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Page 14 • June 2011 The New Survey Council recognizes youth enrichment partners Meeting “Nikki Giovanni” By: Courtney Harris, Arther Roberson, and Robert Lee Green III It’s amazing that we, a group supported by the Eau Claire Community Council got to actually meet, and shake hands with the one and only Nikki Giovanni! We were blessed to have Ms. Bailey invite us to W.G. Sanders Middle School to meet her on May 25. We learned that she is not only just a poet. She is an educator, activist, writer, and commentator. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1943, Dr. Giovanni began her studies at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. She had her first child as a single mother at the age of 25, and named him Thomas Watson Giovanni. She published her first book of poetry, “Black Feeling Black Talk,” in 1968. The next year, she published her second book called, “Princess of Black Poetry.” To us, it was interesting to find out about how her grandmother, who loved to tell “wonderful stories,” inspired her to write and to tell stories of her own. World-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist,and educator, Nikki Giovanni, signs Eau Claire High School senior Robert Green’s yearbook following a presentation at Sanders Middle School in May. Fellow ECHS grad, Arther Robertson, looks on. The Eau Claire Community Council’s (ECCC) youth enrichment program spearheaded by educator Venis Livingston (standing left), visited the Family & Consumer Sciences classroom of teacher Sheila Gates (third from right) to thank her for her collaboration with the program. Along with her students are ECCC Executive Director Henry Hopkins. The program also recognized the participation of Ms. Debra Finch, director of the Ensor Forest Senior Community. Hey, you guys! Teens remember their mothers Though Mother’s Day has since passed for this year, Eau Claire area students remember the kindness and love their mother’s share with them everyday. Here is some of the poetry they shared with the Teen Page. Happy Mothers Day by Robert Smith III E.E. Taylor Elementary School Happy Mothers Day We celebrate it in every way Did you know Moms like to get in tons of rows. Moms love their fingers polished, plus their toes. The people in my country love their mom. You can even ask my friend named Tom. My crazy parrot said, “Happy Mothers Day” That’s all he could say. Again to every Mom, Happy Mothers Day. TEEN CHAT Come to Teen Chat to talk about stuff you wanna know. Meet your friends at Hyatt Park every Monday, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Call Miss Venis at 705-9078 for more info! Mother My Dear by Kenneth Montgomery Alcorn Middle School Mother my darling, Mother my dear. I love you, I love you Each day of the year. You ae so sweet, And you are so kind. And I am so glad That you are mine!
The New Survey June 2011 • Page 15 *You Are Somebody* You are somebody And you wanna know why Because GOD created you Unique and beautiful in his own image From your mother’s womb to the day you were born and now You were somebody And you will forever be Because GOD formed you uniquely You are somebody. Robert Lee Green III May 26, 2011 Inspired by my visit with poet Nikki Giovanni Shamrock Band Camp starts in July The Eau Claire NO HALF STEPPIN’ Marching Shamrocks will begin summer band camp the week of July 25th and run through August 5th. Color guard and percussion section will meet during the week of July 25th from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The full band will meet during the week of August 1st from 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. Contact Mr. Thomas at 735- 7610 for any additional information. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and Lenoir-Rhyne University Plan to Unite Planning is under way for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) located in North Columbia, to unite with Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU), a Lutheran liberal arts university in Hickory, N.C., according to the Rev. Dr. Marcus Miller, seminary president. Under the proposal, the seminary will become the university’s school of theology. It will continue to operate in Columbia, S.C., and remain a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). “This opportunity to be a part of Lenoir-Rhyne University enhances the seminary’s ability to fulfill its mission to the church,” said Dr. Miller. Beginning in the Summer of 2011, the two institutions will identify areas where they can combine operations to become more efficient and effective. As part of this process, LRU and LTSS will initially begin to combine their administrative responsibilities and operations in enrollment management, financial aid, and advancement. These will occur through management contracts or enhanced partnerships within the existing seminary structure. In March of 2012, the trustees of each school will receive a final recommendation for an agreement and plan to merge LTSS into LRU as its school of theology, with the earliest possible effective date for a completed merger being in the Summer of 2012. