Alabama State University - Bleater Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1964 volume:

o X . pyti- ■ w ju x , wl I; 25 - JVt V v r ,;V- f ■y THE 5.6f BLEATER A 5TVDEHT 0R6ANIZAT 0W PUBLICAT ON Of THB ALABAMA STATf COUBCrB , MOBILE CBilTER Une t oi or s Jli essaae ' y« It seems as though the two years that we have spent together here at the " Mobile Center " have gone by so rapidly until one hardly believes it is time to venture a little further. During these two years, there have been many influential and significant factors learned that will always be remembered and respected throughout our successful tour of life. It is hoped that this yearbook will bring back all the pleasant memories of our Alma Mater. Many interesting and happy hours have been spent in compiling this yearbook. It is with deep gratitude that I extend many thanks to you, the members of the Staff, Faculty Advisors, and Student Body for your splendid cooperation and guidance. It was through your hard efforts and work that this 1964 BLEATER was completed. So, in the same words that you have read or heard over and over again, but yet they never grow old - " Thank You. " There is a time in the life of every man that a decision must be made. This is our time to make a decision - whether It be right or wrong, a decision must be made. We must now put to good use the training we have received from our parents, and from our instructors here at the " Mobile Center. " What is your decision? If there were only one message I could give you in making your decision, it would be this: " Put your hand in the hand of God and go forward, it is better than a light and safer than a known way. " Yvonne Kennedy Editor-in-Chief Une ssoc a e Coi ors jRessaoe WILLIAM JAMES EVA SMITH Throughout man ' s life he has striven for perfection. We are aware of the fact that this is a goal that is seldom, if ever, reached. However, we, the co-editors, along with the editor and the entire Yearbook staff have uied to publish a book that would exhibit some indica- tion that we have been working in that direction. We hope that as you explore your ' 64 Blearer from year to year, that you will find en- closed, a treasure of pleasant memories that are lingering behind at our dear Alma Mater,. Alabama State College, Mobile Center. At this time, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to our Director, Sponsors, Editor, Staff, Faculty and Student Body for their enthusiastic co-operation in helping make this edition of the BLEATER a success. William James Eva Smith Ufie Staff THOMAS FIGURES Business Manager MARILYN SHOWERS Secretary THERESA CARRAWAY Class Editor HERMENIA GLENN Activities Editor FANNIE BROOKS Organization Editor JAMES RILEY Art Editor ALFRED STOKES Photographer WINFRED HOPE Sports Editor ROSEMARY HOUSEMAN Apprentice Editor JO ANN BROWN Chief Typist MR. RAYMOND L. BAILEY Advisor Une Ujfealer S a a (QJorA cmrms DEDiaHON UN moDim ' i m mjmm STUdENTOm MIO sopmom cm Fmm spom CLASSES oiiG mi Tms ACT I VI TIES sm Sims Deoicaii ion We, as students of this Institution, are truly thankful for the copious educational and so- cial experiences which have been provided for us as a result of your far-reaching and dy- namic capabilities as a leader. As a member of the first graduating class of Alabama State College Branch, you were one of those who set the pace of tradition for this great institution. To Mr. Frank Miller, for the intense interest he has shown in the intellectual and social development of the students, his patience, guidance, and understanding, we dedicate this is- sue of the BLEATER. dn JKemoriam MRS. LUCILLE DALLAS MRS. SARAH HARRIS A shadow has been cast over our memory, for we are without two of our dearest friends. To you, Mesdames Dallas and Harris, there is a feeling of almost insufficiency to speak of how faithful and well you served. We feel the silence of your absence as we move along our way. We miss you both sincerely but we know that God knows best. " Death ' s but a path that must be uod, If man would evej pass to God. " - Parnell ADMINISTRATION CPresicfenPs JKessa e Around you these days are the noises of progress. Indeed, these noises of construction equipment and the mingled voices of workmen are truly sweet music. They are symbolic of the better tomorrow for the program of quality education at the Mobile Center, Yesterday ' s hopes for a physical plant in Mobile will become a reality in 1964, We are grateful for the abiding faith you have in your College. Truly, you at the Cen- ter have set an example of nobility, dignity, and understanding for all of our students. In- deed, you have inspired me to work for more noble objectives for what is soon to be your Al- ma Mater, Together, we must mutually pledge our support and loyalty that our beloved Col- lege may take its place among the truly great institutions of our nation. Levi Watklns, President Une 7)irecior s Jliessaqe One no longer sleeps