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Jenkins Addresses University Family
The COMPASS
by Algle H. Mabry, Jr.
Executive Editor
and
Bill Parson
Photographer
“The purpose of this famUy
meeting is very serious,” said
Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins who called
the entire University family
together in Vaughan Center after
spring break.
“When there is stress, there
comes a time for a family to
come together. We are a
family.”
This meeting was the first
opportunity for Jenkins to meet
with students who had just
returned from vacation. Also
present for this meeting were
members of the Board of
Trustees and other top
University officials.
Honor Society Celebrates Anniversary
Kappa Delta Chapter of Kappa
Delta Pi, an Honor Society in
Education at ECSU, recently
celebrated its Twentieth
Anniversary with a Dinner
Meeting held in the Viking room
of the Student Union Building.
The speaker was Dr. James
Hedgebeth, a Kadelpian and
Professor of Psychology at the
University, who was introduced
by Ms. Letetia Hendricks,
President of the Chapter. Other
appearing on the program were
Ms. Karen Ferrell, Roger
Griesinger, Timothy Okeke,
Ricky Roundtree, and Gregory
Mallory who served as Master of
Ceremonies
In its 20 year history, Kappa
Delta Chapter has made a
significant contribution to the
educational life of the University
and community while initiating
nearly 200 members into the
society. Several of the Alumni
members, including former
President Charles White ’76 of
Elizabeth City.NC and Melvin
Norman ’76 of Roper, NC were
present for the occasion.
Greetings and remarks were
made by representatives from
the Student Government
Association, Alpha Kappa Mu
Honor Society, and
administrative officials.
Of much interest to all in
attendance was a display of
memorabilia of the Chapter,
including its Charter, scrap
book, articles, papers, and
reports written by members.
The counselor is Dr. Edna L.
Davis, a charter member herself
of the chapter and recipient of
National recognition for having
served in this capacity since
1977, following Dr. George
Walker, the chapter’s first
counselor.
Jenkins gave insight on the
tragedy that occurred on campus
during spring vacation.
“What happened here happens
aroimd the state and nation. We
are not alone,” said Jenkins, who
asked all present not to ignore
what did happen.
Jenkins added that the new
security measures being taken
are reactions to the tragedy.
Jenkins called on each student,
faculty member, and employee
to help create a greater level of
understanding and protection.
“We all must be security
officers,” urged Jenkins. “Keep
a watchful eye!”
Because we are being watched
now by the community, state,
and other areas, we will need to
move in a way that will show that
we offer the best security
advised Jenkins.
Looking at the incident which
occurred, Jenkins elaborated on
the educational aspects and
service of ECSU.
“The first order of business at
this institution is to provide a
quality education,” said Jenkins.
“If your behavior cannot reflect
the morals of this institution, we
as administrators and faculty
have failed.”
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“ Because we love
you and care
for your welfare../’
Discussing once more the new
security measures, Jenkins feels
that parents and students will
thank ECSU for the actions being
taken. Jenkins reminded student
that these measures are being
taken “because we love you and
care for your welfare.”
“No institution is immune to
what has happened,” added
Jenkins.
To close the family meeting,
Jenkins asked the University
family to contribute funds for a
reward for any information that
may lead to the arrest of the
“perpetrator.” Starting this
drive with $50.00, Jenkins noted
that if the reward money is not
used for that purpose that it will
go into the form of a memorial
scholarship in honor of Sharon B,
Jones.
Behind The Scenes of the Inauguration
by Linda Putnam
staff Writer
“I would like the inauguration
to be a source of great pride for
everybody connected with the
school,” said Leonard Ballou,
Chairman of the Inaugural
Steering Committee, concerning
the inauguration of Dr. Jimmy
Jenkins as Chancellor of ECSU.
Though plans are not yet
finalized, Ballou promises a
tempting array of musical events
for Inauguration Week, April 24-
29. There will be a concert by a
choral group, an organ recital,
and a peformance of
Avendmusik. On the 29th, the
University Choir will perform
with a band, or an instrumental
ensemble.
Also in the planning stage, is a
symposium exploring the future
of the University. It will be
entitled: “Towards Its
Centennial in the Year 2000: A
Changing University.”
The inauguration will be held
on Sat., April 28 at 2 p.m., on the
quadrangle — weather
permitting, or in Vaughn Center
if it rains. There will be a
reception after the ceremony and
an Inaugural ball on Sat. night.
Student involvement is an
important part of the festivities.
Serving on committees are:
Renee Anderson Steering; Tracy
Arnold, Hospitality; and Sharon
“I hope the
inauguration will be
graceful...’*
Harrell, Decorating. In addition,
many other students will become
involved as the inauguration
nears.
“I hope the inauguration will
be a graceful, significant,
interesting occasion, and an
enjoyable event for everybody,”
said Ballou.“Chancellor Jenkins
is the first graduate of ECSU to
hold this post, and his selection is
an honor for the University, as
well as for him.”
Mr. Leonard R. Ballou,
University Archivist, was a
contributor to the recent
publication of a complete
pictorial history of North
Carolina: North Carolina
Illustrated, 1524-1984, edited by
H. G. Jones, released by the
University of North Carolina
Press, Chapel Hill/London in
September, 1983.
An early photograph of Dr.
