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PAGE TWO THE CAMPUS ECHO THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 1955 The Characteristics Of A Leader The dignity and intellgence with which Dr. Alfonso Elder presented North Carolina College’s request for in creases in appropriations for the biennium 1955-57 to mem bers of the Joint Appropriations Committee on February 2, were both a credit to the NCC community and a reason for humiliation to other less astute and less well prepared pre sentations of presidents of other Negro colleges. Dr. Elder exhibited continuity, intellectual superiority, and a direct, concise approach in discussing the financial problem which confronts NCC, without the subservient dilly-dallying which seemed to be the order of the day. In the opinion of those present, few reports approached comparison with the fifteen-page document presented by the NCC Prexy. The facts were clearly outlined, the case stated in succinct and definite terms. In short, during the fifteen minutes period allotted each institution for appeal, every sec ond was well and constructively utilized by Dr. Elder, in all probability to the great chargrin of the legislative commit tee members. North Carolina College was represented in a manner befitting an institution of higher education. In view of the number ot people who made a poor dis play of the intellectual level of the Negro college president, and also in view of the “gentlemen” who were more inter; ested in gaining the favor and the applause of the committee members than they were in furthering the cause of the in stitution they represented, the citizens of the North Carolina College community should indeed be proud to claim Dr. Elder as “our president.” In him we have both a superior educator and a man of pride and character. YVONNE SCRUGGS, Contributing Editor All Fields Have Fences The student-teacher relationship at NCC is of the calibre that leaves all concerned satisfied in most instances. How ever, there are a few particular faculty members, who, like a few particular students, tend to exhibit behavior patterns that are undesirable in a college community. Every one agrees that all faculty members have certain rights that all students must respect. By the same token, students have certain rights that must be respected by mem bers of the faculty. It is only through mutual respect that the much heralded program of Student Self-Direction can continue to thrive and grow. Several weeks ago, a student, after having obtained per mission from the dining hall manager, brought a collection of records to the dining hall to play over the public address system during supper,. The student proceeded -jiPlPftions ■ which- included the quieti, pianoman Dave Brubeck, songs by thej platlnw’B^s^'oo jo s Christy, and other similar records that college students throughout the United States are finding delightful. Onto the scene stalked a disconcerted faculty member who said, in no few words, that such music was not conduc ive to eating and should not be played in the dining hall. The music stopped. This is the sort of things that the students bitterly re sent. No faculty member has the right to dictate the type of music that is to be played in the dining hall. First of all, he does not have the authority — and if he does, that author ity is not sanctioned by the students. Secondly, this instruc tor was being rankly presumptuous in assuming the power to select music for students according to his personal standards. Another example of the dictatorial role assumed by a few faculty members is the threat of grade reduction if the cuts allotted students by the Registrar’s Office are used. Through intelligent fore-thought, the Registrar’s Office has seen fit to allot cuts in accordance with the quarter hour value of the course. Using these cuts is an uncontestable right of the stu dents, and no number of temper tantrums, expressions of fustration, or threats of violence can alter it. These few teachers must become reconciled to the fact that they are not dealing with children. Perhaps their views do not coincide with ours. Perhaps they are not in accord with our present system of limited control. Nevertheless, if they wish their rights respected, they must respect the rights of students. This is not a request; it is a statement of fact. The instructors in question will fare better if they take notice of the line of demarcation between Student Self-Direction and dictation to students. Letters Of Interest OPEN LETTER TO THE STUDENTS I am writing this letter with great pleasure because it is meant to commend our great President for his interest in our student body. I was fortunate enough to attend a meeting of the Appropriations Committee in Raleigh on February 2, 1955. At this meeting I was made to feel proud that I am a part of this great institution. I was made to feel this way because President Elder spoke from the very beginning for this student body. Athough I feel unequal to the task of commending him in the measure he deserves, I am proud and obligated to picture him to you in the role of “de fender of the general welfare” of this student body. I think our President is a gregt leader and could be compared with the Good Shepherd who provideth for his sheep. He knows the needs of our student body and knows them well. He knows that our student body is of humble parentage, and therefore, unable to be bur dened with heavy fees. Our President is not only aware of our financial needs, but he is also aware of our aca demic needs; he tries to satisfy both. It can be readily seen that we have a leader who is fully a part of us as we are apart otf him. We are, I am sure, proiid of him. Very truly yours, T Peering Through The Bir(Ts Eye By “BONNIE” BASKETBALL GREATS The rise of the North Caro lina College Basketball team