Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1989 volume:

OL� A R� K C� 0� L� L� E� G� E Clark College... More Than You Think Clark College is a four-year college offering a mix of liberal arts and career-specific programs. It has served America for 119 years. Clark graduates are found in almost every facet of American life, living out the Clark credo. CULTURI: FOR SERVICF, in such positions as ministers, teachers, health care practitioners, sports professionals, appointed and elected government officials and legal professionals. Clark is characterized by its warm and caring attitude and its nurtur- ing atmosphere. It is a place where students from all areas of the United States come to know each other as fellow human beings and friends, and where students and those from other countries come to recognize that their similarities outweigh their differences. At Clark, students and faculty members alike become ingrained with a zeal to learn and to achieve. Clark College's goal is to produce graduates who are competitive on national measures and who meet and surpass national norms. Enrolling over 2,000 students from 37 states and 14 foreign coun- tries, Clark is one of seven colleges that make up the Atlanta Universi- ty Center Consortium, the largest consortium in the world of histori- cally black educational institutions. Clark's size allows students indi- vidual attention by the faculty and staff, with approved opportunities to develop leadership capabilities. Its location in the Atlanta University Center allows interaction with the 8,000 student population attending the center. %v The first National Black Arts Festival (NABF), was held in Atlanta, My 30 through August 7, 1988. This festival celebrated the history, creativity and excel- lence of black artists and the contributions they have made to this country since the Harlem Renaissance. The rune-day event featured more than 107 concerts, plays, dance performances, films, art exhibitions, late night cabarets, and symposia by some of America's most (Sstin- guished black artists. The NBAF was sponsored by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Fulton County Arts Counci, with support from the city of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs. Atlanta was chosen to host the NBAF because the city is blessed with a vibrant arts community and a long gratifying iracftion of black achievement, prosperity, and bi-radal cooperation Parks, theaters, shopping malls, arts institutions, galleries, night dubs and unusual venues throughout the dty - more than 50 locations - offered entertainment by notable local and national artists for the nine-day period. Jim Alexander, Clark's photographer in-residence pre- sented the largest one-man exhibit called Blues Legacy: An Exhibit of Photographs of Black Musicians, and Joan Lewis, Clark's Drama Department Director coordinated several activities throughout the event. Other dark partidpation included performances by the Gark Jazz Orchestra and live remotes and promotions by WCLK. 4 5 It's a new year and Clark is getting a new look. The school is spending thousands of dollars renovating build- ings and constructing new parking lots. The Courts have undergone changes inside and out including electrical work, plumbing, painting and the replacement of furniture. Many administrative and fac- ulty offices were renovated, some with new carpets. New windows are being in- stalled in the Haven-Warren Building and there is a new paint job, new carpeting and even columns were added. Dr. Mary Ware, Associate Dean of Stu- dent Affairs, says that sprucing the cam- pus up is something Clark really needs. The president sees what needs to be done and he's trying to do it.” Dean Ware feels that the campus should be in the best condition possible for the students. It helps to instill high morale and pride for everyone. Sprucing up Clark's campus not only entailed renovation to the courts, dorms and offices. The faculty and staff parking lot next to the bookstore is also being enlarged and repaved. Roy L. Bolton, head of the Administrative Affairs, says that there was a desperate need for additional parking, because of traffic congestion. The land was available and we realized that this was a problem that needed to be resolved. It was one of the first issues on the list of priorities. The parking lots across from the gym and next to the Tanner-Turner Replace- ment Building which faces Lawshe Street will be paved also. Many students seem to be very pleased with the' changes on campus. Millicent Glover, a senior, resides in the Courts. She says, I am very pleased with the improve- ments. My apartment is like a home away from home now. All of the facilities work perfectly and I love my new furniture.” Millicent says her favorite thing about the apartment are the new vertical blinds. Verlinda McGlotha, a senior, feels that it's a terrific idea to enhance the campus because the campus needs such improve- ments and these changes help to boost upper-classmen morale as well as instilling pride into the freshmen. 6 7 Former Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson told a crowded audience of students, faculty and staff Tuesday that a means for a bet- ter America is in the hands of today's young genera- tion. While commending past students on the move for greatly contributing to America's uprising, Kev. Jackson urged students of today to keep moving, keep hope alive and not get sidetracked. He was guest speaker at a special convocation in the Leonidas Epps gymnasium at Clark where he w'as also conferred an honorary degree. Whenever young America stood up ' he recalled, America has always been made better and stronger. However, Rev. Jackson acknowledged that difficulties heavily face today's youth, but still challenged them to positively serve the present age. He said, When youth are corrupted and morally bankrupted, the soci- ety slows or stops or retards or retrogresses. Your generation must latch effort with opportunity. Now, according to Jackson, is the opportune time for youth to continue enhancing America by making a contribution in the upcoming 1988 presidential elec- tions. Rev. Jackson recruited AUC unregistered voters Tuesday to sign up, elect Dukakis and Bentsen, and send Bush and Quale back to private life. He said that the agenda of progress must come from involved youth, but that these youth and all other concerned Americans must be people with character. He used South African prisoner Nelson Mandela as an example. Mandela if he chooses is free to go home today. But Mandela will not go home today. Mandela will not exercise his option to go home. He's free... to watch television, to be with his family, to go to soccer matches, to drink beer, to travel around the world. He's free to go home and register and organize and vote and run for office. After denouncing the Bush-Quale Republican team, Rev. Jackson encouraged students to elect the Duka- kis-Bentsen ticket, which he implied will work to elimi- nate the obstacles that contaminate today's youth so- ciety the most. 8 Atlanta is a city with a chameleon personality. Since Atlanta is known as the Gateway to the South, most people, northerners in particular, anticipate The Gone With The Wind setting. They try to picture the Atlanta that General Sherman burned down during the Civil War. However, when newcomers experience the atmosphere here, their attitudes change. You see, there is more to Atlanta than meets the eye. Atlanta is the home of many major corporations and one of the most efficient international airports in the world. ATLANTA. This is a city too busy to hate, right? And this is why ... The Scenery. Atlanta is a metropolitan area with the largest amount of trees in the world. One particular tree that dominates this city is the Dogwood. Every year a Dogwood Festival is held in which people come together to celebrate and admire the beauty of the Dogwoods in full bloom. Leisure. There is much to do and see in Atlanta during one's spare time. There are places for entertainment and recreation. The following spots are recommended for newcomers to Atlanta. 1. The Grant Park Zoo and Cyclorama 2. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial 3. Piedmont Park 4. The Presidential Parkway 5. Callanw'olde Fine Arts Center 6. Stone Mountain Six Flags (amusement parks) 7. World Congress Center 8. The High Museum of Art 9. Omni International Hotel 10. Fox Theater Now, one thing that everyone enjoys doing is eating. To be exact, people eating well. For food lovers with extravagant taste buds, here are some recommended restaurants. 1. The Sun Dial 2. The Abbey 3. The Mansion 4. The Cafe 5. Benihanna 6. Pitty Pat's Porch 7. Pascals Sports. Atlanta is the home of the Hawks; better known as the Airforce. We, Atlantans, have many expectations for our dynam- ic Hawks and it will not be long before this team grasps the world championship. Then, there is Evander Holyfield, Atlanta's pride and joy in boxing. Sooner or later Mike Tyson will have to fight him and sure enough he will lose! People. Atlanta is where the action is. The highways are forever changing and MARTA, better known as The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Association, is always expanding. However, this city still finds time to be friendly. The Atlanta University Center (AUC), the largest consortium of historically black colleges in the world, is where the real action is. There are seven member institutions in the center: Clark College, Morris Brown College, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Mor- ehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta University, and the Interde- nominational Theological Center. It is where men and women strive for excellence, expand their horizons and work for dreams. Atlanta and AUC is where true togetherness can be found. Atlanta can be frustrating at times and, sure enough, there are some people who feel left out and some people who will never learn to adapt. Change is inevitable. However, many newcomers will put forth any effort to explore the beautiful and booming city and pity the people who don't. 10 Dr. Thomas Winston Cole, jr. is the new president of Clark College. He takes the helm of Clark in its 119th historic year. Previously a resident of Atlanta, Dr. Cole arrived at Atlanta University in 1966 as an assistant professor of chemistry. Named the Callaway Professor of Chemis- try and chairman of the Chemistry' De- partment in 1971, he was then promoted to vice president of Academic Affairs and provost in 1979. He has also taught at Jackson State Uni- versity, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Champaign-Urbana campus of the University of Illinois. I le has been a research chemist for the Celanese Fibers Company and Proctor Gamble. Dr. Cole holds a Ph.D. in organic chem- istry, from the University of Chicago and graduated with honors from Wiley Col- lege in Marshall, Texas. Prior to coming to Clark, Dr. Cole was the Chancellor of the West Virginia Board of Regents, one of only two blacks to head a state system of public higher edu- cation. Dr. Cole is a member of the Committee on Science and Technology, NAFEO, the Visiting Committee of the MIT Depart- ment of Chemistry, and the Southern Re- gional Education Board (SREB). His profes- sional memberships include the American Chemical Society, the American Associ- ation for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi, the National Institute of Science, and the National Organization for the Pro- fessional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. Dr. Cole and his wife, Brenda, a gradu- ate of Spelman College, Atlanta University and Emory University Law School, have two children. 