Agricultural and Technical State University - Ayantee Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1948 volume:

NC A  T STATE Nl . .ySSftPiTi,,,,! ilijiliii THE AYAKTEE The !948 AYAXTEE was published by the students of the Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina through the cooperation of the Office of Public Relations. LOREXO Y. MEBAXE EDITOR LOIS SAMUELS THEL.NL BOWERS SAXDIFER ASSOCIATE EDITORS J. PAUL HOWARD FACLLTi ' ADVISER JOSEPH McKIXXEY BL ' ShNESS M. . AGER Llll.ll. ' lJil ' aJidia KlUIUilkUIMiJU fumuiwwwimiBW 1 THE I ETEEN HUIVDRED AUD FORTY-EIGHT AYAMTEE THE AGRIEULTURAL MB TEEHIVIEAL COLLEGE OF ORTH CAROLIIVA GREEiVSflORO, NORTH CAROLIIVA foreword Our College is comparable to .1 machine. Once, not too long ago, it was a compara- tively small one with 1 relatively small job to do. But within the past few years, decided changes have come about in the work this machine has to do. As the demand has increased, so has our college grown. Yes, A. and T. has definitely grown. With the enrollment increasing by the hundreds each year, the growth has transpired out of absolute necessity. This year three thousand students entered its portals. This year unprecedented demands have been made on this machine, and this year an unprecedented response has been made to such demands. Our College has endeavored to meet the needs of its students. It will continue to do so as the ' ears go by. It was a problem at first, when our ex-servicemen came back to us in overwhelmmg numbers. But the challenge had to be met. To the veteran it meant the realization of a fond hope. Thev looked forward to the day when they would rejoin us. To them, this book will be a record of this recaptured joy — the friends, the classes, the extra- curricular and social affairs. To each of us this book should have the same significance. When our College has become much greater and an almost unrecognizable institution, we shall have the memories of this vear, memories that can never be erased because of this book. A glance through these pages will keep our hearts aglow and our dreams ever cherished. W e can never forget the A. and T. we knew in 1948. able of (contents VIEWS ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY . 14 SENIORS 22 ACTIVITIES 42 FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES 60 ATHLETICS 70 SHOPS 78 TZJ North Dormitory Morrison Hall PWHI Noble Hull North Campus mnrirp g|H W . 51 cJ-ibrant -S c V )cene Richard B. Harrison Auditorium Infirmary A D M I IV I s T H A T I IV A IV D s I 11 f ■ ' - A ■V :. - S i t ' i J i _- V -. V, .. l X.; i N h f F A C U L T Y T OUR PRESIDENT Dr. F. D. Bluford. our chief executive, came to the College back in 1912 as Professor of English. Growing with the institution, he went up rapidly in the educational world, serving as dean and vice-president until 1925 when he was elevated to the presidenc) ' . Under Dr. Bluford ' s administra- tion the College has blossomed from that humble institution of twenty years ago to become one of the largest and most progressive Negro Land- Grant colleges in the country. DEAMS FACULTY Mr. Jasper B. Jeffries. Professor of Ptiysics . . . Mr. Richard Johnson, Instructor in Pfiysics . . . Dr. Roger K. Williams, Director of Col- lege Guidance Center . . . Mrs. W. A. Blount, Psycfiometrist . . . Mr. Loi: Earl Clark, Voca- tional Appraiser . . . MRS. J. B. JEFFRIES, Voca- tional Appraiser . . . MR. BRUCE Miller, Voca- tional Appraiser . . . Mrs. Laverne WILLIAMS, Secretaiy . . . Dr. F. E. Davis, Healtfi Director . . . Miss Thelma Waddell, Head Nurse . . . Mrs. Gertrude Hardy, College Nurse . . . Dr. W. N. Rice, Professor of Modern Languages . . . Mrs. Edvctna Murphy, Instructor in Spamsfi. PHYSICS Jeffries, Johnson COLLEGE GUIDANCE li ;i.iras, Blount, Clark. Jeffries, Chirk. Villiams Hardy. Datis. Waddell Xl HU ' .hSM ' MM FACULTY Mr. William H. Gamble, Dean of Men . . . Mr. Lerov ChiLDS. Assistant Dean of Men . . . Mr. Penrose Parks, Assistant Dean of Men . . . Mrs. Nadine Goodman, Dean of Women . . . Miss Louise Nixon, Assistant Dean of Women . . . Mrs. R. L. Campbell, Assistan Dean of Women . . . Miss Reecie Gerst, Assist ant Dean of Women . . . MRS. Esther Brown ING, Assistant Dean of Women . . . MiSS MAR CARET CORBETT, Assistant Dean of Women . . Rev. Cleo M. McCoy, College Minister ... Mr John Brown Murphy, Associate Professor of Agronomy . . . MR. Ethbert S. CarR, Instructor in Rural Engineering . . . Dr. W. L. KENNEDY, Professor of Dairy Husbandry . . . Mr. W. A. Blount, Instructor in Horticulture . . . MR. JOHN C. McLaughlin, Dean of School of Agriculture . . . Mr. Rudolph Grandy, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences . . . MR. C. E. Dean, Asso- ciate Professor of Agricultural Education . . . Mr. Arthur S. Totten, Associate Professor of Poul- try Husbandry . . . Mr. W. T. Johnson, Associate Professor of Agriculture. Nixon, Ctimp ' cll, Goodman, Gerst, Bioivitiii , Cnrhfft McCoy Mtirphy, Curr, Johnson, Kennedy, Blount, McLnllghlrti, Gntndy, Dean, Totten Taylor, Miller, Dyson FACULTY Mr. H. Clinton Taylor. Head ol Art Depart- ment . . . Mr. Gaston L. Dyson, Instructor in Ceramics . . . Mrs. Eva Miller. Instructor in Art . . . Mr. Willia.vi Spigener, Assistant Pro- fessor of Biology . . . Mr. Richard A. Thorn- hill. Assistant Professor of Biolo.ei ' ■ ■ ■ Mr. RunOLPH Grandy, Assistant Professor of Bio- logical Sciences . . . Miss Alma Morrow, Libra- rian . . . Miss Laoe M. Johnson, Reference Librarian . Mr. Charles C Dean. Reference Librarian . . . Mrs. Geraldine Dawson. Reserve Librarian . . . Miss Ellen Massenburg. Assist- ant .. . Miss NLvry Thompson. Assistant Libra- rian . . . Mr. Littleton A. Alston. Professor of English . . . Mr. Roy Howard Brown, Associate Professor of English . . . Miss Carrye V. Hill, Assistant Professor of