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THE NEWSLETTER
JANUARY, 1960
Neophytes of AKA
From left to right—Mary Puryear, Dona Congleton, Mary Hocutt, Helen Johnson, not shown i
Celestine Skinner Simmons.
Dr. E. B. Winston Speaks to
SNEA at Monthly Meeting
Ask Evaluation of
CREFAL Programs
The P. W. Moore Chapter of the
SNEA held its monthly meeting
Moore Hall recreational room, with
Dr. E. B. Winston who was introduced
hy Minnie Lowe is uiiccioi o£
Reading Clinic and member of the
English Department. She is also
nected with the program of the Inter
national Division of Education. She
was invited to join a group of pro
fessors from the University of Michi
gan to go to Mexico last summer.
Dr. Winston gave highlights on the
training of teachers at CREFAL,
(Central Regional Fundamental Edu
cation Center for Latin American
peoples)
CREFAL, located at Patzcuaro,
Mexico, is the Fundamental educa
tional program sponsored by U N E S
C O for the training of adults in
erary. Health Education, Music, Art,
Home life. Agricultural life,
other programs for economic and
cultural improvemet.
The Latin American fundamental
education center, located on the
Thanksgiving Vesper
Service Sponsored
By The Y.M.C.A.
Thanksgiving Vesper Service spon
sored by the college Young Men’s
Christian Association was held in
Moore Hall Auditorium on Novem
ber 22, at 6:00 P.M.
The service began with the open
ing song entitled “Come Ye Thank
ful People Come” followed by the
scriptural reading and prayer.
Reverend H. L. Mitchell, a gradu
ate of Shaw University and pastor
of New Baptist Church in Gatesville,
North Carolina, was the guest speak
er. He gave a very impressive mess
age on “What shall 1 render to God
for all his benefits towards me?” In
this message he stated three main
points to take into consideration: (1)
One should have an active spirit; (2)
He should be a cheerful giver; (3) He
should have a Christian Spirit.
Reverend H. I.. Mitchell’s inspiring
message brought joy at the time of
Thanksgiving.
tate of the former president Cardenas
in Mexico, brings together profes
sional students from the Spanish
speaking countries of South America
and Central America as well as Mexi
co. The main language in teaching
is Spanish, and the training centers
for these professional students are
located in the villages of the Taras-
can Indians, near Lake Patzcuaro.
Success in their training to work
with people in these villages qualifies
the professional students for respon
sible positions in home countries.
The University of Michigan Inter
national Workshop was invited
make an evaluation of the C R E
F A L programs during the summer
of 1959. In addition to observing
programs of the student teachers at
work, many thrilling and interesting
experiences representing patterns of
early Aztec Indian life made this
luable experience for all who shared
this important event.
The acting president, Don Morgan,
thanked Dr. Winston on behalf of
the group and invited her to come
back and share more of her experi
ences with the S N E A.
Student Forum Held
In the Lighthouse
A student forum was held in
Lighthouse on December 6, “How
to develop better student Leadership
1. T. C.” was the topic for dis
cussion.
The purpose of the forum which
as to have an open discussion on
why we do not have good leadership
here on the campus, was given by
Clarence Biggs. George Kitchen,
chairman of the Forum Committee,
ntroduced the guest speakers. Dr.
Pettigrew and student panel members.
The questions asked were (1) “Is
leadership in college dependent upon
high school experience? (2) Should
everyone strive to be a leader? (3)
When and where should leadership
start?”
Students serving on the panel were:
Clarence Biggs, Newsletter; Oliver
George, Veterans Club; William
Long, Sophomore Class; James Phil
lips. Sphinx Club; Rosa Turnage,
V. C. A. and Robert Wynn. Al
pha Phi Alpha I'raternity.
AKA's Give House
To House Party
In keeping with a recent tradition,
the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority gave
a House-to-House Party on Novem
ber 21, for a group of young fresh
man ladies and the Ivy Leaf Club.
The group were served refresh
ments at each house. At the first
house the appetizer was served, and
the meal continued in sequence until
the last stop, where dessert was served.
There was an informal introduction
at each house. The group sang
songs at some of the houses, and the
guest book was signed by the young
ladies.
It was a wonderful Saturday after
noon enjoyed by the entire group.
WITH THE GREEKS
Six Initiated Beta Zeta Chapter of APA
Inducts New Member
Six young ladies were initiated on
December 12 into Delta Theta Chap
ter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
I’hese young ladies possess many
fine qualities and are very active
campus. Among the group are me
bers of the Choir, the Dramatics
Club, the Student Council, Dormitory
Council, Junior Counselors Staff,
Newsletter, and the Thalia Sorosis
Club.
Newly initiated were: Donna Bell
Congleton, Everetts, N. C.; Annie
Ruth Hocutt, Ahoskie, N. C.; Helen
Constance Johnson, Seaboard, N. C.
Iva Jane Lennon, Evergreen, N. C.;
Mary Hester Puryear, Virgilina, Va.
and Evelyn Skinner Simmons, Eliza
beth City, N. C.
Immediately following the cere
mony, the neophytes were guests of
Delta Theta Chapter for a delight
ful banquet at the beautiful home of
Mrs. Georgia H. Morgan.
Candelight Hour
In The Lighthouse
With an autumn setting of a very
large pumpkin surrounded by corn
and fruit, along with soft lights and
beautiful music, a Candlelight Hour
was held in the Lighthouse on No
vember 25.
