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Vol. 38 No. 31 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 December 17, 2010 Austin’s African American community leaders receive University of Texas at Austin leadership awards was honored with the 2010 Dr. June Brewer Legacy Award for outstanding dedication to her student athletes on and off the field, as well as for her philan- thropic work. The award is named after the late Dr. June Brewer, who was among the first RAPPIN’ five African Americans admit- Tommy Wyatt ted to The University of Texas at Austin in 1950. Finally, the Rev. Freddie Completing B. Dixon, a diversity and com- munity engagement officer in the the job. DDCE, received special recogni- While the congress tion for his contributions toward tries to complete its work successfully building meaning- before going home for the ful community partnerships be- holidays - and many per- tween the university and Aus- manently - the are work- tin organizations, including two ing up to the very last day of the organizations that received to complete the work that the community partnership they feel that they were award. “It is very gratifying to me elected for two years ago. Award winners from left to right: Ms. Olga Campos; Ms. Valerie Hill, Huston Tillotson University; Coach Beverly Kearney; At the same time, the Mr. Edward Roby; Rev. Freddie Dixon, Dr. Gregory Vincent, Dr. Bertha Means, Ms. Toni Tipton-Martin, President Bill Powers, Lisa to honor these community lead- newly elected congress is Byrd, ProArts Collective; Dr. General Marshall; Dr. Charles Akins; Dr. Audrey L. Mackey. ers, men and women who have The University of Texas been the trailblazers and first saying just go home and The annual event is co- the university’s Community Circle Awards: Dr. Charles at Austin honored seven men African Americans to break leave every thing up to us sponsored by the Office of the Partnership Award for their sig- Akins, Dr. Audrey L. Mackey, Dr. and women and three organi- down barriers for future genera- to get done in January. President and the Division for nificant role in educating the General Marshall, Dr. Bertha zations on Dec. 9 with the Com- tions of young people,” said Dr. Both have a point. Diversity and Community En- city’s underserved populations, Means and Edward Roby. Also, munity Leadership Awards. Gregory J. Vincent, the The congressional mem- gagement (DDCE). Now in its enriching Austin culturally and Olga Campos was given a Com- More than 350 Austinites university’s vice president of the bers who were vote out of fourth year, the Carver event is promoting good nutrition hab- munity Leadership Circle attended the ceremony at the DDCE. “This year is particularly office in November still a community tradition that rec- its among children and their Award from the Mexican Ameri- George Washington Carver special as many of the honorees have a commitment to ognizes African Americans in- families. can Cultural Center event last Museum and Cultural Center as have led the city in education and complete the work that strumental in making Austin the Five of Austin’s unsung September that she was unable the honorees were recognized civil rights—areas that impact they started. And they city it is today. heroes, who have influenced to attend. for their dedication to commu- how people relate to one another need to work up until the Huston-Tillotson Univer- civil rights and education in Beverly Kearney, head nity service, education and civil and come together as a commu- last day. sity, ProArts Collective and the Austin and state-wide, were coach of the university’s rights. nity.” It looks as though the SANDE Youth Project received given Community Leadership women’s track and field team, short timers are deter- mined to make their last Jazz days count. Many are at- tempting to block the deal Musician Portrait unveiling for retiring Judges made by President Obama James Moody with the Republican lead- ership that included ex- Dead at 85 tension of the Bush Tax Special to the NNPA from Cuts. Many of the Demo- the AFRO-American crats cried foul when it Newspapers was announced that the Legendary jazz musician president had agreed to James Moody succumbed to pan- extending the cuts for an creatic cancer on Dec. 9 at the age additional two years with of 85. The saxophonist was best an agreement to extend known for his surprise hit, “I’m the unemployment pay- in the Mood for Love.” ments, reducing the busi- Moody was born on ness taxes and increasing March 26, 1925 in Savannah, Ga. the limits on Inheritance with a hearing impairment. De- taxes. spite that disability, he began The president says playing music at 16, eventually that this is the best deal joining an all-Black Army Air that they are going to be Forces band during World War able to get. He fears that II. if these issues are left for After his discharge from the incoming congress, the military, Moody began play- many of them would be ing in jazz great Dizzy left to die on the vine. Gillespie’s band in 1946. To- On the local scene, gether, the two men are credited we have four Travis with creating the style of jazz re- County Judges who will be ferred to as bebop. retiring from the bench at In 1949, Moody moved to the end of the year. These Europe and at one point was in judges are retiring at a Stockholm, Sweden to record an time when they all have album. At the request of a pro- time to take on new ad- ducer, Moody needed one more ventures. But, as Judge track to complete the album and Bob Perkins pointed out, chose to improvise the 1930s bal- they will be making as lad; “I’m in the Mood for Love.” much in retirement as Moody’s version be- they would be by continu- came legendary and has been ing to sit on the bench. covered by scores of performers, All of these judges - including Aretha Franklin, Jan Breland, Charlie George Benson, Van Morrison Baird, Wilford Flowers and and Amy Wine- house. The best Bob Perkins have very dis- known version of the song was tinguished records of ser- recorded by the singer King Plea- vice. They are all going sure and released under the title out on a high note, with- “Moody’s Mood for Love.” out scandal or contro- Moody performed well versy. into the 21st century while fight- We look for this kind ing bouts with alcoholism. His of report from all of our latest album, “Moody 4B,” was public servants. It is too nominated for a Grammy earlier bad that many of them feel this month. Moody is survived Judge Jan Breland Judge Charlie Baird Judge Bob Perkins Judge Wilford Flowers a need to do otherwise. by his wife, Linda Peterson The Austin Bar As- Heman Marion Sweatt judges are Jan Breland, Each of the retiring We wish the retirees McGowan; three sons, Patrick, sociation hosted a Portrait Travis County Courthouse. County Court at Law #6, Judges were given the oppor- best wishes on their re- Regan, and Danny McGowan; a Unveiling and Reception The 250th Court Charlie Baird, 299th Dis- tunity to make remarks. After tirement. We know that daughter, Michelle Moody honoring four retiring room was crowded with trict Court, Wilford Flow- their presentation, their por- they will take only a short Bagdanove; a brother, Louis Travis County Judges. The Judges, county employees ers, 147th District Court traits were unveiled. A recep- vacation, before taking on Watters; four grandchildren; and event was held Tuesday, and friends and family of and Bob Perkins, 331st tion was immediately after the their new endeavors. one great-grandson. December 14, 2010 at the the honorees. The retiring District Court program. