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The 1953
BISON
.OOKmO TO H0WA.0 0 M « ^
W e , the Class of 1953, offer this
yearbook as a record of the happy
days w e have spent at Howard
University, our beloved Alma
Mater. This volume, however, is
more than a mere record of the
past. Chronicling, as it does the
earl\' careers of many w h o will be
tomorrow's leaders, it is also in a
very real sense an earnest of the
futiu'e. With this thought in mind,
w e have chosen as the theme of
our yearlx)ok: "The Howard of the
Future."
,W'^
The 1953
BISON
^^^«***-
CHARLES HAMILTON HOUSTON
3n fflcmoriam and ©cdication
to
Charles Hamilton Houston
During the \ cars you served so well as Dean of the Law School, you
instilled into yoiu- students an idealism and a sense of devotion which
elevated and transformed the legal profession a m o n g our group. As a
pioneer in the Civil Rights M o v e m e n t and as the initiator of the strategy
used in the legal battles which the movement promoted, you were the
outstanding and most effective force against segregation and discrimination in America. In this fight for freedom for your fellow m a n , you
unselfishly sacrificed both monetary gain and personal health on the
altar of service, but in this sacrifice you added dignity and honor to the
profession of yoiu" choice.
Because of yoiu* eminence as Legal Scholar, as Civil Rights Crusader, and as Humanitarian, w e the Class of 1953, humbly dedicate
this book to \'ou.
T h e Class of 1953
DR. MORDECAI WYATT JOHNSON
President of the University
1926 - 1953
To all whose names and faces appear in The 1953 BISON
Greetings:
W e have had great times together at Howard—in work, in fellowship and in growing. In the after xears it will give m e joy to tiun these
Bison pages and to bring back the memory of these days. Meanwhile, I
pray that God will bless the life, the work and the loved ones of ever>
one of you.
SincereK' >()tu-s,
MoRDECAi W . J O H N S O N
President
ADMINISTRATION
DR. J A M E S M . NABRIT, JR.
Secretary of the University
DEAN
SADIE M . Y A N C E Y
Dean of Women
M B . J A M E S B. C L A R K E
Treasurer of the University
DR. A R M O U R j. BLACKBURN
DR. WILLL\M STUART
Dean
Dean of Students
M R . H E N R Y A. R Y A N
T H E REV. M R . D A N I E L G. HILL
Dean of Men
Dean of the Chapel
M R . JOSEPH REASON
.MR. G. FREDERK:K STANroN
University Librarian
Acting Business Manager
NELSON
of the University
M R . IRLDERICK D. WILKINSON
Registrar of the University
MR. OTTO MCCLAHHIN
Acting Director of
Public Relations
DEANS OF THE UNIVERSITY
D E A N J. SINCLAIR PRICE
DEAN WARNER LAWSON
College of Liberal Arts
D E A N L. K. DOWNINC:
School of Engineering
and Architecture
School of Music
D E A N JOSEPH L. JOHNSON
College of Medicine
D E A N C H A U N C E Y I. C O O P E R
D E A N GEORGE M.JOHNSON
College of Pharmacy
School of Law
DEA.N C H A R L E S H . T H O M P S O N
The Graduate School
I5EAN RUSSELL DIXON
College of Dentistry
M R S . Ai.ica.A H O W A R D
Director of Dental Hygiene
D E A N INABEI. B. LINDSAY
D E A N F R A N K T. W I L S O N
School of Social Work
School of Religion
BISON STAFF
SYLVIA L. H A R P E R
Editor-in-Chief
K E R M I T B. N A S H
Associate Editor-in-Chief
WiLLisTO.N H .
LOFTON
Faculty Coordinator for the Bison
University Staff of the 1953 Bison
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts
Bison Staff
MILDRED TEIXEIRA
Editor, College of Liberal Arts
Bison Staff of the College of Liberal Arts
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PATRICK A G U S I O B O
Onitsha, Nigeria, W . Afriea
African Student's A.i.iociation
FREDERICK A K P U A K A
Abagana, Nigeria, W . Afriea
POLITICAL SCIENCE
BOTANY
G W E N D O L Y N ALLEN
Houston, Te.xas
Women's League; Wesley Club
JOANN MARIE A N D E R S O N
St. Louis, Missouri
SOCIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATION
ROBERTA W . A R M S T R O N G
Philadelphia, Penna.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Senior
Mentor; Sociology Club
ISAAC B A M K S
Washington, D. C,
ZOOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
T A Z E W E L L BANKS
ROY LEWIS BAPTISTE
Washington, D. C.
Grenada, British West Indies
Who's Who; Kappa Alpha Psi
Neivntan Club
Fraternity; Wrestling Team; Phi
CHEMISTRY
Beta Kappa
CHEMISTRY
S A M U E L J. BASKERVILLE, JR.
CHARLES W . B A R N U M , JR.
Charleston, West Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, A/en'.sOmega Psi Phi Fraternity; Student
Council; Who's Who 1951-1952
Dormitory Council; Wesley
Foundation
CHEMISTRY
ZOOLOGY'
SHIRLEY M. BATTLE
Philadelphia, Penna.
Commerce Club
CORNELIUS B. BAYTOP
Washington, D. C.
MATHEMATICS
ACCOUNTING
11
LENA BEAUREGARD
G U Y H. BENJAMIN
Youngstown, Ohio
Virgin Islands
Phi Beta Kappa
ENGLISH
ECONOMICS
ULRIC E. BENJAMIN
Christiansted, St. Croix, V. I.
Arnold Air Society; Neiuman Club;
fohn Henry Newman
Honorary
Society
B E R T R E G I N A L D BERRY
Newark, New Jersey
Football Squad; Boxing Squad
GON'ERNMENT
PSYCHOLOGY
V E R N E T T A BERRY
New York, New York
Home
Ecoiu)mics Club
WILLIA.M A. B E R T H A
Chicago, Illinois
PSYCHOLOGY
H O M E ECONO.MICS
JOHN W. BLAKE
JAMES T. BODDIE, JR.
Washington, D. C.
Baltimore, Maryland
Kappa Alpha P.si Fraternity; Arnold Al])ha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Walter
Air Society; Wcstmiiister Founda- H. Brooks Club; Clark Hall Tutorial
Staff
tion
CHEMISTRY'
ZOOLOGY
CARROL BOSTON
MABEL E T H E L Y N E BOYD
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Haekensack, New Jersey
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Future
Teachers of America; Political
Club
Delta Signui Theta Sorority; Home
Economics Club; Walter H. Brooks
Club
HISTORY
H O M E ECONOMICS
N. M A R I O N BRINSON
C A R L G R E E N E BRISCOE
Washington, D. C.
Princeton, New Jersey
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Hilltop; Howard Players
SOCIOLOGY
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Clark
Hall Advisory Staff
HISTORY
FRANCIS A. B R O W N
Collington, Maryland
ECONOMICS
CILARLES B U L L O C K , JR.
Durham, North Carolina
Walter H. Brooks Club; Future
Teachers of America; History Club
HISTORY
G R E V E R L. B U L L U C K
RIVERS N. B U R R E L L
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Scroller Club; Physical Education Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; HillClub for Men; Howard Choir
top Staff; Sociology Club
GEOGRAPHY
SOCIOLOGY
JOYCE E, B U R R O W S
New York, New York
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Omega
Sweetheart; Senior Mentor
SOCIOLOGY
T H O M A S I N E E. B U S H E L L
Portsmouth, X'irginia
.\ljth(i Kapjxi Alpha Sorority; Hilltop Business Manager;
Greek
Council; House Covernnwnt
PoLniCAL SCIENCE
FRANKIE E. B U T L E R
Washington, D. C.
PSYCHOLOC;Y
C O L L E E N E. C A R M I C H A E L
Canton, Ohio
Women's League; Mentor; Howard
Players
H E R B E R T T. CARTER
Vienna, Virginia
Air Force A.ssociation
CHEMISTRY
SOCIOLOGY A N D D R A M A
JOAN L. C A R T E R
OSCAR D. C A R T E R
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Birmingham, Alabama
Queen of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 52-53; Howard Players, 50-51
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
13
T H E O D O R E A. C A N N O N
Philadelphia, l'eims\ 1\ ania
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Advisor
Clarke Hall; Treasurer of Senior
Class
HISTORY
T H E O D O R E U. C A R T E R
Birmingham, Alabama
Hi.story Club; Sociology Club;
Walter H. Brooks Club
F L O R E N C E M. C A W T H O R N E
Washington, D. C.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Who's
Who; Psi Chi; Phi Beta Kappa
SOCIOLOGY
M I T C H E L L P. CHAPPELLE, JR.
Jacksonville, Florida
Eco.NOMics A N D G O V E R N M E N T
PSYCHOLOGY
SANKAR S. C H A T T E R G O O N
Trinidad, British West Indies
Newman
tion
Club; Caribbean AssociaZOOLOGY
CECIL G. CHRISTIAN
Birmingham, Alabama
.\lplia Phi Alpha Fraternity
RICHARD F. C L A N T O N
Washington, D. C.
ACCOUNTING
PSYCHOLOGY
D O N A L D C. CLARK
Washington, D. C.
Varsity Football; Alpha Phi .Mpha
Fraternity; Scabbard and Blade
PSYCHOLOGY
J UANITA CLARK
Baltimore, Maryland
Alpha Kapi)a Alpha Sorority; Psi
Chi Honorary Society; Dean's
Honor List
PSYCHOLOGY
SIDNEY C L A R K
Wilmington, Delaware
Eco.NOMics
M E R N Y N T. C L A R K E
Trinidad, British West Indies
Caribbean .\.s.sociation; Canterbury
Club
ZOOLOGY
JAMES ELLIOTT COATES
Washington, D. C.
Kappa
Sigma Debating Society
SOCIOLOGY
B A B A L O L A O. C O L E
Lagos, Nigeria, W . Africa
Debating Society
HISIORY A N D G O V E R N M E N T
14
LEMUEL D A M D COLES
V E R A THO.MAS C O L E M A N
Portsmouth, \'irginia
Roanoke, X'irginia
Future Teachers of America; History Club
ECONOMICS
HISTORY
ELOISE V. C O L L E T T E
C H A R L E S COLLINS
Norfolk, Virginia
Elizabeth, Louisiana
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Student Christian Association; Political
Science Society
CHE.MISTRY
PSYCHOLOGY
HELEN RACHEL CONTEE
Washington, D. C.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority;
Future Teachers of America; Psi
Chi Honorary Society
R O B E R T C. COOK, JR.
Clairton, Pennsylvania
Varsity "H"; Football Team; Swimming Team
CHEMISTRY
PSYCHOLOGY
ERSLYN E. CORNICK
Washington, D. C.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Psi
Chi Honorary Society; Future
Teachers of America
PSYCHOLOGY
J E A N N E FRANCES CRAIG
Washington, D. C,
Who's Who In Anierican Colleges
and Universities; Al))hu Kappa
Alpha Sorority; Dean's Honor List;
Phi Beta Kappa
PsYCHOLOCn
AND ClIEMISTRY
R O B E R T W'ELDON CRAIG
BETTIE A. C R I T T E N D E N
Washington, D. C.
Brunswick, Georgia
N.A.A.C.P.; Hilltop Staff; SociolFuture Teachers of America; Delta
ogy Club
Sigma Theta Sorority; Senior Mentor
SOCIOLOGY
HISTORY
JOSEPH B. CROSS
New York, New York
GEOGRAPHY
JEANNE H O S E M O N D CUFFEY
Smithfield, N'irgiuiii
Alpha Kap))a .Alpha Sorority: Home
Economics Club
H O M E ECONO.\IIC;S
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E L E A N O R MARIE D A D E
JAMES D A N D R I D G E
Mobile, Alabama
Washington, D. C.
Scabbard and Blade; Tutorial Staff;
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Future
Wesley Foundation
Teachers of America
HISTORY
SOCIOLOGY
O R L A N D O WILLIAM D A R D E N
Washington, D. C.
Mt. Olive, North Carolina
Future Teachers of America; Home Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; ComEconomics Club; Canterbury Club merce Club; Hilltop Staff {Business
Manager) '50-51
H O M E ECONOMICS
C R O T T I E II. D A R D E N
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ERNEST DAVIS
M A R G A R E T C. D A R N E L L
Orange, New Jersey
Nanuet, New York
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Sen- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
ior Mentor; House Government
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
SHIRLEY A N N DAVIS
N O R M A N B. DAVIS
Greensboro, North Carolina
Washington, D. C.
W.A.A.; Physictd Education Major's
Ka\)pa Alpha Psi; Arnold Air
Club; Women's League
Society; Wrestling Team; Phi Beta
Kappa
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GEOGRAPHY
CAROLYN D E N T O N
WTLLIAM E. DAVIS
Little Rock, Arkansas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; ArnoldAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Kappa
Signui Debating Society; Hilltop
Air Society; Business Club
Staff
REAL ESTATE
ECONOMICS
CEDRIC A. D E Y
British Guiana, S. A.
Caribbean A.s.sociation
PSYCHOLOGY
G E O R G E B R O W N E DINES
Washington, D. C.
Greek Council; Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity; Managing Editor of
Hilltop
HISTORY
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ALBERT LORENZO DIXON
C O N S T A N C E M. D L X O N
Washington, D. C.
Center\ille, Iowa
ECONOMICS
Sociology Club; Ivy Leaf Club;
Wonwn's Athletic Association
SOCIOLOGY
GORDON F. K. DOVE
W A L T E R DOYLE, JR.
Gold Coast, \\'est Afriea
Houston, Texas
African Student's A.s.sociation; CanMen's Dormitory C<nincil; Political
terbury Club
Science Club
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE
BEATRICE L. D U N C A N
C H A R L E S E. E B O N G
Rustburg, \'irginia
Nigeria, W . Africa
Women's
League; President of
Baldwin Hall House Government;
C.(mterbury Club
ECONOMICS
PsYC:HOI,Of^Y A N D SOCIOLOGY
E D W Y N N DUREU ECHOLS
\\'ashington, D. C.
Brentwood, Nhiryland
Howard
University
Choir;
Deutscher Vereiri; Phi Mu Alpha
Sinfonia
"H" Club; Seahlxnd (oul Blade
Honor Society
GERMAN
LEONARD A. K. EMBRACK
E S S E N O W O J. E S S E N O W O
British Guiana, South America
Eket, Nigeria, W . Africa
Usher University Chaj>el; Canter- .African Student's As.sociation
bury Club
CHEMISTRY
PSYCHOLOGY'
G O L D I E D. E V E R E T T
Lynchburg, Virginia
Alpha Kapjia Alpha Sororiti/; Walter H. Brooks Club
ZOOLOGY'
C L E V E L A N D S. E D W A R D S
G E R A L D I N E L. F^AITHFUL
Flushing, Ohio
Home
Economics
Mentor
Club; Senior
H O M E E(X)NOMICS
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PSYCHOLOGY
JOSEPH L. F A R R A R
M A U R E E N JOYCE FISHER
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Omega Psi Phi Fratcrnily; Howard
Choir; HiUtop Staff
Future Teachers of America; Canterbury Club
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ENGLISH
N O R M A N A. FITZ
E D W I N AURBERA FORD
Warrenton, North Carolina
Howard Players: Varsity
ball; Canterbury Club
Baskel-
ZOOLOGY
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alj)ha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Hilltop Staff; Waher H. Brooks Club
HISTORY
ALBION H A M I L T O N F O R D E
A N D R E A N T H O N Y CALIBER
Barbados, Briti.sh ^^'est Indies
St. Thomas, X'irgin Islands
Canterbury Cltd); Caribbean Association; Phi Beta Kappa
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Newnum
Club; Riffe Team
ZoOLOf^Y
CHEMISTRY
M A L C O L M V. N. G E E
WILLIS F. G E E
Baltimore, Mar\land
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
ZOOLOGY A N D CHEMISTRY
Springfield, Ohio
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity;
Cercle Francais; Rifle Team
POLITICAL SCIENCE
S O L E D A D PEREZ GILLESPIE
Philadelphia, Penna.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Senior
Mentor; Senior Class Secretary
ALVIN E V E R E T T COINS
W^ashington, D. C.
Psi Chi Fraternity
PSYCHOLOGY
ENGLISH A N D SPANISH
W I L L I A M A. G O R D O N
Louisa, \'irginia
Le Cercle Fr(nuais
I IISTORY
JAMES E, G R A V E S
Lynchburg, \'irginia
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Arnold
Air Society
POLITICAL SCIENCE
18
Lc
R O Y E D W A R D GRAXES, JR.
LOLTSE G A N T T GRIFFIN
Tuekahoe, New York
\\"ashington. D. C.
Political Science Club
Home
Ee(nu)niics Club; Future
Teachers of .America; Fellowship
Council
POLITICAL S C I E N C E
Ho.ME ECONOMICS
L E N A M. HAGINS
E\A\\'. HANCOCK
W^idesboro, North Carolina
Little Rock, .\rkansas
Home
Economics
Government
Club;
House
HISTORY
H O M E ECONOMICS
HERBERT RONALD HANNAHS
Chicago, Illinois
.Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
SOCIOLOGY
DOLORES ANN HARDWICK
Sa\annah, Georgia
Home
Economics Club; Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority; Canterbury
Club
Ho.ME ECONOMICS
G E R A L D I N E F. H A R P E R
Fort Madison, Iowa
Political Science Society;
Sigma Debating Society
GoXERNMENT
SYL\'IA L O U I S E H A R P E R
Washington, D. C.
Kai)])aEditor-in-Chief of 1953 Bison;
FeUow.ship Council; Dauber's Art
Club
PSYCHOLOGY
PERCY G. HARRIS
R U T H FRANCIS HARRIS
Waterloo, Iowa
W^ishington, D. C.
