Winston Salem State University - Ram Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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'Bincii Coufc fDnv 9 .cb I X l i J nf S f' 'L v . 'Q' ,Ts le 'i Q. BLACK COLLEGE DAY 80 Black College Day! Oh What a day? lt was an event in which students from predominantly black colleges across the country gathered in Washington, DC, to save their BLACK COLLEGES, The event was organized and led by journalist Tony Brown, who really motivated the students to save their schools. Though there were students from all around, the two buses of Rams from Winston-Salem State University proved to be the most spirited Some colleges sent as many as fifteen buses, but the Rams prevailed. Ain't no way you can beat a Ram ,. The students first met at the ellipse, where they listened to inspiring speakers, enjoyed the music of the marching bands, and spectated the beautiful black college queens, incidentally, but not surprisingly, WSSU's own Miss Lauretta Battle was first runner-up in the Miss Block College Day Pageant. Excited and ready to save what was theirs, the students united and marched down the multi-laned streets of DC to the capital, singing the theme of the day - Save Black Colleges !!! The inspired Rams changed many of their sport's cheers to black college cheers, and led the way to the capitol, Chanting What do ya want? BC's What's thot? Black colleges. Which-a-way? Everyway , . , The Rams had the entire crowd joining their unique vivacity and enthusiasm. Though the president did not come out to listen to them, they made him hear in his house, for determination was what made the event a success. Upon reaching the capital, the students assembled on the lawn and walls to listen to more stimulating speakers. Dick Gregory proved to be the favorite, He brought the students to their feet as they gave him a standing ovation. After a full day of rallying and supporting the black colleges, the students returned to their buses, satisfied with the efforts they had exhibited, Since the event is to be an annual one, the students left looking forward to a more inspirational time next year. Afterall, our schools are all that we have left, and we must SAVE BLACK COLLEGES!!! - '..g . .-,wygqmq gr. 'Nr' ,. l C 'MTE A. ' rj' g T 8 --A-i 'tt f , fy -M I LM 0 i 'I aff -

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