardly ever see you much Don, with you of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity his best in talent, scholarship, to take advantage of such op­ Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta take this opportunity to welcome service, and leadership. This portunity. having to work afternoons after Sorority is looking forward to the school. I’m only having a little all freshmen to the campus. Also, thought must prevail as long as in-coming semester with much we welcome all transfer students There may arise a time when harmless fun and if it goes beyond Greekdom is his goal, and even one finds himself confronted with enthusiasm. There are several who were wise enough to choose after he has reached it. Too many that I’ll break off with them.” a conflicting dilemna. If he spends scheduled activities we want to “But, but what about your les­ HBC to complete their undergrad­ students believe that once they look forward to, and we hope all too much time studying in the sons” I would blurt out. uate work. To returning students, have crossed “the burning sands” of Morris Brown will do the same, it is our hope that this year will into Greekdom they have their library he may be marked as a especially the Freshmen. I lived nine blocks away from prove to be academically success­ goal made. They are sadly mis­ book worm or as a “square.” One of the activities that is an the store where I worked, and ful for you and that you will use taken, for once they are accepted annual event for the Zetas is the often had to walk home because the strength of your experience to Quite the contrary, it one spends into Greek society there is an ob­ too much time talking on the celebration of Finer Womanhood with money scarce. Sometimes assist the new students in any way ligation to both the organization Week. This Week Activities sy­ Tina would meet me at Phil’s the that you can. bridge and learning the latest and the member himself that must dance step, he is sure to flunk his mbolize much that Zeta stands for. corner drug store. We would sit be fullfilled. But before full for a few minutes sipping cokes Perhaps, at this time of obvious classes. The officers for this school year confusion for the freshmen, it membership can be obtained into and chatting with friends about Greekdom there must be a period The prupose of Alpha Kappa 1963 are the following persons: would be well to offer some dir­ President, Nellie H. Jones; Sec­ what happened during the day. ection so that your first year at of training designed to give pled­ Mu Honor Society is to promote ges a full understanding of the high scholarship; to encourage retary, Marie Pettigrew; Treasur­ Then most of us who had jobs MBC will be a happy, full and er, Barbara Jackson; Reporter, profitable one. machinery, philosophy, goal and sincere and zealous endeaor in all would have to rush off, and more purpose of a Sorority at Freternity. fields of knowledge and service to Pearlie Gaston; Dean of Piegees, often than not after a soda-sipping Carolyn Grant; Dean of Probates, During your tenure at MBC Therefore, before Greekdom can cultivate a high order of personal affair. I would have to work late. you will become familiar with be reached, propective members living; and to develop an appreci­ Lillian Merchant. many elements that will serve to must enter a pledge Club to ation for scholarly work and As we start our journey through Occasionally I would fall asleep round out your personalities and receive the proper training and scholarly endeavor in others. the year, may we share our year’s over my textbooks after having enable you to effectively face life. discipline for Greek membership. prayer with you: worked late into the night. It was The period that pledges spend in In the future, let not ignorance Lord may I live to help the ones To a great extent many things be an excuse. Begin to prepare beginning to show in my school the pledge club depends largely who tried to keep me down work, and I was beginning to fear that you learn here will serve you upon the college one attends. Here yourself well now as a freshmen at Morris Brown College. And may I greet him with a that I might not pass. long after you have officially de­ at Morris Brown the period is a smile who greets me with a frown parted from our alma mater. In semester. At the close of the Kappa Kappa Chapter Officers And may I be too big to see the I thought of all this as I turned addition to your academic work, semester if the pledges has proven things that others do to me down the street toward Tina’s himself worthy of membership Robert L. Morgan—President house. About a half block away a it will be important to develop into Greekdom, he then crosses Maudestine May—Business Lord may I never hold a grudge dark colored car pulled away other facts of your personality. At “the burning sands” into full Manager nor hunt for scattered strife from the curb near her house, I any time the men of Alpha may membership of his chosen Greek Alice Williams—Secretary And may I never seek to find fault thought maybe that it was a late be of service by way of advice or organization. Then, and only then Other Members in Another Life working salesman, so I didn’t pay But always be too big to