Morgan State University - Promethean Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1938 volume:

‘ ALMA MATKR” “FAIR MORGAN ’ Fair Morgan, we love thee, so tried and so true Our hearts at thy name thrill with pride: We owe thee allegiance, we pledge thee our faith A faith that shall ever abide. CHORUS We pledge thee oar love, we pledge thee our faith Whatever the future may bring. And thus oar devotion, fidelity, too, And homage we pay as we sing. Fair Morgan, as onward the years swiftly fly, And thou livest in memory sweet, We bring thee our laurels, whatever they be, And lay them with joy at thy feet. “CLAS MOTTO” “Ye are the. light of the world.. . . . Let your lights so shine..” “Truth is the Light . . . and the truth shall make you free. “Class Flower' Gardenia “Class Colors” Maroon and Gold i Carnegie Ham. New Library Building—(Under Construction) The Gateway To Morgan r Spencer Hal TIVH 9NH0A Baldwin Hall CONTENTS -Z. PAGE ADMINISTRATION .............. 22 GRADUATES 27 CLASSES_____________________ 57 ORGANIZATIONS 61 ARTS 79 ATHLETICS __ 87 SPECIAL FEATURES 95 12 the promethean c[icaturp TO Hwight Oliver Wendell Holmes SJ- HE one year during WHICH WE, the Class of 1938, have known you as President of Morgan has been, alas, much too short as President of Morgan has been, for us to have learned the value of your whole- hearted efforts in cooperating with and inspiring us. As we are about to venture forth from dear Morgan, it is our sincere hope that the commend- able work which you have begun will become a heri- tage of the school. As a symbol of our regard, we dedicate to you this book, the realization of our dream and result of our labor, so that you may have at hand in years to come a memorial of our loving respect for you. OMETHEAN 13 THE P R 1)r. Dwight Oliver Wendall Holmes President 14 ™E PROMETHEAN npHE Godlike Promethean, benefactor of humanity, stood chained to the rock amidst loneliness, suffering and woe, and exhibited a spirit characterized by long endurance, patient energy, and dauntless determin- ation. It is a spirit not unlike this that we, the graduating class of 1938, have striven to attain during our four years of College life. Seldom has there been a call of our Alma Mater to which we have not attempted to re- spond gladheartedly. So inviolable is the part she has played in our lives that to us she has become the Holy of Holies, where is enshrined the memories of blissful College years. It is our sincere hope that everything which springs forth from the College goes out reflecting our cherished ideals and spirit. We trust that “The Promethean”—a symbol of our united effort, zeal, energy, and en- thusiasm will faithfully reproduce those activities which have well served their purpose in preserving in us these noble ideals and best traditions of the school. If it does this, its success will be guaranteed, because our schoolmates whom we leave will gain inspiration, and something of the school’s spirit will be communicated through it to its readers. YEAR BOOK STAFF J. Hyland Reid George C. Grant, Jr Richard L. Sowell Randolph Myers .Editor in Chief Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Depaktmi: t. i. Editors Douglas Roberts ................. Arts Editor George Goddard ..................Associate Arts Editor Thomas BROWN..................... Sports Editor Charles Horsey...................Associate Sports Editor Clarence Wright.................. Associate Sports Editor Rosetta Ward.....................Special Features Editor Cornelia Williams................ Associate Special Features Editor C. Reginald Audrick .... Associate Special Features Editor Hilda Mae Orr.................... Organizations Editor Advertisements and Circulation Committee Le Roy Carroll, Chairman Samuel Young Flonie Whitehead Pauline Johnson Charles Coates B us in ess M a nager Clarence Wright Staff Stenographer Gwendolyn L. Johnson 16 THE PROMETHEAN 'jpo Dr. John Oakley Spencer, who for thirty-five years has directed the course of our Dear Alma Mater, in part- ing we pause to say that yours was a noble service well ren- dered May the unfailing light which guided you in all of your undertakings, be reflected in the lives of the Class of 1038 who express the deep feeling of our predecessors THE PROMETHEAN 17 1 )r. John Oakley Spencer, LL.D. President Emeritus 18 THE PROMETHEAN MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Greetings : A college is life. It flows on endlessly, bearing its freight of youth- ful hopes and ambitions. The class of 1938 is caught in the current. During the four years that it has taken the current to flow through the portals of Morgan College, mutual pleasure and satisfaction have char- acterized our relationships. In our present time, youth leaving the college walls stand on the hold of new frontiers—not frontiers of dark forests and level plains, but frontiers of life values. Traditional mores no longer suffice. New standards, and untried patterns of thought and action must emerge from the present values which control the activities of men. In no other way can youth hope to remake the world in which we live. The future alone will reveal how well Morgan College has helped you prepare for what faces you. The real purpose of administration and faculty has been more than merely to assist you in the accumulation of facts. We are concerned about what you are going to do with them. We have tried to fire your imagination, to help you approach problems without bias, to choose rather than be propelled by impulse, to think rather than absorb, and to crave only the highest and best. The measure of a man is found in his inner wants and cravings. The real Morgan is a spirit. Those who have been permeated with this spirit, become one in a community of souls which hold high the stand- ards of our Alma Mater. THE PROMETHEAN 19 George Camron Grant, Sr. Dean 20 THE PROMETHEAN APPRECIATION TO CLASS ADVISOR J JE who has shown us the high ideal and unflagging cour- age of a true Christian gentleman can receive only the heartfelt devotion of every true Morganite of the Class of 1988. Appreciation, unbounded and deep, is awarded to Mr. Howard L. Cornish, our counselor, friend, and instructor. Professor Howard L. Cornish Class Advisor 22 THE PROMETHEAN OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION DWIGHT OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, Ph.D., PRESIDENT A.B., Howard University; A.M., Columbia University; Ph.IJ., Columbia University; President Morgan College, It)37 JOHN OAKLEY SPENCER, LL.D., PRESIDENT EMERITUS A.B., Illinois Wesleyan University; A.M. Columbia Uni- versity; Ph.D., Illinois Wesleyan University; LL.D. Washington College; President of Morgan College, 1902-19$7; President Emeritus. GEORGE CAMRON GRANT, A.M., Dean A.B., Morgan College; A.M., Columbia University; appointed, Morgan College, 1927; Dean 1937. JOSEPH L. CARTER, LL.B. Treasurer JAMES HUGHLETT CARTER, A.B. Secreta ry-Business Monager EDWARD NATHANIEL WILSON, A.B. Registrar BEULAH MYRTLE DAVIS, B.S. Librarian EDNA ROSELLA HOPKINS, A.B. A s sistant R egist ra r BEATRICE ADELAIDE MAYO Bookkeeper-Cashier HELEN GERTRUDE ROBERTS Superintendent of Boarding Department ANGELINE DENNING SMITH, B.S. Assistant Libraria n HELEN EMMA WILSON, A.M. Dean of Women JOSEPH H. RICE Superintendent of Plant Execitivk Assistants WILLIAM HENRY EASTON, A.M. Field Agent VIOLA ESTELLA PROCTOR, B.S. Assistant Superintendent of Boarding Department PATRICIA SPAULDING TAYLOR Stenographer-President’s Office FLORENCE SOMERVILLE JACKSON, B.S. Stenogra pher-RegistraFs Office KATHARINE MATHILDE COLEMAN Stenographer-Deaits Office 23 THE PROMETHEAN OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION DWIGHT OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, Ph.D. President GEORGE CAMRON GRANT, A.M., Dean Education MILTON LEWIS CALLOWAY, A.M. Biology B.S., Knoxville College: A.M., Columbia University; appointed, Maryan College, 1916. JOHN ARTHUR HERCULSON, B.S. Chemistry B.S., Tufts College; appointed, Morgan College, 1925 CHARLES CLINTON KEY, A.M. Biology A.B., Morgan College; A.M., Columbia University; appointed Morgan College, 1925. HOWARD LEE CORNISH, A.M. Mathematics A.B., Morgan College; A.M.. Columbia University; appointed Morgan College, 1927. EDWARD PAULETTE HURT, A.B. Health and Physical Education A.B., Howard University: appointed Morgan College, 1929. NATALIE CARTER TILGHMAN, A.M. Education A.B., Morgan College; A.M., Columbia University; appointed Morgan College, 1930. TALMADGE LAYMAN HILL, A.B. Health and Physical Education A.B., Morgan College; appointed Morgan College, 1930 GEORGE HENRY SPAULDING, M.S. Chemistry and Physics B.S., Morgan College; M.S., University of Pennsylvania; appointed Morgan College, 1930. HATTIE PHIFER CARTER, A.M. Household Arts A.B. Morgan College: A.M. Columbia University; appointed Morgan College, 1931. •CLINTON EVERETT KNOX, A.M. History A.B., Williams, College; A.M., Brown University; appointed Morgan College, 1931. VIOLET SARA BANKS, A.M. Music Diploma, New England Conservatory of Music. B.S. in Music, Columbia University: A.M., Columbia University; appointed Morgan College, 1931. • On leave of absence 1937-38 for study at Harvard University. 24 THE PROMETHEAN ALICE NIXON GROSS, R.S. Household Arts B.S., Hampton Institute; appointed Maryan College, 1938 JEAN FISHER TURPIN, A.M. English A.B., Morgan College: A.M., Howard University: appointed, Morgan College, 1934. WILLIAM WALKER PROCTOR, A.B. Mathematics A.II., Morgan College; appointed Morgan College, 1939. OLLINGTON ERWIN SMITH, A.M. English and Dramatic Art A.II., Fisk University; A.M., Fisk University; appointed. Morgan College. 1935. JESSIE MAE WYCHE, A.M. Freshman English A.B., Fisk University; A.M.. Columbia University; appointed, Morgan College, 1985. MASON ALBERT HAWKINS, Ph.D. Economics A.B., Harvard University; A.M., Columbia University; Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania; appointed. Morgan College, 1986. DOROTHY MAUDE HOUSTON, Ed.M., French A.B., Radcliffe College; Ed.M., Harvard University; appointed, Morgan College, 1937. WINFRED OCTAVUS BRYSON, JR., A.M. Commerce A.II., Morehouse College; A.M., Atlanta University; appointed, Morgan College, 1937. MARY LOU BYTHEWOOI), A.M. Physical Education A.B., Spelman College; A.M. Michigan University; appointed, Morgan College, 1937. EDWARD GONZALEZ CARROLL, B.D. Religious Education A.B., Morgan College: B.D. Yale University; appointed, Morgan College, 1937. FRANCES BERRY HILL, Mus. B. Music A.b., Morgan College; Mus.B., Oberlin College; appointed, Morgan College, 1987. THEODORE ROOSEVELT HUBERT, A.M. History A.B., Morehouse College; B.S.S., New York City College; A.M., Columbia University, appointed, Morgan College, 1937. EARL RICHARD MOSES, A.M. Social Science A.B., Oberlin College; A.M. Chicago University; the PROMETHEAN 25 HELEN EMMA WILSON, A.M. Education A.B., Howard University; A.M.. Howard University; appointed, Morgan College, 11)37. JOSEPHINE SPENCER WILSON, A.B. Speech A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University; appointed Morgan College, 1937 LEON EDWARD W'RIGIIT, A.M. Latin A.B., Boston University; A.M. Boston University; appointed, Morgan College, 1937. PART TIME INSTRUCTION HARRY BARD, B.S. Supervisor of History in Secondary Schools, Baltimore, Md. History MARGARET E. BOND, B.S. Vice-Principal, Public School No. 50, Baltimore, Md. Education WILLIAM R. FLOWERS, A.M. Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools, Baltimore, Md. Education LUCRETIA GIBBS Supervisor of Special Education, Baltimore, Md. Special Education G. DAVID HOUSTON, A.M., Ed.M., Ed.D. Principal of Armstrong High School, Washington, D.C. English HARRY F. LATSHAW, Ed.D. Director of Special Education, Baltimore, Md. Education IVAN RIGBY Senior High School Art Teacher, Baltimore, Md. Art MARGUERITE B. SELDON Supervisor of Intermediate Grades. Baltimore, Md. Intermediate Education MARGARET C. STEVENSON. B.S. Acting Principal of Public School No. 13, Baltimore, Md. Intermediate Education MARY BROWN THOMAS. A.B. Supervisor of Kindergarten-Primary Grades, Baltimore, Md. Primary Education EDITH V. WALKER, B.S. Principal of Public School No. 87, Baltimore, Md. Education MARIE E. WALLACE, A.M. Acting Principal of Public School No. 6h, Baltimore, Md. Primary Education OLIVE WHILDIN, Ed. D. Assistant Supervisor in Special Education, Baltimore Public Schools Special Education 26 THE PROMETHEAN THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF MORGAN COLLEGE 1937-1938 V URN ELL LOCKWOOD........President LAURA ROBINSON...........Secretary CLARENCE MAIDEN ..Vice-President EARL JACKSON ............Treasurer The work of the Student Council of 1937-1938 has been to firmly establish the Student Council of Morgan College as a definite, effective, and integral organ of the administration set-up. Having shaken off the lethargy, the present Council has enjoyed a year of successful activity. It would be unnecessary, impossible, and unethical to mention in detail the cases handled, the moves made with a view to the general welfare of the College, activities emphasizing the cultural and moral betterment of the student body, and various other activities in which the Council has been engaged. Let it suffice to say, however, that the Council has handled dis- ciplinary cases well. It has functioned effectively as a means of articu- lation between faculty and students. It has been the official repre- sentative of the student body on various occasions; such as, banquets and forums. It has functioned well in inducting Freshman students into our college life. Notable were the activities of the Student Council during the week of President Holmes’ inauguration. The Council, with the student body as a whole, was the first group to greet officially and pledge loyalty to our President. The members of the Council are to be complimented on the fine spirit and concord with which they have worked. The Council, upon invitation, has participated in discussions and conferences sponsored by other schools. It is hoped that the student body of Morgan College will recog- nize the importance and significance of the opportunity for intelligent self-government and will cooperate with and respect the Student Council of the school as an administrative organ, realizing that it is all for the building of a better Morgan and the preparing of themselves for in- telligent participation in the government of these United States of America. The Student Council of 1937-38 wishes endless success to the Stu- dent Councils which follow. GRADUATES t I N M E M () R I A M To live, To love. To work and play. And then at last When earthly things wear out. To sleep— To sleep the everlasting sleep Of death. We envy you, O sleeping comrade. Earthly, cares are not your own. We must fight for our existence; We must reap what we have sown. You are gone but we remember That you life was short and sweet That your life was short and sweet Someday we may chance to meet. TO Hamilton Miller I n ill George C. Grant, Jr. William Tapscott T reasurer CLASS OFFICERS George Grant, Jr. Assistan t Treasurer' Douglas Roberts President Beatrice C. Austin Secretary Richard Sowell V ice-P resident EXECUTIVE COM MITTEES The Senior Class of Morgan College 1938 Social Laura Robinson, Chairman Beatrice Willis Walter Mosby Hattie Waters Samuel Young Claiborne Knightbn Arnett Frisby Cap and Gown William Tapscott, Chairman Pauline Johnson Neonta Smith Olive Caulk Levi Miller Louise Smith Jewelry Florence Meade, Chairman W. Thixidore Hayes Flonie Whitehead Invitations Cornelia Williams, Chairman C. Reginald Audrick Sarah Dorsey Albert Cephas v Charles Horsey Charles Coates Beatrice Austin Senior Week Activities Vurnell Lockwood, Chairman Gwendolyn Johnson Lurleen Davis Benjamin Hawkins 30 T,,E PROMETHEAN Leonard Curtis Anderson “Andy” Atlantic City, N.J. A.B., English Omega Psi Phi, 2, 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 2. 3; Choral Club 2; Octet 2; Basketball Squad 2; Dramatic Club 2; Football 2. Clifton Reginald Audrick “Slug” Washington, D.C. A.B., Social Science Debating Society 3; Vice-President 4; Cheerleader; Interracial Club 2, 3; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Male Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Morgan Players 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2; Second place in Popularity Contest 3. Beatrice Clarke Austin “Beadie” Clifton Forge, Va. A.B., English Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2, 3; Secretary 4; Y.W. C.A. 1. 