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East Carolina Universit
Miss SOULS Wins
Greenville, N.C
First Runner-up
Wa
MS. VELMA JACKSON 1st run-
ner up for Homecoming Pirate
o11.� [Photo by Pete Podeszwa]
Minority
Counselor
By ARAH VENABLE
Staff Writer
In teh 1977-78 year, SOULS went about
selecting a representative for Homecoming
in a different manner. Each sorority and
fraternity was asked to select a contestant
to represent the organization. Each of
these contestants would compete in an
election. The winner of the election would
represent the black studentTs choice in the
homecoming court.
Glenda Palmer of Seaford, Delaware
represented Omega Psi Phi. Renita McGee
of Fayetteville, N.C. represented Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority. Velma Jackson of
Southern Pines, N.C. represented the
Fraternities, Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa
Alpha Psi, and the sorority Alpha Kappa
Alpha.
SOULS conducted a meeting and
decided that no girl should win except by
the majority of the student vote.
A o~screeningTT was held in order to let
the students become acquainted with teh
candidates. Various questions were asked
and the contestants replied.
Renita McGee told the audience that
she is a sophomore planning to major in
Counseling. Glenda Palmer, also a sopho-
more, hopes to major in Therapeutic
recreation. Velma Jackson is a senior. She
is majoring in Speech, Language, and
Audiroty Pathology. She wants to do
graduate work at Memphis: State in order
to obtain her Masters.
The overall comment of the contestants
was ~~Good luck to Miss SOULS as ECU
Pirate.�
The results of the elections indicated
Velma Jackson as Miss SOULS.
Homecoming queen elections were Oct.
3rd through Oct. 5th. Many of the SOULS
members wished Velma Jackson best of
luck and urged their fellow black students
to support her in the election, resulting in
Ms. Jackson getting 1st runner-up.
Students
Form Christian
employed In Worship Group
Admissions
By ARAH VENABLE
Staff Writer
Ms. Francine Huett recently obtained
the position of minority counselor in the...
admission office, a position last held by
Glenn Lewis.
Ms. Huett is from Supply, N.C. She
graduated from UNC-Wilmington, and did
her graduate work at ECU in Counseling
and Guidance.
Ms. Huett began work July 15th of this
year. She says that so far, she is enjoying
her work, that she gets pleasure from
meeting and relating to minority students
and ~~itTs definitely not a routine job.TT
Ms. Huett wants tq do all she can to
bridge the gap with the students. She has a
deep concern for minorities.
At the SOULST candidate viewing (held
to select the candidate for SOULS in
Homecoming Pirate competition) Ms.
Huett urged black students to come and
see her. Her office is 108 Whichard and she
is usually there from 8 until 5.
When asked what she wanted to
accomplish she replied, o~l want to know
and help the students.�T
By CHRIS CAGLE
Staff Writer
A group of young Christians under the
leadership of Mr. Joe High have organized
a weekly fellowship to praise God.
The purpose of the fellowship, accord-
ing to some members , is ~~to bring
brothers and sisters close in Christ and to
have unity within everyone.TT The group
holds fellowship every Wednesday night
promptly from 7-9 in Brewster B-203.
In talking to one member of the young
Christian group she feels ~~fellowship
provides inner peace and is a self-indenti-
fication.�T
During the two hour time span of
fellowship there are not only songs sung,
but there are joint prayers and special
request prayers when needed. There are
also discussions of Bible scriptures and
testimonies freely open to those who have
the desire.
The members -strive in fellowship to
teach each other the way in which a
ChristianTs life is lived. The members of
fellowship provide a list of the names of
some members to whom a person may call
at anytime when it is needed. These people
are there to advise and pray with people
who request it.
According to the members, their doors
are always open, and there is always a
shoulder to lean on.
The members would like to see other
brothers and sisters come out and take part
in fellowship, especially persons who are
searching for Christ and hope to attain
peace in their lives. Each member strives
to bring a person to fellowship each week
and they also try to go out and witness,
testify and share scriptures with other
people.
A Sunday fellowship has also been
derived from the weekly Wednesday
fellowship. The people who have already
accepted Christ in their lives-pray, sing
and witness to each other. After which
there is also a complete and deep study of
the Bible. Although this is a private
fellowship it does not make objections for
others to come out and join them.
Some of the members feel that a lot of
people are afraid to accept Christ, because
they feel they will not have any more fun.
The Christian group has a slogan ~~that fun
is fun, but joy is joy and God gives you joy
that lasts forever.TT
Fellowship has a lot of purposes and
goals, but the main object is that basically,
fellowship is set up for the ~~needs of
everybody.�T
Ebony Herald
VOL. IV/ NO. 2/ NOVEMBER, 1977
Alonzo Newby Freshman President
Freshmen
Elect
Black Class
President
By GLENN DAVIS
Staff Writer
Alonzo Newby the newly elected
freshman class president, is a political
science major. He won over three other
candidates. He had originally not planned
to run for the SGA position, but by
listening to some of the complaints of his
fellow students, he gained interest in the
Office.