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/December 17, 2010 The African Diaspors Section A ‘Used Up’ Michael By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Steele To Seek Second The First Ever, Term as GOP Leader the GOP. And, now that they African Outreach Meeting have no more use for him, they plan to discard him like a used tissue. Still, he is under the il- On December 11, 2010 which was a painting from will be hard to get the com- lusion that he can be re- the group, “African Out- the Ivory Coast. munity politically active but elected. reach” held their first meeting Although the meeting believes that it can be done. Steele has never been a at Karibu Restaurant, which was small, there were several As more people within the popular figure as chairman, By George E. Curry is located at 7th Street in the key persons present like: community get involved in winning on the sixth round NNPA Columnist heart of downtown Austin. Judge Yvonne Williams, who voting then political parties of balloting. And, the only This first meeting was an or- was recently elected as Judge will see a need to aggressively reason he won then was so when the facts proved him ganizational meeting to tell of Precinct I; Ramsey Ko the campaign in this community. that the GOP could use a Black wrong — Steele was even Central Texans about the im- leader of the Travis County Moreover, the African man to counter the nation’s quicker to defend riduculous portant of starting an educa- Asian Democrat; and Donna Outreach was proud to hold first Black president. It was a statements by conservatives tional voting outreach to the Tablezi who is very active their first ever meeting at the role Steele relished. and genuflect for Rush African population, whose within the Black Austin Karibu restaurant. Michael Steele He said at the time, “Having Limbaugh. conservative number is Democrats and also with The African Outreach a Black president of the United Playing to the ridiculous 25,000. During the meeting, other Democratic organiza- strongly believe that both po- Although the Republican States and a Black leader of views of birthers who contend the leader of the voter out- tions. Except for the owner of litical parties will see the need Party appears to have gotten the opposition is a wonder- that President Obama was not reach program mentioned the Karibu Restaurant in to work with local voting out- as much use as they wanted ful testament to our country.” born in the United States, that, “The African vote in which the meeting was held, reach programs that are dedi- out of Michael Steele, the em- Even though the GOP Steele defended an assertion Central Texas is up to grab by there was no visible presence cated to getting the African battled chairman of the Re- made impressive gains in the by former House Speaker and all political parties. How- of the African business com- community excited about ful- publican National Committee last election, most Republi- potential Republican presi- ever, the political party that munity nor the members of its filling their duty as American told supporters Monday cans think they were success- dential candidate Newt can best grab their votes, will community. Although the citizens by voting. Any po- night he will seek re-election ful in spite of Michael Steele, Gingrich that Obama may probably win close races here meeting was small, the par- litical parties that can “grab” next month. not because of him. hold a “Kenyan, anti-colonial in both Travis and ticipant were able to get the these votes will probably win “Yes, I have stumbled Over the past two years, view.” Williamson county.” After vision of the African Out- numerous races in both along the way, but have al- Steele may have set a record On his short-lived CNN sharing the mission of this reach program. Travis and William county ways accounted to you for for gaffes. program, comedian D.L. program, one of the partici- Moreover, the African which tend to be very tight such shortcomings,” he told Last year, he said: “In the Hughley called Rush pants won the door prize, Outreach understands that it races. the 168-member committee in an e-mail sent after a tele- history of mankind and wom- Limbaugh the “de facto phone conference call with ankind, government – federal, leader of the Republican Men and Boys’ Foundation them. “No excuses. No lies, state or local – has never cre- Party.” Steele strongly dis- By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon No hidden agenda. “Going ated one job. It’s destroyed a agreed, saying: “I’m the de forward, I ask for your sup- lot of them.” facto leader of the Republican port and your vote for a sec- According to the U.S. La- Party.” On December 11, 2010 American community living tween African-American and ond term.” bor Department’s Bureau of Steele dismissed the Men and Boys’ Founda- in Central Texas. The Men Caucasian students. Going forward, Steele Statistics, of the 153.7 million Limbaugh as an incendiary tion held their monthly meet- and Boys’ club is a one “stop The event was memo- will face an uphill battle. At people in the civilian labor entertainer. But after ing at Gus Garcia Middle shop” for the needs of young rable to both the organizers least a few prominent Repub- force, approximately 22.5 mil- Limbaugh lashed out at Steele School, located on John African Americans living in and to the participant. The licans, including former RNC lion held government jobs as on his radio program, Steele Norrisson Street. At the meet- Central Texas. In other words, Men and Boys plan to hold chairwoman Ann Wagner, of January 2009. backed off, saying “Maybe I ing there were approximately they can both help the stu- several meetings during the has annouced they are run- Steele can’t even get it right was a little bit inarticulate.” 150 people. dents and their families by di- 2011. ning for Steele’s position. when trying to woo Black vot- He added, “What I was try- During the meeting, the recting people to the right Moreover, the African Many have complained ers. ing to say was a lot of foundation gave away some places in which they can get American Men & Boys Har- about lavish spending and When he was asked last people…want to make Rush turkeys for the holiday. Also, their needs addressed. Over vest Foundation have been slumping donations during year about Republican efforts the scapegoat, the bogeyman, there was a speaker present the years, they have devel- working hard so that the Steele’s tenure. Some urged to reach diverse populations, and he’s not.” who spoke about the need of oped mentoring programs for young African American stu- donors not to give to the party Steele told a group of bloggers, Ironically, the Republi- being humble. One of the par- young minority students dent can foster a spirit of aca- for races in November and in- “My plan is to say, ‘Y’all can Party has grown more ticipants present really en- within the school environ- demic excellency, while stay- stead donate to alternative come’ because of lot of you are conservative during Steele’s joyed the speech. According ment. ing out of trouble. Conse- organizations such as the already here.” When someone tenure. That had more to do to the participant he stated, Furthermore, they have quently, the entire community Republican Governors