Page 4 • Portland Observer • January 26, 1989 College Student, 19, Wins $50,000 Cheryl Lynne Mason is the daughter of Phyllis Bell and Jam es Mason Cheryl is the youngest of these children. Born July 23,1971 in Denver, Colorado, Cheryl attended the University of Northern Colorado Laboratory School for eight years until her family moved to Portland where she will be graduated from U S. Grant High School. Cheryl is active in many different activities. She enjoys participating in M E S A, (mathematics, engineering, science achievement) and the Registry program sponsored by Pacific Northwest Bell. Pacific Northwest Bell awarded Cheryl a scholarship for her outstanding scholastic achievement. She has served on the Oregonian Youth Forum and was choosen for W illamette W eek’s youth representative. Cheryl has been on the Honor Roll for four years and is currently a member of the National Honor Society. She was selected for “ W ho's Who Among American High School Students." Cheryl also worked at the Oregon Health Sciences University with medical students on Cadaver Research and was involved with their mentorship program. In her spare time she enjoys tutoring other students, helping them to reach their highest potential. She has studied German and Japanese, and had the opportunity of C h e ry l L yn n e M ason being a cultural exchange student in both Germany and Japan. She U.S. G rant H igh S ch o o l plans to visit Europe this summer. Her work experience includes the Portland Public Schools Technical Library and the City of Portland W ater Bureau. Cheryl plans to attend Stanford University in San Jose, California or Howard University in W ashington, D.C., majoring in mathematics, with the ultimate goal of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. Cheryl’s hobbies include reading, public speaking, and basketball. Michelle Robertson is a junior at Jefferson High School who believes in “ Reaching for the Sky." She maintains a 3.7 G.P.A. while taking such courses as drafting, engineering and advanced math. Michelle, who has been attending the Urban League’s Whitney Young Learning for the past three year credits the learning center and especially math tutor, Mr. Osei Boyd for instilling the study habits it takes to maintain a high academic performance. As an active m ember of the Metropolitan Youth Commission, Michelle represents the “ model project" focusing on motivation, opportunity and leadership skills. She is currently working on the youth leadership conference coming up in March of this year. Michelle says she "never knew how much work it takes to organize a conference, but the work is rewarding and stimulating." Michelle will be Dick Bogle's junior official during Youth Week, and serve as his assistant for a day. As well as participating in numerous activities, including Toast Masters (a speakers bureau). Michelle w orks part-time for the city of Michelle Robertson Portland’s W ater Bureau. Her future plans are to attend Howard University and major in Civil Jefferson High School Engineering upon graduation from high school. Loaded with school pride and cultural awareness Michelle feels that Jefferson High is “ one of the best schools in Portland inspite of the negative press it has received.” She adds, “ if you’re not serious about your education, Jefferson High is not the school for you." Michelle Robertson is a student with a plan and the Portland Observer. Wishes her all the best while striving to achieve her goals. Right On, Michelle!!! Jefferson Teaches by La Shonda Hodaes Teachers really stand out at Jef­ ferson. They are the strength of our school. A student gave several de­ scriptions of one of our great teach­ ers: High quality, caring and self sacrificing. Linda Christensen is crea­ tive teachers at Jefferson High School who really gives herself to her stu­ dents. Linda teaches English to her students and helps them get into their writing and into themselves. W hat d o y o u lik e a b o u t te a c h ­ in g J e ffe rs o n s tu d e n ts ? “ I love Jefferson students’ enthu­ siasm, their spirit. Take for example, a student I’ve had for the last two years, Rochelle Eason. W hen Roch­ elle learns something, it’s not just with her head. Facts don’t accumulate like bytes on a com puter disk. She learns with her heart, with her teeth, her nails. I like that. I’m not teaching a subject here - I’m teaching kids." W hat d o y o u lik e a b o u t J e ffe r- s o n s ’ e n v iro n m e n t? “ I like the openness, the willing­ ness of people to take risks, to talk Several members of the English dept. who teach freshmen get together to plan strategies, to talk about prob­ lems. I think th a t’s healthy. I team teach with a social studies teacher, Bill Bigelow. Crosscurriculum shar­ ing and teaching is encouraged at Jefferson." W hat a re th e s tu d e n ts lik e be­ s id e s in c la s s ? “ W hen I walk down the hall here, I like the sounds of the engagement I hear. I also like how kids I've never College Special Our February 24th edition will be dedicated to our colleges /a c ro s s the states. We are seeking display orders and directory\ listings from Individuals, groups, businesses, fraternities and : , colleges. We are especially recruiting anyone that otters scholar- , \s h lp s or assistance In any manner to college students. To rese rv e/ y«ur order space, please call (503) 288-0033 