Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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The president’s picnic, a most. . . — ■ 1 ' Enjoyable Tradition Everything seemed to be in order — the tents were up. music was blaring, the shuttle buses were running, and people were mingling. Yes. all of the activities unique to the annual President’s Picnic were present, well no. not exactly. As stated before everything SEEMED to be In order, yet something was missing. On the surface everything was fine, but what was the catch this year? No upperclassmen. The President's Picnic was held before the upperclassmen were scheduled to come back to school. When one walked around the familiar grass, and the balcony of the Law School library, it was very obvious that most of the faces were new and unfamiliar. Of course there were a few upperclassmen, those that remained for one reason or another, but the old tradition of seeing a lot of friends before the hectic start of the new year was gone. Whatever conclusions one may draw, the President’s Picnic is still one of the highlights at Howard University, allowing faculty, administrators and students to interact on an informal, relaxed, basis. And at this year’s picnic, even with the rain and lack of upperclassmen, it was still an enjoyable tradition. — Tarah Hargo — Talking to friends and dancing under the lent are synonymous w h the President's annual picnic The t ucotwiog ram didn't dampen the fcstiu.il at mosphere unit alter the picnic vu-as over President's Picnic 21

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Color, kids, construction and art are all a part of... Summer Living Many Students returned to school and were able to see the many things that happened during the summer break, bur the physical differences around campus told little of what actually goes on at Howard during the summer months. There are a variety of special programs for high school students such as the Journalism program in the school of Communications and the Outreach Program in the School of Business, and the Preface Program in the School of Engineering Upward Bound is another summer program that tries to broaden and stimulate the cities youth who otherwise remain unaware of the many opportunities and challenges The students in these programs stayed in the dorms on campus and pretty much led the life of a college student except they were supervised closely by the counselors aides, and teachers. The physical changes were easily detected by most students. The new shrubery In front of the library, the special automatic doors and brand new sidewalks with ramps for easy maneuvering in a wheelchair were noticed and applauded by everyone. Also unknown to all but summer school students was the hot and hectic summer picnic held on campus. Even though it didn't compare with the President's or Back to School picnics it was a welcome break from the weary summer Some students arriving back to school early got a chance to see the sidewalk theatre-production of “A Harlem Heyday A colorful and festive presentation of superbacking done out of doors was an entertaining and a cool way to end a hot summer day. Although this article is not trying to recruit students to spend the summer at school, it docs want to let them know that Howard does not die in the summer, instead, it comes alive with color, kids construction, and art! - Kiplyn Primus - Summer 23 Programs or DC' youth were held ail summer. Hortom a street play brought a coloriu! Harlem to Howard's campus