for twenty years before he becomes like " Ol ' Rip. " He merely closes his eyes and mind for a few minutes or even a few seconds. Father Time is no longer and old man carrying the scythe; he wears the garb of an astronaut. Within the last few months many changes have been wrought within the nation, the state, and within the framework of our little college family. To many of us, they are mean- ingless moves. But to others, they are symbols of a " new look for Father Time. " Can one survive in a world where man can travel at the rate of two thousand miles per hour if he moves with the velocity of " 01 ' Father Time " ? The answer to this question is obvious. Opportunities are available for any person who is willing to move, to think and to execute with precision and facility. As Director of the Alabama State CoUege - Mobile Center, my message to you is this: One must follow the course of growth; he must not forget what the good old days were like; but, of necessity, he must reach out and hitch his mind to the cloak of the astronaut, for to- day ' s story does not end with the usual lines from the Merlin Cycle - " and they lived hap- pily ever after. " S. D. Bishop, Director ice CP, ' ersonne. Coordinating Secretary of Admissions and Records MRS. M. y. DILLARD B. M. Ed. , Oberlin College Student Workers; Elouis Orange, Alfred Stokes, Thomas Figures, Herbert White Business Manager (Mobile Center) MR. MARION WILLIAMS B. S. , Alabama State College FACULTY BAILEY, RAYMOND L. English, History B. S. , M. Ed. , Alabama State College; University of Wisconsin BISHOP, S.D. English A. B. , Morehouse Col- lege; A. M. , Atlanta University; New York University DALLAS. REUBEN Biology, Mathematics B. S. , Alabama State College; M. S. , Indiana University CARTER, JOHN Music B. S. , Music, Virginia State College; M. Music, University of Michigan EVANS, FREDRICA Counselor, Physical Education Diploma, Talladega College; B. S. , Alaba- ma State College; At- lanta University FIGURES. ALFRED Art B.S., Alabama State College; M. A. , University of Minnesota HATCHER, BENJAMIN E. Education, Psychology B. S. , Alabama State College M. Ed. , Ed. D. Wayne University JACKSON, ZELLA D. Business Education B. S. , M. Ed. , Alabama State College; Univer- sity of Wisconsin KENNEDY, JANICE Foreign Languages B. S. , Alabama State College; M. A. , At- lanta University JAMES, OSCAR Biology B. S. , Fort Valley State College; Univer- sity of Illinois; M. S. , University of Michigan LEE, A. JULL N Biology B. S. , Howard Univer- sity; University of Chicago LOTT, JOSIE B. Physical Education B. S. , Tuskegee Institute; M. A. , New York University MARYLAND, WALLACE Mathematics B.S., Alabama State College; M. S. , Atlanta University; Tu- lane University MILLER, FRANK History B. S. , Alabama State College; M. A. , At- lanta University, Wes- tern Reserve University POLLARD, ALZALIE English A. B. , Fisk University; M. A. , Tennessee State A. 1. University MITCHELL, JOSEPH Biology B. S. , Fort Valley State College; M. S. , Atlanta University; Cornell University ROBERTS, MARIE M. History A.B., Lane College; M. S. , University of Omaha SIMPSON, ARTHUR R, English, History B. S., M.Ed., Alabama State College; University of Wiscon- sin econcf (bemes er ddiiions As the second semester dawned upon us. two new teachers and one returning faculty member were added to the instructional staff. Pictured from left to right are Mr. Ar- thur Simpson, an instructor in English, Mis. Josie Lott, Physical Education instructor, and Mr, Oscar James, a returning faculty member after receiving his Master of Science degree in Biology from the University of Michigan. Co «lJI Siucfeni CBocft OJ icers President - Winfred Hope Vice President Robert Howard Secretary ----- — — -.. — — Deloris James ludeni Uroani .alion s J resideni cJpeaAs Emerson said, " Hitch your wagon to a star. " One can see in those six little words the summary of human achievement, and an everlasting inspiration to the future races of men. From Booker T. Washington to Martin Luther King, Jr. , every forward step taken by mankind through revolving centuries, every advance by humanity toward the ultimate goal, has been led by some valiant dreamer whose eyes were fixed upon the dawn. Frederick Douglas pinned his eyes on the dawn of a new day. Nat Turner, the mystic, led a bloody slave revolt. Harriet Tubman helped three hundred slaves escape from the South. Each looked beyond, and into the future. No matter what one ' s endeavor may be, he should not give up his faith in God. One ' s duty to God is to make of himself the most perfect product of divine incarnation that he can become. This is possible only through the pursuit of worthy ideals. Strive to be successful and you will never be a failure, but the moment you strive to be a failure you will surely be successful. Winfred M. Hope, President SOPHOMORES Sop iomore Class Officers THOMAS H. FIGURES President KIAH EDWARDS, JR. Vice-President