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Page2S - THE CHARLOTTO POST - Thunday, May 18, 1989 Amie Epps: An Outstanding Student By LORA VANDBRHAIX Lifestyles Editor Amle pps Is one of the many outstanding students In the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. Epps, 18, is a senior at Inde pendence High School. This weekend he will receive the Annie W. Hood Scholarship from the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club and the "Most Outstanding High School Student Award " from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chap ter of Las Amlgas. He has alro received the FTeldcrest Founda tion Scholarship. He Is the recipient of a four- year scholarship from UNC- Chapel Hill, where he will major In political science and commu nications. "I want to major In political science because I feel the com munity needs a positive Image. I love people and I want to give back to tlis community some of «hat has been given to me," said Epps. He has already started giving back to the community by be coming Involved with numerous community activities and groups. Touring with "Positive Images," 4 group of Charlotte- MecUenbuig students who visit other schools to sing and give positive reinforcement, gives him an excellent opportunity to help his peers. ; Currently, he Is working as an intern In ttie community affairs department at WBTV. Carolyn Mints, director of community af fairs, says she has develop^ a tremendous sense of pride and respect for Epps. "I have observed his responsi bility where his civic duty is concerned. At such an early age, he has an Interest and un derstanding In local govern ment and foreign affairs," said Mints. Epps Is co-president of his senior class, president of the Order of the Patriot, a member of SADD, the Charlotte Choir Boys and he's on the NAACP Student Executive Board at In dependence High, just to name a few of his affiliations. Over the past three years he has won first place In several oratorical contests. Including the Optimist Club, Las Amlgas and Photo/CALVIN FEROUSON Epps Charlotte-Mecklenburg Baptist Association. Last year Epps was among 21 students who were chosen to visit China for nine days. "It was a great experience. Sometimes I was nervous be cause some of the people had never seen black people before and they would come up and touch me, as If they were check ing to see if I was real," said Epps. The China trip also gave him a greater appreciation for our country. "Sometimes we forget that we are a blessed nation. I novlr, have a different outlook on life and I realize how good we have It "Many of the people In China are very poor but the education level Is very high. I saw somie of the cl^ houses they lived In. It was really amazing," he said . Epps Is a member of Saint Luke Baptist Church and he’s very active In church activities. He Is director of the Gospel Harmonettes, assistant director of the Young Adult Choir and a member of the Royal Ambassa dors. "The Royal Ambassadors Is a male missionary society. We meet to discuss Issues and the role of black men. Computer Prep School Graduation Special To The Post The Charlotte Computer Prep School will hold Its first gradua- tkm on Sunday, May 21,4 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church Community Enrichment Center. Richard E. Barber, deputy sec retary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will be the guest speaker. Barber, a native of TVenton, N. J., is the foimder and former chairman of the board of New World National Bank (now Heritage Bank), the only black owned bank In Permsylvanlan. He Is former deputy executive director of the National NAACP In New York and he worked closely with the late Kelly Alex ander, Sr., board chairman of the national NAACP. He served in the Carter Administration as regional administrator of the small business administration Pan-Hellenic's Founders Day Program The Charlotte Graduate Pan- Hellenic Council of National Pan-HeDenlc Council, Inc., will hold Its Fovmdeis' Day Activities on May 21 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., at Slmpson-Gillespie United Methodist Church. Members of the eight Greek- Letter organizations and local council members will worship with the Slmpson-Glllesple Chiux;h congregation at the 11 a.m. service. At 5 p.m., the council will host an OPEN FORUM, the topic be ing: "Strengthening The Black Famlty Through Greekdom Out reach." Forum Participants/Leaders are: Ms. Madine Falls, director, local Urban League; Mrs. Carol Ricks, psychologist of Char lotte: Mrs. Queen Thompson, dropout counselor, Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools; Rev. John F. Epps, pastor, Slmpson- Gillespie U. M. Church; Mr. C. Don Steger, City of Charlotte as sistant manager and Mr. James A. Yancey, Mecklenburg County chief court counselor For further Information, you may call Mrs. Barbara Atwater at 399-9703 or D. L. Grier at 366-0153 between 6-9:30 p.m. weekdays. The general public Is warmly Invited as well as members of the eight Greek-Letter organiza tions to be In attendance. Simpson Gillespie United Methodist Church Is located at 3545 Beatties Ford Rd. Rev. John