Iarchives’ NAACP Now!! THE VOICE "DIGEST OF STUDENT OPINION 9 9 Marian Anderson March 26th F. S. T. C. Host to S. E. District Teacliers Association GIVEN AWARDS—During a recent chapel program, Dr. W. P. DeVane was given a certificate on which he was named Omega’s “Citizen of the Year.” At the same time, Dr. J. W. Seabrook was given both a certificate and a plaque naming him as the Omega’s “Man of the Year.” 'Ui Psychological Clinic Opens from yvi . .lie Clinic v/as opened with Mr. Ed ward W. Hargrove as the school psychologist. The clinic is located on the ground floor of the Smith Administration Building between the post office and the canteen. The function of the Psychological Clinic is primarily that of psy chological testing and counseling of students who have personal problems—educational, vocational, social, or emotional. The clinic works in close coop eration with the Dean of Women, the Dean of Men, Guidance and Personnel Services of the college, and the Speech Clinic which is un der the supervision of Miss Lois Turner of the English Department. Students may come to the clinic voluntarily or they may be refer red by their advisors or instruct ors. Pupils from Newbold Train ing School may be referred to the clinic for testing by the principal. Miss Helen Hucles. Pupils from Edward Evans School, Orange Street School, and North Street School may be referred to the clinic for testing by the respective principals through Miss Teresa M. Callender, Supervisor of Elemen tary Schools in Fayetteville. Personal histories have been filled out by the freshman class for the files of the clinic. Office hours of" the clinic are posted on all bul letin boards and students may ar range appointments at their con venience. Titles of pamphlets used: Where Are Your Manners? Dating Days How to Solve Your Problems Choosing Your Career What Employers Want You and Your Health Enjoying Leisure Time Getting Along with Others Should You Go to College? Growing Up Socially Atty. Cook Heads Board of Trustees li'ain B. L'mstead recently announ ced the re-appointment of three members of the Board of Trustees of the Fayetteville State Teachers College and the naming of six others. Mr. John H. Cook, Fayetteville attorney, was re-appointed to the chairmanship of* the board, a posi tion he has held since he was ap pointed in 1941 upon the death of his father, H. L. Cook. The elder Cook filled the position for 41 years following his appointment by Governor Daniel Russell in 1900. Other members re-appointed in cluded W. E. Horner, Sanford newspaper publisher, and Dr. C. W. Furlong, Smithfield physician. One of the new members is Emil Rosenthal, Goldsboro banker and merchant, who formerly served on the board. He was named to suc ceed Dr. M. E. Bizzell of Golds boro who did not desire a new term.. Other new members include Gurney. E. Edgerton, Fayetteville life insurance company official; Victor Dawson, manager of a Fay etteville radio station; and Dr. W. P. DeVane, Fayetteville physician and former city councilman; At torney R. J. Hester, Jr., of Eliza bethtown; and Stewart B. Warren of Clinton. Terms are for four years, expir ing October 1, 1957. Educational Meet Held Nov. 20 On Friday, Nov. 20, teachers from eight surrounding counties met at the Fayetteville State Tea chers College when the South Eas tern District of the North Carolina Teachers Association held its an nual meeting. A large number of teacliers, principals, and supervis ors were present when the leader ship training group got under way at 10 a. m, and for the sectional meetings which began at 2:30 p. m. Afternoon group sessions were held as follows: administrators and supervisors, high school, audio visual aids, health and physical education, vocational, primary, grammar grade, music, guidance, and leadership training groups. The general sessions began at 6:30 p. m. in the college auditori um and included greetings from the' superintendents of Fayetteville city and county school units. Dr. J. W. Seabrook, president of the college, brought ' greetings also. The highlight of this program was an address by the guest speaker. Dr. Walter N. Ridley of Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. Dr. Ridley, who is well-known in edu cational circles, holds the distinc tion of being the first Negro to earn the Ph. D degree from the University of Virginia. I The theme of the meeting was l“Lay Participation in Education.” Clarkton Colored Schools in Bla den County, is District President. A social affair in the college gym nasium at 9:00 p. m., concluded