WILLIAM JAMES, JR. Business Manager FANNIE BROOKS Recording Secretary YVONNE JOYNER Treasurer L)ponsors MRS. MARIE ROBERTS DAISY ROBERTS Financial Secretary FRANK MILLER BALAMS, ELOUISE Major: Physical Education Minor: English BANKS, DAISY LEE Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science BIVENS, DOROTHY S. Major: Elementary Education BONNER, MASALYNE Y. Major: Elementary Education AGEE, ALICE REGINA Major: Physical Education Minor: English ALT ICE, HORACE S. Major: Physical Education Minor: English ANDERSON, CAROLYN V. Major: Elementary Education ANTONE, NICHOLAS L. JR. Major: Social Science Minor: English BROWN, DORIS L. Major: Elementary Education BROWN, JIMMY Major: Social Studies Minor: English BROWN, JO ANN Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science BUFORD. McARTHUR Major: Physical Education Minor: English BOYKIN, LEROY Major: English Minor: Social Studies BRAZELTON, Mary A. Major: Music Minor: Social Studies BROOKS, ANNIE MAE Major: English Minor: History, Spanish BROOKS, FANNIE MAE Major: English Minor: History, Spanish CAMPBELL, HAZEL M. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry CAMPBELL, WILLIAM Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry CARRAWAY, THERESA L. Major: Social Studies Minor: English CHAPMAN, JOHN D. Major: Music MInof: Social Science BURDEN, JOHNNIE Major: English Minor: Social Science BUTLER, VERA I. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry BUTLER, VIVIAN E. Major: History Minor: English CAFFEY, JACQUELINE Major: Elementary Education CONNER. WINSTON BERNARD Major: Music Minor: Social Science COWAN, JOHN LEE Major: Physical Education Minor: English COX. JOYCE ANN Major: Mathematics Minor: English DAVIS. MATTIE M. J. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry CLARKE, JOHNNIE PEARL Major: Physical Education Minor: English CLARKE, TAURIETTE Major: Mathematics Minor: English CLEMON, BETTY JEAN Major: English Minor: History CLEVELAND. SHIRLEY Major: Business Administration Minor: EngUsh EDWARDS, KIAHJR. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry FIGURES, BARBARA Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry FIGURES, THOMAS H. Major: Business Administration Minor: English FRANKLIN, ANGELA L. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry DAVIS, WILLIE FRANK Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry DUNNING, MILDRED Y. Major: Social Science Minor: English EAST, SAMUEL A. Major: Mathematics Minor: English EDWARDS, BETTY JEAN Major: Physical Education Minor: English HALE, EVA PEARL Major: Elementary Education HALL. ALICE MARIE Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science HAMPSHIRE, LEVADA Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science HARRIEL, EDNA E. Major: Elementary Education GAMBLE, INEZ Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry GINWRIGHT, MARY L. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry GLENN, HERMENLA Major: Elementary Education GRIFFIN, MILLIE L. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science HOWARD, BARBARA J. Major: Elementary Education HOWARD, ROBERT L. Major: EngHsh Minor: French and Social Studies JACKSON, ELIZABETH Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science JACKSON, MARCELLA Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science HARRIS :, WINIFRED C. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science HENRY , BARBARA JO Major: Elementary Education HILL, LEWIS JAMES Major: Elementary Education HOPE, WINFRED M Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry JOYNER. YVONNE T. Major: Mathematics Minor: English KEMP, HENRY JR. Major: Biology Minor; Chemistry KENNEDY. YVONNE Major: English Minor: Social Studies; French KIMBROUGH. MARY E. Major: English Minor: Social Studies JAMES. JOYCE Major: Mathematics Minor: English JAMES, WILLIAM H. JR. Major: Mathematics Minor: English JOHNSON. EDDIE R. Major: Social Science Minor: English JOHNSON, GLORIA E. Major: Social Science Minor: English LEWIS, JOVITA B. Major: Elementary Education LEWIS, JOYCE N. Major: Social Science Minor: English LITTLE, BERTHA M. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry LOMAX, VIVL N L. Major: Social Science Minor: English LAMBERT, ROMONL M. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science LATHAN, EMMA J. Major: Elementary Education LAW, JAMES L. Major: Business Administration Minor: English LEE, MARION S. Major: Music Minor: Social Studies MARYLAND. NAOMI Major: Science Minor: Mathematics MERIUWEATHER, WILBERT L. Major: Mathematics Minor: English MILES, SALLIE PEARL Major: Music Minor: Social Science MONTGOMERY, BETTY ANN Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry LUCAS, VILETTA B. Major: Social Science Minor: English McBRlDE, MADELINE R. Major: Elementary Education McCONELL. PURNELL Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry McGOWIN, SALLIE L. Major: Elementary Education POLLARD, WILLA F. Major: English Minor: Social Studies; French PORTIS, BERNADETTE Major: Elementary Education POWE, DOROTHY Major: Social Studies Minor: English POWE, ROY EDWARD Major: Physical Education Minor: English PALMER, DELORIS Major: Elementary Education PARKER, ELIZABETH Major: Social Science Minor: English PATTERSON, BEVERLY Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science PETTWAY, GLORIA Major: Social Studies Minor: English ROBINSON, JOHNNIE R. