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The Fayetteville State University Drama Guild presents, Ted Shine’s “Plantation”, Elizabeth
Blake’s “The Man Nobody Saw”, and “Shackin’ ” by Horace E. Hockett. The three one-act plays will
play two performances at Seabrook Auditorium, Fayetteville State University, December 10-11 at
8:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The story of “ Plantation” deals with an old Louisiana plantation owner, played by Donald
Boykin, who has fought against integration and equal rights for blacks. After being childless for 71V2
rs his wife finally gives birth to their first son, who is the spitting image of his father. The onlymaj-
or difference is that the baby’s skin is black. The consequences of this dilemma are hilarious.
“The Man Nobody Saw” recounts the story of a desperate young black man, played by Alexander
Murphy, trying to improve himself and his family by getting out of their poverty stricken surroun
dings. After trying countless ways to accomplish this task and being constantly rejected by the
system, he becomes a frustrated victim of neglect and results to violence. This question is implied.
Who is really responsible for this young man’s actions?
“Shackin’ ” is an original play written by Horace E. Hockett, Director of the FSU Drama Guild
and instructor of Speech and Drama at the university. This play deals with a young man, starring
Willard Bass Jr., who’s favorite pass time is seducing young ladies, stealing their hearts, then
dumping them for another one. Finally his fortune changes. To his surprise his new fling is not at all
what he expected. Death, played by Hasper Wilson, is his new and permanent companion.
The cast for “Plantation”. Martha, the maid, Joyce Thomas; Roscoe, the house boy, Jasper
Wilson; The Bishop, Roscoe Locke; Mrs. Vesquelle, the first lady of the house, Teresa Herring; Papa
Joe Vesquelle, plantation owner, Donald Boykin.
The cast for “The Man Nobody Saw”. The Lawyer, Jasper Wilson; Nathan Richardson, the
young black man, Alexander Murphy; Helen Richardson, Nathan’s wife, Gwendolyn Taylor; the
white witnesses are played by Barbara Stephens and Willard Bass.
The castfor “Shackin’ ”. Captain Ice, Willard Bass Jr.; The Devil, Jasper Wilson; Carol, Cap’s
previous girlfriend, Barbara Stepehns; JoAnn, Cap’s present ,girlfriend, Teresa Herring; Gwen,
Cap’s new girlfriend, Gwendolyn Harris.
GETTING READY FOR FINALS- at Fayetteville State
University (N.C.) on a cold December day is beautacious fresh
man coed Alma Hooker, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Alma is getting her notes all together as the end of the first
semester rolls around. She is a psychology major at FSU and is
the head cheerleader for the Bronco cheering squad.
(FSU Photo by John B. Henderson)
RECRUITING Johnny Covington (extreme right) ’66 graduate of Fayetteville State University
now matriculating toward a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Illinois, is greeted by Dr H
M. Eldridge, FSU math professor and students Mamie Gales and Fraddle Davis on campus recently.
Covington, a native of Hamlet, N. C. was attempting to interest students in graduate school. (FSU
Photo by John B. Henderson)
I BRONCO
I INSIGHTS
I With
I Clararene
I Jacobs
The Sea son to be Merry
By Clararene Jacobs
THE SEASON TO BE MERRY
Well, its almost Christmas again and once more the students
here at FSU wait in eager anticipation for this extravagant
festivity. A date set aside to celebrate the birth of the Saviour,
Jesus Christ. But to each of us the celebration will be different, we
will celebrate for different reasons, in different ways and in in
finite number of places. Yet I am quite sure that all will, in some
fashion, carry on the age old tradition of sharing these cherished
moments with those we love most.
In the minds of the students here this time of ‘glad tidings’
means so many things, especially, going home, seeing family and
friends once more, and getting away from the triumphs and
disappointments of final examinations. The hustle, bustle of
Christmas preparation and cramming (for some “studying”) for
finals will te over. And summed up by a grand celebration—once
again the mind will be at ease, and there will be “peace” at
Christmas. Followed by a new challenge—a new semester and a
long awaited ‘New Year.’
Student Awareness
We here at FSU have been flourished with a true concern by
our fellow; not that we aspire to his interest but that we rise above
the mean in whatever we attempt.
We have been given a “chance” to develop what talent we
have and to discover inner talent and worth which we may never
have ventured upon had we not been apart of this particular
experience. We are given the option to agree or not to agree, to
accept or not to accept, and we must remember that in any true
work of man there is a part of him and his opinion or philosophy.
Moreover we are often given the opportunity to restructure and
change various parts of the educational program to suit our
needs. But it is only through these experiences that we can ever
truly change our environment. The key that opens most of those
steel doors of tradition, which still block our path, is education
and here we are attempting to mold a key. We have been given the
machine now we must learn to use it. And for every bad example
that we see let that be an inspiration to do better. If the next fellow
doesn’t think like I think let me develop my mind to the point that
one day I can convince him that I am “what’s happening”. If
someone attempts to teach me and that individual’s technique is
not up to par according to my standard, let it be my goal to one
day surpass him in his genius.
In return for this experience we should feel a sense of
gratitude toward everyone who is a part of this institute for
helping us to become what we want to become~an opportunity to
be educated; and, no longer a seed but a flower in full bloom. May
I bring to each student’s attention the need to be Thankful for this
opportunity and experience in education and press upon your
mind the sound knowledge that we cannot give back to this in
stitution the priceless token it has given us, but we can in honor of
that give lip service and respect, through us, to mankind whether
it be in teaching, industry, business or social interaction. For we
are products of the people we meet. Speaking of pride-be proud of
yourself. And remember “You are a part of all that you have
been.”
MONROE JOINS
FSr FACULTY
James L. Monroe, a
native of Florida, has joined
the faculty at Fayetteville
State University.
Monroe is serving as
instructor in the Department
of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation at Fayet
teville State University.
He is a native of Miami,
Florida and attended Stone
High School in Melbourne,
Florida where he received his
diploma. Monroe completed
his undergraduate studies in
Physical Education at
Bethune-Cookman College,
Florida. He received the
Master’s degree at Florida
Atlantic University, Boca
Raton, Florida.
His work experiences
include teacher, Andrew J.
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James L.
Monroe