Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 2 December 1993 — Page 19

The Muncie Times, Thursday, 2 December, 1993, Page 19

Pharmacy Association holds Indy meeting

by Deborah Banks

If n an effort to recruit I more African American students into pharmacy school, Regional Zone Three (mid-western states) of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), recently held a meeting in Indianapolis at University Place Hotel, located on the IUPUI campus. Muncie consultant pharmacist, Jim Wilson, a member of NPA and past president of the organization, was among those in attendance. According to Wilson, holding the meeting on the

campus was the ideal location in terms of executing the organizations’ objectives. “It was agreed upon by the members that IUPUI would be the ideal location for continuing education for pharmacists,” said Wilson. “And to recruit minority students (jr- high, high school, college) interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy.” “The meeting in Indianapolis was a tremendous success,” said Dr. Forrest Meyers, Zone Three director. “The success was due to the attendance and goal objectives.” This was the second year Zone Three held their

meeting in Indianapolis. According to Wilson, over 100 pharmacists and pharmacy students gathered to hear motivating lectures and presentations. “There were practicing pharmacists, academicians and students from all over the United States in attendance,” Wilson said. Wilson gave an inspiring analysis on recruiting and retaining minority students. He also stated that minority students are of grave concern to the NPA because of low enrollment. NPA president, Rosie Stark, gave a lecture on continuing education and the challenges of health care reform.

Others in attendance included Dr. Marissa Lewis, national director of the Student Pharmacy Association, Dr. Terry Moore, executive director of NPA and Dr. Jackie Jamison. In keeping with the organization’s theme, “Economic Implications of Health Reform on Pharmacy,” Lewis informed students on the rising health care problems, while Moore gave a speech on President Clinton’s health care administrative plan. The NPA program provides 1.5 hours of continuing education credit to college students. Many students from all around

the country took advantage of the opportunity. Butler University, University of Cincinnati, University of Kansas, Ohio State, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin were among the schools that were represented at the NPA meeting. The next regional meeting will be held at Chicago University, May 14 through 16, 1994. The National Pharmaceutical Association Convention will be held in Atlanta Ga, July 30 through Aug. 4, 1994. For more information about NPA, call (317) 768-2820.

YOUTH ON THE MOVE

by Deborah D. Banks

The Muncie Times proudly recognizes Tameka Boyd as this week's YOUTH ON THE MOVE. Age: 17 GPA: 3.0 School: Senior at Muncie Central High School Employment: Muncie Community Schools Administration Building

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Tameka Boyd

•Academic excellence • Actively involved in the community * Has defined his/her career aspirations • 16-17 years of age »Muncie resident If you know a high school junior or senior who meets the above criteria, send his/her name, age, address and telephone number to: Deborah Banks, Youth on the Move, c/o The Muncie Times, 1304 N. Broadway, Muncie, Ind. 47304. These students become candidates to be featured in our Youth on the Move column. This is a new column that will honor students for outstanding achievements. It will be an instrument for building self-confidence, selfesteem and inspiring youths throughout Muncie. Youth on the Move will appear in each issue of The Muncie Times.

Favorite Food: Lasagna Proud Parents: Eugene and Michelle Boyd Siblings: Oseye Boyd, Genia Boyd and Demeatrice Barton Not only has she won the Martin Luther King Citizenship Award but, out of 13 contestants, she also walked away with the title of Homecoming Queen this year, during Muncie Central’s homecoming. This win took her by surprise. “I was surprised when chosen,” said Boyd. ‘‘There were only two blacks and usually it’s a certain clique that wins. I consider it a great milestone this year, because Southside High School also had a black homecoming queen.” Boyd, who works in the office of Muncie Community Schools Administration Building, is very active within her school’s extracurricular pro-

grams. She is a member of the track team for the fourth year in a row. She has competed in the regionals twice. During her sophomore year, Boyd won the sectional in hurdles. She is also a member of Central’s basketball team. When she’s not attending school or working, Boyd enjoys reading and lifting weights. Her aspirations include attending Ball State, after graduation to obtain a political science degree. The first step in her endeavors after graduation is to become a congresswoman. Boyd’s advice to her peers, is that maintaining concentration is the key to achieving goals. “Stay focused and don’t worry about your outer surroundings, because it’s the future that counts,” said Boyd.