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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.
BREAKFAST
Kings Mountain Kiwanians
will hold a pre-Thanksgiving
breakfast to replace the
Thurs., Nov. 27 meeting.
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