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==»E= BOB JOHNSON — - , , uunacs nODDC(\iRQl WONDERFUL HAPPENINGS...“We Are Family,” is the name of a song made popular by Sister Sledge. The tune was futher popularized and commercialized by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Those of us at the CHARLOTTE POST consider each other to be a part of one big family, which makes the working atmos phere pleasurable. That being the case, when it is time to socialize the feelings are carried over. Last Friday night was a time to social ize. The occasion honored the CHARLOTTE POST members born in October under the Libra sign. FranFarrer - October 12, Jackie Carr - October 14, and yours truly - October 18. The party was celebrated at Jackie’s comfortable apartment on Frew Road. Joining in the cele bration were Mat thew Bridges, Nancy "Drew” Anderson, Loretta Manago, Rickey Sampson, Bernard and Deborah Reeves, Bennie Bolton and Dannette Gaither. This intimate affair was a real October fest and helped prove that a-happy family is — but an earlier heaven. HUMILIATING BOB JOHNSON at ir<fuVOON...They came, they saw, they conquered. The Bulldogs of South Carolina State visited tne Duiipen of Johnson C. Smith, saw what they had to do and proceeded to annihilate the Bulls, 82-0. This contest which rivaled Custer’s last * stand, but on a more palatable note, took place last Saturday afternoon at Memorial Statidum. Carolyn Lloyd, an alumnus of S.C. State and a loyal follower of the football team led the cheers and the good natured ribbing. Carolyn resides in Charlotte, but a number of people traveled from Orangeburg, S.C., for the game: Vinson Thompson, Ozzietta Davis, Tomeka Davis, Johnnie Ruth Dean andEvia Thomas, were among them. OLATUNJI’S PERFORMANCE...On Oc tober 10, a remarkable scene unfolded at the ncnb Performance Place. While a < Nigerian musician flailed his drums, with sly and piercing percussive wit, a vast audience of intellectuals, college students and just plain folk answered the drumming with a private beat of their own. Who was the drummer who lured this audience from their Saturday night routines and drove them to excitement? Babatunde Olatunji. Born in the capitoi of Nigeria, Logas, Babatunde rose swiftly in the American entertainment world after coming to this country in the early fifties. Today he is a peer of the stars of jazz and stage. Since the release of his vintage album, “Drums of Passion,” much has been heard about African music recorded during field trips, as well as in modern studios in the United States and Great Britain. Also, true, and heartwarming is the revelation that “Drums of Passion” still remains a favorite with many thousands of listeners, especial ly this one. Olatunjfs music represents only a small part of the glorious past of Africa’s musical —practice -which should not and cannot be ignored. The selections played last Satur day night, in The Afro-American Cultural Center’s presentation, told more convincing stories about the people of Africa than most writings. They represented a few of the songs, dances and rituals that have been passed down from generation to generation. Beginning with the tune "Shenanio,” which is a call to the villagers to participate in the annual festival to celebrate life, to his ending number “Batakoto”...a challenge dance between the dancers and drummers, where the drummer, attempts to challenge the dancer by the constant and dramatic change of rhythms, as the dancers respond ed in style. Babatunde, his drummers and dancers fashioned a show that represented the all mighty fire, engendered by the energy of the sun. SUPER FINE SHOW..."The Sound of the Eighties” was premiered last Sunday night , at the Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road. The sound and the premiere were brought to the public by Artiste. Artiste is a group of performers comprising singers, comedians and musicians. From 9 p.m. till closing, they sang, joked and played their way into the hearts of a house full of people. This is the second time around for the hub of the Artiste performers - Willie Stratford Jr., Joe Mcllwain and Jane Stewart. And judging from the electric vibrations that wafted through the audience during their performances, there will not have to be jl_ third time. The realness of Artiste’s show was cha racterized by the comedy antics of Strat ford and guest comedian Lionel Norman, who made the audience forget their trou bles. Honorees at Bennett's Founders' Recog nition Banquet were Mrs. Rosa F Hooker, Mr James J. Scarlette. Mrs Shirley T. Frye, and Mrs Earlene Curry 1I'hoto by M. Davis)' 108th Anniversary* ■ -±._ Bennett Celebrates . (iltFFNSBORO- Facul ty. students, staff and friends were on hand to celebrate Bennett College's 108th anniversary last weekend Among the activities held was the annual Founders Recognition Banquet to honor members of the fa culty and staff who have served the college for :15 and 25 years. Honorees were Mr James J. Scar lette. the business man -ager_ai.years; .Mrs. Alary. M. Fady. college registrar. 85 years; Mrs Rosa F. Hooker, purchasing offic er. 25 years; and Mrs. tarline Curry, library as sistant. 