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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 2AAcademic Excellence!In April, the Class of 2013 was honored at the 24th annual High School Academic Excellence Celebration, sponsored by the Wilson Education Partnership. The event honored the WilsonCounty students who had a 4.0 grade point average or better. The seniors honored were: Elizabeth M. Adams, Hunt; Nicole D. Adams, Fike; Robert T. Amerson, Beddingfield; Rayven M.Anderson, WECA; Breyah J. Atkinson, Fike; Cale D. Baker, Hunt; Taylor L. Baker, Hunt; Abigail Barbosa, Fike; Justin T. Barkley, Fike; Amanda P. Batts, Hunt; Martha-Scott L. Benson, Fike;Meghan B. Boswell, Fike; Jasmine L. Braswell, Fike; Jennifer O. Bravo, WECA; Kayla T. Bulluck, Hunt; Brittney M. Bunn, Fike; Jamie R. Byrum, Fike; Sarah D. Carroll, Fike; Sophia A. Carter,Fike; Daniel Cisneros, Fike; Shanika S. Coleman, Fike; Jessica A. Collins, Fike; Rebekah R. Craven, Hunt; Heather R. Cuddington, Beddingfield; Emily F. Darr, Hunt; Carson E. Davis, Fike; CourtneyG. Davis, Hunt; Christine L. Dey, WECA; Brody A. Eastwood, Beddingfield; David W. Eatman, Hunt; Kristen M. Edmonds, Fike; Baylie K. Edwards, Fike; Janna A. Elawar, Fike; Saira P. Eustaquio,Beddingfield; Maya K. Evans, Fike; Shayla A. Evans, Beddingfield; Anya A. Farmer, Fike; Jasmine B. Fate, Fike; Stephen J. Flinn, Fike; Zachary Garrison, WECA; Corrie L. Glover, Fike;Dana M. Goff, Hunt; David C. Hammonds, Fike; Miriam Hernandez, Hunt; Suzanne E. Herring, Fike; Ashley E. Hill, Fike; Richard H. Hinton, Fike; William A. Hinton, Fike; William H. Horner, Hunt;Emily C. Howard, Hunt; Olivia L. Ingram, Hunt; Kiara S. Jenkins, Beddingfield; Susan M. Johnston, Fike; Claire N. Jones, Fike; Sydney B. Jones, Fike; Sara B. King, Fike; Kendall F. Kohout, Fike;Brandon D. Langley, Hunt; Christopher R. Leggett, Hunt; Georgia M. Lewis, Hunt; Michael T. Madar, Fike; Anthony T. Matrejek, Hunt; Max H. McCall, Hunt; Evan M. McDuffie, Fike; YashodaMedchand, Hunt; Haley V. Mercer, Hunt; Stephen M. Moore, Fike; Brian S. Moss, Fike; Janie A. Narron, Beddingfield; Bailey B. Norfleet, Fike; Allison S. Oakey, Fike; Joy C. Padilla, Hunt; DamienA. Parker, Beddingfield; Sara C. Parks, Hunt; Jessica L. Parris, Fike; Jenna D. Pate, Beddingfield; Lara J. Peterson, Fike; Sean M. Pichey, Fike; Talen R. Piner, Fike; Casey E. Potter, Hunt;Wendy Y. Ramirez, Hunt; Kaitlyn N. Richards, Beddingfield; Phoenix J. Riley, Fike; Roslyn L. Rogers, WECA; William F. Rose, Hunt; Bryson R. Schmidt, Fike; Tyler E. Schmitzer, Fike; Kelsha L.Sellars, Fike; Christopher T. Sharp, Hunt; Jasmine A. Simmons, Hunt; Brandon M. Skinner, WECA; Sion L. Smith, Fike; Ashley O. Strickland, WECA; Cameron W. Suddreth, Fike; Annah-ClaireSummerlin, Fike; Joshua T. Sutton, Hunt; Nicholas N. Talley, Hunt; Carey E. Tipps, Hunt; Luisa F. Torres, Hunt; William H. Tulloss, Hunt; Kaitlyn P. Ulmer, Fike; Greta C. vanBree, Fike; KristinaP. Wasilewski, Beddingfield; Hannah R. Wheeler, Hunt; Drayton S. Williams, Fike; Laurie R. Williamson, Beddingfield; Chelsea D. Wilson, Hunt; Christopher B. Wood, Hunt; Sarah D. Woodruff,WECA; Blanca F. Yanez, Hunt; Caylin J. Yarbrough, Fike. Photo by Gray Whitley | TimesBeddingfieldHigh SchoolTyreek NixonLeadership Positions: Senior Class PresidentSchool Activities: community service, Future Business Leadersof America (Vice President), Pep ClubCollege: East Carolina UniversityParents: Son of Tyrone Nixon of WilsonMost Influential Teacher: Carrie Gay (Spanish)Statement about Teacher: “Ms. G” is just an all around wonderfulperson. She finds ways to connect with her studentsthat differ from the average teacher’s methods. She changedmy life for the better. I am highly appreciative of that.Sydney SpeightLeadership Positions: Senior Class Vice PresidentSchool Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, Bruinettes,National Honor Society, National Technical HonorSocietyAwards Received: Academic Excellence Award, 2011 EasternPlains Conference Libero of the Year, 2012 NCHSAA 2ASoftball State Champion, 2009 and 2011 Eastern Plains ConferenceAll-Conference Award in Softball.Scholarships: Trustee Scholarship (Barton), Softball