Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1942 volume:

AYEHI I942 Contents DEDICATION CAMPUS VIEWS PRESIDENT W. I. HALE ORIGINAL FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND FACULTY AYENI STAFF SENIORS IUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATIONS CAMPUS CLUBS ACTIVITIES AND DEPARTMENTS PERSONALITIES SNAPSHOTS h- THE HEMPHILL PRESS NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE WILLIAM IASPER HALE President. Agricultural and Industrial State College since 1911. M.A., Lincoln University: LL.D.. WilbeIforce University; LL.D., Howard University. THE PRESIDENT Born, Jasper, Tennessee; Educated in Maryville College, Maryville. Tennessee; Principal. St. Elmo High School: Principal, East Fifth Street School, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Founder and Presi- dent, Tennessee Inter-Racial League; Past President, National Conference of Presidents of Land Gran! Colleges; Fonner Vice-Presideni, National Negro Business League: Honorary President, Teu- nessee Negro Education Association; Member of President Hoover's Housing Committee: Vice-Ptesis dent of Citizen's Savings Bank and Trust Company: Lecturer, National Education Association and Teachers Col1ege, Columbia University; Harmon Gold medalist. 14930; Member of N.E.A. Commit- tee on Negro Education: Member of International Advisory Committee on Education: Member of National Advisory Committee of Delta Phi Delta: Jewel of Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Fraternity: Charter member of Chi Boule of Sigma Chi Phi Fraternity: 1942 Recipient of gold key from Ten- nessee Chapter of New Farmers of America: Jewel of Lambda Eta Sigma Honor Society; Director. Negro Division. United States War Saving Bonds and Stamps Campaign in Tennessee. Three W. J; Hale--A Victorious Leader The career of President William I. Hate, as one of the outstanding educators of the nation, had its beginning in his decision to enter Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. His sterling lead- ership abilty began to evince itself even at that early date, and the outstanding quality of work done while he was there was responsible for his being offered a position as teacher in his native town. Retro, Tennessee. From this modest beginning as a country school teacher, he next took a forward step by accepting the pxincipalship of St. Elmo High School. located in a sutburb of Chat- tanooga. Later he became principal of the East Filth Street Grammar School in Chattanooga. He was now definitely on the upward trend. but this field was too small for such a great char- acter. Therefore, when in 1912 the members of the State Board of Education looked about them to seek a suitable president for the State College in Nashville, they designated him as their choice for this position. Leaving the outgrown shell of his former career behind him. he turned his face toward Nashville and thus began his long and colorful career as president of A. and 1. State Col- lege. Upon assuming his responsibilities as president he met with many obstacles which would have discouraged the average man, but President Hale met each one with fortitude and courage. The ability of a strong character to withstand the winds of adversity was vividly demonstrated during the period 01 1912 to 1920 when the institution was engaged in a struggle for its existence against overwhelming political odds. President Hale was faced with the necessity of defying not only a state governor, but also of denouncing representatives of the federal government in order that the institution might maintain its integrity and continue to function as a state endowed school for Negro youth. This he accomplished with such a degree of success that instead of becoming non-existent the school tlourished until 1820, when the institution launched on a transition program by which it became a iour-year teacher's college. Since that time liberal grants from the General Education Board 01 New York City and the Rosenwald Fund of Chicago have made it possible for the College to grow with phenomenal rapidity. The Tennessee General Assembly has also been instrumental in the growth of the college throuoh its appropriations for the institution. Today the institution with its million dollar plant, its efficient faculty. its enrollment of over a thousand students, Iepresenting over 37 states. its future program to: developing A. and I. State College to the status of accredited undergiaduate and post-graduate work tor Negroes on the same standards as the University of Tennessee, stands as a living monument of what this peerless educator has done for his race. Not only have the achievements of President Hale been recognized by the educational world, but they have also been Iecognized by the fraternal world as evinced by the tact that he is jewel of Lambda Eta Sigma, Alpha Mu Fraternity. charter member of Chi Boule of Sigma Chi Phi Fra- ternity and member of the National Advisory Committee of Delta Phi Delta. Further, he was award- ed the LLB. degree by Wilberforce University in 1938, and the LL. D. degree from Howard Uni- versity in 1939. One of the great honors of his educational career came to him on February 18. 1930. when he was awarded the Harmon Foundation Gold Award. However. the crowning distinction of President Hale's life as an educator, as well as a citizen of his country. was bestowed upon him, when, in recognition of his contributions to his city. his state, and his country through the symbolizing of the school motto: Think, Work, Serve. he was ap- pointed Chairman of the Negro Division of the War Saving Bonds and Stamps Drive for Tennessee. Through his efficient and patriotic leadership he has organized Tennessee State College and the community as a National Defense Unit, thus proving conclusively that under his guidance the Ne- groes of Tennessee will show to the world that they. too, are all out for Victory. Thus the educational road that he travelled from Maryville College, as a student, to Tennes- see A. and 1. State College, as president, has been paved with one honor after the other. one achievement after the other, and one contribution after the other for his Race. his State and his Na- tion. What are his philosophies of life that have guided him in the panorama of achievements? Plato said: Souls of men are fashioned by the things they see, feel and hear. May we say that the phi- losophies oi President W. I. Hale began in Retro, for he chose the simple farm life as the theater of his thinking. As he grew older. philosophies were added, subtracted and modiiied as his ex- pexiences on the road of life grew numerous and complex. Let us pause to reflect over these phi- losophies by which we identify this great leader. Amidst a war of free men against totalitarian shackIeSea war for the survival of civilization- against paganism-a war of right against the iorces that recognize no master and no incentive but greed and might-a war for the triumph of treedom's banner, as never before in the history of civilization, the eyes of the world are focused on leaders for guidance and direction so that Ameri- ca! the great! America the beautiful! may continue to enjoy lite, liberty and pursuit of happinessw America focus your eyes on William Jasper Hale. a Victorious Leader. Four I942 Aueni Sta Five EDITORIAL STAFF MARY F. SUGGS Editor-x'n-ChiEI CECIL PARTEE Assistant Editor-in-Chie! CHARLES R. HUNTER Art Editor EDWARD HALE Photographic Editor WILLIE L. IOYNEH Club Editor IOHN w. SHEPPARD Fraternity Editor DOROTHY A. THOMAS Sorority Editor MARY GRIFFIN Copy Editor Aueni Staf OTIS DOUGHTY Assistant Art Editor HELEN A. PIERSAWL Assistant Photographic Editor CHARLETA HICKS TULIPE CLAIBORNE Senior Class Editors BUSINESS STAFF HALBERT E. DOCKINS Business Manager LEONARD D. THOMPSON Assistant Business Manager R. B. I. CAMPBELLE, IR. Chairman of Snap-shot Committee General Secretary MYRTLE R. BANKS Assistant Secretary Six JOSEPH RUCKER INDIANOLA HAYES MARGUERITE ROAN MARGARET INSTON LAWRENCE McVOY JESSICA OFFICER FRANK BALLARD EARL BASS, IR. THEO HOWARD IESSE MILLER ROBERT BAILEY General Assistants ADVISERS DR. GEORGE W. GORE, IR. MRS. ALMA DUNN-IONES MISS LOIS DANIEL MR. JOHN W. PARKER FIELD HOUSE ueub Horn Lungs LIBQQQU q Ssamon mums LlBllWlU Euflllemilfy QT DDESIIDEHD HE be-h-md; -1 Campus Scenes Eight Chronolouu 0 Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial College lBOB-Inslituiion authorized by General Assembly of Tennessee. 1911 W. I. Hale of Chattanooga chosen as principal. 1912-Iune 19, institution iirst opened its doors and admitted 247 students. lElS-Fixst biennial visit of Governor and Members of Tennessee General Assembly. 1915 More than one thousand students enroll in summer session. lSlG-Beginning of student organizations. 1917 Alumni and former students voluntary for services with U. 5. Armed Forces. 1919-Founding of Sais Honor Society. ISZO-Entrance of first college freshman class. 1922 Beginning of senior college division. 1923-Tennessee State Association of Teachers in Colored Schools organized. 1924 Granting of bachelor's degrees to seven men and one woman. 1925 Genera1 Education Board gives $100,000 to $330,000 building program. 1927-Institution serves as host 10 National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. 1928 Institution complimenled in Survey of Negro Colleges and Universities, issued by U. S. Bu- reau of Education. 1929-Institution recognized as class one by American Medical Association. lSSU-Harmon Gold Award in Education goes to Pres. W. I. Hale ior achievement at A. and I. Siate College. 1931gAyeni, the College Yearbook. wins All-American rating in National Scholastic Press Associ- ation Control. 1932-Branch School conducted in Chattanooga during Summer QuaIter. 1933-Insitution granted membership in and accredited by American Association of Teachers Col- leges. 1934-Tennessee Tigers national football co-champions. 'fh'lfa Mn3inm 1!; in new L'dlrug'e bu'lrtimgs. 1937WSi1ver Anniversary Celebration. 1938 Pres. Hale speaks on Interracial Cooperaiion over Wings Over Iordan program over the Columbia Broadcasting System. 1939 Concert Singers appear on Tennessee Day at New York World's Fair. 1941-NYA Resident Project established. 1942-Pxesidenl Hale led college in 100 per cent campaigns ior American Red Cross. the March of Dimes and U. S. Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds. Nine Administrative Sta and Facultu Theu Have Served Thirtu Years WILLIAM JASPER HALE President M.A., Lincolp University ?AgRIETEE. HIELE LL.D.. Wllberiorce usmess ucaxon LL.D., Howard University AB Fisk University 135., Tennessee State College .A. and further study, Columbia University MARTHA M. BROWN 1. H. HALE, M.D. Lzbrarian School Physician Fisk University AB, Walden University Hampton bercuy School M.D., Meharry Medical College Ten Administrative Staff GEORGE WILLIAM GORE. IR. Dean of Instruction EbggasgiEVlgfngEAL 1L3 De Pauw UniversiQyv University of Chicago A.B., FiSk UDiV91'SHY . . Ed.M., Harvard University Further Study. Columbm Umversuy Ph.D., Columbia University ALGER V. BOSWELL Treasurer and Mathematics IANIE E. ELLIOTT . . A.B., Wiley College Dxrector of Cafelena M.A., Northwestern University Knoxville College Graduate Work. Columbia University Eleven Facultu LAURA M. AVERITTE Enquh JOHN c. BALLARD 13:15 232E: B.S., T-enne$see Stun? College Social Science BS Tennessee State Colle e MA Umversny Of Change - A.B.. Shaw University ' 5 - L'b S - q . . and further study. Columbm . , 1n 1 mry Clence . . M.A., Columbia University - h Unwersny Further study, University of Chicago Hampton Llhrmy SC 001 WALTER S. DAVIS MERLE H. EPPSE Agriculture Social Science and History MARY ETHEL EVANS B.S., Tennessee State College A3,, Drake University Elementary Educauon M.S. Ph.D., Cornell University M,A., and iurther study. Columbia B.S., M.A., Ohio State University University Twelve THEODORE GOULD Science 13.3, University of Pennsylvania M.A. and Further Graduate Work, Boston University THOMAS HAYWOOD HUGHES Biology and Health 11.3., West Virginia Side College M.A.. Cornell University Facultu RUTH P. GRIGGS Home Economics B. 5.. Winslom Salem Teachers College MA., Teachers College, Columbia IOSEF C. IAMES History and Government 11.3., Talladega College M. A., Boston University Graduate Work, Harvard University Thirteen JESSE D. HAYES Chemistry B.Ed., Southern Illinois Siate .S,. University of Iowa Further Study, University of Chicago A. DUNN-IONES English 35., Tennessee Stme College M.A. and Further Study, Columbia University THOMAS G. LASTER Biology and Psychology A.B , Talladega College M.A., University of Minnesota Graduate Study, University of Minnesota EUNICE S. MATTHEW Elementary Education A.E., Hunter College Graduate Study, Hunter College New York University Columbia Univarsity Facultu FREDERICK I. D. MCKINNEY Social Science Earlham College; B.S.. M.A., Ball State Teachers College Further Study. Indiana University FLOYD C. MOURNING H ealth A.B.. Lincoln University CPennsylvcmiu M.A., New York University Fourteen CATHERINE MCKINNEY Home Economics B.S., Tennessee State College Graduate Study. Ohio State University MARY LELA PARHAM Secretarial Commerce 3.5., Tennessee State College Facultu IOHN W. PARKER THOMAS E. POAG English Speech A.B., Sh ' ' ABH Morgan College M.A., Columign1f12g2r2ity M.A-. Ohio State UniversitY Further Study. Ohio State University Grudulsxgiv Sgggmglizigmsittiuet: and FRANCES A. SANDERS Elementary Education 3.5., Union Central College M.A., Columbia University HORTENSE WHITE SEEELEB A.B., Fisk University B.S.. Tennessee State College M.A.. Science and Business Education Fifteen ZELMA REDMOND English A.B., Howard University MA Columbia University Further Study, University of Chicago CORINNE E. SPRINGER Home Economics 35., Tennessee Stake College MA. and Further Graduate Study. University of Cincinnati Facultu FRANCES E. THOMPSON WADE WILSON BENTON A, ADAMS Art Industrial Education Art B.SJL. Massachusetts School of Art 8.5., Cheney Smte Teachers College 135., '1' St t 11 Prague, Czechoslovakia Ed.M., Pennsylvania State College ennessee a e Co ege Snow onehlich School of An Graduate Work. University of Minnesota Harvard University MILDRED E. CLIFT MARY E. FORBES ARNOLD DANIELS Secretary to President Registrar's Ollice Indusmal Eduw'm BS 'r n s St t c 11 BS T n s: 1 c 11 13.5., Tennessee State College ' an e see Ge 0 ege ' M'ifiissie Un?veersi?y ege Sixteen PEARL W GORE RUTH MCALPIN Students Accounts NEAL MCALPIN Secretary Laboratory Assistant . ., B.S., Tcnnesse St t Colle 9 BS Tennessee State College B.S., Tennessee State College 9 a e g MABEL E. SAUNDERS GENEVA A. MOHROW RIETT D P S N Musxc Home Economics and Cafeteria Mgeczetary. 101.52,: T Walden University Chicago Music College B.S., Tennessee State College Cleveland Institute of Music Private Study, Paris. France B.S.. Tennessee State College 3.5., Tennessee State College Seventeen LOUIS C. TOLLIVER LENA B. WATSON Olixce and Grounds Matron. East Dormitory B.S.. Tennessee State College CORA WESTBROOK MARY L CLARK Caleteria School Nurse A.B.. Fisk University Battle Creek Sanitoxium Eighteen f MARGARET CAMPBELL, B.S. CARRIE M. D6NNY, B.S. GWENDOLYN HALE, B.S., MA. Language and Home Making Arts upervzsor Health and Physical Education R. E. CLAY State Director FORREST STRANGE. B.S. WILLIAM L HALE. IR., B.S., MA. CHARLES HUNTER, BS. Industrial Arts State Director Art and Mechanical Drawing Nineteen 6:205 .mnommnmEE E09382 mmmmmmnm .nomnEonH. d 3280; .Emwmmmmmmz .noEmU imammwi. $ng ,0 :025m .050 .323an $u5050m Eimmwmmw .395 m NEE .00mm0EH0H .ngammz EE0B0m .Emgom .m 0050 .Emmmmmmmwg H.235: unogmmum0umxr 5303 0055A 00305.3. 052334 2202005 .nmnok .0 EmEEM mMmUEmO mmKdU m5 :5 Whilehaven, Tennessee Business Education History Study Club, Alpha Kappa Mu, President of Delta Sigma Theta, Lambda Ela Sigma. Business Educa- tion Fraternity, President of Senior Synday School Class, Correspond- 113g Secretary of S.C.A., T. Club. College Choir. MATTIE ARDALIA BABB LaFollette. Tennessee History and Social Science History Study Club, International Be- lations Club, S.C.A., Alba Rosa Club, Tennessee State Players Guild. MYRTLE LOUISE BANKS Forrest City. Arkansas Home Economics Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha, As- sistant Secretary of Ayeni Staff. Players Guild, President of Forensic Socnety, Vice President of Home Eco- nomics Club, Secretary of Sunday School, Alba Rosa Club, Alpha Kap- pa Mu, S.C.A.. Jewel of Lambda Eta Sigma. WILLIE MAE BASS Nashville, Tennessee English Lambda Eta Sigma BEATRICE L. R BATTS Nashville, Tennessee English History Study Club, Education Work- shop. LEO ANDREW BRANTON, IR. Pine Bluff. Arkansas English Tennessee State Players Guild, His- tory Study Club, S.C.A., Forensic So- ciety. Better Dormiiory Club. Alpha Kappa Mu. LILLIAN BUHEM ARMSTRONG Rogexsville, Tennessee History and Social Science History Study Club, Alba Rosa Club, President of Quill Club of Lambda Eta Sigma. ROBERT LAWSON BAILEY Trenton, Tennessee Vocational Agriculture President of Phi Beta Sigma, Secres tary of N.F.A., Assistant Treasurer of Sunday School, Chemical Society, Laboratory Assistant in Agriculture. EARL ELMER BASS. IR. Watertown, Tennessee English Lambda Eta Sigma, President: Delta Phi Delta. DAVE ELLA BATTLE Nashville. Tennessee English Worship Committee of S.C.A., Ten nessee State Players Guild. CORNELIA BOND Nashville. Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club AMBRIZELLA KATIE BREWER Hopkinsville. Kentucky Health and Physical Education Physical Education Club. History Study Club. ELIZABETH BROOKS Nashville, Tennessee Home Economics Treasurer of Home Economics Club. WILLIE A. CALHOUN Nashville, Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club, History Study Club. ALBERTA JEANNE CAMPBELL Nashville, Tennessee Mathematics President Mathematics Club. Science 1 Club. CHRISTINE VEGALEE CHURCH Franklin, Tennessee Business Education Business Education Club. ANNIE BELL CLAYTON Murfreesboro. Tennessee Business Education NELLIE ISABELLE COPELAND Nashville. Tennessee Elementaly Education Elementary Education Club, History Study Club. WILLIAM DAVID BURDINE Bristol, Tennessee Industrial Education T. Club History Study Club. BERTHA MARIE CALVERT East St. Louis, Illinois Elementary Education Elementary Education Club. Illinois Big Ten Club, S.C.A. WILLIE GERTRUDE CHESS Greenville. Mississippi Elementary Education Elementary Education Club, Lambda Eta Sigma, Hisiory Study Club. TULIPE ELIZABETH CLAIBORNE Johnson Ciiy. Tennessee Elementary Education Secretary 01 Elementary Education Club. Assistant Secretary of Delta Tau Iota, History Study Club. KATHERYN COLEMAN Memphis. Tenne ssee Home Economics Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Home Economics Club, Delta Tau Iota Club. History Study Club, Miss Tennessee State '41. WILLIAM DURY COX, JR. Nashville. Tennessee Physical Education and Health Tennessee Siate Players Guild, Phy- sical Education Club. DORRIS LEE CROSBY Nashville, Tenness ee 5. English V'Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Delta W, jTau Iota Club, Lambda Eta Sigma, :Vl'listory Study Club. Tennessee State V-Players Guild. MYRTLE SUTTON DANNER Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Elementary Education Club, History Study Club. HALBERT EDWIN DOCKINS Starkville, Mississippi Business Education Keeper of Records and Seal of Ome- ga Psi Phi Fraternity, Vice President '21 Better Dormitory Club, Treasurer md Assistant Secretary 01 Tennes- see State Players Guild, Lambda Eta Sigma, Recording Secretary of The Students Chzisxian Association, Al- pha Theta Omega Fraternity, History Study Club, Business Manager Ay- eni 1942. Vice President of Delta Phi Delta. CHEQUETA LOLITA DUNSCOMB Evansville. Indiana English Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lamb- da Eta Sigma. Delta Tau Iota Club, History Siudy Club, International Re- lations Club. RUTH NAOMI DURHAM Jacksonville, Florida Music and Fine Arts Pyramid Club. Alba Rosa Club. His- tory Study Club. Lambda Eta Sigma. BERTHA CORAN EPPS Covington. Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club. History Study Club, Student Christian Association, Tennessee State Players Guild. Del- ta Tau Iota Club. MARIE MARCELENE CURLIN Bumpus Mills, Tennessee Elementary E ducation Lambda Eta Sigma, Treasurer: Stu- dent Christian Association. Delta Tau Iota Club, Elementary Education Club. ARIEDELL ODESSA DAVIS Canton. Mississippi Home Economics Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Delta Tau Iota Club, Chaplain of Home Economics Club, History Study Club, Treasurer of Senior Class. EVELYN ELLIOTT DUMAS Kimbrough. Alabama Elementary Education Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Lambda Eta Sigma, Dean 01 Pledgees, Ten- nessee Stase Players Guild, Student Christian Association. Delta Tau Iota Club, History Study Club. Elemen- tary Education Club. MARIE GERNEDA DUPREE Jackson, Tennessee Elementary Education Elementary Education Club. Lambda Eta Sigma. WILLA CLIFFORD EASTERLY Knoxville. Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club, Alba Rosa Club, Zeta Phi Beta Soroxity. EARL ALPHONZO FOSTER, IR Easl St. Louis, Illinois History and Social Science Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Pa Fraternity. History Smdy Club. Con- cert Singers, College Choir. THOMAS WILLIAM GLYMPH . MARGURITE ELIZABETH GOODALI. Gaffney. South Carolma Physical E ducation Nashvdle, Tennessee History and Social Science Physical Education Club, Tennessee State Players Guild, Student Chris- History Study Club. tian Association. DOROTHY MAE GREER . Asheville, North Carolina Health and Physical Education MARIE ROSALIE GRANT Chicago, Illinois Muszc and Fme Axis Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club, Concert Singers, Tennes- see State Players Guild, Vice Presi- dent Physical Education Club. Vice President Senior Sunday School Class, History Study Club. