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fe PageA14 Winston-Salem Chronicle Thursday. February 11.1988 George Scott From Page A1 wanted to know just how much of what goes on in the American soci ety is as a result of purely political decisions. I find the game of poli tics intriguing." He wanted initially to study history, but discovered his current academic interest after taking an introductory course with Professor Merle Black in the school's politi cal science department. Scott wants to go into the area of public administration at perhaps the stale of federal level. He gradu ated from UNC in December 1987, and is debating whether to work for a while or pursue a master's degree in public administration. His ultimate goal, however, is to enter state or federal govern ment. He wants to make a positive difference in whatever area he finds himself. Scott, the middle child in his family (he has an older and younger sister), was attracted to UNC for two reasons. First, he believes that the institution offers one of the best educational deals in the country; quality education at minimum cost Its proximity to his home was the second factor that came into play. He describes his three and a half years in Chapel Hill as a "riot" "It’s been fun. I've enjoyed myself. I’m both happy and said to be graduating early, but I'm look ing forward to moving on. It has been challenging,” he says. He adds that he would recom mend the school to other blacks who don’t necessarily want to be "social animals," but wanted to concentrate on getting a quality education. His mother, an inspector at Gallos Plastics, and his father, a Thomasviile Furniture Company machine operator, are two of sever al people he credits with being the motivating forces in his life. "My parents and relatives offer me encouragement without placing demands or stipulations on me," he says. "My pastor, the Rev. William T. Parsons of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Winston- Salem, has also been an influential force in my life," he adds. "He encouraged me to try to overcome some of the barriers placed before Being confirmed in his church at age 12; being one of the key note speakers at the 1984 com mencement exercises at his high school. Parkland Senior High; coming to UNC-Chapel Hill on full scholarship; and being initiated into his fraternity are four of his greatest achievements, Scott says. The greatest lesson he has learned is the ability of people to overcome the greatest obstacles. sufferings," he says. Afro-American young people need to focus more on improving themselves, he says. He says black youths need to develop an interest in what's going on around them, to become a part of the world around them, and to do their,networking like everyone else. "Each person has his or each person's victory serves to others." her own battles to fight, and as an inspiration to me, and - George Anthony Scott youths, especially black males.” Scott describes his desire to excel as coming from within. He doesn't want to cheat himself of any opportunities or any paths that education might open up for him. He believes that by doing well aca demically he has more choices, and that fact moves him to do the best he can. He loves jazz and contempo rary music, loves to read, gets into weight lifting, racquetball and has been active in the Omega Psi Phi fiatemity for the last two years. The principles and teachings of Christianity influence his out look on life. He lists his compas sion for others and his subtle abili ty to lead as two of his strong points. His weak points include being overly demanding on him self and procrastinating. Scott is turned off by people who become overly emotional over issues and can't appreciate oppos ing views, and by people who are lackadaisical and settle for second best. These traits, he says, he sometimes recognizes in himself. He, however, admires people who are honest and can understand and relate to the needs of others. Van Peebles From Page A6 the elder Van Peebles said. "No." But, Mario’s Dad gave him this free advice: "Early to bed, early rise, work like a dog and adver tise." "Which was his way of saying, "Do it yourself.’,’’ Van Peebles said of his father's advice. Another thing his Mom and Dad did was to see "every little funky play" their son was in. He recalls playing the first black cow boy, the first black Tarzan (with all wite native), and "a psychotic killer maid." "I did pays for $10 a week, and, in all these plays, I started doing these different characters that now I get to do in 'Spoon'," he said. The actor also made a choice between two roles, which he sees as helping him toward his current enviable position. He had won roles in both "Platoon" and "Heart break Ridge," and he had to chose between them. He chose the latter movie because it would give him a chance to break into comedy. "(Being) a young black leading man means unemployment," he said, adding that a role in "Pla toon” would have been artistically rewarding, but doing comedy SUBSCRIBE Winston-Salem Chronicle 722-8624 Rev. Larry Richardson "BACK to the BIBLE" We the people of Back to the Bible feel that there are three parts of a man — the body, the soul and the spirit. We would like to reach you. We welcome you to come and worship with us each Sunday morning. Located in the Prince Hall Masonic Temple Left Front Entrance 1025 E. 14th St., Winston-Salem Sunday Mornings 11 a.m. "Each person has his or her own battles to fight, and each per son's victory serves as an inspira tion to me, and to others," he says. He also says they should take positions on issues, make stands, and use the political power they possess and not sell it for cheap promises. He would like to see them not bow to drugs, shy away from sexual promiscuity and place some blame for their shortcomings on themselves. The legacy that the present generation is leaving for young people in the area of politics, the economy and the national debt are some of the biggest concerns fac ing young people today, Scott says. This dynamic, soft spoken, articulate and quietly ambitious young man appears desdned to be an influendal voice in tomorrow’s society. One might not find him at political rallies, or on soap boxes in UNO's Pit, but in his own subtle way he will be making a differ ence. "We are going after short-term benefits while ignoring long-term Just like he already is making a difference at UNC Chapel Hill. PUT DIAMONDS IN HER EARS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY Diamond Will Make The n.i. Special $099 and up; And Become a Member Of Our Earring Club KAY JEWELERS rhc diaivi'iul peciple Four ways to buy' Ca^, Kay Charge. Banto^. Intareatfma Layaway : N0R1HSIDE HANES SHOPPING CENTER MALL How Harry Mayo, Jr. turned rust into gold.. .l^ally would open the doors a little bit more. "If you look at all your leads that are black- Eddie Murphy, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg-they all have a common denominator, and that's that they can do comedy. They have a handle on comedy. And, that's been one of my strong points. And Clint (Eastwood) was the first guy to let me do comedy," he said. Quoting the Mark Twain line about how much smarter his father got as the son got older, Van Pee bles said he realized his father loved him enough to let him do it himself. "In fact, we worked together on 'Jaws ’ and they used to say. You only get jobs 'cause of your Dad," Van Peebles said. "And now he gets jobs ’cause of me-and I want my 20," Having earned the right to work with his father as an equal, \hn Peebles said it’s a lot of fun. The two have written two scripts together and are working on a cou ple of projects. And, Melvin Van Peebles may show up as guest star on "Sonny Spoon." That truly would be Van Peebles times two. It all started with some rusted steering wheels. Harry Mayo, Jr. saw a batch of damaged wheels, waiting to be retooled, rusting outside an auto plant and had a brilliant idea: If he could make them rustproof, retooling would be easier, and he could make some money. Of course, Harry had no idea how to do it, but that didn’t stop him. He put together a team of amateur chemists from a local university and, after many disappointing experiments, they developed a formula that did the job. Today his company Mayo Industries, supplies over $3 million worth of parts to several General Motors divisions. This proves two things. That nothing can stop a person who refuses to stop, and that General Motors wants to do business with people like Harry Mayo, Jr. Last year we spent over a billion dollars with minority suppliers. We’ve also placed nearly a billion dollars in thinority- owned banks, and established scholarships at minority colleges and universities. We do all of this because we realize that companies like Mayo Industries don’t just appear out of thin air. They are the visions of bright, aggressive people who have the ability to take advantage of every opportunity. We also realize that standing behind the people who buy our Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Cadillacs and GMC Trucks is more than just a corporate responsibility —it’s good business. GENERAL MOTORS We never forget ■who’s driving.
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