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PAGE TWO THE COMPASS NOVEMBER. 1964 THE COMPASS For Students md Alumni Published by STATE COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB Elizabeth City, N. C. Member: Columbia Scholastic Press Association FDITOR-IN-CraEF OTysses BeU ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jethro WUliams SECRETARY CalUe Joyner TREASURER Vivian Thornton SPORTS EDITOR Jethro WilUams REPORTERS Benjamin Tony, Charlie Jeiiries, LouyelUa Johnson Clara Perkins, Zina Johnson, Gloria Forbes, Jethro WiUiams, Bettye Teresa Dowdy, Maryella Ward PRODUCTION JDorothy WUte, Janie Johnson, Jethro Williams, Ingrid East, George Skinner, Callie Johnson, Patrick Tyrance, Avon Chanman, Bernadette Allen, Doris Bell CTRCULATION Phyllise WUkins, Barbara Fearing, Vivian Thornton, Ethel G. Sutton, Jethro Williams, Patricia Jones, Callie Joyner, Avon Chapman PHOTOGRAPHER James Salisbiiry (unless otherwise indicated, all photographs appearing are by him). ADVISORS Mr. L. R. Ballou. Mrs. A. M. Bluford. Mrs. D. J. Lee Opinions expressed in articles are not necessarily those of the Com pass or the College. "Unforgettable" Words and Deeds of JFK Remain By AVON CHAPMAN Approximately twelve months ago, a very kind, consi derate, and loving friend was brutally snatched from the com passionate depths of our hearts. Our nation wept for him! Were aU the sympathies, tears, and sincere prayers for him, merely facets of weak human emotion as expressed in some excessive grief—at the time of his untimely assassina tion? Let us say “No” to this question! Indeed, John Kennedy as a living and breathing man is gone until the end of time, but the outstanding words and deeds of his lifetime are still, and shall be for a long time to come—unorgettable. Therefore, by putting into practice some of the wonderful philosophies which the taught, we will keep his spirit alive and flourishing among us. This is the honor which he deserves; the attention which we owe him. He loved his feUow men and he showed it! Do we? Let our lives be a shining example, that will radiate light, as does that tiny torch above the grave of our late beloved President, so that we too shall glow with a fire, that can truly light the world. The Things for Which I Am Thankful They Were Among Those Who Returned To Their Alma Mater For Homecoming The Alumni Leaders Above (from left): Alumni Assn. Prexy Isaac Battle '46, Miss Israbella Hollo- well of the first class, Mrs. Mary W. Jordan '49 (Miss Alumni of 1964.).... Greetings from an Alumnus Tfie "New" Sigma Rfio Sigma By Dorothy White So often people take things given to them in life for granted. But others within their hearts and souls are constantly giving thanks for their many blessings. To list what you are thankful for is some thing that cannot be easily done. As the Pilgrims expressed their thanks wdth a feast, I am going to try to express in words—“The Things for Which I am Thankful.” I am thankful for the things 1 am able to give as well as receive. I am thankful for all things big and small. My delight is in the beauty of the world: the flowers and their beau tiful blooms; the evergreens and their foliage. I am thankful for the glorious paradise in which I live: the stars so bright to guide us through the black of night; the moon, so great, the star of love and devotion; the sky, so blue, with its sun radiant with happiness and good fortune. For these I am thankful: Seven seas with roaring waters and play ful streams. Still waters with the animals that dream. I am thank ful for mountains so high that chal lenge our courage. Big cities, large towns with their gleaming lights that shine so bright in the eyes of the world. Small cities and towns filled with passion. I am thankful for our country, great leaders and their great de bates. The simple way we say, “I love you.” The quiet songs we hum that see us through life’s valleys; the stay of the hand of justice when we so deserve that justice. I am thankful for our plans, our hopes, and our dreams. Our love to share and the ones who care; my home so sweet, my parents so near in a time of need. Most of all, I thank God that I am thankful. There are so many things to be thankful for that I proudly say to you—Come Ye and be Thankful with Me. Hello: How are things holding out on the campus of Elizabeth City State College? Just finished reading THE COMPASS, September-Octo- ber, edition. Progress looks good at my Alma Mater. Read your column on WHO .. ? WHERE...? WHAT...? Read the top notice so I thought I would send in some information. At the present time I am work ing on the Master of Arts degree The school year 1964-65 awakes to find Elizabeth City State Col lege bulging with bright bubbling freshmen and new students. Sigma Rho Sigma takes this opportunity to welcome all newcomers, with hopes that there will be a four- year permanence about you and not merely the air of a sojourner. Also characteristic of this new year is the “new” Sigma, Rho Sigma. Amidst its members looms an effervescent spirit, which pro duces an energetic sensation, en abling us to achieve new heights of success in all our endeavors. Evidence of this was exhibited at the dance, Oct. 24, after the foot ball game with St. Paul, (of which we were the victors). Even though it would give Sigma Rho Sigma pleasure, this organization cannot say that the game was v 3n be cause of its influence. But, maybe just mentally visualizing the pleas urable experience that might a- wait one at the Sigma Rho Sigma Dance, spurred the players on to victory. At the helm this year of Sigma Rho Sigma (Honor Society for So cial Science Majors), is Robert Haddock, President; other officers I Obituary The Compass wishes to express its deepest sympathy to these mem bers of the College Family and their families: Miss Piccola O. Etchison ’65, on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Ger trude Durham Etchison, Shelby, North Carolina. Miss Evelyn A. Johnson, Chair man of the Music Department, on the loss of her sister, Miss Ma deline Jeanette Johnson, on Oct ober 31. Miss Valria Holloway, of Wise, N.C., passed on October 23. Miss Halloway was the sister-in-law of Mr. T. E. Jones, Registrar and Di rector of Admissions. in Autio Visual Education and Education Administraiton here at North Carolina Colleg.e I am the Graduate Assistant in our Audio Visual-Television Center and serve in all areas of our Audio Visual program. These areas include Au dio Visual Service, Production u- tilization, and instruction. I am having a wonderful time here at N.C.C., but I miss E.C.S.C. See you very good people later. Tell everyone hello. Roosevelt R. Wright, Jr. ’64 are William Wallace, Vice-Presi dent; Brenda Beasley, Secretary; Kenneth McLaiu-in, Treasurer; and Jean Rowlett, Parliamentarian. This organization has plans that were nonexistent before, which will be made manifest in the near fu ture. Thus we urge the student body to “look toward the east” and watch Sigma Rho Sigma rise. Brenda Beasley, Secretary Education Pays Dividend Elizabeth City State College observed American Education Week, November 8-14. The theme was “Education Pays Dividends.” An assembly was held on Thurs day, November 12th at 10 a.m. in Moore Hall Auditorium. Guest speaker was Dr. H. D. Carpenter, Director of Evening School, Nor folk Division of Virginia State Col lege. Dr. Carpenter was introduced by Otha Sydnor, ’65, president of the Student Council. The daily topics for American Education Week were: Sunday— Better Human Relations; Monday —Improved Earning Power; Tues day—Personal Fulfillments: Wed- ne:day—Good Citizenship; Thurs- da>—National Economic Growth; Friday—Better Communities; and Saturday—International Relations. Sponsors of American Education Week were the National Education Association, the American Legion, United States Office of Education, and the National Congress of Pa rents and Teachers. ■"Exhibits were in the library. Lighthouse, and Moore Hall. A keen sense of humor helps us overlook the unbecoming, under stand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the un expected, and outlast the unbear able. FACULTY NOTES Inadvertenty the Compass omitt ed the name of Mr. Lindsey D. Draper from the list of new faculty-staff members whom it welcomed to ECSC, last issue. Mr. Draper is Assistant Professor of Education and Acting Director of Student Teaching. Recently arriving in the College Family are Mrs. Soisette S. Ro gers and Mrs. Lasse R. Alston, both of whom are dormitory direc tors. Welcome! Dr. Chi-Kao Wang of the De partment of Social Sciences has contributed 15 articles to the Dic tionary of Political Science (N. Y.: Philosophical Library, 1964), a compendium representing the ef forts of some 195 scholars from 12 countries and the United States. Dr. Wang’s contributions, which occupy much more than the aver age column-i n c h-per-contributor space, bring additional honor to Elizabeth City State College since of the many agencies and institu tions of higher learning represent ed, only one other similar school (Howard University) is to be found among the colleges providing con tributors. The Compass salutes Professor Wang on this latest success. We are pleased to report two marriages occurring this past sum mer: the former Ethel Hardeman (Instructor in Business Education) has become Mrs. Wesley Johnson (Mr. Johnson is band master at Pasquotank Elementary School; Mr. Luther Burse (Instructor in Industrial Arts) became the hus band of the former Mamie Mal- bon ’63. Mrs. Burse is teaching in the Virginia Beach public school system and the new family resides in Virginia Beach. Best wishes to both couples. Dean W. E. Anderson and Dr. G. H. Walker, Jr. attended the North Carolina College confer ence held in Charlotte on Novem ber 5-6. President Walter N. Ridley was speaker at Norfolk Division of Virginia State College on Novem ber 8. Dr. Ridley has recently joined with College of the Al bemarle President Robert 1. His- lop and publisher David R. Dear as a committee to act for a 10- county area group now planning for regional implementation of the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA). EOA’s purpose: “to eliminate po verty and its causes.” Local obser vers hail the proposed program as a vital step in the improvement of this region’s economic stature. Mr. Robert L. Vaughan, chair man of the Department of Health and Physical Education, was key note speaker at a banquet spon sored by the PTA of Pasquotank Elementary School November 10, an occasion which drew capacity attendance. Mr. Vaughan’s subject was “On Getting Involved” and dealt with the great educational and economic needs of this area of North Carolina and ways in which PTAs and other concerned groups might help. MID-TERM LAMENT; "in your heart you know you're right, but did your grades show it?" —UB A Tribute to 18 Seniors As the rushing waters of streams move on, as clouds move slowly but surely across the skies, seniors must do likewise. Life is never a standstill—nor is time. Both have conquered the football careers of sixteen seniors at ESSC. As a tribute to the depart ing seniors, the entire COMPASS STAFF wishes them the best ever and may their achievements in the outside world be as outstanding as the ones they are leaving behind at ECSC. To the serving captains, Thurlis Little and Percy Watson, may you continue to lead as you have lead for the remainder of your life. May you always possess the drive you delivered on the gridiron. Jethro Pugh, Leroy Williams, and Phil McCoy, the staff hopes that you will continue to keep pushing and tackling the various probl- (Continned on Page 3)
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