APRIL, 1959
THE NEWSLETTER
PAGE THREE
Marvin 'Marvelous' Pirates Open
Trotman Breaks Two Second CIAA
Cl AA Basketball Records
Marvin “Marvelous” Trotman,
freshman from Princeton, New Jer
sey, scored 45 points in shattering
two scoring records on February 27,
in the North Carolina College Gym
nasium during a game between Eliza
beth City State and Delaware State.
Trotman dropped in 20 field goals
and five extra points in breaking two
CIAA tournament records, which
were the highest number of field
goals and the highest number of
points in a single game.
The record of the highest number
of points in a single game was previ
ously held by Ernest Garrett of Mor
gan State College, who scored 41
points in a game against North Ca
rolina College during the CIAA
Tournament held in 1954. Wilfred
John of Winston-Salem Teachers had
held the record for the highest num
ber of field goals in a single game,
with 17, which were scored in 1955.
Y. M. C. A. Sends
Delegates to SC A
For the second consecutive year
the campus organization of the
Young Men’s Christian Association
has sent representatives to the South
ern Council meeting. This year the
sessions were held on the campuses
of Atlanta University and Morehouse
College. Representing S.T.C. were
Alphonzo Harrell, Henry Pickett, and
Mr. C. W. Gregory, adviser.
While they were attending the con
ference, the delegates heard such out
standing speakers as Dr. W. D.
Weatherford, who has written books,
such as American Churches and the
Negro and Present Forces in Negro
Progress. Currently Dr. Weather
ford is directing a region-wide study
of the social, cultural and economic
conditions in the Southern Appala
chian Mountains. Also, another lit
erary figure who spoke at the meeting
was James McBride, author of the
Southern Heritage. He stated, “I
have written this book for those who
love the South so much they want to
make it better; for happy, relaxed,
confident men for whom tomorrow
is a day; and for farmers, white or
black, who in this fruitful land still
trust God.”
Workshops were held in order to
enlighten Y.W.C.A.'s about problems
facing their associations and to de
velop solutions for them.
Baseball Season
State Teachers College baseball
team under the able management of
Tom Caldwell is in full swing prac
tice for its first CIAA competition.
Coach Caldwell and his team are
looking forward to a much improved
season this year. Last years’ record
was 4-7.
Coming back from last years’ team
are veterans in the person of Cal
Williams, Alfred Wright, Olando Hill,
George Gray, George Kitchen, Jos
eph Buggs, Walter Baltrop, Melvin
Riley and Earnest Weaver.
Making their first college appear
ance on the college diamond are
James Majette, William Teel, Harold
Hargett, Nathaniel Moore, Sanny
Godette, Rudolph Ruffin, Curtis
Cameron, James Henry, John Mc-
Cathen, Mickey Harper, William
Long, Cecil Rouson, Clyde Melson,
Jesse Majett, David James, and Henry
Pickett.
Coach Caldwell has a varied col
lection of pitchers. Veterans include
righthanders Joseph Buggs and
George Kitchen. Assisting them with
the mound duties will be Cameron
“Bucky” Curtis, James Henry and
Jesse Majett.
Opening date has been scheduled
for the 7th of April against the
“Hawks” of Maryland State College.
With a heavy schedule for baseball
activity, the Pirates hope to gain a
berth in the CIAA tournament.
BOOST AND SUPPORT THE
BASEBALL TEAM!!
Pirates Eye Honors
At Winston-Salem
Coach “Bucky” Harris’ track team
is looking forward to taking indivi
dual honors.
Starting their second season of
competition, Bucky Harris’ trackmen
will surpass last year’s performers.
Leading the sprinters are Joseph
Buggs and Charlie Williams, the lat
ter showing the potential of an All
American. Following closely are
William “Mick” Taylor, Riddick (The
Cat) Parker, Ralph “Skeet” Hart, and
Lonnie “Long Distance” Gibbs, who
promises to be a threat to CIAA
competitiors.
The distance runners are led by
Henry “Nerve” Hager, who has the
drive of a wounded tiger and the will
to run like Herb Elliot. Pushing
Hager is Joseph “Shot Gun” Eddings,
who can surprise all adversaries.
William Dunbar, the windless fresh
man, continues to develop as the
season progresses.