Peter Weddick Moore and
students and faculty of the
Elizabeth City Normal School
(now Elizabeth City State
University) was reprinted from
Professor Ballou’s 1978
public ation,“ Educational
Architects:” “Sketches of the
Founders and Chief Executives
of Elizabeth City State
University.”
Vikings Receive Honors
at Howard Conference
How Much Does One Vote Count?
by Algie H. Mabry, Jr.
Executive Editor
“Write and write until you
perceive that you are not a good
writer,” challenged Jack
Valenti.
“If you have talent, you will
come through. If you want to
write-write! ”
Valenti addressed the Open
Plenary Session at Howard
University’s Thirteenth Annual
Communication Conference on
Feb. 16. Valenti serves as
President of the Motion Picture
Association of America, Inc. and
the Motion Picture Export
Association of America, Inc.
“Communications and the New
Technologies” was the theme for
the conference which was held at
the Howard Inn and on Howard’s
main campus at Armour J.
Blackburn Center.
Over 2000 conferees were in
attendance to the conference co
sponsored by Howard’s School of
Communication and the Gannett
Foundation.
More than 200 panelists and
discussion leaders led the many
seminars and workshops held
during the four day conference.
Among those panelists who have
received professional acclaim
were Whitman Mayo, “Grady”
on “Sanford and Son,” and
Topper Carew, President of
Rainbow TV Works and
Producer of “DC Cab.”
Climaxing the conference was
the Frederick Douglas
Scholarship Dinner. Stipend
recipients to the conference were
honored. These recipients were
selected as 100 outstanding
minority journalism students
from imiversities and colleges
throughout the U.S. Among those
recognized were Algie H. Mabry,
Jr. and Robert J. Walker. Both
Mabry and Walker are
Journalism majors at ECSU and
work on THE COMPASS.
In addition to the stipend
recipients honored, Howard
University’s School of
Communication students who
met the requirements qualifying
for the Dean’s List were
recognized.
The highlight of the
scholarship dinner was the
performance by two successful
thespians. Ossie Davis and his
wife, Ruby Dee, shared the stage
for the evening.
Davis, a Howard University
alumnus, and Dee brought the
audience to their feet on several
occasions for their dramatic
deliverance of poetry by poet
laureate, Langston Hughes. This
presentation by Davis and Dee
was done in honor of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
by Gladys Goree
staff Writer
In the 1984 Presidential
election, voters may cast a vote
for a former Vice-President, a
former Senator, a black man, or,
a white woman. If none of those
choices are satisfying, voters can
even order instructions through
the mail that explain how to
write any name on the ballot.
If the voter decides to run for
office, hardly any time will
elapse before the new candidate
becomes concerned about
soliciting votes. Presidential
candidates spend approximately
$20 million each, to convince the
voting public that each candidate
is the best possible person to fill
the office. Their campaign
buttons, bumper stickers and
balloons crowd every American
community.
Candidates spend
*20 million each
to convince the
voting public...
So Why Do We Not Vote?
Nationally, 60% of the population
is registered to vote and only 15%
of these vote on election day. Has
America become so
techologically advanced that its
citizens have developed
‘spectator politics’ — where they
sit comfortably at home and
watch the media experts explain
why each candidate qualifies for
the office in question?
The loss of voter privacy at the
polls intimidates many people
from voting. An excellent answer
to a statistic-gathering, privacy-
invading surveyor at the polls is:
“I voted by secret ballot.”
Another reason for not voting
may be the loss of voter
confidence in America’s elected
officials - at all levels of
government. Watergate still
leaves a bitter taste in the
mouths of voters who supported
Richard Nixon, while, Congress
investigates numerous
Congressmen charged with
conspiracy.
Helping elect a candidate who
is later expelled from office, may
confuse or anger potential voters
from ever voting again. One
point is sure: Voters need to be
prepared, before going to vote.
How Much Can One Vote
Coimt. What would happen, if
everyone followed this maxim?
One vote, plus one more vote,
etc., equals any quantity of
votes. For example, the new
voters solicited from the 1500
readers of this article could be
many. The number of forms of
campaign solicitation an
individual is exposed to
determines the number of active
voters.
Watergate still
leaves a bitter
taste
What would happen
if everyone followed
this maxim...
Another fact about votes is that
they count differently on all the
levels of government. Do not
over-look the importance of
electing local officials. These
officials have influence on the
community, as well as,
community schools and personal
interests.
Is it too hard to register and
vote? Headlines in the Virginian
Pilot read: “Rebels Take Voters’
ID’S in Salvador,” and
“Ayatollah Khomeini Called on
Iranians (the voters) to Make
1984 a Year of Victory.” In the
Richmond, Va. area a church
offered a winning prize for the
lucky registeree. The local Board
of Elections goes anywhere in the
community, if the voters cannot
come to them. Evidently,
government’s across the globe
want their citizens to vote.
What more could voters ask?
Instead of encouraging people to
vote, perhaps a contest to judge
the best excuse for not voting
should be held. Entrants could be
creative and original in their
excuses. Examples: 1) My dog
ran off with the car keys and I
could not call a friend, because
the cat cut the phone line running
from the dog as he ran past with
the car keys, 2) I had pUnned to
go after school, but I was up late
studying for an exam and fell
asleep after class, and 3) A
friend was to pick me up, but he
knew we were going to vote for
opposite candidates, so he
decided to let me sleep.
For those not winning the
contest: Please Register AND
Vote.
IVhat more could
a voter ask
please
register
to
vote