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JANUARY, 1970 THE COMPASS PAGE 3 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Professor of The Month Many and varied have been the religious activi ties at ECSU, during re cent weeks, and there are many interesting events yet to come. This article will mention a few of the highlights. The school year opened with a special message by our University Minister, Dr. R. Irving Boone, the dynamic director of re ligious activities. He spoke to a large assem bly on the subject, “On Being at Our Best,” bas ed on the Parable of the Talents. On Sunday October 12, UCRF sponsored the an nual University - Com munity service of wor ship, and our speaker was Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, progressive and scholar ly University President. Music was by the Uni versity Choir. An inspiring pre- Thanksgiving service was presented on Sunday, No vember 23rd, with the message delivered by the Reverend Earl Brown, class of -’67, and now the successful pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Lewiston, N. C. Again, music was by the Univer sity Choir. Faculty members who have brought special messages and led in dis cussions, during Sunday morning devotionals have included: Dr. Ernest Fin ney, Mr. W. C. Wither spoon, Asst, President Thomas E. Carter, Mr. Josiah Ogbanna, Mrs. Certie Wilder, Mrs, Eve lyn Ogbanna. UCRF, during recent weeks, has gone all out a- long the line of social services, both on the campus and in the com munity. A “Baskets to the Needy” project, spear headed by the Student Christian Association, was conducted during the Greetings By Donald Earl Liverman The Compass Staff of Elizabeth City State Uni versity wishes all return ing students and trans fer students a happy and enjoyable year. We hope everyone had a gifted Christmas and returned to work for the best that you will achieve a higher goal this semester. To the new and trans fer students, we hope you will feel at home along with our big happy fami ly. We are glad to have you as a member of our family and to welcome you to the land of the Mighty Vikings. There are many modern facilities here which we hope you will find out about soon. We strive academically and in sports. Many students make the honor roll by obtaining at least a 3.00 average and some make SOME HIGHLIGHTS By ROBERT WARD Secretary, UCRF Thanksgiving season, A total of thirty-eight fam ilies and 238 individuals benefitted from this pro ject, which contributions were made possible through the cooperation of nineteen organizations on the campus and ten indi viduals. During the Yule- tide season, through the cooperation of the Delta Chi Chapter (on campus) of Delta Sigma Theta So rority (Miss Peggy Bry ant, president), food bas kets were distributed to eight different families in the community. We have sponsored a campaign on behalf of the children of Biafra, with cooperation from a number of facul ty members and students. Also, UCRF took active part in the Elizabeth City United Fund Campaign, with a special contri bution of twenty - five dollars. Again, this year, UCRF participated in the Home coming Parade; and a- gain, UCRF won one of the three prizes, given for the best floats. This time we won second highest hon ors. Added to the various campus units, functioning under UCRF, is another one, recently organized, and this is the Inter- Dormitory Council, com prised of student lead ers in the various dormi tories, concerned with spearheading and coordi nating the religious acti vities in the different dorms. On Sunday, January 25, UCRF presented another Vesper Hour, and, again the featured speaker was one of our recent gradu ates, the Reverend D.C. Morgan, class of ’62, who is now the progressive pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Edenton. Another event shortly to be observed, is the the dean’s list by obtain ing at least a 3.50 aver age. Our basketball and football teams are out standing for their good records which speak for themselves. Again, we wish every one a happy and pros perous year. Keep the ‘True Viking Spirit” and you will always have sue- r*PQ Q Good luck!!! Am I Really That Strong As I go at Dusk Through the narrow streets, The evening sleeps so peacefully- Though I have wept and prayed. UCRF-sponsored “Pan- Hellenic Day,” presented in cooperation with the several Greek Letter or-^ ganizations on the camp us. The date is Sunday, February 8. Our thoughts now turn to the really “big event” of the year. Religious Emphasis Week, to be ob served March 8-11. This series of speacial act ivities will bring spirit ual and cultural enrich ment to the univer sity community as a whole, and will provide leadership opportunities to hundreds of students. According to announce ment *from office of the University Minister, the guest speaker will be the Reverend J, A. Forbes, the youthful and highly gifted pastor of the St. Johns Holy