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Presi- dent of Delta Tau Iota Club, Vice President of S.C.A., Concert Singers. Choir, Alpha Kappa Mu. GEORGIE ELIZABETH GRIFFIN Mobile, Alabama English ELIZABETH EWELL GRINSTEAD Nashville, Tennessee cme Economics History Study Club. Tennessee State Players Guild. Zeta Phi Beta Sotorily. Jewel of Lambda Eta Sigma, Home Economics Club. A MARY ALICE HALL DOVIE M E HARRIS Nashville, Tennessee Antioch, Tennessee Mathematics Enghsh Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Delta Tau Iota, Lambda Eta Sigma, History Study Club, Tennessee State Play- ers Guild. Tzeasurer of Mathematics Club. MARJORIE BROWN HART Asheville, North Carolina Home Economics JOHNNIE VICTORIA HARRISON Chicago, Illinois Mus : and Fme Arts Pyramid Club, Alba Rosa Club. Stu- dent Christian Association, Home E- conomics Club. Tennessee State Players Guild. Delta Tau Iota Club, College Choir. Home Economics Club. . INDIANOLA EZRA HAYES Jackson, Mississippi CECIL FLOYD HARVEY East St. Louis. Illinois Business Administration Chapter Editor of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Phi Delta. Alpha Theta Omega Business Fraternity, History Study Club, Better Dormi- tory Club. Vocational Agriculture Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. CHARLETA GWENDOLYN HICKS Mobile. Alabama English Tennessee State Players Guild, Per- sonality Group, Alba Rosa Club. Member 01 Ayeni Staff. CHARLES MASON HOLLEY Gary, West Virginia History and Social Science Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Presi- dent of International Relations Club, Student Christian Association, His- tory Study Club. BLANCHE LOUISE HOLT Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Elementary Education Club. HELEN BOYD HOWARD Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Elememary Education Club. Alpha Kappa Mu. MAHLON INMAN Nashville. Tennessee English ZEPHREE JACKSON Chattanooga. Tennessee Home Economics Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club, Home Economics Club. LUCILLE WILTON HICKS Nashville, Tennessee Physical S cience History Study Club, Student Chris- tian Association, Science Club. HERBERT CLARENCE HOLMES Buffalo. New York PIe-Medx'c Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Orchestra Manager. President of Chemical So- cieiy, History Study Club, Campus Personality Group. GRACE ELISABETH HOWARD Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Tennessee State Players Guild, Ele- mentary Education Club, Miss Jun- 101 Class 1940, Secretary Senior Class 1942. HELEN FRANCES HOWARD Nashville. Tennessee Physical Science DRESDEN LOUISE JACKSON Philadelphia, Mississippi Home Economics Alba Rosa Club, History Study Club. Home Economics Club. CLARENCE I OHNSON Rockwood, Tennessee History and Social Science Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. History Study Club. MARY ELLEN JOHNSON Nashville. Tennessee History and Social Science International Relations Club, History Study Club. KENNARD COOPER IONES Nashville. Tennessee History and Social Science Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, History Study Club, Senior Representative of Student Christian Association, Presi- dent of Senior Class, Vice President of International Relations Club, Ten- nessee Sxate Players Guild. ROLAND ELBEHT IONES Toledo, Ohio Health and Physical Education History Study Club, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, President of Physical Edu- cation Club, Student Christian As- sociation, Varsity Baskeiball Team. DOROTHY LELIA KILLEBREW Nashville, Tennessee Elementary E ducation Elementary Education Club, History Study Club. ANDREW WALLACE LEWIS Milwaukee. Wisconsin Health and Physical Education Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternily, History Study Club. Better Dormitory Club, Illinois Big Ten. SARAH ELLEN LOVE Athens, Tennessee Home Economics History Study Club. ZOLA ALFONSIA IOHNSON Monroe, Louisiana Home Economics Home Economics Club. LOVELL EUGENE JONES Nashville. Tennessee History and Social Science Forensic Society, International Re- lations Club, Concert Group and Choir. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, His- tory Study Club. WILLIE MAE KIDD Columbus, Mississippi Health and Physical Education Vice President of Zeta Phi Beta Sor. OIity, Alba Rosa Club. Physical Edu- cation Club. TEMPIE MAE LAY Atlania, Georgia Business Education Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club. Lambda Eta Sigma. MODESTINE LaDOSCA LOVE Nashville. Tennessee Health and Physical Education Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Physical Educaiion. ESAU SAMUEL MCCASKILL CandOI, North Carolina Vocational Agriculture Vice President New Farmers c America, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, History Study Club. Better Dormitory Club. LAURINE MCCLURE Nashville, Tennc ssee Home Economics Home Economics Club, History Study Club. ANNIE MAI FARRIS MARTIN Nashville, Tennessee Physical Science Science Club, Student Christian As- sociation. VIRGINIA MAI MASON Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Siudent Adviser of Lambda Eta Sig ma, Assistant Secretary of Elemen- lary Education Club, Property Mam ager oi Tennessee State Players Guild. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Mu. SARAH BURNICE MILLER Nashville, Tennessee Histozy and Social Science History Study Club. GRACE IUANITA MOORE Evansville, Indiana Elementary Education Elementary Education Club, Delta Tau Iota, Lambda Eta Sigma. MARTHA RITA MOORE Nashville, Tennessee Mathematics Lambda Eta Sigma, Mathematics Club, Delta Tau Iota. Histoxy Study Club. MARGARET THERESA MARSH Dickson, Tennessee Elementary Education Assistant Secreiary Elementary Edu- cation Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor- oxity, Alba Rosa Club. History Study Club, Lambda Eta Sigma. CHARITY MAE MARTIN Clarksville, Tennessee Health and Physical Education Hisiory Study Club. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Alba Rosa Club. RUBY SUNBEAM MILLER Louisville, Mississippi Home Economics Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club History Study Club. Home Economics Club. ETHEL LOTTIE MOORE Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Elementary Education Club. Delta Tau Iota Club. MARIETTA MOORE Sparta, Tennessee Home Economics Zeia Phi Beta Sorority. H.S.C.. Choir, Concert Singers. ADDIE ERNESTINE MORRIS Memphis. Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club, Concert Group. BERTHA LAURA MORROW Nashville, Tennessee English VERTA REE MOSLEY , . Nashville. Tennessee i I Home Economics President of Home Economics Club. Student Christian Association, Ten- nessee State Players Guild. ETHEL BEATRICE MOTT ESSIE LEE MOTT Nashville. Tennessee Nashville. Tennessee Business Education Business Education FALLEN IZETTA NUBIA Nashville, Tennessee MARIE ALBERTA NICHOLS Home Economics Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee State Players Guild, In- ternational Relations Club. Home Economzcs Club. Student Christian Association. Home Economics Home Economics Club. JESSIE MAI PERKINS MOLLIE MONROE PAIGE Nashville, Tennessee McMinnville. Tennessee History and Social Science Elementary Education see State Players Guild, History Study Club. V International Relations Club, Tennes- Elementary Education Club. 1 ELLA BEATRICE POLK Charlotte, Tennessee HELEN ANASTEEN PIERSAWL Wyoming, Ohio Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Club, Alba Rosa Club, Student Christian Asso- ciation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Lambda Eta Sigma. Elementary Education Club. Lambda Eta Sigma. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. College Choir. ROBIN BEECHER PRINCE Jacksonville, Florida MILDRED C. POWELL Nashville, Tennessee English History and Social Science History and Social Science Club, Crescent Club. Alpha Kappa Mu. EMMA MAE RICHARDS Nashville, Tennessee VIVIAN CLEVIE ROBINSON Miami, Florida English Business Education Ivy Leaf Club. Alba Rosa Club, International Rela- tions Club. MAJOR SPENCER SANDERS LUCINDA ROGERS Concord, Norih Carolina St. Louis. Missouri Vocational Agriculture Elementary Education a, Zeta Phi Beia Sorority. Hisloxy S1udy . ,L . get: Eamgers 01 America, HiStOIY Club, Elementary Education Club. I; 1.1 Y u ' HELEN MARGUEBITE SEENEY Battle Creek. Michigan MABEL ETTA SAUNDERS English Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Fraterni- ty, Secretary of Tennessee Staie Players Guild. Fourth Estate. Alba Rosa Club, Lambda Eta Sigma, Slu- dent Christian Association. History Club. Alpha Kappa Mu, Lambda Eta Sig- ma. MARGARET CARCILE SHEHRELL Knoxville, Tennessee English EDNA EARLE SHADWICK Meridian. Mississippi Elementary Education Tennessee Sate Players Guild. Lam- da Eta Sigma. Student Christian As- socialion. Elementary Education Club. ANITA CECIL SMITH Nashville, Tennessee ANNIE LUCILE SMITH History and Social Science Home Economics Chaplain 01 Delta Sigma Theta So- rority, Delta Tau Iota Club, Tennes- Secretary of Home Economics Club. 3 , see State Players Guild. Interna- lional Relations Club, Hisiory Study k Club. Nashville, Tennessee HATTIE LOUISE SMITH Nashville, Tennessee MODESTINE VIRGINIA SMITH History and Social Science Nashv1lle.Tennessee English History Study Club, International Relations Club CARLTON ALEXANDER SPARKS Jacksonville. Florida Pie Medic Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Fraiemi- ty. Chaplain of Rho Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Chemistry Club. GLADYS ELIZABETH STARKS Louisville, Kentucky Health and Physical Education Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lamb- da Eta Sigma, History Study Club, Physical Education Club. GLADYS MAE STEWART Franklin, Tennessee Home Economics Home Economics Club. Delta. Tau Iota. MARY FRANCES SUGGS Springfield. Ohio Business Education Alpha Kappa Mu, Secretary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club, Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, Treasurer of Delta Phi Delia, Business Education Club. Jewel oi Lambda Eta Sigma, Tennes- see State Players Guild. Editor-in- Chiei of 1942 Ayeni, S.C.A. LEONARD DONALD THOMPSON Indianapolis. Indiana Business Education Keeper of Finance of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Hisiory Study Club, Vice President oi Tennessee State Play- ers Guild, Business Education Club. FANNIE BELLE TYLER Hopkinsville, Kentucky Home Economics History Study Club, Home Economics L Club. GRACE LUCILE SPEARMAN Cleveland. Ohio Business Education Epistoleus 01 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Concert Singers, College Choir, History Study Club. Theta Omega Business Fraternity, Alba Rosa Club, Student Christian Asso- ciation, Personality Torch Bearers Club. WILLIE IRWIN STEVENSON Hot Springs, Arkansas Business Education Personality Torch Bearers, Alba Rosa Club. