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Today's Weather The A&T Chance of showers Hi 61°F Lo 30°F Register In 7 MY WEA1BFNEGAST a hp 2 Serving NCASJ SU, since 1891 November 8, 2006 Nascar Aggies open their hearts and wallets embraces The ASCT community rallies around the Eastern Guilford High School community in its time ofneed Aggies as may need. most By Some ofthe poignant remarks were issued by Jeuron Dove Chair ofthe Guilford County School Board, Allen News Editor Duncan interns "Heroes aren't born when times are at their best, but On Monday, Nov. A&T students, faculty, staff and they are when times are at theirworst," he said. 6, work, alumni welcomed the students, faculty, staffand family Duncan also mentioned that you can burn a building Three A&J students live members of Eastern Guilford High School for a specia down, but you can never burn down the spirit ofa true and breathe Nascar as pit crew community support gathering event at theAlumni- school. race team Foundation Event Center Pam Dodson, PTA president of Eastern Guilford, and for The event which took place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. was Eastern alumni gave a special thanks to all ofthe Eastei chance for A&T and the greater Greensboro communi- andA&T teachers that were in attendance. ty to embrace and uplift those who are apart of the "We live in a society that uses the word "great" too ByLarissa Clavon Eastern Guilfordcommunity. loosely. Those who take the time out to educate are grea Contributor On Nov. 1, the majority of the Eastern GuilfordHigh and I am proud to live a community that seeks great- in A&T students intern for building was destroyed after a fire ensued on ness," Dodson said. School team the the premises. No one was fatally injured, but almost One oftherecurring themes throughout the evening NASCAR over screams and idle chatter of fans every piece of school equipment and all student revolved around the unique strength and resolve of the The of engines belongings were lost in the blaze. students, all ofwhom are justhitting their peaks of bein sound racecar crackles through the air at a As a result, classes were cancelled for theremainder a teenager in today's self-serving society. deafening noise level whileall ofthat week. They will resume at two distinct loca- Dodson noted that she was personally touched when await the grand marshal's com- tions. Juniors and seniors will resume classes on Nov. amidst all the chaos oflast mand, start 8, at the East Campus ofGuilford Technical Wednesday, a 16-yearold student expressed that their "gentlemen, your engines!" Community College onWendover Avenue. new car could be replaced due to the greater severity of They will Before attend school from noon to 6 p.m. damages that had taken place to the school on that day. any race can go forth, proper preparation is essential Freshmen and sophomores will not resume classes As the program winded down, many A&T students, t a successful and safe until Nov. 14. When they do resume classes, their Eastern students and alumni of both schools were race, whether the driver wins or not. classes will be held at the former Central N.C. School allowed to express themselves through words of encou Many only dream ofworking for the Deaf in Browns Summit. These students will agement. for NASCAR, being the indus- also have a more flexible schedule of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two Eastern High students mentioned how up unti try extremely lucrative and In an event that could be described as emotional, A&T students donates money to Eastern Guilfordat fundraiser. now, nobody had any pride in their school and now is t difficultto into. inspiring, entertaining and down right funny at times, believe in the power oftheir school like never before get During the2006 spring and many supporters from all across Guilford County congre- A junior Eastern student, who did not want their name summer students at gated to offer their support to Eastern Guilford. tionally addressed her students and expressed how disclosed, remarked at how shocked they were that a semesters, A&T ventured out ofAggie lan High School board members; fraternity chapters, proud that she was ofthem. She emphasized thatfaculty local college would take out the time to accommodate to experience the fast lane as pi Eastern Guilford and A&T alumni, pastors and other and members ofthe school board were doing everything them. people from all walks of life were on hand to take part in in theirpower to ensure that everything will return back "When I arrived here tonight and saw how nice the crew interns to West-region NASCAR driver and team the event to normal for the students in terms of schedules and bus people here at A&T were and how much they really owner, Tim Woods The two-hour event was presided over by Dr. Leila routes wanted to help, even though a lot of them may have III. is a third Vickers, dean ofthe School of Education. In addition to the speakers, there were stirring per- never heard about our school up untilnow, it really m Woods generation Rev. Terry Larsen of Calvary Baptist Church opened formances by theA&T Gospel me feel welcome and appreciated," they said. driver and serves as the operate and owner ofT3 Motorsports. up with prayerand strong words of encouragement. Choir and Richard B. Harrison Players. As the program concluded, an announcement was He reassured everyone that even though a bad situation SGA President, Arnita Floyd-Moody and Miss A&T, made was made that A&T had donated several thousand The internship was based out o Chino Hills, Calif., which is had occurred, God was still present and something good Crystal Williams thanked of dollars worth ofbackpacks and other school supplies would come out of it all. Larsen claimed that it was a A&T students that were in attendance for stepping up that these students will need. about 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles, miracle that not one person was injured and that the to the plate and showing the true meaning of whatAggie After everyone had exited the Alumni Center, the ever Calif. community will be made stronger as a result ofthis. Pride is all about. Theyalso encouraged the Eastern stu- was concluded with a special candle lighting ceremony Apit crew is compiled ofno more than seven people Dr. Lauren Cooke, principal ofEastern Guilford, emo dents to seek outA&T students for'anything that they held on the lawn. who work in the pit stop to refuel, change tires, change drivers or any mechanical need that can b facilitated to the car on the scene without compromising th No half stepping at A&T's commencement driver's chances of winning the race. The the registrar strictly graduation requirements The pit crew consists of the office of enforces jackman, which is responsible for jacking up the car so tires By Jessica Simmons complete their coursework administration has been lenient ate applications is Jan. 12 and course requirements then you are can be replaced; the front and Contributor why many students in the past. Applications for graduate students it is Jan. 8 not a graduate. You should wait This is about rear tire changer; gas man, who to must be on timeor eli- The graduation $60. until you have completed your the seemed have graduated turned in fee is which is responsible for filling Students at A&T will no are still on campus attending gibilityfor graduation will be "This fee does not have to be coursework. Then again who the car with gasoline with a spe longer be allowed to participate undergraduate classes. Stricter denied. The fall commencement paid when you turn in your cares, I'm out ifhere in May," cial gas can; the gas catch man in rules have been put into place application deadline has passed, application, but as long as you said senior, journalism mass commencement exercises and two tire carriers. Sometime without having completed all of that ensure that students are but for spring commencement have it paid prior to commence- communication major Dondrill will an eighth man is permitted into their course requirements. not allowed to participate in the there is still time. ment you will be alright to McFarland. the pitstop to clean the wind- During the fall and spring commencement ceremony "Students need to be aware of walk," Lugo said All pertinent graduation infor if shield. commencements have they not every graduation application deadlines Many have said that it is mation is available at the students have received Christopher Gaskins, Edwin been able to walk across the creditrequired for graduation because it is being strictly unfair andridiculous to gradu- Registrar's office. Akpaita and Lee Powell workec stage and act like they have Also under stricter guidelines saidLester Lugo of but not actually graduate.