Scholarship(Barton)College: Barton CollegeParents: Daughter of Mickey and Sabrina Wilson of LucamaMost Influential Teacher: Kelly Lindsey (Health Science 2and Pharmacy Tech)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. Lindsey always pushed meto be the best student I could possibly be. I want to thank herfor her support and faith in me.Heather HarwoodLeadership Positions: Senior Class SecretarySchool Activities: Future Farmers of America (FFA), volunteerworkAwards Received: National Honor Society, National TechnicalHonor Society, Greenhand degree for FFA and Chapterdegree for FFA, Academic ExcellenceScholarships: Shirley Hayes Memorial, Wilson CommunityCollege ScholarshipCollege: Wilson Community College (for RN)Parents: Daughter of Terry Phillips of Middlesex & Cliff Harwoodof Black CreekMost Influential Teacher: Scott Jones (English II Honors)Statement about Teacher: Mr. Jones inspired me to try mybest and to put my all into the things I did. He is outspoken,much like myself, but was always honest and there to helpout in anyway possible. He taught me much more than justthe average lesson plans. His lessons will stick with me forthe rest of my life. I could never thank him enough for themotivation and guidance he provided.Qristan DawsonLeadership Positions: Senior Class TreasurerSchool Activities: Yearbook Staff, Cheerleading, JV Basketball,Track and Field, Honors ChorusAwards Received: All Conference, Coaches Award, StarPlayerCollege: Winston-Salem State UniversityParents: Daughter of Lisa Dawson and Jaycee DawsonMost Influential Teacher: Daniel Barnes (English, Principal)Statement about Teacher: Mr. Barnes is my favorite teacherbecause he has always helped me through school, no matterwhat subject or class it was. I’ve learned so much from himand his class. I have even developed a strong love of writingbecause of him. We have fun and we have great talks. He isan all-around good person and teacher and this is why he ismy favorite teacher.Airel OlveraLeadership Positions: Senior Class ParliamentarianSchool Activities: Art, Art Club, FCCLAAwards Received: Art, Attendance, Solo & Ensemble & Introto Culinary ArtsCollege: Wilson Community CollegeParents: Daughter of Calixto and Sandy Olvera of St. Johns,AZMost Influential Teacher: Tonya Harris (Art)Statement about Teacher: Toyna Harris is a great teacher.She set high standards for herself and works hard in order todeliver her standard. I’m aware of the effort she puts into lessonpreparation, marking, providing feedback, extra supportand co-curricular activities. She has helped me to become theartist I am today, and for that I thank her for pushing me outof my comfort zone. And to work hard and follow my heart.Wishing You All The BestClass of 2013!252.237.21111000 Tarboro Street W., Wilson, NCWilliam Caruthers, IILeadership Positions: Sergeant At ArmsSchool Activities: Football, Swimming, FFA, FCAAwards Received: 2010 Football MVP, Impromptu SpeakingAwardCollege: Georgia Military CollegeParents: Son of Kenneth V. Caruthers of Columbus, GA andCassandra Williams of WilsonMost Influential Teacher: Maitland Barnes (Career Management)Statement about Teacher: When it comes down to it, Mr.Barnes helped me through rough times by giving me advicewhen my dad was in Afghanistan more than anybody in mylife. He also stressed to me and my fellow classmates that itis OK to be different and not normal because we are the oneswho really make the world go round and attract bigger andbetter things in life. Thank you, Mr. Barnes. I’m a better manbecause of you being in my life.Kandice ScarberryLeadership Positions: Senior Class HistorianSchool Activities: Yearbook Staff Member (2 years), Bruinettes(1 year), JV SoftballAwards Received: Highest Average for English III, Superiorityin Yearbook DesignCollege: Wilson Community College (then UNC-Wilmington)Parents: Daughter of Richard Scarberry, Jr. and Carrie BarberioMost Influential Teacher: Lynn Organ (Yearbook)Statement about Teacher: Ms. Organ has been a very importantteacher and mentor to me. She has helped me througheverything from understanding picas to walking in heelsproperly. Mr. Organ has helped me through many challengesI’ve had to face the past two years. Ms. Organ listens andcares and, to me, that makes a great teacher.Damien ParkerLeadership Positions: SGA President, NHS President, VarsityTennis Captain, Varsity Soccer CaptainSchool Activities: SGA, National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer,Varsity Tennis, Mock TrialAwards Received: WITN Student of the Year for Beddingfield,NC Governor School Attendee, Rotary Club YouthLeadership Award, National Achievement AwardContinued on page 3A

