w V?l. n, No. 33 7.. ?^JyIXfl * Paul Gray stoops for an eye-lei Science Park pig. Paul was o students intrigued by Wilbur di Science Park. Students who fell pad!" Over 75,000 people visl year in school groups and as 9VSSU To , CLEPExam, Winston-Salem State University is giving adult students the opportunity to prove that all learning does not take place in the classnxjm. A recent policy change by the school means they will now accept the College Level Examination Program's (CLEP) General Examinations in addition to the CLEP Subject Examinations for up to two years college credit. Previously, the University accepted only the Subject Examinations. The decision was made because older students are returning to college in record numbers. Nationwide the number of college students between the ages of 25 and 29 has increased 72 per cent since 1970. Those between 30 and 34 increased 108 per cent in the same period. Many of these mature people have, through their occupational and leisurb activities, acquired the knowledge or skills imparted in courses taught in the first two years of college. CLEP tests provide these individuals with an opportunity to validate their accomplishments and 9 INST4 winstc JBr / t^H # * >t^B ViA ! 33 m 'el view of Wilbur, the Nature ne of many Dalton Jr. High nring a recent visit to the Nature t the pig said "it feels like abrillo It the Nature Science Park each individuals. 4.ccept sFor Credit receive appropriate college credit. It is unlikely that any one individual will have acquired the background necessary to earn the entire 57 semester hours available through these tests. However, many people should be able to pass one or more of the five examinations and thus reduce the time and expense needed to fulfill degree requirements. Winston-Salem State will administer the CLEP General Examinations and Subject Examinations periodically on campus. For further information contact Mrs. Gloria Goore, Director of Testing, 761-2160 or Dr. Bill Sheppard, Director of Continuing Education, 761-2121. I Subscribe 8 I*To The *1 M4|l M-SALEM, N.C. Ann e Job Pi by James Smith Staff Writer The job situation, in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is auiittie^better than it has been, according to Grover Teeter, director of the Employment Secumy-CorrFmission. Teeter recently said that March was the biggest placement month that the ESC has had in almost 18 months. 44Last month, 400 people were placed in jobs/' said Teeter. 44We4re hoping that this is an indication that things are getting better." "Although that doesn't begin to account for everyone who is out of work, at least that's a beginning," he stated. Teeter also said that unemployment claims had been dropped by nearly 1,000 ?persons. However, the 1,000 drop in claims include three counties other than Forsyth. Those counties are Stokes. Davie and Yadkin. Bunny Hunt For Retarded Fri. April 16 Children in WinstonSalem's special education classes will go hunting for chocolate bunnies Friday April 16 at Blum Park, 25th Street and Ivy Avenue. The trainable mentally retarded vounasters will beoin the hunt at 10 a.m., and prizes will be given to the best hunters. The annual chocolate bunny hur.' is sponsored by the Winston-Salem Recreation Department and Stratford Kiwanis Club. For moFe information call the Recreation Department, 727-2063. LLEM 20* SA1 Employed In M : ti iciure JJ "Over the past week, we have noticed a tremendous drop in the claims, which means that more and more people are finding some sort of employment,,LTeeter said. Teeter did say that there are at least 6,000 people still seeking unemployment an<T that in the ESC active files there were at least 8,000 applicants. "Not all 8,000 applicants are out of work. Some of those \>s!v > ' ^^1^1 ^SSS?5l>.-> ; .^Jt^M ^V .^H ^HF ^ A IJ / /uut'nnwi v Blacks Pro For Aldern A banquet, honoring Carl H. Russell, Sr., a member of the Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen for the past 16 years, will be held April 29 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center. Guest speaker for the banquet will be Richard Hatcher, mayor of Gary Ind. Russell has been the alderman from the northeast ward since 1960. He is on various committees in the city and is owner of Russell Funeral Home. He is also a member of St. James A.M.E. Church. Hatcher, has served as past chairman of the National Black rURDAY APRIL 17, 1976 arch right ipersons are seeking transfers from one job to another, but for (he time being, are willing to work where they are." Teeter said a lot of jobs have National Alliance of Businessmen. "They have been calling around just to see what types of jobs were available." As for summer employment Teeter stated that several companies have ^called his office in an effort to try and See JOBS Page 10 ?arl Russell -i - n : cittmi uay nan Russell Political Convention and is author of the book, 44Black Power, Gary Style." Tracy Singletary is chair- , man of the program, Larry Little is program chairman and Rodney Sumler will be the master of ceremonies. According to informed sources, members of the committee requested that the mayor declare April 29, 1976 as Carl Russell Day. But, according to sources, the mayor would not because of a requirement that the person honored either be out of office or dead. The Chronicle could not reach the mayor at press time for official comment.

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