Captain Henry Fields, a high jump
er, stands out in field events. He
won the Metropolitan A.A.U. Contest
in Yonkers, New York, and the CIAA
Penn Relays at Philadelphia. Joseph
“Pete” Purvis is determined to win
the CIAA shot put crown and has
the ability to do it. He is pushed
by James “Smily” Phillips, who has
great track potential.
intramural Softball
League Initiated Here
Spring is here, and with it comes
the swing of a bat and the noise of
cheering crowd for the softball games.
Yes, the intramural softball teams
have begun to play and to provide
means of recreation for the young
men of S. T. C. It is being contem
plated that eight teams will partici
pate in the intramural softball league
this year; one team from the faculty,
two or three teams from Butler Hall,
two or three from Symera Hall, and
two from the group of day students.
Directing the intramural softball
league are Coach Vaughn, Mr. La
fayette Magett and Ralph Hart.
Schedule
C. a. & T. College Here 7:00 P.M.
30—Maryland St. Col Princess Ann, Md.
''^*2—Howard UnK Washington, IT C.
5—Delaware St. College Here 2:30 P.M.
Second Game 7:00 P.M.
9 Howard University Here 7:00 P.M.
IS Hampton Institute Hampton, Va.
WGA Sponsors
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Vivian C. Mason, Public Relations
Consultant, Norfolk, Virginia. Stu
dents participating were Ina Lennon,
Shirley Whitaker, and Barbara Ran
som. The Women’s Glee Club furn
ished music.
Outstanding personalities recog
nized were Mrs. W. N. Ridley, first
lady of the campus, and Mrs. E. A.
Eaton, recent author of “Out of My
Dreams”.
Student NEA Activities
Five members of the Student NEA
had the opportunity of attending the
Spring Convention of the Student Edu
cation Association, the Student Divi
sion of the N.C.T.A., which con
vened at Shaw University on March
20, 1959. Those attending were
Ruby M. McCoy, Emma W. Daniel,
Margaret Davis, Yvonne Hare and
Willis Ferebee. They were accom
panied by Dr. L. W. Neyland, dean
of the college.
The first general session was held
in the Student Recreation Center at
11 a.m.. at which time members were
divided into groups and given an op
portunity to attend other departments
of the N.C.T.A. Margaret Davis and
Willis Ferebee attended the general
session of the Principals Department,
held in the Washington High School
auditorium, where Dr. J. L. Buford,
superintendent of the Mount Vernon
city schools. Mount Vernon, III.,
spoke on “Does Your Community
Know?” Ruby McCoy, Yvonne Hare
and Emma Daniel attended the gen
eral session of the Department of
Elementary Education, where they
were entertained with the keynote
address given by Mrs. Vivian Carter
Mason, public relations consultant of
Norfolk, Va. She spoke on “Our
Future Goes To School Today.” The
two sessions were purposeful and
meaningful for our chosen profession.
The group returned to the Recrea
tion Center at 2 p.m. for the election
of state officers for the Student NEA
for 1959-1960. They were enter
tained by George Flemmings, our
outgoing president, who delivered a
very dynamic speech on “The Values
of Education.”
Tact is the ability to close your
mouth before someone else wants to.
—York Trade Compositor
Sputniks Capture Intramural Tournament
The Sputniks, led by their captain, John W. Jones, upset the top-ranking
Hawks by a score of 42 to 31 before a roaring crowd in Williams Gymnasium
on March 10 to capture the championship of the Intramural Tournament.
During the tournament eight teams participated in the following order
and with the results shown.
FIRST ROUND
Teams
Winners
Score
Roughhouse vs. Sputniks
Sputniks
35-20
Sharpshooters vs. Snipers
Sharpshooters
55-37
All-Stars vs. Freshmen
All-Stars
65-36
City Bombers vs. Hawks
Hawks
46-30
SECOND ROUND
Sputniks vs. All-Stars
Sputniks
50-36
Sharpshooters vs. Hawks
Hawks
Forfeited
Sputniks vs. Hawks
Sputniks
42-31
The P. W. Moore Chapter of the
Student National Education Associa
tion at Elizabeth City State Teachers
College, represented at the Winter
Conference held at A. and T. Col
lege, Greensboro, February 28. The
students attending were the president,
Willis Ferebee; junior representative,
Don C. Morgan; and treasurer, Ogden
L. Fiddemon.
The first general session was held in
the beautiful auditorium of the Blu-
ford Library. I began with a superb
welcome address by Dean L. C. Dow
dy of the A. and T. College staff.
The keynote address was delivered
by the very dynamic and versatile
speaker, S. Wilfred Blalock, Winston-
Salem Teachers College, and national
president of the SNEA. He briefly
discussed “A Vision of the Unseen
Harvest.”
