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PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970 357 Countians in adult education schools T. H. Leitzsey Coordinator, Adult Education in New berry County, right, and W. P. Mabry, Director Newber ry Center, discusses adult education curriculum. Mrs. Ruth Hipp teaches English to adults at Newberry High School. Mrs. Elsie P. Nichols presides over history course at Newberry High. James P. Schumpert instructs science class at Mid- Carolina High School. NEWBERRY COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS WELL ATTENDED No matter what section of Newberry County you call “home,” one thing can be cer tain...you’re not far from an adult education program. October enrollment reports in dicate that 357 adults in New berry County are enrolled in adult education programs, 61 in basic level and 296 in high school level courses of study. This represents an increase of 77 from last year’s October en rollment of 280, and indicates a rising interest in educational programs by the adults of New berry County. Why do adults decide to go back to school? Thomas H.. Leitzsey, adult education coor dinator for Newberry County gave two primary reasons. “Some adults are preparing for possible job advancement while others are just interested in learning something new,” Leit zsey said. Adult education centers in Newberry County are located at Newberry, Mid-Carolina and Whitmire High Schools, with the following schedules in effect: Newberry High School; Tues day, 7-10 P.M.; Wednesday, (ve terans only) 7-9 P.M.; Thurs day, 7-10 PM. Mid Carolina High School; Tuesday, 7-10 P.M.; Wednes- d ly, (veterans only) 7-9 P.M.; Thursday, 7-10 P.M. Whitmire High School; Mon day, 6-9 P.M.; Wednesday (ve terans only) 7-9 P.M.; Thurs day, 6-9 P.M. Leitzsey said that the Wed nesday schedules for veterans add sufficient hours to the pro gram so that they could qua lify for education allowances. “We would like to see more veterans enrolled in our adult program,” he added. Leitzsey emphasized that VA benefits payable to veterans for this program do not reduce enti tlement to post-high school al lowances. He said that many veterans may eventually en roll in college, technical train ing or other post-high school programs after completing high school in adult programs such as are being offered at the three locations in Newberry County. WHITMIRE Some 80 adults are enrolled in the adult program at Whit mire High School, according to Kenneth L. Coleman, director of adult education and princi pal. Colemant a former athle tic director and coach, said that about 60 of these adults are working toward their nigh school diploma. “These people work a full day, then come to class at night,” he added. About 10 ve terans are enrolled, and Cole man hopes that additional ve terans in the area will take ad vantage of the recently-libera lized benefits. Mr. Coleman may be contacted at 694-3400 for ad ditional information. NEWBERRY William P. Mabry reports that about 170 adults are par ticipating in the adult educa tion program at Newberry High School. Mr.. Mabry is principal and director of the adult pro gram. “We have nine teachers in this, the fifth year of an adult program at the high school,” Mabry said. Their pro gram consists of basic programs for adults with less than an eighth grade education, a high school diploma program and training for unlicensed adults. Many adults are studying one or two subjects to improve their performance on the job or to prepare for employment. “This is especially true in the shorthand, typing and bookkeep ing courses,” Mabry said. Other subjects offered include math, home economics, family living, history, English, science and biology. Additional information about the program at Newberry High School may be obtained by calling Mr. Mabry at 276- 3427. MID-CAROLINA Sixty-seven adults are cur rently enrolled, an increase of 19 from an initial enrollment in September of 48. Included in this group are 18 veterans. “Most of these people are in our high school program, work ing toward their high school diploma,” said Clarence Chick, adult education teacher and di rector of the program at Mid- Carolina. Nineteen adults are enrolled in the brsic program, and are striving to reach the eighth grade level. “Most of our students come from Little Mountain, Pomaria and Pros perity,” Chick said. TOTAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT Coordinator Leitzsey related that total community support for adult education programs is evident in Newberry County. “Business and industry are con stantly looking for persons with good educational backgrounds in the basic learning skills,” Leitzsey said. He added that employers also encourage their employees to improve their edu cation to qualify for future ad vancement with their compa nies. “Many employees find that they cannot move up the lad der until they get their high school diploma,” Leitzsey con tinued. He also praised local employment offices for making referrals to him when an ap plicant shows a definite need for additional education. When asked about the success of a- dult education programs in New berry County, Leitzsey said that 196 high school diplomas have been issued to adults in New berry County during the past four years. “This means that 196 adults have established goals, worked hard and have reached them,” Leitzsey said. He also praised local employment offices for making referrals when appli cants would benefit from addi tional education. Many adults with less than a high school education are ac tually closer to that diploma than they realize. “Credit can be granted in many cases for work experience, thus re ducing the number of units needed through study in our a- dult program,” Leitzsey said. Many adults are not taking advantage of the excellent op portunities available in adult education programs. Leitzsey indicated that all adults with less than a high school educa tion should think seriously about adult education programs in the county. Why adult education? The pro grams are here. Subjects are offered to meet the needs of adult students. Class schedules are arranged to suit the needs of these students. Whether you live in Newberry, Prosperity, Whitmire or any other part of Newberry County, you’re not far from an adult education program. For further information about opportunities in adult educa tion, contact Mr. Leitzsey at the Newberry County Educa tional Building, telephone 276- 3216. Adult students study math at Whitmir High School under Allene Aughtry. Driver Education is one of the adult courses taught at Newberry High School. Mary Funderburke is instructor. 1 NOTICE OF SECOND READINGS Notice is hereby given that City Coun cil will hold Second Reading on the fol lowing ordinances at a meeting of City Council to be held in Council Room, City Hall, Newberry, S. C., on December 15, 1970, beginning at 7:30 P.M. An ordinance providing for the pur chase of property known as the Baker’s Warehouse for the sum of $29,950.00. An ordinance providing for the pur chase of property known as the Wise man Hotel for the sum of $44,950.00. 1971 Business & Professional License Ordinance Mayor & City Council