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i - m ml,.' 1 'nr.-LJf' r m s ii i ii i n iii .;3nr a u n i ium tt.iiuiii : i vis fill II li IV', M If iW;. ,'l f - il., : I ? I I I II M X " Ul - T f ! 1 f f u h Mil 00 HONOR STUDENTS stand in front row of North Carolina Central University's graduating class of 1981 on Sunday, May 17, in O'Kelly Stadium. LLOYD V, HACKLEY (left) of General Administra tion, UNC-Chapel Hill; and former Law Dean Harry Groves. WILLIE REESE, III President Senior Class Institute Sponsors Program By Donald Alderman Interesting inquiries and responses, occupational insights, and laughter aplenty were all part of the day as sixth graders at Fayetteville Street Elementary School par ticipated in a role models extravaganza last Wednes day. The - program, spon sored by the Black Child Development Institute of Durham, celebrated Na tional Black Child Development Week. Alternating between classes intweTity-minuie intervals,. black communi ty members, representing several vocations, offered' advice about career deci- ' sions and answered ques tions. The program was designed to increase the! visibility of black com-' munity members to students and to stimulate them to begin focusing on career options. The occasion . fnarked " the first major community effort by the newly form-edBCDI-D. "One student in Mrs. E.B. Cuthbertson's class asked Judge Charles Bec ton of the N.C. Court of Appeals, "Why do judges wear robes?" He answered that it is mostly because of tradition, but that the robe symbolized authority somewhat. Speakers generally em phasized the need for students to develop good study habits and to begin concentrating on develop ing some type of life plan. Students' inquiries were often thought provoking and many speakers were. surprised by students' seriousness. Another student in Frederick Fuller's class asked John Virgil, former UNC basketball standout and professional player, about the money oppor tunities in professional basketball. Virgil replied, they were good but he em phasized the need for study. "You should con centrate on the books, right now," he said. While in J.E. Hunter's class a student asked Dr. John Wadsworth, dentist, aboujthlear.asspciated, with k dental' visif.''He'ex' plained that most fears are myths of the profession; that today's technology allows dental work to be " performed without any pain to the patient. Others addressing students were Ms. Jacelyn Pyles, UNC medical stu dent, Mrs. Nellie Riley of the N.C. Department of, Natural Resources, and Mrs. Sadiyah Abd Shakur of the St. Joseph's Perfor mance Dance Center. Ms. Pyles told students of the rigors of medical school and emphasized the importance of elementary r school to any further col-' lege, graduate, or profes sional study. "Now is the time to get serious about your education," she said. "You don't always want to be a worker; you want to make decisions also," Mrs. Riley said. She spoke of the role of women in the workplace today and how they, too, can hold decision-making ( positions. Mrs. Shakur explored current myths and realities of African lifestyle and culture. Students were im- pressed and proud of the similarities between African and African American cultures. From truck driver to surgeon were students' responses to their present careen choices. One stu-, dent said, "I want to be the richest man in the world," provoking laughter from the class. The smallest youngster said, "I want to be a foot ball player." Laughter prevailed again. Whatever you decide to be, be the tjbesti4he . students ; wie. ''tOldv 'Uviii. BCDI-D members said the event was successful and "the effort was more than worthwile." "I think it is good for students to get excited and motivated about something. This kind of exposure is what our children need," said Ms. Sue McLaurin, BCDI-D program committee chair man. "The interest of the children was very en couraging. It underscores the need for our com munity members to be more visible to our children. It was a very suc cessful pilot program," said Dr. Valora Washington, BCDI-D president. "Next year, we will definitely be' expan ding the program to in clude more schools and grade levels. E.K. Tolbert, principal, Fayetteville . Street Elementary School, said "This kind of thing is very important for . our students. It gives them something to think about in terms of their future." NAACP Mother of the Year v Contest at White Rock by Donald Alderman A "Mother of the - Year" contest, several ap preciation awards, and .gospel singing will -highlight the annual NAACP Freedom Day. Celebration, North t Carolina State Conference ' Branch-NAACP an- nounced Monday. The "freedom celebra tion," to be held Sunday, ' May 24 at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St., at 3:30 ; p.m. features . Mrs. Mildred "Bond Rox- borough of New York Ci ty as the guest speaker. : Mrs. Roxborough is a na- tional, . NAACP associate director for operations and has served as field director and membership director. . She will crown the 1981 NAACP Mother of the Year. Also, mothers from across the state will receive special appreciation awards and certificates, , according to Kelly M. Alexander, NAACP state president. "A special musical pro gram will be presented by the Sandy Groove Baptist Church Gospel Choir of Lumberton. The White Rock Baptist Church Senior Choir will also per form," Alexander said. The occasion represents a salute to the black woman. George Frazier, NAACP Durham chapter president remarked, 'This NAACP activity year is special for Durham." i TV :! : LP. I."