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African-American law enforcers react to Ferguson, NYC uproars

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As both a former Winston-Salem Police sergeant and Winston-Salem Branch NAACP president, Stephen Hairston sees the police-inflicted deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner and other black men through a unique prism.

Hairston retired from active police duty more than a decade ago; he now works as a WSPD background investigator. His NAACP presidency ended four years ago.

Yet, when grand juries failed to bring indictments against the officer who killed Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Garner in New York City, his phone began to ring incessantly.

“They want to protest and do something because they feel so powerHairston less by what’s going on,” said Hairston, who says he has reassured callers Winston-Salem is not like Ferguson, or New York, for that matter.

Hairston said he understands the frustration. He, too, has been dismayed by the criminal justice system.

Bratton “I am hurt, embarrassed, and being a black person with a young black male, I’m worried. I've gone through all types of emotions,” he said. “I was disappointed in those cases in particular. I personally disagreed with the grand jury decision but I'm just one of millions.”

Glenn Bratton, a retired Gaston County Police officer who is president of the statewide black law enforcement group North State Law Enforcement Officers Association, said he has reserved judgment in the Brown and Garner cases, but says they have created an even wider rift between law enforcers and the community.

He says developing proactive solutions is the answer.

“Anytime there's violence and people are upset about something, it doesn't help,” he said. “Hopefully, there are going to be some people that will be proactive in developing that relationship. There are a lot of things that are going to be done on both sides before that relationship can start to heal.”

Bratton said the public should try to understand that law enforcement officers are just but a small part of the overall criminal justice system. He believes at the root of some of the anger is the belief that police played a part in the grand jury process.

“A lot of people miss the point that even though the police are part of the criminal

Winston-Salem State students hold a campus rally in the wake of the grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case.

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Students answer activism’s call

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Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and Wake Forest University students are joining their contemporaries around the nation in expressing their dissatisfaction with what they see as the justice system’s devaluing of black lives.

Saturday, students capped the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony in Corpening Plaza with their hands raised and chants of “Black Lives Matter.” The “Hands Up/Black Lives Matter” movement has

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spread across the country since two separate grand juries failed to indict white police officers in the deaths of

unarmed black men Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

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Search for UL leader has yet to start

BY DONNA ROGERS THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Urban League is still without a permanent leader, nearly a year after its former president and CEO departed.

Don Williams was named the interim president/CEO in February. At the time, Board Chair Evelyn Acree said he would serve in that role for a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months. It’s been 10 months since Williams’ appointment.

“The (Winston-Salem Urban League) Board has not begun the search for the permanent president and CEO,” Acree, senior VP and Piedmont Triad Regional executive for Mechanics & Farmers Bank, said Monday. “The board will make a Williams decision on when the search will begin in the near future.”

Former leader Keith Grandberry resigned after some on the board questioned his leadership and abilities to manage the agency. Williams, a retired Lowe’s Home Improvement executive who is a former member and chairman of the local Urban League Board, said the board quickly determined after he was hired that he would need more than six months to fix some of the agency’s longstanding problems.

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“There are a few more things we need to get squared away,” Williams said. “I will be here as long as the board needs me.”

Fixing the agency’s financial house and its physical house (renovations are planned at its aging 201 W. 5th St. headquarters) are top priorities, Williams said. This year has been dedicated to getting the nonprofit organization into financial compliance to satisfy recent audits conducted by funders like the City of Winston-Salem and the federal gov-

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An orientation was held Thursday, Dec. 4 for the six new members of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education, a few days before they were officially sworn in.

For the first time, the new members took their seats behind the stately semi-circular table in the auditorium of the Education Building, where the

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ed to serve District 1, is the only Democrat among the from page A1 new batch. She and Republican Robert Barr board holds its meetings. are the only AfricanThe newcomers outnumber Americans among the new the veterans on the nine- members.

Longtime member board. This is the District 1 member Vic greatest amount of new Johnson is also black. blood the board has seen in Barr, who won an Atyears. New members like Large seat, said he ran Deanna Taylor are hoping because he cares for stuto make an impact. dents and wants “I know I’m to be an advohere for the right cate for the “soreasons,” she called disadvansaid. “I’m here taged child that not only for our comes from a students, but our single parent teachers and the home.” rest of our staff.

“I came I’m excited for from a singlewhat the future parent home is going to hold where my Motsinger for all of us.” mother emphaDemocrat sized educaTaylor and her husband – tion,” he said. “I want to be City Council Member able to help kids like James Taylor – have three myself.” children in the school sysBarr, who grew up on tem. Taylor said she hopes Patterson Avenue and in to bring her perspective to Happy Hill Gardens before the board, as both a parent earning his education active in the PTA and a degree from Winstonlong-term substitute Salem State University, teacher. She said school said he brings to the board equity and making sure his 14 years of experience every student has what he teaching in the school sysor she needs to learn will tem. He plans to visit every be her key focuses. school in the district to get Taylor, who was elect- a feel for their needs.

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Assistant Superintendent Carol Montague-Davis introduces herself to the new members.

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Mark Johnson, a former teacher and current attorney, also won an AtLarge seat, narrowly edging out Democrat Katherine Fansler, who requested and received a recount.

The other new members come from the heavily Republican District 2, where longtime incumbents Jane Goins, Jill Tackabery, A.L. “Buddy” Collins and Marilyn Parker decided not to seek reelection. They were replaced by fellow Republicans Dana Caudill Jones, a former member of the Kernersville Town Council; Lori Goins Clark,

an IT professional and daughter of immediate past board chair Jane Goins; and David Singletary, an insurance agent.

Incumbents returning to the board are Republican Jeannie Metcalf, a former At-Large member who ran this year in District 2, and Democrats Johnson and Elisabeth Motsinger, who sat in on last week’s orientation.

With Taylor’s election, the heavily Republican board now has three Democrats.

But Montsinger said most issues the board tackles are non-partisan.

“Nobody runs for school board who doesn’t care about kids,” she said.“I think every new board member is coming in with the intention of doing what’s best for kids.”

She does concede that the board will have its share of challenges, dealing with hot-button issues like school equity and Common Core standards.

During the orientation the new members learned about procedures, regulations and structure of the school system and its various departments.

Top administrators introduced themselves to the new members, led by Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory.

Emory, who was hired last year by the previous school board, has worked as superintendent in various districts for 20 years.

She has become accus-

tomed to dealing with board changes. She said this change on the board is a big one for the entire school system.

“In our district this has been a very stable board for a very long time, so this is a very big deal in our community to have this number of new people,” she said.

Emory said she hopes the board will work on the district’s major goals of increasing graduation rates and the number of third graders reading at grade level and closing the achievement gap between high and low performing students.

The next board of education meeting will be 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at the Education Building, 4801 Bethania Station Rd. It will be televised live on Cable 2.

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Atkins has big plans for $25,000 prize

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Simon G. Atkins Academic and Technology High School is $25,000 richer.

State Farm Insurance officials presented the check last week and congratulated Atkins for being one of just 100 high school nationwide to earn one of the company’s Celebrate My Drive grants.

Nearly 3,500 high schools supported the free driver safety and education program. Atkins was among the schools that shined brightest by getting a high percentage of students and others in the community to sign the program’s safe-driving commitment.

Local State Farm agent Donna Jones first brought the idea to school officials. They then vigorously encouraged students to sign up.

“This is something that is important to me especially being an insurance agent and car accidents being the number one cause of death for teenagers, especially in their first year,” Jones said. “I was talking to a friend of mine, Dawn Fleurizard, a client and PTA president at the school.

I was sharing with her about this program and how I would love to work with the high schools to bring those resources into our community.”

Principal Joe Childers said the chance for a grant was not the reason the school stood behind campaign.

“When our PTA president first came to us to tell us about Celebrate My Drive, we were really excited because it was a good way to promote safe driving with our students,” he said. “I think it's probably any high school principals’ worst nightmare to think about something tragic

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Atkins Camels launched an all-out offensive to secure safe driving pledges. Students, parents, faculty and staff encouraged fans at sporting events, including WinstonSalem State University’s Homecoming game, to go to www.celebratemydrive.com to pledge their support. The law firm of Daggett Shuler, which has long sponsored the Safe and Sober Prom Night pledge program, agreed to join the effort as well.

“It just naturally hit me to ask David Daggett to partner with me. He really has a heart for kids and teen driver safety,” Jones said.

Atkins will use 10 percent of the grant for a teen driver safety program that will include a drunk-driving simulator component.

“This will be incorporated into our health program that all of our freshman and sophomores will take,” Childers said. “Hopefully, it will give us some new resources that every child, as they come to Atkins, will get to use in future years.”

The school plans to use the rest of the money to buy equipment – everything from iPads and Nikon cameras to robotic components – for its engineering, biotechnology and scientific visualization and technology programs.

Jones said she thinks Atkins has what it takes to win Celebrate My Drive’s top prize – $100,000 .

“I think the kids are on fire and when the kids are on fire, amazing things happen. My goal is to support them. I think the kids at Atkins are looking at winning the $100,000,” she said.

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The next chief of the Winston-Salem Fire Department will assume his duties on Monday, Jan. 12.

William “Trey” Mayo will succeed Antony Farmer, who is retiring Wednesday, Dec. 31 after 32 years with the department.

Mayo is currently the Rocky Mount fire chief. The third-generation firefighter began his career in 1989 as a volunteer in his hometown, Plymouth, N.C. In 1996 Mayo joined the Raleigh Fire Department and was named valedictorian of the 1996 Raleigh Fire Academy. During his 11-year tenure, Mayo rose to the rank of captain and was assigned to engine, ladder, and rescue companies in south and east Raleigh. He was recognized with the Professional Firefighters and Mayo Paramedics of North Carolina’s Emergency Services Award in 1999. In December 2006, Mayo returned to Carrboro Fire-Rescue, where he had previously volunteered, and served as deputy fire chief until May 2010. He assumed his current position in Rocky Mount in June 2010.

“After careful deliberation of all aspects of the chief’s job, I have determined that Chief Mayo is the best candidate to assume this major responsibility for our community,” said City Manager Lee Garrity. “He will provide the leadership to the department and the community as we seek to upgrade the services provided to our citizens.”

Mayo said, “I am honored to have been offered this opportunity. I am eager to continue advocating for enhancements to the wide range of emergency and nonemergency services delivered by the men and women of the Winston-Salem Fire Department.”

Mayo, 41, has an associate’s degree in fire protection technology from Wilson Technical Community College, a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University.

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Wake Forest University School of Business students in the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program have once again achieved the top pass rate in the nation on the Certified Public Accounting exam, among U.S. universities with accounting programs.

Wake Forest had the highest pass rate for universities with an accounting program among 787 institutions included in the 2014 edition of Uniform CPA Examination Candidate Performance and the No. 1 pass rate for large (more than 60 exam candidates) and medium (21-60 exam candidates) sized programs.

Wake Forest students have earned the top rankWilkerson ing 12 times since the School began offering a Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree in 1997, more than any other university during the same time period.

According to Jack Wilkerson, senior associate dean of Accountancy Programs, “The outstanding performance of our accounting students on the CPA exam year after year, is a clear indicator that they leave Wake Forest ready to make an impact at their organizations and in the accounting profession on day one. I thank our faculty and staff for their consistent focus on preparing our students to launch their professional accounting careers.”

Traditionally, 100 percent of Wake Forest's MSA graduates have accepted job offers prior to graduation, with many students receiving multiple offers.

Wake Forest is currently accepting applications for admission to the Master of Science in Accountancy program. More information may be found online at http://business.wfu.edu/msa.

Awards for design firm Emmy Williams, founder of Interior Solutions Inc., a local interior design firm, received two Excellence in Design Awards from ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Carolinas. The firm was recognized with second-place awards in the categories of “Corporate under 7,000 Square Feet” for design work on the presentation floor for the High Point advertising agency Trone Brand Energy and “Healthcare over 7,000 Square Feet” for design work Williams on Asbury Place in the Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community “It is such an honor to receive peer recognition for outstanding design in such competitive categories,” said Williams. “As designers, we are always striving to expand our limits to achieve our customers’ goals. These two projects allowed us to showcase the diversity of our capabilities with both an out-of-the-box corporate environment and a residential healthcare environment.

“Our focus is to go beyond the ordinary and reflect our clients’ brand and image through careful design and selection of architectural components, furniture and fixtures in order to create a space that will fit their needs.”

MIT’s Cissé at Central Dr. Ibrahim Cissé, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) alumnus and assistant professor of physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will deliver NCCU’s commencement address on Dec. 13.

More than 600 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees will be presented at the ceremony, which will take place in McDougald–McLendon Gymnasium at 9 a.m. in Durham.

Born in the West African country of Niger, Cissé came to the United States to attend college, enrolling initially at Durham Technical Community College.

Cissé After completing two years of study, Cissé came to NCCU to major in physics.

While attending NCCU, Cissé worked with Princeton University physicist Dr. Paul Chaikin to investigate the “packing density” of ellipsoid-shaped candy M&Ms in contrast to spherical-shaped bodies of equal size. The results of the research were published in Science magazine, the world's leading outlet for scientific news, commentary and cutting-edge research.

After earning his undergraduate degree in 2004, Cissé enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his doctorate in physics in 2009. He later completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Ecole Nomrale Superierure de Paris and worked as a research specialist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

In January 2014, Cissé was appointed to a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics at MIT. In addition to teaching physics courses, he also directs the Cissé Laboratory, where current research is focused on the effect of biomolecular interactions on nuclear organization at the cellular level

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Hilton promoted to principal SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Alesia Hilton, the assistant principal of Smith Farm Elementary School, has been unanimously chosen by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education to be the principal of Griffith Elementary School. She is replacing Debbie Hampton, who retired.

Hilton has broad experience as an administrator at a variety of county elementary schools. She helped open Smith Farm in 2013, and she also has been an assistant principal at Petree, Caleb’s Creek and Cash elementary schools.