Beta Kappa Chi
ZOOLOGY
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Sociology Club; W.A.A.
SOCIOLOGY
E L D O N C ; R E E N E ILAYES
Tallulah, Louisiana
Howard
Business Club
ACCOUNTLNG
ELLIOTT G. H E A R D , JR.
Da\ ton, Ohio
Greek CouncU; Student - Faculty
Club; Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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DORIS A N N H E G G A N S
A L F R E D HILL
Washington, D. C.
Lackawanna, New York
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Alpha
Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority; Secretary of StudentPhi Omega Fraternity; University
Choir
Council 50-51-52; Who's Who
FRENCH
HISTORY
MILLICENTE. H O G A N S
A U D R E Y E. HINSON
Brooklyn, New York
Pembroke, West Bermuda
Senior Mentor, House Government Future Teachers of America; Wesley Foundation; Women's League
of Truth Hall; FeUow.ship Council
H O M E ECONOMICS
HARRIET J. H O O V E R
Washington, D. C.
Canterbury Club
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
E D N A ALETHIA HOPKINS
Washington, D. C.
Who's MHio; Le Cercle Francais;
Hilltop Staff
HISTORY
L A W R E N C E B. H U N D L E Y , JR.
Hunts\ ille, Alabama
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
JOHN H E N R Y H U N T E R , JR.
Washington, D. C.
Kapjxi Alpha Psi Fraternity
ZOOLOGY
ECONOMICS
E D M U N D S. H U R D L E
C L A R E N C E HUTCHINSON, JR.
Brooklyn, New York
Pittsburgh, PennsyK ania
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; ScabECONOMICS
bard and Blade Military Society;
Varsity "H" Club
CHEMISTRY
WILLIAM E. H U T T
Wilmington, Delaware
University Symphonettc; Greek
Council; Alpha Phi Omega
ECONOMICS
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A L M A NORRIS JACKSON
Kilmarnock, Virginia
EDUCATION
E D M O N D T H O M A S JENKINS
B. MOSES JAMES, III
Cleveland, Ohio
Washington, D. C.
Howard Players; Committee on StuPolitical Science Society; Commerce
Club; American Veterans Commit- dent Activities
tee
DRAMA
POLITICAL SCIENCE
CHARLIE JOHNSON, JR.
L E O N A R D R. JENKINS
Washington, D. C.
Washington, D. C.
Future Teachers of America; KappaKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Who's
Who; Student Council
Aliiha Psi Fraternity
ECONOMICS
CHEMISTRY
FRANK N. JOHNSON
JEAN LEE J O H N S O N
Lynchburg, Virginia
Washington, D. C.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; FutureSigma Gamma Rlui Sorority
Teachers of America
ZOOLOGY
EDUCATION
JOSEPH P.JOHNSON
Boston, Massachusetts
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity;
National Student Association
CHEMISTRY
D O N A L D DAVID JONES
G R A C E LOUISE JONES
Somerville, New Jer: ey
Washington, D. C,
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity; VarAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Newsity "H" Club
man Club; Alpha Kappa Delta
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
G U Y A. JONES
NADINE D O R O T H Y JONES
F'ort Wayne, Indiana
New York City, New York
Varsity Ba.sketball; Alpha
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; PresiPhi
Omega Fraternity; Marketuig Clubdent, Modern Dance Club; Senior
Mentor
M A R K E T I N G A N D ADVERTISING
ENGLISH
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L A W R E N C E B. JOHNSON, JR.
Arlington, Virginia
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; .Arnold
Air Society; Bison Sj)orts Staff
PSYCEIOLOGY
M U R I E L G. K N O W L E S
Miami, Florida
Canterbury Club
PSYCHOLOGY
JEAN M A R I L Y N LEWIS
Wa.shington, D. C.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Future
Teachers of America; Women's
League
ART
N O R M A D E A N LEWIS
R O B E R T L. LEWIS
Hartford, Connecticut
Elkins, West Virginia
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Alpha
Kappa Delta Honorary Sociological
Fraternity; Who's Who
ZOOLOGY A N D PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
DANIEL W. LOVE
Atlanta, Georgia
SOCIOLOGY
T H E O D O R E T. L O W E
Montgomery, Alabama
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Howard Players; Arnold Air Society
POLITICAL SCIENCE
A L B E R T HARRISON L U C K
Danville, Virginia
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
CHEMISTRY
JAMES OLIVER M A C K
Cleveland, Ohio
Aljdui Phi Alpha Fraternity; Howard Players; Political Science Club
PSYCHOLOGY
LOIS FRANCIS M A C K
New Orleans, Louisiana
Women's League; P.si Chi Honorary Society; Sidney Hillman Fellow Award; Phi Beta Kappa
ESMOND M C D O N A L D M A P P
Trinidad, British West Indies
"H" Club; Beta Kappa Chi Honorary Scientific Society; Newman
Club; Phi Beta Kappa
PSYCHOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
H A R O L D S. M A R T I N
JEAN L O R R A I N E M c A R T H U R
Magnolia, New Jersey
Middletown, Connecticut
CHEMISTRY
Wesley Foundation; Women's Athletic Association
ECONOMICS
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YVETTE McKEE
JAMES M c K N I G H T
Atlantic City, New Jersey
W^ashington, D. C.
Al))ha Kappa Alpha Sorority; House
Government; Women's League
SOCIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
JEAN Q U E N T E L L M c L E N D O N
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ZOOLOGY
F L O R E N C E C. .MeNEILL
Washington, D. C.
FeUow.ship Council; Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority
ZOOLOGY
M A R G A R E T G. M I D D L E T O N
Henderson, North Carolina
Future Teachers of America; Home
Keononties Club
LOUIS W . M I N O R
Washington, D. C.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
SOCIOLOGY
HO.ME ECONOMICS
ALPI^IONSO M I T C H E L L
ELIZABETH M. M O N T G O M E R Y
Smithfield, Virginia
Wa.shington, D. C.
Sc(d)bard and Blade; Rifle I'eion
ZOOLOGY
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Home
Economics Club; Who's Who
H O M E ECONOMICS
HARRY J. MONTGOMERY
Alexandria, Virginia
Arnold Air Society; Rifle Team
CHEMISTRY
CECILE RAYE M Y E R S
Memphis, Tennessee
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Senior Mentor; Hilltop Staff
ENC:LISH
KER.MIT N A S H
Albany, N e w York
JOSEPH N E L S O N
Washington, D. C.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Future
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Teachers of America; History Club
SPANISH
Associate Editor-in-Chief of 1953
Bison
HISTORY
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A R L E N A C. NEVILLE
Boonton, New Jersey
Walter H. Brooks Club; Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority; Parliamentarian House Government, Truth
Had
S A M U E L L. N E W B E R R Y
W^ishington, D. C.
CHEMISTRY
EDUCATION
JOYCE C. O'BANYOUN
E D W A R D N. NORRIS
Greenwich, Connecticut
Sil\ er Spring, Md.
French
Club; We.sley Foundation;
Arnold Air Society; Future TeachDelta Sigma Theta Sorority
ers of America;Kappa Sigma
Debating Society
FRENCH
HISTORY
OLNWOLE ODUBA
R U F U S U N D U N G W O OBI
Nigeria, We.st Africa
Nigeria, West Africa
Africim Student's Association Canterbury Clid); African Student's
Association
CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY
W A L T E R J. P A R R I S H
P. A. C H I E D U OSUJI
Chicago, Illinois
Nigeria, West Africa
Canlerbmy Club; Varsity Soccer Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; History did); Scabbard and Blade
'Team
Honorary Society
CHEMISTRY
HISTORY
JOSEPH V E R N O N PAYNE
Atlanta, Georgia
New York City
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Com- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Scabmerce Club; Omega
Choral
bard and Blade Military Society;
Ensemble
Varsity "H" Club
M A R I O N D. P A R T E E , JR.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
G E N E R A L R. PEARSON
Lynch, Kentucky
Howard University Rifle Team
ZOOLOGY
ZOOLOGY
WILLIAM A. PEARSON
Lynch, Kentucky
GOVERNMENT
BESSIE P E R R Y
R I C H A R D H E R B E R T PERRY
Baltimore, Maryland
Englewood, New Jersey
Le Cercle Francais
PSYCHOLOGY
FRENCH
G E O R G E A. PERSONS
Washington, D. C.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; President of Student Council; Hilltop
Editor, 51-52
ECONOMICS
T H E O D O R E E. PERTILLA
Syracuse, New York
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Scabbard and Blade Military Society;
Student Council; Men's Dormitory
Council
CHEMISTRY
M--:^'.f^«IM
ROY L E O A N PETERS
Helena, Arkansas
Men's Dormitory Council: .Arnold
Air Society
ACCOUNTING
N E L L I E G R A Y PITT
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Alpha Kap))a Aljdia Sorority: Senior Mentor; Future Teachers of
America
ZOOLOGY
K E N N E T H C. PITTMAN
Baltimore, Mar\land
Business Club
ENGLISH
J O H N H . P O W E L L , JR.
Great Neck, Long Island, N. Y,
Alpha Phi Aljdia Fraternity: President of Senior Class; Student
Conned 51-52; Phi Beta Kappa
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ELLIOTT P O W E R S
Chanute, Kansas
R.O.T.C.; Boxing Team
SOCIOLOGY
C O N S T A N C E D. QUICK
Washington, D. C.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dean's
Honor List 51-52; Business Club
BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
LIONEL G. R A N G E R
Fort Worth, Texas
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Chairman, Clarke Hall Advisory Board;
Arrtold Air Society; Men's Dormitory Council
JESSIE L. R E I D
Petersburg, Virginia
Future Teachers of America
SOCIOLOGY
ECONOMICS
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JOSEPH A. RICHARDS
M A R Y C. R I C H A R D S O N
Barbados, British West Indies
Louisville, Kentucky
Canterbury Club; Caribbean Association; Student Council
Commerce Club
ACCOUNTING
CHEMISTRY
JAMES T. RILEY
R U B Y D. R I C H A R D S O N
Cincinnati, Ohio
New York, New York
Alpha Ka]}])a Alpha Sorority; Sen- Scrollers Club
ior Mentor; U.shcr Staff
ZOOLOGY
ACCOUNTING
C A R R O U S F. ROBINSON
M A R I E SYLVIA ROBINSON
High Point, North Carolina
Washington, D. C.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Home
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Westmin.ster Foundation; Business Club Economics Club; Greek Council
H O M E ECONOMICS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
R A L P H ROBINSON
R O B E R T J. ROBINSON
Corona, New York
Providence, Rhode Island
Var.sity "H" Club; Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity; Cook Hall Advisory
Staff
HISTORY
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Scabbard and Blade Society; Beta Kappa
Chi Scientific Society; Phi Beta
Kappa
CHEMISTRY
JUSTINE D. R O G E R S
E A R L V . R O O T , JR.
Detroit, Michigan
Portsmouth, Virginia
ECONOMICS
Vice President, Bu.sine.ss Club; Political Science Club
ECONOMICS
E D W A R D OLU SANU
Ibadan, Nigeria, W . Afriea
African Student's Association; Can- Home
terbury Club
D E L O R E S SARTOR
Washington, D. C.
Ecimomics Club
H O M E ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS
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HARRIET L. SCOTT
Washington, D. C.
LOWELL O. SCHUSTER
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Future Teachers of America: Hilltop Staff; Kajijia Sigma Debating
Team
Scabbard and Blade
PSYCHOLOC;Y
ENGLISH
MARIAN Y V O N N E SEAY
Baltimore, Maryland
Al))ha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Lc
Cercle Francais
Scabbard and Blade
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
SOCIOLOGY'
S A N D B A R . SHEPPERD
Baltimore, Maryland
THEODIS W E S L E Y SHINE
Dallas, Texas
PSYCHOLOGY
Track
T H O M A S GERARD SHELTON
Wilmington, North Carolina
PHYSICS A N D CHE.MISTRY
Delta Signui Theta Sorority; Canterbury Club; Senior Mentor
.Al))ha Phi .Aljiha Fraternity; Varsity
ZOOLOGY
FRENCH
R O B E R T R. S H A W
Brooklyn, New York
B E R N A R D E. S H A C K E L F O R D
Cle\eland, Ohio
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Howard
Players; Men's Dormitory CouncU
DRAMATICS
MARIAN LILLIAN SIMONS
Warwick, East Bermuda
Home
Ecot^omics Club; Senior
Mentor; Canterbury Club
BARBARA JEANE SIMS
Wichita, Kansas
Alpha Kappa Aljiha Sorority; We.sley Foundation: Mentor Staff
H O M E ECONOMICS
PSYCHOLOGY
BETTY ROSE SMITH
Sa\annah, Georgia
PERRY A M B R O S E SMITH
XWishington, D. C.
Women's
League; Newnum
PSYCHOLOGY
Club
Scabbard and Blade: Future I'cachers of .America: Mathcnnitic'i Club
.\r\TiiE.\iA TICS
RICHARD A L F R E D SNHTH
Norwalk, Connecticut
Canterbury Club; National Student's Association; Bamboolas
C O N S U E L O .MARIA SOUSA
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Newman Club; Wimwn's League
CHEMISTRY
ZOOLOGY
ETTA SPENCER
New York, New York
ELDORIS BERNICE S T A N A R D
Washington, D. C.
Senior Mentor
SOCIOLOGY
Dauber's Art Club; Future Teachers of America
A R T EDUCATION
J O H N THO.MAS STOKES
Baltimore, Maryland
Kappa Sigma Debating Society;
Political Science Club
C H A R L E S PERCIVAL TAPPIN
Christ Church, Barbados, B.W.I.
Canterbury Club; Caribbean Association
G O V E R N M E N T A N D ECONOMICS
CHEMISTRY
G E N O L A M. T A T E
Washington, D. C.
CEDRIC D E V O N TAYLOR
Washington, D. C.
Future Teachers of America; We.vleyan Guild
HISTORY
Kappa Al])ha Psi Fraternity; Scabbard and Blade; Varsity Ba.sketball
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
JAMES A R T H U R TAYLOR, JR.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sociology Club
SOCIOLOGY
C A R O L Y N A, TEIXEIRA
Quiney, Massachusetts
Alpha Kap])a Alpha Sorority; Commerce Club
ECONOMICS
M I L D R E D L. TEIXEIRA
Quiney, Massachusetts
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Editor
of Bison, Liberal Arts; University
Ushers
ART
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JEAN GIBBS TERRY
Washington, D. C.
Home
Economics Club; Future
Teachers of America; Ivy Leaf
Club
Ho.ME ECXJNO.MICS
LEARIE A R N O T T T H O M A S
LLOYD E. THOMAS
Gouyave Grenada, B.W.I.
Falls Church, Virginia
Newman
Club; "//" Club
ZOOLOGY
Al])ha Phi Omega Fraternity; Var.sity Ba.sketball: Parliamentarian of
Greek CouncU
CHEMISTRY
FRANCES LOUISE T H O R N T O N
Gary, Indiana
Mentor: Howard
ship Council
Players; Fellow-
DRAMA
ELMIRA E. TILLEY
Baltimore, Maryland
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Future
Teachers of America
ENGLISH
T H E O D O R E E. T R A B U E
W A L T E R M. TRIPP
Tuskegee, Alabama
Darby, Penns\l\ania
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: Tutorial Varsity Football
Staff of Cook HaU; PoUtical Science
CHE.MISTRY
Society
POLITICAL SCIENCE
JOHN NDUBEZE UKEGBU
S A L V A D O R B. \\'ALLER
Nigeria, West Africa
New York City, New York
.African Student's Association; How-Arnold Air Society; French Club
ard Marketing Club
FRENCH
ECONOMICS
JAMES A. W A R D
Elm City, North Carolina
SOCIOLOGY
FRANCIS L A U R E L L W A R R E N
Newark, New Jersey
Alpha Phi .Alpha Fraternity: Scabhard and Blade; University Choir
SOCIOLOGY
DORIS V. W A S H I N G T O N
Washington, D. C.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Who's
Who; Psi Chi Society
PSYC:HOI.OGY
ROI M E R E D I T H W A T S O N
Kingston, Jamaica, B.W.I.
Caribbean Association; Howard
Players; Congregational House
PSYCHOLOGY'
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ANDREW EUGENE WEEKS
Washington, D. C.
National Society of Scabbard and
Blade
DONALD EDWARD WHARTON
Georgetown, British Guiana
International Student's Club; Caribbean As.sociation; Usher's Club
HISTORY A N D G O V E R N M E N T
PSYCHOLOGY
A N N E T T E P, W I L L I A M S
C H A R L E S E. WILLIAMS
Washington, D. C.
Future Teachers of America; French
Club; Kappa Sigma
Debating
Society; Phi Beta Kappa
Chicago, Illinois
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
ZOOLOGY
GERMAN
JANET LOUISE W I L L I A M S
East Orange, New Jersey
Fellowship Council
BOTANY
J O H N V. W I L L I A M S
Washington, D. C.
Kappa Sigma Debating Society:
Scabbard and Blade Military
Society; History Club
HISTORY
R O B E R T A. W I N T O N
Chattanooga, Tenn.
ECONOMICS
DORIS A N N A WISE
Roslyn, New York
Al))ha Kappa Ali)ha Sorority; Mentor; University Usher
H O M E ECONOMICS
C H L O E A. W O F F O R D
Lorain, Ohio
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Howard Players; Modern Dance Club
BEATRICE A R A B A W O R C H I E
Cold Coast, West Africa
African Student's Association
HISTORY
ENGLISH
C H A R L E S E. Y O U N G
SEIGEL E. Y O U N G , JR.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chicago, lUinois
GEOGRAPHY
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Political Science Club; History Club
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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THERESA LAURENE YOUNG
Washington, D. C.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority;
Future Teachers of America; Home
Economics Club
HOME ECONOMICS
A Section of the Liberal Arts Facnlty
Military Science Instructors
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Seated, left to right: Eleanor Smith, Elayne Butler, George Persons, President; Joseph Richards, Lueian Cox. Standing: Samuel
Baskerville, \hirgaret Wiggins.
