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Local Top Ladies observe Founders' Day The Winston-Salem Chapter of the Top Ladies Of Distinction recently observed Founders' Day in three stages. First, the Top Ladies, Top Teens of America and the Lords, husbands and sweethearts of the group, worshiped at St. Paul Unit ed Methodist Church. The presi dent, Dorothy Ross, presented the church with a monetary gift to further its youth ministries. After the worship service, the Top Teens* graduation program was held. The new officers also were introduced by the Top Teen president, Jermaine Sumler. Carolyn Strickland, group adviser, presented gifts to the six high school graduates. Joan Cardwell, chair of the scholarship committee, awarded two Top Ladies scholarships to Jacqueline Browne and Jermaine Sumler. ~ Music was provided by Alice Carter. The last meeting of the fiscal year also was held. Mrs. Ross pre sented gifts to Minnie Ervin and Jeannette Lewis in recognition of their efforts in raising the largest amount in ticket sales. Elaine Browne and Ms. Carter received gifts in honor of their support in other areas of the Top Ladies programs. The ladies concluded their activities with fun and fellowship. Refreshments were provided by Ms. Carter, Velma Friende, Eve - - . T ITimn iiiiiTTi M ? ? ? ? ? JB The Winston-Salem chapter of Top Ladles of Distinction recently celebrated Founders Day. Pictured are, first row from left, Elsie Blackman, Sandra Armstrong, Dorothy Ross, Joan Cardwell and Thelma Small; second from, Glevvle Hall, Nettie Manning, Minnie Ervln, Evelyn Phillips, Carolyn Strickland, Jacqueline Dunlap, Elaine Browne and Jeannette Lewis. lyn Phillips and Mrs. Ross, all Founders' Day is an event the program marked the 25th anniver- ing. Thelma Small organized the members of St. Paul. ladies hold each June. This year's sary of the organization's found- local group seven years ago. N.C. Central University Alumni Association, awards $500 scholarship to Marice Grissom The North Carolina Central University Alumni Association's Winston-Salem Chapter recently awarded its annual $500 scholar ship to Marice E. Grissom. Ms. Grissom, a 1989 honor graduate of Carver High School, held membership in the National Honor Society, the Quill and Scroll and the Anchor Club. She also was a member of the Spanish Club and the Math" Club. __ Ms. Grissom is a past editor in-chief of the Carver yearbook. In college, she plans to major in Spanish and computer science. She is an. active member of First Baptist Church. Her special achievements include selections as a 1988 junior marshal, in "Who's Who Among High School Students, Who's Who Among American Math Stu dents, to Governor's School nomi nee, Girls' State and as a page for 'He state government. She is the daughter of Mr: and Mrs. Willie E. Grissom. ? ? The scholarship is awarded to a local student who will attend NCCU. It is based on academic performance, service and letters of recommendation. The scholarship is not renewable. The award concludes the activities of the scholarship committee for the biennial. The committee also sponsored a campus visitation during the fall and a recruitment day dur ing the spring. Officers of the association for the past biennial were: Larry Hol president; Dedra Malloy/ corre sponding secretary; Audrey. Far row, recording secretary; Norma Guthrie, treasurer; and Flora Alexander, chaplain. The N.C. Central University Alumni Association recently awarded its annual scholarship to a local student. Pictured, from left, are Mary N. Grissom, Marice E. Grissom and Maxlne W. Leak. Youth Opportunity Homes elects new board members The election of new members Haver, Karen Kroncke, Warren operation in Winston-Salem since for the Youth Opportunity Homes Leggett, Davida Martin, Ernest H. 1971. Inc. Board of Directors was held Pitt, Sebastian C. Summer. The home became a United June 20. - Youth Opportunity Homes Way agency in 1989 and will be New members elected were Inc. is a private, non-profit group eligible for United Way funding in James A. Beaty Jr., Donald G. home program which has been in January 1990. Efficient Club members discuss successful tea at meeting The Efficient Club met recently The seasonal tea, sponsored by Moses and his friends. Mr. Patterson at the home of Rozina White for its 'the Efficient Club, was held at St. and a group from his church present regular business meeting. The agen- John Baptist Church. On the program ed several songs. Remarks were given da included a discussion of new and were Louise Bitting and her "group of by Cora Broome. Mr. King was mas old club business. singers. Also featured were Mr. ter of ceremonies. Future bright for blacks From Page B1 black children depends on their par ents. It depends on their parents becoming involved with the PTA ^ and joining school committees . It will mean that we will not allow our children to be in basic classes if they don't need to be there. It will mean that we will listen to research that affects our children and act accordingly," said Rev. Jess up. "The majority of students in slow, basic classes are our children because others will not allow their children to be there. We must no longer allow our children to go to school undisciplined. We must discipline them at home." Mrs. Corpening, a vice presi dent at the United Way Agency, spoke on bi-partisan politics. She said that the future of the Afro American in politics probably will depend on his ability to judge a can didate on an individual basis rather than voting exclusively for a partic ular party. Mr. Gilmore discussed the need for the continued support of Afro American, family-owned business es. "Never before have we found ourselves in such a competitive society," he said. "We must act to make black businesses viable. It's important for black families to real ize that your image is your expo sure. We must encourage the atti tude in our families that it is right to own businesses and that it is right to want to stick together. There is something about a collective atti tude that makes us strong." Marion Franklin, a white pan elist, talked about the potential of white and Afro-American families working together. She said that changes are on the horizon and that many of those positive changes photo by Mike Cunningham Marie Clyburn and Mabel Johnson represent Rosa Parks and ^Harriett Tubman at last weekend's NCNW banquet. between the races will begin in the common goals, said Ms. Franklin, South, the birthplace of the Civil Rights a mother and a student at. the Uni Movement versity of North Carolina at Greens "The South, the home of the Civil boro, who represented the National Rights Movement, has the hope of the Organization for Women at the ban: future. It is the setting in which the while quet. ? man, the black man, the white woman The local chapter also selected and the black tfoman will walk across the panelists as the five families to bridges knowing that we have listened receive the organization's communi to each other's struggles and shared ty honoree awards. CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! CALL 722-8624 TODAY No scholarships, no students. I?*!! livery single kid in America deserves a chance to goi a college education. Fhat's why Miller Brewing Company is a founding sponsor of the Fhurgood Marshall Black Education Fund. It's a scholarship fund: all monies are committed to sending smart, motivated kids who couldn't otherwise afford c ollege to public univet sities. Virtually all other c ollege funds support privati institutions, whic h receive generous donations from many sources. 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