Two Pembroke Residents Graduate from N.C. School of Science and Mathematics by CIimi Hicks Two Pembroke residents received high school diplomas during First Commencement esercises at the North Caro lina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham last Saturday. Stephanie Dawn Locklear, daughter of Mr. Nocie Locklear and Mrs. Joyce Thompson, and Carmen Elisabeth Dietrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Dietrich, were two of the one hundred and thirty-five mem bers of the first graduating class at NCSSM. Carmen and Stephanie be came interested in the School of Science and Mathematics when they were sophomores at Pembroke Senior High School. The then principal Dr. Vernon R. Thompson, brou ght the opportunities offered by the new school to the attention of the students and their parents. Both Stephanie and Carmen performed well there. Families and friends are extremely proud of them. In Auggpt, Stephanie will become a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Carmen will enroll at North Carolina State. The graduation exercises began in Cameron Indoor Stadium on the Duke Univer sity Campus at 10:30 a.m. and continued for two hours. The time passed quickly, however, due to the quality of the speeches and the musical presentations. Among those on the podium were Governor James B. Hunt, who receives the lions share of the political credit for the establishment of the school. His personal inte rest in the students has been manifest from the beginning and, in his remarks, Hunt assured them again that he would be forever interested in their lives, individually and as a group. "You students are our best," the Governor said, "...Our best and our bright est" The purpose and signifi cance of the School of Science and Mathematics were per haps best defined by writer John Ehle as he reflected upon the way things used to be in education in North Carolina and the beginnings of a turn-around suggested by the nqw school. Ehle noted that in the not so distant past. North Carolina schools seem ed most intent on "helping students to become average." * To give special attention to academically talented waa thought to be "undemocratic' and "elitist." This attitude toward academics was and is in sharp contrast to treatment of athletics. "Athletics are the best taught subjects in our state," Ehle said, and remar ked that teachers "need to learn from coaches." He pointed out that no one wanted an '"average" basket ball team or sought to bring a 1 ? ? ? track star down to an "aver age performance." The Scho ol of Science and Mathematics was established to give North Carolina's best students the best education they could get. Ehle concluded by urging the students to "go to college where you please, but come home." when their higher education is completed. "What we are about," he said, "is the saving of our civilization." The main address was given by Dr. Lewis M. Bran scorn b who built upon the thoughts previously voic ed by Ehle and Hunt. Brans comb, a member of the Board of Trustees of NCSSM. is Vice President and Chief Scientist of the IBM Corporation. He titled his address, "The Op portunity to be Best." which is the purpose of the school for its students. He linked the state of the economy to educational excellence, say ing ? downward trend of the economy can only be reversed through science and technology. Branscomb told the students to feel science as well as think it and ended with the admonition that they should not neglect philoso phy, art and music on the esthetic side of life. Students, too, had an active part in the graduation cere monies. Tonya Lynette Smith, a member of the graduating class, spoke from the platform on the topic "We begin a greater challenge." The stu dent WindEnsemble played the Processional and Recessi onal, and there was a selecti on sung by the Student Chorus. After the conferring of diplomas by the Director, Dr. Charles R. Eilber. the commencement exercises moved to the NCSSM campus where the first graduating be opened twenty-five years hence. The capsule contained video tapes, notes from stu dent talks, an empty pizza box, and a class picture, among other things. The formal ceremonies concluded with a reception on the lawn where the main attraction was ? cake approximately three feet wide and eight feet long. That left only bringing out die luggage and tearful farewells among 138 young people who had lived, studied, played and worked together for two years. Pembroke Senior High has no students in the rising senior class at NCSSM bnt will have three juniors trans ferring to become part of the class of 1984. They are Janet Chavis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chavis; Hampton Oxen dine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Oxendine; and Deon Strickland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Strick land. - OXENDINE GOES PROFESSIONAL i ' David Oxen dine of Pem broke has gone professional in the theater arts. Oxendine, a dean's list student, is a 1962 graduate of Catawba College, having majored in drama, with a minor in speech. While at Catawba, Oxendine starred in many performances, and has received several awards for his acting, including best actor, and moat outstanding actor. While at Catawba, Oxendine was inducted into the Phi-Epison honor society. In. addition to Catawba studies, Oxendine has studied at the State Theatre of North Carolina in Flat Rock, N.C. for two seasons, and also the National Shakespeare Com pany, based in New, York City. During July, Oxendine win join die Alpha-Omega Players based in Rock port, Texas. This is a select group of professional actors, booked throughout the United States, and Canada. While there he will perform in four popular Broadway hit plays that will tour the country for 9 months. Oxendine states this tour will further his training and pro vide the opportunity to see all parts of the nation. Oxendine, a graduate of Pembroke Senior Ugh School received many awards and honors while enrolled there. He was president of the Drama Gub, member of the high school band, Spanish Club/ and "was listed in "Who's Who Among Ameri can High School Students." David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady G. Oxendine. BIBLE VERSE "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. " 1. Of what part of the Bible is this verse a part? 2. By whom was it written? 