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PAGE FOUR THE COMPASS APRIL, 1963 Dr. Grady Davis Inspires Audience Highlighted among the Religious Emphasis Week Activities was the message delivered by Dr. Grady D. Davis, Dean of the School of Religion, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. Dr. Davis spoke on the subject, “The Value or the Church in the Nuclear Age.” Dr. Davis is a familiar person- ahty to the college, and as usual, his message ignited an enthusiastic re sponse among the student body. Dr. Davis stated that the modern day church is primarily concerned with administrative details such as burning mortgages and counting heads rather than counting hearts. He phasized strongly the urgent need for “more members per member. He spoke critically of the relation ship between the church and the state. This area of church relationship was covered by three points of view: (1) The Roman Catholic Church which dictates to the state; (2) The Lutheran Church which advocates the states dictating to the church-totali- tarianism, and the Protestant beUef in separation of church and st which has ended in a court ruling o lawing prayer in our public schools. Dr. Davis concluded by speaking about the inevitability of war. He said the Naturalists believe that war is inevitable because of our aggressive nature. Further, be pointed out the argument of the theologian who says war is inevitable because of man’s original sin. However, he mentioned that modern theologians believe man has potential for sin or doing good. Finally, he said the Pacifists believe that war cannot be justified. It was an inspiration as well ai spiritual uplift to hear an orator like Dr. Davis. College students look eagerly forward to his return. Stranded While motoring down New Jersey Turnpike One foggy, misty, damp-filled night. The lights of the car closed their eyes! “My Gosh, what is wrong?” a delegate cried. Another replied . . . “The Generator”. ZOOM... Flew the trucks, giants so tall. “Have we no way of moving at all?” A delegate cried. “Can’t make a call,” she was told. So sit and read Baldwin Or eat your fried chicken (the dish a delegate enjoyed)”. We sat and we sulked with no help in sight. Conversation restrained, and fear of the night. “Thinking caps on And no Shakespeare puns . . . I’ve got it! I’ve got it! . . . Howard Johnson’s!” The square sign read; “Two and a half miles”. ’round ’bout the car echoes Smiles . . . Smiles. An exciting experience . . . Yes, there’s nothing like Being stranded On the lone New Jersey Turnpike. —Thelma Howard Founders Day Speech On behalf of the student body, I express our feelings of reverence and gratitude for these our dynamic lead ers who lived before our time. We dwell in a time of great per plexity, and we are beset by far-reach ing problems of social, industrial, and political import. We shall not greatly err then, if upon every occasion we consult the genius of these great, up right men. We should respect and give thanks to God who gave us the past generations of dynamic leaders. We would not falter nor swerve from the path of righteousness, if we but live by their moral genius. Yet, instead of following them, too often we strive to make it appear that they are following us. Instead of emulating them, too often Student NEA j On March 10, four members of the P. W. Moore Chapter of the Stu dent National Education Association attended the Planning Session of the North Carohna Student National Ed ucation Association which was held at Fayetteville State Teachers Col lege, Fayetteville, North Carolina, ine theme of the session was “Blue prints for Action.” The program was opened with de votions by Senora Diggs, vice-presi dent-elect of the North Carolina SNEA. Students were welcomed by Stanley Johnson, president of the J. W. Seabrook Chapter of the SNEA located in Fayetteville, North Caro lina. Miss Jameszetta Butler, president of the North Carolina Student NEA gave some highlights of the National Student NEA Conference held in Denver, Colorado. The Planning Session was divided into groups to discuss the agenda, and to make suggestions on them. The session ended with reports from the discussion groups. The students who represented the P. W. Moore Chapter of the SNEA were Rena Johnson, John Kendale, Erma Frederick, and John Jordan. Also at the session were Norris Fran cis, and Mr. R. A. Braxton. Dr. Wiliiams (Continued from Page 1, Column 1) Negro. If the Negro fails to use what he has learned, America’s greatness will be lost forever. He stated that the American Negro’s job is to face up to his de ficiencies and do something about them; to forget the myths people have been using to brainwash him; to remember that freedom is a great thing, but freedom is no good without a sense of responsibility. Dr. Williams’ final statement was, “If others are irresponsible, let us be responsible; then we can really prove what democracy should be.” A Founders Day Reception follow ed in the College Lighthouse Center. Four Delegates (Continued from Page 1, Column 3) luncheons, panel discussions among students of other colleges were some of the features enjoyed by the dele gates in the teachers