see the in any way that may make your will he enter the wonderful Emma Cotton Mary Starks too much attention to it. When I world of Greekdom. An Editorial note: The Editor things that others do to me. arrived at the house and rang the stay here more enjoyable, please door bell, Tina’s mother answer­ by Little Brother, resumes the right to defate with To the Freshmen class we want feel free and welcome to approach ed. She told me that some girl- any of us. Felton M. Larkin this society on the question of the to say welcome abroad and lots Edward L. Halman Cresent of Phi Beta Sigma “Psychological falacy.” of luck on your way. ContinUed oh Page 8 NOVEMBER, 1963 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER PAGE 1 AFRICAN ECONOMY WORLD WATCHER RELIGIOUS LIFE Continued from Page 3 POET’S CORNER Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 5 to be free but how many of us dan about 60% on cotton. and solve it intelligently. The people of Alabama created Gov. are willing to discipline our­ “A Spontaneous overflow of selves to aid in this task The (b) Our Single Mineral Export. powerful feelings recollected in Wallace and their only course of We have an imbalance of produc­ action new is to destroy him. His person who is free is able to tranqulity.” .... achieve these things he desires tion of minerals in the different by John Lawson decision to enter a few president­ nations, consequently abundant ial primaries in 1964 is of course and one must be religious to do mineral resources provide a good absurd. so. source of revenue for developing The student who cheats on his an industrial economy in South others say it is spiced with a tint My contention is that Wallace, of communism. The truth is that Barnett, Faubus, Russell and examinations not only hurts his and West Africa only. religiousness, but impairs his in­ governments plan ec­ their cohorts are out of touch with our our tellectual proficiency. (c) Our insufficient network of the times. Also well-publicized is onomy, as it is the only way. There is a tendency for us to transportation and communica­ the fact that due to President There is evidence everywhere that scoff the religious life. tions. our overnments are busy raising Kennedy’s liberal attitude he will the livin standards so that the be defeated in the South in the We are guilty of neglecting the d) Literacy, which is a major majorily of people can enjoy a Presidential Election of 1964. It faithful and dutiful life for many deficiency in our economic health, better intellectual and cultural has been predicted that should he trivial and mediocre practices, has top priority in our fiscal life. Imperialism and colonialism get the Republican nomination, such as slothfulness and negli­ policy. We receive great technical sucked a lot of economic blood Sen. Barry Goldwater, a Conserv­ gence. The act of dodging re­ assistance from the outside world from our veins. ative, will carry the previously sponsibilities is not only the di­ both by offering us trained person­ Democratic South. In supporting nel and modern equipment, and We have a proble with our in­ sease of the individual but of the dustrial labor. Men quit jobs after my already-stated contention, I entire community. It is the sloth­ admitting us into institutions of can only disagree with this pre­ higher learning and seeing that, a short time. This wastes time, ful, the. unconcerned, and the fa­ diction. True, any whites in the natic whom we see manifested in we get practical training, ft is in money and valuabl eeffort in re­ cruiting and training all the time. JOHN LAWSON South are turning against Ken­ Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, this respect, that Morris Brown nedy, but I feel that the voting Mississippi, and Danville, Vir­ College gives its constribution. Production under this condition is low and discouraging to indus­ public, those who really weigh is­ ginia. She gives Africa technical assis­ sues, will again show their con­ tance by offering scholarships to tries. Foreign investment can Here is the issue: Am I to be hardly be attracted. Our Africian A Pledge to My Love fidence in Kennedy’s wisdom. This a religious person, take life as it suitable African students, who personal opinon is based on the will go back to Africa and help laborers feel ver ylonely in urban As I sit here in the quiet gloom comes, whether it is toilsome, areas. assumption that the temperament boring or pleasant; or am I to be her economy grow. With her best of dusk, I think of the love we of the country has changed rad­ coming out, it is doubtless that have shared these past few days. the slothful, or the unconcerned, They have been brought up in ically and Americans from all sec­ Africa will grow by geometric an extended faimly system. The I think of the splendor and mag­ or a shirker of my responsibilities tions are beginning to see the and obligations? I admonish you progressions. towns subject the mto a sense of nificence of a love that could cruelty, injustice, (to speak real­ to think carefully about this pro­ insecurity. Tribal life evolves never be, but yet exploded with In his book, “What Lies Ahead istically) political and diplomatic blem, for it will be the greatest round “mutual