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science ROSS, MELVIN LEE Major: English Minor: Social Studies; French SEWER, WILFRED Major: Art Minor: Social Science SHEPHARD, ALBERT A. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry POWELL, VERA MAE Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science RILEY. JAMES EARL Major: Art MitMr: Social Science ROBERTS. DAISY Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry ROBINSON, EDWARD W. Major: Social Science Minor: EngUsh SHOOTS, BETTY J. Major: Elementary Education SHOWERS, MARILYN Major: Elementary Education SIMS, MERVIN Major: Social Science Minor: Mathematics SMITH, EVA ALLYNE Major: English Minor: Social Studies STEVENS, LEOTEEN B. Major: Physical Education Minor: English STOKES, ALFRED A. Major: Social Science Minor: English SULLIVAN, WILFRED O. Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry SUMMERS, JACQUELINE Y. Major: Elementary Education THOMPSON, KENNARD Major: Physical Education Minor: English THORNTON, HELENE Major: Sociology Minor: History TRAVIS, VIRGINIA Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science TURNER, GWENDOLYN T. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science SUMPTER, THOMAS J. Major: Social Science Minor: English SWINT, SYLVIA Major: Elementary Education THOMAS, MARY ELLEN Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science THOMPSON, CAROL Major: Physical Education Minor: English WILHITE, HARRIS Major: Mathematics Minor: English WILLIAMS, ROBERT Major: Social Studies Minor: English WILSON, BARBARA H. Major: Business Education Minor: Social Science WILSON, LELA R. Major: EleiBentary Education TURNER, JAMES E. Major: Social Science Minor: English WALTON, JOEL C. Major: Social Science Minor: English WELLS, CLARENCE Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry WHITE, FLOREDA Major: English Minor: Social Studies WILSON. MARY FR ANCES Major: Social Science Minor: English WRIGHT, RHUHAIMINIA Q. Major: English Minor: Social Studies YOUNG, LILLIE JUANITA Major: Elementary Education C) as,s 7 s ( orL y The Sophomore Class of 1963-64 entered the Alabama State College Branch in the fall of 1962 all ready and anxious to enter upon college heights. Our first week here was one filled with excitement; for it began our Orientation period. As a part of Orientation the Freshman and the Sophomore Classes were enter- tained at a " Get Acquainted Social, " sponsored by the Student Organization. We entered this period as inexperienced " Crabs " and ended as full fledged members of the Alabama State College. After Orientation we settled down to begin college life. We elected officers to lead our Freshman Class for the 1963-64 term. They were: President, Nicholas L. Antone; Vice-President, William James; Recording Secretary, Fannie Brooks; Financial Secretary, Theresa Carraway; Treasurer, Thomas Figures; and Business Manager, Alfred Stokes. During our Freshman year we had an active part in many activities. We had six Freshmen on the Basketball Team; Miss Varsity, Yvonne Joyner; Betty Montgomery represented the Mobile Branch at the Cramton Bowl game at Montgomery; and many other activities were greatly filled with Freshman participants. Other events that stood out during our Freshman year were: The Christmas Party, which was sponsored by the Freshman Class, President ' s Ball, Game Nighu, Spring Social, and the Spring Picnic. Our Freshman year soon ended and we reached another rung on the college ladder in September of 1963. We then enrolled as Sophomores. We elected to lead the Sophomore Class of 1963-64 the following: President, Thomas Figures; Vice-President, Kiah Edwards; Recording Secretary, Fannie Brooks; Financial Secretary, Daisy Roberts; Treasurer, Yvonne Joyner; and Business Manager, Willian James. During our Sophomore year, January of 1964, work was begun on the new Classroom- Administrative building. A ground breaking ceremony was held January 13, with the president of the college. Dr. Levi Watkins shoveling the first spade of dirt. Thereby officially beginning the construction of the " new " Alabama State College, Mobile Center. Although the Sophomore Class of 1963-64 will not be able to enjoy the facilities of the new building, we are very proud to know that construction of the building was be- gun during our time here. Now, graduation time draws nigh bringing with it mixed feelings. We, the members of the Sophomore Class, will never forget oiu- two years at the Mobile Center of Alabama State College for