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Ebony Herald
VOLUME II
NUMBER 4
MAY 1976
Secretary of Minority Affairs Chosen
New Officers seek to make SOULS more
By Kenneth Campbell
Editor-in-chief
The new souls officers recently
elected are Dalton Nicholson, President;
Jeri Barnes, Vice President; Phyllis
Jenkins, Secretary; Mardi Harper,
Public Relations Secretary; and Shelia
Judge, Treasurer. Marshall McAden, a
Senior Drama Major has been chosen as
the new Secretary of Minority Affairs.
Also, during the elections, the original
Ebony Herald Logo was voted back on
the paper. The vote was 116 yes, and 53
no.
The new administrationTs chief
objective is to make SOULS a more
effective organization.
oSouls has been going downhill
recently,�T said Nicholson, ~~because the
Campus administration is no longer
concerned about Blacks questioning
things.
oThe administration thinks Blacks are
trained and that we no longer care. We
must get our respect back and make our
presence known.
oSOULS was an effective
organization once, and it can be
effective again.�
Nicholson, a senior, was elected with
54 percent of the vote.
Jeri Barnes, who won the Vice
Presidency with 52 percent of the vote,
said SOULS lacks _ effectiveness
because of communications problems.
~| feel we should work hard and make
the students aware of what SOULS is
and what SOULS is doing,� she said.
oWe must inform them that SOULS is
accomplishing things.�
The purpose of SOULS is to unite
Blacks according to Barnes. Blacks are
a minority at ECU, and it is the
responsibility of SOULS to act as a
voice for them.
Barnes, a sophomore said as her first
duty, she wants ~~to form a functioning
executive committee which will include
Minority Arts chairperson, the Secretary
of Minority Affairs, and the current
members of the Executive Committee.
Phyllis Jenkins, secretary, said she
plans to carry out the duties as secretary
and keep minutes that will inform all
Farmer Crowned
Queen during
Black and Gold Ba
by Shelia Bunch
Staff Writer
The sixth annual Black and Gold Ball
was held on May 1, 1976 at the
American Legion Hut here in Greenville.
The affair was formal and the festivities
lasted from 9 until 1:00 p.m.
The band, LTD (Life, Truth, And
Death) from South Carolina provided
the music for a very enjoyable evening.
The ball was well attended and every
Black Greek organization was
represented. Visiting Alpha brothers
also attended.
Miss Linda Farmer was crowned
queen of the ball by the president, Mr.
James Green. Alpha Angels and last
yearTs queen were recognized.
The Black and Gold Ball was
originated in 1971 to honor the first
brothers who were initiated into The
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity here at East
Carolina. The first gathering was for a
going over party or a formal banquet for
quest and friends to strengthen the
bonds of brotherhood.
Later the ball developed into a social
event for publicity and to attract new
members into the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity. The event became an annual
affair for the undergraduate and
graduate chapters.
Linda Farmer, Queen of
Black and Gold Ball
Wittig
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DALTON NICHOLSON
SOULS President
PHYLLIS JENKINS
SOULS Secretary
students what will be going on in the
organization.
Jenkins is a junior.
oMy duty asTsecretary is not just to
keep minutes,TT she said, ~~but to keep
accurate minutes.� 7
o| will help any other officers with
their duties, and | will perform any other
duties, if necessary, as long as | am not
infringing on the duties of other
officers.�T
Jenkins, who won with 70 percent of
the votes said she plans to have
newsletters or fliers out to students to
inform them of whats going on in
SOULS. She also hopes that by keeping
students informed theyT will be
effective
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JERI BARNES.
SOULS Vice-President
SHELIA JUDGE
SOULS Treasurer
encouraged to get interested in SOULS.
Sheila Judge won the Treasurer is
position with 67 percent of the vote.
She is a Freshman.
oEffectiveness depends on_ the
Organization as a_ whole,� Judge
commented. oIf the treasurer is not
good, she can hinder the organizationTs
effectiveness.T
Judge had not viewed the financial
book as of this interview, therefore she
said she doesnTt know if any changes
needed to be made in it.
