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Some of the symposium participants.
Money, health among symposium topics
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Theta Mu Sigma Chapter of
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. held
its annual "It's in the Bag" youth
symposium on Saturday, April 23 at
the Forsyth County Central Library.
The young attendees learned
about the challenges and changes that
come with teenage pregnancy and
heard from Alesha Quick and Joy
Ledbetter of the YWCA of High
Point's Teen Moms program. Coach
James Braswell, a lifetime health and
fitness educator, discussed the impor
tance of a healthy lifestyle, while
Sonja Carey talked about the impor
tance of saving money. Mayor Allen
Joines was also on hand. The event
also included a discussion about safe
driving habits.
Food for the event was donated by
Domino's Pizza on Knollwood Street.
Mayor Allen Joines presents a proclamation to Sigma Gamma Rho members.
Educators attend D.C. conference
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
A North Carolina delegation attended
the National Association of Federal
Education Program Administrators
(NAFEPA) conference from March 27-31,
2011 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in
Washington, D.C. The theme was "The
Message of the Past, The Mystery of the
Present, The Magic of the Future."
The conference provided attendees with
the latest information on federal education
programs, especially the status of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) and the replacement programs for
No Child Left Behind.
Presenters from the U.S. Office of
Education as well as other experts shared
information on fiscal and compliance
issues, how to improve student achieve
ment, and made predictions of changes to
come.
Conference attendees were afforded the
opportunity to visit with their elected legis
lators and share their concerns. The North
Carolina delegation had the opportunity to
discuss educational concerns with congres
sional aids to U.S. Reps. Mel Watt, G.K.
Butterfield. David Price and Renee
Ellmers.
West and Clarke
tie the knot
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Chenetta Yvonne West and Corye Sean Clarke of
Cheltenham, Maryland were married at 6 p.m. on April 16 at
the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Rev. Adam Jocno officiated. W
The bride is the daughter of Clarence T. West Jr. and
Rosa Belton West of Winston-Salem. She graduated from
N.C. Agriculture and Technical State University in
Greensboro and
received a
Bachelor's
Degree in
Psychology and a
Master's Degree
in Psychology
from North
Carolina Central
University in
Durham. She is
employed at
Howard Road
Academy Public
Charter School in
Washington, D.C.
The groom is
the son of Mrs.
Claudia Manning
of Brooklyn. N.Y.
He graduated
from the
University of
Maryland College
Park, and received
a Bachelor's
Degree in
Computer
Submitted Photo
Chenetta Yvonne West and
Corye Sean Clarke
Science. He is the CEO of Clarke Management Consulting
Group in Washington, DC.
In attendance was the couple's son, Corye Sean Clarke
II. The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of
honor was the bride's sister, Bonita West Spease of
Tobaccoville. The bridesmaids were Santana Speas of
Greensboro, the bride's niece; Rhonda Jones Richardson and
Cheryl Kirkman of Charlotte.
The best man was William Clemmons III of Reading,
Penn. The groomsmen were Will Bullard of Charlotte, and
the bride's brother, Clarence T. West III of Winston-Salem.
The reception was also held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and
Casino. After a honeymoon in Los Vegas, the couple will
live in Cheltenham, Maryland.
From left: Emma
Jackson of New
Hanover County
Schools; Patsy
Squire of the W
S/FCS; Dr. Willette
C. Stanley of
Wayne County
Schools; U.S. Rep.
Mel Watt Senior
Legislative
Assistant Laura B.
Hooper; NAFEPA
State
Representative
Helen Adams; and
Lisa A. Morris of
New Hanover
County Schools.
Submitted Photos
Young attendees pose with their 'Hunt' hauls.
Busy Easter for Russell Center kids
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The Carl H. Russell Sr.
Community Center recently
held a Easter Candy Hunt
and presented a holiday pro
duction of "Flight of the
Honey Bees."
Both events took place
this past weekend at the
Center and attracted many
local children and families.
"Flight of the Honey Bees"
was presented by Play Play
Production and featured
both adult and child actors.
The following provided
volunteer-support and spon
sorships for the programs:
Lorraine Phillips. Winston
Salem Chapter of Swing Phi
Swing Social Fellowship.
Winston-Salem Recreation
and Parks, the Carl H.
Russell, Sr. Community
Center staff, Andrew and
Romone Williams, Akem
Grant, L.A Austin, Brenda
Smith Mayes, Shirley
Center Director Ben Piggott with the cast of "Flight of the
Honey Bees."
Mosley, Aquella Hall, Tiana
Petree, Jaliyah Austin,
Zyshonne Pauling,
Shaequan Petree, J'Parker
Austin, Anaiyha Carter,
Jahmire Roberts, Jakari
Roberts, Amarreon Petree
Pauling. Ahriyah Petree
Pauling and Kayla Mayes.
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 women
? We are not a walk-in clinic.
? We can't handle emergencies.
? We can 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. We are supported with donations
from churches, individuals, businesses, foundations and the
United Way. We do not receive government funds.
2135 NewWalkertown Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(across from Evergreen Cemetery)
More Information: 336-723-7904