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Secretary of Forensic Society, Stu- dent Christian Association, Alpha Iota Business Fraternity. History Study Club. Miss Arkansas 1941. IOSIE LEAVELLE STINSON Nashville. Tennessee Elementary Education Elemeniary Education Club. MARINA SUMLIN-TAYLOR Nashville, Tennessee Elementary Education Elementary Education Club. Home Economics Club. NANCYE ESTHER TRUMBO Nashville, Tennessee English Della Sigma Theta Sorority, History Study Club, Tennessee State Play- ers Guild. DOROTHY VIRGINIA THOMPSOX Nashville. Tennessee Health and Physical Education Physical Education Club, History Study Club, Pyramid Club 0! Delta Sigma Theta Sororiiy. ROSSA BEATRICE WATSON Fort Valley. Georgia Business Education Alba Rosa Club, Alpha Iota Business Fraternity. Student, Christian Asso- ciation, History Study Club, Person- ality Group. International Relations Club. NINA PAULINE WIER Frankfort, Indiana History and Social Science History Study Club. Tennessee State Players Guild, Delia Tau Iota Club. ULYSSES WILHOITE Tullahoma. Tennessee History and Social Science President of History Study Club, President of Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In- ternational Relations Club. Tennes- see State Players Guild. MARY JULIA WILSON Providence, Kentucky Health and Physical Education Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Tau Iota Club, Health and Physical Education Club, Tennessee State Players Guild, Miss Tennessee '36. ANNIE BELL WINFREY Atlanta, Georgia Business Education Delta Sigma Theia Sorority, History Study Club, Delta Tau Iota ClLda. LORENE ANNABELL LEWIS Omaha, Nebraska History and Social Science Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Presi- dent of Alba Rosa Club, History Study Club, Tennessee State Play- ers Guild. K LUTHER WEBB Meridian. Mississippi History and Social Science History Study Club, Vice President of Senior Class. THELMA HARRIETTE WHITAKER Chattanooga. Tennessee English Alba Rosa Club, History Study Club. College Choir, Tennessee State Play- ers Guild, Student Christian Asso- ciation. Lambda Eta Sigma Fraternity. ELGERTHA ADAMS WILLIAMS Nashville, Tennessee English RITA BARBARA WILSON Mobile, Alabama Music and Fine Arts Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alba Rosa Club, Lambda Eta Sigma, Ten- nessee State Players Guild. Concert Group. History Study Club. HATTIE FAY YOUNG Nashvillle, Tennessee English NAOMI SEWELL WILSON Washingtonville, New York Elementazy Education Elementary Education Club. Alpha Kappa Mu. TESSIE ALTHEA BALLARD Montgomery, Alabama Health and Physical Education JERRY BUNDY Johnson City, Tennessee Health and Physical Education Delta Tau Iota Club. Physical Edu- cation Club. Forensic Society. Inter- national Relationship Club, History Study Club. Kapapa Alpha Psi Fraternity. MARY LUCILLE GRIFFIN Nashville, Tennessee English ALFRED KING Nashville, Tennessee English Secretary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Dean of Pledgees of Lambda Eta Sig- ma. History Siudy Club. Copy Editor of Ayeni Staff, Choir. IUNIUS McCONICO STEVENSON Hot Springs. Arkansas VELZORA PERSON NICHOLSON Pze Medic Nashville. Tennessee Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Tennessee S t a t e Collegians. College Band. Science Club. Home Economics Home Economics Club. WILLIAM WORTHAM Memphis. Tennessee LOUIS ALDRICH WILSON. JR. Agriculture Nashville, Tennessee 7 . Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; History Industnal Educatzon Study Club. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Concert Singers, History Study Club. MELVINA SHOCKLEY Nashville, Tennessee WILHELMINA HENDERSON PRATT Jacksonville. Florida - Home Economics Busmess Education Home Economics Club. Archonian Club of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. ESSIE B. PARRAM Whiteville. Tennessee RUBY VIRGINIA NIXON Nashville, Tennessee Histo and Social Science Elementary Education IY History Study Club; International Re- Elementary Education Club, Inter- lations Club. national Relations Club. The Class of 12 Upon our graduation day Our homage we have come to pay To this our school of great acclaim We now do honor to thy name. Our road was not an easy one We had to struggle to go on For things worth-while are not obtained Or cheaply purchasedevoid of pain. 0! Alma Mater, Mother oi Mine Your constant service to mankind Has helped this State, this Nation too, Develop men and women true To higher principles. nobler views And love of duty did infuse. Therefore today we sing thy praise As now throughout the coming days. We take our place in life's great game And glorify our great school's name That coming generations may Enjoy the memories of this day. Life now doth offer to each one Whose work is found to be well done A privilege to take his place Among the leaders of this race. eMarietta Moore, Class of '42 Class Song The Class of '42 tTune: America, The Beautiqu We love and cherish our dear class, An strive to do the best To make it ever eminent And noble! than the rest. And our dear class of '42 Will love and cherish you Be faithful to our class colors The red, and white, and blue. From thee our Alma Mater dear, We know we'll have to part But no one else can emulate Your place within our hearts When we have passed beyond these gates For your precepts we'll fight. With that same fervor which defends Our red and blue and white. -Chequita Dunscomb, Class of '42 Thitty-three unior Class CLASS OFFICERS Jesse Dupee, President; Charleston, West Virginia. Roy Campbelle, IL. Vice-President; NashvilleA Tennessee. Carrie Garrett, Secretary: ClarksvilleA Tennessee. Irene Baker, Assistant Secretaxy: Kalamazoo, Michigan. Iulius McMillan, Treasurer: Nashville, Tennessee. Clarence Carter, Co-Treasuxer: Sylvester, Georgia. ADVISERS Prof. F. I. D. McKinney, Mrs. C. B. McKinney. Prof. M. B. Eppse: Thirty-four Sophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS John W Sheppard, President; Cape Giraxdean, Mississippi. Henry A. McClaron, Vice-President; Nashville, Tennessee. Virqie G. Hale, Secretary; Nashville, Tennessee. Margaret Inston, Assistant Secretary: Mobile, Alabama. Clarence E. O'Neal IL, Treasurer; Hopkinsville, Kentucky. ADVISERS Miss L. M. Averitte. Mrs. A. D. Jones. Mrs. P. A. Sanders. Thirty-five .23ng .Hz .vnoEumm 4H .N mmzz .Hmmnmm .3 mmoq mmMS dim 5322530 mmaz mmmewamw .mmmnmxiw .Muom GEE Emydmmwhh dmwmm 334 .MGEUEH $50 rCmEHme Emnmmmmdw .mumnm 25.33 63358.... dzgsmmz :Cmuokowm .mwuosm am: :325 .Omumonnwh .mmvoonmzmdko unwuwmwkm$og .1090 :9ng .295: .ommuED unmvmmmum .Eowsm 53H mmmoamo mmmso 25 secs: L... Alpha Kappa Mu ALPHA KAPPA MU Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society is an outgrowlh oi the National Federation of Honor Societies in Negxo Colleges which held its iniiial meeting at A and I. State College during the celebration of the twenty-fifih anniversary, November 26, 1937. At the annual meeting of 1939 the present name was accepted, and since this time it has grown to include twenty-two chapters located in the vari- ous Negro colleges. Our campus chapter had as its iorerunners Sais Society organized in 1918: Pi Kappa Nu in 1930: Phi Beta Tau in 1931. The latter name was retained for the local chapter, a privilege granted all charter members of Alpha Kappa Mu in 1939. At present Miss Ethel Holland is National Vice-President, and Dr. G. W. Gore, IL, is a member of the National Executive Commit- tee. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Mu is to promote high scholarship; to encourage sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and service; to cultivate a high order of personal liv- ing; to develop appreciation for scholarly work and scholarly endeavor in othexs. Any junior or senior in the college whose cumulative average is 2.8 or above is eligible ior membership. Phi Beta Tau Chapter has sponsored as its major contributions to campus life The Fine Ads and Lecture Series which included monthly presenlations of outstanding scholars in their re- spective iields: and has given special recognition in the form of a Dinner Dance to all students whose names appeared on the Honor Roll during the academic year. OFFICERS G. W. Gore, 11., President Luis H. Daniel, Recording Secretary; Mary E. Forbes, Assistant Record- ing Secretary: Alma Dunn Jones, Corresponding Secretary: Rachel Patillo, Treasurer. Thirty-seven DELTA DHI DELTA Officers of 1941-42 are as follows: Earl Bass, IL. President; Halbert E. Dockins, Vice-Presidem; Tranny P. Arnold, Secretary; Clarice Chambliss, Assistant Secretary: Mary F. Suggs, Treasurer. MEMBERS Helen Seeney, Edward Hale, Ioanna Strong, Indianola Hayes. ADVISERS Dr. G. W. Gore, Ir., Mrs. A. Dunn-Iones, Miss Lois Daniel. Thirty-eight 2:; g 2523 $56 $32 nomnom .miEDn HHOEqm zwquwm mmHE 2;; a ages 35 Graduate thapter, Lambda Eta Sigma ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER Mildred E. Cliit, President Zelma L. Redmond. Founder W. I. Hale Eunice Matthew, Secretary Pearl Gore, Vice President Hariett Hale A. V. Boswell Alma D. Jones Margaret Campbelle R. B. I. Campbelle Gwendolyn C. Hale E. I. Vernon. Cor. Secretary Edward H. Hale George W. Gore. Ir. Janie E. Elliott Thomas E. Poag, Treasure! Forty-one QUILL CLUB. ALPHA CHAPTER LAMBDA ETA SIGMA QUILL CLUB, BETA CHAPTER Red Cross Unit THE VOLUNTEER FIRST AID DETACHMENT The department of Health and Physical Education in cooperation with the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross, trains individuals for Civilian Defense. The Red Cross Volunteer First Aid Detachment has the distinction of being one 01 the first of its kind to be certificated at a Negro institution of learning. These students have completed both the Standard and Advanced Fixst Aid Courses tor Ci- vilian Defense. and Air Raid Warden requirements. The purpose of the Volunteer First Aid Detachment is to make available and effective in emergencies the services of persons trained in First Aid and in supplementary emergency proce dures. These trained students axe known and identified through the Detachment, and are a part of a planned organization functioning under adequate leadership. They are immediately available and close at hand to give assistance among those with whom they work or where they are located. The Detachment is under the supervision of M1. T. H. Hughes, 111. tMobile Unit A.RCJ ROSTER Gwendolyn Hale, tInstructon; Edward Hale, tInstructori: Theodore Gould, tlnstructori; Neal McAlpin, tInstructorJ; F. I. D. McKinney, tInstructon; Andrew Lewis, tInstructort: Mattie Babb, A1- thea Ballard, Dave Ella Battle, Prestine Blackman, Ambrizella Brewer, Ierry Bundy, Viola Candler. Tulipe Et Claiborne, James Cleveland, William Cox. H. Edith Dennard, Evelyn Dumas, Chequeta Dunscomb. Carl Elston, Edwa T. Fayald, Thomas Glymph. Dorothy Greer, Wilma Hennings, Her- bert Holmes, Theo E. Howard, Lovell Jones, Roland Jones, Willie Mae Kidd. Modestine Love, Ruth Lowe, Geneva Madison. Margaret Marsh. Annie Martin, Charity Martin, Laurine McClure, Marion McCoy. James McMillan, Verta R. Mosley, Iuanita Parker, Beatrice Polk, Vivian Robinson. Robbie Rogers, Myrtis Simpson, Gladys Starks, Gladys Stewart, Josie Stinson, Dorothy Thompson, Fannie Belle Tyler. Pauline Wier, Mary Julia Wilson, Louis A. Wilson. Carrie Mae Wiley. Hattie Young. We dedicate ourselves to the safety and care of all at A. and I. State College. Forty-three Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororitu Alpha Psi Chapter Since the establishment of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Howard University in 1908 its mem- bership has increased to more than 2000. High scholastic and ethical standards and the assumption of civic responsibilities underlie its program. Alpha Psi Chapter established at A. and I. on May 13, 1932 in celebrating its Tenth Anniversary reviews its etiorts to contribute to Campus life. Its Welcome to A. and I. pmject of meeting trains and busses at the opening of each school year has been carried out for the past five years. Its representation in Alpha Kappa Mu scholastic so- ciety is greater than any other organization on the campus. at present including Ethel Holland. Na- tional Vice-President, Myrtle Banks, Gladys Burgess, Marie Grant. Its members are active in all phases of campus life, and as a result it received the History Study Club Achievement Cup at the 1941 