aid and coopera­ the brilliance of a thousand sun­ of Africa,” Chisiza analysis two immaturity of this segregationist decision of your life. tion” fro which they derive a tre­ sets. We loved not only with our basic problems:—(1) Secular pro­ hearts, but with a soul consuming policy. In our last governor’s elec­ Hartford E. Lee blem and (2) Religious problems. mendous sense of security. Our tion in Georgia it was demonstrat- tribal life like land is equivalent intensity, that engulfed us with its flame. ed that the die-hard segreationists The secular problems include to banks, savings, insurance poli­ and never fail to teach them. political problems, leadership pro­ cies, old-age pensions, nafernal were not any longer politically I have only loved once, but in feasible to win elections. blems. The relationship between evxhenes and social security. Our the short time I loved, I found To the Freshmen now entering the government and the opposition labourers owe obligation to their Morris Brown, I extend personal The call to the Negro today is that elusive intangible thing that leaves much to be desired. The people back home, which can be greetings and hope that through this: Demonstrate your powers of fraction is hinged on sharing of fulfilled only in person. They feel all men have searched for and this article, you and all will be number and determination by vot­ prestige. Victims denounce victors they cannot bring up children few have attained. I found a peace inspired to substantiate principles ing in this most-important strug­ as “selfish, ambitious, vain.” Vic­ propely in towns. Their goals are that gave me warmth and made of living, rooted in Jesus the “Re­ gle for human rights by support­ tors call the victim “jealous, vi­ realized quickly, and these may me feel as if all men were my markable Teacher.” ing able men who truly believe in sionless, little men with small be to purcase a sewing machine, a brothers. Robert Foley this wonderful democracy of ours. minds,” Such differences of op­ plaw, a bicycle, clothes, to build a inion create strife and tensions. house or to get sufficient money But now as I sit here, I am torn Experts suggest coalition for the for a bride price. into two conflicting forces, One modernization of such govern­ telling me to go to you, the other ments. The modernist sugests that in order to stabilize labour, the la­ saying, leave and travel alone, A healthy government can bourer should be allowed to come for your life or hers will never bring a healthy economy. Balk­ with all his relations who should accept your wonderful love. anization of many regions will also be employed somehow. A suf­ bring economic day advantages in ficient number fro meach tribe Therefore my love, I write and Africa, and so Pan-Africanism should be employed to make the tell you of my love for you, and has been viewed by western ex­ institution of “mutual aid and wherever I go, your thoughts will perts as a “sine qua non” for cooperation” possible. Reorienta­ always go with me. emancipation. Tribal parochialism tion centers are to be constructed has been a hindrance to economic to help newcomers to towns to Colors growth, so to modernize the con­ adjust themselves to the new ways Lovely as a blooming rose, tinent, intensification of national of life. Casting colors through the fields; sentiment has been necessary. Ex­ The religious side should not be Hush! I hear a voice! change of students and civil serv­ overlooked in the economic mod­ Calling through the meadows. ants at all levels in breeding un­ ernization of Africa. Experts sug­ Birds singing their happiness, derstanding and progress. gest that leadership should go to Breezes blowing through the trees. us; that moral support be given to Since our customs and tradi­ I hear my love calling, those who strive for a better ord­ Come quickly, I wait. tions tend to hinder our economic er; that social injustice be con­ tend to hinder our economic Breezes wander the fields, demned; that the old missionaries Birds sing their glorious praises; growth to some extent, our educa­ be replaced by younger ones. tional stystems are directed to ex­ Flowers bloom for beauty, These experts suggest that the amining those which are suitable I come gathering colors. and selecting those foreign cul­ new tasks of the church should tural patterns which must be ad­ include training of secular leaders, The Rose apted. Western economic and training of farmers and business­ men, launching of community pro­ The cherished rose of Spring, social experts deplore our super­ Blossoming into beauty, stition, nepotism, the vertical jects and tackleing of social pro­ blems. Brings forth compassion and family system ,the servile status tenderness of women, lack of social mobility, It is recommended that the im­ Building love in the hearts of the multpilicity of languages, com­ possible but intelligent high school young. muai ownership of land, high Africans be trained for political This flower, perfect in many ways, birth rate, etc. For modernization, leadership, since they are asser­ Is God’s creation. they recommend the introduction tive. The obedient and intelligent Bringing symmetry and beauty, of the opposite practices, viz-ra- Africans should be trained