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Buildings To Gd| Ud; To Let Contracts In 30 Days Library To Come First Says Pres. In Welcome Speech President Alfonso Elder of North Carolina College predict ed in his welcome speech to the student body last week that the first contract for construction of new buildings at the college will probably be let during the next 30 or 60 dajrs. The president,; who gave a hearty welcome to the freshman class, said also that a landseaipe architect has bf-en emjiloyed by the trustees’ bviilding commit tee, and plans ),iave been drawn up to indicate Vhe possible sites of future biiil(\ings for many years to come. I It is likelv tb - t the first con struction come from the $2,000,00/0 ppropriation will be a Publ/ic H Jth Building and a VibrSry, Dr. Elder indicated. He is of the oyiinion that North Carolina College has promise of becoming “a place of even greater beauty,” and he point ed out that eventually the cam pus will extend from Fayette ville Street to Alston A'^^enue. (To the freshmen he said: “This year should be the most important and most significant in the history of onr school. It is the year in which we begin to build with the idea that this is to become one of the greatest universities in the country—not only in the South but in the en tire country. I know you will be pleased to hear the interest and enthusiasm the board of trus-. tees has iVi developing this into a greater school.” sol Vting tlie iC'ooperation • iBember of the College commaini'ty Dr. Elder told his audience: “However beautiful our buildings are, and however clean our campus may be, yon know and I know that the true worth of our institution and the true strength of our institution is found in the hearts and minds of the faculty and students. “We have set our minds and souls upon two goals, self- direction and self-development. We have said what we want and it is up to ns to achieve these things. We are partners in a great enterprise. The world is looking at you, and we cannot fail. Does this mean that we must be perfect? No, for we have made many mistakes and they are a part of our growth. Does (Please turn to Page Six) Political Organizations "Tabooed” By Council; NAACP, Bond To Fight To Observe Founders' Day President Alfonso Elder of North Carolina College has ap pointed a committee of faculty members, Durham citizens and a student representative to take charge of plans for the obser- ance of Foiuiders’ Day, Nov. 3, in memory of Dr. James Edward Shepard. Chairman of the committee which held its first meeting at the college Tuesday night, is Dr. Helen G. Edmonds, professor of history. Her co-workers are, the Rev. Miles Mark Fisher, Asa T. Spaulding, Mrs. Williemae King, C. C. Spaulding, Dr. A. E. Man ley, James B. James, C. A. Ray, William A. Tuck, Miss Ruth G. Riush and tlie Rev. J. Neal Hughley. VOL. VII—NO. DURHAM, N. €., OCTOBER—1948 THIS JEAUTY CAVE EAGLES INSPIRATION 'Miss Clementine Coley, “Miss Homecoming” for 1948, is a very lovely Junior who is majoring in Commerce. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Y. W. C. A. and the Commercial Club. She has a charming disposi- Sharp Too! Band Makes Debut In New Uniforms North Carolina College’s crack 45 piece band made it’s 1948 debut in new uniforms on October 2, to help the. Eagles defeat the Bulldogs on South Carolina State. The uniforms consist of smart militaristic caps, yellow trim med maroon coats made im maculate by broad Sam Brown belts and exquisite citation cords. Gray trousers complete the traditional color combina tion. Our high-stepping major ettes are clad in snow white scottoish-type shorts, s>anme- trically decorated in yellow. Mr. W. I. Howard, the band master, has ex,pressed the hope of having a prosperous concert as well as marching band. Frosh Elect Officers For Year On the niglit of October 5, 1948, the class of ’52 had a campaign for election of the class in B. N. Duke Auditorium. They ■were guided by Mr. Russell of tlie Guidance Council. Each candidate had a given length of time to campaign in his behalf All of the candidates expressed the desire to scrvice as the class leader and promised to support whomever was chosen each voice the hope that “our class will be the best class to matri culate' at North Carolina College. The voting took place Tuesday, October 6, 1948. Out of the 227 votes east James (Waterboy) Wright col lected 97 votes. His closest rival was (Please turn to Page Five) tion and she is well-liked all over the campus. Her favprite past-times are dancing and reading. Her favorite sports are basketball and swimming. Miss Coley graduated as Valedictorian from Hawley High School at Creedmoor in Council Discusses New Philosophy North Carolina College’s Student Council was in charge of the weekly asseiiibly period in B. N. rHike Audi torium Monday, October 4, and