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Seated, left to right: Eleanor Dade, Corresponding Secretary: John Stokes, Vice-President: John Powell, President: Nhuion Brinson
Smith, Parliamentarian; Samuel Basker\'ille, Student CouncU Representative. Standing: Lawrcnct' Johnson, Bison Representative;
Theodore Cannon, Treasurer.
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Class History
W e must remember this . . .
They were all out to greet us on that memorable
September 25, 1949 and Freshman W e e k was begun
with anxious fervor and embarrassment. The hunt was
on for C a m p u s Pals, and the traditional "Mordecai"
haircuts could be seen at every turn.
A n d what a surprise it was to make English I . . .
W e m a d e the usual grimaces about registration, but
were able to forget quite easily upon experiencing the
beginning of our college career. W e grew accustomed
to meeting people from all parts of the country and
world, and after this first year, thought ourselves completely cosmopolitan.
H o w those Mentors could manage to pop out of the
most unexpected j)laces was a source of amazement.
Soon both they and Mrs. Grays realized they had a
group of curious and adventurous young w o m e n on
their hands, and w e don't believe that they ever quite
understood what was wrong with those "Crandall"
girls.
W e became acquainted with Rousseau, Malthus,
Faust, Dante, and the Library of Congress. W e
attended our first fraternity balls and vicariously
watched the Pro' lines. The vast majority remained to
see "the grass turn green."
Before long the summer vacation was upon us and
w e returned h o m e saturated with knowledge and
tolerant of those w h o were not lucky enough to be
attending "the Howard University."
Most of us returned a week early as bad Sophomores
to show the n e w Freshmen "what was shakin'." The
Sophomore m e n proved themselves by winning the
Soph-Frosh Rush.
W e started on our majors and everyone was being
"faked to the moon" . . . W e crossed burning sands
and entered noble Greekdom.
The Korean W a r was in full swing . . . Did you
ever see so m a n y R.O.T.C. uniforms? This was the
year when formals were in demand and cabarets were
a must . . .
W e can't be Juniors already . . . N o w there was no
doubt in our minds that w e had reached the full blossom of maturity, and speaking of blossoms, love was
in full bloom, for there were many familiar couples holding hands on the campus. Spring had truly "sprung,"
and the M a y Queen elections took place with a near
riot in the cafeteria. In addition, the contest was on
for governing positions in the forthcoming Senior year.
"Flip" Persons was elected to head the Student
Council, and John Powell was named President of the
Senior Class.
Dormitory girls were living a life of luxury, for
Baldwin and Wheatley Halls had been christened and
werefilledto capacity, after greetings had been sent
for all good Howard w o m e n away from h o m e to
answer to the call of Dean Elliot. The cafeteria became
a place of student congregation, and such appetizing
menus.
W e returned as reigning Seniors that Fall with a
sort of sad gladness, ready to face our last year, with a
kind of envy of the new Freshmen. W e met a new
"continental" Florence Cawthorne w h o had w o n a trip
abroad. Mr. Carey, that pioneer of student organization and participation, set up n e w criteria, and w e
even had to have our Posters approved. Joan Carter
was made Alpha Queen, and Joyce Burrows was
crowned "Q" Queen for a second year . . .
This was the year for surprise weddings and engagement rings. The national election took place and "Ike"
and Adlai rooters held heated discussions. The campus
had a mock election, the result of which was contrary
to that of the nation's. H o w happy w e were to have
no classes Inaugural Day, and many of us were either
downtown among the crowds or in front of a television
set watching the parade.
Pat A d a m s was chosen Gridiron Queen. The H o w ard-Lincoln classic was really a toughfight.Our boys
were losing and Coach Jackson was striding back and
forth . . . Finally in the last quarter, w e played "catchup" and surprised everyone byfinishingup in a tie.
The announcement came from the draft board concerning prospective inductees' averages, and such
worry . . . The Delta Jabberwock was a delight for all
w h o attended. The great Greek convention took place,
and the password of the campus was "on to Cleveland." It was like a Howard reunion. "Registration
Blues" were lessened w h e n the A.K.A.'s gave refreshments and entertainment during Spring registration . . .
W e made it . . . Graduation D a y and Commencement . . . W e were happy, yes, but as w e looked at
Douglass Hall, the Library, and the silent buikfings
of "Death" Valley w e felt a little lonely while reminiscing over all the cultural, educational, and social activities that w e had experienced, the close and lasting
friendships w e had made.
But w e werefilledwith one consolation . . . Although
w e might never cross these famous portals again, w e
know that w e will not be forgotten, for w e are the
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C L A S S O F '53
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WHO'S W H O A M O N G STUDENTS IN
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES A N D COLLEGES
Howard University is happy to have students listed in the
1952-1953 edition of "Who's W h o A m o n g Students in American
Universities and Colleges." These students are campus leaders in
both scholastic and extra-curricular activities and are chosen
through a careful selective procedure.
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FOUNDERS LIBRARY STAFF
FACULTY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hcnr> R>an, .Mrs. Helen
Left to right around table: Dr. Margaret Butciier, Dr. Armour Blackburn, Dr. Williston Lolton, Mr.
Bracey, Dr. Sadie Yancey, Dean Daniel Hill, Mr. John Burr, .Mr. James Carey.
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THE GRADUATE COUNCIL
UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMUNITY C;()UNCIL ON STUDENT LIFE
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WOMEN'S
DORMITORY
DIRECTORS
MEN'S DORMITORY DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
AND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF
COMMERCE CLUB
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KAPPA SIGiMA
DEBATING SOCIETY
HOWARD PLAYERS
FUTURE
TEACHERS
OF AMERICA
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HOME ECONOMICS CLUB
M.\THEMATICS CLUB
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ANDREW D. TURNER
SQUADRON
OF THE
ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY
SCABBARD
AND BLADE
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
DANCE GROUP
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PSI CHI PSYCHOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA SOCIOLOGY
HONOR FRATERNITY
HILLTOP STAFF
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WOMEN'S LEAGUE
OFFICERS
SENIOR
MENTORS
HOUSE GOVERNMENT
OFFICERS
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COOK HALL
STUDENT TUTORS
AND ADVISORS
CLARKE HALL
STUDENT TUTORS
AND ADVISORS
MEN'S DORMITORY
COUNCIL
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STUDENT TUTORS AND ADVISORS
OF THE TEMPORARY DORMITORIES
UNIVERSITY USHERS
THE UNIVERSITY CHAPLAINS
Seated, left to right: Landrum E. Shields, Chafilain, The United Student Fellowship: Daniel G. Hill, Dean of the Chapel: Edward
S. Williams, Chaplain, The Wesley Foundation. Standing: O. J. Moore, Student .Assistant, The Walter 11. Brooks Club: GiTald
H. Brantford, Assistant Chaplain, The Wesley Foundation. Not jiictured: Fr. Ronald MeGcnern, Chaplain, The Newman Club;
Fr. John Burgess, Chaplain, The Canterbury Club; Colbert Pearson, Chaplain, The Walter Brooks Club; Miles .McKenzie,
Chaplain, The Wesiminster Foundatiim.
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AFRICAN STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION
CARIBBEAN
ASSOCIATION
WESLEY
FOUNDATION
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THE GREEK COUNCIL
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY
ALPHA CHAPTER
AK A
O n January 16, 1908, a group of young w o m e n at
H o w a r d University founded what has become the
greatest n a m e in sisterhood. Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority.
Organized to encourage high scholastic and ethical
standards, to improve the social status of the race,
and to promote unity and friendship among college
w o m e n . Alpha Kappa Alpha has perpetuated its
fundamental ideals through its work with the American Council of H u m a n Rights, the National Health
Project, Foreign ScholarshijDS, and Community Hoirsing Projects.
Alpha Chapter, in keeping with the National Policies
of the sorority, sponsors an extensive program of
cultural, educational, and social activities. Included on
this year's agenda were community work with the
lona Whipper H o m e , T h e Ivory Interludes, a cultural
and educational program, and the annual formal Pastel
Ball.
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The officers for Alpha Chapter are:
Basileus
Doris Heggans
Anti-Basileus
Valaida Smith
Grammatetis
Florence Cawthorne
Taniiochoiis
Ruby Richardson
Epistoleus
Barbara Sims
Historian
Cecil Meyers
Parliamentarian
Toni Wofford
Sgt. at Arms
Margaret Darnell
Dean of Pledgees
Mildred Teixeira
Dean of Probates
Roberta Armstrong
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Norma Jenkins
D E L T A SIGMA T H E T A
Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was
established at Howard University on January 13, 1913.
Those farseeing women who founded Delta envisioned
an organization which would spread throughout the
nation, bringing together college women of like ideals
and potentialities for the mutual benefits which such
fellowship affords.
Delta Sigma Theta is proud to have today more than
190 undergraduate chapters whose thousands of members have pledged themselves toward the building of
a better world by meeting the sorority's requirements
in character, scholarship, and citizenship responsibility.
Alpha Chapter has always sought to add to the life
of the Howard community, for its members are loyal
Howardites. During the past several years Alpha
Chapter has fostered the Job Opportunities Program,
produced the annual Jabberwock, and awarded a
scholarship to a deserving Howard woman. The Chapter has also initiated activities at the National Training School for Girls and engaged in several welfare
projects, such as giving Christmas baskets to the
needy and gifts to young children who are patients
in local hospitals.
Delta Sigma Theta aspires today, as in the past, for
something more serious than mere social exclusiveness.
The sisterhood stands for concerted action in removing those handicaps under which we, as women and
as members of a minority group, labor. Delta stands
for the promotion of social and racial betterment and
for integration of all minorities into the full stream
of American Life.
The officers for the year 1952-53 are:
Joyce Burrows
President
Kay Waller
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Dorothy Shamwell
Karlen Mc.\lpin
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Martha Moore
]ournalist
Elsie Ingram
Keeper of Records
Sandra Shepperd
Parliamentarian
Patricia Adams
Business Manager
Marion Brinson Smith
Chaplain
Margaret Wiggins
Financial Secretary
June Gilliard
Sgt. at Arms
Marvyn D. Phillips
AH©
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A L P H A PHI A L P H A FRATERNITY, INC.
On December 4, 1906, the concept of Negro Brotherhood was for thefirsttime given material expression
in the form of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity at Cornell University. This fact is significant
for it represents a commitment—an assumption on
the part of Alpha Phi Alpha of the responsibility of
always taking the lead.
It is this interpretation of the founding of the first
chapter that has made Alpha a brotherhood of leaders.
It is this doctrine preached in its 190 chapters into
which the organization has grown which is responsible
for Alpha men being in the vanguard in every field
of human endeavor.
Beta Chapter was founded at Howard University
on December 20, 1907, the second chapter of the fraternity, and thefirston a predominately Negro campus.
Since that day. Alpha has opened its doors to all men
regardless of race, color, or creed, and Beta has
adhered religiously to the fundamental precepts of
Alpha Phi Alpha by supplying leaders to the campus
community and to the nation.
"First Of All, Servants Of All, We Shall Transcend
All"
President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Dean of Sphinxmen
Sgt. at Arms
Chaplain
Editor of Sphinx
Historian
A # A
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Theodore Trabue
Henry Lucas
Chester Franklin
Laurence Paxton
Joseph Grant
Kenneth Bergman
Larry Williams
Carl Eiland
Elmer Greene
Carl Briscoe
Francis Warren
KAPPA A L P H A PSI
KAY
Thefirstchapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was organized
at Indiana University in 1911. There are n o w chapters
at colleges and universities throughout the United
States, as well as graduate chapters in scores of cities.
The members are joined in this Fraternal Bond with
an ultimate goal of Achievement. Hundreds of men,
worldwide, have pledged themselves to this Bond,
attained their goal, and at the same time aided their
fellowman.
Xi Chapter was organized at Howard University in
1920. In addition to the basic principles and aims of
the Fraternity, Xi Chapter has sought to contribute to
the social, cultural, and educational significance of
Howard University as a positive force in American
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life. Its members seek to advance the aims of the
University at every opportunity. A m o n g the worthwhile activities of Xi Chapter are: Silhouette Ball,
D a w n Dance, Guide Right Scholarship, Song Feast,
and other significant projects.
The officers of Xi Chapter for the year 1952-53 are:
Polemarch
.Morris R. Carter
Vice Polemarch
David Eaton
Keeper of Records
Lueian Cox
Stratcgus
George B. Dines
Assistant Stratcgus
Leonard Thomas
Keeper of Exchequer
Harry L. Burton
Dean of Pledges
|ohn Blake
O M E G A PSI PHI FRATERNITY
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The O m e g a Psi Phi Fraternity was established at
H o w a r d University on November 17, 1911. It was the
first national Greek letter Fraternity to be organized
at a Negro institution of higher learning. Thus, O m e g a
Psi Phi caused a n e w awakening in Negro college life.
In keeping with the aims of the Fraternity, Alpha
Chapter presented its annual Achievement W e e k program on November 16, 1952. Dr. Hildrus A. Poindexter
and Dr. Mordecai W . Johnson were cited for their outstanding contributions to h u m a n progress. Another
cited was Mr. Alfred Hill for undergraduate and
student leadership. Mr. Hill was chosen the outstanding O m e g a m a n of Alpha Chapter.
O n November 24, 1952, Alpha Chapter presented
President Truman with a handsome engraved scroll
for his stand on Civil Rights.
In the true spirit of O m e g a , Alpha Chapter participates fully in the life of the Howard community. The
entire student body looks forward with keen interest
to the concert given by the O m e g a Choral Ensemble.
This group gives two outstanding concerts each year:
a Valentine program, and a Mother's D a y program.
From a social point of view, the Mardi Gras is one of
the most attractive affairs given by any campus
organization.
With unflagging enthusiasm Alpha Chapter looks
forward toward building a better Howard dedicated
to service.
Officers for the year 1952-53 are:
Basileus
Malcolm Gee
Vice Basileus
Saiuuel Baskerville
Keeper of Record and Seals
Albert Luck
Assistant Keeper of Record and Seals
William Harris
Marion Partee
Keeper of Finance
Archibold Murray
Assistant Keeper of Finance
William Jefferson
Corresponding Secretary
Alfred Hill
Chaplain
Theodore
Cannon
Dean of Pledgees
Stanley
W
omack
Keeper of Peace
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ALPHA PHI O M E G A
Thefirstchapter of Alpha Phi O m e g a , national service Fraternity, was organized at Lafayette College,
Easton, Pennsylvania, on December 16, 1925. Since
that time, the Fraternity has experienced a phenomenal growth. Today there are more than 242 chapters
in the United States and the Philippines, with more
than 35,000 members.
The Zeta Phi Chapter of Alj^ha Phi O m e g a was
formally initiated at Howard University on M a y 29,
1948. At that time thirty undergraduate students and
eleven faculty members were initiated to give Zeta
Phi its start. At once, the members of the chapter began
to organize service projects which were of benefit to
both the campus and the Washington community.
The chapter organized the combined Community
Chest, Red Cross, and March of Dimes Campaign.
These are still being carried on by Alpha Phi O m e g a .
Other campus projects include: marshalling at student
elections and during homecoming week and participation in Freshman orientation week.
Officers for 1952-53 are as follows:
President
G u y Jones
Fir.st Vice President
Lloyd Thomas
Second Vice President
William Hutt
Treasurer
Lloyd A. Johnson
Corresponding Secretary
James Sillcott
Recording Secretary
Floyd I. Johnson
Sgt. at Arms
Elliot Heard
Alumni Secretary
Paul Cunningham
A *Q
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1. Norvell Lee recei\ing award. 2. The King and his Court. S. Homecoming Queen. 4. Joyce Burrows, Omega Queen. 5. Homecoming Parade, '52. 6. Christmas Sister Party. 7. Homecoming Dance, '52.
FOOTBALL TEAM
Men's Athletics
BOXING TEAM
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INTRAMURAL FENCING TEAM
SOCCER TEAM
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SWIMMING
TEAM
WRESTLING TEAM
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB
Women's Athletics
WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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SWIMMING TEAM
HOCKEY CLUB
MODERN DANCE GROUP
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1. Visiting Delegation from the State Department. 2. Wheel .3. Girls leaving the dormitory. 4. It's a toughfight.5. Founder's Library.
6. Dance Rehearsal. 7. Eun to play Hockey!
Engineering and Architecture
Bison Staff
JAMES SWANN
Editor, School of Engineering
and Architecture
Bison Staff of the School of Engineering and Architecture
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R O B E R T LITAKER BAILEY
H. R E G I N A L D BANKS
Washington, D. C.
Boston, Mass.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; President of Student Chapter of American Institute of Architects
American
Institute of Architects
AKCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
kfe(J^^
JAMES L. BELL, JR.
L E O N RICHARD B R O O K S
Buffalo, New York
Baltimore, Maryland
American Society of CivU Engineers; Mathematics Club; National
Technical Association
Student Cha))ter of American Institute of Architects
ARCHTTECTURAL
DESIGN
CIVIL ENGINEERINC;
BERTRAM ALFRED BRUTON
Jacksonville, Florida
Kappa Alj>ha Psi Fraternity: .American Institute of Architects
ARCHITECTURE
A N D R E W D. B R Y A N T
Washington, D. C.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Student Cha])tcr of .American In.stitute
of Architects
ARCHITECTURE
R O B E R T CURTIS B U M B A R Y
Fri'dericksburg, X'irginia
Kappa .Alpha Psi Fraternity; .American Institute of Architects
.\RCHITEf:TURE
E D W A R D EARL CHERRY
New 1 lavcn. Conn.
