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VOLUME XXX
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, DECEMBER 20, 1963
NUMBER 2
Saint
Program Of
Culture
Saint Augustine’s College, within
the last two years, has begim to
establish a more extensive pro
gram in the pursuit of culture. This
pursuit may be due to the realiza
tion of the Negro’s need for cul
ture in his progress and/or it may
be due to the influence set by Mrs.
John Kennedy.
One must agree that Saint Aug
ustine’s choir has always presented
varied repetoire of sacred clas
sical and semi-classical music. Be
cause of this, the student has
been able to familiarize himself
with all phases of music through
exposure.
It has been noticed recently that
strains of soft music have accom
panied lunch and dinner in the
dining hall. This addition has
not only brought about a pleasant
atmosphere but it has helped the
student to establish an appreciation
for all types of music.
'^e Humanities program is ful
filling the cultural needs of some
students. Those who take this
(Course are required to attend two
'programs in a series of perform-
lances which Saint Augustine’s
(Sponsors. These series include the
Friends of the College Series and
/the Triad Series.
The institution of the Lyceum
program is perhaps one of the most
outstanding phases of the culture
program by which all students are
exposed to all phases of the fine
arts. 1
Such activities as the Dance Club
and the band have been established
for the benefit of full student par
ticipation. It is hoped that all stu
dents will take full advantage of
the opportunities in this culture
program being extended to them.
Augustine’s Promotes
A Program Of Culture
Humanities
Course
African Exhibition
Friends Of
The College
The Mad Stockings
JUDITH M. MOORE
December 19, 1963 — Black and
White Christmas Ball
December 20
cess
Christmas Re-
Jannary 3, 1964 — Classes Re
sume
January 6, 1964 — Epiphany
January 9 Lyceum Program
January 13 — Basketball Game,
North Carolina College vs.
Saint Augustine’s
January 13 -
inations
Semester Exam-
Letters To
The Editor
Are Welcomed
And Encouraged
“Tropical Africa”
Colleges throughout the Nation
are offering courses in African his
tory. For the first time, this course
is being offered at St. Augustine’s
College. The interest in Africa has
been diffused among the students
and faculty members here. With
respect to this, there will be an
art exhibition entitled “Tropical
Africa” from January 15- February
5, 1964.
The class in African history, un
der the instruction of Mr. W. A
Claytor, has been charged with
displaying and protecting these
creative mediums that are spon
sored by the Smithsonian Institute
in Washington, D. C. The Phelps-
Stokes Fund covers the expenses.
Such a cultural program will be
beneficial to the students and facul
ty members on Saint Augustine’s
campus and others. If any pur
chases are made, they are to be
made directly from the Smithson
ian Institute. It has been stated
that they receive no commission.
Wait and see what this exhibition
has to present!
Patricia Wilson
God Of All
Nations
God of all nations.
We pray for all the peoples of the earth.
For those who are consumed in mutual
hatred and bitterness.
For those who make bloody war upon theii
neighbors*
For those who tyrannically oppress.
For those who groan under cruelty and
subjection.
We pray Thee for all those who bear rule
and responsibility*
For child races and dying races*
For outcast tribes, the backward and
downtrodden.
For the ignorant, wretched, and the en
slaved.
We beseech Thee, teach mankind to live
together in peace.
No man exploiting the weak, no man
hating the strong.
Each race working out its own destiny.
Unfettered, self-respecting, fearless.
Teach us to be worthy of freedom.
Free from social wrong, free from individ*
ual oppression and contempt.
Pure of heart and hand, despising none,
defrauding none.
Giving to all men in all the dealings oi
life.
The honor we owe to those who are Thy
Children.
Whatever their color, their race, or their
caste. — Anonymous
The humanities course has been
expanded to include new phases in
the presentation of literature, mu
sic and the visual arts. Due to liie
use of Taylor Hall and the estab
lishment of humanities as a block
course, more students have been
able to benefit by this program.
New audio-visual equipment is in
use which has made the human
ities more enlightening to the stu
dent. It is hoped that through tte
use of new slides, through the new
lighting in Taylor hall and through
the extra - curricular activities
(Lyceum programs) that the stu
dents of Saint Augustine’s College
will develop more appreciation for
the pursuit of culture.