Hilton has spent her career working in WS/FCS, starting as a teacher of homebound students in 1989. She taught exceptional children’s classes in several elementary schools and worked for the Exceptional Children’s Department in the central office before becoming an assistant principal.

Hilton earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Winston-Salem State University, a master’s degree in special education from Appalachian State, and a master’s degree in school administration from N.C. A&T State University.

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Hanes has partnered with the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter in Winston-Salem to distribute apparel to the community as part of the brand’s annual holiday sock drive.

Hanes socks and T-shirts were distributed during a community breakfast at the shelter, 1255 N. Trade St., from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Additionally, Hanes is making an effort to have a more far-reaching effect by donating 150,000 pairs of socks to 40 Salvation Army locat i o n s nationally.

T h e Lindsay breakfast served nearly 100 members of the local homeless population. Students from Mt. Tabor High School helped distribute the items. The high school won the 2013 Hanes Holiday Sock Drive by collecting 1,114 pairs of socks. The distribution coincided with #Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to celebrating generosity and giving back.

“HanesBrands is honored to celebrate #Giving Tuesday in Forsyth County,” said Cheryl Lindsay, director, global diversity and inclusion and global community relations. “While we are simultaneously celebrating the day by donating socks to shelters across the country, we also think it’s important to address the needs of individuals experiencing economic hardships in our own community.”

The recent donations bring the amount of socks donated since the start of the holiday sock drive in 2009 to 1.5 million pairs of socks.

To encourage others to donate, the brand will have a link at hanes.com through Dec. 31 that will allow consumers to donate directly to The Salvation Army.

Hanes is donating socks across the country in partnership with homeless advocate and founder of Invisible People Mark Horvath.

Horvath has worked with Hanes for three years in an attempt to raise awareness of the homeless crisis in America.

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Salem will venture to raise $60 million SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Salem Academy and College announced last week that it would officially launch a $60 million campaign in February 2015. The campaign will focus on four critical areas: capital and technological infrastructures, support for faculty and for academic programs, scholarships for highly qualified students and annual financial growth.

“These major initiatives build upon more than two centuries of rigorous education in the arts and sciences and enable us to look with optimism, excitement, and ambition to Salem’s future,” says President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, who begin her tenure at Salem on July 1.

Sterritt, who has been sharing a vision for Salem with alumnae and friends in major cities throughout the Southeast, says the campaign initiatives have been enthusiastically welcomed by Salem supporters. With more than $26 million raised over the past two years, during a quiet phase, she is confident about Salem’s ability to inspire generosity in support of advancing the institution to new heights.

Trustees Rebecca Hewit Rauenhorst and Jennifer Reinhardt Lynch will lead the campaign, working with a committee that comprises Academy and College staff, alumnae, parents, and trustees from across the United States.

“The campaign for Salem Academy and College will lead all of us to imagine greater possibilities for our students

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and for Salem’s future,” says Rauenhorst, a college alumna and community volunteer from Tampa, Fla..

“We have a responsibility to continue Salem’s mission to educate girls and women of all backgrounds and experiences and to help them reach their highest potential in their studies and in their contributions in the world, both now and in the future.”

Academy alumna and Wells Fargo senior VP Lynch said, “My Salem experience was transformative for me. It opened doors I never imagined and gave me the ability to successfully pursue my passions. It gave me lasting and supportive friendships. It is a privilege to be part of the team that will help more girls and women to realize their dreams through the Salem experience.”

Chamber awards given at annual meeting SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

John Burress, a leader in Winston-Salem’s business and nonprofit communities, and Freedom Creative Solutions, a multi-faceted marketing company, won community awards during the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce’s 129th annual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Benton Convention Center.

More than 600 business leaders attended the event, which gathered CEOs and high-level corporate executives to discuss the Chamber’s key accomplishments for 2014.

The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award was given to Burress.

According to the Chamber, Burress has been dedicated

Jimmy Flythe of Duke Energy and Scott Sewell of Cook Medical Endoscopy (right) present an award to John Burress (center).

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to improving the lives of those around him for decades. His interest in human services has led him

to serve on the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Board of Visitors and on the Executive

Council of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

He has also played instrumental roles with Senior Service and Hospice Palliative CareCenter.

His strong commitment to education is evidenced by his leadership with Triad Academy, Applied Behavior Analysis Center of NC, Summit School and his own alma maters: Episcopal High School and UNCChapel Hill.

The Truliant Small Business Award, presented

by Truliant Federal Credit Union, went to Freedom Creative Solutions, which started out as a small direct mail business known as Freedom Mailing in 2000.

In 2010, the business

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Y, CareNet union

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and CareNet Counseling, an affiliate of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, have announced a new partnership to help make health in spirit, mind, and body more available to all.

“We saw an alignment of our mission with that of CareNet Counseling. Both the Y and CareNet are focused on helping individuals to be healthy in spirit, mind, and body,” said Curt Hazelbaker, president and CEO of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. “The Y is Hazelbaker focused on healthy living, and we are excited to partner with an organization that specializes in mental health. The faith-integrated approach to counseling fits naturally with the Y’s mission.”

The agreement will provide behavior health counseling sessions at the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 W End Blvd., on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. The sessions are open to Y members and the community. All appointments are scheduled through CareNet but take place at the YMCA location. CareNet welcomes most insurance plans. Sliding scale financial assistance is available.

Sessions are provided by Ed Barron, a licensed professional counselor associate with CareNet and director of Staff Training & Leadership Development for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina.

To learn more or schedule a session, call 336-716-0855 or visit carenetcounseling.org.

New smog standard

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a new proposal for updated air quality standards for smog.

The new proposal would lower the current standard of 75 parts per billion to a standard in the range of 65-70 parts per billion, while taking public comment on a level as low as 60, preventing thousands of hospitalizations and premature deaths by keeping our air safe and clean.

Smog (also known as ground-level ozone) is dumped out of vehicle tailpipes and dirty power plants, and doctors compare inhaling smog to getting sunburn on your lungs.

According to the American Lung Association, breathing in smog pollution often results in immediate breathing trouble and long-term exposure is linked to chronic respiratory and lung diseases like asthma, reproductive and developmental harm, and even premature death.

In response to the new proposal, Kelly Martin, North Carolina representative of the Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign, said, “Thousands of North Carolina families will soon be able to breathe easier, because today’s proposed smog standards will save lives, reduce hospitalizations, and help reduce the number of asthma attacks our children have as a result of dirty, polluted air.”

Eshelman gives $100 million

Fred Eshelman has announced a $100 million commitment to the UNC Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Eshelman is a 1972 graduate of the school, founder and former CEO of Pharmaceutical Product Development and founding chairman of Furiex Pharmaceuticals. The school was named for Eshelman in 2008.

The commitment – the largest from an individual in the university’s history and the largest ever made to a pharmacy school in the United States – will be used to create a center within the school named the Eshelman Institute for Innovation. Through Eshelman strategic collaborations inside and outside the University, the institute will help fuel innovation, create jobs and spur economic development in the state, while enabling the school to pursue new ways to enhance its position as a national and international leader. By providing faculty with new resources to engage in timely, opportunistic research, education and practice, Carolina will drive innovation across the University and into society. It further advances Carolina’s vision of being a 21st-century public research university with an ever-expanding focus on discovery and entrepreneurship.

Eshelman previously donated $38 million to the school, including $3 million to support the school’s drug-discovery center (2014); $2.5 million for pharmacy education, pharmacy practice, research and training (2012); $9 million for cancer research (2008); and $20 million for scholarships, fellowships, faculty development in teaching and research, partnership development with community pharmacists, and residency programs (2003). There are currently five Eshelman Distinguished Professors at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

“I am inspired by the work being done by students, faculty and staff in the School of Pharmacy. In the past 10 years, the school has generated more than 130 patents and created 15 spin-off companies,” said Eshelman.

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Local nurses inducted into Chi Eta Phi

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Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. professional nursing sorority recruits and inducts graduate nurses once a year. The Chi Chi Chapter, a local graduate chapter, inducted the following nurses into the sorority on Oct. 11: • Alisa Allen received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) from Winston Salem State University (WSSU), and a master’s degree in health care administration from Pfiffer University in Charlotte. She is the owner of Health Care Industry Professionals, serving seniors.

• Barbara Crumb received her BSN from WSSU and Master of Science in Nursing degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is employed at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as a staff

nurse.

• Courtney Reaves received her BSN from WSSU. She is employed at Baptist Medical Center as a clinical educator in cardiology.

• Takasha Railey received her BSN from WSSU and a MSN from East Carolina University. She also completed a tour of duty in the military. She is employed at WSSU as a nursing instructor.

The chapter says the nurses have committed themselves to carrying out the purposes of the sorority and its motto, "Service for Humanity."

Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. is an organization of professional nurses and nursing students. The national chapter of the organization was founded in 1932 at Freedman Hospital in Washington, DC. The Chi Chi Chapter was chartered in 1978 in Winston-Salem at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Local nonprofit teams with Charlotte Hornets

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Triad-based Beautiful Butterflies Inc., a lupus advocacy organization, will be partnering with the Charlotte Hornets during the team’s Monday, Dec. 22 game against the Denver Nuggets at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.

The game starts at 7 p.m.

Beautiful Butterflies will be in the arena’s Community Corner, highlighting the organization to thousands of Hornets fans expected to attend. The organization will also advertise its upcoming events and raise funds.

The public can support Beautiful Butterflies by purchasing game tickets through the customized link http://mybeautifulbutterflies.com/events.htm and using the password “BUTTERFLY” to get the tickets at a special rate. Beautiful Butterflies Inc. will receive $5 for every ticket sold through the link.

Beautiful Butterflies Inc. has a sole purpose of providing support, services and education to those affected by lupus, primarily minorities. This mission is pursued through supporting individuals with lupus, their families, friends and caregivers; advocating for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus; heightening awareness of the impact and effects of lupus; and direct financial support to Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) to support research.

For more information go to www.mybeautifulbutterflies.com.

Daniels Middle School students help ABC Commission Chairman Jim Gardner deliver news about statewide underage drinking stats.

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The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission has officially launched a new statewide campaign targeting underage drinking in North Carolina.

The new campaign, called Talk It Out, is a multi-media campaign designed to raise awareness of the issue, and to give parents the right tools for talking to kids about the dangers of underage drinking.

During the campaign kick off at Daniels Middle School in Raleigh, NC ABC Commission Chairman Jim

Gardner announced plans for broadcast, web, social media and a series of events and activities across the state associated with the campaign.

Chairman Gardner also unveiled the Commission’s original body of research, “The State of Underage Drinking in North Carolina.”

“North Carolina has an underage drinking problem. And what’s worse?

Our state’s children think underage drinking is a much bigger problem than their parents do,” he said.

The research uncovered that children think underage drinking is a See ABC on A11

Adams supports ACA in House floor debut CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat sworn in last month to represent North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, gave her first speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Dec. 3. She spoke in support of the Affordable Care Act, telling her House colleagues and the nation that she feels the ACA is essential.

Here is what Rep. Adams said: “Mr. Speaker I rise today in support of the Affordable Care Act. One year after implementing the health care exchanges, the number of uninsured in this country has decreased dramatically. North Carolina had one of the top five highest enrollments and in my congresAdams sional district alone, the number of uninsured has declined by 14 percent. Not to mention the incredible impact this legislation has had in the lives of working families.

Through the Affordable Care Act, 208,000 individuals in my congressional district now have access to health insurance.

Young adults and college students can now stay on their parents’ plans until they are 26, which resulted in nearly 10,000 young adults retaining health insurance in my congressional district. In addition, seniors in my district have received Medicare Part D prescription drug discounts worth $11.1 million, and being a woman is no longer considered a preexisting condition.

The Affordable Care Act has also had a dramatic effect on unemployment, creating 9.6 million private sector jobs. My congressional district’s unemployment rate is 13.9 percent, so for me this is not only about health, but jobs and our economy. These are tangible benefits that cannot be ignored. I urge my colleagues on the other side of the isle to end talks of repeal and instead work with Democrats to strengthen the law to provide even greater access to health insurance.

States like North Carolina must reconsider their decision to reject Medicaid expansion.

This purely political decision has had real effects, leaving half a million North Carolinians uninsured.

As legislators we should make the lives of our constituents better and, Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act is making the lives of our citizens better. So I urge folks in my congressional district and around the country to take advantage of the open enrollment period and get insured. There are 77 new insurers offering coverage in 2015 and the deadline to sign up is Feb. 15, 2015. Let’s continue the progress the Affordable Care Act has made and get more people covered.”

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New state parks leader

James Adrian O’Neal, a 21-year veteran park ranger, park superintendent and district superintendent, has been promoted to chief of operations for the state parks system, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

O’Neal succeeds Mike Lambert, who resigned earlier this year to assume a similar position in Connecticut.

O’Neal will be responsible for park operations, resource management, environmental education programming, law enforcement, safety O’Neal and facility maintenance for the state’s system of 36 state parks, four state recreation areas and 20 state natural areas, as well as other system units covering more than 218,000 acres.

O’Neal is a native of Dunn and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. He began his career with the state parks system in 1993 as a ranger at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park and later served at Carolina Beach State Park.

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Bennett hosting scholarship gala tomorrow

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Bennett College will host the “Go White for UNCF” party on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Global Learning Center, 521 Gorrell St. in Greensboro. This scholarship fundraiser will include live music by the Sweet Dreams Band, heavy hor’derves, door prizes, and a cash bar. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by calling 336-5171592. White attire is requested.

Tuition in the world of higher education is escalating, and many students continuously struggle to pay for an education. Bennett College and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have established an enduring and mutually beneficial partnership over the years. As a member institution, the UNCF provides Bennett with critical unrestricted dollars to support general operations, which includes student scholarships.

UNCF Coordinator Yolande Johnson said, “Proceeds from the ‘Go White for UNCF’ party will WS Symphony Photo assist Bennett students in reaching a milestone in their lives—securing a college education. Over 97 percent Centenary United Methodist Church provides the beautiful setting of our students receive some form of financial aid and for the concert. with the rising cost of a college education, we want to offer the students some relief with scholarship opportunities.” Johnson encourages everyone to remember, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”

The North Carolina Humanities Council (NCHC) will move its administrative offices to Charlotte in early 2015, to take advantage of what its leaders believe are new and exciting opportunities for organizational development and collaborations in the state's largest city.

