Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Athletes Traditionally Try To Become A Record Breaker Upon arriving as freshmen, one can recall the statement, Check Tracey Singleton when you go to the football game. The man is bad! Who is Tracey Singleton? What position does he play? What does he look like? Within a few weeks, those questions lying at the back of everyone's minds were answered very quickly. He's only the greatest split end that Howard has ever had the opportunity to select as a member of their team Exposing Tracey's vast experience and know how on the field could go on for days; so to releive the anxieties of his fans, heres a brief summary of Tracey's career here at Howard. As of 1982-83. Tracey was chosen for the second consecutive offensive player of the year. Earlier in the season. Tracey was selected as the NCAA Division I AA leading pass receiver with 144 receptions, breaking the old mark set by Joe S gel (Portland State 77-80) of 140 Tracey went on to finish his career at Howard with 159 receptions for 3,187 yards and 16 touchdowns He led the conference for the third straight year in receptions with 65 catches for 1.978 yards and 8 touch- downs. Tracey was also a unanimous selection to the all-conference first team. Last but surely not least. Tracey was drafted into the United States Football League (USFL). Tracey had a very successful career at Howard. Without a doubt, he'll go on to a be a huge success as a professional football player. Then again, what else can you say? We at Howard are traditionally thorough and commend ourselves for our choice of excellence. — Debbie Moultry Preparing to OUu4 his Mockers. Tracey Singleton gels ready lor another great play- 28 Student Life

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Students Receive • • Invaluable Experience Working part-time and going to school on a full time basis can be very hectic. There is a tremendous strain placed on you and your studies. Many debate as to the benefits of working while in school. Yet for some there is no doubt, you get experience as well as financial security. For those students majoring in the science fields, the National Institute of Health (NIH) is an ideal environment for work and study. NIH offers experience in research within the various fields of science. Students are able to gam hands-on experience as well as good pay. These jobs are made readily available through Howard’s Office of Student Employment. They are obtained on a needy basis thus it is a “stay in school program. Summer programs are also offered. Robert Coker, a Microbiology major, is presently working at NIH. His title is lab assistant which allows him various duties such as general maintenance of the lab including animals. glassware, research of literature, and assisting in experiments. Robert feels his job is interesting and provides good work experience. Being with NIH since May 1982. Rob ert says that. For anyone aspiring to get into the health profession, working at NIH can give one excellent job experience. One can also acquire a feeling of dedication which is necessary to achieve one’s goals. Working at NIH can also give them a chance to meet very influencial doctors. Shelley Williams, a senior Zoology major specifically works at the Mental Health branch of NIH Her title is physiologist At present, they are concerned with finding a way to prevent secures. She has been trained on how to implant electrodes in the brains of rats With the aid of a computer, she can analyze the seizures that they have due to electrical stimulations A few experiments have been significant enough to be submitted for publication. If a student wishes to work for the National Institutes of Heatlh. he or she would apply through Howard by talking to Gerald Davis Mr. Davis works directly with (he “stay in school program. Yet by using your driving ambition many go straight to the source — Debbie Moultry Kym Smith Scoll Cobb, o pr t rTHfd ttudant. grt» invaluable tram ng working at a clinic at tha National hrt.tuto cl Health 30 Student Life