Aware March - Public Schools of Robeson County

Robeson Early College says goodbye to Dr. Chrestman
and hello to the next generation
Dr. Chrestman was honored with a
going away ice cream social by
Robeson Early college students
and staff February 26. Mr. Russell
Scott (left) and SGA President
Evan Floyd (right) gave several
words of thanks and gratitude on
behalf of the students and staff of
ECHS to Dr. Chrestman for the
years of help and support he has
shown as we ventured into
unfamiliar territories. Also
commenting on Dr. Chrestmans
support of ECHS was Mrs. Sheila
Gasque, Principal of ECHS.
When asked if he was packed up
and ready to go Dr. Chrestman
replied “I’m packed up and ready
to fly.” Dr. Chrestman has been a
tremendous source of support
and encouragement to the
students and staff at Early
College. It was hard to hold back
the tears as we said goodbye to a
man, who to us, was a great
person, a great friend, and a great
source of help and inspiration.
Pictured below Mr. Josh Oxendine
(left), Early College 13 th year
student was the first student to
receive the first ever Presidential
scholarship from Robeson
Community College. Also
pictured below (right), Mr. Harvey
Strong, Director for Technology at
RCC, Enrique Sagredo Es. (center)
and Everette B. Teal (right) ECHS
students were presenters at the
RCC Advanced Manufacturing
Professional Development. It was
amazing to see how many NC
Community Colleges also house
Early Colleges and to learn that
our students are and want to be a
part of something so great.
RUSSELL SCOTT, DR.
CHRESTMAN AND SGA
PRESIDENT EVAN FLOYD
ECHS STUDENTS PRESENT
JOSH OXENDINE
Career Center Students Compete in SkillsUSA Conference
On Friday, March 1, several of our Career Center students attended and competed in The Region IV
SkillsUSA Conference at FTCC. All of our students attending represented our school and county in a most
respectful and dignified manner. Region IV consist of 12 counties surrounding Robeson County. Fayetteville
Tech was an excellent host.
Rufo Garcia, a Networking student placed first in the Inter-networking Contest. Cameron Woods and his
brother Kyle Woods, finished first and second respectively in the Residential Wiring Contest. Alejandro Cortez
and James McCall finished first and second in the Welding Contest. Morris Currie, competed in the Carpentry
contest and competed at a high level with more than 10 contestants in the contest. Harvey Manor placed
fourth in the Computer Maintenance Technology competition
In April, these students along with several others will be attending the NC SkillsUSA State Conference where
more than 2000 high school students will compete in more than130 events that include Leadership and Skilled
competitions. Industry persons, along with colleges from across the Southeast United States will be in
Greensboro to view these young people performing at an unbelievable level of expertise and knowledge.
SkillsUSA provides the engine that students can propel themselves into a very successful future, whether at a
higher learning facility, or in the world of work. SkillsUSA, along with Trade and Industry curriculums, equip
students with 21st Century skills that will ensure all of us that tomorrow's leaders will be well equipped with the
skills America needs. Skills USA-"Champions at Work"...
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