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NNPA Publishers
In The Soviet Union
By: Slava Tynes,
Novosti Press Agency
A delegation of the Afro-
American National Newspaper
Publishers Association visited
the Soviet Union at the in
vitation of the USSR Jour
nalists' Union. Members of the
delegation included Frances
Murphy, D. L. Inman, Garth
Reeves, John Sengstacke,
Lenora Carter, Howard Woods,
Robert Thomas and Carlton
Goodlett
Having visited Moscow and
Leningrad the delegation left
for Uzbekistan- one of the fif
teen Soviet republics. Prior to
the Great October Sovialist
Revolution of 1917, Uzbekistan’s
population was almost 100 per
cent illiterate. Today 3.5.
million children study in 9,000
secondary schools. (The epubic
has a population of 12.9
million).
After visiting a school in
Tashkent, the capital of Uz
bekistan. Carlton Goodlett,
head of the delegation said,
“For the first time we have
seen national education in
action and we are delighted
with it.” He stressed that the
Afro-American pubishers
arrived in Uzbekistan
specifically to view the Soviet
successes scored by the people
of the former colonial region of
tsarist Russia. The delegation
members, Goodlett said, were
particularly impressed by the
fact that children, receiving a
well-rounded education, are
brought up not only in the spirit
of national pride, but also in the
spirit of internationalism.
Having gone sightseeing in the
city and having met the
residents of Tashkent, the guest
from the United States visited
the Malek (tsar of the steppes)
State Farm in the Hungry
steppe.
The head of the delegation
said that they were particularly
interested in visiting the farm
because they had long wanted
to study the activities and the
structure of a Soviet farm. The
Malek farm was set up a year
after the end of the Second
World War in the Hungry
steppe, which was then an
unirrigated, desert area. Over
the decades the Soviet State has
earmarked huge funds to
develop the Ungry steppe;
today it is a blossoming land.
The farm is multibranched, but
cotton is its main crop. The
work is 82 per cent mer
chanized, but almost 1,500
people of 34 different
nationalities work there.
As part of their tour of the
farm, the American guests
visited a kindergarten, an
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elementary school, a music
school, and a specialized
secondary school, where skilled
specialists in agriculture are
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From left strolling in Tashkent. Left to right Mr.
Reeves, Mr. Bob Thomas of the Milwaukee Star
News, Mrs. Frances Murphy of the AFRO
AMERICAN Newspapers, Dr. Goodlett and in the
background Howard Woods with their host.
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John Sengstacke, publisher of the Chicago Daily
Defender, watches a girl in a Tashkent textile mill
who in turn watches him.
Sharing his impressions of the
visit to the farm. Garth Reeves
stressed that the achievements
of the Uzbek people were of
special value for Afro-
Americans.
The managers of the Malek
farm gave a dinner in honor of
the guest during which Howard
Woods stated that the
delegation members--
representing 25 million Afro
Americas-strive, like the
Soviet people, for the at
tainment of peace. The guests
from the USA. Howard Woods,
pointed out, were very pleased
to see that Uzbek, Russian,
Ukrainian and Azerbaijan
children do not know the race
hatred and animosity that
poisons childhood for rising
generations of Afro-Americans.
BOARD OF EDUCATION Continued from page 1
Improvement Services Everywhere”. Served as Richmond County
PTA Council president for two years, Director of 11th District
PTA tor two years; presently serving 2nd term on Board of
Managers for the Georgia PTA on the Leadership Development
Commission, instructor for PTA Summer institute at University
of Georgia School of Continuing Education for the past five
years. Member of Administrative Board of Mann Memorial United
Methodist Church; taught in the childrens department and youth
department; presently serving as chairman of Committee on
Evangelism; member and past president of United Methodist
Women; presently serving as Circle leader. Active in garden club
activities, having served as president of Country Acres Garden
Club for two years and now serving as secretary. Past member of
Board of Directors YWCA.
ISSUES:
1. Yes: A. A child does not have to fail for an entire year and
he doesn’t have to it in a classroom as a nine month failure. B.
School buildings could be utilized for twelve months and
vandalism possibly would be cut down. C. Student could
accelerate his school work and could graduate in three years.
2.1 have been closely associated with Richmond County public
schools for a number of years, having substituted as a teacher and
worKed as a volunteer in the Tutorial Program. 1 have seen the
problems and 1 know there is evidence of good and poor teaching
in the classroom. Some teachers cannot handle discipline
problems. 1 hope to relate to the Board members some current
problems, strengths and weaknesses. More contact between
Board and schools by Board members visiting classrooms and
observing.
3. Poorer schools usually have more academic problems than
the affluent ones. 1 would encourage the increase of corrective
reading teachers in this area. Many times improvement of reading
ability will reduce discipline problems and create an interest in
learning. - Some degree of consistency among the schools
regarding discipline. Have principals discuss this at their staff
meetings. - More teacher-aids more pre-vocation classes.
