The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 7, 2000 Page: 3 of 12
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composed of 14- and 15-year-
old young men from Tulsa,
Union, Wagoner, Tahlequah
and Oklahoma City high
schools. Many of the team
members have played together
since elementary school.
The Tulsa Junior Hurricane
Club's founder and head coach,
Samy Mack Jr., and co-founders
and assistant coaches Terrell
Thompson and Warren Ziegler
train these young men to excel
in athletics while flourishing in
academics and community ser-
vice.
Highlighting this effort is
team member Clint Stewart,
who became the recipient of the
AAU Sears Excellence Award
for sportsmanship, teamwork
and commitment to athletic and
academic achievement.
Team members are: Alvin
Barnett, East Central; Michael
Bontrager, Union; Quentin
Chaney, Washington; Prentice
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Nominations
Sought
The 1 angston University
Athletic Hall of Fame
Nomination Committee is cur-
rently accepting nominations
tor inductions into tht LU
Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Langston University
Sports Hall of Fame Award is
the highest athletic honor pre-
sented by the school. Nominees
must be persons of outstanding
quality, high moral character,
tine ledership ability and must
be "held in high esteem bv their
colleagues, former coaches and
former teammates," according
to Larry Acker, public relations
director at Langston.
The last induction cere-
mony was held during the
1 angston University Centennial
Homecoming Celebration in
1997. Individuals inducted
included Jake Diggs, Joe S.
Johnson, Albert Schoats,
Bernard G. Crowell and Donald
Lee Smith. Five more outstand-
ing athletes will be inducted
this year during Homecoming
actix ities to be held Oct. 20.
Nominations and all neces-
sary supporing materials are
due to the Hall of Fame
Committee by Sept. 15.
Nominations may be submitted
to: The Sports Hall of Fame
Committee, P.O. Box 910,
Langston, Okla., 73050.
For more information or to
receive a nomination form, con-
tact the Langston University
Office of Alumni Affairs, (405)
466-2999.
ANNA MARIE BENN, husband DWAYNE and son CHRIS-
TIAN from Houston visited family over the Labor Day weekend.
JEAN ARRADONDO, from Nashville, was also a weekend visi-
tor.
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Elliot, McLain; Ben Ikard,
Oklahoma Citv; Trey Moore,
Wagoner; Eric Payne, East
Central. Clint Stewart, Union;
Michael Tanner, Tahlequah;
John Tarbell. Union; Corev
Watson, Fast Central; Adrian
Ziegler, Washington
The Amateur Athletic
Union is one of the largest, non-
profit, volunteer sports organi-
zations in the United States. A
multisport organization, the
AAL is dedicated exclusively to
the promotion and develop-
ment of amateur sports and
physical fitness programs.
Teams like the Tulsa Junior
Hurricane who are 501 (c) 3
organizations depend solely on
volunteers and the fundraising
efforts of families and friends
coupled with individual and
corporate donations to aid the
teams in meeting their financial
obligations for continue*^ partic-
ipation.
CRUISERS RETURN: Several local residents enjoyed an eight-day cruise on the Voyager of the Sea from Miami to
Ocho Rivas, Jamaica and Haiti, with a return stop in Cozumel Pictured above with Capt Sven Pettesen are. from
left. Bernice Brannon,Tulsa. Marjorie Twine, Muskogee, and Mary Loupe. Tulsa
AAU Hoopsters Place Fourth in National
CHRISTINE DAVIS will celebrate her 90th birthday Sept.
7, with friends In her home. • 4
Air National Guard Airman
Takeisha S. Anderson has grad-
uated from basic military train-
ing at Lackland Air Force Base,
San Antonio, Texas.
During six weeks of train-
ing, the airman studied the Air
Force mission, organization and
customs and received special
training in human relations.
Anderson is the daughter
of Latonya J. and George
Johnson, 5750 N. Frankford
Ave., Tulsa.
She is a 1999 graduate of
Will Rogers High School.