the program centered arotmd the theme “Wliat we Believe,” with James B. James presiding as president of the Student Council. Miss Mary McLean, vice-prcsident discussed “Our Col- Icgte Community pliilosophy, ’ ’ and Robert Edwards used as his subject ’Ha.p-piness ■— A Criterion To Achieve Our Philosophy.” Both speakers interpreted to the new students especially the code by whicli N. C. College students live to gether in the college community. Miss Mclx’ari pointed out that “In our') college eommunity rewritten philosophy ^ each individual is looked upon as an individual; not as a per; son who thinks, feels, and acts as he ^ does because he is commanded to do so, but as a person who conducts (Please turn to Page Five) The college chapter of the NAACP and Nathaniel iiond, or ganizing chairman of the Young Progressive Club on tlio campus have issued statements denouncing the action of the Studunt Coun cil in saying “taboo” to the existence of the Yo'ung Progressive Club on the campus. The Council met Tuesday, September 28 and rejeclotl the request of the club to organize. The NAACP has issued a proclamation condemning the ac tion taken by the Student Council on the matter and urging tho Council to reconsider the issue and rescind the decision. Nathaniel Bond has written a letter to the Student Council president, James B. James, much stronger in tone than the proclamation stating his disapproval of the decision and threatening to fight the decision even to the courts unless the Council rescinds its decision. Hermenia Pitts, spokesman for the Council, said that the Council felt tliat the Social Sci ence Club, which is already functioning on the, campus, was organized for student expression in the political field and is not limited to any particular group. For additional student organ izations to become active in the area of government would create much confusion as to what' areas each should operate, she continued. Therefore Miss Fitts concluded, the decision was reached that no political parties affiliated with the na tional party should function on the campus. The proclamation issued by the NAACP states in part; The North Carolina College Chapter'of the National Asso ciation for the Advancement of Colored People does finaly de nounce the undemocratic de cision of the Student Council to ban all political organizations on the campus. We charge that such action is a denial of the right of political freedom, a part of the great American heritage of democracy . . ■ .... We cannot overlook the denial of fundamental con stitutional rigbt here at Carolina College. We urge that the Student Council permit the organization of political groups on the cam pus of North Carolina College. Students do not lose tlieir right of political action thru organ ized groups while they are in college. It should be their pri vilege to exercise this Ajnerican right withoxit leaving the cam pus. The letter from Bond states in part: Mr. President: Today, 7 October 1948, I re ceived your statement on the September 28th diecision of the Student Gooncrli ending POLITICAL FREEDOM on the campas of North Carolina College by banning all poHti- (Please turn to Page Six) 194G, and has maintained scholastic honors while at North Carolina College. For the benefit of the more inquisitive, Miss Coley is from Creedmoor, North Carolina, 5 ft. 4 ins. tall, weighs 117 lbs. and upon graduation, she plans to be a civil'service worker. Concert Series Released Scott And Bricc To Perform Here .North Carolina College’s com mittee on concerts released last week a revised schedule of recitals on the campus for the 1948-49 school year. Miss Ruth Gillum, chairman, stated that the official date for the opening concert starring Miss Hazel Scott, pianist, is Friday, Oct ober 29, at 8:15 p. m. Following Miss Scott’s recital Will be John Kirkpatrick, pian ist, who will spend Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 11 on the camptis. Carol Brice, con tralto, will be presented in con cert Thursday evening, De cember 16, and the January 11 concert will feature the Inter national Dance Trio. Other attractions will be Kenneth Spencer, bass, Monday, February 14; the National Classic Theatre Group, who will present ‘ ‘ The Tamijig of the Shrew” Thursday Miirch 25, and Mark D’Albert,, pianist, Monday, April 11. Other members of the 1948 concert committee of the North Carolina College are Wesley I. Howard, Charles L, Holmes, William A. Tuck, C, T, Willis, Albert E. Williams, Philhnore Hall, Norfley Whitted and Rich ard Jefferson. Mrs. C. Ruth Edwards, Mies E. A. White, Mrs. Margaret I>. Watson, Miss E. Marion Cord- ice. Miss Argela Marehcjta, Miss Theresa ?vl. Claggett, Mrs. Grizzell Hubbard, MrrJ. Nell Hunter, Mrs. B. A. J. YTTiitted, Miss Mary Ia Boh anon, and Miss Helen G.Edmonds . \
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