Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Brenda Ziboh studies and watches TV in a well-organized, completely pink and green room! Pink curtains, telephone, and stuffed animals reveal her allegiance to her sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha. Edwin Periz used geometry when ho covered his walls: the design is unique but onecouldgetasoreneck trying to actually examine the pictures. Visiting a person's room is one way to learn about them. As tills student's room shows, little things reveal .1 lot: ballet shoes, an athletic letter and matching pillows and comforter.

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With all the emphasis and publicity on the offense the defense proved worthy of attention, holding the Tigers to less than 150 yards rushing. Erimi VtcAIIttlff . V ' in Massive Numbers Students Flocked to Atlanta to Show the Tigers A robbor is a homo’s worst enemy. A house is symbolic of security and stability, but a burglar sneaks in and robs the homo of everything that gives it value Like a thief in the night, the Bison football team crept into Tiger Territory and suprised Morehouse College on the day of its homecoming. Having staked out and cased “The House. the Bison crow headed south for the break-in. Airplanes, trains, buses, and cars were packed with those prepared to take Atlanta and one of her sources of collegiate pride by storm The competitiveness between the two schools was renowned on the gridiron and in the classroom. which made the “Clash of the Titans even more challenging. Our presence was formally made known at Morehouse's festive homecoming parade. Crowds of people piled onto the sidewalks of Northwest Atlanta. The sun smiled as if it knew of the successful outcome the Bison would have at the game. While people anxiously waited for the game to start. Esther Walters, a freshman at Spelman College said. “Look at all these people! I didn't think that so many people would come from so many different places just to see this game! The clock struck two and it was time for the game to begin. The Bison dominated the game from start to finish. When Walter Gaskin intercepted a pass and roturned it for a touchdown, it was only the beginning. The running game accumulated 388 yards and of those. 156 yards were Harvey Reed’s. Even though rushing was the main stay of the Bison's offense, quarterback Lee Dubose threw for two touchdowns. The 49-14 drubbing was an example of offensive domination; but according to Coach Jeffries, the score could hove been higher if it were not for the officiating. Said Jeffries. ”1 thought the refs were trying to keep the game close. The Bison were penalized 17 times for a total of 122 yards, penalties, however, were of little consequence, as long as the number in the win col- umn increased. The evening was one for celebrating. From Peachtree Plaza to the downtown Marriott and from Excelsior Mills to Mr. Vee's. the Atlantans graciously hosted all night parties, already forgetting the battle that they lost earlier Greeks stepped, ladies were admitted free of charge, drinks were served, and the dance floors were not vacated until early Sunday morning by which time the Washingtonians had left their mark on Atlanta When the planes, cars and buses began their long trek back. Morehouse breathed a sigh of relief for she had been ravaged socially and dominated completely on (he football field. Because two of the most prestigious black institutions clashed, the rivalry was intense. Nevertho less, the camaraderie survived unscathed. Upon the victor's return, everyone knew who indeed rocked the “house down to its foundations. by Sherri Milner Layout by Tamara Brown The band just finished playing From ten yards out. Lee Debotr I'm so Glad.” when Harvey barely makes it into the corner Reed gives them something rise of the end zone, but a piece of the to cheer about, he scores. ball over the goal line is enough.