His main purpose for running was to be
~o~an honest representative for all students-
not just freshmen.TT
Newby cited some issues that he would
like to see dealt with while on the SGA.
~~ThereTs a manhaler in the freshman
parking lots-these facilities should be
adequate and safe for its users,TT he said.
~~Prices in the Croatan and other
Student Stores are much too high. Students
should be charged less for items on campus
than they would normally be in the city of
Greenville,TT he commented.
Newby went around knocking on
individual doors finding out the concerns of
students. He was endorsed by students in
the drama, music and art departments. He
was also supported by ,the Association of
Students For Honest Government. With
their help, Newby distributed 2000 letters
and 500 posters. |
While running for the office, Newby felt
an obligation to the black students at ECU.
~*lTve seen the apathy that exists among
the blacks at ECU,TT he said. ~~l felt that it
was my duty to run so that | could represent
the black voices on campus.�T
Newby also wishes that more black
students would get involved with the SGA.
Newby is a native of Elizabeth City,
N.C. His political experience began at
Northeastern High School where he served
three years in the SGA and held ten offices
in the marching band. He is currently an
active member of the Marching Pirates.
EBONY HERALD VOL. IV/ NO. 2 / NOVEMBER 1977
Editorials
Critique Questioned
By JERRY M. SMMONS
Executive Editor
In Oct. 25thTs edition of the Fountain-
head there was an article entitled ~~Glossy
GhettoT by Steve Bachner discussing the
good-but mostly self-opinionated bad
points about producer-actor Sidney Poi-
tierTs newest movie, o~A Piece Of The
Action.�T
Mr. Bachner stated that the movie was
~~a giant step...in the wrong direction and
~~that it was overly sentimental classroom
drama.TT He also stated that it was
repetitious, by comparison with ~~To Sir
With Love,TT one of PoitierTs early films,
and unconvincing to which he ended by
saying ~~go to New York and see what a
real city is like.�T
It seems that if there is one individual
that will look at the film and interpret it as
him or herself being one of the trouble
makers in that movie, then it is not over
sentimental, because that is what it took to
get that one individual (such as myself) to
think, and it may be repetitious but is is in
essence a message that should be
repeated.
As far as being convincing, Mr.
Bachner should walk a gouple miles in the
life of blacks and see whether or not he
views the film as he does now because a
ghetto thug may not be quite what he
thinks one to be. Also! would like to make
one slight correction about the article; Ms.
Nicholas stated that o~the students were
assigned to the programT not volunteers as
stated by Mr. Bachner in his critique.
Croom Petitions
Support
By DONEIL GROOM
President of SOULS
When was it last that you attended a
SOULS meeting? Can you remember? For
those of you who can not find the time, |
would like to inform you of some semester
plans.
This year for the first time, SOULS will
go before the SGA legislature for an
appropriation. Speculation is good that our
budget will be approved.
Our art exhibition this year will start
December 5 with a reception that night
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We are very
fortunate to have James Huff, a profession-
al and well known artist to coordinate the
show; therefore, it will definitely be a very
interesting showing. The art exhibition will
be held at the Afro-American Cultural
Center.
On December 11, the organization will
sponsor its annual Fashion Show. ~~Step-
ping in Style: Free and Fancy,TT the theme
for this year will be explored to oneTs
fullest imagination. For a memorable
evening of elegance, charm and immense
beauty, be at Mendenhall Student Center
Theater at 6:00 p.m. Arah Venable is
student coordinator this year.
There is also the possibility of the
religious film ~~RaptureTT coming to ECU.
For all those interested in this happening
you should express a little concern. It could
be here before Christmas with your help.
If you have not had time to attend the
SOULS meetings, | advise you to catch hold
of a few good things coming your way. Also
there is still time to get in on the planning
for spring semester.
Nothing To Do
By ARAH VENABLE
Staff Writer
The talk around ECUTs campus among
black students is that there simply is
~~nothing for us to do.TT The only trouble
with this statement is the people that say
it, are the ones who are doing nothing
about it. Change can not come about with
talk. Definite action is the only response.
Recently, there was a controversy
concerning the Cultural Center. The black
Students were about to lose it. Hairs were
raised in anger, then, but now, when
Someone speaks of having a party or some
other activity in the center, the attitude-is a
somewhat different one.
olm tired of that placeTT...or ~~CanTt
we have it at the student center, itTs so
much larger?T
To coin a cliche, you canTt have your
cake and eat it too.