12 3 14 College can be although the goals of the students 1 at Clark College are aimed at ob ’taining a quality education, many, other factors influence student life. As students, we are exposed to a variety of cultures and events that will stay with us forever in the form of memories;. Student life at Clark described as pleasurable, memorable, exciting, fulfilling and demanding. The Clarkites student life is . . . MUCH MORE THAN YOU THINK! 15 Music plays an important part in college lite. When students were polled, Clarkites were found to enjoy a variety of songs and music. It was noted that Giving You The Best That I've Got by Anita Baker was favored over It Takes Two by Rob Base and D.J. Eazy Rock. When students were asked what type of music they pre- ferred most, R B was a definite choice over country and western. As a result of the 500 students polled, the top ten songs are as follows: 1. Giving You The Best That I've Got by Anita Baker (R B) 2. Make It Last Forever by Keith Sweat (Pop) 3. My Perogative by Bobby Brown (Rap) 4. Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McPherin (Jazz) 5. When 2 R N Luv by Prince (Pop) 6. Static by James Brown (R B) 7. Tougher Than Leather by Run DMC (Rap) 8. One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston (R B) 9. Red Red Wine by UB Forty (Fu- shion) 10. It takes Two by D.J. Easy Rock Rob Base (Country Western) 16 17 Students did it everywhere — in bed, on the floor, in the bathroom, by the blocks, in the cafeteria, in the rec, even on the stairs. They experimented with different positions for maximum comfort and invited their friends to join the fun. With creativity and luck, studying became almost a painless procedure. On the way to the library, friends met and decided to go out, listen to music, or eat dinner instead. Even in the quiet seclusion of a dorm room — stereo and TV blaring, phone ringing, neighbors walking in and out — studying took a backseat. Classes and instructors had an impact on necessary study time: Professor A assigned two term papers, four projects, and 10 books to read while Professor B assigned the occasional story for the occasional quiz. Re- gardless of course load study habits varied among individuals: Some worked better un- der pressure — using the cram technique — while others budgeted their time and stud- ied throughout the semester. by Lisa Reid 18 19 mateur Night At The Apol- lo paled by comparison when a host of gifted stu- dents performed in Clark's talent show recently. It was like a blue-light special at Kmart ' saici one of the attendees. There was standing room only as a full house jammed Davage Auditorium for a sample of some of Clark's best talent. Claiborne uppers, Sebago suedes and ragged Ree- boks graced the balcony railing as people made room to sit two at a seat. Sponsored by Miss Clark College and her Court, this year's extravaganza was without a doubt a hit. For this to be our first event, it was really successful, said javette jenkins, Miss Clark College. Com- plete with a master of ceremonies and a house band, the show featured both en- tertainers and mock commercials. Energy and excitement were high as hundreds of students eagerly applauded several of the acts. I am somebody! pro- claimed actor lance Boyd in his self- awareness monologue. His message about drugs. Black consciousness and self- esteem stirred the audience to shout cheers of agreement. Say it! Make it plain! screamed someone. It was a night rich with diversity and variety. Dance, drama and music perme- ated the monotony of studying if only for a few hours. All of the performers were Clark students and the majority of them were freshmen. Still there were many up- perclassmen present. One pair of twins rendered a vocal duet while another twosome inspired the audi- ence with the popular gospel song, Lord Lift Us Up Where We Belong. An electri- fying band called Your Choice brought people to their feet with Make It Last Forever and The Right Stuff. A very creative trio danced and sang to the sultry sounds of I Don't Wanna Be Alone To- night, a hit from the movie School Daze. One group brought street dancing to center stage and tap dancing by another student added historical and cultural fla- vor to the evening. Enthusiastic Clarkites chanted Go CC, go CC! as another freshman duo roused school spirit with an original composition entitled, The Men of Brawley. Ms. jenkins added that she and her court were in the process of trying to change the image of what campus queens are about. They are also planning more activities and fundraisers for the student body. 20 21 This year Treshmen have been involved in numerous activities. One function that received a lot of recognition was the step show hosted by the Freshmen dorms. Step shows have been a tradition within the Clark College family for years. To participate in a step show one must exempli- fy style, poise, rhythm and energy. Stepping entails choreographic moves, music, and a variety of chants. Step shows are a favorite pass time for many students. 22 23 24 elieve it or not Clark College has a multitude of photogenic stu- dents. Have you ever taken the time to notice students relaxing on the yard, dancing in the dorms, or working diligently in the classrooms? However many Clarkites do not choose to pose for pictures, yet we do succeed in catching some of these very attractive guys and gals. Here's a look at some Clarkites displaying their style and ver- satility. by Runette M. Ware 25 26 Clarkites often feel a need to voice their opin- ions. Students have various ideas on various subjects. There are even Clarkites that ex- press the point that they know what is right and wrong as well as knowing What's Hot What's Not. So when asked What's Hot and What's Not, Clark students reponded in the following ways: WHAT'S HOT WHAT'S NOT 1. Gucci Poochi-Sandra Brown, Junior 2. Porsche Yugo-Angela Barley, Junior 3. Suede Braids-Christ Rogers Junior 4. CC Panther Savannah State Chicken Cassandra Miller-Junior 5. Georgio Armani Le Tigre-Brad Norris, Freshman 6. Coach Poach- Yolanda Shackleford, Freshman 7.Leather Pleather-Tonya Kemp, Freshman 8 Dean's List Academic Probation, Norma Tyson-Junior 9. Polo Yves St. Laurent- Edward Koger, Freshman 10. Howard Morris Brown-Joe Jones, Freshman 11. Me Everyone Else-Dedra Thornton, Senior 12. Being Yourself Being Fake-Nowell Johnson, Junior 13. Bumstead New Parking Lot for Co-ed Staff, Stevin Scott, Sophomore 14. CC Women Spelman Women-Elton Price, Sophomore 15. Mike Tyson Robin Givens-Jocelyn Jonas, Sophomore 16. Colored Lens Glasses-Tara Carter, Freshman 17. CAU AIDS-Tabitha Butts, Senior 18. Biking shorts Bell Bottoms, Rodney Morris, Senior 19. Gold Silver, Kartemus Cox Junior 20. Plaid Polka Dots-Derrick Mack, Junior 21. Crimps Curls-Kim Simpson, Junior 22. Williwear Bass-Marchi Barrett Sophomore 23. The Yard The Bottom-Tony Smith, Senior 24. I'm Hot You're Not-Teresa Coxon, Senior 25. Merner Hall Classes, Rodney Matthews, Junior 26. Bush Dukakis-Leslie Whatley, Junior 27. Chicago, III. Country Cities- Tracie Harbin, Junior 28. Ellesse British Knights Jacki Green, Junior 29. Hennesey Bacardi-Cassonya Allen, Junior 30. SCLC KKK-Runette M. Ware, Junior by Runette M. Ware 27 Many little girls dream of becoming a queen someday but as the years go by their energy turns into other accomplishments. Yet there are still some lit- tle girls whose dreams of becoming a queen turn into a reality. Tor one young lady, her dream became a reality that will be an accomplishment for the rest of her life. Her name is lllonka javette jenkins and she is Miss Clark College 1988- 1989. I would not trade being Miss Clark Col- lege for anything in the world. It is an experi- ence that I will cherish for a lifetime, noted lllonka with a smile on her face. She added that it is a honor to be selected by her class- mates to represent the school. lllonka is a 21 year-old native from La- Grange, Ga., majoring in middle grade edu- cation with a concentration in language arts and social studies. ”1 chose education be- cause I feel that it is important that we edu- cate Black children to their full potential. It is just as important for a student to learn how' to read and write as it is for him to be in tune with who he is and what direction he wants to go in, she stated with a firm voice. During her tenure as Miss Clark College, lllonka has a lot of plans. Topping her list is changing the image of her position. Miss Clark College is not just a Homecoming queen but a Black woman and a student with a lot of goals ahead of her, she ex- plained, while expressing that being a queen is not just a cosmetic position. She said a queen must be able to relate to people as well as not worry about looking her best everyday. I was a student before I was a queen now I am both, she explained. She describes her duties as Miss Clark as fun and exciting, lllonka and her court are busy getting ready for Homecoming and after Homecoming they will begin recruiting for the school. We are presently trying to start an adopt-a-child program that will con- sist of my court and I adopting a child in the John Hope Homes (housing project) for one month. During the adoption period we will take them out and expose them to the bet- ter things of life, she noted. John Hope Homes is a low-income hous- ing development located adjacent to Clark's campus. Being involved in school activities is noth- ing new to lllonka who has been an active member in several school activities. She is a member of the Student Government Associ- ation (SGA), Philharmonic Society, Inspira- tional Voices of Faith Gospel Choir, Kappa Delta Upsilon (I lonor Society), National As- sociation for the Advancement of Color People (NAAC and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. As a student ye should always keep your goals and priorities in ord however, everyone should get involved in some type activities because it helps balance your academics anc makes you a more versatile person, she stated. lllonka finds time in between her busy schedule toe the things she likes most. She enjoys reading, writr poetry, writing monologues, and working with peop- When I am happy it is because I am around people th make me happy, she noted. by Staci Beas1 29 I I cV hen you think of an independent Black woman who is both outgo- ing and knowledgeable, who has served and represented her institution well and who is able to take on any obstacle put before her, you think of Elayna Rucker — First Attendant to Miss Clark College and Miss United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Ms. Rucker is a true Clarkite, during this year of history in the making at Clark with a new president and plans of consolidating with Atlanta University. Along with being a member of Miss Clark's court, she also holds the second highest queen title of the college Miss UNCF. When asked how she was chosen to hold the second most prominent title she