SOULS Public Relations Secretary,
Mardi Harper, was not available for
comment. Harper received 100% of the
vote.
Homecoming Queen
Missed Azalea Festival
By Nelda Caddell
News Editor
ECU Homecoming Queen Jeri Barnes
did not appear in this yearTs Azelea
Festival parade because of the Festival's
procedure for inviting queens to
participate in the event, according to
Carol Fulgum, dean of women.
The Azelea Festival is an annual
spring event held in Wilmington, N.C.
Fulgum, who in the past has received
the invitations for the queens, said she
did not receive an invitation for this
yearTs queen. Invitations are offered to
ECU every two years, she said.
However, concerned university
officials questioned whetherT an
intended oversight had occurred.
Glen Lew, assistant dean. of
admissions, realizing that a controversy
was arising concerning ECUTs
representation in the Festival, decided
to pursue the issue further. He
contacted the coordinator of the Azelea
Festival. The coordinator told Lewis that
only ten queens were chosed from
various schools to participate in the
festival.
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Rushing Chosen Minority Arts Chairperson
Minority Arts
by Tim Jones
Staff Writer
Presently under a six month probation
period, the Minority Arts Committee is
in danger of being dissolved. According
to Coretha Rushing, incoming
committee chairman, the causes for
probation are basically due to a lack of
student participation.
The committee, previously headed by
Zoe Davidson, has_ received little
support in student attendance of its past
events. This is probably because of bad
publicity from the committee and
apathy from minority students. Unspent
money that has been allocated to
Minority Arts has led the SGA to cut the
committeeTs budget.
As the new Minority Arts chairman,
Ms. Rushing has already began plans for
the upcoming year. Next fall, a
production from the Rogers Dancing
Company will be present here. Geoffrey
Holder, author of the Broadway hit
musical, ~~the Whiz� is on the calendar
for the Fall Lecture Series, and there
will also be a professional production of
the play, ~DonTt Bother Me. | Can't
Cope,T according to Ms. Rushing. She
feels that black lecturers and black arts
are more important than popular
recording artists. ~o~Of course, | intend to
work .with my committee to give the
students what they want,TT she said. A
survey will be conducted soon to find
out exactly what minority students want
Minority Arts to work toward. Response
from letters to black colleges are
bringing in new ideas that Ms. Rushing
plans to introduce to the campus for
student opinion. For publicity, she has
RUSHING
written to black magazines that may be
interested in doing research on a
minority arts program at a large white
university.
With $3600 in its treasury, Minority
Arts is seeking an allocation from the
National Endowment. Because of the
SGA budget cut, Ms. Rushing is
resorting to outside aid so_ the
committee will be financially
comfortable in carrying out the projects.
The Minority Arts Committee consists
of six committee members, two faculty
members, a non-voting chairman and a
non-voting advisor. There was a large
turn out of applicants for committee
membership for 1976-77. Ms. Rushing
regrets that she can only select six. Still
she hopes that all unchosen applicants
will work with Minority Arts. ~Just
because people weren't chosen,TT she
commented, oit doesnTt mean | donTt
want their help.�T
Outstanding Black Women Honored
By Shelia Scott
Managing Editor
The East Carolina Panhellinic Council
is comprised of the Greek Sisterhood
organizations. This Council aims at
establishing a type of _" unified
cooperation among the _ different
sororities which comprise it. Also
among the goals of Panhellinic are
emphasized _ scholarship, involvement
and dedication to the Greek sisterhood.
To continue to strive for those goals
the council honors Greek sisterhood
each year during the Panhellenic
Scholarship Banquet.
Mrs. R.M. Palmer, guest speaker at
this yearTs banquet, emphasized the ned
for priorities in life. Scholarships such as
those offered in the areas of highest
overall collegiate average and pledge
average emphasize academic priorities,
the Artemis Award for those girls most
dedicated to their sorority and the Greek
Hall of Fame for women who excel in
leadership and campus involvement
Three new committees created
emphasizing priorities geared towara
sisterly dedication and campus activites.
