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Winston-Sniem Chronicle RELIGION, B4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1990 Community News B1 itaining a 20-year "Tradition" Reynolds High School African-American omcoming Queen shares crown iCIA SMITH-DEERING Bstaff Writer 1 Kn halftime ceremonies got underway at the ^homecoming at R. J. Reynolds High School, a Jion that began in the early 1970's was again Idtvhen the school crowned two homecoming nsine white, the other African-American. Grac- h^hronc this year as the African-American stu- who received the most votes from her classmates n^enise Hairston. A^s. Hairston explained the dual selection, dur- helialloting for the homecoming queens, students ji)m a list of all candidates' names. "You only Me for one person. And the black with the most si^Homecoming Queen, and the white with the As is Homecoming Queen," she further stated. lUedual selection was the result of an attempt to I the unrest prevalent in the schools during the late ;and early '70s, according to Robert Deaton, lolds High principal. "Back in those days, we were ngiroblems with students at all the schools," he Ming that balloting was done by members of the oWfootball team. He indicated that since African- students and white students held differing IS of beauty when it came to selecting a homecom- Jn8|n, there was a question of fairness. He said that the idea of having two queens came from one of the African-American football players who asked why the school couldn't have a Miss Black and a Miss Gold homecoming queen, which, he added, "solved the prob lem." Asked whether what has become a tradition will ever be discontinued given the times today, he said, "Not unless the kids want it...We don't place a great deal of emphasis on it..It has been an accepted way of doing it." He said, "Undl they want to change it, the tra dition will stay. Reynolds tradition is hard to break." But, he again emphasized, "It's their (the students') homecoming, and when they want to change it, we will." Although not that familiar with the history of two homecoming queens, the 17-year old senior is neverthe less, pleased with her selection. "It's really for that one event. Actually, you don't really do anything. You just have the title Homecoming Queen. I think it is sort of like a popularity contest," Ms. Hairston said. But, she was quick to add that that was not enough to guarantee votes, saying, "Just because you know all these people doesn't mean they...necessarily like you." Ms. Hairston is very active in the school's perform ing group, the Dancing Boots. "We perform during halftime at football and basketball games...to provide Ghee makes ROTC Hall of Fame LTC. Acie LTC (Retired) Acie Ghee Jr., a retired Park- d High School JROTC ructor, will be installed he ROTC Hall of Fame at St Virginia State college Get. 12 during Homecom- activities. Colonel Ghee retired at the end of JOl'year 1989-90. He and wife, Louise, reside in nersville. Colonel McGhee attended •tegee Institute, Baylor iversity, and American Ifflological University. He hved a master’s degree in nseling from the latter (ersity and his undergrad- McGhee Jr. uate degree from West Vir ginia State College in 1954. He entered active duty imme diately following graduation and served in the U. S. Army for 22 years before retiring in 1976. His decorations include: Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Bronze Star; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 10-Year Device; Viet nam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Cam paign Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and the Distinguished Service Medal. Current positions held by Colonel McGhee are: presi dent of the West Virginia State College National Alumni Association; member of the Board of Directors, West Virginia State College Foundation; president of the Kimball High School Nation al Alumni Association; presi dent of The William and Sal- lie Carter Family Reunion; and treasurer of the NC/VA Chapter of the KHS Alumni. He is the author of two vol umes of These Little Lights of Mine, a family history. During commencement exercises in May 1990, Colonel McGhee was award ed the Third Annual Presi dent’s Award for Alumni Affairs. He joins his sister, LTC. (Retired) Bernice McGhee, U. S. Air Force, as the only brother and sister in the ROTC Hall of Fame. Their parents are the late Acie and Jettie McGhee. His children are: CPT (P) Cornell T. McGhee, now stationed at Headquarters, TRADOC, Fort Monroe, Va.; Mrs. Rena M. Boggs, San Antonio, Tex.; and Myron B. McGhee, a graduate student at the Interdenominational Theo logical Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Colonel McGhee stated that he attributed his success to the fact that “God always provided the proper combi nation of enlisted men, non commissioned officers, offi cers, and their families to see me through.” He is a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Prince’s Feather Garden Club. bony Fashion Fair bursts on Twin City A ‘Freedom Explosion” will hit the Twin city j^hlNov. