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Chancellor, mayor, school superintendent to participate in National TRIO Day Winston-Salem Mayor Martha Wood and School Super intendent Donald Martin will join Winston-Salem State Uni versity Chancellor Alvin J. Schexnider, as the community celebrates National TRIO Day, 1 p.m., Feb. 15 in room 136 of WSSU's R J. Reynolds Center. The highlight of the special ceremony will be the recognition of live Winston-Salem State University Upward Bound alum nae who will "share their story" on the impact of the Upward Bound program on their lives. In addition, current Upward Bound students who have successfully completed their first year will be presented with official Upward Bound sweatshirts. The program is to celebrate National TRIO Day. National TRIO Day was established in 1986 by the U.S. Congress to focus the nation's attention on the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives, to the necessary investment if they are to become contributing citizens ' of the nation and to the talent that will be wasted if that invest ment is not made. Students enrolled in TRIO programs mirror the nation's multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society. Nationwide, 42 percent of TRIO students are white, 35 percent are African-American, 15 percent are Hispanic, 4 per cent are Native-American, and 4 percent are Asian-American. Approximately 16.000 TRIO participants are students with disabilities. More than 25,000 1' S. veterans are currently enrolled in TRIO programs. TRIO programs were estab lished in 1965 with Upward Bound, a college preparatory program for urban high school students; Talent Search, college preparatory for rural students in grades 6-12; and Student Sup port Services, a college admis sions and support system for promising students with mar ginal SAT scores. Programs ini tiated since TRIO's establish ment include Equal Opportunity, a job training center network, and the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate program, designed to, encourage low income individuals and minori ties to pursue college teaching and doctoral study programs. WSSU names interim director of security Vernon L. Thompson has been named Winston-Salem State University interim director of security, effective Feb. 10. Thompson, who most recently served as second shift captain of WSSU security, has been a member of the univer sity's security force for 12 years. In his new position, he will he responsible for providing a safe campus environment for univer sity students, faculty and staff. Thompson will replace James Lewis, who was terminated effective Feb.7, according to his supervisor. Fred Burke, vice chancellor for business affairs. Thompson has a number of years ot experience in security. Prior to joining WSSU, he served as a security officer at North State Security. Lewis served in WSSU security for 17 years. Thompson is a graduate of Forsyth Technical College. He holds a number certifications in security, law enforcement, car diopulmonary resuscitation and criminal investigation. 'Golden Bulls' Alumni Extravaganza set for CIAA week The local chapter of the Johnson C. Smith University General Alumni Association is set to host the 4th Annual "Golden Bulls" extravaganza at the 52nd CIAA Basketball Tournament, Feb. 24 through March 1 When the Tournament tip off commences, the blue-and gold-clad "Alums" will be in full force to greet hundreds of former students and friends from around the country and abroad. The small, private, liberal arts university in Charlotte, N.C., has always been encour aged by its Presbyterian Church U S A founders to teach family values and Christian fellowship. JCSU is known around the CIAA as "Little Duke," because of their academic excellence and spirited "Bull-Pen" behav ior at athletic events. The 1997 CIAA "Bull-Pen" will be at the Ramada Limited on Cherry Street downtown, across from the Sawtooth build ing- i The university has assured the local CIAA Steering Com mittee that the hotel will be filled with the Smith family. Joy and "Bull Shenanigans" will reign evermore! The president of the univer sity and her staff will be acces sible to the Bulls and lend their support to all the festive events. Included among the gala affairs will be a Friday night Disco (from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.) featuring Artie Gray on the turntable and a Saturday Nite Fellowship Dance (also 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.), featuring Marie and Felix with the renowned Opti mism Band of Fayetteville, N.C. The public is invited to share the fun. lieht refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Contributions will be distributed to JCSU stu dent and athletic funds. The local chapter is collabo rating with the Greensboro Smithites to increase the scope of their pastures. The Greens boro leader is Elijah Washing ton. The Winston-Salem Chap ter, which boasts 88 rostered members, is led by Amos "Veep" Harper, a retired Air Force major. The Steering Committee and capital sponsors include Marty Penn, public affairs coor dinator; Paul Ledbetter, vice president; Audrey Brown, recorder; John Eoxworth, resource director; and the Rev. Kevin Ingram, site coordinator and chaplain. Selected sponsors and donors include Dr. Charlie Kennedy, the Honorable Richard Erwin, Dr. H. Rembert Malloy, Dr. Ernie Wade, Dr. Denise Penn-Powell, Carl and Edward Russell, Billie and Clifton Matthews, Raphael Black, Nicole Transou, Cheryl Carpenter, Lisa Lamont, Kenny Faulkner, and Gregory Burrell, for the deceased "Golden Bull" and former treasurer Tom H "Boss" Hooper. Various Smithites may be contacted through their informa tion network regarding all fes tivities: James Blaylock, James and Margaret Brandon, Mary Brim, Susan Ingram, Thomas "Pete" Jefferson, Wilton Mitchell, Evelyn Terry, Carl Matthews, Alonzo Lighty, Doug Young Jr., Sandra Lawrence, Christopher Ingram, Willette Howard, Verdell Hayes, Alvarez Abernathy, Olivia Neely, Willie "Popcorn" Sutton, Mrs. Kevin (Susan) Ingram, Gloria Alston, Lee Alma Vaughn, Vance and Marie Cabiness, Aldrenia Gaither, and Carl Russell. For further information, contact "Veep" Harper at 722 1244 or Marty Penn at 767 3238. Ricky Wilson receives congratula tions from Maj. Gen. Dave Robin son. I I Community activist gets Gold Key * 1 A Cold Key was presented to Ricky Fair Wilson Jan.129 at the Grand Opening of Comfort Inn on Colisuem for her service and dedication to the Winston Salem commmunity and sur rounding areas. I he new Com fort Inn will also recognize Wil son's service with a suite named in her honor. The Gold Key was presented to Wilson by Maj. Gen. Dave Robinson. ? SPECIALPROGRAMS^inBL^? ? Debt Consolidation ? Cash for Any Purpose ? ? Home Improvements ? No Income Verification ? ? Slow Credit ? Self Employed ? Refinance We Say YES More Often! Apply By Phone 1-800-536-9657 MORTGAGE FUNDING NETWORK, ilC. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee #^^5* 8 63% APR 360 month term. 1st Mortgage fined rates T^BEJ Subject to changes and qualifications as of 2/1/97 Even After More Than 5,000 Open Heart Surcferies, We Still Treat Each One Like The Miracle It Is. It's hard to imagine that we performed our first open heart surgery at Forsyth Hospital nearly a decade ago. Today. The Heart Center of Forsyth is among the leading programs in the nation for bypass surgery, valve replacement and the scores of other heart mending procedures that are on the forward edge of cardiac care. Our teams of surgeons, nurses and medical technicians are continually improving patient care on every level, from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation. And even though we've performed more than 5,000 open heart procedures, we still believe that healing the hearts of our neighbors and friends will always be one of life's greatest miracles. Forsyth Hospital The Science oil tailing The \rt of Curing. I believe what makes The Heart Center of Forsyth exceptional is . the special care that results from our personal involvement with our patients We know just how important making that personal connection is to our patients' peace of mind and to their recovery. Sure, we're a high tech heart center, one of the best anywhere, with a wonderfully gifted team ?' of physicians. But it's all of us - doctors, nurses and technical staff - working together and taking a personal interest in each and every patient that makes the difference. This staff is the most sensitive and dedicated cardiac care team that I have seen at any hospital, anywhere in the world. Ivan Crosby, M.D. Chief of Cardiac Surgery The Heart Center of Forsyth
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