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FEBRUARY, 1961 THE COMPASS PAGE THREE Elizabeth City State Teachers College 1960-61 Basketball Team 40 fl 52 ,v«Arf SHOWN ARE THE FIGHTING PIRATES OF S.T.C. Elizabeth City Triumphs Over North Carolina College Elizabeth City Pirates of State Teachers College hit on more than 40 percent of their shots in a torrid first half and paced to an easy J victory over N.C.C. Eagles of Dun ham. The Pirates mounted a 55-46 first half lead over the Eagles on son the hottest shooting seen this year, and N.C.C. was never able to catch up. The teams battled on terms the second half, each getting 43 points. N.C.C. narrowed the margin down to cne point, but never could get closer. The five Elizabeth City starters scored all the team’s points, Marvin Trotman with 42 being the number one gunner. Henry Hager had 19. Other scorers included Spencer May- Priaf-es Upsef Bears The State College Pirates of Eliza beth City eased to a 77-72 victory over Shaw University at Raleigh in a CIAA conference basketball game that changed hands eight times. The Elizabeth City Pirates took ten point lead midway through the first half 3-13. But the fighting Bears of Shaw forged back and were only down one point 37-38 at the half. Despite the drowning noise of the fans, the second half was a hustle and a bustle, and the Pirates were sistently making their patterns work. But this had no effect upon the Bears’ offense, for it was basket for basket. During the latter part of the half, Shaw pulled to the lead for eleven point margin with about four minutes to go. The Pirates scored series of baskets with Marvin Trot man hitting from the floor, and tip-ins and rebounds were collected by Brady Johnson. Marvin Trotman led the Pirates with 26 points followed by Brady Johnson with 20, and Henry Hager with 10. Sh Augustine Bows To Elizabeth City Despite a halftime lead by the Falcons of St. Augustine, the Pirates of Elizabeth City moved to a 70-58 win over St. Augustine College at Raleigh. Marvin “Marvelous” Trotman, the game’s high scorer with 38 points, led the rally which brought the Pi rates from a ten point down situation to 32-34 at the half in favor of St. Augustine. The Pirates made only 36 percent of their field goals attempted, but snatched about 70 percent of the re bounds. It was the Pirates’ second victory of the season, and the Falcons’ third loss in a row. Annual Tea In Bias Hall Bias Hall residents were hostesses for the annual Christmas Tea on De cember 11, from 3:00 until 5:30 P.M. The Hall was elaborately decorated with holly and other ornaments. In the lounge was a huge Christmas Tree with beautiful lights and trimmings. The table upon which the cookies and tea were served was decorated beautifully, adding to the warmth of the entire set-up. A group of carolers sang songs every forty-five minutes to represent the spirit of Christmas. The resi dents of Bias wore red and green dresses, signifying the two predomi nant colors of the Christmas season. It is hoped that all the visitors en joyed the tea, as was evidenced by their presence. Coach Vaughan Tells Sports Writer Coach Vaughn says he has more depth this year than he has had since he first took the post ten years ago. These words were expressed by him during a meeting recently. This led to a discussion of the team in future. On a whole, the team has great possibilities, and this could be the beginning of a championship streak here at Elizabeth City State Teachers College. The Pirates have a considerable amount of height, and some of the cream of the Tidewater high school senior classes of last year are donning the blue and white with the Pirates. Included in this group are Willie Francis, 6’6”, Parris Carson, 6'2". The team also has two Veterans that returned last fall from service: Samuel Hubbard, 5’H”, and Brady Johnson, 6’ 5”. Also William Madrey, 6’1”. All mentioned, except Hubbard, who is a senior, make-up the future team t of the Pirates. lill Leads Rams Over Pirates Cleo Hill led the Winston Salem Teachers College Rams to an 88-78 victory over the Pirates of Elizabeth City State Teachers College. Hill and company proved to be too much for the Pirates in spite of a 38 point effort by Marvin Trotman. The first half failed to show which team had the best chance to win as it ended in a 45-45 deadlock. While the Rams took almost complete conr trol at both the offensive and de fensive backboards in the first half, Trotman’s shooting prevented them from taking a halftime lead. He hit for 22 points in the exciting half. Cleo Hill’s playmaking and shooting sparked the Rams in the first half. Both teams came back in t second half determined to win. The Rams initiated the scoring attack and went as far as 13 points ahead at time. As the Pirates seemed to be giving out of wind, the Winston Salem Team appeared to be gaining momen- Scoring in double figures for the Pirates along with Trotman were Fletcher Snipes with 12 points. Henry Hager In Action llj Negro Progress (Continued from Page 2) In Sports, Wilma Rudolph, that all time sensation from Tennessee State, won three gold medals for the United States. Jesse Owens’ 1936 broad jump record was broken by Ralph Boston whose jump was 26’ 73/4”. Floyd Patterson kayoed Ingemar Johansson, and became the first ex heavy weight to regain his title. John Thomas, Boston Universities great es tablished a high jump record of 7’ 2V2". Corrine Huff, became the first Negro to enter the Miss U.S.A., and Miss Universe, contests. Ruth Wil liams became the first Negro to model for Playtex and Christian Dior. Harry Belafonte received an Emmy for his television hit “Tonight with Belafonte.” He was the first Negro receive such an award. These are only some of the gains, there are many more. We as Negroes only seek freedom and equality, we seek