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? Community Med School Grad Realizes Li A He wanted to be a doctor since age 7 B\ KAREN M HANSON Chronicle Staff Writer William Lawrence comes across as relaxed, laid back, reserved and self-assured ? a bit unexpected of a student who was anticipating his graduation in the Class of 1993 in the following three days. But unlike most of the other graduates who walked across the podium in Wait Chapel on \1onda\ during Wake Forest University's commencement, this was Lawrence s second day of notoriety. The Durham native s most spectacu lar feat was recognized Sunda> dur ing a hooding ceremony at the chapel, acknowledging his comple tion of medical school. "I'm glad to have this out of the way." Laurence said. I wouldn't have made it through without the support of my family." Members of Laurences extended family traveled to Win ston-Salern on Sunday to see him receive the honor and take the Hip pocratic oath as one of only six African Americans among the 107 Bowman Gra> School of Medicine graduates. "Everybody's happ> and proud." said Lawrence. . who received his decree in the area of pediatrics "My family helped teach me to he independent, but the\ pro vided the backbone. 1 owe all nn success to them, especially my grandmothers, who are the back bone of both sides of my family.? Lawrence. 25. said although he I li I William Lawrence knew at the age of seven that he wanted to be a doctor, his first men tor in medicine entered his life dur ing his last year in high school. He participated in a two-week summer program sponsored by Bowman Gray that introduced him to what medical school would be like and what to do to get accepted. Part of the program included spend ing two hours a day with a faculty physician. "1 spent two weeks with a neonatologist, who works with new borns in intensive care," Lawrence said. "With me already being a per son who loved babies, the time 1 spent with this person, seeing 700 gram babies, really affected me. I kept in contact with him through the years and he helped guide me through medical school." Lawrence completed his under graduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989. He will begin a three-year resi dency as a pediatrics house officer at Children's National Medical Cen ter in Washington in June. Miss Africa/African American to Speak at Regional Pageant By KAREN M HAN.NON . Chronicle Staff Writer A Winston-Salem State Univer sity freshman said it wa*> her ener getic personality, continuous smile and eye contact that helped hernvin the Miss African/African-American Educational Queen's Pageant last month. Next week, Dionne Whined will address contestants at the Miss African/American- African pageant in Atlanta to tell them about her experiences with the competition so far^ The 18-year-old Wilmington native will represent the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont at Atlanta's regional pageant. "I'm jioing to give the contes tants a few pointers that helped me in my competition and wish them Bennie McBride "See me, Bennie McBride for the best price and the best sen/ice on any new Chevy, Geo or Used Car.'' Cherrolet ? Geo 4th and Broad St 722-4191 mam -TR4 WN A I CORPORATION BORROW BUY OR BROWSE 2828 UNIVERSIIY PARKWAY COLLEGE 1'l.AXA CENTER Quirk Cash U>ans Jrwlcrv ? TV ? VCR Repairs M< >N I >AV-SAT1'KI>AY ? - M'NUAV I -?? r"25^"OFF"1 ON ANY AMOl MOF DRY CLEANING Present This ( 'oupon H hen Dropping OIT \ our Dr> Cleaning And Receive 25 Of Off Your Ticket Total. 2-l)ay Turnaround Order must be pickcd up wilhin 10 days of drop ofT to qualih for discount. Excludes Wedding Dressr*. t-urs. Leathers, Suedes St Draperies. Coupon Expires May 26. 1993 1mm mm mm mm ttm mm mm mm mm mm mm * mm mm aJ good luck.' Whitted said. She said her advice to the con She said she was surprised testants will be to think positively, when she was named the winner. I ll tell them to try to keep You don't really recognize the their heads on straight." Whitted things you do when you re on said. They'll need to pay attention to stage." Whitted said. "You recog- their poise and try to keep their spir nize what everyone else is doing its up. "I'll tell them to try to keep their heads on straight!' ? Dionne Whitted and their good points. But after 1 Whitted, who has competed in walked off stage. I went blank. 1 pageants since she was 12, was could not remember what I had just awarded a S500 scholarship toward done or said, and J was over- .her tuition at Winston-Salem State whelmed because 1 didn't think 1 University. She plans to major in' had won it." political science and minor in Eng Dionne Whitted lish. She said she hopes to attend law school after graduation and jwork in corporate law PERSONAL INJURY Personalized Service -ALL COURTS ? FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Office Hours By Appointment 3000 Bethesda Place 659-091 1 "gT^GRAND OPENING SALE^j NEW LOOKS FASHION ALL NAME BRANDS ? ? * * Shorts & Shirts by RUFF 4 TUFF Wear thin short sleeve dress shirts dress shoes, casual and tennis shoes New location Northside Shopping Center Next to Food Lion (919) 767-8547 AFFORDABLE