DECEMBER, 1960
THE COMPASS
PAGE THREE
CIAA Record Breaker Broncos Upset Pirates
EARL FRANCIS
New Records (CIAA)
Earl Francis, a freshman from
Franklin, Va., broke two CIAA rec
ords this season.
(1) Most yards passing (season)
Francis—960 yards
former record by Rams of Wins
ton-Salem Teachers—936 yards
(2) Most passes completed (season)
Francis—61 completions.
former record by Rams of Wins
ton-Salem Teachers—54 com
pletions.
Fletcher “Snake” Snipes, a sopho
more from Raleigh, N. C. broke pass
catching record.
Most passes caught (season) Snipes
—31 passes.
former record by Knight of Shaw
University—28 passes.
Mickey Harper at the completion
of 8 games remains the rushing lead
er of the CIAA with 487 yards. Harp
er is a junior and a native of Orange
burg, S. C.
Jerry Jackson is 7th in pass receiv
ing with 12 completions. Jackson is
a sophomore and a native of Rhode
Island.
Horace Jones is 10th in CIAA rush
ing with 320 yards. Jones is a fresh
man and a native of Capron, Va.
The Elizabeth City Pirates were up-
I set by the Broncos of Fayetteville
] State in a 22-12 Homecoming victory,
j Fayetteville hit the pay dirt three
I times and contributed two extra points
I for a total of 22. Roy Holt, a quar
terback, spearheaded the Broncos’ at
tack. Holt passed for two touch
downs and scored one extra point.
Elizabeth City fought back without
success, but finally saw daylight in
the third period with Fletcher Snipes’
left end scoring on a 15 yard pass
play. Horace Jones, halfback, put
the Pirates’ final touch in the fourth
period with a 2 yard plunge from
scrimmage to score.
Bow to Falcons
St. Augusine’s Falcons’ fourth
period touchdown spelled victory for
the Falcons and defeat for the Pirates.
This defeat darkened the Pirates’
Homecoming classic. The Falcons,
with a bag full of many surprises,
put one out. It was Halfback Har
rison who gave this surprise when he
scored two touchdowns and set up an
other. Quarterback Williams had
the glory the third time.
Elizabeth City Pirates, reaching for
a victory, fought back. Roscoe Hager
at right end was hit with a 27 yard
pass from quarterback Francis in the
second period. Fletcher Snipes also
contributed to the Pirates’ attack with
a ten yard touchdown. Earl Francis
scored the extra point.
Vesper Hour
The second vesper service of the
college family was held October 23,
at 6:00 P. M. in Moore Hall Audi
torium.
The call to worship was presented
by Mr. Tony Ricks with the audience
responding. The invocation included
a hymn entitled “All People That On
Earth Do Dwell.” The responsive
reading was taken from Psalm 139.
Following were prayers. The hymn of
prayer, entitled “Dear Lord and Fath
er of Mankind”, was sung by the
Choir.
Speaker for the evening was Dr.
James Eaton. He spoke on the sub
ject “Whither Shall I Flee”. Follow
ing the closing hymn was the bene
diction and choral Amen.
Serving on the vesper hour were
Mamie Scott, Tony Ricks, and Dr.
James Eaton.
In words, as fashions, the same rule
will hold.
Alike fantastic if too new or
Be not the first by whom the
tried.
Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
—Alexander Pope
I Reason d \^reeting.d *
OL Co.
LSAC Takes Charge
Of Assembly
Members of the Lighthouse Student
Activities Committee who attended
the Region IV Conference in Florida
presented a summary program of
some of the things that went on at
the conference at the University of
Florida, October 20-22. The program
was held in Moore Hall Auditorium
on Thursday, November 17.
Clarence E. Biggs, president of the
LSAC served as narrator. Other par
ticipants were: Lenora Slade, George
Griffin, Janice Pierce, Mr. Thurston
DeLaine, and Mr. Taylor E. Jones.
Some of the important points
brought out during the discussions
were: (1) students who are chairmen
of committees should try to give all
the members something to do so that
they will not lose interest; (2)' no one
organization should try to dominate
membership on any committee; (3)
students who do exceptionally well
should have some type of recogni
tion; and (4) all students should strive
to promote the progress of the pro
gram. They also gave many of their
impressions of Florida, its people,
and their hospitality.
Members of the student body who
are not as yet a part of the commit
tee, served on the program to help
make it a success.
Joseph Daniel Thrills
Football Fans
Joseph A. Daniel, music instructor
at Elizabeth City State Teachers Col
lege, is a very versatile person. He
has many talents, but that of baton-
twirling is widely known.