it was here that we received the foundations for our future. Marilyn A. Showers C)fass J oem A SOON FAREWELL For soon, September had Twice turned to May; for soon, Mellow memories had turned gray, When soon, Sadly, So somberly. We had to say, " Farewell, Farewell! to thee, school we had lovej So well, " To dear Alma mater. Who gave to souls so pure, The alms of lore. Harris Ray Wilhite, Jr. Class Poet Glass J ropnecu In 1516, Sir Thomas More presented the literary world with his Utopia. In this work, More gave an imaginative description of an ideal commonwealth based upon the common possession of goods; but, here in 1964, the Sophomore class of the Alabama State College shall present an ideal society with its common possession of goods being success and happiness. This Society is not a mere dream or an impractical fancy, but, a genuine reality. Government is an essential element of any society. President William James and First Lady Elouise Balams James have just congratulated Alfred Stokes, Ambassador to the United Nations, who has received the Nobel Peace Prize for his expert arbitration between Russia and the United States. Senators Nicholas Antone and Theresa Carraway have given dynamic speeches on the topic, " Race and Marriage. " To protect these brilliant senators from well- wishing mobs, policemen Johnny Burden and Robert Williams were posted at their sides. Lawyers Melvin Ross and Horace Altice were paid one million dollars each to protect the interests of multi-millionaire Kennard Thompson. Robert Howard, Speaker of the House, has received the Democratic Vice-Pres- idential nomination for the 1988 term. Religion is an intricate part of life in this society. Evangelist Winfred Hope has just returned from a world-wide preaching tour. Reverend Thomas Sumpter and his congregation have built an ultra-modern church that extends from one section of town to the other. Reverend Sumpter has employed Mildred Dunning and Mrs. Dorothy Bivens as marriage counselors. In addition to religious education, the members of this near-perfect society have set up an excellent school that ranges from kindergarten to graduate school. This school is the first of its kind. It was designed by architects ' Wilfred Sewer, Edward Robinson and James Turner. The construction contract was awarded to the Sims and Sheperd Contractors, Incorporated. The school has been named the Glenn Educational and Vocational Center in honor of Miss Hermenia Glenn who had made outstanding contributions for the benefit of cul- turally deprived children. Principal Wilfred Sullivan has employed Barbara Howard and Bemadette Portis as head of the Elementary Department, Naomi Maryland as head of the Mathematics Department and Jo Ann Brown as head of the Business Department. McArthur Buford is coach of the football team, John Cowan, coach of the basketball team, and Roy Powe, coach of the base- ball team. Numerous members have ventured into the professional world. Kiah Edwards and Henry Kemp are renowned pharmacists while Clarence Wells and Joyce James are leading physicians. Daisy Roberts and Eva Smith are historical ad- visors to the President. Misses Fannie Brooks, Yvonne Kennedy, Willa Pollard and Floreda White have set up a huge Language Laboratory. They are profici- ent in twenty-three languages. Miss Annie Brooks is an Interpreter of Russian for the United Nations. Elizabeth Jackson is private secretary for Attorney Gen- eral, Pumell McConnell. Marcella Jackson and Mary Thomas are business accountants for Mr. Thomas Figures, president of the local bank of which Miss Johnnie R. Robinson is Financial Consultant. Harris Wilhite has been voted " Editor of the Year " and Yvonne Joyner, " Woman of the Year. " This society has taken the necessary precautions to take excellent care of its businesses. Now they feel it is time for a little pleasure. Sallie McGowin and Virginia Travis are rendering their concerts at the Emma Lathan Opera House, accompanied by Mary Brazelton and Winston Conner. James Riley has done a magnificent rendition of the " Mona Lisa, " for which he has won fame. Mary Frances Wilson, Alice Marie Hall and Dorothy Powe are outstanding models. Their clothes are designed by Miss Viletta Lucas. Willie Frank Davis is the leading tailor. He has just completed a three-piece suit for Governor William Campbell. The unique achievements of this society are infinite. It is the fondest de- sire of all those who share in it ' s operations that one day ail those who live now and all those who come after shall become members. May the Success and Happiness of this society remain imperishable goods. Annie Brooks m 3omBii i WAT am rnnic m 11 mm iTm I WOULD BE TRUE f. m wosE mo me t msm SOPyOMOHL SPONSOkS CITED asl JiUiff an cf Uesiam en We, the Sophomore Class of 1963-64 of the Alabama State College, Mobile Center, Mobile, Alabama, solemnly declare our last Will and Testament. We therefore deem it necessary to bequeath to