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Greenville, N.C
East Carolina Universit
George Washington Carver
Letters Included In ECU Collection
GREENVILLE " Ona vibrant Spring
day in May, 1933, Dr. George
Washington Carver delivered his
famous lecture on the wonders of the
peanut to students at the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro. Lucy
Cherry Crisp, then director of student
religious activities and later director of
the North Carolina Museum of Art, had
invited the renownedT Tuskegee
chemurgist to speak.
Their meeting immediately before
that lecture led to a close-knit, decade-
long friendship in which Miss Crisp
became one of the circle of close
friends called by Carver his ~o~Little
family.� The papers of Miss Crisp, in oo a Ne oe
the East Carolina University GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
Manuscript Collection document the unique relationship that developed between
them.
Their correspondence began during one of the busiest periods of Professor Car-
verTs extraordinary life. As director of the Research and Experiment Station of
Tuskegee Institute, he acquired fame when he forged a profusion of products from
peanuts and sweet potatoes. A more powerful boost to his fame developed when he
discovered a peanut-derived massage oil that was effective in the treatment of in-
fantile paralysis, then raging across the nation.
Great piles of letters, from ~suffering humanityT arrived daily at his desk; paralysis-
stricken victims traveled thousands of miles seeking aid from Carver. And Carver
gave relief.
~This work,TT he wrote to Lucy Crisp, ~~is almost uncanny as you can actually see
how God is causing the witherTd limbs to begin to take on new lite.�T
Dr. Carver never credited himself with his discovery. He felt that ~~God ma oe
the Peanut Oil is doing wonderful things, and, even | am surprised.�T
The remarkable personality of Carver " ~~Frailty-quietness-gentleness-A sense of
Inner Immediate CompanionshipT�T " drew Crisp and Carver together as close frien-
ds. Miss Crisp felt compelled to write a biography of Carver, to which he acceded,
largely because of his respect for the North Carolina artistTs o~great spirit, your
Creative mind, your artist vision,TT which Carver felt should be developed.
A short time later, when Miss Crisp presented to Carver for editing a chapter
dealing with the astonishing story of his youth, he humorously replied, ~As long as
one donTt know the real little wonder boy, grown up, | believe it is going to be one of
the most inspirational books, (True Stories) that has appeared for decades.�T This
Continued on page 4
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VOL. V/NO. 1/SEPT 1978
Mendenhall Student Center
Mendenhall Student Center offers the student a wide selection of entertainment
areas. The center has three floors filled with entertainment for all.
From the entrance facing the library one will instantly be greeted by the Men-
denhall Snack Bar. Here one can treat a date with ice-cream or treat oneself with a
cheeseburger stacked with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes and fresh onions. And if it
happens to be among the early hours enjoy breakfast.
Around the corner from the snack bar is a study room. This peaceful area is
beautifully carpeted and enlightened with the presence of plants. The seats and
couches are comfortably cushioned for reading or rest. If studying is the purpose,
the large wooden tables will be perfect for spreading papers.
The ground floor is the location of the Student Bank, the Ticket Office and the
Student Theatre. The Student Theatre is usually open every Friday and Saturday
evening. Two shows play; 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The movies shown are recent,
such as Saturday Night Fever. Another good point is that admission is an activity card
and an updated |.D. card.
A newspaper stand consisting of several different papers is located beside the
theatre. Cushioned chairs are provided for comfortable reading.
Downstairs there is a bowling alley, a pool room, a ping-pong room and a game
room. The game room consists of pin-ball machines, gun machines, foozball and
others. There is a new machine in which one can send and receive sound messages.
This machine appears to be patterned after the movie Close Encounters of the Third
Kind. \t is hours of fun.
There is a television room in the middle of all the game rooms. This is an ideal area
to sit back and watch your favorite show.
