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Show BLACK STUDENT UNION was an organization that concerned itself with the financial, academic, and social problems of black Weber State College Students. The scholars were organized into a governing council of nine members, elected at the beginning of each school year. Activities for black students were planned all year with the height of events occurring during Black Emphasis Week, April 8 through April 12. The week began with a lecture by Dr. Robert Staples and a "battle of the choirs" on Tuesday. Reverend Willie Davis, a noted author, gave a lecture on black religions and aspects of black history. An art exhibit, featuring a black Texas artist, Percy Hall Jr., ended the week's activities. THE INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION tried to make life for Indian students on the WSC campus a little easier. Educational as well as entertainment groups helped inform other WSC students of different aspects of Indian Culture. Led by President George Redstone the Indian Student Organization brought groups such as "White Roots of Peace" to demonstrate tribal dances and other facets of Indian civilization. A week devoted to Indian Culture was held in the spring. Upper left: Many Indian students donned their native garb during Indian Week Upper right: Members of Black Scholars United included Connie Burks, Clarence Jones, Diane Carrington, Melvin Hampton, Leontra Hill, Cathleen Nottingham, Debra Jones, and Ralph Brooks. Lower left: Joe Begay was a proud member of the Inter-Tribal Indian Student organization. Lower right Several WSC students gathered around to watch the progress of a chess match. Opposite page, upper right: Genny Nez, George Redstone, Tony Mike, and Williard Eastman were part of an inter-tribal Indian student organization on the WSC campus. Lower left: Concerned about Indian student problems, Genny Nez and George Redstone discussed current happenings. Lower right: Publicity Committee members Craig Ogan, Mary Parke, Pauline Muller, Doug Simmons, and Russ Simmons spent long hours promoting Weber State College. |