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4 Portland Observer, June 23, 1962 Page 3 METROPOLITAN Local youth compete in NAACP ACT-SO N A A C P Y o u th and C ollege Chapters and Adult Branches in fif teen cities are sending m ore than forty high school students to Bos ton, Mass, to the N A A C P National Convention to compete in the A C T - SO N atio n al O lym pics— Olympics o f the Mind. Mrs. Virna M . Canson, Regional D ire cto r, announced the finalists who have been selected after compe tition at the local levels. “ These young people are partici pating in N A A C P ’ s exciting p ro gram, A C T -S O . A C T -S O is a spe cial N A A C P program designed to discover, develop, and award aca demic achievement among this na tion’s black high school students. It is a program rooted in the firm con- viction that our young people can succeed in the classroom at the superior levels o f achievement con stantly displayed by blacks in the athletic arenas o f this nation. It is the goal o f A C T -S O to a ffo rd the same respect and recognition fo r scholastic and cultural achievement that we give our heroes in the world o f sports. Lulann M c G r iff , the Regional C o ordinator, said, “ The N A A C P A C T-SO program is a follow-up on the gains made in the ’60s. AC T-SO has the potential to have a positive effect on the lives o f thousands o f black youth.” The West Coast Region N A A C P has participated each year since the inception o f A C T -S O in 1978. O ver 3 ,00 0 young people o f high school age have competed in local com petition. The Western Region encompasses nine W estern states: A la sk a, W ashing to n , O reg o n, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, C al ifornia and Hawaii. A n estim ated $50 ,00 0 in prizes have been won by the students from the West placing firs t, second and third in the National Olympics dur ing the period since 1978. Canson said, “ A C T-S O is a door- opener for many young people. Par ents, teachers and other community persons find an opportunity to give support to youth through A C T - SO .” “ T w o o f our 1981 A C T -S O w in ners have found exciting opportun ities: Phineas N e w b o rn , B everly H ills H o lly w o o d B ranch, second place winner, is now performing as lead dancer with the road company o f C horus L in e . H u ey Jackson, Compton first place winner, is soon to record with Quincy Jones.” Mrs. M c G riff conducted a survey smong A C T-SO participants for the years 1978, 1979, 1980. The returns revealed the majority o f the students participating in A C T -S O were now enrolled in universities and doing quite well academically. C o m p etito rs fo r P o rtla n d are: D ehner F ra n k s, pianist; A n gela Sims, drawing; T im Scarborough, original poetry. Iw o looks, o n e p rice: 1982 winners of the Portland Observer Journalism Trophy are Eddla Edwards and Candacs Ewall. Candace Is the daughter of Edwin and Jean Ewall. She plans to attend Benson High School. Eddla, the son of Linda Edwards, will attend Central Catholic. Tha award Is given annually to the Boise eighth-grade student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership and community spirit as demonstrated through their work w ith the school news paper. Home Speaks. Normally given to Just one student, this year the award was shared by Candace and Eddie. They are ehown with Jour nalism adviser. Beth Nance. th e d aytim e/n ig h ttim e d ress By day it's a soft, sheer long sleeved dress, but when the overblouse is removed it becomes a slinky camisole-top sheath that’s ready to dance all night. Satin- striped purple polyester, 6 to 14, 76.00, by Lizzy & Johnny, Dresses, Downtown only United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has named Sharon Steen as Division Director In the Campaign Department. Ms. Steen will be responsible for overseeing fund raising activities within the Govern ment Division and Small Business Sectors through the local four- county area. Prior to her affiliation with United Way. she served as Deputy Citizens Representative for Governor Victor Atlyehs office. This Week \ field day and free concert at Penninsula P a rk , June 26th . T ara Memory Jazz Ensemble at 3:30 p.m. (248-4375) Summer tutoring program, grades kindergarten through 5th, including lunch. Boise, K ing, Sabin, Vernon and W oodlaw n schools. Northeast Youth Service Center, 288-6708. N atio n al C ouncil o f Negro W om en, Inc. presents “ Sew and Show - Taste and T e ll” , M att Dishman Center, June 27th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 284- 6878. All comers track meets: ages 6 through 12, Thursdays; ages 13 through college open and masters, Fridays. (A l Tarpenning 343-7355) Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop, Matt Dishman Center, ages 8 to 16. July 3, 10, 17. 24, 31. Miss Tan Car Wash, June 27lh, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for Miss Tan Scholar ship Pagaent. Sportsman Hair Design introduces to you ★★★ NAILS by DEE Specializing in S c u lp tu red Nails Manicures meierfffrank ♦35°° 360« N. Williams 249-3865 OREGON’S OWN STORE