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ADAM SNYDER News Editor
The University of South Carolina
has been rated sixth in the nation
for percentage of African Americans
graduating within six years.
The Journal of Blacks m Higher
Education recently ranked public
colleges and universities with
graduation rates for blacks of more
than 50 percent. At USC, 56 percent
of blacks students who entered
between 1986 and 1989 graduated.
"It's a positive thing. I think
anytime a message like this goes out,
the university sounds more attractive
and students see a chance to be
successful," director of Enrollment
Management Services Char Davis
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annual ser
USC Naval ROTC and the I
"Toys for Tots" drive.
MARIO ONA Staff Writer
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The Naval ROTC Unit at USC is active
involved in projects to service th
underprivileged Columbia Communil
during the holidays.
The NROTC Unit consists of Navi
Officer prospects and Marine Office
Candidates.
Although Toys for Tots' is a Marir
Corps-sponsored campaign, Navy as we
as Marines are assisting in the campaig
At the on-campus collection sight i
front of the Russell House(on Greer
Street), NROTC Unit members, hot
Marine and Navy, will be in unifori
ready to receive presents for less-fbrtuna
children.
"The Toys for Tots' Campaign
organized in conjunction with the loc
Marine Corps Command. Some of tt
Unit's Navy Midshipmen as well ?
Marine Corps Officer Candidates ai
assisting in the cause. Midshipman 2r
Class Courtney Mitchell, a Unit membe
and Gunnery Sergeant John Allen,
Unit staff member, are assisting i
directing the campaign," said Office
GAMECO
Fred Leach discusses the movie
likes -- ones that are inspirati
and entertaining. What a combt
ETC. otters new recipes just in
for you to prepare for parties
holiday season.
Gamecock Sports visits with I
Davis, co-captain of the Gamec
Basketball team.
SOUTH CAROL
Columbia Hall will hold a Tog
Party to benefit the American Canct
society inursaay at o p.m. a $
donation will be collected at the doo
There will be t-shirts on sale. Musi'
food, and door prizes will be part <
the festivities. A speaker will tal
about volunteer opportunities fc
college students with the America
Cancer Society.
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said.
She said the Office of Admissions
does not recruit anyone based on race,
though.
"We use the same admissions
standards for all students," Davis
said.
The I Jniversitv of Virginia led the
nation with an 84 percent graduation
rate. Thirty-five years ago, Virginia,
like many other southern universities,
did not allow blacks to attend the
institution.
Black students make up 11.4
percent of Virginia's student body,
while 17.4 percent of USCs is black,
according to 1995-96 statistics. This
year's freshman class is 21.3 percent
black.
ROTC begin
lice project
Marine Corps begin their anni
Candidate and Senior Todd Jack, \
was the NROTC Battalion Command
Officer at the time the Christmas prqji
were organized.
"Toys for Tots' is designed to pro\
new gifts to underprivileged childi
The toys are collected at several strati
areas. The toys are then rounded
and placed in a room where selec
underprivileged parents can choose t
for their children. The toys go to child
really needing them," Jack said.
To assist in promoting the Toys
Tots' Campaign on campus, the
ly Marine Corps Reserve is sponsoring
ie 'Step with the Stepping Santas' actr
ty on December 5 between 5 and 7:301
at the Blatt PE Center (Gym 308). Pe
al can donate a present and do so
jr aerobics. Another NROTC sponso
activity is the "Christmas at the Armc
te "Like Toys for Tots,' the prim
ill objective is to give presents
n. underprivileged children. Midshipr
in and Marines can sign up to sponsor
ie of twenty-four kids from ages 6 to
h Three NROTC Unit members will i
111 up sponsoring each child. They <
k donate up to $10 towards the child's |
Each child will receive a gift worth al
^ $30," Jack said.
ie "Unlike Toys for Tots,' the NRC
Unit members have the opportunity
.e meet the child they are sponsoring j
l(j Christmas party that will take plac(
sr December 16 at the campus arm
a located next to Hamilton Uolle
n Midshipman Mitchell, once again, is
>r coordinator. The kids are brought fi
the Family Shelter," Jack added.
