Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 November 1999 — Page 18
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1999
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Belzer teacher Melanie Hughes honored ' Melanie Hughes, a physical education and health teacher at Belzer Middle School, has been selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Xeachers, 2000. Hughes was nominaled for the honor by a former Student because “she made a difference in his life.” Who’s Who honors a select 5 percent of the onion's teachers. Hughes has been it educator for 22 years with the fast 18 at Belzer.
College Goal Day I-The Indianapolis Black Alumni Council Inc. will sponsor HBCU College Goal Day on Nov. 6 from iEp.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be aphe Omega Conference Center, K10 Sutherland Ave. It has been jikigned to encourage, maintain 3r»d develop the relationship that Oasts between Indianapolis and ftfrounding area high school studaits. For more information or to AQerve seats call 299-9213.
$blklay gill, art and book fair at Holy Angels ' ■Cub Scout Pack 647 of Holy Angels Catholic School is hosting
its first holiday gift, art and book fair on Nov. 13 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic School, 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Cost per table for vendors is $S. For more information call Denise McDaniel at 872-3903. Science program for elementary students North Central High School’s science department will sponsor a science enrichment program for elementary students on Nov. 6,13 and 20. The cost is $30. For more information call Charles Russel at 259-5301. Community showcase and open house North Central High School and J. Everett Light CareerCenter, 1801 E. 86th St., will give tours of academic departments, performing arts, athletics, vocational and adult education. For more information call Carol Bums at 259-5301 or Karen Williams at 257-5265. Fox Hill Elementary community showcase OnNov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Fox Hill Elementary will have acommunity showcase open house. Lightspan Partnership sponsors the program to showcase various programs and services highlighting partnerships with Butler University, Arts Partners, North Central Half Notes and an enrichment program. For more information call Shari Boyewsky, or Joyce Click at 259-5371.
Media fair and chili supper at Westlane On Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Westlane Middle School, 1301W. 73rd St., will host a chili super in the cafeteria. The cost is $3.50 for the first serving and seconds for $1. Popular educational software will be running in computer labs for parents, teachers and students to try. People may purchase at educational pricing and free shipping and handling from Educational Resources Inc. Greenbriar students to go to Cobum Place Greenbriar Elementary School, 8201 Ditch Road, is the sponsor for the third-graders to take trips to Cobum Place Shelter through Nov. 19 so the students can learn about homelessness. For more information call Kathy Robbins at 2595445. Poinsettia fund-raising project at Brebeuf The junior class at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is sponsoring a poinsettia sale as a fundraising project. Traditional red, white or pink poinsettias are available at $8 each or $7 each for orders of 16 or more. Order forms are available at the school. Plant pick up is Dec. 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delivery is available for quantities of 16 or more plants. Sugarplum Craft Fair A one-of-a-kind Sugarplum
Craft Fair with a festive atmosphere are available by contacting the ICN will be held at Lutheran High studentservicecenterat(800)426School, 5555 S. Arlington Ave. on 8899 or e-mailing them at Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [email protected]. Find out more by There will be many booths featur- logging onto www.icn.org. ing all handmade crafts and gifts. Food will be available throughout Women’s golf in 2000 the day and will include home- The IUPUI Department of Inmade turkey salad on a croissant, tercollegiate Athletics announced There will be door prizes, food and that women’s golf will be added to fun for all. Admission is $1 for the school’s varsity sport lineup in adults and free for children under the fall of 2000. 12. For more information call Julie
Raasch at 274-1247. Young Audiences
Belzer international fair Belzer Middle School foreignlanguage students, along with Team
The Metropolitan School Dis- 7-3, will be hosting an intematrict of Washington Township will tional fair entitled “Going Global continue its fourth year working at Belzer” on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The with Young Audiences Arts Part- fair will take place in the 7th grade ners to offer district-wide program- hallway and the school auditorium, ming in the arts. The Performing About 100 booths will be on disArts Commission of Washington play. These booths are studentTownship coordinates the program, based research projects about culFor more information contact tures from around the world and JoeEllen Rossebo, Young Audi- will contain food, drinks, arts and ences, 925-9190, or Joyce Click, crafts. The public is welcome to Performing Arts Commission, 259- come and enjoy this special event.
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Distance education class catalogs are available The Indiana College Network (ICN) has released its schedule of distance education classes for spring and summer 2000. Indiana colleges and universities are offering more than 1,000 courses in the new catalog. Nearly half will be taught through the Internet, allowing people to earn college credit from home at practically anytime of the day or night. Free catalogs
$100,000 in scholarships For the 10th consecutive year, mall-based athletic specialty retailer, Footaction USA is offering $100,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors. This year Footaction will award at least 84 scholarships, including one at $10,000, one at $5,000, two at $2,500, and 80 at $1,000. The deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2000. Applicants are judged on the basis of financial need, class rank.
i t*‘ : ' '*"1 standardized test scores and level of sports participation. A group of 300 semifinalists will be selected by an independent administrator. Semifinalists will be required to' complete a more detailed application and submit additional information including a 250-word essay. For more information or to request an application call the tollfree hotline at (800) 521-2123 or visit the Footaction USA website at www.footaction.com. Black history makers of tomorrow program McDonald’s of Central Indiana is looking for high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership, character and community service for the 1999-2000 McDonald’s Black History Makers of Tomorrow (BHMOT) program. The focus of the program is to celebrate the contributions of the legendary Madame C. J. Walker. Ten students will be recognized during the McDonald’s BHMOT awards ceremony during Black History Month. Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to meet descendants of Madame Walker and hear from entrepreneurs and self-made millionaires from Indiana during a private awards ceremony to be held at the Indiana Statehouse Rotunda. For more information call 6847711, Ext. 3782.
