Langston University Digital Commons @ Langston University LU Gazette, 1960-1969 LU Gazette (Student Newspaper) 9-1965 The aG zette September 1965 Langston University Follow this and additional works at: http://dclu.langston.edu/ archives_gazette_newspaper_19601969 Recommended Citation Langston University, "The aG zette September 1965" (1965). LU Gazette, 1960-1969. Book 10. http://dclu.langston.edu/archives_gazette_newspaper_19601969/10 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the LU Gazette (Student Newspaper) at Digital Commons @ Langston University. It has been accepted for inclusion in LU Gazette, 1960-1969 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Langston University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Langston University Gazette VOLUME XVI LANGSTON UNIVERSITY. LANGSTON, OKLAHOMA, SEPTEMBER, 1969 NUMBESONE tangston Homecoming Oct. 14-16 Welcome Mat Out For All Alumni An array of festive events have been carefoUy jdaaed for the enjoyment and pleasure of the many alumni and frtendff who will be a part of Langston University's Homecoming aetivtties sclie<W uled for October 14-16, 1965. The first event held during this festive celefaratioB will be the Coronation of "Miss Ungston” . This year’s Miss Langston is Mary Irene Jacksoq, a Junior in the Department of Business Education, from Hugo, nfciatmtna. Following the formal ceremony, a Coronation Ball will be held in the WiUiam H. Hale Student Union. The annual Breakfast Dance- a time to greet old friends- College. Tbe game promises to is scheduled for Saturday morn­ be filled witti tlirills and chills ing at five o’clock. The Lang­ as the Langston Lions are out ston Collegians will provide to revenge themselves against music for this occasion. the 10-20 defeat delivered by tbe Coffee will be served by the Savages last year. Langston University Parents Or­ For the second year, a named ganization in the faculty lounge band has been booked to play of the Student Union from 8-11 for a Concert Dance. This year’s A. M. attraction will be tbe versatile The Parade, in which campus orchestra of Ernie Fields and organizations vie for prize-win- Son. The Concert is from 7:00- nig floats, will start at 10:30 8:30 P.M. in tbe L W. Young A.M. Cash prizes will be award­ Auditorium and ttie Dance will ed to the organization whose float be held at 9:30 P.M.-12:30 A. M. best depicts the Homecoming in the Ballroom of the William H. Hale Student Union. Bob Hodder presents check to President Hale as Don Haynes (Center) looks on approvingly. theme, "Building for a Better World.” The Ernie Fields' nnithas stay­ At "Kick-Off” time at 2 p.m., ed in the topbracketbecauseof spectators will see the Lang­ the more than tturee decades ot ston Lions pitted against the Sav­ experience by its leader. Ernie Langston U. Development ages of Southeastern State (Continued on Pg. 2) Foundation Receives Gift Expression was given to the Langston University was, in and we are proud to be a working slogan "Partners in Progress” effect, a recognition and encour­ partner in the enterprise.” by the American Airlines through agement of the rapid growth and its recent contribution of $500 the intellectual opportunity being President Hale has been a to the Langston University made possible under the admin­ frequent participant in confer­ Development Foundation. istration of president William H, ences sponsored by the federal Mr. Bob Hodder, Manager of Hale at Langston University. government urging industry and the Oklahoma City office of the "American Airlines hopes that college cooperation through its American Airlines Company, in­ this grant will contribute to furth­ Plans for Progress Program. dicated that this contribution to ering the fine work being done Dr. Hale visualizes a growing "partnership for progress” in Oklahoma with business and ind­ ustry playing an important role in the development of students Accreditation at Langston University, and the Institution providing, in return, Continues capable personnel who will serve yal to the institution.” The aca­ industry with credit. American President William H. Hale has demic preparation was found to Airlines officials indicated that been officiaUy notified that Oie be good and the faculty to be they would leave to Dr. Hale the Executive Board of the North sincerely student-oriented and decision of where these funds Central Association of Colleges service-minded. Commenting on would be of greatest use. "The and Secondary Schools voted on greatest need at present is for August 5 to continue the accre­ administration, the Visitation Committee report stated, "The matching funds to assure receipt ditation of Langston University University is fortunate in having of federal student loan and work- as a bachelor’s degree-granting a dedicated, energetic,and ca­ study funds. This expression of institution. pable administration intent upon faith in the future of Langston The North Central Review providing the students with a University greatly encourages us Committee visited the institution favorable atmosphere. It is de­ and lets us know that