The Progress-Index from Petersburg, Virginia • Page 11

Alpha Kappa Alpha Observes Founders' Day Dihrier Mrs. Mae Barbee Pleasant, administrative assistant to the President of Hampton Institute, was the Founders' Day speaker for the 'Petersburg Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at a banquet dinner. Joining in the were members from Richmond and Lawrenceville Chapters of- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Mrs. Pleasant paid special tribute to the National Founders who blazed the trail in 1908.

In her speech, Mrs. Pleasant urged her listeners to rededicate themselves to the principles espoused by the sorority's founders who were interested in solving problems confronting Blacks, especially Black women. Founders were women of vision, courage, culture, and faith; they created ways to effectively combat deplorable conditions and structured an organization to carry forward ideals of service'and They believed in the sanctity of the home, in education, in freedom and above all, they had faith in God." In addition to the National Founders, the group also honored two of the founders of the Petersburg chapter, Dr. Louise S. Hunter, retired professor of Mathematics, Virginia State College, and Mrs.

Mae H. Seabrook, retired professor of Biology, Fayetteville State College, Fayettcyille, and charter member, Dr. Edna Colson, retired professor of. education, Virginia State College. Dr.

Francies Sim's, the Founders' Day committee! Other program participants included invocation by Dr. Louise Hunter; welcome by Miss borena. Hassell, president of the Petersburg chapter; response by presidents of visiting chapters, Mrs. Maxine Richmond, and Mrs. Cordelia Lawrenceville.

Greetings were given 'by. Mid-Atlantic regional director, Mrs. Janet. Ballard. Music was furnished by Miss i Debra Blow, soprano, and Mrs.

Johnella Edmonds, pianist. Miss Marian Jones recognized the 50th Anniversary of Petersburg's un- dergraduate chapter, Alpha Epsilon and its charter members, Dr. Elsie Colson and Ms. Alice Jackson, now of the Petersburg's graduate chapter; and Mrs. Helen Cauthorne now of Zeta Chi Omega chapter: Acknowledgement of guests was by Miss Doris Blbunt, immediate past president of the-Petersburg chapter.

Mrs; Catherine Bland recognized charter members, 40-year members and life members of the three chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. L-R: Mrs. Mae H. Sedbrbbk And Dr. L.

Founders Of Petersburg Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Gallery To Hold Exhibit For Undiscovered Artists GO FORMAL! --IN STOCK SERVICE-Also: Tiffany's Bridal Formal Shoppe Ray Hash, Photographer Colonial House of Flowers Emily Wheat, Bridal ALL AT taylors FORMAL WORLD WALNUT MALL 10J. Sat. 10 to 6 861-4M1 The Center -Gallery of the Community Center; 5403 Avenue, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the annual "Exhibit for Undiscovered Artists. "pThis year's, exhibit will be held from April 12 to May 2. The purpose of this unique and popular exhibit is to Wednesday, March 10, 1976 provide art opportunity for the many, artists of the area who have-never exhibited locally to show their work.

Entries will be accepted from April to April 4 (ex- i a a Applications for this juried show are available at the Jewish Community Center, University; Art Departments and at'art supply outlets. This year John a director of Packaging Design for Reynolds Metals Co. and James A-. Bumgardner, assistant professor of art at i i i a a University.are the jurors for the exhibit. As in past years, the jury will pick outstanding entries.

for cash and merchandise awards. The general community is welcome to. participate. For. more information, 'call Carl Heit a Jewish Community Center 288-6091.

I I I I ouneiess STEAK U.S.D.A. Choice Round Steak FOODLAND 3181 S. CRATER ROAD Tender CUBE STEAK Country Style Gwaltney FRANKS i i i i i $159 $119 69 We reserve the right to limit quantities. U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless Pric.s Noon To Sat.

