Thursday, December 12, 1968
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Lawrence High offers Negro history course
When students enroll for second semester at Lawrence High School (LHS) later this week, they will be able to take a course in Negro history for the first time.
Additionally, students enrolling in senior literature will be able to take literature with an emphasis in Negro writing.
Principal Bill Medley said a faculty committee recommended the two curriculum additions after completing a study which was prompted by the walkout Sept. 25 of about 50 black students.
Another committee is studying various recommendations for changing the cheerleader selection process at the high school. Several dissident black students has proposed a new method of cheerleader selection after the walkout in hopes of facilitating the selection of a black cheerleader in the future.
Medley said the cheerleader proposal, which has been amend and debated in LHS student council for nearly two months,
Cheerleaders are currently elected by a popular vote at the high school. LHS black students had proposed a cheerleader selection committee of qualified persons be established.
might come to a vote before Christmas vacation.
Several students had opposed the black student proposal for selection of cheerleaders on the grounds it was "undemocratic" because it took the power of cheerleader selection out of the hands of the students. Black students has defended their proposal on the grounds that cheerleaders at major universities are selected by qualified committees, not students.
MOSCOW (UPI)—"Dry beer" has been developed in the Soviet Union, the government newspaper Izvestia said today.
A third black student "dream" at the high school is being realized in the creation of a black student union.
Thief hits Center
Rev, Thomas Rehorn, Jr., director of the Wesley Foundation, Sunday reported the theft of nearly $600 worth of furniture and office equipment.
The concentrate, presumably coming in powdered form or solid blocks that dissolve in water, can be easily shipped to remote sections of the country, the report said.
Medley said the black students seeking a black organization had an organizational meeting and drafted a constitution. He said they had not yet applied for a charter and had not elected officers.
Rev. Rehorn said the building is usually secured at 10 p.m., but because of a party Saturday which didn't end until 3 a.m., closing was delayed.
Two ceramic lamps valued at $12 each, two typewriters valued at $250 each and a record player in a wood cabinet valued at $75 were discovered missing Sunday. A 6 x 12 foot roug was discovered missing Dec. 2.
Seven seniors tapped for Sachem honorary
Sachem, senior mens' honor society, has announced the selection of seven new members and two honoreary faculty members.
Clyde Toland, Iola senior and president of the organization said the men are chosen on their character and leadership qualities.
"The whole man is considered when selecting these men," he said.
The new members are: Charles T. Hitchcock, Overland Park; Thomas W. McLaughlin, Manhattan; Monte C. Mace, Garnett; Douglas E. McKee, Topeka; Charles W. Peffer, Wichita; Joseph R. Roach, Sarasota, Fla., and Richard S. Taegdlow, Mission.
The two honorary members are: Dr. Ambrose Saricks, associate dean of the graduate school and professor of history; William Balfour, dean of student affairs.
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