FEBRUARY. 1968 THE NEWS ARGUS PAGE THREE W-S State Students Come In Variety Report Describes College Family The fall semester compi’ohen- sivo report from the News Argus lists 1325 stiulents enrolled at Winston-Salem State College. This includes 439 males, 88G fe males, and 21 white students. Thirteen of these students are transfer students. Statistically, 4 are former students of other state-supported colleges, 8 are former students of out-of-state institutions and 1 is a former student from a North Carolina lirivate college. 1049 of the total enrollment are in-state students. This com prises 81.43 percent of the en tire student body. 246 are out- of-state students which accoimts for 18.5G percent and 2 territor ies are represented by 1 student each, the Canal Zone and the British West Indies. New Jersey contributes 54 stu dents, which is the largest num ber of out-of-state students from one state. Virginia and New York follow with 42 and 39 stu dents re.spectively. Other states represented include the District of Columbia, with 31 students; South Carolina—31; Pennsyl vania—15; Massachusetts and Illinois—5; Indiana—1; Colorado and Ohio—3: Florida. Georgia. Maryland and West Virginia—2; and Alabama, California, Louisi ana and Texas—1. A glance at the housing situa tion " reveals 817 students on campus. Statistically, these stu dents occupy one male dormi tory and five female dormitor ies. 251 young men are accommo dated in Hrown Hall, and 5G6 young ladies are housed in the five female dormitories. Distri bution bv re.sidence halls shows Atkins Hall is the home of 73 young ladie.s. T>ickett Hall—111 ladies, Hrown Hall—251 young men, Colson Hall—139 young ladies. Moore Hall—114 young ladies and Pegram Hall—123 young ladies. This is 2.07 per room. Records reveal 508 off-camjius students. This figure includes those males and females who commute daily and those who re side in iM'ivate homes. 137 students’ vehicles were registered in the fall of 19fi7. This figure includes the vehicles of day students and 25 boarding students, or 82 men and 55 wo men. 58 Freshmen registered cars along with 24 sophomores, 18 juniors, 30 seniors and 7 special dav students. —Wilma Peoples P Kappa Al|)ha then dates. Delta ciiaplei j)ose Greek Letter Notes On December 15, 19G7, the members of the Kapi^a Alpha Psi Fraternity and their dates were guests of the Winston-Salem Alunmi Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fi'aternity. Among the various activities were dancing and the awarding of gifts to the Kappa Sweetheart. Miss Gwen dolyn Davidson and the Scroller Sweetheart, Miss Yolanda Glenn. Festivities commenced upon the eve of the formal and final initiation of the Scrollers, ten in number. Also present were the newer Scrollers, Robert Van Hooke, and Edwartl Lewis. —Ronald Dvson Ram Cagers Lose to A&T & Ashland Library Problems Are Explained Mrs. Lucy H. Rradshaw, I^ibrarian, made the following statement concerning the open ing of the C. 0. O'Kelly Library: “The college library will move into the C. G. O’Kelly Library Building as soon as the steel shelving is delivered and install ed by the Estey Corporation of Red Rank, New Jersey. This shelving will house the general book collection on the basement level of the new building. “The contracted delivery date was August, 1967. This unfor tunate delay of delivery has caused the college family con siderable hardships.” However, Mrs. Bradshaw said, the Estey Corporation was scheduled to ship the steel shelves January 22. This means the new library will be open as soon as the shelves arrive and are installed. The library will be open dur ing the second semester. —Selma Daniels Alphas Donate $100 The undergraduate chapter of .Alisha Phi Alpha fraternity of Winston-Salem State donated SIOO.OO to the new O'Kelly Library Fund. In raising this money, with the help of the gi-aduate chapter, they sponsor ed two car washes during the summei'. The Alphas inducted seven new brothers into their chapter. They were: Larry Rutler, Charles Dairty, Meh’in Eaton, Joe Lightsey, Fi'ed Mizell, Ren Penn, and Larry Spencer. Immediately following their induction election of officers was held. Officers are: Thomas Andrews, president; Larry Sjiencer, vice president; Jerry \\'illis, dean of pledges; Ben Penn, secretary; Larry But ler, treasurer: Joe Li,ghtsey, pub lic relations; Fred Mizell, chap lain; Melvin Eaton, parliamentar ian; Charles Dairty, co-dean of pledges; and George Ledbetter, keeper of records and seals. For all young men interested in becoming a part of the fra ternity, the Alphas will hold an interest group meeting at 8:30 I).m. on February 7 and 14 in Carolina Hall. —Joe Lightsey A&T Wins 50-49 Before an estimated 3,000 fans at the Greensboro Coliseum, the W-S Rams almost pulled an upset at the expense of the strong A and T Aggies. Carl Hubbard pumped in a basket from the corner in the last three seconds for the Aggies, to give them a 50-49 victory. The Rams playing a control game, jumped to a 19-15 lead in the first half, momentarily. But with the held of Ted Campbell, dominating the boards, the .