In the discussion of activities of
SNEA, helpful ideas were brought
out that were beneficial to each chap
ter, such as ways of securing new
members and the presentation of more
effective programs within the local
chapter.
The day’s activities were climaxed
by a delicious lunch served in the
lower dining room of Murphy Hall.
Colleges represented were; Bennett
College, A. and T. College, Greens
boro; Fayetteville State Teachers Col
lege, Fayetteville; John C. Smith Uni
versity, Charlotte; St. Augustine. Ral
eigh; Winston-Salem Teachers Col
lege, Winston-Salem; and Elizabeth
City State Teachers College.
The chapter has concentrated on
two projects this year; making indi
vidual members available for substi
tute teaching in the area, and serving
as assistants at the Youth Recreation
Center on Cale Street.
The captains of the intramural teams wish to thank members of the
student body and faculty who attended the games and offered encouragement.
Seniors Are Taking
'"Contemporary Living"
Everyone seems to be enjoying the
new class in “Contemporary Living”
which is being conducted this quarter
by Dr. Ridley. It is the first time
students enrolled have had a class
under the president. At first they had
a little doubt because they did not
know what the work was like but
since they are getting the feel of this
class, they are really enjoying it.
Often members of the class give a
few jokes, so that all can get a good
laugh. They talk about everyday af
fairs and other aspects that concern
individuals in a democracy.
Baseball Eligibility List-Elizabeth City State Teachers College
Name
Position
High School
Hometown
Class
Wt.
Ht.
1. Baltrop, Walter
2. Buggs, Joseph
3. Gray, George
4. Hill, Orlando
5. Kitchen, George
6. Riley, Melvin
7. Weaver, Ernest
8. Williams, Calvin
21
Infielder
B. T. Washington
Norfolk, Va.
Soph.
185
6’1”
21
Pitcher
Huntington
Newport News, Va.
Jr.
173
6’
23
Outfielder
Creecy
Rich Square, N. C.
Jr.
165
5’9”
22
Outfielder
P. S. Jones
Washington, N. C.
Sr.
165
5’9”
20
Pitcher
St. Johns Prep.
Belmont, N. C.
Soph.
155
5’8”
21
Infielder
Newburg Academy
Newburg, N. Y.
Soph.
186
6’
25
Infielder
R. L. Vann
Ahoskie, N. C.
Jr.
180
6’
21
Infielder
C. S. Brown
Winton, N. C.
Jr.
160
5’8”
All of the above listed players have one year of college experience
10. Curtis, Cameron
11. Godette, Matthew
12. Hargett, Harold
13. Harper, John W.
14. Henry, James
15. James, David
16. Long, William
17. Majette, James
18. Majette, Jesse
19. McCathens, Johnny
20. Melson, Clyde
21. Moore, Nathaniel
22. Ruffin, Rudolph
23. Rouson, Cecil
24. Teel, William
25. Pickett, Henry B.
18
Pitcher
Yorktown Hts.
Yorktown Hts., N.Y.
Fresh.
175
6’
23
Outfielder
Queen Street
Beaufort, N. C.
Soph.
160
5’10”
24
Outfielder
Queen Street
Beaufort, N. C.
Fresh.
230
6’
20
Infielder
Wilkinson
Orangeburg, S. C.
Fresh.
175
5’10”
24
Pitcher
Queen Street
Beaufort, N. C.
Fresh.
150
5’9”
18
Infielder
Epps
Greenville, N. C.
Fresh.
160
5’9”
19
Outfielder
Camden
Camden, N. C.
Fresh.
200
5’10”
21
Catcher
C. S. Brown
Winton, N. C.
Jr.
160
5’10”
18
Pitcher
W. S. Creecy
Rich Square, N. C.
Kings Mtn., N. C.
Fresh.
140
185
5’6”
6’2”
18
18
Intielder
Infielder
P. W. Moore
Eliz. City, N. C.
Fresh.
150
5’9”
21
Infielder
Dillard
Goldsboro, N. C.
Fresh.
160
6’
18
Outfielder
Fresh.
140
5’5”
18
Outfielder
P. W. Moore
Eliz. City, N. C.
Fresh.
180
6’
18
Catcher
Epps
Greenville, N. C.
Fresh.
170
5’8”
21
Catcher
W
King
Signed: T. E. JONES, Registrar
Date; March 24, 1959