Clarence Biggs introduced Lenora
Slade, Chairman of the Fine Arts
Committee, and then presented Presi
dent W. N. Ridley who had initiated
the Lighthouse program.
“This is a good time for giving
thanks for many blessings,” said the
President, as he reminded the students
and faculty of the many things for
which people should be thankful. As
he recognized the graduates, who were
about to leave the campus, he said,
‘We should give thanks for thesetractively wrapped
graduates.”
Music could be heard in the back
ground as students read the Thanks
giving Proclamation and prayers.
Those participating were Don Mor
gan, Alice Myrick, Lula Roberts,
Lenora Slade, and Lenoard Slade. The
Thanksgiving Hour was very enlight
ening and inspiring.
Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraernity inducted into Alpha-
dom, William Henry Hager during
probation week, December 5-12. Wil
liam Hager is a junior. He is a dy
namic figure on the varsity basketball
team as well as the choir and the
track team.
Congratulations are extended to
Mr. Hager as he successfully crossed
the burning sands.
Adron Jones Crosses
Hot Sands To Omega
The Lambda Gamma Chapter of
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
extended open arms to Adron Jones
on December 12, as he crossed the
burning sand to Omega Land.
Jones is a sophomore majoring in
Elementary Education and is a native
of Winton, North Carolina. He is
a member of the Student Council and
the Ushers Guild.
Feb. 29, 50 B. C.—First leap year,
resulting from Julius Caesar’s decree
46 B. C. that in every fourth year
February should have 29 days instead ^ bore is one who opens his mouth
28. I and puts his feats i
Science Research Associate
Consultant Visits Reading Clinic
Mr. Hannis Latham, Staff Associate
of the Science Research Associates,
nationwide educational research and
service association, was a recent visi-
r in the Elizabeth City State Teach-
s College Reading Clinic.
Lathan spent the day in group and
individual work conferences with stu
dents, faculty and administrative of
ficers representing several areas of the
college program.
Opportunity was provided for dem
onstration of various types of ma
terials used in Reading programs
sponsored by the Science Research As
sociates throughout the country.
The Multi-Level Reading Develop-
ent program including reading se
lections with word study from the
elementary grades through senior
high school met with particular ap
peal to students in Language Arts
methods courses as well as faculty
representatives in the English and
Education areas.
Reading Rate Builders designed to
increase speed and comprehension in
reading, the Student Record Book
which motivates student self evalua-
as well as recommended methods
of study for which improved reading
skills are essential were displayed and
discussed.
The Pilot Reading Program in
Goldsboro, North Carolina, stimulat
ed student and faculty desire for in
terdepartmental cooperation with a
view toward securing additional equip
ment for extending reading improve
ment services at the college.
Under supervision of the Student
Personnel Department of the College,
the Reading Clinic welcomes coopera
tion of faculty and students in
related Academic areas, particularly
of Education and English as E C S T C
progresses toward higher standards ii
our professional growth and cultural
devolpment, as we “read our way
toward top level goals.”
Annual Tea In
Bias Hall
Bias Hall residents were hosteseses
for the annual Christmas Tea on De
cember 13, from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.
The Hall was elaborately decorat
ed. This added much warmth to the
entire set-up. In the lounge stood a
huge Christmas tree with beautfiul
lights and trimmings. On the table
where the cookies and tea were
served was a beautiful arrangement
of lighted candles. Holly, with its
glowing red balls, outlined the
candles.
Pyramid Club Sponsors
Christmas Benefit Dance
In keeping with the Christmas
spirit, the Pyramid Club of the Delta
Signia Theta Sorority, Inc., sponsored
a benefit dance in, the Lighthouse on
December 12. A toy or an article
of clothing was the admission to the
dance.
Each year a benefit dance is given
by the Pyramid Club for needy fami
lies of the community. The dance
this year was a success as was shown
by the many articles collected by the
organization. A stick of candy at-
gay Christmas
colors was pinned on each person as
he entered the dance.
Gladys Johnson is president of
the Pyramid Club, and other mem
bers are Helen Boone, Rubye Brown,
Joyce Hoffler, Mary Mizelle, Pretlo
Solice, Barbara Vaughn, and Joyce
Welch.
Mr. Jones, Registrar
Addresses Assembly
Mr. Taylor Jones, Registrar at
Elizabeth City State Teachers College,
spoke recently during an assembly on
the subject “Privileges and Responsi
bilities, as they pertain to College
Students.”
“Education used to be a thing for
the privileged class, but today educa
tion is open to anyone who is willing
to work,” said Mr. Jones.
He emphasized the great advantage
of a college education. The culture in
cluded in the many activities on a col
lege campus was spoken of, as he said
that studens should take advantage
of the bodies of knowledge in which
their parents have invested their
money. Mr. Jones also stressed the
point that many students have the
ability, but lack the desire to partici
pate in many campus activities that
could use their skills.
Thelma Dillahunt, a sophomore,
read the scripture and Margaret Rus
sell, also a sophomore, introduced the
speaker.
Mother: Mary, you were naughty
last night. Did you do as I told you
you and talk to God about it?
Mary: Wel-1-1, Mr God wasn’t
home, but I told Mrs. God and it’s
all over heaven by now.
Many of the students added more
warmth and color to the building by
beautifying their own rooms and
doors with attractive decorations.