Alabama State University Mobile - Bleater Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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

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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