Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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For the culture-minded people. Attan- ta offers such places as museums. theaters, concerts, plays, parks. and other special events and places. One of the popular parks located in midtown Atlanta is Piedmont Park. This park is complete with tennis courts. football and baseball fields and Even a beautiful garden. The park also has art exhibits and fairs for art lovers. The Fox Theater is the place where exciting plays and concerts are held. It serves as an historic landmark for the city. If it's culture that the people want Atlanta certainly has it all. But for those casual students who want to relax and take it easy, Atlanta offers recreational sites. Any trip to the Omni International will unite one Clarkite with many others. Perhaps the main attractions are the six Choices of movies for anly a dollar, and the sports arena which hosts a variety of athletic as well as concert entertainment. For those who still aren't satisfied, there's the fun-filled world of Six Flags Over Georgia. complete with ridest showst games. and concerts. Atlanta is truly the city with all types of entertainment for all types of Clarkites. THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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Opening Adventurous! AlluringT Absolutely much to do and so many things to see. Clark students and other AUC adorable Atlanta is the place for There is practically never a dull mo: students are exposed to numerous divergent lifestyles. for glamour and ment for Ctark students or anyone for choices when it comes to entertain- sophistication, excitement and action, that matterl Even when the sun goes ment. These choicesinclude nightclubs orjustplain good ole good times.The ci- down. the city's sparkling lights entice like VlP's, Mr. V's Figure 8, and the I ty makes a strong effort in pleasing students into the fast-paced non-stop Limelight. ! city-dwellersl In the Big A there is. so fun of the nightlife. - 'I Are Now ' o ' I t 3 I . 1n ' t .. l . .33i557-1-Pu V? ' ' I: : I - Atlanta . -- - J 7. Ba. 1: .. l3? - :- -- few 1? - . ,- 2'- t Q...- 14;... . 1-1 . .. . t I . t , - .- T .- 4 May, 1933 ' THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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Opening CLARK COLLEGE . . . a monument Clark College has a rich heritage. The institution was founded in 1869 by the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church as part of a movement to provide education for the four million freedmen immediately following the Civil War. The times were trying indeed and the fact that Clark was founded at all is something of a miracle. But the greater miracie is the spirit and manner of its founding: the high idealism and Christian faith behind its support, the genuine humanitar- ianism which shaped its character. and the true liberalism which motivated those who worked in its crude buildings. The laying of the cornerstone in 18?? of Christman Hall, the first permanent building at old Clark University, as we were then known. was a significant day in the life of the institution and of Atlan- ta, In addition to leaders of the church attending these exercises were the governor of the state and a senator. two ex-gouernors. the school commissioner, and other distinguished guests. 6 May,1983 t THE YEAR 1H REVIEW . . . an institution The records state also that the citizens of Atlanta contributed $1.000, a stupendous sum in those days, toward furnishing the building. This is a clear indication of goodwill and cooperation. This was more than simple good race relations; it was interraciai cooperation. it provided an unusual example of brotherhood and goodwill across racial and sectional lines. It was, without doubt, a balm for the deep wounds of earlier years. As such. it was and is a contribution which the nation still sore- ly needs! Clark, then, is an institution that can and does call for the cooperative work of northern and southern racial groups, I church leaders, and ieaders of state. This is the way the college started and this is primarily the way in which it has developed and continues to move. Clark was named for the first presi- dent of the Freedmenis Aid Society. Bishop D, W. Clark. it was among the first of Negro colleges to be founded.