our Alma Mater, Faculty, and the Freshman Class the following: Article I. To our Alma Mater, we bequeath our love, and devotion for what she has done for us. Article II. To our Director, Mr. Bishop, we bequeath our eternal gratitude for his profound interest in our scholastic as well as social achievement. Article III. To our beloved faculty we bequeath our appreciation for your kindness, patience, and guidance during our years here. Article IV. To the Freshman Class we bequeath the seats of knowledge. Article V. To the following individuals we bequeath the following: Johnnie Rochell Robinson wills her nonchalant air to Ishella Washington. Thomas Figures wills his position as President of the Sophomore Class to anyone who feels he can put up with (you-know-who). Winifred Harris wills her ability to get along with others to Angela C. Lee. Robert William wills his ability to get Dr. Hatcher ' s lesson to Johnny Scrugg. Viletta Lucas wills " blue baby, " her car, to Joan Casher. Alfred Stokes wills his ability to get along with the big " D " to Winston Brown. Annie Brooks wills her position as secretary of the Honor Club to Janice Finklea. Jo Ann Brown wills her ability to become a member of the BLEATER staff to Edna Porter. Fannie Brooks wills her position as secretary of the Sophomore Class to Deloris James. Mildred Dunning wills her front seat in Mr. Miller ' s class to Mary Vin- cent. Susie Parker wills her position as typist on the BLEATER staff to Joyce Goodwin. Mary F. Wilson wills her charm and flowing personality to Deloris Ab- ston. Jovita Lewis wills her ambition to Carolyn Cummings. Theresa Caraway wills the presidency of the Honor Club to Rose Mary Houseman. Elizabeth Jackson wills her comely height to Vera A. Gill. Madlyne McBride wills her position in the choir as treasurer to Sharon Mosley. Deloris Palmer wills her diction to Dorothy Williams. Yvonne Kennedy wills her position as Editor of the BLEATER staff to Rose Mary Houseman. Lewis Hill wills his Broom and Mop to Vernon Denson. Mary Thomas wills her pleasing personality to Willie N. Howard. Levada Hampshire wills her ability to type to Alberta Jones. Sallie L. McGowin wills her position as soprano in the choir to Mary Pettibone. Elizabeth Jackson € AMON THE SOPHOffORES Guiesl EVA A. SMITH T s cf uccee THOMAS H. FIGURES i A " ■X Uersah ' e JOHNNIE BURDEN YVONNE KENNEDY J opu ar ALFRED STOKES YVONNE JOYNER JKosi iA rach ' ue VILETTA LUCAS Jian OS oin es KENNARD THOMPSON JKost S7n leneciual YVONNE KENNEDY 1 Sin elleciua WILFRED SULLIVAN [Best 2). WILLIE FRANK DAVIS BETTY ANN MONTGOMERY NICHOLAS ANTONE EVA A. SMITH ep!- JKusician MARY A. BRAZELTON JAMES E. RILEY tumorous WILBERT MERRIWEATHER JACQUELINE Y. SUMMERS DAe -Ju e es WILFRED SULLIVAN BARBARA A. FIGURES ■■■5S. iingi, HI JT resnnian Glass o A ricers Left to Right: Russell Turner Business Manager; Joan Cashier, Financial Secretary; Harriet Williams, Recording Secretary; James Russell, President; Dallie Franklin, Treasurer; James Bryant, Vice-President, iJ ' resninan Glass sponsors MRS. Z. D. JACKSON ALFRED FIGURES (bee on U. ne ROW 1: Madelyn Bosby, Cora Fritz, Sophie Daily, Harriet Williams, Dorisene Harris, Rosie Bush, Helen Lee, Jimmie Robinson, Thelma Leslie. ROW 2: Willie Howard, Shirley Smith, Carolyn Collins, Margaret Calhoun, Alberta Jones, Rosia Hughes, Willie Mitchell, Betty Jerkins. ROW 3: Joseph Bennett, Annetta Dixon, Harford Edwards, Wilbert Gaines, Robert Adams, James Russell, Russell Turner, William Pettway. ROW 4: Claude Curtis, Leon Jenkins, Theodie Wil- kerson, Herbert Williams, Robert Parker. (L ech ' on Ua o ROW 1: Mae Ida Dixon, Essie Williams, Jacqueline Lymon. Sharron Mosley, Janice Taylor, Annie Pearl Buskey, Carolyn Morrisette, Esther McCreary, Willie Rose Lewis, Helen White. ROW 2: Francis Fairgood, Martha Stabler, Gloria Bowers, Gracie Pugh, Parilee Thomas, Ichella Washington, Gwendolyn Richardson, Eugenia Hill, Regina Jackson, Louise Gibbs. Barbara White, ROW 3: Freeland Green, James Montgomery, Benjamin Mosely, Willie Washington, Shirley Armstrong, Billy McFadden, Charles Mack. Richard York. Walter Hill. Section j iree ROW 1: Florence Williams, Lillie Foxx, Lucinda fladcliff, Cora Smith, Bessie Allen, Doris Brasfield. Dorothy Harper, Carohn Cummings, Bett - Hudson. ROW 2: Joseph Craig, Angela Lee, Rose Everett, Shirley Andrews, Deloris James. Ella Taylor, Jacqueline Williams, Doris Garrett, Ruby Smith, Arthea Austin. ROW 3: Herbert White, Jacqueline Todd, Deloris Abston, Edna Poner, Marion Hall, Pollie Oliver, Lelia Southall, Joyce Goodwin. ROW 4: Vernon Denson, Willie Holloway, Ross Wabbington, Alfred Ladson. eciion c oui ROW 1: Shirley Rice, Janice M. Jackson, Rose Mary Houseman, Elouise Orange, Emma Jean Jones, Mary J. Vincent, Carolyn Jackson, Clara Marshall, Andrea Hoggs, Claretha Smith. ROW 2: Helen L. Gamble, Barbara A. Er ' in, Georgia R. Kennedy, Beverly Mack, T he Ima Scott, Shirley Nelson, Brenda-Baxter, Annie