The Register, 1956-10-27

              VOLUME XXVI — No. 2      GREENSBORO, N. C.      OCTOBER 27, 1956
'■The Cream of College News"
President To Be Installed
Warmoth T. Gibbs, president elect of A&T College, will be formally
installed during inauguration ceremonies on Friday, November 9, here.
Gibbs succeeds Dr. F. D. Bluford who died in office on December 21 of
last year.
President Gibbs, a native of Baldwin, La., has been associated with
the institution since 1926. Upon joining the staff at the college, he
served as dean of men and instructor in military science in 1926, instructor
in education and history 1927-1929, and was elevated to a deanship in
1929. He also served as civilian coordinator of the Army Specialized
Training Program, 1942-1943.
He holds A. B. degrees from Wiley College, Marshall, Texas and
Harvard University. He also received the Ed. M. degree and has done
further study on the Ph. D. degree at Harvard. He holds memberships in
a host of social, civic and professional organizations. He is married to the
former Miss Marece Jones of Boston and the couple has three children,
all graduates of A&T College.
INAUGURATION OF WARMOTH THOMAS GIBBS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1956   11:00 A. M.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
P.M.
6:00   Registration   (Thursday)       Dudley  Memorial  Building
8:00
A. M.
8:00   Registration (Friday)    Dudley Memorial Building
10:00
10:30   Processional   Richard B. Harrison Auditorium
11:00   Inauguration   Richard  B.  Harrison Auditorium
P.M.
2:00   Luncheon     Murphy Hall
3:00   ROTC Inspection   Dudley Lawn
3:30   Open House   Campus
4:00   Band Concert  :  Campus
7:00   President's Reception    The President's Residence
Homecoming Program
Packed with Activity
When A&T College celebrates its 2:00 P. M., but there will be a pre-
annual homecoming here on the game show, arranged for early ar-
weekend of October 27, returning rivals, beginning shortly after 1:00
alumni and former students will o'clock. A halftime program will
be treated to a full program of feature the presentation of Jose-
activity, phine Currye, "Miss A&T".
According to James Pendergrast, The weekend celebration gets
chairman of the committee on ar- underway on Friday, October 26
rang«:nents for the gala celebrat- with a giant pep-rally to be held
ion, the event is to be the most on the college athletic field begin-
ela'borate ever attempted by the ning 7:00 P. M.
college. The Saturday program calls for
Of course, the football game, the following: Alumni Coffee Hour
featuring the Aggies and Morgan 10:00 A. M.; Business Meeting of
State College, is to be the prime the Class of 1931, holding its twenty
event. When these two-teams, fifth reunion, 12:00 Noon; beginning
whose extreme rivalry dates back of the Homecoming Parade, 12:30;
to 1930, get together a good game Class of 1931 Reunion Dinner, 6:00
is almost always assured. While P. M.; and the annual Homecoming
Morgan is far ahead in victories, Ball beginning at 7:00 P. M.
they both have one thing in com- The program draws to a close on
mon. Each has administered the Sunday following the annual alum-
worst defeat to the other. The Bal- nj worship service to be held in
timore outfit did it in 1945 in Harrison Auditorium beginning at
whipping the Aggies 58-0, and A&T n:00 A. M. Paul R. Brown super-
nccomplished it in 1951 with ia intendent of the Morrison Training
stunning 31-6 victory over the School, Hoffman, North Carolina
Marylanders. a graduate of the college, will de-
Game   time    has   been    set   for liver  the  principal  message.
After 25 Years
November 9
Homecoming Program
FRIDAY
Pep-Rally — Dudley
Steps and  Front
Lawn     7:15 P. M.
SATURDAY
Registration, Class of '31
Reception Room  of New
Men's Dorm   9:00 A. M.
Business  Session —
Coltrane Hall  12:00  Noon
Alumni Coffee Hour — Reception  Room  of New
Men's   Dorm    10:00 A. M.
Floats   Assembled   East
of Scott Hall 11:45 A. M.
Parade begins to
Stadium     12:15 P. M.
Marching  Band     1:00 P. M.
Drill Team
Demonstration    1:15 P. M.