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 3AScholarships: Campbell Presidential ScholarshipCollege: Campbell UniversityParents: Son of Jimmy Sharpe and Pamela Holley-SharpeMost Influential Teacher: Amber Godwin (APU.S. History)Statement about Teacher: Amber Godwin possessessuch a passion for both her job as a historyteacher and for her students and colleaguesthat it can be felt by all those who surround her.Her positive attitude and ability to relate withthe student population makes students want tolisten attentively to her every word. Throughoutthe course of her class Ms. Godwin providesmany ample opportunities for her students tolearn without having to constantly barrage themwith notes. The outlines and section-by-sectionreviews that she requires her students to do foreach chapter worked brilliantly to condense eventhe most complex of a chapter’s points down sothat they were able to be easily understood. Despiteher constantly busy schedule, if someonewas unable to understand a piece of informationor an event she was more than willing to helpexplain it no matter the time of day or the day ofthe week.Although I was a student in her AdvancedPlacement U.S. History class, I, like a few othersin the room, lacked a sufficient background inwriting formal essays. Upon learning this, Ms.Godwin dedicated a copious amount of classtime and before and after school hours givingwriting seminars to any student who needed it.In addition to these seminars she was alwayswilling to read over an essay for us and provideadvice on where it could be improved. With thediligent help of Ms. Godwin, I was able to improvemy writing skills to the point where not onlywas I able to score a 4 on the A.P. United StatesHistory exam, but I also witnessed significantincreases on my essay grades in other classes.In the realm of education, students rely heavilyon teachers to not only succeed but to reach theirtrue potential. I am positive that if we had moreteachers like Ms. Amber Godwin teaching, thenmore students would have an intense love ofboth learning and school.Shayla EvansLeadership Positions: SGA Vice President, BruinettesService Club President, National HonorSociety TreasurerSchool Activities: Marching and SymphonicBand, AVID Tutor, Varsity Basketball, FreshmanMentoring Program, Yearbook Staff, NationalHonor SocietyAwards Received: 2012 Commencement JuniorMarshal, Wilson Education Partnership 4.0 AcademicChampion (4 years), Spanish I Award,Team Above Self Award (Basketball), N.C. 4.0Scholar.Scholarships: State Employees Credit UnionPeople Helping People Scholarship, 1973 TrojanPlus Scholarship, Darden Alumni ScholarshipCollege: Elizabeth City State UniversityParents: Daughter of Sharon Evans of Wilsonand Russell Mercer of Rocky MountMost Influential Teacher: Amber Godwin (A.P.U.S. History)Statement about Teacher: Ms. Godwin is myfavorite teacher because she is an inspirationalteacher, and she is the reason I want to pursuea career in teaching. She always comes to classready to work and she always pushes me to domy best and go that extra mile.Kaitlyn RichardsLeadership Positions: SGA Secretary, BruinettesSecretarySchool Activities: Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble,Varsity Tennis, FCA, SGA, Bruinettes, MockTrial, NHSAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4years)College: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Daughter of Jonathan and Misty RobertsMost Influential Teacher: Amber Godwin (A.P.U.S. History)Statement about Teacher: It was a small classso we were very close. I could always talk to herabout anything, and even though I’m not in theclass anymore she still helps me out. She alwaysgoes out of her