College Universi ty Division. A critique of college news papers by Mr. E. M. Hite, Director of PubUc Relations and “Snapper” ad- • at Millersville State College, Millersville, Pennsylvania was of special interest. In the panel discus sions, the members were a bit sur prised to learn that most of the prob lems which confront the “Compass” are similar to those of other colleges. A luncheon, which climaxed the convention, was held in the Wal dorf-Astoria Hotel with General Alfred M. Gruenther, President of the American Red Cross, as guest speak- Experiences during the four-day trip gave valuable information and great appreciation for news as a media of communication. to appropriate them. Instead of sitting at their feet humbly heeding the echoes of their lips, too often we give tribute to our own petty slogans. They were the builders first; they re. ain the standard by which all of us in measure our aspirations. They set the candlestick where it gave light to those things which were uplifting. For example, one can never go beyond the challenge of Dr. Moore’s characteristic phrase, “Be Somebody.” All of the views of the founding fathers might not be binding upon us, but their points of view should always be our inspiration. Our ot to claim their name, but to claim their aims, as our standards. :t us turn toward those great lives, toward those great spirits. Let us bend before the venerated sepulchers. Let us take counsel from those whose lives useful to all of us, are now extinguished, but whose work at Elizabeth City State Teachers College will forever be immortal. —Leonard A. Slade, Jr. Student Council President A Look at the Assembly On February 28, the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and the Depart ment of Student Teaching were in charge of the assembly. The program opened with Mr. Lane giving a brief history of teach ing in the schools. Then a group of graduating seniors gave an actual demonstration of student - teaching methods. The scene took place in an eleventh grade English class. Partici pating in the program were Rosa Stokes, Alice Myrick, Mary Davis, Barbara Vaughan, and Jean Darden. The second half of the assembly was centered around the College Bowl between the Freshman and Sopho more classes. John Jordan was the master of ceremonies. The opening whistle sounded and the battle of wits was on. For about five minutes, both panels were stump ed by the questions from the quiz master. Then Evelyn Dixon broke the ice. The freshman panel came to life and built a thirty-five point lead. Joe Brown, a sophomore, evened the score by answering a series of ques tions. The audience, especially the freshmen, moaned in despair. The lead exchanged hands several times with neither panel able to take com manding lead. Members of the audience coaxed, groaned, and cheered the successes of both teams. Every heart and soul deeply involved. Finally the sophomore panel built up an un conquerable lead. The freshmen were vanquished. Both panels were given prizes by Leonard Slade, president of the Stu dent Council. Naturally, the victor enjoyed the spoils. The College Bowl was a complete success. The attitude of the Freshmen 5 can be summed up in the words Life To plant a tree, To write a book And leave a child. Wise men look beyond. Simple men look lor years. —Phil McCoy J ALBERT ROBINSON, JR. Local Beauty Advisor Wins Award of Merit Albert C. Robinson, Jr., an Eliza beth City, North Carolina represen tative of Studio Girl-International Cosmetics of Hollywood, California, was recently awarded this organiza tion’s Golden Crown Award of Achievement. Harry F. Taylor, President of the internationally known cosmetic organ ization made the announcement from the firm’s executive office in Holly wood, California, saying “We are proud of Albert C. Robinson, Jr.” Wearing of the Golden Crown pin a mark of honor and distinction 50 states and 21 foreign countries. Albert C. Robinson, Jr., lives 1100 Park Street with his grand mother, Mrs. Lillian Perkins. He is member of the Ramoth Gilead Bap tist Chiurch. At the Elizabeth City State Teachers College he is enrolled as a member of the Junior Class majoring in Biology. He is also president of the Junior Class; treasurer of the Student Coun cil; Chairman of the Fine Arts Com mittee in the Student Center; member of the College Band; member of the Science Club; and strategus of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. of General Douglas MacArthur, “We shall return!” —George Skinner i^ooli l^evievuS In the Browsing Room The Library Committee has spon sored book reviews the first and third Sundays in each month, at three 'clock, since the formal opening of the Browsing Room in the G. R. Little Library. Since the room was opened during National Library Week last year, the committee has presented series of book reviews. A list of the books reviewed during the year and the reviewers are as fol lows: 1) Franny and Zooey—Dr. Robert Williams and Marvin Trot- man; 2) To Kill A Mockingbird—Mrs Estelle A. Eaton and Tony Ricks; 3) The God of Flies—Mayvola Richard- Son; 4) Native Son—Melvin Powell, Eight Men—Pattie Jordan, The Out sider—Margaret Williams; 5) Poems