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John Radebaugh named
Executive of the Year
The Winston-Salem Chapter of the
International Association of
Radebaugh
Administrative
Professionals selected John
Radebaugh, president and
CEO of NC Credit Union
League of Greensboro, as
the 2009-2010 Executive of
theNYear.
The selection was
announced at the
Association's annual
Executive of the Year break
fast meeting on Oct. 13,
where the 2008-2009
Executive of the Year, Nancy Crouch of Wake
Forest University, was the speaker.
Thrifts honored by UNC-TV
Former Salem College President Julianne Thrift
and her husband, noted attorney Ashley Thrift, were
among those honored last week for their longtime
support of UNC-TV - the state's public television net
work.
The Thrifts received the UNC-TV Producers
Circle award during the UNC-TV's annual apprecia
tion dinner on Oct. 15 at the Carolina Inn in Chapel
Hill. They were recognized as strong and persuasive
advocates on behalf of UNC-TV, including during
some of the most trying times in its history.
TfieThrifts were also acknow ledged for their spe
cial gift in support of in-depth coverage of issues per
taining to early childhood health, well-being and edu
cation in North Carolina. The gift will fund UNC
TV's Healthy Kids. Healthy Lives initiative, a new
"North Carolina Now" series focusing on preschool
education and information related to early childhood
well-being.
Julianne Thrift served as Salem's president for 15
years before her retirement in 2006. Ashey Thrift spe
cializes in legislative and regulatory issues; adminis
trative and international law; and international busi
ness development concentrated on China.
Robb and Susan Teer of Durham also received a
UNC-TV Producers Circle award. They were
acknowledged for their dedicated support of the proj
ect entitled "North Carolina's World War II
Experience."
Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, was recog
nized for its 54 years of support with the UNC-TV
Corporate Award..
University welcomes
Boothe Luce Scholar
LaKausha T. Simpson is the recipient of the
Clare Boothe Luce Doctoral Fellowship for four
years of Ph.D. study in the College of Engineering
at North Carolina A&T State University.
The Clare Boothe Luce
Program is the largest private
foundation for the funding of
women in science (including
mathematics) and engineering
in the nation and makes its
awards strictly on a "merit
only" basis. N.C. A&T
College of Engineering com
peted against top colleges of
engineering in the nation to
win the fellowship.
Simpson, a native of
Tallahassee, Fla., is the
Simpson
daughter of Barbara Glenn. She received her B.S.
degree in industrial engineering from the University
of Florida in May 2(X)7 and her master's of science
degree in industrial engineering from A&T in May
2009. She graduated from A&T with a perfect 4.0
and plans to continue her research and scholarship
in the healthcare field under the direction of Dr.
Xiuli Qu. Qu obtained the very coveted
"University Rookie of the Year" research award for
her outstanding research in the healthcare field ip
April of 2009.
Simpson entered the Ph.D. program in A&T's
College of Engineering this semester. She plans to
pursue a career in academia upon completion of her
degree.
Spelman launches fund drive
Atlanta's Spelman College has started a $150
million fundraising effort that aims to actualize the
ambitious goals identified in the institution's strate
Tatum
gic pJan tor ^013. inis is tne
largest such venture the col
lege has embarked upon in its
128-year history.
"Young women who are
choosing to be at Spelman are
ready and willing to put the
determination and commit
ment into their education, so
they can solve the problems
that wait for them when they
graduate." said Spelman
President Beverlv Daniel
Tatum. "Yet. they have to he
able to graduate."
Among the key goals of the campaign are to
graduate 5,(XH) young women ? many first-genera
tion and economically challenged ? over the next
decade. To date, the campaign has raised more than
$80 million in leadership gifts during the silent
phase, putting Spelman that much closer to achiev
ing this fundamental goal.
- Report: Black male
dropouts suffer greatly
NNRA/LOJJ1SIANA WEEKLY
On any given day, nearly 23 percent of all young Black
men ages 16 to 24 who have dropped out of high school ^
are in jail, prison, or a juvenile justice institution in
America, according to a new national report on the
dire economic and social consequences of not graduat
ing from high school.
According to the the report, "Consequences of
Dropping Out of High School: Joblessness and Jailing
for High School Dropouts and the High Cost for
Taxpayers ..." 23 of every 100 young black male
dropouts were in jail on any given day in 2006-07, com- ^
pared to only six to seven of every 100 Asian, Hispanic
or white dropouts. ^
While young black men are disproportionately affected,
the report, released by a coalition of leading national and
regional educatic>n, advocacy and social service groups on Oct.
