The History of Sunset Gap - page 10
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Elizabeth
Wright perceived and fostered the need for greater self-determination
by community members in their participation in Sunset Gap's programs.
Miss Wright, and the Clarks, were sensitive to the viability of Sunset Gap as a community center, a local institution serving people, and even as its role of elementary school diminished in importance. Oscar Clark's knowledge of the local agricultural needs and traditions, and his conscious effort to involve more men in the Center's programs, represented significant contributions to the community. The Robert Davises' were recognized as leaders in county and local schools.
For over 14 years this program has seen students, from literally all over the world, come together for a week in late February for the Center's International Week. |
During
their stay they have shared the individual cultures with students
of all ages in the Jones Cove School in Sevier County as well as
in many of the local elementary schools in Cocke County and Cosby
High School. With the help of the Center they, in turn, have been able to visit many of the social service organizations of our community (hospitals, clinics) as well as talking with community leaders from many areas of community life. Through this effort a real Christian witness is made through the Center's concern for the folks of the area to those from abroad. The Pre-School, established in 1966, is now involved with many of the children whose parents were a part of the original program. Both Boy and Girl Scouts are now a real part of the history of the Center and many are related to Uncles, Aunts and Cousins that have been a part of the Center's history. During the mid70's and through the mid-80's a strong Little League baseball program was carried on by the Center. With a stronger county program coming from that participation - it is now run on a countywide basis rather than at the Center and immediate community. |
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