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PAGE FOUR THE NEWS ARGUS APRIL, 19(i8 Annual Co-Ed Weeks Observed on Campus Sunday Service Opens Men's Week ' Observance In the opening program for Men’s Week on Sunday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Fries Audi torium, Dr. Kelly O. P. Good win, pastor of Mount Zion Bap tist Church in Winston-Salem, told the audience that man, gen- erically speaking, is a select, daring and mean creature. He said that man should check his sense of values and see if it really amounts to anything. Man, he said, needs to take a good look at himself to see if he is intellectually in balance with himself. “If a man’s sense of values is to come out right, man must get in tune with God,” re marked Dr. Goodwin. Dr. Goodwin was introduced by Foster Epps. Hubert Stokes explained the purpose of Men’s Week. Other participants were Randolph Mills, Hilliard Dozier, and Ernest Clemons. The college choir, directed by Dr. J. A. Dil lard, provided the music. Lawyer Speaks At Assembly The speaker for the Wednes day assembly was Mr. Don Hol- lowell, a native of Wichita, Kan sas and a lawyer by profession. Mr. Hollowell told the audience to be proud of its Negroid back ground because Negroes will continue to be firsts in many situations. He emphasized the importance of being ready—“... it is now that one must begin, if he has not already begun, to ad dress himself to the task of being READY.” Mr. Hollowell explained “. . . that instead of the Black Power sloganized con notation, I say perhaps Black Recognition would be more ap propriate. ' Instead of Black Power, I say Brain Power. In- stead of the Stokely Car michaels, I say, we would be bet ter off with some Holy Car michaels. Instead of Burn, Baby, Burn, I say. Learn, Baby, Learn for if we Learn, Baby, Learn, we can Earn, Baby, Earn. So in stead of Black Power, I say, Green Power.” Culminating Festivities Banquet Highlighting the week’s ob servance, was a banquet on Fri day evening in Kennedy Dining Hall with Rev. William R. Craw ford, a trustee of the college as guest speaker. Dance A dance on Saturday, Ma''ch 16, terminated the observance. Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, what ever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. —Victor Hugo Nothing is easier than fault finding; no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character are re quired to set up in the grumb ling business. —Robert West Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a be ginning. —Cardinal Newman Reason is the life of the law. —Coke BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS MEN'S WEEK The Winston-Salem State Col lege campus observance of Men’s Week was highlighted Friday, March 10, by a keynote address by the Rev. William R. Crawford. The speaker is a na tive of Winston-Salem, where he is active in civic affairs. Rev. Crawford is presently a candi date for the 5th Seat in North Carolina’s House of Representa tives and Pastor of Brooks Me morial Methodist Church in High Point. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the college. Rev. Crawford emphasized preparing ones self to be able to help others. He said, “Get in volved in community service; find something you can do and use your talents and education to get it done.” “Move into the mainstream of society and make politics a way of life”. Rev. Crawford said. He pointed out the advantages of voting and running for office by comparing Mississippi and Geor gia with North Carolina. He said that he has been running for public office for a long time. Sometimes he hasn’t been elect ed, but it has been a lot of fun. “Money is available today, so use your time and finance to help others,” concluded Rev. Crawford. He stressed that a young man should strive for the best that he can do in every en deavor. Following the address, awards were presented to the following in recognition of outstanding service to the college: Mr. Thom as Brown, Postmaster, and Mrs. Robinson, assistant matron in Brown Hall. Nurse MacFadden presented the men of Brown Hall with a Red Cross Trophy for their participation in the blood drive. Biffy Watt presided. —F. M. Edwards if iiiiii Rev. W. R. Crawford (center) shares moment of laughter with John Brown (left) and Ronald Dyson. Chivalry Forgotten As Men Lead the Way Winston-Salem State College recently completed its annual observance of Women’s Week and Men’s Week. The men led the way with their observance of Men’s Week, March 10-16. Wo men’s Week was observed Mar. 24-28. Zeta Phi Beta Opens Women's Week Observance On March 24, the observance switched over to the women for their Women’s Week celebra tion. The theme for this year’s observance was, “Women’s Help is the World’s Great Need.” The motto was, “Satisfaction with small things disqualifies us for greater things” and the aim was, “To instill a desire for true greatness and build stability in home life.” The celebration was inaugu rated with the presentation of Lady of the Year, Miss Janet Mason, a junior from Richmond, Va., by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on Sunday evening, March 24. The guest speaker, Mrs. Susie Hilliard of Paisley High School and founder of the Winston-Sa lem State College chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, was in troduced by Queen Isler. Mrs, Hilliard said that the ladies of today need judgment and integ rity. Women must strive for dedication to finer womanhood and excellence in education, and continue to serve as volunteers in service. She challenged the women to serve on the front line of progress and to look and speak the part of well informed