we are on April of this year and in its voted to file continued improve­ the right track,” stated Dr. Hale. report of the visit Indicated that ment of the institution and it Mr. Don H> s, District Sales the student body was found to has established a realistic plan Manager for American Airlines, be “ serious in their approach of development on both short was present during the presem to their studies, well-groomed, and long-range bases.” tation of the check. well-mannered, ajxl extremely lo­ (Continued on Pg. 2) Hale Named ToCoastGuard Advisory Board zerald, Boston, Massachusetts Dr. William H. Hale, Presi­ mandant of the Coast Guard with regard thereto. attorney and businessman; Dr. dent of Langston University, bas William W. Hagerty, President, been appointed by the Secretary The Advisory Committee con­ sists of persons of distlDction Drexel Institute, Philade4>Ua of the Treasury to the Advisory in education and other fields Pennsylvania; and Dr. Karl 0* iaibb haaiy ktiue javksun will reign as “ Miss Langston” during Committee of the United Statw Lassker, Professor of PoUtlcal Homecoming activities October 16. Miss Jackson, a senior in tbe Coast Guard Academy at New relating to tbe purposes of the Academy. Science, Wabash College, Craw- Department of Business Education , is from Hugh, Oklahoma. London, Connecticut for a term fordsviUe, Indiana. Coronation of "Miss Langston” is scheduled for Thursday,Oct­ ending June 30, 1966. The pri­ Other members now serving on tbe Advisory Committee are Dr. Hale was recommended ober 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the LW. Young Auditorium. Tbe Cor­ mary purpose of the Advisory Dr. Arthur S. Adams, former by Congressman Tom Steed wiio onation will be followed by a Cornation Ball in the William H. Committee is to examine the Presideiit, American Council on indicates that he believes that Hale Student Union, Miss Jackson’s court will be comprised of course of instruction at the Ac­ Education; Mr. WiUlam H. Flt- (Continued on Pg. 2) sweeQiearts of campus organizatioDS and their escorts. ademy and to advise the Com­ PAGE TWO LANGSTON UNIVEHSITY GAZFTTE SEPTEMBER. VHi LANGSTON UNIVERSITY GAZEHE President Hale H o m e c o m i n g LANGSTON UNIVERSITY POSTOFFICE (Cont’d from Page 1) The Langston University Gazette is a monthly publication by this is the first time an Okla- the Langston University Gazette Staff for the students, alumni, homan has served on the Ad- w • w f I Vi4 V iJ f and friends of Langston University. visory Committee or Board of _____ Member: Intercollegiate Press any of the Service Academies. HOMECOMING CALEN D^ OF EVENTS The Gazette Staff m e United States Coast Ac- THEME “ BuUding for a Better World Editor..............................................................Alice LaDell Davis ademy prepares young men to be Thursday, October 14 rnmna«nn t .. commissioned officers in theUn- 7:30 p.m Coronation of Miss Langston Typists...................... ...........................Ruth Teag^ie and Porita White ited States Coast Guard. Students Stanley Simpson..............................................................Sjxjrts Editor at the Academy are called cadets; I. W. Young Auditorium Advisers.................................Gladys H. Johnson and Carl L, Jones the cadet system began in 187G. 8:30 p.m Coronation Ball The Academy is comparable to . ^ ^ those of tile other armed for- William H. Hale Umversity Center ces. But entrance is by annual Friday, October 15 nationwide comiietitive test ra- 7:30 p.m........................................................... “ On Fire & Pep Rally editorial ther than by congressional app- idix)asored by Student Council) ointment. 8:00 p ni. .........................................................Alumni Senate Meeting 1 would like to take tliis to welcome you, iny fellow oiJjwrtunitj' In accepting the apiwintment, Langstonites, and wish each of you a successful ajul enjoyable Dr. Hale stated, " I am proud G. Lamar Harrison Library year at Langston University. to have this opiwrtunity to be 9:00 p.m............... ........................................ Pre-Homecoming Social Langston University has, at present, a student Ixjdy of approx­ of service to my country. It is imately 1179. Tlie Gazette Staff believes tliat with an enrollment at one and the same time a William H. Hale University Center of tliis size, the Gazette should be published at least once a montli. high honor and a challenge.” Saturday, October IG One can easily see the editorial staff has a tremendous task of 5:00 a .m ....................Breakfast Dance compiling all the news items into a publication— which is a brief U nmAnnminrY Langston University CoUegians synopsis of the events that occurred during the nionfli. n O l l l c C O l T l i n g WiHiam H. Hale University Center This semis 8:00-11:00 .............................. ................. .Coffee This semester, we will endeavor to obtain increased partici­ (Cont’d from Pasre 1) Served by Langston Umversity Parents Organization pation of students, student organizations, and to ijrovide a greater r,.