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PAGE TWO THE COMPASS JANUARY, FEBRUARY, 1964 THE COMPASS For Students cmd Alumni Published by STATE COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. Member: Columbia Scholastic Press Association EDITOR-IN-CfflEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR SECRETARY TREASURER SPORTS EDITOR REPORTERS . Ulysses Bell George Skinner Louvellla Johnson Clara Perkins Melvin Riddick - Charlie Jeffries, Louvellia Johnson, Clara Perkins, Gloria Forbes. Carolyn Thompson, Jethro Williams, William Ruffin PRODUCTION Janie Johnson. Carolyn Thompson. Jethro Williams, William Ruifin, Betty E. Dowdy, George Skinner, Maryella Ward CIRCULATION Barbara Fearing, Vivian Thornton. Ethel Gregory, Phyllis Wnght, Jethro Williams CARTOONISTS Lorraine Walker. Gloria Weaver PHOTOGRAPHER James Salisbury ADVISORS Mr. L. R. Ballou, Mrs. A. M. Bluford, Mrs. D. J. Lee Is Johnnie a Dull Boy? “All work with no play makes Johnnie a dull boy.” This I tell you is true. “All play with no work makes Johnnie flunk out.” If you believe this is a false statement, check with the registrar, the ticket seller at the bus station, or look under the bed for your roommate. He’s gone. But should he be? The answer should be a defi nite “No.” A new semester has begun. As students, we should be stern budget- ers of time. We must know when to go to the movies, how long to play cards in the Lighthouse instead of doing some of the better things it has to offer, how late to permit bull sessions in the dorms, the right time “to punch,” and/or how much tii to devote to study. Study is an essential factor in ob taining a degree from college,-^ut there are other things that are almo^ as important. Be educated in all phases of your life. Don’t let the minor factors graduate you early. Be a smart Johnnie. Mix your work and play so that you will be balanced in every way. Yes, I know, some instructors give you a “hard time” anyway, but had you studied from the beginning? Let’s have flunking Johnnie—with his shades, weird haircut, high water cuffs, dinky hat on the side of his head; his slovenly speech, attitude, manner and grades become obsolete. People aren’t born successful. ■Ogstiny doesn’t dictate your future. Your'attitude and your self concept, not genetics determine where you’re going and what you will achieve. .—Gary Gariepy I I Infrequent Q.uestion: "What Can I Do?" I think that on a whole, this question is one of the least asked by college students. Too often, these days, students want to put themselves on the receiving line without making any effort to earn that position. Many of our young men and women come to college because they have heard of campus strolling, dor mitory jam sessions, dances, and in general the social life. They enter college with no real objective, conse quently they find satisfaction by merely passing. Have you ever tried writing down your objective ■ in life? It would prove to be an eye-opening experience. It is certainly worth try to college students who are being exposed to the big ideas which have inspired men down through the ages. If you have not, then let’s all take a new perspective on ourselves. We can look at this college as a producer of future products. The student who spends much of his time in the Chem istry lab could be our country’s dedi cated scientist; while the debater, a politician; the drama student, an ac tor; and the student body president, a governor or even a president of a country. In any case, what would you be? What could you do? —Jimmy R. Jenkins It's Up to You Education fests over the head of anyone who is determined to succeed. You must remember that one must have “will power" before he can suc ceed. For self examination, ask your self these questions: Do I have will power? Where can I obtain will power? Am I really concerned about my education? What am I doing in college? If you do not have will power and want to obtain it, come down to earth and learn to use the library that is convenient to all. Be the best listener. | Attend assemblies, vespers, and con certs for moral, cultural, ajademic, and spiritual development. If you can set a goal that you are determined to reach, you can be sure you have will power which will open the doors to success. The time is now. “You” must prepare for the present as well as for the future. Your every day academic task must be given more consideration if this is to be ac complished. Will your decision be one of good judgement? It’s up to you. —William E. Ruffin Open Letter Dear Melvin, I am grateful for the services which you have rendered to the College newspaper. You have performed your tasks well as Sports Editor. Your coverage of the athletic activities on and off campus has been quite an asset in improving the sports column in the Compass. Your loyalty and willingness to work in improving the College news paper is unfortunately a rarity. If more of the staff members obtained the initiative which you have had in your work, the Compass would un doubtedly receive a grade “A” rating in any student newspaper convention. I am sure that I can speak for the members of the staff and the advisors in extending best wishes to you as you “commence” to face the chal lenge. —Ulysses Bell Editor-in-Chief Remember that of all the creatures on this earth, only man has an in tellect which gives him an immeasura ble potential, and yet only to man has God given the gift of laughter. I be lieve that the latter was meant to compiensate for the awesome responsi bilities of the former. —Alfred Hitchcock Faculty Notes Wedding Bells During the Year The former Miss Jerolean Watford of the Business Office became Mrs. Clarence R. Moore when the two were wed in Harrellsville, N.C. on December 22, 1963. Mr. Moore, a native of Ahoskie, is presently a welder in Hampton, Virginia. Mrs. Moore, a native of Colerain, con tinues in her present position. Dr. Naginder Singh Dhillon, chair man of the Social Science Depart ment, wed the former Miss Sharanjit Kaur of Ludhiana, India, during the past summer. Dr. and Mrs. Dhillon have plans to reside in Elizabeth City. We wish for both these new couples many, many years of happiness. Meetings Dean William E. Anderson recent ly attended a session of TEPS (the NEA adjunct. Teacher Education and Professional Standards) held in Wash ington, D.C. Dr. Anderson and Mr. L. R. Ballou attended