self-respect, recognition, and dignity. As stated in Langston Hughes’s Poem: “We have changed - minds.” “Negroes Sweet and docile. Meek and kind. Beware the day They change their minds.” —Submitted by Eugene D. Mills The Choir Faces A New Year The College Choir has put away the calendar of events for the year 1960 and has pulled out a new one for the year 1961. Before us is plenty of loyalty and hardwork. We will do our best in the year 1961 to hold the Elizabeth City State Teachers College banner high. Reporter, Valgene Gibbs Hager is shown shooting a foul shot and also rebounding. History Contest (Continued from Page 1) nus,” Give and explain an example of debasing the coinage; Discuss “Roads” in the Roman Empire; Discuss commerce in the Roman Empire; How might merchanization revive the declining Roman Econo my? (Each to be answered in mini mum of three sentences). Section IV: Full Essay (30 points) mininum expected one full page each. Discuss “The Decline of the Roman Empire, “Discuss the re sults of the Diocletian Reforms. The contest was won by the 8-8:50 MWF class by a substantial majority. A scroll of honor awarded this class was presented by Dr. Charles Lyons, Dean of the College. Miss Deloris Moore, P. S. Jones High School, Washington, N.C. ranking top in the class received the scroll for the class. Other contenders for the honor of receiving the scroll for the class were second-ranking student, Carlton C. Melton, Ahoskie, North Carolina; and Miss Joyce Brown, third-ranking stu dent, Williamston, North Carolina. Welcome New Students What Do You Expect In The New Year? The happiness and success we shall achieve during the coming year are determined to a great degree by what we expect by the attitudes and briefs that we hold. As you look forward to this new year, do you see new growth, greater success, and deeper joy in store for you? Do you expect to do better work in college, to make more friends, to be more worthy of the love and friendships you now have? Do you expect to be able to accomplish some of the things at which you failed last year? I hope this is the wish of the col lege family for the year 1961. —Lossie M. Peele Mrs. Johnson Mourned Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson, mother of Miss Evelyn A. Johnson who is Director of Music at the College, was buried recently in Peters burg, Virginia. She was a devoted wife and sacri ficing mother of seven sons and five daughters. A graduate of the Pea body High School of Petersburg, one of the founders of the Zion Baptist Church, and agent for the Southern Aid and North Carolina Mutual In surances, she made her contribution also as a citizen of the state. field 10, Fletcher Snipes 9, and James Sutton 2. This is the first time that Elizabeth City has ever beaten N.C.C. on its home court. Pirates Down Eagles In the Elizabeth City State Teach ers College Pirates’ first home game of 1959-60 basketball season, they breezed to a 95-75 victory over the Eagles of North Carolina College of Durham, North Carolina. The first half of the game ended with the Pirates leading by only six points. Although Big Bill Hager and Fletcher Snipes gave the Pirates an advantage in rebounds, the Eagles kept within striking distance with some very accurate outside shooting. In addition to his great rebounding. Big Bill Hager contributed 16 points in the first half. Spencer Mayfield also hit the double figures in the first half with 10 points. The half ended with the home team holding a 48-42 lead. Fighting with all the strength they could get, the Eagles tried to close the gap in the score. However, the Pirates just kept burning the nets. Ignoring his injured ankle. Marvelous Marvin Trotman hit for twelve (12) points of the first half to give him a total of 31 points and highest scorer holder in the game. Elizabeth City had four men scor ing in double figures. Along with Hager, Spencer Mayfield hit for 16, Marvelous Marr collected 14; and Fletcher Snipes accounted for 13 points. Snipes also shared top re bounder honors with Hager. Each of them grabbed 19 apiece. Other Pirates to enter the scoring column were James Sutton with 8 points, Cameron Curtis with 5, Ronnie Hubbard with 4, and Willie Francis and Brady Johnson with 2 apiece. The Eagles could not keep up with the determined Pirates and went down to a sorrowful defeat at the hands of the great Elizabeth City Pirates. Student of the Issue (Continued from Page 1) also became president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at the beginning of the Senior Year. She was also named vice-president of the Thalia Sorosis Club, secretary of the Pan Hellenic Council and president of the YWCA. In addition to this, Martha has be come a member of the Yearbook Staff. She has been chosen for ‘Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” in 1960-1961. The Compass Staff, Faculty, and Students extend congratulations to Miss Purvis who has proved by her work to be a praiseworthy student of this school. The Circle Dancers The Lyceum Series presented the Circle Dancers in Moore Hall Audi torium December 5, 1960. The dancers under the direction of Dried Williams gave a variety of interpre- and impressive dances which con sisted of Celtic Myth, contemporary and North Indian Selections. An added and unexpected treat was Lalli, a North Indian Creative Dancer, who performed a very artistic and colorful dance. In this particular dance she presented the intricate eye, hand and feet movement of certain ceremonial dances of India. The facile and natural movement of the company of dancers was an im portant factor in the success of the presentation. Mr. Charles Mills, the pianist also gave a flawless perform- Some people are no good at count ing calories and they have the figures to prove it.
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