NCHC is a statewide non-profit agency that provides advocacy, grant-making and activities to support understanding of the humanities, especially literature, history, art, music and philosophy. Among the programs funded by NCHC are the "Let's Talk About It" book discussion series, Roads Scholars speakers series and Museum on Main Street exhibit in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.

The Council had been based in Greensboro since its inception in 1972. On Jan. 31, 2015, it will open new offices located in the UNC Charlotte Center City campus building at 320 East 9th St., in the city's historic First Ward SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE neighborhood.

Over the past four years, NCHC has providRiverRun and Wake Forest University have ed more than $559,000 in grants, with an addiannounced a joint film program in partnership with tional $131,000 budgeted for the current fiscal Wake Forest’s Reynolda Film Festival. year. Since 2009, NCHC funding has supported For the past eight years, the student-run Reynolda the presentation of nearly 800 programs in 80+ Film Festival has offered film North Carolina counties for more than 50,000 screenings, panel discussions participants. All programs are free of charge and keynote presentations by and open to the public. film industry veterans on the campus of Wake Forest University. Typically held each April and sponsored by WAKE TV, the University's student-run television station, Reynolda has engaged thousands of students and members of the community over the years and attracted Rodgers notable guests such as Spike Lee, Morgan Spurlock, Ed Burns, Jason Reitman and Eugene Jarecki.

Born out of a desire to collaborate rather than compete for film industry guests, news coverage and audiences, RiverRun and Reynolda have joined forces to copresent a unique series of film screenings and events on the campus of Wake Forest University each year during the annual RiverRun International Film Festival. As part of the relaunch, the Reynolda Film Festival will be

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Comic Christmas event On Wednesday, Dec.17, Acme Comics and Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema will co-host Geeksboro’s second annual “The Very Merry Christmas Special, Special” at Geeksboro, 2134 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro.

Combining live entertainment with an eclectic video collage of Christmas specials and holiday commercials from the ‘80s and ‘90s, this holiday-themed event will feature clips from such popular favorites as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Batman, South Park and Power Rangers. There will also be a special live musical performance by Crystal Bright of Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands.

All of the proceeds from ticket sales will be used to purchase comic books for Guilford County teenagers who are receiving assistance from the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of North Carolina, Inc. While many gifts for teenagers are expensive electronics and video games, Scott identified comic books as a cost-effective gift option that provides benefits outside of entertainment.

Co-promoter and Acme Comics General Manager Stephen Mayer agrees.

“Comic books are a great way to promote literacy,” Mayer says. “And stories of super hero altruism often inspire good deeds in real life.”

The special will start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and include a special surprise as well as a chance to win cool door prizes.

Holiday tradition continues

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The Winston-Salem Symphony’s annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will take place Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. Widely regarded as music’s most affecting message of faith, this is the Symphony’s eighth year performing what has become a Triad holiday favorite. Conducted by Maestro/Music Director Robert Moody, Handel’s “Messiah” has been hailed as a truly spiritual experience perfect for the holiday season.

The performances will feature guest artists Christina Pier, soprano; Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo-soprano; Eric Barry, tenor; and Philip Cutlip, bass. The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale, directed by Dr. Carole Ott, will also perform. Chorus and orchestra sizes reflect the number of forces that would have been used during Handel’s time.

Moody Centenary United Methodist Church provides a beautiful, spiritual setting for the music, which is enhanced by seasonal decorations including greenery, poinsettias and a large illuminated Moravian star.

“It has been a privilege to make the ‘Messiah’ an annual tradition for the Triad. I look forward to performing this extraordinarily moving piece of music each year,” says Moody. “No Christmas season is complete without it.”

These concerts are sponsored by Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and the North Carolina Arts Council.

Tickets are $10 - $47 and can be purchased by phone at 336-4640145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

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Bailey Park, a 1.6-acre publicly accessible green space in the heart of Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, will open in the spring, officials announced last week.

Bordered by East Fourth, East Fifth and Vine streets and North Patterson Avenue, Bailey Park will add a new dimension to the Innovation Quarter, a downtown biomedical science and information technology hub.

“Situated against the historic Winston-Salem skyline, Bailey Park will help foster a vibrant city,” said Eric Tomlinson, president of Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. “Safe parks that are programmed around diverse interests play a crucial role in bringing people together to help make cities sustainable and livable.”

The site’s features will include a 30by-40-foot covered stage, restroom facilities, an area for food trucks and a large grassy expanse suitable for a variety of activities.

“Programming for Bailey Park will include community events, music performances, art exhibitions, movies nights

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and much more,” said Lindsey Yarborough, manager of public activities for the Innovation Quarter.

In designing and developing Bailey Park, several local companies, Stimmel Associates, Stitch Design Shop and LMI Builders, have worked with the Innovation Quarter to integrate building materials and design features that reference the history of the setting with mod-

ern elements.

While Bailey Park will be publicly accessible, there will be no cost to the public for maintenance or operations.

Construction of Bailey Park will be completed over the next several weeks. The construction fencing will remain in place as a safety measure until the opening in the spring.

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Veterans’ group wins award for nonprofit innovation

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Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (VHVH) received the coveted High Five Award from HandsOn Northwest North Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 25 during a breakfast ceremony at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville.

The award, which comes with a $5,000 grant, recognizes an area nonprofit that has demonstrated an innovative way to carry out its program. A committee choose the VHVH from among nine other nominees. HandsOn, which pushes volunteerism and supports nonprofits in carrying out their missions, hands out the award annually.

VHVH provides transitional housing and support for homeless veterans, many of whom are battling substance abuse and other demons. The award specifically cites the agency’s Garden to Table initiative.

Along with Forsyth Community Gardening, the N.C. Housing Foundation and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, the program trains vets in the fine art of gardening and, in turn, provides fresh produce for the VHVH’s temporary housing facilities. Participants have built a garden shed, a fence and learned about composting, seed saving, cultivation and culinary arts.

N.C. Housing Foundation Development Coordinator Jane Milner said innovative programs like VHVH depend on funding, which is increasingly harder to secure.

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ernment. All of the Urban League’s programs are regulated. The 61-yearold organization lists six programs on its website.

All are designed to alleviate poverty through education and skills development. Williams said two more programs will be added next year – Project Ready to help students decide their post-high school plans and At Opportunity to channel students into Project Ready.

“The programs are solid. We just need to say what we do and do it well,” said Williams.

He believes the agency is “still having to rebuild our image” resulting from rumors that “corruption” led to the agency’s leadership change.

"I think that's what people want to believe,” said Williams, who calls such talk misconceptions.

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ways to generate funds to help support the operating budget,” she said.

The garden is also used for therapeutic purposes, allowing program participants who struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental illness related to their military service some respite.

Leslie Jones said he has long found peace in gardening.

He developed a green thumb as a child.

“Messing in the garden relieves some of the stress.

When you are around 22 people all day (in the transition housing facility), you have to have

Winston-Salem and Charlotte have the only two Urban League offices in the state. Williams said the local office serves more than the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County area. Its services reach residents who live as far away as the Triangle.

One program, the federally-funded Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), serves residents in 18 counties in northwest North Carolina. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the program places older workers at nonprofit agencies for job training. They receive a minimum-wage stipend while in the program, which is not designed to employ people but to train them.

The Urban League also administers a summer jobs program for teens and a job readiness program for adults of all ages. The agency offers computer skills courses

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justice system; there is another side that has to be addressed also. People must remember that a different branch of the judicial system came back with a 'non-indictment' decision,” he said.

Law enforcement agencies, he said, must recommit to true community policing.

“The police are going to have to be aggressive and progressive in improving, not only community relationships, but the way they police in every neighborhood.

There has to be some changes,” Bratton said.

Hairston agrees that community policing is the key to creating real connections between officers and the residents they are charged with serving.

“The community needs to see the person behind the badge, and the officers need to see the citizens behind the door,” he said. “You have to do more to foster a personal relationship. If you knew that person as a person, you wouldn't treat them like an object and go overboard.”

Hairston said he knows from experience that if an officer builds community relationships,

Aziz residents will have that officer’s back.

“I have gotten in struggles while working with the police department and I didn't know where my help was going to come from or if the police department would get there in time. Before they got there, some citizens would help me.

That's from years of building that trust,” he said.

The National Black Police Association is also endorsing community policing as a solution.

Malik Aziz, the agency’s president and deputy chief of the Dallas, Texas Police Department, said on CNN recently, “You have to either step up to the plate and believe in a real and true community policing philosophy or you get left behind.”

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somewhere to go. You can walk around and get some time to yourself,” Jones said.

He’s not knocking his experience at the VHVH home. His time there is making him stronger each day.

“You have a chance to get off the drugs and alcohol, meet new people and attend meetings. They can help you find jobs and go to school,” said the former Marine.

After his military career ended in 1991, new career opportunities were not abundant. He said he has not had a steady job since leaving the service. He arrived at VHVH in

Acree as well.

The programs take money, Williams said. He said the Urban League receives funds from the United Way, partner businesses and organizations, various governments and donations. But it needs more.

Fundraising will be one of the primary jobs of the permanent president and CEO, Williams said.

He said the next leader also should be serviceoriented and have an understanding of the Urban League’s programs.

Williams said he does Police Department is planning to kick its community policing program up several gears by opening three neighborhood satellite police stations at University Parkway and North Point Boulevard, Hanes Mall Boulevard and Jonestown Road and in the Lucia Building on Waughtown Street.

Winston-Salem Police Chief Barry Rountree – Forsyth County’s highest ranking AfricanAmerican law enforcer – did not respond to repeated requests for an interview for this story.

President Barack Obama recently asked Congress to approve $263 million to provide police departments with body cameras and training.

Bratton said cameras could be helpful, but could also raise new issues.

“Nothing is going to be a cure-all, but (cameras) will definitely help because you are going to have more of a true picture about what happens at a particular incident,” he said. “Now how the supervisor and managers manage the footage and how they make determinations about what has happened will depend on the decision also.”

The goods would then be taken to local farmers’ markets for sale. Proceeds would benefit VHVH. Milner said veterans will play an integral role in any possible expansion.

“Whatever we decide to make, they will learn how to make it, package it and sell it,” she said.

The award was given during HandsON’s Fall Best Practice Breakfast, which recognized November as Nonprofit Awareness Month. The breakfast was sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union and brought together 80 representatives from area non-profits.

September, having been homeless for a while.

“I look forward to waking up now and having something to do every day,” Jones said.

“They make sure that you have job skills and are people oriented. The military doesn’t do that when you get out.”

Milner said that the agency has plans to expand the garden program.

“The newest thing that we are working on is a production garden, which is taking some of the vegetables to sell or/and make new products like jams, jellies or pickled something,” she said.

not want the permanent position but will stay as long as he is needed and useful.

“The thing that I struggle with is, can I help? Am I helping?” he said.

If he becomes a hinderance more than a help, Williams said he would be willing to leave.

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Emmanuel planning trip to D.C. march Churches asked to hold ‘Black Life Matters Sunday!’

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The Social Action Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church is organizing a trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National March Against Police Violence on Saturday, Dec. 13. The march is being coordinated by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.

The march is being held in the wake of a series of police actions that have claimed the lives of several black men. Emmanuel Pastor Dr. John Mendez has publicly called the deaths “murders of unarmed black men and youth.” The morning worship service at Emmanuel on Sunday, Dec. 14 will be themed, “Black Life Matters.”

The Progressive National Baptist Convention, of which Emmanuel is a member, is also supporting the Saturday’s march and calling on its member churches to support the Black Life Matters message during their services on Sunday.

“The Michael Brown case makes it clear that to some, black life does not matter. It’s almost as if it’s open season on Black unarmed males. To protest this deep insensitivity and grave miscarriage of justice, PNBC is joining with other African American denomiTamir Rice nations in designating Dec. 14, 2014, as Black Life Matters Sunday!,” reads a statement from the PNBC. “You’re asked to ask all of your members to dress in black to mourn the deaths and verdicts of young African American males and designate a special time in your service to pray over our children; especially our boys, and to ask God’s covering on their lives, our families and our communities. We cannot afford to hold our peace in the face of this growing atmosphere of injustice. Eric Garner's, 12-yearold Tamir Rice's, Michael Brown's and countless others' blood cries out to God and to our entire nation ... we must do everything in our power to ensure that Black Lives Matter and that we are our brother's and sister's keepers.”

Those interested in attending the National March Against Police Violence may call the church office at 336-788-7023.

WSSU students stage a die-in last year. about issues of human rights. Issues that all from page A1 oppressed people, across the world are able to identiShe said the group of about fy with.”

30 students decided they Javar Jones, a WFU wanted to make a stand in a senior and a member of the very public way.

N.C. NAACP’s People’s “We did not have to Forward Together steering create the crowd. All we committee, said often stuhad to do was get the dents fail to realize how demonstrators there. We much power they wield. had some parents and their “I try to stress to them children who joined in with to realize the power that us,” she said. they have on campus. As a The protesters were met student leader, you are with some hostility, often told that ‘it’s great Sedwick said. that you have this idea; “There were people however, where’s your who were out there heck- backing or support for ling us and saying things this?’ We have to get stulike, ‘Nobody cares about dents to realize that they what you kids are saying;’ have the power, just as ‘Go home;’ ‘Thug lives much as me or any admindon’t matter;’ and one guy istrator, to change the camalmost cussed and he was pus, but they have to get with his two small chil- people to believe it and find dren,” Sedwick said. “That support in their work to get let us know that these men- that done,” he said. talities are truly taught to He said getting adminchildren. It makes me con- istrators to truly address the cerned for the future concerns of black students because if parents are still is a work in progress at recycling these old, anti- Wake. quated feelings about race “We’ve been trying to and class in America we move very strategically on will never progress.” our campus and trying to Black student activism make concrete change has been strong at local because we’ve never really campuses as of late. WSSU had this much buy-in and students have held on-cam- input on matters regarding pus rallies and forums in race,” he said. “As a sturesponse to tumultuous dent leader, it has definitely national issues like the been my goal to harness as deaths of Brown and much of that potential and Garner. Last year, students influence as possible and held a die-in, where hun- try to move forward pragdreds lay motionless in the matically so that we can get center of campus – in the administration to see response to a jury’s deci- where the campus is going, sion not to convict George in hopes that they will Zimmerman in the death of change it for the better.”