2, 3; Secretary 4; Pan Hellenic Council, Sec- retary 4; French Club; Dramatic Club; Senior Class Secretary; Intra-Mural Contest; Notre Club; College Choral Club 1, 2, 3; Miss Morgan”—1937. Thomas Clyde Brown ut. br Asbury Park, N.J. A.B., Social Science Varsity Football 1, 2, 3; Student Football Mgr. 4; Omega Psi Phi 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Tennis 1, 2, 4; Track Squad 1; Intra-Murals 1; Debating Society 4; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 4; Southern Negro Youth Congress; All C.I.A.A. Left End 2; Sports Editor of Promethean. ™B PROMETHEAN 31 Collis Vincent Bryant “Prodigy Baltimore, Md. B.S., Mathematics Former Publicity Manager of Dramatic Club. Former Publicity Manager and Sports Writer for College. Melvin Alexander Callaman “Cal Hagerstown, Md. A.B., English Debating Club; Oratorical Contest, Baldwin Hughes and Catch; Dramatic Club; Y.M.C.A.; Chorus; Track Team. Cornelius LeRoy Carroll “Lee Baltimore, Md. A.B., History Alpha Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 4; Morgan Players 1; Y.M.C.A. 2; Circulation and Advertising Manager of Promethean. Olive G. Caulk Baltimore, Md. A.B., English 32 THE PROMETHEAN Albert Henry Cephas “Scef” Baltimore. Md. B.S., Mathematics Alpha Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Beta Kappa Chi 4; Y.M. C.A. 1, 2; Football 3. Charles Joseph Coates “ToggUf Shady Side, Md. B.S., Mathematics Omega Psi Phi 1, 2, Keeper of Finance 3, Basileus 4: Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, Treasurer 3; President 4; President Junior Class; Student Council 3, 4; Pan Hellenic Council 3, 4; Dormitory Council 3, 4; Morgan Players 3; Choral Club, Beta Kappa Chi. Alyce Jeanette Cole “Allie” Baltimore, Md. A.B. English Literary Club. President 1, 2; Y.W.C.A., 2, 3, 4; N.A.A.C.P. 4; Home Economics Club 1; Library 1,2,3,4. Carson Wells Corns “Pop Corns” Bel Air, Md. A.B., Social Science Phi Beta Sigma; Dean of Pledgee 1; Vice-President 2, 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 4. THE PROMETHEAN 33 Mary Agnes Corns “Mac” Bel Air, Md. A.B., English Young Women's Christian Association 3, 4; Liter- ary Club 4. Anna Ruth Davis “Sue” Towson, Md. A.B., Latin Intra-Murals for Girls 1; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Lurleen Brunette Davis “Tiny” Houston, Texas B.S., Social Science Y.W.C.A. 2, 3, 4; N.A.A.C.P. 4; Negro Literature Club 4. Sara Elizabeth Dorsey Baltimore, Md. B.S., Education Y.W.C.A. 3, 4; Ivy Leaf Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha 3, 4: Choral Club; N.A.A.C.P. PROMETHEAN Joseph Arnett Frisby, Jr. “Joe” Baltimore. Md. A.B., History (Ilee Club; Debating Society 4; Y.M.C.A. 3, 4; N.A.A.C.P; Emergency Peace Organization 4. George Goddard “Einstein” Baltimore, Md. B.S., Chemistry Vice-President of Junior Class; Track 4: Omega Psi Phi 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Squad 3; Boxing 4; Cheerleader 4; Quartet 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3, Stage Manager 4; Student Council 3; Associate Art Editor of the Promethean. George Cameron Grant, Jr. “Gee-Gee” Baltimore, Md. A.B., English Football 1, 2; Basketball 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Vice-President 3, 4. Omega Psi Phi 3, 4; Asso- ciate Editor of the Promethean; Chapter editor to Ome- ga Oracle. Thelma Theresa Gray “Reds” Baltimore, Md. A.B., English Literary Club 1; French Club; Negro Literary Club. the p r O M E T H E A N 35 Brucie Hatton “Brii” Jacksonville, Fin. A.B.. English Benjamin Lawrence Hawkins “Shoo hie” Newark, New Jersey B.S. Zoology Omega Psi Phi 1, 2, 3, 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co- captain of Morgan Football Team 4; Track Team; Ura Theodore Hayes “Teddy” Clinton, N.C. A.B., History Phi Beta Sigma 1. 2, 3; President 4; Debating Society 3; President 4. James Russell Hite 44Jimmie” Baltimore, Md. B.S., Mathematics President of Alpha Phi Alpha; Y.M.C.A.; Stage Technician. THE PROMETHEAN Charles Martin Horsey “Charley” Crisfield, Md. B.S., Zoology Omega Psi Phi 1, Assistant Keeper of Records and Seals 2, 3; Keeper of Records and Seals 4; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Treasurer; Intra-Murals 2; Dormitory Council 2; Football Trainer 1. Gwendolyn Letitia Johnson “Gwen” Roanoke. Va. A.B., Social Science Dramatic Club 1, 2; Secretary 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; El Progresso Club 1, 2; Vice President, Pyramid Club 2; Social Committee mem- ber 4. Pauline Iris Johnson “Polly” Baltimore, Md. A.B., English Delta Sigma Theta 2, 3, 4; Member of Advertising Staff of Promethean; Winner of original Short Story Contest, 1935. Henrietta Jones “Henny Penny” Oakley, Md. B.S., Physical Education Y. M. C. A. the PROMETHEAN :',7 Claiborne Dunbar Knighten “Oke” Tulsa, Oklahoma B.S., Botany Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Men’s Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Cheerleader 4; Sphinx Club 3, 4; French Club Play Director. Vurnell William Lockwood “Steve” Waukegan, Illinois B.S. Chemistry President Student Council 4; President of Class I, 2; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Member of “Y” Cabinet 2. 3, 4; Secretary “Y” 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Fin. Secretary of Dramatic Club 3, 4: Alpha Phi Alpha 3, 4; Editor of Sphinx 3; Beta Kappa Chi; Pi Lambda Psi Gatch Science Prize I; Salutatorian Class ‘38’; Vice-Presi- dent of Alpha Phi Alpha 4; Religious Committee 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Man- ager of Miss Morgan 4; “Who’s Who in American Col- lege and Universities.”; Pan Hellenic Council 3, 4. Florence Elizabeth Meade “Flo” Paulsboro, N.J. A.B., English Y.W.C.A.; Choral Club; Women’s League 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Personality Pals. Levi Brawner Miller “Lee” Baltimore, Md. A.B., English Negro Literary Club. 38 THE PROMETHEAN Walter Clifton Mosby “Click” Lynchburg, Va. B.S., Music Omega Pledgee Club; Dramatic Club; Football; Bas- ketball; Tennis; Track; Men’s Glee Club; Chorus; Y. M.C.A. Operatic Group of Singers. Marshall Bernard Murray “Marsh” Sumter, S.C. B.S., Mathematics Phi Beta Sigma Secretary 4; Assistant Business Manager of the Promethean. Hilda Mae Orr Youngstown, Ohio A.B., Social Science Delta Sigma Theta 2; Vice-President .'5; President 4; Pan Hellenic Council President 3, 4; Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Member 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Pi Lambda Psi Honor- ary Society 3, 4; Student Council 2; Senior Year Book Staff 4; Social Committee 1, 2; Girl’s Varsity Basketball Squad 1; Intra-Murals 1; May Day Committee Chair- man 2, 3; Religious Committee 4; Freshman Class Vice- President; Progressive Club; Notre Club; El Progresso Club; Who’s Who In American Colleges and Univer- sities. Georganna Mae Peters “George” Magnolia, Md. B.S. Physical Education Delta Sigma Theta 2, 3, 4; Dean of Pledgees 3, 4; Girls Basketball Team; Intra-Murals 1, 2; Y.W.C.A. 39 THK P R O M E T H E A N Editor-in-Chief of the Promethean; Male Quartet 2, 3, 4; Collette Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Business Manager 3, 4; Alpha Phi Alpha 1, 2; Secre- tary 3, 4; Pan Hellenic Council Treasurer 4; Opera Group 4; Male Octet 2, 3; Mixed Octet, 3. President of Senior Class; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Dayton, Ohio B.S., Physical Education Alpha Kappa Alpha 1, 2; Anti-Basileus 3; Basileus 4; Pi Lambda Psi Honor Society 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; President 4; Women’s League, President 4; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3; Vice President 4; Cabinet member 1, 2, 3, 4; Pan Hellenic Council 3; Secretary 4; Women’s Sex- ette 2, 3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Women’s Quartette 3; Intramural Women’s Champion 1; Baldwin and Ome- ga Oratorical winner 2. 3; Social Committee 1, 2, 3; Intra-Mural manager 2; Varsity basketball team 1, 2, 3; May Queen 4; Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities 4. Jersey City, NJ. Douglas Emanuel Roberts “Pink Reds” Frederick, Md. A.B., Social Science James Hyland Reid “Joe B.S., Chemistry Laura Martha Robinson Sis Member of Y.W.C.A. Baltimore, Md. Carrie May Sephus B.S. Mathematics 40 T,,E PROMETHEAN Louise Carolyn Smith Lou Manassas, Va. A. B., English Negro Literary Club Secretary 4; Literary Club 3, •1; Y.W.C.A. 4; Debating Club 4; Ivy I«eaf Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 1, 2, 3, 4. Neonta Hinsley Smith “Neezy Baltimore, Md. A.B. English Secretary of French Club. Y.W.C.A. Richard Laconia Sowell “Bo jay Newark, N.J. A.B., Social Science Associate Editor of the Promethean; Vice-President of Senior Class; Treasurer of Sophomore Class; Omega Psi Phi 1, 4; Dean of Pledgees 2; Basileus 3; Male Quartet 1, 2, 3, 4; Male Octette 1, 2, 3; Mixed Octette 2, 3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dormitory Council 1, 4; President 2; Pan Hellenic Council 2, 4; Popularity Con- test 3; Varsity Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 3; Boxing; All C.I.A.A. 3, 4; All American 4. William Tapscott Baltimore, Md. Treasurer of Senior Class. A.B., History ™R PROMETHEAN ‘ 41 i Corinne Bernice Taylor Mai ” Towson, Md. A.B., English Literary Club 3, 4; Intra-Mural� 1; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Hattie Delia Waters Shin Princess Anne, Md. A.B., History Y.M.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Les Hirondelles 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Alpha Kappa Alpha 3; Grammateus 4; Mixed Octette 3; Dramatic Club 2. Quartet 2. Christo Lee Waller The Cris Baltimore, Md. A.B., Social Science Varsity Football 3. 4; Track 2. Dorothy Rosetta Ward Baby Baltimore, Md. A.B., History Dramatic Club 1, 2; Y.W.C.A. 3; Secretary of Liter- ary Club 4; Debating Society 4: Alpha Kappa Alpha 3, Tamioehus 4; Intra-Murals 1; Year Book Staff- Editor of Special Features. “Kappa” Sweetheart of 1938. 42 THR PROMETHEAN Queener Elfred Willis Baltimore, Md. A.B., Social Science Kappa Alpha Psi 1, 2. 3, 4; Y.M.C.A.; N.A.A.C.P. 3, 4. Beatrice Ulysses Willis “Bebe” Albany, Ga. A.B., Social Sciene Y.W.C.A. 3, 4; T. I. D. Club 4; Choral Club 3. Clarence Randolph Wright “Reds” Baltimore, Md. B.S., Education Sports Reporter of Morgan Bulletin 4; Sphinx Club 4; Basketball Squad 1; Associate Editor of School Paper; Business Manager of the Promethean. Clearence James Young “Jimmie” Baltimore, Md. A.B. English President of French Club; Y.M.C.A.; President of Scroller Club; Intra-Murals; Literary Club; N.A.A.C.P. ♦ ™E P R O M E T H E A N 43 Samuel Maurice Young “Sam Baltimore, Md. A.B., Social Science Alpha Phi Alpha 3, 4; Emergency Peace Campaign Chairman 4; Discussion Club 3; Advertising Manager of Athletics 4. Theodosia Delia Baker “Theo” Baltimore, Md. B.S., Home Economics Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; “Domicon” Home Economics Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Y.W.C.A. 3, 4; College Chorus 1. Mary Alice Chambers Baltimore. Md. B.S., Education Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I Daisy Keets Coleman UQ. T Baltimore, Md. B.S., Education The Literarians; Public School Teacher’s Club; The Aesthetic Triangle. 44 T,,E PROMETHEAN Flonib Mae Whitehead “Flo Portsmouth, Va. A.B., History Y.W.C.A.; Health Week Project; Miss Morgan”— 1986. Dorothy Annette Wiggins “Dottie Baltimore, Md. A.B., English Y.W.C.A.; Literary Club 3, 4. Cornelia Elizabeth Williams “Connie Wheeling, W. Va. B.S., Music Girl’s Quartet 1. 2, 3; College Choir 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Sexette 3; Mixed Octette 3; Opera Group 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Corresponding Sec. 4; Alpha Kappa Alpha 2, 3; Ivy Leaf Reporter. Episto- leus 4; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2. 3; Cor. Sec. 4; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; Women’s League Treasurer 4. Oliver Henry Williams “Snow Hill Snow Hill. Md. B.S., Botany Alpha Phi Alpha 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 3, 4. the PROMETHEAN 45 Gladys Custis Fisher Baltimore, Md. B.S., Education Sadie Beatrice Waters “Sadie Coatesville, Pa. B.S., Education Dramatic Club Advisor; Coach. Evelyn Theresa Lee Hewlin “Euphany” Baltimore, Md. B.S., Education Elmer A. Henderson Krancese Lomax Lattimore Danette Madison Small George Sumner Whyte 46 THE PROMETHEAN ODE TO MORGAN Class of ’38 O Noble Muse! that smiled upon the day And blessed the hour that taught us Morgan’s name. To thee, to thee alone, we wend our way And beg a bit of thy poetic fame. Inspire us with thy power and lofty art! Instruct us in the skill of rime and beat That we may sing the grace of Morgan’s heart And lay our laurels at her sacred feet. To thee, fair Morgan, thou to whom we owe What little wealth of wisdom that is ours, We give our praise; and willingly bestow Our future interest toward thy lofty towers Could we but raise our voice above the din Of nature’s battle for a sweet release From social-evil, tyranny, and sin. And tell the world of thy consoling peace Would not the world in gratitude forsake Its turbid ebb and, flow of constant strife, Perchance to turn a wistful eye to take A sympathetic view of peaceful life? Thy walls that stand as monuments in grey Are symbols of the strength of wisdom found Within thy courts, where on the stage, the ploy Of life portrays the deeds of King and clown In philosophic lore thy halls are steeped And rich art thou in modern science and thought Who sucks thy blood will find himself replete With wisdom’s art and knowledge as he ought. Thy lamp that made our shaded path more plain And shed its light as we upward trod Illumined more than just the way to fame It taught us how to love and serve our God For these and more we give exalted praise To thee, fair Morgan, guardian of our youth. With one accord our parting hymn we raise To sing aloud of thy abiding truth. Levi Miller. ™E PROMETHEAN 47 CLASS WILL We, the Class of ‘38’ of Morgan College, Baltimore, Maryland declare this to be our last will and testament: To our Alma Mater, we pledge our love, faith, and allegiance. To our parents, teachers, and friends, we extend our thanks, grati- tude, and appreciation for their sacrifices in order that we might achieve. To the Junior Class, we leave our place and privileges at Morgan College. To the Sophomore Class, we leave our ambitions and will to complete their college careers. To the Freshman Class, we leave our enthusiasm and spirit of Morgan College plus our best wishes for a successful college career. TO INDIVIDUALS WE LEAVE Hilda Orr’s dignity to Helen Coleman. Beatrice C. Austin's girlish characteristics to Thelma Bailey. Vurnell Lockwood’s consistency and scholastic achievements to Brooks Waters. Douglas Roberts' manners to John Cheatham. Olive Caulk’s pleasant smile to Mildred Morrow. Oliver Williams’ height to Bunkv Hill. Frances Marshall’s quietness to Harriet Jackson. Walter Mosby’s singing ability to Teackle Lansey. Samuel Young’s well groomed appearance to John I ake. Richard Sowell’s athletic ability to Robert Mitchell. Charles Coates’ popularity to Stephen Brown. Pauline Johnson’s place in Pi Lambda Psi to Dorothy Webster. Cornelia Williams’ speedy diction to Martha Higginbotham. Louise Smith’s neatness to Beatrice Carrington. Beatrice Willis’ pose and modesty to Evelyn Travers. Georganna Peters’ athletic ability to Sarah Wiggins. Mary Corns. Thelma Gray, and Dorothy Wiggins’ seats to Jessie Poole, Etna Nickens, and Duckie Torrance. Clarence Young’s and Christo Waller’s places in the rabble room to Clarence Haynes and Norman Uncles. Rosetta Ward’s place in the Debating Society to Vestah Wilson. Flonie Whitehead’s sophistication to Clarissa Willis. And last: We hereby constitute and appoint the Junior and Sophomore Classes to be the executrix and executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof we have set our hands this 3rd day of March, 1938. The Class of ‘38’. Signed, published, and