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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 □jiT-j-F-y x j* «>- \ ; ~. Mr. Sengstacke gets close to the cowsat at a farm in Tashkent. • Veteran, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam tS "'U County Recreation and Parks X *“* Department £ Good working relations with the Board of Education members • Age 29 and school Personnel ELECT THOMAS F. (Tom) BOYLES BOARD OF EDUCATION PUNCH #8 PAGE 1 NOVEMBER 6, 1973 COUNTYWIDE ELECTION! *-«*• YOUNG PROGRESSIVE ENERGETIC DIXIE COAL CO. NOW OPEN Quality Coal And Prompt Delivery Service 1370 GREENE ST. TELEPHONE 722-6676 elementary school, a music school, and a specialized secondary school, where skilled specialists in agriculture are trained. i-r. ’ *>■ * - wM it JLI ft HEP u vtirlißK viWfi 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. * mmmlk # h * * ' -■" • ** 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; SIMKINS SEED COMPANY 1129 Broad Street Dial 722-5327 GRASS SEED, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, BARLEY & AAx . FLOWER BULBS. PLANT NOW FOR A PRETTY SPRING GARDEN 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 USRY’S SEAFOOD MARKET "Eat the fish today that was sleeping in the Gulf last n ' ght 2005 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD xJJt I SB? (North) .“AUGUSTA’S FRESHEST FISH” '' '-"j I Open Thurs., Fri., & Sat 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. The Augusta News-Review - November 1, 1973, 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. I DICTIONARIES f 1 WEBSTER 1 K Library size 1973 edition, brand new, * W still in box. 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