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PAGE TWO CAMPUS ECHO SEPTEMBER—1949 EDITORIAL zmc=rj THE CAMPUS ECHO Published Monthly hy the Students At North Carolina College At Durham. —- — OLATHAN ROSS ' EDITOS NATHANIEL NILES LOUISE JACKSON GLADYS McGILL CHABLEIS WOMAOK ISABELLE GATES . HOWARD CAMPBELL W. A. TtTCK - CHIEF, ADVISOST STAFF R. C. EOREMAN, Jr. — - - ACHING ADVISOE I ■■ I IHII.II ■■ iiaijiM 111 *• the month at NCC Another Year At North Carolina College The fall season has convened for the 39th time in the illustrious history of this venerable institution . . . Another year at North Carolina College and we return to our old haunts to resume where we left off last June. A new class, perhaps full of dreams, aspirations, and ideas, has entered into the compact of the college commonwealth. We add our greetings to the long list that the newcomers have received by now. We are a bit loath to use the following well-worn phrase, but for want of something more apropos; this year—just as every other year is predicted—^is certain to be a ban ner year for the institution of the “sloping hills and verdant green.” Before we leave school this year for the summer vacations, the halfway point of this paradoxical and perplexing twentieth century will have been reached. We are entering school amidst and uneasy internation al situation. The island of Great Britian, its inhabitants long since accustomed to austerity, is 011 the verge_ of a currency collapse. Germany, conquered by the Allied powers in the latest war, is being wrangled over by the Allied powers and now it threatens to conquer the Allies in peace. The Balkans, long a sore spot and breeding ground for wars, is fast developing into_ a bombshell by virtue of Tito’s defiance of the Comin- foiTO. In the Far East the old order in China is cnimb- ling fast before the march of the people’s army. Here at home we have been aroused by the spy hunti|ig and loyalty checks to the extent that civil liberties are being seriously menaced. The omnipresent threat of a depression, lurking just around some cor ner, hangs heavy on wise minds. Also our battle, as a race, against the injustices we have been subjected to, is being pressed with more noticeable gain than ever before. In the area of education we have made and are making long strides toward total integration. As a result of our determined figiit we are getting more for our separate and hopelessly inferior schools in the South. Proof of that should be veiy tangible to us—the $4,000,000 expansion program now undenvay on this campus. Indeed we are progressing and getting more—^but not enough—not nearly fast enough. Such is the backdrop for our entry into school this year. What we do at the college this year may well determine what will be going on a score of years from now at the college. What we get while here-, in the way of attitudes may well determine what the nation will be like a score of years from now. What w'e develop here in the v/.ay of a philosphy may determine what the world will be like—if there be one—a score of years from now. It seems to us that our prime puii^ose in college, in light of present day affairs, is to formulate some feasible philosophy to apply to the delicate situation we now face. America puts a premium on education as it advocates education for the masses. We are the fortunate few and must cany the torch. This nation can ill-afford to have another “Martinsville Seven,” another “Trenton Six,” another “Grpveland Three” or anotiier “Peekskill.” This world can ill-afford to have another “Titanic” or another “Pearl Harbor.” We are approaching the crossroads fast. What path is to be taken? Where will it lead? by clay 134k: zhk: 3k: ixx: :>tic Came the merry (for the graduating class, that is) month of June and the fortunate, arm ed with only a North Carolina College skeepskin and-the will to conquer were launched (jettisoned is probably a better definition for what actually h appened) from the sloping hills anti verdant green, determined to make a place in the sun for themselves ^ _ F'or the scholarly and those “found wanting” in grade points and hours, summer school portals stood ajar, ■ The.se con scientious souls .set'Out in quest for knowledge and an occasional mint julep when the humidity got had too “rough.” Those w’lio tied up all loose ends were off for home, the beach, the moun tains, and entertained blissful thoughts of how to spend the summer vacation Tiie James E. Shepard ]\lemoriai Foun dation listened to proposals for effecting some lasting tribute to tlie late founder of North Caro lina College _ _ - The long- a- waited face-lifting project for the local campus was about to get started as bids were accept ed for the infirmary and health building, first in a series of buildings to be erected in con nection with the expansion pro gram,. July: the humidity was ter rific and the mint juleps came fas'ter and thicker as inhabitants sought some relief from the rays of ’ol Sol Telephones were installed in the girls dorm and in the gym, at long last. (When will the ECHO office get one?) Summer school was in full swing and the profs, were piling it on according to unreliable sources _ - _ Building contracts were let for the construction of the infirmary and healtli biiild- iiig. Also bids for the con- striiction of tlie James B. She pard Memorial library and a site for the soon to be construct ed Fine Arts building was stak