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VN* f Page 10 Portland Observer V t Thursday. May 20. 1976 Woodlawn students present Fine Arts Festival E n jo ym en t was the o rd er of the evening as Woodlawn students and staff presented it’s second annual Fine Arts Festival. This gayla event consisted of music, dance, drama and visual art. Beginning with vocal music, the seventh and eighth grade “Ensemble" presented four enchanting selections by the com poser David and Bacharack and others. Included in this group was the famous "What the World Needs Now Is Love." with an extra flair attributed to the directing of Mrs. Virginia Busackei, vocal music teacher for the Woodlawn students in all eighth grades. Next, on the program were the selections direct ed by Ms. Julie Benton - six students skillfully played clarinets and violins. The music was artistically delivered, before a 'packed house." Both the lower auditorium and the balcony were- filled to capacity. “I am pleased with the support the Woodlawn community has given during my two years as principal," shared Mrs. Hammond. "Tonight we are experienc ing the results of many hours of work by the teachers, parent workers and students. We are extremely proud of the results. This second annual Fine Arts Festival League was a dream of Mrs. Busacker which 1 supported think ing that it would be the best way to allow a larger number of students to express themselves in a number of creative ways. Our students need to have many opportunities to exercise their many talents and share them with an appreciative audience, it is our job to educate the whole child - providing for his basic skill needs, his social develop ment and his artistic appreciation and participation. This festival is one way to expand the lives and responsibilities of many young people." It was the next dramatic presentation titled, “The Whites of Their Eyes," w h ich b ro u g h t ro a rs o f la u g h t e r throughout the audience. Seventh and eighth graders kept our attention for several hilarious minutes as they dra matized a frantic group of young actors, void of funds, trying to plan a show. They are finally saved by a call from a quiz show which they respond to suc cessfully and win the money needed for costumes. Those of you who enjoy laughing and missed this show should plan to see the second presentation at the eighth graders promotional exercise. M rs . G e r a ld in e H a m m o n d th e n prompted the total audience to move to the girls gym to observe primary and intermediate classes involved in various folk dances. The fifth and sixth graders concluded this section with the wrap ping of the ceremonial maypole. Pa rents, neighbors and friends stood Vote to Retain DENNIS BUCHANAN Multnomah County Commissioner Students danee around the May Pole around the walls of the gym spellbound as the red and blue ribbons formed the diamond pattern around the maypole and the children's eyes dazzled with the expressions of SUCCESS! Now getting more accustomed to the moving theatre over three hundred parents and students moved into the boys gym "The A rt Studio” - to view the displayed art of Woodlawn's artists. You could find everything from stained glass window paintings, macramè, wood sculpture, self portraits, a full size cedar chest and two enormous dotted giraffes. What an exciting gala event!! Mrs. Busacker and Mrs. Phillips were co-chairpersons for this year's festival. They share with the principal and other staff members the feeling that the arts music, dance, drama and visual art are powerful ways to cope with the problems of everyday life., and allow the inner person to feel free, creative and beautiful. M arilyn Sykes wins again Participants in the 1976 Walkathon of the March of Dimes have already turn ed in some $200,000 as a result of their twenty mile hikes April 10th to raise money to help prevent birth defects. Money is still coming in. according to G ary Haslam T ri-C o u n ty M arch of Dimes chairman, who says the total so far is approximately $50,000 higher than it was for the comparable period last year. Walkers had to turn in pledged money by May 3rd to qualify for prizes. Top prize winner, for the second year, was M arilyn Sykes. Portland, a U.S. post office employee, who turned in $1.801.60 this year an increase of about $600 over her winning total in 1975. H er prize is free use of a current model Volkswagon for a year, donated by Riviera Motors. Other top winners were Tom MacDonald of Aloha, with $1,610, who also ranked high in last year's walk: and Larry Rosen, Portland, an employee of The Bank of California, third. Dymally