All these priorities are necessary to
develop a total college woman.
To insure the progress of this society
an honorary fraternity, Rho Lamda, has
been established. It is composed of the
highest ten percent of Panhellenic
scholarship and service.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, a new member
of the Panhellenic Council received
quite a few awards at the Panhellenic
Council Banquet.
Basileus Shelia Bunch received an
Artemis award for the members
dedicated to sisterhood as a way Of life.
Sheila Scott and Barbara Lyons were
nominated to the Greek Hall of Fame.
Honorary Rho Lamda members
included past Graduate Advisor Addie
Gore, present Graduate Advisor Ella
Harris and seniors Sheila Scott and
Sheila Bunch. Charter Rho Lamda
sisters are Linda Clark and Nelda
Caddell.
By Shelia Scott
Managing Editor
The WomenTs Residence Council in
its third awards program. recently
recognized women who excel in all
degrees of activity at East Carolina
University.
Blacks women take an important role
in the history of women and have
achieved remarkable landmarks _ in
history.
The speaker for the Outstanding
Women Students award program was
Dr. Sandra Thomas of Meredith
College. Dr. Thomas spoke on womens
roles ~~Beyond the Bicentennial.TT She
emphasized the meaning of women. As
one of her examples she used the
freedom advocator Sojourner Truth.
Dr. Thomas said Sojourner Truth
overheard a man in a _ courtroom
speaking on the topic of the fragilness
of women and kos this state of
helplessness made them women. Truth
said, o| never been lifted in no carriage
or carried over no mud puddle, ainTt | a
woman?� She also asked if bringing
children in the world to be sold in
slavery did not take a women.
Today the Black WomanTs needs are
channeled toward other demanding
areas considered worldly: politics, world
poverty, peace, and progress. Also
today, more women are interested in
achievements for personal gain, and to
become outstanding career wise.
On our own campus women are very
involved academically, in leadership, in
sports and many other areas.
Some of the Black Women students
who received recognition were Barbara
Lyons, Department of Psychology;
Gloria Fisher, University Marshalls and
WhoTs Who in American Colleges; Zoe
Davidson, Alpha Kappa Alpha; and
Sheila Scott, President of WomenTs
Residence Council.
Sylvia Hunt, an Indian student
received the award for Outstanding
Woman in the department of Early
Childhood Education.
The coordinator of the awards
program was Patricia Jones who is also
Coordinator of Fletcher Dorm.
SOULS committee membership " being chosen
Kenneth Campbell
Membership for the seven SOULS
committees, three of which are new, is
currently being chosen by SOULS
President Dalton Nicholson.
Interested students may apply with
Nicholson in the Afro American Cultural
Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, or
Fridays, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Students who can not meet with him
during these time should leave on the
information board in the center, their
name and a time when they can meet.
The new committees created by the
new administration includes the Black
Executive Board, the Students
Harrassing the Injustice of Teachers
committee, and the Informers
committee.
The Black Executive Board will not
have any defined power. It will meet
regularly to discuss issues concerning
Blacks.
Since the BoardTs power is not
defined, it can be considered as having
unlimited power, explained Nicholson.
The second new committee is the
Students Harrassing the Injustice of
Teachers (SHIT) committee.
Homecoming Queen missed festival
continued from page 1
Lew then contacted the Publicity
Chairman. The Publicity Chairman
referred him to the QueensT Court
Coordinator who also told Lewis that
because of the large number of schools
that wanted to participate, only ten
queens were issued an invitation each
year. These queens, according to the
coordinator, are provided with dresses,
floats, and escorts from the United
States Coast Guard Academy.
In addition, the coordinator told Lewis
that minor queens could write and
request an invitation. Unfortunately, it
was too late to write for an invitation to
this yearTs festival.