as ad­ Allowing worship and devotion tionality, universalism, horizontal ministrators. They should be sent But as the summer diminishes, family structure, sex equality, abroad to study the social sciences This creation fades. vertical social mobility, inclusfion and law. What is important is Not forever, but only in form; of those protestant ethics which hat they should be exposed to best For it remains in the hearts of are conducive to the accumulation politicans and clerymen. The idea men. of wealth, the introduction of a is to have a reserve of God fear­ common language, curbing of the ing men who can get into politics birth rate, promotion of the sense any day. The greater the number A Remarkable Teacher BETWEEN HALVES... of eqaulify, undevidual ownership the better. Continued from Page 5 of land, exposing the masses to get that refreshing new feeling money economy, statlization of the The church in Africa needs to Where would we be without the industrial worker, etc. train farmers and businessmen teachings of Jesus? No one knows, with Coke! beacuse the key to higher stand­ but nevertheless we should give Our goverments are now very ards of living in the initial stage more time to listen to this “Re­ Bottled under authority of busy planning. Some evperts de­ of economic development is great­ markable Teacher” come from The Coca-Cola Company scribe our economic stystem as er productivity in the agricultural God. We should make a lifetime ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. socialistic, others are inclined to sectro through technological me­ study of His teachings, give our say it is capitalistic, and some thods. whole efforts to practicing them 51-C-37-2 PAGE 8 THE WOLVERINE OBSERVER NOVEMBER, 1963

fore the dance got underway. Not yet to find saturation. The finite Along with this security come ob­ Young Love having anything else to do I wait­ COLLEGE FRONT learning with an infinite amount ligations. Therefore, every college Continued from Page 6 ed. Her mother was the talkative Continued from Page 4 of knowledge available should ex­ graduate is charged with the duty friends of Tina had come over and type, I found out that she had plain a learners everlasting thirst. of efficiency in whatever his oc­ Tina had left with them. They had been a junior in college.. When another problem. Therefore learn­ Then we all are novices in degree cupation. Tina came she had quit and decid­ ing is an infinite thing that cannot said that they would be back be- in the process of learning. If col­ This paper then takes time to ed to get married. Sadly, she told be exhausted in a life time. How­ lege does not create a dissatisfied me about the trials and tribula­ ever, the acquisition of knowledge welcome especially the freshmen person, then college is looked up­ and also the transfer students into The American Trial tions of her marriage, which did­ rests not so much on effort but on on wrongly as the last instead of n’t work out. After she told me procedure. This is the thing you college society and the Morris one of the starting links in the Brown family. Feel free at any Continued from Page 3 the story of her life I told her of must orient yourself to. This is chain of education. how I was working after school to the thing with which you must time to express yourself through differentiating and limitedly in­ Last but not least, college offers this agent; for it now represents tegrating him into American life. help my mother, how I felt to- come to grips. This is the thnig ard her daughter and my inten­ you must conquer. If you can con- to its alumnus in this country and you to the world. WELCOME TO To do this the Negro has ad­ this day more financial security. MORRIS BROWN! ! ! equately presented his case to the tions after I finished school. To quor proceedure, then you reduce three department tribunals of the this she wouldn’t say anything. time and effort and add to the United States. A close look into Both of us are seventeen, but Tina results. the case presented by the Negro is only a junior because she start­ Second, you must find your will rely not so much on the white ed school a year later than I. place in campus life. You must man’s history than on the actual My name is Donald Atkinson, realize that every person possesses Negro evidence. I’m a senior at Elm High. I guess a different personality that To prove his point in a way that you could describe me as the changes from time to time. Then, the courts had to recognize, the moody type of guy, that is until r^TCLUB & in the event of social maladjust­ Negro demonstrated. There were Tina came into my life. I am fif­ ment, college seems a bitter pill to several points that the demons­ teen, have gray eyes, and a fairly swallow. In order to get around trations pointed out: 1. the atroci­ clear skin. Just looking at me this difficulty, hold to your change i < ICAMPUS ties of the white man are and will you would think that I am one of with a mind of your own order to remain in the attempt of Negro the top football players at our get around this difficulty, hold to assegrations the white man’s at­ school, but to tell the truth I am your change with a mind of your tempt to keep the Negro a segre­ not. It is not because I have any KWfashions own and not that of a crowd. gated constant. 