Local students place first in CTSO competitions    Cleveland Post:

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FBLA: (from front left) Jacob Altman, Christian Green, River Norris, Will Eberwein, Aubree Payne, Fran Clark, Catherine Musial, Glenn Bass, Charles Spencer, Trevor Thompson, Brian Robison, McCoy Carlson and Vivian Hunt." title="Contributed|JCS
FBLA: (from front left) Jacob Altman, Christian Green, River Norris, Will Eberwein, Aubree Payne, Fran Clark, Catherine Musial, Glenn Bass, Charles Spencer, Trevor Thompson, Brian Robison, McCoy Carlson and Vivian Hunt." style="max-width: 300px;" class="image_img" />

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FBLA: (from front left) Jacob Altman, Christian Green, River Norris, Will Eberwein, Aubree Payne, Fran Clark, Catherine Musial, Glenn Bass, Charles Spencer, Trevor Thompson, Brian Robison, McCoy Carlson and Vivian Hunt.

FCCLA: (from front left) Ashlee Elliott, Starr Dukes, Mary Ann Mennella, Monica Scott, Monica Scott, Katherine Eve Arroyo, Shyquille Morriesy, Jasmine Sharpe, Katelynn Armstrong, Lexi Sharp, Micaela Dupree and Troy Anderson." title="Contributed|JCS
FCCLA: (from front left) Ashlee Elliott, Starr Dukes, Mary Ann Mennella, Monica Scott, Monica Scott, Katherine Eve Arroyo, Shyquille Morriesy, Jasmine Sharpe, Katelynn Armstrong, Lexi Sharp, Micaela Dupree and Troy Anderson." style="max-width: 300px;" class="image_img" />

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FCCLA: (from front left) Ashlee Elliott, Starr Dukes, Mary Ann Mennella, Monica Scott, Monica Scott, Katherine Eve Arroyo, Shyquille Morriesy, Jasmine Sharpe, Katelynn Armstrong, Lexi Sharp, Micaela Dupree and Troy Anderson.

SkillsUSA: (from front left) Victoria Sanderford, Makaelah Walters, Jenna Johnson, Ashton Makey, Cailyn Clymore, Karson Fair, Justin Coor, Paige Evans, Austin Pope, Luke Tart, Mattie Tart, Dava McLamb, Will Raynor and Eddie Poplin." title="Contributed|JCS
SkillsUSA: (from front left) Victoria Sanderford, Makaelah Walters, Jenna Johnson, Ashton Makey, Cailyn Clymore, Karson Fair, Justin Coor, Paige Evans, Austin Pope, Luke Tart, Mattie Tart, Dava McLamb, Will Raynor and Eddie Poplin." style="max-width: 300px;" class="image_img" />

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SkillsUSA: (from front left) Victoria Sanderford, Makaelah Walters, Jenna Johnson, Ashton Makey, Cailyn Clymore, Karson Fair, Justin Coor, Paige Evans, Austin Pope, Luke Tart, Mattie Tart, Dava McLamb, Will Raynor and Eddie Poplin.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are considered an integral part of instruction in Career and Technical Education classrooms. CTSO contributes to the attainment of curriculum competencies and are supervised by qualified and licensed CTE personnel.

Johnston County Schools' CTSO's are affiliated with state and national organizations. With their advisors, 40 Johnston County Schools' students who won first place at their State CTSO competitions will travel to Nashville, TN or Kansas City, MO to compete in their respective National CTSO competitions in June. These groups include: Future Business Leaders of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, HOSA-Future Health Professionals and SkillsUSA. DECA traveled to California in April for their National CTSO competition.

Congratulations to our local winners listed below.

FBLA - Cleveland High (Fran Clark, advisor)

Charles Spencer, Brian Robison and Trevor Thompson - Virtual Business Challenge

FBLA - West Johnston (Catherine Musial, advisor)

Aubree Payne, Vivian Hunt and McCoy Carlson - 2013 State High School Stock Market

FCCLA - West Johnston (Mary Ann Mennella, advisor)

Ashlee Elliott - Chapter Showcase Display

SkillsUSA - West Johnston (Eddie Poplin, advisor)

Justin Coor - Carpentry

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"Sandhu, Obodo and Garrett make history at CvHS     Cleveland Post:

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Principal Anne Meredith revealed the name of Cleveland High School's first ever Salutatorian and Valedictorian during the Senior Awards Night on May 30. Co-Salutatorians are Arun Sandhu of Clayton (left) and Uzoamaka Obodo of Clayton (middle). Cleveland High's Valedictorian for 2013 is Lauren Garrett of Garner (right).

Cleveland Post will have full coverage of the Cleveland and West Johnston High School Classes of 2013 in the June 13 edition.

Read more:  The Cleveland Post - Sandhu Obodo and Garrett make history at CvHS  

Dean's List: JCC   Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/04/2937475/deans-list.html 

Dean's List

Published: June 4, 2013  

The following students have been named to the dean's list at Johnston Community College:

Benson ─ David Beasley Jr., Misty Holleman, Robert Womack, Jennifer Moseley, Rachel Jernigan, Sherica McNeill, Kristan Denning, Savannah Hill, November Pfeil, Jennifer Adcock Flaugher, Ashley Glover, Theresa Lasky, Heather Elliott, Jennifer Peacock, Lucerito Gonzalez, Christopher Lasky, Tanya Stancil-Smith, Ashley Willis, Mary-Ashley PollardAlexandra Long, Samantha Vaughn, Linda Smith, Rebekah Knechel, Amber Trimpe, Michael Duquette, Madison McGee, Matthew Moore, Mason Young, Victoria Burgess,Anna Dudley, Ragan Ellis, Sean Deases, Shenan Higgins, Deborah Rosenberg, Tabatha Barbour, Sandra Wolfe, Sarah Butler and Leah Brown.

Clayton ─ Lisa Digregorio-Ross, Nicholas Merle, Eric Turner, Sovannara Ros, Roshonda Rock, William Nichol, Russell Thrasher, Olivia Creech, Conner Dean, Kaitlyn Puglisi, Lucas Triba, Rebecca Hyatt, Alexus Stancil, Waylon Ferrell, Mary Casey, Rodrigo Pantoja-Perez, Celia Atkison, Lorraine James, Daniel Henry, Michelle Lamm, Rebecca Mall, Michaelangelo Lucas, Sean Kilpatrick, Sierra Person, Stephen Ryan, Jimmie Jones Jr., Tahnne Porras, Michael House, Megan Lockard, Chloe Peach, Mary Bartell, Donovan Woods, Jessica Chestnut, Taylor Williams, Katie Cannada, Leah Godwin, Alishia Mikolowski, Kimberly McKitchen, Tammie Jones, Elizabeth Mena, Ashley Ciancioso, Marianne Beamer, Rachel Freeman, Alex Zens, Matthew McCarthy, Stephanie Horan, Christine Ketner, Patrick House, Misty Preztak, Darren Erickson, Victor Harrison, Meredith France, Jennifer Eldridge, Lori Abrams, Detrae Baker Washington, Chad Morgan, Latofat Mirzakhmedova, Jesse Basden, Kala Barnes, Madeleine Moran, Megan Raybon, Cynthia Cummings, Christy Parks, Kaylee O'Connell, Ester Horrer, Natasha Harrison, Sara Bingham, Christopher Nolan, Sara Syme, Mary Noble, Daniel Hackley, Randy Gay, Amber Harrelson, Stephanie Strickland, Joshua Kemp, Jessica Hoover, Curtis Brundidge, Sam Radford, Stephen Parker, Elisabeth Flock, Aimee Vanderpoel, Edwina Moran, Rosa Zavala, Chrissy Barbour, Monica Ward, Michael Farlow, Joseph Lightner, Jason Hudda, Patricia Burggraf, Mike Mangione, Ashley Stickl, Anna Russo,Katherine Hatcher, Alexa Eno, Lucretia O'Dell, Heather Capps, Christopher Brethauer, Amanda Boyle, Hayley Peterson, Rebeca Lawhorn, Lisa Ross, Colton Kelley, Sophirene Hinton, Dawn Marlow, Katie Hahn, Ashton Cundiff, Daniel Lopez, Misty Carroll, James Nagy, Alanna Hurley, Courtney Ryan, Donavan Heres, Mary Sampsel, Donna Luczka, Jeremy Mailhot, Melissa Balch, Carly Wilkins, Tara Jones, Avery Delmaine, Sarah Dunn, Laura Kelly, Charnise Jones, Iran Torres-Ammerman, Ticardo Roberson, Allen Williams, Alec Williams, Tabitha Shuman, Gregory Morris, Kendra Coats, Victoria Burdo, Krista Noel, Sarah Pickwick, Kristin Samples, Christina Hart, Amanda Wheaton,Mariah Bater, Alex Batten, Michael Barefoot, McKenna Rider, Rebecca Wing, Jackye Jimenez, Tabitha Barnett, Steven Marinos, Katherine Robbs, Dawn Hodge, Whitney Anderson, Brianna Smith, Sonja Almand, Ashleigh Cuomo, Shonally Bennett, Kristina Beavers, Devin Hiatt, Jenna Alexander, Jakob Stallings and Emily Holzer.

Four Oaks ─ Sherrill Phipps III, Dianne Noel, Amanda Jackson, Melanie Gooch, Kayla Norris, Jennie Bachelder, Jamie Buchanan, Jessie Rouille, Gaile Brittain, Linda Eldridge, Amanda Richardson, Jacob Gross, Kayla Messer, Sylva Allen, Emily Dewey, Carolyn Langdon, Sarah Hatch, Jesse McLean, Morgan Black, Benjamin Ennis, Karishma Persaud, Nicholas O'Maley, Kateland Blackmon, Jordan Benson, Brittany Lofton, Lindsey Connell, David Hamm, Heather Capps, Ronald Hall, Annah Baker, Megan Jeans, Dorrie Johnson, John Bond, Mariela Mejia-Armendariz, Rachael Wooten, Brian Fogleman, Jennifer Norris, Josie Guin, Craig Couch, Jose Diaz, Shayna Creech, Tina Lee, Cameron Wood and David Schmaling.

Fuquay-Varina ─ Amanda Cacchione, Lori Culberson, Malina Peach, Tamra Aguilar, Amanda Harman and Natalie Cholula.

Garner ─ Kailee Berg, Luther Liles, Lee Hemphill, Alyssa Pittman, Kyle Cutting, Hannah Wiggs, Gabriel Rand, Joselin Espinoza-Calix, Alexis Twisdale, Stephanie Simmons, Michele Heil, Stacy Hayes, Tiffany Corvino, Catherine Bradshaw, Jenny Pollard, Candice Northgrave, Jessica Stevens, Madison Wainwright, Joshua Smalls, Allison Hales, Kenneth Sylvest, Nathan Millett, Diane Davis, Rebekah Wiggs and Kristen Schena.

Holly Springs ─ Katie Martin.

Micro ─ Brittany Pate and Brittny Spehar.

Princeton ─ Emily Strickland, Cori Starling, Kenan Walden, Dianna Crigger, Amber May, Gordon Radford, Christie Wellons, Ethan Williford, Kasey Bell, Joseph Cuddington, Rose Lopez Ramirez, Lori May, Megan Teasley, Steven Poston, Kim Huffman, Christopher Mooring, Christopher Daniels, John Daniels and Jacob Huffman.

Raleigh ─ Frederick Beatson, Erin French, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Cheryl Isley, Cynthia Mrozek, Leroy Windley, Frankie Carr, Kathryn King, Lawrence Battaile, Abrham Daba, Audrey Smith, Patricia Doss, Willa Walker, Abigail Okantey, Austin Bunch, Maureen Mahoney, Erin Marshall, Ashley Donnell, Ana Matos, Olivia Nowell, Casey Snyder and Elizabeth Mong.

Selma ─ Ashley Heath, Valeria Gonzalez, Laura Gonzalez, Jennifer Williams, Jameka Price, Tabitha Forbes, Steven Coker, Tomeka Baker, Nikki Curtis, Nicholas Tedder, Paul Garrett, Emily Peele, Warren Phillips, Laurie Thibaudeau, Jacqueline Blanco, Yancy Perlera, Jason Toole, Roosevelt Ethridge Jr, Sara Ramirez, Mohamed Elessawy, Kevin Draper, Sharon Goddard, Stephanie Clayton, Lawrence Capps, Lizbeth Lopez, Tanya Carmon, Belinda White, Tyler McCarthy, Shannon Sauls, David Parrish, Richard Ward, Brett Phillips, Donald Madison, Susan Toole, Billy Saunders, Yaskin Montalvo, Garett Phillips, Teresa Hales, Kimberly Hess, Elizabeth Jernigan, Irene Urena-Escamilla, Leah Ward, Alexander Montgomery, Juli Sharek, Elizabeth English, Jessica Jensen, Jordan House, Jacob Anthony, Alejandra Moreno, Monica Eschenberg, Devin Kimmey, Julia Conklin and Ansley Gimenez.

Smithfield ─ Sacha Carter, Kelly Miller, Lora Woodard, Lindsay Groves, Marsha Sullivan, Terry King Jr., Michelle Robinson, Connie May, Brandon Dickinson, Jamie Winchell, James Thompson, Heather Mills, Gabriela Amador, Meghan Garey, Courtney Brock, Jessica Mencia, Ismael Femat, Chase Cooper, Emily Johnson, Hannah Mohamad, Meredith Creech, Kourtnei Williams, Rosa Taylor, Karen Thompson, James Creech, Dylan Odett, Shane Henderson, Lindsey Carl, Gary Lee, Brianna Thrash, Patrick Templeton, Theresa Scott, Michael Wolbert, Marianne Rapp, Christa Ammons, Emily Wood, Sara Wolfe-Schiestel, Ethan Wilkins, David Rantanen, Jeremy Vanderwall, Zac Corbett, Dustin Frickman, Dakota Tillery, Shanita George, Melissa Eason, Dominique Barrera, Dana Branch, Charlie Davis, Daniel Ogburn, Lisa Boyd, Samuel Long, Lindsey Bridges, Kimberly Robbins, Amber Parker, Ashley Edwards, Jennifer Godwin, Larry-Wallace Lane, Benjamin Rieger, Barry Lawson, Kyle McKeel, Jami Allen, Thomas Cagle, Suzanne Zipf, Ashley Ward, Christopher Dervsha, Margaret Lebron-Mateo, Oneil Diaz- Vazquez, Joseph Wood, Steven Narron, Peter Derasmo, Maria Aleman, Alison Warren, Jessica Noreault, Lisa Perry, Rodney Strickland, Cory Ross and Danielle Bartlett.

Wendell ─ Randy Flanders, Dana Wilson, Christi Baker, Angela Mullins, Daryl Sanders, Sonia Childers, Alexis Crocker, Rachael Thomas, Dionicia Richardson, Steven Maybee, Daniel Strautnieks, Malessia Godwin, Bonnie Anderson, Morgan Flanders and Roxanne Baker.

Willow Spring ─ Jessie Talbert, Joe Perry, Joseph Henderson, Brandy Joyner, Bianca Price, Hollie Vanderlei, Jason Diaz, Rickie Allen and Tim Matthews.

Zebulon ─ Crystal Masouras, Raymond Cagle, Shanice Williams, Luis Mercado, Benjamin Chamblee, Bobbi Lane and David Beazley.

Honor Roll: Cleveland Middle School   Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/01/2931962/honor-roll-cleveland-middle-school.html 

Honor Roll: Dixon Road Elementary

Published: June 4, 2013  

Dixon Road Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Chloe Brown, Amada Cook, Nicholas Daniels, Madelyn Dye, Ethan Green and Caroline Hamrick.

Grade 4 - Brandon Watson.

Grade 5 - Eden Anderson, Ethan Brinkley, Wesson Cook, Devan Driggers, Wayne Graham, Graham Johnson, Wesley Langdon, Maisy Miller, Alex Salgado and Hayley Whoolery.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Peyton Askew, Milsy Avila-Marmolejo, Kara Briguglio, Andre Garcia, Sidney Griffis, Lanna Grimes, Alexander Halloran, Janelle Jennings, Logan Leamy, Mackenzie Norris, Landen Powell, Garrett Rudd, Haleigh Strickland, Ethan Tew, Shawn Watson, Riley Wood , Jacob Zicca and Noah Zimmerman.

Grade 4 - Harrison Brown, Cailey Bruni, Hannah Bullock, Carson Cain, Luke Clevenger, Sydney Creech, Brayden Day, Presley Jackson, Billy Johnson, Brady Jones, Peyten Long, Desiree Melton, Eli Pekaar, Ellis Peterson, Jack Romano, John Tellez, Hailey Townsend, Casey Wagner and Mary Wood.

Grade 5 - Corey Almeida, Yameli Avila, Ady Berber, Blake Bevelacqua, Ryan Brown, Rosalyn Cullison, Cailyn Halloran, Johnathan Hamilton, Coby Harrington, Savannah Hicks, Jalyn Jackson, Kimberli Jimenez-Boschee, Nicole Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Danielle Jones, Mary Kuhn, Reagan Manning, Kai Moskow, Rachel Peck, Michael Pittman, Catherine Rios, Epifanio Santiago and Christopher Ward.

Honor Roll: Dixon Road Elementary   Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/04/2937470/honor-roll-dixon-road-elementary.html 

Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/06/04/2938432/honor-roll-dixon-road-elementary.html

Honor Roll: Dixon Road Elementary

Published: June 4, 2013  

Dixon Road Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Chloe Brown, Amada Cook, Nicholas Daniels, Madelyn Dye, Ethan Green and Caroline Hamrick.

Grade 4 - Brandon Watson.

Grade 5 - Eden Anderson, Ethan Brinkley, Wesson Cook, Devan Driggers, Wayne Graham, Graham Johnson, Wesley Langdon, Maisy Miller, Alex Salgado and Hayley Whoolery.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Peyton Askew, Milsy Avila-Marmolejo, Kara Briguglio, Andre Garcia, Sidney Griffis, Lanna Grimes, Alexander Halloran, Janelle Jennings, Logan Leamy, Mackenzie Norris, Landen Powell, Garrett Rudd, Haleigh Strickland, Ethan Tew, Shawn Watson, Riley Wood , Jacob Zicca and Noah Zimmerman.

Grade 4 - Harrison Brown, Cailey Bruni, Hannah Bullock, Carson Cain, Luke Clevenger, Sydney Creech, Brayden Day, Presley Jackson, Billy Johnson, Brady Jones, Peyten Long, Desiree Melton, Eli Pekaar, Ellis Peterson, Jack Romano, John Tellez, Hailey Townsend, Casey Wagner and Mary Wood.

Grade 5 - Corey Almeida, Yameli Avila, Ady Berber, Blake Bevelacqua, Ryan Brown, Rosalyn Cullison, Cailyn Halloran, Johnathan Hamilton, Coby Harrington, Savannah Hicks, Jalyn Jackson, Kimberli Jimenez-Boschee, Nicole Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Danielle Jones, Mary Kuhn, Reagan Manning, Kai Moskow, Rachel Peck, Michael Pittman, Catherine Rios, Epifanio Santiago and Christopher Ward.

Johnston County students take first-place honors     Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/01/2931923/johnston-county-students-take.html 

Johnston County students take first-place honors

Published: June 1, 2013  

Forty Johnston County students who are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America took first-place honors at the state Career and Technical Education competition.

Students in Future Business Leaders of America first-place winners are: Jacob Altman, Christian Green, River Norris, Will Eberwein, Aubree Payne, Fran Clark, Catherine Musial, Glenn Bass, Charles Spencer, Trevor Thompson, Brian Robison, McCoy Carlson and Vivian Hunt.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America first-place winners are: Ashlee Elliott, Starr Dukes, Mary Ann Mennella, Monica Scott, Katherine Eve Arroyo, Shyquille Morriesy, Jasmine Sharpe, Katelynn Armstrong, Lexi Sharp, Micaela Dupree and Troy Anderson.

SkillsUSA first-place winners are: Victoria Sanderford, Makaelah Walters, Jenna Johnson, Ashton Makey, Cailyn Clymore, Karson Fair, Justin Coor, Paige Evans; Austin Pope, Luke Tart, Mattie Tart, Dava McLamb, Will Raynor and Eddie Poplin.

Future Health Professionals first-place winners are: Julia Minton, Logan McCullen, Kate Fleming, Megan Wrench, Pat Deese and Liz Hodges.

The students and their advisor will travel to Nashville, Tenn. or Kansas City, Mo. in June to compete in the national competition.

Lane Johnson stays true to his father's ideals     Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/01/2931955/lane-johnson-stays-true-to-his.html 

Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/06/05/2940993/lane-johnson-stays-true-to-his.html

Lane Johnson stays true to his father's ideals

Published: June 1, 2013  

Lane Johnson accepts the 2013 Sam Narron Baseball Award from Rooster Narron, at left, with Lane's mother, Trudy Johnson, center, and his grandparents, Jeanette and Shelton Johnson.

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Sports Briefs     Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/04/2937449/sports-briefs.html 

4 NJHS athletes sign to play college level sports   Kenly News:    

http://kenlynews.com/njhs-athletes-sign-to-play-college-level-sports-p7859-74.htm  

North Johnston High School seniors (from left) Alex Pilkington (track and field), Taylor Adams (softball), Domonik Hinton (cheerleading), and Hunter Stephenson (wrestling) recently signed letters of intent to play sports at the college level. Pilkington will be attending Western Carolina University. Adams will be attending Catawba College. Hinton will be attending Mount Olive College, and Stephenson will be attending UNC-Pembroke.

Kenly News • Sunday, June 02, 2013

North Johnston High School seniors Taylor Adams (softball), Domonik Hinton (cheerleading), Alex Pilkington (track and field), and Hunter Stephenson (wrestling) recently signed to play sports at the college level.

Athletic Director Nicole Davis said she is extremely proud of all of the signees, and she is glad to see they will be continuing their education beyond high school.


Taylor Adams
Catcher Taylor Adams signed a letter of intent to play softball with Catawba College.

"It is very satisfying knowing that everything I've worked for is finally paying off," said Adams.

Adams has been a member of the North Johnston softball team since her freshman year. She was also a member of the school's volleyball team (grades 9-10), basketball team (grades 9-10), and winter track team (grade 12).

While at Catawba College Adams said she plans to study athletic training and eventually earn a doctorate in physical therapy.

Adams is the daughter of Ronnie and Sheila Adams of Smithfield. She has one sister, Amber Adams, 25.

Adams is a member of the National Honor Society, Panthers AHEAD, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Domonik Hinton
Domonik Hinton signed a letter of intent to be a cheerleader for Mount Olive College.

"I feel very honored to be able to compete at the collegiate level because it allows me to continue doing something that I love," said Hinton.

In addition to cheerleading Hinton said she also plans to run track at Mount Olive.
She added that she hopes to study animal science and pursue a career as a veterinary technician.

According to Hinton, she has been in cheerleading since the seventh grade, and one of the best things about being a cheerleader, in addition to making great friends, has been the fact that it constantly encouraged her to stay in school and keep her grades up.

Hinton is the daughter of Jeanette Hall of Pine Level. She has two siblings De'Edrick Hall, 23 and Jahnasia Hinton, 12.

She is also a member of North Johnston's FFA, DECA, and FCCLA.

Alex Pilkington
Alex Pilkington signed a letter of intent to be a member of the Western Carolina University track and field team.

While on the North Johnston track team Pilkington was a five time conference champion, five time all conference, had three state championship meet appearances, a three time team MVP, earned fifth place in the 200 meter at the 2013 state championship, and was a recipient of the 2013 Phil Pittman Panther Award.

Pilkington has also been a member of the school's football team (grades 9, 10, and 12) and the cross country team (grade 11).

"I am so excited for this opportunity," Pilkington. "I'm very thankful for the gifts God has blessed me with and the doors He has opened."

According to Pilkington, he plans to study geology at Western Carolina University and pursue a career as a geologist of natural resourses.

Pilkington is the son of Dwayne and Amy Pilkington of Pine Level. He has two brothers Ben, 15 and Cole, 13.

He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the FCA. He also works with Awaken Student Ministries at Princeton Church of God.

Hunter Stephenson
Hunter Stephenson signed a letter of intent to wrestle at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Stephenson has been a member of the North Johnston wrestling team since his freshman year, and as a wrestler he earned all conference two times, conference champion two times, and was a recipient of the Coach's Award his sophomore year.

Stephenson is also past member of the track team (grade 11), the golf team (grades 9-10), and a four-year member of the school's football team, where he has earned all conference honors and was a Wilson Times Iron Man Team nominee.

"I am very nervous and excited about my future as a Brave," he said.

While at UNC Pembroke Stephenson said he plans to study history education and hopes to eventually become a high school history teacher.

He is the son of Michelle and Mark Stephenson of Kenly and has one sister Brittany Stephenson, 24.

In addition to his numerous athletic activities he is also a member of North Johnston's FCA, FFA, and DECA.

Honor Roll: Princeton Elementary                          Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/06/04/2938433/honor-roll-princeton-elementary.html 

Honor Roll: Princeton Elementary

Published: June 4, 2013  

Princeton Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Riley Allen, Caleb Gardner, Alaina Johnson, Jerry Mills, Deontae Richardson, Karston Eubanks, Emma Ellis, Graycen Faulk, Makeala Thompson, Cameron Dupree, Landon Hayes, Whitley McCoy and Macy Motes.

Grade 4 - Noah Lewis, Nathan Parker, Lina Urrego, Maelee Becton, Makayla Holloman, Nate Starling, Morgan Fields, Mckindsey Jones, Sean Lambert, William Mercer, Nancy Oldham, Gracie Davis, Marcos Ramirez, Kara Ange, Dylan Richards, Chloey Sande, Trace Hickman, Tinsley Moore, Malikai Edwards, Ruthie Hester and Irena Rice.

Grade 5 - Chelsea Barrera, Molakhi Boyd, Joshua Edmonds, Sophie Meyers, Sierra Peacock, Blake Raynor, Zach Greer, Randy Heath, Faith McCallister, Tara Newton, Miguel Urrego, Veronica Blackmon, Madison Tate, Mackenzie Edwards, Sarah Massey, Molly Motes, Samantha Proctor, T.J. Stephenson, Caleb Jones, Dustyn Rigdon, Brady Mohiser, Autumn Nance, Zoe Rowe, Mallory Vetrano, Ruthie Zieverink, Courtney Barnes, Luke Phillips, Clay Beasley, Sylivia Phillips, Hinton Cox, Kelvin King, Jaden Pond, Justin Quinn, Madison Massey, Michaela Radford and Brandon Perdue.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Kaitlyn Cook, Trinity Cummings, Ximena Ferreyra, Jimmy Jackson, Brendan Stewart, Dylan DeBonis, Bridget Cutway, Nathan Daughtry, Sophia DeBonis, Justin Edwards, Shelby Hill, Kelsie Nance, Billy Pearce, Savannah Smith, Kyndall Yelverton, Tyler Carter, Kayleigh Klein, Leyton Pearce, Jacob Ridinger, Katlyn Webb, Emma Neumann, Zoie Stocks, Krystal Young, Estefany Bautista, Seth Carter, Katelyn Hill, Kaleb Johnson, Gracie Whittemore, Hunter Benson, De Andre Richardson, Skylar Brewer, Nayshin Waller, Jayden Braswell, Jessie Hernandez, Joliyah Norman, Mali Stanley and Logan Rachels.

Grade 4 - Sara Daughtry, Jessica Malagon-Meza, Grant Hardee, Caroline Norris, Ellie Jones, Walker Norris, Jared Jones, Jackson Pate, Makayla Jones, Mckenzie Wall, Jake Lee, Alexis Young, Dayde Farrell, Nation Bartlett, Grayson Morgan, Sydney Norris, Hailey Van Waardhuizen, Jada Woodall, Will Worley, Alexander Avalos, Mia Edwards, Candace Fincham, Iridiana Chiguil Reyes, Ethan Fitzgerald, Nahely Castro Jamillo, Kayliyah Forbes, Tyrese Jones, Jonathan Williams, Brittany Bradley, Dakota Carr, Jacob McCain, Luis Mejia-Contreras, Tanner Page, Kylie Neal, Bryant Keokanya, Silvia Perez-Deluna, Gabe Vernon, Taylor Wilson, Jennifer Gomez-Barrios, Hannah Walker, Seth Stearns, Tristan Herndon, Harley Bartholomew, Trey Wall, Reese Brown, Brook Connolly, Gracelyn Massey, Aaron Phillips, Alexes Stewart, Charlie Benton, Khairis Brown, Allie Crocker, Jennifer Rios-Sanchez, Cassie Quinn, Trace Parker, Spencer Teasley, Kaitlyn Willoughby, Meredith Wooten, Avery Alphin, Zachary Howell, Tyana Campbell, Billy McClung, Dane Dixon, Morgan Miller, Matthew Eason, Haley Pollock, Jacob Griffin, Emily Rubio, Taylor Hogg and Jesse Young.

