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|tte Robeson Trail" bat more Is because It deals with aa extraordinarily tough topic ? a topic in wRd ptilinni conae arose easily to adad dun do dear sad satisfying answers Bat it is a topic I Mta ate 41 aaatf ta think shoot The topic is: rnmparism of avenge 1993 SAT scones among different groups of people at North Carolina aad nationwide it's important to rratahtr bat tbu dtocaasioa is a boat average scores from the different groups not aay oae person's individual scone. Pembroke State University's Office of Iastitatioaal Research recently released a "fret shecT which shows average SAT (Scholastic scones by gender, ethnic group, and iMMfsl other vafiahlc> inc iuiiuiv! v vv ws w^^su^ni^n ? swwaa s^wvawswn parental odnranm level and banily income. Once yon start reading down 1. The average boor in North Carotma is 859. while nationwide it is 902 (out of a possible score of 1600) Why is this? Are North Carolina \ high school tftHfrrrtf less intelligent than students nationwide .' i don't bsiw e It ? but something's going on. 2. Male student* score higher on average than their female counterparts, both nationally and in North Carolina Does this mean thai male* have mote "scholastic aptitude" than females? I don't hills v that either. Coukl it be simply dial male* are generally better at taking tests than females ? ?i?y ?nai?? are somehow better prepared to manage the lest experience itself, and not that they are any mom intelligent than females? Could this be the result of what some people call "gender bias" i in the classroom (where boys get more < attention. especially in math class)? i Why wookl these things be troe? I 3. Nationwide. Asian Americans 'Wore higher on avcrag^lbhn anybody European Americans (93g). followed < by Native Americans (847) and 1 ethnic groups fall ia uL same order iu North GkuBu* although ItMl 904. 773. 722). Some racially minded people might take all this to mean that Native Americans are "mwnrr" tea African Amerioms. bat tet would imply tet European Americans are "smarter' tea both, aad Ite^tbeSave that Car a ateate! I have been teaching at imiverslty level far fourteea yean, at three different universities, and I haven't seen my evidence whatsoever tet one ethnic group is any "smarter'orhm my more "scholastic sptitude" than any other ethnic group. Soase Native Americans and African Americans make high scores; some Asian Americans and European Americans make low scores Students who want to work hard and learn a lot, do so. Students who don't, just don't. It. So why do the average SAT scores for these ethnic groups look like tbey do? Are Asian Americans just better at taking teste than everybody eiae? 4. The higher a student's parental education level, the more likely the student is to make a high score an the SAT. Both nationally and hi North Carolina, theavcrage score of students whose parents didn't complete high school is lower than students whose parents did complete high school. Students whose parents finished college score higher still, and students whose parents completed a graduate degree (Master 's or above) score even higher Why should this be tree? Do parents who are themselves educated lend to expect bkxc of their children than parents who have less education? Everyone knows of exceptions to this generalization ? cases where Mom and Dad didn't finish high school and want their children to "have more" than they did, and thus strongly encourage J unior to wort extra hard in school to make a "better life" for himself. Some students from lower parental education levels do make high scores; some from hijth parental idusmhii mam mmkHommmm. So - why do thesenvcrage SAT scares look lite they do? "fact (facef' where average SAT scores are u?pmud otwOh 10 fmSty into income group* of SlOjOOO ? less thaa $10,000". $10,000 to $20400; $20/100 ID $30000; mi so on up foe rcrmmir ladder. I was amazed at how the avenge SAT scoies seemed to God their way up the ladder. Id both aalioaai ant North Carolina comparisons, the farther up the economic ladder a family operates, the higher the average SAT score. The North Carolina average scare for students whose family income is less dan $10,000 is 729; for students whose family income is more than $70,000, the average score is 970. Does this mean that people with more mooey are "smarter" than other folks? Not a chance! Does it mean that people with more mooey have more opportunities to educate their children? Maybe ao. But is that all there is to it? We know that some students from lower income families make high scares, and some