Lewis was assured there was no
intended oversight in choosing queens.
The only reason ECUTs queen was not
chosen is because of the large number
of participating schools.
Colonel Charles R. Blake, assistant to
the chancellor, also contacted the
coordinator. Blake was given the same
reason Lewis was given.
Barnes, ECU's first Black
Homecoming Queen, when questioned
about the incident, said she was
concerned that ECU was not being
represented in the Festival because she
is Black.
However, after learning of the
FestivalTs procedure of inviting queens
to participate in the parade, she said it is
only fair that other schools be given the
same opportunity since ECU was given
an invitation last year.
oThis committee is necessary
because Black students are getting
pushed around by white faculty,TT said
Nicholson. ~~This committee will try to
find which professors are unjust and will
advise students accordingly.
oIt will also investigate student
complaints on professors. After getting
facts, the committee will take the
necessary steps and go as far as it has
to to see that justice is done.�
Before long, the committee should
have a professor evaluation file for
students to use when_ selecting
professors for certain courses.
The final new committee is the
Informers committee.
oThis could be the most important
and useful of the new committees,TT
according to Nicholson.
Informers will be students in each
dormitory who will have contacts with
all Blacks in that dorm, Nicholson
explained. The informers will meet with
SOULS officers periodically.
oInformers will be people who know
whatTs going on,TT said Nicholson.
oAnd, they will always be available for
other students to talk to. This will be
especially helpful to freshmen.�
The other committees are provided
for in the SOULS Consitution. They are,
Fund Raising, Planning Board, Cultural
Arts and Development, and_ the
Volunteer Supervising Center
committee.
The Fund Raising committee works to
raise money for SOULS.
The Planning Board schedules
activities between organizations on
campus to make sure their activities in
the Center do not present a time
conflict.
The Cultural Arts and Development
committee is a three member
committee appointed by the President
of SOULS. It coordinates programs
designed to help develop the Center. It
also. suggests and implements
improvements for the Center such as
purchasing magazines and art.
The Planning committee and the
Cultural Arts and Development
committee often work together during
events such as Homecoming.
The final committee for which
membership is available is the Volunteer
Supervising Center. It is a three member
committee which works to keep the
Center going. The committeeTs major
duty is to make sure someone is signed
up to be in the center at all times.
Ebony Herald OFFICERS
Ken Campbell, Editor-in-Chief; Sheila
Scott, Managing Editor; Nelda Caddell,
News Editor; Ray Everette, News Editor;
Sheila Bunch, Connie Knight, Sherrie
Cobb, Tim Jones, and Paulette Jones,
Staff Writers.
Page 3
Two ECU professors discuss Blacks and Bicentennial
However, many Blacks in America feel that they are not as free as other
As AmericaTs Bicentennial birthday draws near, and as the celebration of the
Bicentennial continues in festive appropriateness, some Americans are finding it
difficult ta decide how happy they are about their countryTs birthday.
One such group in America is Blacks.
Blacks came to America in iron chains over 300 years ago. They were legally held
in slavery until 1865.
Now the iron chains are gone, and slavery as a legal institution no longer exists.
By Kenneth Campbell
Editor-in-Chief
oWhen | think of this problem first |
must do some deductive reasoning,�T
said Dr. Dennis Chestnut who is a
professor in the Department. of
Psychology.
o| have to take a lot of factors into
consideration and bring them down to
position. During this process, many
answers as well as many more
questions arise.�
The two most important questions
which arise and must be answered
during the deductive reasoning process
are, o~Why should | (celebrate the
Bicentennial)?T and ~~Why shouldnTt |?�T
said Chestnut.
oThen | say, ~| shouldT,T� Chestnut
continued.
The ~why should IT question is based
on the fact that there are so many
negatives in this country which history
has forgotten, according to Chestnut.
To celebrate the Bicentennial may be
considered as a gesture of ignoring of
these negatives.
