Photos By Tevin Stinson
Flonnie Anderson addresses the crowd during the annual talent show hosted by the local chapter of
Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Parkland High School. Anderson received an award
for her 34 years of service to the school system.
Below: Members of the youth choir at
Solid Rock Baptist Church perform
during the talent show at Parkland
High School on Saturday, Jan. 9. The
annual event is hosted by the local
chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.
Phi Delta Kappa honors
Flpnnie Anderson during talent show
BY TEV1N STINSON
THE CHRONICLE
For the past five years, the local chap
ter of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., a professional
organization of women in the field of edu
cation, has held a talent show to display
the many talents of students in the
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
With a theme of Soulful Sounds, this
year's event was bigger than ever.
And it honored long-time drama
teacher Flonnie Anderson.
Chapter President Patsy Squire said the
sorority holds the talent show every year to
display how much talent is in the schools
in this area.
"Our schools are filled with talented
boys and girls," she said. "A few years ago
we decided we would hold this event so
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others can see how talented they really
are." [
Throughout the evening, students from
a number of schools sung songs and per
formed dance routines with hopes of tak
ing home the first prize of $100. Second
place received $50 and third place
received $25.
Although the event was very competi
tive, Squire mentioned the event is about
having good, wholesome fun in a safe
environment.
"This night is all about fun," she said.
"Although we do keep the competitive
edge by awarding winners with money, we
make sure everyone involved leaves with a
smile on their faces and new friends."
A number of parents thanked the
organization for putting the event together.
Adrianna Moore, whose daughter par
ticipated in the talent show, said during a
time when children are out committing
adult crimes in their spare time, events like
the talent show are very much needed.
"School-age children need more events
like this," said Adriana M6ore. "If children
had more events like this to attend, they
would get into less trouble."
During the event, the members of the
sorority took a moment to honor long-time
drama teacher Ronnie Anderson with an
award for her hard work and dedication to
improving the lives of hundreds of stu
dents over the years.
Squire said she felt the need to honor
Anderson because she has touched so
many lives in the area and continues to do
so; today.
"We believe in giving people their
flowers while they are still here to smell
them," she said. "Mrs. Anderson has set an
amazing example for teachers and students
across this city."
Anderson taught in the Winston
Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 34
years before retiring in 1989. During here
tenure with the school system, Anderson
taught drama classes at Atkins, Anderson,
and Parkland High Schools.
In 1970 Anderson became the first
teacher to direct a production that featured
both white and black students following
the integration of schools in the late 60s.
"I am honored to be recognized by
such an important organization," said
Anderson after receiving her award.
"I have received a number of awards
over the years, but this one is special."
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