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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (July 9, 1981)
Portland Observar July 9.1961 Pag« 6 Williams joins PCC D r. E. Paul W illia m s has been appointed vice president for educa tional services fo r P ortland Com munity College. D r. W illiam s has most recently been vice president o f M o rro w Development Corporation in Stock- ton, C a lifo rn ia . He has also held dean positions at Guyamaca College in El C ajon, at San Diego C om m u n ity College and at Riverside City College in California. Dr. W illiam s w ill have respons ibility for the collegewide services in program and curriculum develop ment, instructional m aterials and library support, developmental edu cation and college com puter ser vices. Dr. Williams holds a doctorate in higher education a d m in istra tio n from the U niversity o f C a lifo rn ia , Berkeley; a master’ s degree in South Asian studies from the University o f W isconsin, M adison; and a bachelor’ s degree in anthropology from the U niversity o f A rizona, Tucson. He has taught a nthropo logy at M ills college in O akland and at Laney C om m unity Collge in O akland, as well as serving as a research assistant at Berkeley. Dr. W illiam s was selected from 180 candidates fo r the position. "W e are most fo rtu n a te to fin d someome w ith D r. W illia m ’ s background and experience,” said Dr. John H. Anthony, president o f PCC. ‘ ‘ His combination o f business and educational expertise w ill help us continue the tradition o f offering high quality, efficient educational services to the com m unities we serve.” Be a policeman The Urban League o f Portland is currently re cru itin g women and minority males for the City o f Port land’ s Police Force. Qualifications include high school graduation, at least 21 years o f age, possess a valid Oregon D riv e r’ s License, and have no conviction o f a crime which resulted in im prison ment. Applicants must also have com pleted (or be w illin g to complete w ithin 5-'/ j years o f appointment) 90 quarter or 60 semester hours o f liberal arts courses at an accredited college or university. For more in fo rm a tio n , contact the Urban League at 288-9167 or 288-6517. b u tc h caorq Phon«: 264-1667 H> y »£»■ mer f, a o * * * H O c T C U T S S P E C IA L o n d it i o n in g t r e e t m e n t wit»"» cut u v tty S * I5 . WHO SAYSYOU CAN'T MANAGE A HOME AND...A PROFESSION TOO? Unique part-time jobs with the Internal Revenue Service providing tax assistance to the public by phone. Limited, irregular hours primarily Dec. through Apr. $5.27 per hour. Paid training class begins Oct. 1. Earliest applicants will receive first consideration. Two years contact experience or college required plus passing a written test. Test is given every W ednesday morning from June 10 through July 29. Obtain application forms for CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE TEST from the Federal Job Inform ation Center, 1220 S .W . Third A ve ., Portland, OR 97204. Phone:221-3141. Internal Revenue Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer D r. Paul E. W illia m s has been a p p o in te d v ice p re s id e n t for educational services for Portland C om m unity College. ‘\Ne are the best!' By Nyewusi Asakri ‘ ‘ Line up!” "Parade rest!” “ A t te n tio n !" are the sounds that dom inate a section o f Peninsula Park each Thursday evening at 6 o ’ clock. It is the signal that P ort land Stars & Stripes D rill Team is ready to began practice. In less than five months, the Drill Team has built a reputation o f ex cellence, built upon dedication, en thusiasm, discipline, purpose and direction. According to Portlanders who have seen them in action, they are " th e best d r ill team in the State.” But according to D rill Team members, "T h e best is yet to come!” D uring the recent Ju n io r Rose Festival Parade, Portland Stars & Stripes was voted the best d rill team participating. With this honor came a 1st place trophy. I t ’ s ironic that his honorable d is tin c tio n was ig nored by the local medica. Winning first place honors was no small feat considering the level o f competition. Even so, media negligence d id n ’ t dampen the spirit o f team members according to Sherrena Torrence, 16, President and Line Captain o f Stars & Stripes. "W h e n we won the plaque in the Junior Rose Parade, we felt like it was all worth it; all the time we spent practicing. I was also vçry happy.” In celebration, the team rode through the com m unity, honking car horns, shouting their excitement and happiness. Later that same night, a party, honoring their vic tory was held at the home o f Mattie Spears. M attie Spears, a member o f the Board o f D irectors, believes the Drill Team offers each girl involved, the opportun ity to excel. "T h is is not merely a d rill team, but a training unit and proving ground. The girls are learning discipline, public carriage, response, attitude, development - self awareness in many cases because o f certain elements in their family background which has prevented self expression. The d rill team is working not o n i| with outward responses but inner responses as well. "W e , the members o f the Board o f D irectors and M r. Richardson (Founder and D irector), w ill also m onitor behavior and scholastic achievement in each school. We are planning a scholarship fund. This is ju s t another way fo r us to say, "H ey, you are somebody,” she ex plained. Faye Bruch, another Board mem ber, shares similar sentiments: "1 see the drill team as something to keep the girls active and involved. They do things as sisters. We work together very well and it ’ s bringing out the best qualifie* in these young ladies. We require good grooming, self discipline and we also check to see how our girls are doing in school to see i f they can m aintain their position on the team. " I became involved because o f my daughter Michelle’ s interest in the drill team.” Practice begins. "M o v e sharp and snappy! No gum chewing! Do not look behind you; everything you need to see is right in front o f you. Stand up like a be a u tifu l young la d y ...le t your beauty shine! Show the new people how i t ’ s done...get down! Back it up. Three across. Get those lines straight. Aw , you're looking gooood!” A team leader, 15 years o f age takes command. "S ta rs and Stripes.” A response from the team, "Say what?” "Stars and Stripes!” "S a y w h a t!” " L e t me see you stom p.” And stomp they do; stomping with rhythm , character, personality, confidence and the belief that they are the best. For almost an hour, the team is in con stant motion, until finally it ’ s time to listen to director/founder James Richardson. " O n August 7th, which is on a F riday, we w ill participate in a parade in Seattle. We will leave at 12 noon that same day. Now, to rent the bus, is going to cost us $632. Then we have to w orry about a place to stay, and as you all know, we need to eat. Starting next month, each member will be required to pay $5 membership and believe me, $5 is not much fo r something that is yours. In order fo r us to become self-sufficient and participate in the various parades, stage shows etc., we are going to have to get out in the com m unity and raise the money ourselves.” Finally there is a for real break, and some o f the girls are ready to express their feelings about the team. M icole Johnson, age 15 (Vice president. Line captain, elimination winner) "W hen we won the Junior Rose Festival Award, I felt we were on top o f the world. Also 1 was very happy about the whole thing.” Sherrena Torrence - " I feel that all the teenage girls should at least come and see what we are about. We need more girls to get involved in what we are doing. Not just to come and practice, but to see the young people together.” Pam McWilliams, age 16, Senior at Jefferson: " I got involved because I thought it would be fun. My friends told me about it. 1 think it w ill grow i f we can get more community support.” Donna Caples, age 13, 9th grade, M arshall: " I became involved because I saw the team in the Rose Festival parade. I was impressed with the way they danced.” Felicia Shelton, age 13, 9th grade, Grant: " M y friends encouraged me to join, and I love every moment o f it.” Presently, the team is preparing to perform in Seattle, August 7, 1981, but is under tremendous financial strain. "W e need the com m unity support; like coming out to functions that we perform in and also we need financial support in the form s o f contributions and benefits. The girls need to know that the com m unity is behind them ,” explained Faye. The Portland Stars & Stripes will succeed because as they all say, “ We are the best." 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