Consequently, the ~~why shouldnTt 1�T
question is based on the fact that this
country is filled with a lot of things
which are positive, Chestnut said.
oThis is my country and a lot of things
in it are positive,T Chestnut stated.
oWhy let the Bicentennial be a ~white
thingT. It is time | began to claim a part
of a country that is mine.
oAfterall, the Bicentennial " will
emphasize contributions of Blacks
also.�
Chestnut related he finds himself in
both positions at different times.
Also during the deductiver reasoning
process, Chestnut said he finds in the
situation of looking at the Bicentennial
celebration as he would a _ personal
birthday celebration.
When | look at this as a birthday
party, | ask myself what is the meaning
of a birthday,TT explained Chestnut.
*
DR. FRED REGISTER
ECU Sociologist
oDuring a birthday, you can reminisce
about the past " the good old days, or
you can recognize the present state and
be thankful that you are here. And still
yet, during a birthday, you can think
about the future. 7�
o~As for my personal birthday, | donTt
make a heck of a lot of it. | give thanks
that | am here, and | think of the past
and the future.
oThat's how | see celebrating the
Bicentennial. | donTt blow it up in
anyway.�
Chestnut concluded that all things,
including the celebration of the
Bicentennial, should be done_ in
moderation.
o~To negate the Bicentennial, Blacks
will be ignoring black achievement that
has helped build this country,T Chestnut
continued. ~TYou canTt know where you
are if you donTt know where you have
been.
oBlacks celebrating the Bicentennial
should be aware and cognizant of why
they are celebrating it. In celebrating the
Bicentennial, Blacks should not be blind
to the significance of it.TT
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erg Be gat at
Americans. Therefore, these Blacks fail to see any value in celebrating the nationTs
Bicentennial.
On the other hand, because of the progress Blacks have made in this country,
some Blacks are able to recognize the significance of the Bicentennial and they are
celebrating it.
Two black ECU professors recently commented on Blacks and their relation to
the Bicentennial.
DENNIS CHESTNUT
ECU Psychologist
By Connie R. Knight
~There are, as | see it, three definite
views on Blacks and the Bicentennial,�T
said Dr. Jasper C. Register, Professor of
Sociology.
oWe have Blacks who feel that
Blacks have not been given all of their
rights and therefore have not embraced
200 years of freedom.
oSecondly, we have those who feel
that Blacks have made such
considerable contributions to _ this
country that Blacks should celebrate
recognize the Bicentennial.�T
Between the two extremes lies a third
category. In this category we have
those who say Blacks should neither
completely neglect nor be completely
involved with the Bicentennial, Register
continued.
o| fall somewhere along the midpoint
of the two expremes,�T Register said.
Register recalled that in a recent
magazine article, Vernon Jordan
pointed that former President Richard
Nixon, in a Bicentennial celebration,
was not aware of who Crispus Attucks
was.
Attucks was the first man to die in the
American Revolution. He was Black.
Register, keeping this in mind, noted
oBlacks should at least stand up and be
noted for the things they have done.
Blacks should always be ~out thereT to
remind the nation that they are still
here.�T
In a way, Blacks too, were fighting for
their freedom during the Revolution,
Register continued.
oMany Blacks enrolled in the ®ritish
forces expecting promised freedom,�
according to Register.
Peter Salem, a Black man fought and
won valor and distinction for his display
at Bunker Hill. Two Blacks crossed the
Delaware with Washington. Before the
end of the Revolution, at least 5,000
Blacks had fought in the war.
Moreover, ~~the Black man has fought
in every war this country has ever had
while they have been here,�T said
Register.
oIt is more important today that we
continue to reflect the honor and dignity
we have so long sought by continuing
to strengthen ourselves for competition
and level ground. ;
oBlacks have helped to build this
country in spite of their condition of
servitude. The Black man_ has
contributed greatly to the growth and
prosperity this county. And his present
roles and contributions reflects his
active leadership throughout the years.�
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
Theta Alpha is welcoming five new
sorors into their realm of sisterhood.