from higher income families make low scoies. Is there a hidden relationship between family income and ethnic group here somewhere ? for example, could it be that Native American and African American students just happen to be heavily represented on the lower end of the economic ladder, and that's Why (heir scores are lower on average than other students? Can parents and educators have a positive influence on the SAT scares which their children and students make in the future? Should there be policies in place which seek to address these issues at the state and county level? Do SAT scores mean anything at all? As I said, there are definitely more questions in this topic than there are answers. But the inequalities we see in average SAT scares are telling us something. I wonder what it is... For more information, or to discuss this topic and maybe what could be done about it, visit the Native Main Building, on the campus of PembrokeSmreUmvgxit^^^^ ELECT ? ?? ? . ? ? vi-.' ???? -..--Ov - v.-. JO ANN LOCKLEAR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT We encourage the voters of Robeson County to vote and support Jo Ann Locklear for Clerk of Superior Court Jo Ann Locklear has served Robeson County as an Assistant Clerk of Superior Court, being responsible for all estates, wills, property divisions and other special proceedings. Jo Ann Locklear has served as an Assistant Clerk of Superior Court to the Honorable BEN O. FLOYD, JR. and is presently serving as an Assistant Clerk of Superior Court to the Honorable DIXIE I. HARRINGTON. Jo Aim Locklear has earned the respect of the citizens of Robeson County. Robeson County will continue its forward progress with Jo Aim Locklear as Clerk of Superior Court | We cnoourage you to join us in support of Jo Arm Locklear. | H. Mitchell Baker, III, Attorney Ida T. Baker, Attorney James Gregory Bell, Attorney Donald W. Bullard, Attorney Edward John Bullard, Attorney Eitle Knox Chevis, Attorney William L. Davis, ID, Attorney Dak Deeae, Attorney Charles E. Floyd, Attorney J. Gates Harts, Attorney Everett L. Iknry, Attorney t 1 ? Wf I!., , -mm a i_ _i nrucc w?itu^ins, Auorn^r Grady L. Hunt, Attorney Aiik Jacob*, Attorney Robert D Jacobson. Attorney BntceF. Jobe, Attorney Bient D. Kiziah, Attorney W. Osborne Lee, Jr., Attorney Arnold Locklear, Attorney J. Max McManus, Attorney John McManus, Attorney Douglas P. Murray, Attorney Dallas M. Pounds, Attorney Robert E. Price, Attorney David J. Ramsaur, Attorney Kenneth E. Ransom, Attorney Qoorge Regan, Attorney C. Christopher Smith, Attorney Earl Homer Strickland, Attorney Ronnie Sutton, Attorney Joaaph C. Ward, Jr., Attorney Jeffrey Wynn, Attorney Interior Design With Impact A Profile of RDA International, Atlanta, GA ^ RDA fotermmcaal? one of Ac 1984, they kive provided services on more than 15 million square feet of comoletllM over 1 500 pnujectt. The company's president Km Rhyne, is ? Tuscan** Indian Hm heritage is just oog Atbt many 0MiBlte?Jvllmta^d3S Interestingly enough, the firm Ourted out almost by accident. Rhyne originally set his rights cna career in baseball. He proved himself to be a talented ball player, and he was awarded an athletic scholarship to Pfirifler College. After school, Ken went on to play professionally An injury in 1973, however, cot short his sports career. Growing up near High Point, North Carolin*(the furniture capital of the world). Km was exposed to age After he was forced to abandon and providing interior design services for his clients Through his work in the contract interior design field. Ken gained tremendous product knowledge and earned a solid reputation as a talented designer. After working far 11 years in die design industry. Ken founded his own business - Rhycof Design Associates (now known as RDA INTERNATIONAL). Now, with over 20 years of experience. Ken has become a recognized feader iv the thteridr design industry. Because of his knowledge, he regularly speaks before groups about interior design and was a featured speaker at NEOCON in 1993 (the interior design industry'(largest annual trade show and conference) "I believe that RDA INTERNATIONAL is the most innovative and progressive interior design firm in the Southeast." says clients lilaihywl!ilaSM^iSg Products forced us to rethink interior deaga and facilities support The volume of work was so great, our <M|s sag had to use ?tiomaNnn. We were one of tip first Atlanta finis so widely use CADD and have remained at the forefront ever sIbcs.