Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Mayor Ludley changes sign. Dr. Johnson shows reverend Hall of Fame. Emeritus faculty members chat with president. The luncheon was great. Happenings 75

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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

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Gardner Clark of the GSU Col- lege of Basic Studies and Services was the keynote speaker for the 18th annual Career Opportunities Conference. “It’s Only Your Future”’ was the theme for the event, which also featured alumni presentions during class sessions. Students were addressed by vis- iting alumni all day Oct. 1. The re- turnees spoke on topics pertaining to successful careers in the world of work. The following day Clark talked during a special T.H. Harris con- vocation. Gardner Clark addressed crowd. Students listen to returning alumni. Alumni speaker discusses the “work world” with students. Careers are... Photos by JACKIE WASHINGTON 76 Happenings