English , . . Mr. James Reeves, Assistant Professor of English . . . Mrs. Hattie Bell, Instruaor in English . . . Mrs. W. T. Johnson. Insrrunor in English . . . Miss Leaddie Clark. Instructor in English . . . Mr. E. R. Garrett, Instructor in English . . . Mr, James W. Turner, Instructor in English . . . Miss Marian H. Mims, Instructor in Journalism . . . Miss Daisy ' BELLE Jones, Instructor in Eng- lish . . . Mrs. Edvtina Mirphv, Instructor in English. Sfiigener, Orandy, T bornhill ■ SOk Dawson, Massenbitrg, Morroti, Dean. Thompson, Johnson Bell, Johnson, Hill. Clark. Reeies. Garrett, Alston. Broun, Turner, Mims, Jones, Murphy FACULTY Hopsott, Hii rs, BioH ' i , Bell, Gentry, Triie dell, C. Getttry, W ' tllitirr Richarttson, Gray, Marteoia, Lhtoit, Carter, Webb Mr. William M. Bell, Professor of Pliysical Ed- ucation . . . Mr. Raymond Hopson. Instructor of Physical Education . . . MiSS Delores Hines, Women ' s Physical Education . . . Miss BARBARA Brown. Women ' s Physical Education . . . Mr Howard Gentry, Physical Education . . . Mrs Carrie Gentry, Women ' s Physical Education . . Mr. Eldridge Williams, Physical Education . . Miss Catherine Truesdell, Departmental Sec- retary. Mr. Jerald Marteena, Dean of School of Me- chanic Arts . . . Mr. Armand Richardson, Elec- trical En.eineerin.u . . . Mr. GERARD E. Gray, Me- chanical Engineering . . . MR. HORACE W. CAR- TER, Architectural En.eineerini; . . . MR. HAYWOOD E. Wehb, Electrical En.mneerinp . . MR. HARDY Liston, Jr., Mechanical Engineering. Dr Booker T. White, Professor of Chemistry . . . Mr. Harold Delaney, Assistant Professor of Chemistry . . . MR. JAMES PendeRGRAST, Assist- ant Professor ot Chemistry . . . MR. CHARLES P. George, Instructor in Chemistry . . . MR. Phil- MORE Haith, Instructor in Chemistry. Delaney, Haith, George, W hite, Pendergrast Stroud, Reeves. Whe, Dickson. Utibrey Mr. Llewell ' N A. Wise, Head, Department of Business . . . Miss GWENnoL -N T. Dickson, As- sistant Professor of Business Administration . . . Mrs. Rosa M. Mabrev, Instructor in Secretarial Science . . . Mrs. Veda J. Stroud, Instructor in Business Administration . . . Miss ELLEN REEVES. Instructor in Commercial Education. Mr. B. a. BianchI, Chief, U. S. Veterans ' Admin- istration Guidance Center . . . Mr. Joseph Christmas, Training Officer, Veterans ' Adminis- tration . . . Mrs. Sarah G. Taylor, Secretary. Mr. ' William C. Cooper, 4-H Club Specialist . . . Miss Mae Alice McMillan, Secretary . . . Mr, J. ' W. Jeffries, Assistant State Agent . . . Mrs. Hazel Mitchell, Secretary . . . Miss Blanche Stephens, Secretary . . . Mrs. Athel stine Malone, Secretary . . . Mr. Otis Buffa- loe. District Agent . . . Mrs. B. B. Ramseur, Subject Matter Specialist . . . MRS. Dazelle F. Low, District Home Agent . . . Miss Wilhel- mina Laws, District Home Agent . . . Miss Genevieve M. Kyer, Subject Matter Specialist . . . Mr. R. E. Jones, State Director, Extension Agents. Taylor Biiiiichi Christnm Mr. William C. Cooper Miss Mae Alice McMillan Mr. J. W. Jeffries Mrs. Hazel Mitchell Miss Blanche Stephens Mrs. Athelsline Malone Mr. Otis Biiffaloe Mrs. B. B. Ramseur Mrs. Dazelle F. Lou Miss Wilbehnlna Latts Miss Genetieie M. Kyer Mr. R. E. Jones SEIVIDRS In this ci.iss will be fciund some of our leaders of tomor- row, doctors, hiwyers, bankers, and some will even be college presidents. The important thing that we earnestly hope for is that every 1948 Senior will, as a result of his experiences here, go into the world equipped to make some contribution to the community in which he will live. While doing their four years here many of these Seniors have demonstrated unusual abilities. Some excelled in ath- letics, others in dramatics and many were outstanding in student government and affairs. Mentioning just a few of the outstanding members of the class we see such names as these: Lois Samuels, an excellent student and certainly a main plug in the Senior Class. She was president of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and held an important post on the staff of the Ayantek . . . John Rawls. another campus leader, was an intluential member of the class and president of Sigma Rho Sigma Honor Society . . . Joseph McKinney, class prexy, also played a big part in campus affairs, being president of several organizations including Beta Kappa Chi. Then there were others of the class who did good work throughout their stay here. Yolande Mebane was editor of this publication, Myrtis Edgecombe, a good student, but to name them all would take too much time and space, so suffice it to say that with the graduation of this years class the College will lose a lot of leadership and the Juniors will get a definite challenge. Esther Naomi Adams Leroy Artis Reginald L. Ashford Travis Banks Frank L. Barker Elhcll Arnold Maybelle Ashford Beatrice Bailey Henry B. Bason Leo G. Bake Arthur r. Bfll Dorii Leroy Black Willie F. BoHU-r Lilluin Broun Miltlrcd Anthony Bryant Mary Lee Bell Ranilolph T. Blackuell Charlie Boyd Samuel E. Broivn Lonnie Vjiinauder Byarm. ]r Warren Gibson Cabania Louis E. Canady Susan Chasten Eugene Covington Laurence Custis Roicoe A. Cameron Walter P. Carter Steuart Arthur Coley Dorothy Cross Clementine Davis Melifood Davis Donald E. Dun kins Estella Dicks Thomas J. Dublin Elaine Ditpree Sarah Carolyn Davis Wilmer Der Hnzel Ferguson Dowels Frank Washington Dulin Myrtis Carolyn Edgecombe Wilbur Eggleston Nancy L. foote Sampson Vt ' . foster, jr Elaine Freddie Frazier $ilas D. Freeman Goldie Finney Bernice Beamon Foster Timothy Foy Sidney Fulton, Jr. i ' illiam L. Fulp _Jh wm Ezra C. Giilu Effie Dese Goit Wadiu ' orth Gray Vonnie Beulah Hargett Helen G. Hutchett Mary Lee Glymph Ei ' tt Mae Graham Thomas Hairston, Jr. Bettjamiu Watkins Harris I.illic Hayes Rozena V. Heath Mable Erlynne Hendley Lucille C. Holcombe Ruth