Asso- in the audience yelled, “I’ll with a Tea Party movement “The speech was good and worked cooperatively with should support an organiza- ciation. And, many donors bring the collard greens,” that challenged both moder- very motivating for everyone local two school districts and tion, like the African Ameri- did just that. Steele added, “I got the fried ate and conservative Repub- present.” institutions of higher educa- can Men & Boys Harvest Whenever I think about chicken and potato salad.” lican incumbents than a lead- The Men and Boys’ tion to identify the barriers Foundation, which seeks to Steele, the lyrics of Bill Many African-Ameri- ership failure on Steele’s part. foundation which have been preventing academic achieve- create academic excellency Withers’Use Me come to cans saw nothing funny in Meanwhile, Black voters in existence in the past years ment and to eliminate the aca- among African American stu- mind: Steele’s comment. were not eating from Steele’s reaching out to the African demic achievement gap be- dents. In his eagerness to attack political menu. In fact, the My friends feel it’s their ap- Obama, Steele said last sum- share of Blacks voting Repub- pointed duty mer that the Afghan war was lican in congressional races Austin City Council They keep trying to tell me all a “war of Obama’s choosing.” decreased from 11 percent in By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon you want to do is use me Evidently everyone except 2006, the previous off year But my answer yeah to all that Michael Steele knows that the election, to 9 percent in No- The Austin City Coun- islative Session.” In other ing Task Force Fiscal Year use me stuff wars in Iraq and Afghanistan vember. cil will convene on December words, the city of Austin will 2010 Continuation Funding Is I wanna spread the news that were initiated by George W. Michael Steele could not 19, 2010 at the City Hall. prepare a list of priorities that grant program.” This mea- if it feels this good getting used Bush in retaliation for the Sep- offer enough chicken and po- During the next meeting it would like the Texas Legis- sure helps the city of Austin Oh you keep on using me until tember 11 attacks on the tato salad to change that out- the city will be hearing testi- lature accomplishments. Item to fight against the violence you use me up World Trade Center in New come. monies and voting on items 31, “ Authorize the execution that comes with this illegal York and the Pentagon. And nor is the likely out- set before the Council. More- of an Inter-local Agreement trade. Michael Steele has willingly Though quick to attack come of next month’s ballot- over, their vote will either add between the City of Austin Also, the city of Austin allowed himself to be used by President Obama – even ing likely to favor Steele. new regulations or take away and Travis County to reim- will hold a public hearing re- certain regulations. Conse- burse the Travis County garding to “consider an ap- men who preceded him in White colleagues and think Powell. Powell fought the ex- quently, the average citizen Sheriff’s Office up to $15,000 peal by Albert Stowell regard- infamy.In 1983, U.S. Rep. they will be treated fairly?A clusion through the courts living and working in Austin for peace officers overtime in- ing the decision to renew an Gerry Studds of Massachu- larger question is why didn’t and in June 1969, the U.S. Su- should be involved in the pro- curred while working on Hu- Outdoor Music Venue permit setts was censured for having Rangel learn from the 1970 preme Court ruled that Powell cess because the council’s man Trafficking cases as part for The Allan House, located sex with a male teenage page. ethics quandary that brought had to be seated because the vote affects everyone in Cen- of the Austin/Travis County at 1104 San Antonio Street.” In 1990 U.S. Sen. Daniel down civil rights legend House had acted unconstitu- tral Texas. Human Trafficking Law En- Moreover, this measure will Durenberger of Minnesota Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.? tionally, a move that was The first aspect of busi- forcement Task Force. Fund- affect East Austin if the coun- was censured for the unethi- Rangel, who was then a blocked because of Rangel’s ness will be to approve the ing is available in the Fiscal cil votes to approve this mea- cal practice of converting young rising star state legis- successful electon win. As Minutes of the December 9, Year 2010-2011 Special Rev- sure. The “Austin Music” campaign contributions to lator, used Powell’s ethical Rangel was being censured, 2010 meeting. Item 23 “Ap- enue Fund of the Austin Po- scene will try to move further personal use. The Ethics Com- problems against him in his heads were also spinning in proves a resolution adopting lice Department from the Bu- and further into the histori- mittee found that Rangel’s campaign to successfully un- Prince George’s County, the City’s Legislative Pro- reau of Justice Assistance cally African American ethical violations were the re- seat Powell. Powell was knee- Maryland, where two Black gram for the 82nd Texas Leg- Austin Area Human Traffick- neighborhoods sections. sult of sloppy record-keeping deep in reported ethics viola- elected officials, outgoing and that they did not result tions, which included taking Chief Executive Jack Johnson in personal financial gain trips abroad with public and his wife, Leslie, who was and there was no evidence of money and having his third recently elected to the county The Way the corruption. So if the House wife, Yvette Diago, on his con- council, were arrested on nu- were not playing by the rule gressional payroll with no merous federal corruption of “different strokes for differ- evidence she was earning her charges. When arrested Mrs. Political ent folks,” either the case keep.Tragically Powell and Johnson was reported to have would have been dismissed Rangel share other bitter iro- nearly $80,000 hidden in her or a reprimand would have nies. Under pressure Rangel bra.Johnson is another politi- Game is Played been in order. Censure, the recently stepped down from cian who had won respect for next step to expulsion, was chair of the powerful Ways his work in developing the much too harsh. One of and Means Committee, the county, which prides itself in Rangel’s biggest violations chief tax-writing committee of being the wealthiest promi- was his failure to pay some the House. It was the first time nently Black county in the back taxes until the ethics a Black person had risen to nation. Yet, the county also By Barbara A. Reynolds committee got win of it. Yet that level of power in the had a reputation that in or- NNPA Columnist when it was disclosed during House. In 1967, Powell was der to get contracts, people confirmation hearings that stripped of the chairmanship had to “pay to play.” That Rep. Charles Rangel, D- politicians still operate under times destroyed. Slipups or Timothy Geithner did not pay of the powerful Education system may have worked for NY, is now in the record books a double- standard that mistakes that might be for- $34,000 in taxes while head- and Labor Committee, where Johnson’s White predeces- as the first member of Con- means they had better fly right given if only the wrongdoers ing the International Mon- he had soared as one of the sors, but it is may prove his gress to be censured in nearly or not at all. History shows were White