The Bison: 1953 - Digital Howard @ Howard University
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The Bison: 1953 - Digital Howard @ Howard University
Howard University Digital Howard @ Howard University Howard University Yearbooks 1-1-1953 The Bison: 1953 Howard University Follow this and additional works at: http://dh.howard.edu/bison_yearbooks Part of the Higher Education Commons, Organizational Communication Commons, and the Public Relations and Advertising Commons Recommended Citation Howard University, "The Bison: 1953" (1953). Howard University Yearbooks. Book 122. http://dh.howard.edu/bison_yearbooks/122 This Yearbook is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Howard @ Howard University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Howard University Yearbooks by an authorized administrator of Digital Howard @ Howard University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. y^iii' :fr' ^* .>J ••1?^ *^'-^ .'i-y^-^.^. -f7^^ ^OWjip^ ^^f:^GB opti^^'^^^SlTY ^' -i <^'•.' r> _. c. 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 - 10 - 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 - 12 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 - 15 - 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 - 16 - 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 - 1' 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 - 19 - 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 - 20 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 - 21 - 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 - 22 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 23 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 - 25 - 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 26 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 - 28 - 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' 29 - 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 - 30 - ^ ^ ^ 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 - 32 - 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. - 33 - 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 - 34 - C L A S S O F '53 ~*M ^*v 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. ^^^ - 35 - 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. - 36 - THE GRADUATE COUNCIL UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMUNITY C;()UNCIL ON STUDENT LIFE - 37 - WOMEN'S DORMITORY DIRECTORS MEN'S DORMITORY DIRECTORS OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMMERCE CLUB - 38 - KAPPA SIGiMA DEBATING SOCIETY HOWARD PLAYERS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA 39 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB M.\THEMATICS CLUB - 40 - ANDREW D. TURNER SQUADRON OF THE ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY SCABBARD AND BLADE HOWARD UNIVERSITY DANCE GROUP 41 - PSI CHI PSYCHOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY ALPHA KAPPA DELTA SOCIOLOGY HONOR FRATERNITY HILLTOP STAFF - 42 - WOMEN'S LEAGUE OFFICERS SENIOR MENTORS HOUSE GOVERNMENT OFFICERS 43 COOK HALL STUDENT TUTORS AND ADVISORS CLARKE HALL STUDENT TUTORS AND ADVISORS MEN'S DORMITORY COUNCIL - 44 - 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. - 45 - AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION WESLEY FOUNDATION - 46 - THE GREEK COUNCIL (^^^ - 47 - 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. - 48 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© - 49 - 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 - 50 - 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 - 51 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 aw ^ 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 52 - 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 53 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 - 55 - INTRAMURAL FENCING TEAM SOCCER TEAM - 56 - SWIMMING TEAM WRESTLING TEAM - 57 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB Women's Athletics WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - 58 - SWIMMING TEAM HOCKEY CLUB MODERN DANCE GROUP - 59 - l„/ 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 - 62 - 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 - 63 - 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 64 - 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 - 65 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 - 66 - 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 e^^ - 67 - 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 - 69 - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION S'As /-',«iv.' MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SOCIETY - 70 - PI MU EPSILON ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE HONOR SOCIETY THE SLIPSTICK STAFF 71 - 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 \,^- 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 - 74 - 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 76 - 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 - 77 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 78 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. - 79 - 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 - 80 Yours, "Reminiscing" JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS 4 FRESHMAN CLASS w . 81 :^^ mmmi ' STRING ENSEMBLE MARCHING AND SYMPHONIC BAND THE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIETTA - 82 - PI KAPPA LAMBDA HONOR SOCIETY MUSIC EDUCATOR'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE STUDENT ACTIVITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL OFFICE STAFF UNIVERSITY CHOIR Dean Warner Lawson, Director fli mm J n .$i™Pii..ri^ y,^ vxl- 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. - 84 - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE I ^ . n School of Medicine Bison Staff CURTIS U. FRANKLIN, JR. Editor, School of Medicine Bison Staff of the School of Medicine - 86 - 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 - 87 - 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 - 89 - 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- - 91 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 - 92 - 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. - 93 - 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. - 94 - Bettie L. Hines CHI DELTA .MU FRATERNITY SECRETARIAL AND LABORATORY STAFF - 95 - JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS - 96 ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL W O M E N FRESHMAN CLASS GLEE CLUB SENIOR CLASS GLEE CLUB Seated at left: SvJvester Sanford Davis Jr., Director. - 97 - -, 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 irff r i i - i -ir •---iffitrfffii SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY School of Dentistry Bison Staff ROBERT H. WEAVER Editor, School of Dentistry Bison Staff of the School of Dentistry - 100 - 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 - 101 - 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 103 - 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 104 - 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. - 105 - 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. - 106 - JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS - 107 - 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 - 110 - 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 - Ill - 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- 112 - 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 - 114 - 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 - 115 - 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 - 116 - 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 - 117 - 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. - 118 - SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Juanita Johnson, Secretary; Paul Ferguson, President; E d w a r d Vlahov, Treasurer. AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION - 119 - 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 . . . - 120 - JUNIOR CLASS r3i,-T*!!f SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS - 121 - 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 - 124 - 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 125 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 ^^^^K^^ Faculty of the School of L a w - 127 - 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. - 128 - 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. - 129 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. - t* »^.^ MIk i 1:11 FIRST YEAR CLASS SECOND YEAR CLASS - 130 - EPSILON SIGMA IOTA LEGAL SORORITY DELTA SIGMA TAU FRATERNITY - 131 - Law Browsing Room Students in Law Library A Court Scene 132 - SCHOOL OF RELIGION \y^ .'f^M School of Religion Bison Staff J. DONALD RICE Editor, School of Religion Bison Staff of the School of Religion - 134 - 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 135 - Faculty of the School of Religion STUDENT ASSEMBLY President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Inter.seminary Representative - 136 - 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, - 137 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 - 138 - 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 - 139 - Refreshment Hour Library Scene 140 F 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 - 142 - 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 - 143 - 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 - 144 - 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 - 145 - 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 146 - 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. - 147 - STUDENT FACULTY COMMITTEE SOCIAL WORK OFFICE STAFF FIRST YEAR CLASS - 148 - U«4»""*" MlCiWBWi SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE FORUM COMMITTEE - 149 - HOUSING COMMITTEE RECRUITING COMMITTEE - 150 - SOCIAL COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 151 - rk, 6, „ii Trnnn '^ Xuvis Dauce 3. At last-room to move about. 4. The new school, 5, Group work, 6, Lunch Luncl hour, 7. Senior year L A U mt wroup, -^-j^^j^-^^j^ g (^j,^^j. ^^^.^^ g_ cojfgg hour. 10. Field Work Placement Office, 11, Xmas party,ain. ag. Printed and Bound by THE HOl^N-SHAFER C' BALTIMORE, MD., U.S.A.