Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 2003 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAP&te RECORDER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2003

YOU'VE FLOWN THE FLAG. NOW WHAT?

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Phyllis Barnes

Name: Phyllis Barnes Hometown: Indianapolis College(s) Attended: Indiana University, BS. MS. Butler University, Certification Year(s) of Graduation: BS. December, 1973; MS. May, 1978; Butler, May 1991 Began teaching in: January 1974 School currently working at: Longfellow Middle School How' long: This is my fourth year at Longfellow and my 29th year in IPS Position: Assistant Principal Grade level: 7-12; Reading K-12 Why did you have the desire to teach? When I was in the first grade I knew I was going to be a teacher. One of my teachers inspired me by calling me a nigger in front of the class because I was the only student in the entire school who received a perfect score when I participated in a classical music memory contest. It became inherently clear to me as achild that when I became a teacher I would inspire, motivate, and create an environment in my classroom where mediocrity would be unacceptable and one would have no choice but to persevere for excellence regardless of race, creed, color, or social economics. A teacher is someone who touches tomorrow; I hope that is what I do everyday. What has been the most rewarding thing you Vc experienced as a teacher? I have had many rewarding experiences, but the one that will probably be etched in my memory forever relates to a female student I taught my first year. Presently, she is 42 years old. Incred-

ibly, she has sent me a birthday card every year since 1974 (yes, she sent me one this year too.) She calls me at least once a month and constantly reminds me that I inspired her to go to college. She now lives in New York and has worked hard to attain two degrees: BS and an MS. She is presently working as a college recruiter and last year her college named a scholarship after me. I think that is an inspiring honor and an intrinsic reward that money can’t buy. What has been the most challenging aspect of teaching? Society has changed over the past 30 years, and in today’s society education does not seem to be a “real” priority. Educational

funding is dwindling and state/ federal officials (who are not educators) are dictating unpractical policies that have nothing to do with educating children. In the future, what changes would you like to see in schools? I would like to see multi-di-mensional assessments as part of the state’s accountability plan. Intelligence is a multiple reality that occurs in different parts of the brain/mind system. There are many forms of intelligence, many ways by which we know, understand, and learn about our world: and they definitely go beyond what standardized tests can measure.

Black Expo has scholarship applications

In an effort to promote academic excellence in Indiana, the Indiana Black Expo Scholarship Program has applications available for eligible students. The I BE Scholarship program is designed to recognize students who are Indiana residents and have attained outstanding scholastic achievements, shown unusual artistic creative promise or demonstrated talents in the technical/vocational arts. The scholarships are payable upon a recipient’s full-time enrollment

in a post secondary institution. more than $104,000 was given to The purpose of the scholarship area students, program is to assist Indiana resi- Interested students may obtain dent students in achieving their an application from Indiana Black career goals. I BE recognizes that Expo from its headquarters at each individual who is preparing 3145 N. Meridian St., by contactto enter the work force must have ing the I BE Youth and Family a mastery of skills that will allow Department at (317) .925-2702 him or her to succeed in the 2L 1 ext. 13 or logging .onto century. www.indianablackexpo.com to The program has been in exist- request an application. Applicaence since the inception of the tions are also available at most Circle City Classic in October 1984 high schools and colleges and $800,000 has been awarded throughout Indiana, in scholarships. Last year alone,

The CWCINNAH-DAYTON INDIANAPOLIS DISTRICT CONFERENCE of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is in session in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 19-2,2003. The Reverend Dr. Charles J. King

is the Presiding Elder.

The Conference Theme: “Until He Comes. Go Evtngclize the People-Share the Faith and Renew the Church "

The Host Church:

Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 2253 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Blvd Rev. Dr O'Neal Shyne, Jr, Pastor Phone 317 925-8275 Tho Cow for—ico Schedule Friday 19-11 mah wa at lU Hail (harch Widanday, Ftbawy 19—7:00 9:00PM: Waana'i lalftal aad Praiu A Wwikip Wvka. Ihanday, Fakaary It—17: Noon 4:30PM: Prayar, Praha A Wanhip; 7 00PM Om Haly Sarrira af Haly naianalia driaf CaiaWaat, ftt Kkpkl laiaraad Edaard lyaa Iraaa, Prmdtng Prekrtt of iht Second Epinopol Dhtrkl of (fit Owntion Melhodnt Fpiuopol Chutch Friday, Fakaary If—1:00AM 9:30AM Ireakfcnt l (onfetentt Actwitiei, 9 30AM II30AM ‘FaMk laied Day Care (eaton ia Laral Chartfcai*; II30AM S 30PM (onfeunte Attivitiei, i 30PM: Worth* Serna and Proudinf Elder t Appreciation Setvke lot Rev Dt (harlot J King, Jr Events at Crispus Attucfca Middle School Salorday, Fohraary II—800AM 700PM: Sunday Srhool Convention, Worth*, Quit Bovdt, OratorKai (ontath, tk (nspui Altixks MtddU Srhool, 1140 Dr Marlin Luthar King, Jr Shoal PUBLIC IS INVITED

Reverend

Dr. Charles J. King

Brebeuf National Merit and National Achievement finalists Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Sehool announced it had six finalists in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship competition and one finalist in the 2003 National Achievement Scholarship program for outstanding Black American students. To become finalists, semi finalists must have an outstanding high school academic record, he endorsed and recommended by the principal, and submit their SAT scores. Finalists are now eligible for scholarships, which will he awarded later this spring. The National Merit finalists from Brebcnf are seniors: Tad Ahlersmeyer, Allan Hall, Robert Hammond, Collin McCrcady, Ashley I’aynter.and Bryan Richer, (ireg Barrett was named a National Achievement finalist.