Football   Warmup   .... 1:25 P. M.
Parade of Floats   1:30 P. M.
Drill Team
'Demonstration   1:45 P. M.
Kick-off — Morgan
State Bears vs A&T
Aggies     2:00 P. M.
HALF TIME
Miss A&T and attendants and the
Student  Council  President
Greetings from President Warmoth T. Gibbs and Introduction of Student Council President.
Greetings from the Student
Council President and Introduction of Miss A&T.
Miss A&T's Speech — Presentation of Awards
Half  time  parade   of Floats
Demonstration by the A&T
Marching Band
Second Half of Contest
Post Game Activities
Alumni Centers—Alumni House
and Lounge of Men's
New Dorm   5:00 P. M.
Reunion Dinner —
Class of 31   6:00 P. M.
Alumni Scholarship
Benefit Dance — College
Gymnasium     7:30 P. M.
SUNDAY
Annual  Alumni  Worship
Service — Harrison
Auditorium    11:00 A. M.
Mr. Paul Brown, Speaker
CLASS '31 REUNITES TODAY
EDITOR'S NOTE: A Copy of the
1931 REGISTER can be found on
Pages 5 and 6.
Approximately one half of the
surviving members of A&T College's class of 1931 are expected to
participate in a twenty-fifth anniversary celebration today.
How will students enrolled at
A&T College in 1981 evaluate the
activities, accomplishments, and
thoughts of present-day students?
Perhaps an answer to this question can be found in the available
copies of the REGISTER for the
year 1930-1931.
Prior to 1930, the REGISTER had
no definite means of financing itself; consequently the publication
had appeared only at infrequent
intervals. Through the efforts of
Ellis F. Corbett, editor-in-chief, and
his staff, each student first paid a
fee of $1.00 per year for publication
of the REGISTER. That was in the
fall of 1930.
The collection of this fee became
the responsibility of the bursar, not
the newspaper's staff. That this fee
was undoubtedly one of the wisest
decisions made by the class can be
seen in the continuation of this
practice over a 25-year period. This
fall the fee was increased to $1.50.
Similarly, the class made certain that the REGISTER would be
the "official organ of the student
body" with only supervision by the
faculty.
Students praised the things they
liked, criticized others, and were
probably themselves criticized. Emphasis then as now apparently was
en the praiseworthy.
Criticisms listed in the May edition included the following: "It
seems as though the tendency in
present day intercollegiate debating as to judging, is becoming
'rotten'." "The constant 'buzz' of
talking and general disorder in the
beautiful and well equipped library
in Dudley hall has reached an
alarming state." The editor wrote
in the March 4 "Sportsman of
Coaches," "the coach acted as a
'mere kid' in his reactions to the
referees' decisions and matters of
timing and scoring ... It was a
'sin and a shame' the way he acted. . ."
In praise, G. R. Jordan wrote,
"Dr. F. D. Bluford is a man of
sterling and unblemished character
... I hope and trust that when the
scholar from the Orient comes
forth and takes his stand upon
London bridge to list the ruins of
St. Peter's may Doctor Bluford's
name be among the pioneers of Negro Education."
Humor took the form of "Kollege
Kracks" and "Can You Recognize
These?" In the latter appeared
"Now, Mr. Smith, you can't carry a
schedule as heavy as that." "Now
give the purpose, the scope, and
anitiated bibliography." "I am happy, therefore, to present . . ."
On the serious side was a list of
26 reasons why many fail in their
college work. Listed were "Improper proportion between work and
recreation," "Not using native
ability to capacity", "Improper high
school preparation", ' 'Choosing
wrong associates."
Other articles concerned lyceum
programs, honor roll, socials and
dances, organizations, faculty, and
especially sports — baseball, football, tennis, track.
Problems in publishing were
similar to those today. For example,
the following appeared in the March
4 edition: "The Editorial and Reportorial staffs beg to apologize to
the student body for the tardiness
of the issue. . . ."
