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THE COMPASS
MARCH, 1962
THE COMPASS
For Students and Alumni
Published by
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB
ELIZABETH CITY. N. C.
Member:
Coliunbia Scholastic Press Association
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF .
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sunny S. Vick
LITERARY EDITORS Lois Gray, Thelma Howard, John Jordan
SPORTS EDITORS James T. Jackson, Joe Hand
SOCIETY EDITORS Joyce Brown, MarceU Forbes
EXCHANGE EDITOR Frances Moore
FEATURE EDITOR Thomas C. Hodges
REPORTERS Theresa Dildy, Delorise Bowe
Joanne Blue, Marilene Elliott, Leona Griiiin, Mildred Thomas, Hampton
BLand, Willie Arrington, Shirley Carpening, Annie R. Lea, Sarah Sutton.
Luvellia Johnson. Gloria Melton. Joyce Wilson and Delores Sutton.
SECRETARY Lois Gray
TREASURER Rosa Stokes
CARTOONIST Lorraine Walker
TYPIST Ethel R. Rodgers
ADVISERS Mrs. E. H. Mitchell, Mrs. V. B. Taylor
Attention—A yital Need
According to psychologists, one of
the major needs of human beings is
constant attention from some source.
Everyone wants to feel that he is
recognized. Because of individual dif
ferences, however, it is only natural
for some people to crave attention
more than others.
If one has a fair knowledge of
the needs of man, he can better
understand the, seemingly, neurotic
activities of those about him. Just
think of the many painful spankings
that a mother would give to her
screaming baby if she were not
aware of the fact that he was scream
ing for attention.
The barbaric, boisterous actions of
some individuals cause others who
are better adjusted to offer destruc
tive criticisms. Since attention is
undeniable need, if one can not get
it one way, he must resort to some
other method. Some people gain at
tention by excelling academically
athletically and by other favorable
means. Others prefer attracting at
tention by using profanity, loud talk
ing, and unnecessary laughing.
There are many attention getting
mechanisms, some acceptable and
some looked upon with sympathetic
eyes. One can not help his fellow
man who uses unfavorable means of
getting attention by shunning
sympathizing with him, but he r
help him to find something that he
can do to be recognized that will
be worthwhile to him and to society.
What Do You Believe?
We cannot always believe what we
see with our eyes, for our eyes some
times deceive us. And. if we are wise,
we should doubt a very large per
centage of what we hear. Many of
us, however, accept things on hear
say simply because we want to be
lieve them.
We should be very careful not to
accept anything as true, simply be
cause we wish to believe it. If we
do, we will get into all kinds of
trouble. What we must try to do is
to uncover the facts on which we
wish to base our beliefs. Of course,
we have to accept much on faith,
simply because facts are lacking.
y Most of us base our actions upon
what we think is true, but when we
depend upon a false premise, we in
variably run into all kinds of absurdi
ties. Before making up our minds as
lo what wc believe, we should at
least have some basis of facts. The
more facts we get, the nearer we c
come to the truth. The sad fact
-that not many of us act in this way.
Use common sense in determining
what is reasonable and that is
at all dificult, once it becomes a part
of us. We should take time to reason
things out, for as one eminent scholar
has said, “To deceive ourselves is
the height of folly.”
S. T. C's Unsung Heroes
People who make outstanding con-
tril^iitions to the advancement of
college life are usually honored. But
on; the contrary, the Junior Coun
selors of Elizabeth City State Teach
ers College receive little recognition.
They are S. T. C.’s unsung heroes.
These college students, both male
and female, work very diligently to
assist the freshman in organization
and adjustment to college life. They
give unselfishly of their time to as
sist students in any way they can.
They often neglect their personal
tasks and sacrifice in order to answer
questions, solve problems, and act
as big brothers or sisters to the stu
dents who need their help. They
spend time with their charges that
they could well be using to study
their lessons. They visit the rooms of
the charges, and even go shopping
with them. They are some times
called upon to help the students with
their lessons.
The Junior Counselors are respon
sible in initiating and organizing
good dormitory social, recreational
and educational programs. They have
to take initiative in keeping order,
cleanliness and good manners among
the dormitory residents. They
often hated and misused because they
stand for the ideal college students.