3. Where may it be found? 4. How many Psalms are there in the Old testa ment? 1. The Psalms. 2. By King David and directed to his Chief Musician to be set to music. 3. Psalm 46:1. 4. 150. if. **?* ? !!!??? 1 m*~ 1*11. yQMm Mcsifir uo m?. Cwtelw n?> hm were hon % eeed ea Mr ?* birthdays > with a dlaaer at Baker's 0 Chapel Pihwili Hall en Saa?Uy, Jim 0, 1982. ApproxfaMtoly 150 iwIMKm and friends wot* pw-1 to help them wlitaH this The ladies received MS each as theft gifts. Ms. Leddear sad Ms. Hat cher were beth reared hi the White HII- Harpers Ferry Charch cornea amity. DID?00 KHOW? Where do you think the biggest chunk of money comes from for all the things that Girl Scouts do? Cook ies! Last year, the 336 Girl Scout Councils across the country sold more than 116 million boxes of cookies. Here are some more inter esting facta about this fa mous organisation that you may not know: ? Buying Girl Scout Cookies is one of the tastiest ways to help sup port youth activities. Gross sales of Girl Scout Cookies were about $200 million in 1981. Most of that money stayed in the local commu nities to finance activities sponsored by the councils. ? What are the best sel ling Girl Scout Cookies? Thin. Mint cookies, baked with a crunchy cookie, pep permint oil and a rich choc olaty coating. ? Where do Girl 8cout Cookies come from? Bakers franchised by Girl Scouts USA. One of the biggest ? and certainly the oldest?is Burry-LU of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hie company has supplied Girl Scout Cookies for nearly 40 years?more than 46 million boxes last year alone. ? Some of the unique cookies the company makes just for the Girl Scouts include this yummy list: Savannahs ?smooth peanut butter sandwich cremes; Hoedowns ? crunchy cook ies topped with a smooth peanut creme and a choco laty coating; Dutch 'nSuch ? spice cookies; and Kooka burras?golden caramel sandwiched between crisp, light wafers with a choco laty covering. All are made with 100 percent vegetable shortening and contain no artificial preservatives. ? Scrumptious Girl Scout Cookies are available only through your local Girl Scout Council. t-rr-ta Buying Girl Scout Cookies is on* of the tastiest ways to support youth activities. ? ??? Most men are actuated by two motives only: the drive to get money and the fight to keep it. ? ? ? ? The successful merchant passes through three stages: (1) Advertis ing; (2) Selling; and (3) Retiring. ? ??? Character is what makes individuals do more than the law re quires. ? ? ? ? Telling other people what is best for their own good is the world's least needed business. DANIEL H. DEVANE a N.C. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES For Hoke, Seated * "I "1 U.S. society in recent years than any other sin; development in the country's history. 1 RE-ELECT JUDGE GARDNER DISTRICT COURT. ROBESON & SCOTLAND COUNTIES ? Dedicated to Equal Justice to all people under law. ? Qualified through Training and Experience. (15 years Practice of Law. 16 years District Court Judge, now serving as Chief Judge) >t ? Age 58. married, two children, Democrat ? Active in Church, Civic, and Community Affairs. ? Veteran with overseas service. SUPPORT JOHN S. GARDNER FOR DISTRICT JUDGE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY JUNE 29 THANK YOU Paid For Re-elect Judge Gardner Campaign By Luther Prevott .Treasurer ELECT | WALTER G.OXENDINE J TO THE | ROBESON COUNTY | BOARD OF EDUCATION I DISTRICT IV 1 CONCERNED -DEDICATED -And WILLING TO SERVE - I The Students, Parents, Teachers, & Administrators of the County System. CONCERNED | -About Students Reaching Their Educational Potential. ?About Betting Community Involved In Educational Programs. -About Teachers Wort Schedules and Supplements. DEDICATED -Deacon A Business Mgr. at Berea Baptist Church In Pembroke, N.C. | -Received B.S. Degree from Pembroke State University In 1984 and M.A. Degree from Appalachian State University In 1978. i -Taught and Coached In the County System for ? Years - and Presently Have Two Sons Enrolled At Pembroke Junior Nigh, j -Work Experience In areas of Recreation, Anti-Poverty, Emotionally Disturbed I ChNdren, Sales, and presently working as Director of Development A Alumni Affairs at P.S.U. WILLING TO SERVE -Past Member of Town of Pembroke Planning Board and LRDA Steering Committee ?Presently Serving on Board of Directors of S.N.B. (Lumberton) and chairman of Robeson County Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners -Nave Served In Numerous Positions with Jaycee Organization I Serve My Lord, My Family, and My Fellowman NOW -1 want an opportunity to serve on the Board of Education. ACCOMPLISHMENTS | -Earned Eagle Scout Award - Outstanding Young Educator ? Jaycee of the Year -1 Rooster of the Year - JCI Senator - Outstanding State Vice President of N. C. Jayceei - I Distinguished Service Award - and Recognized as One of North Carolina's Five Out- 8 Standing Young Men in 1979. With the Nelp-Support-and Vote of the meey fine Thank You people In District IV-I wM he able to assist hi many / outstanding accomplishments-tor the students, /J 1 jJ /), /* J parents, teachers, end administrators of the Robeson IA/oL?/jUS fcl. Walter 8. OxwdlM J