Entertainmemt with a softer atmosphere can be found upstairs. This elegantly
carpeted area is nice fory studying, talking softly or meditating. Art exhibits by
various talented art students are often on display. ;
The music listening room is located on this upper level. The music listening room
gives on the opportunity to choose a musical selection and enjoy it in a sound proof
room. There are four sound proof rooms and admission is only an activity card and
|.D. card. Outside the sound proof rooms, but in the same vicinity, is a reading area.
Popular magazines such as Psychology Today, G.Q., Ebony, Apartment Living and
Playboy can be found here. This reading area allows one to enjoy a bean bag chair,
the cushioned couch or the table-chair arrangement. A large pictur window allows
one to watch nature during a reading break.
On the way out of the center do not overlook the display windows downstairs.
One is located beside the snack bar. And the other is located beside the bank.
Never be bored again! Go to Mendenhall Student Center and see a movie, play
pool, play pin-ball, read, play the new Close Encounters Game, play checkers, listen
to music in a sound proof room, watch nature through a picture windown, eat a
snack, lick a cone, watch television or just sit back in a cushioned chair and relax in
an air conditioned atmosphere of pleasure.
$.0.U.L.S.
This past week Sept. 10 thru Sep. 16th held its orientation program. Events
ranged from Church services to block shows given at Mendenhall Student Center,
Friday 16th and a party at the Ledonia Wright Culture Center.
These services were a part of the overall goals of S.O.U.L.S. this year to intprove
existing situations on campus for minorities. The services were made possible by the
$800 plus dollar that were appropriated to S.O.U.L.S. during this past summer.
S.0.U.L.S. originally want some $2,500 plus, but the remainder will be left up to this
years legislature.
With this being the first year that S.O.U.L.S. has been given money from the
legislature, President of S.O.U.L.S., Larry Sampson states that this will be a year of
~o~many activities and improvements for S.O.U.L.S. ~Tl have a hard working staff and
together with the people, we will achieve,TT Sampson went on to say.
oLast year S.O.U.L.S. had numerous activities and this year there will be even
more,TT Sampson concluded.
S.0.U.L.S. has an opening for a Parlimentarian. Those interested should contact
Larry Sampson, Pres., Gerald Barnes, Vice Pres., Gracie Wells, Sec., or Faye Elliot,
Treasurer.
Meetings are presently held every Thursday night at 8:00, at the Ledonia Wright
Afro American Culture Center. (LWAACC)
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Course Offered
Starting this spring a new course is
planned to be offered to the student
body. This elective course will carry
three semester hours and has no
prerequisites. However, Latin 2221 as
was designated and accepted by the
registrar's office, will be such as
modern science, law literary criticism,
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
JERRY SIMMONS
Executive Editor
This orientation issue is designed as
best it can, to introduce minority and
freshman students to some of the
somewhat unnoticed or very important
Organizations on campus. It gives a
brief introduction to some minority
Sororities and Fraternities. Also it
presents an indication of the role
S.0.U.L.S. (Society of United Liberal
Students) will play this year.
But most important the purpose of
this publication issue is to encourae all
to get involved. Whether it be
S.0.U.L.S. or S.G.A., lets get involved
in our University because it will only be
as good as ~~WE� make it.
| take this opportunity and en-
courage any student willing to aid the
Herald, to please do so. Also when |
say minorities | mean all kinds black,
red, yellow, male, short. . . all types.
We all need each other to help
strengthen and not tear down.
Jerry M. Simmons
Executive Editor
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PROFESSOR LUIS ACEVEZ
Latin Instructor
medicine, pharmacology, philosophy,
political science, and psychology.
This course will be taught in English
and as its name, o~Latin and Greek in
Current English UseTT, implies, it is
designed to trace the large amounts of
Latin and Greek elements in current
English vocabulary and expressions,
with emphasis on the fore mentioned
fields.
The course objectives are to provide
students with little or no knowledge of
Latin and Greek languages the chance
to better understand the techinical ter-
minalogy in chemistry, biology
Allied Health courses.
