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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS LETTER
December, 1948
NEWS LETTER
Published Monthly by
State Teachers (ollepe News Press iiiib
Elizabeth City, North
Carolina
STAFF
MASTHEAD
Editor-in-Chief
Wiley F. Neal
Associate Editors
- Paul Pruden
Mildred Stephenson
Cartoonist
Robert Poole
Photographer
Lloyd Sykes
Columnist
Ida Gray
Sports Editors
Jesse Clay
John Jackson
Reporters
Sterling t’erry
Joseph Barber
Exchange Editors
Edith George
Evelyn Hodge
Nellie Drew
Copyreaders
Herbert Henry
Carol Williams
Adviser
E. C. Mitchell
Getting the
Yiiletide Spirit
Immediately following our
Thanksgiving holiday, we prepare
ourselves for the coming Christ
mas season. Our attention is cen
tered on getting in the right
frame of mind for the most im
portant holiday of the year. As
one writer has wisely said, “The
spirit of Christ’s birth is the light
of the world.”
Christmas carries a tradition of
almost 2,000 years. It is the one
time when our hospitable heai'ths
welcome our friends. The old fa
miliar Christmas Carols, the Yule
Log, the exchange of gifts with
our friends—all help to paint a
glowing picture of cheerful Christ
mas sentiments and customs.
In spite of all of the Christmas
rush, we never forget to trim the
tree, to hang the stocking, and to
place the last piece of mistletoe
in the living room. Sometimes we
say to each other ‘‘I just can’t
feel the Christmas spirit this
year,” and we worry lest, in our
hurry, we miss that spirit.
The Spirit of Yuletide never
fails us, however, as the Christ
mas Day approaches, for there is
a feeling of sensational mystery,
and expectant joy that steals ove
us, and we .say softly to ourselves,
■'Behold, I brin gyou glad tidings
of great joy which shall be unto
all people.
Improving of the
Instructional Program
As a result of a recent survey
made by the State Educational
Commission, we focus our atten
tion on the many improvements
that can be made in our elemen
tary schools in North Carolina.
After a careful, comprehensive
study of the prevailing situation,
the commission recommends an
additional supervisory leadership
for the teachers. Since this is one
of our greatest needs, the teach
ers should accept the responsibili
ty of leadership in planning and
evaluating, with emphasis on
maintaining the intimate interest
of the pupils. They should do ev
erything possible to improve the
techniques for leadership.
In addition, it is believed that
the elementary schools should
place more attention on the indi
vidual pupil, providing him with
fundamental tool subject matter,
and giving a knowledge of his
community and its valuable re
sources. He should be given aji
adequate supply of material, sup
plies and equipment, and a health
ful and attractive school environ-
nient.
A good elementary school seeks
to provide an instructional pro
gram that will meet needs which
all youth will have in common.
Among these are the ability to
think rationally, to understand the
rights and duties of a citizen, to
know the influence of science on
human life, and to develop and
maintain good health and physical
fitness.
I, personally, believe that in
of the progress that is being made
in our elementary schools in North
Carolina, there should be more
sincere effort placed on the im
provement of the quality of our
present instructional program.
MR. T. S. JACKSON
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at Johnson C. Smith University,
Charlotte, N. C. Leaving there, he
went to Taladega College, Ala
bama, where he remained until
1945. In 1945-46 he was employed
at Paine College, Augusta Geor
gia. He came to Elizabeth City
State Teachers College in 1947 as
instructor and chairman of the
I department of Education, in which
j position he has commanded the
i respect of both faculty and stu-
; dents.
j Associated with the Dean in the
work here is his wife, Mrs. Irene
G. Jackson, who is the efficient
supervisor of student teaching in
the primary grades.
Not only has Mr, Jackson serv
ed as a leader in the v/ork of the
schools but in the communities as
well. As presedent of the Alabama
Teachers Association, he led a
fight for equalization of teachers’
salaries. For a number of years,
he has been affiliated with vari
ous civic and social organizations,
including the NAACP.
Mr. Jackson believes that lay
men and professionals, skilled and
unskilled, of the community,
should cooperate for the purpose
of improving the socio-economic
life. He is also firmly convinced
that education, to be effective,
must be functional.
Inquiring Reporter
With Alumni At Homecoming
Hattie O. Privott ’48—“The
Homecoming was a great im
provement, and I hope this activi
ty continues to grow.”
Miss Privott is teaching forty-
two children in the third, fourth
and fifth grades at Harrellsville,
N. C.
Miss Virginia Manley ’48—“It
was a most enjoyable occasion.”
In Gainesville, Virginia, Miss
Manley is teaching the grammar
grades.
Miss Sarah Pelham ’46—“Home
coming was great, and I had an
enjoyable time.” For two years
Miss Pelham has been employed
at the W. S. Creecy High School
at Rich Square, N. C.
Miss Dollie Willie ’48—Home
coming was pleasant, and I enjoy
ed being with my friends.” Miss
Willie is teaching in the graded
school of Waverly, Virginia.
Miss Maryland James ’47—“The
team exhibited the spirit of cham
pions, and I hope they never lose
it.” Miss James who is teaching
in Warsaw is also working hard
to develop a basketball team and
a volley ball team.
HOMECOMING CANDIDATES
EXPRESS GRATITUDE
The Homecoming of 1948 was
a very successful one, and I con
sider it a great honor to have re
presented the Senior Class. Al
though the Seniors did not win,
they have no regrets for the pre
paration for the event. May those
who come after us not falter as
they strive to make Homecomings
of the future memorable.
—Eliza Rita Johnson
I wish to express gratitude to
the Juniors who chose me to be
a competitor in such a gala af
fair. Working with the class was
not a new affair, but a happy
one. Many services have been per
formed by me for my class and al
so other organizations on the cam
pus. I am always willing to co
operate with my fellow classmates
and friends.
May next year’s Miss Homecom
ing be a Senior!
^Lillie S. White
I am greatly pleased with the
outcome of the Miss Homecoming
Contest. for I, the Sophomore
Bits From Barber
Twenty-Four Hours
Of Learning
Our College offers twenty-four
hours of learning every day. Every
person, whether student or faculty
member, is learning. Such a pro
gram prepares young men and
women so that they may go back
into the communities from which
they have come and be better
leaders.
As College students who are ex
pecting to be leaders of the Ne
gro youth of tomorrow, we must
make the proper use of the twen
ty-four hours in each day. This
means not only studying and
reading, but taking part in ath
letic games, participating in dra
matics, choral club activities and
debating. It means also observ
ing the activities of the partici
pants.
We, the leaders of American
Negro youth of tomorrow, shall
have to be well acquainted with
all kinds of people and all types
of work if we expect success. Our
own College offers us this oppor
tunity in the twenty-four hours
of learning each day. We should
not let the time go by without
some accomplishments, but grasp
the opportunities that our children
may advance.
Development Through
Religious Activities
We have several religious activ
ities on the campus for the devel
opment of the students. For in
stance, there is something to be
gained through the “Y” Associa
tions, Vespers, Sunday School
and Prayer Meeting.
Unfortunately, there is a type
of student who has not learned
the value of religion; and, there
fore, he is not interested in these
services. Still there is another
type who really has developed a
strong appreciation for religion.
Eventually, this student will be
capable of leadership. Gradually,
he will come in possession of those
qualifications which will make him
a well-rounded individual.
candidate, was victorious due to
the untiring efforts of my fellow
classmates and friends.
Pecola E. Bowser
Though I did not win, I greatly
appreciate my classmates and
friends who stood by me. I thank
all who worked for my class and
for me.
- -Mattie M. West