.Alpha Phi Omega
Fraternity; Varsity Tennis Team; Student Chapter
American Institute of Architecture
ARCHITECTURE
H E R B E R T C. C L A Y B O U R N E
ODELL CRENSHAW
Alexandria, X'irginia
Al]>ha Phi Al))ha Fraternity; .American Society of Civil Engineers
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Dallas, Texas
American
Institute of Electrical
Engineers:
National
Technical
Association
ELECTRICAL
PAULX. CUNNINGHAM
Philadelphia, Pennsyhania
.Al/iha Phi Omega
FraternUy;
American Institute of .Architects;
Arnold Air Society
ARCHITECTURAL
ENGINEERING
LEWIS W . D E N L E Y
New York, New York
American
Engineers
In.stitute
ELECTRICAL
of Electrical
ENGINEERING
DESIGN
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CLAUDE ARNOLD FORD
DA\ ID A R N O L D FOSTER
Washington, D. C.
Omega
Phi Psi Fraternity; Arnold
Air Society; American In.stitute of
Arclutects
ARCHITECTURE
Washington, D. C.
Engineering and Architecture Honor
Society; University Amateur Radio
Society; American
Institute of
Electrical Engineers
ELECTRICAL ENcaNEERiNC
WILLIS H. HINES
W I L L I A M FISHER H O W A R D
Macon, Georgia
New York, New York
Phi Beta Sigma; American Society
of CivU Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING
American
In.stitute of Electrical
Engineers; Engineering and Architecture Honor
Society; Pi Mu
I'^jisilon
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
A N D R E W C. J O H N S O N
F L O Y D IRVIN J O H N S O N
Pueblo, Colorado
Charleston, South Carolina
Alpha
Phi Omega
FraternUy;
American
In.stitute of Electrical
Engineers; Howard Players
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
IRVING W . JONES
Washington, D. C.
Engineering
and
Architecture
Honor Society; Student Cinmeil:
Varsity Tennis
American
Institute of Electrical
Engineers; Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
ELECTRICIAL E.NC.INEERING
GARNETT
KATHERINE
KENO
New York, New York
American Institute of Architects;
Westminster
FoundatUm
ARCTITTECTURE
CIXTL ENGINEERING
BENJAMIN F. L A T H A N
St. Louis, Missouri
American
Institute of Electrical
Engineers; Engineering and Architecture Honor Society
ELDRIDGE LEAPHART
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
American
In.stitute of Electrical
Engineers; Phi Beta Sigma FraternUy
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
T H O M A S G E O R G E LEE
T H O M A S H A R O L D LEE
Boston, Massachusetts
American
Institute of Electrical
Engineers; National
Technical
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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Alexandria, N'irginia
American
neers
Society of Civil Engi-
Cl\IL E . N G I N E E R I N G
Y O U N G SUK L E E
Korea
GUSTAR\- H. L O U X D E R - M O X
Danville, Virginia
American In.stitute of ElectricalPi Mu Epsilon; American Institute
Engineers: National Technical
of Electrical Engineers
Association; Pi Mu Ep.silon
ELECTRICAL E.NGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
H O W A R D II. M A C K E Y , JR.
W I L M O T H H. M A T T H E W S
Washington, D. C.
Brooklyn, New York
ARCHITECTURE
Scabbard and Blade; Howard University Society of Mechanical Engineering; National Technical A.ssociution
M E C H A N I C A L ENGINEERING
J O H N W . McCLAIX
\\'Lishington, D. C.
.American InstUute of .Architects
H E R B E R T G. M c D O X A L D
Jamaica, Xew York
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: .American Institute of .Architects
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
R O L A X D (;. M I D D L E T O N
R O B E R T P. M O R G A N , JR.
Wa.shington, D. C.
Cle\ tJand, Ohio
.American InstUute of .Architects Kappa .Alpha Psi FraternUy; VarsUy Football: American In.stitute
.'\RCHnEC'TURE
of Electrical Engineers
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
WILLIAM C. N E A L , JR.
Rankin, Penns\ Kania
Arnold Air Society;
Club
Varsity "H"
MECH.ANICAL ENGLNEERINC
BEXJAMIX A. O R A X Y E
Onitsha, Xigeria, W . .Africa
.American InstUute of Electrical
Engineers: Canterbury Club; School
Soccer Team
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
LOUIS M A R C U S RUSSELL
Corona, New York
Track Team: \'arsUy "H" Club;
Society of Mechanical Engineering
Students
M E C H A N I C A L ENGINEERING
IIALEX'Y H. S I M M O N S
Brookl\'n, N e w York
Alpha Phi .Al))ha Fraternity; .American InstUute of .ArehUects; American Society of Civil Engineering
.ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION
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EDDIE JEROME STRACHAN
Miami, Florida
Kap)>a .Alpha Psi FraternUy; Engineering and Architecture Honor
Society; President of Engineering
and Architecture Student CouncU
JAMES W T L L I A M S T R O T H E R S
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
American
Institute of ArehUects
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
.McDUFFIE SULLIVAN
JAMES C. S W A N N
Washington, D. C.
Indian Head, Maryland
University Amateur Radio Society;
American
Institute of Electrical
Engineers
.American Institute of Architects;
Editor of Bison, E. ir A. School
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ZERA B. T A Y L O R
Baltimore, Maryland
American Institute of Architects;
American Society of Civil Engineers
ARCHITECTURE
ROBERT BERTRAM W A L K E R
Inwood, Long Island, New York
American
In.stitute of Electrical
Engineers; Engineering and Architecture Honorary Society; Student
Council
E L E C T R I C A L ENtaNEERiNG
W T L L I A M OTIS W A L K E R
Cleveland, Ohio
Ka))pa Aljiha Psi FraternUy; American Institute of Architects;
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
F R A N K G. \\'EST, JR.
St. Louis, Mo.
.American In.stitute of Architects:
Kappa Alpha P.si; Vice President of
E. ir A. Student CouncU
ARC:inTECTURE
Engineering and Architecture Faculty
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ARCHITECTURE
First row, left to right: Robert Walker, Vice President; Harry Word, Al\in Kearney, Secretary; Irving Jones. Second row:
Shannon Madison, Eddie Straehan, President; William Bradelv, Eugene Cox. Third row: William Rust, Treasurer; Willie
Bullock.
STUDENT COUNCIL
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Class History
In the same month of February 1950, H o w a r d University was host to the All University Career Conference which resulted in the placement of five
Juniors in Mechanical Engineering by the Foundry
Educational Foundation Association in s u m m e r positions withfirstclass foundry firms of the United States.
Following suit in the selection of meritorious students
was the Westinghouse Corporation which also gave
enthusiasm to the striving and suffering E. & A. student.
This same Sophomore class highlighted the campus
sports activity achievements, participating in C.I.A.A.
championships in boxing, varsity basketball, football,
swimming, baseball, track and a formal dinner banquet
celebration in Crandall Hall.
T h e Year 1953 will mark the graduation of a fractional part of the large class enrolling in the School
of E. & A. in 1948. Thirty-four states and twelve foreign
countries were represented by the 526 dubious but
hopeful Freshmen w h o comprised the Engineering and
Architecture enrollment. In addition to the discouraging difficulties encountered in E. & A. courses, the
Freshmen had to contend with ill-illuminated and
overcrowded drawing rooms, insufficient in adequate
facilities.
A dwindling number of 432 students, less retiring
but cautious, enrolled for the Sophomore year which
was to become noteworthy in several respects as a
landmark of achievement in the history of H o w a r d
University E. & A. School.
This year the National Accrediting Board for Engineering Schools ascribed full accreditation to the
Engineering School; an achievement highly cherished
as it determines and assures one's acceptance in
American industry.
This same year a precedent was set w h e n representatives from General Electric Corporation, Radio
Corporation of America, and General Cable Corporation sifted through the Seniors for possible placement,
and selected seven m e n for positions. This praiseworthy procedure has been repeated subsequently by
the companies since then with additional placements
that inject an incentive for the students to maintain
a high average. This Sophomore school year also put
the Architecture School on a Five Year basis, established the student chapter of the National Technical
Association, and saw the establishment of a student
chapter of the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers.
In addition, Fel)ruary 1950 marked the accreditation
of the School of .Architecture by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, a recognition as highly
regarded as it was zealously sought. This accreditation
placed it alongside the 37 other accredited architectural schools of the United States.
The Junior year registration exhibited a lessening
of E. & A. students which by this time was regarded
by the somewhat tired student as natural and inevitable. In this same year George Washington University
was the site of the A.I.E.E.'s District Conference; and
the E. & A. Ball, picnic, and smoker formed the background for the development of the professional attitude
of the students during this year.
The Senior year which commenced September 6,
1952 will never be forgotten basically because of the
near blood and sweat, tears and joys endured during
the previous four years spent in the old E. & A. edifice.
But this year most likely will be remembered for the
completion and utilization of our n e w $2,120,000
E. & A. building which has afforded Howard's E. & A.
students the deeply needed facilities, not to mention
the beauty and grace of this edifice.
N o w as w e approach the conclusion of the Senior
year and the threshold of our subsequent branching
out into our fields of endeavor, it is not part of this
history to predict what fruits will be borne by this
class of '53. Yet m a y w e say w e will treat the future
as fervently as w e have dealt with the past here in
our Alma Mater, H o w a r d University, and m a k e evident
the truth that every end is but a beginning.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION
S'As /-',«iv.'
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SOCIETY
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PI MU EPSILON
ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTURE
HONOR SOCIETY
THE SLIPSTICK
STAFF
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I. And we wal'i^ed ... 2. Ah! sweet "surette," 3. Just talking . . . 4. I'm supposed to be playing Softball? 5. The good 'ole picnic
days. 6. That's "bad" Claude Ford to the left. 7. But we had to leave it ... 8. They always did lounge over there. 9. Dolores Hardwick, our Queen. 10. 'T got it!" 11. Time out ... 12. Our friend, Mr. Hurley. 1-3. A grouis of intelligent gentlemen. 14. Yes, we're
graduating. 15. They always walked by our building. 16. You can't get it "thataway."
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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School of Music
Bison Staff
MRS. MARIAN ROSS
STANLEY RALPH
Editor, School of Music
Advisor to the Bison Staff
Bison Staff of the School of Music
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S A M U E L BARBER
PATRICIA D O L O R E S A D A M S
Trenton, North Carolina
West Palm Beach, Florida
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Uni.Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Phi
versUy Clioir; Gridiron Queen 1.592
Mu Alpha Fraternity; Cook Hall
Tutorial Advisory Staff
VOICE
MUSIC EDUCATION
M A R G A R E T PATRICIA BARNES
Greenville, South Carolina
Howard University Choir;
Chanteurs
VOICE
CHARLES W . BASKERVILLE, JR.
Montclair, New Jersey
LesOmega P.si Phi Fraternity; Greek
CouncU; Howard University Symphonietta
MUSIC THEORY
G E R A L D ROBERT B R O W N
DORIS CARTER
\\'ashington, D. C.
W'ashington, D. C.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; PhiStudent CouncU; Future Teachers
Mu Alpha Fraternity
University of America; Music Educators
Band
National Conference
MUSIC EDUCATION
M U S I C EDUCATION
LEROY O V E R T O N DORSEY
GLORIA JENNETTA FOSTER
^^'ashington, D. C.
Newark, New Jersey
Howard University Choir; Howard Howard University Choir; Delta
Players; Les Chanteurs
Sigma Theta Sorority; Les Chanteurs
VOICE
VOICE
EDITH THERESA G A Y
H I A W A T H A COINS
Washington, D. C.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Howard University Choir; MusicHoward University Choir; Women's
Educators National Conference; League
Les Chanteurs
Music EDUCATION
Mus:c EDUCATION
C L A U D E L E E GREEN, JR.
EVELYN CELESTINE H A L L
Norfolk, Virginia
Newark, New Jersey
Future Teachers of America; Uni-Les Chanteurs; Howard University
versity Choir; Phi Mu Alpha Fra-Choir; Program Committee of StuternUy
dent CouncU
VOICE
\'oiCE
—
iO
—
BETTY JEAN H O W A R D
Fredericksburg, Virginia
University Choir; Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority; Pi Kappa Lambda
Music Honor Society
GERALDINE M A R C H E T A LEE
Washington, D. C.
Future Teachers of America; Music
Educators National Conference
M U S I C EDUCATION
Music EDUCATION
W I L L A M. L E E
Muskogee, Oklahoma
MUSIC EDUCATION
N O R M A G. M C L A U G H L I N
Greensboro, North Carolina
Alpha Kappa Al])ha Sorority; University Choir; Music Educators
National Conference
UniversUy Choir; University Marching and Symphonic Band; University Symphonietta Orchestra
MUSIC EDUCATION
M A M I E BEATRICE M O O R E
Vicksburg, Mississippi
JAMES C. M U R P H Y
Birmingham, Alabama
M U S I C HISTORY
MUSIC THEORY
CATHERINE D. M c L U R E
Camden, South Carolina
Music EDUCATION
3ridge Club
WALTER THOMAS LOCKE
Charlotte, North Carolina
Music Educators National Conference; Pi Kappa Lambda
MUSIC EDUCATION
JUANITA ARIDELL MYRICK
Norfolk, Virginia
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; Univer.sity Les Chanteurs; Congregational
Club
Symphonietta; Senior Mentor
MILLIE A N N M U R P H Y
Charlotte, North Carolina
Music EDUCATION
VOICE
REGINALD N. PARKER
Norfolk, Virginia
SHIRLEE R U T H PATTERSON
East Orange, New Jersey
Omega P.si Phi FraternUy: Phi Mu
Alpha FraternUy
ORC;AN
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Les Chanteurs; Univer.sUy Choir;
House Government
VOICE
EDITH E. PLATER
STANLEY L E E R A L P H
Washington, D. C.
Waterbury, Connecticut
Howard UniversUy Symphonietta;
Pyramid
Club (Delta
Sigma
Theta); Mu.sic Educators National
Conference
Future Teachers of America; Mu.sic
Educators National Conference; Phi
Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity; Editor of Bison, Music School
MUSIC EDUCATION
Music EDUCATION
W I L E L L A REESE
C O N S T A N C E L. ROBERTS
Houston, Texas
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ivy Leaf Club; Senior Mentor; Walter H. Brooks Club
Music EDUCATION
University Choir; Music Educators
National Conference; University
String Ensemble
MUSIC EDUCATION
JAMES A. ROBINSON
M A R V I N S, ROBINSON
Washington, D. C.
Jersey Cit\', Xew Jersey
UniversUy Choir; Les Chanteurs
VOICE
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: Phi Mu
.Aljiha Fraternity: University Choir
N'OICE
G W E N D O L Y N Y. SMITH
ELAINE M . T A Y L O R
Washington, D. C.
Baltimore, Marvland
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Future
Teachers of America; Mu.sic Educators National Conference
MUSIC EDUCATION
M A L C O L M J. TAYLOR, SB.
Washington, D. C.
Phi Mu Aljiha Fraternity; Music
Educators National Conference;
University Choir
T H O M A S A. T H O R N L E Y , 3rd.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Phi Mu Aljiha Sinfonia FraternUy;
Canterbury Club; Music Educators
National Conference
Music EDUCATION
MUSIC HISTORY
DORIS S. T H R A S H E R
NELLIE M. WILLIAMS
Washington, D. C.
Aljiha Kajipa Aljiha SororUy; Pi
Ka})jia Lambda; Who's Who
PIANO
Bannock, Ohio
Aljiha Kajijia Alpha Sorority;
Women's
Athletic Organization;
Westminster Foundation
MUSIC EDUCATION
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University Choir; Les Chanteurs;
Student Council
VOICE
P E A R L V. W I L L I A M S
GLORIA M. W I L S O N
Washington, D. C.
Long Branch, New Jersey
Pi Kajijia Lambda Honor Society;
Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority
Senior Mentor; Aljiha Kajijia Aljiha
Sorority; University Band
PIANO
MUSIC EDUCATION
W E N D E L L J. W I L S O N
DORIS N E L L W O F F O R D
Baltimore, Maryland
Cleveland, Ohio
Aljiha Kappa Aljiha Sorority; WesUniversity Choir; Phi Mu Aljiha
Sinfonia Fraternity; Les Chanteurs ley Foundation; Future Teachers
of America
VOICE
M U S I C EDUCATION
School of Music Faculty
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WHO'S W H O
IN AMERICAN COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES
Left to right: Da\ id McAdams, Betty Howard, Syl\ ia Thrasher, Elaine Ta\
STUDENT COUNCIL
Seated, left to right: David McAdams, President; Fan Dell Daniels, Vice President. Standing:
C K d e Parker. Edward Elli
Treasurer; Grace Robertson, Vancv Bullock, Anna Smith, Pat Adams.
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Class History
Dear M e m o r y :
spring of '52. The University Choir sang at one of the
It was back in the year 1949 w h e n the class of '53
concerts and received m u c h acclaim for their per-
entered the School of Music at dear old Howard. It
formance of such songs as "Yonder, Yonder," "Po' Lil'
was the fall of the year and the grass was losing its
Jesus Boy," and other well chosen selections. The Choir
lovely green hue. Nevertheless, I remember that the
m a d e another excellent representation that same year
class was green enough. W e were a proud group of
in a concert at Constitution Hall with the National
students. Our only worry was concerning the type of
Symphony Orchestra, directed by Howard Mitchell.
welcome w e would receive from the students. That
Their presentation of Villa Lobo's "Chorus No. 10"
worry soon left because the faculty and upperclass-
was one that a listener could hardly forget. In fact,
m e n entertained us at a party in the lounge of Truth
the whole concert was so well done that an invitation
Hall.
was extended for a return engagement the following
year.
