^ DiblisheO each Thursii.iv m Pembroke. N V.I Vi V \ ' 9~7004 Car^buna Indian Voice , .. .. , . . , . , Livermore Sampson Library "Biiilain$ communicative Urui^s hi A 7ri-Rjcul Setting UNCP VOLUME 32 NUMBER 9 THURSDAY. MARCH 4,2004 POBox 1510 25l Pembroke :?'?: '?? I Class of 1954 Reuttion-From left: Delton Ray Locklear; Mabel M. Cummings, Adeline I.. May nor, I.es l.ocklear, James C. Dial, Eyrtte R. Ransom, Sue L. Locklear, Grace L. Locklear andAdrene C. Locklear. y Fair weather lifts Homecoming spirits at UNCP j PEMBROKE, N.C. - Sunny skies and warm weather ignited HomecoiningspiritsatThcUniversityofNorthCarolinaatPembroke Tents, barbecues and revelers sprouted across the James B Chavis University Center lawn Saturday, February 21. as the University celebrated Homecoming with parades, banquets, athletic events and sold-out performances at the Givcns Performing Arts Center. The Four Tops spun tlieir Motown magic on Friday night and Bruce Bruce headlined a night of comedy on Saturday . The Braves lost both basketball contests to highly ranked Kenncsaw State University, but spirits soared nevertheless, fueled by UNCP's award-winning cheer squad and a raucous pep band WNCP-TV. the University's broadcasting arm. televised Homecoming games live, along with the crowing of the Homecoming King and Queen. Senior Harlton Brown of Luniberton was crowned King and junior Andrea Mvagi of Raeford was crown Queen. Large crowds thronged to many events, including Thursday's Homecoming Parade, which had a record 29 entries. "Homecoming is the most special lime of the year for the University," Chancellor Allen C. Mcadors said at the Aw ards Banquet Saturday evening. "It is the time when we celebrate our alumni." "I feel very close to the honorecs this year because I know them well." Chancellor Meadors said. "The first day I arrived on this campus, 1 was welcomed by Drs, Waltz and Louise Maynor The Maynors. both UNCP graduates and from the Pembroke community, have long family histories with the University . Dr. Waltz Maynor. a retired mathematics professor, received the Distinguished Service Award, and Dr. Louise May nor, chair of the English Department at North Carolinas Central University, received the Outstanding Alumni Award "It's a long way from St. Anna to this podium." Dr. Louise Maynor said in her acceptance speech. "You can see St Anna from the University , but believe me, it s a long way." Dr. Maynor is one of 12 children who grew up on a 22-acre farm in the St. Anna Community, just a stone's throw from the Univ ersity . Her family was barely able to come up with S37 dollars for tuition. The University community' 19* ? - 1 took care of the rest "The legacy of this University is far reaching." j she said. "And. the greatest legacy is right here within our sights." i "UNCP's slogan is: where learning gets personal. " she said. "Well, j learning got very personal for in 1969." Dr. Maynor was introduced by j her daughter. Malinda Maynor. and Vernon Thompson introduced Dr Waltz Maynor as a "philanthropist, a philosopher, a catalyst." "My family is a microcosm of what this University has meant to the Lumbcc community." Dr. May nor said. "Pappy never learned to read or write, but he sent four of his sons to UNCP" A 1959 graduate. Dr Maynor has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and was involved in many community projects in Pembroke, where lie raised money to build a public library . He is retired from the faculty of North Carolina Central University Dr Louise May nor also leads an active civic life, serving on cliurch, education and community boards. She is currently the chair of the North Carolina Council in Indian Education Inducted into the UNCP Athletic Hall of Fame at the Awards Banquet vfere U.S. Army Major Alex Gaines and the Rev Tccumsch Brayboy. Soccer Coach Mike Schacffer introduced Maj. Gaines, who is UNCP 's all-time leading goal scorer. "1 had a good core of teammates, especially my twin brother who was a great defensive player." Gaines said. "1 am where 1 am today because of UNCP and good people like Coach SchaefTer" A catcher with a career batting average of .295. Brayboy is the third baseball players in his family to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tim and Ray Brayboy were in attendance "1 have nev er known anybody who could outwork Tecuinsch Bray boy ." Ray Brayboy said "He is a champion, a wonderful role model and trusted mentor" "I am the third brother to enter the Hall of Fame." Tccumsch Brayboy said | "1 thank God for this place that 1 left 40 years ago." the Baptist minister ; said "It is a great place." He thanked three of his coaches - Ned | Sampson. Delton Ray Locklear and Howard Dean - who were also in the audience. Master of Ceremonies for the banquet was Jeffrey Alejandro, vice president of the Alumni Association President Bush proposes $120.9 million for FY 2004 Indian Education Budget Deputy Under Secretary and Director of Indian Education Victoria Vasqucs presented the president's budget request for U.S. Department of Education programs serving American Indians. Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs today. The president's 2005 budget request continues to place a strong priority on assisting the nation's neediest students and includes historic funding increases to help states and school districts implement No Child Left Behind (NCLB). the president's sweeping education reform law. "Indian students will continue to benefit from major initiatives in the NCLB Act. and many programs at the Department help to ensure that oiir students have full access to these and other reforms to improve education." Vasques said in her testimony. Overall, estimates show that Department programs provide nearly $1 billion in direct support specifically for American Indiaas and Alaska Natives In addition. significant funds arc provided to Indian students who receive services through federal programs such as Title I grants to local education agencies and the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state grants "The overall goal of the law is to ensure that every student, including American Indians. Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians will be proficient in reading and mathematics." Vasqucs said The 2005 budget request includes a number of programs and initiatives that focus specifically on helping Indian students achieve The 2005 request for the Department 's Indian Education programs is $120.9 million These programs, which arc administered by the Office of Indian Education, include formula grants to school disiricts. competitive special programs and national activities The president is requesting $95.9 million for Indian Education formula grants to school disiricts This program is one vehicle for addressing the unique educational and culturally relates needs of Indian children These grants supplement the rcguiar school programs, helping Indian children improve their academic skills, raise the self-confidence and participate in enrichment programs and activities that would otherwise be unavailable The request level would provide and estimated pcr-pupil payment of $203 for approximately 472.000 students in almost 1.200 school districts and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools The president's request for Special Programs for Indian Children is$19 8 million Approximately $10 million will support demonstration grants that focus on school readiness for Indian preschool children and college preparatory programs In addition, the 2005 request will provide over $9 million to continue two training efforts under the Department's Professional Development Pro gram-the American Indian Teacher Corps and the American Indian Administrator Corps initiatives Both initiatives are designed to provide full state ccrtitleaqon and in-service support to these new Indian teachers and administrates The president is requesting approximately $5.2 million for research, evaluation, data collection and technical assistance related to Indian education Fiscal year 2005 funds would be usdd to continue support for me third phase of the National Indian Study that will collect data, through the National Assessment of Educational Progress, on American Indian and Alaska Native 4th-and8thgradc student performance in mathematics and reading. Funds would also be used to continue research grants and data collections initiated in earlier years and to promote ongoing program improvement for Indian Education programs. In addition to the president's proposed support for Indian Education, the Department supports the education of Indian students through several oth\r programs, such as the following: Title I provides supplemental and education funding to local education agencies and schools, especially in high-poverty areas, to help more than 15 million educationally disadvantaged students, including an estimated 260.0(H) Indian children, learn to the same high standards as their peers The Department isYcqucsting $13.3 billion for Title I grants to LEAs in fiscal year ^006. a 52 percent increase since the passage of the NCLB Act Undcral statutory set-aside of 1 percent for the BIA and outlying arcas.tfhcTB/A will receive approximately $97.9 million, an increase of m(Wjoam$7 8 million over the previous fiscal year Reading First is a comprehensive effort to implement the findings of high-quality research on reading and reading instruction Helping all children read well by the end of third grade is one of the administration's highest priorities for education Providing consistent support for reading success from the earliest age has critically important benefits Under this formula program, the BIA will receive one half of 1 percent of the state grants appropriation, approximately $5.6 million, an increase of more than half-a-million dollars over the previous fiscal year The Special Education Grants to State program provides formula grants to meet the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities Under the budget request of a little more than $11 billion, the Department would provide approximately $83 2 million to the BIA. more than a $1 million increase, to help serve approximately 7 60(1 Indian students Senior Citizens trip planned for June 7-11 The Robeson County Recreation Department is offering a trip to New York City. NY and Washington DC for Senior Citizens Dates for the trip will be June 7-11.2004 Call Wcndv Sampson '