become virtually etary Fund, this misconduct chief architects of social leg- undoing. Maybe some day, 30 years. While the punish- that if Black leaders are estab- hanging offenses. In the his- was dismissed as “an honest islation in the nation. He was progressive Black politicians ment was overkill, somehow lishment puppets like U.S. tory of the Congress, 31 mem- mistake,” and he went on to also instrumental in passing can take stock of their true Black politicians must know Supreme Court Justice bers have been censured, 22 become Treasury Secretary legislation that made lynch- value, which far exceeds per- by now that Blacks can’t get Clarence Thomas, the White in the House and nine in the whose job includes ensuring ing a federal crime, as well as sonal reputations. When they away with the same misdeeds power system will protect Senate. Rangel’s conduct citizens pay their taxes.When bills that desegregated public fall, opportunities for their that can be normal for their them, but if they are strategic does not measure up to the are progressive Black leaders schoolsFollowing a Judiciary constituents decrease, as well White colleagues.Despite talk to Black progress, they are immoral and unethical con- going to learn that they can’t Committee Investigation, the as collective pride.All politi- of a post-racial society Black watched, targeted, and some- duct of the White congress- play by the same rules of their full House refused to seat cians are not created equal. December 17, 2010/The Villager/Page 3 Leadership of Nine Largest Historically Black DenominationsAnnounce Launch of Conference of National Black Churches For the Healing of Our churches and across the ing conference is the begin- People, A Conference in Wash- country,” said Dr. W. ning of our long-term efforts ington, D.C. focuses on health, Franklyn Richardson, Chair- of working together using the education, social justice and eco- man of CNBC’s Board of Di- power of the faith community, nomic empowerment rectors. “For that reason we the private sector and legisla- Atlanta, Georgia Lead- chose this time and season to tors to resolve the challenges ership of the nine largest his- officially launch the Confer- we face.” torically Black denomina- ence of National Black For more information tions recently announced the Churches. We are focused on about the Conference of Na- launch of The Conference of channeling our unique voice tional Black Churches and National Black Churches of faith into advocacy to pro- annual consultation sched- (CNBC). The organization, duce sustainable solutions to ule of activities, visit representing a combined pressing issues. The upcom- www.thecbnc.org. membership of more than 30 50th Great Years-- Mr. and Mrs Callie Brown million people and 50,000 of Austin, celebrated 50 years of marriage on De- congregations throughout the Check us out on our website United States and the African cember 2, 2010. They had a 50th Year Anniver- Diaspora, will fill the void for www.the austinvillager.com sary Celebration on December 11 at the Norris a unified voice of faith advo- Event Center. More than 100 friends and family cating on behalf of African were invited to share this beautiful event with Americans and other them. underserved populations on health, education, social jus- tice, and economic empower- ment issues. CNBC will hold its first annual consultation Richards to cover the 2011 Stellar Awards titled, a “For the Healing of Our People,: from Decem- McClurkin will host the ber 7, 2010, at the Omni Award ceremony in January Shoreham Hotel in Washing- which will be held at the his- ton, D.C. The gathering of toric Grand Ole Opry. 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Youth of Today, Hope of Tomorrow Holiday Adopt-a-kid program The State Thespian Convention Merry Christmas and More watch them open presents atre programs. cember 8th, we took the Read- that the students and teach- Over the course of the ing diagnostic. I made an 85 ers bought. weekend, the students were on the Math and a 93 on the In my second period instructed by experts in cer- Reading. On Friday we did a AVID class, we had two tain areas of theatre. There band performance for the 6th kindergartner’s, a girl and a were workshops that could grade. We played Feliz boy. They were very sweet, help actors master their skills, Navidad, We Wish You a cute and appreciated all that work on character develop- Merry Christmas, Winter was given to them. We talked ment, and ones that help an Wonderland, and more. We to them and asked them ques- actor prepare for the audi- are having our performance tions about school and what tions of both musicals and Tori Smith, for our parents this week. Last Lockhart Junior High School they aspire to be when they Alonzo Black plays. Students also went to Saturday, December 11th, Kayla Mitchell grow up. Hendrickson High School technician work shops, spe- This week we had two 2010, we had U.I.L. I did not Manor High School It was a very re- Just a couple of weeks cialized too broaden their diagnostics. On December like it. It was also fun though. On December 10th, warding experience and the ago, Hendrickson High knowledge on of lighting, 7th, 2010, Tuesday we took the That’s all for now see you next 2010 Manor High School held smiles on their face were School thespians had the op- sound work, costume design, Math diagnostic and on De- week. its annual Christmas holiday enough to bring tears to your portunity to participate in the and creating their portfolios. adopt-a-kid program. Second eyes. I would like to con- state Thespian Convention. Aside from work- Winter Break us upon us period classes were given the gratulate Manor High The convention took place shops, there were competi- eryone should be working opportunity to have a party School, as a whole, for pull- over the weekend in Corpus tions for group and duet mu- hard to study. Winter break for a child from another ing together and putting Christi. Also attending the sical theatre piece. A few of is upon us so please think school in the district. At the smiles on the faces of these convention were some of the the schools put together about the less fortunate fami- party, high schools students young souls. Mustangs creat- state’s most outstanding plays, and works to perform lies and donate to charities and teachers spend time ing friendships through the middle and high school the- in front of the other schools. that help out the less fortu- with the kindergartners and gift of giving! nate. Goodbye Coach Delcoures Also last Thursday was First Honor Roll there last week of school by the lady cardinals coach’s There weren’t as many stu- taking midterms. And this Toni Nelson last game with us befor she dents as there were the last is also Coach Delcoures KIPP: Austin Collegiate goes off to Australia. We will ceremony, but there were still last week at KAC and This week we have miss. So until next time stay quite a few. I am so proud that when we get back from mid terms coming up so ev- in school and goodbye. I was one of the students who break she will not be with got 1st Honor Roll because it us. Reagan High School Prevails in reminded me of how hard Since quarter is end- each and every one of us had ing in the next couple of AYP Appeal worked to accomplish our Lexus Wren days, students are encour- The Texas Educa- While the LEP student group goals and get good grades. KIPP: Austin Collegate aged to turn in all