Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Questions, questions and more questions. During the Nov. 6 special convocation, stu- dents dominated the session with their queries concerning the newly required General Educa- tion Semin ar. Starting the spring of ’86, GSU students will be required to take the one-hour seminar that will meet five times per session. Gramblinites also learned that all seniors graduating after the fall of ’85 will have to take a senior comprehensive exam. After completion of the General Education Seminar, students must pass a competency test. The GES is designed for sophomores, juniors and seniors. There is always time for a smile. M=FOd a ZOAOZ=IOdSE Cary Crawford needs some information. Concerning the GES, will Happenings 73

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mZOx0 4 Om reom Kappa Kappa Psi members talk it over. Bandsmen Take Trophy They called it a “Throw Down’’ and it at- tracted a crowd Oct. 21 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the event was composed of groups f rom Mon- roe, Natchitoches and Grambling. Taking first place honors was GSU’s Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary band fraternity. Awarded second was Groove Phi Groove here. Phi Beta Sigma members from North- east and Northwestern also formed part of the The winners perform. competition. Band member ‘‘Mama Juke” took the “Fly Trophies and Sigmas highlighted. Girl’’ title. Phi Beta Sigmas get into their act. 72 Hap, anings

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Grambling State University celebrated its 84th anniversary with traditional guy Founder’s Week observances. Conducted Sept. 22-29, the activities focused on a theme of ‘Surviving with Excellence: A Challenge for Black Col- leges in the 1980s.” Although the observance featured many traditional ceremonies, it also paid special tribute to Grambling’s second president, the late R.W.E. Jones. As in past years, the event was initiat- ed by a “‘flower-placing’’ ceremony at the Charles P. Adams bust. Immediately following the opening event, a reception was held in Lee Hall, honoring Dr. Mildred Gallot, author of “‘A History of Grambling State University’ and head of the History Geography Department. Luncheon and dinner functions were next on the agenda with a Founder’s dinner held for students in the cafeteria Sept. 23 and a luncheon conducted for emeritus faculty members at the president’s home Sept. 25. Students from Alma J. Brown Rev. John Nix-McReynolds speaks at convocation. Laboratory School gathered at the Ad- ams bust on Friday and Gramblinites celebrated the next day when the Tigers defeated major college football foe Or- egon State 23-6. Also on Sept. 27, a unique ceremony was held in front of the Washington complex. There Grambling Mayor Richard Ludley officially changed the name of Coleman Drive to R.W.E. Jones Drive. Sunday, Sept. 29, Gramblinites gath- ered for the dedication of Long-Jones i Hall. The structure was formerly named i Artniteh doueat allie’ Long Hall, but was changed to honor not Ralph Jr. reminisces. only the Long family, but also R.W.E. Bcort Jones. Following the ceremony, Rev. John Nix-McReynolds of the Second Baptist Church in Santa Ana, Calif., addressed a Founder’s Day convocation in T.H. Harris Auditorium. A reception in the Washington complex and tour of the Charles P. Ad- ams house were next. The induction of six persons into the Grambling State University Hall of Fame concluded the week-long observance. SGA president and Miss GSU greet reception guests. New name is unveiled. 74 Happenings