the day’s activities. A number of lay ciftizens in and about Fayetteville made contribu tions to the program. DR. RIDLEY SPEAKS School Subjects and Jobs Your Personality and Your Job Understanding Yourself Study Your Way Through School Understanding Sex You and Your Mental Abilities Money and You Looking Ahead to Marriage How to Study Discovering Your Real Interests LIST OF VETERANS IN SCHOOL 1953-54 Willie R. Alston, Kermit Branch, Willie Edward Drakeford, Harold L. Ford, David E. Franks, Jesse J. Gillis, Norman R. Hayes, Denry A. Lawrence, Ollie H. Lincoln, Wil liam George Mack. William F. Monroe, Thurman H. Murphy, Johnnie L. Noble, John nie M. Pettiford, George Prayer, Charles Richardson, James A. Rob- DR. SEABROOK NAMED TO STATE COUNCIL Among the outstanding North Carolinians whom Governor Wil liam B. Umstead recently named to the State Advisory Council of the Employment Security Com mission was Dr. James W. Sea brook. President of the Fayette ville State Teachers' College. Dr, midst of a huge building program, serves also as a member of the Board of Trustees of Johnson C. Smith University, the Oxford Or phanage, and the local hospital commission. Public representatives are W. B. Horton of Yanceyville, James A. Bridger of Bladenboro, Mrs, R. C. Lewellyn of Dobson, and Dr. Sea brook of Fayetteville. Employer representatives are W. A. Edger ton of Enka and A. L. Taft of Lincolnton. Employee representa tives are Melvin Ward of Spencer, (Brotherhood of Locomotive En gineers and Firemen) (AFL), and H, D. Lisk of Charlotte, Textile Workers’ Union of America (CIO). inson, Charles Simmons, Hobson D. Simpson, James K. Slade and Foster Williams, Jr. Eight Counties Represented Speaking at the 17th annual meeting of the Southeastern Dis trict of the North Carolina Teach- e r s Association at Fayetteville State Teachers College, Dr. W. P. DeVane, former city councilman, stated that well-trained teachers cannot hope to succeed in their education program without full co operation from the parents who constitute the bulk of 'the lay group. Dr. DeVane, a physician, and another local layman, B. F. Fer guson, former president of the State Congress of Parents and Teachers, were principal speakers at the meeting. They pointed out facts that offer possible solutions to problems facing the secondary education program. Mr. Ferguson stated that dis trust and misunderstanding be tween parents .teachers, and the general public present a dangerous force that retards educational pro gress, and that the American child today faces environmental distrac tions and temptations that tend to confuse him and slow his work. Both speakers stressed the point that since we aie forced to bring up our youth and send them forth to die for Christian Democracy and our way oi life, we should put aside all prejudices and misunder standings and work together to Dr. DeVane made the S^^'agestion that mutual and baseless fears among the teaching personnel should be abated. He illustrated the fear point by citing the situa tion of the teachers fearing the principals; principals fearing the supervisors and superintendents; the superintendents in turn fearing the people; the people fearing their children and the children fearing nobody. Dr. DeVane urged his listeners to take an inventory of their men tal equipment in the light of a changing social and educational order. He emphasized the point that tomorrow’s problem will be greater and everybody must pre pare to meet them by acting today on the important issues facing our nation. Representatives of the eight counties in the district participated in the open forum following the main addresses. Other local citi zens on the program were: E. A. Armstrong, and Rev. Mr. Gregg, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. C. J. Barber, principal of Booker Washington high school in Clark ton, is president of the district as sociation . Officers re-elected for the com ing year are: William D. Robinson of Acme, chairman; Thomas E. Boykin, of Clinton, vice-chairman; Miss Helen Lennon of Chadbourn, secretary, and Miss Dorothy B. Floyd of Fairmont, assistant secre tary. VETERAN OFFICERS—Charles Simmons, George Prayer and Nor man Hayes, as officers of the Veterans’ Club, plan their program for the coming school year. Candidates for Graduation First Quarter Velma L. Becton, Raymond Ex- um, Mattie Campbell, Carol E. Morris, Eleanor Fields, Ada Park er, Doris Parker, Edgar Peoples. Hobson J. Simpson, Lenora Tur- nage, Irene W. Ward, Martha V. Webb, Mrs. Aquilla Guy, Mr. Lin- wood R. Haith.