Clptlng PEPSI-COLA 16-oz. 8 95 PLUS DEPOSIT RICHFOOD 2 for Tuna QQ jff JB Mayonnaise Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pizzas all Tiritliii Richfood Bleach 59 75 Jibs. MORTON Frozen Rolls RICHFOOD Margarine PILLSBURY Buttermilk Biscuits 4..49 Cello Carrots Onions Cello Radishes Carton Tomatoes DAR Good Citizens Award' Given To Male Student For First Time John Frederick Hoffmeyer, 19, a at Luray 1 High School, Luray, Is the first male student In: Virginia to receive the: stale Good Citizen Prior to this, year only girl high seniors were eligible, said Mrs. Thomas N. Hunnlcutl 'JrV, state chairman' of the Good Citlren Committee.

when she'annoiihced the winner yesterday at the youth break- fast of the- Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution conference now in session at the Williamsburg Lodge, Williams" John, the son of the Rev. and Ralph W. Hoffmeyer, was sponsored by the- John Rhodes Chapter DAR, District VI. He was seleqlcd over both boy and girl contestants from 217 high schools on the basis of his achieyernents and aspirations In' school arid Bridge Winners Bridge winners this week werer i Monday--Hopewell, North- South--1. Mrs.

J. P. Hubbard- Lt. H. deCristoforo; 2.

i a i i i Qualifications are dependability, service, leadership and The state prize of a JIOO U.S. Savings Bond, Series presented by Miss Jean national chairman of the Good Citizen Committee. Miss. Printz said. John will compete with state winners for the $1,000 national scholarship.

In their letter of recommendation Abe and class of High School stated, "Students automatically look to John for leadership, admire his openness, enjoy his humor and try to emulate his actions. They elect him to represent them In matters which they consider important." I 1974 rtJohn attended Governor's School for the Gifled.lwon the 1374 school chess tournament, was named all-district (Mcohd team) in basketball, obtained the highest score In the school on the 1974 national math examination, was elected 1975-76 president of the Student Council Association, and was selected as one of two Virginia student delegates to the 1976 If. S. Senate Youth Program which was held in Washington. D.

C. Jan 31 Feb. 7. John Is serving on the Annual School Plan Committee for Concerned Citizens for Quality Education and, In his church, St. Mark Lutheran, he sings in the choir, leaches a Sunday School class, is president of the youth group, youth representative on the church council and, during the summer, mosvs grass "for free" for church members and neighbors who are ill or Incapacitated.

Winners from the other six DAR districts who competed for the state, award were: District Susan Todd Cockrell, 18, Kellam -High School. Virginia Beach, sponsored by Princess Anne County Chapter; District II, Josephine Sais, 17. Hopewell High School, Hopewell, sponsored by Colonel John Banister Chapter; District III, Virginia Lee Walker, 18, i 'Ac a LawrencevillOj sponsored by Longwood Chapter; District IV, William Joseph Brookman. 18, Narrows High School, Narrows, sponsored by George Pearls Chapter; District Ann Carol Houston, 18, Stafford High School, Falmouth, sponsored by Washington-Lewis Chapter; District VII, Martha Susan Hardle, William Fleming High School, Roanoke, sponsored by Nancy Christian Fleming Chapter. Mr.

Bob Parker-Mr; Jim TM Satterfield. Tuesday--Ft. Lee Officers Club--1. Mr. Julian Prltchard- Lt.

H. deCristoforo; 2. Mrs; Jerrell Sanders-Mrs. J. C.

Smith; and 3. Mrs. L. D. ij: Martin-Mr.

Fred Coyie. a Lee $3 Officers' Wives Club--1. Mrs.ViS N. O. Howard-Mrs.

William Waters; 2. Mrs. L. D. Martin- Mrs.

H. G. Lesley; and 3. Mrs. J.

Macken-Mrs. G. Parker. Thursday--VMCA--Peters- 8 burg: $: North-South--1. Mr.

and Mrs. ft Louis Kipnis; 2. Mrs. H. 8 MacQuarrie-Mrs.

William Waters; and 3. Mrs. G. Brown- Mr. Calvin Jones.

East-West--1. Mrs D. S' Ralston-Mr. M. Bultman; 2.

Mrs. William Beach-Mrs. John C. Smith; and 3. Mr.

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