Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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EEPINC BU5INE5S IN THE BLRCK ALONG GEORGIA AVENUE One ot the busiest and most traveled streets m Northwest D C is Georgia Avenue Anyone who drives or rides the metrolxjs to campus more than likely travels along this avenue as it provides the main access to school. As a result. Black businessmen have tried to provide services for the campus, two public schools, and the predominantly black neighborhoods that are situated along the avenue Numerous clubs, organizations, fraternities, and sororities patronize Guild Specialty Company, at 2702 Georgia Avenue Alphonso M. Stanley, a 1947 graduate of this university founded the company in 1949 to provide custom-made I-shirls and Greek paraphernalia for the campus and the community Banners, sweaters, uniforms, pompoms, and flags are some of the products the company now provides for a number of junior and senior high schools and colleges Also available are tax consultation and accounting services for small businesses n the community Philip A Poole, nephew of Mr Stanley and a 1971 graduate of the school, acts as executive administrative assistant of the company and supervisor ot its twelve employees One block up from the Guid Specialty Company is Joseph's Hair Salon at 2612 Georgia Avenue, this salon has been owned and operated by loseph Gray since 1977. He chose the location because he knew that students, faculty, administrators, and the community could appreciate discount prices He has a staff ot four operators who provide a full range of tseauty services Joseph's otters additional discounts to students and senior citizens and he sometimes ac cepts personal checks To express his concern for students' needs, Mr Gray assists many in tmdmg housing and advises freshmen on restaurants and entertainment in the area He also has a bulletin board in the salon on which students may place advertisements and announc ements For the best in books and magazines, there is Pyramid Bookstore at 2H49 Georgia Avenue Founded in December 1981, it features literature by and about people of African descent Co-tounders Hodari and Mayimuna All previously operated the Liberation Information Distributing Company, a wholesale distributorship of Black magazines, in their home before moving the company to Georgia Avenue and opening the bookstore as a subsidiary of the company The name Pyramid was chosen because of its significance in African history and because pyramids were places of learning in ancient Fgypt Mr and Mrs Ak are both graduates ot this university; Mr All served as editor of the Hilltop Along with manager Linda Elks, the Alis serve students, faculty and the community equally lust across the avenue is University Sales which offers a wide range of accessories tor students It specializes in jewelry, jeans, T-shirts, camera and stereo equipment, and greeting cards. Co-owners Overton Wilkins and Roscoe Young, an alumnus of the school, opened the store at 2904 Georgia Avenue in lanuary 1981 They chose this location m consideration of the development ot Georgia Avenue businesses and the avenue's accessibility to campus These are only a few ot the growing number of businesses along Georgia Avenue They otter almost everything a student ever needs, from books to jewelry. to T-shirts to hair care Patronizing Georgia Avenue businesses is a wise decision because most of them are owned by Blacks and by alumni of the university And best of all, tliey are right up the street from campus Patricia Jones lur Care For «h, v ao Joseph Cra has been MyWiR ha on CeorRia Avenue 20 Su J nl tile

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jU HUL Dearest John. We ve been apart for two long months ami I miss you more than you could ever imagine Life could be so wonderful if you were here, there's so much tfiat we could do together Thai's the main reason I'm writing to you You know how much I enjoy movies, plays, concerts. parties, etc., and frankly. I find myself passing up invitations to events I'd really like to go to It can be a serious drag going to events with girls all the time, and I'm sure you get tired of being with a bunch of guys all the ime. Therefore, I've come up with a solution to this minor problem You know I love you more than anything in the world and that no one could ever take your place in my heart, but I feel we should go out with other people Please try to understand my point of view. It's not that I would actually be “dating othpr guys, but an innocent night out to dnner and a movie wouldn't hurt, would it' And believe me. I won't become romantically involved with anyone, because you're the only one tor me I've thought about this long and hard, and I know it you really think about it you'll agree svith me that this is the best solution Please write back soon, I miss you Love and xxxxx. lane fVi ironc i Warren Q«j( J h 4 rv-v torv nvon to Him wntng you Vonrap fUmr . Imds 4 quiet place to w»rte loved ones Dear Unde Phillip, I hope that you are doing quite well It's Finally here! In a couple of weeks, the big day when tour years of hard work and partying will pay off I stril can t believe that I’m ac tually graduating Over the past tour years, this school has been so many things to me As a freshman. I ust knew I'd never graduate' What with a D in English 002 and having to repeat Elementary Functions three times, I was ready to drop out Partying all through sophomore year didn't help much either I guess it was junior year when I decided that it was time to get my act together I began to realize that my C P A was important and that academics could be interesting Even with my settling down junior year, it wasn't until about a month ago that I realized what was going on m my life Here I am 21 years old. with four years of education from one o» tin best universities in the world under my bolt This school prepared me technically for whatever the business work! can throw out at me But more importantly. I've learned how to relate my ideas and beliefs to others and to really try to understand the ideologies of others I've learned to respect my colleagues and I've learned that I have a debt to pay to my society Finally. I've learned more about myself and the type of person I really am than I could have ever expected to learn Sure this school had its trying moments, but overall I'm glad you gave that two-hour go to colege lec ture four years ago Well I'll see you when you get here tor the graduation ceremonies Say “hi” to everyone for me and tell little cousin Philip to get ready because I got two hours of talking to do with him too. Your nephew, Scott StmFMil Life 19

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Bi Mmy Pyutnck A worker helps lo g. e the Pyramid Bookstore a new look Pjrjpbertxtiu) lhe (arid. owned and operated by Alphooso Manley ami Philip Poole fj nity Interprise Students help to keep money in the lommumty t» yper uk es n Greek paraphrr naha patromr mg a family bowels Stulent Lite 21