| : MHC Chamber Singers, New Cosine sad Een ines a eae Clayton Ollis Selected To 1986-87 Who’s Who List Clayton L. Ollis, son of Mr. " and Mrs. Walter Ollis of Kings . Mountain, has been selected to the 1987 Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and University. Ollis is a senior music ma- | jor at Mars Hill College. He is a member of the MHC Choir, Beginning Singers, CSM Choir and Gnosis. He has served as treasurer and secretary of Iota Alpha Omega, junior class treasurer and Student Justice. He has appeared in The Wizard of Oz and the Music Man. He has received a Marshbanks-Anderson ‘Scholarship and a Music Scholarship. The Who’s Who list was an- nounced by Robert R. Chap- man, associate dean for academic affairs. Students wre nominated by a panel of 15 students, 15 faculty members and five general CLAYTON OLLIS administrative staff members for their participa- tion and leadership in academic and extracur- ricular activities, citizenship and service to the school, pro- mise of future usefulness and acceptable scholarship. Ollis will receive his cer- ) Superintendent Viewpoint By Bob McRae Support School Personnel During Education Week This is American Education Week. I realize our public schools have their critics, sometimes justifiably so. Still, I am proud to be associated with the public schools of this state and particularly with the Kings Mountain District Schools. I think this special week of recognition for education marks an appropriate time for me to share with you several obser- vations I have about our school system after three months as: superintendent. —Our employees are among the most dedicated I have ever known. They work very hard to provide a wide variety of op- portunities for our students. I frequently hear of teachers: working at school far beyond normal employee hours. They are genuinely concerned about the overall welfare of our students and go the extra mile to assure that welfare is preserved. Both certified and non-certified staff work cooperatively to promote the system and to move it forward. —Our facilities have been cared for and kept in good condi- tion as much as possible. Citizens of the community have sup- ported these efforts through bond issues and the Jippiemen tal tax. We must realize that we have some very old buildings which should be replaced. However, that should not detract from the efforts that have previously been made and are con- tinuing to be made to maintain them. —We had to eliminate some programs this year due to budget cuts which we should reinstate as soon as possible. I believe that some excellent examples of propans in this category are the elementary guidance and physical educa- tion programs, the bus monitor program, and clerical aide programs. It is always difficult to go backwards in terms of needed programs. We should work to reverse that trend through both local and statewide efforts. —Our Board of Education takes its job very seriously. No Board and superintendent will agree on every issue which comes up. I believe, however, that our Board will not take ac- tion on a matter without thoughtful consideration and a con- cern for what is in the best interest of all involved parties. I have a great deal of confidence in their decision making pro- cess. —The future for this system is bright. This observation is not based solely on the comments I make about adults, both employees and other community members. I also believe that our students of today are as intelligent and inquisitive a group as any I have ever encountered. We often forget to give them their share of credit for our successes. Yet, they deserve such praise, and you whould know that we have many fine young people in our schools. They consistently make high marks, not only in the courses they take but also in community involvement and civic responsibility. The negative deeds of a few should not take away from the ac- complishments of many. ! Warren Carr, former executive secretary of NEA, once listed six great assets of the American public school system. I think they are still true today. 1. It is controlled by the people. 2. It is administered by highly skilled professionals. 3. It enjoys sustained public interest and, with few excep- tions, strong public support. 4. Its program is varied to meet the needs of local com- munities and their diverse Bopiaions: 5. It is served by skilled independent teachers. 6. It offers generous opportunity to all at public expense. I am grateful that my children have the opportunity to at- tend the public schools of this state and in particular this com- munity. If you feel the same about your family members who are in school, why not take time to pat the personnel at their schools on the back. I think it will be well deserved. Higginbothams Announce Birth Of Daughter Mary Mr. and Mrs. John Higgin- _ She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Marlowe, Sr. of Kings Mountain and Mrs. Elizabeth Higgin- botham of Macon, Ga. The baby’s mother is the former June (Punkin) Marlowe of Kings Mountain. botham of Grover announce the arrival of their daughter, Mary Marlowe Higgin- botham, Nov. 7th, Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces. tiicate and recognition during Honors Day activities next spring. The Who’s Who pro- gram has annually honored outstanding campus leaders for 53 years. Since 1934, Who’s Who has furthered the aims of higher education by rewarding and recognizing individual excellence on a na- tional level. With the support of over 1,000 colleges and univer- sities in all sections of the na- tion, this program reflects the caliber of the American college student. In addition to having their ac- complishments presented in the 1986-87 edition of Who's Who, the student members of the program are entitled to use the special reference- placement service maintain- ed for the exclusive assistance of students seek- ing post-graduate employ- ment or fellowships at no charge to the student, pro- spective employer or graduate school. KM Students In G-W Choir Three Kings Mountain students have been selected to the concert choir of Gardner-Webb College. They include Karen Lynn Biddix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Lee Biddix and a freshman education major; Madge Merinda Arrowood, daughter of Lana Arrowood and a freshman music ma- jor; and Karen Dianne Pen- ner, daughter of Annette Pen- ner and a sophomore music major. The concert choir represents Gardner-Webb in churches, civic clubs, and of- ficial college functions. The choir performs choral literature featuring sacred music, spirituals, and secular songs from all periods of music history in their con- certs. Gospel Concert Slated At G-W The Gospel Choir and Stu- dent Government Association of Gardner-Webb College will present a concert by “Com- any’ November 23 at 7 p.m. in the Dover Theatre. “Company’’ is a contem- porary gospel group of Chris- tian young men who have chosen to share God’s word through song. The public is invited to at- tend. Tickets will be one dollar. Seminars Scheduled At Gaston The Professional Institute of Gaston College will offer two business seminars in December in Lena Sue Beam Center room H-010. “Dealing With Employee Conflicts” will be taught by Joe Anne Rogers December 9 from 6-9 p.m. ‘Positive Discipline” will be taught by Ms. Rogers on December 16 from 6-9 p.m. Cost of each session is $15. For reservations, call Sharon Gibby at 922-3068. Sharing, Caring Meeting Scheduled “The Heart and Lungs of a Smoker’ will be the topic of this month’s Sharing and Caring meeting for heart pa- tients and their families. Peter Wittenburg, MD, a pathologist at Gaston Memorial Hospital, will lead - the discussion at 7 p.m. Thur- day in hospital classrooms B and C. The free Sharing and Car- ing program is sponsored by Gaston Memorial and the Heart Society of Gaston County. For more informa- tion, call the hospital’s Lear- ing Resources Department at 866-2253. 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