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THE VOICE
NOVEMBER, 1976
AFROTC Bronco Detachment Digest Lonely
The FSU AFROTC
detachment provides an
opportunity for qualified
cadets to earn a commission
in the Air Force as they earn
their degrees from Fayet
teville State University. Their
life in this role is not
restricted, but enriched. This
article is an attempt to share
with the university com
munity, some of the cadet
happenings for this year.
The detachment was
honored at the beginning of
this academic year, to receive
notification that one of our
own cadets was selected for
the award of a two year
AFROTC scholarship. Cadet
2nd Lt. Freddie Mcl^an was
selected for this award in
competition with cadets
across country. In terms of
dollars and cents, the
scholarship means the Air
Force pays all tuition, books
and miscellaneous fees for
Cadet McLean. In addition, he
will receive the $100 per
month subsistence allowance
which is paid to all members
of the AFROTC Professianal
Officer Corps (Junior and
Senior years).
Cadet Group Commander
for this semester is Cadet
Colonel Marcus A. Livingston.
He was chosen for this coveted
position by the Professor of
Aerospace Studies. Under his
command, the 115 member
cadet group has planned a
dynamic program which is
designed to refine leadership
and management qualities.
The big question around the
corps now is who will be the
commander next semester?
The cadets were recently
visited by Air Force 2nd Lt.
Willie Gladden, who
graduated from FSU, and was
commissioned by this detach
ment in May 1975. Lt Gladden,
his lovely wife and daughter
are currently located at Minot
AFB, as both rewarding and
challenging. He is currently
participating in the
Minutemen Graduate
Education program, where he
plans to earn a Master degree
in Business Administration.
Lt. Gladden met with the
cadets during Leadership
Laboratory and provided
valuable information and
advice about Air Force life
and the Missile career field.
Although she may not
have been dressed the part at
the Coronation Ball, or on the
AFROTC float in the
Homecoming Parade, our
current Miss ROTC is very
much a cadet. Lovely Cadet
Captain Brenda Keith was
selected by a majority vote of
the Cadet Group from a
number of worthy candidates.
She is a university senior, and
is programmed to be com
missioned upon graduation
next May. Her positive can-do
attitude is regularly
demonstrated in her current
position of Cadet Group Chief
of Plans and Programs.
Cadets have enjoyed a very
successful picnic and an
ticipate more gala events
organized under her capable
guidance.
The cadet Color Guard
has, again, brought credit to
the detachment and the
university by their par
ticipation in Homecoming and
Convocation. Cadets volun
teered their time and efforts
to make this possible. The
Drill team recently brought
smiles on the faces of
inhabitants of Glad Haven
Rest Home, and patients of
the VA hospital. Their par
ticipation in Homecoming has
resulted in invitations to
perform elsewhere in the
community. These 18 cadet
volunteers have worked hard
to attain their level of ex
cellence, and we’re very
proud of them.
Students and prospective
students are invited to visit
the AFROTC detachment and
learn firsthand about our
programs. We are as proud of
our profession as we are of the
university. We join with the
university in looking, with
pride, to those who have
received that something
“extra” on graduation day.“ a
commission as a professional
officer in the U.S. Air Force.”
THK POETRY CORIVER
Black Dreams
Black dreams contain, a piece
of cupid’s arrow, the warmth
of a kiss, visions of love,
the echoing presence of
adulthood.
Black dreams are, the bliss
of friendship, the necessity
of money, sex uninterrupted.
Black dreams are also, the
stench of sweat, the pain
of reality, illusions of
grandeur, the bare hard
facts of life.
But mostly Black dreams
include anguish, the
anguish of being Black and
belonging to the class of
separate but equal. So until
the invisible shackles are
lifted, our dreams will remain
Black dreams.
Ralph Floyd
Hi?
When I first spoke to him
that’s all it was-
I saw no one-I was only
speaking.
But, then one day he FAILED
to reply.
This, of course, caught my
attention:
I asked him,“why?”
He smiled and asked if it
really mattered.
I said,“Hey look, man, why
get an attitude?”
But, then, he broke it all down
to me--
He said that he just got tired
of pretences.
He said, “Lady, if you’re
going to speak to me,
at least see me and not just
another faceless,
nameless person.”
We sat and talked for quite a
while
and I could see where he was
coming from and I knew he
was right.
Now, when I see him-I really
see him.
He’s not just another face-
he’s a special
part of me.
Oh, what would have hap
pened
if he’d answered back“Hi?”
Naomi Smith
I Am Blach
& Proud
I am Black and proud, but
this does not have anything to
do with my being somebody.!
feel that with determination,
the ability to reason, and the
ability to see the view points of
others that I, as Black can
succeed. I feel that color
should be the least thing in
keeping me from reaching my
destination. I consider myself
somebody, not because of my
color, but because of my
belief.
Being a woman does not
keep me from being
somebody. “Women’s Lib” is
bringing about changes - for
better or worse is yet to be
seen. I feel that being a
woman enhances the fact that
I am somebody.
Being what I am has its
ORGAIVIZATIOIV NEWS
PI GAMMA MU
The National Honor
Society of Pi Gamma Mu
appears to be on the upswing
in community political par
ticipation. The Society is
made up of Social Science
majors in a diversity of fields.