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sr Reserves Toys for Tots" is sponsoring
1 a "STEP with the Stepping Santas"
r' special holiday aerobics class. It will
c' be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday
k in the USC PE Center Gym 308. Door
)r prizes and t-shirts will be given to
n participants. Wear work out clothes
and bring a toy to the event.
frican I
Virginia's high graduation rate
is attributed to a formal program for
retaining black students which
includes peer advisers, faculty mentors
and a parents' advisory association.
Davis feels that USC's success is
credited to such programs as the
Office of Multicultural Affairs and
the Association of African American
Students.
"I think they (MCA and AAAS)
play an important role. Both have a
lot of positive influence," Student
Government President Patrick Wright
said.
He said AAAS discusses with the
student body in general, while
Multicultural Affairs has different
ideas and programs for students. He
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?I STAFF REPORTS
The USC Office of Fellowsh
Summer Programs announc
winners of the Rotary Intern;
Scholarship last month.
Eight students were chosen
prestigious fellowship, which has
$182,000 in scholarship money
1997-1998 year. SixUSCstudei
the Rotary International Ambas:
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received Rotary International C
Scholarships to Japan for the 19!
school year.
The Academic-Year Ambass
Scholarships are awarded for o
of study abroad.
The primary purpose oi
f scholarships is to promote unders
i and friendly relations between
f of different nations.
I A scholarship recipient is e:
to maintain high standards of a<
achievement while serving as an u
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people of the sponsoring an
countries. Scholarships are va
' approximately $22,000 each.
The winners for the R
International Scholarships are as
Charles B. Ancheta
Ancheta is a senior Music majo
South Carolina Honors College i
be pursuing further studies in i
performance and compositior
University of Sydney Consera
of Music in Sydney, Australia. I
was sponsored by the Rotary
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said the key to both is their
participation in the University.
"I commend the faculty, staff and
everyone at the University for the
success students have gained through
them. I am also glad students have
the strong organizational voice of
AAAS," AAAS president Kimberly
Baxter said.
Before Thanksgiving, some of the
first black students to attend USC
returned to relay their stories to
current students. Baxter said they
should deserve the credit for today's
accomplishments.
"Their stories are inspiring. They
were the first black people at USC.
They were committed to improving
life at USC. I feel like I am continuing
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Ann Katherine Goggins
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inofficial Hill is a senior English/1
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ilued at languages and internationi
at the University of Canterl
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follows: the Rotary Club of Lake Mi
Suzanne Lee Pollard
r in the Pollard is a graduate student
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musical Spanish literature and resej
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a tradition," Baxter said.
"It is good we are ranked so highly,
but we should be on top," Baxter said.
Wright agreed.
"I think (the ranking) should be
higher. I am glad we have the rank,
but I do think USC can do better for
African-Americans, and students in
general," Wright said.
Of the top 10 institutions, four
were in the Southeast. Along with
USC and Virginia, North Carolina
and Georgia were ranked.
"It shows the positive relations
going on in the South. Despite
stereotypes and many different things
that say otherwise, things are
improving in the South," Baxter said.
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Black Graduates
Here's the nuhlir institutions with araduation
rates for blacks within six years of entering
the schoool between 1986 and 1989
School Blacks Overall
Virginia 84 93
Michigan 67 - 87
North Carolina 64 86
a Rutgers 60 80
a Cal-Berkeley 58 84
a Delaware 56 73
a South Carolina 56 63
a Illinois 54 82
a Georgia 54 62
a Penn State 51 80
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are as follows:
ational Studies Jonathan Rehberg
irolina Honors Rehberg is a senior Biology/pre-medicine
3 e studying major in the South Carolina Honors
y at the London College. He'll study in Tokyo, Japan,
ondon, England, for intensive language study and cultural
the Rotary Club immersion. Rheberg was sponsored by
the Rotary Club of North Charleston.
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ural immersion Wikoff is a junior Marketing major and
iy terms for this will be studying in Tokyo, Japan, focusing
nine months in on language training and cultural
are valued at education. WikofF was sponsored by the
each. Rotary Club of Vista Night.
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