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VOLl.ME 18 NUMBER 47 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1990 25 CENTS PER COPY
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL TEAM VISITS PSU
For many of them, it was the first visit to PSU.
After all, it it a good six-hour drive over mountainous
terrain from Cherokee to Pembroke. But these young men
were members of the Cherokee High School footballt
team, which played St. Pauls Friday night in the state 1-A
playoffs.
Ihe carpet was rolled out for them at PSU where they
had a good visit to PSU"s Native American Resource
Center.
They saw all of the Indian artifacts, paintings, and
other memorabilia.
Accompanying them as they visited PSU were Dr. Ruth
Dial Woods and Ron Chavis of the Public Schools of
Robeson County.
Sheila Johnson, secretary of the Native American
Resource Center, took them on a tour of the museum and
showed them two films: "N.C. Indians: 65,000 Strong,"'
and '"It's Good to be an Indian: Proud and Free."
Hal Ivy of the PSU Admissions Office was present to
hand out brochures.
PSU Chancellor Joseph Oxendine welcomed them,
citing the bet that most of them were American Indians
out of Cherokee and also that they were athletes. "Ten or
twenty years from now you will look back and remember
your visit to Rem broke," Oxendine said.
He encouraged them "to play ahrd and play weO-and
give it your best shot"
the chancellor also pointed out the importance of
education and said he would "be delighted if you like
Pembroke State University and decide to come hens to
college."
Oxendine noted that PSU has more American Indian
students than any institution eastof the Mississippi River.
"'There are only eight colelges in the nation with more
than 500 American Indians, and we have some 800," said
Oxendine.
"We hope you will remember this place with fondness.
If you want ot go to a good university?and this is a good
one-we will make you feel at home here," he concluded.
Oxendine also told the high school team they were'ypry
fortuante to have traveled as they have to represent their
school in football. "Not many of your classmates get to
travel as a group," noted Oxendine, himself a former
college and professional athlete who knows the value of
travel to one's education.
Sheila Johnson, Secretary of PSXTs Native American
ke source Center, gives the Cherokee High School football
team, which vxu in ike ?(ate 1-A playoff*, a tour of the
PSU museum.
High School football tnrm vitiU Ptnbrok* StaU Umvrwity
TEACHER OF THE YEAR IS FIRST HONOR FOR
EDMOND LOCKLEAR, JR.
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He hat taught school for 32 yean Ha has
taught in grades 3-12 and haa taught all high
school subjects except the sdencaajteavy
maths and hone economics. He was aprinci
pal for 3 years. Ha haa worked with year
books since 1937 and haa helped deaign
teacher-of-tha-year and dedication honors
for many teachers over the yean. But. he,
himself, haa never been honored until South
Robeaon High School picked him to be its
Teacher-Of-The-Yew
He is a minister. He has written novels, non
fiction books andTV plays. One of his career
books is in the South Robeson High School
library. He compiled a 672 page book of
Bible questions A answers. He has written
Christmas plays for churches and designed
efficiency aids for teachers and principals.
He received a small savings bond for a radio
play tome years back. But. to have bean
selected Tetcher-Of-The-Year was a special
honor. Locklear says South Robeaon has a
number of outstanding teachers and they
were more deserving of Teacher-OfThe ?
Locktear says there art mim other things of which he is proud. They we: last year's Mustang year
book received very Mule criticism from students, his last two teacher evaluations pointed up no
weaknesses, he is teaching a number of the children of students he taught yews ago, and Mr. Ardeen
Hunt, whom he has known since Mr. Hunt was a teenager in high school, is his principal
Lock tear is married to the former Mary Elizabeth Wilkins. They have 4 children and 5 grand "hildr en
The Locklewt live in Pembroke.
Rowland Christmas Festival Exhibits
Two main features of the Rowland Christmas Festival
in downtown Rowland on Saturday. December 1 will be
the Robeson County Schools Art Exhibition in the Public
library and the Arts and Crafts exhibits and sales at the
Rowland Depot and up and down Main Street.
The Art Exhibition featuring paintings, drawings and
sculpture will be open Nov. 26-Dec. 1 during library
hours. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade
are eligible to display their art work and compete for cash
prises. There will be three groups-K-3, 4-8, and 9-12
grades. First palce winner in each group wfll be awarded
|25 and each second place winner will receive $15.