commencement. During the present year its program has included the presentation of the first president of the Ivy Leaf Club oi 1932, Miss Lois H. Daniel, as its Sunday School speaker: and for its annual vespers the presentation of one of its chaxter members, Mrs. Alma Dunn-Iones and her Choric Speech Group as a climax to the Tenth Anniversary Celebration. Our campus Serv- ice Flag honoring our State College men in training was made and presented by the chapter. OFFICERS Myxtle L. Banks, Basileus: Mazarene D. Terrell. Anti--Basileus; Frances L. Curry, Grammateus; Grace L. Spearman. Epistoleus: Evelyn E. Dumas, Tamiochus: H. Anasteen Ptersawl, Dean of Pledgees: Sara E. Payne. Sentinel; H. Edythe Dennard. Hodegos; Katheryn Coleman, Parliamen. taxian; Marie Grant, Reporter to Ivy Leaf; Lois H. Daniel, Adviser: Modestine Young. Co-Adviser. MEMBERS annces A. Berry, Gladys M. Burgess, Georgia Coleman, Martha E. Dumas, Chequeta Duns- comb. Annie H. Galloway, Ethel M. Holland, Margaret T. Marsh, Gladys E. Starks, Cecelia H. Streeter. Mary J. Wilson. Fozty-tour Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororitu Fortyiive The Ivu Leaf Club The extra-curricula activities sponsored by the students on our campus consist of programs of a cultural and social nature. During the year the Ivy Leaf Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority made definite contributions to this phase of campus life. For its annual vespel program the Ivy Leaf Club presented a graduate of the college, S. E. Grinstead, who spoke on, Selt-Expression of the American Negxo in Literature Since 1760. In conclusion 0! this event the pledge clubs of the various organizations were honored by a Little Greek Medley. The annual Easter Morning Sunday School consisted of a play, The Risen Lord, in which every member participated enthusiastically. As usual all arrangements for the Easter Egg Hunt fol- lowing the Service were made by the members of the club. One hundred per cent cooperation was given to the various civic programs such as the March of Dimes, the Red Cross. and the purchase of Detense Stamps. OFFICERS Margaret Inston, President; Thelma Thomas, Vice-President: Martha Farmer, Secretary: Geor- gia Lyles, Treasurer. MEMBERS Mattie S. Adams, Eunice Bush, Iohnevelyn Carrington, Georgietta Cobb, Cleo Hendrix, Theo Hicks, Malvine Hughes, Robbie Law. Marie McDonald, Savada Murray. Mary Ann Pride, Doris Ready, Lillian M. Rhodes, Emma Richards, Elaine Sherrill, Rena Thorboume, Octavia WaIe, Emma Lee Wiley, Louise Willis. Potty -six Beta Omicron manter Alpha Phi Alpha Forty-seven Beta Omicron Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Motto: First of A11, Servants of All. We Shall Transcend AILH Seven young men of Cornell University, 1906, founded the first Negro Fraternity. namely Al- pha Phi Alpha. With a slogan of Scholarship. Fellowship and Devotion, the organization was soon established in other colleges until now there are one hundred and sixty-four chapters located in va- rious parts of the United States and foreign countries. Among noteworthy activities sponsored by the fraternity are the Go To High SchooI-Go To College movement and the Education for Citizen- ship campaign. Twenty-four years later. in the year 1934, seven young men founded the fifty-sixth chapter 01 Alpha Phi Alpha. Beta Omicron. It was thus. therefoxe, the youngest Frat tlocallw. Since then it has helped mould high aims and ideals into the lives of many young men who have gone from the college to become leaders in all walks of life. The Chapter at present has iiiteen members, including many outstanding personalities. Brother William Earl Dickerson is a member of the Better Dormitory Club, Student Christian Association. Forensic Society, History Study Club, Tennessee State Players Guild. Brother William H. Powell, Ir. is a member of the Student Christian Association. N.F.A., Forensic Society. Brother Ulysses Wil- hoite is President 01 the History Study Club, International Relations Club and Tennessee State Play- ers Guild. Brother Joseph N. Stevens is Assistant Editor of the Sphinx, President of the Better Dor- mitory Club, Associate Secretary of the N.F.A.. Member 01 the Forensic Society and a member of the State Players Guild. Brother Ioseph Thomas is a member of the Forensic Society. Tennessee State Players Guild, Vice President of the Chemistry Club. Better Dormitory Club, Student Christian As- sociation. Brother Clarence Johnson is a member of the History Study Club, International Relations Club. Brother R.B.J. Campbelle is a member of the History Study Club. Quill Club. Business Manager of Tennessee State Players Guild. Vice President 'of Iunior Class, General Secretary of Ayeni Staff. As long as there is one man with the true spirit. Alpha Phi Alpha will go on. Eorty-eight Sphinx Gub The Sphinx Club of Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was organized on the Campus of A. and I. State College in 1934. Symbolized by its emblem, the mighty Sphinx, the Sphinx Club is composed of men who are aspiring to become members of the Alpha Fraternity. In keeping with its principles, th'x Sphilx Cl'Vb cooperates in all cf the activities of the cam- pus, including Sunday School, Quiet Hour Services and Sunday Evening Vespers. OFFICERS Andrew P. Torrance, President: William C. Turner, Vice-Plesident; Jesse W. Miller, Secretary; Arthur L. Home. Assistant Secretary: Maurice Hickman, Treasurer; Frank Ballard, Chaplain. ROSTER Frederick D. Robinson, Warren L. Benbow, Henry McClalon, Lloyd Allen, Harold Connor. James Moxley, George Breathett, Clarence Kimbrough, Iohn Jordon. Alvin Hayes. Fortywnin e Delta Sigma Theta THE PYRAMID QUB The Pyramid Club of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority aims to promote finer womanhcod. and em courage high scholastic standing. Its outstanding activities for the school year 1941-42 consist of Quiet Hour, Sunday School, and Vesper Services. Miss Helen Work was the distinguished speaker for its Vesper Services. The Pyramid Club shall ever work to be an integral part of the A. and I. Campus life. and a credit to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. OFFICERS Eugenia L. Mobley, President; Alma Pendleton, Vice-President: Dorothy Thomas, Secretary: Sadie Kaiser, Treasurer; Marjorie Hart, Sergeant-at-Arms; Rabun McCormick, Reporter. MEMBERS Ruth Durham. Avis Ewing, Marjorie Han, Sadie Kaiser, Rabun McCoxmick, Ernestine Mitchell. Eugenia Mobley. Alma Pendleton, Charlesena Spurlock, Alverine Strong, Dorothy Thomas, Clin- tonia Thompson, Dorothy Thompson. Fifty-one Kappa Alpha Psi The fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi is achievement. It was with this purpose in mind that ten men at Indiana University on January 5, 1911 founded what is now known as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Alpha Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was established at Tennessee A. and I. State College, May 23, 1931. Its existence has from this date been justified through the many ac- tivities which have been sponsored. The annual program of Kappa ieatures on the campus this year are as follows: Kappa Kuntry Kamival, a medium through which 75 baskets of food were given less fortunate people during the Yuletide season; Sunday School. through which a new type of public program was instituted: Vesper Services; a $25 contribution to the Community Chest; Ob- servance of Guide Right Week: a smoker for new students and freshmen and the annual spring dance, one of the most attractive affairs of the season. OFFICERS Jessie Obie Dupee. Polemarch; Earl Alphonso Foster, Vice-Polemarch; Cecil Armillo Partee, Keeper of Records; Iames Edward Farrell, Keeper 01 Records; William Allen Mayes, Strategus; Roland Orlando E. Jones. Dean of Pledgees; Charles Mason Holley, Lieutenant Strategus; Cecil Floyd Harvey, Historian. ROSTER John Lewis Clay. Iohn Allen Gregory. Clinton Maceo Nelson, IL. James Frank Perkins, John Wesley Sheppard, William Henri Stubblefield. Fifty-three Scrollers Club The Scrollus Club of Alpha Theta Chapter was organized in 1930, and since lhai time, has successfully defended iis xepuiation of being one of the outstanding pledge clubs. They have distinguished themselves in sports. music, art and scholarship. From the rank of the Scrollers Clubs have come honor roll students, orchestra leaders, journalists and countless others of diversified ialents. F iftyiiolur Phi Beta Sigma ZETA ALPHA CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FBATERNITY The Zeta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded on the Tennessee State Col- lege campus May 1, 1931 by Brother Chesler Owens and Alger V. Boswell. Acting members were Roger P. Bailey. Theocia 0. Homer Carter, Searcy C. Harris and Walter L. Vickers. The fraternity has as its motto. Cultuxe for Service and Service for Humanity; its slogan. Bigger and Better Business for Negroes. National Business Week is set aside annually having as its theme the betterment oi Negro businesses. Under the auspices of the Zeta Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, a scholarship is given annually to the outstanding freshman or sophomore who best demonstrates his oratorical abiliw. Fraternities act as a stimulant to keep the traditions of colleges and universities alive, and help to create loyal alumni. Zeta Alpha Chapter has contributed much to the culture and social ooutlook at Tennessee State College. Some of the programs the oxganization features annually are: 1. Vesper Services-celebrating bigger and better businesses for Negroes. Sunday Schoolecelebraling Mothels' Day. An oratorical contest-displaying Freshmen and Sophomores' oratorical talent. A smoker for Freshmen and New Students. wean An Annual Spring Dance, gala event of the year. Pitty-five .anEoE umzmzu mm :oaoiwmozou 055w in EM? 022 .2 ?minwm .manmu .H .23 in. no vmgmmnmim mm? bigom Eon Em SmN we SEED 9.32 :0:QO 4:358 hsmhmzsb 3950mm 9: no can; banana Evade. mats Etohom 5mm Em EwN WHEOmOm mhmm Em QHMN m0 mmwmimo .mmnsan. ZOdmmm -1' Fifty Archonian Club ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY The Azchonian Club has grown to be one of the largest pledge clubs on the campus. The suc- cess of the Club depends largely upon the active efiorts of adviser, Mrs. Marie Brooks Strange. Its outstanding activities for the school year 1941-42 consists 01 a Quiet Hour. Vespers and a Sunday School. OFFICERS Wilhelmina Pratt, President; Belle Doughty, Vice-President; Ann Hamilion, Secretary: Allene Collins. Assistant Txeasurer; Lessie Braden. Treasurer: Wilma Hemings. Chaplain: Minnie Simms. Reporter. MEMBERS Edith Bailey. Davella Battle. Edna Bradley, Lessie Braden, Allene Collins. Bennie Crawford, Belle Doughty, Martha Fowler, Ann Hamilton, Alma Hennings Carrie Hightower, Bobby Miichell. Jessica Officer, Wilhelmina Pratt, Maggie White. Minnie Simms. Robbie Rogers. Fiity-seven Omega Psi Phi OFFICERS OF OMEGA PSI PHI Clarence Carter, Basileus James Mullin. Neophyte Commandant Samuel Houston, Vice Basileus Herbert Holmes. Parliamentarian Halbert Dockins. Keeper of Records and Seal Carlton Sparks, Chaplain Marion Smithson, Asst. Keeper of Records and Seal Indianola Hayes, Chapter Editor Leonard Thompson, Keeper of Finance Knox Tucker, Keeper of Peace ROSTER Clarence Carter, Samuel