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Discover the Difference
Open House for prospective students and families Sunday, November 7 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Mass at 11:30 a.m. 4 Campus Tours ♦ Financial Aid Workshops (More than $600,000 in financial aid available) ♦ Entertainment ♦ Refreshments
Experience the Difference
“This is more than a school,•it’s a community. * “The teachers here challenge me to think with my mind and listen with my heart." “Brebeuf Jesuit is like a compass for my life. *..
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MEPAIATORY SCHOOL . a 2801 West 86 th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.876.4727 www.brebeuf.org
Preparing college students for the real world
Tennessee State University is having another one of its big homecoming weekends. Many of our friends, young and old, will be heading to Nashville, Tenn. As always, the Historical Black College/University (HBCU) homecoming weekend brings out our best automobiles, clothing, jewelry and dancing shoes. Do these colleges or universities give us the best there is to offer in education and social skills? Sure we learn more about our African culture, and we are taught by more African-American professors. But is the HBCU environment really preparing us for the “real” world? And not the one on MTV. We know that Black colleges are the direct result of racial segregation. Wealthy white land owners and businessmen founded and created many of the HBCUs. The same ones who had a hand in founding and controlling many of our most notable and historical Black civil rights organizations.
More than 90 percent of the HBCUs were established before 1910. Only four of them - Howard University, Fisk University, Talladega Col lege and North Carolina State - were accredited by the Association of American Universities by 1946. Was the AAU sending a message to our colleges and universities? Is this same message still resounding subconsciously (or consciously) in a certain segment of our community? When an employer interviews two equally qualified AfricanAmerican applicants, and sees one degree from Tennessee State University and the other from Indiana University, does he subconsciously see a better “quality” education? Honestly, do we sometimes give more credence to a brother who graduated from the University of Notre Dame than we do to one who graduated from Morehouse College? , The social atmosphere, the classroom climate, the teacher-to-stu-
Education Does Matter
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dent ratio and the support system at the HBCU is without question helpfill to some students. But does this “cuddling” for four years only prolong the tooth and nail dogfights that await us all in the “real” world? Would the time at Indiana University, which is more realistic to American society, better prepare us for this fight? We have to eventually venture out on our own, from this man made “motherland” to the “other” land to make a living. Why not start sooner than later? As the HBCU graduates gather their thoughts and begin to attack me for even bringing up such silly
questions, here are a few questions for you. How much of your finances have you given back to your school? Are you sending your children or closest relatives there? When was the last time you went back to visit? Are you regularly supporting any programs at the college or university outside of the football games? Have you sent any money to the UNCF or the Tom Joyner Foundation? Do you think your non African-American coworkers would agree with you that your degree isjustas good as theirs? Help make the Black college experience a rewarding one for our future generations. Support them with your expertise, intellect and resources. Whatever argument that you have, remember we have had some of our best and brightest come from both of the aforementioned types of environments. ! You can send your comments ok questions to me ati [email protected] or 9701E 63 rd St., Indianapolis, Ind., 46254',
Group pushes for safety in schools
(NAPSA) - The National School Safety Center, the sponsor of America’s Safe School’s Week, will recognize the successes and encourage schools nationwide to put school safety at the top of the educational agenda. America’s Safe Schools Week acknowledges schools across the country are making significant progress to ensure that all schools are safe, secure and productive. The message is to motivate key education and law enforcement policymakers, as well as students, parents and community residents to advocate school safety. Schools that are safe and free of violence enhance the well being of all children and the quality of their education. While most schools have existing safety programs, these programs oftentimes need to be revised to meet the
current concerns of the individual schools. Middle and high schools are turning toward advanced electronic security technology. Technology systems installed at schools can provide extra security in and on school grounds so students can feel safe and focus on their education. The fastest growingform of electronic security in schools is closed circuit TV systems. Middle and high schools have invested more than $50 million in closed circuit TV systems for the present school year, an increase of 74 percent since 1995. Research indicates by the 2003-2004 school year, schools will be investing nearly $100 million in closed circuit TV systems. Sandy Calabrese, director of marketing for Sensormatic Electronic Corp., said, “Whether a school implements closed circuit
TV systems, or other electronic technology systems, the best solution is developed through the active participation of faculty, parents and students.” Technology will play a leading role in more than 39 percent of the 31,000 middle and high schools this school year and will continue to play a role in monitoring school safety orimprovedcampusclimate and discipline. The National School Safety Center provides a list of ideas and activities. Many of the ideas may be initiated and carried out by student groups, school principals or parent organizations. They include: • Develop a districtwide safe school plan as well as individual plans to maintain similar objectives. • Implement a district wide mandatory incident reporting system.
• Prepare a school safety public information brochure for students, parents, faculty, administrators and community members. • Develop and regularly update a school safety fact sheet for your district. • Create a school safety advi* sory group including community members as well as faculty. ■- . ■ • * M | yr. 1 4
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