Grade 5 - Thomas Davis, Kalina Davis, Samantha Davis, Amber Fox, Michaellynn Gautier, Jonathan Gomez-Habana, Katie Leverette, Patricia Horton, Will Lawhon, Bradley Lewis, Brody Stewart, Hayley Whittemore, Justin Woodring, Seth Blevins, Shayla Brewer, Delilah Durning, Reanna Braswell, Kimberly Arriaga-Bravo, Raekwon Batts, Sarsh Capritta, Christian Cooper, Leslie Gonzalez, Leighya Avalos, Zeb Whitley, Gavin Holt, Betty Mills, Bethany Patton, Jordan Rose, Cheyenne Tiexiera, Noel Bucio, Matthew McManus, Harley Parker, Lydia Pearson, Madelyn Proctor, Victoria Ramirez, Hunter Reliford, Jeremi Resendez-Rios, Katie Rodriguez, Tex Hardman, Aiyana Watson, Riley Whitley, Hailey Woodall and Dakota Young.

ECU Leadership Challenge seeks local participants                         Kenly News:

http://kenlynews.com/ecu-leadership-challenge-seeks-local-participants-p7876-74.htm 

Selma News:  

http://theselmanews.com/ecu-leadership-challenge-seeks-local-participants-p2882-74.htm

North Johnston graduate and ECU Shelton Leadership Challenge intern Michael Carter (far left) works with a group of high school students during a reflection session in the ECU Shelton Leadership Challenge.

Staff Reports • Wednesday, June 05, 2013

North Johnston graduate and East Carolina University pre-med student Michael Carter is encouraging local high students to participate in the upcoming Shelton Leadership Challenge at ECU.

The challenge, which will take place July 21-26 at ECU, is a six day residential experience that helps students expand their leadership skills though team building activities that enhance understanding of Personal Leadership Assessment and Interpersonal Dynamics, Role of Values and Ethics in Leadership, Leadership Traits and Approaches, Teambuilding and Empowering Others, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Goal Setting.

The program is open to rising 9th to 12th graders (graduating seniors included) with a 3.0 GPA or higher.


Carter, a past participant in the program, said the challenge was one of the most life changing things he ever participated in because it encouraged him to be more involved in school and the community. He said it helped him learn leadership skills that have proven to be invaluable in college and aided him in making several contacts.

The program is based on the five cornerstones of honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility, and the daily curriculum relates to each cornerstone.

According to Carter, the program accepts roughly 40 students each year, and those students are divided into groups of roughly eight, which allows participants to really get to know their teammates.

"When everyone first arrives about 10 percent say they are excited about being there, but on the last day more than 90 percent don't want to leave," said Carter.

Some of the activities students participate in include a service project, like Habitat for Humanity, and a ropes course located four stories in the air.

Carter said team members work together on the ropes course in a manner similar to a trust fall.

However, he said he believes the best parts of the program are the reflection sessions, which are led by a current college student. In the reflection sessions participants discuss the day's activities in a way that helps them gain self actualization and self confidence.

According to Carter, participants in the program will become more passionate about their education and more involved in their community.

The cost to attend the Shelton Leadership Challenge is $575, and Carter said there are some scholarship opportunities available. The deadline (approx.) for registration is Saturday, June 15, and this year's program will take place from July 21-26 on the ECU campus.

In fact, Carter said that the program is looking for scholarship sponsors to benefit local student applicants. Anyone interested in participating in the Shelton Leadership Challenge at ECU or that would like to be a sponsor can contact Michael Carter at 919-228-1349.

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NJ Middle faculty honors former media assistant

The faculty at North Johnston Middle School recently pulled together to honor former media assistant Irene Joyce Meagan with a memorial statue in appreciation for her 22 years of service.

Meagan began at North Johnston Middle in 1989 and worked there until she became ill in 2011.

She died at home on April 27 surrounded by her family, and roughly one month later her memorial statue was placed in the media center.

"I can't think of another person  who loved North Johnston Middle School as much as Mrs. Meagan," said Principal Jarvis Ellis. "She will be missed."

According to Media Coordinator Cindi Pettigrew, the statue features two children, a boy and a girl, reading a book together, and it represents Meagan's dedication to learning and to her students throughout her years at North Johnston Middle.

She added that one of the main rea­ sons the statue was chosen to honor Meagan is because of its portability.

"We really wanted something we could take with us when we move to the new school," said Pettigrew.

All of the faculty at the school pitched in to purchase the statue, which features the engraving "In memory of Irene J. Meagan Media Assistant 1989-2011," she said.

She added that it was important to those involved with the memorial that Meagan's middle initial be included on the engraving because "J" stands for Joyce, and most everyone that knew Meagan knew that Joyce really meant "joy."

The family of the late Irene Meagan, former media assistant at North Johnston Middle School, attend the memorial statue dedication held recently in the school's library. From left are family members Scott Sias, Tiffany Meagan, Bobbie Smale, Beth Sias, and Bob Meagan.

Alex Pilkington to run track at Western Carolina next year             Kenly News:

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Alex Pilkington to run track at Western Carolina next year

By Keith Barnes  for his success as a  News Staff Writer  

Alex Pilkington, one of the 148 seniors graduating Friday at North Johnston High School, may have spent most of his high school career running, but if things go according to plan, his running days have only just begun.

Following a fabulous career as an all-purpose sprinter on the Panthers track team, Pilkington, the son of Dwayne and Amy Pilkington of Pine Level, has accepted a track scholarship to attend Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

He will be joining the Catamounts in August at the campus situated in the North Carolina mountains.

Pilkington said that during his younger days of playing sports, a career in track and field or sprinting was never in his sights.

"I always played baseball growing up but I guess I got burned out early," he said, "so my dad suggested I try track."

"I really didn't know I was a sprinter when I first started out," said Pilkington, "but as a freshman I realized I might be pretty good, and by my sophomore year I had shown even more improvement."

"By my junior year I was having success in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters outdoors and the 55 meters and 300 meters indoors," he said "and I got to compete in the state championship meet this year."

Pilkington said it was not really a tough job selling him on attending Western Carolina, which he thinks is a perfect fit.

Not only does the school have a top-notch track program, according  

Alex Pilkington  

with the coaches and the  entire track program.

"I really enjoyed it and also liked the geography and the mountains," he said.

There's that word again, geography, and speaking of geography, that's what Pilkington plans to major in while at Western Carolina.

As for his choice of colleges, "My dad really likes it and my mom is supportive but she's a little uneasy with it being so far from home," he said.

Although officially leaving North Johnston in a matter of days, Pilkington wanted to make sure he didn't get away without first crediting Jason Wilson, his track coach for the past four years, as being one person responsible  runner.

"There aren't many people who are willing to invest in people's lives the way he has," said Pilkington. "Everybody enjoys being around him."

"When I was a freshman we had about 15 guys on the team and this year we had nearly 40, and that increase can be attributed to him," said Pilkington. "He's a good person and I hope to keep in touch with him."

During the recent North Johnston athletic awards banquet, Pilkington received not only most valuable player recognition for both indoor track and outdoor track but also the prestigious Phil Pittman Panther Award, which recognizes him for being the outstanding senior male athlete at the school.

Reflecting on his high school career, Pilkington said, "I've enjoyed every bit of it and it's been fun. I know I'm going to miss it."

As for the highlights of his track career at North Johnston, Pilkington listed two in particular, which were finishing fifth in the 200 meters event state track championships this past season and being a member of the 4 x 400 relay team that finished third in a race during his junior year in which the Panthers, as heavy underdogs, defeated several teams ranked ahead of them.

As for other accomplishments, Pilkington said one of his proudest moments was recently obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 63, sponsored by Pine Level American Legion, for which he gives much of the credit to his parents.

"I couldn't have done it without them," he said.

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North Johnston Class of 2013 graduates Friday night  

Ceremony begins promptly at 6 p.m., tickets required for main gym entry

Approximately 148 seniors are preparing to graduate from North Johnston High School Friday, according to graduation coordinator Meg Kidd.

Graduation is planned for Friday, June 7, and it will be held in the school's new gym in a similar fashion to last year's ceremony.

Because of space limitations inside the gym, each graduating senior has been allotted 10 tickets for their friends and family members.

However, the ceremony will be simulcast inside of the school's old gym so persons without tickets can still view it in real time.

According to Kidd, there will be two mandatory graduation practices before the official ceremony on June 7.

The first will take place on Thursday, June 6, at 1 p.m. and the second will immediately follow the senior breakfast, which is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on June 7.

Students should follow the school's casual dress code for both practices, and guys are encouraged to bring a baseball cap to practice removing for the prayer and National Anthem.

Also at the senior breakfast, the valedictorian and the salutatorian will be officially recognized.

Graduation will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and seniors are asked to be dressed, ready, and on the 600 Hall by 5 p.m. Graduates can park in the first rows of the rear lot (stadium lot).

Chief Marshal for the event is Clay Johnson, and SGA President Vanessa Monique Watson will give the benediction.

The North Johnston High School AFJROTC will present the colors, and guest speakers for the event include Johnston County School Board Chairman Larry Strickland and Advisory Council President Billy Daughtry.

Special music will be provided by an ensemble of North Johnston High School seniors, and chorus teacher Amy Mooring will be singing the National Anthem.

Jesse Woodard, senior adviser, will be reading the names of the students who are graduating,  and Principal Tim Harrell will be awarding diplomas. Assisting them will be counselors Rosanna Ewais and Erin Burns.

In past graduations, a chair has been draped with a cap and gown to honor a fallen classmate, but the North Johnston High Class of 2013 will be the second class in a row in several years to have not lost a fellow student to an accidental death.

According to Kidd, the doors will open for graduation at 4:30 p.m. and will close exactly at 6 p.m., with the old gym remaining  open throughout the ceremony.

Everyone is asked to park in the rear parking lot. However, there will be three entrances to the event, one in the back and   two in the front. Attendees (if able) are encouraged to walk around to the front of the gym, so that all three entrances can be utilized.

Dignitaries should also plan to park in the rear lot, she said.

The lower entrance to the school in front of the gym along Highway 301 will be reserved for handicap access.

Attendees are asked to utilize either the upper Highway 301 entrance adjacent to the bus parking lot or the rear entrance off of Watson Road, she said.

Handicap access and parking will be available in the front and rear of the gym. However, the rear entrance will close at 5:45 p.m.

Once closed, the doors to the new gym will only reopen for

North Johnston High School Principal Tim Harrell (left) addresses the Class of 2013 about the upcoming rules and expectations for graduation.

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NJMS 7th graders recognized for Courage The following seventh grade students at North Johnston Middle School were recognized for showing courage in their day to day interactions with their classmates during April.. Courage is doing the right thing even when others do not. The students were rewarded with a trip to Cici's Pizza. Shown are left to right front row: Nicholas Pendergraph, Savannah Radford, James Daniels, Logan Taylor; back row: Barbara Enriquez, Leah Henderson, Jamie Lee, Eric Diaz, and Omar Sasser. Kenly News • Monday, June 10, 2013       ShareThis  submit your opinion

NJMS 6th graders recognized for Courage Sixth graders at North Johnston Middle School were recognized for showing courage in their day to day interactions with other students during April. The students were rewarded with a trip to Cici's Pizza. Pictured are left to right front row: Matthew Johnson, Cassius Casillas, Kimberly Villagran, Jaylan Mills; back row: Hunter Hodge, Noelle Avent, Molly Bass, Brenda Tolentino, and Robert Langley. Kenly News • Monday, June 10, 2013

PHS: Best of the Class     Princeton News-Leader:

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School Notes   Smithfield Herald:  

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Class of 2013 graduates of NCSSM

Katherine Skye Frame of Johnston County Early College and David James Pollard of South Johnston High graduated with the class of 2013 from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham.

Teacher training

Johnston Community College has scheduled the following professional-development workshops for K-12 educators. All sessions will be held in Room 212 of the Learning Resource Center on the Smithfield campus, 245 College Road. The cost is $68. To register, visitwww.johnstoncc.edu/ceregistration. For more information, call Dr. Mia Murphy, director of educational technology and learning resources, at 919-464-2272 or emailmfmurphy1@johnstoncc.edu.

Trend to Blend: Best Practices in K-12 Blended Learning - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 10-11. Learn about blended learning and develop online activities for the classroom.

Teaching and Learning with the iPad - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Learn to use the iPad for instruction and assessment in the classroom.

Google Tools and Chromebook in the Classroom - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, July 8. Learn about free applications from Google that support teaching and learning.

21st Century Technology: Cool Tools for Your Classroom - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-17. Learn about new software, apps and multimedia hardware for the classroom.

Homeschool conference, book fair

Johnston County Home Educators will hold their annual Book Fair and Home-school Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Wilson's Mills Baptist Church, 652 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield.

The event will feature 11 workshops, teen activities, goody bags, prizes and more than 25 vendors.

Workshops begin at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. For more information and a workshop schedule, visit jchenc.org/bookfairworkshops.

Clayton resident graduates *** laude

Brittany N. Williams of Clayton has graduated *** laude from Bridgewater College in Virginia, where she majored in psychology. *** laude honors require a grade point average of 3.4.

VMI graduate

Donald J. Dunn of Benson has graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor's degree in history.

His graduating honors include Army Commission. Dunn is the son of Donald D. Dunn.

Student enters All-State Band

Kristen Hatcher, an eighth-grader at McGee's Crossroads Middle School, performed recently in the All-State Band, the only Johnston County student to do so. The clarinet player placed 10th in the state competition.

Also this year, Hatcher played in the All-County Band and All-District Band.

Scholarship awarded

Josie Guin has received the 2013 scholarship from the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honor society for female educators. The scholarship goes annually to a high school senior who plans to teach after college. It provides $500 for the freshman year and $250 for sophomore, junior and senior years.

To apply for the 2014 scholarship, call Lynn Ragsdale at 919-934-6377.

Personnel contracts

The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following personnel contracts at its May 14 meeting:

Central Office (two-year contracts) - Diana Freeman, executive director for media services; Elizabeth Tanner, Title I director; Ana Milazzotto, ESL/MEP director; Robin Herridge, director of elementary school curriculum; Daisy "Dee" Edmundson, human resources director; Michael Todd Holmes, human resources director; and Brian Vetrano, human resources executive director.

Principals (four-year contracts) - Betsy Huddleston, Archer Lodge Middle; Anne Meredith, Cleveland High; Kendrick Byrd, Cleveland Middle; Maureen Hanahue, Cooper Elementary; Robert Brandon Garland, Johnston County Early College Academy; Barretta Haynes, McGee's Crossroads Middle; Laurie Leigh White, Meadow; William Ray Stott, Johnston County Middle College; Deborah P. Johnson, Polenta Elementary; Sharon Johnson, Powhatan Elementary; Rhonda Ward, Princeton Elementary; Dorlisa Johnson-Cowart, Riverwood Elementary; Phil Lee, Riverwood Middle; and Charles "Eddie" Price, South Johnston High.

Assistant principals (four-year contracts) - David Bates, Archer Lodge Middle; Jenna Sauls, Cleveland High; Natalie Pittman, East Clayton Elementary; Kathy Parrish, Four Oaks Elementary; Susan Jones, Polenta Elementary; Steven Strickland, Princeton Elementary; Suzanne Mitchell, Selma Elementary; Darrick McNeill, Smithfield Middle; James Spence, South Campus; Candace Westbrook, West Clayton Elementary; Tamara Barbour, West Johnston High; Jule Vines Jr., West Johnston High; and Ashley Hampton Sarafino, two-year contract at West Smithfield Elementary.

Employee of the Month

The Johnston County school has named its latest Classified Employee of the Month. He is Kenneth E. Clarkson Jr., a teacher's assistant at Wilson's Mills Elementary School.

His nomination said: "The rapport he builds with second grade students is phenomenal. They love working with him and respect him greatly. If a child is struggling, he makes it his mission to work with them one-on-one until they become successful. His first priority is the students."

NCCU alumni to meet

The Johnston County chapter of the N.C. Central University Alumni Association will hold its 2013 Scholarship Award meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1691 Barber Mill Road, Clayton. The event will feature refreshments and door prizes. Reservations are required by Saturday, June 1. To register, call Margaret Barbee at 919-585-2934 or email margbarb@aol.com.

Student wins spelling bee

Fifth-grader Adrian Lewis of Corinth-Holders Elementary took first place at the Johnston County Junior Spelling Bee.

West Johnston marshals

West Johnston High School has named its junior marshals. They are Haley Hughes, Andrew Sledge, Danielle Williams, Rebecca Meshaw, Andrea Wilson, Abigail Pressley, Jayce Stephenson, Melissa Strickland, Troy Miller, Gabrielle Reasor, Isabella Enxuto, Dillon Haggins, Kristin Power, Brianna Taylor, Tyler Crocker, Kelcie Gales, William Atkinson III, Alex Collins, Lauren Hermane, Benjamin Lacombe, Ian Lockard, Waleed Ahmed, Madison Bell, Christopher Edwards, Andrew Henry, Jason Simon, Alexis Smith, Samantha Hittle, Kirsten Bost and Garrett Hargis.

Summer Sports Camps 2013     Smithfield Herald:  

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Summer Sports Camps 2013

Published: May 30, 2013  

Clayton Baseball Camp

A baseball camp for ages 8-15 will be held June 11-14 from 8:30 until noon daily at Clayton High School. The cost is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cleveland Baseball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a baseball camp June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

South Johnston Baseball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Baseball Camp will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Bruce Coats Field on the South Johnston High School campus. The fee is $80 per camper. Info: Keith Durham at 919-846-3146 or keithdurham@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Spartans' Baseball Camp

The Spartans' baseball camp for ages 7-16 is July 8-11 and from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Spartan Field on the Smithfield-Selma High School campus. The cost is $75 per camper and payable to Chase Crocker. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

BASKETBALL

Basketball Camp for ages 5-7

A basketball camp will be held June 12-14 for ages 5-7 from 9-11 a.m. at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $40 and payable to camp director James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Thunder Basketball Camp

This co-ed basketball camp from June 17-19 and 8 a.m. until noon daily in Selma will focus on basketball fundamentals and skill improvement for ages 7-15. The cost is $40 per camper, register by June 3. Info: visit townofselma-nc.com or 919-975-1411.

Clayton Girls Basketball Camp

The Clayton girls basketball camp will be held June 17-20 at Clayton High School for ages 6-15. Camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cleveland Basketball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a basketball camp June 17-20 from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Basketball camp for ages 7-14

A basketball camp for ages 7-14 will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $65 before the first day of camp or $75 on the first day of camp and payable to James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Clayton Boys Basketball School

The annual Clayton boys basketball school will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School for boys ages 9 up to rising freshmen. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily and the cost is $75 up until the first day of camp. Same-day registration is $90. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

CHEERLEADING

Clayton Cheerleading Camp

The Clayton cheerleading camp will be held June 12-14 from 10 a.m. until noon daily at Clayton High School. Boys and girls ages 5-13 can attend. The cost is $50 before June 1 or $65 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cheerleading Camps in Smithfield

Cheerleading camps for grades 1-5 and 6-12 will be held twice this summer. Camp for grades 6-12 is from 9 a.m. until noon, June 24-26 and July 22-24 and costs $70 per session. Camp for grades 1-5 is from 10 a.m. until noon, June 27-28 and July 25-26 and costs $35. Camps are held at the SRAC gym and payments are to Jessica Brank. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Cleveland Cheerleading Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a cheerleading camp July 15-18 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

FOOTBALL

Spartans' Football Camp

Spartans' football camp for ages 6-14 will be held June 13-14 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield-Selma High practice field. The cost is $35 per camper and payable to David Lawhon. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Clayton Football Camp

The Clayton Football Camp will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School from 5-8 p.m. daily for students in grades 1-8. The cost is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

GENERAL

Clayton Summer Sports Camps

The Clayton Community Center will be hosting a sports camp for beginners, intermediate, and slightly advanced athletes. The full day, week-long sports camps will teach and expose aspiring athletes a fundamental knowledge of the area's most popular sports. The camps will also teach the benefits of cross training activities and personal fitness exercises to best prepare your athlete for their Summer activities and upcoming sports seasons. Camps are set for June 24-28 and July 8-12. Camp is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $150. Space is limited. Registration forms are available at the Clayton Parks Dept. office (715 Amelia Church Road).

ICE SKATING/HOCKEY

Camp Chillin' Camps

The Polar Ice House in Garner will offer weekly summer camps - Camp Chillin' - for ages 5-12. The camps will focus on skating techniques in their choice of ice skating, hockey basics, shooting and more. Info: visit icehousegarner.com or 919-861-7465.

SOCCER

Clayton Comet Soccer Camp

The Clayton Comet Soccer Camp will be held June 10-13 from 5-8 p.m. daily for ages 6 and up. The camp fee is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Clayton Challenger British Soccer Camp

A series of Challenger British Soccer Camps will be held June 10-14 in Clayton. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Mini-camps for ages 4-5 will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. until noon and cost $103 per camper. Half day-camps for ages 6-14 costs $140 and runs from 9 a.m. until noon or 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Info, visit challengersports.com/britishsoccercamps.

Selma Challenger Sports Soccer Camp

The Selma Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Challenger Sports to provide a soccer camp for ages 6 -16 from June 17-21. Camp will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Selma Middle School and the cost is $111 per person. Info: 919-975-1411or visit challengersports.com.

Cleveland Challenger Sports Soccer Camp in Cleveland

Challenger Sports will be hosting a soccer camp with Greater Cleveland Athletic Association June 24-28 for ages 3-16 at the GCAA athletic complex. Each camper receives a free soccer ball and camp T-shirt. Info: visit challengersports.com or Carmelo Sapia at 877-263-7909.

Cleveland Soccer Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a soccer camp July 15-18 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Smithfield Youth Soccer Camp

A soccer camp for ages 5-14 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $50 and payable to Steve Brush. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

SOFTBALL

South Johnston Softball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Softball Camp for girls ages 6-14 will be held June 24-26 at South Johnston High. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $60. Forms are available at all South Johnston area schools. Info: Mickey Bridgers at 919-262-6402 or mickeybridgers@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Spartans' Softball Camp

Spartans' Softball Camp for girls ages 7-16 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The camp costs $60 and is payable to Britney Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

TENNIS

Smithfield Tennis Camps

Tennis camps for ages 5-7 and 8-14 will be held June 24-26 and/or July 22-24. Camp for ages 5-7 runs from 6-7 p.m. and 8-14 camp is from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Community Park tennis courts. The cost is $30 for ages 5-7 or $50 for ages 8-14, payable to Doug Simmons. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

VOLLEYBALL

Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp

The Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp will be held June 11-14 at West Johnston High School from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $80 before June 7 or $90 thereafter. Bagged lunch clincs on tactical serving and digging will be offered for 90 minutes in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday as well for $20 each or $30 for both. Registration forms are available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JnH47DO2oqV1OAVp5ePpeR_6JttCK1-fsBKzCJGSMIs. Info: jerryhogan@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Elementary Age Volleyball Camp

An elementary volleyball camp for grades 3-6 will be held June 13-14 at Princeton High School from 8:30 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $40 per camper. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

Princeton Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for middle school-aged and high school-aged players will be held June 17-19 at Princeton High School. High school camp is from 8-11 a.m. and middle school camp is from noon until 3 p.m. The cost is $50. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

Clayton Parks Volleyball Camp

A girls volleyball camp for ages 9-14 will be held June 18-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Clayton Community Center Gym. The focus will be on basic skills: bumping, setting, serving, etc. The fee is $45 for annual members or $90 for others. Space is limited. Info: 919-553-1551 or visit townofclaytonnc.org.

Cleveland Volleyball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a volleyball camp July 8-11 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Comets Volleyball Camp

The Clayton Comets volleyball camp for ages 8-15 will be held July 9-12 at Clayton High School. Camp is from 4-7 p.m. daily. The cost is $75 up until the first day of camp or $90 on the day of. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Spartans' Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for girls ages 8-14 is set for July 8-11 in the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $60 and payable to Kim Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

South Johnston Volleyball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Volleyball Camp is July 29-31 at South Johnston High from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $50. Info: Matthew Adams at 919-846-3146 or matthewadams@johnston.k12.nc.us.

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Johnson Wins Sam Narron Baseball Award Scholarship  


The recipient of the Sam Narron Baseball Award for the 2012 - 2013 school year is Lane Johnson of South Johnston High School.  Lane is the son of Trudy Johnson and the late Kenneth Johnson.  

Lane is described as a hard-working, honest young man who has a strong faith that has carried him through a family tragedy.  He understands what it takes to be successful as a student, as an athlete, and a person.

The "Sam Narron Baseball Award" was named after Sam Narron who was raised on a farm in the Emit community near Corinth-Holders.  He developed a passion for baseball as a young boy and, like most, had a dream to play Major League Baseball.  Through persistence and determination, Mr. Narron overcame many obstacles and managed to attend the first ever baseball school in Arkansas.  From there his dream became a reality as his hard work ethic earned him a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.  Mr. Narron had a stellar career, which included a World Series Championship.

Narron's family established the Sam Narron Baseball Award in 1998 to honor a Johnston County Schools' baseball standout who demonstrated those same qualities of determination, hard work, and sacrifice.  For the past thirteen years, baseball players from around the county have received this coveted recognition.

To further honor and memorialize Sam Narron, the Narron family has included a $500 scholarship, which will accompany the recognition of the award.  The addition of these scholarship funds is simply another effort by the Narron family to reward those individuals who choose, as Sam Narron did, to follow and pursue their dreams.

Rooster Narron, Sam Narron's son, presented the award and scholarship to Lane in a ceremony at the Johnston County Schools' Simpson Building on Wednesday.

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SSS History Class Develops Historical Markers


The students in Joey Smith's Johnston County History class at Smithfield-Selma High School are not only learning about our county's rich heritage, but are also helping to spread that heritage to the rest of the world. 

The class, which is taught to honors-level juniors and seniors, has been in the county curriculum since it was developed and approved by the Johnston County Board of Education in 2004. However, this is the first year it has been offered at SSS, having previously been offered at South Johnston, Johnston County Early College, and West Johnston. The class includes traditional lectures, but this is not your traditional history class. Most of the weight of the course is in doing rather than listening and taking notes.

This year's group was expected to complete three major products: a public video about a specific part of Johnston County's history, a lesson about life in Johnston County's past developed to give to 4th-graders at South Smithfield Elementary, and a research project that will be preserved as history in its own right.

The public video project was presented as a proposal to the Smithfield Town Board in the hope that the videos could be used to assist with Smithfield's tourism and to bring a little new technology to assist in educating people about Smithfield's rich history. This dream came true on May 23.  The Town of Smithfield created placards and sign holders that will be distributed to specific locations throughout the town. 

Students from the history class met with town representatives at the Neuse Little Theatre in order to place the first historical marker.  Visitors will be able to use technology such as smart phones in order to view the videos through Q codes located on the marker.

The students also taught 4th- and 5th-grade classes at South Smithfield Elementary School in November. They taught the younger students about elements from our region's past. Each lesson included a hands-on activity at its core, such as making butter or developing medicine from their own backyards.  

The research projects, when finally completed, will be collected and published as new works of research designed to enhance knowledge about Johnston County's history, present, and possible future.

Clayton High valedictorian is first generation to attend college     Clayton News-Star:

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Clayton High valedictorian is first generation to attend college

Published: June 4, 2013  

Navneet Atwal, 18, will be attending college at UNC-Chapel Hill next year, after graduating as valedictorian from Clayton High.

