The former Winston-Salem school
holds 42nd founding reunion
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Sister Clara Muhammad Elementary and Secondary
School (SCMS), 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive, operated in
Winston-Salem from January 1973 to June 1988.
On May 23, for the first time in 42 years, former teach
ers, principals, the founding director, parents, the now
adult students and their children and even their children's
children converged on the Carl H. Russell Community
Center to honor the 42nd Founding of the Winston-Salem
Sister Clara Muhammad School.
Nearly 100 attended, coming from near and far.
Though everyone had aged as the years have gone by,
the sheer presence of so many was a rallying indication
that the courageous, determined, and committed spirit that
founded the school had not diminished, organizers said.
They said that it was evident that what is right and good
seeks its own level and is redirected for posterity.
As a result, another gathering is being considered for
the very near future. There were others that were not able
to come the first time but are excited about the next time.
Over the 15-year period, annual enrollment at the
school ranged from 15 to a high of 62 students of both
Muslim and Christian faiths.
The school had an accelerated curriculum was
designed for a student who entered at 3V$ years old to
complete pre-kindergarten through high school at SCMS
and graduate in 11 years. The school operated year-round.
Though the school was co-ed, in the early years male stu
dents attended in the morning and female students attend
ed in the afternoon.
Families paid a modest tuition payment for each child;
other financial support was oDtainea suicuy uom uic uio.
itable efforts and support of the believers and friends of
the sponsoring Masjid A1 Muminum of Winston-Salem.
TTiere were six high school graduation ceremonies,
namely Classes of 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, and
1985. Graduates attended and or graduated with under
graduate degrees from Bennett College, N.C. A&T State
University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
and University of North Carolina at Greensboro; some
went on to obtain graduate degrees.
The school was directed by Imam Irvin Shakir (spiri
tual leader), from 1973-1988. School principals were
Sister Gail McCarthy (Jan. 1973-Spring 1974); Sister
Kathann El-Amin (1974-1979) and Sister Judy Rashid
(1979-1988).
Instruction was given by the director, principals and
teachers Imam Denard El-Amin, Brother David and Sis.
Betty Muhammad, Brother Donnie Milliard, Sister
Maryum Karim, Sister Betty Hasan, and Sister Rasheeda
Fareed.
Volunteer teachers were Sister Jennifer (El-Amin),
Sister Gertrude Umrani, Brother William Slade, Sister
Gail Anderson, Sister Arrneda Hummings. Sister Angela
Saleem, Brother Leonard Abdullah, Sister Wylene
Hameed and. Sister Khaliah Hasan. All fulltime teachers
and many of the volunteers were college graduates.
In a statement, organizers said: "Former parents, for
mer students and former administration are indebted to the
Winston Salem Community who helped us establish a
legacy of excellent private education for 15 years. Let us
give thanks and pray for one another. Stay tuned until we
meet again, by the permission of Almighty God."
Breakfast
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applaud Carpenter for his
work on a program that is
working to remove the
question regarding past
aijests from applications.
"That is one program
that I am totally behind."
said Hartfield. "I am glad
that is one program that
Reverend Carpenter is
pushing for."
Linda Sutton, field
organizer for Democracy
N.C., has been active in the
Winston-Salem community
since the early 1970s.
Sutton is a cofounder of the
Winston-Salem Voting
Rights Coalition, a non
profit organization that reg
isters voters and promote
programs such as early vot
ing.
Hartsfield praised
Sutton for her many
accomplishments and said
they had grown to become
like family over the years.
After accepting his
award for community serv
ice, Carpenter said he
remembers his mother
bringing him to prayer
breakfasts when he was a
kid, and that it was an
honor to be receiving the
award.
"As a kid, my mother
would drag me to these
events on Saturday morn
ings," laughed Carpenter.
"Knowing how much these
events and community
service meant to her makes
this award very special."
Jamezeanna Sudler said
the local branch of Church
Women United will contin
ue to fight for human rights
in Winston-Salem.
During the celebration
a donation was collected
for the Church Women
United national branch.
St. James
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parents exposed him to a
wealth of music as a child,
all of which influenced his
development.
Also performing will be
comedian Minister Will
"EJ" Furches.
Donations are $40 in
advance and $45 at the
door. Dinner is included.
Seating is limited.
Contact Myrna D.
Williams (336-923-5881)
or Kimberly Howard
Green (336-995-8061) for
further information. The
Rev. Steven L. Lyons is the
pastor. The public is invited
to attend.
Religion
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lunch will be offered. The
public is cordially invited
to attend. The Rev. Dr.
Linda Beal is the host pas
tor. For more information
contact Tracee Spears at
336-429-0512, or Deacon
Beal at 336-528-3256.
Food and Pantry
Clothes Closet
Every second Saturday
of each month from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m.. Calvary Hill
Church of Greater
Deliverance Inc. invites
anyone who is in'need of
food and clothes. The
Food Pantry and Clothes
Closet is at 4951 Manning
St. Direct all question to
Missionary Tammy Orr at
336-744-3012.
Monthly Service
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Deliverance Inc. from 7:30
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viding hope through teach
ing and preaching present
ed by Calvary Hill's minis
terial staff. For more infor
mation contact the church
at 336-744-3012.
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are invited to fellowship
with Calvary Hill Church
of Greater Deliverance
Inc., 4951 Manning St.,
during Men Helping Men
Be Men every Tuesday
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more information, contact
336-744-3012.
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Peppers
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Pharisees - thought that
killing the rebel Jesus
would solve all of their
authority issues. They hon
estly believed that crucify
ing Him would scare His
followers into silence. The
reverse happened on the
Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)!
Not only did that event
empower Jesus' followers
but His teachings were
spread throughout the
Mediterranean World.
Instead of cowering down
to the powers that be. the
Spirit made the apostles
bold while more and more
converts were being added
to the movement. The
Sadducees and Pharisees
watched the growth of the
movement; something had
to be done. After Peter and
John healed a cripple man
(Acts 3), the Sanhedrin
(Jewish court) took action.
Both apostles were
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detained overnight to be
questioned the morning.
The court couldn't deny the
healing. Peter's bold
response to their questions
(Acts 4:1-17) led them to
forbid the apostles from
uttering the name of Jesus.
They two were released.
Lesson: They return to
their people, probably the
120 (Acts 1:15) in the
upper room. Reporting
what had just happened,
they immediately begin to
pray. The prayer in verses
24-30 is often called the
"Believer's Prayer". The
prayer begins by acknowl
edging the hostility that
comes with a new leader
(Psalm 2:1-2). The powers
that be. the Sanhcdrin and
Rome, have decided to end
this reign quickly. Like
David's opposition, God
wouldn't allow it. Those in
the upper room prayed for
God to intervene in the cur
rent face of threats and
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bless them with boldness to
carry out their mission
(Matthew 28: 18-20).
When the prayer ended,
they are filled with the
Spirit and continue to
preach with boldness in the
name of Jesus.
Life's Application:
The power of prayer is
amazing! When individuals
and/or groups call on God
for help. He shows up.
Those who are one accord
praying sincerely, the Spirit
empowers them. That
empowerment looks differ
ent depending on the vari
ous situations. It could be
boldness to speak and act;
calm in the midst of
storms; or courage in the
face of opposition. Prayer
is power! It is individual as
well as communal address
ing the needs of the entire
community. Let's continue
to prayer for others that
God will use them in a
mighty way!
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