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JULY 3,1997 AUGUSTA FOCUS
Project Success honors local students
by Sarena James
AUGUSTA FOCUS Staff Writer
“We believe in them, they are
special, and there is no dream they
cannot accomplish.” With these
words from Valorie Oliver, honor
ary chairperson for the event,
“Project Success: Celebration 97"
began.
More than 300 students, tutors,
community leaders, family, friends,
and supporters, gathered at the
Richmond County Civic Center in
celebration of the fifth annual
Project Success banquet.
Project Success, founded by com
' missioner Henry Brigham, began
'in 1992 as a summer program of
' sering tutoring assistance for local
at-risk youth. The progi am now
'provides year-round services to
teens.
Fort Gordon employees of
the month announced
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'Spc. Jeffrey Pool
'the Army to see the world, grow
jup and serve his country. He con
isiders himself friendly and a good
worker. Spe. Pool believes he is
‘dedicated and always willing to
ilearn. When he is not soldiering,
‘Spe. Pool enjoys singing and play
ing guitar, mountain biking and
kickboxing. He is proud to repre
ent the,post as Soldier of the
onth. It was a goal he set and
orked hard t 6 achieve. In the
uture, Spc. Pool hopes to be pro
imoted to sergeant, further his
icivilian education and improve
jas a musician. Spc. Pool was
mamed Soldier of the Month based
lon his outstanding military bear
fing and soldier skills.
Laney JROTC cadets attend
summer camp at Ft. Stewart
E Lucy C. Laney U.S. Army
IJROTC Cadets arrived at Ft.
i Stewart, Ga., on June 22, to par
yticipate in Camp Eagle, the an
;nual Junior Reserve Officers
{ Training Corps summer camp.
{ Laney JROTC sent 10 cadets to
; Camp Eagle for one week to prac
; tice leadership training in a chal
tlenging environment. They
Etrained with other high school
tcadets from all over the state of
Georgia, which gave them the cp
portunity to experience living and
tinteracting with their peers in a
I military setting. Camp Eagle pro
{vided for participation in safe,
thealthy, fun and adventure-type
{training that is not available on
ihigh school campuses.
The hands-on training was
both physically and mentally
challenging and designed to de
velop leadership skills, disci
pline, teamwork and self-confi
tdence. Camp Eagle activities
Osbon Medical Systems
promotes three employees
Bernard M. Laurel, a native of
Wolcott, Conn., has been promoted
to vice president of marketing for
Osbon Medical Systems. Laurel,
who joined Osbon in 1991, is a
graduate of Duquesne University
and received his MBA from
Carnegie-Mellon University.
~ Todd A. Rule, a native of Clear
Lake, Ind., has been promoted to
vice president of product develop
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Congressman Charlie Norwood gives certificate of honor roll
to William Elam, a fifth-grader at Joseph Lamar.
Terry Elam, president of Augusta
Technical Institute, was the key
note speaker for the event. “You
are molding yourself to become a
part of something greater than
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Gordon’s
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Claude Stallings
including training photographers
and monitoring the quality of all
outgoing work. The South Caro
lina native was hired in 1977 as a
photographer based on his experi
ence in the Air Force. He enjoys
fishing and gardening in addition
to photography. Stallings consid
ers himselfa caringindividual, who
believes a job should be done right
the first time. He appreciates the
recognition as Civilian ofthe Month
and will continue to improve his
job performance. He enjoys his job
and looks forward to working in
digital photography. Mr. Stallings
was chosen Civilian of the Month
based on his professional attitude
and exceptional job performance.
included flying in the Army’s
Blackhawk Helicopter, rope
bridges, rappelling, confidence
course, land navigation, first aid/
litter carry, drown-proofing,
math and science life skill
classes, Eagle Challenge and
much more.
The excellent training received
at Camp Eagle will build confi
dence, self-discipline, teamwork,
citizenship and a high degree of
self-esteem for the cadets’ future
challenges. They will take these
leadership skills back to their re
spective schools to lead and help
train the other cadets.
Those cadets who attended
Camp Eagle were Charles Dorsey,
Cornell Harden, Della Holden,
Donald Jones, Leandra Lee,
James Priester, Tiffany Tanksley,
Marla Taylor, Mark Walters,
Dedrius Wright,
Della Holden was selected as an
honor graduate of Camp Eagle 97.
ment and implementation for
Osbon Medical Systems. Rule has
been with Osbon since 1991 and is
a graduate of Northern lowa.
Melissa L. Mundy, a native of
Augusta, Ga., has been promoted
to executive project coordinator
for Osbon Medical Systems.
Mundy has been with Osbon since
1994 and is a graduate of Augusta
State University.
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Gordon’s Ci
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Claude
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He sched
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nates and
oversees all
photo work,
you...your community,” said Elam.
He encouraged students to seek
after truth with a vengeance, be
spiritually connected, make smart
decisions, respect your fellow man,
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Project Success student Jenea
Taylor of East Augusta Middle
School pictured here with
Mary Jennings, a tutor with
Project Success, pulled her
grade in social studies up
from failing to a B through
Project Success.
and always, “say ‘thank you’ to
your parents,” said Elam.
The banquet was held to honor
the students of Project Success. “I
was very pleased with the number
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The Project Success Dance team perform a routine to R.
Kelly’s “I Believe 1 Can Fly.”
of people who came to show their
support,”said commissioner Henry
Brigham adding that 52 Project
Success students attended the
event.
Students participating in Project
Success range from age 11 to 17 and
represent 18 of the local schools.
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