' THE ^ r vOLINA INDIAN VOICE
each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
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VOLUME 2 ^ THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Dr. Diane O. Jones named Interim Vice
Chancellor at UNCP replacing Dr. Chavis
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Pembroke, N.C. ? Dr. Diane O.
Jones has been named interim vice
chancellor of Student Affairs for
UNC Pembroke effective May 1,
according to an announcement by
Chancellor Joseph B. Oxendine.
Dr. Jones is currently assistant
vice chancellor for Student Affairs.
A 22-year veteran administrator in
the Office of Student Affairs av .
UNCP, she will assume oversight t
of the following departments: Stu
dent Housing, Student Activities. .
Student Health Services, Financial
Aid, Career Services, Counseling
and Testing, the University Center
and the Givens Performing Arts
Center.
Dr. Jones has served UNCP as
director of Student Activities, Career
Services and Special Services
Programs. Prior to coming to
UNCP, she was a guidance counselor
at Southeastern Community
College in Whiteville. She replaces
Dr. James B. Chavis, who is retiring
after nearly 35 years with
UNCP.
Chancellor Oxendine said Dr.
Jones is the ideal candidate for the
position.
"I am very pleased to appoint
Dr. Diane Jones as interim vice
chancellor for Student Affairs," Dr.
Oxendine said. "On the basis of her
experience and training, she is ideally
prepared to assume this
important position."
"In my discussions with Dr.
Jones recently, I find that she not
only would like to carry on the
good work of Dr. James Chavis,
her longtime mentor, but will go
forward with new and innovative
programs to enhance student life at
the university," Chancellor Oxendine
said. Dr. Jones has been and ill
continue to be a great asset for
UNC Pembroke. I am very pleased
to have her assume these new responsibilities."
Dr.Jones said it is an exciting
time in Student Affairs at UNCP.
"I am honored to be asked to
serve as interim vice chancellor for
Student Affairs," Dr. Jones said.
"The role of Student Affairs is a
comprehensive one directly affects
the total development of students. I
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look forward to working with students
as an advocate in this new
role and will remain visible and
actively involved on campus."
"My goal will be to enhance the
quality of life for our students by
providing quality programs, activities,
services and facilities that will
enrich the college experience of
each student," she said. "This is an
exciting time in the history of UNCP
with the anticipated growth in student
enrollment. Student Affairs
must be progressive in meeting the
needs of an increased student population."
"With the competent and committed
staffhere at Student Affairs,
I feel confident that the excellent
work of Dr.Chavis will continue."
Retiring Vice Chancellor James
B. Chavis said Dr. Jones is a talented
leader.
"She is the perfect individual to
lead the division," Dr. Chavis said,
"When Dr. Jonesjoined the staff at
then Pembroke State University,
she is given the responsibility of
developing a Student Career Services
Center. She was immediately
recognized as a very talented individual
with strong organizational
and leadership skills."
"Dr. Jones is respected by students.
faculty and staff," he said. "I
am honored to call her my colleague."
Student Government Association
President Ben Gersh welcomed
the news and said Dr. Jones expe
rience and personal approach to the
job will be important to the future
of student life on campus.
"She is a friend of the student
and has been in the trenches with
us," Mr. Gersh said. "Dr. Jones
brings experience, energy and empathy
to this job."
"As the Student Government
Association advisor she has been
an ally and advocate for students,"
he said. "I am very pleased to hear
of the appointment."
A graduate of UNCP with a
Bachelor of Science in Business
Education, Dr. Jones received a
Master of Science in Guidance and
Counseling from Radford University
and a doctorate in Adult and
Community College Administration,
with minors in Guidance,
Student Personnel Services and Sociology,
from North Carolina State
University.
Dr. Jones is active in the professional
and civic arena. She is
currently on the board of directors
of the Pembroke Area Chamber of
Commerce, First Union National
Bank and "Strike at the Wind!" She
is a past board member for Palmer
Drug Abuse Program, an advisory
board member ofthe Public Schools
of Robeson County and a member
of the local chapter of the Business
and Professional Women's Association.