3. The world does physical defects or anything of These stresses and strains can not approve of the American con­ that nature. I had gone out for make or break you. BY 0. E. SCHOEFFLER, ESQUIRE’S Fashion Director stant. 4. The answer will not be spring practice in my sophomore delayed any longer and 5. The year and the coach said that was Third, if you are looking for Welcome back to the halls of higher learning! And here we go, prosecutor is actually the victim even a chance that I might make academic excellence, do not think with the 1963/64 series on correct dress and grooming geared to of his prosecution. What are the the second team as quarterback. that it will be found in a dream, you—to help you earn extra credits as the well-dressed man-about- results of this proof is still in the That was the year my mother but try looking in a book. There campus. balance. Yet, the Negro himself is is a great deal of pleasure became a widow, with six kids, This season, the big topic is the return to tweed—rugged, textured, not truly a variable for even he four girls and two boys—Four of to be found in learning, but I have doesn’t believe in all the aspects and in a wide variety of patterns. Take tweed into account when them still in grade school. My you’re picking out your sport jackets, and for a new suit to wear of integration. The Negro must father had been a traveling sales­ look candidly as the realities of man, he was returning home one on or off-campus, on weekends, or what you will ! the American way of life and find evening and probably had his National Student his place which 1 believe he pro­ mind on some business transac­ RUNNING NECK AND NECK in the sweep­ bably will not be satisfied with. tion. However he did not Association stakes for tweed sport jackets are race-track One of the things the Negro as a hear the train whistle, he died plaids, herringbones and diagonals. Race-track whole lacks is the prosperity six hours later in Elmville Mem­ Continued from Page 3 patterns are found in strong, vigorous color which influenced him to join the orial Hospital. The insurance was their university, observing the combinations like gold, amber and blue, while main stream of American life. just enough to cover funeral ex­ same type of program that Illinois the biggest thing in herringbone is bold This brings us to a point where penses. I have an older sister has started. In carrying out this black-and-white or black-and-gray. Multicolor we must stop and look at the Ne­ living in Washington with her program the student government diagonals come in heather tones with a muted, gro candidly. husband, who is in the Air Force, should actively seek the aid of all misty effect. Even the ubiquitous blazer is but she can’t help much, so in­ of the religious, civil rights and The Negro considers himself a newly disguised in tweed, with broad—almost stead of taking part in athletics other interested groups to effect­ awning—stripes in unusual and interesting man without a background or he I work after school, and work I uate a large based appeal for the chooses the African ancestrial colors. Whatever you choose, your jacket still did, from 3:45 p.m. until 11:15 vigil. sports its classic cut, straight-hanging, with roots. Yet, in either case he is not p.m. facing facts. The Negro is a pro­ As soon as the vigil is organized natural shoulders, center vent and 3-button duct of the African and European She said she thought that I was on your campus, both the Associa­ closure. mixing. Because of the white a very nice young man, and was ted Press and the United Press man’s inclination to sex with the glad her daughter had at last International Bureaus should be THE CAMELS ARE COMING—This rich, medium brown shade African woman, the Negro is a found someone who had a clear contacted and informed about the will blend well with every other color in your wardrobe—so look man from two races of people. His head, not like the bunch of wild vigil and the program planned for for camel color in sport jackets, cardigans, pullovers and zipper color itself intimidates the white kids that sometime came over, your campus. Attempts should jackets, among other things. You name it—you’ll find it in camel! man’s moral character and des­ with their shifty-eyed boyfriends. also be made to contact the local troy his innocence. He now talks By talking to her helped me to campus newspaper and the local STRONG, STURDY CORDUROY is still the mainstay of the about the mixin of the races, yet lose the nervous tension that had commercial paper alerting them campus wardrobe—especially in the newer, wider-wale weaves. he is really concerned with the built up within me. You see this to the vigil and encouraging them Sport jackets come equipped with the popular leather patches that was my first big dance. Before mixing of the white woman and to cover it. USNSA should also be keep you from coming out-at-elbow while adding a smart touch. the colored man. Therefore, the now I never really cared to dress notified when the vigil is esta­ up formally to go to dances, any­ Both jackets and slacks will be in demand in the neutral, natural white man has told the Negro