They are Vanessa Henderson, Pat
Caddell, Delcia Harper, Arthine
Saunders, and Sharon Jones.
Congratulations!
Ebony Players present oThe Taking of Miss Janie�
By Connie R. Knight
Staff Writer
oThe Taking of Miss janie,T a play
involving the contemporary Black-
White relationship, in America will be
presented in the Afro American Cultural
Center during the middle of May.
(The dates of the play are still
tentative.)
Marshall McAden of the ECU
Department of Drama and the Ebony
Players will present the play in
conjunction with the cultural program of
the Center.
The play, being produced by
students, is adapted from ~~The Taking
of Miss Janie,� by Ed Bullins. ~~Janie,�
as McAden calls it, involves a class
struggle. The plot is centered around
the rape of a white girl by a Black man.
This aspect of the play involves to a
great extent, the contemporary Black-
White relationship today.
o| have somewhat changed the script
and transformed it into a semi-musical
comedy,T� McAdAden recently said
during a break at rehearsal. oI think that
by making it a semi-musical comedy, |
have focused more on the author's
intent and have helped to bring it out
more clearly.
Some dancing scenes will be included
in the play in addition to singing with
live accompaniment. May of the dances
and songs will be descriptive in nature.
They will complement the screipt,
according to McAden.
oI did not include the singing and
dancing just to throw someone else into
the play,TT he said. oInstead, their
inclusion should help the audience to
get the full meaning of what the author
is trying to say. Also, it should bring the
audience closer to the play.�
Francine Rouleau plays Janie, the
leading female role. In the play, Janie is
raped by Monty, who is the leading
male character. He is portrayed by Ira
Thorne. The cast consists of four whites
and four Blacks along with the
assistance of many other students
interested in drama.
All it takes, according to McAden, is
osincere interest to become involved.TT
Many of the people involved with the
production sing with the ECU Ebony
Chimes Choir. They have also been
involved with other productions at ECU,
and share an active interest in cultural
enrichment.
o~We hope this production will inspire
more students to become active in
campus activites,TT McAden continued.
The play is currently scheduled for
four nights. However, student interest
will determine the actual length of time
the play will run, according to McAden.
oThe length of the show will depend
largely on the amount of interest and
support it receives,TT McAden stated. o~If
there is enough participation, it is
possible that it will be held over. There
will be limited seating, so student should
be aware of production dates so they
can get tickets as soon as possible.
oThere will probably be a shortage of
tickets.�T
The production is what is called an
~environmental theaterT. It resembles
the presentation of a play in oneTs living
room.
Special attractions with this event
includes as second introduction to the
oEchoes of Funk,TT a newly formed
band. Also, special attractions will
include a special dance number by
McAden and Robin McDowell who is
also. a drama_ student. McAden
explained ~TRobin is leaving this year
and | have always wanted to work with
her. This will be a marvelous
Opportunity to see what we can do
together. We have always been close
friends and | am looking forward to this
opportunity with great enthusiasm.
Robin is also acting as Choreographer
for the play.
Unlike to a previous production by
McAden, ~~JanieTT is being presented on
a relatively large scale. McAden was
asked why he chosed to produce
oJanie� ona large scale.
oBeing a drama student, | realize the
Magnitude of Bullins work and
considered both the injustice it would be
to myself and Bullins to shortchange
either of our talents.� McAden related.
oMany students in the play were
previously involved with me in another
class production, ~For Mature Adults
Only.T That production was done on a
much smaller a scale. | think ~JanieT will
result as in a greater expansion of our
talents.
oIf ~JanieT goes over well, | am
planning to do ~For Mature Adults OnlyT
Over again adding more periphery.
o oJanieT will be held in the Afro
American Cultural Center since the
Center and this production are designed
to aid in the cultural enrichment of ECU
student.�T
oThe Center is here and it is being
used. But, | cannot overemphasize the
need for other students to share their
ideas and talents with everyone.�T
The dates of the production will be
announced soon.