D. Kelsaw, Carohn Edwards. ROW 3: Glenn Harbin, James Br) ' ant, Preston Watson, George Davis, Reginald July, William Edwards, Harold Coleman, Vivian Portis, Jr., Arthur Brown, Winston Brown, Saul Michael, George Clark. cbech ' on Jiue ROW 1: Jacqueline Baxter, Jessie M. Scott, Mary Pettibone, Carolyn Alexander, Theresa Bibbs, Eamestine Woodson, Shirley Williams, Carrie Dawson, Dallie Franklin, Deloris Edwards, Joan Cashier, Mary Williams. ROW 2: Betty Jones, Gussie Gipson, Voncile Logan, Regina Nelson, Helena Phipps, Patricia Marks, Deloris Hale, Annie Slater, Bertha Thomas, Irma Jean Wasp. ROW 3: Lee Davis, Lorenzo Jones, Clarence Montgomery, John Thrash, Isiah Robinson, Willie Lee, Theodore Cook, Howard Pickens, Fredrick Anderson. (L)ec ion cJ. ROW 1: Joyce Douglas, Lois Robinson, Clematine McCree, Doris Carraway, Ida Mae Fields, Annie Gregory, Virgil Ellis, Vera Gillj, Stella King, Mary Clausell, Julia Mitchell. Shelia Rudolph. ROW 2- Lynette Wilson, Frances Portis, Grace Watson, Juanita Mills, Marilyn Lilly, Linda Jones, Annie Hudson, Saundra Brinkley, Ella Simpson. ROW 3: Charlie Simmons, Betty Turner, Juanita Mack, Samuel Stinson, Margaret Ward, Barbara Pollard, Vera Wells, Marshal Williams, Mose Cochran. ROW 4: Thomas Jackson, George Green, Samuel Watson. O c oan cecf [Jresninen ROW 1: Vema Doss, Georgia Portis, Beulah Reese, Gloria Bolar, Annabelle Callaway, Rosemary Campbell, Jeanette Rodgers, Dorothy Tate. ROW 2: Adolph Williams, Dorothy Williams, Pat- ricia Neal, Velma Holt, Janice Finklea, Eddie McCree. ROW 3: George T. Harris, Arthur Gip- son, Marcus Spraggins, Wheeler Mack Washington. SPORTS JlCiss Uarsity YVONNE JOYNER ROY POWE KENNARD THOMPSON SAUL MICHAEL LORENZO JONES fc MARCUS SPRAGGINS HARFORD EDWARDS " HURRY DOWN BALL " " BUFORD SHOOTS BACKWARDS TOO " ALABAMA STATE COLLEGE MOBILE CEMTER BASKETBALL SCHEDULE TEAM PLACE Alumni Here Mary Holmes Jr. College Here Harris Jr, College Here Prentiss Jp. College Here Washington Jr. College Here (Homecoming) Prentiss Jr. College There Harris Jr. College There Okolona Jp« College Here Mary Holmes Jr. College There Washington Jr. College There Okolona Jr. College There SCORES We Thei 108 117 110 95 92 60 58 97 81 7U 81 83 105 109 90 90 112 loU 93 79 83 115 Cl 1 % J ainiina and ( )e ramies MR. ALFRED FIGURES, Instructor C) emeniartj J armony MR. JOHN CARTER, Instructor S7n rooac ion io Jjramaiics MRS. ALZALIE O. POLLARD, Instructor MRS. ZELLA D. JACKSON, Instructor t naJisn loi eraiure MR. RAYMOND L. BAILEY, Instructor Jlisloru oj America MR. ARTHUR SIMPSON, Instructor J Iiasical Science MR. A. JULIAN LEE, Instructor CTresnman JKamemalics MR. WALLACE MARYLAND, Instructor oi£rary J ersonnel I MRS. MINNIES. BISHOP MRS. ESSIE V. BUSKEY loibraru helpers t Where is that red Biology Book? One at a Ume, Please. Shelving can be fun The Busy Corner u r u r Une Gnoi ' i loir OFFICERS - FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Madelyn McBride, Recording Secretary; Sallie McGowin, Librarian; Sallie Miles, Financial Secretary; Edna Harriel, Treas- urer. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Mr. John F. Carter. Director; Robert Howard, Vice-President; and Edward Robinson, President. Science — JlCaiJiemaiics G uS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT RECORDING SECRETARY CORR. SECRETARY William James TREASURER Betty Montgomery Wilfred Sullivan BUSINESS MANAGER Daisy Roberts SPONSOR ' Kiah Edwards Mr. W. Maryland Marilyn Showers SPONSOR Mr. J. Mitchell i£y MRS. ESSIE BUSKEY MR. RAYMOND BAILEY MRS. JANICE KENNEDY YVONNE KENNEDY Financial Secretary WILFRED SULLIVAN Treasurer a - g DAISY ROBERTS Vice-President Sponsors Jfo onor THERESA CARRAWAY President C a ANNIE BROOKS Recording Secretary I ' 7 - iSb THOMAS FIGURES Dean of Pledgees EVA SMITH Program Chairman Tfo on or GfuS Barbaxa Figures WilUam James Janice Finklea Winfred Hope O , c i Melvin Ross Annabelle Callaway Alfred Stokes Dorothy Williams Wilhite Rosem ary Campbell Robert Howard yMCTl. Jfostesses a xf», J5 Une jKarsnals c, camera G u6 Left to Right: Thomas Figures, Johnnie Burden, Robert Williams, Alfred Stokes, Win- ston Conner, and Nicholas Antone. MCarsnaJs ana i eceph ' onis s Left to Right: Winston Conner, Beverly Patterson, Rosemary Campbell, Doris Brasfield, Kennard Thompson, Willa F. Pollard, Mary F. Wilson, Clematine McCree, and Johnnie Burden. Willa Pollard President Secretary Betty Clemon Vice-President Annie Brooks Mrs. J. Kennedy Sponsor Treasurer Mary Kimbrough £. an uay. Gfu6 ♦ ♦ 4 ' f :% r v Jne Annual Cjnris mas jRusical mmwSSSSSSSSmm •- v .T t-i;jr, " 5»4 ' j A " O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL " p ' f. 9 f 9 ' f| -p f • • J ff t o n« f Jll t t f " THE CAROL OF THE BELLS " reshm an (Jri ' en ah ' on t jyj " Door Prize Winners " " The Socialables " " I ' ve got my eyes on you " ' Beauty and Brains " " A little to the left, please " ' At last a break " freshman (Jrien a ion " It ' s finally