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Lady refs push
to make more calls
BY LAYLA FARMER
. THE CHRONICLE
Every March, when National
Women's History Month is
observed, citizens across the
nation pay homage to the many
accomplishments and contribu
tions women have made to soci
ety.
But despite the many strides
they have made, there are still
some places where female faces
are few and far between. The
female members of the
Northwest Basketball Officials
Association can attesOto^the
scarcity of those of the female
persuasion when it comes to ref
ereeing. Only 15 women are
currently members of the
Association, accounting for less
than 10 percent of the member
ship in the organization, which
provides officials for a variety of
youth basketball programs.
Being in the minority is not
without its challenges', the
women said. -
"Most men don't think that
we belong on the floor with the
stripes on our back," said NBOA
member Tina Harrington, a
native of Miami. Fla. who also
Photo by Lay la Farmer
Officials (from left): Ora Emerson-White, Benita Bowman, Nicole Henry, Charette Guthrie,
Kristina Baugh, Tina Harrington and Mia Anthony pose after their initial get together.
officiates college games. "It's Emerson-White, who joined the men, no matter what, but when
kind of a taboo." the NBOA two years ago. you stand your ground and sell
Female officials often feel "They put you out there, your call, there's nothing they
they are tested by male players They want to see if you've got it can say."
and- coaches more than their in you," said the mother of three.
male counterparts, said Ora "Men are going to always be See Refs on A9
Marines popular at school's Career Day |
BY LAYLA FARMER
THE CHRONICLE ?
Third graders at Bolton Elementary School learned
what it takes to become one of "the few, the proud." during
the school's Career Day last week.
The youngsters murmured with excitement as Marine
Sergeants Jason Bellamy and
Quintin Harris strode into the
gymnasium clad in starched
dress uniforms and gleaming
shoes. For Bellamy, who has
known he wanted to join the
Armed Forces since he was a
boy, visiting an elementary
school for the first time as a
Marine meant coming full circle
in the journey he began many
years ago.
"That obviously does not get
old - ever," the 24 year-old later
commented with a grin. "Having
them look up to you like that is just so awesome. It seems
like not that long ago that I was a kid myself. These guys
know the Marines are the good guys."
Harris, a father of two, led the discussion, probing the
students about their knowledge of the Marines, and field
ing a variety of enthusiastic questions ranging from the ori
gins of his uniform (Wal-Mart, he quipped) to the meaning
Williams
Sgt. Quintin Harris shakes interacts with students after his talk. See Careers on A9 |
Female MDs discuss challenges
BY TODD LUCK
THE CHRONICLE
Five female doctors - all graduates of
Wake Forest University School of
Medicine - talked about breaking through
the medical profession's glass ceiling dur
ing an International Women's Day -
March 8 - event at their alma mater.
All of the women graduated from med
ical school more than 40 years ago, before
the landmark 1972 Mink Equal
Opportunity in Education Act, or Title IX,
was passed. The Act forbids discrimina
tion by any educational program receiving
federal financial assistance.
Female doctors were uncommon at the
time and women pursuing medical degrees
were sometimes met with hostility and
scrutiny.
Panelists described shocking questions
asked of them by male medical school
See MDs on A6
Photo by Todd Luck
Dr. Joyce Hinson Reynolds hugs her son, Dick,
after Friday's panel discussion.
File Photo
ludge Hartsfield addresses supporters at the
Forsyth County Hall of Justice in January 2006
after she was sworn in as a District Court judge.
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Hartsheld
making
the best of
suspension
LAYLA FARMER
THE CHRONICLE
After a yearlong ordeal. District Court Judge
Denise Hartsfield is breathing a sigh of relief.
The North Carolina Supreme Court has decid
ed to suspend her from the bench without pay for
75 days. Hartsfield had faced possible dismissal
from the bench following charges that she fixed
traffic tickets "
for friends and
church mem
bers.
Hartsfield
said the High
Court's deci
sion. which
was handed
down March 9,
delivered her
from months of
worry and
apprehension
that she might
lose the career
she loves.
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Hho?o hy Lay la Farmer
Carter G. Woodson's
Malcolm Mack
"I literally
felt like a 50-pound weight had come off my
shoulders," she said of hearing the news of her
suspension. "1 feel lighter."
Hartsfield said she plans to use her time away
from the bench to give back to a community that
has supported her in her time of need. She said she
will be volunteering at the food pantry at her
church. St. Paul United Methodist, on a weekly
basis. She started volunteering at Carter G.
Woodson School of Challenge, where she serves
as president-elect of the Board of Directors, earli
er this week, and plans to visit Winston-Salem
Preparatory Academy in the coming weeks to help
students craft their entries for the essay contest
See Hartsfield on AS
For Protecting and Serving
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The Winston-Salem Police Department marked Black History Month in February by
honoring three retired African Americans law enforcement officers whose combined
service to the city totals more than 60 years. Here, Chief Scott Cunningham stands
with esteemed honorees (from left) Frank Holman, Benjamin Johnson and Roscoe
Pouncey.
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