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Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
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^VOLUME 26 NUMBER 20 THURSDAY, MAY 20 1999 ,. A - TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
Assistant Head Coach at the
University of Tennessee to speak
at Pembroke Elementary
John Chnvis. Assistant Head
Coach at lite University ofTcnncsscc
will be the guest speaker at Pembroke
Elementary School on Friday. May
21 at 7 p in The public is cordially
invited to attend
Chavis. whose stingy defensive niiits
at Tennessee have complemented the
olTcnsc for a winning combination
has experienced lour successful seasons
as the Vols' defensive
coordinator Citing qualities. Chavis
had displayed as a longtime Vol staff
member. Head Coach Phillip Fulnier
last February promoted him to assistant
head coach
Attaining a high moment in Ins
career when the Vols notched the
national championship in IW.8.
Chav is looks forward to (he return of
most of the plovers who played a role
in the title run.
At the position that bears Ins own
coaching stamp, linebacker. Chavis
hopes to offset the loss of fiery leader
A1 Wilson w it the return of two battletested
starters. Ray nocli Thompson
and t rie Westmoreland
Now in Iris fifth year as coord i iiator.
Chavis hopes returnees such as
T hompson and Westmoreland as well
as Shann Ellis will combine with
some promising younger players to
giv ellie Volsa defense reminiscent of
the grudging outfit that led the SEC
two years ago. ranked third in 1 *>*>7
and finished second in JWX
Chavis.a ficrcelv coinpelitivclineman
in his undergraduate days at
Tennessee, maintains that same tillout
attitude as defensive coordinator
I
and linebacker coach for head coach
Phillip Fulmcr
Chavis has divided his responsibilities
between the defensive line
and the linebacker corps since returning
to his alma mater eight years ago
In 1989 John spent his time with the
defensive line Then in 1990. to help
accommodate additions to the defensive
staff he made the switch to
linebacker coach In recognition of
Cha\ is" experience, technical knowledge
and fighting temperament.
Fnlincr promoted him to defensive
Coordinator before the 1995 season
Be I ore coming to Tennessee..
Chav is had been defensive coordinator
at Alabama AftM. leading the
Division II school to the best defensive
record in the nation The Bulldogs
ranked first in total defense in both
19X7 and 19XX
Chav is chine to IJT as a' walk-on
defensive lineman and was later
granted a scholarship on the basis of
his scrappy play at middle guard and
tackle He lettered in 1977 and I97X
aiid received his degree from (he
Col lege of education in 1979 Chav is
is a native of Dillon. SC
Before taking the defensive coordinator
job at Alabama. Chavis
coached as a graduate assistant at
Tennessee in 1979. as defensive line
coach in an earlier stint at Alabama A
& M from 1980 to 19X5 and then as
defensive line coach and defensive
coordinator at Alabama State in Montgomery
in 19X4 and 1985
He and his wife. Diane Crisp
Chavis. arc parents to two boys. John
and Jason
Dr. Felicia Wilkins- Turner Invited
to White House for Democratic
National Committee Reception
Dr Felicia Wilkins-Turncr was invited to tlic While House recent Iv for a
reception for the Democratic National Coiumitlee (DNC) Dr Turner is an
Adv isorv Board Member for the American Indian Desk of the DNC
"This meeting was vcrv productive stales Turner, we met with Ben
Richardson. Sccrelarv of the Energs. Lvnn Cutler Vice-President Gore's
olTicc. and dialogued with Presidcni Clinton, at the reception, concerning
American Indian Issues across the Nation
Prcscnl!>. there arc anti-Indian movement strategies in US Congress and
work is in motion to block these actions, she continues This anti-Indian
movement has far reaching implication with a strong possibilitv of major
changes at local levels of Indian Governance
The DNC American Indian Desk Adv isorv Board was established with a
Mission to confront and challenge the legislative actions at the National level
stales Turner, since then, wc have accomplished sonic positive things The
recent American Indian Ralls in DC. coordinated nnlionnllv bv local and Slate
Indian leaders, is ev idence of sonic positive action at the National level
Photo caption L. toR( GwcnCarr. DNC. Political Director ollhc American
Indian Desk President Bill Clinton Dr Felicia Wilkins-Turncr. DNC
American Indian Desk Adv isorv Board Member )
Photo Caption: 1. to II ( dwell Carr, Political Director ofDNC, American
Indian Desk. President Hill Clinton, Dr. Felicia Wilkins Turner, DNC
American Indian Advisory Hoard Member.)
Mclntyre Speaks at Native
American Rally on Capitol Hill
Washitifpon, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Mike Mclntyre today joined
nearly 1,000 Nati\c American leaders representatives, and supporters on the
steps of the U.S. Capitol to rally support for Native American issues in the U S
Congress. Several North Carolinians were present from southeastern North
Carolina counties including Robeson. Sampson, and Columbus counties
Representative Mclntyre staled." With se\cn Native American tribes in
North Carolina, it is important thai the issues and concerns of the Nat-vc
American people are heard at the highest lev els of government " Melutvic
urged the crowd to use their "v ision and voice " on issues such a- health eiu
education, and economic development to ensure that "all Native Ainern inare
united in victory for a belter quality of life for their families " In addition
Mclntyre commented. "As many Native American tribes in North ( no.linn
continue to seek federal recognition. I stand ready to work with them t< ensure
that discrimination ends and recognition begins!"
