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mmm m 11B REGIONAL/The Charlotte Post Thursday, May 8,1997 School studies dress code option Continued From 10B early since they changed our sdiedule again, so it would help us cut time in the morning, when we wlould normally make ourselves late trying to find something to wear. And, second ly, if we don’t respect ourselves enough to wear something decent on a daily basis, then we don’t deserve the privilege any way.” In the past week, the board of education formed a committee of Bettie Starr, Kay Norman, and Karen Carpenter to study the matter. They also worked on the Overton Elementary School pro ject last year, making it the first school in uniform in Rowan County. Funds needed to reduce crowding Continued From 10B tionaUy difficult,” he told The Salisbury Post. “We need to get our pupil expenditure at least up to state average. We need more funding.” In 1995-96, the North Carolina average per pupil was aroimd $987.22 for local spending. However, the county could only afford around $778.74 per stu dent, which ranked Rowan 62 out of the 100 coimties. The county commissioner is concerned because it will take approximately another $4 mil lion just to meet the 1995-96 budget. Member Kay Norman said that regardless of the obstacles, funding must be obtained. “Despite all that has been said, we have a good stoiy to tell,” Norman said. “I get tired of hearing, “Why don’t we have this?’ and This company won’t come here.’” TOlUams posed a challenge to board members: “Why would people or industries want to come to a county that doesn’t even meet the state average for school funding? “Everybody’s on this education kick. We’re an education board. Let’s jump on the bandwagon, too. This county has got to spend more per pupU. It’s in the com missioners’ best interest.” Because of an expected addi tion of 500 students in 1997-98, the school system would need another $1.4 miUion to continue with present staff and programs. On to the real world Derrick Baker celebrates his graduation from Clinton Community College In Rock Hill with his parents McArthur and Peggy Baker. PHOTO/PAUL WILLIAMS III NAACP Mother of the Year is .John son Continued From 10B sors the contest annually in cooperation with area churches. 'The Salisbury-Rowan winner will represent the local branch in the state contest at Dudley’s Inn and Conference Center in Kemersville on May 17 and in the Livingstone College, Holiday Caravan and Martin L. King Day parades in the coming months. Jabberwock crowns three winners Continued From 10B tural outings such as visits to the Afro-American Cultural Center in Charlotte and creative dance classes. They vied for the titles in their age categories - Little Miss Jabberwock (ages 5- 9), Jvmior Miss Jabberwock (ages 10-13 ) and Miss Jabberwock (ages 14-18) - through a variety of fund-raising events. become an nurse anesthesist. A Charlotte native, Chloe is a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church. The winner of the Little Miss Jabberwock title is Adriana Norman, 9, of SaUsbuiy. Adriana is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Norman. A fourth grader at Henderson Elementary School, she enjoys reading, bas ketball and collecting Barbie DoUs. Her career goal is to be a teacher. Adriana attends Soldiers Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church where she is active in youth activities. The Junior Miss Jabberwock winner is Chloe Jade Russell, 11, daughter of Melissa 'Taylor of Sahsbiuy and Cedric Russell. Chloe is a sixth-grader at West Rowan Middle School. She enjoys drama, swimming, singing, dancing and cooking and has as a career goal to Miss Jabberwock is Gretta Renee Legrand, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Legrand. Gretta is an eighth-grader at West Rowan Middle School and attends Yadkin Grove Baptist Church. She enjoys sports, singing and playing the trum pet. Her goal is to become a lawyer. Rahsjah Una Little, 7, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Little of Rocky Mount, was run ner up in the Little Miss Jabberwock category. Rahsjah is in the second grade at Englewood Elementary School in Rocky Mount. First runner up in the Junior Miss category is LaFonda 'Ife’Nice Comehus, age 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kermeth Cornelius of Cleveland. LaFonda is a sixth-grader at West Rowan Middle School. Second ruimer up Timika Nacole Peterson, age 12, is the daughter of Linda Peterson. Timika is a seventh grader at North Rowan Middle School. Other participants in the Junior Miss category were: • Mary Asibuo, age 12, daugh ter of Rev. and Mrs. Johnson K. Asibuo. Mary is a seventh grad er at Knox Middle School. • Tenicia Johnson, age 11, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Rickey Johnson. Tfenicia is a sixth-grader at West Rowan Middle School. • Ashley Ti’Mira Perkins, age 11, daughter of Dorothy J. Perkins. Ashley is a sixth-grader at Knox Middle School. • Kendra Denise Robertson, age 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robertson. Kendra is a seventh-grader at North Rowan Middle School. • Patricia Washington, age 12, daughter of Patti Washington. Patricia is a seventh-grader at Knox Middle School. Other Miss Jabberwock con testants were: • Natascha Neely, . age 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Neely, was first runner up. Natascha is a sophomore at West Rowan High School. • Carson Bush, age 14, daugh ter of Felecia C. Bush. Carson is a freshman at West Rowan High School and was second runner up in her category. Events: Mothers Day at Mt Tabor Continued From 10B 11 a.m. - Special Mother’s Day, Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 935 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Cleveland. Pastor: Rev. Joe L. Spears. Guest speaker: Rev. Ethel Bambimg-Revis of Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, Salisbury. 3 p.m. - Memorial Service for the Late William Griffin, Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 500 Partee St., Salisbury. • 6 p.m. - Spiritual growth and development class. Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, 306 N. Church St., Salisbury. May 12 • 7 p.m. - West End Community Organization Meeting, Miller Recreation Center, 1402 W. Bank St., Salisbury. Public is invited. For information, call 647-0260. May 13-15 • Institute ‘97, Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Sahsbury. The First Episcopal District of the AME Zion Church invites successful pas tors and lay leaders to explore more than ^seven topics. Registration $75. For informa tion call (910) 924-0759 or fax (910) 924-9012. • 6-8 p.m. Parenting class. Third Creek AME Zion Church, 415 E. Main St., Cleveland. Educational pro ject designed to help pregnant and parenting teens. Rev. Brenda Williams, coordinator. May 13-16 • 7:30 p.m. - District Convention of the Church of God Apolistic, Inc., Love Christian Center, 102 N. Long St., E. Spencer. Pastor: Bishop Ronald Hash. Keynote speak er: Bishop Arthur West of Arabi, Ga. - For information, call 638-0360 May 14 • 12 noon - Noon Day Prayer Service, Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, 306 N. Church St., Salisbury. Free lunch May 14 • 5:30 p.m. - NA meeting. Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, 306 N. Church St., Salisbury. • 7 p.m. - Praise service; 7:30 p.m. Bible study, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., Salisbury. May 15 • 12 noon - Noon Day prayer service, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., Salisbury. May 17 • 10 a.m. — Family Involvement Day, Paul Laurence Dunbar Family Resource Center, 820 S. Long St., E. Spencer. Entertainment, storytellers, games, drill teams, and choirs. Admission is free. For infor mation, call 647-0054. If you have an event of note that’s taking place in Rowan County, call Gwen Plummer at 636-9219. Cljarlottc Bottling Company Consolidated Present The 1997 TOP SENIORS May 15th 1997 Charlotte-Meek lenburg seniors have placed Applications. Selected Outstanding Seniors, Top Seniors, Runner-Up & Senior of The Year Will Be Featured
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