The only possible solution to the
problem is for every student to take it upon
himself to see that some kind of positive
action takes place. A good place to start is
with oneTs peers. Find out what can be
done and what people want to be done, and
then do it: quit complaining.
Executive Editor
EBONY HERALD STAFF
News Editor .
Jerry Simmons
Features Editor
Ricky Lowe
jassssssscuscerscceee 2 OMI Harris
Circulation Manager,
.. Milas Kelly
Cartoonist
Barry Jones
Gossip Is...
By TONI HARRIS
Features Editor
Gossip is one of the most popular and
worthless forms of conversation. Anyone
can gossip. It requires nothing but the
knowledge of how to speak, no thought and
no facts. Such conversation prevents one
from advancing mentally because it can
become habit forming.
When gossip becomes a habit, conver-
sation on a higher level is disregarded, in
order to discuss who went where with who
and how they got there.
One who is overtaken by gossip
becomes a craver for anyoneTs business
other than his own. His greeting will
Change from ~~HelloTT to ~~Hey, what do
you know?TT; however, the world keeps
moving on much higher levels than gossip.
Gossip is the lowest level of conversa-
tion. The next highest level of conversation
ae
is one concerning things. Next to a
conversation about things is a conversation
about places. And the highest level of
conversation is one about ideas.
A conversation about ideas requires
thought. Although such conversation can
not bring about a change it can create an
inspiration. One of the beneficial factors of
conversations on levels higher than gossip
is that they accomplish something.
Even if one only learns how another
feels about the Panama Canal issue or the
unemployment situation, it beats knowing
that Sally and Jane were with Bob and
Harry. Instead of talking about Sally, Jane,
Bob and Harry, talk with them. Develop
some type of unity.
lf we must talk about our people, talk
about the good that we all have. Talk about
Malcom X, George Jackson or Angela
Davis. When we reach their level of
conversation we will all be more beautiful.
CURT NEWBY VICE... president of
o,0, ES.
|Photo by Butch Knox]
The black students of East Carolina
University need a homebase or a strong
hold to relate to as a strong motivating
force throughout their academic career.
throughout their academic career. This is
what S.O.U.L.S. should serve as.
Involvement
By BERNARD SMITH
Staff Writer
The 1976-77 school year saw new
participation records being set in practic-
ally all phases of the East Carolina
Intramural and Recreational programs.
Within this totality, there was a poor
representation on behalf of the ECU black
populas. This sense of apathy promotes a
definite problem and has left Dr. Wayne
Edwards, Intramural Sports Director, as
well as his staff baffled.
lf ECUT sintramural program truly does
offer a wide variety of activities to provide
something for everyone, then why is there
little black participation?
Blacks have a tendency to be more
enthusiastic about sports than does anyone
S.0.U.L.S.
There should be a positive correlation
of the increase of minority students at East
Carolina University in relation to an
increase of members of the S.O.U.L.S.
organization. The growth and worth of the
organization is highly dependant on this
factor.
My ultimate goal isto achieve a forceful
degree of student population in the
organization. Motivation, interest, and
enthusiasm must excell.
S.0.U.L.S. could serve as a highly
advantageous asset to each minority
student only if pursued by that student.
We must have a means of relating to each
other. The propensity for achievement is
beyond our imagination.
Let us join together as one in teh bond
for achievement. Let us maximize our
benefits and our assets and minimize our
shortcomings.
force throughout their academic career.
This is what S.O.U.L.S. should serve as.
Increase
else, but here at ECU, this has not been the
case.
Most of the participation received from
blacks has come through dormitory entries.
Considering the overall intramural pro-
grams offered, this has not been what it
should be.
The black Greeks seem to ignore the
mere existance of team represeniation "
within intramurals.
Inspite of this sense of black student
apathy, there have been several outstand-
ing performances by those blacks who have
chosen to become involved. Realizing this,
an attempt has been taken to congratulate
exceptionally outstanding black partici-
pants who will be recognized for their
performances montly in the EBONY
HERALD.
OUTSTANDING BLACKS OF THE MONTH:
MIKE HODGE & Donna Daggs
By SHEILA MENDOZA
Staff Writer
Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, and
Alpha Phi Alpha all have something in
common--their Sweethearts. Each fratern-
ity proudly boasts a special group of ladies
, who offer support, and assistance to the
brothers throughout the year. The Que
Peals, Kappa Sweethearts, and Alpha
Angels, are instrumental parts of black
fraternity existence.
The Que Pearls, Little Sisters of the
Brothers of Omega Psi Phi, were instituted
on ECUTs campus around 1975. Though
they have several social functions during
the year, they primarily stress service.