Elizabeth Holmes Harold Hooper Dona Olttia Hendley James G. Henry Sophia Virginia HoUey Harold Holt Mamie Blanche Hopkins mmmmmmmmmmimm Virginia Naiellii Horton Harold Hutchersou Mai Virfiittict fame Jama Johnson Idcll Jnttcs Omeata Howard William Ike Gardenia Johnson John Johnson John Westly Jonei Ruth Jones Edward B. Lamar Eduard H. Kluttz Thomas Lang Harold Lassiter Ernest Loveless Eugene Marroit Mildred Leigh N orris Mann Dorothy Martin 7 Manic E. Mayes Pauline E. McCollough Dorothy Mclver Pauline McKethan Maxic McMiltii Willie Lee McCUndon Grady McDonald Eugene Edward McKoy Joseph C. McKinney fuanita McNeil Edna M. Meacben Mary Tarland Medley Allen L. Meuborn Harold E. Mitchell Pearl Mitchell Loreno Y. Mebane Hannah Merritt Eimiania Miller Kester Mitchell •Warren Mitchell Corrnthcrs . Hoove Nathaniel Morehead W ' (.im I- Natice William Outlau Roberta Palmer Daniel Moore Auitiii C. Murrell Louis Ncithcrvy Joseph C. Pai};e Bartiahai Parker Gilbert G. Pnttennii Maggie Pcelc Rebecca I. Peterson Harding Potvers Jonathan Price Fclccia O. Pay Alice Perry EduarH Pan ell William H. Potters Mary Propst Willie Q ' McMatius John C. Rawls Essie L. Reynolds Hoiiard Robinson Myrtle E. Rodgcrs Ethel M. Rasberry Gloria Reid Ernest P. Robinson John Robinson Georgia Rogers Gertrude Royiter Moses E. Russell Thelma Sandifer Burwell Simmons James Skelton Knbie Royster Lois Samuels Alice Simmons Dorothy Simmons Eremnise N. Smith John T. Smith Ernest Stephens VCillit ' Taylor Duisy S. Thomas l.onh Thorpe Grace Stanford Marx Striiklami Robert Lee Teele Eruell E. Thompson Julius Threet Dorothy Lee Tillmau Raymond Totten Mildred Turner Dai id H. VC ' agner Olga B, Warren Albert D. Tomlimon Ruby Troxler Hattie Vines Elizabeth Vi ' alden Harold L. Wat kins Rubena Watkins Lelia White Ausborne Whitley Charles Wbitted Floyd H. Williams Ethel White Arthur L. Whitley Harry Whitsett Reddick Wilkins Robert William! Thomas Williams Maggie Wilson Bernice Wooten Marjorie Worth Anna Young Thomas T. Williams Martha Knight John Wooten Dorothy Yaroboro Laurence 2.ollicoffe DUR The main activity in a democracy must be the business of government. Here on the campus, that statement is quite true. Hugene Marrow, presi- dent of the Student Council, is chief executive among campus leaders. A war vet, he saw service as a crew chief in the Air Forces, On the campus lie was another of those hard-wori ed pre-medics. In the chambers of the Council he always used diplomacy, good judgment and a winning per- sonality in (iirtheruig his political aims tot the good of the student body. ACTIVITIES The many and varied activities open to A. and T. students — from football to music — offer outlets and inspiration for diverse talents and interests. These are based on the prin- ciples of good sportsmansliip, cotjperation and stKiability. In all ihc clubs, fraternities, publications, sports, religious activities and government individual character is moulded and everlasting friendships are initiated. It is from these activities that each student carries into the future years after leaving these walls the essentials for a well-balanced life which will enable him to adapt himself to make the best of any environment or situation. Than this education can do no more. ' ■■IS ke L ampui ourtk L itate Freedom of the press reigns on our campus through the Register, official organ. Since its inception thirty years ago, the staff through proper guidance has maintained a hberal editorial policy, Print all the news our students want. Appearing every month — and on time, too — our staff covers with equal vigor such affairs as convoca- tions, confabs, dorm doings, aca- demic advances and extra-curricular castings. Characterized by unbiased and fair opinion, our editorial page is the most widely read. Student opinions are expressed in the Want Ad column and the Letters to the Editor section. Viillhig 11 to Bed Selected on the basis of an unassembled examination of merit and interest, most of the staff maintain versatile personalities and honor roll averages. At the end of two years service, the Register gold medal is awarded. Copy for the paper is usually edited and re- written by students in journalism. However, it is very unlikely that the editors will let a reporter stay on the staff for such negligence as turning in bad copy. This year ' s AVANTEE staff salutes Miss Dorothy Simmons and Mr. Benjamin Harris for their meritorious reportmg for the cam- pus newspaper. And to all the members of the Campus Fourth Estate, we take this op- portunity to thank you for a publication worth more than all the printers ink dis- played in your veins. SBflH B ne Kichatd iS. J arnsoii f- iai ijers - ClC _y L oiieqe .Jjramatic ocietii With that pohshed stage person- ahty, Eddie Griffin, at the helm, the Richard B. Harrison Players enjoyed a banner year during the past school term. To begin, they had a brand new director. Prof. Roy H. Brown, who proved to be a hard taskmaster and insisted on a lot of seemingly unimportant details — but so essen- tial to staging a good production. Rehearsal followed rehearsal all through the Fall and Winter Quar- ters. Then the organization an- nounced its first offering of the sea- son b.ick in February. To say that Wuthering Heights proved to be a hit is quite an understatement. It was terrific! This same Eddie Grif- fin, now somewh.it of a veteran cam- pus thespian, was cast in the leading role as usual. He was strongly sup- ported by Rubye Troxler who had THE PLAYERS Bi Big the leading feminine role. Others who added color and excitement to the dramatization of Emily Bronte ' s novel were William Jackson, Sarah Owens, Robert Rhmeheart, Bluetre Jenkins. Ruth Holmes and Frank Dulin. Throughout the year members of the organization were constantly re- minded of the great tradition and heritage