High Point
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VOLUME 1, NO. 48
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1974
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Saturday Night Festivities
14 DEBUTANTES PRESENTED
DURING WINSTON COTILLION
Pki Icunkda
HH,Ku-al ^ei-tiu-itie4.
Ethiopian visitor
Planning Friday
Talk At WSSU
Poet
Takes
By Richard Moore
Nikki Giovanni
A&T 'By Storm’
WINSTON-SALEM --
Fourteen young women
made their debuts Saturday
at the 22nd annual
Debutante Cotillion spon
sored by Beta Alpha
chapter of Iota Phi Lambda
sorority.
The party was at the
Benton Convention Center.
Wellman Jr.
-Michelle Dinise Gray,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sammie L. Gray of Glenn
Avenue. She is a senior at
R. J. Reynolds Senior High
School. Her marshal was
Ronald Caesar.
--Carol D. Hauser,
daughter of Mrs. Norme
inadequate, it’s because we
have declared our undying
GREENSBORO-- She’s love for black men.”
Pair To Receive
Honors At A&T
Commencement
GREENSBORO - John H. Johnson, a nationally
prominent publishing executive, and Dr. Russell
Mawby, a leader in educational philanthropy, have
been selected to receive honorary degrees during the
83rd annual commencement exercises at A&T State
University on May 5.
The baccalaureate-commencement exercises will be
held in the Greensboro Coliseum beginning at 11 a.m.
Johnson is president. University and was a
publisher and editor of consultant for the Univer-
Johnson Publishing Com- sJty of Nigeria. He is a
pany, Inc., headquartered member of the board of
in Chicago, but with directors of the National
branches in New York, 4.H Club Foundation.
Washington, D.C. and Los
Angeles. He will receive a
doctor of humane letters
degree.
Johnson’s company pu
blishes Ebony and Jet
magazines, both with
circulations of several
million readers.
Two years ago, Johnson
opened a new $8 million WINSTON-SALEM - Dr. gional Planning, Location
building to house his Assefa Mehretu, Director Theory and Regional Eco- Nikki Giovanni, the self- She also deplores any
business in downtown of the Institute of Develop- nomics and Population and styled “princess of black notion that one of the black
Chicago and also purchased ment Research of Haile Demographic Studies. poetry,” but in person, man’s handicaps has been
Radio Station WGRT. Sellassie 1 University in George- than that. the lack of strong family
In 1972, the Arkansas Ethiopia will speak at University North She’s a free thinking but ties,
native became the first Winston-Salem State Uni- Carolina State University 29-year-old revo- What Moynihan (Patrick
black to be named versity in Coltrane Hall on i^o^th Carolina Central who took the A&T Moynihan) says is simply
“Publisher of the Year” by Friday, April 26. U i er it University by storm recent- not true,” said Nikki. Even
the Magazine Publishers At 11 a.m. Dr. Mehretu ly. during slavery and during
Association. will speak on “Student The International Semi- Nikki, the author of other hard times, everyone
He has undertaken participation in Research nar Series is intended as a several best selling books worked towards the better-
goodwill trips abroad for on Rural Development”, service to both the of poetry, is not the small ment of the family, and
both Presidents Kennedy and at 2 p.m. on Research academic community and quiet woman she resembles contrary to some opinion,
and Johnson. He attended Priorities at Haile Sellassie the visiting scholars. It before she opens her mouth we have always had strong
the University of Chicago [ University.” brings international visitors to speak. black men.”
and Northwestern Univer- Dr, Mehretu, a former to small institutions with She’s got strong opin- “We have somewhat of a
sity and holds more than 10 Fulbright Fellow who ethnic enrollments, enables ions, oftimes spliced with problem with the young
honorary degrees. Mawby earned the PhD. Degree at the scholars to become expletives on a lot of black men,” she said. “I’m
will receive a doctor of laws John Hopkins University, acquainted with a range of things. just not excited about those
degree. comes to Winston-Salem U.S. institutions of higher Like Wilt Chamberlain - who are coming along
Mawby is being cited by State under the sponsor- education and provides She takes him apart for his now.”
A&T for his role in ship of the Overseas U.S. area specialists with famous statement charging Nikki, who wrote a
directing the huge Kellogg Liaison Committee of the an opportunity to explore that black women to him collection of poems, “Spin
Foundation’s efforts of American Council on Edu- current research priorities, are inadequate. a Soft Black Song,” young men seem to have West Forsyth Senior High Hall.
assisting the development cation as a part of its Dr. C. B. Hauser and “I resent that...,” said especially for her son, forgotten what’s happened School. Her marshal was --Christie Da Vella Lan-
of public black colleges and International Seminar Se- Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner Nikki. “Why, 1 don’t even Tommy, travels every- in recent years. If you go to Benjamin Carpenter. drum, daughter of Mr. and
universities. ries. His specialties include will serve as hosts to Dr. like men who are seven-foot where with him. She hopes Harlem, you would never -Janet Elizabeth Brow- Richard A. Landrum
The foundation, under Economic Geography, Re- Mehretu, tall. If black women seem eventually to take him to know that Malcolm X er, daughter of Mr. and „f j245 Pleasant Street.