RUG CLASSICS At Cook's Plaza II Flaa Market Hwy. 52 At Germanton Rd. ORIENTAL RUGS o 100% WOOL RUGS ON SALE o 10% OFF ALL WOOL RUGS IN STOCK WITH THIS COUPON 765-471 3 SALE Community '? -/> . k - * *rf? , How to Schedule Your Events: Send your information, con cisely and neatly printed or typed, to the Chronicle Calendar, 617 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102, before 5:00 p.m., ;ij| the Monday preceding the week in which your event will occur. Our FAX number is (919) 723-9173. THURSDAY. MAY 20 12 p.m ? The Juvenile Justice Council will hold its annual meeting in the South Main Hall of the Benton Convention Center. The pro gram will include the topic "Youth of the 90s: Violence and Children." The speaker will be Beverly Coleman-Miller. Refreshments will be served For information call 724-2831. SATURDAY, MAY 22 " 4 10 a.m. ? The Salvation Arms Boys' Club will hold a spring carnival until 5 p.m. There will be games, fun. prizes, food and more. There will also be a plant sale, free blood-pressure check. faJP-painting. auction and yard sale. 4 p. rp. ? A meeting will be held to orga nize an alumni association for A.H. Anderson High School at the Lawrence Joel Post No. 453 locaredon Wrrughtown Stieet. next to Goodwill. Former students are urged to attend. ? 7 p.m. ? The dance recital for Dancers Unlimited will be held at the Kenneth R. Williams auditorium on the Winston-Salem State University campus. SUNDAY, MAY 23 2 p.m. ? The Tri-City Relays Track Club will hold final sign-ups at the Carver High School track until 4 p.m. Youth ages 6-17 should bring a birth certificate. Fur information call 725-7h42 or 767-9383. ESDAY, MAY 25 7 p.m. - orth Carolina Central alumni will meet at f . .vinston Library for the instal lation of officers, recognition of life member ships and welcoming newest alumni. Marice Grisson. Chris Redd. Jennifer Brown and Miss Stevenson. 12:30 p.m. ? The N.C. -Triad Chapter of the National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE) will meet at the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Piedmont Triad Airport until 2 p.m. Edward A. Ellis, executive director of the Pres byterian Hospital Foundation in Charlotte, will present a program on "The Good. Bad and the Ugly: Characteristics of a Professional Fund Raiser." Registration begins at 12 p.m. For lunch reservations call 722-2371. The meeting is open to members and non-members. I WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 7:15 p.m. ? The YWCA is offering a sem inar to discuss the world of nutrition in the 1990s and w ill focus on real-life nutrition issues facing consumers. The YWCA is located at 1201 Glade St. Free. Cindv Silver, the leader, is a licensed dietitian. THURSDAY, MAY 27 12 p.m. ? The Forsyth County Juvenile Justice Council will meet in the Red Cross Building. Room 109. at 690 Coliseum Drive. Delores "Dee" Smith will discuss "Bridging the Gaps in Race Relations." For information call 724-2831/ ONGOING ? Volunteers, plants and tools are needed for Earth Touch, a horticultural nature program sponsored by the Special Populations and Pro grams Unite of the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department. Volunteers are needed to help pick up items donated to the program. To volunteer or make a donation call 727-2505. ? The North Carolina Cooperative Exten ? ? ,**? - ? - -v - -- sion Service offers free assistance if you have young children or are pregnant and live on a lim ited income. Assistance is offered through weekly individual or small group meetings. We can help you feed your family better by helping you know how to buy, grow, store and prepare food that meets nutritional needs. ? The William C. Sims Center, 1201 Alder St., continues its Family Night activities every Thursday in May from 6-8 p.m. Activities include parent support groups, fellowship, games, door prizes and child care. Yvonne Booker is the facilitator who will help you sharpen your parenting skills. Sponsored by STEP ONE Substance Abuse services. For information or reservations, call Ben Piggott .at 727-2837. ? FmHA Farm Loan funds are available to assist minority farmers in Forsyth and Stokes counties who wish to^purchase and ope rate farms. There is a current balance of over S7 mil lion that must be utilized within North Carolina by Sept. 30. For information call (919) 631 5185. The office is located in the Forsyth County Agriculture Building. 1450 Fairchild Drive. ? The Winston-Salem Tiny Rams Football Organization will hold registration for football players, cheerleaders and coaches through Aug. 1 at the Miller Park Recreation Center field. For information call 922-3922 or 744-7518. UPCOMING ? The 10th International AIDS candlelight Memorial and Mobilization will be held Sunday at sunset at Grace Court Park. Bring a candle. For information call Monica Paitsel or Artie Sparrow at 723-503 1 . ASK ABOUT OUR BEST PRICE WRITTEN GUARANTEE . . . ASK FOR ROGER SLOAN (0) mtrjASSICmK E22 W TRUCKS CADILLAC ? QMC TRUCK ROGER SLOAN Assistant Sales Manager 7726 North Point Blvd. (919) 759-2239 Winston -Salerr.. 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