Past activities include a Bike-A-Thon
for the Heart Fund and a dance in which
the proceeds went toward Sickle Cell
Anemia research. They also held a slave
auction. The proceeds will be used for the
Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Fund.
Alpha Kappa A
EBONY HERALD VOL. IV/ NO. 2/ NOVEMBER 1977
Sweethearts Support "
Fraternities
Qualification requirements are simple:
a genuine interest in the fraternity, and an
expressed desire to help. A written test is
also given.
Shelia Smith, spokesperson of the
group commented, ~~We are Little Sisters
who help with projects and give ideas in
the form of social affairs.TT
The active Pearls are: Shelia Smith,
Beverly Ware, Arah Venable, Shelia Wray,
Verna Robertson, Joanne Robinson, Julia
Hines, Vicki Wiles, Rosie Thompson,
Michelle Davis, Mary Penson, Andradese
Jones, Denise Carter, Kathy Williams,
Danielle Qualls, Cathy Shedric, Jennifer
Roust, Edna Stevens, and Glenda Palmer.
The Sweethearts of Kappa Alpha Psi
were initiated February 15, 1975. Their aim
is to establish a firm relationship with the
Brothers and Scrollers (pledgees) while
supporting the objectives and goals of
Kappa Alpha Psi.
Most of the SweetheartsT projects are
geared toward improving and orientating:
Movin On Up
By SHEILA MENDOZA
Staff Writer
The Theta Alpha Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated re-
cently held its fourth annual Student of the
Year Pageant. The contest hosted by
Sisters Patricia Caddell and Mirka Adams,
was held in Mendenhall Student Center
Auditorium where seven men participated.
Vernon Jones, a sophomore major in
Music Education gave an orating, o~The
Me Nobody Knows,TT and Alonzo Newby, a
freshman Political Science major selected
the piano classic ~~Finale to a Mournful
Journey.TT Vocals included ~o~I trust in
GodTT by Bobby Simmons, a senior art
major and member of Alpha Phi Alpha,
~~Amazing GraceT by senior math major
Avery Hillard and ~~EasyTT by sophomore
Nate Adams. Instrumentals performed
were ~~OhioT�T and ~~Flick my BicT
Holston »n bass guitar, and Dexter Murray,
~a senior political science major, and
member of Kappa Alpha Psi, on saxophone
playing o~Night Breeze.�T
The contestants were judged according
to their poise, appearance, talents and
answers to an intellectual question. The
three judges were Mark Snyder, senior
class president ; Mike Kincaid of Charlotte,
a music and jazz major and Curtis Frye,
: assistant administrator of Athletics and
T assistant Track coach.
While the judges reached a decision,
four members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
modeled fall fashions. They were Brenda
Carter, Garlinda Carroll, Gloria Monroe,
and Brenda Fisher.
SOULS Homecoming Pirate Velma
Jackson, a member of A.K.A. was
introduced as was the 1977 fall pledgees.
Keith Ergheart of Alpha Phi Alpha, the
. 1976 AKA Student of the Year performed
vocally oVoyage to AtlantisTT AND ~~Brick-
by Kirk
house.TT The band accompanying him
consisted of Kirk Holston Mike Godfrey,
Dexter Murray, and Gerald Little.
Kirk Holston selected as the Student of
the Year for 1977, received a twenty-five
dollar scholarship and plaque. Holstin is a
native of Fayetteville, N.C. and is a
member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
: Inc. He is a junior Physical Therapy major.
KIRK HOLSTON, ALPHA Kappa
AlphaTs ~~Man of the Year.TT
[Photo by Butch Knox]
Second place was awarded to Alonzo
Newby, Freshman Class President. Newby
was presented with a trophy. All the
participants received Certificates of Recog-
nition.
The programTs concluding moments
were inhanced with an original tune by
Quiet Estacsy, featuring musicians Reggie
Ipha:
the Scrollers; however, they have had
several service projects including a canned
food drive for needy area families and a
ticket sale whose proceeds were given to
the Sickle Cell Anemia Research Fund.
Following the nominations of candi-
dates for Sweethearts, each girl is placed
on a two week observation period which
requires her to learn a brief history and the
objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi, successfully
pass two oral examinations and compelte a
service project.
The Sweethearts are: Velma Jackson,
Beverly McNair, Maxcine Spirey, Delores
Winston, Laurie Ramsey, Velez Copeland,
Terrie Graham, Barbara Hill, Selina
Monroe, Laurene Gardner, Shelia Men-
doza, Athena Nebitt, Denise Ford and -
Cheryl Russell.
According to Brother Jerry Simmons,
~~The Sweethearts are a lovely addition to
the fraternity, and | honestly feel they
provide an insurmountable air of fellow-
ship to the existing relations.T .
Daye, Barry Dixon, Robert Buford, and.
