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THURSDAY. MAY 13, 1993
THE OKLAHOMA EAGLE
Living legend:
Teny Yarbrough, Teacher of the Year
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Yarbrough worked for the Parks and earn for our children and attending •
stantly prepare for the future.
Percy E.8uttsa
Community spotlight
meet high standards.
also attended. LAWSON served a delec-
form bill entitled GOALS 2000: ing red tape. Il will give parents, managemenu performance-based ac-
The first ia change. During the
Goals Panel will continue to monitor lenge before us, we will face an un-
for America’s students.
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the proposed education reform bill
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From the data of GLORIA JACKSON.. .Usually on Mother's Day zuy
six nieces (all favorites) send me beautiful greeting cards that cause me
to become fovfully tearfol or to wax very, very eeatiateutaL Uris yosr, sty
“favorite” Tubs niece dared to taraper with that tradition and the card seat
by the MCGILLS — AUDREY, JAMBS and Wmorahold daugtaer
LAUREN, read something like this: To a Wonderful AUNT on Mother's
Day... What do you call the study ot AUNTS? AUNT-thropoiogy. Where
do the world’s coldest AUNTS live?.. AUNT-Arctica. How do you fat
to meet an AUNT?.. Through an AUNT-troduction. What do you caU an
AUNT who starts a business?.. AUNT-trepreoev. WhatdoyoncaEan
AUNT’s amusement?.. AUNT-entertainmenL What do you all an AUNT
like you?.. .Absolutely wonderful!” This card brought hotit tovn and
laughter, and was appreciated as much as the lovely gift it accompanied.
. Thanks for your indulgence.
Saturday, May 8, the Bluebirds Bridge Club enjoyed the hospitality of
their hostess, EVELYN LAWSON, who entertained four tables of bridge
in her lovely, well-appointed home on E. Mohawk Blvd. Guest prizes
were awarded to VERSIE ALFORD, JEWEL HINES, LOIS MCMILLAN,
CHRISTINE DAVIS and MARIAN JONES. Other guests in attendance
were: JOSIE VANN, BERNICE FIELDS, LUCILLE THOMPSON,
DONNA SMITH and POCAHONTAS GREADINOTON. Club prizes
were won by LUELLA WHEATLEY, ONEITA TAYLOR, VELMA
SHAM BRA, BERNIECE BRANNON and JOYCE KALENDAE. Club
member SARAH BUL
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To nominate an unsung hero, write 582-8905.
the type of jobs that will be in de- you’re there and you care for them,1
mand for tomorrow.” he says. I
dards a reality. Students and school out the country.
will work harder and smarter if they
portunity. Harder work will be ing primary components:
needed and expected, but it must be 1“ '
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Educate America Act The purpose educators, business, labor, citizens countability and performance incen-
of the GOALS 2000: Educate and policy makers an incentive and lives.
America Act is to forge a new pari- new opportunities to redesign edu-
nership in American education to, cation to help many more students
over the long term, achieve world- meet challenging standards. •
class teaching and learning. This bill is part of three larger lion professionals in developing the
No one wt|l disagrea that ouradu. themes of the Clinton presidency,
cational system must be improved.
GOALS 2000 raises expectations
dents’and’schools and encourage lenge to the status quo. This bill will
The Church of the Restoration recently presented a “Joyful Notos*
Pre-Concert Supper Party hosted by EDDY aad G EORGE KRUMME
for patrons, benefactors and their guests at the AB Souls Uaitariaa
Church. Among the many guests who attended were: GLADYS
BYRD, BERNICE aad ERNIE FIELDS SR^ HARRISON WRIGHT,
JOBIE HOLDERNESS, JEWEL MURRAY, ELAINE SCOTT,
POCAHONTAS GREADINOTON, ARCIEL BROWN, ONETHA
SCOTT, CAROLYN HINKLEY, EDNA CAREY, LENORA WIL-
LIAMS, REV. JOHN WOLF, REV. BRENT SMITH, CLAUDIA
CARR, ALMA BENTLEY, JOSEPHINE PHILLIPS and TOM
SEYMOUR.
