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Page 3 Reid working with children at VMCA. photo by Peele Physical Education Major Works As A Counselor At Central YMCA Bv Joyce Slandfield John Reid, a senior physical education major from Concord N.C., is an intelligent, enthusiastic friend and counselor at the Central YMCA. Reid is special in that he goes to school during the day, work evenings sometimes until nine or ten o’clock with children taking them out for pizza, on picnics, camping, skating, etc., and still he finds time for his studies and maintains a good grade point average. Reid or “J R.” as he is frequently called, says he was inspired by his coach at Central Cabarrus High School to further his educa tion. His coach was that special person who influenced him to pursue a career in physical education. Being a physical education major helps John to teach “his kids,” as he calls them; good team working skills, rules and regula tions of different sports and discipline. The program that is designed by the YM CA for the children is divided into four categories: (1) Drama - where the children and the counselors work together to put on plays or skits. (2) Arts and Crafts (3) Fitness — daily exercise, team sports, etc. (4) Valuing - when John sits the children down and explains things such as “keep away from strangers.” Reid’s philosophy is, “when you have given your very best, that’s all you can do. He believes that children need activity and fun but they also need to be taught priorities. Therefore everyday a designated time is set for the children to do homework. In this program, Reid sends out progress reports every few weeks to the parents to show how the children are doing in different areas; such as, whether the child listens to the counselors, or whether the child gets along with other children, if there’s anything that the parents should know about their child, it will be put on the pro gress report. Ms. Natalie Jones, the site supervisor says, “John has the only co-ed group within the Y. We decided to combine the two groups this past summer therefore we had to find a counselor that could handle them. John was perfect for the job.” Reid believes in keeping children off the streets and out of trouble. He likes to keep his children happy and entertained. He even goes so far as shaving his head like “Mr. T.” As John tours the “Y,” you hear voices saying, “Hi John, hi John.” Everyone loves him and respects him from the youngest to the oldest. Watching Reid handle the children on field trips it was easy to realize that he is a child psychologist, team mate, friend and big brother as well as a great counselor, for the children in the program. Merry Christmas From The News Argus Don Moore and Von Corbett Join Communication Arts’ Staff By Keith Who has one of the most important technical jobs in the Mass Communications program? No, it’s not the station’s general manager nor is it the newspaper’s advisor. It’s, Don Moore, who is engineer for the radio and television station here at WSSU. Moore is a product of Reidsville, and a 1975 graduate of Reidsville Senior High School. After graduation from Reidsville Senior High, he went on to UNC-Chapel Hill where he majored in Mass Communications. W'hile at UNC-Chapel Hill, he served as station manager for one year, and as chief engineer for two years for the campus station. Upon graduation in 1979, he began work ing at WFMY-TV in Greensboro, where he worked in the areas of commodities and stocks From WFMY, he moved to WLXI-TV 61, the Triad’s once popular video station, where he served as chief engineer. When TV-61 closed shop, Don migrated here to W.iiston-Salem State University, and WSNC 90.5 FM. James If you have visited the offices and studios of WSNC-FM this semester, you have pro bably already met Von Corbett, the new public affairs and traffic director for the station. Although new to the job title, Ms. Corbett is no stranger to Winston-Salem State University. The Burlington, N.C. native is a 1983 graduate of WSSU, where she majored in English and minored in Mass Com munications. While here as a student, Corbett received many prestigious honors. Arnong these were being a member of Who’s Who, vice president of the English Fraternity, Sigma Tau Delta, and the distinction of being a Dean’s list student during her entire undergraduate career. After graduating magna cum laude. Von Corbett accepted a job at WTIK radio sta tion in Durham, N.C., where she served as an advertising agent. When asked why she decided to return to WSSU, she stated that she “really love’s working with the station and the students, and most importantly, the family at mosphere of the campus.” Carmen Holman Joins Faculty By Devetta Blount Reporting II Student One of the new members of the faculty at Winston-Salem State University is proud to be a part of the staff. Mrs. Carmen Holman a new member to the WSSU faculty, is very impressed with the education and reading faculty. Mrs. Holman teachers freshman level reading and study skills. Mrs. Holman received her B.S. from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minnesota. She furthered her education and received a MA at Atlanta University. Mrs. Holman is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a mother of two children and says she enjoys reading, listing to music, dancing, going to movies, and gardening. “My main objective is to help students read at higher levels and to learn more ef fectively,” said Mrs. Holman. She has taught at St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C.; A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C.; and North Carolina Cen tral University in Durham, N.C. She said students are no different now than tney were lO years ago and nobody wants to take a reading class. She finds “the students here delightful.” Mrs. Holman said she likes teaching here and plans to stay as long as Winston-Salem State University will have her!"She said she was prompted to come here when she heard Winston-Salem State needed a reading teacher and she was available. “I would like to see students a little more serious about college, studies, and college life,” she added, “and try to do their best at any level.” When asked to describe herself in one word Mrs. Holman cheerfully smiled and said, “Caring!” She added saying, “students don’t believe I care about them, but I do.” YULETIDE GREETINGS The News Argus’ Staff would like to thank all persons who purchased ink pens and Christmas Greetings from us!
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