After that, w e felt very m u c h a part of Howard and
ourfirstfright came from the thought of knowing w e
O n M a y 19, 1953, Zeta Iota Chapter of Phi M u Alpha
Sinfonia Fraternity of America was registered at
had to perform before the Dean and faculty in order
that they might see what the folks back h o m e were
raving about.
well among the Junior men, because they constituted
As the year rolled on, w e adjusted ourselves to the
a large part of the Charter members, "Hail Sinfonians!"
Howard
University. Fraternal brotherhood
spread
life in Music School. Ear-Training, Voice, History,
Being a generous group, the Juniors gave a benefit
Piano and other requirements soon became a part of
recital for the Baptist Training Union of one of the
each one of us.
local churches. In return, they were presented in a
"Time Marches O n " . . . the summer of '50 passed
quickly and before the '49 Freshmen knew it, they
were returning to school, rested, full of zeal and
energy, greeting classmates, welcoming the "green"
Freshmen, and ready to get d o w n to work as
Sophomores.
All of the students seemed to have been full of
recital which netted them a good profit for building
their treasury.
S u m m e r School enrolled quite a few members of
the class. The session was pleasantly spent, but it really
seemed as if school lasted twelve months, because there
were only six weeks breaking the summer and fall
semesters.
enthusiasm at the opening of school. Class meetings
were held and plans for projects were made. The
Sophomore Class collected money for the purchase of
records to be presented to the History Department.
The culminating project for the year was a program
The Seniors with their energetic officers had planned
a Jazz Concert and Dance in order to secure money
for the scholarship fund which was established by the
Senior class of '51.
of Original Compositions written by the students of
The next edition of the "Who's W h o in American
Professor Mark Fax. These compositions were placed
Colleges and Universities" will be graced by the
in competition with those of students attending Amer-
names of five Seniors: David M c A d a m s , Bettye H o w -
ican University. T w o students from Howard, Jodora
ard, Constance Lovell, Elaine Taylor, and Sylvia
Thrasher.
Macintosh and Vernon Edwards were top prize win-
The Class of '53, numbering forty-five, is one of the
ning competitors.
Before w e realized what was happening, w e were
largest graduating classes from Howard University
back on the "Hill" registered as Juniors. The school
School of Music. But, dear Memory, w e have had a
year of '51 was one of m a n y exciting events. In the
happy time fighting Chadwick and W e d g e , knocking
fall of '51, a chapter of Music Educators National
out Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and learning
Conference was registered at Howard. This gave the
h o w to beat time correctly . . .
school a good rej^resentative body at the National
Convention which was held in Philadelphia in the
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Yours,
"Reminiscing"
JUNIOR CLASS
SOPHOMORE CLASS
4
FRESHMAN CLASS
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MARCHING AND SYMPHONIC BAND
THE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIETTA
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PI KAPPA LAMBDA HONOR SOCIETY
MUSIC EDUCATOR'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE
STUDENT ACTIVITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL
OFFICE STAFF
UNIVERSITY CHOIR
Dean Warner Lawson, Director
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THEORY CLASS
I rii
ZETA IOTA CHAPTER OF PHI MU ALPHA
Phi M u Alpha, the national scholastic fraternity a m o n g college music students, established Zeta Iota Chapter at H o w a r d University
in 1952.
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
I
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School of Medicine
Bison Staff
CURTIS U. FRANKLIN, JR.
Editor, School of Medicine
Bison Staff of the School of Medicine
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JOHN W. ARMSTEAD
Birmingham, Alabama
Senior Class Glee Club; Aljiha Phi
Aljiha Fraternity
L E O N I D A S A. A Y T O N
Atlantic City, N e w Jersey
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
B.S., Howard University
B.S., Tennessee State University
M I C H A E L D, BANFIELD
Pinaforge, Pennsylvania
B.S., Howard University
R O L A N D S. BEVERLY, JR.
Ahoskie, North Carolina
B.S., Howard University
DAVID L, BLAND, JR.
Sanford, North Carolina
Chi Delta Mu Fraternity; Bison
Staff; Omega Psi Phi FraternUy
JAMES DAVID B L O U N T
Washington, D. C.
B.S., Howard University
B.S., Howard University
E D W A R D CHARLES B O B O
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JULIAN O R L A N D O C A R R O L L
Washington, D. C.
.Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; ChiDynamic Psychiatry C'lub
Delta Mu Fraternity; Senior Class
B.S., Howard University
Glee Club
B.S., Howard University
W I L S O N N I M R O D COBBS
Gordonsville, Virginia
B.S., Howard University
ROBERT S. C O P L A N
Baltimore, Maryland
V E R N O N COLLINS, JR.
El Paso, Te.xas
B.S., Howard University
M A U R I C E COSTELLO CORBIN
Pulaski, Virginia
B.S., Howard University
P.si Chi Honorary Psychological
Fraternity; Phi Delta Ep.silon Social
Fraternity
B.A., The Johns Hopkins University
M.A., George Washington University
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R O B E R T E. C U R E T O N , JR.
EVERETT LLOYD D A R G A N
Atlanta, Georgia
Columbia, South Carolina
Chi Delta Mu; Senior Class Glee
Club; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Kapjia Pi Medical Society; Omega
Psi Phi FraternUy
A.B., Clark College
B.A., University of Buffalo
SYLX'ESTER S. DAVIS, JR.
L E O N M. DIXON, JR.
Cleveland, Ohio
Brooklyn, New York
Director, Senior Class Glee Club;
Scabbard and Blade Fraternity;
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; ClassFellowship Council
President, 1950-51
B.S., Howard University
B.S., Adelbert College, Western
Reserve University
CECIL AUSTIN D U V E R N E Y
Dominica, B.W.I.
Howard
University Philosojihy
Club; Newman
Club; CarUibean
Association
CLARENCE C A R N O T EVANS
Washington, D. C.
Senior Class Glee Club
B.S., Howard L'niversity
B.S., Howard University
IRNING J. F A R B E R
CURTIS U. FRANKLIN, JR.
Mount X'tTuon, N e w York
Denison, Te.xas
Kapjia Pi FraternUy; New York
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Senior
Zoological Society; Phi Delta Epsi- Cla.ss Glee Club; Editor of Bison,
lon
Medical School
A.B,, N e w York University
.'\.B., Fisk L'niversitv
C L E O JOSEPH L. FROIX
J A M E S L. G I L R E A T H
Brooklyn, New York
Kimball, West Virginia
Senior Class Glee Club; Senior
Kajijia Pi Medical Honorary Society;
Class Bison Committee; Research
Beta Kajijia Chi Scientific Society;
Staff, Dejiartment of Pharmacology Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity
B.S., Howard University
B.S., West Virginia State College
CLARENCE ROLLAND GOSHA
\\'ILLIAM A. H A M M O N D , JR.
Savannah, Georgia
Brvan, Texas
Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity; Senior
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Senior
Class Glee Club
Cla.ss Glee Club
B.S., Morehouse College
A.B., Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
G E O R G E WTLLIAM H A R M O N
Camden, New Jersey
Kajijia Aljiha P.si FraternUy
A.B., Lincoln Universtiy, Pennsyl-
RICHARD DENNIS HILL
Jamaica, B.W.I.
Caribbean
Canterbury
Students As.sociation;
Club
B.S., Howard University
BETTIE LORRAINE HINES
New York, New York
B.S., Howard University
ARTHUR H O W E L L
Concord, North Carolina
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy
B.S., Howard University
JOHN H U R S T
W^Tshington, D. C.
Kapjia Aljiha Psi FraternUy; Senior
Cla.ss Glee Club
A R C H E R C. J O H N S O N
Washington, D. C.
Beta Kapjia Chi
B.S., Howard University
B.S., Morgan State College
H E N L E Y B A R N E T T JOHNSON
Birmingham, Alabama
B.S., Howard University
WILLIAM M. JONES
New Orleans, Louisiana
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
A.B., Lincoln University, Pennsyl-
W T L B U R S U M N E R LEWIS
Manassas, Virginia
B.S., Virginia State College
G E O R G E L. M A L L O R Y
Richmond, Virginia
• S., H o w a r d University
W A L T E R MARTIN
New York, New York
WILLIAM E. MATORY, SR.
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Senior
Class Glee Club
Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity: Student CouncU; Senior Class Glee
Club
B.S., College of The Citv of New
York
East St. Louis, Illinois
B.S., H o w a r d University
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JAMES T. M O N T G O M E R Y
JAMES E D W A R D N E W B Y , JR.
Birmingham, Alabama
Norfolk, Virginia
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy: Beta President, Medical School Student
Kajijia Chi; Kajijia Pi Medical CouncU; Senior Cla.ss Glee Club;
Society
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; President, Senior Class
B.S., Moreliousc College
A.B., Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
M U R R A Y PAUL
New York, New Yt>rk
Senior Class Glee Club; Phi Delta
Ejisilon Fraternity
A.B., New York University
M.A., Columbia University
W T L L I A M K. PAYNE, 2nd
Savannah, Georgia
Omega Psi Phi FraternUy; United
Student Fellowship; Fellowship
CouncU
B.S., Howard Universitv
CECIL A L E X A X D E R REID
Mamaroneck, N e w York
.A.B., N e w York University
JANICE Y V E T T E ROBINSON
Kingston, Jamaica, B.W.I.
Caribbean Association; Canterbury
Club; Women's Medical Association
B.S., Howard University
ELMER RONES
EVA ROSE
Lockland, Ohio
Du(jiR'sne, Pennsylvania
Kajijia .Mjiha Psi Fraternity
Association of Medical
B.S., Howard Universitv
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
JOSEPH C H A R L E S RUDISON
\\'ILL1AM B R U C E R U S S E L L
Amite, Louisiana
Hampton, Virginia
Kapjia .Aljiha Psi FraternUy: Beta
Kapjia Chi Scientific Society
Student Council; All Univer.sity
CouncU; Senior Class Glee Club
B.S., Southern University
B.S., X'irginia Union University
MILLER .MAURICE RYANS
I lamtramck, Michigan
ERNEST C L E U X T O U SIMMONS
Harrellsville, North Carolina
Kajijia Aljjha Psi Fraternity
Aljiha Phi .Aljiha Fraternity: Senior
Class Glee Club: Medical SchoiU
B.S., M.S.P.H., North Carolina
Library Staff
College
B.S., University of .Michigan
90
Women
STANLEY STAIN
San Antonio, Texas
B E R N A R D E. STRICKLAND
South Charleston, \\'e.st \"irginia
Cla.ss President, 1949-50; Student Kajijia Aljiha Psi FraternUy
CouncU, 1949-50
B.S., Howard Universitv'
B.S., Howard University
F R A N K N O B L E SULLIVAN
C H A R L E S E. S U T T O N
Lexington, North Carolina
Richmond, \'irginia
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy; Beta .Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy
Kajijia Chi Honorary Scientific
B.S., Virginia Union University
Society; Senior Class Glee Club
B.S., Hampton Institute
G E O R G E F. T H O M A S
MAVIS SARAH T H O M P S O N
Macon, Georgia
New York, New York
Kajijia Pi Medical Society; Beta .Association of Medical Women
Kajijia Chi Scientific Society; Phi
A.B., Hunter College
Kajijia Epsilon Honorary Society
A.B., Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
S A U N D E R S J. T H O M P S O N
.MIGUEL A N G E L TIMOTI lEE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dorado, Puerto Rico
A.7,.\/.S.
.Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy; Kajijia
Pi Medical Society; Beta Kapjia
B.S., Universitv of Puerto Rico
Chi Scientific Society
B.S., Howard University
PATRICK A. TITUS
Jamaica, B.W.I.
Caribbean Association; Canterbury
Club
RUDOLPH TURNBULL
New York, New York
Beta Kajijia Chi
B.S., Morgan State College
B.S., Howard University
G U T H R I E L.TURNER, JR.
Snow Hill, North Carolina
Phi Beta Sigma FraternUy
B.S., Shaw University
D A N I E L J. \'EAL, JH.
\\'ashington, D. C.
.Aljiha Phi .Aljiha Fraternity: Bison
Committee, 1952-53
B.S., Howard L'niversitv-
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HAROLD EUGENE WATKINS
O.xford, Ohio
A.B., Miami University
K E R N O Y L E R W E B B , JR.
Cleveland, Ohio
Deha Phi Aljiha
B.S., Adelbert College of Western
Reserve University
ERIC L A W R E N C E W H I T E
Jamaica, B.W.I.
B.S., Howard University
H E N R Y S, W I C K E R
N e w Orleans, Louisiana
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy; Senior
Class Glee Club
B.S., Xavier University
O R M O N D L. WaLKIE
Brooklyn, New York
M A C K DENNIS W O L S T , JR.
Camden, South Carolina
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Kajijia
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Senior
Pi
Cla.ss Glee Club
B.S., City College of New York
B.S., Morehouse College
JOHN T H O M A S Y O U N G
East St. Louis, Illinois
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Senior
Cla.ss Glee Club
B.A., F'isk University
School of Medicine Faculty
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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
JAMES E. N E W B Y
President
BETTIE L. HINES
Secretary
JOSEPH RUDISON
Vice President
IRVING FARBER
Treasurer
KAPPA PI HONORARY SOCIETY
STUDENT COUNCIL
Seated, left to right: Ev erett L. Dargan, Ormond L. W'ilkie, PresiSeated, left to right: Marion Mann, James E, Newby, President;
Fitzalbert M. Marius, Vice President. Standing: Lewis T. Atkin- dent; George F. Thomas. Standing: James L. Gilreath, Irving J.
Farber, Saunders J. Thompson, James T. Montgomery.
son, Manuel L. Walker, William Bruce Russell, Johnson W .
Sanford, Secretary; Francis W . Blackwell, Treasurer.
M fncmoriam
to
'Mrs. Josephine G. Morton, Librarian to the College of
Medicine for twenty-five years, 1927 to 1952.
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Class History
September, i949—This was our introduction to medicine. W e appeared 76 strong with mixed emotions,
cocky, self-assured . . . the cream of the crop, others
just a little frightened, few dreaming of what lay
before us. This was orinentation week, w e registered
for a "full Freshman schedule," met our n e w "profs,"
formed initial impressions. W e beamed as w e shook
hands with the Dean and faculty at the reception later
given iu our honor.
M o n d a y morning w e arrived to partake of knowledge eagerly and willingly. Then a sudden impactphysical chemistry—we wiped our sweating brows,
staggered downstairs and prepared to meet the
eiubryo. Dr. McKinney and Arey's textbook (both
noted for their appreciation of fine print). Later, Dr.
Young acquainted us with the need for "looking d o w n
that scope."
M o n d a y afternoon w e found ourselves in gross
anatomy and learned that with medicine went artbone and muscle art. W e mastered the "canons jiroportions" and the "master keys" mastered some of us.
Still later, w e were introduced to the cadaver, dissection and the necessity for diligent work. Little did w e
envision what was to become of vivid structures and
h o w difficult it would be to recognize them w h e n they
were tagged for "practical purposes."
S o m e of us went into ourfirstfinalswith clear eyes
and clear consciences, others blurry eyed, weak with
coffee nerves and resolutions . . . "never again."
W e vowed to turn over a n e w leaf and start off
right. W e did, for in bacteriology class 8:00 A. M . was
just diat. W e learned that our knowledge of microscopes was meager, for, even after elaborate preparation of slides, organisms weren't always obliging. W e
remember guinea pigs and rabbits, the odor of gas
gangrene and the futility of acid-fast stains w h e n there
just weren't any bacilli in the sputum (or was it that
they eluded us?). Still later w e became experts on
unknowns in biochemistry and bacteriology and often
they were really unknowns.
Winter passed, spring came, the grass grew green
and somewhere in the distance a voice rejieated " . . .
The race is not to the swift but to he w h o endureth
till the end."
In the fall of 1950, w e were noticeably different, a
few of our members were missing and w e missed them.
Sylvester Davis was to follow Stanley Stain as President of our class. W e held the most envied j50sition in
the school. W e were so wise, w e talked of our professors as though they were most intimate friends. W e
had passed tlirough the gates of triumph and started
in on a planned campaign of horror for the incoming
Freshmen. After the\' were sufficiently frightened, w e
reluctantly consented to gi\'e them "our bag of tricks."
W e found Dr. Jason and pathology with its slides
and gross specimen, pharmacology, and that elusive
art of prescription writing a challenge.
A n d w h o can forget jDhysiology lab—the day you
were surgeon, physiological optics, and thefirsttime
you saw vessels using the ophthalmoscope.
Physical Diagnosis was ujjon us by May. W e learned
h o w to time murmurs, that signs and symptoms differed
and w e became "exj^erts" in drawing E K G findings . . .
w e were ready to go across the street.
The smoker was chiefly our responsibility, it went
off well despite what seemed like panic and confusion
in the ranks. Our male chorus under the direction of
Sylvester Davis was to bring us n e w laurels.
Irving Farber remained our Treasiu-er trying, sometimes in vain, to collect dues that were due.
October, 1951, and w e were Juniors. James N e w b y had
been elected President and was to continue in that
capacity during our Senior year. (Three cheers for his
patience.)
W e arrived, black bags in hand, ready to remedy all
the "ills" at Freedmen's. W e were soon to hear ourselves called "short coat doctors" and gasp in alarm
as one patient warned another of our lowly status. W e
devoted time to patients and books too (especially
urology).
This year the Med-Dent dance was fabulous, with
the music of Sy Oliver, and it holds pleasant memories
for m a n y of us.
W e began to settle down, marriages and families
increased, cars began to seriously compete with those
of our "profs" for parking.
Sen/or.s—What a glorious sounding word. Looking forward w e envisioned pediatrics at Gallinger, lectures
in E.N.T. and ophthalmology, comprehensives in
medicine, pictures for the Bison. W e considered class
rings, a gift for the school, the matching plan.
