^I PEMEECKE SnCAOTBUM^KTIY By GBNB WARREN Director of Public Information HOW DID PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY BRGINf OLD SCHOOL CATALOG PROVIDES DETAILED ACCOUNT James Howard Oaendine of Mini Hill. N.C.. just east of Charlotte, recently provided Pembroke Stale University a copy of the Cherokee Indian Normal School catalog "f 1936-36 in which there is a detailed account of how the school (now Pembroke State University) began. Oxendine, a graduate of the Indian Normal School class of '36. says the histori cal sketch in the front of the catalog clearly defines how the school was started on one acre of property costing $8 near New Hope Church IVi miles northwest of PSll That property was pur chased for that amount from Rev. William Jacobs, accord ing to the catalog. The catalog says that "in 1887, under the influence of the honorable Hamilton Mac Mil Ian (of Red Springs), representative in the (state! legislature from Robeson County, a law was passed providing for the establishment of a Normal School for the Indians of Robeson County. The law stipulated that only those above 15 years of age might attend and then only if they signed a contract to teach (upon graduation) for at least one year (in the Indian public schools). The law appropriated $500 for the state trrasury for maintenance only (of the school) and earned a further provision that if a building were not provided...the legislature of 1889 should repeal the act." In other words, the Indian people were made responsible for providing land and a building. The state's only responsibility was the $500 appropriation for maintaining that building once it became a reality. According to the catalog. Rev. W.L Moore, in whose honor Moore Hall at PSU is named, took the initiative in calling a meeting to implement action needed to provide a building. "Only four men responded" to Moore's call, according to the catalog. "Finally, the (stale) legislature appointed W.L Moore. Preston Locklear, James Oxendine. who was Jame* H. (In-mlim a former county commissioner, and James Dial. Sr.. as trustees to carry out the provisions of the act h gave them authority to elect three other trustees, thus bringing the trustee body up to seven. J.J. Oxendine. Isaac Bra boy and Oilen Oxendine were elected." said the catalog. The catalog continued: "With opposition on every hand, with money scarce, and with only a few really interested in education, a subscription was raised among both whites and Indians to purchase a site. One acre of land across the road opposite New Hope Church was bought from Rev. William Jacobs for $8. upon which was erected a two story building which would have cost around 11,000 had not a large amount of materials and labor been given gratis. As the late U.K. I own ot Diuhroke wrote in 197*2. The people limit I heir broad axes and went into the forest as Noat did ii. ImiiIiIiiii' the ark These old patriarchs sweated ii out. They built our first building." The D.K. limrj Center at INI is named in honor of this man who became the fust to receive a diploma front the school in 1906. The catalog says W.l* Moore, who had been a teacher in the public schools of Hobeson County for several years, "not only have $200 in cash toward the erection of the (first) building, hul he also quit teaching for a year and gave his sendees in the interest of the school in order that the project might he put over within the two years required by the legislative act." The catalog notes that Moore "was elected the first principal and teacher" of the school. "He (Moore) began work in the fall of 1887 with an enrollment of 15 students. He kept the school together during the year and, thus fulfilling the provision of the law, he drew from the state the first money provided for the education of the Indians of Robeson County. The legislature of 1889 raised the appropriation to $1,000 and granted the same sum for many years afterward." according to the catalog. Among other historical information the catalog points out is that the school was moved from the New Hope Church area to IVm broke in 1909. The stale legislal un appropriated $3,000 for a new building at this present location. The catalog then tells about the $75,000 allocated for the construction of the first brick building on campus: Old Main, which still stands emblematic of INC. As slated by the catalog, "The school found a friend in the legislatun in the person of Judge I.K Varscrofliinihcrlon. who will be remembered with Ihe honorable Hamilton MarMillan as the friends of Indian (-duration. In 1921. the Icgislatun appropriated $75,000 under the terms of a hill sponson-d by Judge Varser for the en-clion of a