Trayvon Martin.

Like Wake, Salem is a Wake Forest students majority white institution. have taken campus cops to Salem junior Shelby task for what they see as an Rittman said that it is vital insidious pattern of racial that black students at white profiling. A pair of student schools are not muted. organized campus-wide “With Salem and WFU forums have been held to being predominately white address the issue. Some universities, I like the fact WFU students have also that we are not leaving it to taken to the controversial WSSU to do something, tactic of “chalking” – using but joining and standing by chalk to write their com- them,” she said. “We are all plaints along campus walk- taking part in this moveways. ment. We are fighting to be Sedwick said that for a heard and are willing to long time, young people stand up for something we felt they did not have any- believe in. It’s important thing left to fight for, but for the protest not to die now see the issues of the and the action not to past are still relevant. waver.”

“My generation finally Rittman said students realizes that the only way are empowering themthings are going to change selves by taking a stand for is if we change them,” she what they believe in. said. “Our generation is “Often times young able to align across cultures people tend to be ignored because we are not just pro- and sometimes we let ourcessing this as a black selves get ignored,” she issue, although it is and we said. are framing the narrative as Jones thinks the work black lives matter, it is

Students

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that he and other student activists do today, could have a lasting and farreaching impact tomorrow.

“Black students on campus are not looking for a handout or reparations, but a greater understanding about our culture, lifestyle and hope that people will be more perceptive and cognizant about the things that they say and do,” he said.

Locals take part in Kwanzaa events a year ago.

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The Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. Fifth St., will host the first night of Kwanzaa on Friday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m.

The principle of Umoja, or Unity, will be celebrated, kicking off seven nights of celebrations that will take place at sites throughout the city.

In the wake of the rash of killings of black men by law enforcement officers, the theme of the program is “Uniting to Save Our Sons.”

Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, will speak, and Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble will perform.

Dr. Stephen Boyd, professor and director of Religion and Public Engagement at Wake Forest University, and the men leading a mentoring program at Diggs Latham Elementary School will receive awards.

Refreshments will be served at the free event.

The following services will also be held: • Saturday, Dec. 27 – Celebration of Kujichagulia (Self Determination) at Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd. at 6 p.m.

Judge Denise Hartsfield Presbyterian Church, 3901 will speak, and artist Carver School Rd., at 6 Marvette Aldrich will per- p.m. Otesha Creative Arts form.

Ensemble will perform, • Sunday, Dec. 28 - and a pot luck supper will Celebration of Ujima be served.

(Collective Work • a n d We d n e s d a y , Responsibility) Dec. 31 – at Alpha and Celebration of Omega Church K u u m b a of Faith, 1445 N (Creativity) at Gray Ave. at 4 the Arts p.m. A soul food C o u n c i l dinner will be Theatre, 610 served after the Coliseum program.

Drive, at 1 p.m.

• Monday, Playwright Boyd Dec. 29 Samm Art Celebration of Ujamaa Williams will be honored.

(Cooperative Economics) • Thursday, Jan. 1 – at Carl Russell Recreation Celebration of Imani Center, 3521 Carver (Faith) at Emmanuel School Rd., at 6 p.m. Baptist Church, 1075 Local black businesses Shalimar Drive, at 4 p.m. will be showcased.

• Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Learn more at Celebration of the Nia www.triadculturalarts.or (Purpose) at Grace g.

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Victor “Vic” Johnson earned a rather new cabinet appointees before Biden dubious distinction last week when he was does. Sadly, in the age of TMZ, we can all booted from the Winston-Salem State kiss our secrets goodbye.

University Board of Trustees by members Some claim that Johnson’s loose lips of the UNC Board of Governors. Never harmed the selection process and will cast before had the governors removed a mem- a pall over future selections. That argument ber from one of its member institutions’ is tenuous. While Johnson may be the first boards. board member unceremoniously given Johnson could have avoided walking papers, he is, by far, making history in such a way by not the first to break the sacred simply resigning, but anyone protocol. who knows the steadfast comThe only possible longterm munity pillar knew that was damage we see from all of this never going to happen. is to his own reputation, one Johnson is a man of his conbuilt high up over decades by victions – be they right, wrong dint of his unconditional love of or somewhere in that gray area his alma mater and his commuin the middle. The offense that nity. Any suggestion that incurred the wrath of the Board Johnson’s intent was to harm Johnson of Governors – and some of his his beloved WSSU is pure former Board of Trustees colfable. Whatever he did, he did leagues – falls in that latter, opaque catego- with the school’s best intentions in heart ry. Johnson prematurely spilled the beans and mind. about the inner workings of the process to Johnson does not always play by the rules; the path he walks is often divergent hire WSSU’s new chancellor.

It may surprise you that publicly-fund- and to the beat of the drummer in his own ed schools like Winston-Salem State pick head. He has shown time and again that he leaders via a process that is nearly entirely will break the norm and skirt the rules of secret. This arcane method is said to ensure propriety if he thinks it will benefit stuthat the most qualified candidates can feel dents, his community, “his school.”

Let’s not let the Board of Governors’ free to apply without their current universidecision be the cornerstone of Johnson’s ty employer being none the wiser.

But such a process is also ripe for leaks long legacy – one that began even before – not just at WSSU, but any institution, he joined his WSSU classmates and stuagency or business where major decisions dents from Wake Forest University and are being made by a very few that will Atkins High School in 1960 to stage the affect very many. Major corporations South’s first successful inner-racial sit-in searching for new CEOs regularly have the movement. He has given too much for too cat prematurely released from the bag; in long to have his contributions sullied by an Washington, the press knows the name of innocuous infraction.

Ferguson like Christmas in Bethlehem

Wilson’s own testimony in which he said, Brown had John an “intense aggressive Mendez face” and looked “like a demon.” An angry demon that could run through bulGuest lets, suggests Mr. Brown Columnist was non-human. You can connect the dots to previGenerally, those who ous killings of young black celebrate Christmas mainly males where similar lanfocus on the angels, Mary, guage was used by the Joseph, kings, and shep- police: Rodney King, who herds, but never on Herod the police said rose up like and the soldiers who a beast or monster and had ordered the killings of all to be beaten down; the male babies in Neighborhood Watchman Bethlehem. The first George Zimmerman, who Christmas was a night of profiled Trayvon Martin “He looked terror and tragedy for saying, Jewish babies. Rachel wept “strange,” and “suspifor her children because cious,” wearing a hoodie, and had to be they were no killed.

Tamir more according Rice, a 12-yearto the scripold boy playing tures. in the park alone Bethlehem with a toy gun, and Rachel are was killed by a prototypes of loose cannon, Ferguson in off-the-hook America where policeman, black mothers according their are also weepreports, who perMichael Brown ing and grievceived Tamir as a ing for their unarmed children who criminal before he arrived.

It gets worse, according were killed by police and vigilantes. I believe many to Operation Ghetto Storm, of the police and vigilantes a watch group that renare decent family men, dered its 2012 Annual women, some Christian Report on the extrajudicial and others of different reli- killing of 313 black people gious or non-religious tra- by police, security guards and vigilantes. All of the ditions.

When it comes to mat- people killed were not a ters of race, however, the threat to anyone. Yet, they racist mythologies as it were easy to kill because relates to people of color, they were considered nonthese same people become human. Their lives did not sociopaths without con- matter.

Contrast these senseless sciences that disrespect, disregard, and devalue killings of unarmed young black life. They can neither black males with similar feel nor affirm black exis- situations in the white comtence. Over the centuries, munities, where there is a certain racist myths were different standard of juscreated that defined black tice. In New Hampshire, at people as inferior and non- a pumpkin festival, many people rioted, human. After slavery and white Reconstruction, black men destroyed property that were defined as violent cost more than the property brutes, rapists, and preda- loss in Ferguson. There tors to be feared and killed were no snipers on the roof, no armored cars, and no without just cause.

Today, we see this same National Guards. The local trend repeating itself of police handled everything On (the similar evil acts. The racist “peacefully.” mythologies are culturally Cliven) Bundy Ranch in ingrained in America. It Nevada, a large group of revealed itself in Ferguson armed white militias during the unnecessary defended a man who murder of Michael Brown, refused to pay his taxes, who was gunned down threatened secession and after surrendering, by were armed and ready to Darren Wilson, a police revolt against the government. Nobody fired a shot, officer.

Making the case to jus- but instead retreated. In tify killing Mr. Brown is Pennsylvania, a man killed

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No Harm, No Foul ELAINE PITT

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a State trooper and he was captured three weeks later alive.

The hypocrisy of the judicial system that supports these senseless killings has recently been internationalized by the United Nations Committee Against Torture that criticized the United States in a report for patterns of police brutality and excessive force against racial and ethnic minorities across the country. It raised concerns about racial profiling and the growing militarization of police activities.

Most of us did not know that the local police were being militarized with leftover military weapons from the Middle East wars, which makes the police an extension of the military, the potential for a police state not under civilian rule.

Why do we need this kind of hardware?

To get justice, we may have to take the U.S. to the United Nations for charges of genocide. The UN may have to commission an international “peacekeeping” force to protect the black community.

As long as the judicial system and those police are unfair, and perceive people of color as demons, nonhumans, and fear black men, they should not be allowed to police black communities.

The senseless killings of young African American men are not only a threat to our safety, but a menace to genuine democracy.

Our struggle for democracy is not a black or white struggle, but the struggle of every nationality, race, sex, class and gender. We cannot be afraid to stand up. If we do not defend it, we will lose it.

I encourage all of us to attend the march on Washington on Saturday, Dec. 13 that in situations where the police are involved in misconduct, a federal prosecutor be brought in to prosecute.

Also, there is a need for a national commission on the policing of black communities.

A longtime social activist who has taken up causes locally and around the world, Dr. John Mendez is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

The proud history of Winston-Salem State University basketball will be on full display Jan. 1617 during the Earl Monroe Legacy Weekend, which will be held in conjunction with the Lady Rams/Rams basketball games versus St. Augustine’s University.

This will be the third time WSSU has held Legacy Weekend, and some of the top players in school history will be honored for successes both on and off the court.

They include Alexander Hooper (‘87), Dr. Charlie Spell (‘88), Marcus Best (‘02), Christa West Cooley (‘01), Sharon Holloway Tanner (‘88) and Neveta “Faye” Strother (‘86).

There will be an alumni game on Friday, Jan. 16 that will feature

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much bigger problem than their parents. The average age children in North Carolina take their first drink is 13.9 – earlier than most adults tend to think.

In addition to the Commission’s research, several new campaign resources were unveiled during the event, including resources to help raise awareness of the issue and combat the problem, two new TV advertisements (set to air for the first time today) and a video featuring NC citizens who have experienced first-hand the traumatic consequences of underage drinking.

According to the Commission’s research, most parents – more than 60 percent – don’t feel

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Hoops legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe.

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former WSSU players.

Jerseys of former greats will also be hung in the C.E. Gaines Center.

The initial Legacy Weekend honored Earl Monroe, Cleo Hill, Theodore "Ted" Blunt, Jack DeFares, the late George Foree and former Lady Rams Chellia "Church" Nelson and Brenda Winfield. In

2013, WSSU honored William English, the late Carlos Terry, Reggie Gaines, Keenan MenefeeLong, Carolyn Huntley, Sandy Smith and the 1963 CIAA championship team.

fully prepared to properly address underage drinking with their children, while children reported that they want and expect their parents to talk to them about the real issue of underage drinking.

“All of the numbers reported today mean one thing – that as parents, we can’t wait until high school to have real talks with our children. We have to start much earlier so they’ll be fully prepared for what they’re going to face,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

“Fortunately for us, Talk It Out provides parents with the right tools so we can talk openly, honestly and frequently with our children about the dangers of underage drinking.”

Forest and his wife, Alice, are ambassadors of the Talk It Out campaign.

“The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association recognizes the importance of its member states in the area of alcohol abuse prevention and education. North Carolina’s initiative to educate parents, teens and others about the dangers of underage drinking is important. It demonstrates their commitment to not only safely manage the sales of alcohol, but to also be a driving force behind prevention efforts,” said Steve Schmidt, NABCA’S senior vice president of communication and public policy.

For more information about the Earl Monroe Legacy Weekend, call 336-750-3180.

To access the research, campaign resources and more information, visit www.TalkItOutNC.org.

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rebranded and evolved into a multi-faceted marketing company incorporating graphic design, print and web design services, along with direct mail services.

Daniel Baird is the president and owner of Freedom Creative Solutions.

Additional finalists for the Truliant Small Business Award were: etc.

Consignment Shoppe, KevMark Catering, Marley Drug and Salem Gymnastics

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rebranded as "Reynolda at RiverRun" and RiverRun will provide substantial year-round operational infrastructure and programming support.

By combining resources and working together, RiverRun and Reynolda plan to bridge their respective audiences, expand educational opportunities for students and create new opportunities for members of the community to engage with great films and filmmakers.

"This partnership has been many years in the making," said RiverRun Executive Director Andrew Rodgers. "With Wake Forest University coming on board as a Leadership Sponsor of RiverRun in 2014, it really opened up the opportunity for this collaboration to happen. We are really excited to work more closely with the students at Wake Forest in this way and are eager to see the programs we can curate together for the community."

WFU Assistant Teaching Professor Stokes Piercy, a Reynolda Film Festival advisor, said, "Wake Forest University has enjoyed a great relationship with RiverRun, in

Freedom Creative Solutions President Daniel Baird (right) with Scott Sewell.

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Sports Center.