First Wednesday Reading Club (The Group) met at the bouse of
VIRGINIA CURNETT who, In addition to serving as hostess, pro-
vided the program. A very able and entertaining reader, she read
aloud LEWIS CARROLL'S ‘*Th« Hunting of the Snark,* a humor-
ous poem writtea In 1891. Moving from the ridiculous to the sublime,
she then read from the works of EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY. In
1923, MILLAY was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her book of
poetry. Those present welcomed the opportunity to view the numer-
ous souvenirs CURNETT has collected during her worldwide trav-
els. She was generously praised for the decorations which she had
done herself and which complemented her arttotic abilities. Many
present were current or retired teachers and they enjoyed comparing
notes rotative to their tutoring and mentortag experiences In the
classroom. Members who attended were HOPE BARHAM,
CLAUDIA CARR, BESS DOWDY, PEG FROEHLE,
POCAHONTAS GREADINGTON, JEWEL HINES, HELEN
ROUCE, GRACE SETTERHOLM and JO PHILLIPS. RUTH
AVERY was s guest.
The Department of Musk of First Baptist Church North Tulsa will
present Its annual musical Sunday, May It, at 4 pun. la the sanctuary.
Prepare to attend and bring a friend. REV. LEROY K. JORDAN to
pastor.
Will Rogers Class of 1983 is planning a reunion. Please call TASHA
BURR-HANEY, 428-7779, or Will Rogen High School for more infor-
mation.
From the desk of A.B... .DOROTHY DEWS and CLARA PAGE,
local American Association of Retired Persons Leaders,attended the
volunteer workshops held ia Oklahoma City test mouth. Forty-one
professional, retired volunteer leaders were trained for the AARP
Health Advocacy Services. The training meeting for HAS state
volunteers Includes workshops, seminars and other events designed
to assist volunteers la organization programs at the urban level In
their community, to assist older people live healthier Hves and by
addressing the long-term care needs of older people. The HAS
program works with local health and aging organizations, commu-
nity groups, AARP local chapter aad retired teacher associations to
establish volunteer health programs of community service, educa-
tion and advocacy service, long-term care and health promotion.
Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., to
planning a “Status of Women’s Observance" luncheon to honor 10
outstanding women of Tulsa. This event, which will occur Saturday, May
22 will be held in the J. Castine Jackson Hall of Paradise Baptist Church.
For more information, call Bmileus MARCENE MACKEY at 582-7917.
For those waiting in suspense on the final chapter of the City Prowl’s
pretty garden: her neighbor dug up half of it, using the Prowl’s own tools.
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NM year dw> won’t be bring there, either .. She said she's eoine
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Gilcrease Middle School 1992 (anativeTulsanandhiscollegeclam- by the Lord? asks Yarbrough. “All
Teacher of the Year Terry mate). He graduated from Northeast- the parenting workshops are good,
Yarbrough says students must con- era State University (Tahlequah), but showing genuine love and con-
stantly prepare for the future. '
"Even though 1 teach,! still pro- Recreation Department at Ben Hill school functions will also encourage
pare myself for the future," says and Chamberlain parks. In 1981, he our children."
Yarbrough,department chairman of began teaching at Monroe Junior
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thouc high expectations and stan- schools and school systems through-
To achieve these objectives, the
given the challenge and the op- president’s bill contains the follow- Panel, with the help of national nan
Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education
Goal 2000: Educate America Act
pare myself for the future," says and Chamberlain parks. In 1981,1m our ennoren.
Yarbrough, department chairman of began teaching at Monroe Junior Yarbrough and his family attend
social studies and student council High School. Currently, Yarbrough the Greater Union Baptist Church,
sponsor. teaches eighth grade social studies at
"Teenagers should sharpen their Gilcrease Middle School.
reading and listening skills, along Ten years ago, Yarbrough was
with their speaking, thinking and called to preach,
writing abilities io prepare them- 1
selveeforthe218tcentury,”hemys. in school. What is important for teen- Inexpressinghisconcemsfornorth
"Only the ones with these skills agers is to acknowledge the Lord in Tulsa, Yarbrough says,'There's a
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can only be removed by the power of
ing world-class standards will have local reforms of the 1980s and early
w7S~l/.tornFF---- in,c1OTicUi-.t»d«d.1hMcov« N.Uo.,1 EdueaionOod., our cuunuy.
l what students should know and be Finally, to strengthen and improve Educate America Act is a first step
j, able to do, better assessments and the bond between education and cm- toward an acceptable, brighter future
^7n\ro7tinMgainst thnae that are better opportunities for students to ployment, a National Workforce Stan- fof America s students.