ex- plained, Whichever class raises the most funds for UNCF, a queen is chosen from that class by the UNCF committee. I guess the committee felt that I was most dedicated to the cause. Ms. Rucker will represent Clark College at the 1989 National UNCF Convention in March at New Orleans. And, once again she will work diligently to raise money next se- mester when UNCF kicks off their annual ceremonies. Being on the court of Miss Clark is basi- cally what I expected and a whole lot more. It takes a lot of dedication, hard work and time management because we're trying to change the image of Miss Clark and her court, she explained. When asked how she and the court were going to change that image she stated, We participate in service projects and hold on and off campus activi- ties. This is something we are pursuing with both feet. It started in a small town — Griffin, Ga. A girl was born and she bloomed into a sweet popular and dedicated young lady. She is Verlinda McGlotha. In her high school days she participated in several organizations such as the National Honor Society, the Beta Club, the Math Club, the cheerleading squad and many more. Verlinda is a 21 year-old senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance. She says that her major requires a lot of hard work and managing time is essen- tial. 30 Although her major is demanding she still finds time to jo the things that she enjoys the most, like singing, jog- ging. roller-skating, reading and volunteer work on her jwn and with her sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha. Verlinda says that she really enjoys participating in ac- ivities with her sorority sisters because each event brings hem closer together. She feels that it is important for oung Black females in college to have a bond of sister- lood. Believing in and knowing yourself is important and vith that in mind Verlinda decided she wanted to com- ete for the illustrious title of Miss Clark College. Miss Clark College should be one who is friendly and lown to earth.” She feels that one should not have to hange her personality when elections roll around. Just eing yourself, down to earth, happy and helpful to )thers are essential characteristics for not just Miss Clark )ut for everyone,” she said. 31 XX' The public relations office shows their support by sporting a convertible. Representing Kresge's finest Jakki and Kym display therl pearlie whites. 32 Ah ... The beauty of Merrier Ladies. Staci and Meredith looking lovely as always. Preparations of wishful thinking. Dr. and Mrs. Cole on the homecoming express. 33 ambers of the faculty are dedicated, professional; educators. They bring IH to theiristudents the advanced de- grees earned from cenowired universities ■; .throughout the country. Mafiv attend d Clark, ward, Tuskegee md fcther historically black institutions as undlrg duate . All bring to the L, classroom points-of rtnd enthusiasms that leaqu gt'an agreeable experience. These hd wfinn jualitv %' ii tructioh A essafy to 'insure tWt their stu- aenfvoecome productive, creative, and socially responsible.citizens. Whether in a traditional classroom setting a science laboratory, or on a field trip, each professor shares with each stu- dent the wonder of discovery ate to have the kind of dedicated faculty and ad- ministrators an in- stitution of higher education must have to survive in today's competitive academic climate. Dr. Thomas W. Cole, ]r. President, Clark College 36 PROFILE Thomas Winston Cole, Jr.. bripgs to the College rwxo than twenty years of experience as a drstinguished educator and administrator. Dr. Cole, a native of Texas, graduated with honors trom Wiley College and earned a Ph D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Chicago He has been awarded honorary doctorates by West Virginia State College and the University oi Charleston Dr Cole began his career in 1966 when he joined the faculty of Atlanta University as Assistant Professor of Chemis- try During h� s tenure at Atlanta University (1966-1982). he was chairman of the Department of Chemistry. Fuler E. Callaway Professor ot Chem stry. and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. He also served as director of the Atlanta Resocrce Center for Science and Engineer ng. the first or three such centers established n the United States, h this role he helped to bring about new approaches to the problem of the underrepresentation of minorities and persons from low- income families in science and engineering fields In addition to faculty positions at Atlanta University. Dr. Cole has held Visiting Professorships at Jackson State University. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of I Inois at Champaign-Urbaiw He has also served as a research scientist fo' the CHanese Fibers Company and Proctor and Relations, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NA1CU). He serves on the boards of Drexe! University, West Vrginia Wesleyan Cotege. the National Center on Education and the Economy, and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities. His professional memberships mctxle the American Chemical Socety. American Association for the Advancement of Science. Sigma Xi, the National Institute of Science, and the National Organization for the Profession Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Eng neers Recognized nationally for his scholarly contriiutions in science and hts leadership n higher education administration. Dr. Cole is invited frequently to serve os pnncipal speaker lecturer. Visiting team member or panelist for numerous professional and scientific groups and for colleges and univer- sities throughout the United States and abroad His honors include: Southern Regional Fellow (University ol Texas), Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Danforth Associate; memberships in Beta Kappa Chi and Alpha Kappa Mu Nat ona! Honor Societies. Sstings in Who's Who in the South ard Southeast and American Men ot Science Dr Cole K an Eagle Scout, a member oi Sgma Pi Phi fraternity, and a Ire member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc An active citizen of Atlanta and Georgia. Dr. Cole serves on. the boards of the University Center in Georgia, Literacy Action, Inc., Atlanta Media Project, and the Fernbank Museun of Natura History. In addition, he is a member of the advisory Gamble In 1982 Dr Cole was named President of West Virgma State College. In 1986 he became the Chancellor or the West Virginia Board of Regents, one of only two blacks to head a state system of pubic higher education Dr Coles professional activities and commitments are numerous He is a member of the Council of Presidents of die Atlanta University Center. He is also a member of the Resource Croup, Quality Education for Minorities Proiect (QEM), Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology; the Commission for Educa- tional (Quality. Southern Regional Education Board (SREB); the Ford Chalenge Grants Selection Committee. State Higher E jcaiion Officers (SHEO); and the Commission on State boards of the Martin Luther King. Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change and the City of Atlanta's Camp Best Friends. He is also a participant in the Bell South Executive leadership Series and a member ot 100 B ack Men Dr. Cole is a second generation college prescient His father, Thomas Winston Cole. Sr., served as president ol W;ley Colege from 1958 to 1971 Dr. Cole is married to Brenda Hill Cole, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia They are the parents of two chidren: Kelley Susann and Thomas III shown above. 37 Clark College ADMINISTRATION FACULTY AND STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET Or. Thomas W. Cole. Jr. prevdeev Or. WMrtd Hart,� E rcut sr V«r Prmdenl Mr. Charles R. Stephen� Vlr fVesirtreit lor Oewkx.xivnt Dr. larry I in in Acting Dean ol FacJty and Instr-uttaxi Or. Gerald Doric� Acting Dean of NWer A tar Mr� . Shirley I. MSB arm Dr «lor. 3uciget a-v) Fla nnrg Mr. Roy Bofton Acting Director. rjrvc- s Affair� COLLEGE FACULTY •Judy Kughcn Campo� («80) Instructor. tngr� h 3 A rrxl M A , Cetxg.i State Lmrrsiv I«li Came� (IK ) Aswan! Professor, Min ConwKifon BA. I ess Lkwcrsrty. MPA Syracuse LWvefsiy: D P A Umervly of Sojlhern Gal'oriva Juinilj filter (1979) instructor. Busix-ss Admrvurjtioo ini tconcncs. 8A, TiMcsi Colege. MS- Umvrsiy ol ttrsc-s kin Cliandler William� (1969) AwVinr Prolcvux PsyiltCogy BSHF . Fon Vrtey Na-e Colege M £ 1 H.E . UnhvrV.y of Ceoegu; Mfd. Georga Stale LVwc-rsiv Dl’.e� lofrrsvrg rime� rsdeate year of rilal appuc-trnenl Hubert Ammon (1966) knuuctcx, 9uuvett Artrwislratryi inrj feoromes B A . Konl Sore Un tersely CPA touM Hiine Arthur (HIM) Instructor. Modem lorogn IjTRUJge� SA.Umietgv of Ghana. logon. Ghana. M A: Queen's Urivcrut� . Kngstor. Ot� -� . Canada •l� un Ashcraft I non («82) Associate Professor, Reason and Fhiosophy. BS. IUn;iton Wtstaute, Mid . Unrvresity ol Vrgrii PhD.CoB g of Wikam irvi Miry Emmanuel V. Ashihere (1971) Associate Prolesv-x An B A ard MA. Dweruty of Science md lechrctoRy. Kumav. Ghana fhO. Oho Stile Umervty Timothy Askew (1986) Mytnxior. Entfish BA. Morehouse Coflrge. M A. YJ Uvvrvvty Ronald Bigger� (MB)) Associate Troicssoc Mat-ieriiacs 8S Pa� Colege. M S. Nonhem Diner� Unvervty: Fly D . Uvversrty of Oiitorma a: L)� .n Glortl BUclssen (1975) Profe-tux. Etvgfcsh BS,CUrtn Colege MS. South Catoksa Sore Cc g . PhD. Emory Univernry. Wrtie M. (olden (1973) Professor. Social Scierce A B. Talladega Colege. M A. Cokxrbti Teaclwt CoSege. Ph D Fmory llwrtvey Maik Boorer (1983) Instructor Mate BA, EUI Sore Umorsty; MAI. Northwestern Lrrvrrutv Biitura C. Brke (1977) Assistant Pro tsor and Cocrorutoc of Medcal Record Admr.