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6The Daily Tar HeelThursday, April 12, 1984 Black fraternities stress service Bell now a jack-of -all-trades By VANESSA ORR Staff Writer Jesse Jackson. George Washington Carver. Thurgood Marshall. Andrew Young. Martin Luther King. Duke Ell ington. Wilt Chamberlain. Arthur Ashe. What do all of these men have in com mon? Each one belonged to a chapter of one of the four black fraternities also found here on campus. The fraternities Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Phi Beta Sigma are not only known for the famous names that they have produced, but also for the ser vices that they do for the community, and their traditions. The fraternities were started for the same specific reason. George Perry, the president of Phi Beta Sigma said, "the black man needed a support system in an oppressive society. He realized that he had to be unified in order to compete." Former president of Kappa Alpha Psi, Kevin Jones, said that "the beginning of black fraternities was a quest to deal with a system that was not responsive to blacks." But the black Greek fraternity system was not started only as an answer to oppression. They were also formed to help serve the needs of the community. The black fraternities consider them selves both service and social fraternities. However, John Murphy, president of Omega Psi Phi said, "our primary goal is service." Perry said, "the social functions are set to give the black community an outlet. There is indeed no place that provides social events for black people." The emphasis at these events is not, like at some fraternities, alcohol, but more musically oriented, Chuck Wallington, president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity said. "In fact, very rarely is alcohol serv ed at the black fraternity functions." The parties do serve as more than just an outlet. Jones said, "These parties are our number one source of finance." The fraternities raise money through fund drives, parties and dues. They are not overly supported by alumni, because most of the black Greek organizations are less than 15 years old, Wallington said, 2 Terrific Films ACADAMY AWARD & nuMiriM i turo TOSS Fri. & Sat. 11:45 HAIR BEST SCREENPLAY - Julius J. Epstein BEST ACTOR - Tom Conti "A witty comedy with bittersweet bite !" -liv.J Anx-n. NE EbK ITmm. a w mm fax 1 '4 V filmed in North Carolina A VARSITY EXCLUSIVE 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:10 11111 1"m THE COMEDY SIIASH OF THE YEAH! TOM HANKS DARYL HANNAH EUGENE LEVY m JOHN CANDY 'mjf ni mill ii mi ! W UY ONE. Large 2-ingredient pizza, get one of equal or less value for $3.00 Large 3-ingredient pizza, get one of equal or less value for $2.00 Large 4 ingredient pizza, get one of equal or less value for $1.00 one selection per coupon DELIVERY ONLY Expires 43084 Reg. crust only 968-UNC1 llflWfiiil THE CAROLINA THEATRE ... . . The Long Awaited Southeast Premiere FRIDAY! 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Jones said being a member of a black fraternity is a lire-long commitment, and it remains an important part of the members' lives. This unity does not just apply within the particular fraternities themselves. "There is a very good amount of unity between all of the black fraternities, even though they are in competition for the best young men," Perry said. Not only do the black fraternities do projects together, but they have also worked with the white fraternities. Mur phy said the mutal projects are just show ing a way the two Greek systems can work together. "I'm glad to see this oc curring," Jones said. "In the next one or two years, we organization." should see more dual In the future the majority of fraternity presidents would like to see a black fraternity house on campus. Wallington predicts that "there will be a lot of growth in the established fraternities." By MIKE SCHOOR Slaff Writer Devy Bell played shortstop and only shortstop at Pembroke High School, hit ting .390 his senior year. "I had never played any other position," Bell said. But UNC already had Walt Weiss, All ACC in 1983 as a freshman. Bell was not recruited, but came to Chapel Hill after being assured a chance at the varsity team by UNC assistant coach Howard Mc Cullough. So how did Bell become the Tar Heels' jack-of-all-trades, starting games at designated hitter, first base, or either of two outfield positions? "Devy's a very confident young man who is very positive that he can get the job done," Coach Mike Roberts said. "We've always had walk-on players who have been a major part of our program. Devy was obviously a talented player right from the start." Roberts was impressed with Bell's desire to improve. "He took advantage of every oppor tunity he had to play, particularly offen sively," Roberts said. "He's a quality in dividual on and off the field very coachable. He spent the winter working (to improve) and impressed both the coaches and teammates with his progress." If not for defensive progress at new positions, Bell might have been relegated to an occasional designated hitter status. "I have to bring two gloves to, every game," Bell said. "Coach Roberts likes to start me at first base against left handers. (Former UNC first baseman) Pete Kumiega helped me a lot. "In the outfield you just have to find ELLIOT ROAD at E. FRANKLIN 967-4737 BARGAIN MATINEE ADULTS $2.00 TIL 6:00 PM EVERYDAY! 2:55 5:00 7:05 9:10 Danny DeVito Romancing the Stone (PG) LAST DAY! 3:00 5:10 7:20 9:30 Sean Penn (PG) Racing with the Moon LAST DAY! 2:45 4:55 7:10 9 ?" 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Hitting collegiate pitching hasn't been nearly as huge an adjustment. Bell is bat ting .310 and has 21 RBIs in 36 games. "The pitching is a lot faster," Bell said. "It was a little hard at first with the tim ing. I've been pretty fortunate. The team gave me lots of incentive." Knowing there are a slew of .300 hitters on the bench has surely helped Bell con centrate during every precious at-bat. "With the type of team we have, we encourage one another," he said. -"'' 1 "If you're not hit ting real well (on a particular day) Coach Roberts will pinch hit for you. I don't mind getting pinch hit for. It's good to have a ver satile team." The Roberts' system shuns in dividual glory in favor of team success. Offensively, the Tar Heels field an ever changing lineup, shuffling roe players like Bell around the diamond and around the batting order. "We're not trying for individual stuff," Bell said. "We're pulling together and trying to get men in. All the way through the lineup we have power. Our seventh, eighth, and ninth-place hitters hit home runs. Coach could start anybody." Bell has become one of Roberts' semi regular "anybodies" because of a knack for getting key base hits and breaking games open. "He's relaxed and when you are re laxed you tend to do better," Roberts said. "The coaching staff has confidence in him." "There's no time to be nervous," Bell said. "I don't get uptight. I want us to win and any way I can bring the guy in from third, I'll do it." Mention the College World Series in Omaha and Bell's eyes sparkle. "I've never been on a championship team," he said. "I want to win the World Series. When we play to our potential we are one of the best teams." How does Bell see UNC's recovery from the unexpected loss of starting pitchers Greg Karpuk and Brad Powell? "We had to have confidence that we could win without them," he said. "(Yet) starting pitching is a small problem. We have to do our best no matter who's starting." Team unity is quite important to Bell. Equally as important is his religious com mitment. "My dream is to be a success and an example to people," Bell said. "I'm a pretty religious guy and I asked God to help me a lot. I also pray for our together- Devy Bell ness as a team. basebal From page 1 and allowed an Emmett Walsh single and a David Couch fly ball to make the score 5-3. North Carolina responded in its half of the sixth. Weiss singled to complete a 4-for-4 game, stole second and scored on a Todd Wilkinson single. Mitch Mc Cleney's second home run of the year in the eighth iced the victory. Mulligan pitched the final five innings for his second win of the season, striking out seven Deacons while allowing only one run. Surhoff summed up the mood of the team after the meeting. "I'm glad we won," Surhoff said. "Maybe we woke up after the game." 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