new and up to date building (Old Main). Very few people have been known to rejoice as these did when Ihev wen- able to occupy it for their commeneemenl exen-ises in the spring of 1923." A very valuable document is Ibis ratalou from the 1935-36 academic year of Ihe Cherokee Itqnan Normal School, which became IVmhrokc State University, a proud institution of Ihe University of North Carolina. Locklear twins receive academic recognition 1 ('nninlli thi l*n kl*ttr J. P. Ijicklrtir Carmalclla locklear, daughter of Margelel Jones and Jem' loeklear of Raleigh. N('. has been inducted into (he Soeiednd Honoraria llispanica. the National High School Spanish Honor Society at Saint Mary's College, when- she is an u|>rnining 12th grader. Carmaletta has also lieen named a I'.C. Junior Fellow in recognition of superior arademie merit by IVesby terian College of Clinton. S.C. Site is one of two students to receive this recognition. ( artiinlciin has liet ? aiiemloii' Stint Mary's College for the last two years. She received a scholarship to attend Stint Mary's College, an all-girl private scIkniI. based on her academic achievements. The coming schtsil year will In- her thin! year receiving a scholarship. Camialella maintains a l.f IJl'A for the IPSO PI year. Her goals are to continue her education at I'NC Chapel Hill or Duke I'niversily. Her long-term goal is working ill ntedi cine. J.I). locklcar. -alii of Margclet Jones and Jerry locklcar of Italeigh. NC has he, 'it nominaled for honorary' award recognition and to have his biography published in the apprupri ale volume of Who's Who Among American High Sehool Students dm' to his fine academic achievements. As a Who's Who slmienl, J.I), may apply for a SI .(MM) scholarship fnim the $7~>.(NM) to Is- awarded this year. J.I), is to In- commended, since only '5 |tercenl of all high school students twcivc this award each year. J.I), is an u|M'oming I Jilt grader at darner Senior High School. lie enjoys golfing and his goals are to continue lo do well in high school and ' continue his education. ('annate! la and J.I*, an- (he grandchildren of Mr. Wilrj Jones and the- laic Mr*.. Itrulah .lour*, of IVmlmike and Mr. Carson lorklrar and Ihr lair Mrs. Susie lis-klcar of IVnihroke. Thr (wins' inolhrr. Mar^elf! Jonrs, says thai "Cannalrlta and J.O. an- her success." LETS TALK MATTRESS DEALS ! SAVE ? I m?E NOW BUY A BIGG0) MATTRESS AT OUR JLOWESTPRICES! f .i i i ??. ?i? i f I,? V ??Hi nti . v.. /jf* . At it ? 1 Wj ? l?? 14 *?*.!?* hi Ml ?> M|lW - .11,, AS.' ,^0(fctin|fck-lw?f< 1h? US G.????!?? *ww s Beoomg raBemco VVc talk tak. PEMBROKE FURNITURE CO. r^lA. Mm raniakla* C?w M? KwK-^wH, 'TIS WISE TO ADVERTISE _______ Charge's boutique VzA-igneA LLngvUz, Nairn Bland Vie&4&6, v Top-a - Sho^t' - Fashion JmeJbiy $1M&W?vd44>\ PoiXJULUA ' PETITE, MISSy I LARGE SIZES LAV AWAY Tuea. 9:30-5:30 Wed. 9:30-1:00 ThuiA., Eli., i Scut. 9:30-6:00 214 VANCE ST. PEMBROKE I Our Health HotlineTUrns YourTelepl*>ne Intc> A | Medical Inidrrnation Resource 24-HoursADay Sometimes knowing where to turn with a medical concern can be quite a dilemma Perhaps you're new id the area and want at And a bmiiy physician. , or you have a health problem that requires a specialist, but you don't know of one . .k could be that you need information on substance abuse treatment or Ahheimerl.or prenatal care , Thaae types or situations arr the tteaauns why Inuheaawm General Hospital drvrkiped the HEALTH HOTLINE. Now. healthcare Infcwma (too Ik a* ckwe m your lekphone. HtU Frxv? 24 h?K?r? xhi i-all?they II aho fctllow up your Inquiry by nulling any aUckuiiul mfc>r mrakm mnAahic on the nuhfrei So when ilxe need arte*, you've floi our number JnufhauM em General Hemphill'* HEALTH IHmJNK .H ? another way we go out ot our way fc* you How often do you use an auto mated teller mac hine? If you're like most Americans, you're enjoying the convenience of ATMs more than ever What you're probably not enjoying is having to pay cxthi for it every time your cnccfdng balance (alls below the required minimum Most banks currently charge (or each ATM tntns action. Some as much as 30*. That can really add up Rut united Carolina Hank doesn't think you should have to pay for convenience That's why of tnc 10 lamest banks in North Carolina, 1K B is tnc only hunk with ATM (harps None. It doesn't matter what type of checking account our Customers have ex what their balance is. I Tom bask checking to Diamond Banking? UCB Customers use ucb24 machines absolutely bee. lire use of our ATM*. Antxher way we make bunking cany Ill* hum bank* (I'M mvnulK ttwwnr? ?to ?mniiwrn * Ir* M mr * I M? hmmIt ihr wfcj* nmrtwi ?Ml If You Think ATMs Should Be Free, Check With UCB.