North Carolina Central University - Eagle Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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ALFONSO ELDER — 2nd PRESIDENT OF NCC, 1948-1%3 DR. MRS. ALFONSO ELDER In September, 1968, the Alfonso Elder Student opened its doors. Be- cause of Dr. Elder ' s efforts in in- creasing facilities at North Carolina College and because he worked diligently for a recreational facility for students, it is only appropriate that the Student Union bear his name.

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ANNIE D. SHEPARD WIFE OF FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF NCCU ' s ALMA MATER Mrs. Annie Day Shepard apparently held only one title at this university her husband founded in 1910. For three years she was iden- tified as Matron of the Dining Hall. For thirty- six years Mrs. Shepard was devoted to coun- seling students. If not for her efforts in helping students, many of them would not have achieved their wants and wishes. Mrs. Shepard was the author to the words to the university ' s Alma Mater, whose three verses are still sung today. Mrs. Shepard died February 8, 1947. Her funeral was conducted on the following Monday. That morning an address by Langston Hughes was scheduled on the N.C.C.U. campus. The celebrated poet dedicated a poem, Dear Lovely Death to Mrs. Shepard. Mrs. Shepard was married to James E. Shepard November 7, 1895. To their union, two daughter ' s were born — Majorie and Annie Day. ALMA MATER Dear Old N.C.C. The sloping hills, the verdant green The lovely blossoms ' beauteous sheen Surround our college proud and gay, Where wave our colors Maroon and Gray What matters it how far we roam. Our thots will oft return to home And hearts will e ' er be true to thee. Our Alma Mater N.C.C. Chorus Then Rah! Rah! Rah! For our colors so gay! Dear Old N.C.C. ' s Maroon and Gray Thy Sons and Daughters will honor thee. Dear Old N.C.C. You send us forth with hearts of love So like a blessing from above. And from the path we ' ll never stray Our dear Alma Mater Maroon and Gray We ' ll work and fight, we ' ll win our way, When duty calls we shall obey And may we e ' er return to thee Our Alma Mater, N.C.C.

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■■■ iii|i»i)iin ri]ii»»,mSmimm,: DR. MRS. SAMUEL MASSIE Dr. Massie came to North Caro- lina Central College from a non- administrative post at Howard University. He stayed at NCC only three years.