of the Harrison Players, dating back to the time when that immortal of the American stage. Richard B. Harrison, was in charge of dramatics here. And judging from the good work produced by the Players, it seems that they had no trouble recalling the great his- tory of the group and brought it up to date with their productions dur- ing the past theatre season. Back Stage Briefing V ' utheriitg Heights ' ' Cast Lois Samuels, Lorcuo Mchanc {Editor), Myrtis Edgecombe , Thelma B. Sandifer iJcray p THE AYA TEE Many hours of planning, dreaming, working and cutting corners have gone into the compihng of this, the 1948 edition of the Ayantee which we now present for your approval. We have endeavored to preserve for you an accurate record of the many experiences of the college year of 1947- ' 48, which you have enjoyed because you shared a part in making them. In this play you were the principal character. Your activities from last September to the time you sweated out the very last examination of the Spring Quarter furnish the plot of this drama, your accomplishments the climax. Many years in the future may you look back upon this year with fond memories kindled by an occasional perusal of this annual. The merits, indeed, if it rates such, of rhe 1948 edition of the Ayantee may be attributed to the splendid cooperation of the many people who shared with us the wonderful experience of putting to bed this publication. To Mr. Howard, our adviser, we owe much for his constructive criticism, though most of the time it was sharp to the point of vituperation. Only members of the staff know what it was to see him look at a sheet of copy, pull out a couple of handsful of his hair and light into the editor or a copy-reader for letting such corn find its way to his cluttered desk. The honors for photog- raphy are rightfully shared by White ' s Studio and Keen ' s Studio, both of Greensboro. Through their cooperation the photography for this book was accomplished in a credit- able fashion. By now you h.ave noticed quite a few changes in the arrangement of subject matter, cover and quality of paper used, and layout. The informal narrative style we hope will make it more readable, the fabrikoid cover, more pleasing to the eye, and the two bucks fee you handed the bursar for this book, we hope you consider well spent. Now and through the years may you get much pleasure from this book. But please don ' t ever ask us to try to get out another book like this for a couple of dollars. The impossible we did once. Don ' t expect next year ' s class to work any more miracles. jo cfth McKiituey, Bmiiiesi Manager Hannah Mi-rritt, Staff Member Bcniaiiiin Hurm, Staff Member Bli STUDEM CDUIVCIL Designed to promote student activities, the Student Council is an organization which encourages a closer relationship between the student body and the adminis- tration and serves as a governing body in all matters per- taining to discipline and the common intetest of the students. The Council is composed of nine members: a presi- dent and two representatives from each of the four classes. These representatives are expected to attend all of their class meetings and to give periodical reports to the class of the activities of the Council. They are also expected to bring before the Council any recommenda- tion or complaints which may be offered by the class during these meetings. Action may be initiated within the Council by a peti- tion on the matter involved, signed by twenty students. Any matter properly presented to the Council will be fairly and fully considered with the appropriate action following in each case. During the year 1947-1948, the Student Council has directed efforts mainly toward the fulfillment and appli- cation of the aims set forth. Except for the most flagrant violation of school regulations, the Student Council has handled all cases of student discipline. On several occa- sions it has served its purpose as an arbitiation group — thereby bringing about some measure of adjustment be- tween the needs of the student body and the needs of the administtation. But most of all. it has attempted to render guidance and counsel of such a nature to the individual student that he could successfully adjust himself to the various emergencies and situations with which one is confronted in a rapidly expanding institution of this type. Thomas Rithitrdiou, }X ' iIliiint Dcionc. Essie Reynolds. Eugene Marron , f ranees Starke. Pereelle Basket i mmsm Gamma Tatt Chapter Alpha Kappa Mii Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society IS a national scholarship organiza- tion with local chapters estab- hshed in .yrade A colleges. Can- didates for membership must have completed at least ninety quarter hours with an average of 2.3 or above. Dorothy Simmons, Laurence Zollicoffer, Eugene Marrow, Lois Samuels (President), Carol Leach, Dorothy Mclier, Carolyn Broun, Loreno Y. Mebane, Edward D. Clark, Myrtis Edgecombe, Helen Blackmore and Alice Perry. Not shown: Leonard Simon, Wettdel Jones, Harold Hutcherson Alpha Alpha Chapter Beta Kappa Chi Harold Delancy, Yionnc Simmons, Joseph McKinney, Sophia Hollcy, Rudolph Grandy, James Pcndergrast, William Spigener, Jasper B. Jeffries, Dr. W. L. Kennedy, Dean Jerald Marteena, C. R. A. Cunningham and Philmorc Haith SIGMA RHD SIGMA The A, and T. Chapter of Sigma Rho Sigma is an honorary society for juniors and seniors majoring in the social sciences. Its aim is rwo-fold: to encourage study and promote research and to recognize achievement in social sciences. ,... ' ;• ' ■ ' no ' , v ROW ' TACK AND HAMMER CLUB Students interested in leather work as well as shoemaking and repairing comprise the membership of the Tack and Hammer Club. It is directed by Mr. Clyde Dehu.quley, head of the Shoemaking Department. President MEMORY GRIFFIN