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, founded in 1830, is located in Columbia, S.C. One of eight seminaries of the ELCA, the seminary offers graduate and post-graduate degrees to men and women from many Christian denominations and traditions. Established in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private, coeducational university located in Hickory, N.C. It is affiliated with the N.C. Synod of the ELCA and is open to students from all religious backgrounds seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. Submitted by Southern Seminary www.ltss.edu Reach 20,000 local customers in Eau Claire and North Columbia each month by advertising in The New Survey Call 803-454-0088 or visit on line at www.eauclairecommunity.org/thenewsurvey for more information. Cont. from page 16 Christie Savage, Northwood Hills Neighborhood. The president of Northwood Hills, Ms. Savage has consistently helped us effect many changes that have positively improved the quality of life in our neighborhood. She initiates and maintains contact with neighbors, the City and elected officials, and works with all to find solutions. She is conscientious, capable, dedicated and a productive, pro-active citizen for our community and our city. James Robert Walker, Colonial Park Neighborhood. Mr. Walker, better known as “Bob,” is a founding member of our neighborhood association, currently serving as treasurer. A very helpful and proud neighbor, he strongly believes that the image a neighborhood projects reflects the character of not one, but of all, who live there. Elder Robert L. and Mrs. Yvonne H. Scott, Ridgewood/Barony Neighborhood. As a dedicated team, Elder and Mrs. Scott bring their willing and tenacious spirit to the community by giving of their time and service by planting and maintaining seven gardens to add beauty to areas that were once dormant and unattractive. Together the Scotts show that they want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Student Honorees were: Tre Dent, 8th grader at Heyward Gibbes Middle School. Honors and AAP student who maintains a 3.92 GPA. Treasurer of both the Student Council and Beta Club; and is a member of the football and Academic Bowl teams. Myles Adams, 5th grader at Edward E. Taylor Elementary School. A “B” average student, Myles volunteers with Richland County Parks and Recreation by assisting with the canteen at Meadowlake Park. He also volunteers with the Urban League with the annual Thanksgiving basket give-away to needy families in the community. Rashard Brown, 4th grader at Arden Elementary School. A student who recognizes the importance of education and good citizenship, Rashard serves as a leader at Arden as an anchor for the school’s news program, a member of the Boyz to Men Club, and is an AAP student and on the A/B Honor Roll. Elma Ortiz, a third grader at Forest Heights Elementary School, Elma is a student who demonstrates outstanding efforts In achieving success both academically and through community service. She loves to help other students in the classroom and to help other teachers. On many occasions, Elma has assisted the school nurse in interpreting for students and parents who speak Spanish. She has high expectations for herself and never gives up. Hakeem Hicks, 2011 graduate of Eau Claire High School. An academic star from his first year at Eau Claire serving on the Academic Quiz Bowl, to his induction on the National Honor Society, Hakeem has been recognized by Upward Board with the highest overall GPA and by Eau Claire High School as an A/B Honor Roll student, a member of the Principal’s List, the 1000 SAT Club and recipient of a Certificate of Commendation from District 1 Superintendents. He has also been active in the Drama Club and the International Thespian Honor Society, receiving Actor of the Year recognition in 2009. Most recently, Hakeem entered the ranks of an elite group of scholars as a Gates Millennium Scholar awarded annually by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He will be attending Clemson University. Lizbett Kloot, Junior at Columbia College. A native of South Africa, Ms. Kloot has distinguished herself at Columbia College both academically and as a volunteer in numerous community services events on and off campus. An accomplished cellist, Ms. Kloot graduates with a 3.85 GPA and many hours of volunteer service in North Columbia schools as well as in summer programs in Africa and the Appalachian mountains.
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