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She is a member of the National
Association for Campus Activities,
North Carolina College Personnel
Association, Southeastern Association
for College Student Affairs,
Association of College Unions,
American Association of University
Women and the North Carolina
Association of Women Deans3
Administrators and Counselors"
The Pembroke Native is married
to Randall Jones, and they
have two sons.
New officers
elected at County
Democratic
Convention
The Robeson County Democratic
Convention was held on Saturday.
April 17. 1999 at the Courthouse in
Lumbcrton.
Chairman Milton Hunt called the
meeting toordcr Around 100 people
attended The Guest Speaker was
Attorney General Mike Easlcy. His
speech was yen informative Seventh
District Congressman Mike
Mclntyre also gave a very good talk
Election of new officers was also
held at this time. The Officers for the
next two y ears arc
Chairman - Milton R. Hunt
1st Vice Chairman - Frances G
Chavis
2nd Vice Chairman - Raymond
Pennington
3rd Vice Chairman-James Mclntyre
Trcasuret - Jud\ Mishuc
Secretary - Susan Cummjngs
With the Re-election of Chairmaii
Milton Hunt to serve another term
this is the first time in more than 20
years that a Chairman would serve
two consecutive terms
Metrolina to host
pow wow
8thAnnual Metrolina Pow-Wow/
Cultural Festival Metrolina
Native American Association is a
non-profit 501(3C) Organization
.. Serving It) counties in the
Metrolina Area. Metrolina Native
American Association proudly presents
our 8th Annual Native American
Pow-Wow/Cultural Festival Cosponsored
by the Arts and Science
Council of Charlotte. April 30th May
2nd. 1999 At Metrolina Native
TrmriAac Cli,,,Uoal Learning Center.
2601 - A East 7th Street. Old Fireman's
Hall
Oyer twenty-five Artist and Traders
win be here; Stoney Creek will be
our host drum group w ith other drum
groups and singers Around 75-100
Dancers Rom all oyer the US and
( anada will be performing throughout
the event
The Pow-Woyy/Cullural Festival
opens Friday. April 30th with our
Princess Pageant at Hawthorne Recreation
Park at 7:30 p.m until 9 oo
p m Admission is $1.00 per person
and $5.00 per family . Saturdav'sevenls
will begin at 11:00a m to6pm The
events on Saturday and Sunday are
open to the Public and donations will
be appreciated at the information
booth
Robeson County GS
Volunteer Honored
at Reception
The Robeson County Girl Scouts
will host a reception for area volunteers
at the Lumbcrton First Presbvterian
Church.
The event took place on Thursday.
May 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The reception is to honorall volun-r
leers who contribute to the lives of
young girls throughout the area by
giving time and assistance to the
Robson County Girl Scouts.
Come and enjoy a special evening.
We thank our volunteers for all they
do for scouting. Dinner will be served
Honored at Annual
Appreciation Day
The Pines of Carolina Girl Scouts
will host a reception for area volunteers
at the Fayctteville Service Center.
The event wil 1 take place on ThursAPril
22 from 10 00 a m to 7:00
The reception is to honorall volunteers
who contribute to the lives of
young girls throughout the area'by
.giving time and assistance to the Girl
Scouts Voluntccrsareinvitcdtocomc
and enjoy light refreshments find out
the latest troop information, or just to
brag about their individual troop's
accomplishments
Come and cnioy an aficrnoon of
recreation and fun. We thank our
volunteers for all they do for scouting
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Pembroke
Kiwanis Report
Theweckly meeting was held T ucsda>
evening at the Jade Garden Restaurant
with President George
Kenworthy presiding
Program Chairman Ken Williams '
presented Sally Pomcr, speaker of the
evening Sally Pomcr of the ncvvlv
formed business called," Lumber
River Outfitters" They promote the
sport of 'Kyacking " "The term comes
from the "ki'ak" a noun, meaning a
kindpacksackconsistingtwosacklikc
containers swung on either side ofa
packsaddlc So the kvak is a small
boat easy to maneuver Brought famous
by the Eskimos who used the
kayak in their hunting and fishing
The Lumber River noted for it's bcautv
can be wonderfully enjoyed by learning
how to handle"the kavaks'sold by
the Lumber River Outfitters Dr.Lcii
Holmes, professorofBiology at UNCP
is Sally Pomcr's business associate
They give lessons, conduct river or
lake excursions They have two shops
One on Fourth street in Lunibcrlou
and the other one i*. on Hay Street in
Faycttcv illc. The sport is for families
and for all ages It truly is fine recreational
activity.