The annual meeting was sponsored by Cook

Medical, Duke Energy and Truliant Federal Credit Union.

fact we are a recent sponsor. Over the past couple of years, some of our graduate students have competed and won River Run’s Pitchfest and received valuable feedback from industry experts. That’s an extraordinary opportunity, and a great experience for students and faculty alike.

This new partnership maximizes our mutual programming potential. It connects the students with the larger community, enables them to reach a broader audience and collaborate with a

nationally recognized festival.”

The 17th Annual RiverRun Film Festival will be held on April 16-26, 2015, with screenings centered in downtown Winston-Salem and at the UNC School of the Arts and Wake Forest University. The schedule of films will be announced in March 2015. The 2014 Festival featured 144 films from 33 different countries with more than 12,000 tickets issued.

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The home crowd at Glenn revved up its noise level as Ian Henderson of Reynolds stepped to the free-throw line with the game tied. Henderson ignored the jeering and hit two foul shots with 4.5 seconds left to give his team a 61-59 victory in junior varsity basketball action last week.

“Coming into this game, I told my team that they would get a stiff challenge and that’s exactly what happened,” said Coach Mike Coker of RJR. “We showed more determination to play better defense in the second half and that really helped.”

Henderson’s free throws capped a wild finish in a game that wasn’t decided until the very end. With 2:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, Henderson buried a three-pointer from the right wing and it looked like Reynolds (3-0) had the game under wraps.

Glenn was far from finished and responded with an 11-1 run in the closing minutes. Jordon Ward’s put-back with 19.3 seconds to go tied the game at 59. The decisive play of the evening occurred on the Bobcats’ next possession. Josh Jenkins was whistled for an offensive foul and was hit with a technical when he objected to the call.

Because of the technical, Reynolds got the ball back after Henderson’s free throws. Glenn (3-1) never got the opportunity to attempt a desperation shot.

“At the start, we didn’t have the intensity to play the way we’re capable of playing,” said Coker. “In the second half, we started moving the ball on offense and applying more defensive pressure. Once that happened, our scoring picked up and everything else started to fall into place.”

Arin Broadnax led the way for the Demons with 12 points, followed by Henderson and Xavier Coles, who scored 11 and 10 points respectively.

The loss was a bitter one for Glenn to swallow. The Bobcats controlled the action for most of the game and led by as many as 12 points (39-27) early in the

North Forsyth trounces Carver

Reynolds’ Xavier Coles (24) defends against Glenn’s Marcus Harris (4).

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North Forsyth never had to slow down for speed bumps in a 65-28 runaway road victory over Carver last week.

The Vikings pulled away in the second quarter and were never threatened after that.

“We controlled the game in all aspects,” said North Forsyth Coach Jeff Moore, whose team opened the season with back-to-back wins. “Our fast break worked very well and the defense was solid. The one area where we fell short was our free-throw shooting. At first, we came out in man-to-man, but had no success keeping them out of the lane. When we changed to a 2-3 zone, it made it a lot more difficult for them to take the ball to the basket.”

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With David Payne and Caleb Pettigrew doing most of the offensive damage, North Forsyth bolted to a 28-13 lead at the half. Payne and Pettigrew combined for half of the Vikings firsthalf output.

Pettigrew, a 6-foot-2, 340 pounds back-up post player, owned the interior at both ends of the floor. He came off the bench and led the Vikings with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Payne finished with 10 points.

Carver, on the other hand, scored three points in the second quarter and never recovered. Ice-cold shooting, turnovers and the Yellowjackets’ inability to keep the Vikings off the glass, conspired to put Carver at a severe disadvantage. Amari Crowell was the Yellowjackets leading scorer with seven

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The Tiny Rams Unlimited 14s and Panthers Cadets posted opening-round shut-out victories at the Division I American Youth Football National Championships held in Kissemee, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 7. With the wins, both teams advanced to the semifinal round that was played on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Punishing ground game The Tiny Rams offensive line controlled the trenches from the opening whistle and the end result was a 30-0 verdict over Santan Valor (Ariz.). Running back Jaquan McMillian rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown to lead the onslaught for the defending national champions.

With the front line operating at peak efficiency, the Rams dominated time of possession. The crew of Kobe Williams, Khalil Clark, Aaron Cullins, Seth Caldwell, Jacob Eaton, Jalen Shelf, Chad Cloud, Alaric Eaton and Chase Cloud

The Panthers Cadets have victory on their minds. averages 250 pounds per player.

“Coming in we wanted to play oldschool football,” said Kori Price, Rams offensive coordinator. “Our mindset was all about ground-and-pound on offense and playing solid on defense.”

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Bazemore emboldened by family, rebound goal

WyKevin Bazemore has long been the Rams’ standout.

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Every once in a while a program will get that special athlete. For Winston-Salem State University basketball, it came in the 6”5’ frame of WyKevin Bazemore.

He exploded on the scene in 2011, making an immediate impact by starting in 21 games as a freshman. Bazemore, who attended Bertie High School in Kelford, led the Rams and the CIAA in rebounding, earned CIAA Rookie of the Year honors and was selected to the CIAAAll-conference team. And - to put the cherry on the top – the WSSU Rams won the CIAA Tournament that season and advanced to the NCAA DII Regionals.

"No question, winning it all my freshman year has been the highlight so far in my career,” said Bazemore. “It's something that a lot of people never get to do at any level, and to come right in as a freshman and get a CIAA title was special."

WSSU Head Coach James Wilhelmi added, "Since WyKevin Kent Bazemore came to campus there's no denying that he's played an integral role in our program's success. He has led the league in rebounding, been named All-CIAA three times and helped lead us to the 2012 CIAA tournament championship.”

WyKevin has been putting in the work off the court to improve his game, and having an older brother that plays in the NBA doesn't hurt either. Kent Bazemore is an Atlanta Hawks’ shooting guard.

"He has had a good amount of influence on my game. When I have been out with him in the summer, I really just like to look and learn, rather than actually play,” Bazemore said. “I have learned a lot about the game by just having long talks with him, and just watching what was going on.”

His parents have also played a role in his growth. They are familiar faces in the stands at Bazemore’s home and away games.

"It means a great deal to me for my parents to be at every game. It's something I look forward to every game. I can hear my mom a lot during the game, so she and my dad keep me focused. It's really just important to me to have that kind of support,” he said.

Bazemore came into this season 36 points shy of 1,000 points and 390 rebounds short of 1,000 rebounds. Nearly three weeks ago, WyKevin eclipsed the 1,000 point barrier in a 80-76 win over USC Aiken, and now he has his sights set on a goal that has eluded him since his high school days – 1,000 rebounds.

"It would mean a great deal to me to get 1,000 rebounds. I missed getting 1,000 rebounds in high school by 74. It would be an accomplishment that I have always wanted to get,” Bazemore said.

The senior is currently averaging 12.2 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. He ranks first in NCAA DII in offensive rebounds per game, sixth in rebounds per game, 14th in total rebounds and third in double-doubles.

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Wake Forest nose tackle Tylor Harris and punter Alexander Kinal were named to the All-ACC football second team this week in voting by the members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Five other Demon Deacons earned honorable mention - tight end Cam Serigne, linebacker Brandon Chubb, defensive tackle Josh Banks and cornerbacks Kevin Johnson and Merrill Noel.

Harris, a 6-4, 285-pound junior from Baton Rouge, La. (Episcopal) finished the season with 25 tackles despite missing the final two games of the season with a foot injury. Harris is tied for the national lead with three blocked kicks and four fumbles recovered. Against Louisville, Harris recovered three fumbles including one for a touchdown.

Kinal is a 6-4, 205-pound redshirt junior from Adelaide, South Australia, who is third in the ACC in punting with a 43.6 average.

Kinal punted a league-high 81 times this season for 3,535 yards. As a team, Wake Forest leads the ACC and is fourth nationally in net punting at 42.5 yards per punt. Kinal was one of just four starting punters in the nation to not have a touchback all season.

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points.

Carver, which has nine freshmen on its 15-player roster, could’ve benefited from the presence of its top scorer. Quinn Baker is not available for duty because of a broken bone in his shooting hand. The lefthanded shooting guard (who averaged 13 points per game last season) is scheduled to have his cast removed in mid-December.

Baker, however, isn’t likely to return to action until the first week of January.

“We’re extremely young, so it’s going to take some time for most of our

players to get acclimated to the pace and the intensity,” said Coach Jamie Foster of Carver. “As they continue to learn what’s being taught, they will continue to make a positive transition.”

Kajuan Jackson, a 6foot-2 small forward, is the lone returning starter for Carver. Jackson is an athletic leaper who’s developed a dependable midrange jumper. Freshmen Michael Bennett and Russell Grand provide added depth in the backcourt. Up front, 6-foot-4 center Raekwon Miller has the tools to become a formidable force in the paint by season’s end.

As for North Forsyth,

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There's no question that the Panthers Cadets defense is still very much in lockdown mode. The defense allowed just three first downs in a 25-0 thumping of the Gilbert Dawgs (Ariz.).

“All year long, defense has been our calling card and today was no different,” said Coach Danny Mensh, whose team improved to 10-1. “They were physical and dominated from the very start. It's amazing to watch.”

For the day, the defense had four takeaways. Anthony Davis finished with three sacks and linebacker Dee Mobley had an interception. Will Mensch led the secondary with five tackles.

Offensively, Jemon Smith led the way with two rushing touchdowns. Tre Pate and John Gullette each ran for a score.

“Ever since we made those (defensive) changes early in the season, we've been playing exceptional on that side of the ball,” said Mensh. “We just want to keep doing what we do.”

loss,” said Coach Clarence Hosch of Glenn. “I kept warning our guys not to let them hang around. We hurt ourselves by being careless with the ball.

There were too many times where we played too much one-on-one and didn’t run our plays.”

Glenn had its way throughout the first half with Jenkins and Bryson Bell-St. John doing most of the scoring. The Bobcats led 34-27 at intermission.

“There were times during the game when it seemed like we were taking things for granted,” said Hosch. “After four games, our players are still going through that process of figuring each other out.

But we’ll be OK.”

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"I am blessed to be able to play here all four years.

Coming to WSSU was a big choice in my life and it has turned out to be the best decision I made,” he said.

“I want to be known as a good kid off the court, and on the court, how I brought the passion for the game every night and how hard I played. I felt like this would be the best place for me. I wanted to leave home, but didn't want to go far from home. One of my good friends recommended it to me, and the rest is history.”

Junior varsity basketball followers got a taste of what could be a preview of the LashChronicle Holiday Classic championship game to be played this week.

Winston-Salem Prep held serve on its home court to secure a 73-69 early-season win over resilient Mount Tabor over Thanksgiving weekend.

Winston-Salem Prep led for most of the second half. But Mount Tabor, who trailed by as many as 12 points in the third quarter, rallied to tie the game at 66-all on Tyrek McNeil’s fast-break basket with 2:15 remaining in the contest. At that point, it appeared that the momentum belonged to the Spartans.

Caleb Burgess, though, had other ideas.

Burgess took a pass from Justin Carter and drilled a three-pointer from the right wing, and then he converted four-of-six free throws to settle the issue for the Phoenix. Over the final two minutes of the game, Mount Tabor was held to one field goal.

“This was a great test for us,” said Coach Bill Tibbs, whose team is off to a 2-0 start. “Now we have a better idea of what we have. The difference was our defense. We did very well with our trap near the end of the first half and we made the concerted effort to turn

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up the pressure over the last three minutes of the game.”

Carter scored 16 points to lead the way for Prep and Burgess finished with 15. Davier Dixon and Keith Watson contributed 12 points apiece.

Mount Tabor was able to match Prep’s athleticism and tenacity, but costly turnovers at crucial moments contributed heavily to its downfall. It didn’t help the Spartans cause when top scorer Jake Rutter (17 points) fouled out with 4:21 to go in the fourth quarter.

“When you go up against an excellent team like Prep, you have to protect the basketball, that’s the key,” said Coach Willie Harrison.

“The big plus is that our guys know how to play.

We just have to put it together for 32 minutes.

We’ll grow from this and we’ll improve.”

For a good portion of

the first half, Mount Tabor (0-1) stayed in control by getting back on defense and pounding the glass with Kai Leslie, Bond Craver and Karron Jeter. Late in the second quarter, however, the Spartans were victimized. Prep came up with three consecutive steals which paved the way for a 41-30 cushion.

Mount Tabor bounced back to finish the quarter on a 6-0 run and Prep’s double-digit lead was trimmed to 41-36 by the end of the half. Other top scorers for the Spartans were Craver and Leslie, who scored 12 and 11 points respectively.

In recent history, Mount Tabor and Winston-Salem Prep have built well-earned reputations as two of the elite junior varsity basketball programs in Forsyth County. The two teams met in last year’s LashChronicle championship game. Prep prevailed 8474.

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yard scoring run and McMillian added a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Rams a 16-0 lead at the half.

The Rams (11-0) got production from their passing game in the second half to put the game out of reach. Najeh Frazier threw touchdown passes to Kpogba Lee (25 yards) and Hall (45 yards).

On defense, Clark was the prime performer with three sacks and five tackles.

Allen also had an interception to go with his rushing touchdown.

“It was important for us to come out and set the tone early,” said Price. “We're confident about our chances. We have an off day before the semifinals, so we'll study film and have study hall for the players, who are out of the school for this week.”

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third quarter. But that’s when the momentum changed, mostly because of a disastrous four-and-ahalf minute stretch in which the Bobcats failed to score.

By the start of the fourth, the Demons were back in contention. Coles hit a free throw to give Reynolds its first lead of the game and Christian Alford drilled a threepointer to push the lead to 45-41 with 6:05 remaining.

Jenkins was the top scorer for Glenn with 12 points. Toby Brown finished with 11.

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Reynolds girls win close JV battle

The Rams are surging ahead.

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it’s still too early in the season to tell what its impact might be. Like most junior varsity teams, the Vikings have their share of inexperienced players.

