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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FOR NKYV ENTRANTS. A CAMPUS PALIS SURELY A riend Indeed! In the tall ot 1946, approximately 200 upperclassmen eagerly awaited the arrival of a group ot young men and women who would soon become ther classmates, friends, and colleagues I heir purpose: to ensure tlx new students' arrival and to ease the sometimes rocky transition from high school to college life In 1984, similar events occur each fall as new entrants converge on campus On any given day during dormitory registration, you may see identically clad men and women unloading huge trunks, boxes, television sets and oilier personal items from every sort of vehicle Who are they. one might wonder, cheap labor' Ot course not They are the Campus Pals The Campus Pals have been dedicated to the task of orientating new students to the Howard University community since the organisation's inception in 194b In addition, the Campus Pals have broadened their orientation package since then to include rap sessions with the new entrants and parents, tours of Washington. DC. a variety show, double-feature movies, a skating party. a trip to kings Dominion amusement park and a host of othpr assorted recreational activities Being a Campus Pal requires hard work, says Pal Milton Henderson The Campus Pals begin preparations long hetore the fall semester as they participate in orientation seminars, prepare Campus Pal packages, and correspond with TO entrants per Campus Pal Even though most of their work occurs during the treshman orientation period, the job of the Campus Pal is never done Henderson claims. It s very rewarding when you discover that the new students are adjusting well and tliat students' parents trust you to help the transition period be a smooth one And for tlx past 38 years the Pals have been doing just that Sherri Bowen AftvKr ( ampul Pak PrpsiriMTl Camold Xing III. reviews tlw ciu'i and Uun ls luf IhrOdwol lSStt Al the vanrtv show Craig U - a vl Barr g,k . Ihwf fMMi,tonol The rime Campus Pal style 22 Student We