this year, after one expected and one unexpected loss, and also after many predictions of demise, has proven that the Ea gles have a predisposition to success, only |tas N o IE THE CAMPUS ECHO NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AT DURHAM The Campus ECHO, official student publication at North Caro lina College at Durham, is published monthly during the regular school year. Subscription rates: ?1.00 per school year. Second class mail privleges authorized at Durham, N. C. Membec F^socioted Gble6icte Pfess EDITOR W. Sherman Perry BUSINESS MANAGER Retha Hughes MANAGING EDITOR GEORGE GRIFFIN ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Robert Perry ADVERTISING MANAGER James Rainey EXCHANGE EDITOR Barbara broadnax NEWS EDITOR • • • Betty Redding FEATURE EDITOR Iona Crawford LITERARY EDITORS Mary Mebane, Charles Gittens CONTRIBUTING EDITOR YVONNE SCRUGGS SPORTS EDITOR Charles Womack SECRETARY WILLIAM N. BURNETTE REP O R T E R S MATT CHAVIS. EDITH WHITE, DORETHEA ARRINGTON. FLORESTINA LINE- BERGER, ELNORA JOYNER. EARLENE COWARD, LORENZA CLARK, MILDRED RUTHERFORD. EMMA BULLOCK, SHIRLEY JAMES, EVELYN WILDER, PEGGY BATTLE, ELIZABETH ROUSE, JUANITA GREGORY, KITTY SNEED, BESSIE MONTGOMERY, WALTER N. DAVIS, MELVIN HOLLOMAN, MARY KERSHAW. TYPISTS QUEEN JOHNSON, GENEVA MCALLISTER, LUREDEAN WATKINS, BETTYE PORTEE, MANNIE BEAMON, WILLIAM N. BURNETTE. CIRCULATION STAFF CLEAPATRA TURNER BECKETT, IREDELLA MEETZE, ROBBIE GRAHAM. ADVISOR Horace G. Dawson X'lyr* ''r" AN OPEN LETTER To the 'many students, faculty members, fellow workers of the immediate college campus, and also to the many friends on the city of Durham, I am trying very sincerely to put into words how deeply, how genuinely grateful I am for your many and varied kindnesses during my re cent illness. There were gifts and beauti ful flowers, fine foods, money and books, to name but a few. Visits, even though limited in some cases to a few minutes, meant very much to me. I bought many thank-you cards, but in no way could they express what I so deeply felt. I am also grateful for the many courtesies extended my son while he was here in the city. Therefore, I have taken this privilege to say, “Thank You to say how happy I am to work and live in such a splendid com munity. And I am sure that God is also here. There is a destiny That makes us brothers; None goes his way alone; All that we send into The lives of others. Comes back into our own. Again, Thank You one all. Valeria Berry House Directress of Chid ley Hall ourp team ■ risen tOp the upper brae-- ket of the con-i ference, b u U it has p e r-f petuated t h tradition of the ‘Mifehty Eagles which is of “BONNIE” long standing. There have been many times when loyal suppor ters feared for that great tradi tion—for example, when Coach Jofinny McLendon left in 1952- an(i yet the great team always seems to come through with flying colors. The Eagles have put North Carolina College on the map in many places. We have the patience and dilgence of Coach Floyd Brown, and the unrelenting efforts and incom parable team-work of the team to thank for the 1954, and pos sibly, for the 1955 stars in our crpwn of glory. Congratula tions, fellows and Coach!! You have done a swell job. While we are on the subject of basketball, perhaps a word of caution is in order. We are the host institution for the Bas ketball Tournament. It would be good public relations for us to remember that guests should be treated with hospitality, and they should be respected as guests. It is unsportsmanlike, uncouth and ill-bred to make raucous sounds at opposing teams, especially on the foul shot line. Let’s show a bit of the^ spirit which has made us the Greats of basketball. LOYAL GREEKS The Pan-Hellenic Coimcil and its conscientious president, Johnny Wooten, are to be com mended on their overt efforts to foster good school spirit. The All-Greek cheerleaders at the game between Morgan and NCC were not only effective, but colorful in their fraternity and and sorority sweaters. Greeks. Good job, OCHIDS TO THE SG The Student Government Dance following the basketball game a couple of Friday nights ago was both new and well ac cepted. Perhaps another affair like that in the near future would not be a bad idea at all. The students seemed to enjoy themselves very much, and that “crazy” lighting system cer tainly did do a lot to make the venture a successful one. Teacher Has Poem Published Miss Mary L. Bohanon, NCC dramatic professor has had her fourth poem, “Faith,” accepted for publication in the National Anthology of Poetry. Other po ems by Miss Bohanon published in this Anthology include: A Prayer,” 1951; “The Plea,” 1952; and “Second Advent,” 1953. FAITH By MARY BOHANON Let not the troubled mind disturb the heart. If on this Rock we build our House, Then let no inner doubt beat at the door To foster questions: For how important is it that we ■ answer why: The soft-eyed wonder of The misstep of the blind, dear, The trembling effort of the mute. The long-felt writhing of a paint-wrought substance These are the temporary attri butes of living. Until the deeds of men are blind to good. Until the needs of men knock at deaf ears, Until the words of men are mumbled lies. Until the souls of men give way to pain. Need we allow the troubled mind disturb the heart. LiTTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler EDITOR’S APOLOGY In the January issue of the ECHO, an error was made in the “Freshman Is Crowned Queen For A Day” story on page 8. “Queen For A Day” was Miss Andre Carter and not Miss Andre Canter as ap peared consistently through out the story. The editor apologizes and extends his congratulations to Miss Car ter. IT JUST ' POLISH Y0UIM6 REAL CHANiaeWHEN HE COMES HOV£ FOKCflEISTMAS VACATIOfJ H0W'5A60UT'A HANP WITH TH‘ e\ss?
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