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COLLEGE SIGNING: Brandon Hughes-Brevard   Clayton News-Star:

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Brandon Hughes

Published: June 5, 2013  

Brandon Hughes signs with Brevard College with his mother (seated) Christina Hughes, (standing, from left) Cleveland athletic director Jamie Lee, football coach Marc Morris and principal Anne Meredith.

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Parents:Greg and Christina Hughes

High School:  Cleveland

Height, Weight: 5-foot-8, 190 pounds

Positions: Defensive Line, Safety

Also Considered: Chowan, Winston-Salem State, Orange Coast College, Trinity

Why Brevard? "I just love it. I wanted to be at a small school and it's a religion-based school. The coaches seem like they will provide great support."

Major: Biology

Notable: Brandon went through one of the oddest position changes you'll find, going from safety to defensive end to help give the Rams more depth on the defensive line. He got the attention of Brevard's defensive back coach Chris Bland at an East Carolina camp last summer. … "I'll never forget the brotherhood we had here at Cleveland," Brandon said. "I'm proud of all of the things we've overcome over the past three years and just how the coaches guided us so well." The Rams were 23-6 in their two years of varsity play. … Improving his speed and adding more size are the big keys Brandon identifies when asked about what it will take to succeed at the college level. … Brandon hopes to become a podiatrist or a physical therapist.

Cleveland coach Marc Morris: "Brandon is a great kid who ended up playing defensive line for us. He's got a great opportunity going to Brevard."

Compiled by D. Clay Best

Food allergy pilot program helps students avoid problem foods   Clayton News-Star:

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Food allergy pilot program helps students avoid problem foods

Published: June 4, 2013 

By Amanda James - ajames@newsobserver.com

Graduation season arrives in Johnston County   Clayton News-Star:

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Graduation season arrives in Johnston County

Published: June 1, 2013  

By Laura Crosio - Correspondent

Honor Roll: Cooper Elementary School   Clayton News-Star:

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Honor Roll: Cooper Elementary School

Published: June 1, 2013  

Cooper Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Kaitlynn Bryand, Ellie Salter, Alana Sandaire, Mason Thibodeaux, Ariana Arbelaez, Matthew Carroll, Hunter Fiore and Maria Morales-Morales.

Grade 4 - Panisara Purcell and Keely Billiar.

Grade 5 - Isabella Murray and Victoria Olmo.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Faith Jones, Forrest "Ethan" Robbins, Victoria Walker, Anya Boddie, Kimberlyn Southard, Marissa Toledo, Kayln Kyle, Julissa Perez-Ayala, Caroline Donovan-Atwood, Kayla Duke, Andrew Eckstein, Christopher Eckstein, Amberlyn Garner, Natasha Portillo-Granados, Wyatt Reynolds and Mira Shaw.

Grade 4 - Vinesha Briggs, Jaidon Davis, Ullses Garcia-Guzman, Ainsley Brown, Mahalee Cauthren, Allyson Clawson, Carter Kotorman, Rebecca Moffett, Keyara Barnes, Ashley Hoss, Marlo Phifer, Ethan Ryder-Burge, Lydia Chellman, Olivia Elmore, Samuel Garrett, Rebecca Korzelius, Serena Lewis, Darian Moore, Damien Nelson, Natalie Astorga, Miguel Maiella and Morgan Moser.

Grade 5 - Ronald Cervantes-Soto, Maya Gray, Hunter Bouknight, Megan Elliott, Arianna Pexton, Mariana Salgado, Qiana Stubbs, Maritsa Beltran-Bonilla, Taylor Bowman, Rownequah Johnson, Reginal Richardson, Quincy Sandaire, Kaitlyn Syphers, Jasmyne Vallejos, Gavin Bowlin, Kaitlyn Grady, Dallas Pearce, Gabriella Pierre-Louis, Ashley Sinclair, Sydney Slater, Daniel Bizzell, Monica Branagan, Madyson Cauthren, Thomas Elliott, Kirklan Naumuk, Elijah Sanders and Douglas Toledo.

Honor Roll: Polenta Elementary   Clayton News-Star:  

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Honor Roll: Polenta Elementary

Published: June 1, 2013  

Polenta Elementary School has announced its principal's list and honor roll for the third quarter of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Santiago Cabascango, Alan Cardona-Sanchez, Jacob Collins, Rachel Cramer, Jace Currin, Matthew Davis, Kaia Dimoff, Maxwell Duckson, Molly Fleagle, Nathan Franklin, Kaitlyn Free, Hannah Freeman, Olivia Garvey, Fabian Gonzalez, Hillary Harrison, Emma Hunt, Hannah Jordan, Rosslyn Koch, Brandon Lopez, Lenix Martinez Andino, Connor McNeece, Caroline Shaw, Madalyn Sorensen, Alexis Tant, Nicholas Toloczko, Emily Vanderpoel and Hunter Ward.

Grade 4 - Angel Aguayo-Aguilar, Blake Andrews, Griffin Barden, Chloe Bolland, Kaylee Byrd, Brianna Carr, Shelby Casey, Christopher Casper, Jenna Claprood, Jacob Dulmaine, Kylie Elixson, Sydney Eure, Lakiah Finch, Kylie Lewis, Regan Mayall, Elana Melvin, Daniel Morell, Emily Niewoehner, Ivan Pastrana-Vega, Myllan Phoenix, Emily Pounds, Morgan Rollins, Jeremy Rose, Madeline Smith, Camille Tindal, Emily Williams and Sara Zechman.

Grade 5 - Jose Avila, Gabriel Beasley, Dylan Beetcher, Alexis Colton, Thomas Eure, Eve Fulton, Riley Goshorn, Markel Johnson, Morgan Johnson, Jenna Kling, Taylor Lee, Emma Marques, Ashley Regling, Mackenzie Sendek, Hannah Shepard and Kacy Willey.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Jordan Abrams, Ty Argott, Allison Avalos, Emma Bain, Lane Bates, Jackson Bizzell, Logan Bjorklund, Katelyn Brady, Nancy Bravo, Austin Bronisz, Andrea Cassell, Jacob Cherry, Ryan Cramer, Jenna Rose D'Ambra, Joe Danford Jr, Emily Daniels, Aiden DeLeon, Aidan DeSimone, Joshua DeVega, James Deichmueller, Jared Dooley, Tanner Dupre, Payton Elixson, Emily Ezzell, Ashley Galicia Aburto, Andrew Gardner, Kylie Gilmour, Connor Goshorn, Arianna Greco, Philip Guin Jr, Emily Guthrie, Landon Hawley, Charlotte Horne, Halie Jones, Zoey Jones, Julianna Kelly, Carys Lanford, Lleytner Lowry, Brianna McBride, Bayleigh Moore, Robert Morris Jr, Tyler Moseley, Jackson Moss, Wesley Norwood, Andrew Orr, Walter Pollard, Heather Potter, Kaadia Preston, Caydn Richardson, Destenie Rios Pagoada, Kennadi Rosario, Cierra Sansoucie, Jeremiah Sawyer, Rachel Scarboro, Stephanie Sharp, William Sherrell, Adam Smith, Liam Smith, Valerie Smith, Grace Stover, James Strickland, Logan Thunell, Anthony Toloczko, Amelia Townsend, Brianna Turner, Peyton Watson, Abigail Wierzbicki, Baron Williams, Chancellor Wolfe and Daniel Xochimiltl-Roque.

Grade 4 - Damian Anderson, Mary Barbour, Sarah Bass, Mauricio Bautista, Rhiannon Bennett, Logan Boles, Anna Brown, Michael Brown, Eva Carlin, Jihad Cloud, Paige Cramer, Madison Daughtry, Allison Dudley, Dylan Fannin, Aiden Farischon, Emma Franklin, Ashlyn Gemberling, Taeler Godby, Kaden Hall, Samantha Harper, Maison Haswell, Adrian Henry, Lizette Hernandez Jaimes, Trey House, Summer Jernigan, Aiden Kellman, Luka Lamb, Jade Lewis, Caraline McDonald, William Moore, Emily Murphy, Taylor Murray, Mariah Nurrito, Hannah Rayburn, Kacey Schuler, Dalton Seagroves, Morgan Shwonik, Liam Spratt, Matthew Srebrenik, Payton Stanley, Cassidy Sugg, Taylor Sullivan, Michael Synoracki, Marquise Taylor and Nicholas Thurston.

Grade 5 - Mira Arthur, Kouren Artis, Fabian Barrera-Rodriguez, Camille Beale, Savannah Beasley, Eliane Beiza-Garcia, Cannon Benson, Hailey Berryman, Gabrielle Bryant, William Carroll, Brooke Clifton, Colby Davis, Presley Franks, Caleb Ginn, Carter Grooms, Justin Hall, Hunter Hartkopf, Olivia Harvell, Briseyda Hernandez-Jaimes, Brandon Hicks, Kaylynn Holmes, Mckayla Hunt, Gabriel Jones, Katherine Jones, Anyanso Kalu, Garrett Langdon, James Lawson IV, Kayla Mann, Derrick Mayall, Trinity McClamb, Cody Messer, Brooks Moore, Selena Nahra, Tailyn Norman, Garrett Paris, Zachary Parks, Megan Peedin, Darby Reeder, Destiny Royal, Connor Seagraves, Matthew Sendek, Bracey Stauffer, Skylar Stowe, Maria Tamayo-Trejo, Khalanie Taylor, Cameron Verrier, Savanna Von Steenburgh, Mallory Wack, Eryn Wade, Lauren Watson, Logan Whittington and Connor Woodard.

Honor Roll: West Clayton Elementary   Clayton News-Star:

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Honor Roll: West Clayton Elementary

Published: June 1, 2013  

West Clayton Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Kenzi Bossman, Lauren Callahan, Gracie Dean, Megan Duke, Cooper Elmore, Payton Evans, Sophia Insignares, Tyler Ivarone, Xavier Khurshid, Evie Malik, Madison Miller, Micah Nowling, Jonathan Skinner, Jamie Suggs, Nalaysia Teeter and Colin Weaver.

Grade 4 - Megan Champion, Noelle Roberson, Courtland Strong, Maria Duran Colin, Paityn Reed, Alayna Vaughn, Jordan Hatley, Joshua House, Anna Merritt, Will Morgan, Kaylee Creech, Delaney Eaves, Isabelle Martin, Emily O'Donovon and Shelby Rairigh.

Grade 5 - Aspen Anderson, Christopher Barbour, Mackenzie Barbour, Ashley Bresnahan, Sarah Colborn, Mikayla Cron, Callie DeVaney, Dante Dextre, Mackenzie Duke, Chris Everett, Afton Flock, Megan Flockhart, Maya Fournier, Thomas Frazier, Jonah Gill, Sam Gill, Alyssa Guerrero, Trevor Guerrero, Ryan Hutchinson, Gavin Johannes, Daniel Kennedy, Riley Kerigan, Kailey Lynch, Skyla Miller, Jordan Morgan, Kaylee Myer, Carson Paschal, Wilmary Rosado, Coltin Scott, Cheyenne Sandavol, Justin Thrasher, Ivory Taylor, Christian Vega and Nicolas Whitfield.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 -Isabella Andersson, Ethon Atkinson, Martino Bianco, Everret Boyd, Connor Cannon, Evan Carlisle, Abby Carr, Leo Chen, Kerry Chestnut, Kyle Couillard, Dylan Cowell, Kyan Diebold, Lily Dunlow, Carter Edwards, Kaity Emery, Kayla Falco, Timothy Flockhart, Jayden Forbes, Casey Ford, Britney Guevara, Reynolds Hall, Layla Hamilton, Tyler Harris, Cameron Hicks, Khalil Hooper, Frederik Johannes, Jalil Johnson, Isaiah Jones, Nihaanth Kaggere, Zach Lackey, Jaya Leach, Jackson Luciano, Trevor McInnes, Jahquawn McKey-Brinkley, Madison McKoy, Morgan Michael, Megan Miller, Christopher Murray, Masa Odeh, Abby Oxenford, Luis Padron, Ethan Parker, Bryson Penny, Adam Read, Andrew Scott, Jaden Smith, Will Speelman, Torie Strapp, Caroline Strickland, George Tita, Taylor Vega, Savannah Ward, Eileen Weng, Landon Williams, Michael Wilson and Emma Young.

Grade 4 - Brieona Adams, Kayla Burbage, Isabella Insignares, Jacob Mubarak, Owen Woznichak, Bo Baker, Savannah Braswell, Charlie Buss, Deegan Douglas, Casey Duke, Troy Fisher, Makayla Picariello, Brandon Rice, Meredith Roberson, Ariana Smith, Jeffrey Arnold, Justin Bell, Tyler Cassady, Clay Clinard, Seth Holley, David Marney, Ana Patino, Julian Ramos, Lamar Sanders, Leah Schipf, Aiden Schweizer, Jacob Shea, Walt Stephenson, Brook Williams, Casee Carter, Tyson Duff, Claire Goodwin, ShiAnne Jones, Katelyn Kearns, Lizbeth Medina-Candela, Taylor Mutone, Judyth Perez-Gutierrez, Emma Roy, Josie Sanders, Elijah Shepherd, Joe Strickland, Ramin Veisseh, Tony Chen, Brodie Dunbar, Abigail Dusenbure, Jacob Harper, Faith Mallard, Carlee Mitchell, Justin Sims, Callie Barbour, Jackson Dunlap, Kaleb Heffernan, Lillie Martin, Macie Mitchell, Kristin Muir, Nicholas Netter, Stella Stevens, TreVon Williams, Karlie Bossman, James Culpepper, Cristen Cunningham, McGrath Kerwin and Gisselle Padron.

Grade 5 - Ethan Artibani, Cameron Atkinson, Christopher Barbour, Brian Barrera, Luis Beltran Pena, Logan Besley, Ian Bredin, Dana Broadus, Jamie Brooks, Jessica Brown, Cameron Carroll, Juleigh Clement, Jada Coley, Emily Fetter, Jacob Forbes, Cody Garland, Reece Guy, Colson Hayes, Cheyenne Helminiak, Connor Hicks, Kody Hicks, Chloe Holland, Benjamin Horrer, Curtis Jackson, Victoria Jenkins, Alexa Kempf, Sierra Kirk, Colin MacDougall, Josie Michael, Sam Michetti, Nathan Orner, Ethan Perrego, Joshua Peterson, Kayla Pratt, Aliyah Ray, Cameron Raby, Chelsey Reyes, Leah Rose, Jo'Quan Ross, Jacob Santoro, Gracie Southerland, Oscar Stewart, Sarah Walls, Karen Weng, De'Aveon Williams, Jeremiah Williams and Unique Williams.

Lane Johnson stays true to his father's ideals                    Clayton News-Star:        

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Lane Johnson stays true to his father's ideals

Published: June 1, 2013  

 Lane Johnson accepts the 2013 Sam Narron Baseball Award from Rooster Narron, at left, with Lane's mother, Trudy Johnson, center, and his grandparents, Jeanette and Shelton Johnson.

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"Locals help Heels, Pack in World Series quest"           Clayton News-Star:        

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Locals help Heels, Pack in World Series quest

Published: June 1, 2013 

With the area college sports focus firmly on the baseball ranks this time of year, two Johnston County natives could play roles for North Carolina and N.C. State in their quests for College World Series berths.

Tate Parrish, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound Smithfield-Selma graduate, is a junior left-handed pitcher for the top-ranked Tar Heels and South Johnston product Logan Jernigan is a sophomore right-hander for N.C. State.

Carolina was the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, while State just missed out on a national seeding and is ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation.

Parrish has made 16 appearances this season, registering two saves for the Heels and hasn't allowed a run. He's used as a left-handed specialist out of the bullpen, primarily to get left-handed batters out.

He's tied for the team lead in saves with two this season and is holding opponents to a .182 batting average.

Parrish was a two-time all-state selection at Smithfield-Selma.

Jernigan is a 6-foot-3, 201-pound starter for the Wolfpack. He got a start in the ACC tournament in the Pack's win over Miami and is 1-0 on the season with a 1.07 ERA in 25 1/3 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting just .196 against him.

SSS vault champion makes all-academic team:  Smithfield-Selma High graduate Henry Johnson, another former prep state champion, was one of just 11 athletes named to the Conference USA all-academic men's track and field team last week. Johnson cleared 16 feet, ¾ inches in the pole vault during an indoor meet this season.

"We are extremely proud of Henry Johnson," ECU coach Curt Kraft said. "This is what being a student-athlete is all about: excelling at a high level both on the field and in the classroom. Henry has done an excellent job in both. What he has accomplished is what we expect of all of our student-athletes."

Johnson, the son of David and Christine Johnson of Smithfield, is majoring in business with a concentration in accounting.

Narron Award nominees keep getting better:  I play a small part in the annual selection of the Sam Narron Baseball Award and it's always both a pleasure and great challenge. Every year, I leave the experience with the same thought running through my mind: the nominees cannot possibly get any better than this.

That all sounds good on paper, but they do every year, just like they did this year. So much about this award is right: from the dedication the Narron family has to it - led by Rooster Narron - to the respect the nominating coaches pay to the honor. We had five nominees this year and all five deserve to be seriously considered.

The Narron family set out to have the award honor the Johnston County ideals of the game: dedication, determination and sacrifice. It does exactly that.

But what excites me more is how those ideals show up year after year in so many area baseball players. Players whose only exposure to Sam Narron comes each June when an award is presented in his honor.

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Sports briefs     Clayton News-Star:

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Sports briefs

Published: June 5, 2013

 Archer makes 2013 MLB debut

Clayton native Chris Archer made his 2013 Major League Baseball debut with his Tampa Bay teammates facing difficult circumstances Saturday afternoon.

The Rays fell to Cleveland 5-0 in a game that started just 10 hours after the two teams finished their Friday night affair. Tampa had just four hits and manager Joe Maddon admitted after the game that his team was "legitimately tired."

Archer, called up by the Rays on Friday, faced the team that drafted him seven years ago. Since then, the right-hander moved on to the Chicago Cubs organization before being traded to Tampa Bay.

He was welcomed back to the big leagues by 42-year-old Jason Giambi, who hit a two-run home run in the second inning. Archer also gave up a two-run homer to Asdrubal Cabrera in the fifth.

Archer gave up five hits on the day and seven hits in four-plus innings of work.

"My fastball command wasn't really there as consistently as I would've liked it," Archer told MLB.com after the game. "If you fall behind a good-hitting team and then leave pitches up, you're going to get banged. A good-hitting team got me on a day when I was a little off."

Archer was 5-3 with a 3.96 ERA at Triple-A Durham before his call up on June 1. The next open - unannounced as of Monday - spot in the Tampa Bay rotation comes this Friday.

Johnston natives play in the NCAAs

Elon eliminated a UNC-Wilmington squad that features two Johnston County natives - Dillon Bass and Evan Phillips - with a 6-4 win in the Charlottesville Regional on Sunday afternoon.

Bass, a junior infielder who played at South Johnston High, hit .400 in limited duty for the Seahawks (25 at-bats) this season.

Phillips, a freshman right-handed pitcher from Clayton High, was 2-0 with a 4.33 ERA in 12 appearances, including five starts. He worked an inning and two-thirds in UNCW's 9-5 win over Army on Friday, giving up two hits, walking two and striking out one.

Former South Johnston standout Logan Jernigan and former Smithfield-Selma standout Tate Parrish didn't appear for N.C. State or North Carolina, respectively, in the first three days of their regional appearances.

Jernigan and the Wolfpack advanced to a Super Regional.

Sports Notes: Summer Camps Plus     Clayton News-Star:    

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Sports Notes

Published: June 1, 2013  South Johnston Pop Warner registration

Registration for the South Johnston Pop Warner football and cheerleading programs is open until July 1. The South Johnston program is affiliated with the National Pop Warner Little Scholars program. Practice begins Aug. 1 and games start Aug. 30. Register online at leaguelineup.com/southjohnstonpopwarner or sign-up in person on May 18 or June 22 from 10 a.m. until noon in Four Oaks (sites will be announced on the website. For more info, southjohnstonpopwarner@yahoo.com or 919-963-2483.

Three Little Pigs Triathlon

The fourth annual Three Little Pigs Triathlon will be held June 15 in Smithfield. Races begin at 7:30 a.m. The race includes a 250-yard swim, a 14-mile bike ride and a 5K run. The swim is in the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center, the bike ride takes you into rural Johnston County and the run is through Smithfield Community Park and onto the Buffalo Creek Greenway. Registration is $40-60 for individuals or $80-120 for relay teams, depending on the time of registration. A fee from $5-10 for USAT race day insurance will be added to the registrations of non-USAT members. Registration is online at fsseries.com until June 12. On-site registration will be available if the field is not full. Last year's race included nearly 500 competitors.

Johnston County Tennis Championships

The Johnston County Tennis Championships for levels 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 will be held June 14-16 at Smithfield Community Park and Smithfield-Selma High School. The entry fees are $20 for singles and $30 for doubles teams. Proceeds will go to breast cancer-charities. To enter, call Milton Price at 919-268-8403 or email triangleeastsports@yahoo.com.

Johnston Horse Show Series

Johnston County Horse Show Series events will be held May 25, June 29, Aug. 3-4 (at Hunt Horse Complex), Sept. 21, Oct. 26 and Nov. 23 at the Johnston County Livestock Arena near Smithfield. Rings open at 8:30 for all events. Johnston County HUNTER Horse Series shows are May 11, June 8, Sept. 7 and Nov. 9 at the Johnston County Livestock Arena. For more information, email blaine-mclaughlin-stables.com or johnston.county.horse.show@gmail.com.

Clayton Comet Soccer Camp

The Clayton Comet Soccer Camp will be held June 10-13 from 5-8 p.m. daily for ages 6 and up. The camp fee is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Clayton Challenger British Soccer Camp

A series of Challenger British Soccer Camps will be held June 10-14 in Clayton. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Mini-camps for ages 4-5 will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. until noon and cost $103 per camper. Half day-camps for ages 6-14 costs $140 and runs from 9 a.m. until noon or 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Info, visit challengersports.com/britishsoccercamps.

Clayton Baseball Camp

A baseball camp for ages 8-15 will be held June 11-14 from 8:30 until noon daily at Clayton High School. The cost is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp

The Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp will be held June 11-14 at West Johnston High School from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $80 before June 7 or $90 thereafter. Bagged lunch clincs on tactical serving and digging will be offered for 90 minutes in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday as well for $20 each or $30 for both. Registration forms are available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JnH47DO2oqV1OAVp5ePpeR_6JttCK1-fsBKzCJGSMIs. Info: jerryhogan@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Clayton Cheerleading Camp

The Clayton cheerleading camp will be held June 12-14 from 10 a.m. until noon daily at Clayton High School. Boys and girls ages 5-13 can attend. The cost is $50 before June 1 or $65 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Basketball Camp for ages 5-7

A basketball camp will be held June 12-14 for ages 5-7 from 9-11 a.m. at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $40 and payable to camp director James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Spartans' Football Camp

Spartans' football camp for ages 6-14 will be held June 13-14 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield-Selma High practice field. The cost is $35 per camper and payable to David Lawhon. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Elementary Age Volleyball Camp

An elementary volleyball camp for grades 3-6 will be held June 13-14 at Princeton High School from 8:30 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $40 per camper. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

Clayton Girls Basketball Camp

The Clayton girls basketball camp will be held June 17-20 at Clayton High School for ages 6-15. Camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Clayton Summer Sports Camps

The Clayton Community Center will be hosting a sports camp for beginners, intermediate, and slightly advanced athletes. The full day, week-long sports camps will teach and expose aspiring athletes a fundamental knowledge of the area's most popular sports. The camps will also teach the benefits of cross training activities and personal fitness exercises to best prepare your athlete for their Summer activities and upcoming sports seasons. Camps are set for June 24-28 and July 8-12. Camp is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $150. Space is limited. Registration forms are available at the Clayton Parks Dept. office (715 Amelia Church Road).

Thunder Basketball Camp

This co-ed basketball camp from June 17-19 and 8 a.m. until noon daily in Selma will focus on basketball fundamentals and skill improvement for ages 7-15. The cost is $40 per camper, register by June 3. Info: visit townofselma-nc.com or 919-975-1411.

Cleveland Baseball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a baseball camp June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Basketball camp for ages 7-14

A basketball camp for ages 7-14 will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $65 before the first day of camp or $75 on the first day of camp and payable to James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Cleveland Basketball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a basketball camp June 17-20 from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Princeton Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for middle school-aged and high school-aged players will be held June 17-19 at Princeton High School. High school camp is from 8-11 a.m. and middle school camp is from noon until 3 p.m. The cost is $50. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

South Johnston Baseball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Baseball Camp will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Bruce Coats Field on the South Johnston High School campus. The fee is $80 per camper. Info: Keith Durham at 919-846-3146 or keithdurham@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Selma Challenger Sports Soccer Camp

The Selma Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Challenger Sports to provide a soccer camp for ages 6 -16 from June 17-21. Camp will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Selma Middle School and the cost is $111 per person. Info: 919-975-1411or visit challengersports.com.

Clayton Parks Volleyball Camp

A girls volleyball camp for ages 9-14 will be held June 18-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Clayton Community Center Gym. The focus will be on basic skills: bumping, setting, serving, etc. The fee is $45 for annual members or $90 for others. Space is limited. Info: 919-553-1551 or visit townofclaytonnc.org.

South Johnston Softball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Softball Camp for girls ages 6-14 will be held June 24-26 at South Johnston High. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $60. Forms are available at all South Johnston area schools. Info: Mickey Bridgers at 919-262-6402 or mickeybridgers@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Smithfield Tennis Camps

Tennis camps for ages 5-7 and 8-14 will be held June 24-26 and/or July 22-24. Camp for ages 5-7 runs from 6-7 p.m. and 8-14 camp is from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Community Park tennis courts. The cost is $30 for ages 5-7 or $50 for ages 8-14, payable to Doug Simmons. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Cheerleading Camps in Smithfield

Cheerleading camps for grades 1-5 and 6-12 will be held twice this summer. Camp for grades 6-12 is from 9 a.m. until noon, June 24-26 and July 22-24 and costs $70 per session. Camp for grades 1-5 is from 10 a.m. until noon, June 27-28 and July 25-26 and costs $35. Camps are held at the SRAC gym and payments are to Jessica Brank. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Clayton Football Camp

The Clayton Football Camp will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School from 5-8 p.m. daily for students in grades 1-8. The cost is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Clayton Boys Basketball School

The annual Clayton boys basketball school will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School for boys ages 9 up to rising freshmen. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily and the cost is $75 up until the first day of camp. Same-day registration is $90. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cleveland Challenger Sports Soccer Camp in Cleveland

Challenger Sports will be hosting a soccer camp with Greater Cleveland Athletic Association June 24-28 for ages 3-16 at the GCAA athletic complex. Each camper receives a free soccer ball and camp T-shirt. Info: visit challengersports.com or Carmelo Sapia at 877-263-7909.

Cleveland Volleyball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a volleyball camp July 8-11 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Comets Volleyball Camp

The Clayton Comets volleyball camp for ages 8-15 will be held July 9-12 at Clayton High School. Camp is from 4-7 p.m. daily. The cost is $75 up until the first day of camp or $90 on the day of. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Spartans' Baseball Camp

The Spartans' baseball camp for ages 7-16 is July 8-11 and from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Spartan Field on the Smithfield-Selma High School campus. The cost is $75 per camper and payable to Chase Crocker. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Spartans' Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for girls ages 8-14 is set for July 8-11 in the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $60 and payable to Kim Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Camp Chillin' Camps

The Polar Ice House in Garner will offer weekly summer camps - Camp Chillin' - for ages 5-12. The camps will focus on skating techniques in their choice of ice skating, hockey basics, shooting and more. Info: visit icehousegarner.com or 919-861-7465.

Smithfield Youth Soccer Camp

A soccer camp for ages 5-14 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $50 and payable to Steve Brush. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Cleveland Cheerleading Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a cheerleading camp July 15-18 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Cleveland Soccer Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a soccer camp July 15-18 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Spartans' Softball Camp

Spartans' Softball Camp for girls ages 7-16 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The camp costs $60 and is payable to Britney Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

South Johnston Volleyball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Volleyball Camp is July 29-31 at South Johnston High from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $50. Info: Matthew Adams at 919-846-3146 or matthewadams@johnston.k12.nc.us.

