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^][i« ciiatlom $o0t Thursday, April 20,1989 LIFESTYLES Section B Page One Curtis Wrightt: A Man Of Many Talents By LORA VANDERHAIX lifestyle* Editor Curtis Wrightt was recently given the Outstanding Commu nity Television Award for his Cablevlslon talk show, "Curtis Wrightt and The Family." The general Information show airs on cable channel 33, every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. "1 try to bring subjects to the public that probably would not be seen on regulau- television. I've done shows on subjects such as: sickle cell, the urban league, consumer credit, AIDS and eating disorders," said Wrightt. But the television show Is only one of the many hats that Is worn by Wrightt. Wrightt ,52, Is a photographer, vldeotographer, entertainer, ventriloquist, magician, entre preneur, real estate broker and a former boxer. He Is ailso active In the Army Reserve and he works full time for WGIV radio. Wrightt was born In Kings Mountain but moved to Char lotte when he was nlne-years- old. Growing up he wanted to be a professional fighter or a grocery store owner. "I worked In a grocery store when I was a boy," he said. He entered the Army 2ifter at tending Second Ward High School. "I've served 24 years of active duty In the Army and the Army Reserves. I'm currently a senior Instructor for nuclear, biologi cal and chemical warfare In the reserves," said Wrightt. While In the Army he became Involved with boxing for five years but today he has very dif ferent view on the sport. "I boxed professionally for a year but that's a hard way to make a living," he said. "Moved boxing but It's a racket. I met a lot of guys who, when they fin ished boxing, didn't have any money or any sense. Everybody else (managers and trainers) would have sense...but the box ers wouldn't because once you scar your brain tissue It can't be repaired." Wrightt believes that Tyson and Sugar Ray should retire f ly \ t w and let their money work for them. "I think It (boxing) should be outlawed," he added. After moving back to Char lotte, Wrightt, entered CPCC to complete his mechanic train ing. He was one of the first blacks to work at a Charlotte car deal ership. After working three years as a mechanic, Wrightt went Into business for himself, opening "Wrightt Paint and Body/Used Car Lot." "I really enjoy selling ," said Wrightt. "I've sold vacuum cleaners, Amway products, brushes and real estate." Wrightt has taken various courses from CPCC over the years, such as: drafting, silk screen, commercial art, tap dance, sewing, carpentry, clas sical guitar and tennis. He also took a course from television to become a ventrilo quist. As a community service, Wrightt and his dummy, Johna than, make their round to one of the 18 hot lunch sites through out the city each week "Anything he, (Johnathsui) can do I can do," Wright said joking ly. "He says he can do without me sometimes." Wrightt works full time for WGfV Radio. "I work from mid night until 6 a.m., six days a week and and Sundays I work from 4 until 8 a.m. and 10:30 un til 11 a.m." Surprisingly, Wrightt has lei sure time, "I have several hobbles and In terests. I enjoy riding my mo torcycle, bicycling, bowling, archery and physical fitness ac tivities. "I use to raise Russian wolf hounds," he added. Wrightt also has a bus that he as reconstructed Into a mobile home. "1 want to use that for my of fice when I open my dating ser vice, which will be called, Wrightt One Video Mate. Wrightt has a hectic schedule but he somehow manages to handle all of It. He says his motto Is, "Good Is standard. You have to be better than good." AFRICAN-AMERICANSOC/ErV NEWS Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Sponsors Little Miss Zeta Amicae Pageant The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will sponsor Its annual "Little Miss Zieta Amicae Pageant," on Satur day, April 29, 4 p.m. at the Greenville Center. The theme will be "Petals of Promise." The contestants are listed be low. Brandy Naklsha Baskin ,6, Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Le wis J. Gaskins. She Is being sponsored by Jeanette Grier and Hazellne Williams. Donna K. Calhoun, 9, Is the daughter of James and Rita Cal houn, She Is being sponsored by Carol Kllgo and Addle Pet- tlce, Tashlka Michelle Hall, 6, Is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Rode rick A. Hall. She Is being spon sored by Betty Caldwell and Sammle Grier. Nlchola Miller, 6, Is the daugh ter of Bonnie Miller and Donnell Howard. Her sponsors are Al berta Prince and Diane Jones. Joy Pettis, 9, Is the daughter of Lawrence and Treva Pettis. Her sponsors are Sarah Stevenson and Rohenla McCullough. Brandy Baskins Tashlka Hall Joy Pettis Donna Calhoun IMlchola Miller Howard Pan-Hellenic Honors Students The Charlotte graduate Pan- Hellenic Council of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., will hold Its annual high school awards program on Sunday, April 30, at the Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers Street at 6 p.m. The Charlotte Council spon sors this senior recognition program yearly to recognize youth for their achievements. The following students will be honored: Samantha Barnes. Sharon Nicholson, Marrlssa jL Scarborough Sigma Conference Special To The Post The Beta Omlcron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., will host the 47th Annual Northeast Regional Conference at the Sheraton Air port Plaza, April 28-30. Many activities have been planned for the weekend. The banquet will be held on Satur day, April 29 at 7 p.m. The cul minating activity will be a prayer breakfast on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with city council mem- laer Ella Scarborough speaking. All sorors and affiliates of Sig ma Gamma Rho are cordially Invited to participate In the weekend of activities. Nichols, Christina White, Xerx- ses Bailey, Angela Beamer, Na- tarsha Witherspoon. ChaiTsse McKay, Jerome Cherry, Terry Emehel, Cherlce Ray. Demetrius Poage, TTffany Eubanks, Steph anie Cornwell, Tiffany Smith, Kymra Motley, Tanya Tucker and Teklta Lockhart. The Charlotte Graduate Coun cil of the National Pan-HellenIc Council Is composed of eight Greek-letter organizations: Al pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Al pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Soijorlty, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psl Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta So rority, and Omega Psl Phi Fra ternity. Adelaide H. Hunt of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Is the president of the local council. Marilyn C. McClain of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Smith Turner, fV, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity served as co- chalrpersons for this year's award program. Sam Wallace Grier Celebrates 100th Birthday Special To The Post Sam Wallace Grier will cele brate his 100th birthday on Sunday, April 23 with a birthday party at FDY. He has spent his entire life time as a resident of Mecklen burg County, residing In the Steele Creek Community. Grier and his wife of '71 years, Maggie, are the parents of eight children: Hlwatha, Samuel, Mary, Mabel, Lucille, Eunice. Elizabeth and Nannie. They graciously blessed with 22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. During World War I, Grier helped build Camp Green, which was a military base at the time. In World War II, he worked at the Shell Plant, which Is now the Arrowood Industrial Park. In 1945 he purchased a farm In the Steele Creek area where he raised cotton, vegetables and livestock. He retired from farm ing In 1980. He joined McCllntock Presby terian Church at an early age and he Is still an active member of the church. He was a deacon but later became an ordained elder of McCllntock. He also Grier served as Sunday School treas urer for 40 years and he Is the oldest member of the congrega tion. Grier Is one of the founding members of the Knights of the Guiding Star of the East #32. A strong believer of family unity and love, Grier has provid ed hours of Inspiration and strength to his family and a host of others who also call him "Papa Grier." Grier says his secret to such a long life and good health Is. "I put God first and follow."
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