Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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DEAN’S MESSAGE To cxtcixl a brief message to a graduating class is a pleasant but difficult assignment. Much that should be. cannot hr said within shoit compass. 'Hie occasion permits us, however, to rcaffinn our dedication to the goals of a liberal education. Though you arc to share the world’s work in many different specialties. it is wise to remind yourselves of certain responsibilities, which you. as free men, will share in common with all who have had the advantages of education for life in a free society. “In the 1960’s every American is summoned to extraordinary personal rvsfsonsi-hility, sustained effort and sacrifice, reads in part the introduction to The Report of the President's Commission on National Goals. Among the guiding principles of your education at Howard has been our concern that you increase your cajwcity for leading a rich and responsible life and that you participate actively in rapidly-changing patterns of contemporary societies. No matter what your specialty, therefore, we hope that you will meet the challenge erf our time bv responsible participation in some of the many purposeful activities - national and international necessary for the maintenance and strengthening of a free society. We educators nerd in particular your help in our efforts to achieve halance. quality, and excellence at all levels of education. Having received a stake in the accumulated experience of mankind, you have an obligation and resjronsibility to see that this heritage is transmitted in the hist possible manner to those who follow you. Mcmircrs of the ('Lass of 1 frfiI. congratulations and best wishes to you on completing an impoit.uit step in your education. Dean Frank M. Snowden. Jr. 12

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

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CLASS HISTORY September, 1957, marked the entrance of approximately five-hundred freshman students through the historic portals of the College of Liberal Art . Howard UnKenits’ Each individual possessed a queu for knowledge, a pursuit for truth, and a search for reality. Historic traditions of Howard liad shown them that the University held no tangible key to success, but to those wlio were wise it disclosed that the key to the : success lay within them. The initial yrar of the claw of ‘61 was marked by two pertinent curriculum changes. Incorporates! into the Liberal Arts program were the Honors Program and Freshman Assembly. The program in Honors offered intensified study for those students who were capable of work of high quality. Emphasis wai placed not wily on the acquisition of knowledge in courses but on the coin|Neliension of ideas which formulated the hasis for the Order and integration of learning During this first year, opportunity was provided for indejx-ndent study through informal course procedure. The Freshman Assembly programs correlated and gave meaning to the freshman survey courses, showed the relationship between life at the University and the surrounding community, and brought to the class reflections on contemporary problems. These weekly programs treated numerous aspects inclusive of lectures by departmental heads, panel discussions by student leaders, lectures by governmental official , choir performs!ices, and art demonstrations. Programs such as these enhanced the experiences of the freshman class. The steering committee served as the organ for representation in the student government. Donald Sharpe chaired this committee with members inclusive of Alpha Rbekhum. James Collins, Jacqueline Jaclvm. Joan Burt, and Joan Robinson. Alpha Coles Blackburn was elected class quern. The steering committee successfully initiated the Freshman Class Christinas Dance. The freshman class also actively frortiripatrd in its first homecoming festivities. ( Hficers for the sophomore year were: James Collins, president: Maurice Nelson, vice president: Russell Miller, secretary-treasurer. Joan Burt was class rejwrscntaiive to the Student Council Alpha Blackburn was cbvs queen. Jason Arthambcau, James Collins, Russell Miller, and Nannctte Pcgram attended the N«S.A. Conference at the University of Illinois. The sophomore class picnic and dance, both held in May, were enjoyable occasions and promoted closer contact among the members of the class. The partis i|wits in the Honoi s Program wrrr introduced to a course in philosophy. Representative Thinker, which treated the philosophy c»f nature ami man through selected readings in western thought. Hrre again, opportunity wav provided for independent study. Under the leadership of James Collins, president and Moss Kendrix. vice pn-videnf. the junior year proved to lx- an active one. Two juniors, Paul Chen-Young and Carolyn Frost were elected to Phi Beta Kappa Russell Miller was the only junior elected to Who't Who. Many juniors were acknowledged for departmental honors by admission to various honor societies. Jason Atrhambeau, James Collins. Russell Miller and Nannctte Pegi.im were chosen tr attend the N. S. A. Conference at the University of Minnesota Members of the class steered the Campus Pal program which proved fundamental durinu freshman orientation week F.lveur .Mien chaired the program. Joan Burt served as an exchange student during this yrar at Whittier College. California. Sonja Bolling and Ida Smith participated in tlte crossroads-Africa jxoject. Lonnctta Cumin was selected for the Mexico Work Project Junior members of the choir proved a definite asict to the tour of South Ameiiia. The major pnvixt undertaken bv the junior class was the Faculty Talent Show with Mi. Sterling Brown as advisor Tlte role of leadership was then placed in the hands of the senior class. The challenge was a grave one. but one which had to be accepted for the perpetuation of traditions and ideals of Howard University. Seniors steered the programs of the Student Council, Hilltop. Cam| jl Pals, Howard Players, religious organizations, athletic organizations, fraternities and sororities and carnpus-widr projects, Tlicse four years were climaxed with these memorable events: Senior Banquet. Dance, and Boat Ride. Upon graduation the seniors were faced with a greater challenge, the challenge of life. However, they were cognizant of this challenge and had secured preparation for it. As they left the portals of their beloved involution, Howard University, their minds were ripened with wisdom and desired expression.