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COMMUNITY (LtoR) Manderline Scales, Diedra Ricks , Tyhembia Hunt ? Tasha Was kins, Nicole McMillian , Serena Mum ford, James Whitehead, Patricia Carrington, Ann Baker, Corine Warren, Angelina Cotton, Leslie Cofield , Shequel Green, Helen W. Falls. (L to R) front row; Tasha Was kins, Tyhembia Hunt , Patricia Carrington, Serena Mumford. Back row; Diedra Ricks, ISiicole McMillian, Corine Warren , Angelina Cotton , Leslie Cofield. WSSU Chapter of National Collegiate Achievers Conduct Induction Ceremony The Winston Salem State Uni versity Chapter of National Colle giate Achievers conducted its Annual Induction Ceremony in the Student Affairs Conference Lounge on the campus on March 6. Shequel Green served as the Mistress of Ceremony. The program outlined included the following par ticipants. Patricia Carrington's song ,and prayer was by James White head. Lelsie Cofield expressed i. ? ? words of welcome^ James White- >. head provided the history of the - sponsoring group the National Women of Achievement Inc. and the establishment of National Colle giate Achievers, presentations of officers, members and inductees were made by president James Whitehead. The regional director of the Southeast National Women of Achievement. Inc. Helen W. Falls presented congratulations and made presentations of the tnembers of the region before carrying out the Induction Ceremony with the Advi sor Manderline Scales. The immedi ate past national president of National Women of Achievement. Inc. and the originator of National collegiate Achievers. Inc. Other col legiate achiever chapters are the University of Maryland. Eastern - Shore. Texas Southern University, Howard University and Norfolk State University. The Collegiate achievers play an important role on the regional conference program which is de signed to focus on youth. The assistance of collegiate achievers with 'youth achievers is an excellent way for college students to serve as mentors and role models for younger students. The officers of the Winston Salem Chapter of National Colle giate Achievers are President James Whitehead, vice president, George Grant: Secretary Faye Harrelson. ? j treasurer Takeeta Tyson and Queen Shequel Green. The National Collegiate Achievers stimulated and promoted excellence by recognizing individu als and groups who have continued to make outstanding contributions in * ? the various area* of achievement in education. The Winston-SaJem State University Kappa Alpha Psi Frater nity and Circle K Service Club. Alice Smith, Elvin Smith, Rox anna Pitts and Selana Davenport assisted Manderline Scales, the advisor- and Immediate Past National- President of National Women of Achievement. Inc. and Helen W\ Falls, the regional director of the Southeast Region. "Talent "~ Show Exposes Local Youths By DAVID L DILLARD C hronicle Staff Writer Singers, dancers and rappers performed in a talent show last Fri d ay that could earn them national attention and college scholarships. More than 50 youths ? mostly ? from~pubiic housing developments ? displayed their talents last Fri dav4at the Star Search Talent Show co-sponsored by the Winston Salem Housing Authority and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. L Melanie^Tatunu co-director for ? the talent show, said the prpgram was designed to build self-esteem'. "It's an enrichment program to give our kids something else . besides sports.' she said. "We want to bring the (housing) communities together and cut the territorial boundaries." The talent show attracted some community leaders and talent scout Edward Nesbit, a representative of ""New East Records in Atlanta. Bill Tatum, president of the NAACP, said it was more than just a talent show, but an opportunity for youths to express themselves constructively and for new talent to be discovered. llPeople^ really needed to see the talent in the community." he said. "This is part of our effort to stop the violence and bring the entire community together." Carlos Morgan, a soloist from _ Fayetteville, won the competition. Singers Maria Thompson came in second place and Mia Thompson placed third. Tatum said the NAACP and Housing Authority will put on tal ent shows once a month to select the best talent to represent Win ston-Salem at the national NAACP ACT-SO competition in Chicago, Illinois from July 10-14. ACT-SO is a national compe tition for African-American youth that focuses on non-athletic talents ranging from math and science to the performing arts. 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