Cameron King and Darryl Gaines gained valuable experience last year as freshmen. Now they’ve taken the leadership reigns, which will help in the growth and development of newcomers De’Ante Petree and Kenyatta Carpenter.

“What stands out most about this group is how competitive they are,” said Moore. “They all have upbeat attitudes and they are students of the game.

There is potential here.”

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Wilhelmi Wilhelmi says Bazemore is the prototype for other players.

"WyKevin has also done a great job of showing the younger players what it takes to be successful as an all-around student-

Junior Varsity Notes The first round of the Lash-Chronicle Holiday Classic is set for Saturday (Dec. 13) at Carver. The match-ups: (13) Atkins vs.

(4) Reynolds, 12:30 p.m.; (12) Walkertown vs. (5) Reagan, 2 p.m.; (11) Carver vs. (6) Mount Tabor, 3:30 p.m.; (10) Glenn vs. (7) West Forsyth, 5 p.m.; (9) Lexington vs. (8) North Forsyth, 6:30 p.m.

Here's the rest of the schedule: Dec. 19 – Quarterfinals and consolation round at Carver and Winston-Salem Prep. Dec. 20 – Semifinals and consolation games at Carver.

Dec. 22 – 3rd-place and championship games at Carver.

athlete. He performs well in the classroom and participates in several of our community engagement initiatives. As an active member of the SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) he has become a leader among all of the student-athletes here at WSSU. We are blessed to have him as a member of our team,” he said. “I've been coaching now for around 20 years. When I reflect on the years I've coached, there are a few names that naturally rise to the top of the list when you think about guys you enjoy coaching.

The name WyKevin Bazemore is in that group.”

Reynolds Girls JV Basketball Team beat Glenn on Friday, Dec. 5, 34-27.

Reynolds Coach Kenneth Casey said the victory was hard fought.

“The Glenn JV girls played us very hard, but we didn’t back down. We gave them all we had and came out with the win,” he said.

Reynolds’ scorers were Jayla Sharpe, with 13 points; Zaria Blackwell, 7; Myana Cornell, 6; Kiana Coker, 4; Sara Almomani, 3; and Moniya Wilks, 1.

The Glenn scorers were Leila Rice, 15; Alexis Hillian, 2; Kamaya Epps, 2; Ema Campbell, 2; Brenia McCloud, 2; Kalyn Martin, 1; and Serenna Johnson, 1.

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Holiday Open House Experiment in SelfReliance, 3480 Dominion St., will hold a Holiday Open House from 2-5 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Attendees are encouraged to check out ESR’s new facility, learn about its empowering programs and join in celebrating 50 years of service to the community.

ESR is requesting donations of non-perishable food items and/or kitchen items (pots and pans) for ESR clients.

Deck the Halls The Sawtooth School for Visual Art is holding its Deck the Halls fundraiser sale of art and fine crafts. The sale is open to the general public from Dec. 5–22. Learn more at www.sawtooth.org.

Trip Gateway Flower Club will sponsor a trip on Friday, Dec. 12 to the Christmas lights in McAdenville. For cost and/or more information, call 336-995-9965 or 336-784-7688.

GriefShare session “GriefShare-Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 2” will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road. GriefShare is a support group for persons who are experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them.

GriefShare is nondenominational, featuring biblical teachings and recovery topics. All sessions are free. Each session is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend in sequence. For further information, contact the church office at 336-723-4531 or Marion Winbush at 336-7225517.

Breakfast with Santa The Village Tavern, 2000 Griffith Road, will sponsor Breakfast with Santa from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The cost of the buffet breakfast is $12 per person. Proceeds from the breakfast will be donated directly to the Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem.

Reservations may be made by calling Daniel Glascoe at 336-760-8686 or emailing hanes@villagetavern.com.

Shopping trip A. H. Anderson High School Alumni will sponsor a trip to Tanger Outlet in Mebane on Saturday, Dec. 13. The bus will leave Northside Shopping Center at 6 a.m. and depart from Tanger Outlet at 3 p.m.

Contact Theodis Foster at 336-978-3517 or James McCant at 336-782-2645 for additional information.

Church and state discussion “ R e c l a i m i n g December" will be the topic presented by panelists Paul McCraw, Fleming El-Amin, Wilda Spalding and Barry Geller at the Triad Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State from 78:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Polo Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Rd.

Holiday concert The Camel City Jazz Orchestra will present its third annual holiday concert, “Holidays with the Camel City Jazz Orchestra,” on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), 750 Marguerite Drive. The show will feature a 17piece big band and vocalist Diana Tuffin. General admission tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students and children.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at camelcityjazz.org or at the door the night of the concert.

Focus group The Winston-Salem Urban League and CenterPoint Human Services will conduct a community focus group on the subject of mental health on Thursday, Dec. 18 in the Cleveland Homes Community Room at 1135 E. 15th St. at 6 p.m. The focus of the event is to solicit input from community residents of their perception of the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of mental health services in their communities.

Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded. For questions or additional information, contact Patricia Sadler at 336 725-5614, extension 3014.

Christmas social The WSSU Brown Alumni Chapter will have its Christmas social, Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. All attendees are asked to bring a wrapped gift for Secret Santa and an unwrapped child's gift for the annual toy drive. For additional information, contact Annie Lassiter at 336595- 3403.

Anderson class worship The A. H. Anderson Class of 1969 is worshiping at the following churches: Sunday, Dec. 21, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, with host Sylvester “Pete” Rainey; and Jan. 18, Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1711 N. Claremont Ave., with hosts Carolyn and John “Santana” Acker. All members and classmates are encouraged to come out and worship with the class.

Christmas production During the 11 a.m. service and at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, the music department of First Calvary Baptist Church

will present its annual Christmas production “All I Want For Christ,” choreographed and directed by Elliott D. Lowery and written by Sharon Evans. It will feature Dorothy Young, Donna Duckett, Sierra Duckett, Lashonda Redd, Aaron Smith, Donnell Ford, Precious Dunson and others. For additional information, call the church office at 336-7242611 or contact Sharon Evans at 336-207-5122.

Class of ’69 ‘Extravaganza’ “Extravaganza,” an event for Carver High’s Class of 1969 or for those who attended Carver but graduated from North, East, West, Reynolds or Atkins in ’69, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 at the BB&T Ball Park Event z29 Center. For tickets

and to provide socialization and support. Call 336-721-6965 for additional information or to sign up.

Volunteers needed The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem has openings for volunteers who can assist older adults with transportation, home repairs, friendly visits or caregiver respite. Male visitation volunteers are especially needed. Call 336-748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org for more information.

B-ball and cheerleading league The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd., will hold sign-ups for its basketball and cheerleading league for boys and girls between the ages of four and 14. Parents can sign their kids up through Dec. 28. The fee is $30.

The league will start the third Saturday in January at 9 a.m. For more information, call Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580.

or more information, contact Karatha Scott at 336922-2535 or Cora Kimber at 336-922-3000. The Carver Class of ’69 will meet on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at United Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2745 Patria St. Dec. 6 is also the final date to purchase tickets to the event.

Exhibit Paintings by William Tolliver are on display at the Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, 2611 New Walkertown Road, through Jan. 31, 2015.

Tolliver’s paintings reflect experiences from his Mississippi childhood. The art works are on loan from Dr. James and Juanita Pilgrim of Fayetteville, N.C. Call 336-722-2625 or visit www.deltaartscenter.org.

Mavericks tryouts The Kernersville Mavericks Basketball program is holding tryouts for the winter league games. Boys and girls in the sixth and seventh grades will compete for spots. You must register online to receive a tryout number. The online registration address is www.leaguelineup.com/k villemavs.

Senior Services needs volunteers Senior Services currently needs volunteers for its Telephone Reassurance program.

Volunteers call homebound, isolated older adults on a regular basis to verify their well-being

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Holiday social Several local agencies are sponsoring a Small Business Holiday Networking Social today (Thursday, Dec. 11) from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. MLK Jr. Drive.

Attendees will hear how they can secure capital for their business needs.

Please RSVP at sgatkinscdc4@gmail.com or call 336-734-6900.

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Winter Revival Greater Hope of Glory Missionary Baptist Church, 414 Mason St., is holding its threenight Wintaer Revival at 7 p.m. from Dec.10-12. The Rev. Dr. Johnny Johnson of United Deliverance Church of God will preach. For more information or transportation to this event, call 336-749-9595 and leave your name, address and telephone number so that transportation can be coordinated.

Holden Evening Prayer Christ Lutheran Church, 3205 S. Main St., will hold a Holden Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. on each Sunday through Dec. 21. Free coffee, hot cider and pastries will be shared at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 336-722-1732 or e m a i l everflowingstream@gmail.com.

Beginning Dec. 12

Virtuous Women gathering Virtuous Women in Sisterhood will host a conference on Friday, Dec. 12 from 7–10 p.m., featuring Evangelist Jackie Mason, and Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon – 3 p.m., with guest Evangelist Kim Miller, in the West Salem Square complex, 1001 S. Marshall St. Donations will be accepted to benefit Family Services’ domestic violence programs. Learn more by calling 336-986-2757.

Dec. 13

Ministers' Wives gathering The Interdenominational Ministers' Wives and Widows of Winston-Salem & Vicinity will host the North Carolina State Wives, from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 1435 E. Fourth St. All minister's wives and widows are invited.

Concert The Academy of Excellence Inc. will sponsor a concert on S a t u r d a y, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at Second New Bethel Baptist Church, 1900 N e w Wa l k e r t ow n Road, to raise money for scholarships.

The mistress Mitchell of ceremonies will be Pastor Alice Faye Mitchell of Life Changing Transforming Church Ministry, Inc. and the Rhema Praise Group, the Second New Bethel Baptist Church Praise Team, the Spirit Dance Team of Praise Assembly Church, the Emmanuel Baptist Church Step Team and Woody Special will perform. Quality Education Academy students Ke' Aira Stephens, Kennedy Page and Shawn Stanley will vie for scholarships. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance.

Attendees are also asked to bring two canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information go to www.aacademyofexcellence.org or Contact Rev. Travest Hunter at 336-9973451.

‘Celebration of Jesus’ The Praise & Worship Ministry of Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Drive, presents a Celebration of Jesus (Singing, Dancing, Pageantry, Poetic Flow, etc.) called “I AM THAT I AM” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Starting Dec. 14

Christmas programs Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., will hold several Christmas programs: Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., Christmas Story Sermonette; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m., Choir Christmas Musical; Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m., Visual Arts Presentation; Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m., Youth Department Awards;

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and Drama ministries will be joined by guest vocalists Eddie The Emmanuel Baptist Bines and Triple A (Anointed, Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Appointed and Approved) of will hold its Christmas Greater Cleveland Avenue Candlelight Service on Christian Church.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

Bines is musical director The sacred service refocus- and director of several choirs, es the emphasis of including the Big 4 Christmas from Choir, the Henry S. commercialism to Lewis Cathedral the miracle of Choir, the Mt. Christ’s birth. It Pleasant Baptist will consist of Church Men’s selected Bible readChorus. The praise ings and dramatizaand worship singers tions and a worship that make up Triple service featuring A, led by Kim the church’s awardWiggins Hardy, have winning Mime performed at various Bines Ministry and musichurches throughout cal selections by the choir the city. under the direction of Minister The ceremony will provide of Music and Arts Anthony an inspirational message of Tucker. hope, healing, blessing and joy.

The Drama Ministry will The Candlelight Service is free dramatize scenes of Christ’s and open to the public. A birth; liturgical dancers will reception will be held with perform; the Sunday School light refreshments after the Ministry will give recitations; program. Dr. John Mendez is and the Emmanuel Hand Bell the host pastor.

Choir will quite literally ring in For information, call the Emmanuel Baptist Photo the season. The Choir, Dance church office at 336-788-7023. Emmanuel Baptist is located at 1075 Shalimar Drive.

Fennell to be ordained SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dr. Zenobia B. Fennell will be ordained on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 5095 Lansing Drive, where the pastor is Bishop Sheldon McCarter.

A city native, Fennell has faithfully served as an ordained ministering elder at Greater Cleveland since 2008 and has been a featured speaker and g u e s t psalmist f o r numerous church and community events.

S h e earned h e r underFennell g ra d u a te degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest School of Divinity, where she was named the 2007 recipient of the Ashley and Whitney Walker Award for academic excellence. She continued her theological training at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, earning a Doctor of Ministry degree. During the course of her academic studies, Fennell said she developed a passion for helping the universal church and the broader community address not only spiritual concerns, but mental and emotional needs.

With this mission in mind, she received training in pastoral care and counseling in the Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education at North Carolina Baptist Medical Center.

She also earned a Master of Social Work degree from the joint program offered through the North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina Greensboro and currently holds dual licensure as a clinical addiction specialist and clinical social work practitioner. She currently works as a community-based mental health therapist in Lexington and serves as a volunteer chaplain for Novant Health.

The foundation of Dr. Fennell's ministry is Isaiah 61:1-3, as she seeks to liberate, proclaim, and comfort God’s people through biblical principles, clinical practice, and the ministry of music.

Worship Him for Who He Is

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7a By the end of this lesson, we should: • Recognize why we praise Him • Understand that worship is the external evidence of deep appreciation and devotion • Praise Him daily for all that He’s done Background: Worship is a universal activity that dates back to prehistoric times. Humans have always acknowledged a power greater than their own. No matter the culture, each worshipped several deities (polytheism). Their motivation varied from fear (not awe) to sincere appreciation. As we study Scripture, we can see that God made humans to worship and to serve Him based on choice.

When God called Abram (Abraham) and made covenant with him, the aim was for people to turn away from polytheism in order to worship the One True God (monotheism). No longer would they bow out of fear, obligation or the need to get on the gods’ good sides. They will choose to worship because of who He is, what He’s done and what He will do. God was never interested in empty ritual or loud praises that don’t come from a deep appreciation within.

John 4:24 stated that we must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Lesson: Psalms 93-100 is called the Messianic psalms by most scholars because they look forward to Jesus’ reign on earth. Simply put, they anticipate a great change in humans’ lives.

