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75 cents WlNSTON-SALEM GREENSBORO HIGH POINT Vol. X*VI No. 1 /^1 in/WTT/^T T? FORSYTH CNTY H KJ M ' B ? ? B ? z^orLiin'jiy^n f\v/M ivy m^ 797^ - Celebrating 25 Years - 7999 'J* Medical Center names first black chaplain I *-* By FELBC1A MCMILLAN COMMUNTTY CORRESPONDENT The Rev. Calvin Runnels had no idea he would ever make histo ry when he moved to Winston Salem. But recently. Runnels, an asso ciate minister at Emmanuel Bap tist Church, did just that. He was awarded a certificate of graduation on Aug. 19 from the School of Pastoral Care at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, after completing three m. years of supervisory training in clinical pastoral education. In June, he became the first African American in the hospital's 52-year history to become a part of the department of chaplaincy and pastoral education-. The department opened in 1947. "When 1 came here, my intent was just to do a year residency. However, after doing a residency, 1 felt called and led to go on to chaplaincy after seeing the lack of African Americans in the field," Runnels said. There is a need in hospitals and in the educational role of the chaplaincy." Sharon Engebretson, chaplain and ordained minister, is the direc tor of the department. Engebret son said she was happy with Run nels' selection. "Our selection of Chaplain Runnels was based on his qualifi cations and gifts for ministry," said Engebretson. "We believe he brings a wonderful dimension to the faculty, and he will contribute significantly to the ministry of the department. We are really pleased." In the department of chaplain cy and pastoral education. Run nels will carry out various duties He will supervise students in clini cal pastoral education; provide pastoral care ministry to patients, family and staff in the medical eenter and execute administrative, responsibilities. Runnels says he never intended to end up in Winston-Salem "When I came here, my intent was just to do a year residency. However, after doing a residency, I m. felt called and led to go on to chaplaincy after teeing the lack of African Americans in the field," Runnels said. There is a need in hospitals and in the educational role of the chaplaincy." "I was searching during my seminary days for God to direct me into an area other then parish ministry or pulpit ministry. I wanted to find creative and innov ative ways to do ministry," he said. According to Engebretson, who has been director of the Str tunnels <m A13 25 years and counting ' * v . * v"s. . . . : Chronicle holds bash Angelou, Sybil, Terry enthrall thousands during day-long party at Rupert Bell Park <' BYT. KEVIN WALKER THE CHRONICLE - .. . It wasn't like The Chronicle had not come to Rupert Bell Park before. For five consecutive years the weekly newspaper had brought its own brand of summer fun to the park and the people of Winston-Salem. Over the years there's been music, danc ing, games for kids and enough food and drink to satisfy an army. The ?ixth annual We arc Family Day fol lowed in the tradition of its predecessor. The music was lively, the star power was impressive and the food and crowd were plentiful. The six-hour plus celebration took place Saturday under clear skies and/a vibrant sun. But there was something different about ' this year's celebration, something that gave it a distinction that none of the previous events could boast: This year's celebration just hap pened to coincide with The Chronicle's 25th birthday. The meshing of the annual event and the celebration of the paper's 25th anniversary made for an extra special celebration, said event organizers. "Today we are going to fan the flame with music and great ceremonies. ... This is your celebration," said Fannie Henderson. The Chronicle's director of advertising, as she kicked off the event from a stage in the park. Henderson spearheaded the planning of the celebration. The theme of the event was "Fanning the Flame." It was chosen because of the paper's mission of carrying the eternal torch for African American journalism in the city, organizers said. Fire (as in flame) was a running theme at this year's event. Several luminaries were light ed throughout the day in honor of those who have made the community a better and brighter place. To add emphasis to the event's theme, a nine-foot, silver torch was set up beside the stage; it was lighted and burned for more than five hours. Making the celebration a reality took three months of mental planning and another three months of physical planning. It was billed as a day for The Chronicle family and families from around the city to come togeth er to share in their collective history. The many facets of Saturday's event stretched as far as the eye could see. Kids of all ages set up camp with colorful blankets and lawn chairs on a hill. A children's area was located there, complete with face painters, a balloon artist and storytellers. Across the park, several large, white tents housed the food service area. There was enough food to feed 5000. said one of the See 25th anniversary on All , Photiw by Bruce Chapman Thousand* uWwiJwl Th? Chronicle4* 75th Anniver sary/Ws Are faijy Day at KUjperr dw rxMrK jururooy. Clockwise from left, a woman cheers as singer Sybil ends a set; SybM runs f|L i .1, 1 .la?r|gfJr?., mrvugn tier rcnoinon of "Don! Make Me Over"; acclaimed poet Maya Angeleu brought the aowd to its feet with her spa bed spooch; comedian Debtxi Terry, with her son, led the crowd in a chant of "Ws Are r . .. *1 />, ?- ? f,? J... rOfnUjr / lOjrrAff Hy"?> O torch during o special cere mony; a group of dekhon surround McGruff, the AoBce Deportment% ivmsco^ Schexnider r' faces challenge ; Executive committee votes to hold confidence vote on WSSU chancellor BYT KEVIN-WALKER the chronicle ; Another brick ? falls for Alvin Schexnider. A portion of the wall that holds Chan cellor Schexnider's tenure at Winston Salem State University together came tum bling down late last . week, as the executive committee of the uni versity's board of trustees unanimously decided to allow the full board to take a vote of confidence on Schexnider at its next meeting Sept. 17. The committee's decision came six days after the release of the Schmxnidor school's annual state audit, which revealed that financial matters at WSSU have not always been properly documented. But the committee seemed more con cerned with the "special report" that was released with the. audit last week. The report dealt with Schexnider and his use of public money. The Office of the State Audi tor conducted the inquiry of Schexnider after it received several anonymous tips on its hot line that public money was being misused. f Theodore Blunt, chairman of the board of trustees and an executive committee member, referred to the special report as a "fraud report" at one point after the meet ing last Friday. "We so not wish to be in an adversarial relationship with the State Auditor's Office. In fact, we commend the state auditor fot conducting his duties and responsibilities of his office in a manner that helps us main tain our mission," Blunt said, reading from a statement from the committee. "We expect the chancellor to abide by; the state regulations, the board of trustees' and university system policies. Winston-i Salem State University, for iVs future, must remove any impediments which would pre vent it from helping to improve higher edu cation for North Carolina's future." I Schexnider was out of town much of last week tending to a sick relative. Lee Hampton, vice chancellor of university advancement, and other members of Schexnider's administration were present at the meeting. Reportedly, Schexnider had ?, Si t Schexnider on A12 Back in the day I ML Km Jackson and Fatncio Brown. DMnftrarimaflki last VWhj*oii liuwrt Puhic lh?)t sort K?mn iuppt?? m this IOM photo. far a took bock at tort 25 yaan. too our spaded "NfmiMiM.* ? FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS CALL (336) 722-8634 ? MASTERCARD, VISA AND AMSRICAN SXPRSSS ACCEPTED ? I
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