or blished on your campus. tans, while olives are with us still. Or you might try the latest I should say that he convinced the way I rarely went to them. Tina corduroy—camel, what else? Negro that he is black when he is was a whiz at dancing and as I All student governments are brown. The integrated society began to go to a few of them with requested to make their feelings from which the Negro is exculded her, I began to pick up a few of on the Birmingham crisis known VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF SLACKS-as long as the variety’s are our relatives by their own the current dance steps. Think­ to the President, their Senators confined to fabric. Cut remains trim and tapered, pleatless and action. We must realize that if we ing of Tina whirling around the and their local Congressmen. They with a plain waistband. Real winners are worsteds with a smooth believe in reason. This brings us dance floor, my thoughts shifted are also encouraged to have in­ finish, or wool-and-polyester blends with a flannel finish. Take a to another consideration of the to something else her mother had dividual students send letters and look at both darker and intermediate tones—oxford grays, olives, Negro. Is he a rationally thinking said. She told me the odds and telegrams to these people making dark brown, as well as the middle mixtures—then make your com­ individual? consequences we faced if we hap­ their sentiments and desires mand decision on the basis of the blend or contrast with your known. pened to go the wrong way. I had jackets. The Negro’s religion which is in thanked her for the advice and The students at Illinois are also the process of change would insin­ assured her that she had nothing boycotting the following ten na­ RIDING HIGH on campuses throughout the uate that he is interested more in to worry about. By this time the tional corporations which employ country is the hi-riser shoe, now available in emotion than in reason. A typical dance had been in full swing for over 35% of the working popula­ Negro sermon is not given on the more than an hour and still there smooth leathers like cordovan, as well as tion of Birmingham: United States brushed leathers. A good choice for all but the basis of logic but on the basis of was no sign of Tina. After another Steel, St. Regis Paper, Martin- emotions. In an emotionally tense half hour when she didn’t show most formal occasion—or the football field—is atmosphere the Negro is out of up I decided to leave. I handed Marietta Corporation, Lone Star the popular slip-on. The traditional moccasin is the range of reason. Yet this is the the corsage I had bought to her Cement Corporation, U. S. Pipe the theme—-and its variations are very nearly reason for his new militancy mother and asked her to give it and Foundry Company, Republic unlimited! Grained leather slip-ons are new which is quite reasonable. The to Tina when she came home. Steel, Harbison-Walker Refrac­ for Fall, and watch particularly for grained Negro, however, definitely given leathers in black. Equally smart is the wing­ When I left I thought that I tories, Natco Corp., Huttig Sash to religion is not ethically reli­ tip, one of this season’s revivals. would go home and spend this gious but emotionally in tune with and Door, Union Carbide Corpor­ precious time studing, but I just ation. The Illinois students have the ideas of his religion. The reli­ couldn’t seem to bring my mind TOP IT OFF WITH TWEEDS, T00-now that requested that anyone desiring to gion of the integrated society how­ to it. Finally, I have it up and sport hats are being made of this fabric fa­ ever is more adapt to ethics which went out for a walk feeling more aid the vigil financially should vorite! You can have a sport model hat with are practiced with a limit exclud­ forward their contributions to the moody and disgusted than ever. As pinch crown and narrow brim in a variety of ing the Negro. The Negro recently USNSA office. Illinois has incur­ tweeds, as well as the regulation flat country I neared the school campus the has been partially included within red some expense in phone calls cap. If you’d rather concentrate on corduroy, the white man's religion. Yet, un­ next morning I saw some of my and any aid to help them subsidize you can find plenty of hats to your taste—usually wide-wale, with less the Negro religion changes friends standing around talking this will greatly be appreciated. broad band and feather mount. So don’t overlook the multiple pos­ and the corrupt Negro ministered out front, so I decided to enter who are after conspicious con­ sibilities of the fabric hat for the sporting life! through the back way. I didn’t chance to see Tina today because sumption are ousted, the Negro she had to get ready for the big Next month we’ll turn the spotlight on tailored apparel, and give church will remain segregated. feel in the mood to answer ques­ parade and game tonight; how­ you The Word on suits, topcoats and town-type accessories to tide This brings us another aspect of tions as to why I didn’t show up ever, I did get a glimpse of her, you over. See you then 1 the Negro; his ability to change. last night. I knew I wouldn’t get a but to be continued????. ©1968 by ESQUIRE, Ine.