declared by the above class of ‘38’ as its last will and testament in the presence of us who at this request have signed as witnesses of the same. Samuel Young, Hattie Waters, Rosetta Ward. 48 HE PROMETHEAN V A L E D I C T () R Y Hilda M. Orr Morgan College Baltimore, Maryland President Holmes, members of the Faculty, Classmates, Fellow-students, and Friends: Youth today truly has problems to solve. No other rising genera- tion ever faced such world situations as have occurred since we entered college. History has indeed been made. We have been shocked by Italy’s merciless rape of Ethiopia, the civil war in Spain, the aggressiveness of Germany, and we have been deeply affected by a world depression. Here in the United States of America we have witnessed the conflict l etween capital and labor and have argued pro and con the worthiness of our alphabetical government. We have seen the weakening and destruction of many established customs and moral standards and through it all we have prayed. “O God, help us to be true to that which we do know of beauty, wisdom, strength, and righteousness.” The youth of today has had unusual freedom and for some of us this freedom has carried in its wake specific dangers and temptations, and to others it has given time for wholesome expression and advancement along educational lines. No other generation has been so pressed to help solve the problems of everyday living, such as woman’s career versus mar- riage. equality between the sexes, the economic and political indepen- dence of woman, class prejudice, and a false double standard of morals. No other generation has ever had such high powered playthings as the automobile, the radio, the aeroplane, and the cinema. Fulminations from press and pulpit have been directed against the misuse of these. Life is a fascinating problem, but is often a very difficult one to solve. The way we solve its many problems will determine what we are, and what we are influences what our behavior will be. There are those before us today who hold especial claim upon our gratitude as they have equipped us with the necessary intellectual tools for solving life’s problems. To you, sir, the President of this College, our first words of parting are due. Our association with you as an advisor has been confined to this year: but short as it has been, it has been long enough to teach us to regard you with respect as a scholar and with affection as a Christian gentleman. We thank you for the benefits derived from your teaching, for your consistent gentlemanly courtesy, for your interest in us, and for your kind wishes for our future welfare, and we express the hope that you may long be spared in full strength to direct the affairs of our Alma Mater. In the name of the Class of 1938, I bid you farewell. Beloved Dean and Members of the Faculty, now that we realize that we are to sit no longer as learners at your feet we begin more justly to appreciate the worth of that daily intercourse. We have learned to honor you, not because of your authority, but because, having met you face to face we have seen your learning and ability, we have found insight and uplift, and we know you to be sterling men and women. We have felt, too, your genuine sympathy with all our student interests, and the wisdom 49 TIIE PROMETHEAN and consideration with which you have met a class so hard to please is witnessed by the rare degree of harmony which prevails between the faculty and student body of our Alma Mater. The Class of 1938 bids you farewell. To Dr. John 0. Spencer. President Emeritus, we pay our respects. Ever since your warm words of welcome and counsel addressed to us on that memorable September morning, 1934, there is not one of us who has not felt that in you he had an accessible friend and adviser whose interest in our welfare was deep and vital. You have devoted yourself, sir, to years of arduous toil. Thirty-five years of your life you gave to our Alma Mater. I can leave with you no higher hope than that with the same faithfulness which you have exercised toward us, you may continue to touch the springs of the personalities which you may meet in the unnum- bered days to come. Good health to you, sir, and the blessings of God attend you! Undergraduates, we must take our last formal leave of you also who have been fellow-students with us here. The duties which were once ours have largely become yours. May you always remember that the college is in a true sense a moral personality depending for its health and soundness on every one of its members. May you make it what it may be made—a power for good among the colleges of the country. And as you attack whatever work that we have left uncompleted may it help you to know that you have with you the heartiest sympathy of those who today bid you farewell. Classmates, we have long been fellow-students together. Let us not cease to be fellow-students as we shall go forth to solve the problems of life which confront us on every side. With shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart, we shall work them out to perfection. Let us not part with any false sentiment ; but let us neither underestimate the sacredness of the hour. Ties beyond all measures of value are being severed forever. The morn when these ties were first formed has drawn on to evening: The day is done. I bid you all farewell and God bless you. For four short years we have lived en rapport in the bosom of our Alma Mater. Now, we part; some of us forever. We take one last look into the past to see what we have gained through these years of proximity. William de Watt Hyde in his “Offer of the College” tells us this in one verse. “To be at home in all lands and ages, to count nature a familiar acquaintance, and art an intimate friend, to gain a standard for the appreciation of other men’s work and the criticism of your own; to carry the keys of the world’s library in your pocket and feel its resources behind you in whatever task you undertake, to make hosts of friends among the men of your own age who are to be leaders in all walks of life; to lose your- self in generous enthusiasm and co-operate with others for common ends; to learn manners from students who are gentle- men, and form character under professors who are Christians;— This is the offer of the college for the best four years of your life.” SnlutatoHan William Vurnell Lockwood 50 THE PROMETHEAN Promethean Inquirer VOL. 25 BALTIMORE. MD. NO. 12 WHY I CAME TO COLLEGE AND WHAT I HAVE ACQUIREO • I came to college because I felt that I needed more than a high school education in order to prepare myself for better prospects in life. I have acquired a more purposeful learning of sub- ject matter and a greater de- gree of independence.” Neonta H. Smith “I came to college so that I might better prepare my- self to meet life’s problems in an intelligent manner. I have acquired a more purposeful education, a more cultural background, and a broader experience of life on various levels. Levi Miller. • “I came to college because I wanted to extend my edu- cation. From my college edu- cation I have increased my knowledge of association and cooperation with others.” Corinne B. Taylor. “I came to college because a college education this day and time means everything in securing a good job. From my college education my life has been enriched with a knowledge of new things and new friends.” Anna Davis. “I came to college because I felt that I needed a college education to bring myself to the highest economic status possible. I picked Morgan as the college because my money was not long. I have acquired a fuller knowledge of my intended major field. A rounded and liberal general education, a great deal of friendship, and the benefits of contact with all persons present. George Goddard. ♦ • “I came to Morgan to get a higher education to fit my- self better for life. I have acquired a wider range of subject matter, a greater degree of independ- ence, and social contacts.” Alyce Cole. • • “I came to Morgan College to acquire a liberal educa- tion. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge, broader experience, and m any friends.” Flonie Whitehead. • • “I came to Morgan because I desired to broaden my edu- cation. I have acquired a wider and more cultural education” Mary Corns. Delta Sigma Theta Sor- ority awarded me a scholar- ship to Morgan College. I have acquired more knowl- edge, broader viewpoints, many friends, and an experi- ence that I shall forever love and cherish.” Pauline Johnson. • “I came to Morgan Col- lege to broaden my views along the lines of social wel- fare. I was told that this in- stitution would prepare me for any type of work in Social Science. I have acquired knowledge in my major field, which is Social Science, and have many acquaintances with authorities in this field.” Lurleen Davis. • • • “I was awarded a scholar- ship from Douglass High School. I have acquired more culture than I brought with me, more knowledge, and ex- perience.” Thelma Gray. • • • “I came to Morgan Col- lege to further my education, (and to secure recognition for further study.) My ideas have been broadened because of the instruction of capable professors.” Queener Willis. ™E PROMETHEAN 51 2 PROM ETHKAN INQUIRER W “I came to Morgan first of all because I wanted to go to college. Having attended white schools most of my life, I wanted to experience the ‘other side.’ Morgan was an accredited, grade ‘A’ in- stitution; I received an N. Y.A. job at Morgan; the dis- tance appealed to my sense of travel. I have decidedly grown since coming to Morgan in 1934. Naturally, my store of knowledge has been in- creased. My most cherished gain is the many friendships I have cultivated here.” Vurnell Lockwood. ♦ • “The best four years of my life have been at my Alma Mater. My association has been with professors who are scholars, gentlemen and Christians; and my life has been enriched thereby.” Hilda Orr. ♦ “I came to Morgan because of the opportunities it offered in many fields for advance- ment of Negro youth. I have acquired a better under- standing of the real char- acteristics of better living and cooperation.” Thomas Brown. • • “I came to Morgan because it offered something of value to Maryland youth, and be- ing a native of Maryland, in- terested me. I have learned that cooperation is prevalent here; and I have tried to live best and serve most, as it is taught here.” Henrietta Jones. “I came to Morgan to pre- pare myself for some life work. I have gained a broader analytical out-look n life.” Charles Horsey. ♦ “I came to Morgan because of its recognition as an A rating college and its com- munity and social life. I have learned more about how to associate and cooperate with members of my own race, and have gained knowledge as to how to face life situa- tions.” Beatrice Clarke Austin. • ♦ “I came to Morgan College because during my four years in high school. I heard many fine reports concerning the activities connected with Morgan. I have acquired an education, made good con- tacts, formed some very fine friendships, and on a whole my life here has broadened and developed my person- ality.” Cornelia Williams. ♦ ♦ “I came to Morgan because I heard that Morgan was a great school, and naturally I wanted to go to a great school. I have acquired a spirit of cooperation with my fellowman and an apprecia- tion for the food of love— Music.” Walter Mosby. “I came to Morgan to fur- ther my search for the eth- ereal. 1 have acquired my money’s worth.” Christo Waller. “I came to Morgan College to obtain a higher education. My four years at Morgan has enriched my experiences and broadened my views of life.” Louise Smith. • “I came to Morgan to fur- ther my education in every respect. I have acquired many friends, developed my person- ality and learned to cooperate with persons in every re- spect.” Georganna Peters. • • “I came to Morgan to gain professional knowledge es- pecially in the fields of Math- ematic and History. My four years at Morgan have been ones of great success. I feel I have gained a broad view of life.” Hattie Waters. • • “Morgan College was my choice because it is located in my state. On the other hand Morgan seemed to meet my needs.” Oliver Williams. • T came to Morgan College to better my condition. Mor- gan College has given me an enriched course of experi- ence.” Evelyn Hewlin. ♦ “I came to Morgan to pre- pare for a scientific career. I ended up being an actor and took English major. Oh. well, Arts and Sciences are re- lated.” George Grant. 52 ,,E PROMETHEAN I’KO.MK'l MEAN INQUIRER “Without giving it any thought at all I can easily say that I was not aware of the fact that Morgan College would Ik the institution to broaden my intellect along educational lines until three weeks prior to opening. I attended Morgan because of a State scholarship and a secretarial position in the office of the Dean. 1 have ac- quired an A IB., degree in Social Science which serves as a foundation for future study in graduate school and a host of acquaintances.” Gwendolyn Johnson. “I came to Morgan to pre- pare for a physical (Education career. But I have acquired a degree in English.” Florence Meade. “I came to Morgan College because of the scholarship that I received. Morgan was the farthest from home, and it appealed to my “Being Lost” sense. Since I have been at Mor- gan, I have acquired the knowledge that “Time waits for no man.' ” Claiborne Knighten. • “I came to Morgan because it was a college with an A rating. Many extra-curricu- lar features, and an excep- tionally tine faculty. 1 have learned to cooperate and have enjoyed the school spirit which will help mc to adjust myself in my life’s work. I have cultivated some lasting iriendships and an apprecia- tion for scholarship, toler- ance, and achievement. Beatrice Willis. • • “I came to Morgan College to further my education in aider that I might develop into a worthwhile citizen economically, socially and professionally. I have ac- quired knowledge of the world in which I live and of some of the people who live in it.” Rosetta Ward. “I came to Morgan in or- der to acquire those cultural and intellectual necessities of life so needful for the well- rounded life. These, to a de- gree, I have gained.” Clarence Wright. « • “In coming to Morgan it was my desire to see. and to conquer. I came to this in- stitution which had every- thing to offer me. I ‘saw’ the possibilities of future cultural and educational advance- ments. I ‘conquered’ the 3 rough seas, and thereby am a recipient of its offerings.” C. Reginald Audrick. • • • “The value of education through the ages has been greatly increased. Those who have higher training, are the ones who will contribute most in passing down the best in the social order, and who will contribute most in raising the degree of civilization. I truly believe that every man has a calling in life and his call- ing will have been in vain if, when he shall have passed be- yond, he has not contributed anything in bettering the welfare of society and rais- ing the degree of civilization among men. 1 am convinced that Morgan College has de- veloped in mc those traits, characteristics, faculties, and features that are necessary, if I am to fulfill my calling in life td the utmost.” James R. Hite. I came to Morgan because I desired a liberal education which would be a benefit to me in later life. I also de- sired to obtain a background for graduate study for busi- ness administration in the University of Pennsylvania. I have acquired a better un- derstanding of the problems which shall face me in the future.” J. Arnctte Frisby, Jr. THE P R O M E T H E A N SENIOR HISTORY ’38 53 With hopeful hearts and eager eyes the Freshman Class of 1934 passed through the rugged gates of Morgan College to seek a new world. On the 25th day of September we were greeted by the upper classmen who did all in their power to see that our dog” days would not be slighted. As I recall the good ‘ole dog days’ I can’t help but be reminded of how small and afraid we all were. Freshman week started with registration, examination and dog” duties. During this busy week nightfall found us busily engaged in bull sessions to discuss examinations and we usually ended the night by decid- ing not to allow the upperclassmen to treat us as dogs. Our attempts to carry out these plans failed miserably, and the “Zeus” continued to walk. Rut with all of the so called bitter struggle to get adjusted as Fresh- men we came through at last with flying colors. As I look back over the list, many names recall outstanding events and achievements. Such achievements we have left behind us to blaze the path over which we have come. Our class brought with them stores of varied abilities. Most of our crew took up music; that is, we ioined the chorus and a fe.w ware success- ful in making the special quartette groups.