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PAGE SIX THE COMPASS APRIL. 1965 SENIOR MESSAGE as a $10.000*plus-a-year sales re presentative for H 0 f f m a n-La I Roche. When Sherman reaches se;ond bes(. which one of us will ; be seated as fint best? De'tvend by Ulys^s B«II Clan Orjtor and Editor of the Compass on April U, 1965 At The Annoa! College Day Assembly Challenees We ihoacbt so h[(Uy oT ow owb ii)u« Bcfl. hb) c»Ue«c camr. hi In part I of the social revolu- S'mUm tion, we were on the offensive. We *'* challenging. We ~Tbe S(^ aiKl AdTison I proved that any discrimination Dr. Ridley, Dean Anderson, of- based on race, creed or color is un- ficers of the senior class, adminiv justifiable morally and legally un- trative officers, faculty, staff, fel- [ tenable. low classm3tes, and student body.' we embarrassed for awhile the ] have be^n given this honor of! great society of the home of the delivering the senior message. At , brave and the land of the free. We first, I found it rather difficult to 1 embarrassed America because the ; select, I guess you may say. a topic . system prevailed so long. T h e j cf significance, not only to the | system is crumbling now. | seniors but to the underclassmen , Part I has ended, the intermis- i as well. As we all listen to our ' sion is over, curtains opened. Part radios, watch our televisions, read [( has started—not with us on the our newspapers, or engage in con- ■ offensive, but rather on the de- ^ versation of special interest today, fensive. The oppressor is challeng- we undoubtedly are aware that the ' ing in Part II. We can no longer age in whi:h we are living now is allow for complacency or medio- the time of a new social order, a crity. time of unforseen acccmplishments Our perspective now must trans- of just a few years ago. ccnd the state, thetnation. It must Th« Pressures ■ incorporate the world. We must We. as college students, today ' never become satisfied, are being looked upon for greater Challenge is the life germ that expectations and higher achieve- ' sustains dynamic personalities. It msnts than even last year's gra- | is the tension which «ts life in duates. More will be expected of | mction and makes life life and you, juniors, than us. More from i ,;hampions champions, the sophomores than from you, I Challenges have faced us from aid at this rate, freshmen, you can I the diy we registered as Fresh- visualize the high standards which : men, even before then, up through \ou will be expecteJ to meet. the years to this College Day. Chal- Our present American society is lenges undoubtedly will endure perhaps the most afflusot of any ^ throughout our lives. How well we society in the history of mankind, meet these challenges depends sig- What does this say to us? It. nificantiy on how hard we have says that the college student of; workeJ to prepare ourselves to today faces a challenge unequal accept them, to any oiber; a challenge which Challenge is good, but for many demands excellence, chararter, people it instills fear. It makes faith, principles. It says that un- them give up easily. They quit, limited oppcrtunities are opened We must never quit. Time is so to us. It says that we must lake short. There is so much to accomp- advantages of these opportunities, lisfa. Permit challenge to motivate. This is the beginning of the era inspire, cause one to persevere, of the “Great Society.” | These are extraordinary limes. S:i-Downs This is why our challenge is ex- There are some new sit*k>wner$ traordinary. working now. The interviewers Be Somebody are now beginning to sit down in Think for a moment. Think of the conference room of our college ; our accomplishments here. Could placement office. What will they ' we have done more? What does hear while s tting there? Will they | this challenge say to us? sit there and hear someone say, j It says that excellence is the de- “Give me another year so that 11 mand of the hour. The price of ex may go to graduate srhool," or j cellence is a great challenging obli- “My high school education was gation. It requires us to climb the not adequate" or “My college has! iconomic ladder. W« have to think left me poorly prepared" or “That [ ot only of buying cars when we the time I needed for a college | have college, but we must start sell- educaticn I used to correa the I ing them; not only of owning plush inadequacies my high school gave homes, but having me." What will we say, fellow stu dents? Have we sincerely taken full advantage of the opportunities afforded us? Underclassmen, are you making the best use of your time? Confideoce Or will we be as confident in our qualifications as Savannah State College graduate, Sherman Robinson, when he faced a re cruiter from Hoffman-La Roche, Incorporated, a pharmaceutical firm, during a two-day “Oppor tunity Center" at Chicago’s Conrad Hilton Hotel. “What do you plan to be doing ten years from now?" the La Roche re'ruiter asked. “I plan to be president of your company.” was Sherman’s prompt reply. The surprised interviewer spltter- ed, then explained; “You might not have enough stock to become president.” Sherman answered: "If I don’t, ni be running a photo-finish se cond to the fellow who does. also; net only of a large income, but a large investntent as well. We can not be satisfied with just a teach ing position, but should want to become principal. Continue to be unsatisfied and become Chairman of the State Board of Education. Excellence requires ambition. Am bition is satisfied by hard work. A man’s reach should exceed his grasp. The low soul takes the low road; the high soul takes the high road. The future is in our favor be cause we are young people. The difference between old age and youth is not necessarily wrinkles or grey hairs but ideas. Old men dream dreams; young men have visions—visions and courage, ideas and imagination. What are we in cluding in our visions? Excellence requires us to be con scious