Preacher/publisher McKinney to lecture April 4 *1+1 McKinney nil. -?: SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Bishop George Dallas McKinney, founder and pastor of St. Stephen's Church of God in Christ in San Diego, Calif., will deliver the fourth in the 2001-2002 James A. Gray "Religion and Ethics in 21st Century America" series on Thursday, April 4. at 9:45 a. m. in Dillard Auditorium of the Albert H Anderson Con ference Center. The title of his lecture will be "Cross the Line: Reclaiming the Inner City for God." McKinney has received international acclaim for his dynamic preaching and teach ing ministry. The Jonesboro, Ark., native also has served as jurisdictional prelate of the Southern California Second Ecclesiastical Church of God in Christ. McKinney and his wife. Jean, are also founders of St. Stephen's Nursery School. Southeast Counseling and Consulting Services. Ameri can Urban University, and St. Stephen's Retirement Center, all located in San Diego. McKinney is the author of numerous books and has served as senior editor for the African American Devotional Bible, published by Zonder van in April 1997. His literary contributions now include the best-selling book "Cross the Line: Reclaiming (he Inner City for God," which he co-authored with William Kritlow in 1998! He serves as publisher for the San Diego Monitor News newspaper. McKinney is a magna cum laude graduate of Arkansas State College. He earned his master's degree from Oberlin College School of Theology in Oberlin. Ohio, and his Ph.D. from California Graduate ?> School of Theology in Glen dale, Calif. Sponsored by the James A. Gray Endowment and Win ston-Salem State University, the lecture series is designed to spark thoughtsprovoking discussion about tsjpme of the most pressing mor?l and ethi cal considerations 6f our time. Dr. Cedric S. Rodney is James A. Gray Professor of Religion and Ethics at WSSU and Is the program coordinator. Phi Delta Kappa ftfyfyage W afal Marie Hymes. was named Mist Congenial. Sheressa fcjdielle Wesley, daughter of JOhi and Theressa Hymes, was hhrthred as the Best Waltz Dancer. Brandi Jamison received th'd ' Perfect Attendance Award. Jonathan McCravey was recog upfd for Best Attitude, and pjre Griffin was named Most Gwjperative. ;"jquire thanked Staten forO reigniting the interest in the Cin derella Ball after a 20-year lapse itHfcis event. Staten values this afCdr because she wants to show yojftg people "there is class, and >80 can do something that is njMiingful." -t "We want to expose them to culture. and when they learn the they learn that dancing can be'+ieautiful and meaningful." Stjten said. "We also wanted to gjve them the opportunity to par ticipate in planning for their edu cational future as well." . Co-chair Moye appreciates the ball because it allows the stu defits to earn scholarship money unrl. gives them a chance to ejgfess themselves. ?They have the opportunity toeipress themselves in the areas oltijlistic and literary talent, and irirffers a special chance for serialization among their peers," Moye said. "I value the waltz because it enhances the social grades. It is a dance done among elite society, and it is good to expose them to ballroom danc ing." Parent Kim Dillard watched the youths during early rehearsals, and she was pleased to see that they had mastered the dance steps. "It was sc.try watching them at first, but they really did well." pillard said. ; Contestant Tierra Griffin, sixth-grader, said, "I was afraid at first when I started learning the dance steps. Most girls my age do not know how to waltz. Knowing how makes me want to waltz more." ; Choreographer Medlock noted that her father taught her tiow to waltz when she was younger, but now she sees the Value of his lessons as an adult. "Waltzing makes me feel pretty. Our young ladies and gen tlemen need to feel special, beau tiful and valued." Medlock said. "It is a dance that teaches ele gance." Co-chair Helen Johnson is very excited about being in a sorority for educators. "The Cinderella Ball is very important to us. and we are glad to get it started again. This is the second time we have had the ball since I joined the chapter in 1998. We do many things in the com munity to help make a difference for our children," Johnson said. "We try to reach ... children with important information. We also promote professional growth for our teachers." Phi Delta Kappa Inc. was founded in 1923 in Jersey City. N.J. There are now 132 chapters iu the South. East, Midwest. Bar bados and Liberia. West Africa. 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