Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Below: Paul Reed and Paula Steverson assume their new roles as Mr. and Mrs. Black Extravaganza. Right: This student models one of the many fashions representative of black culture. Bottom: Beautifully adorned Gloria Sawyers electrifies the audience with her singing during the talent show. 26 Features

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Below: Brenda Lee stresses final bars of a number at he evening concert. Below right: Sam Phillips ex- presses gratitude at receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award. A memorial service for Elvis was held in the main auditorium of the Theatre and Communication Arts Building. At a banquet which followed the services, President Billy M. Jones presented the first Memphis State University Distinguished Achievement Award to Mr. Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records. Elvis and many other musicians have recorded their original and innovative music at the Sun Rec- ords Studio. Features 25

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Week Enlightens Black Students ■• P ,,„ ■•■ ! s Above: Robert Young demonstrates that reciting a poem can be far from a passive activity. Left: Paula Steverson performs selections from Purlie with a true sense of drama. In a desire to showcase the talents and achievements of the local black community, the Black Student Association sponsored six days of ac- tivity at Memphis State known as Black Enlightment Week. A three-day Black Business Exhibit kicked off the event, which continued with the staging of the Black Cultural Talent Show and a Greek Day Performance. A high school Gospel Contest and the ap- pearance of the noted feminist Flo Kennedy rounded out the week, leading to the much anticipated nam- ing of Mr. and Mrs. Black Extravaganza on Saturday. .• • • Features 27 k s ••,