Vice-Preiiileiii .... Robert Parker Secretary Marv Carver Treasurer . . .... Evan Bro xtm Reporter WILLIE KiNDELL mmmmBsam wmtmBmoBa Cniiri ' rt BiiilH Music played an important part in our lives during the past school year. As a matter of fact, it plays a great part in everybody ' s life. We hear from the time we arise after a good night ' s sleep to the time when sweet slumber beckons after a hard day ' s activity. In the morning we get up to the chatter and records of the disc jockeys. We listen to music when we go to our assembly and vesper programs. Bride and groom are married to the age-old strains from Lohengrin. Seniors are graduated and handed their degrees with God of Our Fathers ringing in their ears. We play football to it, hear it over juke boxes, radios and record players. Armies march and fight to snappy martial tunes. Music is definitely a part of life with- out which this would be an empty old world. So, while music is a living matter, it becomes another matter when we arc leaving this mortal scene for when earth ' s last picture is painted and they are say- ing reqiiicH,n in pace over our remains, the organ will play a solemn dirge. In life and in death, music in some shape or form is with us. RfcyC- V ' ' ' MUSICAL DHGAIVIZATIDIVS But back to the hit;hlights of the year in music here on the campus. Several organizations did their bit in spreadmg the universal appeal of music. The Choral Society was on hand at Sunday Vespers and other occasions to lend the proper musical back- ground. The Band, often called the greatest on the Atlantic Seaboard, added plenty of pep and liveliness to our football games. Then in the field of popular music the Rhythm Vets played most of the campus dances. The year also saw the development of a new- group — The Music Club. Early in the year the club sprang quite a surprise when it staged a musical variety show. Aladdin and His Magic Musical Lan- tern. The production won much praise for showing the musical contributions of several countries. Later came the Choral Society s annual Christmas Concert, and, as usual, it turned out to be an excellent perform- ance what with the novelty arrangement of ' hite Christmas sung to the accompaniment of snow ( well. It looked like snow ) falling on the stage. To all the musical organizations on the campus, the staff of this publication extends well-deserved congratulations for a iob well done. IIVTERIV ITIDIVAL HELATIDIVS CLUB Warren G. Cabinet, Hubert ford, Harold Webb, Willie Taylor, Lois Samuels, Mai fames, Walter Carter, Annie Mills, Daniel Moore, George Bonner, Charles Holier, Helen Putnam, Ezelle Gaffney, Estell Harper, Horace Bradshaw, James Buness, Randolph Blackuell, John Carr, Jesse Daivhins, Barbara Brown, Seth Spellman, Walter McLarty In order to satisfy the present demand that a person be acquainted with the problems of the whole world and the need for a well-rounded outlook on world affairs, the International Relations Club was organized in October of the past year. Serving as adviser to the organization was Dr. Akiki Nyabongo, world traveler, writer and African prince who joined our Social Science faculty last September. To direct the affairs of the organization in its initial year, six officers were elected. Wade Richard- son was chosen chairman; Martha J. Verdelle, vice- chairman; Loreno Mebane, executive secretary; Essie Reynolds, corresponding secretary; Levi S. Gee, pub- licity manager; and Willie Walker, master of cere- monies. This organization, whose expressed purpose is to give light to world problems, spent an hour each week in informal discussions of such topics as were of immediate interest — Palestine, Civil Rights, The Marshall Plan, etc. It was in these meetings that the members battled it out with words. Here one was dubbed radical, liberal or conservative, depending upon his particular views. It was in these meetings that Dr. Nyabongo took great pains to train the mem- bers to discuss intelligently and without bias those problems that concerned all peoples. Throughout the year the club brought to the student body a number of outstanding speakers and well-planned forum groups. THE AG ASSDCIATIDH Art nir Bell, Preudent Bernice Wootoit, Secretary Harold HiitchenoH, Treasurer Beujamiu Harris, Reporter One of the oldest student organizations on the campus, the Agricultural Association, was organized back in the days before girls were permitted to register at the institution. When the College became co-educ.itional, the organization threw open its doors to home economics majors. The organization sponsors prominent speakers in the field of agricul- ture and tries to keep students in the department abreast of current trends in agricultural matters. It IS an association of students majoring in the agriculrural sciences and home eco- nomics for the purpose of bringing these students together to discuss their pertinent problems and carry on extra-agricultural and social activities. Among the major events sponsored by the organization during the year included Arbor Day observance, Annual Spring Dance. Their Animal Show and Exhibit, along with their campus-wide milking contest, invariably turns out to be the most interesting agricultural activity each year. Tlie past year was no exception. People from throughout the countryside as well as local campus denizens turned out in large numbers for the occasion. Standing vigorously for thorough preparedness, the association recognizes the problem of farm production to be the ability to produce the greatest amount from the least effort and still maintain a profitable farm business and at the same time be able to supply the consumer with a reasonably cheap product. The statement is made quite frequently that the business of farming is the keystone of industry. So, that those in the Agricultural