File Photo Austin Ewing was one of four Aggies honored for academics. r t Four Aggies honored for academics CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Four North Carolina A&T athletes were honored nationally for their academic and athletic earn first -team honors in his sport Ewing, who complete! his eligibility after the 2007-01 season, compiled a 3.50 grade point average during the 2007 accompli snments. Men's basketball players Austin Ewing and Steven Rush and football players Oritz "Trey" Green and Davion Hemphill were named 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr., Sports Scholars. The players were first, second or third tall semester i ne psychology major has a cumulative GPA of 3.86. Ewing was a two-year starter for head coach Jem Eaves. He averaged 10.6 points during his 65 -game career He hit 138 career 3 pointers and his 83. ^ free throw career per centage is second best team according to their respec tive sports. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.'s com mitment to education. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education pub lication established the Sports Scholars Award to honor under graduate students of color who have made achieving both aca demically and athletically a win ning combination. Ew ing wa? the only Aggie to all-time. Rush, Ewing's backcourt mate the past two seasons, was a second-team sports scholar selection. He ended a superb two-year career. He hit 193 career 3-pointers. third all-time in school history. He was a two time All-MEAC performer and owns school records in career free throw percentage (.855), 3 pointers made in a season (115) and 3 pointer* made in a game (10). In the classroom. he was just as efficient He earned a < 61 GPA in the fall of 07 and he graduated in 2008 with a cumulative 3.38. On the football side. Green took second-team honors. Like the other three selections. Green's eligibility as an Aggie has ended Green compiled a 4.0 GPA during the fall semester and has a cumulative GPA of 3.39. He is a electrical technolo gy major. On the field, he was a four-year starter for the Aggies at fullback. He helped pave the way for two different backs dur ing his tenure to rush for more than 8S0 yards in a season. Green also scored five career touchdowns. Hemphill was a third-team selection. He made 90 career tackles with his best season coming in 2006 when he made 55 tackles, which ranked him fourth on the team. He also made four tackles behind the line of scrimmage that season. Hemphill, a journalism and mass communications major, has a cumulative GPA of 3.20 and had a fall semester GPA of 3M. '? : ' Pro- Am from page B1 take place during the week of the playoffs. "Right now, we're looking to have those contest during the semifinal round," LaRue said. "It will definitely take place during the tournament. It should be good a lot of fun. The games should be fun to watch. I know they will be very competitive. It's a good, family atmosphere during the games. It's something for the whole family to come out and enjoy. I'm looking forward to everything getting started." For more league informa tion visit www. rusty larue .com . I Coleman from page B1 for us. His main attribute will be his hitting. He's an excellent contact hitter. He hit it very well into the alley. I think he will make an imme diate impact for Dr. White's staff." Coleman is already think ing Of ways he might be able to help his new team. "I'm going to bring a good glove and bat to the table for Central." Coleman said. I'm going to try to produce in any way that I can. If I'm not playing that much then I will encourage my teammates, and get better in practice." Signing to play baseball for North Carolina Central is special to Coleman for more reasons than one. Both of his parents are graduates of NCCU. "I'm happy for him and his family," Palmer said. "He's getting a chance to go to a school that both, his mother and father, graduated from. Plus, Central recently made the jump to Division I. So it should be an exciting time for him." Note: The North Carolina Central baseball team finished with a record of 6-30 last sea son. The Eagles are only los ing one senior, Mike Cornwell. n PQVtnjY I INL. Nc.n I y 1.1 nitlMffti chllrfrmt In Ainci ir..i ?rr trA|ipr>d Hffhimf #t. I'ltvoift ? icntr I #????? r*? f mtwfy lip ?r' V t- *???? i.iM ? ? !?? *?*??????*;?? i?Ml IfWHI ???? !???????? e^?? *!*?! ? ? tfwMrt- ymi ' fin (o www r?ov?* c??n ??i?i ir?l trtvrifvml Still SEARCHING FOR RELIEF from CONSTIPATION? The word constipation can mean different things to different people. Medically speaking constipation usually is defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week. If you are 18 to 75 years old and are suffering from constipation, you may be eligible to participate in the PASSAGE study? a global research study exploring a new investigational treatment for constipation. in addition to receiving study-related physical exams and laboratory se&fces at no charge, participants may receive study medication and will be monitored by a medical team, including a study nurse or study coordinator and a study physician. Join us in the |Ourney to explore new treatment options lor the future. Visit www.PassageStudy.com, . or call toil free 1-866-289-1362 p a s s a a e { ? Photo by Anthony Hill Above: Coleman poses with his mother, Helen Coleman (bottom left). Also pictured are assistant coach Greg Scales, CHS principal Carol Montague, Daisy Roddy and head coach Melvin Palmer. Photo by Charlie Pftff Left: Coleman was one of the best hitters for the Yellowjackets during his time at Carver. NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 2601 (MACY GROVE ROAD) FROM SR 4139 (INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE) TO NC 150 (NORTH MAIN STREET) AND CONVERTING A GRADE SEPARATION TO AN INTERCHANGE AT 1-40 BUSINESS TIP Project U-2800/U-4734 Guilford & Forsyth Counties The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold the above Citizens Information Workshop on June 17, 2008 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Caf6 located on the Dudley Beauty College Campus, 900-D East Mountain Street, Kernersville. NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal setting to provide information, answer questions and receive comments regarding this pfbject. Attend at your convenience during the *? above stated hours. Please note there will be no formal presenta tion. NCDOT, under TIP Project U-2800. proposes to widen SR 2601 (Macy Grove Road) to a multi-lane roadway from SR 4139 (Industrial Park Drive) to SR 1005 (Old US 421/East Mountain Street). A grade separation at 1-40 Business will be converted to an interchange as part of this project with a portion constructed on new location. Under TIP Project U-4734, SR 2601 (Macy Grove Road) will be extended from SR 1005 (Old US 421/East Mountain Stteet) to NC 150 (North Main Street) as a multi-lane roadway partially on new location. Anyone desiring additional information may contact Ms. Beverly Robinson, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, phone (919) 733-7844, Ext. 254 or email, brobinson @dot state .nc .us . NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Ms. Robinson as early as possible so that arrange ments can be made. The Chronicle May 22, 29, and June 5 and 12 Community Care Center Volunteers working together to provide free medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured families. & - You must be approved as a patient before seeing a doctor or dentist. We accept applications for new patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 1:30-4:30 PM. We suggest you pick up a brochure about our requirements to pre pare for the interview. Applications are taken on "first come, first served" basis. We accept only 40 applications per week. ? We are not able to provide care for pregnant worn ? We are not a walk-in clinic. ? We can't handle emergencies.. ? We qan not accept patients with Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans' Administration Benefits or private health insurance. Volunteers and our small staff provide medical and dental care for our patients. 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