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Benton Convention Icr when the Winston-Salem Urban League P''ssents its 33rd production of the Ebony wnFair Show. famed traveling fashion show is produced ■"Ony magazine and is sponsored armually by ston-Salem Urban League Guild to benefit arship fund. ice W. Johnson, producer and director of w, personally selects fashions from the J'c collections of famed designers such as omposto. Bill Blass, Bob Mackie, Giorgio Sclo, Fabrice, Halston, and Bruce Oldfield. Johnson, the wife of Ebony publisher John son, purchases the most spectacular fashions pc for the show. halftime entertainment," she said. She also runs track, something she has been doing since she was a fresh man, and is a member of the school's Ensemble, a choral group that performs in interschool events. In her sophomore year, Ms. Hairston was inducted into the National Honor Society. She is also a represen tative on the Senior Executive, which plans events like the prom, class day, and other senior activities. Winning is a familiar occurrence for her with her accomplish ments including the "Academic Excellence Award" in 1988-89 and 1989-90, an award given by Reynolds High School, and recognition in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." Daughter of Eugene and Ernestine Miles Hairston, Ms. Hairston credits her parents' support of her scholastic and extracurricular efforts. But, she also takes responsibility for what she has accomplished, which is something that she feels that her peers should also do, particularly when it comes to the widespread use of drugs among teenagers. "I think that a lot of peo ple say it's all on the parents. I think that if you have it set in your mind to do (drugs), then that's what you're going to do," she said. "A lot of parents feel like they failed their children if they (the children) get involved in drugs. I wouldn't blame it on the parents. If children have it set to follow the crowd, then they'll follow the "Dancing Boot" Tarra Denise Hairston was crowned as one of R.J. Fteynoids High Schooi's two Homecoming Queens during haiftime at the Sept. 21 game. crowd." Ms. Hairston has not yet decided on a college but is considering the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill or North Carolina State University. Although one of her strongest subjects is mathematics, she is still undecided on what her profession will be. More than 200 exquisite garments, complete with the latest accessories, will be featured. The show will include 10 female models and two male models. Shayla Simpson will serve as the commen tator for the evening. The Winston-Salem Urban League Guild, an auxiliary of the local affiliate, began sponsoring the show in 1957. Joan Cardwell is general chairman for this year’s show; Velma Friende is Guild presi dent. During the show. Miss Ebony Fashion Fair 1990 will be crowned. The local student selling the most tickets to the production wins the title. Tickets are available from any Guild member and at the Urban League office, 201 W. Fifth St. A subscription to Ebony, Ebony Man or Jet is included in the ticket price. Alpha Kappa Alpha's annual Fashlonetta is under way Kierra Love Monique Moultry The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s Fashionetta is once again in full gear. All commit tees have been assigned, and the ladies have been enjoying the festivities sponsored by the group. The annual event is held to raise funds for scholar ships. Group Number 8, consist ing of Sorors Barbara Puryear, Wilma Wheeler, Jeannette Lewis, Eunice Leake, Girtha and Patricia Jeffers, and Eunice Long are again this year sponsoring the Little Miss AKA Pageant. The children vying for Lit tle Miss AKA are: Kierra Love, five-year old daughter of Karen Robinson; Ashley Boddie, five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bod die; Monique Moultry, six-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moultry; Joii Bitting, seven-year old daughter of Patricia Bitting; Nicole Kilgo re, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kilgore; Jerita Joyner, eight-year old daughter of June Miller; and Aja Moore, eight- year old granddaughter of Mrs. Shirley Blackburn. This pageant will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Center, 520 N. Cleveland Ave. The public is invited to attend. Ashley Boddie Nicole Kilgore Jerita Joyner Aja Moore Emmanuel Baptistto observe 71^ anniversary The 76th Anniversary Observance at Bimanud Chidi \hI1 begin Oct 14- Gl.’Ihetonek'TbrSudiATlineAs'lhis.” SetvicesonSund^Ott Wwillbeginatte 11 am with the Revetend John Ntafei pasBc dsfoeangternaning message’IheSpmsavkewll herendaed by theReverend J. R Samds and his ocn- git^licnfianStSlqhen’sB^JistQuirfi Other avices will be: • lAtdnesd^, Oa. 17,7 pm The Reverend H. L Moore and ccngi^aiicn of Mt Catmd B^ast Qnith •'niisd^,Oa. l&TpmUeReverendJames fthMxxlandangregaiioncfSt MaricBapdstChich • Rid^, Ott 19:7 pm The Reverend B. E DaniekandcongregaimcfUiianB^ChKh Sund^, Ott 21, is CommEinaaive D^, and the special guest amiveisaiy fcr the 11 am wotslip vtiilbetheRevQend'VtaMlAntei^ipastrofFci- towship Ch^ Utited Ouch c# Chiist in Dttidt, hto To oiirinaE the atiivecaty services a 5 pm, Bishop Sylveser Johnson and the congregation rf Macedona'TVFHQuchwillbeiheguesB. The pdfe is conMy inviEd D aioid dl ser vices. Emtnanud Bqxist Church is located a 1075 Shalimar Drive The Rewrend John Mendez is boa pasH
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