Song leader. George Kenworthv.
Prayer; Albert Hunt. Reporter K J
American Red
Cross helps
disaster victims
An emergency disaster fund appeal
was launched by the American
Red Cross recently to help local
tornado victims The money raised in
this effort will assist the victims of the
tornado and other victims who arc
helped by the American Red Cross.
In making the announcement. PJ
Smith chapter chairman, said that
donations of ntonev arc needed to
supplement local and national Red
C ross funds currcntlv being spent to
provide emergency assistance
The funds arc used to help purchase
food, clothing, and other basic
necessities for the disaster victims.
PJ Smith explained that after such
emergency needs have been met. the
Ked Cross will work with the government
disaster recovery agencies and
other private organizations, to help
(amines requiring additional assistance
This help can include repair
and rebuilding of homes, replacement
of household contents, and assistance
with other needs that cannot
be met from a family's own resources
All American Red Cross disaster
assistance is free, made possible by
voluntary donations of time and
JP?nc> fr?n' the American People
TO help the v ictims of this and other
disasters, contributions can be made
t? the American Red Cross Disaster
Fundb> calling 1-800-HELP
NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)
Contributions to the Disaster Relief
Fund may also be sent to your local
American Red Cross chapter at PO
Box 1945. Lumbcrton. NC 28359 or
to The American Red Cross. PO Box
37243. Washington. DC 200)3.
Internet users can make a secure online
credit card contribution by visiting
www.rcdcross.org.
IE A Parent
Committee
Elections
scheduled
The Indian Education Project of
the Public Schools of Robeson County
will hold parent elections on Tuesday.
April 27. 1999 at the following
locations and time:
Pumcll Svvctt High at 7 p.m. in the
Medial Center
St Pauls High at 8 p.m. in the
Media Center
Fairmont High at 7 p.m in the
Media Center.
Red Springs High at 7pm in the
Media Center.
South Robeson High at 7 p.m. in
the Media Center.
Lumbcrton Senior High at 7 p.m
in the Career Room
All parents arc encouraged to attend
Henry Michael
Hammonds is
winner in UNC-P
Competition
Henry Michael Hammonds of
Magnolia School was a winner in the
A,8cbra 1 Competition at
UNC-P on March 25, 1999. There
were eleven counties, forty schools,
and one hundred fourteen students
participating in the competition
Michael is the son of Mr. Phillip and
Mrs. Dcnisc Hammonds of Lumberton.
Michael w ill be presenting our region
in the Central Regional competition
in Greensboro on May 6, 1999.
Seminar in Lumbee Literature
to be offered during fall at UNCP
The Department of American Indian
Studies and the Department of
English. Theatre, and Languages will
offer AIS/ENG 450-45, Seminar in
Lumbee Literature, during the Fall
Semester of 1999. The course will
examine imaginative literature by or
about theLumbccs from its Prc-Contact
beginnings through 1999.
Lumbee literature is a si/able and
fascinating body of drama, fiction,
folklore, mythology andpoctiv which
provides important insights into the
largest tribe of Amcricanlndianscast
of the Mississippi and into the larger
American society with; which that
tribe interacts Only works of proven
literature merit will be studied. Among
writers whose contributions will appear
are Lew Barton award-winning
Lumbee Poet. Paul Green. Pulitzer
Prize Winner of 1927; Barbara Bravcboy
-Locklcar respected Lumbee poetess
and prose writer Heather Ross
Miller prize-winning poetess; John
Charles McNeill first Poet Laureate
of North Carolina Guy Owen,
founder of the Southern Poetry Review.