-strs-jon Profira-n. Alert Health Prole von 8S.. Clark Colege. M PA Central Michgan Diversity ■Baitiara Me Bain Brown 0979) Assrx ule Pmli-sva Busivss Ad-n -,v.r.i or arvi Eccnorrec� B A. wavhrmon Cnrrertiy, MB A. Unrreryrty ot Che ago WMim H. Brown (1979) Assistant Professor and Actng Chaxptrton Bumsc-ss Aiknnstratcn and Economic� BS. Morehouse Colege M8A. Ccorgu Stale UVrerwiy Dorothy Bowie (1976) Atvyianl FYofrssor. Vaiheeialic� BA. Spr+run Colege; MA, AlUrra UnivervCy B. Oita Buckner (1980) Pi clew� and Ourpmcn. EngWi B a . Tougaloo Coicgc; MA.. Wayne Male Urrreevty. id D. RAge Su:e Umvervty Viclona Burke (Wl) Annum Profewor. Uncer- grackiate Social Work P-ofam BS. North Carolria Stale A4T. MSW. Artari'i Unynvly. MS. Markanto Stale Unheryay luther Burton (I9BI) AssnlarC Pro'eMor. (Wmi AdmnWraiion and Eccnomic� 8A. Akn U-rveruty; MBA , Atlanta U-i� ervly •Charletla Clark (1973) Ayyyfr Piolenyor Bunmey fil-K.ilrm BA Alalmna State LWveryity MS ancftiO, ndtara Urwefvty Bctlye CUil (1981) Ayviunc Protcoor and Chafpecvon .Skilhrmafk� 8S. fort Valry Stale Colege, M S. Unkrryty of Ceocgia. EdD. UnAervty o Hduuoi •Cahin CVIon (19M ) A� � Mant Prole vx siaihetut- � BS . iaUama State Urvyer sty MS. Aiiarta Urrvetvty Joteph R Coble (1973) A� v� unt Profewx, Pyychcfogy B A UoservCy of North Carolra at Ovipcl HI; MS ml PhD . fond! State CVysnUy Oa H Cook� (1981) Awcti'V Prolector and Charpte� on. Eoucabon BS- Aitama A MAN ; MA, Mchgai Slate Uriveevty; Ed D Allanfa Unhervty Anda f. Curry lack ton (1979) Atvstam Profewr and Actng Deector, Uncergracoate Social y or1c Program. BA . letMo-rne Colege. MS. A. Ca� e Western Retee.e Lro ervlv Jane I. Oawkrn (tSM) Attttinr Prolettor and Charnertoo. Eutmett Educalion B S, Hampton kwMute. M A New Voci Univen-ty •Gwendolyn Debrum (1977) InctriKtor and Corrpovwxi CoorcJrator Engksh B A . Fwk Lfre.truty. MA. Atlanta Unrwruty R. Bemeton Octane (1972) Profeivx. Social Soence. BA. Georgs- Wathngti UnrvrrtCy. M A . Unryeruty of lemettre. PhD Unvervty of Vrghu IIU O. Dcnnh (1977) Inttructor. Social Science BA. North Car oka Central Urwvivty. MA. Atlanta UnVeruty lame DcVnc (1977) Aivttant Profc-ivx, Irffah BA. MA. andfhD, Unhervty o( llrx. Pearlir C. Ocne (7M9) Dnm jnhrd Prolettor of Mgh« fOacaion. (ducainn BA. Cdiri Ccfkgr. M A Atlanta Urv.ervty, EdD . Unnervty of Ccfcrado K.C. lapen (1979) Astitim Profetvx. Engkvh BS . Unverulyof Travancore kv a; MA . Benarc Hndu Unnervly. fM) . Unr. ervty of Ccloeado my Fartm (1973) ■tthtam Prolettor and harperwx Social Science A. CUdcCoBege. MS. eorgo Slate Unsxnty; PhD. tvxv LWvervty Herbert I ctietiergei (197S) Assistant Professor, Mas� Commjvcaiion� A AS. and Bf A , Rochester iv.ltjte o’ Tcctnofcgy. MA. Dxversrty of Whconvn. Ralph O. f(h (1981) AWtrax Professor RelgxA and Fhfcnophv 8.A. Emory Unver- vty; MS. Georgia State Urwee- uty. FhD.. Oucuetne Unr.ervty habelU N. f.nkchlcin (1970) Profesvx am) Char per too Biology (IS. AppaUd-Un Slate Urivi-rtKy, MS Unteivly of Mchigan, PhD Urwetvlyof Cokxailo •Sharon G. lirrey («81) Atuvam Profetsoe. Bmrevt Admrviuation and Economic� BS North Carolna A T; M B A , Unvorsay o' (mow; CPA Robert iBfynan (mi) Prolessce Soca Sc core and Chair per von. Dr.’von of Socioc ukural Slwle� B A. Noethwett- ctn Uosrivty. MA Unvervty ol Che ago; PhD lYmieMy ol Teu ai Autin tarry 1. foote(1981) Instructor, Eininett Adruv- tlranxi and Economy 8 a . Clark Colege MBA. Atlanta Uw ervty •lanke C. lotion (1973) Protester Socta ycence BS. NorthwcVem Unv«srty. MA . Syracuse LVsr te «y Ph D . Lrrvertilv ol Iowa lureia freeman (1%9) Assrt’arv Profesvx and Chirper von McxJem foreign laiiXuagm BA Rosary Coh lege. M A . MrHefcerv Colege Cuth O. Caietpie (!9bJ) Asvifant Profevvor. fckisalion. and Dean of Student A lar BA. (hiinder South Colege. M Ed luvkegee Invtitute trtekne ). GBeipk (1963) Avvs’.an! Profeivx, IngAh BA. Fhiarvke Smith Colege; MA . Cave Western Reserve Diversity Michael Goobby (1978) krstructor. leareng Rcvxxcc Certer B A. Clark Ccfkge. M A . ArUnta Unhervty Tony Gioom («06) Iwtructoc, Englvt 8 A . Ccfk-gv ol W.lum and Ut . MF A . George Mason Univervty George Gmnil (1963) Avuvant Professor, .Modern Foreign language BS and MS. Lhnwsty o! Boon Alam Deo Gupta (1981) Aswan Profesvx. Chermiry BY A!ra Colege. MS arvl PhD. American Umervty I homa� O. Hager («72) Asw.am fYofesso-. Musk, and Drector. Clare Colege fbihar mooic Society 85. North Carnkvi A F Stale Uminuty M A . Uohrefuty ol k wa M n f. Halt (t9S5) Pri essc . MnN-eisatvs 8 S . Clark CcAsge. M S. Atlanta Urv.vrsrty. ftiO. kxkiru Unr.-ervty Winfred Ham (19 7) Professor. Oology BS. Cork Colege; MS, Altarva Umer- vty. PhD, West Vrw+s Unr ervty Aleia B. Henderson (1967) Professor. Socu! Science, ard Chau per son. Dsmion of Cir� ti Fducalien BS Feet Valev State Coleg . MA, Atlaru UrrverKy, ShO , Georgia State University. Christopher (Ohn Kckey (1979) AsWanl Profesto- and Cnarper- ton. Ait B FA. svam Umer lity, MFA. LWvcrvty ol NHeavka Owlet f. Hubert (1967) Profetsoe. Eroiogy BS. SasarwVi Vale Colege. MS and M A. Adama LWvrruty. PhD . Umvcrsiy of Anon. •Raymond Hughe� («74) At want Professor. Health ard Physical Education Program. Athebc Coach. BA. Clare Colege. MA . Syracuse Unrnivty •PatikU B. Hutto (1969( Aswan! Profestcx. fngisfs 8 A ant) M A, Howard Umervty Unset V. Irby. |r. (1986) Assrvjnt Profetvx. Basnet� Admncstration and feononvet BS Umervty of Oncnrati, MBA Atlanta UVrertity Cahin S. Uckton (19B6) kwtnjctor, Mathematic BS. Mercer Umersty MS.. Aulxxn Unr.-ervty. Mid. Cuutfw Colege Duane Uckton (19S2) AsWart Protester. Ptychology B A Mixeliouse CuVgr. MA and Fh D. Ihswvly of Inns Jocetyn Whitehead lacksoo (1961) Professor, EngM and Drectcr. Honors Program B A. Boston Umervty. MA. Georgetown Um rvt ; Ph D, Imory Lmervty •Nathaoel Uckton (1974) AsWart Prolettor Socu Science. AB Clark Cofcge, MA and PhO. Mlarta LYiservtv Isabella T. Joskin (196S1 AsWart Prolettor and Dr«tor. I eating Resou-ce Certe- 8 A. Clark (dkgr. MA . Teat bets Colege. Cokarrhu IXrve-sity. Professional E plc ma. Cokimbu Unv«t4y. Ph D . Georgu Slat Unvervty Ann M. Johnson (1981) AsWart Prolettor Mae nemat- ics BS.. O� 1 Ccfcfie. MS Atlanta Umerviy frank Johnson, |r. («82) AsWart Prolettor aid Char- person. Departmem ol Mats Co-nrronicaliont BA. Clark Colege; M A ana) Ph O. Bowl- ing Cresvs Nate Unvervty Baibara AJ June� (1971) Frofetsax. Susnest Aafcrarmlra- ton and (cooomot a B Unversaty ot Oklahoma. AM , Unvervty of 8nor. PhD. Georg a Nate Umervty UmetC. |one (W7S) Assasiart Profevvx. Mutec, atid Colege Organ� ! UA. North Via Stale Unnrrvty. M M. Northwwem Unset-aty Myrtle hmet(MeS) Assasiart Profevtor. Ergitls and I earring Resou-re Ceeeer 8 A. Clark Colege. M A . New York Unvervty Edward leader (1902) Atsastare Professor, Matt Commanacationv 8PH. Intemabonai Insteute of the America� ; M A. Umervty ol Wrscixntrs al Madison Carton lee (1964) Profesvx and Char person Psyche � -. Director of Tevlng B A Clark College. M A. Artanu Unvervty. IdD. kvkana Unvervty Joan W. lewis (1972) AsWart Professor, Mast Comnurvcjtiont, and Drector of Theatre B S. and MS.. Tennetiee Slate Univervty Michael lewis (1983) inslruttor SVithrmatiot 8 S. Clark Colege M A . A-Urwa Unvervty Unice I. liddefl («78) AtsatUrl Protester, fnglnh B A. umeevey of Toedo. M A and PhD . Urweruty of Mkhigan Syrout .Marivani (1986) Aswan Profetsoe. Mathemat- Kt BA. Wfkamt Colege MS. Teut A l. Ph D , Driver- vty of Te� as at Aovtn leroy Martin. ► («73) Atvstart Profettoe. (nglsh BA Clark Co rgr. MA am: FhD . Unvervly of North Carotna at Chap ( Hd Wilam H. McCray (1963) AsWarl Profettoe. C-vmsrry BS. Momhoute Col MS, Atlanta Umervty h d Me Cart (19S7) Aswan Pro-ettce, Modern Foreign languages B A and M A, North Carol na Central Unvervty Joyce McCriff (1986) Instructor. Buvness Adrmnvtra- ton and (concerns BS , North Caroku Central Unvervty, MBA. A liana Unvervty James O. Me lurk ins (1976) Aswan Pro-etsor. Matt Cornnvrvc.it«os BA. Tut- kegee Univervty. M A. Cokrm bu Unfyervty. tthtard Mclean (1383) Ast-ttan Profetvx, Healh anj Phyvcal Edocatior lYopram BS and MS. North Carofcsa Central Umeetiy. Ed D. IWvnUy ol T� resesse at tenors - Elmer Miscet (1973) Instructor, Health ard Fhvvcaf Education Program B A Cla-t Colege MA Unvervty of Moncvato Carrie M. Monroe (1984) 'nslrvxtor. Bosinett Edocjlion 3 S.. livr-gslonc Colege. M Ed . Georgia Nate Unveivr� lee Norris (1906) Imlructor, Mallemat cv 8 S . Morehouse CcArge. M A Umervty o' .Wh an AJjmu NyomtM (1984) «structor. Butrett KOmrmrt- ten and Icooomet B A. ClaA Colege M A . Umertrty ol Tcvat at Austin Perrv Owens (1985) Inttructor. Busrest dnvwri- ton ard (coocs-net B S . UpW Ctilege M B A. Atlanta l nrr- tdy lames Pa I ter son (1962: M- tlme. 1984). Aswan! Profevscr Muse, and D� «tor ol Clark Colege Utr Orchestra and Oat Colege Commuvty Orchestra B A. Clark Colege. M M, Umervty of Mactvgan Card Michel Peck (1981) Instructor. Mass Cocrux•ca- tions B A , St Aaywtfv s Colege. MA. Atlanta Umervty third a Peters (� 78: fsAMme. «84). Instruct Of, Art DIA and MFA. CeonM Nate Umervty Ernestine McCov Ptckem (1976) Asvslant Prolesvx Erglf.1 BS. Tervwsee Nat Umervty. M A, Atlanta Umervty. PhD. Emory Umervty Robert I. Prvtchelt (N78) Instructor. Heakh and Phyvcal (djcaton Program; AtNetc Drector. and Head Baslettial Coach (him) B A Albanv Nar Colege. M A Aubcm Umervty Om P. Pixi («61) FYotetsor ard Chaepertoa Fhy-ucs. Charperson, Dr-ivoo of Natxal Science� and Math max� , and Garliet D Mmve Professor of Niex. B A . Chary � Mtmnnal Na- tiooat Cot e. MS . and FhD Umervty ot Sauge- MKharlB. Rhodes («82) Aswan! Protester. Physics BS. Rhodes Colege. MS and FhD . Emery Umrrtcy Florence Robinson (1971) Professor and Osar per so-. Move; Chikperson. Dtswon of Htmardiet. and Mir E CaUsvay FYofesvor ol Music BS. Southern Ur on Umervty. M A Umervty cf Drmw Ph D . Southern «eoa timer sty Michele Rubin (1971 Aswan Profetvx, fducatcr H A , Adetp � Lmervty. Mfd ard fhO. Emery Umretry Hank Rusmko (19631 AsWart Protester. Bodgy A B West liberty Cotege. MS West Yegoa Unstryly Dr. Gloria R. Scotl (1978) Profestcx, Educalco. and Vet Prevded A B . AM. and PhD, ksdjru Unvervty Dawn Scotland (1982) kHtrjetor. Mass Comrrowa- ictvs BA ard M A. Umnxfi of Chkago Solomon I. Sear� (1959) Assoc ute Professor Bofogr BS. Clark CoUgr. MS. Pennsyfvarta Njle CoBcge AbdulaW-n Shatsa a («86) Professo- ((ort appcxntnvrt with Allaota Umervtyl, Made rtaticv A H Ixvcori Umerviy MS, Massachusetts Instfli of T«t -okyg . PhD. Cornel Urivervly 38 G3 CO Alumni Corner By Tiffany Walker The main criterion by which a college is judged is the alum. Beginning with Ihe early years in its history. Clark lias produced alumni who distinguished themselves and the College in their services and leadership. According to words written by the late lames P Brawley in The Clark Colege Legacy, A colege that does not produce great alumni and does not keep the alumni alve as an interested group, that college fais in one of its chief functions. The first alunnrst to graduate with a B.A. degree was Walter H Nelson, 1883 For more than a half a century the Colege looked to its alumni to bring honor to the institution through service to the corrmuiity and the church. Many more decades were required before the concept of an organized alumni and systematic alumni financial support began to germinate, ki the early years the relation of the Clark aHjmrt followed the loose pattern of most small college alumni relations From 1921 to the present the Board of Trustees has had continuous alumni representation in its member- ship. The first organized effort for financial support given by tin? alumni came in 1927 and 1928 wtien tine local chapter raised $800.00 to put a board fence around the athletic field. In 1955 Harold Hamilton became the first fJRmne Alumni Secretary. It was during 1955 to 1964 the (lark Alumni board had its most fruitful cultivation and its greatest development and growth up to that time. It was during this time that tine organization of tine Association expanded in terms of new dubs, regional and area leadership and workers. Since that time to the present tine Clark Colege Alumni Association Inas had tremendous success Their efforts and contribu- tions are acknowledged h The .Alumni Communica- tor,'’ and alumni pubication. The Clark College .Alumni Association has many different chapters throughout the world One that is of total commitment to the goals of the C.CAA is the Indanapofcs Chapter. The chapter was organized on January 20,1981 an immediately began to recruit students for Clark Col- lege. This chapter is rilergenerational in its organiza- tion. The chapter's fund raising projects indude Foun- ders Day luncheons. Musical programs and fashion shows. Another fine dMson of alumnis! are the members of the Washington Clark Colege Chapter The Washington Chapter of the Clark College Alumni Association received ts greatest impetus in the development of its present permanent organiza- tion on Sunday, July 25, 1943. No team ever had more