“Come” is the invitation or call to worship corporately. The people don’t come to get from the

worship; instead, they bring to the worship experience their joys, their shouts, their instruments and voices to praise a Mighty God who is everything.

Psalm 62 combines the aspects of rock and salvation showing the Lord as our rest, refuge and stability” (David C. Cook’s Echoes).

Recognizing that God is all in all, humans - those who know this – have no problem worshipping Him individually and corporately. The reason we worship is simple. He is the omnipresent, the Mildred omniscient, the omnipoPeppers tent One on High. We can see His work all around us and in us. He ultimately Sunday controls the earth and all School Lesson that is on it. While the psalm doesn’t say this, the entire universe is His also.

No idol can match the Almighty.

What then should our attitude be toward worship? To bow and kneel before our Maker is an act of humility and submission. This is where real worship originates. Our worship can be loud and vigorous, or it can be quiet and reserved. The key point is recognizing who God is, what He’s done and to joyfully praise Him.

Life’s Application: To worship God is a choice that we make. I don’t want the rocks to cry out on my behalf! Our posture is one of humility, submission, and gratitude. Psalm 100 says it all: Worship isn’t about “meeting the right people” or “being seen”; it is about sincere praise that brings glory to God! Again let me thank all of you for your prayers, cards, and calls during my illness and recovery. God Bless.

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A pair of local funnymen will headline a benefit for Justice Marathon, a program that benefits inmates and their families.

“An Evening of Elegance at Christmas Time” will be held at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 E. 25th St., on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Comedians Dion Fowler and James Lyons will perform.

Fowler is a city native whose comic stylings have made him a must-book act for birthday parties, anniversaries and hair and award shows. He has File Photo opened for J. Anthony Brown Dion Fowler is a well known local comedian. on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and regularly hosts Life Changing Transformation have parents who are incarcershowcases for budding local Church Ministries and founder ated.

“I do a lot of prison mincomedians. Lyons is best of Justice Marathon. Worship dancers Willa istry and I saw that the help known for his Powell, Kiva Blair needed to go to other areas as sidesplitting perand Morgan Collins well,” Pastor Mitchell told The sonas Uncle Ezell will perform as well. Chronicle earlier this year, and Pastor Doo Admission to the describing why she started Right. His style has event is $5.

Justice Marathon. “There are made him popular at At its center at so many parents, male and local church events.

Life Changing female, in the jail system and The program will T r a n s f o r m a t i o n the children have to go on with also feature The Church, Justice grandparents raising them. We Anointed Singers, Marathon provides organized the center because Carolyn Cross, Lyons tutoring, literacy we already dealt with the chilDesma Archie, and life skills, com- dren that the inmates have had Alecia Mitchell and Alice Faye Mitchell, pastor of puters and WiFi access for to leave behind.” youngsters, many of whom

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Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m., Watch Night Service.

Apostle BJ McCloud is pastor. For more information, call 336-777-1113.

Dec. 14

Zion Memorial anniversary Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m., when Pastor Dr. Joseph Jones will speak, and 3 p.m., when Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Serenus Churn Sr. will speak. For additional information, contact the church at 336-725-7390 or visit www.zion-memorial.org.

Bethania Friends and Family Day Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church, 2120 BethaniaRural Rd., will celebrate Friends and Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 14 during the 11 a.m. service.

The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller, presiding elder of the Winston-Salem District.

Dinner will follow the morning service. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Concert The Concert Series Committee of Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will sponsor “The Healing Force” in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the church sanctuary.

The guest artist will be Will "EJ" Furches, a mime minister and CEO of "A Slice of Heaven Desserts." The program is open to the public.

Donations will be accepted during the intermission, and a reception will follow the concert. People or organizations who want to support this concert and get more details should call Chairman Rudolph V. Boone Sr. at 336-767-4087 no later than Dec. 9. The Rev. Toure' C. Marshall is senior pastor of the church.

The Youth Ministry of The Love Church, 4198 Cherry St., will present the “Angel In My Corner” Toy Drive Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

This event costs one unwrapped toy to enter.

The concert will feature Paul Scott And One Way, Mike Teezy, Timika Peterson, Few Chosen, Stereo and more. All of the toys collected will be distributed to needy children of low-income families.

New Hope Men's Day New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, will hold the annual "Men's Day" service on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Bishop Joseph Lowery of St. Matthew Apostolic Church. The program leader is Clayton Rice.

Bishop John C. Parks is the host pastor.

UUF services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will present a pageant, “The Spirit of the Christmas Tree,” at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14. The forum at 9 a.m. will include a film, “Labor of Love: The Healing Build,” by John and Laura McKinny, followed by a discussion moderated by Gus Preschle. More information is at www.uufws.org.

Dec. 17

Christmas Candlelight Service The fifth annual Christmas Candlelight Service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 in the sanctuary. Rev. Dr. John Mendez is pastor. The choir, dance and drama ministries will be joined by special guest vocalists Eddie Bines and Triple A to share in the celebration of Christ’s birth. The service is open to the public and fellow churches, and the community is invited to attend. Following the service a reception will be held with light refreshments. For information call the church office at 336-788-7023.

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Missionary Day The Missionary Department of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 Trade St., will observe its 117th annual Missionary Day on Sunday, Dec. 14 during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. LaTanya Lucus, president of Carolina Christian College, will be the guest speaker. Rev. Dr. Kendall D. Jones Sr. is senior pastor. All are welcome to attend this service.

Anniversary United Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2745 Patria St, will hold its 20th church anniversary on Sunday, Dec.14, at 11 a.m. Rev. Samuel Cornelius will be the guest speaker.

Christmas program New Direction Movement Cathedral’s Sunday School Department will host a Christmas program at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the church at 3300 Overdale Drive. For more information call 336-7712111.

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Christmas Cantata The Worship & Arts and Music Ministries of Exodus United Baptist Church, 2000 Wilbur St., will present a Christmas Cantata celebrating the birth of Christ on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Pastor Alvin E. Carlisle is senior pastor. For more information, contact Ronee Walker at 336-4223259 or the church office at 336-650-1002.

Bake sale St. James AME Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., will sponsor a pre-Christmas Bake Sale on Dec. 20.

Homemade sweet potato pies and tarts along with homemade cakes (pound, pineapple and German chocolate) will be available. All pies and cakes must be pre-ordered by Dec. 14. They may be picked up on Dec. 20, between 9 and 11 a.m. No delivery is available. Call 336-724-3865 to place an order. St. James is at the corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Post Office).

Dec. 21

Mount Olive Christmas On Sunday Dec. 21, at 4 p.m., Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1301 C.E. Gray Drive, will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through song and

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dance. The Rev. Dr. Charles E. Gray is the pastor.

Concert The Music & Arts Department of Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ, at 1001 E. Washington St. in Greensboro, will present the dramatized concert "Let's Celebrate Our King!" at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. This special concert will share the story of the birth of Jesus through drama, dance, traditional gospel and favorite Christmas songs. It's free and open to the public. For more info, call Wells Memorial at 336-272-6564.

Calvary Hill Christmas On Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. Calvary Hill Church, 4951 Manning St., will hold a Christmas program sponsored by the Sunday School Department and Youth Ministry, featuring Christmas songs and skits. Contact the church at 336-744-3210. Bishop Claude C. Turner is the host pastor.

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve at Mt. Olive Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1301 C.E. Gray Drive, will hold its annual New Year’s Eve service Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 10 p.m. The public is welcome to come out and ring in the New Year with Christ.

The Rev. Dr. Charles E. Gray is the pastor.

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New Year’s Revival Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1001 E. Washington St. in Greensboro, will hold a New Year's Revival from Jan. 4-6. International evangelist Dr. Patricia Lewis of Memphis, Tenn., Supervisor of Brazil for the Church of God in Christ, will lead the revival at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4; at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5; and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

The public is invited. Dr. Herman Platt is pastor.

For more info, call Wells Memorial at 336-2726564.

Ongoing

‘Men Helping Men’ Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., will sponsor the biblically based "Men Helping Men be Men Gathering" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Bishop Claude C. Turner is the pastor.

For more information contact Elder Kevin Gary at 336-767-4326. All men are invited.

Sunday service schedule Trinity Chapel Church, 4670 N. Patterson Ave. in Hidden Valley Business Park, invites the public to attend its services every Sunday. Sunday School is from 9:45–10:45 a.m. and morning worship service is at 11 a.m. Call 336723-4626 or 336-9780801 for more information. The host pastors are Rev. James E. Gaskins and First Lady Donese Gaskins.

Clothing closet St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., has reopened the doors of its SJ's Boutique, a community clothing closet with apparel for men, women and children. The hours are 9 a.m. – noon every second and fourth Friday.

For more information, call Myrna D. Wiiliams at 336-448-5669 or Ursla Y. McKenzie at 336-9238749. The church’s pastor is Steven L. Lyons.

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Choruses at City Hall this week SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Mayor Allen Joines has invited choruses from local schools to participate in the fifth annual City Hall Holiday Music Series this week.

The choruses will perform traditional holiday songs and contemporary a cappella pieces. All performances are free and open to the public.

The chorus from Reagan High School kicked off the series on Monday. Singers from Summit School performed Tuesday, and the East Forsyth High School Chorus entertained yesterday. Today (Thursday, Dec. 11) at 12:30 p.m., the Glenn High School Choir

will perform. SuperTonix, a chorus from Salem College, will cap the series tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 12) at 11:30 a.m. Performances are held in the lobby of City Hall, 101 N. Main Street.

Joines said he is thankful for the partnership with the schools, and is happy that the series has become

an annual event.

“I think this music series is a great way to provide holiday entertainment by our students for city employees and people who live or work downtown.”

Local senior citizens’ groups and Petree Elementary students are scheduled to attend performances.

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REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING FIRM QUALIFICATIONS Ersoy Brake Appleyard Architects, P.A. is soliciting interest from qualified Engineering firms for Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection Design Services for the renovation of Winston-Salem Fire Stations #7 and #9. If interested, please email Firm Qualifications not later than December 15, 2014 to Bill Brake at eba@ ebaarchitects.com.

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REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING FIRM QUALIFICATIONS Ersoy Brake Appleyard Architects, P.A. is soliciting interest from qualified Engineering firms for Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection Design Services for the reconstruction of Winston-Salem Fire Station #8. If interested, please email Firm Qualifications not later than December 15, 2014 to Bill Brake at eba@ ebaarchitects.com.

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legal noticeS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lillian P. Speas, also known as Lillian Doretha Speas, Lillian Doretha Payne Speas and Lillian Speas, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said Lillian P. Speas to present them to the undersigned Executor on or before March 4, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of December, 2014 Belinda S. Harris Executor of the Estate of Lillian P. Speas P.O. Box 236 Tobaccoville, NC 27050

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Flavella M. Campbell, also known as Flavella McConnell Campbell and Flavella Campbell, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said Flavella M. Campbell to present them to the undersigned Executor on or before February 27, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of November, 2014 Preston L. McConnell Executor of the Estate of Flavella M. Campbell 3050 Draper Court Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert Stinson, also known as no other names, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said Robert Stinson to present them to the undersigned Executor on or before March 4, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of December, 2014 Lemuel U. Stinson Executor of the Estate of Robert Stinson 2210 Grey Fox Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 3 JT 128 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF: J’MON BAKER FOWLER DOB: 10-18-12 TO: Leonard Crockett - father of the juvenile TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1103.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

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The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

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Jim Shaw, president of the Forsyth County Senior Democrats, accepts the Forsyth County Senior Democrat of the Year award during the group’s holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Piedmont Club. Presenting the honor is Matilda Phillips, president of the NC Senior Democrats.

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Hearty Deliveries

The Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. provided four Thanksgiving meal boxes to four families in Cleveland Avenue Homes. Each box contained enough food for a full-course meal.

Several of the members fraternity personally delivered the boxes. They included (pictured above from left) S. Wayne Patterson, Harold Eustache (and his son), Chris Taylor, Christian Burris, Bobby Cuthbertson and Tony Caldwell.

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Teachers can apply for WSF grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Car donations can benefit Senior Services SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Senior Services, a private, nonprofit agency, now accepts used vehicles, with the proceeds from those donations going to provide food and care to homebound seniors in Forsyth County.

After the donated vehicles are sold at auction, the proceeds are used to help the elderly through the agency’s Meals-on-Wheels, Home Care, Williams Center and Help Line programs. Vehicle donations impact the lives of many seniors in need, while providing donors with a handsome year-end tax deduction.

Senior Services has been operating in Winston-Salem for more than 50 years, with a mission to help older adults in Forsyth County remain at home for as long as pos-

sible. Senior Services currently has seven major programs that respond to the needs of the elderly: The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center, Meals-OnWheels, Help Line, Home Care,

Senior Lunch, Living-at-Home and Elder Care Choices.

Individuals wishing to volunteer or donate can call 336-7250907 or visit seniorservicesinc.org.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2015 Forsyth County Teacher Grants awarded by The Winston-Salem Foundation for professional development for Pre K through 12th-grade teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators and media coordinators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools.

Grants in amounts of up to $2,500 are awarded in support of innovative and results-oriented educational opportunities that enable educators to enhance their impact on students and enrich the subject and/or content being taught in the classroom. Grant opportunities can include local, state, and national conferences, workshops, or seminars; foreign travel; innovative classroom experiences; educational travel to be incorporated into the classroom and/or school curriculum; and other professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at 5 p.m. An advisory committee of professional educators will review applications. Award decisions will be made in late-March, and recipients will be notified in April.

Much of the funds for the Forsyth County Teacher Grants come from the following sources: • The Sam and Anne Booke Family Trust was established in 1989 by family members of Sam and Anne Booke and awards grants for professional development to K-12 teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

• The Gaddy Educator Scholarship was established in 1995 by Dr. Joe E. Gaddy, Jr. to provide grants for the professional staff at R.J. Reynolds High School.

• The Maytrice Walton Scholarship was established in 1989 by the family of the late Maytrice Walton and is available for full-time elementary teachers with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.

