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. .rlr ;.T^ • " Christina Massey ...All-County Team /-<« _ _ _ Lorraine Meeks ...Studying computer '---I Trina Montgomery . .Has artistic talent Sorority seeks lo fcnrich Debutciites Cutairally, Academically, Personally* By Teresa Simmons Poet Managing Editor “We want to enrich the debutantes culturally, encourage them acade mically and develop them person ally. We believe that wisdom and sophistication will be the result,” commented Daisy Stroud, vice pre sident of the group sponsoring the upcoming Delta Debutante Annual Cotillion. Die young high school seniors involved this year have had much to look forward to. The sponsoring group, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, planned several activities for the young ladies. According to Mrs. Stroud the debutantes have already partici pated in a fellowship Pajama Party, Career Education Seminars, “Co ping With Changes” seminars and several personal development series. “The next event,” Mrs. Stroud continued, '1 will be the Debu tante Luncheon-Fashion Show on March 18 at the Quality Inn.” Following the ball, affairs will be held for the marshalls and parents of the participants. The ball, a fine gala formal event, will also feature the young ladies waltzing with their fathers. The choreographers are sorora Melinda McKnight and Effie Waterman, a physical education teacher. The 41 young debutantes have and will be exposed to several facets they otherwise would have missed. The ladies of Delta Sigma Tbeta have seen to it that all of the youth enjoy the promotion towards know ledge, poise and sophistication. This week four more young ladies Will be featured Dmy are Christina r DeMille Massey, Lorraine Yvette Meeks, Trina Montgomery, and Ste phanie Denise Moore. Stephanie Moore • ...Who’s Who inductee Ms. Massey is the daughter of Isaiah Massey of Glenrock Rd. and Delcine Massey of Samuel St. Involved in basketball, track, swim ming and drawing, she has begun her journey to perfection both physi cally and spiritually. She was awarded a diploma in Bible Corre spondence Courses, named to the All-County Basketball team and re ceived a certificate in English. She is a member of the NAACP, the Monogram Club, Usher Board and is a Civinette. Ms. Massey is a senior at Independence Hi£i School. Ms. Meeks enjoys skating, read ing, bike riding and walking. As a student at South Mecklenburg she is involved in the FBLA Club, and CofQfHilor Club She is silso 1 the Computer program at her church. She has worked hard over the years in bringing her grade point Charlotte Area High Schools Advance In Tournament Four Charlotte-Mecklenburg High . Schools advanced by placing in the ' • top 16 of SO teams competing Satur - day in the opening round of HIGH-<J, the tournament for scholars held at ' Central Piedmont Community Col lege. * South Mecklenburg finished first, ' followed by West Charlotte. Other • Charlotte area high schools in the . top 16 were Harding, seventh, and Independence, fifteenth. These teams advance to the Round of 16 February 9, in which they compete against opposing teams for the first time. The eight Round of 16 winners advance to matches that will be televised Sundays at S p.m., February 24 - April 7, on WTVI 2 High-Q is sponsored by CPCC, WTVI and participating authorized dealers of Apple Computer. The . Winning high school will earn a •l silver trophy and 93,066 in scholar .- ships, and a personal computer provided by Apple. .. Members of the South Mecklen burg team are Iain Anderson, Peter Wiebier, Matt Ellison, Lyle Scruggs, tod alternate John Bland. West Charlotte team members are Mi chael D. Schill, Brian Faria, Ewan Park, Simon Kahn, and Mark Schill. Harding team members are John ny McBride, Nancy Bryant, Henry Styron, Earl Miranda, and alternate Xavier Miranda From Indepen dence, the team includes John Cobb, Laura Haywood, John Kirby, Pat rick Mills, and Chris Wyatt. Some 350 high school scholars from 27 counties Added questions on history, mythology, current events, science, math and other topics sup plied by TIME, INC., in Saturday’s qualifying round. Other finishers were Ash brook of Gastonia (sixth); Crest of Shelby (eight); North Stanly of New London (fourth); Salisbury (fifth); Hickory (third); East Burke of Icard (six teenth); Statesville (ninth); West Lincoln of Uncolnton (thirteenth), Wilkes Central of Wilesboro (twelfth); East Lincoln of Denver (tenth); Uncolnton (fourteenth); and Maiden (eleventh). r«~ "• W DON'T f MOUSE AROUND I v Ift Read The Post —opunsurea RAMESES TEA No. 51 119 E. 8th Sc “COME ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES' Donations: $1.50 ! average up and feels it is important to attend school and obtain an education. Instrumental in her positive atti tude about education are her pa rents, Olie and Nancy Meeks of Ganton Rd. A West Mecklenburg Senior Ms. Montgomery is a member of the Art Gub and Explorers. She also sings in the Mixed Ensemble and the Youth Gioir of her church. She enjoys art, sewing and playing the drums. Ms. Moore is active at West Giarlotte as a Keyette and Lettergirl. In the 10th and 11th grades she was a cheerleader. This year she has been selected into Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and was a Junior Marshall last year. She is the daughter of Louise E. Moore. These fine young ladies are exam ples of the high caliber of talent, ambition and excellence in the De butante Ball. They are part of Giarlotte’s pride and joy...and they are part of our glorious future. More Church News Briefs Laymen Day Program Planned The Laymen of the Mecklenburg General Baptist Association will sponsor its annual Laymen Day Program Sunday February 24, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church-West. Dr. Gifford Jones, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. “Laymen of the Year - 1985” will be crowned during this program. He will receive an all expense paid trip to the State Laymen banquet and one day session in Hickory. The regular monthly meeting of the Laymen of the MGBA will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church 7:30 p.m. February 21. WALLS MEMORIAL The Walls Memorial AME Zion Church extends to each and every one an invitation to share in the observance of Black History Month. On February 18 at 7 p.m. a lecture will be given by Rev. Dr. Gifford Jones, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. He is a noted lecturer on Black History and his message “The Voss Recognized Paul Voss, son of Dr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Voss, 4320 Carmel Road, Charlotte, a senior at St. Joseph Preparatory Seminary in Vienny, West Virginia, has received the recognition of “Cum Laude” on the school’s Academic Achievement Honors List for the second quarter of the 1984-85 school year. St. Joseph Preparatory Seminary is a four year boarding high school for young men who are considering the Roman Catholic priesthood as a possible life's vocation. _i Ummmm, Ummmm, Good! Read Who’s Who In The Kitchen Dr. Clifford Jones . Guest speaker cnurcn ana it s Continuing Progression of the Black Race” is bound to be both informative and lOMMCMCWaHtWWLHWHIlWMWMWC enlightening. On February 27 in conjunction with Prayer Service “History of Spirituals” through songs and readings by the Walls Hymn Choir will be presented. A speech choir of young adults will render “The Judgement Day” by James Weldon Johnson. These programs are sponsored by the Christian Education Department of the church. The Rev. J.T. White is pastor. The church is located at 2722 Bancroft St. I —■-- - I Mil - WHAT’S H * COOKING? < i For the best in food bargains, U ^shop The Post food % > ads- a fibs? total home UBS HIA1TH CARE • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Hospital Beds • Patient Lifts • Ostomy • Incontinence • Bathroom Safety • Respiratory Therapy • And Many Other Items We RENT or SELL ^ ^ r7i We Accept Medicare & Most Insurances PEAK HEALTH CARE MAK MUGS, INC. 2044 N, Graham St. (704) 372-2848 In 1909, a black man was on top of the world. The man was Matthew Henson, j Asa member of Admiral Peary's expedition, he planted the American flag at the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. Henson is one of many black Americans to break new ground, i -The second book published by a woman in America was written , by a black woman. Phillis W heatley, in 1773. She was commended by President Washington. j in 1893, at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful heart operation. | Seventeen years ago, Thurgood Marshall was appointed Justice to the Supreme Court by President Johnson. /' ] Black History Month is a time to honor accomplished men and women of the past And a time to look ahead to many accomplishments in the future. =- Gntrtriy Irrtim <4 Thr KrfJurtri I lull.
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