The Register, 1992-05-08

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REGISTER » jf(f North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, North Carolina <^^^^^ Volume 67, No. 9 May 8,1992 Each one, reach one: the spirit of excellence they June Swanston-Valdes, the impact on students in the same way can and help to motivate those that are cited about the program because By GregWilliams program director at BCDI said that academically but also morally and so- not as motivated in school and not as "understood the struggle today's youth Editor-in-Chief children," in English and Math as well as blacks have to help each other in order cially," Swanston-Valdes said. fortunate as other said have Musgraves the implication a deficiency in either As problems in our community to succeed She added that the majority of a ori- can have on their future." seem to increase, solutions are rarely "African Americans are a for- the tutors comefrom the area colleges. "I come from service BCDI still needs volunteers to available. The Greensboro affiliate of ward thinking people. We have al- "They(children) get an oppor- ented family and it's always been continue to serve the community. the National Black ChildDevelopment ways volunteered with one another, tunity to interact with someone that's important for people in my family to them but give back to the community through Anyone interested in volunteering, Institute has an idea where to start- way before we had the definition for not thatfar away in age from school, non-profit organizations such as making a donation, or becoming a with the kids. the word," Swanston-Valdes said. "We also someone who is in who is- own (BCDI), and its nice see somebody member should call BCDI at 230-2138. The Black ChildDevelopment have always reached and lent a hand committed and determined to his to has do better and you know helped Institute(BCDI) has 43 affiliates, but and some of the ills of society can be education to achieve in his degree, you some of them do better," Wade added. in 1989the Greensborooffice was one eradicated by each one of us doing to spend time studying and has Troxler, of two chosen to pilot the "Each One, what we can do." the habits thatthese children can begin Iris founder of the Congrats Reach One: The Spirit ofExcellence" Swanston-Valdes said diver- to emulate tutorial service at BethelAME Church A&T Engineering students said that it is important to educate project. The goalof "Each One, Reach sity in volunteers proved to be educa- to the Kimberly Musgraves and Cheryl Wade within the "Christian environment." One" is to match trained, adult volun- tional since tutors range from senior said they tutorbecause they feelsa way Troxler said that the tutorial teers with academically "at risk" stu- citizens to college students. they can give something back to the service was one of several programs of dents on a one-on-one basis, to im- "Seniorcitizens bring an added Class community. accepted as a possible long-range prove academic performance, bolster dimension because they have a little to community ministry. self-esteem and revitalize the spiritof moreexperience, they getto see things " I love children and I like outreach they 1992!! volunteerism in the community." quite differently and they can make an help see that they achieve all that Troxler said parents were ex- schedule Bookstores compete for business May 9 Final commencement rehersal - Aggie Stadium 10 a.m By Julia McKay building than A&T and UNCG's bookstores. A agreement is made The reason is to attract college Students at North Carolina A&T contractual May 10 out be- students to the Hicks said. believe that the books at the UNC when the building is leased store Commencement Exercises Aggie Stadium 9 a.m tween university and the leasing - Greensboro bookstore are 20 percent the Addams bookstore is not affdiated company, *Rain site Corbett Sports Center cheaper than the books at A&T's Metcalf said. with any university, Hicks said, there- - in bookstore and that both bookstores are The prices of the merchandise fore their prices are lower. *Candidates for degrees line up at 7:30 a.m owned by the same company. the stores are agreed upon by the uni- Ceremonies 9 a.m Anotherreason Addams books are The bookstores are not owned by versity and the leasing company, said cheaper they more Speaker Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender - U.S. Army Both bookstores Aundreana Avey, manager of A&T's is because have the same company. of degrees are ownedby theirprospective univer- bookstore used books available than the two uni- sities. UNCG's bookstore is leased by The university also has the author- versities, said Hicks. Diploma Ceremonies 11 a.m. A&T's book- ity in their contractual agreement to - theBarnes & Nobles Co. Avery said that students may be- Follett College Stores. say how the store should be operated, *School ofAgriculture - McNair Auditorium storeis leasedby lieve that the books are cheaper at The differences between owning said Avery. *College ofArts and Sciences Corbett Sports Center UNCG because they may be looking *School of Business Harrison- Auditorium and leasing, said Tony Metcalf, man- Addams Bookstore, which is located - at a different text there than what is *School of Education Memorial Student Union bookstore, is the union UNCG's campus is owned by Fol- - ager at UNCG's being used here for the same class. Engineering Moore Gymnasium lett, the same company that leases *School of - versity owns the building but the leas- *Graduate School - Gibbs Hall ing company owns the merchandise in A&T's bookstore. There may even be some books in *School of Nursing Marteena Auditorium the building. The leasing company Dave Hicks, manager of Addams A&T'sbookstore that are cheaper than *School of Technology- - Paul Robeson Theater also pays the university to lease the said, theirpricelist is20 percentcheaper UNCG's said Avery. Frye speaks at military ball By April Dillard Associate Justice Henry J. Frye, Force ROTC detachment, shared his story of his financial struggle in put- ROTC detachment for more than 30 ies one of the first black members of the personal experiences overseas as a 2nd ting himself through college. He said years "One should never miss an oppor- North Carolina Supreme Court and Lt. in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. it is easy to adapt when things are It is an event that gives cadets and tunity to learn something," he said. House of Representatives, delivered He said, after being stationed in going well, but it takesa real top-notch future officers an opportunity to expe- "Everything is not learned in the class- the keynote address at North Carolina Japan and Korea where languages, person to deal with hardship, disap- rience a professional social setting and room A&T State University's Army and Air cultures and customs were different, pointment and misfortunes when they to share in comardery with people of Force ROTC Military Ball at the he learned to appreciate the United come their way- Watson says the military ball is an the profession, said Col. Walter Embassy Suites Hotel. States The military ball is a tradition that same opportunity to learn things from other Frye, an alumnus of A&T's Air He provided the audience with a has been with the Air Force and Army Watson Jr. professorofaerospace stud- people that can help a military career. From Tinseltown to Walkertown By Donna Price It's as breath taking as a summer "Head of the Class" and "Thirtysom- back last May and I haven't regretted a says Price, "but these guys are price- breeze on a moonlit night. It is almost ething." minute of it less. They are incredibly talented and hard to define and just as hard to cap- Price graduated from Howard "Everythingthat's happenedtome good we work so well together." Inside: ture It is star ability and Janice Price University witha finearts degree. After has happened here. As far as my Price says she has found a deep has it winning several awards in theatre, career, I've had more singing engage- talent pool in North Carolina and in- Price, 34, a native of Walkertown, danceandchoreographyfrom Howard ments and a better career and, also, tends on tapping into it On The Serious Tip 2 has manyrelated talents. She is an ac- and receiving a dramadegree from the found that crowds are more apprecia- complished singer, dancer and actress North CarolinaSchool ofthe Arts, she tive." This edition of The with an impressive list of credentials moved to New York City to study Her group, Priceless, performs at On The Yard in each field. voice under Fred Steele. various night clubs in the Triad. A&T Register is She has sung professionally in After accomplishing all of this, She characterizes her live show as comprised mainly of Washington D.C.

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