These students are not asking to
be honored, or praised. They are
proud to have been selected or elected
Junior Counselors. They enjoy being
counselors because they feel that
they are impwrtant in the lives of
the students. They feel that they have
’BlessacL faster
the honor and privilege of assisting
in molding the character and per
sonality of these students, thus mak
ing them better college students. They
also feel that they are gaining skills
in human relations.
The success of the Freshman class
is due to the successful efforts and
work of the Junior Counselors. They
are the heroes who are responsible
for the adjustment of the freshmen
to college life.
Give credit where credit is due;
give honor to those who have worked
for it, and deserve it. Sing praises to
the “unsung heroes” of S. T. C. ■—
the Junior Counselors.
The Good Student
Teachers and students alike are
constantly referring to one student or
another as a “good student.” But who
is the good student? What are the
criteria for evaluating a student?
Some may say that a good student
is one that maintains a “B” average
in his academic work. Others may
choose the student who participates in
various extra-curricular activities.
Again, the student that takes a part
in religious activities may be some
one’s choice as a good student.
No matter which view one takes,
whether it is from an academic, a
social, or a religious view, the con
clusion is the same — “That is a
good student.” One might say that
a student must possess all of the
above qualities to be worthy of being
labeled a “good student.”
The Algebraic Struggle
By THERESA H. HALL
On the river bank I stood one day,
Wishing to swim the tide.
My great desire was to find my way
To the opposite side.
There were others on the damp white
sand
Wishing the same as I„
For the treasure that we sought on
land
Lay in sight of. each eye.
The life savers were all brave and
strong,
Guards who had stood the test.
J said, “Surely they’ll help us along
If we do our best.”
So we students fought both day and
night
Trying to reach the goal.
We grew weary in the long, hard
fight -
But hope still lit each soul.
One poor swimmer cried out in
strife:
“Please help me, lest I drown.’
But the smiling guard who could save
life
Let one fellow go down.
Freedom Knocks
Ring out your bells, for on this day,
A day not like the rest.
Freedom will walk down every street.
Today is your “first” test.
Ring out your bells, send out your
cries;
Be quick along the way.
For the sundial of life is losing its
sands
Unless you go forth today.
Through you a new, bright light
shines forth,
A lamp unto your feet.
Keep faith within your souls so true.
And freedom we soon will keep,
And freedom we soon will keep.
—JOYCE M. BROWN
My First Impression
Upon entering Moore Hall, which
was my first stop at S.T.C, my par
ents and I were warmly greeted by
members of the faculty and staff. Ths
environment was very pleasing and
the personalities of its inhabitants
were quite friendly and mannerly. As
the hours passed, I became acquaijited
with many new faces and gradually
these faces developed into friends. In
my conclusion, I should like to say
that, although I have been here
short period of time, I feel at home
in the College Family of S.T.C.
Mimi A, Edwards
Dr. J. A. Eaton
Speaks at Vesper
The Elizabeth City State Teachers
College observed Vesper Service
Sunday, January 14, with Dr. J. A.
Eaton, Director of Reli|ious Activi
ties speaker for the occasion.
Dr. J. A. Eaton’s message was
The Saving and Losing of one’
Soul.” He began by defining and
describing the term “soul.” “The
soul,” he said, “is something (
lasting. It is not something shadowy,
but it is a new reality which affects
’s life. What shall it profit a
man, if he gains the whole world and
loses his soul. The obvious intent,
implies more than life.” Losing the
soul has reference to the spirit of
1, with reference to the translation
of the new English Bible, he stated:
If any man desires to be a follower
of Jesus, he must surrender himself
unto God; the soul makes the sound
true person that one can be
come.” The abundant life is the life
of a person who has found his true
self.
The true self,” he quoted, “is
urge to be something. It is the path
way to the true soul which presents
the feeling of belonging. Everybody
is somebody, but the hearts of men
e looking for more than things.”