Thomas F. (Tom) Boy (Age 49) 2419 Sumac Drive
EDUCATION: Attended local schools. Graduated 1962 Academy
of Richmond County. Attended Altus Junior College, Altus,
Oklahoma.
OCCUPATION: Assistant Director - Richmond County
Recreation & Parks Department.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Managerial development Course
University of Georgia, Administrative Responsibility in Matters of
Finance and Budgeting; Community Relations Course, University
of Georgia; Attended Management Development Seminar;
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Noonday Film
Program
On Tuesday, November 6,
the films “Log Raft: A
Norwegian Summer” and
“Latter Day” will be shown at
the Augusta Library’s weekly
series of film programs “The
World in Films” in the
Auditorium at 12:10 p.m.
in the film “Log Raft: A
Norwegian Summer” three
young children spend the
summer at their island cabin in
the fjords. Their love of nature
and enthusiam for life make
their experiences universal,
although their curiousity and
sense of adventure lead to some
dramatic moments.
“Latter Day” illustrates
how one man, an old
cowboy-rancher, integrates his
physical surrounding,
background family, religion
and occupation with his
beliefs. By examining this
man’s values and attitudes, the
audience will gain a greater
understanding of a segment of
American tradition and an
insight into their own value
structure.
LIBRARY STORY HOURS
Weekly Story Hours
for children are conducted by
the Augusta Library. The
program, which includes a
story, a film, and talks about
books for various ages and
interests, will be held at 4 p.m.
on Tuesday at the Main
Library and at the Maxwell
Branch on Wednesday at 4
D.m.
PROGRAMS FOR
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Programs are planned for
pre-school children who are old
enough to enjoy books. “The
Picture Book Half Hour” at the
Main Library, at 902 Greene
Street, will be held on
Thursday at 10 a.m. A
“Pre-School Story Hour” will
be held at the Appleby Branch,
2260 Walton Way, on
Wednesday at 3 p.m. At the
Wallace Branch, 1237
Gwinnett Street, seven weekly
“Pre-school Story Hours” will
be held at 10 a.m. and at 11
a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, and at 11 a.m. on
Thursday.
The Children’s Department
of the Augusta-Richmond
County Public Library has
scheduled a Storytelling
Workshop for Tuesday,
November 5, from 7 until 8:45
p.m. in the auditorium of the
Main Library, 902 Greene
Street. School teachers,
Sunday School teachers,
parents and anyone interested
in working with children are
encouraged to attend.
On display in the glass cases
in the second floor lobby of
the Main Library are the
Chrismons created for Fairview
Presbyterian Church by Mrs.
Willi Kritz of North Augusta.
Personnel Standards Courses; Ten years experience working with
youth on daily basis; Administrative responsibility in matters of
maintenance and communication.
ISSUES:
1. Four quarters would certainly give maximum usage of the
facilities and the tax dollar. 1 would be in favor of the four
quarter system provided there would be enough qualified teachers
available for the full 4 quarters, all schools in use would be air
conditioned, the total number of students in each quarter would
be approximately the same. There would be other items such as
Board Maintenance and Renovations that must be studied.
2. I would like to see a return to quality education on a
neighborhood school basis with a continuous evaluation program
to determine classroom achievements. B. Additional Vocational
Classes for students who have no interest in preparing for studies
at the college level. C. Adequate facilities, materials and teaching
equipment for teachers and students. D. Adequate compensation
for all school personnel to assist in recruitment and retention. E.
Joint usage of County Recreation and Board of Education
facilities.
3. All schools should be upgraded in appearance, staff,
facilities, equipment and materials to eliminate to image of
“poorer” schools. Neighborhood school concepts could eliminate
the problems of teachers not being willing to teach in some areas
and parents objecting to sending their children to certain schools.
John D. Chavous (Age 45) Route 1, Box 208-H
EDUCATION: Finished High School
OCCUPATION: PBX-1.R., Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Elected to Board of Education
1969, 4 year term. Chairman vocational committee, serving on
following committees: Athletic and Recreation, Building, Finance
and Insurance, Personnel, and Research & Recommendation.
ISSUES:
1.1 definitely favor and in-depth study of the advantages to be
offered by the four-quarter or quarter system. With the current
knowledge I have I do favor the quarter system, because of the
flexibility it would provide within the curriculum to our students.
Some other advantages of the quarter system are: A. More
utilization of facilities on a year-round basis. B. Short-term
courses should prove desirable in that a student would either
repeat a course after three months or elect another course should
he fail a course. At the present time a student may be locked into
a particular course for the entire school year even though he is
failing the course miserably. C. The quarter system would prove
to be more adaptable to the career education concept, which is
probably the curriculum trend of the future.