Association may take their places out in the world of tomorrow and help improve the existing conditions m farm life and aid in the solution of the problem of production, they must be prepared and equipped with knowledge, skill and techniques in the fields of agriculture and home economics. Membership in the campus Business Club is open t(i qualified majors in commercial education, business administration and secretarial science. One of the largest professional study clubs on the campus, the group is directed by Mr. L. A. Wise, head of the De- partment of Business who serves as adviser to the organization. The Veterans ' Association began its work early in .September when a special committee of student vets was formed. This committee proved to be quite in- strumental in accelerating the registration procedure throughout the year. Then the organization of fonner soldiers and sailors — Wacs, too — came on the scene in a colorful fashion at the Homecoming Game when they exhibited a float complete with a queen and everything. The ex-Gl ' s promoted a basketball team in the intramural league, a debating squad and other activities to round out a very successful year. Veterans Association Neif Farmers of Ameriiii (Collegiate Chapter ) Florida Club Masonry Club « X RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES CitthoUc Youth Oyfiniiiztilioii b.iplt l Student Union During the past year we saw a new growth of interest on the part of students in religious activities. Several denominational clubs were organized among those of varied faiths. Religious Emphasis Week was an outstanding success and our college minister. Reverend Cleo M. McCoy, was able to put over quite an effective program of religious activities during 1947- ' 48. Religious Emphasis Week was directed by the Reverend William Carrington of New Rochelle. He brought to the students a practical approach to re- ligious thinking throughout his stay here. That his messages were ap- preciated was proven by the large crowds filling the auditorium for every one of his services. The entire religious program, including the various denominational clubs and Y activities afforded inspiration, guidance and leadership to all who participated. The Modern Languages Clubs are organizations to promote better understanding and new interests in the modern languages. While these groups received no fanfare during the school year, they functioned in many worthwhile activities. Membership in the group is open to students studying either French or Spanish. Advisers are Dr. W. N. Rice (French) and Mrs. Edwina Murphy (Spanish). PAIV-HELLEIVIC CDU1 CIL MEMBERS NoRRis Mann ... Kiippj Edward Clark Alpha LaValettk Anglin AKA Julius Threet Omega lOHN Kelly S gma Ann Semblv loia Wadsworth Gray Kappa Felecia Payne Delta John Rawls Alpha John McGee Alpha Lawrence Zollicoffer Sigma Frances Starke AKA Hydernia McAdoo Delia Georgia Rogers Zeia Mary Medley Zeia Charles Gray Kappa Joseph McKinney Omega James Jones Omega Harold Webb Omega The Pan-Hellenic Council is a federation of all fraternities and sororities on tlie campus. Its membership is composed of elected rep- resentatives from each Greek Letter organization. The main purpose of the organization is joint action for maintaming high standards in fra- ternity and sorority life at the college. H KAPPA ALPHA PSI ALPHA NU CHAPTER Willie Jetikitis Wadsuorth Gray, Traiis Banks. David Feggins, Willie McLeudofi, Samuel Hill, Ber- nard Foy, Benjamin Cttrrcnae, Kelly Darden, James Rone, William Jackson, Simon Scarborough, Estell Harper, James Smith, Albert Saddler, Paris Barton, Charles Eatty, James McLain, Dr. Kennedy, Ad- viser; Norris Mann, William Harris, Seth SPellman, John Gibson lie J croile erd Walter White. Jessie Lam, McDonald, William Lee, John Jenkins. Andrew Lucas, Lorenzo Collins, Robert Watkins OMEGA PSI PHI MU PSI CHAPTER Georjie )effri ' s, Stimiicl Brnuu, Thomas Lititg, Rnhcrt Yoiui}-, John U . Kay, Hcrfur Williatns, Alexander Graves, Cornelius Woods. DessasHrc Kennedy, Ellitood White, Joseph McKhtney, Baseleus. Syli-ester Bailey, Harding C. Poiters, Marvin Graeber, William Wilder, John Tillcry, David Manson, James Edmondy James Early, Leonard Dunn, James Jones, Robert Harper, Allen Meifborn, James Henry, Arthur Merriivcather, Thomas Williams, Julius Ktlgore, Hoitard Rob- inson, John Jones, Parliamentarian ; Harold Webb, Vice Baseleus; Dr. R, K. Williams. Adviser; Louis Neivhcrry, K.R.S.; Willie F. Botvser, K.F.; Fred Dauson, Chaplain; Leonard J. Simon, Reporter; Robert Harrell, Aris Covington, Charles Whit ted, Allen Williams, Joseph Williams, And re IV Thompson, Charles Croive, Harold Smith, Floyd Pel ham, foe Grier, Julius Tbreet John Wright LAMPODAS PLEDGE CLUB Arnett Matchett, Juninus Broun, Harvey Coleman, Robert Jeff i us, Prcsiott Colcmnu, Louis Baylor, Frank W. Bonder, Alphanso Parks, Willie G. Walker, Walter Collins, William Drayton, Carl Anderson, Jordan Corhett, Carl Bullock, Odie Bullock, Thomas L. Richardson, Milas Kelly, Floyd Allen, George Knox, WilUurd Johnson, James H. Worrell, Roscoe J. Betsill, Thomas Bryant, Daniel McLauriu. Alexander Hustings. Joseph Morris. Frank Kimbar, John Miller, Roosevelt Davis, Ezell Gaffney nnd Henry O. Gore DELTA SIGMA THETA ALPHA MU CHAPTER Felecia O. Prtj mc. President, Blanche }. Boomer, Murtha }. Verdell, Martha ]. Birden, Glenice Mills, Idell Jones, Mattie L. Long, Mary Helen LeGrande, Chaplin, frankie Prince, Lucille Hol- combe, Alice L. Perry, Bernice Poole, Hazel Douells, Tbelma Sandifer, Bernice Beamon foster, Essie L. Reynolds, Sophia V. Holley. Hyhernia McAdoo THE PYRAMID CLUB Elizabeth Joyce, President, Roberta Herbert, Mary Jackson, Francina Boykins, Almcna Moiildraii. Marcelle Wallace, Serena Ouens, Jennie DeVeaux, Jessie Collins, Goldie Collins, Blnette Jenkins, Jacqueline Foster, Elizabeth Alexander, Mamie Haskins, Cetire Streater, Ruby Terry and Barbara Dula PHI BETA SIGMA PRyiffENT SEJPETARY TREASURER DEAN OF Pledgees Z ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ' £ ' ' %.