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Youngsters run to victory at meet ?See Page BH Summer feeding program to start ?See Page A9 Teen new 660 Wesl Winstpn-I approacn -Set Page AJ Classmates give young cancer survivor loving summer send-off BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE North Hills Elementary School paid tribute to a brave student last week, on the last day of school. "Today, we are going to honor a very special student here at North Hills," Principal Kareji Morning-Cain said as she introduced 10 year old Myah Roseboro. "We talk about courage and strength everyday ... and she's an excellent example of that." Myah. who just completed her fourth grade year at North Hills, has been battling cancer i 1 vt ~ ? u ^ ">rv\n MIHC i^UV CI 1 1 1'CI UI ?_V/V/"7 . "I wanted the kids to do this as well as our staff because we need to let people know how we feel about them while we can." com mented Joan Blair, who organized the June 10 pro gram. "My ah. throughout the year, has kept a wonder ful smile. She's still my little girl, and I admire her so much." Fourth and fifth graders at the school expressed their well wishes to Myah in hand drawn cards Some students were selected to read their cards to Mvah during the brief program held in the school's gymnasium. "1 am so glad you are well instead of ill." one student read "I pray and pray that you will feel better." "When you said you had cancer. I was sa^." said another one of Myah's classmates. "I'm so happy I didn't lose you." M\ah accepted the accolades with grace and poise. She hugged each student after they read their cards and maintained a bright smile throughout the program Afterwards, she paused on the steps of the stage to pose for a picture taken by her mother. Kellie Roseboro. as she held flowers that were presented to her by Blair. "I think it's wonderful. 1 believe that even if Myah didn't have cancer, she would be worthy of a celebration like this because of the greatness she shows within herself." said Myah's paternal grand mother. Margaret Pel*er. one of Myah's many family members who were on hand for the event "She's getting just what she deserves." Mvah's father. Collie Pel/er. said he was grateful that the school } / See Myah on A9 t Pht*os b> LayU Farmer, \1yah Roseboro < center ) poses with friends Kami Hairslon. Abagail Mosqueda, Marianna Black, Meyisha Glover, kiara Alexander and Khylisha Coachman after he celebration. Road for Carter graduates tougher than most Pht*r?s by Todd Luck Graduate Roderick Phelps with (from left) his sister, Belinda, and par ents, Kenneth and Brenda Phelps. BY TODD LLCK THE CHRONICLE ' . There was no shortage of cheers and applause for the 26 graduates thai made up tne v. . Uougias Larter Vocational High School Class of 2010. Carter is the only exclusively special needs high school in the county. Students with emotional, physical and mental disabili ties are taught life skills and trained in vari ous vocations. The goal is to prepare the stu dents to one day live life as independently as possible. Students stay at the school for up to eight years and receive a certificate of atten dance upon graduation. Students walked, maneuvered their wheels chairs - one even ran - to get their certificates as their names were called out Michelle " Mimi " Waldrep See Carter on AS P???. t? Uvl? I jrmci Hen C hay is speaks on Sunday from the pulpit. Lessons from a Legend Ben Chavis talks about his storied Civil Rights career B-i I AVI. A HARMF.R THE CHRQSU 1 I A local congregation got a visit from one of America's most recognizable freedom fighters ihiN week Members of Emmanuel Baptist Church welcomed Dr Benjamin Cha\is Jr to their pulpit on Sunda\ "We're still tr\ing to bring peace to this world and I'm ver> proud of Ben." Re\ , John VI e n d e / . I ... - 1 . I I I 1 I I tl I 1 11 V. I > pastor for nearh three decades . said in his introduction of Chavis. who spoke during the morn i n p wo rs hi p *" WfnJ< : service "He has not turned hack, not compromised, not abandoned, not gi\en up. hut continued to fight for justice." During his storied career. Chavis has worn man\ hats He served as executive direc tor and CEO of the National N'AACP and a top official in the Nation of Islam helping to organize its iconic Million Man March. The Oxford. N.C nati\e began fighting for civil rights at the tender age of 13. when he integrated his local hbrar\ by becoming the first African American to obtain a librarv card . "If you don't challenge an injustice, it's always going to be an injustice." Chavis told See ( ha\is on A 10 A Way Out Rh*o h> Kev ?n W?lkr i Arlene Crump Peebles is surrounded by svme of her volunteer advocates. Grassrwts ministry ? works to empower abuse victims BY T KEVIN WALKER THE CHRONKTU It has been several decades since Arlene Crump Peebles escaped from an abusi\c relationship that nearly claimed her life But her vow to leave no victim Of abuse behind has kept her in the trenches, where ^ In comes face-to-face everyda> with women whose stories mirror her own It was God. she says, that gave her the vision for Alabaster Place. Inc.. a not-for profit faith-based ministry that works to prevent and identify abuse and helps to Srv P?*M? on A2 Looking In rSun h\ Ti?M l,?vi Reagan High student Rae-Yao l.ee looks into a piece of art that she helped to create for the "Transforming Race" exhibit. To read more about the exhibit, see page HI of this week's edition. 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