F. Epps Is the host pastor. Barbsr of region three in Philadelphia. A prolific writer. Barber Is the author of Economic Emancipa tion Plan of African-Americans. He Is the son-in-law of Mrs. Refula Witherspoon of Char lotte. The public Is Invited to attend the graduation ceremony. The graduates are: Loretta Geath- ers, Ida Dunston, Thelma Town send, Wanda Hall, Gwendolyn Woodard-McCray, Louise Stin son, Rlckye McKoy-Mltchell, Janet McMillan, Benuud Sturdi vant, Mattie Sturdivant, Lillie Anne Walls, Christine Haynes and Carolyn Gli^ard. Registration for the next ses sion, which will meet once a week. Is underway. For addi tional information call 333- 2375. • The Chariotte Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni As sociation, Inc., will meet on Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at the residence of Dr. Spurgeon Webber, Jr., Church Hill Condos, 224 N. Popular Street Unlt21. • The N. C. A & T Queen City Alumni Chapter will meet on Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. at McDonald's Cafeteria. • The Charlotte Greens will talk about the history and values of the Green Movement on Simday, Jime 4, 7 p.m. at the Char lotte Unitarian Church, 234 N. Sharon Amity Road. Child care is available. Call 563-9602 for additional Information. • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urban League is recruiting ap plicants for Its next word processing training program which Is scheduled to begin July 3. If you can type, have a high school diploma or GED and would like to stren^hen your skills In or der to find employment call 377-2234. • Excelsior Club members will sponsor a fashion show on Sunday, May 21,7 p.m. to benefit the Anita Stroud Children's Camp Fund. Donatkm is $10. •The Olympic Hl^ School Class of '74 will hold Its 15th reun ion on Juty 22. For additional Information call Anne B. DUlen- beck at 522-1356 or Joyce Ray Bynum at 588-3835. • The Reid SchodI Alumni Chorus meets each Saturday, 6 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 609 East Avenue Belmont. •Applications to audition for the 1990 Miss Charlotte Meck lenburg Scholarship Pageant are now being accepted. The age requirement Is 17-26. If Interested call Merle Baxley at 536- 9619 alter 6 p.m. • The Tar Hill Chapter of the United Scleroderma Foundation will hold a seminar on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-l p.m. at the Charlotte Memorial Hospital AHEC Building. • The monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens Support Group, sponsored by Community Health Services, will be held on Fri day, May 19, 11 a.m.-noon at Community Health Services, 1401 East Seventh Street. • Community Health Services will hold diabetes clinics on Friday, June 2 at the Amay James Center: Tuesday June 20 at the Greenville Center and Thursday, June 22 at the Alexander Center. The clinics will be held from 9-11 a.m. at each location. • Community Health Services wlU offer cholesterol education classes every first Friday at 1401 East Seventh Street. The class can accommodate 15 persons and the cost Is $5. "I also enjoy singing and speaking at other churches," he said. Having a strong belief In God, strong family ties and good friends are major elements of support for Epps. Epps Is the son of Clara Epps and he has a brother, Mack,25, and a sister, Shaimtay, 10. "Rty mother has been a big In spiration to me. She always has something positive to say and she always wears a smile...that makes me feel good. "Two other people who have been inspirational are Phillip Dunston and A1 Rousso. Phillip Is like a brother to me and he Is a good Christian role model for young people. Mr. Rousso real ty cares about young people," he said. Epps says he keeps things In perspective by, "putting God first In everything I do." Malcolm Continued From FSage IB. where In the world who will help us. And we have the duty to bring the U.S. government be fore the United Nations for Its violations of these rights, he said. —Malcolm gave us the gift of self-reliance. He told us to not be dependent on white Institu tions like the press or the em ployer of the political system. We should create and control our own schools, jobs, commu nities, media, nations and desti nies, he said, using the physical and creative riches found within our own pimple. We have plenty of work to do to get our freedom. We are fortu nate that Malcolm X built such a good foundation. It Is solid, lev el and wide. Malcolm did not finish building the house. He got called away. So now, we must gather up the strength and heart and Intelligence and vi sion to finish the work he start ed. A newsletter containing this article and other articles on Malcolm X is available free by writing Sings of the Times. P.O. Box 712133, Los Angels, CA 90071. Sign of the Times is a syndicated colwnn on Current Afratrs. Yemi Tcure is a syndicated co lumnist. AUTO INSURANCE 1824 N. Graham St. COXE FORMAL WEAR • Tuxedo Rental & Sales • Wedding & Prom Specialist • Shoes & Accessories 3029 Beatties Ford Road 704/399-5928 Robert Coxe, Jr., President • Robert L.Coxe, Vice President Carole B. 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