Church, Richmond, Va. Ministers of the community and area, along with other Christian leaders, will also be participating. President of UCRF is Miss Shirley Blount (now Mrs, Shirley Perry). She became Mrs. Jerald I. Perry (wife of our own Data Processing Special ist), on Saturday, January 17. First vice - presi dent is Miss Vickie Law son. The General Super intendent of the Univer sity Sunday School is John Moore; and the first as sistant superintendent is Miss Martha Branch. President of SC A is Regi nald Johnson; and first vice is Clifford Stephen son, Another prized religi ous unit is our talented UCRF Choir, under the capable direction of Mr. E, E. Manley, with Miss Ernestine White, presi dent. Miss White is also the lovely “Miss UCRF.” Am I full of courage? What stirs my soul to be strong? As I climb a hill, and Look around at the world. What of my innocence? Am full of courage? Turn ing and Turning, I see things fall apart. Innocence is Drowned. I paused before a house last night. Little re mains, and when am I gone? It is not too late to seek a new world. Indeed one must strive, seek and accept. I am a part of all That I have met. Here I am! This gentle call is for you, for you. I am full of courage. But Am I Really That Strong? Beverly Wynn Dedication and integri ty describle the diligent work of Dr. Louise N. Sut ton in the Physical Science and Mathematics Department. Dr. Sutton is Professor of Math, and Chairman of the Mathe matics Department. Born Louise Mary Elizabeth Nixon, fourth child and only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Nixon of Hertford, North Carolina, Her formal education was begun at Hertford, North Caro lina, where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class. After completing her high school studies, she continued her educa tion at A&T State Univer sity. Dr, Sutton graduat ed from A&T “withHigh- est Honors.” She receiv ed the Master of Arts and the Ph.D. from New York University. Dr. Sutton has done further study at the University of Illinois. Teaching Experiences: 1946-1947 Mathematics teacher-James B. Dudley High School, Greensboro, North Carolina. 1947 - 57 Mathematics teacher - Delaware State College, Dover, Dela ware. 1957 - 62 Mathematics teacher A&T College for 9 years. 1962 - 64 Associate Professor of Mathe matics, Chairman of De partment of Science and Math. Elizabeth City State University. 1964 — Professor of Mathematics; Chairman of Department of Physi cal Science and Mathe matics - Elizabeth City State University. PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATION: Assistant Dean of Wo men - A&T college National Recording Secretary, A&T College Alumni As sociation 1954-56 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Mathematical Associa tion of America Delta Sigma Theta So rority - President, Do ver Alumnae Chapter 1959-61. Member, National Pro jects Committee 1960-62. Former member. Ad visory Committee on Mathematics to the Del aware. State Board of Edu cation 1961-1962. Former member. Ad visory Committee on certificates in Math and Science to Delaware State board of Education. Supt,, St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Sunday School 1962 - 1965. District, Director of Christian Education Ed enton District, A.M.E, Zion Church of 1962 - 1965, member of com mittee on E,C, of Except ional Persons, National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S,A. mem ber, 150th Anniversary Advance, American Bible Society 1964-1966. Mem ber, Perquimans County Good Neighbor Council 1966 - Present Member, Board of Directors, Per quimans County Indus trial Development Corporation 1967 - Pre sent Member: Perqui mans County Democratic Executive Committee 1970-Present, Honors Received: Alpha Kappa Mu Na tional Honor Society, Bet- a Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society, State Golden Anniversary Chairman, State of Del aware I960 - 62. Listed in North Caro lina Lives - The Tar heel Who’s Who Listed in the Diction ary of International Bio graphy Listed in all editions of Who’s Who of American Women Listed in Men of Science. Listed in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest She has made many speaking engagements in cluding two high school commencement address. Doctor Sutton has many future plans for the math ematics department. She is always willing to give her services to her fel- lowman. The Mathemat ics Department under the guidance of Dr, L.N, Sut ton has become one of the best departments in the state of North Carolina, The member of the Mathematics Depart ment and the Elizabeth City State University sa lute Dr, Sutton for her diligent work. It is the conviction of the students that the Math Department will continue to expand through the dedicated services of Dr. L. N. Sutton to her we salute!!! “Keep up the good work and your work will not be in vain”. By SAMUEL KING
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