N.C. Team Tournament Bass Trail

The Boats Unlimited N.C. Team Tournament Bass Trail is open for the spring season. There will be seven events and a championship event on June 22 at Falls Lake. Teams must compete in at least four events to be eligible for the championship and the $10,000 championship prize. For more information, visit piedmontbassclassics.com or contact tournament director Phil McCarson at 919-471-1571 or philsflags@msn.com.

Submissions

Area announcements are published on a space-available basis. They are due by noon on Thursday for publication the following week. Email cbest@newsobserver.com or fax to 919-934-8803.

Trio set for NCAA Championships                     Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/06/01/2931988/trio-set-for-ncaa-championships.html 

Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/06/01/2931952/trio-set-for-ncaa-championships.html

Trio set for NCAA Championships

Published: June 1, 2013

By D. Clay Best - cbest@newsobserver.com

Banfalvy wins national award   Cleveland Post:

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Josh Banfalvy from West Johnston High School has won a National Athleadership Grant sponsored by NCSA Athletic Recruiting and the NFLPA. Receiving this prestigious award is an honor, one that is only given to a select number of student athletes throughout the country in all sports from football to track. The Athleadership Grant is awarded to student athletes who qualify based on leadership in their community, academic achievement, athletics and a required essay written by the student athlete.

"We are very pleased to be involved with NCSA in assisting in the recognition and the selection of young qualified student athletes to receive scholarship opportunities," said DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFLPA. "Anytime you can identify, help and reward future leaders to further their education and athletic pursuits, it's a win-win and we are pleased to contribute to this worthy effort with NCSA."

As a result of Banfalvy's selection as the recipient of this Athleadership Grant, NCSA Athletic Recruiting will work with him and his family throughout his high school career and assist him in finding a collegiate institution that best matches his academic and athletic achievements.

"Our passionate team of 300 former athletes will personally guide and educate Josh throughout the entire recruiting process, giving him the tools that he needs to be successful in recruiting and in life." said Chris Krause, CEO and founder of NCSA Athletic Recruiting. "Picking the right college is a life changing decision. It's important for student-athletes to recognize that the choice of a college or university is not just a 4-year decision; it is a 40-year decision that will impact their professional future and personal success in life."

NCSA Athletic Recruiting is the nation's premier "athletic recruiting network" and leadership platform for student athletes to get connected with collegiate scholarships, internships and careers.

Read more: The Cleveland Post - Banfalvy wins national award 

Cleveland High recognizes spring athletes     Cleveland Post:

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Cleveland High School hosted their spring Athletic Banquet May 21. During the celebration of their spring season, coaches announced the Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year awards.

Congratulations to Austin Jacobs (Football, Basketball, Baseball) and Courtney Ireland (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball) for being named the Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Congratulations also to Jesse Olmstead (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis) and Kaitlyn Cowell (Volleyball, Softball) for being named the Male and Female Scholar Athletes of the Year.

The following is a list of players recognized in their individual sports.

Varsity Baseball

MVP - Kodi Whitley

Coaches Award - Kyle Noel & Taylor Finn

Most Improved - Patrick Banks

JV Baseball

MVP - Parker Lewter

Coaches Award - Drew Caldwell

Varsity Softball

MVP - Brittany Bucklin

Coaches Award - Alexis Ivey

Most Improved - Jade Witmer

JV Softball

MVP - Kierstan Riddick

Coaches Award - Elizabeth McIver

Varsity Women's Soccer

Leadership Award - Katelyn Lowery

MVP - Monique Torres

Defensive MVP - Briele Cochran

Men's Tennis

Golden Racket Award - Thomas Baraldi

MVP - Jesse Olmstead

Most Improved - Adam Kurtz

Men's Golf

MVP - Jared Lisec

Coaches Award - Will Jones

Most Improved - Bryson Peter

Men's Track

MVP - Donqua Williams

Coaches Award - Austin Blumenberg

Most Improved - Lawson Lamm

Women's Track

MVP - Sydni Fields

Coaches Award - Allyssa Rivera

Most Improved - Marina Roe

Read more: The Cleveland Post - Cleveland High recognizes spring athletes 

Hatcher represents JoCo at All-State   Cleveland Post:

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McGee's Middle School 8th grade student, Kristen Hatcher, represented her school in the All-County Band, then All-District and was then chosen for All-State Band. She is the only student in Johnston County accepted to perform in the All-State Band and she placed 10th in the state competition.

Future bright for young Clayton tennis team Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/24/2914908/future-bright-for-young-clayton.html 

Future bright for young Clayton tennis team

Clayton's Klein Evans powers a forehand return while on his way to a 6-0, 6-0 victory over teammate Naran Guha earlier this year during the Greater Neuse River 4A Conference Championships.

Steven Worthy - newsobserver.com

Published: May 24, 2013  

By D. Clay Best - cbest@newsobserver.com

Honor Roll: Powhatan Elementary   Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/28/2923263/honor-roll-powhatan-elementary.html

Honor Roll: Powhatan Elementary

Published: May 28, 2013  

Powhatan Elementary has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Zoebelle Bean, Isabelle Council, Katie Doyle, Faith Drummond, Emma Estes, Maggie Gaskins, Austin Hardman, Noah Hatcher, Sydney Jones, Andrej Lozevski, Taylor Marbrey, Jonathan McCracken, Ryan Russell, Avery Verlander, Brandon Visser, Georgia Turner, Avery Winslow, Jacob Wyman and Zachary Zillioux.

Grade 4 - Taylor Altman, Davis Ashley, Isabella Barr, Logan Brewer, Corbin Brogdon, Abigail Brunner, Kathryn Byrd, Taylor Cole, Emma Clark, Gabriella Day, Foster Evans, Luke Fusaro, Jade Gordon, Sarah Harte, Eli Hill, Haydn Hubbard, Alex Jones, Sumaiya Kamalpasha, Elizabeth Krajan, Tori Leach, Spencer Long, Jackson McCallum, Reid McDuff, Ahmoni McLamb, Jordan Moser, Katie Pugh, Emily Ramsland, John Rodgers, Luke Rodgers, D'Rheanna Turay, Levering White, Wyatt Williams and Hannah Wooten.

Grade 5 - Maddie Atchinson, Camden Ayscue, Erica Burke, David Harmon, Ben Hasley, Holly Hein, Emma Lozevski, Carter Mann, Riley Mann, Lauren Massey, Gracie Miller, Shane McGoldrick, Gina Palazzolo, Ryan Redling, Hannah Riley, Lennasia Sharpless, Nadia Stepnowski, Tyler Turecky, Melissa Wolf and Thomas Ziegler.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Lila Aldridge, Alex Bailey, Davis Benn, Karley Blackburn, Tripp Bullard, Kennahde Bumpers, Matthew Byars, Joseph Carter, Jayda Charlton, Emily Cruz-Velez, Zachary Davis, Jayden DeLeon, Gina DeLuca, Harrison Deutsch, Daniel Harmon, Stefanie Harper, Aiden Heidler, Josh Hill, Taylor Jordan, Mallory Kinyo, Madison Kinsey, Mackenzie Krajan, Faith Medlin, Blake Miller, Ella Ryan Miller, Camden Myers, Connor O'Brien, Eddie Ogden, Alexis Perry, Kyleigh Peterson, Emma Ranes, Jordan Reynolds, Christian Schmidt, A'Rheanna Turay, Luke Turecky, Dezaray Waterman, Alexa Watson, Desmond Weickum, Connor White and Aidan Williams.

Grade 4 - Patrick Adair, Mark Aldstadt, Tyler Bailey, Ashlyn Brinegar, Jacob Brock, Khalil Chandler, Will Coble, J.C. Curry, Cailin Daigle, Elizabeth Edwards, Jackson Fitzhugh, Ryan Fitzhugh, Josh Flores, Lena Fotopoulous, Faith Freeman, Eric Gutierrez, Isabella Hanzel, Chase Hill, Dashawn Hinton, Besan Issa, Curtis Jackson, Blair Jones, Jessica Joyner, Ella Karstens, Caraline Laffler, Ross Laskowski, Brianna Long, Abigail Lopez, Matthew Lopez, Olivia Lopez, Elizabeth Lovett, Patrick Mann, Justin Matthews, Jack McSwain, Olivia Narron, Kelsie Nesselrode, Ella Newbrough, River Odom, Elijah Oqendo, Luke Parsons, Nicholas Parson, Isabel Passsant, Shannon Petro, Anna Reichard, Ethan Ridnour, Brianna Rivas, Hope Scott, Emily Sharrock, Aaron Smigelski, Joel Stair, Zamia Stevens, Anaiah Terry, Jackson Tew, Ty Tolliver, Molly Wells, Randy Wheeler, Olivia White, Dominic Williams and Logan Windle.

Grade 5 - Colby Barnes, Samantha Besel, Ben Casatelli, Jordan Clark, Andrew Coblentz, Adi Cosolito, Ryan Doyle, Jaiden Dreyer, Elizabeth Dull, Matthew Ellison, Charlotte Evans, Olivia Ferguson, Katharina Floyd, Cyrus Gentry, Ashley Gutierrez, Nicholas Guy, Taylor Hanzel, Alex Hatcher, Ashlyn Hill, Taylor Holzshu, Naser Issa, Braxton Johnson, Logan Jones, Yesenia Josefsberg, Riley Kneer, Tyler Mason, Chloe McNeece, Kaylen Mejia, Addly Polege, Mia Pulczinski, Willow Stone, Isabella Sullivan, Lee Thomas, Trent Thompson, Gus Turner, Alyssa West, Hudson Wiley, Noah Williams and Jordan Zunic.

"Blevins, Keenan presented Jamie Scott Lee Award" Cleveland Post:

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Nadia Blevins, the Jamie Scott Lee Female Athlete of the Year, participated in track, basketball and softball during her 8th grade year at Cleveland Middle School.

The Cleveland Middle Booster Club sponsored the school's Athletic Banquet on May 9 to celebrate the accomplishments of the schools athletic teams. The evening included a speech by former major league pitcher Greg Harris.

During the ceremony members of the Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Girls' Soccer and Girls' Track teams received the scholar Athlete Team Recognition Award because each team met or exceeded the counties requirements for eligibility of this award. In addition, players from five teams received individual trophies in recognition of their Johnston County American Conference seasons. These teams included Girls' Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Girls' Track.

The finale of the evening was the presentation of the Jamie Scott Lee Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards. This award is presented to a male and female athlete who best exemplify the concept of the student athlete and have demonstrated the attributes of character, citizenship, discipline, honesty, and teamwork, and unselfishness.

This year's female recipient was Nadia Blevins. She participated in Girls' Track, Basketball and Softball at Cleveland Middle. Her coaches have said that she is respected by her classmates and is a pleasure to teach and coach. Blevins is expected to attend West Johnston High School in the fall.

This year's male recipient was Tyler Keenan. He participated in Football, Basketball and Baseball at Cleveland Middle. His coaches made note of his ability to provide outstanding leadership and encouragement to his teammates through his play and work ethic. Keenan is expected to attend Cleveland High School in the fall.

Read more: The Cleveland Post - Blevins Keenan presented Jamie Scott Lee Award 

Dawson places 1st in 100 meter Cleveland Post:

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West Johnston's Jasmine Dawson finished the 100 meter dash in Greensboro on Saturday with the 10^th fastest time ever (11.70) in the NCAA 4A track and field championship. It was also her personal best time. This is the 7th state title won by a West Johnston track and field athlete.

The 4x200 meter relay team of Jasmine Dawson, Teri Strickland, Torri Strickland and Tenney Smith finished in second place and set a new school record with a time of 1:40.57.

Other standouts included Xavier Carter who set a new school record (14.65) to finish 3rd in the 110 meter hurdles. Becky Meshaw also ran an excellent race and recorded a new personal best time (11:24.33) to finish ninth in the 3200 meter run.

Also competing for the Wildcats were Sam Campbell in the boy's discus and Eboni Robinson in the girls shot put.

Read more: The Cleveland Post - Dawson places 1st in 100 meter 

WJHS names Junior Marshalls   Cleveland Post:

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West Johnston High School announced the top 30 students in the class of 2014. These students will serve as Junior Marshalls during graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2013.

Waleed Ahmed

William Atkinson, III

Madison Bell

Kirsten Bost

Alex Collins

Tyler Crocker

Christopher Edwards

Isabella Enxuto

Kelcie Gales

Dillon Haggins

Garrett Hargis

Andrew Henry

Lauren Hermane

Samantha Hittle

Haley Hughes

Benjamin Lacombe

Ian Lockard

Rebecca Meshaw

Troy Miller

Kristin Power

Abigail Pressley

Gabrielle Reasor

Jason Simon

Alexis Smith

Andrew Sledge

Jayce Stephenson

Melissa Strickland

Brianna Taylor

Danielle Williams

Andrea Wilson

Read more: The Cleveland Post - WJHS names Junior Marshalls 

South Johnston Awards                                          Dunn Daily Record:  

http://www.mydailyrecord.com/ee/dunndailyrecord/index.php 

South Johnston Awards 

South Johnston presented athletic awards for spring sports as well as its major awards for the year in the school cafeteria Thursday night. Kneeling in front is Justin Jeffress (Gary Blackmon Award). Standing from left are George Smith (Stan Coats Award), Michael Evans (Gary Blackmon Award), Carlos Parra (Tennis - Coach's Award), Elizabeth Molina (Soccer - Most Improved), ChyAnn Ketchum (Women's Track - MVP), Megan Wrench (Ronald Avery Award), Heather Capps (Women's Track - Most Improved), Sidney Dunn (Female Athlete of the Year, Soccer - Coach's Award), Dava McLamb (Soccer - MVP), Alex Millay (Female Scholar Athlete of the Year), Katlyn Johnson (Softball - Co-MVP), Madison Byrd (Softball - Most Improved), Ryan Dorman (Tennis - MVP), Krista Collins (Softball - Coach's Award), Kayla Allen (Softball - Co-MVP), Will Raynor (Baseball - Batting Champion, Co-MVP), Lauren Higgins (Softball - Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year), Austin Raynor (Male Athlete of the Year, Baseball - Coach's Award) and Briana Norris (Softball - "3-D" Award). In back are Cody Morrison (Men's Track - MVP), Patrick Stephenson (Golf - MVP), Aaron Zavaleta (Men's Track - Most Improved), Cliff McLamb (Golf - Most Improved), Quinton Toler (Golf - Coach's Award), Bailey Coe (Male Scholar Athlete of the Year), Ryan Perez (Baseball - Most Improved), Lane Johnson (Baseball - Co-MVP), Austin Pope (Seth Douglas Allen Award) and Marcel Whitley (Men's Track - Coach's Award). Not pictured are Brittney Lawrence (Women's Track - Coach's Award) and Caitlyn Wynn (Soccer - Coach's Award).

Summer Sports Camps 2013                     Garner-Cleveland Record:

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/05/28/2923231/summer-sports-camps-2013.html 

Summer Sports Camps 2013

Published: May 28, 2013  

Clayton Baseball Camp

A baseball camp for ages 8-15 will be held June 11-14 from 8:30 until noon daily at Clayton High School. The cost is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cleveland Baseball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a baseball camp June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

South Johnston Baseball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Baseball Camp will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Bruce Coats Field on the South Johnston High School campus. The fee is $80 per camper. Info: Keith Durham at 919-846-3146 or keithdurham@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Spartans' Baseball Camp

The Spartans' baseball camp for ages 7-16 is July 8-11 and from 9 a.m. until noon daily at Spartan Field on the Smithfield-Selma High School campus. The cost is $75 per camper and payable to Chase Crocker. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

BASKETBALL

Basketball Camp for ages 5-7

A basketball camp will be held June 12-14 for ages 5-7 from 9-11 a.m. at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $40 and payable to camp director James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Thunder Basketball Camp

This co-ed basketball camp from June 17-19 and 8 a.m. until noon daily in Selma will focus on basketball fundamentals and skill improvement for ages 7-15. The cost is $40 per camper, register by June 3. Info: visit townofselma-nc.com or 919-975-1411.

Clayton Girls Basketball Camp

The Clayton girls basketball camp will be held June 17-20 at Clayton High School for ages 6-15. Camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cleveland Basketball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a basketball camp June 17-20 from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Basketball camp for ages 7-14

A basketball camp for ages 7-14 will be held June 17-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym. The cost is $65 before the first day of camp or $75 on the first day of camp and payable to James Robinson. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Clayton Boys Basketball School

The annual Clayton boys basketball school will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School for boys ages 9 up to rising freshmen. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily and the cost is $75 up until the first day of camp. Same-day registration is $90. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

CHEERLEADING

Clayton Cheerleading Camp

The Clayton cheerleading camp will be held June 12-14 from 10 a.m. until noon daily at Clayton High School. Boys and girls ages 5-13 can attend. The cost is $50 before June 1 or $65 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Cheerleading Camps in Smithfield

Cheerleading camps for grades 1-5 and 6-12 will be held twice this summer. Camp for grades 6-12 is from 9 a.m. until noon, June 24-26 and July 22-24 and costs $70 per session. Camp for grades 1-5 is from 10 a.m. until noon, June 27-28 and July 25-26 and costs $35. Camps are held at the SRAC gym and payments are to Jessica Brank. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Cleveland Cheerleading Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a cheerleading camp July 15-18 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

FOOTBALL

Spartans' Football Camp

Spartans' football camp for ages 6-14 will be held June 13-14 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Smithfield-Selma High practice field. The cost is $35 per camper and payable to David Lawhon. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

Clayton Football Camp

The Clayton Football Camp will be held June 24-27 at Clayton High School from 5-8 p.m. daily for students in grades 1-8. The cost is $75 per camper. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

GENERAL

Clayton Summer Sports Camps

The Clayton Community Center will be hosting a sports camp for beginners, intermediate, and slightly advanced athletes. The full day, week-long sports camps will teach and expose aspiring athletes a fundamental knowledge of the area's most popular sports. The camps will also teach the benefits of cross training activities and personal fitness exercises to best prepare your athlete for their Summer activities and upcoming sports seasons. Camps are set for June 24-28 and July 8-12. Camp is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $150. Space is limited. Registration forms are available at the Clayton Parks Dept. office (715 Amelia Church Road).

ICE SKATING/HOCKEY

Camp Chillin' Camps

The Polar Ice House in Garner will offer weekly summer camps - Camp Chillin' - for ages 5-12. The camps will focus on skating techniques in their choice of ice skating, hockey basics, shooting and more. Info: visit icehousegarner.com or 919-861-7465.

SOCCER

Clayton Comet Soccer Camp

The Clayton Comet Soccer Camp will be held June 10-13 from 5-8 p.m. daily for ages 6 and up. The camp fee is $75 before June 1, $90 thereafter. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Clayton Challenger British Soccer Camp

A series of Challenger British Soccer Camps will be held June 10-14 in Clayton. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Mini-camps for ages 4-5 will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. until noon and cost $103 per camper. Half day-camps for ages 6-14 costs $140 and runs from 9 a.m. until noon or 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Info, visit challengersports.com/britishsoccercamps.

Selma Challenger Sports Soccer Camp

The Selma Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Challenger Sports to provide a soccer camp for ages 6 -16 from June 17-21. Camp will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Selma Middle School and the cost is $111 per person. Info: 919-975-1411or visit challengersports.com.

Cleveland Challenger Sports Soccer Camp in Cleveland

Challenger Sports will be hosting a soccer camp with Greater Cleveland Athletic Association June 24-28 for ages 3-16 at the GCAA athletic complex. Each camper receives a free soccer ball and camp T-shirt. Info: visit challengersports.com or Carmelo Sapia at 877-263-7909.

Cleveland Soccer Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a soccer camp July 15-18 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Smithfield Youth Soccer Camp

A soccer camp for ages 5-14 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $50 and payable to Steve Brush. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

SOFTBALL

South Johnston Softball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Softball Camp for girls ages 6-14 will be held June 24-26 at South Johnston High. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $60. Forms are available at all South Johnston area schools. Info: Mickey Bridgers at 919-262-6402 or mickeybridgers@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Spartans' Softball Camp

Spartans' Softball Camp for girls ages 7-16 is July 15-18 at Smithfield Community Park from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The camp costs $60 and is payable to Britney Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

TENNIS

Smithfield Tennis Camps

Tennis camps for ages 5-7 and 8-14 will be held June 24-26 and/or July 22-24. Camp for ages 5-7 runs from 6-7 p.m. and 8-14 camp is from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Community Park tennis courts. The cost is $30 for ages 5-7 or $50 for ages 8-14, payable to Doug Simmons. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

VOLLEYBALL

Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp

The Wildcat Youth Volleyball Camp will be held June 11-14 at West Johnston High School from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $80 before June 7 or $90 thereafter. Bagged lunch clincs on tactical serving and digging will be offered for 90 minutes in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday as well for $20 each or $30 for both. Registration forms are available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JnH47DO2oqV1OAVp5ePpeR_6JttCK1-fsBKzCJGSMIs. Info: jerryhogan@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Elementary Age Volleyball Camp

An elementary volleyball camp for grades 3-6 will be held June 13-14 at Princeton High School from 8:30 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $40 per camper. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

Princeton Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for middle school-aged and high school-aged players will be held June 17-19 at Princeton High School. High school camp is from 8-11 a.m. and middle school camp is from noon until 3 p.m. The cost is $50. Visit Johnston.k12.nc.us/phs for a registration form.

Clayton Parks Volleyball Camp

A girls volleyball camp for ages 9-14 will be held June 18-20 from 9 a.m. until noon daily at the Clayton Community Center Gym. The focus will be on basic skills: bumping, setting, serving, etc. The fee is $45 for annual members or $90 for others. Space is limited. Info: 919-553-1551 or visit townofclaytonnc.org.

Cleveland Volleyball Camp

Cleveland High School's athletic department will offer a volleyball camp July 8-11 from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $80 per camper. Registration forms are available in the school office or at the school website, johnston.k12.nc.us/cvhs.

Comets Volleyball Camp

The Clayton Comets volleyball camp for ages 8-15 will be held July 9-12 at Clayton High School. Camp is from 4-7 p.m. daily. The cost is $75 up until the first day of camp or $90 on the day of. Registration forms are available in the Clayton High main office or online at Johnston.k12.nc.us/chs under athletics.

Spartans' Volleyball Camp

A volleyball camp for girls ages 8-14 is set for July 8-11 in the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center gym from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The cost is $60 and payable to Kim Smith. Info: visit smithfield-nc.com or 919-934-2148.

South Johnston Volleyball Camp

The 2013 South Johnston Volleyball Camp is July 29-31 at South Johnston High from 9 a.m. until noon daily. The fee is $50. Info: Matthew Adams at 919-846-3146 or matthewadams@johnston.k12.nc.us.

West Johnston advances to eastern regional finalsGarner-Cleveland Record:          

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Smithfield Herald:  

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SOFTBALL: WEST JOHNSTON 5, SCOTLAND COUNTY 0

West Johnston advances to eastern regional finals

Published: May 24, 2013 

West Johnston catcher Danielle Myers (1), left, congratulates pitcher Megan Mills (13) after striking out a Scotland County batter.

Steven Worthy - newsobserver.com

By Jay Mumford - Correspondent

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Chamber Honors Micro-Pine Level Elementary Teacher WTSB:

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Chamber Honors Micro-Pine Level Elementary Teacher  


(L to R) Sarai Daniels, award sponsor; Ashley Radford, award recipient; Allen Sasser, principal; Kelly Wallace, Chamber staff; Rick Childrey, Chamber president.

The Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce has named Micro-Pine Level Elementary School teacher Ashley Radford as the May recipient of the Teacher of the Month award. 

Radford has been with Johnston County Schools for seven years and is currently working as a curriculum coach and response-to-intervention specialist at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School. 

Ms. Radford's responsibilities include working with staff to help meet the needs of students when the core program is not enough and working with students in assessing their learning gaps to better meet their academic needs. 

She also works with administration and staff to make sure the academic lessons are rigorous enough to keep the students growing toward the skills necessary to be prepared for their futures. 

Radford previously worked in the Johnston County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Department as a response-to-intervention specialist and as an EC teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School. 

She willingly shares her expertise with anyone who needs her assistance. Her commitment to the teaching profession shines through in all she does at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School.

4 NJHS athletes sign to play college level sports              Kenly News:

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4 NJHS athletes sign to play college level sports

Adams going to Catawba, Domonik Hinton to Mount Olive, Alex Pilkington to Western Carolina, Hunter Stephenson to UNC-P  

North Johnston High School seniors Taylor Adams (softball), Domonik Hinton (cheerleading), Alex Pilkington (track and field), and Hunter Stephenson (wrestling) recently signed to play sports at the college level.

Athletic Director Nicole Davis said she is extremely proud of all of the signees, and she is glad to see they will be continuing their education beyond high school.  

Taylor Adams  

Catcher Taylor Adams signed a letter of intent to play softball with Catawba College.

"It is very satisfying knowing that everything I've worked for is finally paying off," said Adams.

Adams has been a member of the North Johnston softball team since her freshman year. She was also a member of the school's volleyball team (grades 9-10), basketball team (grades 9-10), and winter track team (grade 12).

While at Catawba College Adams said she plans to study athletic training and eventually earn a doctorate in physical therapy.

Adams is the daughter of Ronnie and Sheila Adams of Smithfield. She has one sister, Amber Adams, 25.

Adams is a member of the National Honor Society, Panthers  AHEAD, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  

Domonik Hinton  

Domonik Hinton signed a letter of intent to be a cheerleader for Mount Olive College.

"I feel very honored to be able to compete at the collegiate level because it allows me to continue doing something that I love," said Hinton.

In addition to cheerleading Hinton said she also plans to run track at Mount Olive.

She added that she hopes to study animal science and pursue a career as a veterinary technician.

According to Hinton, she has been in cheerleading since the seventh grade, and one of the best things about being a cheerleader, in addition to making great friends, has been the fact that it constantly encouraged her to stay in school and keep her grades up.

Hinton is the daughter of Jeanette Hall of Pine Level. She has two siblings De'Edrick Hall, 23 and Jahnasia Hinton, 12.

She is also a member of North Johnston's FFA, DECA, and FCCLA.  

Alex Pilkington  

Alex Pilkington signed a letter of intent to be a member of  the Western Carolina University track and field team.

While on the North Johnston track team Pilkington was a five time conference champion, five time all conference, had three state championship meet appearances, a three time team MVP, earned fifth place in the 200 meter at the 2013 state championship, and was a recipient of the 2013 Phil Pittman Panther Award.

Pilkington has also been a member of the school's football team (grades 9, 10, and 12) and the cross country team (grade 11).

"I am so excited for this opportunity," Pilkington. "I'm very thankful for the gifts God has blessed me with and the doors He has opened."

According to Pilkington, he plans to study geology at Western Carolina University and pursue a career as a geologist of natural resourses.

Pilkington is the son of Dwayne and Amy Pilkington of Pine Level. He has two brothers Ben, 15 and Cole, 13.

He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the FCA. He also works with Awaken Student Ministries at Princeton Church of God.

Hunter Stephenson  

Hunter Stephenson signed a letter of intent to wrestle at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Stephenson has been a member of the North Johnston wrestling team since his freshman year, and as a wrestler he earned all conference two times, conference champion two times, and was a recipient of the Coach's Award his sophomore year.

Stephenson is also past member of the track team (grade 11), the golf team (grades 9-10), and a four-year member of the school's football team, where he has earned all conference honors and was a Wilson Times Iron Man Team nominee.

"I am very nervous and excited about my future as a Brave," he said.

While at UNC Pembroke Stephenson said he plans to study history education and hopes to eventually become a high school history teacher.

He is the son of Michelle and Mark Stephenson of Kenly and has one sister Brittany Stephenson, 24.

In addition to his numerous athletic activities he is also a member of North Johnston's FCA, FFA, and DECA.

