Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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4 LINCOLN NEWS o t It c i it ii c n i $1 o b tj o f % i n c o l n Gentlemen: I want to thank you for your line co-operation with me in my effort to efficiently serve you. The numer- ous changes brought about have all been to that end. The Reserve Room is for the purpose of serving the greatest number with the least amount of friction and the Rules for the use of those Books have been devised for that purpose. Please be sure and read them if you already have not. The Library is supposed to be open every hour of the day as listed on the Schedule posted on the Door of the Reserve room and if at any time you find yourself locked out I would appreciate having the hour and day reported to me. There has been one big innovation in the library in the reading room downstairs, which we went to a great deal of expense to provide for all who desire to study, leaving the upstairs as a magazine and newspaper room. Speaking of the Magazines and Newspapers, could I ask you to please replace all Magazines in their alpha- betical order as designated by the slips on the shelves and hang up all newspapers. The reward in neatness will more than repay you for the effort. Thanking you for your co-operation in the past and asking for it in the future, especially in regard to the magazine room. I am, Sincerely yours, ARTHUR SILVER. Librarian. % t t t t (E It i I fc r c n u X7HAT shall become of the Negro?” In view of the fact that this query has been broached many times before, let us not become alarmed as to our destiny. Hirst of all, I would not have you accuse me of offering an «apology.for the plight of my people. Therefore let us not touch this vulnerable spot of the race with gloved hands, but rather let us consider this challenge with an unprejudiced intent and with an in- tellectual pregnancy. That we should be Haunted with such asking as, “What shall become of the Negro? ” prognosticates his becoming a problem, a matter of great concern. Seeking a diagnosis, a remedy for this malady, such questions as these might arise, “Has the Negro pushed on to senility, or have we reverted into infancy? Can we no longer tell right from wrong—the light from the dark? To all of these, 1 have but one answer. We, as a people, racially, psychologically, and socially, are still adolescents. Our racial crimes are analogous to the juvenile delinquencies of a pubescent child. All of the disturbances aroused by the onrush of the awak- ening of manhood and womanhood in the blood of a child are like the deep unrest in the breast of the Negro with his rapid assimilation of American standards and ways of life, and his phenomenal educational advance. But shall we use our childhood as an excuse? We can safely say that the adolescent stage of the child is now being experienced in the present psycho- logical and racial occupancy of the Negro. Nordics notice the atavistic responses of our people to such re- ligious stimulation as portrayed in the audible motion picture, “Hallelujah” and what would they make our shibboleths?—“Lord, have mercy!”—“Hallelujah!” Again they see the resolute calm and indifference with which we face situations that wrack the very souls of the other races. Nearer, to us, they observe the suggestive and ribald cracks, and the belly-splitting guffaws that mar the plays, lectures and movies here on the campus. And to all this they exclaim, “How like little children are the Negroes.” However, let us not be disparaged by such accusations, for it is said, “And a little child shall lead them.” Rather biting sar- casm from Mr. God. But for a race whose soul and self-expression has been thwarted by years of slavery and ignorance, we have come a long way with our emancipation. This disparity of races should not disturb us, for like the ad- olescent child, who realizes his full cap.acities with ma- turity, we too, when the contemporary cultural and ar- tistic expression of the Negro spirit develops, shall give new values and a fresh momentum to (he contempo- rary self-expression of America. From this crucible of ignorance and prejudice shall be poured out an un- blemished metal of Negro posterity. This is my prog- nosis! THOMAS A. WEBSTER.

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LINCOLN NEWS 3 OUR FACULTY To whom we respectfully dedicate this book Rev. William H. Johnson. Ph. D., D. D., President Walter L. Wright, A. M. Doan George JohnBon, Ph. D. Rov. James Carter, A. M., D. D. Harold F, Grim, M. S. Re . Robert M. Labaree, A. B., D. D Arthur E. JameB, B. S., A. M. Rev. Frank H. RUlgley, Ph.D. William R. Coles, M. S. Rev. Samuel C. Hodge, A. M. Rov. Philip S. Miller, A. M., Th.B, A. Archibald Bullock, M. S. Charles R. Booth by, A. B. F$. Kenneth Havlland, M. S. William S. Taylor, A. B. JameB E. Dorsey, A. B. Charlos D. Chrlsman. A. B., Th.B. Arthur Silver, A. B. Homer Sims, A. B. Ralph V. Ehlo, A. B. James L. WllllamB, A. B. Hugh Sebastian, A. B. Fannin S. Belcher, Jr-, A. B. Benjamin T. Wells, A. B. Corey O. Mitchell, A. B.

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LINCOLN NEWS 5 Class of I 9 3 tt LEON ELMEK DcKALIt Epps Epps is not exactly a John Gilbert but it has been rumored by the la- dies that he waltzes divinely. He is also an accomplished violinist, ri- valing Krelsler. Anyone who has heard our Glee Club concerts during the last four years will attest this fact. We feel sure a place Is uwait- ing him on the concert stage. And. too. he Is a scholar of more than av- erage ability. His attainments are: Glee Club. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Phi Lambda Sigma. Mask und Gown. Alpha Phi Alpha. GEORGE Tit A VEILS ALSTON Chippy” Chippy Is one of the few remain- ing members of the Benovolenl So- ciety of Women Haters. But. per- hups In the near future, he will suc- cumb to the chains of that fair dam- sel. who graduates from Union this June. Chippy has worked diligently In his scholastic work and thereby has attained good murks. And too. he has been one of the mainstays of both the soccer and tennis teams for the last three years, and this year was honored with the captaincy of the tennis team. He will teach next year. Here's to his success. His attainments are Kappu Alpha Pal. Soccer Team. Tennis Team leapt.). Treasurer Tide Wuter Club. Class Basebuil. World Club. IIOOKKK WASHINGTON WATKINS Spuds There Is the acme of combinations in one man. Pie man. struggle buggy operator and lover. He halls from South Jersey and acts the part admirably, judging from his knowl- edge of farming. Spuds has gained a good deal of note thru his ability to talk you into buying ple and lik- ing it. His line is certainly suited for the profession he has chosen, ministry. He will return to Lincoln to take up his study. Glee Club. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. HOIlKItT HEN It V PARSON Hails from up Harrisburg way. He has alwuys been rather quiet but never inactive. He is an honor student, member of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society. Student Council tpres.). Instructor in Mathematics, second prize winner of William Meyers Slowe prize in Math, first prize winner of I .«ah Stanford Matu P ize. In ram ral S. or.a. Jun.or P-o’n Committee. Member of Kappa Alpha Psl. TOVE GKOKGK l»AVIS Lu Lu Is one of PI Gamma Psi's hand- some Beau Brummels. During his lirst two years here he remained in the background becuusc of his meek- ness und bnckfulness. But now he is quite bold and und curefree. The reason for this change is that root of all evil -Woman. His achievements: Beta Kappu Chi, Manager Football team. Cluss Football. Class Track. Assistant Instructor in Greek. Var- sity Club. Omegi Psl Phi—show his versatility both in curricula and ex- tra curricula activities. He intends to enter the gruduute school of the University of Pennsylvania in the fail. CLEMENT MEKVIN JONES O. M. Undoubtedly C. M. is the quietest fellow in the senior cluss but never out of any of the activities. He hus maintained an honor stunding for four years without neglecting the social side of College life. He is an- other Jersey boy by adoption, origi- nating in Florida and attending prep school in Tennessee where we under- stand his heart lies. Jones intends to enter Howard Medical School next year. Class Football. Independent Basketball. Betu Kappa Chi Scien- tific Society. Treasurer Lincoln News. Phi Betu Sigma.