A Category 4 hurricane hit
Tulsa recently - that is the Tulsa
Junior Hurricane. The
Hurricane arrived home to a
jubilant welcoming crowd at the
Tulsa International Airport after
returning from a whirlwind
eight-day championship tour-
nament held at Disney's Wide
World of Sports Complex in
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Of 135 AAU teams from
across the nation including
three from Oklahoma, the Tulsa
Junior Hurricane in their finale
eliminated the Philadelphia
Patriots 58-40 securing the rank-
ing of fourth in the nation. Up
from last year's ranking of 11th,
on their road to this prestigious
national ranking, the Tulsa
Junior Hurricane defeated team
after team to become No. 1 one
in Oklahoma state and BCI
regional
This outstanding multi-tal-
ented and multi-racial team is
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It was great to hear the voice of VIRGINIA HATHAWAY
of Los Angeles, formerly of Tulsa, whose knowledge and
enthusiasm for life are entwined. She was here for the pre-cel-
ebration of the 80th birthday of her mother, VESSIE CONLEY.
VIRGINIA, her mother and father REV. A.L. CONLEY wor-
shipped at First Baptist Church Sunday morning, where letters
to MRS. CONLEY from MAYOR SAVAGE and PRESIDENT
and MRS. CLINTON were acknowledged. Also attending were
GLENDA CONLEY BUNCHE, BONNIE CONLEY and
ANTHONY CONLEY. The family dined out at Furr's Famila
Dining. Prior to her Monday departure, VIRGINIA had joyous
visits with fripnds, including JOBIE HOLDERNESS, and other
family members.
"It is not what you call us, but what we answer to that matters."
- Djuka
From the desk of GLORIA JACKSON ... DR. JOHN HOPE
FRANKLIN was introduced by his goddaughter MARIAN BEN-
NETT Sunday, Sept. 3, to the African-American Literarv Society:
We Be Readin' - A fascinating book club founded in 1989. MAR-
IAN, a member of the club, made th8 ifttrodfktidff in
Washington, DC., at the home of ROCHELLE BROtyNE JOHN
spoke to the group about his last book, Runaway Slaves, co-
authored by LOREN SCHWENIGER and published by Oxford
University Press. Information for this item came from longtime
Guild member KATHLEEN HALLEY and her guest BERNICE
BELL - just old acquaintances from his Howard University days.
Leaving Tulsa by jet Aug. 16 for five days of reuniting
with Booker T. Washington club members were WM.LIAM
TECUMSEH, HAROLD and RUBY STARKS, HENRY DEAN,
LEON and LAVERNE REED, DOROTHY WEST, ALLEN
WHITE, ERNESTINE GIBBS, COOKIE ROBERTS, JOE
WALKER, BERNICE JOHNSON, LUCILLE WRIQjHT, VAN
MORRISON and president MOZELLE S. LEWIS.
With Pomona being the destination, membeij| met the
California group who housed the reunion in the elaborate
Sheraton Suites Fairplex. There were five full days of lun-
cheons, banquets, gffat entertainment by local artists, all day
casino trip to Las Vegas, tours and sightseeing and a fabulous
soul food cookout - enough to satisfy all attendees. Next year
the reunion will be held in Oklahoma City with JENNIE JAR-
RETT hosting.
Others who met in California were LULA CAMPER,
MICHAEL GAINES, JANIECE YOUNG, ANNIE RUTA
MILLER, SAM FORD, JAMES BROWN, ROLAND KERAv
TYRONE WALL, RITA TAYLOR and "Hostess with the MosM
KATIE GIBSON and sister CHRISTINE HOWARD.
Other members who assisted this well-planned event were
BARBARA CAMERON and husband RON BILLY CAMP-
BELL, WILLIAM GIPSON, SHELTON and CAROLYN GRIF-
FIN and RON HOWARD.
Farewells were in order and everyone was grateful for a
safe return trip home.
Currently, the BTW Club is getting ready to successfully
esecute all programs, events and activities for the remainder of
the year. The club holds a luncheon meeting once a month
with the board of directors on the first Thursday at the club-
house.
To become a member, contact any board member for an
application. We look forward to a great year. From the desk of
the president, DR. M.S. LEWIS.
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Langston Artist
Included in
HBCU Display
The work of Langston
University faculty member
Edward Grady has been
selected to be part of an art
exhibit titled "Remembrance of
A Legacy" currently chowing at
the Ruth Hall Hodges Art
Gallery at Morris Brown
College in Atlanta.