North Johnston High School seniors (from left) Alex Pilkington (track and field), Taylor Adams (softball), Domonik Hinton (cheerleading), and Hunter Stephenson (wrestling) recently signed letters of intent to play sports at the college  level. Pilkington will be attending Western Carolina University. Adams will be attending Catawba College. Hinton will be attending Mount Olive College, and Stephenson will be attending UNC-Pembroke.

GKE students recognized for courage                    Kenly News:

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Glendale-Kenly Elementary School students who used the character trait of courage during the month of April have been recognized. They are left to right on the floor: Walker Sanderson, Logan Narron, RaShawn Smith; second row: Iker Van Der Elst, Nicholas Stevens, Kaylaeigh Hughart, Ahmir Bryant, Adan Villegas, Destinie Britt, Angela Garcia, Josue Rojo-Pacheco; third row: Cheyenne Strickland, Shaun McCarthy, Mackenzie Wall, Michael Gonzalez, Brooke Godwin, Tyler Creech, Tayler Shoulars, Christopher Perez-Mendoza, Allena Naranjo, Dustin Carey, Jadan Shoulars; back row: Sparkle Nesbitt, Angela James-Creech, Maddie Smith, Mikenya Lawrence, Ashley Salas, Makila Salyers, Jeselli Salazar, Phillip Munoz-Tyler. Absent was Jada Singletary.

Kenly News • Sunday, May 26, 2013

M-PL Teacher Ashley Radford honored by S-S Chamber          Kenly News:

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Pictured are Sarai Daniels, award sponsor; Ashley Radford, award recipient; Allen Sasser, principal; Kelly Wallace, Chamber staff; Rick Childrey, Chamber president.

Staff Reports • Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce has named Micro-Pine Level Elementary School teacher Ashley Radford as the May recipient of the Teacher of the Month award. 

Radford has been with Johnston County Schools for seven years and is currently working as a curriculum coach and response-to-intervention specialist at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School. 

The award is sponsored by Super 8 Smithfield and Triangle Insurance and Benefits. 
Radford's responsibilities include working with staff to help meet the needs of students when the core program is not enough and working with students in assessing their learning gaps to better meet their academic needs.


She also works with administration and staff to make sure the academic lessons are rigorous enough to keep the students growing toward the skills necessary to be prepared for their futures. 

Radford previously worked in the Johnston County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Department as a response-to-intervention specialist and as an EC teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School. She willingly shares her expertise with anyone who needs her assistance. Her commitment to the teaching profession shines through in all she does at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School.

The Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce (GSSACC) has a long history of supporting education in our community and recognizing the efforts of quality teachers in our system. 

Teachers are the backbone of success in our schools, and the GSSACC will continue to give special thanks monthly to a teacher who employs sound instructional practices that stimulate the desire to learn and whose efforts go beyond the everyday expectations of their job. In addition, teachers that are involved in non-instructional activities that support the learning environment and who demonstrate qualities of good character should be considered for this award.

MPLE students recognized for Courage                     Kenly News:      

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Micro-Pine Level Elementary students selected for April character trait "Courage" are (left to right) Front Row: Lexi Cobb, Christian Franco, Ethan Boswell, Aidan Braswell, T.J.Smith, Max Soronen, Gavin Barbee, and Israel Vargas. Second Row: Ben Baillie, Karen Pacheco, Aaron Taylor, Cameron Jackson, Michelle Rojas, Aaliyah Peacock, Chance Davis, and Saul Padilla. Third Row: Lindsey Woodard, Lane McLean, Fanny Ramirez, Michell Villeda, Grant Capps, Haleigh Rhodes, Joseph Bagwell, and Fernando Reyes. Fourth Row: Autumn Brinkley, Luke Mitchell, Isaac Moore, Milianys Cortes, A.J. Reyes, Makayla Clark, Elizabeth Rivera, and Zoe Thompson. Former Bobcat- Elizabeth Baker read the book, " The Empty Pot" to the student body to prepare them for May's character trait-" Honesty."

Kenly News • Sunday, May 26, 2013

"NJ Panthers football team mattress sale raises $2,500" Kenly News:

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The North Johnston football team recently raised more than $2,500 during its first mattress sale fund-raiser held at the school this month.

Kenly News • Friday, May 24, 2013

Members of the North Johnston High football team recently raised more than $2,500 by selling mattresses, according to the Head Varsity Football Coach Scott Meserve.

The "Buy a Bed, Save a Head" massive Saturday sales event began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. and was held earlier this month inside of the school's gym where a variety of mattresses were on display.

Meserve said the team helped sell 22 mattresses, and the $2,500 raised will help to purchase new helmets for players.


He added that the new helmets cost roughly $365 each but are well worth the investment, especially when considering the team had no concussions last year. 

Meserve said the sale came about after he was contacted by Clint Stovall of Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) of Raleigh.

"He [Stovall] walked in, and I started laughing," said Meserve.

However, after hearing Stovall's proposal, a mattress sale began to seem more like a great fundraising idea, so Meserve approached Principal Tim Harrell with the idea who greeted it with the same sense of humor as Meserve did.

"We both thought it might be a good idea because no one has ever done it," he said.

One appeal of the fundraiser was the minimum amount of burden it placed on the students. All the team members were asked to do in order to make the fundraiser successful was to pass out flyers in the days prior to the event.

"It was easy," said Meserve. "There was no overhead, just straight profit."

In fact, the most difficult part of the entire event was likely Meserve's struggle to get in and out of the awkward mattress costume that he wore on the day of the sale.

According to Meserve, the quality of the mattresses sold was great, and many of the people that came into the gym found lying on them to be quite comfortable.

"I had one lady fall asleep," he said.

Meserve said he thought the fundraiser was a terrific success, and he is glad his players were able to offer the community something different for a change. 

He added that he has already had tons of inquiries from people asking when he is holding the next event, which is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

North Johnston High School seniors offered $2.3 million in scholarships   Kenly News:

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North Johnston High School seniors offered $2.3 million in scholarships

North Johnston seniors received nearly $2.3 million in scholarship offers and awards at their annual scholarship announcement ceremony held last Thursday, May 23.

According to Principal Tim Harrell, North Johnston High is blessed to have so many people in the community give scholarships to the local graduates.

At the ceremony numerous seniors were offered scholarships by more than one college, and in many cases, they will be able to use the scholarship only if they attend the school offering the award.

For instance Giovanni Amado Sanchez was offered a combined $182,300 in scholarships from five different schools and other awards. Sanchez was offered $54,000 to attend North Carolina Wesleyan, $44,000 to attend Johnson and Wales University, $40,000 to attend  Barton College, $28,000 to attend Mount Olive College, and $15,000 to attend Chestnut Hill College. He was also awarded the $500 Richardson Team Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Brothers Blake Wall and Taylor Wall were both offered a combined $153,000 each in scholarships and awards. Blake and Taylor both received full tuition scholarships ($92,000) to attend UNC Chapel Hill and $60,000 to attend Campbell University. Blake, a UNC Morehead-Cain nominee, received a $500 Rotary Club of Central Johnston County scholarship. Taylor received a $500 Four Oaks Bank Scholarship. Both Blake and Taylor were awarded the $500 Richardson Team Scholarship and  were recognized as North Carolina Academic Scholars, members of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipients.

Vanessa Watson was offered a combined $142,900 in scholarships from three different schools and other awards. She was offered $78,400 to attend Mary Baldwin College, $60,000 to attend Campbell University, and $2,500 to attend ECU. She received a $1,000 Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship, a $500 First Citizens Foundation Scholarship, a $500 Honorable Robert L. Anderson Memorial scholarship, and was a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree. She was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high  honors diploma recipient.

Seth Peele was offered a combined $129,000 from three different universities. He was offered $48,000 from Wingate University, $45,000 from Methodist University, and $36,000 from Gardner-Webb University.

Tyler Edwards was offered a combined $121,000 in scholarships from two different schools and other awards. He was offered $60,000 from both Wingate University and Campbell University. He received a $500 Selma Masonic Lodge 320 Scholarship and a $500 Richardson Team Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Whitley Holt, a UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain nominee, was offered a combined $117,000 in scholarships from two different schools and other awards. She was offered $60,000 to attend Campbell University and $56,000 to attend Meredith College. She also received the $1,000 Ross and Amy Renfrow Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Nicholas Ronczka was offered a combined $108,806 in scholarships from two different schools and other awards. He was offered $60,000 to attend Campbell University and $43,556 to attend N.C. State University. He received a $750 Teamsters Local 671 Scholarship, a $500 Mast Law Firm Scholarship, and $4,000 Edgerton-Murphy Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Horacio Loza Rodriguez was offered the largest scholarship from one source, which was $106,836 to attend Mars Hill College. He also received a $1,000 David Johnson Memorial Scholarship and was also recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

Stephen Worley, a N.C. State University Parks semifinalist, was offered a combined $107,336 in scholarships from three different schools and other awards. Worley was offered $60,000 to attend Campbell University, $20,000 to attend N.C. State University, and $15,836 to attend ECU. He received a $10,000 State Employees "People Helping People" Scholarship, a $1,000 Johnston Health Volunteers Scholarship, and a $500 Pine Level American Legion Post 405 Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Joseph Martin was offered a combined $92,000 in scholarships from two universities. Martin was offered $52,000 to attend Barry University and $40,000 to attend Campbell University. Martin was also recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree and as a honors diploma recipient.

Caroline Turner received $90,000 to attend Catawba College. She was also recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

Jennifer Winstead was offered a combined $88,000 in scholarships from two universities. She was offered $52,000 to attend Wingate University and $36,000 to attend Johnson and Wales University. Winstead also received a $100 NJHS Spanish Club Scholarship and was recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Taylor Adams received $70,000 to attend Catawba College. She was also recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

Lawson Batten was offered $60,000 to attend Campbell University. Batten received a $1,000 Life Long Learning Scholarship and a $500 Richardson Team Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Allison Nixon received $56,000 to attend Barton College. She also received a $1,500 Jim Tart Memorial Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Amberly Phillips, a N.C. State University Parks Scholarship nominee, received $53,080 to attend N.C. State University. Phillips received a $1,000 Johnston County Farm Bureau Scholarship, a $1,000 Ford Dealer FFA Scholarship, a $500 Susan P. Oldham Memorial Scholarship, and a $500 Kenly Masonic Lodge Scholarship. She was also the recipient of the Margie Strifert Award and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Staar Dukes received $55,700 to attend Chowan University. She was also recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Ashley Sugg received $48,000 to attend Campbell University. She also received a $1,000 Johnston County Farm Bureau Ruby Dail Dunn Scholarship and a $1,000 Johnny Ray Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Sugg was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and as a honors diploma recipient.

Daniel Adams received the $4,000 Donnie E. and Linda Vann Lassiter Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Forrest Adams was offered $44,000 to attend Campbell University. He was also recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

Myeshia Atkinson was offered $1,750 to attend Fayetteville State University. And was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree. Ashley Ballance was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient. Ashley Barnes received $32,000 to attend Johnson and Wales University.

Madison Barnes received a $44,000 scholarship to attend Campbell University. She was also recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

William Barnes III was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Jada Bluford received a $2,500 National Achievement Scholarship and was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree, a member of the National Honor Society, and a honors diploma recipient.

David Bohn was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a high honors diploma recipient.

Jodee Boswell received a $500 Sonny Batten Memorial Scholarship.

Kayla Boswell received a $20,000 scholarship to attend Barton College and a $500 Kenly Kiwanis J. Burke Long Scholarship. Boswell was also recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Rosa Carrillo received a $44,000 scholarship to attend Campbell University and was recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Chris Childers was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar and a high honors diploma recipient.

Danny Corral received a $500 Richardson Team Scholarship.

Brandi Creech received a $1,000 NAPA Auto Parts FFA Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Dyllan Creech received a $600 Andrew Kirby Memorial Scholarship and a $500 Hayden Peedin Memorial Scholarship.

Valerie Curtis was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree. Calton Duckworth received $28,000 to attend Liberty University, a $500 Batten Scholarship, and a $1,000 Beth Hall Memorial Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Mariela Galvez was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar.

Domonik Hinton was offered $14,000 to attend Bennett College and a $3,200 cheerleading scholarship to attend Mount Olive College. She was also recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree. Meredith Johnson received a $1,000 Life Long Learning Scholarship and a James Ellerbe Scholarship. She was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Devin Larson received a $1,000 Johnston County Farm Bureau Scholarship and a $1,000 Nicholas Ryan Creech Memorial Scholarship. He was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Ashiana Lassiter was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Corey Lee was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Megan Littleton received a $300 J.E. and Crecia Rogerson Memorial Scholarship.

Ashleigh Mason received a $22,600 scholarship to attend Mount Olive College.

Kaitlyn McAllister received a $12,000 Golden Leaf Scholarship, a $2,500 Dale Wayne Aycock Memorial Scholarship, and a $300 Jonnie Warren Scholarship. She was also recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree, a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Blake Moye was recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Brandon Murray received a $500 Pine Level Lion's Club Scholarship and was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Lauren Murray received a $500 W. Royster Martin Memorial Scholarship, and she was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Diego Oliveros received the Richardson Team Award plaque.

Hannah Pass received the $1,000 North Johnston High School DECA Scholarship and was recognized as a high honors diploma recipient.

Allison Phillips received a $2,000 Alton Bridgers Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 Ford Dealer FFA Scholarship, a $500 Selma Masonic Lodge 320 Scholarship, and a $500 Kenly Masonic Lodge Scholarship. She was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Samantha Pittman received a $1,745 North Carolina Veterans Scholarship, and she was also recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Austin Potter was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a honors diploma recipient.

Savannah Pounds was offered $20,000 to attend Campbell University.

Jacob Price received the Richardson Team Award plaque.

Eric Raynor was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree. Alice Richardson received a $2,500 Howard Industries Reece Richardson Memorial Scholarship.

Tiyanna Robinson received a $500 Johnston County Citizen Association Scholarship and a $1,000 Johnston Health Volunteers Scholarship.

Brandie Simmons was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient. Gurjoban Singh was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Carlyle Stephens was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Hunter Stephenson received a $500 Hayden Peedin Memorial Scholarship.

Justin Thompson was recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree.

Mitchell Thompson was recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Michelle Thornton received a $500 Kenly Kiwanis Ray A. Boyette Scholarship and was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society. Carol Torres was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society and a honors diploma recipient.

John Turner was honored at the event for having perfect attendance for grades kindergarten through 12.

Brittnie Upchurch received a $500 Richardson Team Scholarship. She was also recognized as a Johnston County Senior Superlative Honoree, a member of the National Honor Society, and honors diploma recipient.

Mercedes Vargas received a $500 First Citizens Robert Holding Foundation Scholarship and was recognized as a North Carolina Academic Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high honors diploma recipient.

Ashley Wiggins was recognized as a honors diploma recipient.

Morgan Woodring received a $500 Sonny Batten Memorial Scholarship and a $500 Michael David Creech Memorial Scholarship.

These scholarships are only a preliminary list of the offered scholarships to North Johnston High School seniors. More scholarships and awards may be announced/ presented towards the end of the school year.

Vanessa Watson (left), a graduating senior at North Johnston High School, was one of several students recognized during the school's annual Senior Awards Night event held on Thursday, May 23. Watson is seen here receiving a $1,000 Ronald McDonald House Charities scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community involvement. At her side is Ronald McDonald.

NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH TOP ATHLETES               Kenly News:

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NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH TOP ATHLETES

North Johnston High athletes who were awarded Most Valuable Players in each sport, were: front, left to right, Natalie Rabil, cheerleader; Lindsey Batten, tennis; Alex Pilkington, indoor track, spring track; Jacob Price, baseball.  Back row, Carlyle Stephens, basketball; Seth Peele, football - defense; Trey Daniels, football - offense; Kayla Durham, golf; Laura McArtan, soccer; Lauren Murray, volleyball; Chandler Hines, basketball.

North Johnston High's top male and female athlete of the year received the Phil Pittman Panther Award last week during the school's awards ceremony. Winners are Caroline Turner and Alex Pilkington. (Photos by Keith Barnes)

The North Johnston High J. D. Pate Extra Effort Awards were presented last week to Jamie Lynn Johnson and Horacio Loza-Rodriguez.

North Johnston High academic award winners are Meredith Johnson and Blake Wall. The awards were presented last week during the NJHS sports awards ceremony.

Devin Larson, left, won the Panther Club Award along with Faith Bowen, who is not pictured. Meredith Johnson, right, won the Sportsmanship Award, along with Aaron Kopp, who is not pictured.

JCS Sophomores participate in CTE Expo         Princeton News-Leader:

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=113b2043-3a0c-4bc8-8f6c-2a96be9ebdd9&Section=0

Princeton outlasts Rosewood in playoff classic Princeton News-Leader:  

http://princetonleadernow.com/67208/1713/princeton-outlasts-rosewood-in-playoff-classic 

Princeton outlasts Rosewood in playoff classic

Princeton trailed Rosewood by six runs with just a few innings to go last Friday night, but center fielder Charley Cox (left) is relaxed as she confers with Coach Terry Braswell and teammate Taylor Carroll during a time-out. Cox had three hits in the game and scored the tying run in the final inning after igniting a two-out rally. (NL photo by John Cate)

By John Cate
Editor
Another chapter in one of North Carolina high school sports' greatest rivalries entered the history books on Friday night.
For more than two hours, the Princeton and Rosewood softball teams battled one another in a third-round NCHSAA 1-A state playoff game that featured everything a fan might have hoped to see--hard hitting, daring baserunning, both crafty and power pitching, strategy on the part of both coaches, a controversial officiating call, and a dramatic rally in the final innings that wasn't settled until the last swing of the bat.
Princeton's Kelsey Peedin delivered a two-out double in the bottom of the seventh inning, driving in teammates Charley Cox and Taylor Carroll to complete a come-from-behind 10-9 victory for the Lady Dawgs, who reached the elite eight round of the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.
The Lady Dawgs, who won their 17th straight game, trailed 9-1 in the middle of the fourth inning. They battled back with a dozen hits in their last four trips to the plate, while freshman pitcher Hailey Wood slowed down a high-flying Rosewood attack and gave Princeton a chance to rally.
"These girls don't give up until the last out," said Princeton head coach Terry Braswell. "As long as there's game left, they're going to keep playing. They stayed with it, they believed, and they pulled it out."
Ultimately, the heroics extended Princeton's season only four additional days. On Tuesday night, the Lady Bulldogs hosted Heide Trask High School and lost 2-0, ending their season at 19-3. Still, not bad at all for a team that wasn't even supposed to win its conference, but ended the year with the best record of any local team in recent years, a No. 6 ranking in the final 1-A statewide polls, and of course, their seventh straight Carolina Conference title.
For Rosewood, which ended the season at 14-9, the outcome was gut-wrenching. The Lady Eagles played arguably their best game of the season, hitting Princeton ace Tori Paul seemingly at will and putting the Lady Dawgs further behind than they had been all season. Already leading 4-1 when the top of the fourth rolled around, Rosewood extended its lead after Kayla Hardee walked and Hayley Mercer and Jordan Dubose hit back-to-back singles. After an out was recorded, the Lady Eagles poured it on, with Alicia Burns reaching on a fielder's choice that failed to get Mercer at home, followed by a single and an error off the bat of Callie Thornton. Anna Ingram and Charlotte Kornegay followed with two more hits, extending the lead to 9-1 and chasing Paul from the mound.
Princeton had not faced such a deficit against any time in more than a year, since it lost 13-0 to 3-A South Johnston on April 13 of last year. No member of the current PHS team had ever seen the Lady Dawgs so far behind another 1-A opponent. To their credit, they refused to give up.
Having Wood didn't hurt, either. The freshman coolly entered the game and fanned the next two Rosewood batters with two Lady Eagles in scoring position. Had those runners scored, Princeton would have been three outs away from losing via the mercy rule.
Instead, her performance helped spark an impressive fight-back by the Lady Dawgs, who immediately got the five runs back that they had just surrendered.
Princeton had two runners on base in the bottom of the fourth with two out, and desperately needed a base hit in order to score some runs and get back into the game. Luckily, and it wouldn't be the last time on this night, Cox was the next hitter in line. She smacked a 1-1 offering from Amanda Beckert into left field, scoring Logan Pace and igniting a rally in which Carroll, Paul, and Wood singled and Peedin walked. In fact, PHS was threatening to do even more damage before Paul overran the bag at third base and got tagged out to end the rally, with Rosewood's lead down to 9-6.
Rosewood head coach Shay Campbell replaced Beckert on the mound with Thornton after that inning, hoping to throw off the Princeton hitters and slow down their momentum. Over the years, it had become clear that the Lady Dawgs' top hitters often had success against Beckert by their third trip through the batting order, by timing the senior's bread-and-butter off-speed pitches.
"I was hoping to throw them off a little bit with that, and it worked for a while," said Campbell. 
The gambit worked in the fifth, as Thornton kept Princeton off the board, but the Lady Dawgs got to her for two runs in the sixth, on a walk to Carroll, an RBi double by Peedin, an error, and a single by Savanna Massengill. Campbell was forced to call again on Beckert--who had remained in the game in right field--and she fanned Pace to end the threat.
Wood pitched a scoreless top of the seventh, and Beckert went out for the seventh with the Lady Eagles clinging to a one-run lead. She needed just six pitches to get the first two batters to pop up. Unfortunately for Rosewood, the next hitter was Cox, who worked her way to a full count and then roped Beckert's seventh offering to her into left for a single.
"If you've got to have anyone taking your last swing, she's a good one," said Braswell. 
Beckert got ahead of Carroll 0-2, again putting PHS down to its last strike, but she singled to center, putting the winning run on base.
Then came the controversy, one that will likely not be forgotten in Rosewood. A pitch got away from Rosewood catcher Ingram and rolled a few feet while Cox and Carroll tried to move up. Ingram fired to third base and Thornton applied the tag on a bang-bang play that the Lady Eagles believed should have ended the game, as a 9-8 victory for Rosewood. But the umpire didn't agree.
Peedin lined the next pitch into center field, and both runners scored to win the game for Princeton.
"It looked like to me that (Cox') foot was not on the bag when she applied the tag," said Campbell, "but that's his call and you just have to live with it. But that didn't cost us the game. There were a couple of plays here or there that I've seen us make in practice, but we didn't make them tonight. 
The visitors laid the (Rose) wood to Princeton in the first few innings of the game, but not without some help from the Lady Dawgs, whose fielding was uncharacteristically shaky. Ingram started off the second with a single, and then Princeton committed three errors on a ball hit by Charlotte Kornegay, allowing both runners to score. Paul struck out the next two batters, but then Rosewood pressed its attack again, turning a bloop single by Mercer, a walk to Dubose, and a two-RBI single by Beckert that landed barely fair in right field into a 4-0 lead.
Braswell blamed himself for the shaky fielding, stating that he didn't allocate enough practice time to defense that week. Many of the mistakes Princeton made were on aggressive baserunning moves by the Lady Eagles--something Princeton has rarely seen out of Rosewood.
"We worked on hitting, hitting, and more hitting the last two days in practice," said Braswell. "It might have been why we had so many errors early in the game. You don't work on things and you don't stay sharp."
PHS got on the board in the third, when Cox led off with a triple and scored on a one-out single by Peedin, cutting the margin to 4-1 at the time.
It was the final game in the distinguished careers of Beckert, shortstop Scout Anderson and left fielder Kornegay, who saw Rosewood softball achieve unprecedented heights during their time with the Lady Eagles. Early in their freshman season with the Lady Eagles, Princeton bashed Rosewood 17-2 in the Lady Dawgs' annual Easter tournament. By the end of that season, Rosewood had its first win over PHS in some time, and the team then went on to finish a strong second to Princeton in 2011. In 2012, the Lady Eagles shared the conference title with Princeton, advanced to the elite eight of the 1-A playoffs, and posted the program's best record ever, at 20-4. Rosewood won 45 times in the last three seasons, including six state playoff games.
Princeton had only one senior on its roster, reserve Julia Coats, and the Lady Bulldogs will go into 2014 as one of the odds-on favorites, if not the favorite, for the 1-A state title. Rosewood, even without its three outstanding seniors, should still be a strong team and can be expected to push the Lady Dawgs once again.

Top Dawgs: PHS Athletic Awards                      Princeton News-Leader:        

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=113b2043-3a0c-4bc8-8f6c-2a96be9ebdd9&Section=0 

Selma Elementary does 'fun run'"   Selma News:  

http://theselmanews.com/ 

Smithfield-Selma High's band plans as students start the run in front of the school.

The Selma News • Thu, May 30, 2013

Cheerleaders cheered. Muddy Mudcat jumped. The band played. And, students ran.
It all was part of Selma Elementary School's preparation for End of Grade testing.

Students in grades 3-5 ran to Selma Baptist Church and back and kindergarten-second graders ran a mile.

Principal Denise Byrd said the event was a huge success because it prepares the students for the important End of Grade testing and keeping them physically fit. Plus, she said, it gets the entire community involved at the school.


It is a school-wide event that connects our school to the town through a partnership with town government, fire department, EMS, police, churches and local businesses.

It also was well-supported by Smithfield-Selma High, which sent its band and three cheerleaders.

Streets were blocked by Selma Police to keep the students safe. And, it appeared everyone had a great time running. 

M-PL teacher Ashley Radford honored by S-S Chamber Selma News:  

http://theselmanews.com/mpl-teacher-ashley-radford-honored-by-ss-chamber-p2875-74.htm 

Pictured are Sarai Daniels, award sponsor; Ashley Radford, award recipient; Allen Sasser, principal; Kelly Wallace, Chamber staff; Rick Childrey, Chamber president.

The Selma News • Tue, May 28, 2013

The Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce has named Micro-Pine Level Elementary School teacher Ashley Radford as the May recipient of the Teacher of the Month award. 

Radford has been with Johnston County Schools for seven years and is currently working as a curriculum coach and response-to-intervention specialist at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School. 

The award is sponsored by Super 8 Smithfield and Triangle Insurance and Benefits. 
Radford's responsibilities include working with staff to help meet the needs of students when the core program is not enough and working with students in assessing their learning gaps to better meet their academic needs.


She also works with administration and staff to make sure the academic lessons are rigorous enough to keep the students growing toward the skills necessary to be prepared for their futures. 

Radford previously worked in the Johnston County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Department as a response-to-intervention specialist and as an EC teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School. She willingly shares her expertise with anyone who needs her assistance. Her commitment to the teaching profession shines through in all she does at Micro-Pine Level Elementary School.

The Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce (GSSACC) has a long history of supporting education in our community and recognizing the efforts of quality teachers in our system. 

Teachers are the backbone of success in our schools, and the GSSACC will continue to give special thanks monthly to a teacher who employs sound instructional practices that stimulate the desire to learn and whose efforts go beyond the everyday expectations of their job. In addition, teachers that are involved in non-instructional activities that support the learning environment and who demonstrate qualities of good character should be considered for this award.

WME students win prize at Battle of Books   Selma News:  

http://theselmanews.com/ 

an later, http://theselmanews.com/wme-students-win-prize-at-battle-of-books-p2869-74.htm

Wilson's Mills Elementary School earned second place in the NC Region 3 Elementary Battle of the Books which was held at Selma Elementary School recently. Teams from seven counties participated. Shown left to right is front row: Jalen Vann, Meghan Duffield; second row: Leslie Nieves, Katelyn Brandes, Kamila Aleman, Emma Duffield, Kadesh Street; third row: Susan Bolejack (media coordinator), Christian Diaz, Tebria Frazier, MaKenna Turnage, Cannon Gardner, Mariah Kelley, Amanda Mixon (teacher).

The Selma News • Sat, May 25, 2013

Honor Roll: Meadow School                              Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/28/2922969/honor-roll-meadow-school.html 

Honor Roll: Meadow School

Published: May 28, 2013  

Meadow School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Gaven Thomas, Joseph Snow, Adam Miller, Charlesanna Darden, Max Hall, Scarlet Vargas, Hannah Beasley, Brodey Johnston, Anna Knowles and Paul Olive.

Grade 4 - Mary Scott Rhodes, Savanna Myers, Savannah Adams and Makenzi Hudson.