efficient, significant and productive support as its great heritage than that which was provided continuously and passed down for the betterment of Clark College through the Washington Chapter of the Clark College Alumni Association by falhful alumni that have passed in this chapter. Uniquely dstinguished for its members is the Clark College Akmr Club of New York One of its most outstanding members was I lerbert Morrison, '23. who wrote the lyrics for the Clark Colege Hymn. The hallmark of this New York chapter has been it altrusm and loyalty to Clark Colege Because of deep concern for students, graduates and the Colege, this chapter was pioneered by tlie late Clarence RJ. Weekes, '41. Since that time the leadership of this chapter has been of such distinction that the concern and loyalty to die perpetuation of Clark Colege has never been lost This has been demonstrated through scholarship contnbution. student recruitment, alumni member- ship recruitment as wel as indvdual student needs when identified. To enhance and embellish the academic program at Clark College with specific emphasis on sociologi- cal and anthropological research, the chapter has estabished a Clarence RJ Weekes Memorial Fund n honor of his outstanding contributions to the New York Alumni Club. Looking at dark Colege Alumni in historical per- spective, several factors in the successful growth and response may be noted: (T) the effectiveness of the alumni office, its efficiency and service to the alumni; (2) the intensity and skil of the alumni cultivation program; (3) tlie trained and personable alumni leadership. TTiese, and other factors and influences yet to uifokJ and come to bear, wfl give important drection to the development of alumni affairs at Clark College for many years to come. The Dalas-ft. Worth Metropolian Chapter of the Clark College Alumni Association, Inc. was chartered by Rosemary Slaughter Medey, immediate past presi- dent of the national organization on Apnl 26.1987 at Ihe home of Maxey Wllams Marshal, 1st Vice President of CCAA, Inc. in Dalas, Texas. Officers at that time were: Rhonda Bellamy Hodge, president; Luther Striping, vice president; Lonzy Brown, trea- ter and Irene Ware Alexander, secretary. Current officers reman except for David Earl Williams, who� � Vice President. The Dalas-Ft. Worth Metropolitan Chapter recent- ly hosted the 19th Annual Fall Conference n Dalas Texas Our planning committee members consists of our local offices as wel as Maxey Wiliams Mar- shal, Raleigh Parks. Sr., Gloria Parks, Cecela Seays Denise Johnson Stoval, L. Charles Stoval, Vendi Smith and Martri Edwards, HI The conference w«s i well attended with representatives from nearly aJ chapters and affiliated organizations of CCAA. Ire Other recent activities of our chapter have included o A summer luncheon for new and returning tfu dents of Clark College, o A garage sale fundraiser, o Jontly hosting the Clark College Inspirational Char in concert at a local United Methods! Church, o Participation in a Historical Black College Day sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, o Participation in a Colege and Career Day Event sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Tne Clark Colege Alumni Association of Phfc- defphia was founded m the early fifites by a few Clark graduates who resided in the area The ar was to promote the interests of dark Colleee Thr members met regularly, usually at members’Txxnes Fundraising was a major activity. The records reflect regular meetings until 1959 There is indcation that the ’sixties saw a decine r activities for the group. The 'seventies saw a resurgence under the leader ship of Calvin H Johnson, a charter member of the group. The following Oarkities served as president Naomi Rogers Randolph, Ethel Watkins Cost, Ucryd Wolfe, Seymore Johnson, Effie Stanley, Calvin John- son, Ruth Johnson, Carolyn Thomas, Gerald Cor prew, Jr.. Fanne Bakon. The Philadelphia Chapter has hosted many Cdege Kesidents: Dr. Henderson, Dr. Brawley, Dr. Blake, arc •. Cole. The members conlnbute regularly to the college. The PWharmonic Society was sponsored a: local churches many times. An annual scholarship b awarded (Tlie Natlvaniel Thomas Scholarship Func) The chapter hosted the National Alumni Associations Fal Conference in 1973 and 1982. Student recruit- ment is high on the chapter's priority list. Memben attend local colege fairs looking for worthy students The United Colege Fund Inter-AJumri Council has representation from the chapter The chapter meets monthly between September and June. Whle no meetings are held in Juh and August, for years the members met in informa famiyJke get-togethers for socializing and wel- coming back home Clark College students. There are at least one-hundred graduates or former studens Irving m Ihe ttuladelphia area, which includes Sow� New Jersey and Delaware. The major thrust 6 15 increase active membership in the chapter Tlie Philadelphia chapter is proud to have a role in furthering the story of Clark Colege. Its members want their a’ma mater to be Second to None' LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 40 CHAPTER activities Tlie C ark Colcge Los Angeles Alumni Chapter was O'ganied in the year. 1952. The first president of the chapter was the late Maceo TaSjert. followed by Mr. David Arbor. Mrs Matrice I Towns Morse and l Bobtee). Henderson .Moore. The president of the Los Angetes Chapter is now Mr. Alvin Turner. MEETINGS Meetings are heki regularly on the fourth Sunday of each month during the months of September through June Local alumni voluntarily host the monthly meetings in ndividual homes. SPECIAL EVENTS 1 Each summer, local alumni host a special social event in honor of the local area students who are new or returning students to Clark Coiege. This event, held late in the summer, provides alumni, students, prospective students, parents, and friends an opportunity to interact in a relaxed setting preparatory to the start of school 2. Annual y, local chapter members and friends char- ’ ter a bus for a fun weekend in Las Vegas. This event is planned for Spring when members gener- ally feel a need to unwind'' before the close of the school year. 3 a scholarship fund raising ■'Alumni Recognition dinner-dance lias been our main fund raising event for the past two years. In previous years we've had a day at the races. RECRUITMENT Airual College Fairs are high ghts of local recrut- •'tient. Ihese fairs presented by high schools, colleges, and community groups in the Los Angeles area are the occasions for local alurm to actively' recruit potential Clarkites. Alumni set up table displays with park College pamphlets, pennants, yearbooks, etc. n an attractive manner. Our alumni confer with students, parents, school counselors, and advisors encouraging students with good potential to conside- h support of local students attending Clark CoBege, the Los Angeles Chapter offers book scholarships each sen tester to Los Angeles area studpnts. I he dTapter's goal this year is to raise sufficient funds to wfer academic scholarships in addition to the book Kholarships Submitted by Alvin Turner Agatha D. Lang Chapter President DETROIT CLARK CLUB Second Detroit Clark Club Valentine Party - February 1958, Reorganised Sep- tember, 1958. Past Presidents: Thomas Greenwood, Capers Harpe-, Mathilda Williams. Ora Carter, Wil- iam W Stevenson. Rev. Rotiert Wynn, Emma Cobb and Gladys Jones Rev Robert Wynn, Capers Harper and Marjorie Walker liave served as National Officers. A group of Clark College Alumni in Detroit got together for a Valentine party n 1958 and discussed the possibihy of reorganizing an alumni diapter. Tt s was realized n the fall of the same year when a meeting was held at the Iwme of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Greenwood. This group has been meeting continuously and supporting the college for the ast 30 years. Faces have come and gone but the love for Clark CoBege lives on. Through tlie years we have engaged in many fun filled activities. Some have been for fun, tor recruit- ment. for fund raising and some for entertaining special guest as l)r. James P BrawJey and oilier notables from Cark. We liave taken many trips to Atlanta at Thanksgiving On one trip the group was snowbound in Toledo, Ohio on it's return for nearly two days We have held luncheons, fashion shows, elegant formal dances, casual cabaret dances, service auctions, race track parties and bridge and whist parties. It has been our pleasure to sponsor the Phiharmonic on several occasions. We have hosted the Fat Alumni Conference and look forward to hosting it in 1990. We liave kept Clark in rn'nd financially through contributions to Clark individually and as a group. We work very closely with The Inter- Alumni Council and United Negro CoBege Fund Activities in Detroit. The Clark Coiege tradition wi Eve on in Detroit. Several members are second, third, and fourth gener- ation Clark Aumni, We are brothers, sisters, daugh- ters, sons, aunts, undes, cousins and friends of other Clark Alumni. Truly three is a school on a toll that we low good and true - Yesterday - today - and tomorrow Gladys Hawkins lones. President laGrange area Clark College Alumni Chapter was organzed ii 1982 at the First Baptist Church with the National Alumni Office President Ruddph Cohen «staling the officers and the Dr. Rev. Jonatlian lackson as the guest speaker Oir chapter consists of Aumni and friends of Clark Coiege. Current Students served as ushers, Marcia Shep- herd, Twanna Strode, Elnetta Mtchel and Perry Thornton, |r. The Officers instaled were: larvis Moss Shepherd. President Alonza Ramon - Vice President O’Svia Meeks-Secretary Diane Baker - Treasurer Clfford .Meeks—Program Chairman Jirushia Emory - Courtesy Committee Chai-man Tlie Chapter has moved meekly but has a great sense of loyalty and has recruited several students for Clark. Some of the activities sponsored by the cfiap- ter were; A Hawaian Laua around the Ogletree Street Swim- ming Pool which was thoroughly enjoyed by aS especially the musk sponsored by Rev. Charles Stovall. A Clark CoBege Seminar at the Ogletree Street Educational Buidng. Wendell Emory and Jarvis Shep- herd were the presenters and the chapter provided a lovely Clark College exhibit Recital at Warren Temple United Meth. Church featuring Baritone Wervdeil Emory accompanied by The Elonzy Ogletree. Reception for Miss Clark Col- lege- Javette Jenkins at the LaGrange Neighborfiood Center. Christmas Baskets for 12 at the Negro Old Folk Home. Dance Recital at Callaway Auditorium and an annual Alumni Banquet. Our .MEMBERSHIP: Jarvis Moss Shepherd Elizabeth Tnomtcn Wendell Emory Bernice Reed Olivia Meeks lerah Hughley lurushia Emery Ruth Russel Gifford Meeks Louis Russell Alonza Ransom Mattie Jessie 41 Alumni Corner MEN OF CLARK BIRTH Of MEN OF CLARK — 1968 Thp catalyst for the idea of a now organization took place in 1%5 and was based on the fact that, at several of the University Center Institutions, male alumni were proving significant leadershj) for A'umni support. The concept was a single focus piugiam designed to develop an organization com- prised of hundred (100) active male alumni of Clark CoJege for support of same. I lowever, the opera- tional aspect of the Men Of Clark did not take place until earfy 1968 during the period of Clark's