way to help others and she’s myrole model.Saira EustaquioSchool Activities: SGA, National Honor Society,National Technical Honor Society, Bruinettes,Soccer, Volleyball, Jefferson AwardsAwards Received: Anti-Bullying Poster Winner,Principal’s Honor Roll (straight A’s), B HonorRollCollege: Wilson Community CollegeParents: Daughter of Sylvia OchoaMost Influential Teacher: Mr. Fansler (Chemistry)Statement about Teacher: Mr. Fansler made hischemistry honors class feel like a college class.His class was very challenging. He would give uspop quizzes. His sense of humor made the classinteresting and funny. I would have to stay up atnight to study for his class. I can honestly say hisclass I don’t regret taking.Janie NarronLeadership Positions: SGA Historian, TennisCo-Captain, Mock Trial Co-CaptainSchool Activities: Varsity Tennis, SGA, Bruinettes,National Honor Society, National TechnicalHonor Society, planned Rally Against ChildAbuseAwards Received: English III Honors HighestGrade, Highest Drafting GradeScholarships: Kiwanis of WilsonCollege: Pitt Community CollegeParents: Daughter of Timothy and Kelly NarronMost Influential Teacher: Amber Godwin (History)Statement about Teacher: Ms. Godwin has becomemore than just another teacher to me. Ms.Godwin has become a friend to me that I can talkto, as well as a role model I can look up to.Fike High SchoolKelsha SellarsLeadership Positions: Senior Class PresidentSchool Activities: National Honor Society, Poetry ClubAwards Received: English I Honors Award, English IIHonors Award, American History Award, WEP Award(4 years)College: Florida State University / Air Force ReserveParents: Daughter of Les and Fernice SellarsMost Influential Teacher: Felissa Battle (English I Honors/ Theory of Knowledge)Statement about Teacher: This teacher let me knowthere can be a level of mutual respect and friendshipamong teachers and students. She is the mentor of PoetryClub, which she pushed me to start my junior year,and I could not be more thankful.Sydney JonesLeadership Positions: Senior Class Vice President, ClubUnify Treasurer, Art Club Treasurer, Varsity Tennis Co-CaptainSchool Activities: National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis(4 years), Art Club, Club Unify, Diplomacy Society,Chorus (3 years), Choral Ensemble (2 years), ArtsCouncil of Wilson Art Academy (6 years), Special OlympicsVolunteer, Company Dancers of Wilson Member,First United Methodist Church MemberAwards Received: Junior English Award, Varsity TennisCoach’s Award, Wilson Education Partnership ChampionAward (4 years), 1st Place - Arts Council of WilsonArt Academy 2012 Art ShowCollege: N.C. State University’s College of DesignParents: Daughter of Steve and Laura JonesStatement about Teacher(s): The most influentialteachers during my educational career have had atremendous impact on the person I am today and theperson I hope to be in the future. They all gave me notonly the book of knowledge but also the strength andsupport to pursue my true passion for art and designwhile balancing traditional academics. It is too difficultto name just one of those heroes, but examples startwith Alice Cobb and Dena Bailey from Wells, to KathySherrod, Rhonda Summerlin, Kathy Proctor at Fike,and I can’t forget my dad, Steve Jones at Elm City Middle.While I’ve named a few examples, I can’t expressenough my gratitude to all of the important educatorswho have influenced me throughout the years.Bailey NorfleetLeadership Positions: Senior Class Secretary, VarsityVolleyball Captain, Chorus President, National HonorSociety Treasurer, Tri-M Honors Society Vice PresidentSchool Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Swimming, Dancingat Studio “B”, NHS, NTHS, SNHS, Tri-M, Keyettes,Playhouse of Wilson, Fike High School Dance Team,FCA, FSBC, SGA, Rec Park Pool Head LifeguardAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4 years),Music Achievement Certificate, Choir Award, WilsonCounty Volunteer Service & Community Spirit Award,Fike Volleyball Defensive Player of the YearScholarships: Wilson Wide Awake Kiwanis Club ScholarshipCollege: UNC-WilmingtonParents: Daughter of Tommy and Margie Norfleet ofElm CityMost Influential