W e began to look back; time had passed swiftly. It
had been a long one, this road that w e had traveled
together. W e had laughed and, at times, it was difficult to keep back the tears, to hide our disappointments but w e had m a d e it and as w e recall days spent
here let us recall with pleasant memories our achievements but let us not forget shortcomings and the things
left undone.
Let us express our thanks and appreciation to those
w h o have worked with us and given so unselfishly of
their time and knowledge in order that w e might
succeed. It is for us n o w to go forth and serve.
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Bettie L. Hines
CHI DELTA .MU FRATERNITY
SECRETARIAL AND LABORATORY STAFF
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JUNIOR CLASS
SOPHOMORE CLASS
FRESHMAN CLASS
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ASSOCIATION OF
MEDICAL W O M E N
FRESHMAN
CLASS
GLEE CLUB
SENIOR CLASS
GLEE CLUB
Seated at left: SvJvester Sanford Davis
Jr., Director.
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-, A Differential tliagnosis at the Smoker. 2. The Junior .skit, 1952. :3. Bland at work. 4. Cleo demonstrates how it's R E A L L Y done.
5. "Dr." Blount . . . present and ready. 6. Too many doctors spoil the patient. 7. Junior Skit-memories of 1952. 8.
Diagnosis on the ward. 9. Class Glee Club in action. 10. Med-Dent Dance, 1952. 11. The twins . . . Mavis and Eva. 12. "The
\\'heel." 13. Bobo during study session. 14. O n the ward with "Little Leon." 15. Dr. Watson demon.strates. 16. Stain and Armstead
after a good workout. 17. One o'clock clinic session. 18. Class Reunion, 1983 (Smoker 1952). 19. Bobo is a slugger. 20. Facultyik test?" 24, The
Student Smoker, 1952. 21. Dr. Young and Fresh men, 1949. 22. Curt turns on the charm. 23. W a s this a
president strikes out.
x'W;s.;!iAsi^yi-"M-f^M
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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
School of Dentistry
Bison Staff
ROBERT H. WEAVER
Editor, School of Dentistry
Bison Staff of the School of Dentistry
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GUILLER.MO EVERS AIRALL
Panama
B.S,, Lhiiversidad Interamericana
B E N H I L L A T K I N S O N , JR.
Griffin, Georgia
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy
B.S., Bethune Cookman College
C L A R E N C E LEE RASKIN
Orlando, Florida
R A Y P. BETTIS
Cincinnati, Ohio
Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity
Kapjia Aljiha Psi FraternUy
B,S., Morehouse College
B.S., A & T College, Greensboro,
North Carolina
JAMES H O L M E S BLACK
Plainfield, New Jersey
A.B., Lincoln University, Pcnnsyl-
JAMES FRANK CHRETIEN
San .Antonio, Texas
DAVID C. C R A W F O R D , JR.
Colon Republic Panama, Panama
International Student House; Letter
B.S., Kentucky State College
.M.S., Iowa State College
Club
B.S., Howard L'niversitv
CARL LENNOX DASH
Port-ol-Spain, Trinidad, B.\\M.
B.S., Howard University
M O R G A N RUSSELL D E A N E
MAIENU DEEN
Lawrenceville, Virginia
Triumph \'illage, British Guiana
Omega
HILTON ALDRIE C L A R K E
Scarl:)orough, Tobago, B.W.I.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Honorary Scientific Society; Ameri- Beta Kajijia Chi Honorary Sciencan Dental Association
tific Society
B.S., Howard University
WILLIE L E O N BYRD
Fayetteville, North Carolina
B.S., Johnson C. Smith University
Psi Phi FraternUy
A.B., West Virginia State College
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C L A R E N C E A. D O U G L I N
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I.
Canterbury Club; Caribbean .Association
B.S., Howard University
PHILIP W E S L E Y G H E E
Ea.st Orange, N e w Jersey
B.S., Virginia State College
R U S S E L L P. D U P E R O N
N e w Orleans, Louisiana
Student Council
A.B., University of California, Los
Angeles
T I M O T H Y J. G R A N T
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy
B.S., Wilberforec University
R A Y M O N D L. G R A Y
Baltimore, Maryland
Student CouncU; Kajijia Aljiha Psi
FraternUy; N.A.A.C.P.
LONNIE WTLLIAM GREENE
Birmingham, .\labama
A.B., Fisk Univi'rsity
B.S., Morgan State College
L E E R. H A M P T O N , J
Ocala, Florida
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
B.S., Florida A & M College
J O S E P H B. H A R R I S
Richmond, X'irginia
(hnega Psi Phi FraternUy; Aljiha
Kajijia Mu Fraternity; American
Dental .Association
B.S., \'irginia Union University
JA.MES R. H E N D E R S O N
Jacksonville, Florida
THEODORE MANSON
HOLMES
Petersburg, N'irginia
Kapjia Aljiha Psi FraternUy; Ameri- Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
can Dental Association
B.S., Virginia State College
B.S., Florida A & M College
F R E D E R I C K D. J A C K S O N
E A R L J. J O H N S O N
Anniston, Alabama
N e w York, X e w York
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
B.S., Morehouse College
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
B.S., City College, N e w York
WILLIAM PITT KELLOGG, JR.
F R A N K M. LAPEYROLERIE
Chicago, Illinois
Reserve, Louisiana
Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity Aljiha Kajijia Mu, Our Lady's
National Entomological Society Sodality
A.B., Ohio State University
Xavier University
CARL L. L E F T W I C H
Fairfield, Alabama
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
A.B., Miles College
STANLEY G. M A G N U S
Oracabessa, Jamaica, B.W.I.
Canterbury Club; Student Council
B.S., Howard University
H U G H RONALD MARCH
King.ston, Jamaica
B.S., Howard University
LESTER B. .MIGHTLY
New York, Xew York
Psi Chi
B.S., Howard Universitv
STANLEY LUCAS M O L O C K
.Atlantic City, New Jersey
.American Dental Association;
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
B.S., Howard University
L E O N A B D M. N I S H M A N
Brooklyn, New York
A.B., Syraevise University
T H O M A S JAMES PINSON
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
B.S., Wilberforec State University
N E L S O N C. PREYER
Nadawah, Alabama
Beta Kapjia Chi Scientific Society;
American Chemiccd Society; Tau
Sigma Rho Scientific Society
B.S., M.S., Howard University
G E O R G E K E N N E T H SANDS
Miami, F"lorida
B.S., Florida A & M College
F R A N K LEE S H U F O R D , JR.
Hickorv', North Carolina
Omega P.si Phi Fraternity; .American
Dental Association
B.S., Hampton Institute
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R I C H A R D A. SIMMS
CALVIN MILES SNHTH
New Orleans, Louisiana
Aljiha Phi .Aljiha FraternUy
B.S., Xavier University
Atlanta, Georgia
Omega P.si Phi Fraternity; American Dental As.sociation; Class Secretary
B.S., Morehouse College
JAMES -MOXROE SPEXCER
L A M U E L STANISLAUS
Tallahassee, Florida
Grenada, B.W.I.
.American Dental .Association; AljihaNewman Club
Phi Aljiha FraternUy
B.S., Howard University
B.S., Florida A & M College
NEVILLE H. S T E W A R T
Jamaica, B.W.I.
O L I V E R S U M M E Y , JR.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
B.S., Livingston College
G E O R G E JAYE T A Y L O R
GEORC;E L. M C K
Hampton, Virginia
Portsmouth, Virginia
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
Omega
B.S., Hampton Institute
B.S., Virginia Union University
M.S., Iowa State University
Psi Phi Fraternity
ROBERT H O W A R D W E A V E R
C A L E B E U G E N E \\'RIGHT
Washington, D. C.
Tampa, Florida
Kapjia Aljiha Psi Fraternity: Ameri- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
can Dental Association; Editor of
B.S., South Carolina State College
Bison, Dental School
B.S., Virginia State College
JAMES W O R D E N YANCEY
Danville, Virginia
Kappa Aljiha Psi Fraternity
B.S., Johnson C. Smith University
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FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Seated: Stanley Magnus, President. Standing, left to right: C. Miles Smith, Secretary; James R. Henderson, Sgt. at Arms;
Lonnie Green, Treasurer; Robert II.
Weaver, Vice President.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Seated, left to right: Stanlev- Magnus, Julia Carter, Barbara Jackson, Eimis Doyle, Tommie \\'right. Xoble Cooper. Standing: .\rt
Thomas, Russell Duperon, James Hollv'. Bernard Rappaport, Milton Brooks.
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Class History
Four years ago after having received our letters of
ology,fivePathology practicals and emerged from the
admittance and the congratulations of well-wishers,
Medical School seasoned veterans, entering crown and
w e heard most former graduates and members of the
bridge with the fine Italian touch, but, according to
profession saying, "The four years ahead will pass
Dr. Fitzgerald, with no conception of what w e were
doing.
quickly and before you k n o w it, you will be graduating." Well, so it has been and here w e are at the
end of those four years . . . 1953.
Our Junior year marked the beginning of our clinical
training and the hard fight for "points," the borrowed
Robed in its eloquence, masked with its skills,
instruments and the short coats, Dr. Henrys' construc-
endowed with its trust and thrilled with its splendor,
tion of the n e w and ultra modern dental building, and
the class of '53 proudly and readily leaves the hallowed
practical examinations. The American Dental Associa-
halls that have sheltered us, crushed us, taught us and
tion met in Washington at the National Guard Armory
finally blessed us with an "aj)proval for graduation."
and w e were proud of our membership, plus the
For some, it has been a major sacrifice, for others,
fun . . . but for all of us it has been a struggle. O n
opportunity to rub shoulders with the authors and
authorities of our field.
September 28, 1949,fifty-twoof us shyly gained the
acquaintance of each other as w e stood in the line to
W e met Dr. Henry that year and not one of us will
forget him nor his confidence, his association with the
meet D e a n Dixon. That day was memorable in that
"masters," his telephone programs, his gingivectomies
each, somehow, impressed the other. The different
and his ability to "sound off" in front of the patient.
age groups, the different schools attended, nationalities, degrees and appearances were indeed striking.
As Juniors, w e enjoyed the opportunity of sponsoring thefinestMed-Dent-Pharmacy dance of our history
Stanley M a g n u s gained the class Presidency on his
single campaign speech in the Medical School auditor-
at the Uline Arena. Sy Oliver's band furnished the
ium ourfirstday. H e ran unopposed for three years
ladies m a d e
collossal.
and in our fourth year he and his cabinet were drafted
music. This, plus the setting, decorations and pretty
into office.
the annual
affair nothing
short of
It was also during our grand Junior year that the
T h e first year brought m a n y disappointments and
also m a n y pleasures. It is quite comforting n o w to
view our achievements, our similar purposes and our
University - wide Student Council was organized.
Russell Duperon represented us during our Senior
year as its President.
like memories.
As Seniors, w e are one of thefinalclasses from the
It was the great violinist and anthropologist, Dr. W .
old school. It has served us well as have m a n y members
Montague C o b b w h o jilanted the "doctor feeling"
of its faculty and staff. As graduates, it is our sincere
within us and taught us to dance to the "Cadaver
pledge that w e will be found in the vanguard of all
Waltz" . . . Dr. Moore; the promptness . . . Drs.
movement seeking to improve the welfare of mankind everywhere.
N e w m a n , Friedburg and Marshall; the desire for
greater wisdom and stronger minds . . . Dr. Walton;
the ability to relax and be "peaceful" . . . Drs. Park and
McLinu; to carve the Maxillaryfirstmolar, not forgetting to include the cusp of Carabelli.
Can w e ever forget the record that Grouji I in Physiology set in unsuccessful operation, or Leftwich's statement that the esophagus passed through the foramen
m a g n u m , or Kellogg in surgery, the seminar papers,
As Sophomores, m a n y j5roud surgeons were unable
T r u m a n speaking at the 1952 graduation, working at
to finish their operations because the Anesthetist
the post office, trying to get patients for the practicals,
allowed the dog to enter the fourth and final stage
Dr. W a d e . . . Can any one of us forget these? Never!
of anesthesia. In the spring, w e had survived Physi-
. . . lor this is our History.
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JUNIOR CLASS
SOPHOMORE CLASS
FRESHMAN CLASS
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1. Waiting for the "letter" ... 2. "Session." 3. Don't laugh yet ... 4. Always get the patients confidence. 5. "A little wider, please."
6. High point Clinician. 7. Discussing Dentistry, of course! 8. The line-up ... 9. After practical exams. 10. "You have no conception." 11. W a t c h those anatomical landmarks! 12. O n e of our favorites. 13. Architectural consultant. 14. Davis cup prospects?
Niar.iiiiisa
DIVISION OF DENTAL HYGIENE
OF THE
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
School of Dental Hygiene
Bison Staff
DELLA L. SUTTON
Editor, School of Dental Hygiene
Bison Staff of the School of Dental Hygiene
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ENNIS C. DOYLE
CORRIE L. K N I G H T
Washington, D. C.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Student CouncU, College of Den-Graduate and Professional Women's
tisiry
Club
CONSTANCE M. McGHEE
VERA MAURICE QUANT
Wa.shingt()n, D. C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Aljiha Kajijia Aljiha Sorority Student CouncU; Newman Club
SARA ROTHSTEIN
Washington, D. C.
CORNELIA B. SHEARY
New York, New York
Society for Ethical Culture; Sigma
Aljiha lota
B.S., M.A., Columbia University
D E L L A LOUISE S U T T O N
TOMMIE M A E WRIGHT
^^'aterbury, Connecticut
Seneca, South Carolina
Editor of Bison, Dental Hygiene Student Council
^^B
fV
I
FRESHMAN CLASS
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Class History
^^^
Thefirstmeeting of the Freshman class of Dental
forms were issued. In our white apjiarel, w e marched
Hygiene seems to be in the dim past. Actually, it was
into the Dental Clinic to assist the Junior and Senior
only twenty months ago that w e met in R o o m 202 in
Dental students in their various operations. W e were
the Dental School. W e
also given the privilege of helping or hindering the
were on the threshold of
students in Oral Surgery, Diagnosis, and X-Ray.
various n e w experiences.
The subsequent challenges were Gross Anatomy,
The class was small, but represented several states.
Although our backgrounds were different, w e were
Physiology, and Pharmacology. Our
adventures in
soon molded into a group with a single purpose. First,
Anatomy brought us face to face with death—the
there was the problem of registration, second, the prob-
cadaver labs. The existence of muscles, and bones was
lem of adjusting ourselves to a schedule of classes
a source of continual amazement to us. W e
from d a w n to sunset-really eight to four; and third,
already familiar with nerves!
were
the problems of learning a n e w terminology, pronun-
As the summer vacation approached, w e were again
ciation, and spelling. The first week was a difficult
confronted with exams, bulletin boards were anxiously
time for us. W e went to class with n e w notebooks,
scanned daily. Finally, the good news was posted and
freshly sharpened
the Freshmen became Seniors. It had not been all
pencils, and
([uestious. By
the
second week, w e were somewhat acclimated to the
work and no fim. The dances, socials, and picnics were
schedule, instructors, and course's.
a pleasant relief from our books.
Our trials ami tribulations wer(> just beginning.
After the summer vacation, adjustments had to be
Obstacles confronted us on all sides: Chemistry, Anat-
made again. It was, however, m u c h easier this time.
omy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and other "otomies
Introductions were m a d e to our mannekins and the
and ologies." In thefirstplace, w e regretted that w e
work for which w e were preparing was started. Before
were not stenographers. A knowledge of Shorthand
long, another great day had arrived. W e received our
would have been useful. Finally, w e develoj:)ed our
caps! Trying them on was an eventful moment. After
o w n — a n d writer's cramp.
putting on oiu- complete uniforms, w e entered the
By this time w e were wearing our laboratory coats
Dental Clinic equipped with black instrument kits.
which m a d e us feel quite professional. Then, upon our
Bracket tables were set up, instruments were sterilized,
first acceptable carving of the ujiper right central
ourfirst"live" patients, brave classmates, were seated,
incisor for Oral Anatomy, w e felt as though w e really
and our careers in Oral Prophylaxis were launched.
"belonged."
The end of the day saw a group of exhausted, but still
Before the Christmas holidays, the Chemistry hurdle
smiling hygienists, leave the cfinic.
was scaled and everyone had passed! Christmas, that
After twenty months together, w e still have many
year, was really a time for rejoicing! All examinations
fears and trepidations. Although the comprehensives
had been passetl! Examination time was always an
and final exams are over the state board exams loom
ordeal and with the ai:)proach of the fatal time, there
UJ5 before us. H o w can w e help but wonder what the
was always m u c h
future holds? Our instructors have prepared us well
collaboration accomjianied with
lack of sleep. Sometimes it was h.ours before
we
revived—then w e continued in our confused, but well-
to take our responsibilities in the field of Dental
Hygiene.
"Let us, then, be up and doing
With a heart for any fate.
Still achieving, still pursuing.
Learn to labor and to wait!"
meaning manner.
After the Christmas holidays, a thrill was in store
for us, for on our return, the long awaited white uni-
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
School of Pharmacy
Bison Staff
m
H O W A R D OLIVER
Editor, School of Pharmacij
Bison Staff of the School of Pharmacy
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ALVIN M. A L L E N
Washington, D. C.
American Pharmaceutical As.sociation; Newman Club
T H O M A S E D W A R D ALLEN
Richmond, Virginia
American Pharmaceutical A.ssociation; Chi Delta Mu FraternUy
M Y R O N E L T O N BEASLEY
CLIFFORD BERRIEN
W^ishington, D. C.
