Black history celebration Upchurch students performed for a full house this week In celebration of Black History Month. State Rep. Sidney Locks was the guest speaker. Upchurch honors black history North Carolina House Representative Sidney A. Locks, Jr. was the keynote speaker for the Black History Celebration held at Upchurch auditorium. Introduced by Miss Lorie Smith, Locks challenged students to set high goals for themselves and then devote their time and talents to the business of achievement. By emphasizing the ac complishments of such distinguish ed Afro- Americans as Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, George Washington Carver, and Charles Drew, Locks pointed out that obstacles must and can be over come through hard work and determination. Preceding Lock's inspiring message were musical selections by the school's chorus and a solo per formance of "Sometimes 1 Feel Like A Motherless Child" by Miss Ann Weathers bee. All musical selections were jnder the direction of the school Choral Director, Miss Ellen Heidenreich. Seventh grader Monica Ray fur ther seasoned the program by briefly citing the reasons why Black History is celebtated. This year's theme, "Believers and Achievers: A Salute to black Americans" was spearheaded by the school's social studies depart ment under the direction of depart ment chairperson William Munn. "We are very pleased and proud of the success of the black history observance at our school. We had the cooperation of the entire school body - and we feel that type of cooperation is the essence of brotherhood," Munn said. One of the many persons who contributed to the success of Up church's black history observance was Art teacher Mrs. Eloise Carter who worked diligently with students to prepare a striking display of famous black American sketches for the enjoyment of the school family and visiting friends. "Warm, inspiring, and rewar ding" is how Mrs. Geraldine Munn, a seventh grade Social Studies teacher described the event. "I can hardly wait to do it again next year." Upchurch Junior High School principal Mr. C.A. Edwards in the closing remarks encouraged all students to work together, study hard, and strive to achieve. Student ushers for the obser vance were: Cynthia Jones, Thomas Bissett, Jason Jones, Diane Locklear, Michael Warren and Kendra Parker. Raeford students honored at UNC-Ch Four Raeford students have been named to the 1984 fall semester dean's list at the Universi ty of North Carolina at- Chapel Hill. To make the dean's list, a stu dent must earn a 3.2 grade average on the 4.0 scale (A = 4, B = 3, etc.) while talcing IS or more letter grade hours of credit, or a 3.5 average while taking aLtoast IXkt ^te^r grade hours (with no grade below a C). The students honored are: Ed ward Roderick Coley of N. Magnolia Street.; Gena Machalle 1 y&kL?r,tfci9iSlfej ??1reeyodd pi Blizabeth Wilburn of College Drive. STOLEN HANDBAG If you know the whereabouts of a handbag stolen from "The Windsor House" 1208 N. Ellis Ave. Dunn, N. C. Please Contact Lisa Godwin (919) 892-6755 A reward is offered for the return of the bag's contents. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. GET MORI New Class FMJDMR Learn Money Management RaAio fyiMGuuuaL MGWGXf&M&riL AhjJL Hoke students capture district arts awards Four Hoke High students cap tured awards during the annual District 9 Arts Festival of the North Carolina Federation of Woman's Clubs, which was held Saturday in Sanford. Several Hoke County High School students attended as representatives of the Raeford Woman's Club and Raeford Junior Woman's Club. Attending the competition were Jameria McPhatter, Marie Blue, Nanette Cross, Andy Sizemore, Nod Jones, Sheila Leak, Jeanette Bratcher, and Gregory Thompson. Mark Blue, Junior Woman's Club representative, was awarded a blue ribbon in the sewing divi sion. Jeanette Bratcher was awarded second runner up in girls' vocal division. Gregory Thomas, drama representative for the Woman's Club, received a first place rating. Susan Osborne received first place honors in fabric crafts. First place winners will travel to state competition to be held in Winston-Salem, March 30. Art winners These stud* Fe ce winners at NCFWC District 9 Arts Osborne, fabric . tifHH. ? rmy wt ihwk ww, ifwij civiiWl,' Wan Osborne, fabric crafts: and Gregtify Th&mpsok, ttfama. the Hoke High students will now advance to state competition in Winston Salem, March 30. Greta Johnson Local student receives honor Greta Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Johnson of Raeford, has been honored for her performance in The Southwestern Company's nationally known sum mer marketing program. While in competition with thousands of students from all over the United States, Greta earn ed the company's coveted Top Sales award for ranking in the top percentage of student dealers in personal sales. Greta has been asked to return as a Student Manager in the com pany's summer program. Her selection was announced after con sideration in the areas of initiative, self-motivation, and determina tion. Greta is a 1982 graduate of Hoke High School and is now at tending North Carolina State University. Ward among ECU finalist Ten outstanding high school seniors including one from Hoke High have been selected as finalists in competition for the first five University Scholar awards at East Carolina University and will be in vited for interviews by a selection committee on March 9. Hoke High Senior John D. Ward is one of the finalists selected by the screening committees on the basis of academic scholarship and leadership potential. GoU' i, ^ Food store A Main St. Raeford, N.C. MRS. 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