Saint Augustine’s College, for
the first time, is sponsoring the
Friends of the CoUege Series. Stu
dents of the himianities and music
classes have had the wonderful op
portunity to see some of the
world’s greatest performers in the
fine arts.
The performances are presented
approximately every three weeks
at Reynolds Coliseum on the cam
pus of N. C. State College in Ra
leigh. At this time, some thirty-
five students attend the program.
Among guest artists to appear thus
far have been; Van Cliburn, cele
brated pianist; the Royal Philhar
monic Orchestra; the Schola Can-
torium; and the Mexican Folklorio
Ballet.
The Pen Wishes
To Extend Greetings
St. Augustine’s
Celebrates
Christmas
The celebrations of Christmas at
Saint Augustine’s College before
the students go home, is always
one to remember; for Saint Augus
tine’s as the “big family school”
wishes to live up to its reputation.
Following tradition, Saint Aug
ustine’s has decorated the large
tree on the quadrangle in front of
the Hunter Building. This lighted
tree can be seen from the front
gate and this effect is beautiful.
Nestled in’ the boughs at the bot
tom of the tree is the inspiring
Nativity scene.
The days before Christmas vaca
tion begins, are fiUed with activi
ties geared for student participa
tion. The Christmas caroling is one
of the most rousing time. Groups
of students go from dormitory,
singing the old and cherished
Christmas carols.
A special Christmas dinner is
served with candlelight and soft
music. The students dress in their
Sunday attire and they are greet
ed by the President of the college,
Dr. Boyer.
After dinner, in the evening, the
formal Christmas Ball is held in
the Fine Arts Center. This dance,
sponsored by the Student Council
always promises to be a joyous
affair because of the warm and
friendly atmosphere.
The Christmas celebration at
Saint Augustine’s College has al
ways been one which provokes the
student body in an inspiration
Christmas spirit and a joyous vaca
tion.
For
Christmas
And
The New Year
Lyceum Season
Opens
Lyceum season at Saint Augus
tine’s College opens with pianist
William Haaker on January 9,
1964, in the Emery Health and Fine
Arts Center at 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Haaker studied under the
great Jose Iturdi, and is a graduate
of Eastman School of Music and is
a recipient of Eastman’s highest
’honor. After teaching at the Uni
versity of Arkansas, he resigned
(this position to continue concert
career, following his two New York
and two Boston recitals that were
given within a year.
Now, his time is divided between
some one hundred piano recitals
each season around the nation and
conductorship of the Virginia Sym
phony Orchestra. A favorite on
ABC’s Piano Playhouse, Mr. Haak
er annually tours for Communi
ty and Civic Music Associations
as far afield as the Netherlands,
Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. He is
also the recipient of the Arkansas
Traveler Award and his pioneering
work with the Arkansas Symphony
was read in the Congressional
Records in Washington by Senator
D. William Fulbright.
Saint Augustine’s
Choir
The choir of Saint Augustine’s
College has plaimed numerous
activities for the year. They have
already presented three concerts
this semester; one at Orange Street
Elementary School in Oxford,
No^ Carolina; one at St. Mark’s
Episcopal Church, in Wilson, North
Carolina; and the Annual CMst-
mas Concert here at Saint Augus
tine’s College.
The event which the choir looks
forward to with great anticipation
is the annual spring tour which
include engagements in New
York — Albany and Buffalo; Mary
land — Baltimore; Ohio — Steuben
ville and Cleveland; and Michi
gan — Detroit.
The officers of the Choir are Har
riet Moore, president; Geraldine
Lauderdale, vice president; Patri
cia Wilson, secretary; and Preston
Fields, treasurer.
Eleanor Smith
Student Serves As Guest Model
Look
For
The
New
Face
Of
The
Pen
In The Next
Issue
Miss Catherine Rusher, a stu
dent at Saint Augustine’s College,
was guest model at the first sketch
ing session at the School of Design
at North Carolina State College in
Raleigh. The session was part of
the preparation for the annual Art
Auction held at the school. The
picture of Miss Rusher was among
the sketches sold.
Miss Rusher is a history major
and plans to become a tourist
guide. She is a native of Raieigh,
North Carolina.