The course is designed for B.A. and
B.S. degrees, but may not be used to
satisfy requirements for languages.
The course will range from study of the
Indo-European Family of Languages-
overview to English Word formation
form Latin and Greek.
Professor Luis Acevez in the foreign
language department states ~~the need
for the course is tremendousTT. He goes
on to say that o~the technical ter-
minology in the sciences will be
stressed becausejof its importance and
influence of every day living.�
Professor Acevez presently instructs
several Latin courses. For more in-
formation call the foreign language
department or Professor Acevez at
757-6232.
I'm an Air Force officer and this is my
sweet chariot. When | visit home people
are happy to see me. And proud. They
say I'm doing my part in the community
by showing the young people and the
adults that you really can make it. You
really can get your share of A Great
Way of Life.
| also feel good about my position in the
Air Force community. I'm a leader there,
too. I'm someone the other brothers
and sisters | meet in the service can
look to. And it reassures them to know
they have a voice in Air Force matters
that concern them.
The Air Force needs more leaders...
pilots... aircrew members... .math
majors .. . science and engineering ma-
jors. You might be one of them, and the
best way to find that out is in an Air
Force ROTC program. There are two,
and four-year programs. Scholarship
* and non-scholarship. Why not look into
all of them and see if one fits your
plans? It's worth it, brother.
Contact
Captain Tinkum
ECU Wright Annex 206
or Phone 757-6598
Apply Immediately
Air Force ROTC
Gateway to a Great Way of Life
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ACROSS
2 Name of governor of North Carolina
4. First two syllables of retarded
6. Past tense of run
9. A body of water
10. The greatest Civil Rights leader of this century
11. Last name of the greatest heavyweight champion
12. Opposite of subtract
13. Greatest soccer player of this century
14. (4Va + 4.43) ?-(10*) la) =
15. The new weapon the U.S. is about to build
18. Opposite of old
20. President of U.S.
21. 7
24. The greatest man ever to walk the face of the earth and Son of God
29. Singular for the verb ~~are�T
30. President of Egypt
32. What the world needs most is
33. Opposite of dry
34. A word meaning therefore |
35. The book containing the story of man and God
DOWN
Name of 1977 movie about wars in space
Name of the country with Washington D.C. as capital
Equal Rights Amendment Association
An insect at a picnic
Korean lobbyistTs last name who is suspect of bribes
CarterTs banker friend from Georgia
10. Vice President's last name
13-A The angel that spoke to the shepards the first Christmas
16. The name of the plane that Carter turned down
17. Name of space shuttle
19. Past tense of ~~eat�T
22. Civil Rights leader who was killed in South Africa
23. God's gift to ~~man�
24. Last name of the recent four-star black general in Air Force
25. The boss of a newspaper
26. Abbreviation of South America
27. Compound word for o~up�T and ~~most�T
28. The late star and singer of ~~White Christmas�
32. In tennis, a high floating shot
5 OF ON A
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ebony Herald Staff will
hold a meeting Thursday, Sep-
tember 21, 1978 at 7:00 p.m.
Please attend if you are in-
terested in offering assistance.
EBONY HERALD
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SORORITIES & FRATERNITIES
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY
The Eta Psi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at East Carolina, is a service oriented
fraternity dedicated to the betterment of society. Since its official chartering on
February 23, 1975, it has grown to be the largest black fraternity on campus. (Kappa
Alpha PsiTs membership is not restricted to minorities.)
The fraternity worked last year and is continuing this year to build a Student
Revolving Loan. The University will decide who to award aid to.
Several members of Kappa Alpha Psi have achieved individual positions. Among
the many achievements are: Robert BradleyTs acceptance to East CarolinaTs Medical
School this year, Kirk HolstonTs acceptance in the school of Physical Therapy and
transferred to Chapel Hill. Zack Smith holds the position of Student Government
Association Treasurer, Larry Sampson is presently President of S.O.U.L.S. suc-
ceeding Curtis Newby. Jerry Simmons, approved by the Media Board, serves as
Executive Editor of Ebony Herald.