Sociology majors, History and
Political Science majors.
Geography, and Criminal
Justice majors and minors
are eligible. If you are in
terested in Pi Gamma Mu and
meet the qualifications
contact Mr. William R. Parks
of the area of Criminal Justice
in Smith Building at any time
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday thru Friday. Pi
Gamma Mu can help you if
you wanUPi Gamma Mu.
HISTORY CLUB
The Dr. Charles Roberson
History and Political Science
Club is ready now. All fresh
man, sophomore, junior and
senior History and Political
Science majors are eligible.
Mr. Benjamin Clark is the
new advisor. Contribute your
ideas, and become a wor
thwhile member. It pays to
belong, so put forth an effort
to better yourself
academically as well as
spiritually.
NEW HONOR SOCIETY
Delta Mu Delta, National
Honor Society in Business
Administration, will install a
new chapter at Fayetteville
State University on Tuesday,
November 16. Gamma Beta
Chapter will be on the 74th
chapter of this national honor
organization.
Twenty-five students,
including former honor
graduates in Business Ad
ministration, will be inducted
along with five honorary
members in a dinner
ceremony in the Rudolph
Jones Student Center.
Mr. Anthony J. Jablon-
sky. National President, and
Mrs. Mildred R. Marion,
National Executive
Secretary, of Illinois will
present the charter and induct
members into the
organization.
Dr. Grace C. Black,
Chairman of the Division of
Business and Economics,
serves as Faculty Moderator
for Delta Mu Delta.
S.G.A. Coming
Attractions
The Game of the Year -
Fun - laughter - & - Ex
citement
November 30 - The Dating
Game, 8:00 a.m. Seabrook
Auditorium, Open to all;
Admission only 25 cents.
If you would like to par
ticipate sign up in the SGA
office or with Ms. Connors, by
Tuesday the 23rd. There will
be a limited number of par
ticipants so be the first to sign
up. Prizes will also be
awarded.
Come and find your mate
at the Dating Game - Maybe
you’ll win the trip to Paris.
December 2, 1976 - Spend a
Day in Las Vegas, Win or lose
you can say that you were
there.
Thursday December 2,
7:00 p.m., Multi-Purpose
Room - Rudolph Jones Student
Center. .
Come and Gamble, take a
chance, roll the dice. You just
come we have the money the
games, and the prizes. Fun for
all - See you in Vegas.
December 9, 1976 - FSU
Students Christmas Party.
December 10, 1976 - Toys for
Tots
Remember those less
fortunate than you. Come to
the Toys for Tots, 9 p.m. -
until; in the Lily Gym. All you
need to enter is a Toy, En
tertainment Provided to
enter, or money.
December 4, 1976 - Pre-
Christmas Ball, Lily Gym 9:00
- until, Attire Semi-formal,
Band - Evolution.
ups and downs. Being Black I
know that in some corner of
the world I shall run into
someone that is prejudiced. I
shall only feel sorry for this
individual because he may
never know who will be a true
friend in his time of trouble.
Considering myself
somebody, I know that
someone will come along and
try to destroy the things I am
trying to build. Being what I
am I know I will have to work
“extra” hard trying to make
the way into the future a
brighter path. I know that
being what I am no matter
where I go someone will
always have destructive
criticism for whatever I do.
Take a look at yourself -
1) Are you in a position to
destructively criticize
someone else for what he or
she is trying to build for
themselves?
2) Are you proud to be
what you are - if not, ask
yourself why?
3) And last, but not least,
do you consider yourself
somebody?
Naomi Smith
You think you get lonely - well,
do you know what lonely is?
Lonely is being in a room
filled with people, yet you’re
all alone
But - naw - that’s not all that
lonely tis
Lonely is sitting by the
telephone hoping it’s for you
Yet knowing no one knows you
are truly alive
Lonely is a thing that can
deeply hurt - that’s no jive
But still that’s not all that
lonely tis
Lonely is speaking to the
person looking straight at you.
But you know he doesn’t even
see you - that’s lonely
Lonely is awaiting the next
dance, or social affair with no
hopes
Lonely is watching all others
enjoying themselves and
leaving you out
But - no - that’s not all that
lonely tis
Lonely is being trapped in an
elevator on the top floor - all
alone
Lonely is being the only one of
the opposite sex, yet you go
unnoticed
Lonely is being on a deserted
island with nothing and
nobody
That feeling you get after a
love has gone - that’s lonely
How can such a small word
cause so much pain?
Naomi Smith
Flfl Badio Station
Gets Underway
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production, announcing,
writing for news and sports,
music and console operation.
This training began with a
Radio Workshop conducted
September 17-18 by Dr.
Elizabeth S. Czech of the
Radio, TV Motion Pictures,
Department at UNC, Chapel
Hill, N.C.
Additionally, a weekly
workshop is being conducted
for students to take the FCC
Third Class-Endorsed
License-a must for all
broadcasters.
The student staff training
period will end with two weeks
of mock broadcast
(November 29-December 10,
1976).
Students are encouraged
to drop by the Communication
Center for further information
about this tremendous
educational opportunity for
Fayetteville State University
students.
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