special collections langston hughes memorial LIBRAE? lincoln university lincoln university, Opei/The Door, '74 Seventy-four Let us go, Away from this dreamy fantasy That taught us hard Reality That challenged our Sanity That gave some Humanity And others Vanity. We are here now And gone tomorrow. And as with sweet sorrow We carry a vial of memories That shall haunt us for All our days; As we reflect on Our youthful daze, Uplifted and cleared by Four long years filled To the brim with the beauty And the sad and the gay And the narrow and the dreams of youth That fight so hard to learn truth. •jr.;?. Class of '74 /filth ff UNIVERSITY » fir °< t a V 5 »H.....»•."««t COMMONWEALT. H f~S W ^ o C OUC AT ION — V* As •VV 1854 Office of the President I The Class of 1974 leaves Lincoln at a time when higher education in America is suffering its greatest trauma of self-doubt. At least that is the feeling of the prestigious Carnegie Commission on Higher Education which is conclud- ing its monumental six-year study at this time. We at Lincoln wonder about that. We wonder because one hundred years ago, in 1854, Lincoln closed two schools, its School of Medicine and its School of Law, which in terms of public need should never have been closed. So Lincoln in 1974 should be looking towards the restoration of programs that it once had. 2 We have no self-doubt. In a society with more than 300,000 physicians, but with less than 6,000 of them Black, when 40,000 would be Black had there been true equality of opportunity, Lincoln knows its role clearly. And, * of course, medicine is only an example — in engineering the situation is even worse: last year more than 44,000 degrees were granted in engineering with about 400 being earned by Blacks. Thus, you leave Lincoln at a time when the overall climate is filled with pessimism, but at a time when you and I know full well that your talents, your dedication, your involvement are needed now as much or more than they have ever been before in our history. Hard work is a necessity: these things are beyond the reach of good intentions. You have made the beginning. Somewhere I read, "If a man neglects education, he walks lamely to the end of his life." Graduating from Lincoln you can stand tall and walk vigorously — but with conviction not with arrogance. Lincoln has been that supportive but non-restrictive community in which you have been able to explore, to experiment and even to fail, but you have been supported in a net of meaning so that a fall has not been forever, nor was a failure final. ( ' Very cordially yours, Herman R. Branson President Jltntolw plitttoersttg LINCOLN UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA 19352 Dedication to the Class of 1974: Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was reviewing your applications for admission into Lincoln and writing little notes of encouragement to you. Over the past four years, I have taught you, tutored you, counseled you and even disciplined you, always with the central purpose of helping you help yourself to realize the enormity of your potential, abilities and responsibilities. In a very real way, I have ambivalent feelings about graduation day 1974. Obviously, I will be immensely proud of you — "my class" — as you step forward to receive your baccalaureate degrees. On the other hand, I will feel a deep sense of personal loss upon realizing that the umbilical cord has been severed and that I cannot look forward to encouraging you, chiding you and working with you in September, 1974, as I have the previous four years. In no uncertain terms, you are the class dearest to me. May our bond be ever eternal. What words of wisdom can I convey to you "my class", at this time? First, I would want you to be appreciative of the many people who have consistently given of themselves to make your undergraduate experience a meaningful one. Lincoln's faculty and administrative staff has been and continues to be concerned about your i> total development. Second, please be cognizant of your responsibility to use the knowledge and ability you have gained here in a positive fashion. The benefits of your Lincoln experiences should and must be shared with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world. Third, set your aspirations high. You have been provided with superb training, and you have received excellent opportunities to expand your mind — as well as your total being. To fall short of achieving all that you are capable of achieving will lead you to frustration