The fraternity looks forward to serving you this year and thanks all who made last
year a success.
Alpha Phi Alpha was the first Black greek organization to be established at East
Carolina as well as in the United States. The fraternity was founded October 23,
1906 and founded here at ECU in 1970.
The fraternity stresses brotherhood and strives for the utmost goals. The wide
diversity of the organization is what enables it to withstand the challenge presented
to it in this ever changing society. Alpha Phi Alpha has and will continue to play its
role in the shaping of our heritage.
SICKLE-CELL ANEMIA
It has been surveyed and acknowledged that most Americans have little
knowledge of the disease called Sickle Cell Anemia. The disease is usually con-
sidered to be restricted to Blacks. American Indians and inhabitants of the
Mediterranean, South India, Middle East and Caribbean countries are also suscep-
tible to the disease.
The disease derived its name from its effect causing a normal disk shaped cell to
take the form of a sickle. The reaction is a result of low oxygen supply in red cells.
The presence of an abnormal hemoglobin causes this low oxygen level.
Studies show that one out of every ten Black Americans have Sickle Cell trait.
This means the individuals received the sickling tendency from one parent. Also one
of 400 Black Americans have Sickle Cell Anemia, according to Dr. CharlesF. Whitten
at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
The only known prevention of the disease is to prevent mating with one who has
the trait if you are a carrier. The only way to tell if you have the trait is to take a
special blood test. Because one out of ten Blacks have the trait; it is important that
those of reproductive age have the test. And it is suggested that other regional af-
fected minorities/or peoples have the test also.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
was Chartered at East Carolina Univer-
sity December 3, 1977. They are a ser-
vice oriented organization who strive
for ~~trueTT sisterhood and scholastic
achievements. Among the outstanding
members are Trina Gerald, a student in
E.C.U.Ts School of Physical Therapy
and incoming Basilus, Louis
Roreborough chairperson of the yearTs
orientation committee and Faye Elliot,
chairperson of Minority Arts.
This year the sorority plans to sup-
port several health associations; such
as Heart Fund, Lung Association and
Easter Seals. They presently support a
Sickle-Cell Anemia Clinic in Jackson-
ville, North Carolina.
Rush will be Sept. 24, at 7:00, at
Mendenhall in the Multi-Purpose
Room. Officers for the upcoming year
are, Trina Gerald - Basilus (President),
Christine Dudley - Anti-Basilus, Terri
Graham - Grammateurs (Secretary),
Carolyn Powell - Anti-Grammateus,
Bertha Miller - Tamiochus, Claudia
Massenbug - Historian and Joyce Mor-
ning - Parliamentarian.
Pes
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY
Omega Psi Phi Faternity was foun-
ded November 17, 1911 on the campus
of Howard University. Since itTs foun-
ding and incorporation in 1914 Omega
Psi Phi has strived to train interested
young men in the areas of leadership,
brotherhood and service to those
willing to accept itTs challenge.
On May 15, 1973 the Upsilon Zeta
chapter of Omega Psi Phi was
established on East Carolina Univer-
sityTs campus. The members of this
_ chapter as well as all other Omega men
are seeking to inspire young men with
initiative to face the challenges that are
inevitable in life.
The ultimate goal of the fraternity is
to unify men of life interests and ideals
that they might work together to
secure these aims. In so doing they
combine their forces and work
together in brotherhood to light the
path for those who cannot see and
show them new ways to strive for the
betterment of themselves and their
fellow man.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY
~
Seventy years ago on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. was founded by nine young women. This was the first Black Greek
Sorority ever founded.
Five years ago on this campus of ECU, was established the Theta Alpha Chapter
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Theta Alpha Chapter now consists of 28
aspiring young women who have put a lot of hard work into making their sorority an
integral part of the community and East Carolina.