Rev, M.O. Gerald describes
Yarbrough as • dedicated, devoted
Christian father. Ho does a lot of
workforthechurchandisanassoci-
"Part of my ministry work Is done ate minister.
selves'forthe21stceatwy,”hesays. in school. What is important for teen- Inexpressinghisconcemsfornorth
will be able to get jobs. We're get- aii their ways and He will direct their cloudovernorthTulsaandthatcloud
ting sway from sweeping and janl- paths.” ' A " .
torial jobs," explains Ytebrough, "Ministering to people means Lord.Weasapeoplein thiscommu-
Ctass Act Awd. "Prepare now for they are needed. Let them know and suffering of our forefathers; that ferry Yarbrough
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‘ to Living Legends, The Oklahoma
This is a learning key to the melody Eagle, PO Box 3267, Tulsa, OK
May Yaitrough and Peter Austin is to live each each day to the fullest, of one of Tulsa’s unsung heroes.
(both deceased) on Feb. 13,1953, Let’s be pleesed with what we do. ? * :L “ “
Tutobday-Saiuruay, 3 ti.ni. • 5 p.m.
In Birmingham, Ala. In 1978, "When the scales of life are mea-
Yarbrough married Debra Yarbrough sured, how will my life be perceived
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informalion century,countries meet- by lessons learned in the state and ted by states. The National Education
ini world-class standards will have local reforms of the 1980s and early Goals Panel will continue to monitor lenge before us, we **
lhe«l,e.TWi bill will help to 1990^ They me, include chellen,- etd reporton prope.. lowed the <i< “cepubte
...u __—ina rnrririilnm ■iziMterrii lhai enver National Education Goals. a,u’t)ur tountiy. The UUALS 2UUU!
what students should know and be Finally, to strengthen and improve
world-class.
We need school reform. Compre-
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failings in our schools. GOALS 2000
is a first step toward turning the na-
Broad-based state and local pro- lion at risk into a nation on the move.
cesses will be used to engage parents, provides a framework of partner-
citizens, business leaders and educa- »hips, goals and challenging stan-
dards for other administration initia-
tives. Substantial investments in early
mm. — child hood educational development,
campaign, the president offered the forts, the bill formally establishes in redesigning of the Elementary and
Goals Panel and National Education Office of Education Act and the Of-
j fice of Educational Research and Im-
Educational Standards and Improve- provemenl during reauthorization
ment Council. and the new school-to-work transi-
Together, the Council and the Goals lion bill — are other important parts
of an overall school improvement
dard-settingorganizations, will esteb- strategy-
First, it encourages slate and local lish voluntary national standards that >---------—- .
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who recently received KOTV’s meedngtheirneedsatthepointwhere nity need to remember all of the labor
will give us a better appreciation of
say8Y«brough.T’vemetsomegreai what our task is today."
Yarbrough was bora to Willie teachers* coaches; what I've learned ‘ *
state and local reform actions.
To help state and local reform ef-
through high standards for all stu- nation a change for the past, a chai- law the existing National Education ^ondaJy Educalio" At‘
uuuufn nirnnrw _____«_saa _ q a_ n___a a Office nf Education Act and the Of**
atRte and focal whooi reform tn encourage fundamental reform in Goals, it also creates a new National
. dards Board will be established to
The reforms will also focus on such tdeniify essential occupational and
things as improved professional de-
form is the key to improving schools velopment for teachers, increased pa-
2000 will aid bottom-up, state and increased flexibility for burdensome learning pathways for youth and
local school reform, increase ac-
countability for results while reduc-
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