•\ggies soon changed the picture. They went in at half-time hold ing a 31-28 lead. In the second half the Aggies jumped to a 44-36 lead with a little under 10 minutes to go. It api)eared then that there was no hoije left for the Rams. During this span the Aggies had scored 10 straight points. William English, Donald Wil liams, and Eugene Smiley brought the Rams back to a 45-44 lead with five minutes to go. The Aggies then got a three point play fro m Sylvester (Soapy) Adams and George Mack to take a 48-45 lead with 4 minutes to go. The -Aggies then decided to stall the ball, but it did not work. Smiley stole the ball, pass ing off to Williams, who drove in for a layup. The Aggies again went into a stall, and this time Johnny Watkins stole a pass from Hubbard, gave it to Smiley when went in to score, giving the Rams a 49-48 lead with one minute to go. In the waning seconds of the game A and T worked the ball to Hubbard, who hit the win ning points. The Rams were un able to get off a shot in the final two seconds. —Thomas Andrews i Ashland Wins 55-40 Going against the best defen sive team in the nation, the W-S Rams were held to their lowest scoring output in many a season, 40 points. In scoring these 40 points, the team was still over the average which Ashland had held its opposition, 36.6 a game. The game itself was decided on the free throw line. The Rams only managed to pick up eight free throw attempts, while connecting on four. On the other hand, Ashland had 24 attempts while connecting for 19 points, for a 79 percent accuracy at the foul line. Ashland had a verj- tremend ous night from the floor, hitting 19 out of 26. The Rams, missing their big gun. Bill English, who saw only limited action, had a very miserable night in this de partment. hitting only 18 out of 45. The Rams had one consola tion; they out rebounded their much taller opponents, 25 to 23. Bill English gi-abbed nine for the Rams, in the little time he played. j Eugene Smiley led the Ram ! offense with 17 points. ! —Thomas Andrews Dr. C. B. Hauser presents jei'scy to Earl Monroe. EARL MONROE RECEIVES COLLEGE JERSEY AS HIS NO. 10 IS RETIRED FROM TEAM Earl Monroe, leading candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year Honors, was honored by Win- ston-Salem State College when the Baltimore Bullets led by Monroe won over the Cincinnati Royals, 121-llS. The College took advantage of the occasion to retire from ac tive use Jersey No. 10, the one used by Monroe during his play ing davs at the college when he Club to Present Negro History Speaker The English Club met on January 17 in Eller Hall. Room 103 anci voted to sponsor various activities on campus. Tutoi's were designated to work with the Student Council in its tutorial program for the second semester. Junior and Senior members were tapped for this service. On February 15, the club will present a speaker in celebration of Negro History Week. The speaker is the distinguish ed educator and noted orator, Dr. Darwin Turner, chairman of the Graduate School at A and T University. He is an authority on Negro Literature, which will be his topic. On April 17 at 7:30 in the Assembly Room of the Alumni Building, a talent show will be presented. Featured will be members of the English Club. The program will include re citing and reading of poetry, excerpts from plays and musical talent. —Mary Ann Taylor Englisli u illiam set an all-time, national scoring record of 1,329 points, led the Rams to the NCAA College Di vision Basketball Championship and won the title of NCAA Col lege Division Player of the Year. Monroe received an enthusias tic ovation from the crowd when Dr. C. B. Hauser announced the plans for retiring and displaying the jersey in the trophy case. Monroe, as a pro, electrified the crowd with his ballhandling I and fancy shooting just as he I had done during his under graduate days. He sank 12 or 16 shots from the floor and made 13 of 17 free throws to lead all scorers for the night with 37 points, equalling his season high as pro. He made numerous steals and hauled down five rebounds. After t h e game, Coach Big- house Gaines, Monroe’s former coach, was interviewed for Balti more radio. Sharing honors with Monroe was Harold (Happy) Hairston, a Winston-Salem native who is a member of the Cincinnati Royals. George Green, his form er coach, presented him with a scroll from the Sportsmen of the Patterson Avenue YMCA.

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