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The Chronicle, Thursday, August 14, 1986-Page All i^oung Knights of Pythagoras explore life beyond basketball y KAREN M. HANNON ironicle Staff Writer Fifteenth District Deputy rand Master Francis Eaton [the Prince Hall Masons says .wants the young men of this immunity to know that lere’s more to Winston- )lem than just playing isketball in the projects. Deputy Paul Miller wants to lach them to emphasize spect for womanhood. Melvin Williams, the [ganization’s counseling ad- ser, wants the young men to evelop a sense of (Other hood. These three men and other lembers of the Prince Hall lasons support the Knights of ythagoras, a group of boys and young men between the ages of 8 and 18. “The Masons are very much concerned with the youth of our cities,” says Eaton. “We want to get them in the right frame of mind and get something in their heads. Most of them in our group come from one-parent families or foster homes, and sometimes they’re disillusioned. We’re here to let them know that so meone cares. “Some boys of one-parent families with a woman leading the household have a complex about the black male/female relationship. They sometimes have negative feelings, especially toward black men. We’ve found that the boys will Melvin Williams stands with young knights Tubu Douthit, left, and Antoine Partlow (photo by James Parker). come talk with us quicker than their parents. We’re here to educate them.” Part of the education that Eaton speaks of includes tak ing the young men on tours. “This month, we toured AT&T. We’re planning tours for R.J. Reynolds, Hanes and Piedmont Airlines to show them that there are more op portunities in life,” he says. The Knights of Pythagoras group was first brought to Winston-Salem and organized by past Grand Master Clark S. Brown Sr. Eaton says that the group now has 35 to 50 members. Members meet once a month for business and plan recreational activities that in clude wiener roasts, fish fries, softball, bowling and swimm ing. The young men are also enrolled in a golf league under the instruction of Winston Lake pro Ernest Morris. Eaton says that funds for the Knights of Pythagoras come from the Masons and the boys’ parents. “A lot of money is raised by parents so that the kids can go on trips,” Eaton says. “The response has been great. When we get the boys in their younger ages, we’re trying to prepare them to be future Masons. When they turn 18, they’re eligible for the Masons.” Miller explains the need for the young men to focus on respect. He says placing em phasis on respect today will produce a better crop of leaders for tomorrow. Please see page A14
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