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^ I Chronicle Profile I Barber Scho By EDWARD HILL JR. Staff Writer After almost two decades of mastering the art of barbering, Ghuneem Furqan decided it was time to share his vast knowledge and experience with other blacks who wanted to learn the trade. "I've always believed in the importance of knowledge and sharing it," says Furqan, president of Pyramid Institute of Barbering on Ogburn Avenue. * 'People shared their knowledge with me, so 1 decid ed to do the same for others." A native of Reidsville, Furqan (pronounced Furkan) attended Modern Barber School here in Winston-Salem in 1959. He then went on to serve as an apprentice at several local barber shpps before returning to Modern to pursue an instructor's certificate. After receiving his certificate, Furqan taught q I there and later at other barber schools in the state ' before opening Pyramid in 1978. Furqan says Pyramid is the only black barber school in the city and one of only three in the state. Just like the pyramidal structure that took years to complete, Furqan says his barbering school was built on that same principle. "The pyramid represents the elements of life, says Furqan, who also works as a laboratory technician for R.J. Reynolds and Bowman Gray Technical ~ Center.1 The school also represents life because it is designed to give the black man a craft that can help him lead a meaningful life. "Barbering is a trade that you can always use, no * filL ? A senior citizen checks her card during a bingo party this past Saturday in a packed house at Ihe Sunrise Towers (photo by James Parker). Small Elected Dean Mrs. Thclma Small was Winston-Salem Chapter of elected national dean of Top Ladies of Distinction pledges of Iota Phi Lambda Inc. and member of the Sorority Inc., during its na- Tanglewood Arboretum tional convention held Council, the National recently in New York City. Council of Negro Women, Mrs. Small is the past presi- the National Association of dent and current dean of University Women, the pledges of the Beta Alpha Fourth District Garden Chapter in Winston-Salem. Council, Women of Mrs. Small is a retired Achievement and many teacher with the Stokes others. County School System. She is an alumnus of Since her retirement, she Winston-Salem State has been involved in many University and a member of community organizations Bethania A.M.E. Zion including founder of the Church. * RINTS ? Crystal A COCktAilfoiMMS Chair* Wh.tk.v 4 Wm QiasMt Tat?M<BanQuat) 'Chating Dtahea Bridge Tables ^Serving Trays Platforms *Bars China *Giass & Servef V A Cups Candiaabras A Saucers Charcoal Onus 0<nner Piatas *Coat Racks Tike Torehes "Cotiaa Mafcer? f II Wadding Supplies Mumcane Lamps 1 Punch Pistes Stainless I Punch Bowts ^Flatware Punch Cups *Silvar Old Fashioned *Party Bant Table Cloths ^Champagne Napkins Fountain KS. STRATFORD ROAD- (MAI 765-6560 eOLDTOWN...924-5236 Itt KERNERSVILLE...996-4551 | * k * 'u % Ji * iol Founder Share: matter where you go on Earth. It takes minimun training and can provide a lifetime of rewards." Pyramid is a fully accredited, nationally recognized institution for education in the art of barbering ^ and styling. Mary Gambill is a full-time instructor and Furqan teaches two courses, one during his lunch | hour. The barbering course lasts a little over nine months and includes 1,528 hours of theory and practical instruction. The total tuition is $1,165, which includes tools and textbooks. Part- Of thfi-fitudM)U--trjiinina shaving and general hairstyling. For a nominal fee, customers get their hair cut and styled by one of the 15 students presently enrolled in the school. Lester Carpenter has been bringing his two sons Aaron, 12, and Christopher, 11, to Pyramid for two years. Although he admits he could take them to other shops, he says it is his way of 4'helping the school help someone else." "It's a black school trying to help blacks," says Carpenter. "That's what impresses me and that's* why I bring them here." William Jones, a new student at Pvramid. savs he decided he wanted to find a meaningful trade in life, so he investigated the school. "I heard about it from a friend of mine/' says Jones. "I checked it out and found out it was about blacks helping blacks. Since I am a veteran, the VA could finance my education here. It was definitely a \ good decision." Please see page A10 Local Chapter Of Top La The Winston-Salem __Jhe guests had to wear Chapter of Top Ladies of the name of a celebrity on Distinction Inc., recently the top of their head and treated the parents of the the other guests had to Winston-Salem Chapter of guess who each person Top Teens of America to a '?P'?"?ed. The TLOD picnic and splash party at "rapbook, wh.ch won ser , _ ? cond place during the na-t Ki? kirtmm rtf Mrc TKolmo . M,% ??*??.? nonai convention, was aiso Small. The Top Teens are on display. the youth auxiliary of TLOD. Special guests were Mr. UgfaK ; ^ SSSkaMj^pppi^^^^^^V / Slfll JKmf.: *<\jI i #ffl /fl^- -' ^? You can |Q^orc| count on ^ 1 or You' SIARS. tOIBUCK AND CO i " The C* mmammmammmmmmmaamammmm s Knowledge And 1 ml^M >1 B Hf^m ^Hfc^s^^gx^l^^HPI^^^^Bv '9&t <\ m mmmmmamm* idies Entertain Parents? and Mrs. Thomas Elijah, Coleman, Attorney and Mrs. Joan Car dwell, Mr.?Mrs. George?Archia and and Mrs. Ed Lewis, Joseph Mrs. Chlories Shore. Bradshaw, Mrs. Margaret Mrs. Dorothy Graham Tennille, Mrs. Eunice Wheeler, Mrs. Modesta Ayers, Dr. and Mrs. Luritz Earl, Mrs. Gail Lindsay, Creque, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mrs. Rhonda White and Davis, Mr. and -Mrs. Mrs. Grace Lowery hosted Franklin, Mrs. Wilhemenia the picnic. 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