their tion Agency has informed the Jaquarry Wilson did not meet the graduation We each had to walk up to the This is the last week make up work so their Austin School District that LBJ High School rate measure under a new LEP podium and receive our of school before Christmas grade can be as high as Reagan High School has won definition, the group would On Friday December honor roll certificate from break. KAC will be ending possible. its appeal of its 2010 Ad- have met the graduation rate th 10 2010, LBJ had its second LBJ’s principle, Mrs. Henry. equate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements under the defi- honor roll breakfast of the It was a great breakfast and Blue Santa Volunteerism designation. In preliminary nition used in 2009. The 2010-2011 school year. This not only did we get awards results, the school was iden- School District appeal was time, it was for the students for our excellent achieve- complete with turkey/ tified as missing the AYP tar- based on the late change to the st who only made 1 Honor Roll ments, we also had a great chicken and all the trim- get in mathematics for stu- definition of the LEP gradua- nd in the 2 Six Weeks period. time! Happy Holidays! mings, and wrapped Christ- dents with Limited English tion rate. mas gifts for each child un- Proficiency. However, this The Federal AYP sys- Another Gold for Kelly Lane der age 14. The Blue Santa successful appeal now means tem requires that campuses service began with about 20 that the school has met all good we have to want to do meet the performance and needy families, this year they AYP targets. good. We will never do good participation standards for will easily serve over 3500 Under the Federal AYP in life if we don’t try our har- two consecutive years before families. This is only possible system, schools must meet being removed from Title I diest. You have to push your- Will Purcell because of the goodwill and performance standards out- School Improvement re- self beyond your limits to do Manor New Tech High big hearts of Austin’s citi- right, or make “Adequate quirements. Although great! The Blue Santa is a non- zens, businesses, and civic Yearly Progress” towards Reagan met the AYP safe Kelly Lane supports our profit, community based cor- groups that support us each federal performance goals. harbor criterion in 2010, the troops. Every month we make poration, organized by the year. Preliminary results for school will remain at its cur- them stuff to make them feel Austin Police Department, When I was in Cub Reagan indicated that the rent status of “School Im- at home to make them know with support from the Texas Scouts, my troop would par- 2010 math performance of the provement, Stage 5,” and we care. When we do that National Guard, the Austin Alon Rodgers ticipate in Operation Blue LEP student group exceeded will need to achieve AYP stuff they get happy and we Fire Department, the Austin Kelly Lane Middle School Santa every year. You can vol- prior year results by 34 per- again in 2011 to be removed do also because when you Parks and Recreation Depart- unteer every year starting Kelly Lane Middle centage points, far more than from school improvement know you did something ment and Austin Energy. This November 29- December 18. School track season is coming the nine-point improvement requirements. This success- good and afterward you have charitable outreach began in You can help wrap gifts or, up they are trying to take that was required to achieve ful appeal for Reagan means that good feeling inside. 1972 when two patrol offic- donate toys to Operation Blue home another gold for district “safe harbor” in this area. that only five AISD schools The choir will hold the ers realized that some fami- Santa at any of their local and when they do they will However, to achieve did not make AYP, although Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Dec. lies on the patrol beat would headquarters to do your vol- be the first team in Kelly Lane safe harbor, the LEP student the District as a whole did 14 in the cafeteria. There will not have gifts or food for their unteering. So, volunteer with history to do it back to back. group also had to meet the not, due to Special Educa- be a school wide pep rally at children at Christmas. Operation Blue Santa to make We already made history in graduation rate requirements. tion requirements. 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 16 and our Each year, Blue Santa sure another child gets a football and basketball. We principal Devin Padavil will provides each family they Christmas that he/she can are looking to make history in ACC Students Deliver Thousands host Knight Pride at 7:45 p.m. serve with a full holiday meal, enjoy. everything we do. in the library after an early of Children’s Books to Travis Kelly Lane is the high- release day Dec. 17. est achieving school in Cen- The boy’s basketball Winter Break is here County Sheriff & Brown Santa tral Texas. Our teachers push team has a bye this week but cafeteria. Last week we spent us hard so that we can do the girls play Westview Students participat- Project. Organizers col- two days taking the Mock good and in order for us to do Middle School on Dec. 20. ing in Austin Community lected books along with fi- Taks Test in Math and Read- College’s Silver Star nancial donations at all I was exempted from exams ing so we can see where we Children’s Literacy Project ACC campuses, various col- are at this semester. This is presented thousands of lege events, and an Austin that if you don’t show up on our last week of school before books to Travis County Select Baseball benefit tour- exam day, just because you we start our Winter break. Sheriff Greg Hamilton for nament. Books Beyond Bor- know you exempted from it- Dailey Middle School will his Brown Santa program. ders also contributed to the You get a zero! Instead of a 100 have early dismissal at 1pm I “I believe each of us is drive. In all, the college will just for showing up. love when we have early re- responsible for helping our donate some 2,500 books to Jaylon Knighten I exempted from the lease days. The teacher staff youth begin to read at an Brown Santa. Dailey Middle School classes that are difficult for me. will be playing some students early age,” says Sheriff “There is no greater They are Chemistry I, Geom- On Tuesday Dec 14th at in a game of Basketball .The Hamilton. “Those taking gift for a child than a book,” etry, and Spanish II. You see 7pm the Dailey Middle Youth Brigade will have their part in the Silver Star says Samantha Davis, presi- sophomores can only exempt School Band had their Win- Christmas Party on Saturday Children’s Literacy Project th dent-elect of the Center for Olivia Smith three classes out of the 8 classes. ter Concert held in the school Dec 18 are doing their part by get- Student Political Studies. Lockhart H.S. I hope I do well on the other five ting books in the hands of “When I was a child, books Last week everyone was exams, because if I don’t I won’t kids whose families are allowed me to go anywhere trying to turn in their exempt get credit for the class. I’ve been The Villager Youth struggling during this eco- and be anyone. All kids paper. An Exempt paper is a trying to help some of my friends nomical crunch, and for should have that same op- paper signed by three of your in some of the classes they’ve Brigade, the voice of that, I salute them.” portunity.” teachers, stating