• The Blanche Raper Zimmerman Fund was established in 1986 by Mrs. Zimmerman to assist teachers in their understanding of world cultures, with preference given to teachers of social studies or history.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.wsfoundation.org and click on “Grant Seekers,” then “Teacher Grants.” You may also contact Latonya Wright at 336-725-2382 or lwright@wsfoundation.org.

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(Second row, from left) Harry Davis Sr., Willie and Mary Grissom, John Martin, guest “Mr. Chambers,” Mary and Wilbert Jenkins with (front, row) Geraldine Davis, Elsie Blackman and Mable Stevenson.

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The Winston-Salem Chapter of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association celebrated the holiday season with a social honoring local “Golden Eagles,” longtime members of the organization.

Eagles gathered at Jimmy’s Seafood on Friday, Dec. 4 to recognize 10 members who graduated from what was then North Carolina College at Durham 50 years or more ago.

One Golden Eagle, a native of Winston-Salem, was present from the Washington, D.C. NCCU Chapter. He thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship, which included a hearty welcome by Chapter President Larry Butler, historical trivia and giveaways.

The group included members who graduated as recently as 2011 and those who describe themselves as “Beyond Golden.” All enjoyed the delicious entrees and conversation. The program ended with singing the alma mater.

Diane Butler and Vernel Cooper planned the event.

All local Eagles are invited to join the local association to lock wings to soar to new heights. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Forsyth Tech West Campus, 1300 Bolton St., at 6:30 p.m.

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Black Girls RUN! hosting holiday 5k

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Black Girls RUN! WinstonSalem (BGR! WS) will host its Holiday Unity Run and Graduation Run for fall participants in its Walk Before You RUN 5K Training Program on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 a.m.

The run begins at the parking lot of the Five Points Restaurant, 109 South Stratford Rd., and will continue with a beautiful and scenic route through the Buena Vista neighborhood. All current and prospective BGR! WS members and members of Black Men Run are invited and asked to wear holiday colors and/or clothing for the event. Others are welcome to attend as well. All levels are welcome.

Black Girls RUN! was created in 2009 Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the AfricanAmerican community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners. There are currently BGR! running groups all across the country, with thousands of women participating.

Local BGR! members pose in 2012.

BGR! WS was formed in 2011. It currently has more than 200 runners who are committed to running several times a week

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in a quest to a more active and healthier lifestyle. Seminars and workshops, including Run Gear Clinics, Shoe Clinics, 10K and Half Marathon Clinics and Run

Lead/Coordinator Training, are offered to members to enhance their knowledge about the sport of running. BGR! WS also provides a supportive and encourag-

ing training program for beginners through Walk Before You RUN (WB4URUN), a 12-week training program to prepare women to run a 5K. BGR! WS has participated in the Alabaster Place Domestic Violence 5K and developed The Cheryl Bethea Domestic Violence Awareness series in honor of one of its former members. In addition, BGR! WS has partnered with the local Dress for Success affiliate for a clothing drive to support women reentering the workplace; collected canned goods for the Second Harvest Food Bank; and served meals at The Shalom Project's Wednesday Welcome Table. The group has also participated in a Self Defense Clinic and sponsored a Run Gear Swap for its members.

Under the leadership of BGR! WS Ambassadors Latisha Alford, Keya Jammeh and Lucrecia Moore, the group plans to continue “encouraging, assisting, motivating, training and mentoring women to live a healthier and active lifestyle.”

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During the North Carolina Senior Games held this fall, 154 competitors age 50 and over from Forsyth and Stokes counties qualified for the 2015 National Senior Games, to be held July 3 16, 2015 in Minneapolis.

The senior games feature 38 events, including athletic events in track and field, swimming and team sports, as well as such skill events as spin casting and basketball shooting. Competitions are organized by age in 5year increments.

The qualifying competitors all placed first, second or third in their events at the state games, held Sept. 1 - Oct. 15 in Raleigh and at other locations. Local competitors qualified for the state games by winning their events in the 2014 Piedmont Plus Senior Games, held May 1 - 10 in Winston-Salem.

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each qualified for six events in the national games, along with numerous other competitors who qualified for

multiple events. The complete list of local qualifiers is posted at WePLAY.ws.

Information about the

Piedmont Plus Senior Games is available online at WePLAY.ws, or by calling CityLink 311.

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Madison Howell of Kernersville has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has announced.

Her Gold Award project, Mission Nutrition, focused on childhood hunger and malnutrition in school-aged children in Forsyth County.

Howell, the daughter of William and Bethany Howell and a member of Troop 40570, worked with The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina to develop an after-school program for kids in the Kid’s Café Program. The children could get help with school work, learn about choosing healthy food and prepare an evening meal to enjoy together.

Each child who came to the program also got a cookbook with nutritional, low-cost meals to share with their families. Howell also worked to Howell expand the sponsorship of the weekend meal program at Piney Grove Elementary.

By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Howell has become a community leader, the Girl Scout organization says.

“Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award designation is truly a remarkable achievement, and this young woman exemplifies leadership in all its forms,” said Lane Cook, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. “She saw a need in her community and took action. Her extraordinary dedication, perseverance and leadership, is making the world a better place."

The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects.

After the minimum requirements are completed, the Gold Award project is the culmination of a girl's demonstration of self-discipline, leadership ability, time management, creativity, initiative and a significant mastery of skills.

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Mackenzie Joseph inducted into NSHSS DECEMBER 11, 2014

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Reynolds High School student Mackenzie Joseph has been selected for induction into the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

The esteemed organization recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that estab-

lished the Nobel Prizes.

NSHSS was founded in 2002 and has inducted more than one million members from more than 160 countries.

Each year about 100,000 scholars are inducted.

According to its website, “NSHSS recognizes academic excellence among high-achieving scholars, offering a wide array of resources supporting transitions from high school to college, and college to career.”

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Schools earn prizes for encouraging students to walk Mackenzie Joseph

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A soaring Sierra Armstrong.

Smith Farm Elementary was named the Walk to School of the Month in October by the Safe Routes to School Program.

It beat other schools in the district by having the largest percentage of students who walked to school regularly during the month.

The school, which is located at 4250 Johnny Knoll Lane near Linville Road, had 227 walkers or 58 percent of students. Smith Farm, a newly-constructed school, received a $200 prize. Kimberley Park Elementary was second with an estimated 200 student walkers.

North Hills Elementary earned a $200 prize for being the newest school to join the Safe Routes to School Program. The three schools will receive new equipment for their physical education programs equal to the value of the prize.

For this competition, Safe Routes to School partnered with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health and Chartwell’s, which manages food services in the schools.

Lynne Mitchell, the Forsyth County Department of Public Health’s personal health services administrator, emphasized that, “PE equipment can encourage more students to be physically active both at school and at home.

North Carolina has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the United States so we support schools in getting students to Eat Smart, Move More.”

The local Safe Routes to School Program is sponsored by the City of Winston-Salem Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It works with schools and other agencies to make it safer for more children to walk or bike to school.

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UNCSA high schooler headed to Europe to compete

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A 10th-grade student in the School of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, in February.

Sierra Armstrong of Advance is one of 70 dancers selected from among 296 candidates of 34 nationalities.

Armstrong, who began studying in UNCSA’s Preparatory Dance Program when she was 8 years old, is the daughter of Roger and Amy Armstrong. She will dance the role of Sugar Plum Fairy in this year’s “The Nutcracker,” which opens Dec. 12 at the Stevens Center.

In 2013, she danced the role of Clara.

The Prix de Lausanne is an international competition for dancers aged 15 to 19 who are not yet professionals. Its mission is to reveal the potential of exceptionally talented young dancers by having them perform before a jury of world-renowned dance personalities.

"The School of Dance at UNCSA is very proud of Sierra, as the Prix de Lausanne is one the most prestigious competitions in the world," said Dean of Dance Susan Jaffe.

The competition provides scholarships to the most prestigious international schools and companies, promotes scholastic education by ensuring that dancers earn a high school diploma to facilitate future career transitions, and preserves dancers’ health through screening their eating habits and body mass index before the competition.

The Preparatory Dance Program at UNCSA is an after-school, pre-professional training program whose mission is to prepare students for possible entry into the School of Dance’s high school division.

A Smith Farm Elementary student makes his way to school with his dad as his escort.

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Welcome

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BBBS leader Shawan Gabriel (right) poses with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Assistant Superintendent Carol Montague-Davis and Winston-Salem State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Trae Cotton.

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Grant will help BBBS expand program for middle-schoolers

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Services Inc. has received a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to enhance and expand its Middle School Site-Based Program in Forsyth County.

According to officials, the project will provide middle school-age children with positive mentors that will help them see their full potential and ultimately decrease middle school retention rates and increase the graduation rate in Forsyth County.

“When a student performs well in the classroom, a teacher can do his or her job better which improves the classroom environment. Improved classrooms will lead to better schools. Our schools provide a solid foundation for all of us to build a stronger community ... together,” said Shawan Gabriel, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big

Sisters Services Inc. The Middle School Matters program will expand on the Middle School Site-Based Programs Big Brothers Big Sisters currently offers by improving the sites that already exist and adding on a new location. Big Brothers Big Sisters will then be able to provide more children positive role models that they will see on a weekly basis. This relationship, the agency believes, will help students succeed in school and improve the community as a whole.

The local Big Brothers

Big Sisters was founded in 1977 and has served more than 10,000 people in Forsyth County by providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that will change their lives for the better forever.

“We have a long history of solid work in this community and we are excited about partnering with the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation to continue serving children and families,” said Jacqueline Daniels, president of the foundation’s board.

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Ms. Diane S. Behar Mr. Harry J. Brown, Jr.

Ms. Gerri P. Johns

Mr. Brent L. Powell

PwC

Hanesbrands, Inc.

Winston-Salem Fire Department

Mrs. Rachel N. Johnson

Mrs. Casey Raymer

Dr. Wynne R. E. Brown

Bank of America

ABC of NC Child Development Center

Winston-Salem State University

Mr. Brett B. Jordan

Mrs. Shontell A. Robinson

Ms. Maria E. Burke

Allegacy Federal Credit Union

Forsyth County Government

Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

Mr. Charles W. Jordan

Mrs. Zaneta M. Robinson

Mr. Jon M. Carroll

Computer Credit, Inc.

Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.

PepsiCo

Mrs. Chelsea C. Joslyn

Ms. Daisy Rodriguez

Ms. Kathy A. Davis

YMCA of Northwest NC

HandsOn Northwest North Carolina

Mrs. Jackie K. Lofton

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

Mrs. Lauren A. Davis

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc.

Mr. David C. Rodwell

The Enrichment Center

Mrs. Josephine E. Longo

MetLife of the Carolinas

Ms. Mary Ann C. Davis

Housing Authority of Winston-Salem

Ms. Susanna G. Rose

Salem College

Mrs. Ewa O. Lorick

Mullen

Mrs. Robin B. DeVane

The Budd Group

Ms. Gemma L. Saluta

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

Ms. Marianne G. Magjuka

Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

Ms. Kristine L. Doyle

Wake Forest University

Mr. Samuel B. Seifert

Mount Tabor High School

Ms. Melissa W. Martin

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Ms. Mary E. Dorsett

Hanesbrands, Inc.

Mr. Wesley E. Stephenson

EMS Management & Consultants

Mr. Rob W. McFarland

TE Connectivity

Mr. Ned S. Erickson

Truliant Federal Credit Union

Ms. Jill S. Stricklin

Young Life

Mrs. Shannon Meares-McCain

Constangy Brooks & Smith, LLP

Ms. Monique L. Farrell

Ms. Cynthia L. Strine

United Way of Forsyth County

National Labor Relations Board

Winston-Salem State University

Mrs. Dreama Gasaway

Ms. Lalique R. Metz

Ms. Claire T. Tuttle

Wells Fargo

Youth Opportunities

Community Volunteer

Mr. Tom Gibbs

Mr. John X. Miller

Mr. Derrick K. Webb

Landmark Builders of the Triad, Inc.

Winston-Salem Journal

Wells Fargo

Mr. Dustin T. Greene

Mr. Trevor M. Minor

Mr. John S. Wilson

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP

City of Winston-Salem

RAI Services Company

Ms. Kathleen D. Grenough

Mrs. Michele E. Mitchell

Mr. Johnny E. Wilson, III

Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, Inc.

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

Mr. Earnest L. Neighbors

Mrs. Gwen Guernsey

Wake Forest University

Novant Health

Dr. Michael Nnadi

Mrs. Suzanne S. Hill

Novant Health

Frank L. Blum Construction Company

BB&T

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T H E C H RON I C LE

2014-2015

WSSU Men’s Basketball Schedule DECEMBER 13

AT FAIRMONT ST.

4:00 PM

Fairmont, WV

DECEMBER 19

AT LYNN EMBASSY SUITES BOCA RATON INVITATIONAL AT BARRY

7:30 PM

Boca Raton, FL

5:30 PM

Miami, FL

DECEMBER 20

2014-2015

WSSU Women’s Basketball Schedule DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 18 DECEMBER 20

BENEDICT AT BARTON CLAFLIN AT GLENVILLE ST.

5:30 PM 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 2:00 PM

Winston-Salem, NC Wilson, NC Winston-Salem, NC Glenville, WV

Join the WSSU Rams for all of the fun and excitement of the

2015 CIA CIAA A Basketball Tournament Feb February ruary 23 – 28, 2015 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena

Get Your Tickets!

WSSU TICKET INFORMATION INFORMATION TTicket icket Category Price

Center

$275.00

Quads

$225.00

Endzone

$175.00

Upper

$50.00

Disclaimer: There are a limited number of tickets available in each section.

Therefore, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If your request cannot be met, you will be concon tacted by the WSSU Ticket Office.

Support the Rams’ Campus of Champions by purchasing your prepaid tickets directly from the WSSU Ticket Office.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS • online with a credit card at www.wssu.edu/ tickets; • by calling the Ticket Office at 336.750.3220 with a credit card; or • at the Ticket Office Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m with credit card, check or cash.

WSSU will receive the tickets prior to the tournament. Your tickets will be sent to you via Express Mail.