Morgan State University - Promethean Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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felicitations to the Class of ’52 lit 1948 four hundred and ninctv-four freshmen entered Morgan State College, just as raw mate- rial is introduced into an industrial plant, to he developed into finished products. Now, after four years, approximately two hundred and sixt seniors are about to be graduated as refined, developed, completed products. Just as many manufactured goods ol industr enter into further production, many of the Morgan graduates of 1952 will undoubtedly continue their formal education in various grad- uate and professional schools; later they will be graduated as even more highly developed special ists. The 1952 graduate of Morgan State College is the product of a vastly improved physical plant over that of 1948. I le is likewise the pnxluct of a new administration under which the supply of skilled labor has been increased. Dr. Martin D. Jenkins assumed the presidency of Morgan State College in 1948. Forty one per cent of the officers of instruction, as recorded in the Morgan State College Bulletin. June. 1950, were appointed in 1948 or later. All of these internal improvements in the educational proc- essing plant have, without question, made for the development of a high quality product in the 1952 graduate. The 1948 freshman was the member of a post-war class. I lopeful, he arrived at Morgan in a period of peace. Now. apprehensive, he is about to leave Morgan in an atmosphere of war. In 1948. the beginning student expected to Ik developed four years hence into a civilian g x d. With the outbreak of the Korean conflict in 1950. however, lie was shocked into the sudden realization that he would probably liecome inn- teriel of war. Some ol the 1952 graduates are already committed to enter military service; others will undoubtedly serve. All statistical data predicting the percentage of graduates who will become doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc., now become invalid. One conclusion, however, seems lair. Wherever the Morgan graduate of 1952 serves, he should serve honorable, eflicientlv. and well; for, as his adviser sees it. he is a high quality product. Best Wishes, Samuel L. Myers 17

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CLASS OF 1952 MESSAGE TO THE 11k world today is lull of turmoil and chaos. Now, as always, the college graduate will lx expected to lead in delivering it from this terrible maelstrom. Because of this prospect, my message to you is one which is centered around how. once we arc really out in what has been called In many as a cold and cruel world, we can fulfill our obligations to the world. Yes, we are obligated to the world for giving us the opportunity that many others did not receive; the opportunity to acquire knowledge. We can fulfill our obligations in this manner. Each graduate can find out whether he or she is a leader of men or a follower of leaders; having found out. he or she can proceed to develop himself or herself into a good leader or a g xxl follower. It takes a go xl follower to develop a grxxl leader. The former makes it |x ssihle for a leader to use every talent at his command, so he can move ever upward from just a plain leader to a gtxxl leader, and finally to a great leader. That is what this world needs most today, dear classmates; great leaders with gtxxl followers. Let me urge you; let me inspire you; let me lx g you to go out into your chosen fields with one cardinal purpose in mind, be the lx st leader, the best follower, or both. If you stick to that cardinal purpose, you will find that there is no limit to your possibilities. It is true that science has revealed many wondrous secrets, has laid hold upon the stars and penetrated natures mysteries. But for the aspiring man there are still greater mysteries to fathom. It is true the fundamental principles of law have been expounded, but with our complex civilization, new questions clamor for answers. more wrongs cry to be righted, and more crimes need to be condemned. True, another Caesar may not win his fame or with an iron hand rule the world: yet here in the environment of the |xx r, or in that of the rich, there is everywhere the opportunity for the man of will, nerve and soul to write his name among the stars. It is true that some doors are still closed, but others are ajar. Diamonds have been found in mother earth, but there are brighter gems. Waterloos have lx cn won on fields of blood, but greater battles are yet to be won on fields of peace. From Marv Elizabeth Bain, come the following words: There are latent in ever)’ heart, songs as yet unsung, anthems as yet unheard, chords which, if hut struck, would fill this old world of ours with music, thrill the soul of man with joy. string his heart and nerves with strength, exalt his life with hope, sweeten it with gladness, and set his whole being a-tingle with nobleness and love. There are fruits as yet unplucked, sweeter than the sight of sun-kissed clusters of purpling grapes. There are books yet unread, and leaves yet un-cut in the life of every man. There arc chaplets awaiting the brows of every man who compters difficulties, utilizes his talents and in- vests his untold worth. Tor all who but strive, who will but use untried forces, unknown energies, there are tin- gathered riches, tin-heard harmonies, un-won crowns, yea, an unrevealed heaven. Dear classmates, the world is looking to us; let us not falter. Melvin C. Fox, Jr. President of Senior Class

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rrrwnn History of the Class of 952 Another epoch of the histon' of Morgan State College was begun September 21, 1948 when four hundred and ninety-four new students passed through the gates to begin their educa- tional careers. Dr. Martin 1). Jenkins began his administration as President of the institution, an extensive building program was initiated, and the cries of a New Morgan echoed throughout the ivvclad walls of our college community. Mixed feelings of awe, happiness, excitement, and yes, even some disillusionment and unhappi- ness, accompanied our first impression of our new home. The miseries of freshman orientation and hazing (of course) soon welded us into a unified freshman group ready and willing to make our contribution to the school. Under the leadership of I lerbert Boone, our class organization was begun. Cynthia Quander represented the class in the I lomecoming festivi- ties as Miss Freshman. Our pursuit of knowledge and participation in extra-curricula activities soon found expression and added to the general improvement of athletics, dramatics, music and other activities. The second mile of our journey found us a bit more mature as students. Our activities were 18