The Census of I WO listed about Ko. ion Native Americans as resident- of
North Carolina Most live in the section of rural southeastern North ( aiohu.i
The tribes in southeastern North-Carolina include: the Luntbcc Indian- illWaccantaw-Siohan
Indians, the I u-carora Indians, and thc( oliarie li.dunJoinilig
Representative Mclntyre at the event vv as Connie Locklear ( onuic.
a Native American from Robe-on County, serves a- a L.egislaliv c As-i-t i.u m
Melntyrc's Washington office
UNC-CH Sorority Soars
Scholasticallv
The l.'tiivcrsilv if North Carolina
at Chapel Hill rcccnth recognized
Alpha Hi Omega, the nations first
Native American sororitv inlwoscparate
recognition ceremonies On
Oclobei 20 IV'tS the sororilv won
Chapter l:\ecllence wards lot outstanding
scholarship The Chapter
Excellence for scholarslnpaward presented
to Greek organizations in two
categories lot most improved .grade
point average and for organizations
whose average grade point average
for all members is a TO or above
According to Ron Binder. Director of
Greek Affairs. A Pi O is "clcarlv a top
performing sororilv on ihe.UNC Campus.
The> are winningall bur awards
"Ina separateccrciiiom on March 16
I 'IW. the sororilv receiv ed three addtl
ional awards Tw o oft lie aw ards w ere
based on outstanding scholarship and
the I.is: av .sfd was based on comma
TfllV SO IA ICC
Alpha PiOmega got its start on the
UNC campus in lite fall of l'W4 Pour
Native American women foundedthc
first Native American sororilv in tlie
United States because thev fell lluit
none of the existing Greek orgam/ulions
met llieir cultural. academic and
social needs These women cm isioned
the creation of an organi/alion that
would celebrate their heritage, serve
as a support svsteni. and contribute
positivclv to the academic and social
welfare of Native American women
As evidenced bv the recent achievements
of the women of Alpha Pi Omega
during this academic vent (heir expectations
have been achieved and
perhaps surpassed
the individuals pictured above
ore from left to right. < 'Itery! Jones.
August Hammonds and Itrooke
/ ocldctir
A/SES National Science Fair Winners
Six students from the Public Schools of Robeson County participated in the
12th Annual American Indian Science and Engineering Fair held recently in
Albuquerque. New Mexico The students received first place recognition in
our local AISES Science Fair from among 44 entries.
In Albuquerque. Benjamin McMillinn, a 7th grader at Prospect, received
second place in Phy sics; Alcshia Brewer, a 9th grader at St Pauls High School,
won I st place in Environmental Scicnccand 1st place in Math for 9th and 1 (>th
grade. Toby Carter, a 10th grader at Lumbcrton Senior High: won 2nd place
in Medicine/Health. Megan Scott, an 11th grader at Purncll Swell, took 2nd*
place in Botany, and David L.owry. a 12th grader at Lumbcrton Senior won
1st place in Environmental Science and 1st place for 11th and 12th gradei at
Purncll Swell, won a 1st place Gold Medal for Bio-Chemistry Another
student introduced at the April School Board meeting was Jasmin Fovv Icr an
Kth grader at Fairmont Middle School who received a 1st place award at the
local AISES science fair Nicholas Dimcrv was unable to attend the Board
meeting
The Gospelettes Anniversary Sing
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Royal Blood
The Locklear Brothers
& New Covenant
Brother Randy Sullivan
May 22, 1999, 7 p.m.
The public is invited to
attend the Gospelette's
Anniversary Sing Saturday,
May 22, 1999, beginning at 7
p.m., at Faith Baptist Church
located on Highway 710
between Pembroke and
Rowland
Each year, the (iospelcttcs
hold an anniversary sing to
raise monies which allow
them to travel throughout
Robeson and surrounding
counties praising God's name
in song. The gospel group
Features Carol Brooks singing
lead, along with her mother.
Pcarlie IxKklcar, singing alto,
and Carol's daughter Crystal.
Hunt, who sings soprano, and
Lavance l.ocklear. Musicians
include Leverne Gibbs on
keyboards, Garry Barton on
bass guitar, Steve Oxendine
on drums
Appearing at the gospel sing
along with the Gospelettes
will be the Locklear Brothers
and New Covenant, Royal
Blood, and Brother Randy
Sullivan.
There will be no admission
charge, however, a love
offering will be accepted
Also, there will be a drawing
for a color TV (tickets can be
purchased from Carol Brooks
by calling 521-8878). And
refreshments will be
available.
Last year's Anniversary Sing
raised enough funds to allow
the Gospelettes to go into the
studio and have some tapes
made, which will also be
available Saturday, on the
night of the Gospel Sing.
The Gospelettes invite all
their friends to come out and
support them as they fulfill
th"!'r commitment to praise
God in song.