Centen- nial Celebration with the sypport of the Board of Trustees and the Administration. The purposes of the Men of Clark are: • To support the programs and activities of the Clark Colege Alumni Association at local, regional and national levels. • To promote better communications and relations among the Men Of Clark College and between them and tlse Colege. • To assist with recruitment of guahy students and especaly male students, for Clark College. • To assist in securing employment for Clark Alumni and to promote their advancement to positions of Community leadership and responsibly • To secure financial support for the total growth and development of Clark College. I he initial organizers of the Men of Clark were: E.L Simon, Vice-President, Atlanta Life Insurance Company; C D Coleman, Deputy Executive Director, National Urban League; Harold Hamilton, Publisher-President. Urban Health Magazine: Ben Brown, Deputy Chairman. Democratic National Committee; |oe Lours Tucker, Staff Officer, LJS Dept, of Housing Urban Development. The first officers of the Men Of Clark were: C D. Coleman - President Ira Jackson - Vice President Moses Norman-Secretary Theodore Johnson - Asst Secretary Roy L. Bolton Treasurer Joseph |. Dennis-Asst. Treasurer Afoert H. Watts-Financial Secretary Samuel Wallace - Reporter In addition to the Men Of Oark regular meetings and special projects, the Men of Clark co-sponsors the Butler Street YMCAI ingry Oub forum meeting on the 3rd Wednesday in February. This date in recent years has been changed to the 3rd. Wednesday in March. This timely project has been accepted by both the Oark Colege family and friends of Clark as an institutionalized and systematized effort to provide an opporturaty for Clarkites to have a community based forur to inform the citizens of Atlanta, Ceorgia and the nation with regard to the opportunities that are available to young people via matriculating at Clark, specificaly and generally as to issues (educational and self-lielp) witch Clarkites and other citizens ought to be concerned about. Dunng the nineteen years that the Men Of Clark have co-sponsored the Hungry CLb locum we have been privileged to have speakers from across the country to provide provoking thought on issues pertinent to tlie limes. We have sponsored such men as: 1. I . James P Bravvfey - Pres Emeritus Clark College 2. Dr. Vivian Henderson - Pres, of Clark 1968-1978 3. Dr. Daniel C. Thompson - Vice-Pres. Diard University 4 Hon Herman E. Talmage - Ceorgia Senior Senator 1972 3. Hon. Carl Ware - Vice-Pres Coca Cola 6. Dr. Moses Norman - Grand Basc-lurs Omega Psi Phi 1985 Mr. Charles C Teamer-Nat. Pres of Alpha Phi Alpha 1985 7. Marvn Arrington - Pres. Atlanta Gty Countil 8 I amend Godwin - Vice-Pres American Express 9. Judge Wilam Spencer - Jurlge Superior Court Virginia At the 198« Hungry Club Forum the widows of Former Clarkites were honored. 1 Mrs Georgia W B-.iwley - Widow of Dr J.P Brawley 2. .Mrs. Joyce C. C arver - Widow of Mr Wayman Carver 3. Mrs. Tlxzmasira C Daughtery - Widow of Atty. | D Daughtery 4 Mrs Sammy e I Dennis — Widow ot D II Dennis 5 Mrs. lohrmve S Games - Wkiow of Mr. Wilam C Games 6. Mrs Arma P. Henderson - Widow of Dr Vivian Henderson 7 -Mrs Theresia Morrell - Wxlow ol Mr. Wifam Morrell 8 Mrs Jewel II Samon - Wdow of Mr. E.L Smon 42 Atlanta Chapter Activities For Past 3 Decades Leadership in all May-Weekends Freshmen Week Activities Homecoming Activities Co-Sponsor Anhauser-Busch Fundraiser Sponsored Seminars Student Exchange Sponsored Scholarships Volunteer Assistance in Ladies Dormitories Phono-thon Volunteer to work during Alumni Campaign Chaired the Bush Campaign for 3 years Worked with Historical Black Colleges Philharmonic Society Concert Members who served as National Officers: Treasurers Mr Paul Hatchett Ms. Ida Wolfe Ross Ms. Mary Harris Ms. Charlotte Turk National President from the Atlanta Chapter: Mr. Clarence Coleman Mr. Rudolph Cohen •Mr. Virgil Scott •Mr. Eugene Brown National Secretaries from the Atlanta Chapter: Ms Lthangia Robinson Ms Mary Harris Ms. Isabella Butts. Atlanta Chapter Officers for the Past 3 Decades President of the local chapter (Atlanta) Mr. Johnny Richards Mr. Virgil Scott Mr. Alfonza Goggins Ms. Juanita Marshall Ms. Eula Cohen Mr. Bennie Lowe Mr. Roy Wolfe Mr. Rudolph Cohn Ms. Ida Wolfe Ross Mr. Kevin G. Hughley (current president) 43 .V 45 The Freshman Class of 1988 Etnmeja Ahepherd Crystal Ar-derson Balada Arnold Rabiah Bashir Ash lei Befl Wi lie Bernett Weldon Bishoi Jocelyn Bogen Tonoa D. Bond Jeffrey Borders lerrold Bouareaux Lila Bradshaw Lisa Britt Christopher Brockmgton Janet Brown Margaret Brown ZI FRESHMEN The Freshman Class of 1988 Stanley Brown Ir.gred Campbell Shelese Cardeli Kiberdy Chambers “nan Qark Kenneth Clark Venus Cotter Leticia Cook Lynetta Davis Sonya Davis Terit a Davis Rasniman Dean Christian DcBonnett Preston Dickerson Mario Dixon FRESHMEN = 47 The Freshman Class of 1988 Carole Echols Thamitha Flowers Lyrone Carrelt Warren Goftney Paula Graham Son;a Griffin William Cuesi lennifer Hammond Kimberly Harrrs laVerna Harris Nikita Harris Brian Haskel: Erica Hfi Michelle Hoggins laWanda HoJmes Patricia Jarvis 48 = freshmen The Freshman Class of 1988 Requal Jones Tonya Krnbrough lolanda Knight Verna Lamar Kevn letferxon Fricca Jetton D Dapper Johnson Joseph Jones Crystal land Serita Maoloud Derek Markey Vvtce Marshall Nicole Mari n Toya Massrah Melanee Mathews Roxanne Mayberry Kristy McFarln Ebony McCullum Charlene Meadows lanet Meadows Gwenette MAer Jamal Mitchel Joyce Mitchell Kristine Mitchell FRESHMEN = 49 The Freshman Class of 1988 Willfe Mingo Charlotte Napper Wanda Nesbitt John Newsome Brad Norris Teramia Oliver James Porter Custaueous Rasheen 50 1= FRESHMEN The Freshman Class of 1988 Miranda RawH Me Rockingham Henry Rucker Arsan Saulmer Yvette Scott Kedra She nett Shala Shepard Fekia Sm th Rasha Sm th Stephanie Smith Eieshia Solomon Marjean Stokes FRESHMEN =1 The Freshman Class of 1988 Marsha l Taggart. Jr. Ian sha Thornas Karla Troupe Terri Turner Wendy Turner Frederick Tyron Cynthia Walton Pamela Washington Kym Watkins 52 : FRESHMEN Shannon Wise Sharman Witcher Quincy Woodard The Freshman Class of 1988 Quanda Watson Angela WlwiTO Rochelle Wiliams Ericca Winfield FRESHMEN = 53 The Freshman Class of 1988 54 = FRESHMEN The Sophomore Class of 1988 Machi Barrett Andrea Bell Johnnie Bettis, III Bernie Brooks, |r. Angelia Carter Kevin Carter Cherea Clark Cheryl Frazier Tonya Hampton Carletta Harper Tjuana Huddleston Celedor Hutto Karen Jones Valerie Jones Sheryl Kennedy SOPHOMORES ZZ 55 56 = SOPHOMORES The Sophomore Class of 1988 Pamela Ray Danielle Rhodes Michelle Robinson Shelbye Robinson Valerie Ross Felicia Slider The Sophomore Class of 1988 The Sophomore Class of 1988 58 Z= SOPHOMORES Camille Anderson Diminga Boglin MacArthur Florence, Jr. Lemlem Haile Thereska Edwards LaQuan Bell Kymela Barber Paul Brown The Junior Class of 1988 Juan Goodson Kimberly George Leslie Gibson Nicole Hadley Ganial Jaiyesinmi Tammy Jones JUNIORS _ 59 Junior Class of '1988 Lamonte Massie Cassandra Miller Aleta Stephens Runette Marie Ware Samuel Wilder Tammy Parks Charita Reese Carita Willingham 60 = JUNIORS ARE NOW 63 SENIORS - Class Of 1989 Shaunga Alford Arnold Best Wandra Calhoun Sonji Couch Teresa Coxon Leslie lountleroy Lynne E. Fox Linda Freeman SENIORS - Class Of 1989 Fred Kimbrough, II Charles Leftwich Annette Lewis Carol McKenzie Eddie Page Annetla Ray Elisa Rucker SENIORS Z= 65 SENIORS - Class of 1989 Jauna Rutherford Valerie Russell Melissa Scott 66 = SENIORS SENIORS — Class of 1989 SENIORS =Z 67 ET ■jkrajrk Collegers bound together f 5;|jby 40 different organizations. Thp many meetings, parties and other activities(give the mem: bers and-future members plenty to talk about. The organizations of Clark are the backbone oMhe lege. The interaction within among these groups provides and fellowship for all students than you Think! 69 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority n january 16, lcX)8, a group of young ladies at Howard Univer- sity founded the first Greek let- ter Sorority for Black ladies. Alpha Kap- pa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I he name Alpha Kappa Alpha means the first, and during its 60 or more years existence. Alpha Kappa Alpha has re- mained first in helping meet the needs of the Black community. Being an AKA is hard work, time consuming and sometimes expensive, but the rewards are tremendous. It is fun to work along with the members in carrying out ser- vice projects and establishing relations with other black women in the commu- nity and on campus. 70 71 72 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was established December 4, 1906 at Cornell University by a group of men who perceived a common goal of manly deeds, scholarships, and love for all mankind. Today, Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- nity, boasts over one hundred thousand initiates since the fraternity w'as founded in 1906. Their motto is FIRST OF ALL, SERVICE TO ALL, WE SHALL TRANSCEND ALL. There are 500 chapters throughout college campuses all over the nation as well as in the West Indies, Europe, Africa, Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands. The Alpha Phi Chapter of Clark College w'as founded on January 28, 1927 by our own James P. Brawley, Matthew Davage, and Luther E. Brooks. The brothers of Alpha Phi Chapter sponsor over 70 cam- pus and community service activities an- nually. 73 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Sigma chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was orga- nized on the Clark College cam- pus on May 6, 1931 with nine active members. Deltas are found participat- ing and leading in every activity of the campus, always cognizant of their duty of upholding the ideals visualized by the Founders of the Sorority; the develop- ing of finer womanhood. Of the many projects adopted by Sigma Chapter, there is one which they considered the most important and it was the founding of a Children's Library at the Harris Memorial Hospital of Atlan- ta, Georgia. 74 75 HA Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Gamma Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has taken a leader position while entrenching itself firmly in the campus at Clark College. The chapter has reached this present stature chiefly through dedicated and determined leadership. The brothers of Gamma Kappa Chap- ter are indeed proud of their frater- nity: and they are constantly striv- ing to maintain the lofty ideals of their organization here at Clark Atlanta University. The members of Kappa Alpha Psi are well-round- ed in every aspect. Each member strives for academic excellence. The organizations' members are actively involved in extracurricular activities from athletic to the Col- lege Band. The fraternity lias given support, both financially and morally to all campus endeavors, including the United Negro College Fund, Com- munity Chest, National Associa- tion for the Advancement of Col- ored People and many others. 77 Scholarship, service, and sisterly love — with these concepts in mind five young ladies with the assistance from two men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, joined to establish Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Howard University in 1920. Their aim was to spread their ideal of finer womanhood to other women throughout the nation. Today Zeta stands as a monument to the love and effort these women gave to the sisterhood. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. joined to become the first official brother and sister Greek Lettered Organizations. The love of the brothers and sisters of the blue and white shines to all who come near. 78 79 80 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity The most important aspect about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, or any other organization, is essentially its philosophy. The basic philosophy of the Fraternity is best expressed in their motto: GUITURF FOR SERVICE AND SERVICE FOR HUMANITY. However, it can be spelled out to mean brother- hood, service, and scholarship. Phi Beta Sigma is true brotherhood dedicated to service through the application of edu- cation and scholarship. This brother- hood does not foster a selfish approach to life, but rather one of universal broth- erhood and understanding. 81 82 President -Dwight Gary Calhoun Vice President -Randall B. Thedford Business Manager - Tammi T. Baker Corres. Sect. —Paul R. Brown Recording Secretary -Apyrl Smith 83 84 85 87 88 90 94 A PARADE to um PARADE 101 MAJOR 102 Ursuif iMdJef Km Smith Sonya Shepherd Winona Matoud Deidra Bradley Kim Harper Margaret Brown Kim George 103 105 CAU Cheerleaders Bo:tom How. L to R: Carla Bellamy. Katrina Elliott. Earnefe Pritchett. Knstme Mitchell. Wilma Iones, Wanda Nesbitt. Standing: I to R: Miranda White. Chanda Tyson. Cas- saixlra Hayward. Djura Harris, Shirron leffries 106 L. Katrina Elliott Djuana Harris (Co-captain) 2nd Row: L to R; Chanda Tyson, Sh-rron leifries, Kristine MifChet 3rd Row L to R; Wiima tones, fameUe Pritchett, Cassandn Hayward (Captain) 107 L CLARK HAD A SPIRITED SEASON 111 OUR TEAM No. Name Hometown High School 4 Brodrick Eagle Atlanta, GA Mays 10 Darryl Bell Miami, FL 'American 11 Marlow Roberson Atlanta, GA Archer 12 Tirrell Moore Greensboro. NC Paige 14 Ronnie Rivers Atlanta. GA Towers 15 Andre Huntley Monroe. NC Monroe 16 Maillard Hamilton Ridgeland, SC Ridgeland 20 Jeffrey Tarver Atlanta. GA Warren 21 Edward Jones Atlanta. CA Towers 22 Derryi Montgomery Atlanta. GA Mays 23 Charles Evans Augusta. GA Glenville 30 Jajuan Wright Greensboro. NC EXidley 31 Louie Huff Southfield. Ml Southfield 33 Cortez Martin Bluetield. WV Bluefield 34 Terence Coston Jacksonville, NC Southwest 40 Donny Wiliams Macon, GA SW Macon 41 Leo Barr Phemx City. AL Central 42 Byron Bloodworth Atlanta, GA Therrell 43 Quincy Woodward Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nova 44 Jeffery Borders St. Louis. MO Summer 45 Scott Brooks Atlanta. GA Mays 52 Cavin Lane Atlanta. GA Fedwood 53 Eric Robinson Monroe, NC'Monroe 54 Khris Robinson Atlanta. GA Therrell 60 Kenneth Barksdale Atlanta. GA Iherrell 61 Phillip Campbell St. Louis, MO Surmner 62 Benjamin Edwards Jacksonville. FL Ribault 63 Derek Mu drew St. Louis, MO Roosevelt 64 Brian Clark Atlanta. GA SW DeKalb 65 Fredrick Williams Plantation, FL Nova 66 Richard Sibert Ridgeland, SC Ridgeland 67 Joel Borders St. Louis. MO Vashon 68 Dale Dixon Prienix City, AL Central 69 Eric S. Williams Atlanta, GA Mays 70 Abrahiem Hutchenson Atlanta. GA Towers 71 Lamont Tolliver St Louis, MO Summer 72 Rodney Morris Atlanta, GA Towers 74 Timothy Crowder Monroe. NC Parkwood 75 Michael Todd Atlanta, GA Archer 76 Kenneth Caldwell Atlanta, GA Towers 77 Chauson Pounds Atlanta. GA Douglass 79 Anthony Henderson Atlanta. GA West Fulton 81 Stacy Jackson Camilla. GA 82 Chris Hudson Los Angeles, CA Murphy 85 Richard Mathew Swainsboro. GA Bradwell 86 Antonio Long Atlanta, GA Douglass William Sp encer. Head Coach 113 I SATURDAY THE BAND PL 116 Mfi. AYED ON 117 Clark College Has It 119 — RUN FOR THE 120 GOLD Moving On 121 N N 123 Mr. Raymond Tweet Williams Athletic Director Clark College offers a variety of sports for students. As incoming freshmen arrive on cam- pus they are immediately attracted to the Vivian Henderson Gym Oark College's case is filled with trophies from outstanding performances in sports. Football, basketball, track and volleyba I are only a few sports offered at CC. Located within the gym, CC has an Olympic size pool. Students are offered beginning and advance courses in swimming CC provides pight basketball goals. The gym is also used for voBeybal practice and dance clubs. CC offers the jazzcise dancers and modern dance team. On the side of the gym, CC offers a large weight room. The weight room has equip- ment for men and women who desire to add muscles or loose unwanted pounds. The gym offers multi-level stands. Pep-rallies, games, and special programs are held in the gym I he CC gym has a large stage for wide audience view. The CC cheerleaders team is a vital part of the sports team. They have had a promising footbal season and they are ready for the 1989 basketball season to began. The CC track team, men women has begun the 1989 season. The Track team is coached by Augustus Pritchett. Some team members are already showing outstanding ability. The mens basketball coach is Robert Pritchett. Last year, the Panthers became the first team in the conference's history to be ranked in the N.C.A.A.'s top 20 the entire basketball season. This year's panthers will be led by the duo James Martin and Elgin Pritchett. Martin was the S.I.A.C.'s version of Michael lordon. Eligin Pri- tchett, was the teams leading 3 pt. scorer. Coach Pritchett said, This wil be the most challenging season at CC. There are several freshmen on the Panther's basketball team, so Pritchett added, A great deal will depend on how fast the freshmen develop and adjust to college life.-' The panthers are scheduled to play Norfolk State, American University and Georgetown. The CC Volleyball team is coached by Larry Knoley. The team has already started the season. The players are showing great potential. CC also has a tennis team. The tennis team opened the season with a win The students are enthusiastic about the upcoming games. We re looking forward to a great season, said a player. Another viable part of CC's spo'ts department is Intramurals games. Intramural games consist of basketba I, volleyball, flag football, badminton, swimming and weight lifting, in addition to the above activities, intramural sports also offer games such as dominos, backgammon, scrabble and due. Intramural sports take place between students, faculties, organizations and dormito- ries. Carnes also take place between schools within the Atlanta University Center. Coach Knoley is heading intramural sports of the 1989 season. Students enjoy recreational competition between instructors. We are going to win next time. said Robert Bell, of the student Raiders team Along with the many areas of sports, CC has received two new important figures in the development of the athletic department. Raymond Williams is the new Athletic direc- tor at CC. Wiliams is a graduate of CC He was the former head football coach at Turner High School Williams has received numerous achievements and awards in his career As a CC. graduate. Wiilams participated on the football, basketball and track team. Williams served in the pubic school system for 39 years. He serves as supervisor for the South- ern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Will- iams is a member of the International Associa- tion of Approved Basketball Offidals. Will- iams is looking forward to a great year. Also CC added a new head football coach, William Spencer. Spencer takes over after Jesse McGardy resigns after 17 years and three championships. Coach Spencer was bom in Mississippi. He graduated from Bowling Green State Univer- sity and attended University of Kansas Spencer was head coach for three years at Sumner High School in Kansas. He also coached Morgan State, Cornel University. Syracuse University and Fayetteville State University. Spencer recruited all-time leading pass re- ceivers at both Cornell and Syracuse Univer- sity. Spencer stressed academics over football. ”1 want to see athletes graduate. said Spenc- er. 124 Mr. William Spencer Head Football Coach Coaching Staff MeMn Color Leo, Equipment Manager Wayne Suitings. Football Along with coach Spencer. CC added four new assistant coaches. Wayne Stallings, the defensive line and line backer coach Stafthgs graduated from Missouri Valey College. John Thomas is the runnmgbacks, quarterbacks and receivers coach. Coach Thomas played coHe- giately at Johnson C. Smth University. AboEarl wison is the strength and conditioning coor- dinator Wilson is not a stranger to CC'S football staff He worker, with former head coach, Jessie McClardy. The 1988 season closed for CC football team Several players led the team. As a coaching staff, we feel that we have had one of the best receiving units in the conference, respectfully, Phyfs lewis. MaiHard Hamilton and Edward Iones, said coach Thomas. He re play able coverage I Maillard led the team in touchdown receptions. Also Lewis and lones are equally capable of being the best on the team, said coach Thomas. The receiving u-:t as a group, We are tin? youngest n the conference, we anticipate be- ing one day being ranked one of the best passing teams, said Thomas. Derryl Montgom- ery was the starting running back. ‘ He capti- vated the homecoming crowd with a 65 yard touch-down run, said Thomas. As the season progressed, Andre Huntley served as the Most explosive player. Freshman runningback, Leo Barr, was consid- ered the team «1 all purpose back. As a runner, he was slashing, as a blocker, relentless, as a receiver, very promising. said Thomas. Coach Wilson satd that the offensive linemen were young The season was led by three freshmen starters. Fred Wili ams, Ben Edwards and Tim Crowder. Joe' Boarder and Chad Betts finished the season well. Fred Williams is very coachable. good attitude and very offensive, said Wilson. Two outstanding players that captivated Pan- thers fans were - Marlow Roberson and Donnie WOams. Marlow Roberson was last years S I. A C quarterback. This year Roberson finished his second consecutive 1000 yard pass- ing season. Through Roberson passed fewer touch-down passes, he was sacked at least 20 times fewer interceptions than last year. Coaches predict that Roberson Will be «1 al time quarterback, if not the best. Also graduating Brsebacker, Donnie Williams led the Panthers to a promising season. Williams is ranked 1 player of the team after nine Romes. He led the conference in tackles Coaches agree that Wilams was an Out- standing leader and football player.' Coach Spencer said, Almost every pro scout in the NFL has come to see Wiiams. Wiltams is a maior consideration for defen- sive player of the year as well as being selected as a freedom bowl candidate Ear! Wilson. Football Charles Reeves, Student Assistant Lester lones. Athletic Trainee John Thomas, football 125 Individual Effort 126 Richard Sibert lamont Tolliver Dale Dixon Rodney Morris Timothy M. Scott Eric S. Williams Abrahiem Hutchenson Timothy Crowder ifil Joseph Scott Antonio Long Eugine Jones 127 Chaunson Pounds Chris Hudson Kenneth Caldwell Anthony Henderson Felix Lewis Stacy Jackson Individual Effort Darryl Bell Marlow Roberson Tirrell Moore Ronnie Rivers Andre Huntley Millard Hamilton T Jefferey Tarvcrj Edward Jones Derryl Montgomery Charles Evans Terence 128 Louie Huff Morris Lawrence Cortez Martin Gavin Lane Derek Muldrew 129 Kenneth Barksdale Leo Barr Darrel Bell Quincy Woodward Sherman Melvin Donny Williams Maurice Wade Steve Taurus Benjamin Edwards Frederick Williams n?o ftment to provide education for the jfig||®iillion freedmen immediately fol- HHfc the Ciyil War. But the greater mir- MPwas the spirit and manner of its finding — the high idealism, the high i alism, the Christian faith, the genuine [furnanitarianism and the true liberalism. ‘All of which are still a part of its‘heritago More than you think! 