Science Enrichment held for high schoolers
The Department of Science
sponsored a Science Enrichment
Week June 18-22 for students cur
rently enrolled in grades 6-9.
Reported Professor Jim Dewar,
director, “the purpose of this pro
gram is to make available to
junior high school students the
science laboratory experience.
The participants had a chance to
spend the week with some ‘hands
on’ work in biological, physical
and computer science using the
laboratories of Camp Hall from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.” Dewar
said the students were “very en
thusiastic” over their 30 hours of
science studies and experiments.
Dewar said teaching methods
included lectures, audiovisuals
and laboratory. He further
related that the Science Enrich
ment Week was planned as a
community service.
“The program offered some
science experience to students in
the community at the junior high
level to enrich the science being
taught in the schools,” he stated.
The teachers were Science
Department professors Dr. Garth
Faile, Linda Tripp, Gilbert Tripp,
J. P. Harris, Phyllis Dewar and
Jim Dewar. ’
The special week atttracted 19
students including 17 from Hert
ford, Gates, Northampton and
Bertie counties and two visitors
from New Bern and Kemersville.
Participants included;
Sixth and Seventh graders; Jo
Jo Almario, Michael Dacus,
Ahoskie; Tony Askew, Eure;
Nancy Barrett, Magarettsville;
Robbie Campbell, Jason Gay,
Conway; Carl Greene,
Kemersville; Mary Phillips,
Kevin Byrd, Brian Vandiford,
Jason Vinson, Murfreesboro;
James Shrewsburg, Severn;
A fovorife activity of the students was the use of the com
puters. Professor Phyllis Dewar offered her guidance and help
as the students worked in small groups to solve problems.
Jason Slade, Rich Square;
Michelle Wilson, New Hem; and
David Perry, Colerain.
Eighth and Ninth graders; Ivan
Baanante, Ahoskie; Edward
Curry, William Walton, Rich
Square; Margaret Henderson,
Claudia Odom, Harrellsville; Jer-
rod Rose, Seaborad; Faith Dixon,
Gregory Ellis, Yolanda Faile,
Amy Futrell, Tripp little, Eric
Surace, and Phillip Chamblee,
Murfreesboro.
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Students enrolled in grades 6-9 were involved in a variety of science activities during
Science Enrichment Week including studies on mice. Enjoying the response of this
class at the back of the room are, from left, science professors Jim Dewar, director
for the special week, and J. P. Harris.
“ALUMNI NIGHT
Lady Braves
POWER VolleybaU
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26th, has been designated as
“ALUMNI NIGHT” in the Jesse Heims Physical
Education Center.
The Lady Braves take on Montreat Anderson College
and North Greenville College. Both schools are junior
colleges with strong competitive programs. The Lady
Braves expect plenty of action!
5:30 p. m.~Chowan vs. Montreat Anderson College
6:30p. m.—MACvs. Catonsville Community College
7:30p. m. —Chowan vs. North Greenville College
8:30p. m. — Catonsville College vs. North Greenville
The 1984-85 volleyball season with 40 matches will be a demanding
challenge. Matches include junior and senior colleges in North
Carolina. South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. Outstanding op
ponents include the 5th ranked junior college in the
country—Catonsville Community College and North Greenville Col
lege, the competitive junior college in our region to beat. Our aim is
to better our 20-22 record, and our 3rd place finish in Region X.
The Ludy Braves play POWER VOLhEYBALL. This is more than
something you dJ at the beach to kill time while you wait for the hot
dogs to roast. Lady BravesVolleyball is zig-zagging floater serves,
slicing- spinning spikes, overpowering blocks, and exhausting dives.
Volleyball for the athlete is explosive power and prolonged en
durance and, for the crowd, it is excitment and fun.
ALUMNI, who are receiving this edition of The Chowanian, are in
vited to clip the special General Admission Tickets found below,
complete the information requested, and present them at the ticket
gate on October 26th. Otherwise, regular admission rates apply.
Make “Alumni Night" a part of your plans!
Chowan Lady Braves Volleyball
GENERAL ADMISSION
Alumni Night — October 26th
Bearer of this ticket to be admitted to Helms Center on the
above date, courtesy of Coach Janet Collins, and the Lady
Braves Volleyball Team.
Name
Years at Chowan
5:30 p. m. — Chowan vs. MAC
6:30 p. m. — MAC vs. CCC
7:30 p. m. — Chowan vs. NGC
8:30 p. m. — CCC vs. NGC
Chowan Lady Braves Volleyball
GENERAL ADMISSION
Alumni Night — October 26th
Bearer of this ticket to be admitted to Helms Center on the
above date, courtesy of Coach Janet Collins, and the Lady
Braves Volleyball Team.
Name
Years at Chowan
5:30 p. m. — Chowan vs. MAC
6:30 p. m. — MAC vs. CCC
7:30 p. m. — Chowan vs. NGC
8:30 p. m. — CCC vs. NGC
THE CHOWANIAN, July, 1984—Poge9