the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Research of the Division of Higher Education (North Carolina Teachers Associ ation) when it met at Shaw Univer sity (Raleigh) on February 1. Dr. Coragreene Johnstone and Mr. Cleary F’Piere were in attendance at the Modern Languages Association’s meeting, held in Chicago during the past Christmas Holidays. The Value of An Education From the standpoint of the number of people employed, the equipment used, and the money involved, edu cation is one of the biggest businesses in the United States. In a democracy such as ours, the education of its citizens is absolutely necessary. While a dictator may wish his people merely to follow his com mands blindly, the democratic way of life requires men and women who can think clearly and vote intelligently. The matter of an education is so important that one is required or forced to complete grades one through high school, at least. More over, the requirements of living in this space age make it necessary for a person to be far better trained than a century or even a decade ago. The colonies set up free public school systems as a guide in achiev ing proper conduct and necessities. Today an education has more mean ing. Our changing civilization clearly m,akes for searching demands on edu cation. Everyone agrees that we are changing in to a more and more com plex world. The marvelous array of machines is steadily taking the place of com mon labor. Without an education the mind is puzzled and the person finds himself only wishing his way out; uncertain as to how he will proceed in adverse situations. Education is important to every one. It brings social benefits as well as individual benefits. Education of others brings profit to all. The physi cian, the teacher, the lawyer, the architect, the manufacturer, serve others who do not have their kind of knowledge. Thus, education of others unlocks for all, the doors to achieve- The educated person is open mind ed; he investigates new ideas before he makes decisions or criticisms. He studies matters carefully instead of jumping to conclusions. He works smoothly with others. He is tactful and considerate in all his dealings. He respects the opinions of others. He is willing to improve because he knows the biggest room in the world is the room, for improvement. Without doubt, the educated person is capable of taking a leading role his community because he has specific knowledge in a given field. An edu cation is not easy, but it pays off in —Clara Perkins How To Prevent World War III To me war is a useless and prevent able situation in which man insists on destroying his fellow man for selfish ness and greediness, to obtain wealth and fortune. With all these things man would gain the world and yet lose his soul. Consequently, another war caused by such people would result in the greatest disaster ever known to man. This could be the turning point of a new world. Earthly things will be de stroyed and the lives of humans ob literated. The earth would be a barren waste. With so much at stake, war can be prevented in the simplest manner. Preparation for war should cease, in the sense of bombs and nuclear weapons. Peace programs should be developed to take the place of nuclear programs. Programs that will bene-; fit all nations in the way of explora- i and public uses should be adminis-1 tered. All countries should come"* together on peaceful agreements. A helping hand should be extended to any country when needed, to show the friendship that perhaps vas tried but thwarted by the forces ot evil. Broader trade and communication should be devised. The last but least, the most demanding relation ship between countries is the having of faith and a Christlike attitude toward mankind. Peoples of the world must be believers and followers of the almightly Cosmic Force, known by many names upon the face of the earth, but really meaning about the same thing. If these few basic functions can be attained, along with the other re quirements of wholesome living, war would be averted and peace would inevitably blanket the face of the earth. Peace and tranquillity would prevail. —Richard Simpson New Director At Lighthouse Arlene Marie Pierce, the new Pro gram Director of the Lighthouse College Center, was welcomed at a reception sponsored by the Board of Managers of the Center on Sunday afternoon, January 5, in the Light house. Miss Pierce, whose appointment by President Walter N. Ridley became effective January 1, 1964, is a native of Chicago. Before receiving the Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State College, Baltimore, Maryland, she attended the Crest Modeling and Finishing School and the E. M. L. School of Creative Arts, both private schools in Chicago. She has had further study on the graduate level in the area of group work tech niques at George Williams College, Chicago and Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. While attending Morgan State Col lege, Miss Pierce was active in numer ous extra curricular activities and traveled extensively as a delegate to meetings and conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexi- She was a member of Morgan’s Debating Society, Dramatic Club, Student Union Governing Board, Collegiate Council of the United Nations and was feature writer for the college newspaper. She is a mem ber of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. From 1960 to December 1963, Miss Pierce was on the staff of Prairie View A. and M. College, Prairie View, Texas. She served as Assistant Program Supervisor at the Memorial Campus Center. Among her hobbies are arts and crafts, dancing, sewing, cooking, read ing and talking. Miss Pierce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce of Chicago. Welcome to this new staff member! FRANK PEREIRA, a lively force in ECSC Negro _ History. Piatters, has an article -on. p.p. 4-5 This Issue. Take A Look. Omnipresence There is no need to search for Him! God is everywhere; A low voice in a quiet room. Thunder on the air. Walk by the sea. He is the sea. Read—He shares the book. Gaze at white flocks on a hill— He follows with a crook. Drive a country road at night. Stride through the market place God: a Star among the stars. God is in the dullest face. Share a lost dry crust of bread Or winds costly, rare. It is the Lord God, even there. God is everywhere! —Louvellia Johnson
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