25 years. A special award was pre sented to Mrs. Shirley T. Frye in recognition of her volunteer support of the United Negro College Fund She has been instru mental in coordinating the volunteers for the annual United Negro College Fund Phonothon in October The college held its —FQUndecs_Convocation op Sunday. October 4. in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Cha JCSU Sets Homecoming Ball Johnson C. Smith Uni versity will host its annual University Homecoming Ball on Friday, November 6. at the Charlotte Civic center starting at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by the Steel City Band of Pittsburgh, PA. Admission is $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Students with IDs may purchase advance tickets for only S2 at the JCSU post office or $3 at I the door with ID. j Bennett Students Receive Special Scholarships GREENSBORO - Three honor students enrolled at Bennett College are the recipients of scholarships in their respective areas of study. Myra J. George, a junior communications media student, received the Ralph McGill Scholar ship for $750. A native of Bishopville, she currently serves as editor oT the college new spaper and was named the recipient of one of the college's President's Excellence Awards for out standing academic achievement her freshman and sophomore years. The other two students received scholarships of $500 from the American Institute of Certified Pu blic Accountants. These awards are renewable de pending upon the student's academic achievement. Recipients are Wanda Dick, a senior from Whit sett, N.C.r and Sharon - Parker, a junior from Graham, N.C. Both stu dents have received achievement honors throughout their matricu lation at Bennett. Diabetes In The 80 "Diabetes In The 80 s," that 's the title of a day-long symposium being held on Wednesday, October 21, at the Holiday lnn-W’oodlawn Nationally recognized re searchers. Dr. David Scharp ancT ‘Df. JerdTrtG Feldman are among the speakers for the sympo sium sponsored by Dia betes Services of Mecklen burg and Union Counties For further information call Diabetes Services - .175-0172. We want to help you LIVE with diabetes READ THE POST ^i For that dynamite look., go to TOUCHES \ ISouliqiio i ll*.I.yoim< im 11; See Margaret McCullough Door prizes will include 100 gallons of gas or $150, 65 gallons of gas or $100 or 32 gallons of gas or $50 Advance tickets are now on sale at the University Development Office. Busi ness Office, University Host Office (for students onlyi and from any alumni chapter members. For more information, call 378-1018. pel The featured speaker was the Honorable Kdwin S. Melvin, mayor of Greensboro. 1 describing me occasion as a "magic moment." he said. "If the founders of the college are looking down on us today. I believe they are savme. Thai s gOOd“ He said the founders of Bennett in lH7;i were men and women with a vision and who were willing to make sacrifices so that today's college student -eotdd ■ enjoy^-a—Hch-~imd— rewarding educational ex perience He urged each student to set goals for themselves and then work to achieve them Bennett president Isaac H. Miller commended Mayor Melvin for fostering good relations between city government and Bennett throughout his ten years in office. Melvin has also been involved in the college's t’nit'ed Negro College Fund volunteer program for the corporate community. Barber-Scotia Progresses With “Controlled Growth” In announcing the theme for the 1980-81 academic year ol Barber-Scotia Col lege. President Mable Parker McLean said that the College would be mov ing "From Survival To Excellence The administration of Barber Scotia College has kept pace with that theme as the college progresses with continued and con trolled growth Beginning with the 1980 81 school year and continu ing into this year. Barber Scotia College has placed emphasis upon strengthen mg and up-grading instruc tion. introducing new aca demic programs, w hile re building older ones, and improving competence and stability in those areas where the need is indi cated. A new computer science program, associated with the re establishment been introduced to the aca demic program. The Com munications areas features syllabi organized coopera tively. which greatly faci litates instructional pro gramming and examina tions. The Sociology major, under the direction of Dr Henry Townsend, is pre sently being reorganized to feature a computer-asso ciated methodology, calcu lated to attract students seeking challenging and viable careers. 'Barber-Scotia College has got to maintain a func tional posture." says Dr Kichard Fields, vice presi dent for academic affairs 'One ol our objectives is to provide our students with thlLCOUTSe background th:it Will help them get jobs when they leave this college " "There is a drastic short age of people with a com puter background in the jciencej and social scienc es. If our students walk out of here with background in computer courses, we know that they will be marketable." In addition, a new The rapeutic Physical Educa tion and Recreation Pro gram major, scheduled to start in January 1982 ' Spring Semester i. has been designed for those students seeking to study in an area which will permit them to work either in the public schools or in state or city - facilities for the handi- I capped Dr Fields says that he finds this especially im portant today, in view of the economic situation and increasing lay-offs in the public schools. Another new program entitled Total Student De velopment i TSD) is a pro minent part of the campus this year and is viewed as an important ally of the academic program METROLINA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER ,INC. NOW OPEN SEEING AD UL T &CHIL DREN PATIENTS —SERVICES INCLUDE— Well Child Clinics Blood Pressure Checks OB/Gyn Immunizations Family Planning Well Adult Care Health Education Comprehensive Exams EPSDT Physicals Physicals For: Marriage, Headstart, Sports, Employment... 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