Houston. Herbert Holmes. Indianola Hayes. James Mullin, Louis Wilson. Daniel Lee. Marion Smithson, James McMillan, Lovell Jones, Iames Swayze. William Wer- than, William McKissack. Iohn Williams. Charles Coleman, Kennard Jones, Knox Tucker, Carlton Sparks, Leonard Thompson. Halbert Dockins, President W. I. Hale! Mr. Forrest Sixange, Professor I. C. Iames. Plotessor W. S. Davis, Mr. R. E. Clay. Fifty-eiqht Omeqa Psi Phi Rho Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity enjoyed one of its most suc- cessful years during 1941-42. Seven new brothers were welcomed into the fraternity during the winter quarter and three more in the spring quarter. It is very necessary that we mention certain brothers of our great frater- nity who are now in Uncle Sam's Armed Forces: Brother Kennard Jones, who was president of the Senior Class of '42, along with Frank Thomas, Mose Davie. David Ulmer, Iames Woods, Theodore Lawson. Ned Nelley. Donald Officer, and others are now spreading the spirit of Omega in Army Camps throughout the country. Special homage is paid to a true Brother and Adviser of Rho Psi Chapter. namely, Brother Iosei C. Iozmes, who is now serving in the United States Army. Brother James is truly an asset to Rho Psi Chapter, and meets all require- ments of a true Omega man. Rho Psi Chapter regrets that it will lose its brothers via graduation in June. Those brothers graduating are: Brothers Leonard Thompson, Indianola Hayes. Hulbert Docking, Herbert Holmes. Louis Wilson, and Lovell Iones. Rho Psi Chapter and the student body of A. and 1. State College are glad to hear that Brother Walter Pinkston has regained his eyesight. Brother Pinkston was for three years one of the brightest students on A. and I. campus. Some of his campus achievements for his three years at State were: recipient of $50 Smith French Award; Writer and Director of five French Skits; Captain of Cheer Leaders; Organist; Pianist; honor student; President of Iunior Class and Basileus of Rho Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Brothers Herbert Holmes and Calvin Gibson are planning to enter Me- harry Medical College in the Full of 1942. The next annual Conclave will be held in Washington, DC, during the holidays. Brother Granville Rivers, a graduate of Rho Psi, was elected Grand Chap- lain at the past conclave held in Indianapolis. Fiftyenine OFFICERS Joseph W. Rucker-President; Sophomore; Gallutin, Tennessee: a maior in Science; member 01 Lambda Eta Sigma Honor Society; History Study Club; Ayeni Stuff. Iunius StevensoniVice President; Iunior; Pine Bluff, Arkansas; a major in Science; member of History Study Club; College Orchestra. John R. RucleeIIESecretary; Sophomore; Gallutin, Tennessee: major in Science: member of History Study u . Soloman McNei1 Assistcml Secretary; Freshman: Durham, North Carolina: a major in English, member of History Study Club. John T. Childs-Progmm Chairman; Junior: Richmond, Virginia; a major in Health and Physical Edui canon. Enoch T. WilliamSF-Treasurer; Freshman; Memphis, Tennessee; major in English; H S. Club. ROSTER OF MEMBERS Curley MonroeiSophomore; Memphis, Tennessee; a major in Health and Physical Education. Benjamin LewiFSopl-Aomore; Homer, Louisiana: a major in History and Social Studies; member of Ten- nessee State Players Guild and History Study Club. ' Geoxqe HurpeI FIeshmun; Middlesville, Georgia; a major in Industrial Education. Thomas Mayfield-Sophomore: Fort Worth, Texas: C: major in music. Alphas Williams ershmcm; Birmingham, Alabama; at major in History and Social Studies. Sherman Miller Freshmun; Louisville, Mississippi; a major in History and Social Science. William C VaughnWSophomore; Gallatin, Tennessee; a major in Science; member Chemical Club and History Study Club. Albert Cook Freshmun; Shreveport, Louisiana; a science major; member of Hislory Study Club. Walter Donaldson Freshmun; Ocolu, Floxida; major in History and Social Studies. Sixty tampados Club The chief endeavor of the Lampados Club of Rho Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is the promotion of true manhood which is essential to all phases of life. We have tried diligently to exemplify the four Cardinal Principles set forth by the Fraternity, namely, Manhood, Scholarship. Uplift, and Perse- verance, and with all sincereness, we are proud to be brothers to such a great national organization. The annual Sunday School Program, The Dinner Dansant. and the Birth- day Celebration for our beloved Mrs. I. E. Elliott, were the major activities of the year. Sixty-one Nu Upsilon Alpha TENNESSEE STATE COLLEGE NYA RESIDENT PROJECT Approximately 60 young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 are engaged in use ful training through the only college resident project in Tennessee conducted by the National Youth Administration and operating at Tennessee A. and 1. State College, Nashville, Tennessee. The work program including household arts, sewing, woodwork, auto mechanics. electricity. plumbing, Carpentry, steam fitting, clerical work and other trades. has fox its purpose the prepar- ing of youth to fit into some gainful occupation in at least a two year period or less. Courses which give related training to the woxk pzbgram including Hygiene, First Aid. Com- munity Health. Designing and Music serve to enrich the youth's training. Miss Gwendolyn C. Hale, Health and Physical Education; Mrs. R. B. I, Campbell. Practical Home Economy and Govern- ment; and Mr. Charles Hunter. Home Making Art and Mechanical Drawing. Mrs. C. M. Denney and Mr. Forrest Strange, project supervisors, along with directors and in- structors are putting forth an effort through extracurricular activities to give the trainee the same type 01 all-Iound development that could be secured through regular academic training. Nu Upsi- lon Alpha, a NYA organization. was created in the group in order to stimulate and further indi- vidual interest, achievement, scholarship and workmanship. Officers elected were: President, Mil- ton P. Crook, Chattanooga: Vice-President. Thomas A. McDowell, Chattanooga: Secretary. Mar- guerite Davie, Clarksville; Assistant Secretary. Florine Butler. Pulaski: Treasurer. Charles Hick- man, Chattanooga; and Chaplain, Rufus Taliaferro, Chattanooga. Sixty-two Nu Upsilon Alpha TENNESSEE STATE COLLEGE NYA RESIDENT PROJECT Front row left 10 light: Matiie E. Johnson, Fannie N. Council. Garnetta Peacher, Julia C. Pultz. Margurite Davie, Betty Lou Green, Ernestine Smith, Tennie Lee Sain. Mr. R. E. Clay, Mrs. C. M. Denney, Mr. W. I. Hale, Ir. Second row: Loretta Roberison, Bertha Iohnson, Willie Mae Ward, Lora M. Long. Velma I. Mitchell, Ella M. Moore. Thelma Payne, Daisy A. Pollard, Miss Gwendolyn Hale. Lewis McGill. Mr. Forrest Strange. Third row: lean E. Gilliland. Helen Cureton, Odessa M. Hay, Bernice Gordon, Clara L. Poin- dexter. Henrietta Kelly, Millie White, Katherene Hardy. Florine Butler, Laura Locke, Frances Thomas, Sadie Moulden, William Woods. Fourth row: Dan Hughes, Garland Johnson. Lindsay Collier, Ambrose Childs, DeLeon Shaw. John Tipton, Alphonso Cooler, Chester Ghant. Charles Hickman, Norman Lee, Rufus Taliafeno. London McGill. Robert Buckner and Willie Roy McClellan. Sixty-three e5 33 2.2 Alba Rosa Club The Alba Rosa Club is one of the oldest organizations for women on the Tennessee A. and I. State College campus, having been founded on February 20, 1920. The puxpose is to raise the scholarship on the campus and to beautify the campus. The club motto is, Row. Not Drift. The colors are pea green and pink. The symbol is the white rose which denotes purity in womanhood. OFFICERS Lorene A. Lewis, President: Effie N. Finley, Vice-President; Grace L. Spearman, Secretary: Maxine Gaines. Assistant Secretary; Margaret Turner. Treasurer. ROSTER OF MEMBERS Mattye Sue Adams. Vera Allen. Lillian Armstrong, Mattie Babhs. Margaret Baine. Myrtle Banks, Martha Barbee. Lottie Blair. Annie Blanks, Gloria Boyd, Camel! Bush. Viola Candler, Clarise Chandler, Virginia Cobb, Hattie Crutchfield, Helen Cureton, Guernia Dae, Ethel Davts, Ruth Dur- ham, Nellie Eppse, Theola Fisher, Mary Fontnette, Inez Fullen, Dorothy Greer, Majorie Hart. Madge Hayes, Margaret Hendricks, Cleopatra Hendrix, Virginia Hickerson, Chaxleta Hicks. Des- mond House, Theo Howard, Malvine Hughes, Virgil Hudley, Jimmie Hunt, Dresden Iackson, Zephree Jackson, Sadie Kaiser, Tempie Lay, Anna Leslie, Mary Livingston, Georgia Lyles, Margaret Marsh, Charity Martin, Helen Mathis, Purletta McVey, Ruby Miller; Ernestine Mitchell. Gloria Moore, Mare tha Parker, Iuanita Parker, Fannie Paschal, Alma Pendleton, Anasteen PieIsawl. Lillian M. Rhodes, Emma Richards, Margeurite Roan. Camille Robinson. Kathryn Robinson. Lucile Robinson. Vivian Robinson, Helen Seeney, Delores Scott, Iohnnie Sharp, Gladys Shockley. Havana Simon. Myrtis Simpson, Italia Slater, Margaret Spearman, Charlesetta Spurlock, Willie I. Stevenson. Alverine Strong, Ioanna Strong, Mary F. Suggs, Minnie Thomas. Clintonia Thompson, Rena Thorboume, Ehrai Wal- ker, Louis Walker, Octavia Ware, Luster Washington, Rosa Watson, Elgertha Williams, Iosephine Williams, Marie Williams. Louise Willis! Addie Wilson, Rita Wilson. Eithelia Woods. Mrs. Rachel Patillo. Adviser. Miss Mildred E. Clitt, Co-Adviser. Miss Zelma L. Redmond, Associate Member. Mrs. Harriette Davis Pleasant, Associate Member. Sixty-h've SENIORS OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Elementary Education Club grew out of the union of 1he Rural Education and Rural Teach- ers clubs. The union of the two groups became effective in October. 1931 under the name The Elementary Education Club. for the purpose of promoting scholarship on the campus, developing a greater degree of cooperation between rural and urban teachers. and lo iormulate mutual con- mcts between all members of the field of Elementary Education throughout the state. MOTTO: Lifting as we Climb COLORS: Old Rose and Gray FLOWER: Carnation OFFICERS Helen A. Piersawl, President; Wyoming, Ohio. Mrs. Naomi Wilson. Vice-Presideni; Washingtonville, New, York. Tulipe E. Claiboxne. Secretary; Iohnson Ciiy, Tennessee. Margaret Marsh. Assistant Secretary: Dixon, Tennessee. Robert Blackwell, Treasurer: Nashville, Tennessee. Ella B. Polk. Reporter: Dixon, Tennessee. Grace 1. Moore, Hisloxian; Evansville, Indiana Mrs. Mabel Saunders, Pianist; Cleveland. Ohio. Mrs. P. A. Sanders. Adviser. SixtY-six Elementaru Education Majors Delta Tau Iota Delta Tau Iota Social Club, the oldest women's organization on the campus, was founded in 1920. It has as its purpose. the promotion of healthy. happy womanhood and the establishment of high ideals and service. Delta Tau Iota has contributed much to the social and cultural develop- ment of the college. One of the most noteworthy contributions is the fish pond and fountain, which was dedicated Iune 1, 1930. Mono: Not Evening but Dawn. Colors: Silver and Rose Flower: Marechal Neil Rose Sixty-ei ght English 202 ENGLISH LITERATURE CLUB Seeking higher ideals in life is this conscientious group of students in English Literature under the inspired teaching 01 Miss Zelma Redmond now studying the appreciation of literature by correlating it with music. At this time they are listening to sonnet number 43 by Elizabeth Brown- ing. music by Wayne King and reading bthcCormick. Alabama-Dorothy