►, • ' ' ' CV APM ALV ' - ' ' e Ta t.ps OJl LfinpTer ALPHA PHI ALPH FRATERNITY, INC. John i. ambf pOUGl ij Jn.:S: sm mu ALPHA PHMI HA fU ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA m m ALPHA PHI CHAPTER Argie Smith, Loreda Tiirman, Clementine Daiis, Daisy Datiieh, Ruth Holmes, Martha Rue, LaVerne Angtin, Mary Glymph, Evelyn Young, Dorothy Mclver, Audrey Broun, Myrtis Edge- combe, Mildred Bryant, Frances Starke, Lois Samuels, Olga Warren, Carolyn Broun, Ruth Jones, Eddie Lee Moore, Virginia Durham, Blanche Smith, Goldie Finney, Elizabeth Samuels, Irene Peterson, Dorothy Bradley, Eremntse Smith, La Valette Auglin, Geneia Bradley, Hannah Merritt, Mae James, Omeata Howard, Leila White, Mable Devaughn, Hannah Rives, Jessye Carney, Helena Carney, Shirley Bullock and Gardenia Johnson IVY LEAF PLEDGE CLUB Margaret Miller. M.irv Frances Reed, Lillian Broun, Marian Garham. Ruth Thomas, Helen Black- more, Virxinia Jordan, Alcne Samuels, Ylanda Blackuell, Ada Vie, Lona Salmon, Lucy Rcid, Clarice Hillian, Margaret Fuller, Blanche Martin and Mamie Morris IDTA PHI LAMBDA Virginia Norton, Annie B. Murrill, Arnetha Pearson, Annie P. Sembly, President, Jessie P. Murrili, Gladys Horney Esther Adams. Virginia Norton and Recie Gcrst (absent) Mary. Propst I,W r: STUDEIVT AID COMMITTEE The idea at the Student Aid Fund had its begin- ning in a French class during the latter part of the Fall Quarter of 1946- ' 47 as a result of an honor stu- dent having to withdraw due to lack of funds; how- ever, it was not until the Winter Quarter that one ot the Senior Representatives presented the idea to the Student Council. The Council immediately proceeded to draw up a constitution and launched a drive to make this fund a reality. Students and faculty rallied to its support by becoming charter members. The Council ( 1946- ' 47) appointed Loreno Mebane as chairman of the committee to check applications and recommend on the basis of information presented that the Student Council either approve or disapprove the applications in question. The other four members chosen by their respective classes were J. Pinckney Robinson (Senior). Thomas Smith (Junior), Eliza- beth Joyce (Sophomore ), and Nina Johnson (Fresh- man ). At the present time loans totaling more than 82,000 and one outright grant have been made, relieving untold suffering. This fund has, in truth, fulfilled the purpose for which it was set up — that of meeting unforeseen emergencies. FDUIVDERS DAY 7: m Pe. Sff, °nor , Founders ' Day at A. and T., traditionally, is in memory of the late Dr. James B. Dudley, an early president of the College. Being founded by legislative .Ktion of the State Assembly, the institution can nor be attributed to any one indi idual, however, because of the great contribution made by President Dudley, the Founders ' Day celebration was for many years called Dudley Day. At the annual celebration dur- ing the past year Senator William B. Umstead visited the campus, inspected the R.O.T.C. Honor Guard, watched the traditional academic procession and deliv- ered a sharp attack against Communism in his speech in Harrison Auditorium. Throughout the day the campus was in a festive mood and several of the departments held open house. Rei ieti ing Stand ■ Robert (Stotieitall ) Jackson ATHLETICS There ' s something about the Fall of the year that seems to make the blood tingle. The thud of cleated feet pounding the turf of the grid- iron, football aspirants going through their early season paces, hearing the sideline coaches passing opinions on who will and who won ' t make it, discussing the outlook with other vet- eran kibitzers. It all adds up to a good deal of excitement. Then there ' s the anxiety of seeing how the boys will come out in the season ' s opener. So it was with just such a feeling that we saw the past football season open with the usual fanfare, high hopes and determination. High- light of the year came when the Aggies, after a season of startling reverses, journeyed to Balti- more to battle out a thrilling 12-12 de,idlock with the vaunted Bears of Morgan College. Back at Greensboro on Turkey Day, Aggie stock soared high when we were able to register a 15-6 triumph over the Golden Bulls of J. C. Smith. All of that was posted to the credit side Jowph (Big Joe) Williams Aggie football Squad ' ■ ' ' ; ' ' 43 fell )? 0. i: l3i °1 ' - ■yf) !! «s ' ' ACTIVITIES of the ledger for our boys. Also written up in the black for the Aggies was their ClAA Base- ball Championship won by our nine during the Spring of ' 47. Against such an athletic record were charged several defeats for the footballers, our eleven having dropped contests to such ma- chines as Wilberforce State. Virginia State. Hampton, Virginia Union. West Virginia and North Carolina College. But by the time of the Annual Gridiron Ban- quet early in February, when they started talk- ing Spring football and rumors of Coach Bell ' s departure were busy being scotched on every turn, the spirits of the whole campus were right back up there. And from now until next Sep- tember we are betting that the Aggies will turn out a winner. So. with all kinds of thoughts dwelling in the back of our collective noggins — like hope springs eternal and all that kind of thing — there are few, if any, who will wager that we wont have a real team come September. Jayiees Varsity Cagers Coaching Staff Hopion, Gentry, Bell, Williams mi HDMECDMIIVG DAY Returning grads, a host of old friends and scores of former students were on hand to help make Home- coming an occasion long to be remembered and re- garded among the most eventful happenings m the history