131 Making A Difference For The Future Making A Difference For the Future . The world is ever changing. Civilization has progressed from age to age until 1988. Now man is able to lift his thoughts from the familiar world around him and concentrate upon the vast universe. In this fast moving period which brings with it new discoveries and dangers never before evident, none of us is sure what lies ahead. However, through the hopes and efforts of many, we have the opportunity to solve the mysteries of science and life. This age presents a more united mankind and a shared de- sire that peace may soon reign all over the world, too long contaminated by material differences and scarred by war. The knowledge of the past has given us a better understanding of the present and the ability to cope with the prob- lems of the future. This year has really been a remarkable experience for us all. Graduation is a milestone in life, it is an ending that leads to a beginning As we explore new and unfamiliar roads, we must keep in mind that suc- cess is failure turned inside out when we, the senior class, succeed, Clark suc- ceeds. and w'hen we fail. Clark fails. Our experiences at Clark College have strengthened our convictions that we must not settle for mediocrity, com- placency. nor inadequacy. Whatever we do or become in life, one of our main concerns should be to feed the hungry, teach the illiterate, give shelter to the homeless, and offer love to the despaired. Motivation is a driving force, and in order for something to be a driving force, we must have perceived that force as a mountain that is able to be conquered. The Senior Class conquers. In all likelihood, the journey from this historic institution will not be very easy and in many instances we have felt just like giving up, but we the senior class believe that he must be true to himself and to his fellowman. The senior class lives not only for ourselves, but also for our neighbors. Time moves on and so does the achievement of our individual and col- lective goals. Upon reaching a milestone, which we are now calling graduation , in our lives, w-e see the light of another goal to obtain, life after college. It never ends, and so we must go on and contin- ue to make achievements, satisfying our psychological and social needs. Motivating, persevering, cultivating, striving, and sharing are only a few words to describe the senior class of 132 1988 The senior class anticipates the expectation of gaining something that will make our lives meaningful and fulfilling. Our ideals set forth challenges each member of our class to receive the most from our present day circumstances. Time is, perhaps, the most difficult entity we have tried to master within our years at Clark College. Too often in an attempt to learn the volumes of material we feel we must know, we sometimes neglect to take the time to observe ourselves and our surroundings as we changed and grew. We the senior class pray for our future. We rest in anticipa- tion. We reflect upon our past and bid our last farewells. Yet, we stand ready with eagerness to accept our future challenges. Our involvement in college activities have strengthened the character and versatility of our motivational ability in dealing with the demands that we may face after leaving the hallowed halls of Clark College. Action is the key to success. Striving, through the educational process, to become all that we can be, we will not forget our forefathers who started out before us. We will and must continue to use what we have for the benefit of others The trends of this present day mean that we as members of the class of 1988 must set high qualifications that will make it difficult for anyone to deny the rewards of society. The trends also mean that we must join in the struggle to uphold civil-rights gains of the past and overthrow the vestiges of racial discrimination in this nation. Our brothers in South Africa are presently suppressed by a minority group posing as a national government. This system of apartheid has been in existence for many decades, dating back to 1972. Literally it means separateness or apartness and represents an unmoralistic practice that must be stopped and that will be stopped in our lifetimes. It is our duty as the senior class of 1988 to be a force to put an end to such madness. WE know that if our brothers in South Africa are not free, we are not free here in America. TIm? senior class of 1988 has experienced its ups and downs, its advantages and disadvantages, its good times and bad times, but through it all we have made it to this point, commencement, the real beginning of living and the meaning thereof. We say to all people: Believe in yourself and in your dreams though impossible things may seem. Someday, somehow you will get through to the goal you have in view Mountains fall and seas divided before the one who in his stride takes a hard road day by day, sweeping obstacles away. Believe in yourself and in your plan. Say not — I cannot - but, I can. The prizes of life we fail to win because we doubt the power within.'' Sure, wc sing a happy song of freedom and status now, but are we truly free if our people in other lands do not enjoy the same freedom as we do in America. Our brotherhood must not only reach our local and national community, but also we must make a resounding cry to wipe out injustice and oppression everywhere. With the words of Penelope Lee Hope, we say, The course of study we have taken has prepared us to awaken to the new world now before us as we face it, all alone We have been so well protected, cloistered, pampered, and subjected to a gossamer dream of life, which, now as graduates, we have outgrown. Now, beneath the happy smile we're all wearing, as we file through the doors that formed our haven during these four happy years, we wonder just how much we will give this tempest world in which we live, this changing world of satellites and war with words and nations’ fears. And now, before this world we stand holding youth in steady hand, looking back, yet marching forward to an unknown brave new world . I ife at Clark College has been a very unique one —Gary Jonathan Maddox 133 I u n my leadership position on cam- pus, I am con- stantly aware of the con- tributions so many of my classmates make to the vi- tality and success of Clark College. All of us love this college and all that it of- fers. —Dwight Calhoun '89 President, SGA One mile east of the Clark College campus lie the mirrored skyscrapers and modern express- ways of today's Atlanta. Atlanta is a far cry from the sleepy little Southern town of 20 years ago. It is the Southern metropolis. Its cultural core is made up of a world class symphony orchestra, a renowned ballet company, and a superb light opera company. There are art museums and gall- eries, theatres and comedy clubs, night clubs and splendid restaurants, and dozens of shop- ping malls. Professional sports are represented by the basket- ball Hawks, the baseball Braves, and the football Falcons. In rec- ognition of its stature as a major convention center and tourist at- traction, Atlanta was chosen to host the 1988 Democratic Con- vention. I he Omni, the World Congress Center, the Civic Cen- ter, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Non Violent Social Change, the Jimmy Carter Presi- dential Library, and such out- standing entertainment features as Stone Mountain Park and Six Flags Amusement Park mark At- lanta as the capital of the Sun- belt. There could be no better home for Clark College, no bet- ter place for the Clark College graduate. 134 uarK college Clark College is on the move. Clark is undergoing an extensive renovation process and will soon expand its facilities and it campus, once the consolidation with Atlanta University is complete. For the pre- sent, it offers incoming freshmen the family-like environment of a typical liberal arts college. Campus life centers around a quadrangle flanked by the I laven Warren administration building and Thayer Hall, and bordered by five dormitories. Begun in 1941 and ex- panded during the 25-year presi- dency of Dr. James P. Brawley, this intimate campus reflects what has always been the purpose of the college: to educate young men and women so that they may become productive and useful citizens. Clark College boasts modern fa- cilities. McPheeters-Dennis I lall, completed in 1970, houses the computer learning center, faculty offices, the science department. and the departments of mathema- tics, foreign languages, and social science. The Vivian Wilson Hender- son I lealth and Physical Lducation Center, is located on the northeast end of the campus; it was com- pleted in 1977, immediately follow- ing the untimely death of the presi- dent for whom it is named. It houses a gymnasium, swimming pool, classrooms, conference rooms and recreational space. The Robert Woodruff Library, which serves the Atlanta University Center, holds more than 750,000 volumes, and is home to Clark's television, radio and film studios, laboratories and mass communications department. The addition in 1975 of Clark Col- lege Courts, a 126-unit on-campus apartment complex adjacent to the Vivian VV. Henderson Center, has allowed the college to maintain its residential enrollment over the past several years. campus As a member of the Fulton County Board of Commis- sioners, I've been privi- leged not only to witness the growth of Atlanta and its environs, but also to have an opportunity to ob- serve first hand the expan- sion and development of my alma mater. Clark Col- lege is poised on the cut- ting edge of a marvelous future. —Michael Hightower, 79 Fulton County Commissioner Atlanta, Ga. 135 Past Presidents Clark College 1069-1870 PRESIDENCY of D.W. I lammond 1870-1871 PRESIDENCY of Uriah Cleary 1871-1872 PRESIDENCY of I. Marcy 1872-197 1 PRESIDENCY of James W. Lee 1874-1876 PRESIDENCY of Isaac j. Lansing 1876- 1877 PRESIDENCY of J.B. Martin 1877- 1881 PRESIDENCY of R.E. Bisbee 1881-1890 PRESIDENCY of E.O. Thayer 18901893 PRESIDENCY of William 11. Hickman 1893-1896 PRESIDENCY of David Clark John 1896-1897 Acting Presidency of Wilbur P. Thirkield 1897-1903 PRESIDENCY of Charles M. Molden 1903-1910 PRESIDENCY of William H. Crogman 19101912 PRESIDENCY of G.E. Idleman 1912-1915 PRESIDENCY of William W. Eoster 1915-1923 PRESIDENCY of Harry A. King 1923-1924 PRESIDENCY of John W. Simmons 1924-1940 PRESIDENCY of Matthew S. Davage 19401941 Acting Presidency of James P. Brawley 1941 1965 PRESIDENCY of James P. Brawley 1965-1976 PRESIDENCY of Vivian W. Henderson 1976-1977 Acting Presidency of Charles Knight 1977-1987 PRESIDENCY of Elias Blake, Jr. 1987- 1988 Acting Presidency of Winfred Harris 1988- 1989 PRESIDENCY of Thomas W. Cole, Jr. 136