Teacher: Kathy Sherrod (Chorus/VocalEnsemble)Statement about Teacher: I have had the privilege ofworking with Mrs. Sherrod all eight semesters of myhigh school career. She has influenced me the most bynot only teaching me how to better my voice, but alsoteaching me how to be a better person. She cares aboutevery single one of her students and makes us feel likeone big family. I will never forget the many friendshipsI made in chorus and also how big of an influence Mrs.Sherrod was on me throughout my four years in highschool.Breyah AtkinsonLeadership Positions: Senior Class TreasurerSchool Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Youth BowlingLeague, Youth Choir Leader at Church (Greater MonasChapel Church), Fike Chorus, Tri-M Music Honor Society,National Honor SocietyAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4 years),National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society RecognitionScholarships: Williams Leadership Scholarship fromECUCollege: East Carolina UniversityParents: Daughter of Janice Atkinson and RoderickHagansMost Influential Teacher:Mrs. Garrou (5th GradeMath - Gardners Elem.)Statement about Teacher:Math has always been afascination and a skill Iproudly had. Mrs. Garroumade math fun and I couldalways talk to her aboutmy confusion on certainproblems. I always enjoyedher journal responses in ourmath journals.Maya EvansLeadership Positions: SGAPresident, FCA Secretary,Club Unify OfficerSchool Activities: NationalHonor Society, NationalTechnical Honor Society,Fike Track, Wilson Track& Field Club, Wilson YouthCouncil, Teen Court, FikeChorus, Buddy Ball, Megan’sAcademy of DanceAwards Received: OutstandingService Award- Teen Court, HomecomingQueen, Prom Queen, 400mand 500m State Champion -Track, SGA Officer Award,100+ Service Hours - Wilson Youth Council, Women’sTrack MVP, Wilson Times Student-Athlete of the Week,Most Inspirational AwardScholarships: Partial Track Scholarship, McKissickScholarshipCollege: Honors College at the University of SouthCarolinaParents: Daughter of Lisa and Stacey EvansMost Influential Teacher: Dulce Wester (Spanish)Statement about Teacher: Señora Wester is extremelypassionate about teaching. Not only does she teachSpanish, but she also teaches her students that they canaccomplish anything they set their mind to do. SeñoraWester’s confidence, intelligence, and perseverance arecharacteristics we all admire.John FlinnLeadership Positions: SGA Secretary, Youth and GovernmentPresident, Tennis Co-CaptainSchool Activities: Youth and Government, Student GovernmentAssociation, National Honor Society, ScienceNational Honor Society, TennisAwards Received: Eagle Scout, American Legion Boys’Nation, American Legion Boys’ State, UNC First YearFellow, DAR Good Citizens Award, DAR American HistoryAwardScholarships: ITW Foundation Scholarship, AmericanLegion Samsung Scholarship, UNC Summer Study FellowCollege: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Son of Steve and Robin Flinn of WilsonMost Influential Teacher: Karen Prafka (2nd Grade -New Hope Elem.)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. Prafka was the firstteacher to really push me hard academically. She gaveme harder and more work than my classmates, but onlyto make me better. Mrs. Prafka was one of the nicest,most influential teachers I’ve ever had, and I’m gratefulshe took a special interest in me.Annah-Claire SummerlinLeadership Positions: SGA Photographer, Interact WithKeywanettes Secretary, FCA Photographer, Tennis CaptainSchool Activities: Varsity Tennis, SGA, FCA, Interactwith Keywanettes, National Honor Society, Science NationalHonor SocietyAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion, All Conferencein TennisCollege: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Daughter of Rhonda Summerlin, Paul SummerlinMost Influential Teacher: Dr. Tom HaitemaStatement about Teacher: He is very sarcastic andwitty, which makes the learning experience more funand entertaining.Hunt High SchoolOlivia IngramLeadership Positions: SGA President, Club Unify President,NHS President, Tennis Co-CaptainSchool Activities: SGA, Club Unify, National HonorSociety, Interact Club, Key