Abron. annces Fields, Iimmie Hunt. Georgia-Edythe Green. FloridahWillie Lee Joyner, Lillie Bell Redmond. Illinois-hGladys M. Holt, Lucille Iones, Gloria Moore. Indiana-Charlotte Miller. Iowa-Ethel Lee Davis. KentuckyhAnna Kate Edington, Rabun McCormick. Mattie Adams. Michigan-F. D. Robinson. Margaret Tumet. New Yorkt-Naomi S. Wilson. Ohithuster Washington. TennesseehWillie Cowan, Finley Iordan, Iohn Rucker, Ioseph Tucker, Atha Westbrook, Walter West. Iosephine Williams. Henry Douglas, Marie Anderson, Dorothy Bond, Preston Blackman. Iohn Clay. Bessie I. Bxawlord. America Delk, Ruth Dixon. Eddie Gunn. Sarah Hurt. Georgia Anna Hayes, Ruth Ellen Iones. Virginia Monroe, Mary Ellen May- beny, Camille Robinson, Iane Rose, Mamie Sims, Minnie E. Thomas, Geraldine WoodA ard, Mattie Louise Webb. The following are favorite authors of the studentsA-Robert Browning, Alfred Tennyson, John Milton William Wordsworth. Samuel Coleridge, Geoffrey Chaucer and Francis Bacon. Sixty-m'ne istoru Studu Club Presidem-Ulysses Wilhoite, Senior: Tullahoma. Vice-Presidenl-Luther Webb, Senior; Meridian. Mississippi. SecretaryiTheo Edith Howard. Senior; Mobile. Alabama. Assistant Secretary,-Gladys M. Holt. Sophomore, Rockford, Illinois. Treasurer-James Perkins, Senior: Nashville. History Queen, Vera Allen. Junior: Birmingham, Alabama. Attendant-Pauline Wier. Senior: annkiort. Indiana Attendant-Rena Thorbone, Junior; Panama City, Panama. Adviser-Professox M. R. Eppse. There are four hundred and ten members of the club. Seventy Home Economics Club The main objective of the Home Economics Club is to help students develop and become more eificieni in foods. clothing, home beautification and management. This objective is approached through a correlation of personal needs and problems with theory and practice in combination with personality development. ADVISERS Mrs. C. B. McKinney, Miss I. Crockett, Mrs. Ruth Griggs. OFFICERS Verta Ree Mosley. Pxesidem; Myrtle L. Banks, Vice-President; Annie L. Smith, Secretary: Laurine McClure, Assistant Secretary: Elizabeth Brooks. Treasurer; Airedell Davis, Chaplain. Members of the Graduating Class in Home Economics of the year 1942. Myrtle L. Banks, Comelia Bond, Elizabeth Brooksi Willie A. Calhoun, Abigail Clarke, Katheryn Coleman. Airedell Davis, Willa Easterly, Bertha C. Epps, Elizabeth Grinstead. Marjorie Hart, Earnesline House, Dresden Jackson, Zephree Jackson. Zola Johnson, Sarah Love. Geneva Madison. Laurine McClure, Ruby S. Miller, Marietta Moore. Addie E. Morris. Verta R. Mosley, Marie Nichols, Pallen Nubia, Malvina Shockley, Annie L. Smith, Gladys M. Stuart, Fannie B. Tyler. Seventy-one 8! The Tennessee A. and I. State College chapter of the International Relations Club. was granted a charter in Ociober, 1939, with Miss Gwendolyn Claire Hale as Ihe firs! president This is a club under the auspices of the Carnegie Endowment for National Peace and has for its purpose the idea of working for International peace and goodwill throughout the world. The activities for the year include regular monthly meetings, cooperation in the Imernational Relations Sunday School, and an International Belalions vesper, presenting repxesematives from foreign countries, including Cuba, Brazil, Africa, and Asia. The officers are: Charles M. Holley, President! Gary, West Virginia. Vera Allen. Assistant Secretary: Birmincham. Alabama. Kennard C. Jones. Vice-President; Nashville, Tennessee. James P. Perkins, Treasurer; Nashville, Tennessee. Chequeta Dunscomb, Secretary; Evansville, Indiana. Professor Merle B. Eppse, Adviser. uuy IVH HWHIHHU WllhtHIHIHIHHH Seventy-two Libraru Science. The Library Science Department serves a two-fold purpose in the college curriculum. First, a general course emphasizing the efficient use of books and libraries may be taken by any student in the college and in either quarter as it is repeated. Second, twenty-four quartet hours or a minor is offered tor the training of teacher-librarians. At least two courses are given each quarter, one on the junior level and one on the senior level, so that a student may begin a minor in his first quarter of his junior year and take one course each quarter thereafter until he completes the re- quirements at the end oi his senior year. Mrs. M. M. Brown, Head Librarian and Miss Modestine Young, Circulation Librarian, assist in the supervision of the practice work. The following students will complete a minor in the field during the Spring and Summer quarters 1942: ' .Willie Mae Bass, Frances Berry, Mildred Cater, Tulipe Claiborne. Chequeta Dunscomh, Mar- guxite Goodall, Mary Griffin, Blanche Holt. Virginia Mae Mason, Grace Moore, Bertha Morrow. ' Ethel Mott, Mildred Powell. Emma Richards, Margaret Sherrill. Helen Sledge, Modestine Smith. 'Grace Lucile Spearman, Mary Frances Suggs. Lois H. Daniel. Instructor: B.S., Tennessee State College: BS. in Library Science, Hampton Insti- tute. i Seveniy- three Mathematics Gub Reading from left to right: first row, Mary Alice Scon. Willie Mina Woods, Birdie Olanda Rus- sell, Alberta Jeanne Campbell. Second row: Marsh S. Houston, Martha Rita Moore, Mary Alice Hall, Chxist'me Hawkins, Ios- eph McClure. Third row: Prof Alger V. Boswell, Miss Eunice Matthew, Prof. Theodore Goulo. Miss Geor- gia Rosetta Buckner and William Blevins were not present when the picture was iaken. OFFICERS President, Alberta I. Campbell; Vice-President, Joseph McClure; Secretaxy, Martha R Moore: Assistant Secretary, Christine Hawkins; Treasurer, Mary Alice Hall; Adviser, Prof. A. V. Boswell. Seveniy-four PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB In these times, when war is being fought all around us, we should become more health and physical education minded. The aims of physical education at A. and 1. State College: 1. To give in a suitable environment, to every group of individuals vigorous muscular work ot a type that is inherently interesting to that group. 2. To select types 01 work which also may be used to develop within the individual a dis- position to strive for high social ideas. 3. To use at opportune times types of work that develop within the individual the power to quick aid. accurate thinking and doing. 4. To give preterence to such types of work that lead to the acquiring of skill that is useful tor recreation ends. 5. To have health instructions based upon scientific material progressively arranged through- out the grades and upper schools, and directed toward personal accomplishment and social ideas. Safety should be included in this instruction. 6. To have a physical education program tor all individuals everyday, using activities that are educationally desirable. progressively graded and adapted to meet individual group needs. 7. Opportunities for the development of skills and interests in recreational hobbies that may range the entire curriculum, but centering most often in music: literature and drama; tine, plastic, and industrial arts; physical education; and various club activities of the school. The physical education club strives to pxomote sportmanship rather than competition. In spon- soring this pIogram the following sports are featured: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Ping-Pong. Vol- leyball, Softball. Badminton. Archery and Swimming. OFFICERS Roland Iones. President; Dorothy M. Greer. Vice-Pxesident; Secretary, Dorothy V. Thompson; Assistant Secretary. Robbie C. Rogers: Treasurer, H. Edith Dennard: Reporter, William D. Cox: Ad- viser, Prof. Floyd C. Mourning; Assistant Adviser, Prof. Thomas H. Hughes. MEMBERS Althea Ballard, Prestine Blackman, Ambrizella Brewer, Jerry Bundy. Viola Candler, Belle Doughty, Edwa Fayard. Mattie Fields, Thomas Glymph, Iohn Hayden, Willie Kidd, Modestine Love. Ruth Lowe. Charity Martin, Marion McCoy, Pearl McVey. Curley Monroe. Maxine Moulden, Myrtle Simpson, Gladys Starks, Clintonia Thompson. Frances Toalston, Carrie Wiley, Mary Wilson. 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It has grown from a very few regular attendels for the first few years to more than one hun- dred regular worshippers each Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. This period serves not only as an outlet. but also an intake of that which is high, holy, en- nobling, satisfying. We are grateful to President Hale who has ordexed that all other meetings must be cancelled while Quiet Hour is in session. Quiet Hour has no ofiicers, no formal organization. its leadership rests with volunteer lead- ership that contes weekly from the wotshippexs. L. B. Watson. Adviser. 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Phyllis Falls Armour. president Miss Dorothy Greer. vice-president; Miss Ruby Miller, secretary: Miss Helen Seeney. assistant secretary. Iuniox ClasshMr. Clarence Carter, president: Mr. Cecil Panee. vice-president: Miss Irene Baker, secretary, Miss Mazarene Terrell. assistant secxetary. Sophomore ClasshMr. Clarence O'Neal. president: Mr. Tranny Arnold, vice-pxesidenl: Miss Elaine Sherrill. secretary: Miss Alma Pendleton, assistant secretary. Freshman ClasshMr. Iohn Tipton. president: Mx. Charles Hickman, vice-president: Miss Maz- guexite Davie. secxeiary; Miss Lillian M. Rhodes. assistant secretary. M1. Gus I. Rutledge, Superintendent. Mr. Clarence Caner. Assistant Superintendent. Miss Myrtle Banks, Secretary. Miss Mary F. Sugqs, Assistant Secretary. Miss Inez O. McDowell, Second Assistant Secretary Mr. William Mayes. Treasurer. Mr. Robext L. Bailey, Assislam Treasurer. Mr. R. E. Clay. Faculty Adviser. Dr. G. W. Gore, IL, Faculty Adviser. FACULTY INSTRUCTORS Senior ClassiMrs. A. Dunn-Iones. Miss Laura Avexine. Junior Class-Mrs. L. B. Watson. Mr. W. I. Hale, Ir Sophomore Class-Miss Lois Daniel, Miss Gwendolyn Hale. Freshman Class-Mr. A. V. Boswell. Miss Frances E. Thompson. Seventy-nine THE STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Formerly the Young Women's Christian Association and Young Men's Christian Association have iunctioned separately on our campus. Two years ago their efforts were combined into an organization known, in our college as well as the leading colleges of Nashville and many of the colleges of the country. as the Student Christian Association. The Student Christian Association is a fellowship of men and women. working together to re- establish a spiritual basis for hope and courage, that through their united eitoxts a sane! comrade- ship may be developed. The work of the Student Christian Association iunctions through the following committees: Fellowship, International Relations, Worship, Recreation. Hobby, Social, Program. Membership and Charm School. The local organization has functioned through most 01 these committees. This year our Student Christian Association has had visits from Local. National and Interna- tional officers. This year the Fellowship, Inteuacial and Social programs have brought most of the colleges of Nashville together in the form of programs and group participation on Fisk, Scarritt and our own college campus. In the above picture, front row, left to right are: Prof. Thomas E. Poag, Chairman Social Com- mittee; Mary I . Suggs, Student Membership Committee: Samuel Curley. Student Social Committee; Mrs. Lena B, Watson. Adviser; Clarence Carter, President: Marie Grant. Vice President: Halbert Dockins, Recording Secretary: and Iohn Hayden. Second row. left to right axe: Willie Stevenson, Curley Monroe, Student Recreation Committee: Elaine Sherrill, Student Social Committee: Jesse Dupee, Junior Class Representative: Phyllis F. Atmour. Corresponding Secretary. Third row, left to right are: Mazerene Terrell. Student Fellowship Committee: Clarence O'Neil. Sophomore Class Representative: Leonard Thompson. Student Worship Committee; Leo Branton, IL, Student International Relations Committee. Fourth row, left to right are: Frank Ballard, R, B. I. Campbelle, IL, Iohn Buford, Freshman Class Representative; Grace Spearman, Pianist; Marie Curlin, Guy Phillips. Norman Walton. Eighty Debating Team THE FORENSIC SOCIETY The Forensic Society of Tennessee State College was organized on A and 1. State College Campus. December 13, 1938 by its present sponsor-Proiessor Iohn C. Ballard. The prime purpose of the organization is to train students 10 think logically and to speak extemporaneously on com temporary problems. The Annual Freshman-Sophomore Debate was one of the outstanding events of the 1941-42 school year. The Freshman team was composed of Miss Cleopatra Hendrix of Waukeegan, Illi- nois. and Miss Gladys Crockex of Gary. Indiana, while on the Sophomore team appeared Mr. Law- rence McVoy of Pensacola. Florida. and Mr. William Russell of Russellville, Kentucky. The Sopho- Cont1'nued on Next Pagd Eiqh ty-on e orensic Societu THE FORENSIC SOCIETY tContinuch mores tipped the scales for the judges' decision and were presented a beautiful silveI-lovlng cup. This cup will remain at the college as a permanent trophy and will be awarded each year to the winning team in the Freshman-Sophomore contest. The Society presented its annual vesper program on March 22. which took the form of a symposium centering about the topic: WHAT THE WAR MEANS TO US. The topic was discussed by prominent students in the institutioneMisses Clarice Chambliss. Rena Thoxboume and Frances Curry and Messrs. Jessie Miller, Harry Scott, and Carlton A. Sparks. Miss Myrtle Banks, president of the Foxensic Society. served as presiding officer. During the remainder of the school year. simi- lar programs sponsored by the Society and seniors in the organization who had made contributions to the culture 01 the campus were presented the society's coveted key. The awarding of keys to graduating seniors is one of the annual features of the Tennessee State College Forensic Society. Eighty-fwo Dlauers Guild TENNESSEE STATE PLAYERS GUILD The Little Theatre Movement is promoted through the Department of Speech. The Tennessee State Players Guild is the dramatic workshop for all students who desire to participate in dramatic and speech activities. The purposes of the organization are: first. to stimulate a greater interest in in the drama: second, to develop Negro iolk drama; third, to develop Negro actors, playwrights. scenic designers and directors; and fourth, to present anything from the Greek drama to the plays of Clifford Odets. EXECUTIVE STAFF President, William Mayes: Vice-Prcsident, Leonard D. Thompson; Secretary, Helen Seeney; Assistant Secretary. Halbert E. Dockins; Treasurer. Anne Galloway: Chaplain, Robert Twiggs: Bus- iness Manager, 3. B. I. Campbelle, IL: Publicity Manager. Leo Branton. PRODUCTION STAFF Thomas E. Poag, Director: Laura M. Averitte. Director; Edward Hale, Associate Technical Di- rector; Boyd Page, Stage Manager; Benjamin Lewis. Assistant Stage Manager; Virginia Mason. Property Manager: Frances Toalston, Make-up Artist; Geneva Morrow, Costume Designer: Charles Hunter, Scenic Designer: Milton Crook. Photographer: Sir Launcelot Owen, Electrician; Bertha Eppse. Costume Designer. The Tennessee State Players Guild has staged since 1939 the following 3 act plays: Death Takes a Holiday, The Male Animal, The Family Doctor, Adam and Eva, The Family Up- stairs, Crazg's Wife, Dark Victory, Smilin' Through, Little Miss Fortune. and The Curtain Rises. Eighty-three Dlauers Guild 1. Scene from Death Takes a Holiday. 3. Scene from The Male Animal. 2. Scene from Adam and Eva. 4. Class in Speech Correction. 5. Class in Play Writing and Play Production. 6. Class in Radio Production. 7. Scene from Why the Chimes Ring. Eithy-four EDUCATION WORKSHOP E ithy-five Education workshop During the Winter Quarter, 1942, a selected group of seniors were enrolled in an education workshop; Headquartexs for the group were established in the form of a reading room on the first floor of the Library. The jollowing faculty members served as majer consultants: Dr. George W. Gore, IL: Mrs. H. E. Hale: Mrs. Alma Dunn Iones, Miss Eunice Matthews and Mrs. F. A. Sanders. Eigh ty-six 51' 911 ty-eighi North Winq Research Club MEMBERSHIP PERSONNEL Thomas G. Laster. Pxesident: Fred 1. D. McKinney, Secretary-Treasurer: Josef C. Iames. Chairman of Program Committee: Iohn C. Ballard. Alger V. Boswell. R. E. Clay. Merle R. Eppse. George W. Gore. 11.. W. I. Hale. Sr.. Lester Lennon. Thomas E. Poag, D. A. Williston. The time comes in the development of organized life for a stoxy-sometimes a beautiful storyeand sometimes one that is not so beautiful. The North Wing Research Club tells its stoxy of discovery. Sunday, the 201k day of February, Nineteen hundred and forty. five faculty men sat talking- Let us tune ineEconomics-Higher Educationelnsurance-Wareand the World of Tomorrow- After this kaleidoscopic treatment of international and domestic problems. the aforementioned club was founded. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate discussion and 1esearch on problems of a general and proiessional nature. Eighty-nine The College Ca eteria The College Cafeteria holds a unique place in the program of school affairs. It is one of the many places on the campus that stands for efficiency and courteous service. The reputation of successful management may be attributed to many causes. For approxi- mately twenty years, Mrs. Ianie Stanback Elliott has devoted her unselfish sexvice to the cause 0! making meal time a happy time. Foods of the best quality are prepared by student help under the direct supervision of Mrs. Elliott. Neat. clean and interested young men and women forming the Personality Group under the direction of the Department of Business Education, are responsible for the service and checking. The food is both attractive and wholesome as special care is given not only to how it looks. but to the nutritive value to be received. Mrs. Elliott is assisted in this work by Mr. L. Tolliver. assistant manager and Miss Mabel Evans, tContinued on Next PageJ Ninety-one The College Cafeteria THE COLLEGE CAFETERIA tContinuedt instructor in institutional cooking. Chief among the student assistants are Mr. Donald K. Bently in charge of food preparation; Mr. James E. Farrell, assistant: and Mr. Clarence Johnson, in charge of the wholesale department and building. The cafeteria has not only served the students and faculty, but it has extended its service to personalities of national and international character. The legislature meets biennially in Nash- ville, at which time it is the privilege of the college to entertain them at a luncheon in their honor. Various organizations including the New Farmers of America, the YWCA, the Tennessee Negro Education. National Conference of State Supervisors and Teacher Trainers in Agriculture and Home Economics. Meeting of Deans and Registrars. National meetings of Fraternities and Sorori- ties. Ministers Alliance and others. have held elaborate banquets in the college cafeteria. Visitors from all sections of the country have shaxed in the hospitality the cafeteria offers. Ninetyvtwo CONCERT SINGERS Ninety-three Concert Singers For more than ten years the Concert Singers. under the direction of Mrs. Marie Brooks Strange, have carried their songs of goodwill throughout the State of Tennessee. as well as into other states 01 the Union. It is by means oi their tine contacts that State College has made new and lasting friends. In 1932 and 1933, they sang at the Chicago World's Fair while thousands listened with enthusiasm. When Kagawa, the great Chinese educator, spoke to a packed house in Memphis some four years ago. these singers brought thunderous applause. St. Louis presented them in the large opera house during the meeting of the National Education Association in 1936. They appeared on the Tennessee Day program at the New York World's Fair. 1939, at which time they were broadcast over a nation-wide hook-up, and again by return invitation in 1940. The singers again appeared in St. Louis, in February. 1940, at the meeting of the National Edu- cation Association, wheIe in the Gold Room of the Ietterson Hotel they rendered a program for the American Association oi Teachers Colleges. In June, 1940, the singers made a triumphal tour though the Midwest which included engagements in Minneapolis. Minnesota, at the National Convention of the Kiwanis Clubs, in Chicago at the University of Chicago and at other educa- tional institutions in Illinois and Indiana. Networks from coast to coast have picked up their Columbia Broadcasting programs. The group has had regular appearances on the program. Song Time in Tennessee. On numerous occasions, individual artists, selected from the group. have been featured on the radio. Tours throughout the State are annually scheduled by the singers, at which time they are invited to appear before college and university audiences. Concerts in the city of Nashville have included George Peabody College for Teachers, Vanderbilt University, Scanitt College, the He:- mitage Hotel. the Andrew Iackson Hotel. Chamber of Commerce and the meeting of the Governors of Southern States at the Governor's mansion. The Concert Singers have sung to the President of the United States. Mr. Franklin D. Roose- velt and to four governors 01 Tennessee: Governor Hill McAlisteI. Governor Gordon Browning and the present Governor Prentice Cooper. The gxoup receives the hearty cooperation of the President of the College, Dr. W. I. Hale, who believes in developing the individual's special aptitude to the fullest of his capabilities. Mrs. Marie Brooks-Strange. able director of the singers. gives untiringly of her time and energy in order to inspire her chorus to still greater achievement. The following expression from one of the leading educators of America bespeaks the general enthusiastic attitude with which the group is received: Indeed, I cannot recall any program ever presented in this institution during the twenty years of my connection here which has ever called for so much enthusiastic response from the students and faculty as well. I was expecting a great deal from your group, but I must confess that you exceeded even my highest expectations. The work you are doing in music at A. and I. State College ranks easily now among the high achievements of the Negro race in the United States, and I most warmly congratulate you and all others who have any part in this fine record. The following members of the group have distinguished themselves. Forrest W. Strange, Silas Cephus Douglass, Gwendolyn C. Hale. Lottie Springs-Smith. Alexander Carney. Louis C. Tolliver, William Gillespie. Inge Haxdison. Modestine Youngy Laura Edmonds-Clay, Olivia Lane Iones, Benton A. 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