Mawby’s leadership, has Africa because she wants lived.” Mrs. James W. Brower of She is a senior at Parkland
him to understand his She does not accept the Cameron. She is a Senior High School. Her
heritage - something she turmoil in our country. freshman at WSSU. Her marshal was Frank Hicks
. . A DivTi'D uriDiivic I'A sald sHc did Hot kuow about “What’s going on is marshal was Reginald i,
horce mission, organization WARNER ROBINS, GA.- c- t o • j
j ^ j ■ , 1 c = ct when she was a child, unacceptable, in housing, Swann of Sanford. -Mirhpllp I vnn I inKf>r
and customs and received Technical Sergeant St. . f .. . -iviicnene bynn unster,
. , . ^ , u D 1 ; e growing up in Cincinnati, unemployment, and educa- -Martha Renna Dalton, Hanohfpi- nf Mrs Sneip
special instruction in hu- Joseph Rankin formerly of ^ fu u j .u .• - u , j j r j aaugnter 01 ivirs. susie
man relations 1006 Martin St., Greens- In the old days, the old tion, she concluded, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linster of Walnut Cove, Rt.
Tu ■ '■ ■ ■ u„ 1, ^ people took a wife and that “There is no logic to the David M. Dalton of Walnut 7 cup U a cpninr at Smiih
The airman IS remaining -boro, has graduated trom ^ ^ j r •, , r ^ . . z. ane is a senior at soutn
at the Air Training the Air Force Logistics was it for life and the family lifestyle so many human Cove. She is a senior at stokes High. Her marshal
Command base for specia Command’s Noncommis- »o South Stokes High School. ^«s Harold Cooper of
lized training in the sioned Officer Academy. added. “Some of the live.” Her marshal was Lonnie Walnut Cove.
-Sherri McLaurin, dau
ghter of Mrs. Fay McLaurin
of Walnut Cove. She is a
South Stokes
'NIKKI'
Proceeds from the dance Loga„ „f Colgate Drive,
will be used for scholar- sj,g ^ sophomore at
ships for women. Carver High School. Her
Mrs. Dorothy Miller was marshal was Bobby Lee
chairman of the ball. Mrs. Perry.
Thelma Small was co-chair- -Karen Wyonia Higgins,
man. Mrs. Daisy Durrah is daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
chapter president. George Higgins of North
Debutantes were an- Jackson Avenue. She is a
nounced by Mrs. Ruth junior at North Forsyth
Melock. Music was by the Senior High School. Her
Electric Fudge Combo of marshal was Jerome Den-
Winston-Salem.
Those presented were: -Rhonda Lamour John-
-Linda Faye Allen, son, daughter of Mrs.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Oak-
Fred Allen of High Point, Court. She is a senior
She is a freshman at at East Forsyth Senior High
Winston-Salem State Uni- School. Her marshal was
versity. Her marshal was L„ron Anderson.
Michael S. Ray Jr. of -Doresetta Renee Keith,
Winston-Salem. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
"Anndreze Layteese Dorsey E. Keith of
Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Lanham, Md., formerly of
Mrs. Promise Williams Winston-Salem. She is a
Bailey of Robin Hood Road, high school senior. Her
Pfafftown. She is a senior at marshal was Tyrone V.
granted to these colleges
approximately $2 million
since 1968, including two
significant gifts to A&T
totaling nearly $400,000.
The'foundation is located in
Battle Creek, Michigan.
A native of Grand
Rapids, Michigan, Mawby
has served as president of
the Kellogg Foundation
since 1970. A graduate of
Michigan State University,
he holds the M.S. degree
from Purdue University and
the Ph.D. degree from
Michigan State.
Mawby has served as an
extension specialist at
Michigan State University
before joining the Kellogg
Men /ind 9n ^eMice
training in
security police field.
, Airman McQueen at-
itended Ragsdale High
School at Jamestown.
Rain Stalls Higli Point Egg Hunt
McQueen
SAN ANTONIO-Airman
r- j . inic u 1 James L. McQueen, son of
Foundation in 1965. He also ^
Mrs. Lenora A. Gordon of
1320 St., High Point, has
completed Air Force basic
training at Lackland AFB.
Tex,
During his six weeks
training, he studied the Air
taught at the Cornell
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Rankin
The city-wide Easter egg
hunt was rained out on
Saturday, but this did not
cancel the event. The Parks
and Recreation Department
tried again on Monday and
the weather was very
cooperative.
There were 36 prize eggs
scattered around three
different city parks.
The lucky hunters to find
these eggs were as follows;
WASHINGTON TERRACE
Pre-School- David
Brown, William Covington,
Jr., Patrice Tillman, Kelvin
Warren.
Grades 1 through 6- j^rner, James Headin.
Beverly McBride, Carolina j ^
Pickenpack, Denise Me- Lovette, Jill Kinsler,
Donald, Vonda Martin, Kinsler, Selina
Billy Lovette, Bunny In- Edwards,
gram Sam Saunders, Christina Hardin, Dedia
MCCAIN PARK _ \
Pre-School - Lisa Buser, burner, Charles Lovette,
Scott Hiatt. Cynthia Irvin, Cedelia
Grades 1 through 6 - Turner.
Tammy Beeson, Susie Prizes were furnished by
Hayes, Tina Price. Ronnie College Village Mei-
Saunders, Mike Venable, P^tt-Putt of High
Cathy Saunders. Roller Rink.
Rose’s, Towne Theater, junior
McDonald’s, High Point High. Her marshal was
HARVELL PARK
Pre-School - Johnny , j .u r- .
^ Lanes and the Center
Theater.
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Johnny Ray Mack.
-Wynette Yvonne Nap-
per, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Napper of
27th Street. She is a senior
at North Forsyth High. Her
marshal was George Mack.
—Thelma Doretta Wil
liams, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Derrick Williams Jr.
of Kingsgate Drive. She is a
senior at East Forsyth
High. Her marshal was
Mica Anderson.
"We must give our children a sense of pride in being black. The glory of our past
and the dignity of our present must lead the way to the power of our future."
ADAM CLAYTON POWEU