APRIL, 1961
THE COMPASS
PAGE THHEE
Noted English Lecturer and
Writer Speaks for Assembly
Mrs. Rcsheen Eilan, a noted Eng
lish writer and lecturer, was pre
sented by ths Delta Theta Chapter
of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
and the Ivy Leaf Club. Mrs. Eilan,
who was born and educated in
Europe, went to Israel in 1948. She
now serves as Ministir Plenipoten
tiary at the Israel Mission to the
United Nations.
The title of Mrs. Eilan's discoursj
was “Israel — A FUSION OF AN
IDEA AND A REALITY.” In this
speech she showed us that the effect;
of the belief in one God and in human
equality; the establishment of basic
social institution and the education
of the people; the cultivation of bar
ren soil and the growing migrating of
lews back to Israel had on the coun
try. These things enable Israel to
stand straight and strong in the face
of opposition. Mrs. Eilan also pointed
out how the strong belief of the Jews
and their togetherness had enabled
them to overcome many obstacles.
Soror Mary H. Puryear presided
over the program. Other participants
were Patricia Duren, a sophomore
who sang “THE SPIRIT FLOWER”
and Ina J. Lenon, a senior.
Mrs. Alma Newby and Mrs. Doro
thy Robinson are advisors to the
group.
College Day President
Meets Trustee Board
Co-ed Martha A. Purvis, senior,
Rocky Mount, N. C., took over as
“President” of Elizabeth City State
Teachers College on the 21st Annual
College Day. Topping the day’s activi
ties was a mesting with the Board of
Truste’s in the conference room of the
G. R. Little Library.
Bsirg a president is nothing
Miss Purvis, for she is president of the
senior class, of the Women’s Govern
ment Association, and of Delta Chi
Chapter, the undergraduate chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Martha
is also vice-president of the Thalia
Sorosis Club, This young student lead
er is an Elementary Education major
at the college.
On March 28, 1939, under the adt
ministration of Dr. John H. Bias, the
North Carolina General Assembly
vet d to change the name of the in
stitution from the Elizabeth City Col
ored Normal and Industrial Institute
to Elizabeth City State Teachers Col
lege, and to establish the four-year
academic program. This milestone
the college’s growth is commemorated
by the Annual College Day observ
ance.
'The Man Who Quits”
The man who quits has a brain and
hand
As g'od as the next, but he lacks
the sand
That would m'jke him stick with
a ccurage stout
To whatever he tackles and fight
it out.
He starts with a rush a*id a solemn
vow
That he’ll soon be showing the
others how;
Then something new strikes his
roving eyes
And his task is left for the bye
and bye.
It’s up to each man what becomes
of him.
He must in himself get the grit
Th3t brings success. He can get
the skill
If he brings to the task a steadfast
will.
No man is beaten till he gives in.
Hard luck can’t stand for a cheerful
grin;
The man who fails needs a better
Than the quitters’ whining, “What’s
the Use?”
For the man who quits lets his
chances slip
Just because he’s to lazy to keep
his grip.
The man who sticks goes ahead
with a shout;
While the man who quits joins the
“down and out.”
—Ernest Wilkins, .Ir.
Dr. Brooks—Speaks
For Awards Day
The annual Awards Day Program
will be given Thursday morning. May
II, at 9:30, in the Moore Hall As
sembly, with Dr. Lyman Brooks,
president of the Norfolk Division,
Virginia State College, as speaker.
This program will honor students
for their talents and skills in many
areas of campus activities. Cer-
lificates, trophies, keys, swe-'.ters, and
cash awards will be presented to over
two hundred students for outstanding
achieveme-t in the dance grrup, band,
choir, dramatics, newswriting, base
ball, basketball, football, and in citi
zenship.
Among th? most coveted awards
to be presented are. The Elizabeth
City State Teachers College Alumni
Award, the Crowder-Jordan Award,
the Battle-Boone Award, and the
Bias Memorial Award. Dr. Walter
N. Ridley, president of the college,
will preside.