Adults, also, are invited to exhibit their art but are not
eligible to compete for prizes. At 1 p.m. the Spellbinders
storytelling group from Laurinburg will give readings
from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
The crafts displays and sales will begin at the Depot at
9 a.m. and remain open until after the parade in the
afternoon. There will be handmade wooden items,
stitchery, face painting, comic books and trading cards,
Indian jewelry, Christinas decorations, food and pork skin
booths, and handmade dolls. The sidewalk craft booths
will include crocheted sweaters and handmade items to
fill everyone's fancy. Plan to attend the Rowland
Christinas Festival which is supported by a grant from the
Grassroots Arts FVogram of the North Carolina Arts
Council, a state agency. For further information, call
(919)422 8191.
PEMBROKE VFW ACTIVITES PLANNED
Saddletree Church of God will host Loddear-Lowry
VTW annual Veterans Day Sunday. All members and
guests of the VTW Post 2843 are asked to asemble at
10*0 a.m. for morning worship and a fellowship meal will
following the church fellowship hall. The invitation is
extended by Millard Maynard, pastor of the church. W.&
Oxen dine is Rwt Commander.
Lockiear Lowery VTW Post 2843 will hold their regular
monthly meeting at the post home ont he Univerion
the Union Chapel Road on December 10. Supper w31 be
served at 7 p.m. with the joint business session following.
Hie membership drive is now underway for all eligible
veterans.
Contact any VFW member or call Ardell Jacobs at
521-2313 for information or eligibility requirements.
Piney Grove School Happenings
Pine Grove's facility, assistants, and parents shared in
the discussion on the subject of "Developing Capable
Young People," recently in a workshop at the school.
Mrs. Ann Carter, Staff Coordinator introduced Dr. Paul
Berghoff from the Education Department of Pembroke
State University as the group's speaker.
Dr. Berghoff stressed guidelines for successfully
raising self reliant childrenin a self indulgent world. He
also shared a very interesting video where Dr. Glenn
Stephen pointed out weaknesses and strengths in
developing capable young people. This workshop was ano
outgrowth of the School Improvement Plan to get teachers
and parents working together.
M observance of Children's Book Week, November
11-11, Mrs. Mary L Locldear, Piney Grove 's Librarian
encouraged students to examine books and road. A
selected group of books were pulled from the shelves and
displayed for the students' reading convenience.
Also students in Mrs. Katherine Fisher's reading class
wn strongly motivated by the unique jacket she urns
wearing. ISftouit aftour) "Have >'o* Read This One" uas
the question uritten above the transparent book pocket.
Students enjoyed the opportunities durinq the week to
mad selected books from Fisher's pocket.
On Uiia Thanksgiving Day, lake a few minutes to
think about what you have to be thankful for.
How's your health? Not so good? Well, thank God
C've lived this long. A lot of people haven't. You're
ling? Thousands ? maybe millions - are hurling
more, jllivs you ever visited a veterans' hospital? Or
a rehabilitation clinic for crippled children?)
If you awakenad this morning and were able to
hear tha birds alng, use your vocal cords to utter
human sounds, walk to the breakfast table on two
good legs and read the newspaper with two good
eyes, praise tha Lord! A lot of people couldn't.
How's your pockelbook? Thin? Well, moat of the
world is a lot poorer. No pensions. No welfare. No
food stamps. No Social Security. In fact, one-third of
the people In tha world will go to bed hungry tonight.
Are you lonely? The way to have a friend is to be
one. If nobody calls you, call someone. Go out of your
way to do something nice for somebody. It's a sure
cure for the blues.
Are you concerned about your country's future?
Hooray! Our system has been saved by such concern.
Concern for fair play under the law. Your country
may not be a roaa garden, but It also la not a patch of
weeds.
Freedom rings! I.ook nnd listen. You run still
worship nt the rhurch of your choice, enst a secret
ballot and even criticice your government without
fearing a knock on the head or a knock on the door at
midnight. And if you want to live under a different
system, you are free to go. There are no walls or
fences ? nothing to keep you here.
Aa a final thought, I'll repeal my Thanksgiving
Prayer; perhaps you will want to use it nt your table
today:
O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and
remember the hungry.
We thank thee for health and remember the sick.
We thank thee for friends and remember the
friendless.
We thank thee for freedom and remember the en
slaved.
May these remembrances stir us to service
That thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and may Uod blcag
you and youra.
Lore,
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