responsible persons. Participants on the program were Avery Blair, Jeanette Mc Kinney, Rosa Sherrod, Phyllis Kimbrough, Helen Atkins and Betty McPhatter. Fashion Fantasy Held On Tuesday evening, March 26, the ladies focused the spot light on styles and fashions in an extravaganza called “Fash ion Fantasy” that featured fash ions from the mod American mini to the bright printed Afri can toga. The clothes modeled were of four types; at home wear, sports wear, casual and evening dress. Models for the show were: Tonya Talley, Linda Roseman, Ella Modeste, Selma Daniels, Marion Pittman, Pa tricia Wray, Saundra Pridgen, (escorted by David Bell) Monica Reid, Fail Stephens, Patricia Fair, Virginia Liles, LaQuines Goodwin, Ruth Davis, Johnny Pratt, Jacqueline Cheeks, and Yolanda Bland. Florence Scobie played the piano during inter mission. Jannie Eaddy was mod erator. Former WSSC Student Speaks Wednesday, March 27, at the 10:00 a.m. chapel hour, the speak er was Miss Bronnie Harris, a graduate of Winston-Salem State College and a teacher at Fair- view Elementary School. Miss Harris told the audience that “Knowledge can be a bane or a blessing, a snare or a benefit, according to how it is used. Con ditions of the world warrant the help of women of knowledge.” Miss Janet Mason, Lady of the Year, introduced the speaker. Other program participants were Van V. Marsh, Gloria Herring and Patricia Davis who per formed a dramatization of “Un aware.” Janet Mason Named ''Lady of the Year" Barbara Tuck, (left) Miss Winston-Salem Slate, i>resent.s “L;»dy of the Year” Award to .lanot Mason. Because of her winning ways in every category befitting a lady, Miss Janet Mason has been selected the 1968-69 “Lady of the Year” for Winston-Salem State College. Miss Mason represented the Junior Class. She received the crown worn by Miss Sonja Neely, Lady of the Year for 1967-68 and a graduate in the class of 1967. Miss Sandra Finger, the Sen ior candidate, was the only other contestant for the distin guished title. Miss Mason, the twenty year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Mason of Richmond. Va., is an English major and a Library Science minor. An hon or student, she is a secretary of the English Club and president of the Baptist Student Union and a member of the Charm Club on campus. Her favorite pastime is sewing. In her address to the student body. Miss Mason stated that she did not wish to name a long list of activities that she partici pated in on campus. Her only desire was to express her ap preciation and gratitude to her class who gave her the oppor tunity to vie for the title of Lady of the Year. Win or lose, the honor would remain in her heart always. When asked how she felt upon receiving the title Miss Mason replied: "I had hoped and pray ed that someday 1 could wear a crown of honor and represent my school in some way. Now my dream has come true and I can wear the crown with more honor and dignity than any other campus queen. I promise to uphold the title in every re spect and to be sure that my deeds are always characteristic of a lady. If ever I should bring a spot to my crown, it is my desire to have it taken from me. I promise never to consciously do anything that would cause the title to be taken. Thank you one and all for your support. You have really made me the happiest young lady on the cam pus of Winston-Salem State Col lege.” The Lady of the Year contest is sponsored by the Omega Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorori ty. Each year the sophomore, junior and senior classes are given the opportunity to sponsor a young lady who meets the qualifications as stated by the sorority. The qualifications in clude scholarship, leadership ability, character and active par ticipation in extra-curricula ac tivities. A plaque is given an nually by Mrs. Susie Speight Hilliard. —Wilma Faye Peoples Pageant Features Talent On Thursday evening, March 28, the Women’s Week Pageant was held with Doreatha Clifton and Dorothy Coleman as mod erators. Each contestant modeled sports wear and formal attire, demonstrated her talent and dis played her ability to think quickly and intelligently in a limited time. They were judged for their poise, attractiveness, attire, per formance, voice and diction. The first place winner was Eleanor Gilbert who sang “Exodus” for her talent contribution. Tied for second place were Lillie Walters and Betty McPhatter. They used creative modern dances for their talent acts. Receiving the third place award was Christine War ren. Miss Warren also used crea tive modern dance as her talent. The consolation prize went to Helen Atkinson whose talent act was the singing of “Moon River.” Last year’s winner, Lor raine Watkins, sang and pre sented the awards to the ladies. Judges for the pageant were: Lewis Turner, Mr. A. G. Wil liams, Phyllis Whaley and Mrs. Wright (of Colson Hall). Petjil Pink Dance The annual Petal Pink Dance was held on Friday evening the 29th of March followed by a Mod Dance on Saturday evening in the ^mnasium to conclude the activities. —Dorothy Pearson BSU Sponsors Hootennany It was a gala affair at the Glade Street Y.W.C.A. on March 23, when the Baptist Student Union (B.S.U.) featured Mr. John Battey at their hooten nany. Mr. Battey, a junior high school mathematics and physi cal education teacher, sang origi nal songs with a unique beat. The members of the B.S.U. sang also. Refreshments were served and the members were given a tour of the new swimming pool. The Baptist Student Union hopes to sponsor other activities and urges any one interested to join. —Janet Mason
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