Mike Godgrey.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Service Sorority
sponsors a montly Reading Experience at
the Cultural Center on the East Carolina
University campus.
The program gerves about 20 children
from the Greenville area and aims to
develop their reading interest.
oThe purpose of the Reading Exper-
ience is not to play school or run a
dictatorship,TT said Wanda Hill, chairper-
son of the program. ~~We want to improve
the childrenTs reading abilitites so they will
have a desire to read.�T
The program serves minority children
and white children.
The members of AKA major in a variety
of subjects including English, music,
business, early childhood education, urbanT
planning, occupational therapy, and
speech pathology.
Reading Experience is one of the
several service programs sponsored by the
sorority.
The Reading Experience is held on the
first and third Saturday of each month. The
program's schedule includes reading in
math, and music, and includes recreation.»
The sessions also have fime for free
reading and story telling. A balanced lunch
is served.
~Our motto is ~Service to All Mankind,
and through programs such as The
Reading Experience, we will service all
mankind,TT said Brenda Fisher, chairper-
son of the math program within the
Reading Experience Program. .
The children also receive help from the:
27 active members of the Theta Alpha
Chapter.
The Alpha Angels, Little Sister of the
Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, are proud of -
the extremely close relationship they share
with the fraternity. Having been instituted
on campus in January, 1975, they offer a
feminine touch to the fraternityT s projects.
They co-sponsor Alpha Picnics and
parties, help with the promotion of the
Alpha ~~Black and GoldTT Ball, Support
Alpha projects and make the transition
' from pledgee to Alpha an easier one.
There are no major qualification
requirements besides expressing interest
and a desire to help. There are ten active
Alpha Angels. They are: Toni Harris, Jerri
' Barnes, Charlene Rogers, Edna Privott,
Sheila Judge, Connie Pope, Theresa
McNair, Cheryl Phillips, Karen Dye, and
Angela Barnes.
Alpha Carter Suggs views the relation-
Snip as a reciprocal one. ~~The Angels are
like a part of our fraternity. Things they
need we help them do. Things we need
they help us do.TT
EOPHITES
The Ebony Herald Staff joins with th
Greeks and entire campus in congratula
tions to the newest members of EC
greeks. Best wishes to Toni Harris, Edit
Jones, Shelia Mendoza, Kathy Riggsbee,
Carolyn Carr, Toni Strayhorn, Tony
Swinson, Matlyn Bryant & Jewel Adiele o
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Nelsor
Burgess, Ricky Lowe, James McCulla an
Marshall Torpe of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity and Dwaine Jefferson, Myri
Gyant, Gerald Barnes and Tim Rhodes o
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. May you all
have the most of every endeavor.
Kappa
Alpha Psi
Hosts
Talent
Show
By JERRY SIMMONS
Kappa Alpha Psi held its first annual
talent show Tuesday night, Nov. 15, at 7:30
in the little theater of Mendenhall Student
Center.
It proved to be a night of diversity and
fun to the more than 250 crowd that was in
attendance. The talent ranged from
artistical performances by Veronica Jones
and J.C. Sayles in danca, to freak shows by
~~KillerTT and the Nupes. .
The finishers were Keith Urquehert
scaptivated the female audience and Alonzo
~Newby whose pianistic expertise and style
gave him the necessary points from the
judges to be the winner of the nights affair.
Proceeds from the show are to be
forwarded to the Kappa Alpha Psi Student
Scholarship fund that will be in effect
starting fall semester of T78.
By TONI HARRIS
Features Editor
Ms. Jennifer King states that ~~The
councils main: purpose is to serve as the
main representative as the good for al.
women who reside in East Carolina
University residence halls.TT Ms. King is
WRC (Womens Residencé Council) as a
result of last falls elections.
The council meets regularly to plan
oprograms which fill recreational, educa-
tional, cultural, and social needs.
Programs to be sponsored by the
Womens Residence Council this year are
many. The first concert on the mall will
include Fudge Ripple.
A gance is scheduled on December 7,
1977 at the Moose Lodge in Greenville.
Music will be provided by the Ethnics.
Tickets are five dollars per couple-set-ups
will be provided.
On December 8, Womens Residence
Council will sponsor a Christmas social to
show appreciation for the support of hall.
The place is not yet decided.
EBONY HERALD VOL. IV/ NO. 2/ NOVEMBER 1977
King Heads WRC �
MS. JENIFER KING W.R.C. President.
[Photo by Pete Podeszwa]
Goodman Sets
WAYNE GOODMAN-AFROTCTs Deputy Commander.
By JERRY SIMMONS
Executive Editor
Wayne Goodman, a native of Wilson, .
N.C. is the first black Deputy Commander,
second in command, at Detachment 600 of
ECUTs AFROTC.
