91r1HilE YISTg February 15, 1983
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 81, No. 36
Stout regards the future as beginning for blacks
Vista photo by Craig Clark
Keven Holbert, a Delta Zeta, left, escorted by Mike Knox, a T.K.E., right, was crowned Queen of Hearts Thursday at the Queen of Hearts dance. The queen was chosen on the basis of the candidate who collected the most money for the American Heart Association.
By Donald D. DeVault Editor The Honorable Juanita Kidd Stout, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, commenced Black Heritage Week by speaking on the "Visions of Tomorrow" in the L.A. Auditorium Monday. Stout, a native Oklahoman, was the first black woman elected to a court of record in the United States, 1959. She said that blacks, as a people, have made great advancements from slavery to second-class citizens and "to the birth of nominally poor equality." "We now have something to lose!," said Stout. Stout said that "the future for us can be a double-edge sword" that can wipe out the footholds that have been achieved or it can bring good fortune and control of the future. "It just depends on how smart we are in approaching tomorrow's developments and especially the
period from now to the end of the 20th century; a period that many experts are calling the dawn of a whole new era in human history," said Stout. Stout outlined a trip to the 21st century, stating that the primary aspect of this journey is good health, "that (health) you have now, and that you may expect to keep for many years to come, if you obey the rules of good health. The rules of good health could include adequate rest, eating a nutrious diet, getting proper exercise and avoiding accidents, drug use, alcohol abuse, suicide and homicide," she said. Stout said that the four major causes of death among young people 15-24 are automobile accidents, general accidents, suicides and homicides. "Homicide is the most common cause of death among young nonwhite males," said Stout. She also said that the use of drugs among young people is "almost epidemic." "Cocaine is now the nation's
Rotary scholarship offered for working abroad The Rotary Foundation is giving scholarships to qualified applicants interested in studying or training abroad for one year. "All scholarships are awarded by the Rotary International, and our office is serving as a place for students to pick up applications," said Albert Lynd, assistant vice president of academic affairs. The purpose of the Rotary Foundation Scholarships are to further international understanding and friendly relations between people of different countries. Qualified men and women will be selected to receive these scholarships from five categories, which include graduate scholarships, undergraduate scholarships, vocational scholarships, teacher of the handicapped scholarships and journalism scholarships. Graduate scholarships will be given to people who have received a bachelor's degree or its equivalent before they start their graduate studies.
Undergraduate scholarships will be awarded to those people who are studying at the university level but have not completed their bachelor's degree before their scholarship studies begin. Vocational scholarships are for those who are high school graduates and who have been employed full-time in a vocation for at least two years as of application deadline. Teacher of the handicapped scholarships are awarded to those people who have been employed as full-time teachers of the physically, mentally or educationally handicapped for at least two years as of application deadline. The final scholarship is a journalism scholarship. This is for those who have been employed in a full-time position in print or broadcast journalism for two years prior to the beginning of studies and who intend to pursue the profession of journalism after completion of their studies.
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Each scholarship is for one academic year. This award does not necessarily enable the recipient to earn a degree, certificate or diploma. Each scholarship covers the cost of round trip transportation, miscellaneous expenses and, if necessary, intensive language training. Study or training must take place in one of the countries or territories in which a Rotary club is located; however, the applicant cannot request that study take place in the country in which the
sponsoring Rotary club is located. All applicants must go through a Rotary Club in the district of the applicants legel or permanant residence, place of study or employment depending on the type of scholarship. And an applicant must be sponsored by both the Rotary club through which application was made and the sponsoring club's district. Applications are available in administration office 228 and they must be received by the sponsoring clubs no later than March 1.
greatest producer of elicit income. The Drug Enforcement Administration estimates that drug sales in the United States generate more than $32 billion annually," said Stout. She said that the users are those who have had the advantage of a higher education like doctors, accountants, lawyers, athletes and entertainers. Stout said that communicating intelligently with those you meet on the way is the second aspect of the journey. "You must be able to read, write, speak and spell the Engish language and a few other languages as well. I have had the unhappy experience of hearing English spoken incorrectly everyday in the courtrooms of Philadelphia by lawyers, black and white, from many of America's best law schools." Stout also said that the journey into the 21st century will be a "world wide" journey. "Probably your grandparents never traveled outside the state of Oklahoma. Your parents probably have traveled throughout the United States, but perhaps not abroad. Your travels, however, whether for business or pleasure, are not going to be confined to the United States. They will take you all over the world, all corners of the earth. It is extremely important, therefore, that you become proficient in languages other than English. "As we travel along the way, we are going to encounter new and strange thing such as robots, lasers and computers. The robots are already here," she said. "Industrial robots are replacing thousands of workers so, as you travel to and arrive in the 21st century, don't expect to find jobs in the textile, automobile and steel Continued to page 6
Tassin to be inducted into CSU Journalism Hall of Fame Dr. Ray Tassin, head of the journalism department, will be one of eight new members inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 1983. "Dr. Tassin has left a landmark on Oklahoma Journalism and he is a man whom I respect and admire for his knowledge of the print media," said Dwayne Long one of the judges. Tassin took charge of the journalism department at CSU in 1961 when there were only 50 students and a journalism minor. Now, with his direction, the department has over 900 students, two baccalaureate and two masters degrees. Tassin was owner, editor and publisher of the Konawa Leader from 1953-56 and has worked on daily newspapers in three states. Tassin has also authored five books and had 600 articles in magazines and Sunday newspaper magazine supplements.
Tassin served in the Navy during World War II and rose to commander in the Naval Reserve. He holds seven campaign medals, 14 battle stars and 11 letters of commendation. Others to be inducted include Vivian E. Vahlberg, Allan W. Cromley, N.G. (Bill) Henthorne, Jr., J.L. Jennings, Harry E. Heath, Jr., Roy Temple House and N. Beachey Musselman. "There was no organization in Oklahoma that honored journalists so we decided to start one (Hall of Fame, 1971). This was done in conjunction with The Society for Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and the Oklahoma Press Association," said Dennie Hall head of the Hall of Fame. Selections are made annually by a committee made up of members of the Oklahoma Press Association, CSU and Oklahoma Professional Chapter of the Society
for Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and the chairman of the CSU Journalism Department. "It is probably the most prestigious award that Sigma Delta Chi could bestow on such a professional journalist," said Long.
Dr. Ray Tassin