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-ry^r^TT • 1 ^ Thursday, March 24, 1988 - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Page 3A JCSU Friends Join Quest To Keep Kids In School Today! Call: 376-0496 A variety of potential and real problems trouble our youth to- ',„.day. Most youngsters are able, through the support of their family, friends, teachers and church, to live through the myri- ,„,pd of difficulties and enjoy pro- i,„i ,^'J’^tlve school years. There are „„;Other young people, however, ,_iWho have not been sufficiently t«4nsulated from the pressures of ,,, the modern world and soon be come part of the problem. The educational community ,„„calls tliese problem youngsters, ^ I af-risk youth. They are the ones who have the greatest potential yjto fall into a pattern of behavior al difficulties and who will likely drop out of school or face trou bled school careers. Some experts say that as ■many as one-fourth of the ninth graders currently enrolled in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will at some time before gradua tion decide to leave school, un prepared to support themselves ‘"or their families. The cost to , -their lives, and children they ^ Jjnsy someday have to support is great, and the cost to society y' and the loss of their ability to "lead productive lives is even greater. • * Two years ago, however, an ef fort was begun to shortstop the '“‘problems experienced by these ■ youngsters before they reached '"the critical stage. Cities in '"Schools was developed to deliv- "«r human services to at-risk ■ youth at their schools. Cities in " As many as one-fourth of the ninth graders currently enrolled in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will at some time before graduation de cide to leave school... " Schools zeros in on the underly ing problems of each of these students, including poor health, physically and mentally, low self-esteem and inadequate life skills. It uses a personal and wholistic approach in seeking to stop the problems before they get out of control and helps stu dents to set goals, to develop ac ademic skills and to stay in school. This novel approach to the de livery of these much needed ser vices and programs is enhanced by a strong working partnership between the public and private sectors of the community. It is the partnership that redirects students who may show signs of troubi , designs ways and sur round.*- at-risk studenis with a support team of caring adults. Partners in the effoi i to work with our youth come from all sectors of the community. Most of the volunteers have come to understand, as a result of work ing closely with these at-risk youth, that they are diantonds in the rough. What they need to lead successful lives, say offi cials involved in the project, is the polish of motivation and positive experiences. The com munity of partners in "Cities in Schools" apparently feel that these young people only have a higher potential or opportunity for problems, but that the po tential for success is just as great if a different batteiy of op portunities are made available to them. Last September, the Friends of Johnson C. Smith University announced at their annual ban quet that Dr. Robert L. Albright agreed to earmark 12 tuition scholarships to CIS students who are eligible upon gradua tion to attend JCSU. Earlier this month the Friends of JCSU be gan the process of involving stu dents in program activities that could mean for several stu dents that their educational ca reers will not have to end after high school. Thirty-seven, eighth and ninth grade students from Spaugh, Cochrane, J.T. Williams and Northwest schools spent part of their day on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University, learning about the history of the 120 year old Institution, meeting members of the University's administration. Ranson Junior High School in Charlotte, NC, was one of 25 schools in the Southeast to win a "Just Say No" flag through Pet Dairy's "Just Say No" School Challenge Campaign. The campaign was designed to spread the "Just Say No" message into area schools, as well as help the schools start their own "Just Say No" program. Proudly displaying the flag are (from left to right) Otis Clark, Pet Dairy Territory Manager: Anita Owens-Scott, Director of the 4-H Dis covery Program in Albemarle, NC and Ad visor of Albemarle "Just Say No" Clubs; Marlene Corbett, Assistant Principal for Instruction at Ranson; and Manu Bettegow- da,^ Student Body President at Ranson. Pet Dairy, the leading manufacturer of ice cream and milk products in the Southeast, was one of the first companies in the US to support the "Just Say No" movement. students and receiving details about the new program. in addition to the tuition scholarships, the Friends of JCSU, plan to have volunteer members of the organization to work as mentors to each stu dent. They expect to provide more on-campus experiences for the students to give them an opportunity to learn about col lege life. Through S.L.A.M. (Smith Linking Activities and Motivation), the name of Smith/ Friends project, and with the help of their parents, the organi zation expects to provide educa tional experiences that will re direct a downturn in test scores on important examinations and provide them with motivational support for their class work and school careers. Following the campus experi ence, 26 of the 37 students who attended the tour decided that they would like to become a part of the Friends Program. This group of students is now the first class of new program and they will receive support and help from the Friends of JCSU until they graduate in 1991 and 1992. This Sunday, March 27, the parents of this promising Political Awareness For Youth The Tuesday Morning Break fast Club and the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Urban League will co-sponsor a Youth Political Awareness and Education Work shop at Johnson C. Smith Uni versity, Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The theme of the workshop will be "Youth Can Make A Difference." AiTangements have been made with the County Board of Elec tions to have voting machines on site, as well as registrars to register voters. The workshop will cover top ics from the two-party system to grass root politics. The intent of the workshop is for education, not to endorse a particular can didate or party. The workshop is free. Registra tion begins at 8:30 a.m. A break fast snack will be served. The Urban League and the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club think young people are our most important resource and have the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to the community. The community's participa tion is urged. new class will meet on the JCSU campus to learn more about S.L.A.M.. and how their help can make the program successful. MAYBE IT'S TIME YOU CONSULTED A LAWYER LAWRENCE U. DAVIDSON.in Attorney at Law 1120-C Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, N.C. 28216 APPOINTMENTS REQUESTED (704) 338-Q1.3rI MARCH 24,25 & 26 PRESTIGE EASHIONS Matth 15%, Winsor Crossing 9609 East Independence Blvd. Suite G (Between Hamricks & Home Quarters-4 miles from Idlewild) Matthews, N.C. 28105 Select Group of Q p p Shoes for Easter We Feature brands such as: Bandoline, John Weitz, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones of New Liz Claiborne, Calico and Evan Picone We carr^M Handbags (Most Styles, Special Order). We also carry Evan Picone Panty Hose. 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Wilson said last year's first ; Black Alumni Reunion was at- g tended by more than 80 people, J including Ms. Lavern Hamlin AI- • len, WCU's first black student and now a member of the uni versity's board of trustees. The weekend begins with reg istration April 8, at 3 p.m. at the hotel, followed by an informal reception from 9 until 11 p.m. Registration will continue until noon Saturday when the focus moves to WCU for a campus caf eteria luncheon that will include prospective Weslern students and their parents. At 1:30 p.m., there will be an alumni-student forum. There will be a special step show at 3 p.m., followed by a dinner featuring Kevin Patter son of Charlotte's Focus on Leadership as the speaker. At 9 p.m., the Organization of Ebony Students will host its annual OES Pageant and Dance at the Ramsey Regional Activity Cen ter. Sunday's closing events in clude a breakfast, a devotional service at 10:30 a.m. and a wor ship service at 11 a.m. Registration fee for the week end, which includes Saturday dinner, the OES Pageant and Dance, and Sunday breakfast, is $12. Special room rates at the Catamount Inn are $37.50 per night (one to four persons per room). Room reservations may be made by contacting the Cata mount Inn, (704) 586-3315. For additional information, contact Van Wilson at (704) 227-7222: or the WCU Alumni Association at 704-227-7355. ADVERTISEMENT wBmmmammmmammm JESUS CHRIST IS OUR VERY BEST FRIEND! Read Your King James Bible, Pray and Thank God Every Day! PRAY FOR AMERICA! Complete Income Tax Preparation for both Individuals & Businesses Serving Charlotte Since 1949 ' 377-5209 201 S KINGS DR. ACROSS FROM CINEMA THEATER BETWEEN 3RD ST. & INDEPENDENCE for women only! 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