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Purn ell Swett High News The PSHS faculty and stall participated in a staff development workshop titled "Catch the Wave" at Myrtle Beach, S C February 22-23 F.mphasis was placed upon team building which was presented by assistant principal, Susan Blackmail Mrs Felicia Hunt sbusincss management and marketing classes attended a field trip February 26th at the Robeson County detention center The tour w as conducted by captain Terry Harris Sheriff Glenn May nor also spoke w ith students regarding the operations of the new detention center Amanda Oxendincwon first place in the FHA competitive events She will advance to the state competition in April "TEACHER INDUSTRY TOUR" Campbell Soup hosted an industry for 11 Purnell Swett teachers and 1 Workforce Development Central Office Coordinator on Thursday, March 13 The tour was coordinated by Mr Ernest Parker - Manufacturing Systems Manager at Campbell Soup in Maxton. Teachers were given an extensiv e tour of the entire facility. The tour was divided into groups of four each having their own guide. An explanation was given for all phase of the production cycle. The tour was an enlightening experience for all in attendance Teachcrs were exposed to true modern technology. The Maxton plant has capacity to fill 4 million cans of soup daily. Campbell Soup is the third largest can manufacturer in the world. "PURNELL SWETT JOB SHADOWING" Aaron Locklear. a student in Ms. Lynn Sanderson'sTeen Living class, participated in a job shadowing activity on Wednesday, March 12. Aaron is interested in becoming a Mortician so he chose to job shadow with Thompson's Funeral Home. Gary and Patsy Thompson are the owners of this establishment. Aaron was advised of both the business and practical side or running a funeral home. Mr. Thompson has been in this business for 32 years. He and his wife have owned their own business for 9 years. Aaron learned that it is now becoming easier for individuals to break into this career area. In the past, funeral homes were considered a closed career area since they were owned and operated primarily by families. Aaron received a tour and explanation of each aspect of the business: Funeral Direction and Family Counseling, Casket Area, Embalming, Etc. Mr. Thompson also advised Aaron of the educational requirements such as: Degree from accredited school, 1 yr Internship and state board exam. Aaron advised that this experience I definucl} had an impact on confirming his future career choice Aaron now plans to pursue a career as a mortician "PAREXTIXG AXI) C ////./> DEVEl. OPMEX T" Mrs Janice Fields' parenting and child development classes are participating in ajob shadow ingactiv it> at 5-G's daycare Thc> plan to follow up witli future visits toother dav care's Dr Diane Jones. Assistant vicechancellor of Student Affairs-UNCP. presented a program entitled "Self Esteem Being Your Own Best Friend" to 20 students on Tucsdav. March 11 Dr Jones stressed the importanceof selfestccm inthc workplace She involved the students in various hands on activities that emphasized the importance of team work and feeling good about your achievements. In addition to self esteem, students were able to learn about topics such as: avoiding excesses in food and drink, problem solving with a UNC-P keepsake. Sgt. Terry Deeseand Sgt. Quincv McCoy, U.S. Army Recruiters, presented a speaker/video presentation to Ms. Felicia Hunt's marketing class on Wed., March 5. The presentation covered various topics such as enlistment programs, salary info, college programs, skill training, etc Sgt. Deesealso advised students that they should take the army entrance exam if they were not interested in enlisting This exam provides excellent practice for the SAT. H&R Block presented an income tax work session for students on Thursday, March 6th. ms. Linda Coc. office supervisor and Mrs. Janie Coe of H&R Block - Lumberton. Fayetteville road office, gave a very informative look at Tax Preparation. Students first prepared forms using a created scenario. They were then able to use these forms as guides to prepare their own individual state and federal forms. Students who participated now feel confident that they have learned a valuable skill that will not only save them money but will also enable them to consider the long term effects of paying taxes. We would like to extend many thanks to H&R Block for allowing Linda Coe and Janie Coe to work with our students. The arts department sponsored a dinner theatre March 21. The theme was "A Night of Mystery", band and orchestra students performed as guests entered and waited for the dinner theatre to begin. Drama teacher, Steve Tyner and drama students performed a play involving a murder. Ellen Jackson, Chorus - teacher, along with several chorus studcnUsang severalselecti on s Arts department teachers include: Steve Tyner, theatre arts; Ellen Jackson, chorus; Deloria Cummings, visual arts.; Carla Ringer, fine crafts; Jamie Palo, band, apd Karen Paape, dance The Rho Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroiuy, Inc.will present its fourth Debutante Cotillion. This year's theme is "Elegant Ladies Poised For the Challenge of the Future". Activities leading up to this event have included: Mother/Daughter Tea; college visitation and basketball game at A & T State University, Greensboro, NC; Etiquette Clinic and Career Workshop. Following Girls' Night Out, the debutantes and escorts breakfasted at Quincy 's and then worshipped