Goodman has worked exceptionally
well with his staff, this year, and achieved
several tasks through the organization,
characteristic of the detachment and
himself.
Both his black and white subordinates
feel that Goodman is a very good cadet
officer and that he is representative of
todayTs Air Force officer-~~dynamic and
resourceful all at once.TT
First AT ECU
[Photo by Butch Knox]
Goodman is a Business Administration
major and will graduate in the spring with
a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon
commission, he will be attending MissileTs
Training School at Vandenburg Air Force
Base, California.
Other cadet officers now serving are
Ms. Sharol Boyd, Cadet Administrative
Officer; David Freeman, Cadet Chaplain;
Barry Lee, Information Officer; Theodore
Cooper, Inspection Officer; and Dalton
Nicholson, Personnel Officer.
Goodman and the forementioned are
showing their leadership capabilities as
blacks, but more important, as men and
women developing their leadership quali-
ties.
The Womens Residence Council is
helpful off campus as well as on campus.
The Council sponsors a Phillippine child,.
Nora Fornabiza each year to provide her
with schooling and some of the other
necessities. A christmas gift has been
Chosen for the child.
Commenting on the relationship be-
tween the WRC and the MRC* King said,
~~In previous years, the relationship has
not been very good, we are working to
establish a unity.�T
The money that the WRC functions
with is paid partly by women residents.
King states that she would like to see input
from the students. Each dorm has a house
council and the meetings are open to
residents ideas and concerns. Ideas should
be given to hall representatives.
Ms. King discussed the two annual
scholarships sponsored by the WRC. One
scholarship is out-of-state and the other is
in-state. The money of both are given to
two girls.
Blood
Drive
Smashes
Previous
Record
By RICK LOWE
Staff Writer
Hooker, an Industrial Technology major
and a member of Arnold Air Honor
fraternity, expected a large turn-out this
year and was not disappointed.
~The largest blood-drive on the east
coast was sponsored by the ROTC on Oct.
25, 26, and 27, here at East Carolina
University.
~~Last year we received 960 pints of
blood from students and faculty,TT Hooker
said. This yearTs goal of 1000 pints was
broken by 37 pints equalling 1037 pints.
Hooker stressed taht giving blood takes
very little time, has no side effects, and is
painless.
7 ILA
The requirements are that the applicant
have a 2.5 grade point average or above
and have need for the loan.
The application blanks may be obtained
from the administration office.
Ms. King is an active member of fhe
Theta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha. She urges freshman to get involved
now in order to obtain experience.
King attend high school in her home
town, Washington, D.C. There, shw
participated in many activities. She was a
Debutante Queen in 1975. Ms. King is
working extremely hard to keep aware so
she may inform those who may be
intgrested. She is a junior majoring in the
field of community health.
WALTER HOOKER (K/LLER)
Cadet, coordinator of Blood
Drive. | Photo by Butch Knox]
He explained that there would be a
competition system this year as in others,
and that the blacks would be represented
as a group, which resulted with SOULS
being awarded a trophy for its participation
in the blood-drive.
The Blood-Drive was a true success and
the volunteers are looking forward to the
next drive which will be held in the spring.
So the next time you have the chance,
ogive a little-to save a LIFE.TT
EBONY HERALD VOL. IV/ NO. 2/ NOVEMBER
Blacks Dominate Meet
By CHRIS CAGLE
Staff Writer
The Intramural Track Meet of Fall
~77T was held Wednesday, October 19.
There were participants from the menTs
dorms--Aycock, Jones and Belk, and also
several fraternities. The ladiesT dorm was
represented by Fleming Hall and several
sororities. . 7
In numerous divisions several blacks
won more than one trophy (metal).
MS. PENNY ALFORD winner of
Omega Psi Phi Black awareness
quiz.
Omega
Psi Phi
Awareness
Quiz Held
By ARAH VENABLE
Penny Alford was named the winner of
the Omega Psi Phi Black Awareness Quiz
held in the Afro-American Cultural Center
(AACC) last month.
Alford won over three other contestants
by answering each of her questions
correctly.
Contestants were examined on their
knowledge of influential blacks in on a
national and local level as well as black
student leaders on ECUTs campus.
Questions were also given concerning
titles and artists of popular black music.
Omega Psi Phi, volunteers for supervi-
sing AACC activities for the month of
October, held the quiz as the first of a
series of cultural events to be held there
this year.
The Black Executive Council decided,
last September that each group supervi-
sing the AACC for a particular month
would be responsible for sponsoring a
cultural event during that month.
Fraternity member Dalton Nicholson,
Officiating at the quiz, -thanked all of the
contestants for their participation. He gave
Alford a special congratulation in behalf of
the fraternity along with a $15.00 check for
first prize. 7
In the GirlTs Division Slyvia Jones from
Fleming Hall won 1st place in the 50 and
100-yard dash and with her teammates won
the Sweatshirt Relay.
