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PAGE 6 The News Argus Jan. 10,1989 features w 10th annual American Black Achievement Awards' to be telecast through February PRESSRELEASE Saluting black excellence in several fields of endeavor, the annual "American Black Achievement Awards" celebrates its 10th aimiversary show in a special photo editorial in the January issue of EBONY magazine. The 1988 extravaganza honors the year's top black achievers in the categories of fine arts, education, religion, music, public service, dramatic arts, athletics, business and the pro fessions, trailblazer and lifetime achievement. This year's award recipients, who includ ed the Rev. Jesse Jackson, TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey, musician Lionel Hampton and NFL star Doug Williams, were selected by a distinguished panel of judges comprised of ebony's "100 Most Influential Black Ameri cans." The "American Black Achievement Awards" will be telecast in 100 markets through February. THE GREEK CORNER: Letter organizations stay busy with service projects, interest meetings PRESS RELEASE During the fall school semester the Pan Hel lenic Council participated in a variety of service programs. Here is a listing of some of the programs that were carried out; SEPTEMBER: Donation to the Friends of the Library; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, DelU Sigma Theta, Zeu Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi. OCTOBER; CROP Walk for Hunger: Delus, Ques, Sigmas, Pledges of Sigma Gamma Rho Retinitis Pigmentosa Walkathon; Alpha Phi Alpha and Pledges of Sigma Gamma Rho Halloween Party for the Elderiy; Alpha Phi Alpha NOVEMBER; Hohday food Drive; All eight groups DECEMBER; Holiday and Disaster Relief Food and Gothing Drive; All eight groups. Christmas Caroling; Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha. The president of the council is Andre Evans. Spring Interest Meeting By Avis Bond The sorors of Zeu Phi Beu ^XMisored their annual ^ning interest meeting in December. The social gathering consisted of many undergraduate and graduate Zetas, brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fra ternity and women interested in becoming members of Zeta. These young women asked questions about the sorority's membership requirements. At the same time, questions were asked of the women as to why they were interested in Zeta Phi Beta. The sisters were very pleased with the turnout and expressed their appreciation by offering refresh ments at the end of the meeting. There was also an elaborate display table for those who wanted to view the various paraphernalia of the fust official Greek letter sister and brother oiganizations. Avis Bond is a sophomore majoring in English. Christmas Cheer By Avis Bond Many people may think that Christmas is only for the young. But the happy festivities of the Christmas holiday can be enjoyed by all. Some of these festivities include the exchanging of gifts or singing Christmas cards. On Dec. 10, such Christmas cheer was shared with the residents of Turner's Nursing Home located on New Walkertown Road. Members of the gradu ate and undergraduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority spread their holiday cheer by singing Christmas cards. The sorors were accompanied by the applause of the elderly, and afterwards kits were distributed to the 21 residents by the sorority. These kits included various toiletries and lotions, Christ mas candy, and beauty aids for both men and women. The gifts were a small token of how much Zeta Phi Beta appreciates the aged and their wisdom and knowledge. By Wilton Donnell From the outside, bein^a member of a Greek letter organization is a big show. Everyone is accus tomed to seeing the members sporting their letters and colors, conducting the often hilarious pledge periods, and ^xxisoring dances and step shows. It is a highly visible position and often appean to be a big party. However, there is a lot more to being a Greek than having fun. The pledge process is a rigorous learning pro cess. The basics of these programs are to orient the pledge to organization history, to develop brother hood/sisterhood, and to leam about yourself. After initiation, the work really begins. Each organization has national affiliations, and the campus chapter is an extension of the national body that is re^)onsible for maintaining necessary paperwork and payment of dues, which are essential to remain active. Aside from that, the organizations are responsible for community service projects, some of which are national. Being a Greek can be a lot of fun and is highly educational, but it also involves a lot of work. The organizations themselves have set lofty standards, and it's up to the members to maintain them. To sum it up, the organization, other than name recognition, can give you only what you put into it
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