Club, Student Booster Club,Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, IB Diploma Candidate,ACT! for YouthAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4 years),National Honor Society, Tennis Captain Pin and LeadershipAward, Daughter’s of the American RevolutionHistorical Award, Tar Heel Girls State-MayorCollege: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Daughter of Michael and Cindy IngramMost Influential Teacher: Mrs. Heavener (Chemistry)& Mrs. Reed (English)Statement about Teacher: These two are a dynamicduo! Not only have they both taught me to love their areasof expertise but they’ve bestowed upon me wisdomof how to get along in the world.C. Tyler SharpLeadership Positions: Senior Class President, ScienceNational Honor Society President, Key Club President,4-H Southeast District President, Rock Ridge 4-H ClubPresident, Spanish Honor Society SecretarySchool Activities: 4-H, National Honor Society, ScienceNational Honor Society, Sociedad Honario, Key Club,ACT! for YouthCollege: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Son of Alan and Debbie Sharp of SimsContinued on page 8B

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 4ACommunityChristian School“You’re not a failure if you don’t make it.You’re a success because you tried.”— Susan JeffersSenior LeadersThe 2013 Community Christian School senior leaders are, left to right: BrandonPage, Jesslyn Boyette, Ashley Costs and Chad Higgenbottom.Junior MarshalsThe 2013 Community Christian School junior marshals are, from left to right: Caleb Huston(chief Marshall), Alyssa Liles, Allison Bartlett, Briona Chavis, Graison Lee, Brandy Godwinand Garrison Walker.“Keep true to the dreams of your youth.”— Friedrich Von SchillerAdministratorPaul Webb is the head administrator of Community Christian School.“Congratulationsto theGraduating Classof 2013”COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCAREENROLLING NOW FOR THE2013/2014 SCHOOL YEARGreat Things Are Happening! Call Today for a Tour of CCS.Football Is Back! Call Today 252-399-1376• Students Accepted into UNC, NC State, ECU, Barton College,Mount Olive College, Liberty, Peace and many more.Only Non-denominational School in the AreaCCSCOMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE“Christ Centered Education withUncompromising Academic Standards”5160 Packhouse Rd.Wilson, NC 27896252-399-1376ccscyclones.com

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 5ABeddingfieldHigh SchoolColeman, Marquavious

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 7AJunior MarshalsThe 2013 Beddingfield High School junior marshalsare, bottom row, left to right: NatalieBoykin, Ashley Anderson and Kimberly Pugh.Second row: Antonette Ellis, Brooke Smith andNickie Womble. Third row: Madison Lindsey, LeahDaniel and Brittany Bynum. Fourth row: GarrettPittman, Wes Beamon, Ajay Williams and LuisDeschamps.SGA OfficersThe 2013 Beddingfield High School SGA officers pictured are, leftto right: Shayla Evans (vice president), Saira Eustaquio (treasurer),Damien Parker (president), Kaitlyn Richards (secretary) and JanieNarron (historian). The SGA advisor is Amber Godwin.Approach College with ConfidenceWE OFFERSAT & ACT Test Prep • CollegePrep Writing • Courses for CreditAdvanced Math • AdvancedReading Skills • Study SkillsSpecial SylvanSummer Programs!Space is limited!Call for details:252-246-0699www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/27534facebook.com/sylvanwilsonncHEATING AND COOLING, INC.AdministratorsThe 2013 Beddingfield High School administrators are,from left to right: Daniel Barnes (assistant principal),Krystal Cox (assistant principal) and Nelson Johnston(principal).Celebrating Our 20th AnniversaryThank you for allowing us serve you!For Quality Service Call399-1100www.performancehvac.com