Their projects include sponsoring a hypertension clinic, a reading experience for
grade school children and supporting two mental patients. The Sorority makes
periodic visitations to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and prisons.
Just recently rush was held for those young women who might be interested in
pledging AKA or just want to know what its all about.
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EBONY HERALD
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
Continued from page 7
plant wizard, characteristically self-effacing, could never understand why o~a
notorious chemist would attract so much attention.�
Asked by Luck Crisp how he had not become embittered at the shabby treatment
he often encountered because of his race, he poignantly replied, ~~Had you been
Colored, you could so thoroughly understand how important it was to forget many
things and to study how to accomplish what you started to do.�
The feverish pace of his life demanded all of CarverTs energies. ~~At times,TT he
complained, o~| have been unable to see people at all, as my strength absolutely
gives out.T
~~ His mail continued to increase daily, and curious visitors came from every quarter
to steal a peep at the famous scientist. By 1938, he suffered a breakdown, and from
this point his health gradually deteriorated until his death in 1943.
The state of CarverTs health and the outbreak of World War II forced Miss Crisp to
postpone the biography. In the meantime, she decided to study Carver in clay,
which she dug from North Carolina creekbanks. Professor Carver never saw the
completed bust, but when requested to critique the sculpture by photograph, he
typically replied, ~~l donTt know what | look like, so | am no judge of this. Somebody
else can tell better than | can.TT Shortly after his death, a North Carolina high school
principal purchased the first copy of the bust for his school. A two dollar royalty
went into the Carver Trust Fund at Tuskegee.
The biography planned and written by Miss Crisp was never published. Her
manuscript and related correspondence may be seen by the public at the East
Carolina University Manuscript Collection in the Joyner Library on the East Carolina
University campus. The Collection is open Monday through friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Pre-Med Program Held
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STEPHENSON ~ Reading and Learning Skills Siecialia
East Carolina held its first Summer Pre-Med Program this past summer and ac-
cording to several of the participants the program was very helpful and a success for
them.
The program included students from all over North Carolina. Several students are
now attending Medical Schools or Graduate Schools over the state.
The classes range from Theory to Mechanics of Human Physiology with seminars
and workshops. Like most budding programs, it had its problems but plans are being
made to improve the program for this summer.
Anyone seeking information should contact the Information Center at Ragsdale.
For those seeking medical careers, it is an excellent opportunity to see if you can
measure up to what is required on the road ahead.
CEDAR GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Reverend Kenneth R. Hammond, Pastor
Bus Service Provided Each Sunday
Schedule
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TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Thou shalt love people. . . Not just use them. The greatest
thing in the world is person. The greatest thing about a person is his motive, and the
greatest motive is love.
Thou shalt develop understanding . . . lf every manTs
care were written on his brow, how many would our pity share, who bear our every
envy now?
Thou shalt compliment more than criticize . .. You had better cover your neigh-
borTs faults with a cloak of charity. You may need a circus tent to cover you own!
Thou shalt not get angry . . . If you are right, you donTt need to. If you are wrong you
can't afford to.
Thou shalt not argue . . . ItTs no use to win the
argument and lose the people. Beware of the attitude
which says:
In matters controversial
My attitude is fine
| always see two points of view
The one thatTs wrong, and mine.
Thou shalt be kind... You had better be kind to the
people you meet on the way up, they are the same
ones you meet on the way down.
Thou shalt have a sense of humor... A sense of humor
is to aman what springs are to a wagon-it saves him
a lot of jolts.
Thou shalt smile... No man is ever fully dressed
until he has a smile on his face-remember, ~TLaugh
and the world laughs with you, weep.and you weep
alone.�
Thou shalt practice what thou preachest...
is worth one thousand arguments.
One example
Thou shalt go to school to be the Headmaster of the
Universe. The master of men; the secretary of human
relations . .. namely Jesus Christ. He is the greatest
leader of men the world has ever known... the