Grady is originally from
Rochester, NY. He earned a
bachelor of arts degree in fine
arts and a masters degree in
education from Fisk University.
He has been on the Langston
University staff for 11 years,
serving as assistant curator of
the Melvin B. Tolson Black
Heritage Center, and as an
instructor at the school.
"I'm so grateful to be
included among so many fine
artists from HBCUs from
around the country," Grady
said.
The exhibit brings together
32 artists working at 17
Historically Black Colleges and
Universities in a unique show-
ing of sculpture, photography,
graphic and fine arts.
CHURCHES JOIN FORCES: Rev. Weldon Tisdale, center, pastor of
Friendship Baptist Church, and senior and assistant pastors from
Southern Hills Baptist Church at the site of a Habitat for Humanity house
being built on North Wuaker Avenue. The two churches are working
through Big Brothers and Youth Services to provide the volunteers to con-
struct the house.
Last rites for CLEATUSQ. STEPHENS were held at New'
Life Baptist Church Aug. 31 in Bristow. CLEATUS, the eighth of
ten children born to CHARLIE and TENNIE STEVENS, died at
home with his family on Aug. 26. He was bom in Sapulpa w here
he was graduated from Bcxrker T. Washington High School. At
the time of his death, he was 76. After graduation, CLEATUS
served his country as a member of the US Army, attaining the
rank of corporal while serving in the Pacific Campaign. When
the Tulsa Fire Department desegregated, MR. STEPHENS was
one of the. first black firefighters hired by the city. Although
maintaining a busy schedule, he found time to coach girls' soft-
ball and boys' basketball teams and, during his time, he also
operated a successful landscaping business and janitorial service.
After CLEATUS retired from the Tulsa Fire Department, he later
received the prestigious R.C. Alder Award for Lifetime
Achievement for sen ice with the department It was also after
retirement that CLEATUS and wife relocated to Bristow, where
he became and active member of the Greater Mt. Herman
Church. He served his community as a district director of the
Soil Conservation Board, and he shared his beautifully main-
tained garden tvith others.
The Tulsa Fire Department Honor Guard served as pallbeai*
ers and the military flag presentation was bv Native American
Honor Guard, represented bv JERRY RILEY. Series w-re gfjei-
ated by REV. ROBERT WARREN. Interment - Sharps Metjojial
Chapel, Okmulgee.
Survivors include MARIE, CLEATUS's loving wife for dker
50 years; five children, CECILIA STEPHENS, Tulsa twins,
RONALD and DONALD STEPHENS, Tulsa, REGINA GRAY,
Tulsa and LOUISE STEPHENS, Man land; also surviving is one
brother, CECIL STEPHENS, Tulsa; two sisters, PEACHES CURL,
Tulsa, and JOHNETTA MEDEARIS, San Diego, Calif; a son-in-
law; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our condolences are extended to the family.
■ Members
B of Alpha Xi
B S i g m a
■ Chapter
B Philos, an
B affiliate of
I S i g m a
Gamma Rho
Sorority Inc.,
_ attended the
Queen Mattie 48th Annual
Chaney Boule in St.
Louis Aug. 17,
held at the Adam's Mark Hotel.
Sen ing as delegates were
chapter President Abbie Gail
I homas, Ola Johnson, Mary
Wilson and Southwest Region
President Earlene Conner.
Morolyn Ester served as an
alternate delegate; other mem-
bers attending were Dorothy
Graham, Addie Cobb, Queenie
Lewis and Mattie Chaney.
The Philos won awards in
several categories at the Boule,
including top chapter atten-
dance, first place as Philo
C hapter of the Year, first place
in community sen ice and third
place in arts and crafts.
Morolvn Ester received third
place in the Philo of the Year
competition.
One ot the highlights of the
Boule was the First Lady
Pageant, in which Philo Mattie
C haney won the coveted First
Lady Crown Other honors
received were Miss Sheik, won
bv Philo Ola Johnson and
I arlene Conner was voted Miss
Congeniality and was also
elected International Vice
President tor the organization.
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