College Choir A Class
People misinterpret the college
choir as just another extra-curricular
activity, but it is more than that. The
choir is a class, too! Yes, more or
less an ordinary class like Biology or
English.
First of all, grades are given in the
choir, and tests (musical) are taken.
During choir rehearsal, after the
music is distributed, notes, true tonal
quality, balanced harmony and
timing are things emphasized for one
solid hour Monday thru Friday —
and sometimes Saturday!
Whe/eas some will rate quite well
in their favorite subjects, the average
student would do well in such a joy
ful, pleasant class as music (choir).
Mr* James Swimpson
Speaks On
Begin"
Shall We
Recently the Omega Psi Phi Fra-
ternitv sponsored the regular as
sembly program with James E.
Swimrson as the speaker.
He used as his topic “Shall We Be
gin.” The speaker gave some timely
and enlightening remarks. Mr.
Swimpson stated that students should
participate in academic work and
co-curricular activities that will prove
beneficial. The students should act
as intelligent men and women, and
should begin to find themselves.
He stated in his conclusion that as
college students, we should have great
expectations — great expectations in
every phase of life.
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In the receiving line after the Camilla Williams recital are George Malloy, c
companist. Camilla Williams, Dr. and Mr. W. N. Ridley. Students shown ai
Spencer Mayfield and Paris Carson.
SLADE DEBATES
An Intra-Club
Debate Presented
The Debating Society presented
Intra-Club Debate. The debate
solved: “That the United States
Should Increase Its Foreign Aid Pro
gram.”
The significance and purpose of
Debating Society were given by
Brady Johnson. He stated the de
bates are designed to teach students
to distinguish between vital and
portant information, to present ideas
in a clear manner, to encourage
critical thinking, and to develop
speech and leadership.
He also gave the highlights of the
District College tournament which
was held at Hampton Institute.
The affirmative debators were Mar
garet Russell and Brady Johnson.
They presented proof that America
should increase its foregin aid pro
gram. America can maintain a strong
nation and thereby maintain world
peace.
The negative debaters were Thelma
Dillahunt and Leonard Slade. They
presented proof that the United
States should limit its foreign aid.
There should be aid given here
our own country before sending aid
to other countries. They also stated
that to increase foreign aid does n
mean that we will have world peace.
Rebuttal speeches followed with
Ernestine Lyons serving as moder-
Scene From Fellowship Reception
Religious Emphasis Week speaker, the Reverend R. G. Williams, converses with
students during a reception in the Lighthouse. From leit to right: Julia Congleton.
Martha Purvis, Donna Congleton. Morgan Jackson, Rev. Williams. Second row:
Norris Francis, Alvin Kelley, Broadus Cox and Stanley Franklin.
Cast Selerted lor Jabberwock
'Night of January 16th''
With announcement of the players
who will take the various parts, plans
made for construction of the set, and
rehearsals scheduled, the production
of the comedy-drama “Night of Jan
uary 16th”, to be presented May 2,
is now well underway, according to
Mrs. Julia M. Hoffler, director of
drama.
Gladys Johnson has been chosen
for the leading feminine role, that
of Karen Audre, defendant in the
murder trial. Ralph Glover will play
the role of the prosecuting attorney,
Flint, while Charles Cherry will depict
defense attorney Stevens.
Other veteran players in the cast
are: Lula Roberts—Magda Stevenson;
Nathaniel Moore — Judge Health;
Janice Pierce—Nancy Lee Faulkner;
George Griffin — Clerk of Court;
Mary -Puryear—Jane Chaudler, and
Jean Brothers—Prison Matron.