Dr. Eaton emphasized that we
should become followers of Jesus
Christ and that each individual needs
make up his mind to follow. “In
order to follow Him,” he said, “we
t believe that God loves us and
Fifteen Make Dean's List
(Continued from Page 1; Col. 2)
Davis, Barbara 3.15
Duke, Phillipa Schuyler 3.15
Young, Janet Elizabeth 3.13
Register, Jolly Jane 3.12
Sharpe, Bernadine 3.09
Boyd, Clifton Odell 3.06
Sutton, Arzie 3.06
Brown, Helen Louyse 3.03
Clark, William Coleman 3.03
Edwards, Lucy Arlean 3.03
Jackson, James Henry 3.03
Manning, Mary Grace 3.03
Salley, Faye Elizabeth 3.03
Walton, Laura Frances 3.03
Whitfield, Florence 3.03
Duggar, Ruth Hazel 3.00
Gregory, Ethel Faye 3.00
Rowlett, Jean Carolyn 3.00
Whitehurst, Claudine 3.00
Sophomores
Moore, Lonnie McCoy 3.33
Richardson, Mayvola 3.27
Clemons, Rallie Mae 3.26
Brown, Joyce Mae 3.24
Lea, Annie Ruth 3.24
Simpson, George 3.17
Langley, William Thomas 3.13
Forbes, Marcell Elizabeth 3.12
Minga, Colbert Lionel 3.09
Chance, Marvin 3.06
Joyner, James Clinton 3.06
King, Norman Geoge 3.06
Terrell, James Leverne 3.00
Juniors
Johnson, Rena Mae 3.44
Manley, Jimmie Lewis 3.33
Jones, Alice Beatrice 3.17
Jordan, John Wesley 3.17
Slade, Leonard Arvies 3.17
Dickens, Annie 3.06
Malbon, Mamie Joyce 3.06
Cole, Margie Ann 3.00
Myrick, Alice 3.00
Sykes, Eddie Jordan 3.00
Seniors
Welch, Joyce Amelia 3.44
Britt, Frank Leonard 3.35
Modlin, Ailene Emma 3.35
Shambley, Joe Willie 3.29
i, Clarence Earl 3.25
Teel, William Edward 3.22
Roberts, Ella Mae 3.21
Vaughn, Barbara Jeanette 3.21
Harris, Nancy Louise 3.20
Moore, Margaret Deloris 3.06
Russell, Margaret 3.06
Gibson, Marion Spencer 3.00
Johnson, Samuel Reese 3.00
Jones, Adron Beecher 3.00
Moore, Nathaniel 3.00
SPECIAL
Woodhouse, Susanne Juanita 3.43
commit ourselves.” The salvation of
the soul must involve man’s relations
to man.
Concerning the self, it was stated
that we are often, blindly, over-con-
cerned with the false self to the ex
tent that we have no time to serve
other people. Only by losing our
selves to what is greater, will we
find our true selves.
We must then, make dedications in
helping others to find their true
“selves.”
Others serving on the program were
Miss Ruth Congleton ’65 and Mr.
Colbert Minga ’64, who are majoring
n elementary education.
"Am I My Brother's Keepe
The speaker for Vesper, Sunday,
February 11, was Dr. W. N. Ridley
who discussed the subject, “Am I
My Brother's Keeper?”
Dr. Ridley’s message began with
the story of two brothers, Abel, a
keeper of sheep, and Cain, a tiller
of the ground. One day when the!
Lord asked Cain about his brother,
he answered “Am I My Brother's
Keeper?” For Cain, the Lord had no
respect because of lackadasical atti
tude. If Cain had treated his brother
right, he would not have answered
in this manner.
Dr. Ridley stated that all men
should be their brother’s keeper. We
cannot exist without our brothers.
We need them for the external quest
of happiness, companionship and
peace.
Self-realization was the next point
emphasized. “The basic hope of every
rf
man,” the president said, “is self-
realization.” We must realize that
all men are children of God, regard
less of social or economic status,
race or sex. All men are the same
in the sight of God. If we try to get
along without brotherhood, we will
find ourselves held separately and
not prosper.
How one may be his brother's
keeper was the next point stressed.
Dr. Ridley asked the question, should
I accept mediocrity and call it great?
His answer was “No, I am my broth
er’s keeper, therefore, I must tell him
what is right and wrong. I not only
should say it is not good, but give
constructive suggestions to him. By
doing this I show that 1 am his
keeper.” It was stated that we must
not do things on the spot because
they will please everybody, but we
should stand on truth and wait
patiently.