at Bright Hopewell Baptist Church. Front Row: (L-R): Angela McDonald, Danisa Baker, Monique Alford, Menar Smith, Adia Green, Jocelyn Biggs. Second Row (L-R): Prince McDonald, RondellCummings, Jennifier Manning, Kevin Taylor, Albrean Woods, Eddie Monroe, Ebony Bostick, and Lamont Hale. The Cotillion will be held at the Highlands, located on Plant Road in Laurinburg, NC on April 5, 199 7 at 7;00 P.M. This program is free to the public. Debutantes and escorts are students at Scotland, South Robeson and Purnell Swett High Schools. About the Cumberland County Association for Indian People Dear Ms Brayboy: This letter is in reference to the Cumberland County Association for Indian People and its Organization The Cumberland County Association for Indian People was organized in 1965 with its purpose to enhance the self-determination and self-sufficiency as it relates to the socio-economic development, legal, political and well-being ofthc Indian people of Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Association for Indian People also supports the planning and the delivery of serv ices by utilizing local, state and national networking resources in the following areas: (1) Education, (2) Native Arts and Crafts, (3) Cultural Enrichment, (4) Job Referral Services, (5) Employment and Training, (6) Economic Development, and (7) the Housing and Health needs of the Indian Community. Chairpersons w ho have served and their term of office arc as follows: Mr. Donald Kalb-1965 Mr J.L. Jacobs-1969 Mr. James P. Jacobs-1974 .Mr. Roy Maynor-1978 ? " Mr Eddie Maynor-1979 Mr Sam Wynn-1990 Ms. Bcrnice Oxendine-1994 Mr. Roy Maynor-1996-Present. The Official representative for CCAIP is the Chairperson of the Board. Inhisabsence, the Vice Chairperson would represent the organization accordingly The CCAIP is a private, nonprofit organization located in an Urban community to represent Native Americans who reside in the Faycttcville/Cumbcrland County area. We do not and never have had a chief as we arc not a tribal government However, we do have and have had a Chairperson who presides over the Board of Directors and their meeting. Thank you for your time and your publication of this letter. IF we can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at (910) 483-8442. Sincerely, Gladys Hunt Executive Director, Cumberland County Association t for Indian People* 1 r < i~ c ,i A. Say You Read it in the Carolina Indian Voice. To subscribe call 521-2826 I V Your Winning Team I ; Grady Hunt & Brian Brooks Let us help you with all your claims for automobile or work related injuries. Locklear, Jacobs & Hunt Attorneys at Law 203 S. Vance St., Pembroke, INC 28372 (910) 521-343 Carolina Indian Voice to ' 9 Celebrate 24 Years of Publication Friends and supporters of the Carolina Indian Voice will gather at Pembroke Middle School on Saturday night, April 26,1997 tocelebratc - 24 years of continuous publication of the Indian owned newspaper. The celebration will include a banquet and special entertainment by Carnell Locklear The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available for $30 per couple and $15 single. Madie Rae Locklear, LREMC Board member, is chairing the event. For more information and tickets, please contact heral 843-5092 or call County Democrats to Hold Annual Convention April 19 The Robeson County Democrat Party will hold their annual Convention beginning at noon April 19 on the third floor of the Robeson County Court House. During the Convention officers will be elected and party bireincss wilTbcidi&fusser}: Jtfgi&a- 1 tionbeginsat.f ta.-m andall-Dcmo- . crats are encouraged to attend. , For further information, contact Lee Helen Thompson, Chairperson of the Robeson County Democratic Party, at 910-628-6642. %r the Carolina Indian Voice at 521- 2826. The Carolina Indian Voice is In- ~ dian owned and operated and has the ^ distinction ofhaving the longest continuing publication of any newspa- *?' per in the Lumbee community For a short time in the early 40's the Pern- ; broke Progressive was published in Pembroke. It was not Indian owned. The next Indian newspaper attempt was in the 1060s when the Lumbee newspaper was published for about two years Neither newspaper was > owned totally by Indians. -! Carolina Indian Voice IS is published every Thursday by First American Publications 304 Normal St. - College Plaza -> Post Office Box 1075 ^ Pembroke, North Carolina 28372 * Phone (919) 521-2826 . ' Fax (919) 521-1975 Connee Brayboy, Editor " \ ^ 5 "^"Subscriptions ' **" >nt y?af irrrjc, $20.00 Out of state. $25.00 , > Second Class Postage Paid at , Pembroke. NC . "" I / ' ? The Adolph L. Dial Lecture Series in American Indian Studies presents its inaugural event, readings and discussions Dr. Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) "Seeing Through The Circle" at 1:00 PM "Stories For The Earth " at 7:00 PM (refreshments will he served) Monday, 7 April 1997 Native American Resource Center Old Main Building University of North Carolina at Pembroke This lecture series results from an endowment made by the late Professor Adolph L. Dial. You are invited to a reception to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit > k Divergent Parallels: these things we hold in common \ Karl Anthony Hunt (Lumbee) . 7:00 PM \ Thursday, 10 April 1997 ; (refreshments will be served) Native American Resource Center Old Main Building University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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