Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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CLASS HISTORY September I93H And with tremendous rnthus-iasm, wr the Class of 1962 began our college rarrer. At that time. many were the perils of registration, many were the ‘alone in a crowd' feelings experienced, many were the passing nostalgic thoughts — but this was Howard, the college of our choice. With dauntless ardor we strove to overcome our negative fancies. For who could resist the prospective fun of liv ing in the dormitories even with 7 o'clock curfews for the girls W ho could resist the singular oppor-tunity afforded at Howard - that of meeting people from more than 40 different states and more than 30 foreign countries? Who could resist being eager to start, and eventually, wr hoped, finish College? - So wr persevered The Steering Committee of our Class Government elected Wiletha Billie Jones as its chairman Harvey Hansen and Richard Braxton were our Student (kmucil representatives. Under the direction of these officers, we had a successful year loaded with fun — more fun and some study. 'Billie' Jones was also elected a , out Class Queen. September 1939 Our Sophomore year! One down and three to go this was an encoiuaging thought. But the year began with a frustratmgly hazardous overcrowding situation in the girls' dormitories. This situation was protested by a silent mournful march of the girls in front of the Administration Building. Sponsored b the Women's League, this act succeeded in making the Administration aware of the situation, and appropriate remedial steps were taken In November, several of us participated in a sit-in strike against segregation and discrimination on the grounds of the White House. However, several of us also succumbed to the strong arm of the law. The Kappa Sigma Debating Society under the residency of Conrad Harper won most of it' attics. It proceeded from victory to victory, winning over strong teams as those of the I ni-versity of Rochester and Tufts University, lit the spring. Kthclenc Crockett went to Drew University as an exchange student. Also dining the spring, many of us were initiated into the social sororities and fraternities of our choice. We were Greeks! Class Government was in the capable hands of Conrad Harper, President, and Gwen McSvvain, Vice-President. Iri' Joy was out Class Queen. In the summer of 1960. under the auspices of the Experiment in International Living. Contud Harper went to Finland, and David Hartsouth to Yugoslavia. September 1960 At the start of our Junior vear. the battle was half-won By now, however, at least one-half of us. for oik reason or other, had given up the struggle. But this was a good year. The traditional residence of Howard Presidents took a new lease in life as it was convened into the most select Residence Hall on campus. This step was taken to alleviate the overcrowding in the Tubman Quadrangle Designated Honors House, this building of quaint architectural design, became the residence of 21 young ladies who wore members of the Liberal Arts Honors Program, seven of whom were in our class. Barbara Hatton was President of the House. Gwendolyn Stewart was Vice-President. Everything happened in the spring semester of this year. Wc sponsored a picnic and a dance, and a tremendously successful Faculty Talent Show. Carolyn Derr. Kathryn Taylor and Jerome H Wood were elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the National Scholastic Honor Society. Towards the end of the vear. Jerome Wood was elected F.ditor of the Hilltop for 1961-62. Michael Winston was to be President of the Student Council with Edward Miles as Vice-President. Edward Batten was electee! Chairman of the 1961 University-wide Homecoming Steering Committer President of our Class this year was William DeVcaux, Vice-President was Robert Martin. Jr. Sandra Smith was our Class Queen. During the summer, Jerome Wood attended the University of Edinburgh in Scotland as a Lucy Moten Fellow. Under the program “Operation Crossroads Africa. Janet Morris went to Liberia, Guinea anti Sierra Leone, and Herman Dorset! to Nigeria. Ghana. Togo and Dahomey, ieptember 1961 Now we are Seniors, and the end is definitely in sight. The effort' of Michael Winston as Student Council President enthused us all as plans and project' of every sort went steadily and steadfastly apace. A Student Assembly was formed, the function of which was “to channel student opinion to the University-Wide Committee on Student Council Organizations and Activities. Edward Miles was the President. “Project Awareness was directed towards presenting on the campus controversial speakers on the contemporary crucial social and political issues After one of the keenest campaigns ever seen on the campus. Wilma Montcith was elected Homecoming Queen for 1961. and reigned over an elaborately-planned week-end of festivities. Unfortunately, wc suffered a crushing defeat in our game against Hampton Institute, but even this did not succeed in putting too great a damper on the occasion At the annual Women's dinner held in November. Kthclene Crockett was named ‘Woman of the Year.’ President of the Class was William DeVcaux. Vice-President was ( harles Johnson. Jane Johnson was our Class Queen. And so on through the spring semester, past otu final, final exams., out Class Ball and Picnic. Baccalaureate, and then oh great, glorious, long-awaited day COMMENCEMENT And so. goodbvc! 20

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