ed; where we don’t know August, the month named for some Roman named Augustus somebody (better look that up) visited its ‘'swelterful” daze, oops, days, on the North Caro lina College campus and found jthe summer scholars still plug ging away _ - _ The nine-Aveek ses,sion of summer school ended and the ultra-scholarly girded themselves for the three-w'cek post session _ ^ _ Construction bids for the faculty apartments and a classroom building were accepted _ _ _ A musico-drama production, “Shall We Inherit” was presented by the summer players for local consumption Alread.y in the heat of Avig- ust. Alumni officials, looking to the crisp, tangy days of autumn when king pigskin would rule (that’s what it says here) were laying plans for a homecoming to end all homecomings - - _ _ Changes in the statf and faculty were being made, thick and fa.st. Eight out of eighteen appointees to the faculty were Ph. D. hold ers The Plac.ement Bureau of the Alimini As,sociation made a howl over the fact that grad uates were “.sTiubbing” the ser vice offered bt that office in securing a job The Sh(>'“';i>’d ^^leniorial Fonndation la'■iidii'1 a quarter million do'lai' dri\’o for funds. Prof. J. T. Taylor, Sen. Frank Graham, Gov. Kerr Scott, and Rlep. E. M. Ganti took to the airlanes via state wide network to explain the purpose of the Foundation and to urge support of it History was in the making in September at the institution of North Carolina College, The contract for the construction of the fai'vdty apartment was let to the Berry Compam' of Durham, thus marking the first time in the ainials of the State that a Negro contractor was hired ^to construct a building for a state- supported institution _ Coach II. II. Riddick issued the call for grid practice and ap proximately 60 hopefids answer ed. (Cloey, someone’s caUing, night shade’s falling. Oh what the heck). Wlien all the candi dates had assembled, a quick glance revealed that 27 men were missing on account of grad uation, ineligibility rules, and academic shortcomings By September, the sloping hills ceas ed to slope £0 and the verdanfs green lost sonw of its verdant “green-ness” as bulldozers, cranes, pile drivers, and other varying types of heavy equip ment proceeded to make the cam- us look like a contractor’s depot The CAMPFiS ECHO' staff (ha!) moved in and set up of fices for the ye;u’. Then on that fateful last Tne.sduy, a horde of freshmen "moved 'Vti to be W'el-' corned by the official welcoming and orientating committees and to be really “orientated” by the un-official committee. (He, he). Expa nsion Continued From Page One Construction contract for the rnfirmary-IIealth building, to be erected at a cosF of $200,000, was awarded to T. E. Poe and Son of Durham. Next building to be started is the James E. Shepard Memorial library, whost' site was formerly occupied by the annexes, three and four, housing the depart- nuMit of dramatic’ arts and the band room. Work on tlie build ing, estimated to cost around $.)00,000, has already begun. Not included in the four mil lion expansion program, but under repair is the old Avery auditorium which will be con verted into a temporary I^aw library. Cost of the renovation, of the auditorium is estimated at $20,000. Already the walls of the In- fimary-Health' biiilding are go ing up and it is expected to be completed and ready for occii- pancy sometime late next spring. Preliminary work has begun on building a foundation for the library while the Avery audi torium is expected to be ready for u.se in the very near future. ^ext on the expansion pro gram schedule is construction of the faculty apartments and a classroom building, slated to be under construction soon. The faculty apartment is e.stimated to cost above $200,000 w^hile the classroom biiilding wiU be built at an approximate Open Letter From The President We like to think of our college as “Our Community” because we feel that each person sliould have the opportunity to grow in his capacity to live graciously and to act intelligently. , We feel that the quality of the buildings, the equipment, and the services of the college represent the appreciation and respect which the people of the State have for us. In turn, we feel that the extent and (|ualit\- of our use of these facilities and services reflect the respect that we have for ourselves. We welcome our new stiidents as new citizens of oiu' college commimity. I know that I ex press the .sentiments of the old er students and members of the faculty w'hen I say that we shall do our best to demonstrate to you that our goal of living is to be friendly, cooperative, and in telligent. We welcome you be cause we feel that your aims in life are similar to ours and that you will join with us in an ef- DR. A. ELDER . . , , “each pr,rxon” foi't to realize more fully our cherished hopes and ideals. Sincerelv vours, A. ELDER President cost of $190,000. The Berry Company of Dur ham became the first Negro contractor to be awarded gen eral construction contract for erection of a state-supported institution in this state as,the eompany’s low bid of $102,000 was accepted for the faculty apartment. The R. I[. P ennix Company, also of Durham, is the contractor for the classroom buildia». All the new buildings wall be con,structed along the archi tectural lines of the Colonial era to corre.spond with the rest of the campus buildings.
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