Grade 5 - Hailee Jernigan, Lee Anna Hines, Calli Jon Massengill, Blake McCauley, Jenna Brown and Callie Sutton.

Grade 6 - Logan Blackmon, Alexis Edwards, Bendan Hudson, Austin Lee, Karson Massengill, Samantha Morton, Jacob Thornton and Levi Wiggings.

Grade 7 - Eryn Godwin.

Grade 8 - Anna Weaver.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Kaitlyn Giddens, Jacqueline Godwin, Juan Barbour, Jeramy Darden, Alexa Lee, Luke Tart, Justin Richardson, Elvira Perez, Gracie Moore, Kelsey Lancaster, Mackenzie Darden, Jaleel Carranza, Anjel Colson, Cannon Raynor, Preston Parker and Sadie Sewell.

Grade 4 - J.P. Petoletti, Jessie Bautista-Pavon, River Blackmon, Jose Borbonio, Madison Cole, Kyler Cox, Kannan Crumpler, Johnathan Landis, Madeline Tart, Raegan Ward, Mary Michael Wood, Heather Choate, Gaston Noles, Alba Baylon, Chase Carroll, Lauren Creswell, Ethan Holland, Nicholas Jernigan, Bryson Lee, Jocie Lee, Mckenzie Richardson, Isaiaha Smith, Jadon Sulpizio, Haven Thompson, Kendall Weaver and Ethan Wheeler.

Grade 5 - Josh Bowyer, Abbey Butler, Victoria Cherry, Leslie Garcia, David Guess, Colby Norris, Addie Ruiz, Jennah Sutton, Cameron Thornton, Noah Varney, Hector Moreno-Garcia, Brooke Parker, Maggie Sewell, Anna Vierra, Jatavius Barbour, Matthew Barefoot, Calesie Godwin, Jaqueline Martinez, Morgan Pollard, McKinley Sills, Jenna Sutton and Kenzy Webster.

Grade 6 - Kaylee Honeycutt, Emma Jernigan, Cheryl Moore, Allison Wise, Adam Butler, Jose Guzman, Keli Hall, Lindsay Hall, Spencer Herring, Savannah Parker, Madison Price, Parker Stewart, Michael Strickland, Autumn Tart, Cade Cox, Katie Holmes, Parker Johnson, Nathan Lee, Sarai Mendoza, Chloe Westbrook and Savannah Wilson.

Grade 7 - Terisa Olivari, Cheyenne Tart, Brittany Yow, Riley Austin, Cameron Giddens, Drew Moore, Treavor Murphy, Lee Tart, Cristal Del-Rio, Sarahi Movis-Vargas, Jozmar Silievar and Colton Wise.

Grade 8 - Bethany Earp, Austin Gregory, Brecklee Johnson, Mackenzie Stanley, Regina Wheeler, Elizabeth Williams, Makayla Brewington, Abby Holmes, Brooke Ryals and Hunter Womble.

Corinth Holders girls tie for 10th in state                    Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/20/2905806/corinth-holders-girls-tie-for.html 

Smithfield Herald:            

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905807/corinth-holders-girls-tie-for.html

Corinth Holders girls tie for 10th in state

Published: May 20, 2013

From Staff Reports

Corinth Holders golfers take fifth in state   Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/20/2905605/corinth-holders-golfers-take-fifth.html 

Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905606/corinth-holders-golfers-take-fifth.html 

Corinth Holders golfers take fifth in state

Published: May 20, 2013

By D. Clay Best - cbest@newsobserver.com

Honor Roll: West Johnston High School   Clayton News-Star:        

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/20/2906129/honor-roll-west-johnston-high.html 

Honor Roll: West Johnston High School

Published: May 20, 2013

West Johnston High School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade Nine - Brent Barnhill, Lindsay Barnes, Erik Beene, Brendan Boyd, Conrad Brewer, Jacquelyn Carter, Jordan Dean, Erin Flynn, Hannah Flynn, Joshua Harker, Abigail Hartley, Allison Henry, Allison Holt, Kerri Jayne, Nicole Lonesky, Veronica McLean, Kieran Miller, Megan Mills, Kristen Oliva, Amanda Patterson, Ashlynn Payne, Mikayla Pittman, Joshua Puckett, Mary Rabon, Devin Raines, Nikolaus Reasor, Megan Sabatino, Draven Setterberg, Jamie Snover, Daniel Stephenson, Sarah Stewart, Jacob Strickland, Devin Walker, William Walker, Taylor Wilkins and Abigail Wood.

Grade 10 - Mallory Barton, Brandon Brasslett, Abby Britt, Taylor Budzinski, Jonathon Byrd, Lauren Covertini, Allison Diachina, Latisha Gonzalez, Erica Gooch, Adam Greco, Sarah Harrison, Aaron Honeycutt, Gatlin Jernigan, Taylor Johnson, Joseph Kuley, Melanie Langness, Cody Lanphere, Dylan Lawrence, Lauren Leclerc, Dalton List, Jeremy Mayer, Kathryn Molk, Alex Mouzon, Cody Murdock, Noah Parton, Ryan Pittman, Kaitlyn Redding, Maya Stafford, Carl Stephens, Hannah Stephenson, Karen Taylor, Anna Tykhomyrova, Clair Williams, Rachel Willis and Yelim Yu.

Grade 11 - Taylor Adamof, Waleed Ahmed, Adam Atik, William Atkinson III, Marisol Barrientos Estudillo, Madison Bell, Kirsten Bost, Claire Brendle, Kaitlin Brundidge, Kirsten Cowan, Tyler Crocker, Alaina Custer, Isabel Dean, Brittany Dickerson, Christopher Edwards, Isabella Enxuto, Kelcie Gales, Dillon Haggins, Lauren Hermane, Blake Hesse, Samantha Hittle, Haley Hughes, Caitlyn Kelly, Joshua Kieffer-Banfalvy, Eunmim Kim, Benjamin Lacombe, Alex Mattes, Katelyn McLamb, Noah Merkousko, Rebecca Meshaw, Patricia Patterson, Soto Saphire, Andrew Sledge, Alexis Smith, Ciara Sobas, Zachery Sparks, Jayce Stephenson, Austin Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Melissa Strickland, Ashley Turner, Emma Watson, Taylor Weeks, Danielle Williams and Cody Worley.

Grade 12 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Honor Roll

Grade Nine - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Grade 10 - Riley Andrews, Aaron Barbour, Isaiah Barnes, Brandon Baucom, Adam Beaton, Lacey Beaton, Mikayla Benson, Teddy Bidwell, Shannon Booth, Michael Brown, Mychaela Brown, Samuel Campbell, Rhiane Cannon, Luis Ceballos Encarnacion Matthew Cherry, Leon Chesnutt, Kyle Christ, Shane Collins, Zachery Cusson, Morgan Daughtry, William Davenport, Taylor Davis, Justin Denning, Haley Donathan, Briana Dunderman, Christion Frederick, Velencia Giles, Robert Greene III, Noor Harb, Eric Harris, Bridget Harrison, Michael Holland, Elizabeth Holloran, Gage Holman, Samantha Howe, Riley Hundley, Robert Ines, Zophia Jackowski, Ania Jacobs, Zachary Keen, Donna Kelly, Alec Ketrow, Kaitlyn Lanier, Kayla Lillie, Sean Livermore, Lauren Lushene, Kareem Mahmoud, David Manross, Tamara McGee, Braden Mills, Alexandra Moul, Dalton Mundy, Hanna Murdock, Elizabeth Nelligan, Katie Oakley, Michael O'Brien, Alexis Olson, Brandon Olson, Sukhmani Pannu, Evan Phillips, Michael Pitcher, Tabitha Poole, Joshua Pulliam, Gavin Rake, Kaylee Rochelle, Cheyenne Redd, Katie Rutherford, Nicholas Schnurbusch, Allie Sekukich, Paige Simons, William Smith, Jarrett Spann, Zachary Speight, Taylor Steffens, Charley Stephenson, Tyler Tilson, Bryeanna Tompkins, Darrion Underwood, Noah Walker, Barrett Wall, Shelby Walters, Brandon Wiggins, Basil Williams, Austin David Williams, Cameron Williams, Jeffery Wilson, Spencer Winspear and Nicole Wise.

Grade 11 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Grade 12 - Melissa Alexander, Jessica Apolina-Gomez, Bret Avery, Eric Baker, Delanie Barbour, Heather Benson, Stephanie Berrios Rivera, Anna Bolton, Katie Bordelean, Joshua Browning, Amber Burns, Don Byrd, William Carpenter, Justin Carroll, Antonio Ceras-Lucas Jr., Anastacia Covington, Ashley Cromer, Hannah Deans, Crystal Diponte, Dakota Ellis, Amaris Fisher, Kayla Gilbert, Jacob Gibbs, Megan Gibbons, Cahsmere Gerald, Christina Gower, Alexandra Greene, Victoria Gwaltney, Keyonna Harrington, Amber Hines, Sydney Hinton, Nicholas Hite, James Hobby III, Ashley Holland, Devan Holman, Matthew Hoskins, Cody Hoyle, Brandon Hudson, Travis Jackowski, Ataya Jacobs, Desiree Jeeter, Haley Jones, Richard Joyner III, Robert List, Amber Lyon, Cheryl Mason, Maria Mora, Blake Mouzon, Megan Mundy, Kendall Nelms, Brittney Olsen, Collin Overby, Michaela Pavlik, Erin Pender, Drew Pederson, Julianna Phillimeano, Morgan Piazza, Allison Pittman, Elizabeth Pope, Erin Potter, Damica Pridgen, Alysha Pytlarz, Andrew Schlesinger, Kyle Smith, Tithus Smith, William Stanfield, Jonathan Stevens, Samantha Stofko, Halie Talbert, Andrea Toppings, Taliah Vanderbeek, Darrien Weissmann, Matthew Whatley, Robert Wilkins, Jeffrey Wilson and Bradley Wright.

Honor Roll: West Johnston High School   Garner-Cleveland Record:          

http://www.garnercleveland.com/2013/05/17/2899139/honor-roll.html 

Honor Roll

Published: May 17, 2013   

West Johnston High School has school has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 9 - Brent Barnhill, Lindsay Barnes, Erik Beene, Brendan Boyd, Conrad Brewer, Jacquelyn Carter, Jordan Dean, Erin Flynn, Hannah Flynn, Joshua Harker, Abigail Hartley, Allison Henry, Allison Holt, Kerri Jayne, Nicole Lonesky, Veronica McLean, Kieran Miller, Megan Mills, Kristen Oliva, Amanda Patterson, Ashlynn Payne, Mikayla Pittman, Joshua Puckett, Mary Rabon, Devin Raines, Nikolaus Reasor, Megan Sabatino, Draven Setterberg, Jamie Snover, Daniel Stephenson;

Also, Sarah Stewart, Jacob Strickland, Devin Walker, William, Walker, Taylor Wilkins, and Abigail Wood.

Grade 10 - Mallory Barton, Brandon Brasslett, Abby Britt, Taylor Budzinski, Jonathon Byrd, Lauren Covertini, Allison Diachina, Latisha Gonzalez, Erica Gooch, Adam Greco, Sarah Harrison, Aaron Honeycutt, Gatlin Jernigan, Taylor Johnson, Joseph Kuley, Melanie Langness, Cody Lanphere, Dylan Lawrence, Lauren Leclerc, Dalton List, Jeremy Mayer, Kathryn Molk, Alex Mouzon, Cody Murdock, Noah Parton, Ryan Pittman, Kaitlyn Redding, Maya Stafford, Carl Stephens;

Also, Hannah Stephenson, Karen Taylor, Anna Tykhomyrova, Clair Williams, Rachel Willis and Yelim Yu.

Grade 11 - Taylor Adamof, Waleed Ahmed, Adam Atik, William Atkinson III, Marisol Barrientos Estudillo, Madison Bell, Kirsten Bost, Claire Brendle, Kaitlin Brundidge, Kirsten Cowan, Tyler Crocker, Alaina Custer, Isabel Dean, Brittany Dickerson, Christopher Edwards, Isabella Enxuto, Kelcie Gales, Dillon Haggins, Lauren Hermane, Blake Hesse, Samantha Hittle, Haley Hughes, Caitlyn Kelly, Joshua Kieffer-Banfalvy, Eunmim Kim, Benjamin Lacombe, Alex Mattes, Katelyn McLamb;

Also, Noah Merkousko, Rebecca Meshaw, Patricia Patterson, Soto Saphire, Andrew Sledge, Alexis Smith, Ciara Sobas, Zachery Sparks, Jayce Stephenson, Austin Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Melissa Strickland, Ashley Turner, Emma Watson, Taylor Weeks, Danielle Williams and Cody Worley.

Grade 12 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski;

Also, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Honor Roll

Grade 9 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski;

Also, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann, Courtney Wise.

Grade 10 - Riley Andrews, Aaron Barbour, Isaiah Barnes, Brandon Baucom, Adam Beaton, Lacey Beaton, Mikayla Benson, Teddy Bidwell, Shannon Booth, Michael Brown, Mychaela Brown, Samuel Campbellऀ, Rhiane Cannon, Luis Ceballos Encarnacion Matthew Cherry, Leon Chesnutt, Kyle Christ, Shane Collins, Zachery Cusson, Morgan Daughtry, William Davenport, Taylor Davis, Justin Denningऀ, Haley Donathan, Briana Dunderman, Christion Frederick, Velencia Giles, Robert Greene III;

Also, Noor Harb, Eric Harris, Bridget Harrison, Michael Holland, Elizabeth Holloran, Gage Holman, Samantha Howe, Riley Hundley, Robert Ines, Zophia Jackowski, Ania Jacobs, Zachary Keen, Donna Kelly, Alec Ketrow, Kaitlyn Lanier, Kayla Lillie, Sean Livermore, Lauren Lushene, Kareem Mahmoud, David Manross, Tamara McGee, Braden Mills, Alexandra Moul, Dalton Mundy, Hanna Murdock, Elizabeth Nelligan, Katie Oakley, Michael O'Brien, Alexis Olson, Brandon Olson;

Also, Sukhmani Pannu, Evan Phillips, Michael Pitcher, Tabitha Poole, Joshua Pulliam, Gavin Rake, Kaylee Rochelle, Cheyenne Redd, Katie Rutherford, Nicholas Schnurbusch, Allie Sekukich, Paige Simons, William Smith, Jarrett Spann, Zachary Speight, Taylor Steffens, Charley Stephenson, Tyler Tilson, Bryeanna Tompkins, Darrion Underwood, Noah Walker, Barrett Wall, Shelby Walters, Brandon Wiggins, Basil Williams, Austin David Williams, Cameron Williams, Jeffery Wilson;

Also, Spencer Winspear, and Nicole Wise.

Grade 11 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski;

Also, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Grade 12 - Melissa Alexander, Jessica Apolina-Gomez, Bret Avery, Eric Baker, Delanie Barbour, Heather Benson, Stephanie Berrios Rivera, Anna Bolton, Katie Bordelean, Joshua Browning, Amber Burns, Don Byrd, William Carpenter, Justin Carroll, Antonio Ceras-Lucas Jr., Anastacia Covington, Ashley Cromer, Hannah Deans, Crystal Diponte, Dakota Ellis, Amaris Fisher, Kayla Gilbert, Jacob Gibbs, Megan Gibbons, Cahsmere Gerald, Christina Gower, Alexandra Greene, Victoria Gwaltney;

Also, Keyonna Harrington, Amber Hines, Sydney Hinton, Nicholas Hite, James Hobby III, Ashley Holland, Devan Holman, Matthew Hoskins, Cody Hoyle, Brandon Hudson, Travis Jackowski, Ataya Jacobs, Desiree Jeeter, Haley Jones, Richard Joyner III, Robert List, Amber Lyon, Cheryl Mason, Maria Mora, Blake Mouzon, Megan Mundy, Kendall Nelms, Brittney Olsen, Collin Overby, Michaela Pavlik, Erin Pender, Drew Pederson, Julianna Phillimeano, Morgan Piazza, Allison Pittman;

Also, Elizabeth Pope, Erin Potter, Damica Pridgen, Alysha Pytlarz, Andrew Schlesinger, Kyle Smith, Tithus Smith, William Stanfield, Jonathan Stevens, Samantha Stofko, Halie Talbert, Andrea Toppings, Taliah Vanderbeek, Darrien Weissmann, Matthew Whatley, Robert Wilkins, Jeffrey Wilson and Bradley Wright.

GKE Terrific Kids for April announced   Kenly News:

http://kenlynews.com/gke-terrific-kids-for-april-announced-p7837-74.htm

Glendale-Kenly Elementary School has named its April Terrific Kids, a program sponsored by the Kenly Kiwanis Club. They are pictured above left to right. Floor: Alaina Creech, Victor Ferrera; first row: Hunter Lee, Avery Maready, Glenya Teruel, Zachary Midgett, Andrew Dea, Rebecca Stancil, Kyndall Wall, Ki'asia Mitchell; second row: Saniya Cureton, Morgan Pollock, Marshall Creech, Logan Kramer, Rebecca Dean-Edwards, Anthony Phillips, Samantha Coates, Moriah Barry, Sydney Holland, Sky Tuchscherer, Logan Bonilla; top row: Karmen Ryons, Angel Perez-Mendoza, Cayla Sellers, Karizma Jones, Alexis Rodriguez- Carbajal, Mindy Davis, Jordan Killette, Brooke Evans, Anna Pollock, Raheem Bunch, Natalie House; absent was Hailey Novick.

Kenly News • Monday, May 20, 2013

Glendale-Kenly fifth grade class receives prize party in contest   Kenly News:

http://kenlynews.com/glendalekenly-fifth-grade-class-receives-prize-party-in-contest-p7851-74.htm 

Angela Fanney's fifth graders won a prize party in national reading contest. Pictured from left to right are: Hunter Jones, Tanner Bentley, Jaelon Williams, Zach Griffin, Alden Smith, Justin Richardson, Bobby McLean; second row: Ty Narron, Sam Parrish, Scott Sellers, Dylan Pitts, Aykiara Wilkins, Maddie Smith, Samantha Davis, Sabrina Medlin; third row: Mrs. Fanney, Madison Batiste, Laura Fajardo, Cayla Sellers, Will Stallings, Destinee Thorne, Anjule Barnes, Jacob Norris, Dwight Green. Not shown is C.J. Linton.

Kenly News • Thursday, May 23, 2013

Angela Fanney's fifth grade class at Glendale Kenly Elementary School recently was awarded a prize party for winning one of Achieve 3000's national contests. Students were encouraged to read and complete quizzes on nonfiction articles for a month. 

In order to be considered for the contest, a class had to have 80 percent participation and each student had to read at least eight lessons. In order to win, the class that met that criteria also had to have the highest number of average points for their school.

"The students were so excited about the contest," said Fanney. "Many kids were not only working at school, but were reading on Kidbiz 3000 (Achieve 3000's Elementary program) at home. Each morning the children wanted to check on our status on the Kidbiz 3000 website to see if we were in the lead. It was a wonderful thing to have everybody in the classroom motivated to read."


Achieve 3000 is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum and follows North Carolina's curriculum. It is geared towards each child's individual reading levels and encourages and motivates students to achieve new levels of reading and writing success.

"Each student takes a pretest in the fall to get a baseline reading level," said Fanney. 

"The way the online program is structured, every student can read a nonfiction article on the same material and answer higher level questions that are differentiated to fit the individual. As the year progresses, the students' reading level is adjusted as they make progress. At the end of the year when the students take a posttest, we expect to see lots of reading growth."

Michael Hurley earns Eagle rank                              Kenly News:      

http://kenlynews.com/michael-hurley-earns-eagle-rank-p7842-74.htm 

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Michael Hurley Eagle Scout

Kenly News • Sunday, May 19, 2013

Michael Patrick Hurley received his Eagle Scout rank Sunday, May 4 during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held at United Faith Christian Church in Selma.

Hurley is the son of Sean and Rebecca Hurley and is a member of Scout Troop 25. He is also a member of The Order of the Arrow.

Master of Ceremonies for the service was Eagle Scout Ricky Tyree. Members of the troop presented the colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Scoutmaster Tim Wall welcomed guests and Rev. Jeff McKeel gave the invocation.


The ceremony was The Voice of the Eagle and was led by Richard Tyree and Mark Yelverton.

Hurley presented pins to his parents and Lewis Rice presented Hurley with a Citizenship Award from the Marine Corps League. Tyree closed the Court of Honor with a closing prayer by Rev. McKeel. Mark Linton is the Scoutmaster of Troop 25.

Hurley is a senior at Corinth Holders High School and will be in the first class to graduate from the school. He attended North Johnston High his freshman year.

At Corinth he has earned three varsity letters in football, wrestling and track. He is a member of the AJROTC where he has worked his way to the rank of Captain and he is Bravo Company Commander.

Next year Hurley will be attending The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina where he will major in physics.

Micro-Pine Level celebrates students with Courage Kenly News:

http://johnstoniannews.nc.newsmemory.com/default.php?pSetup=johnstoniannews_prima_kenly 

and later, http://kenlynews.com/

Micro-Pine Level Elementary students selected for April character trait "Courage" are (left to right) Front Row: Lexi Cobb, Christian Franco, Ethan Boswell, Aidan Braswell, T.J.Smith, Max Soronen, Gavin Barbee, and Israel Vargas. Second Row: Ben Baillie, Karen Pacheco, Aaron Taylor, Cameron Jackson, Michelle Rojas, Aaliyah Peacock, Chance Davis, and Saul Padilla. Third Row: Lindsey Woodard, Lane McLean, Fanny Ramirez, Michell Villeda, Grant Capps, Haleigh Rhodes, Joseph Bagwell, and Fernando Reyes. Fourth Row: Autumn Brinkley, Luke Mitchell, Isaac Moore, Milianys Cortes, A.J. Reyes, Makayla Clark, Elizabeth Rivera, and Zoe Thompson. Former Bobcat- Elizabeth Baker read the book, " The Empty Pot" to the student body to prepare them for May's character trait-" Honesty."

Kenly News • Sunday, May 26, 2013

"NJ Panthers football team mattress sale raises $2,500" Kenly News:

http://johnstoniannews.nc.newsmemory.com/default.php?pSetup=johnstoniannews_prima_kenly 

and later, http://kenlynews.com/nj-panthers-football-team-mattress-sale-raises-p7847-74.htm

The North Johnston football team recently raised more than $2,500 during its first mattress sale fund-raiser held at the school this month.

Kenly News • Friday, May 24, 2013

Members of the North Johnston High football team recently raised more than $2,500 by selling mattresses, according to the Head Varsity Football Coach Scott Meserve.

The "Buy a Bed, Save a Head" massive Saturday sales event began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. and was held earlier this month inside of the school's gym where a variety of mattresses were on display.

Meserve said the team helped sell 22 mattresses, and the $2,500 raised will help to purchase new helmets for players.


He added that the new helmets cost roughly $365 each but are well worth the investment, especially when considering the team had no concussions last year. 

Meserve said the sale came about after he was contacted by Clint Stovall of Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) of Raleigh.

"He [Stovall] walked in, and I started laughing," said Meserve.

However, after hearing Stovall's proposal, a mattress sale began to seem more like a great fundraising idea, so Meserve approached Principal Tim Harrell with the idea who greeted it with the same sense of humor as Meserve did.

"We both thought it might be a good idea because no one has ever done it," he said.

One appeal of the fundraiser was the minimum amount of burden it placed on the students. All the team members were asked to do in order to make the fundraiser successful was to pass out flyers in the days prior to the event.

"It was easy," said Meserve. "There was no overhead, just straight profit."

In fact, the most difficult part of the entire event was likely Meserve's struggle to get in and out of the awkward mattress costume that he wore on the day of the sale.

According to Meserve, the quality of the mattresses sold was great, and many of the people that came into the gym found lying on them to be quite comfortable.

"I had one lady fall asleep," he said.

Meserve said he thought the fundraiser was a terrific success, and he is glad his players were able to offer the community something different for a change. 

He added that he has already had tons of inquiries from people asking when he is holding the next event, which is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

NJHS students honored for academic achievements Kenly News:

http://kenlynews.com/njhs-students-honored-for-academic-achievements-p7849-74.htm

Dozens of students were honored at the annual North Johnston High School Academic Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, May 16 in school's gym.

Kenly News • Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Nearly 120 awards were presented to North Johnston High School students on Thursday, May 16 during the school's annual Academic Awards Ceremony.

According to school counselor Erin Burns, the event began at 8 a.m. inside of the gym, which was packed full of parents and other family members who visited the school to show their support for the students.

Burns said the ceremony went perfectly, and she was glad the school was able to honor the students for their achievements.

"The event was a nice way to recognize our top students," she said.


She added that student grades were not necessarily the deciding factor in choosing recipients. Students were also chosen based on criteria such as work ethic, classroom leadership, and character.

The following students received awards for their outstanding achievements in the subjects listed below:

English: Essentials of English - Brittany McNeill, English I - Katie Davis, Honors Essentials of English - Skyler Tyndall, Honors English I - Shanika Daniels, English II - Lindsey Pollock, Honors English II - Colby Godwin, English III - Staar Dukes, Honors English III - Valerie Stewart, English IV - Ashiana Lassiter, Honors English IV - Samantha Pittman, Yearbook Journalism - Sydney Davis, AP Language - Charon Barnes-Taylor, Library Science - Lauren Murray, English - Karissa Yelverton, and English - Zach Lee, Brittany Watson, Amber Sherrod, and Sam Bass.

Foreign Language: Spanish I - Katlynn Peele, Spanish II - Allison Nixon, and ESL (English Second Language) - Viridiana Torres-Nunez.

Mathematics: Math I-A - Hunter Poste, Math I-B - Katilynn Darden, Algebra I - Candelaria Mendoza, Foundations of Algebra II - Lindsey Pollock, Basic Algebra II - Kayla Cockrell, Algebra II - Tyler Zavala, Algebra II Honors - Ethan Holland, Advanced Functions and Modeling - Samantha Pittman, Geometry - Rocio Perez, Discrete Math - Allison Nixon, Honors Pre-Calculus - Jarrett Godwin, AP Calculus AB - Stephen Worley, Math - Chris Walker, Math - Jarrett Wells, Math - Thomas Stieneke, Math - Austin Gray, and Math - Tyler Wilson

Science: Earth and Environmental Science - Rebecca White, Honors Environmental Science - Justin Parker, Physical Science - Yusepelin Acosta-Doblado, Biology - Tyler Zavala, Honors Biology - Samantha Richardson, AP Biology - Stephen Worley, Chemistry - Christopher Childers, Honors Chemistry - Clay Johnson, Honors Chemistry II - Allison Nixon, Honors Physics - Amberly Phillips, Honors Anatomy and Physiology - Allison Nixon, and Sports Medicine - Ashley Ballance.

Social Studies: World History - Staar Dukes, Honors World History - Justin Parker, Civics & Economics - CJ Jackson, Honors Civics & Economics - Gregory Castle, U.S. History - Shamyia Wortham, Honors U.S. History - Stephen Worley, AP Government - Daniel Adams, Honors Ethics & Leadership - Samantha Pittman, Honors Contemporary Law & Justice - Forrest Adams, Ethics and Leadership - Timmy Ellis, and Citizenship - JJ Morgan.

Visual and Perfoming Arts: Visual Arts I - Mariana Ortiz, Visual Arts II - Kayla Galla, Honors Visual Arts III - Lance Phillips, Honors Visual Arts IV - Brandon Murray, Visual Arts Advanced Concepts - Sydney Davis, Vocal Music I - Faith Bowen, Vocal Music II - David Bohn, Honors Vocal Music III - Allison Phillips, Honors Vocal Music IV - Vanessa Watson, Honors Concert Choir I - Caroline Hardison, Honors Concert Choir II - Meredith Johnson, Marching Band - Logan Batten, Symphonic Band - Antoine Gremaud, Color Guard - Ashley Brown, and Winter Guard - Destiny Cherry.

Business: Personal Finance - Brandon Murray, Entrepreneurship I - Lauren Murray, Principles of Business - Staar Dukes, Microsoft IT Academy: Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher - Stephen Worley, Microsoft IT Academy: Excel and Access - Blake Moye, Accounting I - Gurjoban Singh, Accounting II - Gurjoban Singh, Marketing - Jessica Thompson, and Marketing Management - Hannah Pass.