of our school. Good weather prevailed on this lovely October day as some 10,000 fans watched a caravan of colorful floats enter Memorial Stadium and completely encircle the field. Practically every single campus organization was represented with a float in the parade. Felecia O. Payne, Miss A. and T. was .iccompanied by Miss West Virginia State in leading the parade. Snappy music by the College Band and a lovely coterie of attractive majorettes spinning away on their batons added greatly to the color of the festivity. The final victory went to the Yellow Jackets, but this did not by any means spoil the gala affair. Horse Lane, Aggie immortal of the A, and T. halycon days, was here to witness the affair along with several other members of the 1927 Championship team. Homecoming is always one of the most enjoyable activities of the school year. High spirits and great hope for victory over the West Virginians were ram- pant at the half when the Freshman girls, clad in blue skirts and gold sweaters, assembled on the field and formed a huge W. V. Then back on the Aggie side of the field the band struck up the first notes of Alma Mater and 10,000 fans filled the air with Dear A. and T., Dear A. and T., A monument indeed. . . . After the game a dinner for the alumni and a round of dances and parties brought to a close the activities (if the 1947 Homecoming. FELECIA PAYNE, MISS A. SS T. OF I947-4S H Siiiiitdy Eteniiig We unzipped the new ye.ir in September when everybody from Tad Pole Creek to Phil.ideiphui breezed in with that new look. Child, let me tell you the latest is yelled from the dorm top. The bulls and hens have their separate meetings, which are not ad- journed until the very last day of school. We keep meaning to study but there is still plenty of time imtil the mid-term failing list appears. How do girls really look in the morning? Let ' s don ' t go into that. At any rate, some few get up early to avoid the bathroom rush, but there are always those last minuters who, with hair nets trailing and eyes half closed, stumble into the bathroom for a shower or wash-up — if the water is hot. By now, their eyes half opened and the sudden realization that they must rhnnse something to wear, brings a headache. DORM By the time half the dresses have been dragged off the hangers, only a few minutes are left. The skirt worn the day before and a clean blouse are hurriedly pulled over the wig, make-up is applied, the waves ate set, and with one last glance in the mirror the girl is scampering off to class. Forty more winks give the boys just enough time to fling a towel around their middles and bolt into the bathrooms. To shave or not to shave, that is the question. They decide on the latter; two days later there is is a new fad on the campus — the caveman look. The sop courses take a turn for the worse and lessons, previously by-passed, be- come haunts. If I can just keep my eyes open to outline this volume for Mr. Wise or If I could just move my bed into the library I could do this research for Dr. Wil- liams are frequently heard. On the other hand, if fellow dormmates greet you with ' Friends, Romans, Countrymen you know Prof. Roy Bard Brown has them walking straight down the line. Sh! it ' s quiet hour for seniors who need to be out looking for a husband. You see a girl on the campus? Most likely she is a freshman. Hiding in closets and under beds to keep from going to chapel, card games that never end, dances, calling hours, rivalry, the new look, borrowing and begging food. Christ- mas carols and secret sisters, feuding and fighting, listening to favorite radio programs, and student governing bodies not afraid to either make or enforce laws, all make life in our dorms a rich, never-to-be-forgotten ex- perience. We loved it, all four years of it, but being seniors we ' ve got to go — and when you got to go, you ' ve got to go. fiji iinii! LIFE City Students Vi rii ' ' -(,« Buttiihoit Riiit ,-nig Officer Cadet Lt.-Cot. Harold Hiitehenon H. D. T. C. BATTALIDIV The R.O.T.C. unit hud a banner year under Cadet Lt. Col. Harold Hutcherson, battalion commander who received his appomtment to the top campus military post durmg ihe month of February when PMS T. Edward C John- son ( Major, U.S.A. ) published his appointment orders. Chosen to aid Hutcherson in his duties were John Tate, executive officer, and John Jen- kins, adjutant. During the year the unit figured quite prominently in campus affairs, starting the season oft in high gear by serving as ushers at the football games. At these same games, a special drill team, all decked out in white gloves, helmets and puttees, could always be counted on to put on a show with their fancy style close order drill maneuvers. Spectators at the Homecoming Game still talk about the way the team exhibited frozen motion. Then at Founders ' Day, the Honor Guard turned in a splendid job as escort to Senator Umstead and the other dignitaries here for the annual oc- casion. In October, the entire R.O.T.C. unit was fea- tured in a ceremony honoring Aggies of World War II. Army Day was celebrated on April 6 with appropriate ceremonies on the campus. The year ' s activities were keyed up with the addition of two new officers to the instructional staff. They were Captain Edward E. Mitchell and Captain Walter L. Linton. The unit had 51 advanced students and .t. O in the elementary course. Last Summer our unit became the first in the South among Negro colleges to graduate second lieutenants. In these pages we have tried to show just a few of the activities of the R.O.T.C. which is fast becoming one of the most active organizations on the campus. Weapons Clai Commissioned Staff Enlisted Personnel m THE Indtiitrial Education Shoe Repitirittf ' ' ' m,: lb _ THE EDITDR ' S DESK . . odds (ind Ends AccuiuuLitcd Over a Year ■■