that you are been struggling in. Anyways I Students with ACC’s For more information, making 85 or better so you hope we all do well on our ex- Austin youth since 1986! Center for Student Political please call on-site contact won’t have to take their final ams, and have a safe Christmas Studies created the Silver Peck Young at (512) exam. The only other thing is vacation. Star Children’s Literacy 422.8191. December 17, 2010/The Villager/Page 5 Diverse Arts Fundraiser City of Bydee Murial donated to Oak Springs School celebrates East Austin’s Austin Rich Arts Culture employees care by raising $658,000 for charities The City of Austin em- ployees raised $658,000 for local, regional, national and international charities as part of its annual charitable giv- ing campaign, City officials announced today. “During these challeng- ing economic times the need throughout our community and the nation has never been Austin Bluesman W. C. Clark greater,” said Mike Trimble, Artist Brian “Bydee Man” Josephs stands in front of donated murial Songs in the Key of Life rent economic downturn, de- Chair of the City’s 2010 Com- The Old Pecan Street will serve as a daily affir- the campus has earned an will be the focus of the creases in grant funds and bined Charities Campaign. Association recently spon- mation to students that Exemplary rating from TEA fundraiser for DiverseArts contributions from support- “This year’s campaign truly sored a mural through The they are capable and on a as a result of the dedication this Sunday, December 19 at ers have placed McMillan’s reinforces the great qualities Bydee Mural Project to path preparing them for and commitment from staff the Historic Victory Grill continued ability to engage in of our employees as a caring honor David and Jeanne college. College Bound is a to educate the total child. (1104 East 11th Street) to cel- this worthwhile and needed and giving community.” Graeber at Oak Springs El- direct reflection of the phi- As the staff celebrates our ebrate the season with a full- work in jeopardy. This year’s campaign, ementary School in East losophy from which Oak academic accolades, we also day of high quality blues, Soul of the Season is the Oct. 1-Nov. 10, focused on the Austin. In addition to the Springs Administrators have the pleasure of cel- jazz, and soul performances music community’s way of theme of “City of Austin Em- mural, the school will also and faculty operate in ebrating the first mural on from some of Austin best mu- showing some love and sup- ployees Care,” highlighting receive a $5,000 donation working with their stu- campus” stated Monica sical artists. port as DiverseArts attempts the compassion employees for its Literacy program dents; all children are en- Woods, Principal. The event, Soul of the to keep alive it’s mission to have for helping others. Ap- from Old Pecan Street. couraged to go to college. The mural unveiling Season, is a show of support preserve the African Ameri- proximately 2,000 employees The mural, entitled “These gifts come at ceremony was on Wednes- for Harold McMIllan and can artistic, musical, and contributed and pledged to College Bound by artist a great time because for the day, December 15 at the DiverseArts Culture Works cultural presence in Central the campaign which in- Brian “Bydee Man” Joseph first time at Oak Springs, school. from the Austin music com- East Austin. cluded 80 special events munity as a way to aid “Come for an hour or hosted by many City depart- National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc pre- McMillan and the organiza- stay all day,” says ments. tion in these difficult finan- McMillan. The line-up is “Part of being best sents a year in review managed is showing that em- cial times. sure to be the best musical Delta Beta Chapter of early cancer screening for to use for registrating and ployees care about their com- Harold McMillan and offering in the City for this Xinos Inducted women and men; being that making hotel reservations munity and making the world DiverseArts have been key Sunday: W.C. Clark, James Delta Beta Chapter breast cancer is the number for the 45th Southwest Re- a better place,” said City players in Austin’s art and Polk, Pam Hart, Ephraim welcomed five (5) Xinos to one killer of cancers for gional Conference, April 1- Manager Marc Ott. “Our culture scene for more than 20 Owens, Jeff Lofton, Lavelle the chapters’ Youth Group women and prostate cancer 3, 2011 After listening to all workforce year after year years, from the early days of White, Afrofreque, Akina on Saturday, September 26, for men. Several members of of the reports and upcoming show their generosity and giv- the Clarksville Jazz Fest to Adderley and the Vintage 2010 at the Carver Branch the Delta Beta Chapter par- events the members of the ing spirit and I’m proud to be today’s efforts to develop and Playboys, Victory Grill Library. The inductees are ticipate in other services for Southwest Region parted a part of this organization.” produce cultural program- Blue Monday Band, Woody Dorothy Niki Harris, ninth supporting cancer aware- with a new spirit of sister- The City of Austin Com- ming for the East Austin Af- Russell Band, James grader - KIPP Academy; ness Southwest Regional hood. bined Charities Campaign is rican American Cultural Robinson Group, Estuary, Teke Jones, ninth grader- Fall Retreat Delta Berta Stay At Home Tea one of the strongest payroll Heritage District. and more. Doors at 2pm. Manor High School; Chapter Participates In Re- Delta Beta Fundraiser contribution giving cam- In the midst of the cur- $10 donation Brianna Roberson, ninth gional Retreat Delta Beta Chapter paigns in Central Texas, both grader - Lyndon Baines On Saturday, October held its first Stay At Home in total giving and percentage Johnson High School; 2, 2010 thirteen (13) mem- Tea as one of the chapters of participation. The cam- EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ AbriannaThomas, bers of the Delta Beta Chap- fund raisers, Sunday, Octo- paign has earned acclaim tenth grader- Anderson ter of the National Sorority ber 10, 2010 The fundraiser PROPOSALS / from both the National Alli- High School; and Essence of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. and was very successful raising ance for Choice in Giving and Thompson, tenth grader- a member of the male group, over $3,000.00 to be used by PUBLIC INFORMATION/ FOR the National Committee for Lockhart High School. The participated in the South- the chapter. We would like Responsive Philanthropy for SALE /FOR RENT/MISC Xinos officers are LaToya west Regional Retreat. The to take this opportunity to its structure and the variety Gantt, president and Paige retreat was held in Hous- thank all of you for support- of choices offered to employ- Carruthers, vice president ton, Texas at the Roland P. ing this enddeavor. Employment JANITORIAL WORKERS ees. who assisted with the for- Harris Elementary School DELTA BETA NEEDED In almost two decades Austin Community mal induction of the new and hosted by the Delta Chi MEMBERS REVIEW CON- ISS Facility Services, Inc. has open- of City of Austin charitable College members. Chapter of Houston, Texas. FERENCE PLANS WITH ings for supervisory, floor men, and campaigns, employees have New Jobs for the general cleaners for part-time evening Many of the inductees The retreat began as each SOUTHWEST REGIONAL raised more than $10 million. Week of 