over " § N Deue opina Unrouah c i ' oe J ar icipa ion " SINGING MAKETH A SURE MAN " lli m W i i ' SPEAKING MAKETH A SURE MAN " Jresninan Dau Freshman Assembly President of the Class Freshman Speaker " Sharon sings " Class Sponsors cited Our T)aifu iucfu c ioih ' es SWEATING IT OUT WAITING FOR THE BELL TO RING - 0 VO ? CLUB imucjioN PkLSIDENT MAKS mOC J(ON Of lEAD£ iSm ADVOCAT 0 l Of smoLAmiP SOMEBODY mm. 7im YOU m i " cjc ence — J7(a je na As f) i n u ' Students look on Stuiying catf It hard to do Guett Speaker - Mr. Freeman Jones, Industrial Chemist, speaks on ' Paper Chromatography " lOh. 07 OS, . . bEAkcwm xmiAi s mOS Of A F£A7l-l£ l m muY BULL Mission JOYCE TWE LOMG LIHE MOW 00 YOU SPhLL IT? TIE 6I5WOP5 ElUTfUTm HE mm TO.... V !yGcA 0 jf CBanauei Jor Se jf iucfa J roj ' eci President Levi Watkins Dean F. L. Bass ■1 1, 1 Dr. J. G. Hardy Mi. W, H Coston Dr. J, G. Neptune g gi N lr. S. D. Bishop, Director jH. ?. - , ! ll -iL % ' eSBto i The Banquet I96f — -- . ' FOUNDER ' S DAY SPEAKER Mr. Henry A. Spears, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs ALUMNI CHOIR FIRST ROW: Charles Sellers, Carl Abner. Arthur Sellers, Clinton Wright, and Herbert Dillard. SECOND ROW: Almeda Sims Abner, Gwendolyn Arnold, Juanita Kidd, Nina Flannagan, and Jamesetta Rice Jones. D ' o an clerks ® " FACULTY GREETS STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT RECEPTION " !; • i .1... -I- ' --- -r-, " " ; " ! ..: i-; ' " ; " i : i ! i i Jo un der s Day ' Time For Refreshments " ■» t: ,- ' ■■T. . .. •■■¥::- w fj . inr-tr . « .. ||! S -S |ll|s I-JB ll !j l, • ' ' ( ' ' :?« rvC- THE BEST IS YET TO COME - llJWtiiVt Ji isiorical (bAeic i Institutions are present in our society, but they just do not accidentally happen. All primary institutions are born, grow, develop and later are destroy- ed because of an " idea or ideas. " These idea or ideas become crystallized and sanctioned by the serviced group, therefore, they become established. Another empirical observation which is put frequently in the forefront in making explan- ations about the establishment of institutions is the theory that they come into being because of a " felt " need on the part of those whom they are to serve. Both of the above observations could very well fit into the pattern for the es- tablishment of the permanent Mobile Branch in 1936. It was in September, 1936, that the Mobile Branch of the Alabama State Teachers College at Montgomery was bom as a full-time two-year institution. The program provided for prospective elementary teachers. There was a two- year general education program set up for those whose desire was the " Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education. " Persons in this particular curricu- lum were awarded the two-year general certificate. During this time, the college was housed in the Old University of Alabama Medical School at Saint Anthony and Lawrence Streets. In 1942, the school board found it necessary to claim its facilities for the expanding school population. Consequently, the Mobile Branch College was asked to vacate the wing which it occupied. Fortunately, a site was procured from the Voluntary Fire-fighters Society 11. There was no direct appropria- tion meted out for the Branch College by the State of Alabama, therefore, a loan of $2, 000 was made to the college by two very benevolent citizens, Mr. W. H. Madison and his wife, Mrs. Pearl Johnson Madison. Through this method the State College came into possession of its fint parcel of property in Mobile, Alabama. The new Alabama State College from which the Mobile Branch was con- ceived and born may be said to have had one major function and two associa- ted functions. At that time the major function was that of preparing prospec- tive Negro teachers. One associated function was that of providing the alter- native opportunity for four-year undergraduate pre-professional training for those Negro students who do not contemplate entrance into the teaching pro- fession but rather look forward to professional training and to life careers in such fields as medicine, dentistry, law, theolog y, social work, library science and others. A second associated function is that of providing the most service- able " lower college " training for that appreciable number of Negro high school graduates who would do only one or two years in college, before going into some life ' s occupation. These preceding facts give more support to the philosophy which stands fully behind the establishment of the Branch school at Mobile. f NEW BUILDING IN PROGRESS Member of " Center ' s " First Graduating Class Gives its History. Audience Listens Attentively CAMPUS WJcma ICIKA ' fe- adbbm ON the bull (aM i ' o. rr-e(bodcj MacKs to ihe Hatch " WhoiseehiricJ " the e ' baU. % % " The Bvtjlct eme MoH 4r " " ii )i f«5W ' Price ' ' WHAT Um W£ mi A OW ? TUftN T -l£ aom OOm LOW A : A »- ' s: -4 % . I%. »- f l- ■ s : m m , ¥mr ' ' i mm ' ■■■■■ ' ■ • ' i t i