Springfield, Ohio
American Pharmaceutical A.s.socia- Kapjia Aljiha Psi FraternUy
tion
SAMMIE BETHEA
Marion, South Carolina
PHYLLIS L. C A M P B E L L
Nashville, Tennessee
President, American Pharmaceutical Associaition; Student CouncU;
Aljiha Kajijia Aljiha Sorority
SAMUELS. CAMPBELL
ELISHA S. C H A C K
Jacksonville, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kapjia Aljiha P.si FraternUy
B.S., Virginia Union University
A L B E R T A C. C O L B E R T
Nashville, Tennessee
American Pharmaceutical Association
WTLLIA.M J U S T U S C O L L I N S
Indianapolis, Indiana
American Pharmaceutical Association
B.S., Tennessee State College
T H O M A S N. CORNISH
Baltimore, Maryland
WILLIAM M. D A V I D S O N
Port Arthur, Texas
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy; Mortar Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity: American Pharmaceutical Association
and Pestle Club
B.S., Morgan State College
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American Pharmaceutical Association
F E L T O N ALVIN DAVIS
Johnson City, Tennessee
.American Pharmaceutical Association
President of Senior Class; Kajijia
Aljiha Psi Fraternity; American
Pharmaceutical As.sociaition
W T L L I A M A. FIELDS
E V E R L E E G. FRANKS
Cleveland, Ohio
Washington, D. C.
Chi Delta Mu Fraternity
E E N T O N H. HARRIS, JR.
American Pharmaceutical Association; Chi Delta Mu FraternUy
ENID OCTAVIA HICKS
Corona, New York
Asheville, North Carolina
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; American Pharmaceutical Association
P A U L C. F E R G U S O N
Rochester, New York
American
tion
Pharmaceutical Associa-
A.B., Lincoln University
BENJAMIN F. H O L L A N D
G E R T R U D E V. JAMES
Columbus, Ohio
Newark, New Jersey
American Pharmaceutical Association; Chi Delta Mu FraternUy
.American Pharmaceutical Association; Graduate and Professional
Women's
Club
JOHN M I T C H E L J O H N S O N
JUANITA M A E J O H N S O N
Washington, D. C.
Gary, Indiana
Americ(m
tion
Phtnnuueutical Associa-
T I M O T H Y L. M A S T E R S O N
SCOTT McQUIRTER
Chicago, Illinois
High Point, North Carolina
Kapjia Aljiha P.si Fraternity; American Pharmaceutical A.s.sociation;
Student CouncU
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American
tion
Pharmaceutical Associa-
H O W A R D S. OLIVER
East St. Louis, Illinois
President Student Council; American Pharmaceutical Association;
Editor of Bison, Pharmacy School
DAVID H. P A T T E R S O N
Lenoir, North Carolina
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity;
Delta Mu Fraternity
A.B., Clark
Georgia
College, Atlanta,
IDA PEART
SIDNEY LEE PERRY, JR.
White Plains, New York
Jackson, Tennessee
American Pharmaceutical AssocUttion; Wader tl. Brooks Club; Graduate and Professional Women's
Club
Chi
American Pharmaceutical Association
JOHN W I L B E R T PHOENIX
F R A N K Y. PRYCE
Arlington, Virginia
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Chi Delta Mu FraternUy: American
Pharmaceutical Association
.Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy: American Pharmaceutical Association
M E L V I N SACKS
WILLIAM C, S A N D E R S
Washington, D. C.
Savannah, Georgia
American Pharmaceutical Association
.Americdii Pharmaceutical Association
.A.B., Georgia State College
DAVID IRVIN SCOTT
Baltimore, Marvland
D A V I D J. S M I T H
Svracuse, N e w York
.American Pharmaceutical Associatii.n
B O O K E R T. SPRINGS
Chicago, Illinois
American Pharmaceutical Association; Chi Delta Mu Fraternity
JOAN PHYLLIS STEERS
Jamaica, Xew York
Delta Sigma Theta SororUy; Amerl
can Pharmaceutical AssoeiatUm
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E D W A R D T. VLAHOV
Far Rockaway, New York
ISAAC JAMES W A L K E R , JR.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
.American Pharmaceutical A.s.sociaChi Delta Mu Fraternity; Cheer
tion; SenUir Class Trea.surer Leader
Faculty of the
School of Pharmacy
STUDENT COUNCIL
Seated, left to right: Walter Coleman,
Secretary; David Scott, Vice President;
Howard Oliver, President; Kenneth Cook,
Treasurer. Standing: Isaac Walker, Emanuel Jenkins, Shelton Brown, Calvin Pressley, Richard Watkins, Lloyd Masterson.
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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Left to right: Juanita Johnson, Secretary; Paul Ferguson, President; E d w a r d Vlahov, Treasurer.
AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
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Class History
T h e material compiled herein has been gathered
through the past four years . . . four years that seemed
to drag by endlessly, and though the events seemed,
atfirst,so meaningless to us, w e n o w realize the full
value of all the labor that was laid upon our shoulders.
A n d n o w the years have passed, w e are conscious of
the fact that it was but a short time ago w h e n the first
of the events began and w e became full-fledged m e m bers of the H o w a r d University College of Pharmacy.
The fall of '49 found us gathered together for the
first time as a class. W e listened attentively to Dean
Cooper and the faculty as they emphasized the importance of the pharmaceutical courses which were to
follow.
Thisfirstyear was, in reality, a year of orientation.
W e organized the class and set ourselves to the task
before us. W e became familiar with the terminology
of our chosen profession. This included the difference
between a gram and a grain, the avoirdupois, apothecaries, and metric system: it was here that w e learned
that all drops are not equal.
In the fall of '50, w e returned to school and after
looking at the schedule, w e realized at once that this
year was to be the year of disaster or of triumph.
Although w e had become accustomed to 8 o'clock
classes, it was only with difficulty that w e adapted
ourselves to getting out of school at 5:30. This was the
year that w e were introduced to Galenical Pharmacy
and Organic Chemistry at the same time, and if such
a thing as mental incompatibility exists, here one
existed.
It wasn't long before w e began to realize that w e
knew only an infinitesimal part of Pharmacy and that
the gap between theoretical and practical Pharmacy
was wide indeed. Someone whipped oil, water, and
acacia, wondering w h y there was no crackling sound.
Others rolled suppositories in their hand and wondered w h y they were so soft and sticky. But it was
with these errors and the aid of our instructors that
gradually reduced the margin that lay between theoretical and practical Pharmacy.
Spring found us getting ready for the school picnic,
which was a welcomed substitute for a day in school
both to the student and faculty. .Although the picnic
was a success, w e suffered for a week. With the close
of the academic year, it was apparent that the greatest
milestone was behind us and w e looked forward to
the second half of this important handicap race.
W e returned October 5, 1951, and entered the
Junior year with a renewed vigor and determination.
As once w e began to piece together the subject material which heretofore had seemed so unrelated. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Bacteriology took on a more interesting aspect and w e supplemented our scientific training with courses in Philosophy and Economics.
During this year m a n y of us found time to join in
activities offered by the university such as basketball
games, dances, and religious services. W e began to feel
that, at last, w e were a part of Howard University. W e
climaxed the year of '52 with the yearly "Medical,
Dentistry, and Pharmacy Dance," which was given in
honor of the Seniors of these three schools.
September 17, '52, found us back in school with our
ego higher than it had been within the past three years,
for w e were Seniors. By September 20, 1952, our ego
was at a minimum. This rapid decline was due to the
following; an assignment of Lilly's Products, which
appeared endless, a twenty-page reading in Remington
and other detailed assignments.
Comprehensive examinations came and w e knew
that with our baggy and red eyes, w e were sad looking specimen. W e kept our books open until w e saw
the white of the examination paper and then reluctantly w e closed the books, and m a n y words of prayer
were uttered. Waiting on the grades, w e died a thousand deaths. Then came the answer that w e passed,
followed by rejoicing that could not possibly be
excelled. Later, w e sat d o w n and took stock of ourselves and found that w e werefilledwith remorse and
sadness. Departure would soon follow and friends, not
merely classmates, would be taken away . . . But as
w e walked away w e knew in our hearts that each of
us would be back, in spirit and mind, if not in body.
So with the courage and training implanted in us
within the past four years, w e go forth to face the
civilization where w e can and will m a k e a worthy
contribution to uphold the n a m e of the College of
Pharmacy of H o w a r d University. With the help of G o d
and the principles instilled in us, it will be so . . .
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JUNIOR CLASS
r3i,-T*!!f
SOPHOMORE CLASS
FRESHMAN CLASS
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1. Class cutters. 2. Danger—men and w o m e n at work! 3. Waiting on Class to begin. 4. The Last Class. 5. Never a dull moment.
6. The End of the day. 7. The Eager Beavers. 8. A moment of relaxation. 9. Students at work. 10. A Study Group. II. The Picnic
at Rock Creek Park. 12. The Bookworm. 13. A Night Before. 14. The Twosome. 15. Ah, school is out!
SCHOOL OF LAW
•(lit
School of Law
Bison Staff
SERENA E. DAVIS
Editor, School of Law
Bison Staff of the School of L a w
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M E L V I N M. B U R T O N , JR.
MARVIN EARL BARRETT
Washington, D, C.
Greenville, North Carolina
Phi Beta Sigma; Law Note Staff;
Aljiha Phi Aljiha FraternUy; Aljiha
Phi Omega Fraternity; Sigma Greek Council
Delta Tau Leg(d FraternUy
A.B., Howard University
A.B., Howard University
CHARLES S. CARTER
Washington, D. C.
Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity;
Chief ju.stice Court of Peers; Law
Review Staff
A.B., Howard Universitv
C A R O L Y N A. C L A R K E
Charleston, West Virginia
Aljiha Kajijia Aljiha Sororiti/; Ejisilon Sigma lota Legal Sorority
B.A., University of Southern California
W A L T E R M. C L A R K E
Washington, D. C.
Kapjia Aljiha Psi Fraternity
B.S., Virginia State College
D A N I E L D A M E S , JR.
Miami, Florida
Omega
P.si Phi Fraternity
.A.B., Howard Universitv
FRANK M. CUNNINGHAM
Plant City, Florida
Phi Beta Sigma
A,B,, Howard Universitv
SERENA E, DAVIS
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
Associate Ju.stice of the Court of
Peers; Law Review Staff; Editor of
Bison, Law SCIKHU; Ejisilon Sigma
Iota Legal Sorority
B, S., Howard Universitv
WILLIAM V. D E V A N E
New York, New York
JOSEPH W . D U C K E T T
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alpha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; As.so- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
ciate Editor of Law Bison Staff
A.B., Howard University
A.B., Shaw University
E L L W O O D B. D U D L E Y
Roanoke, Virginia
.Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity
JESSE L, E V E R E T T
High Springs, Florida
A,B,, Florida A & M College
A.B,, Johnson C. Smith Univ ersity
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R O O S E V E L T HILL
Birmingham, Alabama
A.B,, Howard University
EDDIE A. H U N T E R , JR.
Chicago, Illinois
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
A.B., Tougaloo College
G E 0 R C ; E L E O N A R D JACKSON
Willimantic, Connecticut
NORMAN HOLMES
Atlanta, Georgia
Omega Psi Phi FraternUy
B,S,, Florida A & M College
E R N E S T JACKSON
Bainbridge, Georgia
Court of Peers; Aljiha Phi Omega
A,B., Howard University
N O R M A N A, J E N K I N S
Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniii
Aljiha Phi Aljiha Fraternity; Sigma Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Delta Tau Legal Fraternity
B,S,, Morehouse College
A,B,, Howard University
ALLIE B. LATIMER
Concord, North Carolina
CHESTER V, M c C U L L O U G H
Bessemer, Alabama
Ejisilon Sigma Iota Legal Sorority; National Lawyers GuUd; Omega
Graduate and Professional Women's
Psi Phi FraternUy
Club
A,B„ Talladega College
B.S., Hampton Institute
F R E D D, .McLEOD, JR.
Lumberton, North Carolina
Court of Peers; Laic Notes Staff;
Kapjia Aljiha Psi Fraternity
A.B., Johnson C. Smith Universitv'
CLARENCE W. N E W S O M E
Roanoke, N'irginia
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Sigma
Delta Tau Legal Fraternity; Senior
Class Parliamentarian
A.B., Virginia Union University
R O B E R T B R O W N OGLESBY
Sandusky, Ohio
B,S,, Ohio State University
LOUIS S T A N L E Y PAIGE
Brooklyn, N e w York
Howard
Players; Kajijia Sigma
Debating Society; Law Review
Staff
A,B., Howard Universitv
H E N R Y C. W T L K E R S O N
JESSE E D W A R D POWELL
Los Angeles, California
Chicago, Illinois
Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity
Omega P.si Phi FraternUy; Y.M.C.A.
A.B., Howard University
A.B,, Tougaloo College
CLAUDE WORRELL
British West Guiana
Caribbean A.s.sociation; Bison Staff
Howard University
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Faculty of the School of L a w
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COURT OF PEERS
Members of the court of peers are as follows; Chief lu.stice, Charles Carter; Associate Justices, Ernest Jackson, Serena
Davis, Elmo Willard, Paul Sweeney,
George Brown, Eugene Rapelyea.
LAW REVIEW STAFF
Mr, Charles Quick, Faculty Advisor; Paul Sweeney, Wilbert Morris, Charles
Left to right: Serena Davis, Stanley Page, Albert Mathevv,
Carter.
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Class History
T h e minor skirmish began in September, 1950, w h e n
a resolute and determined group of thirty-four students
stormed the citadel of legal knowledge. I doubt that
any m e m b e r of the class of 1953 remembers the first
day of school, for the days that followed obliterated
any m e m o r y of registration, meeting n e w friends and
renewing old acquaintances. Mr. George Hayes and
Mr. Herbert Reid were deputized to coach us on the
techniques of law study. Despite their efforts to show
us a spectre of the hard work projected before us, w e
failed to appreciate what was to come.
N o one could possibly forget the memorable and
dramatic first meeting with Mr. James Washington.
H e began with a relentless attack on hisfirstvictim;
his questions were baffling, his pace inexorable. Never
before had anyone experienced such dogged examination of students, such professional tyranny, such ponderous assignments. But as the days gathered into
weeks, w e learned that no master could have a keener
interest in his charges, no sage to stimulate the thinking processes more than this scholarly fellow from
Washington, D. C.
T o us Civil Procedure was like a symphony; intricate
beyond comprehension, but delightful to the ear.
Drury V. Merrill might have escaped us but w e found
ample compensation in the compelling charm of Mr.
Hayes' rhetoric.
There were, of course, elections. Mr. George Jackson was elected President; Mr. Nural Ward, Vice
President; Miss Carolyn Clarke, Secretary; and Miss
Serena Davis, Treasurer. Mr. Stanley Paige and Mr.
Jesse Everett were class representatives on the Court
of Peers.
The minor skirmish was over and the major encounter n o w faced us. Evidence, Real Property and Future
Interest, Bills and Notes, Constitutional L a w , Corporations, Partnerships—what a schedule! W e r e w e to n a m e
the year according to impressions, this one would go
d o w n in history as "The Year Of Quick." Hypotheticals
came from everywhere—Wigmore, Thayer, Morgan,
McQuire, Byrne, Model Code of Evidence. Rules,
exceptions, and exceptions to the exception shocked
us from normalcy. Rivaled by Mr. James Washington
w h o caused the entire class to spend m a n y sleepless
nights trying to understand the "Rule Against Perpituities," "The Shelley Doctrine" the vote as to w h o caused
the greater amount of nightmares was evenly split.
(Someone said it was true w h e n one student asked
another student about the Rule Against Perpetuities
and the other student answered by saying, "that is one
of the exceptions to the hearsay rule.")
Listening to Mr. Jenkins lecture in Corporations was
a pleasure. Sophisticated and erudite, he would always
remind us of the weighty consideration to be given to
the operative facts of a case. Relentless and persistent
in his desire to destroy our colloquialism and develop
precision in self-expression, his challenge to the student aroused our wrath.
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N o one could possibly forget the immaculate Mr.
Daniels, whose desire to aid students in legal research
was as exact as his dress. After developing some techniques in research, w e realized its value as basic and
necessary.
The dynamic Mr. James Nabrit will never be forgotten. His excursions into constitutional law were
amazing. His keen knowledge in the subject and his
ability to predict the outcome of litigation were
amazing.
At the helm of the class for the second year were Mr.
George Jackson, President; Mr. Charles Carter, Vice
President; Mrs. Carolyn Clarke, Secretary; Miss Serena
Davis, Treasurer. Miss Allie Latimer and Mr. Fred
M c L e o d were class representatives to the Court of
Peers.
Certainly no one could possibly forget the fun of the
pre-Christmas party during this year. T w o things never
to be forgotten are: 1. the experience in defending
cases; and 2. that the faculty members were humans
and for the students one hundred percent.
The spring of '53 saw one of the liveliest elections
for the position of Chief Justice in the history of the
law school. It was a five-way race with Miss Allie
Latimer, Mr. Ernest Jackson, NIr. George Jackson, Mr.
Clarence N e w s o m e and Mr. Charles Carter carrying
banners for their respective parties. Mr. Charles
Carter won. The warriors shook hands and the atmosphere of the law school returned to normal.
The last year was not without its tense moments.
The thundering voice of Dean Johnson still rings in
our ears. "I defy you to tell m e the holding in the
Kirby Lumber C o m p a n y Case." I still writhe with pain
w h e n one of m y pet theories on the suspension of title
in conditional sales contracts was pulverized under
Mr. Lane's cross examination. N o one to this day
understands "Renvoi" in Conflict of Laws. Baffled,
shocked, frightened about "characterization," no two
students agreed on any point. The entire class however
concurred that Mr. Reid had the "master key" that
almost spelled defeat.
