University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Black Emphasis Week was observed through a program of campus activities in conjunction with National Black History Month. This is the 55th annual observance of the month set aside to recognize black culture, its important figures and influences in our society. Classie Jones, Black Emphasis Week coordinator, said the importance of Black Emphasis Week on the campus was “to help make people aware of black culture and to help our students become aware of the blacks who have contributed to our culture.” The activities began on Sunday with a dinner provided by area churches. Monday night the events moved to the Fine Arts Center where students participated in a portrayal of famous American blacks. Also featured was the presentation of academic awards to the two graduating seniors with the highest cumulative grade point. John Tatum, a forestry major from Banks, and Audrey Brown, an elementary education major from Lake Village, won the awards. Donald Ray Stewart from Monticello, received the music award. Tuesday featured a non-competitive fashion and talent show followed by the Athletic Awards Ceremony. George Shelton, Black Emphasis 73

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lack Emphasis U Culture an ABOVE: A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity displays his talent in a step show. RIGHT: Soul Society sponsor Classie Jones has been responsible for the organization of Black Emphasis Week and a number of activities and organizations on campus. OPPOSITE: Lawrence Boswell highlighted the talent night performances with a saxophone solo. 72 Black Emphasis

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Ylack Emphasis a Boll Weevil safety, won Athlete-of-the-Year honors in football. Pearlean Davidson won Athlete-of-the-Year in Cotton Blossoms basketball. First runner-up was Forestine Cothran, a freshman foreward from Palestine. Men’s basketball honors went to Richard Chapple, the Mean Green’s scoring leader, a 6-1 junior from Louisville, Ky. First runner-up was Charlie Caldwell, a 6-6 junior center from Dermott and the second leading rebounder in the conference with nine per game. ABOVE: Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity get things rolling with a motion-packed step show. ABOVE RIGHT: Brenda Hector was one of the participants in a fashion show held in the FAC. RIGHT: Talent night not only featured music, but skits and group performances. 74 Black Emphasis Track honors went to Camden senior Ricky Tucker. Theodis Ingram, a tight end and the only Weevil to make All-AIC in football was selected 1980-81 Overall Best Athlete. Wednesday night the featured guest speaker was Dr. John Corbitt, the National Director of the BSU from Greenville, S.C. Also on Wednesday was the presentation of Service Awards. Deborah Robertson, a Bastrop, La. senior, won the James “Big Bill’ King Leadership Award. OPPOSITE TOP: David Stuart and Deborah Robertson hosted this year’s Miss B.O.S.S. Pag- eant. This year’s pageant brought a near-ca- pacity audience to the FAC. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Lisa Rodgers, a Lake Vil- lage freshman, was both first runner-up and Miss Congeniality.