Donna Daggs from Fleming Hall won
1st place in the 220, 440, 880 and with her
teammates won the 440 Relay, and second
in the High Jump.
Jackie Harris another resident of
Fleming Hall won 3rd place in the 50 and
220 yard dash. Gail Jameson placed 4th in
the Long Jump and Marcia Richardson
placed 2nd.
In the MenTs Division Mike Hodge, a
member of the track team last year won
several trophies. Hodge placed first in the
220, and 100 yard dashes and also the long
jump.
Other blacks winning in events were
Willis Privett who won second place in the
100 yard dash and Rex Evertt won third
Place in the 100 yard dash.
To all of the participants of the track
meet, thank you for your efforts and
achievements.
Flash
Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Pre-Medical
and Pre-Dental Society of East Carolina
University will have a meeting for
prospective pledges, Monday, Nov. 28,
1977 at 7:00 in Flanagan-307. Pledges are
required to have a 3.0 overall average, a
3.0 science average, and be a sophomore.
All people interested in pledging are urged
to attend this meeting.
Ebony Herald writers needed. Call
752-0184 ask for Jerry Simmons. Ebony
Herald meeting every Monday night at
7:00 in the Mendenhall Student Center
second floor rm. 238. |
N.C. GAC Budget And
Services Increase
By TIM JONES
Staff Writer
The North Carolina General Assistance
Center is in its fourth year of operation in
the School of Education at East Carolina
University. Funding level for 1977-78 fiscal.
year is $428,428.00 an increase of
$79,800.00 over 1976-77 funding. Accord-
ing to Dr. Clinton R. Downing, Director of
the Center, ~~the increased funding will
enable the Center to expand its services to
North Carolina local school districts.TT
Expanded services is reflected in the
CenterTs mission to assist school districts
in achieving quality Bilingual Education
programs for non-English speaking chil-
dren and improving education for Indian
children in public schools.
~Funded by the United States Office of
Education under provisions of Title lv,
Civil Rights Act, the General Assistance
Center (GAC) assist school districts in
examining problems of school desegrega-
tion on the basis of race and sex related to
instruction, curriculum, administration,
,and community relation.
DR. C.R. Downing
During the 1976-77 fiscal year, the
Center provided comprehensive services to
seventy-nine (79) school districts through
workshops, conferences, seminars, and
consultantions. Other services were provi-
ded through cooperative arrangements
with each of the Eight Educational Districts
of the State Department of Public
Instruction ; Headstart programs, and other
organizations serving public school chil-
dren. Special workshops and conferences
are planned and implemented by the
~Center on a state wide basis.
To assist in deseminating improved
teaching practices, GAC staff members
have published five curriculum booklets
that reflect improved techiniques for
teaching children in the desegregated
classroom; two models for improving
human relations in schools and a guide in
eliminating sex bias in classroom.
Assisting Dr. Downing in conducting
the CenterT s activities are nine professional
Staff members and three support person-.
~nel. Services are provided (without cost)!
upon request of local school districts.
Further information may be secured by
contacting the General Assistance Center,
School of Education, East Carolina Univer-
sity, telephone 757-6704.
And Here Are The Facts:
$11,700.
$100 a month tax-free.
Captain Ashley H. Lane
ECU, Wright Annex, 206
Phone: 757-6597
-Opportunity for a challenging job with excellent starting salary of over
-Special promotion and travel opportunities.
-Full scholarships available that pay full tuition, books and al! fees plus
-Financial assistance of $2000.00 while at ECU for non-scholarship
cadets in last two years of AFROTC.
-AFROTC credit courses taken in conjunction with nursing curriculum.
For Further Information Contact:
MEET THE CHALLENGE
OF
AIR FORCE NURSING
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CHEMISTRY PHYSICS
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Adjustments
Seem Difficult
By DENISE JOHNSON
Staff Writer
Adjusting to an environment is a
problem everyone has to solve some time
in life. This problem tends to arise
constantly, depending on the number of a
personTs encounters.
One such environment is the college
campus. Many of the black students feel
that adjusting to ECUTs campus is quite
enough to handle. Exactly how does it feel
to come to a predominantly white campus
and what adjustments must you make or at
least try to make?
A majority of the students interviewed
admitted they did feel a disconcerting
sensation the first two to three weeks on
campus. This was exceptionally true for
those who had gone to predominantly black
high schools. The fact that the black
population of ECU is so minute caused a
near feeling of indominance for the blacks
toward the whites.
On the first day of classes, not only
were instructors, books, classmates, and
rules introduced to each student, but a
~~mild shockTT squeezed its way in for the
black students, especially for the black who
was the only black in his class.