12/10/2010 employment. Apply at ISS Facility family members and chap- member arrived to register DIRECTOR Services, Inc. Austin, M-F, between Every year the cam- ter members witnessed the Technician, Computer their attendance t hey were The Delta Beta Chap- 4-6 pm, 8101 Cameron Road # 304. paign leadership manages Support beautiful occasion. Hazel directed to choose the tasty, ter of the National Sorority ISS Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal the administrative costs care- Northridge Campus McCullough serves as the breakfast delicacies pre- of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. re- opportunity Employer (EOE) and fully to ensure that the high- Tuesday – Friday 12:00 Youth Group sponsor. pared by the host chapter. gional committee chairs promotes a Diverse Workforce. est percentage of an p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 Annette Stephens The Regional Director, met at the Airport Holiday employee’s gift goes to the a.m. – 5:00 p.m. serves as the chapter presi- Sondra Matthews opened Inn Hotel at 6:00 P.M., Fri- MBE/WBE/HUB charity of his/her choice. $2,879-$3,599/Monthly dent. Breast Cancer Aware- the meeting with pep sing- day, November 12, 2010 Job# 1012002 Austin-Travis County EarthShare Texas has com- ness -September 26, 2010 ing; attending to the busi- with the Regional Director, Specialist, Financial Aid Mental Health and Mental Re- mitted to manage the cam- The National Sorority of Phi ness of upcoming events Sondra Matthews, Hous- (Internal position) tardation Center dba Austin paign for no more than 8 per- Delta Kappa, Inc.National and the responsibilities of ton, Texas. The chapters’ Highland Business Center Travis County Integral Care cent and has managed the last Program is known as Y E S. all the members.Workshops twenty committee chairs Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. (ATCIC) is currently soliciting five campaigns for between 6 – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening The acronym for this pro- were available for chapter for the upcoming 45th proposals through a Request for and 7 percent. and Saturdays hours gram is Y ( youth) , E (edu- officers, also. She encour- Southwest Regional Con- Proposals (RFP) process for Cri- $2,611-$3,264/Monthly cation), and S (service). aged the members to con- ference, April 1-3, 2011 sis Residential Services. RFPs City Job# 1012003 There are other components tinue developing the col- presented excellent re- may be picked up between 8 a.m. Executive Director, Tech announces to support the general mean- lege group of students ma- ports. Regional Director Prep Consortium and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at ing of Y E S and one of those joring in education on our Matthews was very com- Highland Business Center 1430 Collier St., Austin, TX Christmas programs is NUTRITION, college campuses. plimentary to the commit- Monday – Friday, 8:00 78704, beginning Monday, De- HEALTH, AND HYPER- The technical sup- tee chairs for their hard a.m. – 5:00 p.m. cember 13, 2010. ATCIC will be holiday closures TENSION. The committee port member of Delta Beta work. Nancy Thompson Salary Commensurate with closed December 24, 27 and 31, chairperson of Nutrition, Chapter, Hazel serves as the 45th South- Experience 2010. RFPs may also be mailed City of Austin adminis- Job# 1012004 Health and Hypertension, McCullough developed an west Regional Conference or sent electronically, by con- trative offices and other mu- Assistant III, Administra- Elaine Benton. shared an ur- easier process for the mem- chairperson. tacting Arianna Ramos at (512) nicipal facilities will be tive- Part-Time (75%) gent need of the importance bers throughout the region Elgin Center 440-4062 or arianna.ramos closed Thursday, Dec. 23, Monday – Thursday, 2:30 @atcic.org. The deadline to and Friday, Dec. 24, in obser- p.m. – 10:00 p.m. submit a proposal under the RFP vance of the Christmas holi- $1,692- $2,115/Monthly is 4 p.m. on January 13, 2011. day. Normal business hours Job# 1012005 Historically Underutilized Busi- will resume Monday, Dec. 27. Coordinator, Evening/ nesses (HUBs), including Mi- Closures include Weekend Operations- Part-Time nority-Owned Businesses and City Council offices and City (75%) Hall. Elgin Center Women-Owned Businesses, are Garbage, recycling and Monday – Thursday 2:30 encouraged to apply. p.m. – 10:00 p.m. yard trimmings collection for $2,381-$2,976/Monthly Save Money. City of Austin Solid Waste Job# 1012006 Services customers will have Specialist, College regular collection Christmas Connection 2+2+2 Grant-Part- Eve (there will not be a “slide” Time (75%) schedule). (Internal position) Austin Public Library Highland Business Center locations will be closed 30 hours per week as Thursday, Dec. 23, through assigned; occasional weekends $2,159 - $2,699/Monthly Sunday, Dec. 26. Recycled Job# 1012007 Reads, the Library’s used Clerk, Accounting bookstore, will be open from Service Center noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Monday – Friday, 8:00 Visit our Friday, but closed Christmas a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day. $2,148 - $2,685/ Monthly Several road closures Job# 1012008 website will result from the Dec. 26 Apply at HR Zilker Holiday Tree 5K. For a 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. complete listing of holiday 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 at Job Line (512) 223-5621 road closures visit www. Miles Station cityofaustin.org/ hhtp://www/austincc.ed theaustinvillager.com EEO/AA/M/F/D/V specialevents. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/December 17, 2010

Katy Seven Lakes wins as LBJ hosts tournament

Hyde Park Baptist; Statron talked to—all the teams, par- Jones, Manor; and David ents, fans, they were just ex- Weathers, LBJ. cited and feel it’s a great tour- Results: Round 1: Katy nament. Seven Lakes 75, Manor 56; We plan on having it Anderson 66, Marble Falls 29; again and eventually we Hyde Park 66, Eagle Pass probably want to get it to a 12- Winn 20; LBJ 92, Houston or 16-team tournament. We Boys Prep 50. have eight this year. We had Consolation Rounds: more that wanted to get in but By George Hardin Manor 57, Marble Falls 46; we had to see how this was SportsBeat Houston Boys Prep 61, Eagle going to go first. Pass Winn 45. Manor 103, You don’t make money Lyndon B. Johnson Houston Boys Prep 59. on a tournament.” He cited High School held the First Quarter Finals: Ander- fees for the officials, gym use Annual Jaguar Classic in its son 65, Katy Seven Lakes 62; and other costs. “It’s to get gym Dec. 9-11, but the host LBJ 63, Hyde Park Baptist 42. our kids to play. They get to lost the championship 59-49 Semi-Finals: Katy Seven play five games over a three- to Seven Lakes High School Lakes 59, LBJ 49. day period, and coaches like of Katy. Freddie Roland, LBJ’s that.” Princeton Onwas of head basketball coach and the For the regular season, Katy Seven Lakes was the tournament director, pointed as of last weekend, Roland tournament’s most valuable out that this was the said, LBJ had a 6-2 record. player. The all-tournament tournament’s first year. “We have young kids,” he team consisted of: Trey “You’ll make a few er- said. Among those back from Pinkney, Katy Seven Lakes; rors,” he said. “You’ll learn last year’s team, he mentioned Darius Lowery, Houston from it and make it better in Robert Lee, DeAndre Byrd Boys Prep; Spencer Phillips, the future. But everybody we and David Weathers. SWAC Championship Game: Big defense, backup QB deliver Texas Southern victory against Alabama State By Doug Segrest - The Birmingham News