or writeto the Portlapd Observer. P.O. Box 3137, Portland Oregon 97208. Atten.: M^Wrris. T h e d ead W 4o to rd e r space is 2/20/89 Welcome Back to the had, smile and greet me. I observe a lot of kindness.” W o u ld y o u e v e r w a n t to te a ch so m e w h e re e lse ? "I can’t imagine being at another school. I’ve only taught at Jefferson. I love the diversity of the student body - the neighborhood kids, the magnet students, the theatre students, danc­ ers, musicians, and athletes. I like that people here - students and teach­ ers are serious about what they’re doing.” Scholarship Deadline High school students who are in­ terested in applying for $1,000 col­ lege scholarships should request ap­ plications by March 16, 1989 from Educational Communications Schol­ arship Foundation, 721 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. To receive an application, students should send a note stating their name, ad­ dress, city, state and zip code, ap­ proximate grade point average and year of graduation. Sixty-five winners will be selected on the basis of aca­ dem ic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities and need for financial aid. Fellow Students, Lewis and Clark’s Students United for Am erican Cultural Aware­ ness (SUACA) are BLACK TO THE FUTURE! W e are celebrating Black History month with an explosion of events from February 6th through February 12th, SUACA wants you there. Enclosed is a calendar of the upcom ing events and some information on nice but low-cost accom oda­ tions in the area. It is our desire that you support us through your attendance in as many of the events as possible. However, if you can only attend one function, let that event be the BLACK TO THE FUTURE dance, Friday, February 10,th, 9 p.m. -1 a m. in Stamm. The cost is $2.00 at the door, W e want as many people as possible to help us turn Lewis and Clark out that night! Another event that may be of particular interest is the Soul Food Dinner preceeding the dance. This dinner will be prepared by m any of the Black students on campus using those good down home recipes. So, w e'll be waiting to see you on February 10th, at the dance, the dinner, or both! All too often minorities do not fervently support one another in the Pacific Northwest. Let’s change that course of action in February! For more inform ation and to let us know when you’re coming, contact Tawanna W ard at (503) 293-3614 or write to SUACA, P.O. Box 150. Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR 97219 W e’re looking forward to future contacts with you and rem em ber the word: BLACK TO THE FUTURE!! S in ce re ly, S tu d e n ts U n ite d fo r A m e ric a n C u ltu ra l A w a re n e s s CAMPUS TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY WEEK Students will mark Black History Month with a weeklong series of events February 6-10, culminating in a Black Alumni Reunion Weekend. “ Black to the Future Week: A Celebration of Black History Month" is sponsored by the campus organization Students United for American Cul­ tural Awareness (SUACA) and the Alumni Association. "Black History Month is an event of great significance that should be shared with the entire community,” observes president of SUACA Lamont Walton. “ Black culture is so rich, yet few students have had the opportunity to experience and appreciate it. We are especially excited about Black Alumni Reunion Week­ end because we look to alumni as role models and as a source of inspiration.” Among activities planned during Black History Weekare performances by music groups Obo Addy and Kukrudu; presentations by the Sojourner Truth Theatre Company; a film on racial stereotypes, "Black People in White Minds” ; and a workshop for Black high school students. The weekend for Black alumni will feature tours, a dinner and dance, and other events. Cleo’s Cafe 3utfor now there is hair weaving and a ot o f professional service given oif. Union [ve. at the Unity o f Love; 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 1989 3041 N. Williams 284-7150 Ethnic Cuisine Southern Style PCC Rock Creek 17705 N.W. Springville Rd Building 3, Forum PCC Cascade 705 N. Killingsworth Cascade Hall HOUSE SPECIALTIES C h itte rlin g s • M eatloaf M ix G reens • Beef Stew C atfish • And Many O ther Southern D ishes 2 8 3 -5 4 4 0 For more information, call PCC, 244-6 111, ext. 4260 or 4655. — HOME-COOKED DESERTS — Come See 'Luberta’ For Down Home Cook in ’! * « / > * * * A4* • f e * PCC Sylvania 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. ST Building, Al Bring a sock lunch if you wish. Including: C le o ’s Zesty R ibs In Sauce MEMBERS & GUESTS 4 A * 4 * Lewis & Clark College * Portland, Oregon A national video teleconference featuring Black leaders from the fields of education, politics, economics, the military, the arts, sports and entertainment. Ask question of the leaders and have them answered on the air! A special FREE program 288-0033 "here will soon be a new team formed!/!! • » d» » * * STUDENTS UNITED FOR AMERICAN CULTURAL AWARENESS ‘BEYOND THE DREAM” issues. PORTLAND OBSERVER ►720 N.E. Uniol HOURS: Tues.-Frl. 8:00 a.m. til 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m. Sunday We Are Closed He m entioned the university’s participation in both the Excellence in Marketing Sem inar for Historically Black colleges and the Minority Sum m er Intern Program. Join