He has been twirhng batons twen
ty-one years. While serving his coun
try, Daniel had his own USO show
and toured the United States and
Alaska (Alaska had not been admit
ted into the Union at that time).
Twirling Daniel has also appeared
with Fred Mack (television 1951) in
New York City, in the Orange Bowl
and throughout the United States.
Since coming to S.T.C., he has per
formed at a High School Classic in
Bristol, Va. on November 4. The
next day (November 5), Daniel led
the 132-Piece Tennessee State March
ing Band in a homecoming parade
through downtown Knoxville, Tenn.
(population 150,000). He also per
formed during the halftime.
Using four scenic cruisers (Grey
hounds), Daniel journeyed to Balti
more to participate in the halftime
entertainment for the Baltimore Colts
on its national television hook-up in
Memorial Stadium.
Daniel has also been asked to per
form for the New York Giants in
New York City, in December.
W. G. A. Presents
"Fashion Extravaganza"
The Women’s Government Associa
tion presented the Vera Gunn Models
in a “Fashion Extravaganza” and
Beauty Clinic on November 19.
The purpose of the Beauty Clinic
was to show persons what their col
ors, hair styles, and lines should be.
The “Extravaganza” held as eve
ning performance gave the audience
a glimpse of fashions for the coming
Christmas season. A wide range of
fashions, especially designed for vari
ous occasions, delighted the large
number of students and visitors pres-
A very interesting part of the show
was the modeling of the basic black
dress with various colors and styles
in costume jewelry. This was done
largely by the college students.
It is believed that each person who
attended the “Extravaganza” and Clin
ic gained valuable information about
the season’s fashions.
Honors and Awards
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pete for the cup; (3) to see that the
names of these students are sent to
the chairman of the Honors and A-
wards committee.
The scholarship cup is to be a-
warded Wednesday night, March 15,
and presented to the president of the
unit with the highest scholastic aver
age. The cup will remain in that
unit until next year.
Pirates Down Tigers
The Elizabeth City State Teachers
College Pirates overcame a 22-0 half-
time lead by the Saint Paul Tigers
win a 24-22 thriller.
The Saint Paul Tigers initiated the
scoring attack in the first period when
Richardson dashed across the goal line
for a T.D. Crawford made the conver
sion to give the Tigers a 8-0 lead.
White, McCall, and Smith scored also
with 12-2, and 2 points respectively.
After halftime the Pirates seemed
to have super power, Mickey Harper
scored the first toufhdown and
Fletcher Snipes took a pass from
quarterback Earl Francis for the con
version.
The combination of Harper’s run
ning, Francis’ passing and a strong
determined line kept the Pirates roll
ing. Before the game was over, Mickey
Haper had picked up 191 yards; Flet
cher Snipes had made an unbelievable
catch at a pass from Francis to give
the Pirates the lead, and the Pirates
fans were going wild.
In the process of picking up his 191
yards. Harper scored three touch
downs. Every player seemed to have
given all that he had to the game.
The victory was certainly a hard-
fought, well-deserved one.
Better Than Record
Elizabeth City football is much bet
ter than the record indicates. Due to
lack of experience and depth the Pi
rates were handicapped. A host of
freshmen dominate the squad as indi
cated in the fact that they are 22 in
number or a team percentage of 69.
There are six sophomores, four juniors,
and two seniors.
We have hopes for the team in
the future because of the fact that
has not yet reached the height of i
potentialilty; also that five members
of the team are in CIAA rating. They
are Horace Tones, fullback; Jerry
Jackson, halfback; Earl Francis, quar
terback; Mickey Harper, halfback; and
Fletcher Snipes, end. The latter three
of these are leading in their particular
categories.
Our able coaching staff is two-
thirds new. Arthur Brown, Head
Coach, and Leslye Stallworth,
Assistant Coach are freshmen on the
ECSTC campus. Coach Thomas Cald
well, Assistant Coach and Line Coach,
supplies the veteran part of the staff.
Although we will suffer one handicap
with the loss of Artis Allen, the team
manager, we hope to reach greater
glory.
Lighthouse Observes
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ly conversations were also carried on
among the group.
The Lighthouse director, assistant
directors, and student members of
the various Student Union committees
received many splendid comments,
and congratulations galore were re
ceived.
Elizabeth City State Teachers College 1960-61 Basketball Schedule
NAME
VV. NO.
B. NO.
HT.
wt.
CLASS
HOMETOWN
HIGH SCHOOL
2.