So typical of campus-life is the fact that
it doesnTt begin and end in the classroom,
it begins or ends somewhere in the home,
or rather the dorm, or possibly the
cafeteria, or the social events, with the
exception of dances at the Afro-American
cultural center. There is no shutting out.
For a few blacks, adjusting to a
predominantly white campus was not
difficult. Some were accustomed to being
the only black or perhaps one of the four
other blacks in a classroom, and they found
the workload and sudden independence
from their parents, more difficult objects to
cope with.
Whichever of the two, a student may
have felt, he has found or he will find that
the only solution to adjusting to a
predominantly white campus is taking the
time to get accustomed to his condition.
$11,700.
$100 a month tax-free.
in last two years of AFROTC.
Captain Ashley H. Lane
Phone: 757-6597
AIR FORCE ROTC-GATEWAY TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE
-Opportunity for a challenging job with excellent starting salary of
-Many full scholarships available that pay full tuition and all fees plus
-Financial assistance of $2000 while at ECU for non-scholarship cadets
-AFROTC courses receive full academic credit.
-No military obligation for the first two years.
For Further Information Contact:
ECU Wright Annex, Room 206
AIR FORCE ROTC-GATEWAY TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE
Deadline is November 23, 1977.
JOBS VACANT
Students who are majoring in programs at the Schools of Allied
Health and Social Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and related areas
are invited to apply for part-time employment as peer counselors/
tutors in the sciences, mathematics, and other courses. Call 757-6122
or visit the Center for Student Opportunities, 208 Ragsdale Hall for
application during Monday thru Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Sometimes | Sit In My Room Alone
Sometimes | sit in my room alone
Wondering about this life | live.
Why was | put here on earth;
What do | have to give?
| wonder from day to day
About this thing called life.
Why is it sometimes peaceful,
And other times full of strife?
Why are some people ugly,
And other so full of beauty?
Why is there boredom
When we all have a duty?
My mind is full of questions;
Confusion is my middle name.
Thoughts seem to eat at me
Like some growing, vicious flame.
Am | being extremely foolish
To wonder about these things?
Or is it normal process
That everyone have these flings?
| do not have the answers,
But | wish to God | did.
For then | wouldnTt feel dumb
And so much like a lost kid
Sylvia Jones
The Emotions of A Rainy Day
This day depresses me,
It makes me sad inside.
Things are so cold and dreary
As if someone has died.
| shouldnTt feel like this,
ItTs just a rainy day.
A day without sunshine,
A day for inside play.
| reachout to you God,
Asking for relief,
Asking for a lift
From my present grief.
If anyone can cheer me,
| know it is You,
So please, dear Lord,
What must | do?
Slyvia Jones
Labelle Reaches
New Heigh
By RICK LOWE
Staff Writer
If this album is any indication of what
we Can expect from this talented lady in the
future, Patti Labelle is a force to be
reconed with. Not straying far from the
style and formula that brought the former
trio fame, Ms. LabelleTs first solo effort is
one of the best rhythm, and blues albums
produced this year.
~~| Think About YouTT is this albums
otour de ForceT and will surely be a hit
single. MMs. LabelleT s voice and personality
shine through the able disco back up, as a
Chorus supports her in a way Nona
Hendryx and Sarha Dash never did . In the
middie of this cut, there is a gospel
sounding trade off just between Patti and
Chorus that is excellent.
Two other uptempo songs--~~Joy To
Have Your LoveT and ~~Funky MusicT --are
also extremely well done numbers.
Patti takes us back to her ~~post-Lady
MarmaladeT days with two ballads--~~ You
Are My FriendT and ~~Do | Stand A
Chance.TT She co-wrote these two songs
ts
which appeal to those fans who enjoyed the
former groups album version of ~~IsnTt It A
Shiame?TT Also impressive is a big-produc-
tion remake of ~~Since | DonTt Have You,TT
complete with strings.
There are, however, two disappoint-
ments in an otherwise flawless set. Ms.
Labelle attempts a Bob Dylan tune-~ Most
Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go
MineTT)+-which falls just short of disaster.
The combination of Patti jivingly talking
her way through this song and the
Dixieland horn accompaniment are a little
. too much. This song is clearly out of step
and out of place with the rest of the album.
~oYou CanTt Judge A Book By The.
CoverTT is almost a disaster (but not quite)
saved by Ms. LabelleTs incredible voice. If
the listéner can get thrqugh the beginning
of this. tune which sounds like it was
written for Little Richard, the end is worth
waiting tor.
This album was produced by David
Rubinson and Friends, the same man who
was largely responsible for the trioTs last
(and without a doubt, best) album,
~oChameleon.TT