Jacory McQueen of Manor High is caught between two Marble Falls players, Jon Skidmore, left, and Garrett Gray. Manor won the consolation round 57-46 in the First Annual Jaguar Classic held at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. Photo by George E. Hardin

After Texas Southern The Tigers defense held sophomore Smalls, a Virginia secured the school’s first out- Alabama State (7-5) to 72 transfer who was listed as a right SWAC title Saturday af- yards of total offense. Count- quarterback/wide receiver/ ternoon, coach Johnnie Cole ing a 21-7 victory in Mont- special teams player. The ab- didn’t need to institute a 24- gomery on Oct. 2, Texas sence of Nelson, a solid hour rule. Southern allowed Alabama thrower, didn’t change the Twenty years will be State 221 yards in 120 min- game plan much. ample time to let an 11-6 vic- utes of football. “I found out, officially, tory against Alabama State “We did that the last yesterday,” Smalls said. “My sink in. time,” said Texas Southern expectation was the same ev- “I told the guys, ‘You middle linebacker Dejuan eryone else had for me: Step By George E. Hardin - Sports Beat won’t understand what Fulghum, the game’s defen- up and fill my role. Manage you’ve done until you’re my sive MVP. “They ended up the game. Don’t do anything (Part One of Two) age, 20 years from now,’ “ Cole with one big play (in the first special. Make first down af- said. “ ‘You’re the best team game) that tilted the stats ter first down.” Smalls deliv- in Texas Southern history. somewhat.” Meanwhile, Cole ered the Tigers 82 yards on the You’ve taken the SWAC threw a curveball before the opening drive, accounting for championship.’ “ game, sitting starting quarter- more than half the yardage on Playing at Legion Field, back Arvell Nelson due to un- scrambles and his only pass before a crowd of 22,350 fans, specified concerns about eli- of the series, spotting a 6-0 Texas Southern (9-3) turned gibility. “We want to protect lead. to something old - Division I- Texas Southern,” Cole said. More than 53 minutes AA’s second-ranked defense “It’s an assurance thing at remained in the game. But - and something new - backup this point.” considering the Texas South- quarterback Riko Smalls — to Instead, he put the game ern defense, the game was SWAC football Championship game at Legion Field in Birmingham Alabama Saturday De- take home the trophy. in the hands of rarely used just as good as over. cember 11,2010. Alabama State vs Texas Southern. Texas Southern players hold up the SWAC Championship Trophy after defeating ASU 11-6. (Joe Songer-The Birmingham News) Lonnie Jackson remembers influence of Jackie Robinson By George E. Hardin - Sports Beat - (Part Two of Two)

Lonnie Jackson Jr. has to myself OK, What did I do tic League Coaches Associa- ball in the 20th century, vivid memories of his interac- now? When I got to the office tion (PVILCA) Hall of Fame in Robinson was chosen the tion with Jackie Robinson, the coach W. E. Pigford was there, 1995 and has numerous National League Rookie of legendary major league base- he was the principal now; awards for his sports, church the Year, and two years later ball player, from the time Jackie Robinson was in the and civic activities. the league’s MVP. when Jackson played basket- office. Jackson spoke about the “As a baserunner he ball at Samuel Huston College He had come back to importance of historical evi- was aggressive and smart,” (now Huston-Tillotson Uni- visit. That was a joyful meet- dence and said some years The Sporting News wrote, versity) during Robinson’s ing. When he (Robinson) got ago Walter Day drove all over “distracting defenses and ig- one-year coaching stint in out of the office every kid, it Texas to interview people, niting the Dodgers’ attack. As 1944-45. looked like, in school was read newspaper archives and a second baseman, he was Robinson was highly there, girls screaming.” Jack- collect information to “docu- smooth, graceful and sure- disciplined but had quite a son said the visit was after ment what happened in all handed. temper, Jackson said, a fact Robinson joined the Negro the black schools because the With Robinson pro- other friends of Robinson league Kansas City Monarchs PVILCA did not have a dad- viding a huge spark, the have confirmed. “He was the but before he signed with the gum thing. Something hap- Dodgers captured six pen- most fiery person I knew,” Brooklyn Dodgers. pened to all the records. They nants and their only Brook- Jackson said. “Shoot! He Karl E. Downs, presi- just disappeared.” lyn World Series victory didn’t take any stuff off any- dent of Samuel Huston, had He also credited Delores over a 10-year career.” body.” hired Robinson to coach and The wedding ceremony of Jackie Robinson and Rachel Duffie with helping preserve Robinson, who died in 1972 Jackson said that when teach physical education af- Isum is performed by Karl E. Downs. The couple had met while the original Anderson High at age 53, was the first black he learned about Robinson’s ter Robinson was discharged both were students at UCLA. Downs was president of Samuel trophies and artifacts—now player named to the Base- court martial (for refusing to from the Army at Fort Hood. Huston College. Photo courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University. on display at Doris Miller ball Hall of Fame. move to the back of a Also a minister, Downs offi- Auditorium—because the Jackie Robinson’s seregated bus), “That didn’t ciated at the wedding of from 1956 to 1958,” Jackson Robinson,” Jackson said. “In school board wanted them name is secure in history. surprise me at all. But I sure Robinson and Rachel Isum in said. “Then we began to inte- the summer of ’45 he used to destroyed rather than dis- There are many others who was glad when he got out of February 1946. grate and I went to Crockett take us to the playground at played at the new Anderson. have made significant con- it.” Downs, who had been in southwest Austin and I fin- Anderson teach us athletics, After leaving the Mon- tributions to their communi- After Jackson gradu- Robinson’s longtime friend ished my coaching there.” and just talk to us about get- archs, Robinson played for the ties without much acclaim ated from Samuel Huston, he and mentor, was present to Then Jackson became an as- ting an education. That was Montreal Royals, a Dodgers’ but with just as much dedi- became a coach at Anderson. see the ballplayer in action at sistant principal, and retired the reason I went to Samuel farm team. He then was called cation and commitment. Jackson said: “One day I the 1947 World Series in New from the AISD at Bedichek Huston. I knew he was going up to the Dodgers and played Lonnie Jackson Jr. and heard on the PA system a York, but died in February Middle School in 1987. “My to be there.” his debut game April 15, 1947. others like him fit that cat- message that said, ‘Mr. Jack- 1948. career has been exciting and Jackson was elected to The first African Ameri- egory. They deserve respect son, come to the office.’ I said “I coached at Anderson it all started with Jackie the Prairie View Interscholas- can to play major league base- and gratitude. Visit our sponsors and advertisers@ www.TheAustinVillager.com