— Cornelia Williams, Richard Sowell, Hyland Reid, and George Goddard. Others were admitted to the Morgan Players who during this year, (1934, won second place in the N.I.D.A. Dramatic Tournament with Mr. Edmond’s play Breeders.” In this same group we found star football players who began in their Freshman year to make a name for themselves. We, too, contri- buted to Morgan’s football history. There was Richard “Bojav” Sowell, Richard “Reds” Roberts, Benjamin Hawkins and Thomas Brown. We cannot help but add Walter Mosby to this list. He did not start with us; but he joins us in the finish. It was in this year that Morgan had a very out-standing Intramural Program, in which to set our mark the Freshman Class won all the honors. We won the Class Cup and Laura Robinson won the female champion- ship. Besides that, most of our class won 1938 orange and blue numerals. Our class was not lacking in scholarship, for the honor roll found Hilda Orr, Pauline Johnson and Vurnell Lockwood among the leading students. During the other three years of our journey many land marks have been laid. We lost some of our classmates along the way but we have gone on bravely. We were not lacking in leaders for Vurnell Ixjckwood led our class most efficiently. We had speakers too—Douglas Roberts, and Melvin Callaman won honors in oratory. We have seen Morgan grow during our days here. The beautiful stone gate at the entrance was constructed while we watched with happy hearts. The magnificient stadium so long talked of has become a reality before our very eyes. Two other improvements that I cannot help but mention are the new location of the music department, and the renova- tion of our auditorium. Both now are decidedly improved. 54 THE PROMETHEAN Through the efforts and fine cooperation of our class, the revival of the Student Council has been a. grand success. The accomplishments may have been small; but worthy of some mention. “Rome was not built in a day.” The Pan Hellenic Organization has made wonderful progress and has shown successful achievements throughout this year. The athletes who won praise as Freshmen made it possible for our 1937 Football team to win the Championship, and what a grand Champion- ship to win. The Dramatic club has won honors for outstanding perfor- mances in which our class has been greatly represented. We cannot forget the performances of Cornelia Williams, Claiborne Knighten, Douglas Roberts, George Grant, Walter Mosby, Hyland Reid, Gwendolyn Johnson, Reginald Audrick and Laura Robinson, also the very fine technical work on the part of George Goddard. The history of our class would not be complete if 1 failed to mention the two outstanding social affairs sponsored by our class—The Sophomore Prom and the Junior-Senior Prom. The work of art was beautifully created by Douglas Roberts, and a marvelous setting of decorations, eve- ning gowns and full dress was the scene of that gala occasion. Many of our crew have joined the Greek letter organizations. Others have been content to be members of the 1938 graduating class. We human beings are queer things, at times. Our memories like sun dials record only the golden hours spent together. But death was not so kind as to pass us by. In the fall of this, our senior year—our fellow stu- dent, Hamilton Miller, was claimed by death. Yesterday he was among our lot, laughing with fellow classmates, sincere and earnest about his work. Today, he is a memory—a memory that shall long live in our hearts. Outstanding events that shall live forever in our memories cannot all be recorded for space will not permit such. But there have been days on our calendar that could not go unmentioned. The great day of the dedication of our stadium. A finer and richer spirit could not be found elsewhere. A more memorable day cannot be hoped for than the “Inaugural Day” of our new President, Dr. D. O. W. Holmes. We are happy to have been among the many who welcomed Dr. Holmes to our throng. The Senior class wishes for him happiness and extended success. As all classes do, we feel that ours has been the finest. We have had athletes, singers, orators, dramatists and scholars. Four scholars have been admitted to Pi Lambda Psi honor society, Hilda Orr, Vurnell Lock- wood, Pauline Johnson and Laura Robinson. I remember as a freshman in a chapel service, one of our teachers saying to us, “You have come to us as bits of clay to be molded into beautiful pottery.” That thought has always remained with me. We came as clay but through our experiences and the knoweldge we have gleaned we have been molded—maybe not into beautiful pottery but fine pottery. We have fumbled, faltered and made mistakes. Sometimes good THE P R O M E T H E A N 55 has came out of apparent evil: but, always, we have gathered new hope and have moved always forward. This year our class is keeping alive the publishing of a year book which was renewed after eleven years, by the 1937 graduating class. Through the fine work of our editor-in-chief, Mr. Hyland Reid and his assistants, Mr. Richard Sowell, Mr. George Grant, and Mr. Douglas Roberts, the year book “Promethean” will be one of the finest in the history of Morgan College. Gradually, through all the years we have shown our talents until now the world sits at our feet amazed at the genius of our class. Life moves slowly on, and by so doing takes us with her. Although tinged with the passing degree of sadness which accom- panies all farewells, we are happy to move on, as the door closes. Gray shadows lengthen, And we move on hopefully. To fit our new found keys To strongholds, yet untried. Laura M. Robinson. w 56 THE PROMETHEAN OUR APPRECIATION Dear Parents, friends, administration, faculty, and those who have guided us “thus far on our way”, appreciation is but a small, simple term which can be used to express that deep feeling of gratitude for your incessant labor, love, and vigilance. To our parents we give our everlasting expressions of gratitude and boundless love. It was you who toiled continually in order that we might have the foundations for realizing our ambitions. We feel that you are to be recognized as an integral part of the class of 1938. This is your commencement as much as ours; your beginning of freedom from labor that we caused you, your beginning of happiness which results where an ambition has been realized, and your harvesting of oats from kind deeds that you have sown since our birth. Friends, your encouraging words and kind deeds have helped us to get a grasp on the slippery stones as we struggled for the realization of our ambition. The many little deeds were the things that meant much and become more dear each day. Our thanksgiving is manyfold. Without the administrative body we would have been sheep without keepers. You are responsible for the intricate machinery of our Alma Mater, whom we shall forever love and cherish for her kind unerring role in our upbringing. You, administration, are to be praised, glorified, and magnified. Our success is undoubtedly yours. To those generous souls, members of the faculty, we bring garlands of glad tidings, for you have performed the seemingly impossible. Not only have you guided us academically, but also you have shown us the highways of life. Your magnetic personalities have helped to an infinite extent in the molding of our own. God give us strength to express our thanks, not in words alone, but in thoughts and deeds in the great unknown future. CLASSES 58 THE PROMETHEAN THE FRESHMAN CLASS THE OFFICERS BENJAMIN R. BANKS. JR...........President MILDRED McARTHUR ......... Vice-President BKTTYE WEAVER ................. Secretary ALBERT LEE SPAULDING ...........Treasure, We came, we saw. some of us conquered. Those of us who did not conquer were conquered either by English or Inorganic Chemistry. Long before the mid-semester examinations, there was no lack of a Jeremiah to predict that the majority of the Freshman Class would fall by the way side, but to our joy, only a few actually dropped. It is very interesting to observe how many of us have altered our opinions of the school. When Miss Wyche asked for a theme on “My First Impressions of the College”, we discovered that most of us had the same idea in mind. We wanted a campus, dormitory, and “college life”; but now we have passed that stage, although very little time has elapsed since those first disillusioning days. Let us, in our mind’s eye, see the scene a few weeks following our placement test. With the unquenchable spirit of Freshmen we have replaced our previous timidity with the proverbial cock-sureness expected of Freshmen. Alas for our fancied confidence! Secure in the knowledge that we greatly outnumbered the dreaded Sophomores, we lolled back and pre- pared to enjoy this thing called “college.” But we did not loll long. The Sophomores had not dismissed us contemptuously from their minds. Contempt there might have been, but not dismissal. We had thought they were afraid of our many good men and true, for well they knew that in unity there is strength. Yet with ill-concealed delight they watched us, biding their own good time. Then they swooped. Mindful of the inhuman treatment they had suffered at the hands of other oppres- sors. they were filled with sweet thoughts of revenge and set out to make life for us as miserable as possible. THE PROMETHEAN 59 With fiendish ingenuity they planned our degradation. On our shin- ing skulls they placed unbecoming emerald caps. About our necks they wound emerald ties, which we were forced to wear. Other and more horrible rules were added until life lost its zest and we asked the age old question, “Why is life so hard for a Freshman?” And nobody knew the answer. Finally came our chance to throw ofT the yoke. We went upon the gridiron to do or die in the annual Fresh-Soph Football fray. “We did” —and thereby won our release. One fourth of the ladder is ours. We do not scorn the base degrees by which we have ascended, but the upper- most rung beckons us on. SOPHOMORK CLASS THE OFFICERS EARL JACKSON .....................President CHARLES IIUBBARI) .......... Vice-President BEATRICE CARRINGTON ............. Secretary HOWARD LITTLE ................... Treasurer The present Sophomore Class has been organized since October 5, 1937. From the very first meeting, this class decided that they as Sopho- mores should look toward the future and prepare for the time when they should become Juniors with all the duties and obligations thereto apper- taining. With this thought in mind the Sophomore Class was organized in such a way that provisions for the future could be made quite adequately. During the entire schoql year this class concentrated its attention on worthy enterprises and activities for the benefit of the school and the class. A program was arranged to be presented in Chapel at which time the tal- ent which lay hidden in the Sophomore Class would be brought to the light of thq day. This Class consists of many talented and versatile stu- dents whose capabilities have not yet been exhibited but will be shown in the ensuing program. The crowning event of the Sophomore Class was the Sophomore “Prom” which was held in May. JUNIOR CLASS THE OFFICERS CLARENCE MAIDEN ....................President LAVINIA COX .................. Vice-President PONSIE BARCLAY .....................Secretary JOHN McNEIL ....................... Treasurer The Junior Class possesses much of the talent which has been exem- plified in the college activities. Since the beginning of its college career the members have been striving to make the best in view of difficulties. The class is now composed of about 65 members. In its infancy it num- bered about 100 members. As one regards the activities of the class, either academic or extra curricular, he will note that there is a tendency for this class to be well represented in all of them. The names of seven appeared on the honor roll for the first semester: Ponsie Barclay, Clarence Maiden, Grafton Russell, Alice Harris. John Cheatham, Florence Buckner, and Lavinia Cox. In the field of athletics Frank Gordon, James Davis, Clarence Maiden, Maso Ryans, and John Cheatham excell. These are members of the football team that won the C. I. A. A. Championship for the season of ’37. Wellington Ross is our outstanding track star. Cheatham and Robert Mitchell are our mainstays in boxing. The social activities of the class have been limited. A Prom was given duj-ing its sophomore year. The Junior-Senior prom given by this class was a real credit to the whole class. It was a great project, but it was very successful because of an even distribution of the responsibilities. This closed the activities of the class for the year. I -■ ' 62 THE PROMETHEAN THK YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION THE OFFICERS Hilda M. Okk..............President Cornelia Williams.....Cor. Secretary Laura Robinson........Vice-President Gkorgan na Peters..........Treasure Beatrice C. Austin.Recording Secretary Miss Dorothy Houston.Faculty Advisej The Y. W. C. A. has been an asset to the young: women of the College. It has not only served their religious and moral needs, but has attempted to make their social life more enjoyable. The “Y” is the largest functioning organization on the campus. It has a membership of eighty girls. During Freshman Week the Association entertained all the new students. After the membership campaign had ended, the Y. W. C. A. in conjunction with the Young Men’s Christian Association held a Candle- light Recognition Service in the Chapel. At this time young men and young women took the pledge of the Christian Associations. It has been our pleasure to attend monthly banquets and lectures which were held at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. During the year delegates were sent to conferences at Lincoln University, Penn- sylvania; Miami, Ohio; Hampton Institute, Virginia; and Westminster College, Maryland. In order to bring happiness to less fortunate individuals at Thanks- giving and Christmas, baskets of food were given to needy families. Christmas stockings were sent to children in Provident Hospital. The “Penny Arcade” was again one of the special projects of the Y.W.C.A. Proceeds from the project went to furnish the new “Y” room which was formally opened on April 24. 1938. The “Y” room affords a source of entertainment and comfort for its members during leisure, and study hours. The radio, which was donated by Professor David Houston, a faculty member, serves to make the room cozy and homelike. The “Y” room is the recreational center on the campus. On Sunday, May 8, 1938, the Y.W.C.A. and the Y.M.C.A. sponsored their annual Mother's Day Program. Shut-ins from all over the city were brought out in cars furnished by faculty members, and an interesting program was enjoyed. Professor Charles Key was faculty advisor for this project. The young women seem to have caught the spirit of the Associa- tion and are working hard to make the organization one of the most out- standing on the campus. THE PROMETHEAN 63 THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MORGAN COLLEGE THE OFFICERS CHARLES J. COATES..............President THOMAS C. BROWN...........Vice-President HOWARD LITTLE ................ Secretary EARL JACKSON ................. Treasurer MR. HOWARD CORNISH.........Faculty Advisor I • WHAT IT IS: The Young Men’s Christian Association of Morgan College is a fellowship of students and their associates who have united in the desire to understand the Christian Youth and to live the Christian life in real- istic awareness of the needs of the day. HOW IT BEGAN: From a long period of friendly cooperation among Christian agencies in Baltimore grew the desire for a more adequate medium for common action. This desire took concrete form in the present Young Men’s Chris- tian Association of Morgan College. THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION: The Young Men’s Christian Association seeks to deal with the essen- lail needs of the student which are necessary for his adequate adjust- ment in the contemporary world. The first function of this organization is to present to students an intelligent interpretation of the Christian faith which shall win their loyalty, and motivate their personal and collective life. One of the most important functions of this organization is the production of leadership qualities in students. This is considered a valuable part in their college training. „ The organization also seeks to make its own members conscious of their relationship to student Christian Movements. For the past fifteen years the Young Men’s Christian Association of Morgan College has won for itself a definite place in the hearts of I the Young Men. 61 THE PROMETHEAN PI LAMBDA PSI SOCIETY THE OFFICERS PAULINE I. JOHNSON . President VURNELL W. LOCKWOOD. Vice-President HILDA M. ORR ........Secretam LAURA M. ROBINSON .. Treasurer BETA KAPPA CHI SOCIETY W. ENGLISH WRIGHT ........................president JOHN II. CHEATHAM .................. Vice-President PONSIE M. BARCLAY.........................Secretary HOWARD LITTLE............................ Treasurer 65 THE PROMETHEAN PI LAMBDA PSI AN HONORARY SOCIETY OF MORGAN COLLEGE Pi Lambda Psi, an honorary Society of Morgan College, had its con- ception in the fruitful brain of Professor Clinton R. Knox. This society placed a greater premium on ar.d added more dignity to genuine scholar- ship. Under the vast super structure of extra curricula activities that have and are being erected upon he pillars of education there is grave dan- ger that scholarship will be relegated to the sunless cellar of disrepute. Whatever may be said in behalf of such activities—and their potential value is undoubtedly very great—it should be remembered that the pri- mary purpose of an institution of higher learning is to nourish, strengthen and stimulate the intellect, and so direct its development that its powers may most fully and properly be brought to play upon the realities of life. The substance of the rules of qualification is as follows: Those students who at the end of their junior year have a general average of at least 85 may be elected to the society provided they have enough cre- dits for senior classification in the following year; seniors with an aver- age of at least 85 may, at the end of the first semester, be elected to the society; students must be approved by the Dean of the College in re- gard to academic honesty and moral character; students must have at- tended Morgan College for more than one year and have completed at least 60 semester hours therein: All graduates of Morgan College of classes previous to the founding of the society in 1934 are eligible for membership provided they meet the requirements. From the class of 1938 the society welcomes to its membership Miss Hilda M. Orr. Miss Pauline 1. Johnson. Miss Laura M. Robinson, and Mr. Vurnell W. Lockwood; students who, by their industry and appli- cation have achieved high scholarship, and who we hope by continued study will reach the highest pinnacle of success. BETA KAPPA CHI SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY The Scientific Research Society of Morgan College is an organization of students and professors aiming to create a greater interest among the students in the multifarious scientific problems that confront them; to stimulate a deeper love for scientific truth; to make habitual the proper attitude for the study of the great scientific principles that under- lie life. It attempts to inspire them, not to be satisfied with a mere in- troduction to science; but to investigate thoroughly in order to make contributions that will add to the welfare of humanity. MEMBERS Charles Coates Albert Cephas George Dennis George Goddard Glenn Kent Harold Sims Milton L. Calloway Charles C. Key George II. Spaulding Sarah Rayne Wultei Robinson Broadus Whims Alfred Woolridge Howard L. Cornish John A. Herculson Talmadge L. Hill Vurnel Lockwood Claiborne Knighton William Proctor William Magee Clarence Maiden Charles Page 66 THE PROMETHEAN PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL THE OFFICERS HILDA M. ORR ............................. President LAURA M. ROBINSON ................... Cor Secretary BEATRICE C. AUSTIN.............Recordin', Secretary ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY THE OFFICERS LEE L. MAYCOCK ..................... Basilens KATHERINE JOHNSON ..............Anti Basileus BEATRICE MAYO .................... Grammateus CATHERINE CRENSHAW ................ Tamiochu� MILDRED WILLIAMS ................. Kpistoleus BLANCHE I’OWELI.......... Ilea,, .,( I’ledgM MILDRED BURNETT_______Ass’t Dean of Pledyees ALTHEA SAUNDERS......................Chaplain 67 THE PROMETHEAN FAN HELLENIC COUNCIL Phi Beta Sigma Wilbur Clarke Theodore Hayes Zeta Phi Beta Mildred Burnet Lee Maycock The Pan-Hellenic Council, a local branch of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, is composed of two representatives from each fraternal organi- zation on the campus. The aims of the Pan-Hellenic Council are three- fold: to promote scholarship, to encourage rapport among the fraternal organizations on the campus, and to enforce strict adherence to the Pan- Hellenic Council rules in the Blue Book. The members of the Council were very enthusiastic in their work this year and much was accomplished. One program given in Chapel during the year featured the Morgan College Quartette. The Quartette sang the National Hymns of all the fraternities. Members in the audi- ence stood when their respective Hymns were sung. The Morgan College Pan-Hellenic Council is affiliated with the Na- tional Pan-Hellenic Council, which has headquarters in Chicago. Our Charter was recently received. Al tha Kappa Alpha Cornelia Williams Laura Robinson Alpha Phi Alpha Vurnell Lockwood Hyland Reid MEMBERS Delta Sigma Theta Hilda M. Orr Beatrice Austin Kapjxt Alpha Psi Earl Bundara James Dougherty Omega Psi Phi Charles Coates Richard Sowell ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY Gamma Chapter MEMBERS Catherine Banks Catherine Crenshaw Edna Griffin Adah K. Jenkins Edith M. Saunders Noami Stanley Katherine Johnson Mildred Williams Oweida M. Wilson Martheta Pettigrue Ruth W. Willis Blanche Redmond Althea Saunders Mildred Burnett Jeanette Day Lilliam Humphries Audrey Minor Georgia Howe Marguerite Saunders Medieth Snowden Corheda White Lee Maycock Beatrice Mayo The Gamma Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has as one of its cherished ideals the building of Finer Womanhood. Each year dur- ing the last week in February, this organization pays tribute to this ideal. Last February, 1938, the group was extremely honored by having as its guest Mrs. Arizona Cleaver Stemmons of Philadelphia, the founder of the organization. The observance of Finer Womanhood Week was characterized by a series of interesting lectures and activities relative to the occasion. Each year after the opening of school, this organization sponsors its annual devotional services on the campus. The Sorority was honored this year in having a most dynamic speaker in the person of Mrs. Anita Turpeau Anderson of Washington, D.C. The Chapter was represented at its National Boule last year by Mrs. Ruth W. Willis and Miss Beatrice Mayo. During Holloween season, it is traditional for this organization to hold its Annual Possum Hollow Prom, on the campus. It was one of the most successful affairs of the year. This year the affair was conducted as a masquerade. The students enjoyed it immensely for it was the first of its kind on the campus. f 68 THE PROMET H E A N ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY THE OFFICERS LAURA M. ROBINSON ....................Itasileus HATTIE WATERS ..................... Grammateus CORNELIA WILLIAMS.................E pistole us ROSETTA WARD ....................... Tamiochus ALICE HARRIS ................ Dean of Pledgees LOLA ALLEN...................Ivy Leaf Reporter DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY THE OFFICERS HILDA M. ORR ..................... President PONSIE BARCLAY .............. Vice-President BEATRICE C. AUSTIN.......Recording Secretary ELMYRIA SMITH ............... Cor. Secretary GEORGANNA PETERS ................. Treasurer THE P R o M E T H E A N ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY 69 Laura M. Robinson Marianna Greenidge Eunice Brooks Roberta Gwynn MEMBERS Hattie Waters Rosetta Ward Beatrice Carrington Sylvia Faulknet Alice Harris Lola Allen Cornelia Williams Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is an organization for the purpose of studying and solving such problems as confront women. It is the aim of our national Greek letter organization of college women to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards among the ever in- creasing number of college women. Alpha Delta Chapter of this national Greek letter organization aims to carry out this purpose and has developed on our campus a fine sister- hood of unity and friendship. We hope, through our Chapter, to raise the moral standards and to increase the educational efficiency of the girls who enter into our sisterhood. Our Chapter here on the campus has continued throughout the years to grow in strength, enthusiasm and ideals. Today Alpha Delta Chapter boasts of many fine college women. All of them are striving to live up to the ideals of Alpha Kappa Alpha. DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY Alpha Gamma Chapter Elmyria Smith Ponsie Barclay Newly initiated Delta Sigma Theta has always tried to make herself a vital spoke in the wheel of progress at Morgan College. Her members are outstanding in scholarship and are represented forcefully in every organization of the school. She has striven to put into real practice the National Slogan: INTELLIGENCE IS THE TORCH OF WISDOM. The Sorority’s Nationwide public appearance is in May, at which time chapters over the entire country are working in unison to promote higher education. The members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority be- lieve that those prepared are the ones to reap the fruits. To her interested members at Morgan College, Delta has always adopted the role of a “Big Sister,” a confidant, and an adviser. The members of the Sorority have been active in the Pan-Hellenic Council of the College, since its origin. The efforts of Delta to promote scholar- ship and improve fraternal conditions on the campus have been fruitful. Graduating members of Alpha Gamma are Georganna Peters, Hilda Orr, Beatrice Austin, Alice Chambers, Pauline Johnson, Beatrice Willis. Georganna Peters Muriel Cargill Ambia Woolridgc Alice Chambers Charlotte Hackett Beatrice Clark MEMBERS Hilda Orr Elsie Tilghman Marjorie Murray Pauline Johnson •Beatrice Willi Florence Buckner 70 THE PROMETHEAN THE IVY LEAF CLUB THE OFFICERS THELMA WILSON .................... President WILHELMINA OWENS..............Vice-President VIOLA McCarthy ....................Secretary BERNICE BOW LEY..........Assistant Secretary WILHELMINA ALLEN ................. Treasurer THE PYRAMID CLUB THE OFFICERS MILDRED McARTHUR .................... President FLORENCE BUCKNER................ Vice-President ELISE HARRIS..........................Secretary MILDRED MORROW..............Assistant Secretary JOSEPHINE GORDON .................... Treasurer THE PROMETHEAN 71 thf: ivy leaf club OF THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY Martha Higginbotham Rachel Banner Lavinia Cox Sarah Rayne Courtney Carter MEMBERS Anna Westmoreland Doris Jones Florence Johnson Hazel Hunter Anna Foston Cleo Ashby Sara Dorsey Rosalind Allen Louise Smith The club consists of alert, enthusiastic, intelligent, and earnest young women who are striving to render service and to help raise the intellectual, cultural, and moral ideals of their communities. The club presents the “Ivy Follies” annually. The follies have proved to be a great success, the object l eing to bring to the Morgan College student body talents of the club and others. Another interesting event of the club’s participation was a week end conference, during which prominent speakers were presented along with round table discussions of every day happenings. The club is going on to higher and greater attainments. Thf. Pyramid Club MEMBERS Gwendolyn Johnson Isabella Jefferson Ilese McCloud Leona Carter •Beatrice Willis Cornelia Lake Elva Davis •Florence Buckner Mildred McArthur Klise Harris Mildred Morrow Josephine Gordon The Pyramid Club is the next step to the Sisterhood. The mem- bers of this group are striving for excellency in character, scholarship, leadership and service. The Pyramid Club is adequately represented on i he Honor Roll of the College. The two clubs together sponsored one of the most attractive and most entertaining programs of the year when they held their Annual Fashion Show and Dance on the campus The various fraternal organi- zations and co-eds of the School co-operated and a splendid performance was rendered. The scenery was very artistically set up in crimson and cream, the colors of the Sorority. During the course of the social hour special numbers were dedicated to the fraternities and sororities present. The Him pad os Club (Interest Club of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity), Pyramid Club and the T. I. D.’s are planning their annual joint affair for their “Big Sisters.” This year it is to be given as a roof garden social. The aim of these annual joint affairs is to encourage among the in- terested members of the various Greek letter organizations, a spirit of friendliness and cooperation which will carry over into fraternal life. • Recently initiated. 72 T,IE PROMETHEAN ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY OFFICERS JAMES R. HITE...............................President V URN EEL W. LOCKWOOD...................Vice-President J. HYLAND REID..............................Secretary LEROY CARROLL ...............................Treasurer RANDOLPH MEYERS.......................Editor to Sphiny THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY THE OFFICERS CHARLES J. COATES ....................... liasileue RICHARD ROBERTS .................... Vice-Basileus CHARLES M. HORSEY. . . Keeper of Records and Seals BENJAMIN HAWKINS. .Keeper of Records and Finance ROBERT MITCHELL................Editor of the Oracle JESSE HURT.......................Dean of Pledgees ™E PROMETHEAN 73 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY Beta Alpha Chapter MEMBERS J. Bruce Edemy Samuel Young Oliver Williams Tcacklc Lansey Albert Cephas Collis Bryant English Wright Broadus Whims Carl Drake Newly initiated members: Howard Little, Glenn Kent, William Ma- gee, Bernard Nash. Earl Jackson, Arnett Frisby. One of the ever-active organizations of the school is Beta Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Through the untiring efforts of its members, influential guests and speakers from other chapters and organizations have been invited and have brought us words of greeting and inspiration. Since the establishment of Beta Alpha here at Morgan College in 1926, it has commendably exerted influence on those striving to uphold the cherished ideals of the school. Ever assuming its place scholastically during the school year 1937- 38, Beta Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity led the fra- ternities on the campus in scholarship. Its members have always been active in campus life. Seniors who make their departure from Morgan College and Beta Alpha are James R. Hite. Vurnell W. Lockwood. J. Hyland Reid, LeRoy Carroll, Samuel Young, Albert Cephas, Oliver Williams. They leave to the remaining brothers the task of upholding the standards of true man- hood as well as the standards of our dear Alma Mater and of further promoting of true brotherhood among all men and women, both fraternal and non-fraternal. THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY Pi Chapter ♦ MEMBERS Leonard Anderson George Barrett Thomas Brown Eugene Carter John Cheatham James Davis Wilbert Davis George Goddard Frank Gordon Clarence Maiden Robert Mitchell Richard Sowell Charles Ward Alfred Woolridgc Pi chapter of Omega Psi Phi has striven this year to achieve several aims. To preserve the spirit of the fraternity, to encourage fellowship among the brothers, to uphold the reputation of the chapter, and to pro- vide a lasting outlook for those who wish to ljocome brothers. These were imbedded in the minds of all concerned through a series of talks and chapel programs. All through the year the men of Pi chapter have done their best to exemplify the tenets of the fraternity. In November the chapter marked Achievement Week with two chapel programs. The topics discussed were subjects pertinent to Negro welfare. Again, in the latter part of March, Pi celebrated the memory of Colonel Charles Y'oung. America’s and Omega’s outstanding Negro soldier. On the lighter side of the ledger the chapter gave a reception to the conquering brothers of the football team and visiting Greeks on Thanks- giving night. A smoker was given in January designed principally to acquaint new students with the members of Pi. At the time of this writing three “dogs” are on probation for admit- tance into the chapter. They are: James Kee, Walter Mosby, and Christo Waller. I 74 'I HE PROMETHEAN THE SPHINX CLUB THE OFFICERS EARL JACKSON ............................ President HOWARD LITTLE ...................... Vice-President BERNARD NASH..............................Treasurer LAMPADOS CLUB THE OFFICERS WALTER MOSBY JAMES KEE .... JOHN McNEIL .. President Secretary Treasurer THE PROMETHEAN THE SPHINX CLUB 75 The Sphinx Club is the official name Riven to the pledge club of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. At Morgan College, the Sphinx Club allies itself with the Beta Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The Organization, usually thought of as a temporary outgrowth of the Fraternity itself, is composed of young men who desire to affiliate themselves with the Fraternity. The main purpose of the Sphinx Club, then, is to bring together young men with common interests, interests which coincide with those of the Fraternity itself. The club seeks to bring out those innate quali- ties which make for true manhood. The Sphinx Club is a select one, consisting of those young men who meet the approval of the members of the Fraternity and who are out- standing in scholarship and general achievement. MEMBERS •Arnett Frisby •William Magee Clarence Wright Charles Hubbard Charles Page ---- •Glenn Kent Walter Robinson • Recently initiated. LA MPA DOS CLUB Pi Chapter Morgan College, Baltimore, Maryland The good ship, Lampados of Pi Chapter set sail on her fall voyage by President Walter Mosby who guided his fellow strivers through a very successful school year. During this time we have endeavored to measure up to the high standards of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity by taking an active part in the cultural, scholastic and athletic growth of Morgan College. With high achievements as the common heirs we brought our- selves before the public in varied and outstanding fashions. Manhood, scholarship, uplift and perseverance, the four cardinal principles of the Fraternity have been a guiding star in all our activities. Along with the budding of the flowers and trees Spring has brought about a definite change in our personnel. Of the thirteen shipmates, three have ap- proached the edge of the burning sands, namely, Walter Mosby, Christo Waller, and James Kee. James Smith Wayman Holley James Harris Pierce Hampton MEMBERS Horace Kec Lawrence Hill Christo Waller Robert Smith Kenneth Brown Benjamin Patterson 76 T,,E PROMETHEAN GAMMA CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY THE OFFICERS ROBERT JOHNSON ........ President WILBUR S. CLARKE . Vice-President VINCENT NORRIS ........ Secretary NOLAND ROSS .............. Editor MOSES GWYNN ..... Dean of Pledges THE DEBATING SOCIETY THE OFFICERS U. THEODORE HAYES ....................... President C. REGINALD AUDRICK ................ Vice-President BEATRICE C. AUSTIN........................Secretary 77 THE PROMETHEAN PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY Gamma Chapter Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in January 1014. Tts founders were A. Langston Taylor, L. F. Morse, and C. I. Brown. Since the formation of the fraternity it has grown by leaps and bounds. Phi Beta Sigma numbers thousands in her membership. The fraternity is well established in the North, East, South and West of the United States. Gamma Chapter at Morgan College was among the early chapters established. It is the oldert fraternity on the campus. The fraternity has for its motto: “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.” On April 23. 1938, an amateur show and dance, known as the Crescent Matinee, was given. On the following day (Sunday) a religious service was held in the College Chapel by the fraternity. On the following Mon- day the Bigger Better Business Week program was given. The speaker of the hour was Brother John L. Berry, who is a local business man. We may say Brother Berry is a very successful business man and was well qualified to speak on the subject of business. Gamma Chapter has in its ranks such men as Brother Wilbur Clarke, who is an ace of the Morgan Varsity Basket-Ball Team. Brother Theodore Hayes, who is an honor student, member of the Pan-Hellenic Council, and founder of the. present Morgan College Debating Society is also the presi- dent of the Debating Society. Brother Robert Johnson is an official umpire for the High School Baseball League. He is also a baseball and tennis player. Brother Hayes, as well as Brothers Carson Corn and Marshall Murray, are seniors and members of the graduating class. With these men goes the fraternity’s best wish. THE DEBATING SOCIETY MEMBERS U. Theodoro Hayes Charles Hubbard Bernard Nash Rosetta Ward Samuel Myers Beatrice Austin J. Arnett Frisby Broad us Whims C. Reginald Audrick In the late Spring of 1937 a group of students interested in forensic relations established a debating society which is now one of the outstand- ing organizations on the campus. The nucleus group of this organization is composed of U. Theodore Hayes, now the president, C. Reginald Audrick, and Beatrice C. Austin. Under the skillful leadership and genial guidance of its instructor, Mrs. Josephine S. Wilson, this organization has earned its rightful place in the annals of intercollegiate debate. It is the purpose of this organiza- tion to acquaint college youth with social problems of which they are directly or indirectly a part, and, to stimulate their thinking in order that they will show a greater concern thereto. The Morgan debaters presented on May 6. 1938, a debate. The subject was as follows: Resolved:“That the National Labor Relations Board Should be Empowered to Enforce Arbitration in Labor Disputes.” Preparations for debates with Howard University, Lincoln University. Fairmont Teachers College, A. and T. College and John Hopkins University are now being made for the next school year. The debating society gives hearty thanks to all who have been num- bered among its friends, but especially to its untiring instructor and lovable leader, Mrs. Josephine S. Wilson. I 78 THE PROMETHEAN i ■ LK SALON FRANCA IS JAMES M. SMITH....................President MURIEL CARGILL.............. Vice-President FLORENCE BUCKNER .................Secretary MEMBERS John Cheatham Walter Mosby Eugene Carter Isabelle Jefferson Howard Little Claiborne Knighten Beatrice Carrington I e Salon Francais is composed of a group of interested and active students. Every year a prize is offered by the department of French for scholastic excellence. Ten dollars is awarded to each of two students. In order to be eligible to compete for the prize, students in French must have an average of 80 or above. The French Club has a promising future under the capable leader- ship of Mademoiselle Houston and Monsieur Wright; they plan to pre- sent in the near future several interesting plays and perhaps a marion- ette show. With a handshake here and a handshake there—a friendship begun through the medium of a foreign tongue is cemented into lifelong amity as the French Club brings together its jolly band. ARTS 80 T,,K PROMETHEAN CHORUS CLUB MALE GLEE CLUB THE PROMETHEAN 81 ■ Ml SIC’ DKPARTMKXT k Music has a message of great value to all nations and to all mankind. It has a tendency to cheer, to console, to humanize, to uplift and to bring people together. The extra-curricular music organizations at Morgan Col- lege. under the capable supervision cf Miss Violet Banks, assisted by Mrs. Frances Hill, exist to stimulate and spread the appreciation of music so that the student body may derive pleasure and cultural benefits therefrom. The COLLEGE C1I0IR includes in its repe toire acappella and accom- panied music of the classical and modem schools. Cantatas are presented during the Christmas and Easter seasons. The Easter cantatas “The Crucifixion” by Stainer rnd The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Dubois are presented in alternate years. The Choir has appeared in concerts in and around Baltimore and has appeared over the local broadcasting stations. The MALE QUARTETTE has toured extensively through Ohio, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, filling both private and public engage- ments quite successfully. They have sung often over local broadcasting stations. Possessing a wide and varied repertoire, the Quartette has become quite popular in local circles. The Women's Sextette has appeared in concerts locally. Their pro- gram has included radio broadcasting. The College Choir furnishes music for rll religious services on the campus and cooperates with the entire Music Department in furnishing music at all special events of the College, such as, inaugurations, dedica- tions, health week exercises, and commencement services. Those of the Senior Class who had the honor to hold membership in these extra-curricular organizations will hold many happy memories of the events which occurred and engagements which were filled during their period of membership. I 82 THE PROMETHEAN OPERA GROUP Lo Rol Bennett Cornelia Williams Margaret Robinson Richard Sowell Hyland Reid Walter Mosby The OPERA CLUB is composed of students who are interested in studying the music of the various opera schools. By its presentations each year, the group attempts to stimulate the student body to a knowledge and appreciation of the opera and the classics in general. Outstanding among their presentations are the operetta “The Sorcerer” and excerpts from Grand Opera. These excerpts have included portions taken from “Rigoletto” by Verdi, and “Lucia di Lammermoor” by Donizetti. The Music Department presents the light opera “The Yeomen of the Guard” by Gilbert and Sullivan, on June 3, as part of the Commencement activities. THE PROMETHEAN 83 MORGAN TIIKSPIANS The term “dramatics” at Morgan College has a meaning. In its narrowest sense, it refers to the formal courses in stagecraft, play pro- duction and acting which are offered in the curriculum. This curricular meaning is over shadowed by the broader extra-curricular meaning of the term. One of the outstanding extra curricular features on the Morgan Campus is the dramatic club. This group, known as the Morgan Players has won an outstanding place in the realm of College dramatics. The Morgan Players represent a group of students interested in dramatics. The aim of the club is to develop cultural interest in drama. It also serves as a means of expressing dramatic ability. “The Morgan College Players” is the natural successor to the original dramatic club, known as The Morgan College Dramatic Club. Between the years 1927-35, this club developed into one of the leading dramatic clubs among Negro Colleges, under the direction of S. Randoph Edmonds. Under its present directors, Professor Smith and Miss Wyche, the club has had an internal growth and development which has aided it to mature effectively. Especially outstanding among recent years has been the presentations of Ibsen’s “Ghosts,” a three act play. Among the one- act plays presented have been, Suppressed Desires, Babbitt’s Boy, Sav- ings, Number Please? The Command Performance, Hearts Enduring, Will O' The Wisp, and In the Morgue. This year the club presented Jute in exchange at Howard University. The final production of the year will be Outward Bound by Sutton Vane. We find ten Morgan Players bidding the stage farewell this June. These ten players have helped to put Morgan Players in the top place in dramatics. Through their outstanding performances some have made a place for themselves in drama, others a commendable showing in the field. These players have worked hard and their performances have won praises far and wide not only for them but for Morgan College. We need only recall a few productions to bring to mind the work of our players who are making their final exit: “Breeders,” “Ghosts,” “Enter the Hero.” “The Patsy” and “Jute.” These players bid us farewell but leave with us memories everlasting. MEMBERS C. Reginald Audrick Charles Hubbard Harriet Jackson Myrtle Gale Gwendolyn Johnson Claiborne Knighten Cornelia Lake Howard Little Gladys Waters English Wright George Goddard Frank Owens Leroy Bennett Elise McCloud Muriel Cargill Ella Burnette Melvin Callaman Beatrice Carrington Helen Coleman George Grant 84 THB PROMETHEAN A scene front Her Husband's Wife, a three-act comedy by .1. F. Thomas. Dear Hoy. how quietly he sleeps says Irene (Helen Coleman) to Uncle John ( Waiter Mosby) who registers a knowing countenance. OFFICERS LAURA M. ROBINSON WALTER C. MOSBY. . MURIEL CARGILL ... CORNELIA WILLIAMS J. HYLANI) REII). ............. President ..........Vice-President . . . .Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary ......Husiness Manager THE PROMETHEAN 85 A scene front Ibsen's “Ghosts.” Pastor Mauders (Maurice Lisby) is disturbed over Oswald's (Douglas Roberts) strange ideas. Mrs. Alving (l.aura Robinson) trus to smooth matters between the two. A scene in the dramatic workshop, situated on Hilicn Road. Roys, and girls also, construct the scenery, props, etc., employed in the carious plays. MOTHER Who brought us up when we were small? Who hung our coats up in the hall? Who soothed us when we had a fall? MOTHER Who washed and ironed and mended clothes? Who cooked the meals and sewed the hose? Who cleaned and puttered with these and those MOTHER Who tended us when we were sick? Who stood by us thru’ thin and thick? Who is it life could never lick? MOTHER Who patted us when we did well? Who had the smile that never fell? Who stuck with us when life was hell? MOTHER. George C. Grant, Jr. ATHLETICS § 88 THE PROMETHEAN Football Squad—1937-38 FOOTBALL The 1937 football season of Morgan College was opened at home on the field of the new three hundred thousand dollar stadium. This stadium, one of the finest in the East, is capable of seating five thousand people. Here on the shining green turf, Morgan showed evidence of having one of the greatest teams in its history. All teams met by Morgan were com- pletely outclassed. Proclaimed by all Sport Scribes as the Miracle Team Morgan has not been defeated on the gridiron since 1932. For the last four years the class of ‘38’ has contributed gloriously to this wonder team. Her roster names as co-captains Hawkins and Sowell. Lampkins, Mosby, Waller, Roberts, and Brown have played stalwart parts in keeping the Orange and Blue from embacing the terra-firma. A number of the men of ‘38’ received recognition for their playing. Sowell, Mosby, and Lampkins were chosen for All American Berths in 1937. Hawkins and Brown have attained all C. I. A. A. recognition in their stay at Morgan. Morgan opened its past football season against Miner Teacher’s Col- lege. The weather was fine and Morgan was fast; the result, Morgan 21— Miner 0. Morgan then journeyed to Richmond on the 9th of October where the team played the Virginia Union Panthers. The claws of both teams were very vicious with Morgan holding a slight edge. After the hectic battle the Orange and Blue was again unfurled victoriously to the tune of 13 to 7. On the 16th of October before an enthusiastic crowd of seven thousand people, Morgan dedicated its new stadium by defeating the Lincoln Lions 19 to 6. This was a very colorful affair. On the 23rd of October, Coach Roland brought his “Big Blues’’ to the den of the Grizzlies THE PROMETHEAN 89 to check their advance to- ward the C.I.A.A. title. Here on the slippery field, the Blues failed to cut the claws of the Bears; result, Morgan 31 — Blueficld Teacher’s College 0. The 6th of November found the Bears on the campus of A. and T. College in Greensboro, N. C. This day Morgan was really “in the groove.” The Bears left the North Carolinians mystified by their dazzling passing, running and blocking. Score, Morgan 36—A. and T. 0. On the 13th of November, at the home of the Hampton Pirates, Morgan again mid rainfall and mud de- feated the mighty Hamp- tonians by a score of 26-0. The Bears had 12 days to get ready for their test of the season, the game on Thanksgiving Day at Mor- gan with Virginia State College. The Virginia State Trojans were unde- feated for five years. This was to prove a real test for the Bears. State had steam-rollered every team Coach Talmadge L. Hill Coach Edward L. Hurt� it had played during the past season. No scribe thought the Bears had a chance. The Grizzlies remained silent, no roar was heard from the den on the Hill. On Thanksgiving Day when the Bears took the field, they took it from all angles .dazz- ling uniforms, spectacular running plays, tricky passes, and straight football that completely upset the mighty Trojans; results, Morgan 21—State 6. This victory gave Morgan another C.I.A.A. football championship. The Organ and Blue has remained during our four years stay un- kissed by the terra-firma. Kichakd Sowell All-America Center ROSTER OF MORGAN Players Name No. Pos. Ajte. Ht. Fred Tuck . 