Class activities were administered by Mr. George
Jackson, President; Mr. Nural Ward, Vice President;
iVIiss Allie Latimer, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Serena
Davis and Mr. Ernest Jackson were class representatives on the Court of Peers. W e leave in our wake two
Greek Letter Organizations, Sigma Delta Tau, legal
fraternity, and Epsilon Sigma Iota legal sorority, and
a working law review staff.
H o w can w e accomplish our aims after graduation
is a problem as perennial as it is perplexing. With all
its surface simplicity, w e must gain and not lose in
retrospect, or be failures. If this be sound no m a n is
sufficient within himself, m u c h less to others. It is our
hope and belief that we, the Class of '53, will be able
to give taste and dignity to the law, and a sincere
yearning to hold that dignit)' as passionateh' as w e
hold
convictions which motivate living.
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SECOND YEAR CLASS
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EPSILON SIGMA IOTA LEGAL SORORITY
DELTA SIGMA TAU
FRATERNITY
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Law Browsing Room
Students in Law Library
A Court Scene
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SCHOOL OF RELIGION
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School of Religion
Bison Staff
J. DONALD RICE
Editor, School of Religion
Bison Staff of the School of Religion
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R I C H A R D T. A N D R E W S , JR,
Houston, Texas
A.B., Fisk University
G E R A L D H. B R A N T F O R D
Lorain, Ohio
Wesley Foundation
A.B., Western Reserve University
BENJAAHN II. CRAIG
SIDNEY M, DANIELS
Birmingham, Alabama
Warren, Ohio
Westminster Fellowshiji; Secretary, Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fraternity; Walter
The Senior Class
II. Brooks Club; Chaplain, SehoiU
of Religion Student Body
A.B., iMilcs College
A,B., Youngstown College
V E R N O N N. D O B S O N
H E N R Y MILES
Baltimore, Marvland
Los Angeles, California
School of Religion Ba.sketball Team Walter Brooks Club;
I'he Senior Class
A,B,, Howard Universitv
Treasurer,
A.B,, Morehouse College
JAMES D O N A L D RICE
Union, South Carolina
R U S S E L L J, S H I P M A N
Charlotte, North Carolina
Walter II. Brooks Club; Senior Class A.B,, Howard Universitv
President; Editor of Bison, School
of Religion
A,B., South Carolina State A & M
College
J O S E P H H. S T E P H E N S O N
Portsmouth, \'irginia
Phi Beta Sigma; Masonic; Vice
President, The Senior Class
B.S., American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Faculty of the School of Religion
STUDENT ASSEMBLY
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Inter.seminary Representative
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Richard T, Andrews, Jr.
Ernest I, N e w b o r n
J. Donald Rice
Maxine Levels
Gerald Brantford
Class History
In the summer of 1950 w e were happy to learn that
w e had been accepted as students in the School of
Religion at H o w a r d University. From various parts of
the country w e came, bringing buoyant hopes and
open minds. W e felt that the quest would be hard, but
w e knew that w e were responding to a compelling
urgency to devote our lives to the building of the
Kingdom of God.
From the beginning w e were favorably impressed
by our n e w academic environment. At the orientation
meeting w e were introduced to our professors, and
then were given the opportunity to introduce ourselves. At the end of the meeting w e had the chance
to exchange greetings with our future classmates as w e
ate tasty sandwiches and sipped delicious fruit drinks.
The next weeks were filled with study and with
attempts to adjust ourselves as graduate students. It
was true that w e came with open minds; this was
fortunate, because w e had to slough off m a n y ideas
which were outmoded and useless in order that w e
might grasp the deeper and more dynamic insights
into the nature and meaning of religion and its place
in our life today.
These periods of study and religious growth were
complemented by those times w h e n w e exchanged
ideas with each other over steaming cups of coffee, or
w h e n w e stood around the piano to participate in
group singing. Frequently w e would go to the park
for a picnic, ostensibly to give ourselves wholly to
eating, hiking, and playing baseball. However, one
can be sure that before the outing was over, someone
had conversed with someone else about the Creed of
Nicaea, about the Arian Controversy, or about some
other n e w and fascinating bit of knowledge recently
acquired.
Thus thefirstyear ended as it had begun—in study
and in mental growth. W e caught our trains and buses
for our wide-spread destinations feeling that w e
could pursue the next year's work without the frustrations which attended the first studies for this most
demanding profession.
Our year as Middlers found us pursuing various
activities according to our varied interests. Some of
us assumed leadership in the religious clubs on the
campus, while others of us were engaged in the work
of the organizations on a university-wide level. O n e
thing which all of us had in c o m m o n was our work
in the local churches of our respective denominations.
Sunday morning usually found us teaching a Sunday
school class or glancing over the outline of our sermon
to be delivered at eleven o'clock service. T w o or three
of us were fortunate enough to become assistant
pastors. The year saw m a n y of us well on the w a y to
our ordination.
T w o of the important annual events on the School
agenda are the Spring Lecture Series and the Convocation. W e hacl Dr. Bertha Paulsen, outstanding
German theologian, as our guest at the Series. She
followed Dr. Paul Tillich, eminent German theologian,
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w h o had been our speaker the year before. Our leader
during the Convocation was Dr. Walter G. Muelder,
the Dean of the School of Theology, Boston University.
Our studies during the Middler year were heavy,
with incessant reading and the writing of papers occujiying m u c h of our time. However, they did not prevent our participation in extra-curricular activities.
During the latter part of the year w e presented a jilay,
"One Foot in Heaven." This play dej:)icted the pressing problems (and their eventual solution) of a
smalltown minister and his family; the play was well
received, and the "thespians" enjoyed themselves
equally as well.
Our basketball team was active, giving an excellent
account of itself in eomj:)etition with other schools
within the University.
It was not long before spring came, bringing with
it the joyous chirping of the birds, the profusion of
color in the flowers—and the anxiety offinalexaminations. After taking the finals w e again packed our
trunks and went to our various summer jobs. Soiue
worked as chaplains to migrant workers, with supervision coming from the H o m e Missions Division of
the National Council of Churches. S o m e of us went
to sumiuer school, while others sought n e w jobs w h e n
the expected employment "took wings" at the start of
the steel strike just before the dismissal of school in
June.
Our Senior year shall be remembered for years to
come. It seemed that everything—like a long-pampered
jig-saw puzzle—suddenly began to fit together. The
hard studying during thefirsttwo years was at last
yielding abundantly. Noteworthy was the annual
retreat held at Davis House. Mr. Gilbert Kilpack led
our meditation on that occasion. M a n y of us were
learning, through actual experience, the true meaning and significance of meditation. W e k n o w what it
can accomplish because w e have seen the results in
ourselves. The annual Convocation opened up n e w
areas in our thinking. The theme was: "The Christian
Church—a Fellowship Without Barriers." W e realized
that the integrated church presents the only situation
in which w e can truly feel that w e are all children of
one Father. There were m a n y brilliant leaders, sharing
their experiences and hopes for the future. A m o n g
them were President Johnson, Dean Nelson, Dr. A.
Powell Davies, Dr. H o w a r d Thurman, and Dr. James
Robinson.
Here, in an atmosphere of varying denominations,
religions, and races, w e have learned, lived, and
studied together. This has developed in us an appreciation for the other person's religious point of view.
Thus, w e feel that w e are better equipped to work
with those people with w h o m w e shall come in contact in our variousfieldsof endeavor.
W e leave behind us m a n y pleasant memories. As
w e depart from the School of Religion, w e shall take
with us the deep insights, the sense of commitment,
and the inspirations garnered from days filled with
study, and shall use these in our efforts to assuage the
- of mankind in this perplexed world.
ills
THE MIDDLER CLASS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Instructor
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
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Ernest J, Newborn
Jesse K e m p
Gabriel Lee
Thomas Wright
Dr. J, Calvin Keene
LITTLE CHAPEL
THE JUNIOR CLASS
President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Instructor
-Maurice Cherry
Irv in Lockman
Maxwell Johnson
Dr, James T\ms
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Refreshment Hour
Library Scene
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
School of Social W o r k
Bison Staff
VIVIAN T. SHAW
Editor, School of Social Work
Bison Staff of the School of Social W o r k
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JOSEPH M A L O N B A U M
Creswell, North Carolina
B.S,, A&T College, Greensboro,
American Associaition of Social
Workers; Kajijia Aljiha Psi Fratern- North Carolina
JAMES W . B A L D W I N
Wagram, North Carolina
Uy
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
B,S., Howard University
CHILD W E L F A R E
^^y
G E O R G E BOGGESS
Wasliington, D. C.
JOAN B E A D L E
Washington, D. C.
i,S,, Anierican Univ ersity
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
NLA,, Howard University
SOCIAL W O R K
HORTENSE BOOTH
GRACE BOOKER
Washington, D. C,
Cleveland, Ohio
Alpha Kappa Aljiha Sorority; American A.s.sociation for Medical
Social Workers: American AssociaNational Conference of Social Work
tion of Social Workers
A,B,, Howard University
A.B., Howard University
MEDICAL SOCIAL W O R K
MEDICAL SOCIAL W O R K
VIVIAN B O U L
Washington, D. C.
A,B,, Brooklyn College
SOCIAL W O R K
ROSE E. B R O U S M A N
Chicago, Illinois
American Association of Social
Workers; National Association of
School Social Workers; Mental
Hygiene Society
B.S.S.A,, University of Chicago
S C H O O L SOCIAL \\'ORK
MARIE H, B R O W N
Richmond, Virginia
CouncU of Negro M^oinen; Delver
Women's Club
LOUIS R. CARTER
Belair, Maryland
A,B., Howard University
SCHOOL SOCIAL W O R K
A,B,, Virginia Union University
CHILD W E L F A R E
M A R G A R E T H. D A N L E Y
Washingtcm, D. C.
A.B., Univ ersity of Hawaii
SOCIAL G R O U P W O R K
WILLIAM G. D A V E N P O R T
Mount Vernon, New York
American Association Psychiatric
Social Work; Phi Beta Sigma
A.B., Howard University
PSYCHIATRIC C A S E ^^'oRK
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CORDELIA D. DERRICOTE
ELLA M A E DAVIS
W'ashington, D, C,
Newport News, Virginia
American Associaition Social B,S,, Miners Teacher College
Workers
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
A.B,, Virginia Union University
PSYCHIATRIC C A S E W O R K
JAMES M. FRIERSON
Columbia, Tennessee
B,S,, Long Island University
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
C A T H E R I N E E. H A G L E R
Washington, D. C,
Canterbury Club; American Association of Medical Social Work
A,B,, Howard University
MEDICAL SOCIAL W O R K
JUNIUS A.JOHNSON
JEANNE R. L O G A N
Newark, New Jersey
Ft, Pierce, Florida
Aljiha Phi Omega FraternUy;
American As.sociation of Medical
American Association of PsychiaSocial Workers; American Associatric Social Workers; American
tion of Social Workers; Alpha
Association of Social Workers
Kajijia Aljiha Sorority
B,S,, Howard University
B,S,, Howard University
PSYCHIATRIC SCJCIAL W O R K
A N N D U R R LYON
Accokcck, Maryland
B.A,, University of Wisconsin
PSYC:HIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
MEDICAL SOCIAL W O R K
H E B M A N H, M E Z A
New York, New York
Aljiha Phi Omega FraternUy;
N.A.A.C.P.
B,S,, Howard University
SOCIAL W O R K CHILD W E L F A R E
M A R Y H, M I T C H E L L
South Bend, Indiana
Aljiha Kappa Alpha Sorority
A.B,, Indiana University
G R O U P SOCIAL W O R K
NAOMI CORLENA N E W S O M E
Roanoke, Virginia
Aljiha Kajijia Aljiha Sorority;
American Association Social
Workers
A,B,, Virginia Union University
CHILD W E L F A R E
GLADYS PHILLIPS
A R M E A N A H, R A N D O L P H
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C.
American As.soication of MedicalA.B,, Howard University
Social Workers; American As.sociaPSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
tion of Social Workers; Aljiha
Kapjia Aljiha Sorority
A.B,, Howard University
MEDICAL SOCIAL W O R K
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V I V I A N T. S H A W
W I L L I A M F. R I C H A R D S O N
Jamaica, N e w York
Richmond, Virginia
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity;
Conference of Social Work
VA
A.B,, Virginia Union University
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
American A.s.sociation for Medical
Social Workers; American As.sociation for Social Work; Aljiha Kajijia
Aljiha Sorority; EdUor of Bison,
School of Social Work
B,S,, Wilberforec State College
M E D I C A L SOCIAL W O R K
M A R Y G . SLAUGHTER
M I L L A R D B, S M A L L W O O D
Washington, D. C.
New York, New York
American Association of Social
Workers; Anierican Association of
Medical Social Workers
A.B., Howard University
SOCIAL C A S E W O R K , FAMILY
SERVICES
A.B., Howard Univ ersity
M E D I C A L SOCIAL W O R K
C L A R E DEK, T H O M P S O N
E L M E R M, S T E W A R T
Boston, Massachusetts
Washington, D, C,
Aljiha Phi Omega Fraternity;
Anierican Association of Social
Workers; Canterbury Club
A,B., Bryn Mavvr
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL W O R K
A,B., Howard University
CHILD W E L F A R E
SADIE C. W H E E L E R
N O R M A E. T R O T T E R
Washington, D, C.
Wa.shington, D. C,
Anierican Association of
Workers
Social
A,B,, Howard University
CHILD W E L F A R E
K A T H R Y X L, W ILLIAMS
St. Albans, L, I„ New York
.American Association of Psychiatric
Social Workers; Aljiha Kapjia
Alpha Sorority
A,B., West Virginia State College
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL N\'OHK
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American
Work
As.sociation
A.B,, Clark College
FAMILY CASE W O R K
of Social
Faculty of the School of Social Work
CLASS OFFICERS
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Vice President
Elmer Stewart
Kathryn Williams
William Davenport
Catherine Hagler
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Class History
The School of Social W o r k Class of 1953, alert and
eager to take its place in a society which considers
Social W o r k as essential to h u m a n welfare, dedicated
itself to the task of learning the high degree of skill
required to suecessfuly render professional services
for all peoples. U p o n arrival at H o w a r d University,
w e found persons from m a n y countries present, all
seeking one goal. Unity seemed automatic since our
purpose was one; w e were striving to obtain a degree.
Master of Social Work.
In October 1951, a student reception was held at
the Kelly Miller House to introduce these neophytes
to each other, the faculty members, and to the expanding Social W o r k profession. During thefirstquarter,
thefirstyear students in Social W o r k were entertained
by the second year class, w h o sponsored a "get
acquainted party." A feeling of unity and comradeship
developed in discussions about Freud, Breckinbridge,
Gordon Hamilton, Grace Coyle and Flander Dunbar.
At "6-6" meetings during the year the students were
able to tell of problems that were of great concern to
them and to work with the faculty in seeking a solution.
Going into a professional agency, meeting n e w
people, and developing Social W o r k techniques proved
to be a security-shaking challenge, but through experience and with the help of our advisers w e developed
our "ego" and plunged into our work. It was during
this time that w e learned to drink our coffee black and
endure adverse weather conditions.
Squeezed between field work and classes came the
election of our present student officers. Later came the
field trip to St. Elizabeth's, where w e observed psychotic behavior and m a n y a time in reflection w e
wondered—who really belonged there. A picnic was
given for the faculty and part-time students, and at the
close of thefirstyear a picnic was held on Dr. Ware's
farm for all students. By the end of thefirstyear w e had
learned to pull up the roots and look at ourselves without the rose colored glasses.
As the second year appeared on the horizon w e
began to realize the more you study the "less you
know" and our inadequacies as potential practitioners
of the art of Social W o r k were highlighted. With eager
humility w e welcomed the opportunity to return to
the school. Even our eagerness could not m a k e us
i m m u n e to the effect of too m a n y people in too small
a place. T h e frame school house was simply bulging
at the seams. "Oh I'm sorry," "excuse m e please," were
the words of the day. T h e steps strained as the m a n y
feet trudged up and down; they yelled for retirement
w h e n someone with "flying feet" descended to the
narrow hall below. T h e transition from the ecru frame
school house to the red brick building inspired us to
conquer a Master of Social Work. W e express sincere
appreciation to our o w n Dean, Inabei B. Lindsay, w h o
worked so faithfully to secure a n e w building. Here,
w e grouped to gather information for the orientation
of the first year students. Time was allotted in our
second year for coffee and cookie hour. Between the
hours of four and six, time was allotted for committee
meetings. W h e n anyone was seen running back and
forth with coffee and cookies w e k n e w he was attending a meeting.
W e will always remember the enjoyable party held
at Margaret Danley's h o m e for the students and faculty
of the school. At our penny an inch (height) Barn
Dance, which was given for the benefit of furnishing
our lounge, fun was had by all. Since the dance, the
Housing Committee has added more furnishings to the
lounge, where the school was able to have a Christmas
party.
There was a party held at the end of thefirstsemester for the students and faculty of the School of Social
Work. The party was held on Friday evening, February 6, 1953, at the h o m e of Aleatha Griffin. The party
gave us an opportunity to relax after having completed
examinations and registration for the second semester;
at the same time, letting off steam for not having
received grades for the first semester. There was a
variety of entertainment going on in different r o o m s such as dancing, card games, band session, and discussion of grades. The second year students got an
opportunity to "let their hair d o w n " for about the last
time before going into hard work for completion of
their theses. N e w students entering the second semester
were able to socialize with their fellow classmates.
In spite of m a n y hours of tedious study and travels.
w e learned to love our profession, faculty, and fellow
classmates. W e will strive to uphold the professional
standards of the field of Social \\'ork and attempt to
follow the principles that will enable us to de\elop
ourselves professionally.
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STUDENT FACULTY COMMITTEE
SOCIAL WORK OFFICE STAFF
FIRST YEAR CLASS
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FORUM COMMITTEE
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RECRUITING COMMITTEE
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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