supports Brown Ethel Lee Johnson, received her degree and congratulations from the Reverend Paul E. Waldschmidt, C.S.C., President of the University. She gained a Masters of Education degree during the 74th commencement ceremonies May 9th. Last May. Mrs. Johnson, who is the mother of six children and grandmother to four, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Portland in psychology. She has also attended Portland Community College. * California Lt. Governor M ervyn D y mally came to Portland Thursday and met with ^lack leaders at the King Neighborhood Facility. Dymally told the group that Governor Edmond G. "Jerry" Brown, Jr., who promosed to bring "a new spirit" to California, has opened ti.e doors of state government and would be the best man to become President. Dymally said. "In his outstanding job as governor, in his appointment of Black peole and minorities to high posts in his administration, in his genuine concern for the problems of the people, and in his unexcelled abilities to restore faith in government, Jerry Brown stands out as no man has since John Kennedy.” Some of those in attendance were: Dr. Ernest Hartzog, Ellis Casson, Sena tor Bill McCoy, Nate Proby, Betty Ov erton, Hazel G. Hays. Reverend T. L. Strayhand, A L. Henderson. Ira Mum ford. Doshie Clark, and Edna Robinson. Dennis Buchanan Endorsed by: The Oregonian The Journal Willamette Week The Portland Observer Paid for by the Committee to Retain Dennis Buchanan P.O. Box 1402, Portland. Oregon 97207 Students honor Malcolm X Day The Black Cultural Society of Port land Community College will celebrate Malcolm X Day at Irving Park Sunday, M ay 23, 1976 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Scheduled events for the day include a championship mushball tour nament between four Black taverns. The Black Cultural Society will award trophies for first and second place win ners. As a special keyn o te, H e rb Caw thorne, Director of the University of Oregon Study Skills Center, and in structor. will "become" Malcolm X." The list of slated speakers also includes mayoral candidates Courtney Walker, Joe Harris and George Kotanis. Food Ken A d air, counselor at P o rtlan d Community College and advisor for the Black Cultural Society explains, "The Black C u ltu ra l Society at P o rtlan d RETAIN a Businessman-Engineer on your Portland School Board for Efficiency in Education RE-ELECT in Position No. 2 PAUL H. HOWE ( S M K» »T I M m H o School B o x a Cootoiinooi will be served. Community College is a relatively new organization and they want to serve notice to the community that the Black students at Cascade are involved and serving the community." We also want to emphasize that the money we raise from this event will be used for com m u n ity service program s th roughout the year. This is a family event, and we want everyone to come out and have a good time. Games and prizes will also be awarded. I Bethel celebrates women’s day There was no doubt in anyone's mind who was in attendance at the Women's Day Service at Bethel A M E Church on Sunday, May 9, 1976, as to what the Women's Day theme and color were all about. The theme was a Tribute to the Women of Bethel - Love, Pride and Power in this our Bicentennial Year colors, red, white and blue. The main speaker, Geraldine Ham mond, was alert in researching all the facts and bringing everyone up to date on the leadership of the American wo man from 1876 1976, followed by Alyce Robinson giving the history of the be ginning and the meaning of Women’s Day at Bethel. Everyone was then aware that the service was a combination of two im portant events "Women's Day and Mother’s Day” when Verna Henderson read the scripture of the 31st Chapter of Proverbs, and Shirley Casson's pray er followed by Joann Barrett's Mother's Day Poem dedicated to Mothers Every where. The choir rendered special selections lead by the choir's soprano soloist, Bettye White. All 24 captains, in gorgeous flaming red dresses with M arie Anthony as ’ heir leader, lead the women to victory in the financial department. Immediately following the services was a Red, White and Blue Reception. The best description of the reception was an Affair with Minniebelle Johnson, Gustavia Bonner and A rtie Mae Wil liams in charge. The Hospitality Committee was Elea nor G re g o ry , M a ria n Jacobs, M ary Henderson and Susie Patterson. I allies of Bethel were easily identified on Women's Day as they were either dressed in red, or white, or (due, or all of the colors. Martha Jordan and Betty«- White were Co Chair,a-rsons and Marie An thony was Coordinator. (V t-