Agricultural Science: Agriscience Applications - Chase Davis, Animal Science I - Skyler Tyndall, Animal Science II - Kelsey Bentley, Animal Science II (Small Animals) - Faith Bowen, Agricultural Mechanics I - Francisco Mendez Escobar, Agricultural Mechanics II - Ethan Holland, Horticulture I - Jacob Pope, Horticulture II - Briana Godfrey, Horticulture II (Landscape Construction) - Trenton Bass, and Biotechnology and Agriscience Research - Nicholas Ronczka.

Early Childhood and Parenting: Parenting & Child Development - Micaela Shirley, Early Childhood Education I - Liliana Zuniga, and Early Childhood Education II - Taylor Kitchens.

Health Sciences: Health Science I - Taylor Baker, Health Science II - Madison Twigg, Nursing Fundamentals - Blake Wall, Pharmacy Tech - Allison Nixon, and Biomedical Technology - Judith Rivera.

Electronics: Electronics I - Taylor Baker and Electronics II - Tommy Jackson.
Green Technology: Green Technology I - Tania Granados and Green Technology II - Blake Moye.

Occupational Preparation: Occupational Preparation I - Johnny Holland and Occupational Preparation II - Ashley Williams.

Physical Education: Health and Physical Education - Olivia Narron, Advanced Physical Education - Ashley Hinnant, Girls Weight Training - Judith Rivera, and Boys Weight Training - Yusepelin Acosta-Doblado.

ROTC: ROTC I - Christopher Watson, ROTC II - Tiffany Mangum, ROTC III - Yiecenia Joyner, and ROTC IV - Tabatha Ellis.

Students on Principal's List named at NJH Kenly News:

http://johnstoniannews.nc.newsmemory.com/default.php?pSetup=johnstoniannews_prima_kenly 

Students on Principal's List named at NJH

PRINCIPAL'S LIST Ninth Grade  

Samuel Bass, Alexandra Bridgeman, Reece Coley, Matthew Collins, Madison Creech, Jordan Crocker, Cy Daughtry, Austin Gray, Vincent Horvath, Dallas Krob, Jeffrey Morgan, Justin Parker, Micaela Shirley, Mary Stewart, Emma Turner, Skyler Tyndall, Stephen Wilson, Ray Zhang  

Tenth Grade  

Kaylynn Batten, Faith Bowen, Gregory Castle, Ryan Coley, Jennifer Gil-Ortiz, Colby Godwin, Tania Granados, Atoine Gremaud, Ethan Holland, Cameron  Jackson, Reilly Leagan, Daniel Phillips, Truman Phipps, Krisan Pilkington, Ezekiel Powell, Jenna Renfrow, Samantha Richardson, Judith Rivera, Gurkirat Singh, Mykala Thomas, Morgan Townsend, Christopher Walker  

Eleventh Grade  

Mauricio Carrillo, Jarrett Godwin, Katelyn Heath, Clay Johnson, Aaron Kopp, Brianna Leagan, Jessica Massengill, Valerie Stewart, Tyler Zavala  

Twelfth Grade  

Daniel Adams II, Forrest Adams, Kayla Boswell, Kayla Cockrell, Brandi Creech, Calton Duckworth, Starr Dukes, Tyler Edwards, Timmy Ellis, Meredith Johnson, Zachary Lee, Megan Littleton, Ashleigh Mason, Kaitlyn McAllister, Timothy Mitchell, James Moye, Brandon  Murray, Judith Murray, Allison Nixon, Hannah Pass, Allison Phillips, Amberly Phillips, Samantha Pittman, Nicholas Ronczka, Amber Sherrod, Gurjoban Singh, Thomas Stieneke, Ashley  Sugg, Michele Thornton, John Turner, Caroline Turner, Mercees Vargas, Blake Wall, Taylor Wall, Jarrett Wells, Ashley Wiggins, Jennifer Winstead, Stephen Worley, Karissa Yelverton 

Bulldog Player of the Week: Hailey Wood Princeton News-Leader:

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=44b4c24a-8487-4649-9067-3c686960605d&Section=0 

Comeback Dawgs                                     Princeton News-Leader:

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=44b4c24a-8487-4649-9067-3c686960605d&Section=0 

To read the article in its entirety, click here. 

"Hill wins $10,000 Scholarship" Princeton News-Leader:              

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=44b4c24a-8487-4649-9067-3c686960605d&Section=0 

PHS Band plays for Community Day Princeton News-Leader:

http://princetonleadernow.com/editionviewer/?Edition=44b4c24a-8487-4649-9067-3c686960605d&Section=0 

Local TA honored for dedication   Selma News:  

http://theselmanews.com/local-ta-honored-for-dedication-p2864-74.htm 

Honor Roll: Cleveland High Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2906064/honor-roll-cleveland-high.html 

Honor Roll: Cleveland High 

Published: May 20, 2013  

Cleveland High School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade Nine - Hannah Adams, Harrison Allen, Kathryn Bertram, Dylan Betancourt, Holly Bishop, Dylan Bradford, Cora Brown, Landon Brown, Molly Brown, Liam Bryan, Jenna Burge, Krista Cannady, Sarah Chamblee, Alyssa Clark, Tanner Costine, Annie Craft, Alexandria Daniel, Ron Davenport, Yasmine Davidson, Kayla Denstone-Schutz, Wallace Driggers, Carrie Dudley, Amanda Duffy, Anna Ebach, Hannah Evans, Lauren Fall, Lauren Federer, Ethan Fellows, Sydni Fields, Ryan Flores, Madison Foulke, Kayla Fulmore, Sarah Ginn, Seth Gooding, Conner Grey, Jonathan Guevin, Evettra Hamilton, Isaac Harris, Isaac Hill, Jesse Hobby, Morgan Hodge, Emily Hodges, Chase Howard, Abinav Katuru, Lawson Lamb, Shelby Larson, Garrett Lee, Mallory Macon, Claire Mangum, Kaysey Manista, Jordan McKoy, Courtney McGregor, Erika Michael, Sanjay Monroe, Landry Moore, Sara Morris, Maya Palmer, Kelsey Parsons, Michael Penny, Bryson Peter, Lam Phan, Noah Pipes, Zoe Ray, Hellil Reddy, Sarah Renfrow, Jenna Rumpf, Kyle Scarzfava, Patrick Schweitz, Amber Scott, Carson Shirley, Amanda Smith, Charles Spencer, Jasmine Stancil, Chelsea Tippett, Isabelle Van Camp, James Waltman, Monica Willis, Gregory Williams, Rachel Williams and Lindsey Winfree, Allison Yelvington and Veronica Yuziuk.

Grade 10 - Thomas Baraldi, Christina Bizzell, Katlyn Brewer, Andrew Caldwell, Samantha Carroll, Dakota Casey, Brandon Chambliss, David Chrismon, Austin Click, Jordan Collins, Daisy Femat, Lauren Gibson, Courtney Hatcher, Kayla Hill, Geray Holmes, Isaiah Howard, Ashton Jenkins, Claire Kuppler, Katelyn Lowery, Thomas Medlin, Yanique Mitchell, Jodie Morgan, Alexandra Nikas, Cameron Noel, Anastacia Oguejiofor, Alexander Peyton, Yesenia Pineda, Floyd Powell, Rachelle Ransom, Laura Raper, Alyssa Rivera, Marina Roe, Robert Stenborg, Tyler Stogner, William Taylor, Courtney Thomas, Shannon Utley, Kate Watson, Ashley Wiley, Bryanna Woodfolk and Brittany Young.

Grade 11 - Matthew Castro, Julie Daihl, Caitlyn Daniels, Shelby Davenport, Mary Dotson, Danet Grabbe, Erika Grandstaff, Megan Gravely, Victoria Guentzel, Bryce Hale, Alan-Michael Hales, Bethany Helms, Christina Holbrook, Cesilee Holdsworth, Victoria Hudson, Erin Johnson, Jasmin Juarez, Patrick Kirk, Noah Legall, Kyle McGregor, Kristy Medlin, Tia Moore, Courtney Morris, Caitlin Moscarito, Adam Mya, Reagan Neville, Kara Odham, Federico Planchon, Haley Pleasants, Matthew Plourde, Trevor Poole, Casey Quiel, Nicole Schoeneman, Teia Sloan, Matthew Smith, Taylor Stewart, Brianna Traynor, Jeremy Willis and Blair Witmer.

Grade 12 - Kayla Dean, Sarah Disorbo, Ariana Dominguez, Pratik Ambelal, Jocqui Brown, Ethan Butler, Kaitlyn Cowell, Lauren Garrett, Darby Gilchrist, Brandon Gremillion, Aaron Harrison, Allison Henson, Dakota Hill, Samantha Hollon, Brandon Hughes, Alex Jenkins, Regina Kandilah, Aaron Kling, Taylor Knittel, Kristen Lanier, Evan London, Jacob Long, Cameron Macon, Thomas Morris, Uzoamaka Obodo, Jesse Olmstead, Brianna Penny, Eli Rapp, Arundeep Sandhu, Samantha Scherer, Jared Thomas, Elizabeth Torres, Morgan Watkins, Kodi Whitley and Jade Witmer.

Honor Roll

Grade Nine - Wanya Alford, Emmaline Arndt, Kelsie Baker, Micah Baker, Sara Bankes, Derek Benson, Brittany Blessing, Caleb Bowling, Jessica Brigman, Richelle Brown, Hunter Byrd, Maria Carillo-Bocanegra, Justin Caudill, Tiffany Chrisey, Courtney Clarke, Briele Cochran, Patrick Costanzo, Allyson Council, Benjamin Dawkins, Harrison Denny, Emily Dressler, Stephanie Ennis, Sarah Evans, Tracy Franks, Jennifer Foyles, Josiah Gardner, Chase Gilchrist, Chase Gilmour, Carl Gower, Taylor Graham, Kyla Haswell, Amanda Hawkins, Elexis Hickerson, Robert Hill, Miranda Hinton, Daniel Hirt, Dillon Jones, Chrystal Jones, Mark Knight, Skyler Langley, Kodi Langston, Brennan Linfield, Mya Lynn, Rachel Magoon, Chandler Marr, Christopher McIver, Kelly McMahon, Joshua Mozingo, Scott Page, Breanna Parton, Estefanie Pedrozo, Kristin Radford, Brittany Ragan, Megan Rogers, Jessica Rouse, Jacob Seman, Austin Sharp, Benjamin Smith, Colby Sorrell, Dylan Stelzner, Jimmy Sutton, Zaikia Taylor, Anna Twisdale, Darian Wiggs, Bria Williams, Joseph Wireman and Alexis Wood.

Grade 10 - Bijul Ambelal, Adriel Bahe, Stephen Baker, Joshua Barker, Lila Barrera, Megan Blessing, Jessica Danielle Broughton, Clayton Brown, Zach Bunn, Mary Byrd, Brian Chapin, Celia Coats, Jonathan Debord, Amber Denning, Jonathan Edmund, Trent Garriss, Quinton Gonzalez, Kayla Greene, Krista Hasche, Tabatha Herzig, Tyler Hickman, Nicole Hilander, Laura Hill, Ryan Holland, Caleb Hopkins, Morgan Ingle, Tiandra Jenkins, Paul Johnson, Angelica Jones, Kendrick Jones, Sara King, Jaime Kinney, Sarah Kirk, Seth Knott, Joshua Lassiter, Zakira Lee, Javier Lugo-Alvarez, Cole Martin, Steven May, Sydney Mayall, Ralph McClure, Lauren McCoy, Elizabeth McIver, Brandon Mendoza-Cortes, Nathan Mitchem, Colin Moran, Mikaila Morgan, Andrew Napier Jr., Chinenye Obodo, Rebekah Repass, Nicole Sanderford, Avery Samouce, Gabriel Roman, Alliyah Sands, Kathleen Seeley, Brittany Shedrick, Carlos Solis-Hernandez, Saxena Sutton, Hayley Thompson, Caleb Tiffany, Julian Vanga-Rivera, Jacob Venturella and Shelby Wise.

Grade 11 - Steven Aguilar, Raven Alford, Asheley Andrews, Robert Applewhite, Katelyn Ballard, William Cable, Dylan Caldwell, Alexis Cannady, Cameron Carawan, Adam Casper, Nikhaule Chandler, Stephen Chapman, Natalie Dawson, Andrew Eckhoff, Letaeja Fitzgerald, Corey Haas, Karen Hall, Simone High, Michael Hines, Eric Johnson, Justin Johnson, Nala Johnson, Wyatt Jones, Grizelle Jijon, Andrew Josupiat, Jarred Lisec, Carla Marsh, Patrick Martin, Anthony Marziale, Heather McLean, Dennis McWilliams, Paul Mefford, Elizabeth Narron, Derek Pacelli, Katherin Padilla-Ramos, Taylor Penley, Alexa Ramos-Salinas, Cardell Rawlings, Amber Reese, Sandra Sandoval-Valdez, Jessica Short, Nolan Stelzner, Mikayla Swain, Kayla Trevethan, Mallory Vann and Alexandria Velletri.

Grade 12 - Amber Allen, Samuel Allen, Spencer Andrews, Keashonda Barnes, Kourtney Bass, Aubria Bolin, Bryanna Braithwaite, Jasmine Byrd, Hannah Caswell, Frank D'Ambra, Deanna Davidson, Kai Des-Etages, Danielle Dickinson, Adam Dohrmann, Rebekah Ebach, Rose Emran, Taylor Finn, Katie Griffith, Angela Hall, Kayla Hart, Chloe Hill, Courtney Ireland, Chloe Johnson, Steven Jones, Tyler Keeney, Keona Kirk, Malika McPhearson, Brandon McQueen, Shelby Medlin, Clarence Merriweather, Oscar Miranda, Shelia Moore, Kyle Noel, Kristian Noland, Alexis Panasci, March Petzinger, Shane Pilkington, Miranda Potts, Abigail Powell, Jermerieona Orr, Jasmine Richardson, Rebecca Shedrick, Alicia Stick, Tyler Strickland, Khalief Williams and Ashleigh Wolfe.

Honor Roll: East Clayton                                  Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/18/2901705/honor-roll-east-clayton.html 

Honor Roll: East Clayton

Published: May 18, 2013

East Clayton Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Kaylee Baker, Hannah Barton, Mackenzi Borkowski, Erin Burns, Chloe Gowin, Noah Hardy, Addy Harris, Sonia Hunt, Kaitlyn Janes, Maria Jenkins, Grayson Johnson, Jessica Knott, Karoline Lotti, Jadyn McLean, Kaitlyn McNeill, Grace Parsley, Jimmy Phillips, Nathan Richards, Christopher Weller and Chad Whitaker III.

Grade 4 - William Chase Allen, Jameson Beach, Sofia Da-Camara, Abigail Daniels, Nicholas Eberwein, Macy Gerrell, Emma Gore, Alex Harrell, Jayden Harris, Micah Hill, Soham Nandi, Kaitlin Parker, Jake Pope, Ashleigh Reichley, Lindsay Reichley, Karlee Sanderford, Gideon Sims, Myah Stevens, Madelyn Thomas, Najee Tidmore, Samuel Tilton, Hailey Underwood and Blaine Williams.

Grade 5 - Grace Amigh, Nicholas Carroll, Brianna Dearman, Megan Ellis, Lauren Holcombe, Rebecca Jenkins, Blake Jones, Gillian Lekander, Josh Monsees, Tyler Moss, Cameron Neally, Meghan Partrick, McKenzie Poland, Abbey Recser, Ashley Terrill, Alyssa Walawender, Jordan Weber and Jacob Whittington.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Michael Allen, Ashley Baltazar, Sarah Barefoot, Seth Benbow, Jason Blackley, Trey Blake, Troy Bova, Matthew Castaneda, Aaron Cockrell, Mariah Crandall, A'myah Davis, Justin Davis, Peyton DiLorenzo, Rivers Dorsey, Katelynn Evans, Sophia Forquer, Natalia Henry, Edwyn Hernandez, Andrea Hilliker, Libby Hodges, Collin Inkrott, Carly Jacobs, Emma Juehrs, Matthew Kallam, Shelbee Kinkel, Rylie Lee, Michael Meredith, Katherine Moore, Joanna Mora, Tanner Moss, Melissa Myers, Garrison Payne, Jocelyn Pysar, Addison Reid, Andrew Riddle, Austin Robinson, Drew Rush, Joshua Ryals, Olivia Sanchez, India Saunders, Precious Spivey, Brandon Stephens, Will Strickland, Garren Thompson, Seth Traywick, Logan Walawender, Lauren West, Meredith Williams and Michelle Williams.

Grade 4 - Hannah Adams, Isabella Aguila, Jennifer Amato, Elexis Barrett, Logan Bober, Graeme Boice, Savannah Bonini, Haven Bullock, Reece Capps, Jada Cooley, Jordyn Cougler, Kayla Darden, Brandon Dearman, Anna Grace Evans, Noah Fox, Molly Garland, Mark Giurgis, Emilie Gray, Joshua Griffin, Naila Haleem, Alexander Hernandez, Bryce Hodges, Anna Hornbuckle, Lauren Inkrott, Micah Johnston, Baylee Kinkel, Chase Latham, Trevor Limper, Leighton Moore, Billy Myers, Mary Grayce Narron, Xavier Nix, Levi Owens, Mackenzie Parker, Sarra Richardson, Matthew Riedel, Abbey Roberson, R.J. Sanders, Kristin Sherrard, Ethan Stiltner, Triston Teague and Kendall Williamson.

Grade 5 - Madeline Bowen, William Brooks, Madison Buck, Abbie Byrd, Aimee Chard, Will Clendenin, Alyssa Coley, Andria Davis, Pablo Garcia, Hannah Gowin, Re'Lyn Harper, Reyna Harper, Morgan Innocent, Cassidy Justice, Mitchell Kallam, Jordan Key, Tan Xun Lin, Brandon Livermore, Jaden Mercado, Charline Mora, Nestor Morales, Jeffrey Palmer, Michael Partrick, Jenna Poole, Nadia Reyes, Kerry Richard, Anthony Saunders, Jerrid Staten, Molly Stephens, Tiffany Vann, Catie VanSchaick, Samuel Weaver, Nathan Wilder, Alexa Williams, Avery Williams and Kaylin Wise.

Honor Roll: Micro-Pine Level Elementary   Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2906055/honor-roll-micro-pine-level-elementary.html 

Honor Roll: Micro-Pine Level Elementary

Published: May 20, 2013 

Micro-Pine Level Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Angie Bolanos, Lanie Croft, Laney Daughtry, Madalyn Godwin, Jakob Napier, Indea Owen and Anna Kate Pike.

Grade 4 - Josh Carter, Shelby Crocker, Simon Fitzgerald, Erica Gil-Ortiz, Zion McPhatter, Logan Stanley, Gabe Strickland, Elizabeth Wheeler and Kyla Winborne.

Grade 5 - Amanda Aguilar, Makayla Clark, Zaphra Davis, Misael Jaramillo, Xan Moore, Rosalinda Nunez and Elizabeth Rivera.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - David Allen, Jessica Alviso, Cori Appell, Joshua Bare, Brayan Bedoya Rosales, Tyler Boswell, Natalie Casey, Jassyr Cerrato, Jaret Cervantes, Evelyn Contreras, Dustin Goeckel, Ashlynn Hockaday, Ashton Huddleston, McKenzie Leigh, Kyra Manning, Lane McLean, Kathryn Medina, Kaila Moore, Peyton Moore, Dawson Norris, Samantha Rollins, Jack Seymour, Lanie Stanley, Brandon Villa, Rafe Whitley and Brianna Wilson.

Grade 4 - Brandon Aburto-Luna, Jose Arteaga, Daisy Arteaga, Fanny Barrios, Holly Batten, Emily Briones, Jonathan Brown, Madison Byrd, Oscar Caballero, Jackeline Carlos-Anaya, Stephanie Carrizales-Nunez, Dominick Cook, Lexi Cooper, Tifany Delgado, Austin Hare, Kelsey Hernandez, Angelynn Hinnant, Kaden Hobbs, Emma Hodge, Kiana Houslin, Alex Johnson, Luke Johnson, Daniel List, Edwin Lopez, Francisco Lozano, Yermain Mancia, Kayla McAuley, Curenity McDonald, Luke Mitchell, Decota Moore, Chelsye Munoz, Austin Overby, Saraid Padilla, Laura Parker, Arial Pearce, Tatiana Powell, Sara Rains, Antonio Reyes, Paula Rogers, Mari Santiago, Christian Sykes, Dalton Thompson, Erika Vanegas, Melany Vega and Ty Whitley.

Grade 5 - Christine Anderson, Hayli Appell, Destiny Clements, Anna Crocker, Damaris Enriquez, Kyndall Foy, Jhovanna Franco, Mackenzie Gibson, Alexis Gupton, Justin Holland, Dylan Jackson, Carsse Lucas, Nicholas Matthews, Lori McClung, Jeremy McGirt, Jadon Moore, Tierstan Moore, Hannah Moye, Jessica Parnell, Ta'crisha Perris, Davis Price, Tania Rodriguez, Xiomara Rodriguez and Matthew Seymour.

Honor Roll: West Johnston High School   Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/18/2901704/honor-roll-west-johnston-high.html 

Honor Roll: West Johnston High School

Published: May 18, 2013 

West Johnston High School has school has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 9 - Brent Barnhill, Lindsay Barnes, Erik Beene, Brendan Boyd, Conrad Brewer, Jacquelyn Carter, Jordan Dean, Erin Flynn, Hannah Flynn, Joshua Harker, Abigail Hartley, Allison Henry, Allison Holt, Kerri Jayne, Nicole Lonesky, Veronica McLean, Kieran Miller, Megan Mills, Kristen Oliva, Amanda Patterson, Ashlynn Payne, Mikayla Pittman, Joshua Puckett, Mary Rabon, Devin Raines, Nikolaus Reasor, Megan Sabatino, Draven Setterberg, Jamie Snover, Daniel Stephenson, Sarah Stewart, Jacob Strickland, Devin Walker, William, Walker, Taylor Wilkins and Abigail Wood.

Grade 10 - Mallory Barton, Brandon Brasslett, Abby Britt, Taylor Budzinski, Jonathon Byrd, Lauren Covertini, Allison Diachina, Latisha Gonzalez, Erica Gooch, Adam Greco, Sarah Harrison, Aaron Honeycutt, Gatlin Jernigan, Taylor Johnson, Joseph Kuley, Melanie Langness, Cody Lanphere, Dylan Lawrence, Lauren Leclerc, Dalton List, Jeremy Mayer, Kathryn Molk, Alex Mouzon, Cody Murdock, Noah Parton, Ryan Pittman, Kaitlyn Redding, Maya Stafford, Carl Stephens, Hannah Stephenson, Karen Taylor, Anna Tykhomyrova, Clair Williams, Rachel Willis and Yelim Yu.

Grade 11 - Taylor Adamof, Waleed Ahmed, Adam Atik, William Atkinson III, Marisol Barrientos Estudillo, Madison Bell, Kirsten Bost, Claire Brendle, Kaitlin Brundidge, Kirsten Cowan, Tyler Crocker, Alaina Custer, Isabel Dean, Brittany Dickerson, Christopher Edwards, Isabella Enxuto, Kelcie Gales, Dillon Haggins, Lauren Hermane, Blake Hesse, Samantha Hittle, Haley Hughes, Caitlyn Kelly, Joshua Kieffer-Banfalvy, Eunmim Kim, Benjamin Lacombe, Alex Mattes, Katelyn McLamb, Noah Merkousko, Rebecca Meshaw, Patricia Patterson, Soto Saphire, Andrew Sledge, Alexis Smith, Ciara Sobas, Zachery Sparks, Jayce Stephenson, Austin Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Melissa Strickland, Ashley Turner, Emma Watson, Taylor Weeks, Danielle Williams and Cody Worley.

Grade 12 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Honor Roll

Grade 9 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Grade 10 - Riley Andrews, Aaron Barbour, Isaiah Barnes, Brandon Baucom, Adam Beaton, Lacey Beaton, Mikayla Benson, Teddy Bidwell, Shannon Booth, Michael Brown, Mychaela Brown, Samuel Campbell, Rhiane Cannon, Luis Ceballos Encarnacion Matthew Cherry, Leon Chesnutt, Kyle Christ, Shane Collins, Zachery Cusson, Morgan Daughtry, William Davenport, Taylor Davis, Justin Denning, Haley Donathan, Briana Dunderman, Christion Frederick, Velencia Giles, Robert Greene III, Noor Harb, Eric Harris, Bridget Harrison, Michael Holland, Elizabeth Holloran, Gage Holman, Samantha Howe, Riley Hundley, Robert Ines, Zophia Jackowski, Ania Jacobs, Zachary Keen, Donna Kelly, Alec Ketrow, Kaitlyn Lanier, Kayla Lillie, Sean Livermore, Lauren Lushene, Kareem Mahmoud, David Manross, Tamara McGee, Braden Mills, Alexandra Moul, Dalton Mundy, Hanna Murdock, Elizabeth Nelligan, Katie Oakley, Michael O'Brien, Alexis Olson, Brandon Olson, Sukhmani Pannu, Evan Phillips, Michael Pitcher, Tabitha Poole, Joshua Pulliam, Gavin Rake, Kaylee Rochelle, Cheyenne Redd, Katie Rutherford, Nicholas Schnurbusch, Allie Sekukich, Paige Simons, William Smith, Jarrett Spann, Zachary Speight, Taylor Steffens, Charley Stephenson, Tyler Tilson, Bryeanna Tompkins, Darrion Underwood, Noah Walker, Barrett Wall, Shelby Walters, Brandon Wiggins, Basil Williams, Austin David Williams, Cameron Williams, Jeffery Wilson, Spencer Winspear and Nicole Wise.

Grade 11 - Kaleigh Allen, Austin Amaral, Brittany Barker, Jacob Baudoux, Caitlyn Bergmann, Katherine Blatchley, Morgan Boyles, Neena Brown, Savannah Bryant, Robert Cawthorn, Maria Chavez, Hannah Covey, Kaitlyn Covington, Ashton Davenport, Jasmine Dawson, Joshua Delbusso, Taylor Douglas, Kendall Gagne, Brittany Guntang, Caitlyn Hammon, Devra Hardee, Justin Harker, Heather Howard, Scott Howe, Jennifer Jones, Carlea Jordan, Jaimee Judd, Connor Kelly, Nicholas Kurkowski, Raymond Lee III, Alexander May, Kelly Medlin, Jacob Motley, Adam Morrison, Kierstyn Myers, Gabrielle Neyman, Aubree Payne, Kayla Phillips, Allison Powers, Kelly Robbins, Kevin Smith, Shelby Steel, Rachel Thomas, Aaron Turner, Kasey Vann and Courtney Wise.

Grade 12 - Melissa Alexander, Jessica Apolina-Gomez, Bret Avery, Eric Baker, Delanie Barbour, Heather Benson, Stephanie Berrios Rivera, Anna Bolton, Katie Bordelean, Joshua Browning, Amber Burns, Don Byrd, William Carpenter, Justin Carroll, Antonio Ceras-Lucas Jr., Anastacia Covington, Ashley Cromer, Hannah Deans, Crystal Diponte, Dakota Ellis, Amaris Fisher, Kayla Gilbert, Jacob Gibbs, Megan Gibbons, Cahsmere Gerald, Christina Gower, Alexandra Greene, Victoria Gwaltney, Keyonna Harrington, Amber Hines, Sydney Hinton, Nicholas Hite, James Hobby III, Ashley Holland, Devan Holman, Matthew Hoskins, Cody Hoyle, Brandon Hudson, Travis Jackowski, Ataya Jacobs, Desiree Jeeter, Haley Jones, Richard Joyner III, Robert List, Amber Lyon, Cheryl Mason, Maria Mora, Blake Mouzon, Megan Mundy, Kendall Nelms, Brittney Olsen, Collin Overby, Michaela Pavlik, Erin Pender, Drew Pederson, Julianna Phillimeano, Morgan Piazza, Allison Pittman, Elizabeth Pope, Erin Potter, Damica Pridgen, Alysha Pytlarz, Andrew Schlesinger, Kyle Smith, Tithus Smith, William Stanfield, Jonathan Stevens, Samantha Stofko, Halie Talbert, Andrea Toppings, Taliah Vanderbeek, Darrien Weissmann, Matthew Whatley, Robert Wilkins, Jeffrey Wilson and Bradley Wright.