9, found that this crisis cuts across racial and ethnic lines. Male
dropouts of all races were 47 times more likely to be incarcerated
than their peers of a similar age who had graduated from a four
year college or university.
"For too long, and in too many ways, young people
across the country have been let down by the edu
cation system and by the adults responsible for
their care and development," said Marc
Morial, president and CEO of the
National Urban League. "Now is the
time to increase the investments
make in young people, enhance
the content, opportunities and
supports we provide, and
empower them to make better
choices about both their indi
vidual future and the future of
our nation. This report is
another important step
towards those ends."
Professor Andrew Sum,
See Dropouts on A12
Art of the Sell
Photo by Kevin Walker
Third-generation Realtor Ginger Baldwin of Leonard Ryden Burr talks to Sikander Ali Soomro
about the advantages of owning a condo in the Historic YMCA building in downtown Winston
Salem. Baldwin has sold several units in the building, which is on North Spruce Street.
A&T welcomes Lt. Col. Payne
Lt. Col. Robert Payne Jr.
I SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Lt. Col. Robert Payne Jr., has been named Commander and
Professor of Aerospace Studies at Air Force Reserve Officer Training
Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 605 at North Carolina A&T State
University. Detachment 605 recruits, educates, trains, motivates,
selects and commissions officer candidates through a comprehensive
college program.
It is the only AFROTC Detachment in the Piedmont Triad Area,
serving cadets from 10 different colleges and universities.
Payne was commissioned into the USA1 in June 1991 via
AFROTC Detachment 432A at the University of South Alabama in
Mobile, Ala., where he earned a B.S. degree in mathematics,
He has served in a variety of positions during his career. As a
master space and missile operator, he has extensive experience in
working with the Defense Support Program Satellite System and the
Minuteman 111 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
Prior to coming to Detachment 605 . Payne was the operations
officer for the 741st Missile Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D.
Mack
New
BBBS
leader
picked
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Amy Rogge Mack will take
over as president/CEO of ..Big
Brothers Big Sisters on Nov. 2.
when she succeeds Bert
Grisard. who has led the
agency for the past 32 years.
ror six
years. Mack
worked for
t h e
Corporation
for National
a n d
Community
Service in
Washington.
D C.. ^ the
independent
Grisard
federal agency that oversees
AmeriCorps. Senior Corps, and
Learn & Serve America.
During her time there, she
served in a variety of capaci
ties. including chief of staff,
director of public affairs and
senior advisor to the CEO.
Recently, she worked with the
agency's board and CEO on
new strategic plan in connec
tion with passage of the
Edward M. Kennedy Serve
America Act. which seeks to
expand service opportunities
for volunteers of all ages.
"Our board of directors did
an excellent job in searching
for Amy Mack," said Grisard,
who is retiring. "I am pleased
and excited about her accepting
the appointment, and am confi
dent as I leave the agency that
it will continue to serve more
children under her leadership."
Mack - who has a four
year-old son with her husband.
Dr. David Mack - says she
developed her passion for civic
engagement and community
service while working with
Stephen Goldsmith, who was
then mayor of her hometown of
Indianapolis. Indiana.
"I am honored to be taking
over the reins of Big Brothers
Big Sisters at a time of historic
momentum for the volun
teerism and service move
ment," said Mack, who has a
Bachelor of Science in biplogy
and dual Master's in Public
Affairs and Environmental
Science from Indiana
University. "Bert Grisard is a
remarkable leader and I look
forward to working with the
board of directors and the staff
to carry on his legacy of serv
ing the young people of our
community,"
Kernersville s Cull honored for stellar customer service
i'm lovin' it
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONIC' 1 K
An outstanding work ethic ami dedication to
giving customers five-star quality service every
day has earned Robert Call the title of a
"McDonald's Five-Star Employee Ambassador."
Call, a six-year employee at the Kernersvilte
McDonald's at 840 S. Main Street, was select
ed from hundreds of nominees from North and
South Carolina restaurants to receive the
Five-Star Employee Ambassador recogni
tion.
The McDonald's Five-Star Employee
Ambassador initiative honors folks who
exemplify the characteristics of five-star
<8> spirit and service: Teamwork.
Community Involvement. Work Ethic,
Leadership and Lovin' the Golden Arches.
_ Employees are chosen based on
? the star qualities and dedication that
makes them a true Ambassador to
their co-wOrkers, customers and com
munity ami are recognized through cash
awards, radio advertising and promotional mate
rials at their restaurants.
McDonald'* Photo
Robert Call
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