!.'. T i ;Kf if k : . -ffri iilmr nfed , ' u ' NCCU CHANCELLOR ALBERT N. WHITING (fcffrspeaks with (from left) Miss Ruth Eileen Koger of Los Angeles, top honor student, Class of 19S1; Chairman '. of the Board of Trustees William A. Clement; Miss Marilyn R. Williams, Brooklyn, NY, second honor student, Class of 1981; and, Francis A. Kornegay, NCC alumnus of Detroit, on whom was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. tciiii:-k-k-i-htck-ti-iti-li-ttCi-tcr-k-k 6 it -Cr -it -tt -tr it'it it it The Durhamites To Present Fourth Annual Scholarship Award THE DURHAMITES of th Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area proudly an nounce the presentation of the organization's FOURTH ANNUAL SCHOLAR. SHIP AWARD which will be nude on Saturday evening, May 23, at the Inter national Inn, No. 10 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. (conveniently located in the downtown area 14th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW). The support and contributions received from fellow DURHAMITES have enabled THE DURHAMITES to donate a $1,000 scholarship to a worthy stu dent of Durham, North Carolina for three consecutive years. Last year's reci pient is nearing completion of his freshman year at the University of Florida. Appreciation is extended to each contributor for the success of making an aspiration a reality. This year, THE DURHAMITES plan to donate a fourth scholarship to another deserving senior high school student in the city or county of Durham, North Carolina, to provide financial assistance during the first year of college. In addition, concerted efforts will be made to continue the trend of responding to local community emergencies and individual needs. The loyalty and support of the many friends of THE DURHAMITES, not only provide funds so sorely . "ted to carry out the programs of the organization, but serve as an incentive I the organization to strive for the accomplishment of greater objectives. Individuals, small groups and organizations: for further informationtickets, write: THE DURHAMITES, do Mr. James Turner, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee, 1800 Sycamore Street, NW, Washington, D.C 20012, . it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it iV it it it it it it it it , Prometheans Rep Visits 1 Durham By Trellie L. Jef fers Dr. Dorothy Jenkins, program director of Pro metheans. Inc.. a program u whicha deal tj iwitfyy career needs ana prepara-v tion of predominantly , black youth, was in Durham, May 11-13, to discuss plans with Durham business and educational leaders on how. to organize a local chapter of the organiza tion. The purpose of Pro metheans, Inc., is to develop educational pro grams which will assist in identifying, motivating1 and recruiting minority students to enter higher educational institutions and to graduate with com petitive skills. Dr. Thomas Bass, a member of the Durham City School Board, in itiated the visit of Dr. Jenkins, who appeared before the regular school board meeting, May 11, and again at Burroughs Wellcome, May 12, in the Research Triangle Park, where she ' gave slide presentations and explain ed the program in depth. Dr. Jenkins said that the main thrust of the pro gram is to let black youth know what jobs are available in the careers of their interests; what alter-; native careers they may seek; and the necessary preparation that is re quired to secure the desired jobs. "There are jobs available, but our students are not prepared (through their training) to hold one of these jobs," said Dr. Jenkins. The main feature of the program is a Career Awareness Fair which Prometheans, Inc., and community-based groups, businesses, organizations, educators, etc., hold for young people," preferably ninth and tenth graders. Representatives from various careers spend a week during the fair in counseling and giving in formation on various ti careers to young people. It may involve a whole school district. Several educators and members of the Durham community have indicated an interest in a local chapter of the program, and the National Technical Association of Durham has. begun to spearhead a Careei Awareness Fair for Oc tober, 1981. OVERALL VIEW NCCU COMMENCEMENT, 1981 Koocoocooboooooooooooooooocsooooocgtt ' Community News WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT! WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CAROLINA TIMES YOU GET PLENTY OF COMMUNITY NEWS. NEWS OF EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU CAN STAY INFORM ED OF WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND YOU WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY. YOU CAN GET UP-TO-DA TE. CHURCH NEWS "CLUBS AND SOCIALS LOCAL SPORTS NEWS OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ISSUES AND STA TE, AND NA TIONAL NEWS OF INTEREST TO YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY. 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