and dismay in your later life. Fourth, do not be afraid to accept the many and great challenges that will confront you. Always remain an individual and never forget the humanistic orientation necessary for successful relations with people. As this phase of our relationship ends, know well that you will always have my best wishes. You have given me — and Lincoln — many fond memories, and we will always remember and be proud of you. Be strong, walk tall, keep your head high and in the immortal words of Reverend Purlie, "Let your own dreams be your only boundaries." With sincere appreciation and warmest hopes for personal and professional success and happiness. I remain Very truly yours, Robert L. Albright Vice President for Student Affairs Vice President for Vice President for Academic Affairs Development Dr. Charles Wade Mr. Earle Winderman Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer Mr. Donald Mullett Dean — Registrar Dr. Leroy Johnson Assistant Registrar Miss Elsie Winchester and Dean Johnson PLEASE PRINT - PRESS HARD - USE BALL PEN 7 I Associate Dean of Students Miss Marie Vernon Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Activities Mr. Anthony Taylor Assistant to the President Mr. Jeffrey Sammons 8 I Director of Public i Information Mr. George Lyle > Director of Admissions Mr. Ronald Chavious iff* * '•: Comptroller Mr. Clarence Kinney 9 Director of Student Housing and Secretary Mr. Mayo Bell and Miss Sheila Jackson Director of Placement Mr. Claude Scarborough 10 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS "NOW WHERE DID I GO WRONG?" • SOCIOLOGY-HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELIGION DEPARTMENT i> i> CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Ab THLSUNM IsON OUR t III! 1)1 IOOI) V\ I RI°SI ro 1 K ,11 i OUK W AN INTO I III WORLD.. IT ALL HAPPENED DURING SENIOR YEAR Mongo Santa Maria came for Homecoming. Lincoln got 3 Vice-Presidents . Dr. Branson met with the President of the United States . Alumni House burned . 22 IT ALL HAPPENED DURING SENIOR YEAR Mongo Santa Maria came for Homecoming. Lincoln got 3 Vice-Presidents . Dr. Branson met with the President of the United States . Alumni House burned . .. 22 . Lincoln got pool tables . Lincoln got armed security guards . Lincoln got new Food Services Management . the English Department got a new Chairman . \ . the Energy Crisis hit us . The Wild Bunch finally won an intramural football championship. Lincoln got pool tables . Lincoln got armed security guards . Lincoln got new Food Services Management . the English Department got a new Chairman . ( . the Energy Crisis hit us . The Wild Bunch finally won an intramural football championship. COMING HBSH LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING Litt ev ry voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty, Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies Let it resound loud as the r Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has broughtus; Facing the rising sun Of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast'ning rod Felt in th days when hope had died Have not our weary teet Come to the place for which our We have come over a way thatwi has been watered 1 We have come, treading oiAj ie blood of the slaug] Out from the gloomy p, Till now we stand at m Where the white gle&M| Mefnory of Lincoln iv ' . i. I h jve Jieen-at Lincoln In {he springtime'of the-.year .When,the trees were all a-greenihg nfl sdft fragrance filled the air, , . ^^ j \ V I Have 8<?en'at Lincoln • Wherfthe wind sang thru the trels With a sighning and a longing Thai would rob my heart of ease.' The treetops were all level, j The building seemed so tall; And this curious world seemed better I / As.Go3 d seemed near it all. * I m m I I You will remember Lincoln * When you toil thru hardier days; Your mind will paint her picture In a thousand varying ways. - E. A. Batten Huh, huh. If that chick, huh, thinks I'm com- ing through all this for nothing, huh, SHE'S CRAZY! Joe Namath didn't get creamed but Carla took up his slack! The bug she put in his ear must have been a 6 in. cockroach! 4542 Batman and Robin (alias Greg and Ernie) about to leave on a They wouldn't be laughing if they knew I lied about not having crime-fighting venture. any film in my camera. I'm glad I don't have to walk a mile in her shoes. i 31 Swoooooooo-oup!! They're all doing something different! Gotta Hava Woman! Gotta Hava Woman! 1 bet you don't know what I n standing on. I wonder if he thinks he's still at camp.