"Princeton advances with win over Hobbton, wants more"   Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/15/2895078/princeton-advances-with-win-over.html 

Princeton advances with win over Hobbton, wants more

Published: May 15, 2013  

 Princeton's Hailey Wood (9) scores the go-ahead run in the fourth inning as Hobbton catcher Taylor Bowden (1) is late on the tag.

Dean Strickland - newsobserver.com

By Michael Held - Correspondent

Princeton pulls off huge rally to advance in 1A softball   Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905808/princeton-pulls-off-huge-rally.html 

Third round a charm for South Johnston                    Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905817/third-round-a-charm-for-south.html 

Third round a charm for South Johnston

Published: May 20, 2013  

 South Johnston's catcher Katlyn Johnston (2) applies the tag on the Bulldogs' Sarah Davis (5) as Trojans' Dinalee Spell (7) celebrates the final out of the game, a 1-0 South victory.

Chris Rodier - newsobserver.com

By Jay Mumford - Correspondent

Two Johnston County teachers headed to India                    Smithfield Herald:

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2906097/two-johnston-county-teachers-headed.html 

Two Johnston County teachers headed to India

Published: May 20, 2013 

By Derek Quizon - dquizon@newsobserver.com

West Johnston rallies for another softball playoff win Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905613/west-johnston-rallies-for-another.html 

West Johnston rallies for another softball playoff win Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/20/2905613/west-johnston-rallies-for-another.html

West Johnston rallies for another softball playoff win

Published: May 20, 2013 

West johnston's Christina Gower releases a pitch during West Johnston's 2-1 win over Richmond County in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs.

Damon Thomas - newsobserver.com

By Jay Mumford - Correspondent

Area high school graduations   WRAL:

http://www.wral.com/area-high-school-graduations/12413799/ 

It's tassle-turning season again. Local high schools will hold commencement ceremonies over the next month to honor Class of 2013 graduates. 

Please note that admission lo listings below may be limited to ticket holders only. Check with the school system for more information.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Saturday, June 8

• East Chapel Hill High School - 9 a.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Dean E. Smith Center
• Chapel Hill High School - 1 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Dean E. Smith Center
• Carrboro High School - 5 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Dean E. Smith Center

Chatham County Schools

Friday, June 7

• SAGE Academy - 3 p.m., Jordan-Matthews High School
• Chatham Central High School - 7 p.m., Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, Sanford

Saturday, June 8

• Jordan-Matthews High School - 10 a.m., Jordan-Matthews High School
• Northwood High School - 11 a.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Carmichael area

Cumberland County Schools

Wednesday, May 22

• Howard Health & Life Sciences High School - 1 p.m., Fayetteville State University - Seabrook Auditorium
• Fuller Performance Learning Center - 4 p.m., Fayetteville State University - Seabrook Auditorium
• Cross Creek Early College High School 8 p.m., Fayetteville State University - Seabrook Auditorium

Wednesday, June 5

• Massey Hill Classical High School - 2 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Theatre
• Reid Ross Classical High School - 5 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Theatre

Thursday, June 6

• Westover High School - 8 a.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Douglas Byrd High School -11 a.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Terry Sanford High School - 2 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Cape Fear High School - 5 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Jack Britt High School - 8 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum

Friday, June 7

• E.E. Smith High School - 8 a.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Gray's Creek High School -11 a.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Seventy-First High School - 2 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• Pine Forest High School - 5 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum
• South View High School - 8 p.m., Cumberland County Crown Coliseum

Durham Public Schools

Friday, May 17

• Early College High School - 9 a.m., North Carolina Central University - McDougald Gym
• City of Medicine Academy - 1 p.m., North Carolina Central University - McDougald Gym
• Middle College High School - 5 p.m., North Carolina Central University - McDougald Gym

Tuesday, June 4

• Performance Learning Center - 9 a.m., Holton Auditorium
• Lakeview School - 1 p.m., Lakeview School

Wednesday, June 5

• Hillside New Tech - 9 a.m., North Carolina Central University - McDougald Gym
• Southern School of Engineering - 1 p.m., North Carolina Central University - McDougald Gym

Thursday, June 6

• Southern High School - 9 a.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium
• Riverside High School - 1 p.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium
• Jordan High School - 5 p.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium

Friday, June 7

• Hillside High School - 9 a.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium
• Northern High School - 1 p.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium
• Durham Schools of the Arts - 5 p.m., Duke University - Cameron Indoor Stadium

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Thursday, May 23

• Edgecombe Early College High School - 6 p.m., Edgecombe Early College High School

Monday, June 10

• Tarboro High School - 6 p.m., Tarboro High School Football Stadium
• North Edgecombe High School - 8 p.m., Edgecombe Community College - Keihin Auditorium

Tuesday, June 11

• Southwest Edgecombe High School - 6 p.m., Lee R. Hall Athletic Complex

Granville County Schools

Saturday, May 18

• Granville Early College High School - Noon, Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center

Friday, June 7

• Southern Granville High School - 7 p.m., Southern Granville High School

Saturday, June 8

• J.F. Webb High School - 9 a.m., J.F. Webb High School
• Granville Central High School - 1 p.m., Granville Central High School

Halifax County Public Schools

Information currently unavailable

Harnett County Schools

Friday, June 7

• Harnett Central High School - 7:30 p.m., Harnett Central High School

Saturday, June 8

• Overhills High School - 10 a.m., Overhills High School
• Triton High School - 2 p.m., Triton High School
• Western Harnett High School - 6 p.m., Western Harnett High School

Hoke County Schools

Friday, May 24

• Hoke County High School - 6 p.m., Hoke County High School

Johnston County Schools

Friday, June 7

• South Campus Community High School - 10 a.m., South Campus Community High School
• Cleveland High School - 6 p.m., Cleveland High School
• North Johnston High School - 6 p.m., North Johnston High School
• Smithfield-Selma High School - 6 p.m., Smithfield-Selma High School
• South Johnston High School - 6 p.m., South Johnston High School
• West Johnston High School - 6 p.m., West Johnson High School
• Clayton High School - 6:30 p.m., Clayton High School
• Corinth Holders High School - 6:30 p.m., Corinth Holders High School
• Princeton High School - 7 p.m., Princeton High School

Lee County Schools

Thursday, May 23

• Lee Early College High School - 6 p.m., Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

Friday, May 31

• Floyd L. Knight School - 1 p.m., Floyd L. Knight School

Thursday, June 6

• Lee County High School - 7:30 p.m., McCracken Field - Paul B. Gay Stadium

Friday, June 7

• Southern Lee High School - 7:30 p.m., Cavalier Stadium

Moore County Schools

Friday, June 7

• North Moore High School - 7 p.m., North Moore High School Football Stadium
• Union Pines High School - 8 p.m., Union Pines High School

Saturday, June 8

• Pinecrest High School - 8 a.m., Pinecrest High School Football Stadium

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

Thursday, May 23

• Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School - 7 p.m., Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School

Friday, June 7

• Tar River Academy - 6 p.m., Tar River Academy

Saturday, June 8

• Rocky Mount High School - 9 a.m., Rocky Mount High School
• Northern Nash High School - 11 a.m., Northern Nash High School
• Nash Central High School - 2 p.m., Nash Central High School
• Southern Nash High School - 4 p.m., Southern Nash High School

Orange County Schools

Friday, June 7

• Partnership Academy - 9:30 a.m., A.L Stanback Middle School
• Cedar Ridge High School - 4:30 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Dean E. Smith Center
• Orange High School - 7:30 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill - Dean E. Smith Center

Person County Schools

Saturday, June 8

• Person High School - 9 a.m., Person High School

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

Friday, June 7

• Roanoke Rapids High School - 3 p.m., Roanoke Rapids High School

Sampson County Schools

Tuesday, May 21

• Sampson Early College High School - 7 p.m., Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center

Thursday, June 6

• Hobbton High School - 2 p.m., Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center
• Midway High School - 6 p.m., Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center

Friday, June 7

• Union High School - 4 p.m., Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center
• Lakewood High School - 7 p.m., Lakewood High School

Wake County Public School System

Thursday, May 30

• Southeast Raleigh High School - 4 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
• Wake Early College of Health and Sciences - 8 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium

Monday, June 10

• Enloe High School - 8 a.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Broughton High School - 10 a.m., Broughton High School Holiday Gymnasium
• Wakefield High - Noon, Raleigh Convention Center
• Knightdale High School - 2 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
• Leesville High School - 4 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Heritage High School - 6 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
• Millbrook High School - 8 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center

Tuesday, June 11

• Green Hope High School - 8 a.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• East Wake High School - 10 a.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
• Sanderson High School - Noon, Raleigh Convention Center
• Middle Creek High School - 2 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
• Cary High School - 4 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Phillips High School - 5 p.m., Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Hall
• Wake Forest-Rolesville High School - 8 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center

Wednesday, June 12

• Fuquay-Varina High School - 8 a.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Panther Creek High School - Noon, Raleigh Convention Center
• Holly Springs High School - 4 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Longview High School - 5:30 p.m., Longview High School
• Athens Drive High School - 8 p.m., Raleigh Convention Center

Thursday, June 13

• Garner High School - 8 a.m., Raleigh Convention Center
• Apex High School - Noon, Raleigh Convention Center

Wayne County Public Schools

Thursday, May 23

• Wayne Early/Middle College High School - 6 p.m., The Bridge Church -Princeton Campus

Friday, May 24

• Wayne School of Engineering - 6 p.m., Goldsboro High School

Friday, June 7

• Rosewood High School - 7 p.m., Branch Pope Football Field

Saturday, June 8

• Charles B. Aycock High School - 9 a.m., Hardy Talton Athletic Field
• Eastern Wayne High School - 9 a.m., Warrior Football Stadium
• Spring Creek High School - 10 a.m., Mount Olive College - Kornegay Arena

Tuesday, June 12

• Southern Wayne High School - 7 p.m., Mount Olive College - Kornegay Arena

Thursday, June 14

• Goldsboro High School - 6 p.m., Cougar Stadium

Weldon City Schools

Sunday, June 9

• Weldon High School - 4 p.m., Halifax Community College - The Centre

Wilson County Schools

Saturday, June 8

• Ralph L. Fike High School - 10 a.m., Ralph L. Fike High School
• James Hunt High School - 1 p.m., James Hunt High School
• Beddingfield High School - 4 p.m., Beddingfield High School

Vance County Schools

Friday, May 24

• Vance County Early College High School - 6 p.m., Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center

Friday, June 7

• Western Vance High School - 7 p.m., Western Vance High School

Saturday, June 8

• Northern Vance High School - 8 a.m., Northern Vance High School
• Southern Vance High School - 11 a.m., Southern Vance High School

2013 Junior Spelling Bee Winner Named   WTSB:

http://wtsbradio.com/pages/localnews.html 

2013 Junior Spelling Bee Winner Named

The Johnston County Junior Spelling Bee was held on March 19 in the Selma Elementary School Auditorium.  Johnston County had 23 students participate this year.

Adrian Lewis was the named the winner of the Johnston County Junior Spelling Bee.  Adrian, a fifth grader from Corinth-Holders Elementary, correctly spelled the word "dyslexia".  His Spelling Bee Coach is Jennifer Bullock.

McGee's Crossroads Students Selected For All-State Band WTSB:

http://wtsbradio.com/pages/localnews.html 

McGee's Crossroads Students Selected For All-State Band  

McGee's Middle School eight grader Kristen Hatcher has worked hard all year playing her clarinet, achieving the honor of competing in All-County band.  

Kristen went on to represent McGee's Middle in the All-District Band, and then further went on to be chosen for All-State Band.  She is the only student in Johnston County Accepted to perform in All-State Band.

In the state competition Kristen placed tenth.

School Dropout Rate Decreases   WTSB:

http://wtsbradio.com/pages/localnews.html 

School Dropout Rate Decreases

The school dropout rate for Johnston County Schools has seen improvement this year.

There were 259 dropouts last year. So far, this year, that 
number is 176, a decrease of 83 students.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Oliver Johnson (pictured) presented the findings Tuesday at the Johnston County School Board meeting.

As of May 7, the dropout count for Clayton High has decreased from 43 to 37 students, Cleveland High, from 18 to 17 students; Corinth-Holders, from 20 to 9 students; North Johnston, from 27 to 22 students; Princeton High, from 18 to 5 students; Smithfield-Selma High, from 40 to 38 students; South Johnston, from 43 to 26 students and West Johnston from 25 to 21 students.

There has been one dropout this year from the Middle College. None of the middle schools have reported any dropouts.

Dr. Johnson said the school system's "full-court press" to reduce the dropout rate is paying off. He said disciplinary actions and suspensions have also declined.

The school district has multiple options for students who are considering dropping out or who've already dropped out.

Dr. Johnson said these include: Evening Academy, the Alternative Graduation program, the GRADUATE! Program, online learning and credit recovery.

Johnston County Schools strives to ensure that all students graduate from high school, Dr. Johnson said.

Clayton High teacher named Teacher of the Year   Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/11/2886652/clayton-high-teacher-named-teacher.html 

Clayton High teacher named Teacher of the Year

Published: May 11, 2013   

Clayton High students Fofo Kabadele and Kasey Williams work with teacher Josh Beck, who was recently named Teacher of the Year.

AMANDA JAMES - ajames@newsobserver.com

By Amanda James - ajames@newsobserver.com

Clayton's Nicole Bond registers a no-hitter Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/10/2885172/claytons-nicole-bond-registers.html 

Clayton's Nicole Bond registers a no-hitter

Published: May 10, 2013   

Clayton High pitcher Nicole Bond (20) brings home a pitch in her no-hit performance against New Bern. Clayton High School defeated New Bern High School 5-0 in first round play of the NCHSAA 4A softball playoffs played at Clayton High School, May 10, 2013.

Dean Strickland - newsobserver.comBy Johnny Whitfield - jwhitfield@newsobserver.com

Honor Roll: Clayton High Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/11/2886626/honor-roll-clayton-high.html

"Clutch hits, pitching carry Clayton" Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/10/2884189/clutch-hits-pitching-carry-clayton.html

Clutch hits, pitching carry Clayton

Published: May 10, 2013  

Clayton High first baseman Brett Clark (24) reacts after making a diving catch of a foul ball to seal the win for the Comets.

Dean Strickland - newsobserver.com

By Mike Potter   - Corresponent

Corinth Holders rolls by Tarboro                                       Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/09/2882055/corinth-holders-rolls-by-tarboro.html 

Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/09/2882053/corinth-holders-rolls-by-tarboro.html

Corinth Holders rolls by Tarboro

Published: May 9, 2013

Corinth Holders' Allie O'Hara (19) lobs a shot over Tarboro goalie Courtney Perkins for a goal during the Pirates' 9-0 victory Wednesday.

Dean Strickland - newsobserver.com 

By Michael Held - Correspondent

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Depth carries Corinth Holders to title                         Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/11/2886607/depth-carries-corinth-holders.html 

Smithfield Herald:  

http://www.smithfieldherald.com/2013/05/14/2891765/depth-carries-corinth-holders.html

Depth carries Corinth Holders to title

Published: May 11, 2013 

The Corinth Holders boys golf team, pictured with coach Theresa Gale, won the 2A mideast regional championship at Riverwood Golf Club.

Corinth Holders High School Photo

By Jay Mumford - Correspondent

Honor Roll: East Clayton   Clayton News-Star:

http://www.claytonnewsstar.com/2013/05/11/2886625/honor-roll-east-clayton.html 

Honor Roll: East Clayton

Published: May 11, 2013

East Clayton Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Kaylee Baker, Hannah Barton, Mackenzi Borkowski, Erin Burns, Chloe Gowin, Noah Hardy, Addy Harris, Sonia Hunt, Kaitlyn Janes, Maria Jenkins, Grayson Johnson, Jessica Knott, Karoline Lotti, Jadyn McLean, Kaitlyn McNeill, Grace Parsley, Jimmy Phillips, Nathan Richards, Christopher Weller and Chad Whitaker III.

Grade 4 - William Chase Allen, Jameson Beach, Sofia Da-Camara, Abigail Daniels, Nicholas Eberwein, Macy Gerrell, Emma Gore, Alex Harrell, Jayden Harris, Micah Hill, Soham Nandi, Kaitlin Parker, Jake Pope, Ashleigh Reichley, Lindsay Reichley, Karlee Sanderford, Gideon Sims, Myah Stevens, Madelyn Thomas, Najee Tidmore, Samuel Tilton, Hailey Underwood and Blaine Williams.

Grade 5 - Grace Amigh, Nicholas Carroll, Brianna Dearman, Megan Ellis, Lauren Holcombe, Rebecca Jenkins, Blake Jones, Gillian Lekander, Josh Monsees, Tyler Moss, Cameron Neally, Meghan Partrick, McKenzie Poland, Abbey Recser, Ashley Terrill, Alyssa Walawender, Jordan Weber and Jacob Whittington.

Honor Roll

Grade 3 - Michael Allen, Ashley Baltazar, Sarah Barefoot, Seth Benbow, Jason Blackley, Trey Blake, Troy Bova, Matthew Castaneda, Aaron Cockrell, Mariah Crandall, A'myah Davis, Justin Davis, Peyton DiLorenzo, Rivers Dorsey, Katelynn Evans, Sophia Forquer, Natalia Henry, Edwyn Hernandez, Andrea Hilliker, Libby Hodges, Collin Inkrott, Carly Jacobs, Emma Juehrs, Matthew Kallam, Shelbee Kinkel, Rylie Lee, Michael Meredith, Katherine Moore, Joanna Mora, Tanner Moss, Melissa Myers, Garrison Payne, Jocelyn Pysar, Addison Reid, Andrew Riddle, Austin Robinson, Drew Rush, Joshua Ryals, Olivia Sanchez, India Saunders, Precious Spivey, Brandon Stephens, Will Strickland, Garren Thompson, Seth Traywick, Logan Walawender, Lauren West, Meredith Williams and Michelle Williams.

Grade 4 - Hannah Adams, Isabella Aguila, Jennifer Amato, Elexis Barrett, Logan Bober, Graeme Boice, Savannah Bonini, Haven Bullock, Reece Capps, Jada Cooley, Jordyn Cougler, Kayla Darden, Brandon Dearman, Anna Grace Evans, Noah Fox, Molly Garland, Mark Giurgis, Emilie Gray, Joshua Griffin, Naila Haleem, Alexander Hernandez, Bryce Hodges, Anna Hornbuckle, Lauren Inkrott, Micah Johnston, Baylee Kinkel, Chase Latham, Trevor Limper, Leighton Moore, Billy Myers, Mary Grayce Narron, Xavier Nix, Levi Owens, Mackenzie Parker, Sarra Richardson, Matthew Riedel, Abbey Roberson, R.J. Sanders, Kristin Sherrard, Ethan Stiltner, Triston Teague and Kendall Williamson.

Grade 5 - Madeline Bowen, William Brooks, Madison Buck, Abbie Byrd, Aimee Chard, Will Clendenin, Alyssa Coley, Andria Davis, Pablo Garcia, Hannah Gowin, Re'Lyn Harper, Reyna Harper, Morgan Innocent, Cassidy Justice, Mitchell Kallam, Jordan Key, Tan Xun Lin, Brandon Livermore, Jaden Mercado, Charline Mora, Nestor Morales, Jeffrey Palmer, Michael Partrick, Jenna Poole, Nadia Reyes, Kerry Richard, Anthony Saunders, Jerrid Staten, Molly Stephens, Tiffany Vann, Catie VanSchaick, Samuel Weaver, Nathan Wilder, Alexa Williams, Avery Williams and Kaylin Wise.

"Davenport serves a Page in the North Carolina Senate             Cleveland Post:

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Flame for Learning finalist named Cleveland Post:

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Josh Beck (second from left) is congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Ed Croom, Board of Education Chairman Larry Strickland and Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce President Rick Childrey after being named as the Flame for Learning Award Recipient.

Because of the importance of teachers in developing and educating children, the Chambers of Commerce in Johnston County (Benson, Clayton, Cleveland, Four Oaks, Kenly, Princeton and Smithfield-Selma) adopted the Flame For Learning Award. In so doing, it has been the goal of the local chambers to support and elevate the teaching profession in the public schools.

Local educators Karen Collins of West Johnston High School and Laura Jefferson of McGee's Crossroads Elementary were named as semifinalists in the Flame For Learning Award.

This award recognizes outstanding creativity and innovation in the classroom and nominees are selected strictly on merit, without regard to school or residence. The recipient of the award is named the Johnston County Teacher of the Year and will represent the Johnston County Public School System in the North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition.

More than 400 teachers were nominated and were asked to submit a "best practice" that he or she used in the classroom. A selection committee named 20 semi-finalists after reviewing the best practices. The 20 semifinalists participated in an interview process to determine the recipient and the finalists.

The recipient and finalists for the Flame for Learning Award were named at a celebratory banquet on April 30, 2013 at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. Former Johnston County School Superintendent Dr. Jim Causby was the featured speaker.

The 2013 Flame for Learning Award Recipient is Joshua Beck of Clayton High School. His best practice is entitled "Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk". The finalists are: Kelly Davis of Benson Elementary School - Best Practice "The Book Patch"; Courtneay Overbee of Corinth Holders High School - Best Practice "Square Cake Cutting Proof Activity"; and Jennifer Roberts of Four Oaks Elementary School - Best Practice "Look Who's Talking Now: A Paradigm Shift".

The 20 semifinalists are: Patsy Elrod, Wilson's Mills Elementary; Shannon Pawlak, Riverwood Elementary; Karen Collins, West Johnston High; Kelly Davis, Benson Elementary; Joseph Smith, Smithfield -Selma High; Christa Joy, East Clayton Elementary; Lauren Sabo, Clayton Middle; Donna Hawkins, Smithfield Middle; Kali Shuford, Meadow Elementary; Michelle Disney, Glendale Kenly Elementary; Sarah Lilley, West Clayton Elementary; Courtneay Overbee, Corinth Holders High; Brittany Taylor, Johnston County Middle College High; Bethany Jones, Smithfield-Selma High; Laura Jefferson, McGee's Crossroads Elementary; Rebecca Kimble, Archer Lodge Middle; Tamara Adams, West Smithfield Elementary; Jennifer Roberts, Four Oaks Elementary; Courtney Renfrow, West Smithfield Elementary; and Joshua Beck, Clayton High.

The Flame for Learning Award Recipient receives a cash award of $1000 and the Johnston County Education Foundation will also contribute $500 to the award recipient. The three finalists receive $300 each and the 16 semifinalists receive $100 each. The schools of the three finalists and the recipient will receive $250 each as well.

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Ross McCullers of Smithfield-Selma High School will be attending the Governor's School of North Carolina this summer.

Johnston County Schools is sending three of its best and brightest students to the prestigious Governor's School of North Carolina. They are Cameron Ross McCullers, Smithfield-Selma High School (Natural Science); Diana M. Arguijo-Mendoza, Corinth Holders High School (Math); and Kathryn A. Townsend, Corinth Holders High School (Social Science). These three students were honored at the April Board of Education Meeting.

Governor's School of North Carolina is a five-week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades.

Principals, school counselors, and teachers, nominate applicants and send their names to the superintendent. A district committee then determines which of the school nominees will be sent for final selection at the state level. There are 10 curriculum areas: art, choral music, dance, English, foreign language (French and Spanish), instrumental music, mathematics, natural science, social science and theater.

Governor's School is the oldest statewide summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. The school is located on two campuses of up to 275 students each: Governor's School-West at Salem College in Winston-Salem, and Governor's School-East at Meredith College in Raleigh. About 32,000 people have attended since the school was founded by former Governor Terry Sanford in 1963.

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June Atkinson was the guest speaker at the Johnston County Association of Educational Office Professionals annual banquet.

Tina Robinson, secretary at Dixon Road Elementary School, has been named the Member of the Year by the Johnston County Association of Educational Office Professionals at its annual "Bosses' Night" banquet. The Association also named Chief Business Officer Robin C. Little Administrator of the Year. The banquet was held last Thursday, May 2, at Riverwood Middle School.

Robinson was recognized for being the ultimate cheerleader - a "dynamic individual who is slow to complain and always willing to lend a hand."

During her introduction, Little was described as being a thoughtful, highly motivated individual who never loses sight of the students as decisions are made and is committed to excellence.

Office administrative professionals from throughout the Johnston County School System gather annually to thank their bosses for their guidance.

"We would like to thank all of those who have been instrumental in a successful 2012-2013 school year," said Robinson who is also JCAEOP's president.

State Superintendent of the Public Schools of North Carolina Dr. June Atkinson was the guest speaker and spoke of how everyone within the public school system has the opportunity for leadership and what leaders have in common.

She shared some of the more humorous bits of correspondence she has had with students throughout the state and what she has learned from them. She told the attendees that leaders must be clear about their goals and the steps they plan to follow to achieve those goals, how teamwork is critical to having followers, that leaders should know when it is time to recalculate their strategy and that questions will come.

"Questions from others are a way for all of us to grow and reach the needs of students across the state," Atkinson said. "As an elected official, I have nine million bosses. The reason we come to work every day is the 1.5 million children depending on us to be great leaders."

During the banquet the JCAEOP awarded a $250 scholarship to Meredith Johnson, a senior at North Johnston High School.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Riverwood Middle School Chorus with leadership from Ms. Carmen Aiken.

Contact Mary Lahr Cain at mcain@civitasmedia.com or 919-552-5675.

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Gibbons' bat comes through for West Johnston

Published: May 14, 2013  

By Jay Mumford   - Correspondent

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Honor Roll: Cleveland Elementary

Published: May 11, 2013

Cleveland Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.

Principal's List

Grade 3 - Nathan Bacon, Edgar Bonites, April Dailly, Jordan Finn, Crystal Robertson, Katie Spivey, Ashley Blanchard, Wesley Hunt, Gracen Long, Hope Tabor, Zachary Blailock, Hyde Bosley, Lanie Deyo, Miranda Grey, John Meese, Jacob Siegert, Danielle Stephen, Ryan Glass, Megan Rattie, Savoir Banks-Bey, Addie Hendrix, Lily Mills, Maggie Monday, Jacob Tolar, Abby Ekstrom-Dellaripa, Emily Ramsey, Camden Stallings, Madeline Zamboni, Luicana Credle, Hayleigh Daughtrey, Alex DeCraney, Chandler Higgins, Seth Jenkins and Abigail Smith.

Grade 4 - Avery Berg, Madelyn Doepp, Meghan Ellenberger, Kellie Finch, Gabe Hawkins, Blake Jackson, Tyler Lewis, Eric Liu, Johnny Macdonald, Paige Smith, Rosie Venturella, Lance Wall, Parker Wolf, Aaron Erickson, Madeline Pleasant, Patrick Manning, Taylor Waite, Rheia Spruill, Max Baumgartner, Carter Biggs, Victoria Bowman, Ashlyn Faulkner, Spenser Goldman, Gracie Howard, Darcy Larson, Emma Loggans, Mac Mollins, Dillon Wells, Jamie Williford, Cooper Gower and Kaitlyn Stumbar.

Grade 5 - Meredith D'Angelo, Raleigh Keenan, Caleb Turner, Christian Wood, Lizzy Yingling, Joshua Erpenbeck, Jacob Hunt, Diajae Mcdougald, Jonathan Knott, Nick Custer, Jarod Furr, Reagan Damin, Sean van Oppen, Macy Baker, Makenzie Blanchard, Willard Bosley, Olivia Pohl, Molly Foulke, Cody Lee, Thomas Luter, Luke Meyer, Madison Stump, Carter Thomas, Claire Weaver, Emma Coull, Jacob Ginn, Blake Gooding, Taylor Gower, Hannah Harrison, Daniela Isastia, Kota Marquess, Nikki Piatek, Mckenna Watson and Boone Williams.

Honor Roll

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