Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 May 1979 — Page 3

Race not a factorTitans speech coach builds happy people!

MICHAEL

GREENE

In these days and times it’s rare to hear someone base a group's syceess on its ethnic composition. And though it is sad...it became a real ‘drama’ as Arsenal Technical High School’s Speech Team kicked

off their 1978-79 campaign.

Unnamed (for obvious reasons) teachers and administrators at the old Civil War arsenal expressively stated, a few years back, that the team would “collaspe” that year, and continue to fail in the upcoming years because of larger and larger numbers of black

students participating. How wrong they were!!!

“This is one of the best teams I've ever had," claimed Mrs. Alice C. Goodrum! And the teams in the past few years haven’t done too

badly either.

Last Friday, May 11, Tech held their Speech Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. And from the beginnings of the ceremony it was obvious that it would be an evening to remember. An evening to remember it,was...filled with laughter, tears of joy, tears of sadness, wills, prophesies, trophies, ribbons, certificates and dramatic presentations. But, most importantly... communication. “Communication." according to Mrs. Goodrum, “is tantamount to people getting along together." These sentiments were expressed repeatedly at the banquet by all the alumni. The 13-year veteran speech coach instructor’s communication' philosophy w as clearly exhibited by her team this year, and clearly stated by the top three graduating seniors from the team who claimed earlier this year they “are more than a team....We’re just like a family." And that fact, according to many inside observers, was the key to their success. A.C. Goodrum —who claims to have the "most integrated speech team in the state" —emphatically stated that she was “very proud to take six black students to State Finals" this year, during her impassioned closing remarks. For Bridget Reeves. Amy Michaels, Sharon Maye, as well as the other graduating seniors. Mrs. Goodrum will leave a tremendous impact on their lives, for '•he exemplifies what true love, devotion and direction can accomplish in bridging the racial, sexual.

ect...gaps.

According to A.C. Goodrum: "People who express themselves easily and correctly are happier people." Through her efforts, every year Tech produces more and more "happy people."

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER . ArF ^ SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1979

AFNB acquires property

CAPITAL CLIMB: Robert G. Perkins, Indianapolis Janitorial Service owner, accepts a special citation from Mayor William Hudnut as Indiana National Bank Board chairman Thomas Binford looks on during Indianapolis Business Development Foundation’s Awards Dinner earlier this year at the \tkinson Hotel. Perkins, in business for 10 years, was recognized for exemplifying minority enterprise and supporting IBDF

goals. Formerly a King & King Funeral Home mortician, he has steered his concern to a prosperous plateau where it now employees 53 persons and services 19 INB branches, Stewart Warner structures and has extended city and state contracts. Summarizing his success, Perkins said he started with only two clients but grew continually on references. His acceptable bids didn't hurt either and “business is still picking up."

Circle Realty Corporation, a subsidiary of American Fletch er National Bank, has acquired the Kittle property located at 128 North Pennsylvania Street. The acquisition is in connection with he continuation of the site acquisition phase of American Fletcher’s future headquarters expansion program. ROBERT L RHEM The services for Robert Lawarence Rhem, 48 , 830 N. West, were conducted May 16 in Stuart Mortuary. He died May 12 in Wishard Hospital. Rhem was employed as a welder 25 years at Wrecks Inc. Surviving is son, William, sisters, Ms. Cordelia Brewer, Fannie Crowdus; brothers. Sylvester and Leroy. EMMETT SEATS Memorial services for Emmett Seats, 81. 341 W. 14th were observed May 12 in Church of God in Christ of which he was a minister. He died May 9 in St. Francis Hospital. He was also a retired laborer.

In connection with that fu ture expansion program, A merican Fletcher had acquired two excellent and equal sites, with those being: a. The Ohio Street site between Meridian and Penn sylvania Streets. b. The Mall Block site. With the acquisition of the Kittle property, American Fletcher now owns all of the sites located on the northeast quadrant of the Circle, with the exception of Christ Church Cathedral and the Columbia Club. There are no plans to acquire either of those sites. The sites now owned by American Fletcher on the northeast quadrant include the American Fletcher Building on

the Circle, the Fletcher Trust Building, the Wilking Building, the Kittle Building, the Bank ers Trust Building, the Home Mansur Building and Board of Trade Building. American Fletcher began its site acquisition program in preparation for fyture expan sion during 1970 and that site acquisition program has now been completed. The northeast quadrant of the Circle has been chosen as the site for any future expansion plans the Corpora lion may develop. American Fletcher will now begin the planning process concerning the building of a new headquar ters facility.

Tuskegee to honor Muncie, Ind. dentist

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MCNC1K \ Muncie dentist received an alumni award of merit from Tuskegee Institute of Alabama thG month. I>r. Harvey G. Thomas, 710 F. Willard St., has been chosen by an institute committee as exemplifying the institute’s highest ideals." He was notified of the honor in a letter from L.H. Foster, Tuskegee 1 niversity presi dent Thomas, accompanied by his wile. Penny, and daughter. >us.tn. received the honor at 4 pm Sunday, May 13th on White Hull Fawn, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. 1 he Muncie dentist has

achieved local recognition for his efforts in spearheading the formation of a center for under priviledged children of working mothers. As president of the board of Huffer Memorial Children s Center, Thomas saw his dream come true for it developed into an important community resource; one to which he devoted endless hours. The 1976 recipient of the Hortio Alger Award given by the board of the Muncie Boys Club, I>r. Thomas once said "a man s reputation is never com pletelv earned; it G a continued responsibility."

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tjptted with camp canoes and the banks filled with fishermen as they vie for awards. Tickets are ot) cents per person to enter competition. The beach will be open for sw imming and canoeing for the non fishermen and those al ready registering a prize catch. A Sand Castle Contest will be held Saturday mornning for t hose 3 8 years old. Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Saturday for various categories of fish caught. The judging will be made by the age level of the participants. "Saturday Night Five" will feature hayrides and Disco music in the barn. The event will take place rain or shine. Mr and Mrs. Richard Olson are t he rodeo chairmen. Marian prexy heads membership -drive A membership campaign is underway for the Indiana Region of the National (’on terence of Christians and Jews, according to the campaign chairman. Dr. Louis ('. Gatto. president of Marian College. Individual, corporate or organization memberships in NCCJ ran*e from 125 to $1,000 the chairman indicated. The campaign will operate through May 4 with the goal of increasing members for 1979. I he NCCJ is a human relations agency providing eriu cation programs, training and dialogue. Among oth#r pro grams, the Indiana office spon sors the Ombuds Program, a peer counseling service at ( rispus Attucks High School. Other projects include tea Tther projects include teacher training, equal employ ment opportunity training and youth related programs.

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