New-comers include: Sarah Jordon
—Mrs. John Hutchins; Tony Ricks
Jr.,—John Graham Whitfield; Carl
ton Melton—Elmer Sweeney; Richard
Simpson — Sigurd Jungginst; Billie
Harrell — Roberts Van Revsselver;
Robert Sharpe — Bacliff; Norman
King—Dr. Kirkland; Colbert Minga
—Homer Van Fleet; Colin—Minga
— Larry Regan; Marcell Forbes —
Court Stenographer; Janice Mitchell
—Secretary to Flint; Roxanna Smith
—Secretary to Stevens; Jasper Evans
—Policeman.
Herbert Mott is stage manager, and
Eugena Mills is mistress of Properties.
Twelve important members of the
cast remain to be chosen, but they
will not be selected until the night
of the performance. They are the
jury who will be chosen from the
audience to play an integral part in
the development and conclusion of
the drama.
Was Successful
Elizabeth City Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta held its An
nual Jabberwock March 24, in Moore
Hall Auditorium.
The Jabberwock consisted of skits,
songs, poems, dances, and musical
selections presented by Greek or
ganizations and various clubs.
Winners were selected on the basis
of performance, popular appeal, and
costume. The Thalia Sorosis Club
was third place winner, representatives
were: Mamie Malbon and Barbara
Wallace. Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror
ity took second place, with represen
tatives, Ina Lennon, Patricia Duren,
Helen Johnson, and Mary Puryear.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was first
place winner; the representatives were:
Henry Hager, Nathaniel Moore, and
William Crudup.
Miss Sandra Lorve of George Tyler
High School, Windsor, Virginia, was
“Miss Jabberwock.” She received a
three-hundred and fifty-two dollar
scholarship. Other young ladies com
peting for Miss Jabberwock were:
Laura Watson of P. W. Moore High
School, Elizabeth City, N. C.; Edna
Blanchard of Perquimans Union, Win-
fall, N. C.; Barbara Williams of
Richard B. Harrison High School,
Selma, N. C.; Thelma White of Cur
rituck Union School, Maple, N. C.;
Betty Cole of C. G. White High
School, Powersville, N. C.; Ernestine
Watford of C. G. White, Powellville,
N. C.; Eva Bond of W. S. Ethridge
High School, Windsor, N. C.; Gloria
Burke of Perquimans Union High
School, Windsor, N. C.; Mary E.
Moore of Beaufort County High
Schol, Pantego, N. C.
Sponsors of the Jabberwock wish
to thank everyone who helped in
making the Jabberwock a success.
Mr.A.M.Bagley Speaks for Assembly
Mr. A. M. Bagley, Director Voca
tional Technical Institute, was the
speaker for regular all-college as
sembly. He used as his Topic “The
Dignity of Labor.”
The speaker stated that any job
which needs to be done in order for
society to go on should be done with
honor, and should be looked upon
today as it was looked upon years
ago. However, the skills which were
required to do the jobs yesterday are
different from those of today.
He gave reference to the Jews and
how they stressed the development of
skill in labor.
Mr. Bagley referred to several say
ings which bring out the point of dig
nity of labor. He gave such sayings
as “Great is the dignity of labor—it
honors man.” He who relies his livli-
hood upon his hands is as great a
who fears God.”
In conclusion, the speaker stated
that through work we are able to stay
ahead of other countries if we have
the technical “know how.”
An interesting skit titled “The Boss
Wants To Know” was presented by
members of the Vocational Club. The
characters in the skit were Della Her
ring, Lila Moore, and Beatrice Bry
ant.
Other participants on the program
were: Katrina Jordan who read the
scripture; Jeanette Ransome who of
fered prayer; and Robert D. Biggs
who introduced the speaker.
May 16, 1927 — Despite the fact
that the manufacture and sale of al
coholic beverages are unlawful, the
Supreme Court rules that “bootleg
gers” must file income-tax forms.
May 20, 1927—Charles A. Lind
bergh climbed into his monoplane.
The Spirit of St. Louis, at Roosevelt
Field, N. Y., and took off for Paris.
He landed there 33V2 hours later, corrih
pleting the first non-stop flight across
the Atlantic.
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