** RDA INTERNATIONAL uses for almost lOWtTof'thetr space and specifications Their design studio is fully AutoCAD automated, and all designers are trained on the latest drawing, specification and project management software. In addition to their advanced technology, partner Susan Lawson attributes success to many factors. "We truly offer client-focused design services," she says. "We have a unique management philosophy, and we operate as a team. Our facility management services are outstanding, and, we are an American Indian minority business enterprise The combination sets us apart from other firms!" "Over the years," says Rhyne, "the firm has worked with such companies as Unisys, Knowledge Ware, Prudejdtal, AT&T and IBM. We have been nationally recognized, as an INTERIOR DE S RjN Ol ANT by Interior Design magazine for the past six years. We are currently working with such clients as the Smithsonian Institution, Holiday Inn Worldwide and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). It's the quality of our work, depth of experience, and commitment to our clients that wins us contracts." One of the firm's recent commissions is from the Smithsonian Institution RDA ! NTE KNATIONAL hasbeen named as the lead for the National Museum of the American Indian. (The CRC is part the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian.) This 150.000 square foot frcility will serve as the "home" for over a million cultural objects. As an American Indian and a design professional, this it a ouce u>-a-lifetime opportunity to work an a project that is as rewarding personally as it is professionally,' satdRhyne "It is truly an honor to be selected for such a ngnificam project, and I look^forward^to it embraces our traditions and serves as a lasting monument for all Native Americans." "We consider ourselves very fortunate to be workingonapremier project such as the Smithsonian Institution's Cultural Resources Center," says Pastaer Phil Boyeoe He is also quick to point ont that the partners feel very lucky to employ such a talented design team. We are only as good as our people," says Boyette. "We recognize that selecting and keeping the "right" employees is vitally important to the continued success of the firm. We treat our employees like family, and we give them every opportunity to grow and to shine. In return they produce high quality work and everyone is happy." Rhyne sums up the company philosophy as such. "We mat our clients the way we would want to be treated. We ask a lot of questions, and we find out what they want. We customize solutions for their needs. I think communication is the key to our positive relationships with our clients. Without our clients, we have nothing. Customer services is our top priority." On Bfay 3,1994 Elect LUTHER JOHNSON BRITT, III District Attorney 1 am seeking your vote for the office of District Attorney. I have the experience and knowledge that is needed to improve the District Attorney's office of Robeson County. My experience as a prosecutor both in Robeson, Bladen, and Columbus counties has provided me with the trial and administrative experience that is needed to be an effective District Attorney. This election is about the future of our county and court system. I represent the change that is needed. This change is needed because of the way our District Attorney's office is presently operated. Currently there is a lack of organisation, lack of leadership, lack of responsibility, lack of communication, and a lack of concern for the people of Robeson County. We deserve a District Attorney who is concerned about victims, their families, and the safety and security of our community. We deserve a DA who is hardworking, honest, fair, consistent, and willing to accept the responsibility of the office. I am the man for the Job. Robeson County is a great plaoe to live and this is why I returned home. With me as your District Attorney it will be an even better place to live. It currently takes longer to bring a case to trial in Robeson County than it does anywhere else in the state. We deserve to be FIRST, not last Crime is a problem in our nation, state, and county. My management of the District Attorney's office in the pros ecution of violent criminals will deter crime. I will always be accessible, always ready to listen, and always will ing to help. I will be a servant of the people. Those in need will know that they have a friend in Johnson Britt WE DB8KKVB BETTER! Some candidates promise, I will deliver. Please show your support tor' our county with your vote tor LUTHER JOHNSON BRITT, III tor District Attorney on May3,1994. p ijf f T 1 g . .. -v-.T.: ?' *' '1. ~v : r .?? r. ? ?? ^ - . ? f '
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