Carson, Parris
30
31
6‘2”
163
Freshman
Suffolk, Va.
East Suffolk
Cox, Broadus
22
23
6’
170
Freshman
Raleigh, N.C.
Ligon High
3.
Curtis, Cameron
20
21
5’H”
165
Junior
Yorktown, NY.
Yorktown Heights
Evans, Jasper
5’9”
155
Sophomore
Oxford, N.C.
Tolen High
4.
Francis, Willie
44
45
6’5>/2”
180
Freshman
Franklin, Va.
Hayden High
Hager, Henry
50
51
6’4'/2”
182
Senior
Belmont, N.C.
Reid High
5.
Hager, Roscoe
14
15
6’1”
165
Sophomore
Belmont, N.C.
Reid High
Hubbard, Samuel
24
25
5’9”
185
Senior
Lynchburg, Va.
Dunbar
Jarret, Charles B.
42
43
6’4”
185
Freshman
Winton, N.C.
C. S. Brown
7.
Johnson, Brady
40
41
6’5”
205
Freshman
Roxboro, N.C.
Person County, H.S.
Madrey, William
6’1”
186
Freshman
Edenton, N.C.
Edenton High
Mayfield, Spencer
34
35
6’1”
179
Sophomore
Suffolk, Va.
Booker T. Washington
8.
Murrell, Bonner
5’11”
ISO
Freshman
Washington, N.C.
P. S. Jones
Riley, Melvyn
32
33
6’
189
Senior
Newburgh, N.Y.
Newburgh Academy
9.
Snipes, Fletcher
54
55
6’5”
185
Sophomore
Raleigh, N.C.
Ligon High
Sutton, James
12
13
5’H”
174
Sophomore
Bronx, N.Y.
Bronx Vocation
Trotman, Marvin
10
11
6’
182
Junior
Princeton, N.J.
Princeton High
10.
Woods. James
52
53
6’4”
180
Sophomore
Raleigh, N.C.
Ligon High
Hand, James Statistician Allen, Artis Team Manager T. E. Jones...
Basketball Scoop
The Pirates basketball team is high-
spirited and raring to get the season
on the way. Coach Bobby Vaughan is
assisted by George Long and Calvin
Williams, both veterans in the field of
basketball. With a very young squad,
they have started to mold the pieces
together. The players are working very
hard to prepare themselves for a ball
hawking season.
The veterans have a slight advantage
over the freshmen in experience and
versatility. However, the freshmen are
eager to catch up with their fellow
colleagues. Paced by such veteran
stars as “Marvelous” Marvin Trotman,
“Big” Bill Hager, Fletcher “Snake”
Snipes, “Jumping” Jimmy Sutton,
“Cool” Bucky Curtis, “Squire” Riley,
“Little” Hager, “Hawk” Mayfield,
“Pull Shot” Hubbard, and a host of
promising freshmen, the Pirates are
seeking a successful season on the
hardwood.
Basketball Schedule
1960-61
Home Games
Dec. 6
North Carolina College
Jan. 7
...Winston-Salem Teachers
Jan. 14
Hampton Institute
Jan. 20
Norfolk State College
Feb. 8
St. Augustine’s College
Feb. 11
■Virginia Union University
Feb. 15
(High School Senior Day—2 p. m.)
Feb. 17
Fayetteville State
Feb. 22
Shaw University
Feb. 25
A. and T. College
Games Away
Dec. 2
Fayetteville State
Dec. 3
A. and T. College
Dec. 10
St. Augustine’s College
Dec. 14
St. Paul’s College
Jan. 3
Shaw University
Jan. 4
North Carolina College
Jan. 17
...Winston-Salem Teachers
Feb. 3
Virgmia Union University
Feb. 18
Hampton Institute
Mr. H. E. Creecy
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so that each chilck can achieve to the
best of his ability.
The reason given by the speaker
for such a poor system is that peo
ple in our communities are not edu
cated enough to know the value of a
better education, better school systems
and facilities. It was mentioned that
in order to have a good educational
school system, the administrator
should understand problems of the
teachers. The administrator should
face authorities and ask for better
schools and facilities. There should
be good staff relationship, teacher-
pupil relationship, and there should be
good relationship between parents
and staff members.
Concluding, the speaker said that
teachers should not specialize in one
field, and as teachers, we should not
go out spreading ignorance in our
schools.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS
1. Think of every new experience as
a rewarding challenge.
You are on parade: Be alert at
all times.
Control your temper under all
circumstances.
things; you are here to learn.
and you will :
personality.