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Page 8 THE GRYPHON FWday. March 5. 1971 Operation To Begin Soon Switchboard Operation Planned In Rocky Mount there Is a drug problem that needs to be re- cc^nlzed and not ignored. With in the last year in the Rocky Mount area, one youth has died from drug abuse; there have been numerous bad trips; numerous arrests have been made on local people; and the use of drugs in prevalent, rang ing from marijuana, LSD, mes- c a 1 i n e, amphetamines, to heroin. Some of these may be obtained through illegal drug channels whereas others are available at any local service station, drug store, or even in the medicine cabinet at home. Users range from the poor to the socially elite - from junior high students to junior execu tives. This includes those from the first - time novelty seeker to the addict. We, as concerned citizens who recognize and are close to this problem offer SWITCH BOARD as a community ser vice on the basis of need and with the knowledge that our or ganization can be as effec tive as other SWITCHBOARD is not a new concept, it Is uni que in that it Is concerned with educating and Informing the potential drug user, the actual user, and the concern ed fwblic; as well as with help ing those who are Involved with drugs. We, as representatives of SWITCHBOARD, are in the preliminary stages of organiz ing our community service in hopes that we as a Rocky Mount organization can be as effective here In dealing with the drug problem as other SWITCH BOARDS have been In dealing with similar problems large and small in other cities throughout the nation, SWITCHBOARD is a non-profit organization staff ed solely by trained volunteer personnel. In establishing our organization we are seeking the support of local civic lead ers, businessmen, school ad ministrators, law enforcement officials and medical and legal professionals. We have found not only sympathy and con cern for our jause, but active support. Needless to say we have met with opposition, but we fully realize that any group of this type is going to raise public suspicion and dissent. It is our earnest belief that the ultimate worth of our ef forts will prove these doubts to be premature and unfounded. SWITCHBOARD will offer its service in the initial format of 12-hour service on weekdays and 24-hour service on week ends. This format is designed thini experience to cover the most likely hours for calls. Phone lines will be open regard ing information on drugs as well as emergency assistance when the need arises. Switchboard personnel will be available to extend their services to any part of the Rocky Mount area where a caller might be locat ed. These situations have al ready arisen in our community and have developed into serious crises, which with our help, we believe could have been les sened or alleviated. On our or ganization setup we require medical assistance on a full time basis with local hospitals and knowledgeable physicians available. Counselling and re ferral service will be avail able to those whose needs ex tend beyond the immediate ser vices of Switchboard. Our pre sent support comes from the local Red Crass Chapter and Rocky Mount Health Center for referral of problems dealing with and relating to not only drug usage and mental health, but other medical problems such as social diseases. Training has been given by lo cal medical, legal, and law en forcement officials as well as experienced SWITCHBOARD Wholesale Fabrics Inc. 225 TARBORO ST., ROCKY MOUNT FABRICS — FOAM — FURNITURE “We Custom Make Drapes” Let Us Make Your Furniture Like New “Saving Your Money Is Our Business” EAST THOMAS STREET SHELL TIRES, BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES W. W. BARNES — MANAGER When You Run Out, Run In Zip Mart! Sip a Zippy It’s a Slush— not a Drink. 7-11 4 Locations to Serve You Raleigh Rd. — Raleigh St. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. personnel who are presently conducting training classes for their home organization. Training has been administer ed through the facilities of the Red Cross and the Mental Health Society. In conclusion I would like to say that our primary motive is to establish a service which will give to our community the help which we feel is sorely needed. The greatest part of the work of SWITCHBOARD will indeed be shouldered by young people, and in many cases those who are involved with or have been involved with drugs. We feel that by giving us an opportunity to fulfill our goals you are not only helping to curb the mount ing drug problem, but you are helping us to become a produc tive force within the community, ^ By: Bryan Tuttle and Burt Gurganus Co-Chairmen of the Rocky Mount SWITCHBOARD On To Chapel Hill RMSH's celebrities Connie Maxwell, Andy Dorr, and Cathy Harrison have prepared an oscar performance. ‘Allegation’ Wins At Drama Fest. (Editor’s Note: The RMSH Edsonians traveled to Camp bell College last Saturday for the District Drama Festival. The following Is a comment by Richard Newman, a member of the Drama Dept, and a Junior member of the GRYPHON Staff.) The RMSH Dramatics De partment won a first place Dis tinguished Award at the Dis trict Dramatics Festival at Campbell College February 27, The Edsonians presented “The Alligation”, a one-act play by Ferlingetti, to approxi mately 300 people attending the festival. The plays were judged by Mr, Paul Crouch from At lantic Christian College, Mr, Bob Versteeg from Louisburg College and Mr, Anthony Dlng- man from N. C, Wesleyan Col lege. The host of the event was Mr. Dan LInney, head of the Campbell Playmakers. The festival is an annual event sponsored by the Carolina Dra matics Association. The first round of competition is held on the District level. Each district festival may have between six and fourteen plays. The win ning entry, or entries, Is eligi ble to compete in the State Dramatics Festival In Chapel Hill March 18, 19, 20, The drama students worked for six weeks preparing for the competition. Each student worked In some capacity, whether it be costuming, set de signing, or directing. To ac complish all of this work the students put in extra hours of hard work after school and on weekends. The play was direct ed by Mr. Bill Rawls, who, un fortunately, could not attend the festival because of Illness. None the less, Mr. Rawls had prepared his students so thoroughly that they attended the festival and returned with the W. C. REID MUSIC CO. DOWNTOWN — 143 S. MAIN ST. Pianos — Organs — Band Instruments Sheet Music — Records Parker's Electrical Service 636 MYRTLE AVE. — PHONE 442-2807 coveted award, _ “The Alligation" is a stir ring comment on the slavery issue of the I850's and 60’s. Each character represents a specific aspect of the ideals of slavery. A young Southern girl, living in a large Northern city, keeps an alligator as a pet. She receives several telephone calls advising her to set the alligator free, A Blind Indian also warns her of the con sequences she will face if she continues to harbor the animal. In the end, the girl realizes the error of her ways and admits her gilt. The young girl repre sents the South’s position before and during the American Civil War . . ; The alligator repre sents the enslaved people, The Blind Indian represents the hope of freedom. Cathy Harrison gives an ex cellent portrayal of the young girl and speaks a Southern ac cent that could convince Junior Samples that she was home grown. Andy Dorr plays the Blind Indian in a manner that would make Sitting Bull proud, Connie Maxwell plays the al ligator, although you’ll never see her under twenty-five pounds of gator costume. The GRYPHON would like to take this opportunity to con gratulate the Edsonians on their award and to wish them much luck in Chapel Hill, for they are certainly one of the most talent ed and devoted theatrical group in North Carolina. DIAL 446^166 YELLOW GAB Radio Cars — 24 hr. Service Unioo Bus StatiHi Rocky Mount, N. C. “JHodlin PRINTING COMPANY Utterpress and Offset Printing - Social Engraving Salesboolcs - Snapouts - Register Forms 220 BRYANT STREET - ADJACENT TO SUNSET PHARMACY PHONE 446-5989 ROCKY MOUNT. N. C. DAVIS AND COMPANY 1021 S. CHURCH ST. 442-7114 HIGH PERFORMANCE HEADQUARTERS
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