Ken May nor. C alifornia-bascd
Lumbee poet. Roy May nor. Baltimore-based
Lumbee w liter of fiction,
and Julia L. Russell. Lumbee contributor
to the well-regarded anthology
Earth Song. Sky Spirit (1992)
Gaining special attention will be (1)
Moon Dance Warrior, by Delano
Cummings. published in 1998; (2)
The Life-Story of \ People, by Ella
Cara Dcloria. re-discovered the same
year after being unavailable since its
staging at UNCP in 1941. and (3) the
latest linguistic findings on Lumbcc
language, and the impact of those
findings on Luntbee literature, of the
language-research team headed by
Dr. Walt Wolfram of North Carolina
State University. The Seminar will
also feature guest presentations by
two of the writers whose works arc
studied.
A1S/ENG 450-45 provides an exciting
opportuniw to .discuss and
evaluate oral and written literature
important to the nation as a whole hut
especially to North Carolina, with a
larger American Indian population
than ans other statccasl of the Mississippi.
The course will prove especially
enlightening to prospective
teachers and others desiring materiaisand
approaches which have moved
Lumbccs, K?12 students as well as
adults, into publication and/or success
on other tests of w riting
Semester: Fall. 1999 (August 19Dcccmbcr
9)
Site B A 125. Distance Learning
Center
Instructor: Di R W (E3ob)Rcising
Time Tuesdays and Thursdays:
(9.30- 10.45)Crcdit: 3 semester hours
The instructor welcomes inquires:
Dr R W. (Bob) Rcising. Box 1510.
UNCP. Pembroke NC 28172-1510.
(910) 521-64X5 (office) (910) 521XI56
(919) 898-438S (farm). Office
Dial Building 115
Quae ('ummings, administrative assistant in the Hurnt Swamp liaptist
Association, has begun service on the liaptist Children's Homes of North
Carolina Hoard of Trustees. She is pictured with HCH President Michael
C. lilackwell, HCH serves more than 1,600 children and theirfamilies each
year at 13 facilities statewide. Mrs. Cummings, a member of Hear Swamp
liaptist Church, was elected to the hoard by messengers to the liaptist State
Convention of North Carolina.
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The Big One Didn't Get Away!
Cory-Ross Heart I.ocklear, who is the nine year old son of Michael and
Nina I.ocklear of the Prospect community,proudly displays the Catch of the
Day, a five pound large mouth bass. He and his grandpa, Harold I.ocklear
of Pembroke, enjoyed Saturday fishing at Lake Jordan. Cory's favorite
hobby is bass fishing and hopes to become a professionalfisherman. He also
enjoys horticulture and native bead work.
1999 Indian Legislative Day
Planned for North Carolina
The membership of the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs has
planned a 1999 Indian Legislative Day for Thursday April 29. 1999 at the
North Carolina General Assembly, in Raleigh. North Carolina The purpose
of this activity is to prov ide an opportunity for Indian leaders to meet with
mcmbcrsof the North Carolina General Assembly and educate them about the
needs and concern of Indian citi/cns in North Carolina Additionally , this
activity will pros idc an opportunity for I ndian leaders to urge members of the
General Assembly to support Indian related bills currently before the General
Assembly
The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs is working with tribal
leaders todcvclopa Indian Affair plan for Year 2000 and beyond, which foster
a closer working relationship between tribes and the North Carolina General
Assembly The commission has held several meetings with tribal leaders to
discuss community needs and has been urged by tribal leaders to give a high
priority to improving relations between commission members tribes and
members of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Therefore Mr Paul Rrooks. ChairmanoftbcNorthCarolina Commission
of Indian Affairs, is inviting hiscommission members, tribal leaders and other
Indian citi/cns to participate in a Legislative Advocacy Day on Thursday.
April 29.1999 A Legislative briefing will be held at 9:30 am. in the
Legislative Auditorium for tnc purpose of discussing the 1999 Indian Legislative
agenda After the briefing, tribal leaders will meet with representatives
of the General Assembly Mi Brooks indicates that the meeting will be held
on the third floor of the Legislative Building and will wind up by 2:30 p.m.
The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs will not be able to offer
assistance with travel expenses associated with this meeting Therefore,
every one is urged to car pool to Raleigh support of this history main activity
and to bring a large delegation to the meeting.
Please call Greg F.xccutivc Director of the North Carolina Commission of
Indian Affairs to confirm participation in this activitv His telephone number
is (919) 733-599X
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