Pyramids of DST
Participate in
oDeath MarchT�T
Kappa Sigma
The main goal of Kappa Sigma for the
month of May is to raise funds to send
its President, Renee Moore, to the
Regional Convention at Roanoke, Va. in
June.
The Pyramids of DST will have a
block show at 12:50, on May 7 in front
of the ~~Block.�T On Saturday, May 8, the
Pyramids will participate in a ~Death
March� at 9 OTclock. The march will
begin at Wright Auditorium and move
to the west end of campus.
New Officers will be elected for the
76-77 school year during a dinner on
May 15.
Page 4
SPORTS
Thompson and Freeman named All-State
By: Anthony Ray Everette
Sports Editor
Two members of the ECU WomenTs
Basketball Team were named to the
1976 ~~WomenTs All-State Cage Team.�
The two are sophomore Debbie
Freeman and freshman Rosie
Thompson.
Debbie led the state in scoring during
the 75-76 season with a 22.7 average per
game. She was also the third highest
rebounder in the state with a 13.2
average per game. Debbie completed
her second year as a member of ECUTs
Women Basketball Team setting many
records along the way. Her records set
this season include: 1) the most field
goals in a single game (16) against N.C.
State and Randolph Macon College; 2)
Most free throws made in a single game
(13) vs. Westchester; 3) most free
throws attempted in a single game (15).
Debbie also set three season records
during 75-76. They were: 1) Best scoring
average in a season (22.7); highest
rebound average (13.2); and the most
rebounds in a single season (237).
Debbie, a physical education major
from Jacksonville, was the first Black to
start on ECUTs WomenTs Basketball
ROSIE THOMPSON
All-State Selection
Team. As a freshman, she was the only
Black on the varsity team.
To top off her brillant sophomore
year, Debbie Freeman was named the
oFemale Athlete of the YearTT by the
Greenville Sports Club.
Rosie Thompson, a freshman from
Chocowinity, N.C., came to ECU on an
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DEBBIE FREEMAN
oFemale Athlete of the Year"
academic scholarship. Rosie received
recognition as a member of the all-state
team with a 19.3 scoring average - third
in the state, and a 10.8 rebounding
average - fifth in the state. Rosie set a
few records of her own during the
course of the season, leading the team
in field goal percentage at 46.9. She
Black contributions te history noted
In the festivities of this bicenntenial
year, many peopleT have _ been
recognized for their contributions in
various fields. It is imperative that
Blacks as a people examine the
contributions of our many brothers and
sisters over the past 200 years.
In the field of education John Hope
began his career in Atlanta teaching at
Atlanta Baptist Institute. The schoolTs
name was changed to Morehouse
College and Hope became itTs first
Negro president.
In business, Madame C.J. Walker at
the age of 36 invented a popular line of
cosmetics and a new method of
straightening hair. Her products were
highly promoted and she became one of
AmericaTs first woman millionaires.
In the scientific area, George
Washington Carver made a variety of
products from the peanut. The products
metal polish, paper and ink.
In the literary field, Charles W.
Chestnut wrote about the problem of
racial passing. One of his novels was
called ~~The House Behind The Cedars.�
Another novel, ~The ColonelTs Dream�
describes how small town bigotry upset
Huntley elected representative
in Omega district meeting
On the weekend of April 23-25, five
brothers of the Upsilon Zeta Chapter of
Omega Psi Phi attended their annual
District meeting in Charlotte, N.C.
Omegas from North and South Carolina
met at the Sheraton Hilton Inn. During
the meeting, Brother Maurice Huntley
was elected 2nd _ Vice District
Representative.
On May 5th and May 7th, the Omegas
will present two block shows starting at
11:50.
An interest club will be started this
quarter.
For further information,
contact Larry Daniel or Kennon Powell.
On May 15, 1976, two events will take
place to honor the founding of the
Upsilon Zeta Chapter at ECU. Tickets
will be $1.50 for a pool party, a cookout
and a dance at Kings Row Apartments.