8 T 19 ..5ft.10 Horace Kee . 9 FB 18 5ft. 9 SVayman Hollev 10 .... T 20 6ft. 1 Richard Roberts .... 25 G 23 ..5ft. 11 Lionel Gibson . 5 F 21 .. 5ft. 11 Frank Owens . 7 G . 21 5ft. 6 John Cheatham .16 F 26 ..6ft. 0 Lawrence Hill . .21 HB . 22 5ft. 4 James Kee .99 QB 21 5ft. 6 Richard Sowell (C). ’2 C 24 5ft.9 Maso Ryans .24 G 20 ..5ft.11 Walter Mosby . 1 T 22 6ft. 2 ..... Walter Robinson .15 HB 18 5ft. 10 Maurice Tucker .26 G 18 ..5ft.10 Norman Watkins ... . 2 E 19... ..5ft.ll Jesse Hurt .77 ... HB ...23 ..Sft.lO William Cain .19 C 18 6ft. 1 Reuben Smith 66 HB 20 5ft.l0 Charles Arnold G ...22 5ft. 9 Benny Patterson .. .. . 6 G ...21 ..5ft.11 Christo Waller 4 HB 21 Sft.10 Clarence Maiden .17 E 23 ..5ft.ll Robert Smith .20 E 19 5ft. 11 Dick Edwards HB .23 5ft. 8 Lloyd Nicholas . ... 11 HB 20 ..Sft.lO Noland Ross .14 .. T 19 5ft.11 William Lampkins... .33 .... FB .22 6ft. 1 Elisha Brandon . :i HB 18 5ft. 4 Kmbra Bowie .13... E 19 ..6ft. 1 Benj. Hawkins (C) .88 HB 22 5ft.ll Pierce Hampton .18 T 21 6ft. 2 .... Frank Gordon .55 QB 20 . ..5ft. 10 Leon Hunt 23 5ft. 9 Roy Bundy .18 5ft. 9 Wilbert Davis 23. . 5ft. 7 « COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM Wt Class Yr. Former School and Home Town 185 Fresh 1 ..Central Hi School, Newark, NJ. .165 Fresh 1.. .Barringer Hi School, Newark, N.J. 198 Soph 2 Neptune Hi School, Ashbury, Pk, N.J. 165 Senior 4 Carnet Hi School, Chestert'n, Md. .170... Fresh 1 Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 165 Senior 4 Douglass Hi School. Baltimore, Md. 175 Junior ....3 ...East Hi School, Youngstown, Ohio .154 Fresh .....1 Orange Hi School, Orange, N.J. 154 Soph.... 2. ..Barringer Hi School, Newark, NJ. 185 ... Senior .4 .West Side Hi School, Newark, NJ. .193. Junior ...3....Central Hi School, Newark, NJ. 220 Senior ....4 ..Dunbar Hi School, Lynchburg, Va. 168 Soph 2 ...Norcon Hi School, Portsmouth, Va. 175 Soph 2 Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 170....Fresh 1 Armstrong Hi School, Wash., D.C. .175...Junior 2 . Douglas Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 180....Fresh 1 Armstrong Hi School, Wash., D.C. 160 Fresh ..... 1 Douglass Hi School, Baltimore. Md. 160 Fresh ..... 1 ..Roosevelt Hi School, Dayton, Ohio 180....Fresh .....1. ..Armstrong Hi School. Wash., D.C. 170 Senior ....2. ..Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 165 Junior ....3 Swedesboro Hi St., Mt. Royal, NJ. 175 Fresh .....1. .East Side Hi School, Patterson, NJ. 145 Junior ....1 .Camden Hi School, Camden, N.J. 170. Fresh 1 .Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. .181.. Junior . 1 .lakeland Hi School, Baltimore, Md. .187... Senior ..... 4. ..Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 143 Fresh .....1. ..Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 165 Fresh 1 Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. 190....Senior ... . 4 ..East Side Hi School, Newark, NJ. 171 Soph ......2 ...West Side Hi School. Newark. NJ. 170 Junior ....3...Swedesboro Hi S., Mt. Royal, NJ. 160 Fresh .....1. ..Douglass Hi School, Baltimore, Md. .155. Fresh .....1 ...Cooley Hi School, Detroit, Mich. 150 Junior 2....Frederick Hi S., Cumberland, Md. THE P R o M E T H E A N 91 TRACK AND FIELD Walter Mosby All-America Tackle and Holder of C. I. A. A. Record in Discus Throw (143 ft.) MEMBERS Walter Mosby. Captain James Smith Frank Gordon Embra Bowie James Thomas Reuben Smith Kenneth Brown Edward Watson Wayman Holley William Magee Wellington Ross James Kee John Richardson Clarence Maiden Grant Shockley Maso Ryans Jesse Hurt Coaches: Edward P. Hurt, Talmndge L. Hill Manager: Charles Ward At the time of this writing the track season is just half over. From early performances it is seen that the 1938 track team is one of the best in recent years. This was manifested in the team’s performance at the Hampton Relays and the Penn Relays. At the Hampton Relays, which were held at Hampton Institute April 23, 1938, the Morgan team attained new laurels and glory with Walter Mosby breaking his own C. I. A. A. record in the discus throw, and our relay teams capturing first places in the half mile and quarter mile relays. In the two mile relay the team took second place. The team attended the Penn Relays, which were held at Philadelphia on April 29. 1938, and made a creditable showing by taking third place in the class “B” mile relay. Other meets in which Morgan is scheduled to participate are open meet at Virginia State College, May 7, 1938, and the annual C. 1. A. A. Championship meet to be held at Morgan on May 14. 1938. 92 THE PROMETHEAN BASKETBALL TEAM BOXING AND WRESTLING 93 rHE PROMETHEAN THE BASKETBALL SQUAD MEMBERS Vurncll Lockwood Richard Sowell Frank Gordon .lames Smith Robert Smith John Richardson Lionel Gibson Norman Watkins William Lampkins Wilbur Clarke William Cain Walter Mosby Wayman Holley Maso Ryans Robert Lewis Robert Mitchell The 1937-1938 basketball squad of Morgan College enjoyed a very successful season. The fine material, mentored by Coaches Hurt and Hill, developed into the finest of recent years. During the season the team gained the reputation of being the best in the C. I. A. A. The team got off to a great start, but slumped suddenly on its first Southern tour. On this tour it lost its only two games of the season. The play of the team was of a machine like precision, but not too mechani- cal to miss any sudden opportunities for point scoring. Although the team was not integrated around any single set of players, because of the increased speed of the game, there were outstanding players. The bril- liance of Captain Lampkin, “Spooks” Smith, Lionel Gibson, and Wilbur Clarke shone on tho offensive side, while the sturdy guarding of Norman Watkins and Wayman Holley was effective in holding down the scores of the other teams. Lockwood, Mosby, J. Smith and Sowell’s experience was of great aid in the season’s play. Time after time Morgan College supporters were thrilled by the team’s victories by a margin of one or two points. The one fly in the ointment was the fact that the wrong side of a few hundredths of a point kept the team from being acclaimed C. I. A. A. Champions for the season. Next year’s squad will lose the following players who are graduating: Captain Lampkin. Vurncll Lockwood, Walter Mosby, and Richard Sowell; however, the prospects for next season are very bright. 355 . BOXING AND WRESTLING Boxing: MEMBERS Wrestling: Fred Tuck Kenneth Brown John Cheatham Trainer Robert Holt Horace Kee James Kee Robert Mitchell JAMES MITCHELL James Thomas George Dennis Charles Ward Elisha Brandon In the C. I. A. A. Boxing and Wrestling Tournament which was held at Howard University in Washington, D. C.. this year, Morgan College participated for its first time. Inexperienced in competitive boxing and wrestling, the men who represented Morgan College made a very credit- able showing. Five men were able to reach the finals. They were: Mitchell, Tuck, and Cheatham in boxing; and Brown and Ward in wrestling. Of these finalists, Brown distinguished himself by wining the heavy weight wrest- ling championship. In spite of the fact that the team gained but one championship, it deserves credit for showing the way to Morgan’s future championship boxers and wrestlers. Professor John R. Herculson and Arthur Dantley were the coaches of the wrestling and boxing teams. 04 i hi: PROMETHEAN MORGAN’S ALL-AMKRIC A Gang: way for the charging: “Bears.” Here they come thundering across the sodded turf of the C. I. A. A. and into the eyes of the Negro public all over the nation; selected by sports writers of the Pittsburgh Courier as the cream of their position of the recent grid season: Said the Courier: “The man who was in the middle of it all in Morgan’s line play— Captain Sowell was almost universally favored for the post of center on the mythical aggregation. Sowell was a sure-passer, a man who could quickly diagnose plays ami an all around star on the offensive and de- fensive.” “Morgan’s mighty man, Mosby, who was one of the Bears’ greatest grapplers on their unbendable line, would be a worthy running mate for the towering Toomer of Kentucky State.” “Lampkin was also the greatest pile-driver of Morgan’s C. I. A. A. championship team. Lampkin passes as well as he runs and was one of the biggest reasons why Morgan beat out Virginia State for the title.” This is the first time three men from a single school have been placed on a “Couriers” All-America first eleven. Morgan was sure to have an- other on that team, in the halfback position, in the person of Benjamin Hawkins, co-captain, had it not been for a serious knee injury in the second game which kept him on crutches for the rest of the season. Richard “Bojay” Sowell Walter “Click” Mosby William “Bill” Lampkins Center Tackle Halfback Special Features t 96 THK PROMETHEAN CLASS HISTORY IN VERSE A while ago, with haughty heads And minds too full of stuff we’d read We came upon Carnegie Hall Intending there to pitch a ball. We went to see the Registrar Who stopped us ere we got too far In planning for our year of fun That cost one hundred thirty one. “You know,” he said, “we have a plan; A course or two we must demand That you pursue this freshman year If you intend to study here. A record card we shall maintain To show your losses and your gain And when you come to graduate That card your record will relate.” We thought these words of wisdom fair And with the will of youth to dare We sauntered out into the hall To answer upper classmen’s call. Their welcome shocked us to the heart Said they, “You’ve got to learn to bark, And don’t forget your College name Is changed to ‘dog’.” 0 what a shame! With heads as clean as any ball We made our way to Spencer Hall Glad enough for time to flee To Hygiene and Professor Key. With English, History, and Math We started on our College path That led o’er mountain, field and brooks Of things contained in College books. Our first year was a great success Although it started in a mess We passed from dog to Sophomore Encouraged by Miss Hilda Orr. Our second year was brighter far, For once we set our hearts to star In music and dramatic art In College life we found our part. We led the school in scholarship For now we did not care a bit About the ups and downs of life Which tried to conquer us with strife. THE PROMETHEAN 07 Our Lockwood found his heart content The year he learned experiment When “Einstein” met Herr Herculson His life of science was begun. We studied England's Bill and Ben The teacher’s name was Fisher then We think her name is Turpin now For things have made a change somehow. We watched the changes as we went In teacher, dean, and president And saw improvements here and there That brought contentment everywhere. When Haywood put aside his crown To take the one at Morristown Our hearts had suffered quite a blow For we did hate to see him go! A boost in scholarship was seen When George C. Grant became the dean For on his list he writes the tale Of all who either pass or fail. They say that Physics has new life Since Mister Spaulding took a wife And “Nova” proved that power and fame Can come when ladies change their names. Among the other College sweets Is charming Daisy Coleman Keets Who loves to talk and read and play. And do the things that keep her gay. We have our athletic stars Who never fail to cross the bars; And football saw a happy day When Captain Sowell came to play. With “Andy”, “Tom”, and “Ben” and Lamp” Our team maintained the C. I. Champ And when it came to track, we ran To put our bets on Callaman. We have our actors: Laura, “Dug” “Oke”, Cornelia, Reid, and “Slug” Who never fail to entertain And bring renown to Morgan’s name. When Walter Mosby starts to sing “This Is My Task , he makes it ring Until the walls of Chapel Hall Resound as Gabriel’s trumpet call. 98 THE PROMETHEAN We have our one and only Sam Who always lends the girls a hand In all the intricacies of love And swears by all the stars above. That Flonie Baby, “Gwen”, Pauline Are just about the best he’s seen Of course the class accepts his view Adding here and there a few. Now when it comes to rabble talk There’s Dorothy Wiggins, Ollie Caulk, “Shorty”, “Slim” and Thelma Gray But Hatton always leads the way. And when we speak of blowing horns There's no one like old Carson Corns, With Frisby, Cephas, and Clarence Young And Waller added just for fun. And when it comes to sowing oats The one and only “Toggie” Coates Who knows the answer to them all Can show you how to have a ball. With Horsey, Carroll, Murray, Hayes, and Wright Plus Willis, Murray, Bryant, and Hite The class is represented best By men who passed the “Esquire” test. When Shakespeare, gee gee, Joe Ghost Grant Is bored in class, he writes a chant Upon some solemn, thoughtful theme That makes you “bust” your sides and scream. Our History is small but great Though there is more we could relate Still we need be content to send This nonsense to its formal end. Levi Miller, Class of ‘38’ ™E PROMETHEAN 99 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS If the walls could only talk, there would be many interesting: discus- sions revealed from the girls' lounging room in Spencer Hall. These discussions are carried on by a group of senior girls. Among the group are Flonie Whitehead, Louise Smith, Anna Davis, Corinne Taylor. Dorothy Wiggins, Sara Dorsey, Mary Corns, Evelyn Hewlin, and Thelma Gray. Flonie Whitehead begins the discussion with her deep philosophy of life—is it deep? Yes, it is. It sometimes leaves the group in doubt concerning its own philosophy. If anyone of us wishes to know the philosophy of the great men, we consult Flonie for she knows them by heart. Immediately following her is Louise Smith, the “brainy brains” of the group, always studying in vain at the last minute for a Latin exam. Closely behind her come the famous sisters of the “skillet”, Corinne Taylor and Anna Davis, who are forever whispering. What are they whispering about? Well, I’ll tell you. They always stay at the Pratt Library until the manager asks them to leave, so when they are not asked to leave they begin to whisper, wondering what caused the delay. The “mouth piece” of the group comes next, Dorothy Wiggins telling us what delayed her retiring the previous night. She states that she was studying the drama or tracing the novel from the 14th century to the present day—and this delayed her—I wonder. Quiet, content, and easy going Mary Corns comes in ready to go to the car line for buns and ice cream for the whole group. Mary is the quietest one in the group. She very seldom brings a topic, but she is the one who “takes in” everything, and gives the loudest laughs. We have much talent in our group for Evelyn Hewlin is known as the fastest and loudest talking girl to be found anywhere. She is always heard before she is seen, but she contributes much to our daily discus- sion. She might be called the “abridged dictionary” of the group. As far ns talking is concerned, Sara Dorsey does her part. She is the general advisor of the group, deciding for us the true value of our discussion. When in doubt about anything, we consult Sara better known as the “unabridged dictionary” of the class. Last, but not least, comes the writer of this paper—Thelma Gray. She is always talking about some very interesting programs, consisting mainly of a “sharp” orchestra, that was heard the previous night over the radio. She is known as the Radio Sheet” of the class. These are a few of the many interesting features that would be heard from the walls, if they could only talk. 100 THE PROMETHEAN SWAN SONG 'W “Mike’s” career on the cinderpaths was almost over. Tomorrow he would come out, skim over the track in his workmanlike way, and, as usual, cross the finish line before any of the other trackmen had really decided to run. “Mike” was such a master of his art that it was a thing of beauty to see him circle a track. All the movements of his body perfectly coor- dinated. No wasted motions. When “Mike” was on the track not a thing ™E P R O M E T H E A N 101 was on his mind except to get around as quickly as possible, and to leave his usual impression of a job efficiently done. Everyone said that it was a shame that “Mike” hadn’t gone to some larger University where he would have received the recognition his talents deserved. He hadn’t done so badly at Morgan though. Every- one from Prairie View to Lincoln knew what “Mike” could do for a track. “Mike” really deserves a “lay-off.” Yes Sir, now he can take his pension and a deserved rest. Rut I still say it’ll be a long time before Morgan’s stadium has another grounds-keeper like old “Mike.” Bn Albert Cephas. 