of the quest for education. It requires us to be conscious of poverty, h requires us to be con scious of power. It requires us ■ to be respectful of our fellow 1, to say, “Thank you,” “I'm ULYSSES BELL ’65 non courtesies are only asked of big men. The small mind is not big enough to be small enough to uie the tactical weapon of humi lity. Excellence also requires of us strong character. All of the ability and talent in the world over against an integrityless character leaves one hopelessly empty. Love and Faith Throughout man's past, with what he has suffered through, how has he survived? Mainly be cause he has employed the most dynamic source of human energy, and that is love. For. you see, love builds. It is positive and helpful. It is more beneficial than hate. In juries quietly forgotten soon pass away; therefore, love your follow- man. Extend a helping hand. Re member that the persons you step on in climbing the ladder of suc cess will be the same persons you1l meet in tbe event thit you may fall down. We must have a power to en dure. Our consolation during un fortunate time is faith. Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without faith, nothing is possible. Faith in God is the greatest power, but great too is the faith in one's self. Never say. "I can’t;” but rather, "HI try.” In the Book of King Albert of B'elgium. "Between MMnigbt and Morning,” faith is so stated; Ye that have faith to look with fearless eyes Beyond the tragedy of a world’s strife. And trust that out of night and death shall rise The dawn of ampler life; Rejoice, whatever anguish rend your heart That God has given you for a priceless dower To live in great times and have your part In Freedom's crowning hour; That you may tell your sons who see the light High in the heavens—their heritage to take— I saw the power of Darkness put to flight. I saw the Morning break. Tea-Poiot Program I want to leave with you ten principles given by John D. Rocke feller, Jr., speaking on a radio r'rogram sponsored by the United Service Organization on July 8, 1941, He listed “'the things that make life worth living." They point the way to useful ness and happiness in life, to courage and peace in death. If they mean to us what they meant to him, they may perhaps be helpful also to our sons and daughters for their guidance and inspiration. Let me stale them; Believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportuni ty. an obligation; every posses sion. a duty. Believe that the law was made for man and not man for the taw; that government is tbe servant of the people and not their master. Believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living, but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living. Believe that thrift is essential to well ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs. Believe that truth and justice are fundamental to our enduring social order. Believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man's word should be as good as his bond, that character—not wealili or power or position—is of su preme worth. Believe that the rendering of use ful service is the common duty of mankind and ihat only in the purifying fire of sacrifice b the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free. B'elieve in an all-wise and aU-lov- ing God, named by whatever name, and that the individual highest fulfillment, greatest hap piness and widest usefulness are to be found in living in har mony with His will. Believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might. Valedictor) These are the principles so staled, the principles for which all good men and women throughout the world are standing—irrespec tive of race or creed, education, social position or occupation. For these, many of them are suffering and dying. These are the principles upon which alone a new world recog nizing the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God is being established. If we can live oor lives follow ing these principles, surely one day we will be able to say in the evening of our years; "As I face tomorrow I am content, for I have spent my life well." Founder's Day: Drive Dedicated The 74th anniversary of Eliza beth City State College was com- memmorated with Dr. James E. Cheek, president of Shaw Univet- sity, delivering the Founder's Day address on February 28. At 2:15, the annual pilgrimage to the grave site of our founders got under way. The beautiful spring-like day made the pilgrim age very impressive as wreaths : placed on the graves of Hugh Cale, Peter W. Moore, and John H. Bias. These three in dividuals were great forces io the establishment Elizabeth City State College. The College Choir sang appropriate numbers. At 3:30 p.m.. the Founder's Day exercises began with President Walter N, Ridley, presiding. The choir again displayed its ability as gave two more selections. ■The Lord Is My Shepherd" and "Hallelujah from Mount of Olives." Student Council President Otha Sydnor gave greetings from students and Mrs. Gladys Grandy from the alumni. Dr. J. E. Cheek delivered a very stirring address. The audience seemed to have received his mes sage well. Hollowell Drive Following Dr. Cheek's address, the Hollowell Drive which is to be the main street of our college was dedicated. This Drive is named for Miss Isabella Hollowell. '95. Miss Hollowell was one of the first graduates of ECSC. She has proved lhai the love for her Alma Mater has not died. A Founder's Day Reception io the Lighthouse concluded the Day's activities. ‘I wish I could have gone home for Easter." *Do«s this happen during calling hours in your dormitory?” As a starter, Sherman was hired ■ sorry." "My mistake.” These c THE COMPASS Volume 26 No. 4—.4pril, 1965 Elizabeth City State College Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 U. S. Postage Non-Profit Organization PAI D Elizabeth City, N.C. Permit No. 5 Return Requested
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