The pool party will begin at 3:00 p.m.
The dance will be from 9:00-2:00 a.m.
Music will be provided by Programme |
and Echoes of Funk.
a Confederate colonelTs hope for social
reform in that town.
Carter Woodson is considered the
~father of Negro history.�� He received a
PhD from Harvard in 1912. His book,
oThe Negro in our History,�T is one of
the first textbooks on Negro history. His
books are widely used in Black studies
programs in schools.
The significant factor about these
Afro-Americans is that they achieved a
great success during a time when it was
nearly impossible for a Black man to do
anything constructive .
holds the single rebound record with 23
against UNC-CH; the record for most
free throws attempted in a season (125),
and the most free throws in a season
(88).
Debbie, when asked how she felt
about playing with Rosie, replied: ~~we
have confidence in each other.TT The
two led the team to the Elon Invitational
Championship and an overall record of
12-6. Both will be here for years to come
bringing more excitement and more
winning to ECUTs WomenTs Basketball
Team.
TENNIS
ECUTs tennis team won 2 of its last
three matches to up its record to 7-11
overall and 2-4 in the conference. The
Pirates won 9-0 over UNC-W, and 8-1
over Campbell. ECU closed the regular
season in a 7-2 defeat at the hands of
Atlantic Christian. The Pirates still has a
chance to improve its record by winning
in the southern conference tournament
held April 29-May 1st.
BASEBALL
ECUTs 1976 Baseball team has had a
great season but finds it hard to win
league games. The Pirates are 7-6 in the
conference after dropping a 3-2 decision
to Richmond in 10 innings to close out
the conference schedule. ECU is 20-7
overall with three games to play. The
final regular season game will be played
at Harrington field on May 8th with ECU
going against Campbell College, the
only team outside the conference to
defeat ECU this season.
- HERALD
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MCAT
Candidates planning to take the
October 2, 1976 Medical College
Admissions Test are urged to apply
during the spring and early summer
months.
To register, obtain a_ registration
packet from your advisor or write;
MCAT Registration, The American
College Testing Program, P.O. Box 414,
lowa City, lowa 52440.
Applications for membership on
student Union committees are being
accepted. Since many current members
will be graduating, students are urged to
apply. Applications may be picked up in
Mendenhall.
SOULS
There will be a SOULS meeting
Tuesday night at 7:30 in the Multi-
Purpose room of Mendenhall. All
students are urged to attend.
Herald Positions
Students interested in working with
EBONY HEARLD next year are urged to
sign the roster in the Afro American
Cultural Center, or contact Kenneth
Campbell in 463 Aycock.
ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN.
A meeting will be held soon for those
persons interested.
Poetry Corner
The Beauty of Blackness
Be it afroes or cornrows,
really anything goes.
The Beauty of Blackness
just shines and glows.
But, the Beauty of Blackness
is constantly being covered
By Blacks whose identity
has not been discovered.
White donTt make it right
and there /s Beauty in Blackness.
Your Toms and Oreos
should seek to find
The Beauty of Blackness
that escapes your minds.
Some call me a militant,
and | really donTt care
~Cause when the revolution comes
| promise to be there.
And all my sisters and brothers
will be by my side
As we display the Beauty of Blackness
and exhibit our Pride.
So you Toms and Oreoes
clear up your minds
Get yourself together
and let your Blackness shine.
Be it afroes or cornrows,
really anything goes,
The Beauty of Blackness
just shines and glows.
M.T.P.
How Far Have We Come
How far have we come?
From the white manTs kitchen,
to the white manTs office.
How far have we come?
From behind the white manTs plow,
to the white manTs industry.
How far have we come
From depending on the white man,
to learning to live for ourselves.
How far have we come?
We've come a longer way
than the white man.
We've come from slavery to
independence.
We've gained the right to live,
and the right to be free.
But all this we gained through pain and
fighting.
We've gained all we attempted, and
we've
come a long, long way,
But baby we've got a longer way to go.
N.O.C.
