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2B tCljE Cfjarlotte J3o6t Thursday, March 11,2004 W OMENS HISTORY Growing Their Business wmmt ■■ mm mmmrnmt m i hi Clara Hawkins Jones, c e o I Ml By Fran Farrer-Nash THE CHARLOTTE POST One would be extremely surprised to find a 7,000 square foot home nestled in the Oaklawn Park commu nity off Beatties Ford Road where neighboring homes average a third the size. That is, one that did not know Clara Jones. When Clara and Cedric Jones bought their home over 50 years ago, it was a 1,900 square foot ranch designed to provide comfortable liv ing to raise their children. What changed? Clara Jones had a passion. ‘7 want to be a drum major, sharing God's beautiful music with the community. Helping someone quietly, daily is always a goal of mine. My desire is to teach children. When preparing for a performance, I want to teach music to children. Those who want to succeed find a way, those who would rather not, find an excuse,” says Clara. That passion grew when the first lesson took place on Dean Street. Clara’s passion brought forth the birth of Clara Jones Studio with a grow ing number of students. Expansions began, and five additions later, you can find a recital hall that will seat 200, 17 pianos and one organ, and always three or more students practicing in one of many classrooms. Her goal is to produce exceptional musicians with the ability to compete if they so choose. She once told a student, “if you can play the piano, you will always have a job.” In 1986 Jones decided to resign from the school sys tem and dedicate all ener gies to teaching full time in her own studio. All stu dents affectionately become her children, she posts their accomplishments throughout the studio for younger students to view, and tracks them through college and career choices. Jones promotes the each one teach one philosophy Jones by pairing advanced stu dents with younger peers to aid their growth. To further encourage and assist musical careers for her students, in 1996 the Clara Jones Music Foundation was formed. A 501(3-0 foundation would allow corporations to make tax deductible contribu tions while providing schol arships to worthy students. Of course students major ing in music receive higher awards than others. Awards top $25,000 to date. Professionally involved, Clara is a life member of the National Education Association, former chair person, N.C. Junior High Choral and NAACP Life Membership Drive, mem ber, Teachers Piano Teachers’ Forum, Black Political Caucus and League of Women Voters. For love of children, commitment to their suc cess, and tireless energy devoted to both, Clara Jones has been presented many awards. National Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award, Urban League Community Service Award, Black Political Caucus Community Sendee Award, Women’s Equality Day Virginia Shadd Community Service Award, Omegas Award for training youth. Royal and Surveillance Spirit Award - Mint Museum of Art 2003, The blessing of hope brings the gift of possibility Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission Hal Marshall Services Center 7(X) North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704)336-3784 FAX (704)336-4198 t Genesis II Music and Christian Supply Salutes Women’s History Month Owned and Operated by Maurice & Oveda Miller Where we carry a large supply of: • Bibles • TD Jakes videos • Gospel music • and much more! (704)599-3727 101 Easiway Drive Northpark Mall Ste. E-11 0 IBEfBlBtBJBIBigjBJBJBJBJBlBlBlBIBjgigiBigiBl [n] I I I I I invites you to OOSPIL day Ilf Saturday, May 1st, 2004 11am - 7pm @ Independence Park 300 Hawthorne Lane “Greatest Mothers In Charlotte” Do you have a Wonderful Mother of Virtue, Courage or Compassion? Then nominate your mother for the “Greatest Mom of Charlotte” Award. Submit your original essay of IQO words or less to: Christian Women of Elegance 242 Water Oak Dr., Pineville, N.C. 28134 FAX: 704-889-1209, or E-mail: fhallc(2)aol.com For vendor, performer or general information call: 704-333-2809 or 704-493-2536 0llBIBlBIBiaJBlBMB]BlBigjBIBlBIBMllBjgigigi[°] I I University’s School of Music; Dr. Cedrella Jones Taylor, coordinator of Internal Medicine at the Veterans Hospital in Decatur, Ga.; Ina Juliet Jones, AT&T computer specialist, and Rev. Cedric Jones Jr., vice president, Johnson & Johnson, Philadelphia. They are the proud grandparents of ‘'Being a wife, mother, and a teacher are my mag- nificient obsessions. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.” ■ Clara Jones Symphony Guild of Charlotte Marie R. Roule Award 2002, Hezekiah Alexander Homesite and History Museum of Charlotte Dare to Dream Award, and Northeast Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Guest Person of the Year Award 2003, are among the many. She and husband Cedric received the North Carolina Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service from Governor James G. Martin. Born in Franklin County, Clara began her education there, received her B.S. in music education at Hampton University, masters in education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and completed further study at Boston University. Her teaching career covers over 30 years as a school teacher in junior and senior high schools in Hendersonville, and Charlotte; she served as the supervisor of music for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and taught music at Central Piedmont Community College. In addition, Jonesserved as choir director and organist for several churches includ ing her own. First Baptist Church-West. Clara and Cedric have four grown children. Mona Jones Roberts, cum laude graduate of Howard Highlighting “Women’s History” is dear to the hearts of the management and staff of The Charlotte Post. It is our goal to recognize the accomplishments of women from the past that have helped to mold the world in which we live. However, in 2004 we realize that no one else can be the first to refuse relinquishing their seat on the bus, or spend months brining slaves to fi^eedom, starve for the right to vote, invent the hair perm, or even be the first women to integrate the sch(X)ls in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. We do however realize, that women continue to mold the future in business, education, technology, medicine and more. For that reason we are proud to feature today’s women as role models and mentors to follow, or at least to know “that all things are possible.” - Fran Farrer-Nash, Advertising & Mkt. Director The Charlotte Post Newspaper KINLOCH PRODUCTIONS, INC. The area ’5 only minority owned and operated "turnkey” video production company! We work with our clients to create a professional, high-impact ■ product...complete with crisp writing, specialized graphics and creative editing. 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