ri lb “Together We Will Find the Right Direction” PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME ^number 2 ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. December, 1976 News In Brief ECSU graduate, George A. Patterson, ’63 has received his MD degree from New Jersey school of Medicine, Newark, New Jersey. Joseph A. Dempsey, ECSU Director of Special Programs, has been ap pointed to the Region IV Advisory Board for Special Programs. James R. Finch, Attorney General of the Student Court, represented ECSU’s Student Government Association at the Seventh Annual National Leadership Symposium, at Moline, 111. Dr. Carlton R. Deonanan, Associate Professor of English at ECSU, scientific views on education were requested by the Bureau of Educational Research at Howard University and the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, Cailada. Richard L. Reid, 1971 graduate of ECSU, has recently assumed the post of Assistant to Director of Administrative Services at the Public Technology, In., a non-profit corporation which transfers scientific developments for the benefit of local and state govern ments. Dr. Debabrata Basu, assistant professor of geology at ECSU, joining Dr. Charles B. Sclar of Lehigh University presented findings from their studies of the “Genesis of the Grace Mine Magnetite Deposit, Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania” before the Geological Society of America on Nov. 8-11, at Denver, Colo. The Bayard Rustin Scholarship has been established at Hebrew University of Jerusalem to enable a black student from the US to participate in a One Year Program. Interested students contact The Com pass. Pete Horton, Junior, placed first at the A&T Invitational tournament on Nov. 20th. Raymond Morgan, Senior, placed second and Freshman Joseph Carson, placed third. Senior honor scholars, Helen P. Elliot, Janet Reed, Faye E. Smith, Patricia A. Turnage and James R. Finch, attended The Ohio State University sixth annual Graduation Visitation Day Program. Each of the Seniors are prospects for a fellowship from Ohio State. Presently, ECSU has two graduates at Ohio State. 0. J. McMichael, en tertainer, has pledged to contribute profits from his book, “Heartbeat of A Hussler” to the National Association for the Ad vancement of Colored people. The NAACP is one million dollars in debt. If you wish to purchase the book, send $4.00 per copy plus 95 cents for postage and handling to “Heartbeat” P. 0. Box 1031, Radio City Station, New York, New York 10019. —O— On Sunday, November 21, 1976 the UCRF, had its annual Thanksgiving Vesper under the theme “Basket for the Needy.” Baskets given by the various organizations were given to families who were classified as needy by the Economic Improvement Council. (3tt i^cmortum On November 11, 1976 during the annual American Education Week program the student body was notified about the tragic death of professor Edward Earl Manley. Manley was Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching and advisor to Student National Education Association at Elizabeth City State University, Manley was also the director of the program in which his death was announced. Everyone was aware of the fact that he had been mysteriously missing for some time but everyone was hoping for the best while secretly thinking that he may have been a • victim of foul play. Their fears were affirmed. Manley’s body had been found at 7:30 P.M. the day before, and the autopsy placed the death at 48 hours prior to the discovery. The two suspects in the case were apprehended in Florence, South Carolina when they tried to use Manley’s credit cards. The brutiality and senselessness of Manley’s death was a shock which touched the hearts of the faculty, administration and students. His death brings to mind thoughts of our security in the world; the saneness of our society; and the purpose of our being. Professor Manley was a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. His brothers sponsored memorial services for him on Monday, November 15, 1976. Dr. Manley touch ed the hearts of every one he met and being that he was advisor to SNEA and director of student teaching he came into contact with many students. Although his students don’t say he was an easy teacher, they all agreed that he was sin cere, honest and con cerned. The statements which follow were com mon: “He always gave us a smile, after the heavy load was done. It was tough, but we made it.” Larry M. Jenkins “He was a warm hearted person who seemed very concerned for the education and well-being of others.” Valerie F. Knight “Mr. Manley’s classes were those that everyone loved to be in because they were not boring. Everyone had a chance to be themselves. He always wore a friendly smile. The work he did for us will never be forgotten.” Melvin Norman “There isn’t any person in this world whom I’ve known that can make you feel so grateful to be a person. As a member of SNEA he was loved by all of us.” Sandra Somerville Mr. Manley was kind, considerate and willing to help in any way he could. Mr. Manley was a special friend because throu^ his threats I was motivated to speak without fear.” Jeanie Tharps Edward Earl Manley. Date of Birth: October 9, 1920. Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina. (Grew up in Louisburg (Franklin Ck)unty), North Carolina and was the adopted son of Mrs. Mary MaiUey) Marital Status: Single. Survivors: One cousin by adoption, Mrs. Annie Clements in Louisburg, North Carolina and several nephews and nieces by adoption. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree— Elizabeth City State University, May, 1943. Master of Science Degree—Roosevelt Uni versity, 1%7. Exerpeince: Assistant Professor of Education— Elizabeth City State Univeristy 1967-present (At time of death— Director of Student Teaching). Memberships: National Education Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity and Episcopal Church. American Education Week Observed On Compus The first of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution was Delaware, on Dec. 7, 1787. By Flora Gibbs On November 11, 1976, the Student National Education Association along with the Education department sponsored the annual American Education Week Convocation. The guest speaker was Dr. Matole P. McLean, president of Bar bara Scotia College, Concord, N. C. Widely known in higher education circles, Dr. McLean has done post graduate studies at Nor thwestern University, Catholic University of America and Harvard University. She is a member of Ali^ia Kappa Al{* a Sorority and was presented a gift by the AKAs. Dr. McLean spoke on black education, chosing the topic “What time is it.” She states that “it is time to realize that if all of us can not be alike, we must start learning how to make the world safe for diversity.” It is time for the ECSU staff to focus on the strengths of students and precieve their weaknesses as challenges while reviewing standards and methods of teaching. It is time for students to become committed to their own education, since they are the only future that we have for tomorrow. Dr. McLean received a loud applause for her most inpsiring speech^ Veterans and retired educators w^e recogn^^ during the program.