2. The elimination of double sessions within the system.
Hopefully this will be done by the beginning of the next school
year (August 1974) as funds have been allocated for additions to
four buildings (Windsor Spring, Barton Chapel, Terrace Manor,
and Glenn Hills High School).
An in-depth study of capital outlay needs for the system
followed by a bond issue which would provide for: A. A new
technical school for the system. Existing branches of the
technical school (Lumpkin Road and White Road) could then be
consolidated with Butler High School and Josey High School
making both of them truly comprehensive high schools including
vocational and career education. B. Replacement of some
obsolete buildings with new facilities, new schools, as needed on
land already purchased.
3. The question is inaccurately stated. All schools of the
system are allocated local and state funds for staffing,
instructional supplies, library books, textbooks, janitorial
supplies, and matching funds by the same equitable formula.
Those schools (22 of 41 elementary schools) identified by Title 1
guidelines as serving a relative large percentage of indigent
(needy) children receive supplimental federal funds for staffing
and materials and supplies for an extensive remedial reading
program.
The key to the question implied is to strive to have a sound
instructional program and a wholesome atmosphere within every
school of the system.
John Wayne Collins Route 1, Box 98F
(Age 26) Hephzibah, Georgia 30815
EDUCATION: High School: Hephizabeth High
OCCUPATION: I own Collins Mobile Home Estates, and part
owner in Collins’ Backhoe Service.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
ISSUES:
1. I feel that a four-quarter system in Richmond County would
break down the teacher-parent relationship that is so important in
our schools. The six weeks report period that we now have
hallows for a closer contact with he home, and keep the parents
more informed of their child’s progress and achievement. It also
gives more opportunities for parents to improve any deficiencies
in the child’s work or behavior.
2. 1 believe that many of our school policies are governed by
“politics”. I feel that politics have no place in the school system;
but rather interested involved individuals should have control.
Also, I will do all possible to return control of local schools to the
local government. I feel that education is for the benefit of the
children involved, and that the best possible system is one where
children attend neighborhood schools, or one of their choice.
After all, a democracy is based on freedom of choice. I believe
that children learn better in the community that they know best
without the tensions of bussing and a strange enviroment.
3. It is my opinion that Richmond County schools are not
supplemented equally, either in Money or Supplies, or in
maintenance work. It is for this reason that some of our schools
are classified “poorer” schools. Therefore, I believe that schools
should be supplimented equally in proportion to the number of
students enrolled. But even before beginning this equal
supplimentation, 1 believe these “poorer” schools should be
raised to the level of the other schools in the county. 1 think that
any extra supplementation should be granted only by
organizations within the school, and not by the county, unless
equally divided among all schools.
Ida Lee Powell 247 Greene Street
EDUCATION: Graduate: Tubman High School
OCCUPATION: Homemaker. Mother. Four children - all married.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE. Member of the First Presbyterian
Church. Past President of Houghton PTA. Past President of
Richmond County PTA Council. Past Member of the Board of
Managers, Georgia Congress PTA. Past Director of the Eleventh
PTA. Have been active in Girl Scout and Boy Scout
Organizations. Past Matron of Rosemary Chapter OES. Past
Grand Matron of Georgia OES. Present Secretary of the
Rosemary Chapter OES. Mother advisor of the Rainbow Girls.
Past Member of Feed Augusta Children Today. Member of the
Human Relations Council. Participant in Workshops for Board
Members. Member of the Richmond County Board of Education.
ISSUES:
1, I am in favor of the four quarter system of a systematic
study of the four quarter system to determine the cost and; if the
program will more adequately meet the needs of Richmond
County students.. .
2. My objective will be to support the Central office Staff in
the refinement and expansion of the many projects of the Board
of Education in order to adequately meet the needs of all
students in the Richmond County Schools. I will lend my whole
hearted support to the new and expanding programs implemented
in 1973-74. These programs are: (a) Earlv Childhood Education
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Program. I will support expanding this program to all schools in
the system when it is possible to provide funds, (b) Remedial
Reading Program. I willl support expanding this program to
provide reading remedial teachers in all schools in Richmond
County as rapidly as funds can be provided for this purpose. The
present programs provide 50 remedial reading teachers and fifty
remedial reading aids, (c) Corrective Reading Programs for Bth,
9th, and 10th grades. 1 feel that this program should be expanded
to include all Bth, 9th, and 10th grades whose reading scores
indicate a need for participation in the program. In addition, 1 am
in favor of extending it into the 11th and 12th grades, (d)
Expansion of Interest Program, Enrichment Program, and
Advancement, and Advanced Placement Program for the
Intellectually Gifted and Academically Talented, (e) Exceptional
Children Program. The learning disability teachers have been
increased from 3 to 9. I support the continued expansion of this
program, (f) Vocational Program, (g) Junior ROTC. (h) Music
Program, I support all phases of the music program plus
expansion of the string music program, (i) Physical Education
Program, (j) The Augusta Repertory Theatre Program now being
piloted in one of our elementary schools, (k) Career Development
Education. The school year, 1973-74, is a study and planning
year for this the objective of implementing career education on a
limited basis in certain grade levels in 1973-74.1 whole-heartedly
support the implementation and expansion of the plan.