by Langston Hughes—Mary Manning and Ruth Dugger; 6) The Catcher in the Rye—Betty Ashe, Minnie Rascoe, and Louise Lamb; 7) The Souls of Black Folk—Mr. Frank Pereira and Joseph Freeman; 8) Black Bourgeoise —Mr. Frank Pereira and Barbara Ashe; 9) Einstein’s Theory of Rela tivity—Mr. Hobson Thompson, Jr., 10) The Ship of Fools—Mrs. Annelle Houk; 11) Relations of Nations—Dr. N. S. Dhillon; 12) The Desegregated Heart— Mrs. Sarah Patton Boyle (April 22); and 13) The Making of a President—Tony Ricks (May 5) who will close the series for the term. Although there is no way of deter mining the effects of the reviews, some individuals have presented the results of their reading, and many persons have been stimulated by the new ideas. The Library Committee voted to sponsor the reviews for an other year. The G. R. Little Library received a gift of $200 from the General Alum ni Association of Elizabeth City State Teachers College in May, 1962, for the purchase of books for the P. W. Moore Memorial Collection. Fifty titles were acquired and added to the collection. Included in the acquisitions are such popular works as: James Baldwin’s Another Country and No. body Knows My Name; Mathew H. Ahmann’s,The New Negro, and Den nis Clark’s, The Ghetto Game. Books in education included are; Frank Risesmann’s, The Culturally Deprived Child; Dista Caldwell’s, The Educa tion of the Negro Child, and Virgil Clift’s, Negro Education in America. In music, Hans Nathan’s, Dan Em mett and The Rise of Early Negro Ministrelsy. Titles in history include: James H. Boykin’s, The Negro in North Carolina Prior to 1861; Ben jamin Quarles’, Lincoln and the Neg ro; and, Basil Davidson’s Black Mother, The years of the African Slave Trade. The P. W. Moore Collection con sists of books by and about Negroes. Many of the books in this collection are gifts of the General Alumni As sociation. Miss Layle Lane has given and continues to contribute many books and other materials to the col lection. Her gifts are in memory of her grandfather, the late Whitmel Lane. Deltas Present Jabberwock On Saturday evening, March 2, at the National Armory in Elizabeth City, the third annual Jabberwock was presented by the Elizabeth City Alumnae and Delta Chi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The armory was filled with persons who showed much eagerness in their attempt to guess who would be crown ed •'Miss Jabberwock” of 1963. It was not long, however, before their cunousity ended, for the procession began, and they knew that their question would soon be answered. The Dukes of Rhythm provided the music for this celebrated occasion, and as they played the wondering faces of the contestants could be seen by the spectators. The young ladies were presented to the audience, and the mistress of cere monies, Soror M. L. Wise, very se renely and mysteriously announced the “Miss Jabberwock.” Miss Lau- rene Sugg, “Miss Jabberwock” of 1962, crowned Miss Jeanette Hall from Edenton, North Carolina, as the new queen. For the dear queen and the Delta Sweetheart, Miss Barbara Fearing from Elizabeth City, students from P. W. Moore High School and our col lege provided entertainment. Scholar ships and prizes were awarded to the contestants, since the Jabberwock is the sorority’s way of raising money to provide scholarships for worthy senior young ladies. The program was concluded by the singing of the Delta Sweetheart song. Dancing served as the next form of entertainment. It was an enjoyable evening for all who attended this—the third annual Jabberwock. —Jacqueline Long Omega News Recently, the Lambda Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fra ternity presented a “Smoker” in the Recreation Room of Moore Hall to inform male students who were in terested in knowing about the values of the fraternity, and what it had to offer. The program consisted of infor mation concerning the history of the fraternity, its purpose, and famous or outstanding Omega men and their con tributions to mankind. The Deltas, who were special guests at the pro gram, sang their Sweetheart song. Then the Omegas honored their sweet heart, Della Herring, by singing the Omega Sweetheart song to her. The latter part of the program consisted of dancing and serving of refreshments. All students who attended the ‘Smoker” had an evening of enjoy ment. The Herman Cooke Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship, which is given deserving student by the Lambda Gamma Chapter, was awarded to James Slade. Slade is a junior in dustrial arts major. He is a gentleman, above-average student, and pos sesses the qualities of manhood and brotherhood. Weep Not Weep not, weep not For such sorrow; for there shall be another day— And that day shall be tomorrow—a day of joy—a day of rest. Your heart shall be with heaven blest. Gob giveth life, and He taketh away, It is His wishful doing that He taketh Weep not, weep not Little heart of tears, for he did live for many a year. He sowed his seeds and produced a fine crop. You are merely one of all the lot. Your heart shall be at ease. Pray to the Lord; He will bless you and the rest. L. Terrell
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