102 HE PROMETHEAN WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS 1. Most Dogmatic.............................C. Reginald Audrick 2. Best Artist Douglas Roberts S. Best Musician Walter Mosby 4. Miss Morgan.....................................Beatrice C. Austin 5. Best Debater............................... Theodore Hayes 6. Most Serious Charles Horsey and Hilda Orr 7. Most Versatile Richard Sowell, Wulter Mosby—Laura Robinson 8. Biggest Prevaricator Carson Corns 9. Biggest Scotchman Thomas Brown 10. Most Consistent Vumell Lockwood and Hilda Orr 11. Most Gullible Charles Horsey and Queener Willis 12. Most Collegiate Charles Coates and Beatrice Willis 13. Best Scientist... George Goddard 14. Best Student Vumell Lockwood 15. Smoothest Hyland Reid and Charles Coates 16. Did Most for Class Douglas E. Roberts 17. Most Popular Charles Coates and Laura Robinson 18. Most Informal George Goddard 19. Most Nonchalant Leonard Anderson 20. Most Amusing Benjamin Hawkins and George Goddard 21. Quietest Pauline Johnson 22. Most Attractive Charles Coates, Leroy Carroll Beatrice C. Austin and Flonie Whitehead 23. Most Dependable Hilda Orr 24. Best Athletes Richard Sowell and Laura Robinson 25. Biggest Eater C. Reginald Audrick and Walter Mosby 26. Biggest Carpetbagger Theodore Hayes 27. Most Pessimistic Florence Meade 28. Most Optimistic Hattie Waters 29. Most Easy-Going Benjamin Hawkins and Corinne Taylor 30. Biggest Social Baron Charles Coates 31. Biggest Social Baronesses Flonie Whitehead and Gwendolyn Johnson 32. Most Dignified William Tapscott and Rosetta Ward 33. Most Conceited Richard Sowell and Flonie Whitehead 34. Most Sarcastic George Grant and Pauline Johnson 35. Biggest Baby Frances Marshall 36. Best Politician ....C. Reginald Audrick 37. Most Ambitious Student........................ Hilda Orr 38. Most Likely to Succeed Vumell Lockwood 39. Biggest Pull With Faculty ...Flonie Whitehead 40. Laziest Student .......... Benjamin Hawkins 41. Biggest Jiver Claiborne Knighten and Flonie Whitehead 42. Most Respected Individual William Tapscott ™E PROMETHEAN 103 Best Physique Richard Sowell Class Sheik Charles Coates and Claiborne Knight en Most Pleasing Personality Vumell Lockwood, Charles Coates and Beatrice Austin Best Dancer Claiborne Knif hten and Laura Robinson Favorite Professor Professor Howard Cornish Best Dressed (Collegiate Attire) Douglas Roberts and Beatrice Willis Class Comedians George Grant and George Goddard Cutest Girls.........................Rosetta Ward, Laura Robinson and Gwendolyn Johnson Queerest Person ............................. Pauline Johnson Best Student Leader................................... Vumell Lockwood Best Public Speakers____ Melvin Callaman, Douglas Roberts and Laura Robinson Cleverest Person .......................... Laura Robinson Class Flirt Flonie Whitehead Most Energetic .........................................Laura Robinson Kappa Sweetheart ‘38’ Rosetta Ward Most Gentleman-like Vumell Lockwood Most Lady-like Hilda Orr, Neonta Smith, Cornelia Williams May' Queen ‘38’...................................Laura Robinson FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Greatest Sin Fear The Best Day Today The Biggest Fool The boy who will not go to school. The Best Town Where you succeed. The Most Agreeable Companion One who would not have you any different from what you are. The Great Bore One who will not come to the point. A Still Greater Bore One who keeps on talking after he has made his point. The Greatest Invention of the Devil ilWaF’ The Best Work What you like. The Greatest Play ....................-........Work. The Greatest Comfort The knowledge that you have done your work well. The Greatest Mistake Giving up. The Most Expensive Indulgence Hate. The Cheapest, Stupidest, Easiest Thing to do Finding fault. The Greatest Trouble Maker One who talks too much. The Greatest Stumbling Block Egotism. The Most Ridiculous Asset Pride. The Worst Bankrupt The soul that has lost its enthusiasm. The Cleverest Man One who always does what he thinks is right. The Most Dangerous Person The liar. The Most Disagreeable Person The complainer. The Best Teacher One who makes you want to learn. The Meanest Feeling of Which any Human is Capable Feeling bad at another’s success. The Greatest Need ................. Common sense. The Greatest Puzzle Life. The Greatest Mystery Death The Greatest Thought God. The Greatest Thing, Bar None, in All the World Love. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 104 THE PROMETHEAN JUST IMAGINE Dorothy Wiggins doing the “Suzy-Qvc”. Tom Brown in a suit that fits perfectly. Olive Caulk? doing the “big apple . William Tapscott taking a drink. Frances Marshall laughing aloud. Flonie Whitehead without her make-up. Pauline Johnson smiling. Vurnell Lockwood not studying. George Goddard without his white socks. Florence Meade enjoying life. Carson Corns telling the truth. Sarah Dorsey attending to her own business. Lurleen Davis being the life of the party. Cornelia Williams without her glasses. Walter Mosby driving a “kitty kar . Sam Young not buying a Scotch and Soda. Rev. Tapscott married to Brucic Hatton. Benjamin Hawkins’ hair deciding which way to go. George Grant delivering the mail on time. THE PROMETHEAN 105 CLASS PROPHESY 1. Leonard Anderson 1948, a small town preacher selling Broadway Pulitzer Prize play 5. 2. Reginald Audrick—First Negro United States Supreme Court Justice. 3. Beatrice Austin—Helping her husband in the ministry. 4. Collis Bryant—Teaching Mathematics in country village with one eye on the clock and one eye on the pretty girls. 5. Thomas Brown—With one hand in a cook pot and the other in a Sociology book. 6. Melvin Calla man—Morgan’s first I ove Professor. 7. Leroy Carroll—Teaching History and taking extension courses in being a man about town. 8. Olive Caulk—Teaching English in some high school. 9. Albert Cephas—Working out experiments in some Physics Laboratory. 10. Charles Coates—Dance instructor at Savoy Ballroom, New York City. 11. Alice Colf—Quieting noisy students in some library. 12. Carson Corns—Preaching in some Village. 13. Mary Corns—Publishing her 15th book on Phonetics (with her own money). 14. Anna Davis—Making the town of Towson civic minded. 15. Lurleen Davis—Working on her Master’s Degree in Male Psychol- ogy. 16. Sarah Dorsey—Trying to grow taller than the students in her classes. 17. Arnett Frisby—Manager of an A. P. Store. 18. George Goddard—Proves to Mr. Einstien at last that his theory is ‘all wet’. 19. George Grant—Writing plays and acting on Broadway with “Oak” Knighten. 20. Thelma Grey—Worrying students with theses. 21. Brucie Hatton—Writing a book on “Fred Love”. 22. Benjamin Hawkins—Teaching his Biology class the mechanism of the “Trick Knee”. 23. Theodore Hayes—Boring some class with a “dry and dull” lecture. 24. Evelyn Hewlin—Bossing and speaking out at the wrong time. 25. James Hite—Teaching his young son Mathematics, and how to jive the ladies. 26. Gwendolyn Johnson—Secretary to the President of the Urban League. 27. Pauline I. Johnson—Outstanding Negro woman news reporter who is never without her copy of Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friendship and Influence People”. 28. Henrietta Jones—Studying for her master’s degree in Physical Education. 29. Claiborne Knighten—Playing on Broadway in one of Professor Smith’s hit productions. 30. Vurnell Lockwood—A science Professor at Morgan College. He hates so much to leave this June! - 106 THE PROMETHEAN 31. Florence Meade—A play ground instructor in New Jersey, wishing to be transferred to Baltimore. 32. Levi Miller—Pastor of a little church in “No Man’s Land.” Also has six children. 33. Walter Mosby—Admitted to the Metropolitan Opera Company be- cause of his outstanding performance of the year. 34. Marshall Murray—Baltimore’s popular designer of women’s clothes. 35. Hilda Orr—Having twins; one a genius, the other, a track man. 36. Georganna Peters—Coaching Philadelphia Tribune girls basketball team and making long distance calls to New York every night —all night. 37. Hyland Reid—President of the New Jersey Dental School, but still taking lessons through a “Correspondence Course.” 38. Douglas Roberts—Slinging “stiffs” in his Undertaking Establish- ment in Fredrick, Maryland and philosophying on the foibles of mankind”. 39. Laura Robinson—Boss of the students in her Recreational School from 8-10 A. M. and boss of her husband. J. Hyland Reid from 8-10 P. M. 40. Carrie Sephus—Marrying George and an active Morgan College Alumnae. 41. Louise Smith—Visiting Flonie Whitehead in her New York apart- ments. 42. Neonita Smith—Teaching in Baltimore School System. 43. Richard Sowell—President of the Morgan College Alumni Asso- ciation in New Jersey. Collecting more material for the foot- ball team. 44. W’illiam Tapscott—Takes over Abyssinia Baptist Church in New York City. He swings out nightly with a five piece jam band; seven pieces on Sunday. 45. Corinne Taylor—Singing on the Choir at Rev. Corns’ Church aspiring to sing at Rev. Tapscott’s church in New York. 46. Christo Waller—Running a corner grocery store—with tables in the back for ladies. 47. Rosetta Ward—Living in New York in order to save train fare and postage; two can live as cheaply as one. 48. Cornelia Williams—Voted the most versatile actress since the im- mortal Greta Garbo, by producer George C. Grant, Jr. 49. Hattie W’aters—Borrowing the keys of heaven from St. Peter. 50. Flonie Whitehead—Toast of New York, living in a fashionable “Sugar-Hill”, Duplex Apartment. 51. Dorothy W’iggins—Teaching Latin in Baltimore School System. 52. Beatrice Willis—Proprietress of Georgia’s famous “Ye Oldc Gift Shoppe” with “Bojay” as the doorman. 53. QUEENER Willis—Receiving his A. M. degree in Rhetoric. 54. Clarence Wright—Driving a Packard instead of a Ford. 55. Clarence Young—Still leading the boys up and down the paths of Pennsylvania Avenue Night Spots. 56. Samuel Young—Secretary of Urban League. 57. Charles Horsey—Principal of Crisfield high school—traveling about the Eastern Shore schools with a questionnaire prepared from his own experience. STREAM LINK MOTOR COACHES FOR ALL OCCASIONS PHONES Day:—VERNON 6666 Ni ht: LIBERTY 8737 BALTIMORE MOTOR COACH CO. 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Dancing You're a Sweetheart ...................... Football Dean Howard Thurman Jimmie Lunceford Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald Shakespeare Camel Caravan Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson Paul Muni, Greta Garbo and Kay Frances Life and Its Problems Harlem Hurricane” College) Howard University lunch) Dinner Waltz STUDENT’S PRAYER Our teachers who arc in school. Hallowed be thy luck. When English is done, History must come, In this school as it, is in others. Give us this day, an easy test; and Lead us not into copying, but Deliver us from failing For thine is the power to tell us Before we begin, the answers to All of the questions. - I E. B. READ SON CO. Printers 1601 East Fairmount Avenue Baltimore, Maryland Commercial Printing a Specialty LABELS AND BOOKS OFFICIAL PRINTER FOR MORGAN COLLEGE “Where Style Begins” i RAYMOND’S MEN’S SHOP I 1731 Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Lafayette Market ) MADISON 6481 ! 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Petty jealousies. The race from chapel to the Cafeteria. “Cutting in” the line in the Cafeteria. Final examinations. Girls who “stand up” fellows for dances. “Punching” in Carnegie Hall. Locking door at dinner time. Compulsory chapel. Closing dances at 11 P. M. Miss Robert’s Beef stew and eggs. “Joe” Reid’s struggle buggy. “Pink Reds” philosophying. “Slug” Audriek’s law arguments. Senior theses. “Chef” Briscoe’s “rabble”. 60’s, 50’s, 40’s on our reports. Professor Calloway’s cats. Playing radios too loudly. Throwing paper on the campus grounds. Walking from the car line. Eating buns at night. Rough roads around Morgan. Cardboard and adhesive tape for shoe soles. 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Hawkins “Where are we?” Professor Hill “You know the page, this morning.” Professor Herculson “What’s wrong with you guys?” Professor Carroll “Now the point is just this.” Professor Spaulding “We’ll have a quiz session, tomorow.” Professor Smith “Now when I was at Yale.” Mrs. Wilson “All right, who’s ready?” Professor Cornish “It’s perfectly obvious.” Professor Hubert “It reads like a novel.” Miss Wyche “We don’t have the habit; we must learn the principle.” “You’ve got to know the principle.” “What’s the principle?” WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND George C. Grant Home in bed. Beatrice Austin At home writing to '‘hubby”. George Goddard Painting Scenery Cornelia Williams In Washington Hail signing 1-3-5-8. Douglas Roberts In the bookstore when Hilda's not around. Hattie Waters Riding in Dantley's “rattletrap”. Benjamin Hawkins “Migrating” in Baldwin Hall. Gwendolyn Johnson Hanging around “Pickles” Beatrice Willis “Napping” in Young HaU. Hyland Reid On Laura Robinson’s apron-string. 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Williams Miss Wilhelmina Owens Miss Ponsie Barclay Miss Bailey Locket Miss Viola McCarthy Miss Mildred Morrow Miss Beatrice Mayo Miss Vesta Wilson Mr. John Cheatham Mr. Earl Jackson Miss Marianna Greenidge Miss Anna Jean Foston Miss Josephine Mack Miss Julia Hall Miss Ruby Smith Miss Elvera Nickens Mr. David Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Hill Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Hurt Miss Thelma Bailey Miss Lola Allen Mr. Phillip Clayton Williams Rev. L. E. Moore Miss Mary R. Jackson Miss Violet S. Banks Mrs. Jean Fisher Turpin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart Mr. Leon Wright Congratulations! MORGAN COLLEGE We want to commend the staff of The Promethean for their efforts and ingenuity in producing this fine annual. 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