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^ 9 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?SaiRQNICLE Vol. XXXIII No. 4 7 THURSDAY, September 21, 2006 Paul presents weekend to remember See Pase HI Rescue Mission plans new addition ?See Page A3 StaK1 held ut Prodigals ?See Page B16 New Atkins connects to wots Ceremony tomorrow ? will honor legends of original school BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE Simon G. Atkins Academic and Technology High School opened it doors in 2005, becom ing one of the newest schools in the district. Its design is state of the art, its composition innova tive - combining a school of biotech nology, a school of pre-engi neer i n g and a school of technolo gy all under one roof. Bu! thing about the school is new and modern. Its roots are steeped in a rich History of education. Named for the original Atkins High School, which edu cated black students for more than 40 years on Cameron Avenue, the new institution strives to epibody the same val ues that made its namesake great. Atkins Academic and Technology will pay homage its predecessor during a program tomorrow (Sept. 22) where five campus facilities will be named for alumni and leaders of the original Atkins - people who worked to make Atkins High such a respected institution. "They want to move the tra dition over to this setting." Atkins Academic and Technology Executive Principal Dan Piggott said of alumni of the original Atkins, who spear headed the renaming of the facilities. "They want this to be a continuation here of what was going on there, a resurrection if you will." The media center will be renamed for John A. Carter, Atkins' first principal. The audi torium will bear the name of Togo West Sr., who founded a guidance counseling program at Atkins and worked there for 37 See Atkins on A 16 A Frienoi: Indeed Urban League honors longtime volunteer BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE ? . p A teacher, a mentor, a tireless advocate for education and youth - these are the words that those who know VelmS [ Friende have used to describe her. Friende. who has been affiliated with the Winston-Salem Urban League for nearly 50 years and currently serves as board secretary, has won the respect of her colleagues and peers alike for her uncompromising dedication to the uroan League. On Sunday, the Urban League showed its appreciation to Friende ft* all her hard work by naming the Ebony Fashion Fair scholarship in her honor. Friende was feted by former Urban League Executive Director Q Wylie and Keith Grandberry, the current executive director, at a festive reception. Dozens of others were on hand to applaud Friende for her serv ice, including her son Billy Friende Jr., a well-known local attorney, and her grandchildren. The event also served as a birthday celebration for Friende. . "1 cannot say enough about her dedication to young people and education^' I said Cleopatra Solomon, vice president of programs for the Urban League. "I have ? always admired her and always looked to her as an unofficial role model or menlofc L She's a real special lady." The scholarship is awarded to one lucky high school student at the annual k Ebony Fashion Fair show, which is slated for next month and is sponsored by ft the Urban League Guild. A "I'm elated." Solomon said, describing her feelings about the VeltW Friende Scholarship. "I think no one else should have that honor before shie ? does because of her commitment to the Urban League. You talk about a plw? H nomenal woman - she's that. She's really that." X Friende - like her late husband, former Paisley High School principal; Billy De Leon Friende Sr. - devoted her life to education. She was a teacher and guidance director at Atkins High School for 35 years. Friende said she is truly honored by the recognitton from the Urban League. W "I'm humbled that they saw fit to do that for me," she said. The honor, however, comes as no surprise to those who have worked closely with Friende. . ** "Those that aliyady know (that the scholarship is being named for me)... all of thent have said, 'You certainly deserve it,'" she remarked. "1 give it (the Urban League) my undivided attention." Over the decades, Friende has done many things with the Urban League. She was rec ognized in 1996 for her many contributions to the organization as recipient of the National Urban League's Southern Regional Volunteer Services Award, and she is often called upon to speak about her work and experiences. "I speak at a lot of the class reunions for Atkins High School," commented Friende, wh? was Atkins High School's valedictorian in 1944. "My students al^kncrw (me) because I was kind to them. I helped them in every way that I could, it Wasn't just with books." Through the Urban League, Frieze has continued to work on behalf of young people and education. She is credited with bringing the Ebony Fashion Fair, the world's largest traveling fashion show, to Winston-Salem in 1957. See Friende on All Photo by JacMin Pitt Velma Friende thanks friends and family members dur ing a weekend reception in her honor. Philanthropy leader urges blacks to continue giving BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE ^ Emmett Carson, one of the nation's foremost black philanthropy advocates, spoke to an audience of about 180 listeners at Winston-Salem State University about the importance of giving back and mvesting in the black community. "I waht to suggest to you black philanthropy has everything to do with race," said Carson, who has published more than 75 works on philanthropy and social justice. He is currently the president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation. He has been selected as leader of the new Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The California-based foundation is one of the largest in the nation, with assets of $1 .35 bil lion. Carson defined black philanthropy as the giving of money, time, talent or services to a charitable cause, no matter how big or small the donation. He traced the roots of black philanthropy through histo ry, noting that the conditions African-Americans Mmlii b\ Todd l.lK'k Emmett Carson speaks at Winston-Salem State. lived in dictated what they could give. Even during slavery, he said, blacks helped one another, often in secret. Carson remfnded the audience that former slaves went on to form the first black churches and the first mutual aid societies in America by pooling their money and resources. He said 'they created a tradition of black philanthropy that continued through segregation and into the present day. "It's not what somebody gave to us, it's what we have given ourselves as part of our tradition." Carson said. He said the tradition of giving in the black com munity should not be forgotten. Carson acknowl edged that times have Changed. Today, some African- Americans are at the height of success, while others live in poverty. He said that many have misinterpreted what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said about judging a person by the content of their char acter instead of the color of their skin. Carson said that that doesn't mean African-Americans shouldn't share a sense of community and history. "Are we African-Americans or Americanized Africans?" he asked. The lecture was sponsored by the Winston-Salem See Carson on A 14 The West-Enders Blacks stake their claim to historic community BY T. KEVIN WALKER THE CHRONICLE Street names change. Houses and buildings become dilapidated. And ? time - along with urban sprawl - can even erase streams, trees and other gifts of Mother Nature. Julia Brown is somewhat bothered by the reality that the West End she grew up in during the 1930s and '40s now only exists in her vivid memo ries. "It is not like it used be," she said from beneath a picnic shelter in Granville Park, which did not exist in ner wesi r.nu. There was a lot of talk Saturday about the changes in the old neighborhood during the first ever reunion of African-Americans who grew up Brown in the West End - mainly along Broad. Burke, Green, Watkins and First streets. Brown dreamt of holding a West End reunion for years. She was inspired to put her dream into action by annual reunions held by other local African-American communities. Past and current resi dents of Boston gather each August; Happy Hill residents reunite each year about the same time. "I saw what these other communi ties were doing, and I said 'we are going to have one in the West End,'" Brown said. Finding old neighbors was a bit of a challenge. Brown, like many of her neignoors, moved away rrom me west tna 3U years ago. Marriage and a larger home on the other side of town were the reasons for Brown's Sec West End on A13 Phott* by Kevin W*lti? Lucy Carter, standing, has a laugh with old friends and neighbors. .1 . ? : 1 A 1 -1 I I *1 In Grateful Memory of Our Founders, Florrie S. Russell and Carl H. Russell, Sr. " Growing and Still Dedicated to Serve You Better" jilitgggll fflmteral JAvmt Wishes to Thank Everyone For Their Support 822 Carl Russell Ave. (at Martin Luther King Dr.) Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) 722-3459 Fax (336) 631-8268 rusfhome bellsouth.net
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