3. I am in favor of a bond issue to provide funds for
modernizing the older buildings, for replacing obsolete plants,
improving playgrounds plus capital outlay needs as follows: (a)
New technical school, (b) Replacement of certain obsolete school
buildings, (c) New school buildings on new sites, (d) Renovation
of some existing buildings (air-conditioning of those not to be
replaced as obsolete), (e) New central office facility. Arrangement
of all central office facilities on one site. (Now in two- Lake
Forest Drive and Heckle St.) (f) New transportation and
warehouse facilities, (g) Addition of some recreational facilities
(i.e. Tennis courts, etc. on junior and senior high campuses) and
enlargement of parking facilities, (h) Addition of classrooms to
sme junior and senior high schools to bring capacities up to 750
and 1,400 for junior high and senior high respectively. Also to
make these schools truly comprehensive utilizing the career
development concept, (i) The computer now available should be
expenaded with additional components to allow for
computerized attendance, grade reporting, inventory, budget
control, and grading of exams and standized tests.
Mrs. Roy Lazenby 459 Greene Street
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree. Master of Education
degree. A six year certificate in Education (University of
Georgia). A certified nutritionist (Milledgeville, Georgia)
OCCUPATION: Retired teacher
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Have been President 3 times of the
PTA. President of Elementary Teachers Club. Secretary of the
10th District Classroom Teachers (2 years) Secretary of the -T
Council (4 years). Member of the local, state and National
Education Association. Named Teacher of the year in 1954.
Chairman of Legislation for Retired teachers.
ISSUES:
1. Yes. The flexibility gained by year round school open
multiple opportunities for more idividualized instruction. With
students on vacation at varying times, job opportunitis are more
available. Year round plans do not increase the number of days a
student attends school. They require each student to attend
school the traditional 175 or 180 days.
The Fulton County four-quarter plan in Atlanta, Georgia,
allows a secondary school to develop a program to meet the needs
of each student while allowing students to participate in course
selection and class scheduling. Because of the need for a quality
program during the summer months, this schedule has been
designed to meet the standards the total school curriculum during
all tour quarters. All subject areas have been reorganized into
quarter courses independent of one another, and about 70% of
the courses have been developed to be independent and taken
without regard to sequence.
2. It is abundantly clear that our traditional system of
schooling is not working well today. Among its failures are the
large numbers of young adults who cannot read well enough to
cope with contemporary life, and the alienated young people,
drug users, drop-outs, and criminals - who offer highly visible
proof of the shortcomings of our educational process.
I’d like to help to get the neighborhood schools back, and stop
bussing children all over the County.
3. Every child has the same opportunity in Richmond County.
However, every child is not fortunate enough to have parents that
will help him with the struggles to grow and learn from the time of
his birth to the existing stage of development. Uniformed parents
are inclined to hold the teacher responsible for the failure of the
child. However, many parents, lately, have been developing a
more sensible view of children who are mentally retarded or
socially underdeveloped and are coming to appreciate, more
realistically, what the teacher does to develop a typical child
within the limits of each child’s background and capacity.
It is a rare individual in the modem world who can ever
approach his maximum potentialities in life if both the home and
school fail to perform heir parts well. Parents are responsible in
large measure for the formation and development of basic
knowledges, skills attitudes, ideals and appreciation.
Rev. N.T. Young 1112 12th Street
EDUCATION: Graduate of Morehouse College
OCCUPATION: Minister
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Attend 1 week each year - the
C.D. Hubert Lecture Courses at I.T.C. in Atlanta, Georgia. Served
3 years as president of New Eva State Baptist Convention of
Georgia.
ISSUES:
1. At the present, 1 do not quite see how a four quarter school
system could be put into effect unless the state gives more money
to finance its operation. Also the buildings we are now using,
some of them are not adequate for summer use. They need air
conditioning and other repairs. If these matters could be taken
care of, I favor a quarter system. If we were operating on a
quarter system, only a small portion of the students would be out
of school during the summer and if a student failed in a subject,
the student could make up the subject without having to wait
until next school term.
2. I would like to see the education program of Richmond
County become equal to that of any educational program in the
nation.
3. These schools should have proper and effective supervision,
sufficient supplies and equipment and a program that would be
very challenging to the student.
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