Of the 1931 graduates, the following were members of the newly-
founded Gamma Tau Honorary
Scholarship fraternity, now A&T's
chapter of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society: J. Neil Armstrong, Minnie Johnson, F. A. Williams, E. F. Corbett, W. C. McPhail,
E. W. Draughn, H. P. Jewell, and
W. H. Whited.
Twenty-five years seems a long
period of time as years go, but differences existing between students
then and now do not appear to be
very great.
Just as students now seem to be
basically the same as they were
twenty-five years ago, so also may
they be twenty-five years from
now.
President-elect Warmoth Thomas GibB£y will be formally installed
during inauguration ceremonies Friday, November 9. The fourth president in the history of A&T College, President Gibbs was"'formerly dean
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GREETINGS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS:%'    uz^m
Your presence here today brings to mind many memorfes, and remembering them makes us happy to say "WELCOME."
With both internal and external changes taking place in the lifp of the
College, we feel that this homecoming celebration can mark the continuation of our close association with many of you, as well as a renewed association with others.
As the spokesman for the College, I invite you to share with us your
suggestions for continued improvements. Furthermore, I am requesting
that each of you share with us incidents in the lives of individuals —
teachers, students and friends — that you believe to have been significant
in the life of this institution.
We point with pride to your many accomplishments, which even now
are determining factors in the rating of A&T College, and wish for you
even greater success in the future. i
We are especially grateful for the numerous students now enrolled
because of their admiration for you and the principles for which you
stand. That, in the final analysis, is how any institution grows.
. Finally, it is our hope that your visit today will be pleasant and that
you will visit us often in the future. You are always welcome at A&T
College.
Sincerely yours,
WARMOTH  T.  GIBBS,  President
Students Learn Of
Civic Responsibility
"Richer Fuller Lives Through
Civic Responsibility" was the theme
of the Annual Citizenship program
held October 16 to urge and acquaint students who are or will
reach the age of twenty-one this
year.
Student participants were Felicia
Black and James T. Speight, Jr.
both of Greensboro, who spoke on
"Qualities of Citizenship" and "National and International Citizenship"
respectively and Jeane O'Hara, mistress of ceremony.
Miss Felicks said, "The word
citizenship is used to mean full
active membership In a group with
a share in all the rights and duties
equivalent to anyone. She went on
to list a few of the qualities and
duties of a citizen, saying "The
good citizen believes in equality of
opportunity for all people, values
respects, and defends basic human
rights; understands and accepts
democratic principles as guides in
evaluating his own behavior; assumes a personal responsibility to
contribute toward a well informed
climate of opinion on current social,
economic and political problems or
issues; respects property; accepts
responsibility for the maintenance
and improvement of a competitive
economic system and cultivates
qualities of character and personality that has value in his culture.
In conclusion, she cited the great
role that ladies play as citizens as
icompared to the minor one in the
1800's.
A citizen is a person possessing
morality, loyalty and strong emotional devotion to the ideals we
cherish and has fixed in his heart
a deep conviction that the welfare
of every community of tliis nation
and of the world depends upon a
constantly    rising   level   of    civic
participation by the men and women of this country is the definition analyzed and explained by
Speight as he discussed the qualities
of the individual.
He said: "Our lives are run by
moral principles or rules the following three being basic: (1) fair
play and harmony between individuals; (2) harmonizing the things
inside each individual, and (3)
general purpose of human life.
When we have these three principles, the problems of life and citizenship become less acute.
Loyalty depends on whether or
not we accept the American ideals
as guides. Blind loyalty can lead to
disaster.
Duty calls for sacrifices. It implies that one give of himself. Personal courage and the doing of the
extra bit are requirements of sacrificial duty and makes the difference between a job fairly done and
one well done.
He also stated some ideals which
should serve as guides in practicing
effective citizenship: The Worth of
Persons; The Freedom of The Individual; Government of Laws;
Sense of Justice; Capacity for Self-
government; Civic Participation.
He concluded that we are all
partners in a self-governing. country. We make the laws we obey.
We pay the taxes for order, justice, protection, education, and
other services. We are free to come,
go, to speak or to be silent, to worship, to play, to seek happiness. We
carry forward the ideals of justice,
brotherhood and liberty. Each must
carry   his   share   of   todays'   load.
The group received certificates
signifying their fully developed
citizenship.