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 8AGreenfieldSchoolSenior LeadersThe 2013 Greenfield School senior leaders are, from left to right: Robert Stallings (treasurer),Amerson Webb (spirit chair), Olivia Turner (senior at large), Madison Tyson (secretary),Anna Hellard (community concerns), Kenan Barnes (class representative) and Garry PhillipsII (class representative).Junior MarshalsThe 2013 Greenfield School junior marshals are, bottom row, left to right: Brianna Small,Blythe Parker, Rachael Lohr, Allison Woodall and Kristy Johnstone. Second row: KristenWright, Mary Love Taylor and Hadlea Finklea. Third row: Alexis Torey, Joshua Allen, RainaCappetta and Grace Rogers. Back row: Andrew Smith, Hailey Blair, Emily Pittman and RidgeHamre.“The difference betweenschool and life? In school,you’re taught a lesson andthen given a test. In life,you’re given a test thatteaches you a lesson.”AdministratorThe headmaster of The Greenfield School is VinceJanney.—Tom Bodett252-230-1704www.ncfbins.comAlan B. WinsteadLUTCFAgentalan.winstead@ncfbins.comFor Information and Referrals aboutBirth Control/Pregnancy • Prenatal CareRape • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)Loneliness/Depression/SuicideRelationship Problems • Drugs/AlcoholAdolescent ParentingDomestic Violence/Child AbuseVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDIf you would like to be a volunteer give us a call!We can help youfind the resources toassist with your problemsMonday through Friday 4:00 to 8:00252-243-6444CongratulationsClass of 2013HOT DOG STANDServing Wilson for 92 Years1500 W. Nash St. • 243-6313

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 2Bwww.jacsgrill.comCongratulationsWilsonGraduates!!from2341 Madison Drive Wilson, NC 291-9199CongratulationsClass of 2013HOT DOG STANDServing Wilson for 92 Years1500 W. Nash St. • 243-6313CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2013of Wilson/NashvilleIndendently Owned and OperatedLike it never even happened. ®252-291-4492

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 4BEastern NorthCarolina Schoolfor the DeafHomeschoolGraduates / OtherGarnett ChristianAcademyBizzell, SarahLand of LibertyAcademyBowen, KatyEagles Nest ChristianAcademyEl-Ramey, AbigailEl-Ramey AcademyHandley, JonathanBranch AcademyBoyette, KathleenNC School ofScience and Math,Durham, NCWilson EarlyCollege AcademySeniorsThe 2013 graduates of the Wilson Early College Academy are, back row, from left: ElyssaWooten, Alfonso Estupinan, Christine Dey, Brittany Hilliard, Beatriz Mora, Jennifer Bravo,Ashlee Strickland, James Ezzell, Roslyn Rogers, Rayven Anderson, Sarah Woodruff and MichaelaLamm. Bottom row: Brandon Skinner and John Huynh.Junior MarshalsThe 2013 Wilson Early College Academy marshals are, from left: Porche Latham,Morgan Jones, Delaney Hinnant, Dejoie Peay and Haley Williford. Not pictured: KaseyNida.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 5BJames Hunt Jr.High SchoolEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. —Nelson Mandela

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 7BSebior LeadersThe 2013 Hunt High School senior leaders are, from left: Emily Howard, C. Tyler Sharp,Elizabeth Adams, Casey Potter, Olivia Ingram and Jasmine Taylor.Junior MarshalsThe 2013 Hunt High School junior marshals are, front row, from left: Brittney Brame, AllisonStrickland, McKenzie Blackwell, Madison Blackwell, Kaela Jackson and Emily Batchelor.Back row: Turner Gilbert, Brandon Hutchinson, Thomas Matrejek, Parker Loflin, JamesonLowery and Manuel Castillo.AdministratorsThe 2013 Hunt High School administrators are, from left:Wayne Miller (assistant principal), Matthew Crayton (assistantprincipal), Ronnia Cockrell (assistant principal)and Jerry Simmons (principal).252-230-1704www.ncfbins.comAlan B. WinsteadLUTCFAgentalan.winstead@ncfbins.com

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 8BHunt High SchoolContinued from page 3AC. Tyler SharpMost Influential Teacher: Coach Chris Beneck (IBSpanish)Statement about Teacher: I have had Coach Beneckalmost every year since I came to Hunt, and not only hashe given me a profound and sustained interest in theSpanish language, but he has taught me about life andhow to play its game.Jasmine TaylorLeadership Positions: Senior Class Vice President, SeniorCaptain for Dairy Judging (FFA)School Activities: National Honor Society, Future Farmersof America, Future Business Leaders of America, SeniorClass Officer, Coordinator of Holy Temple TutorialServiceAwards Received: National Honor Society, 3rd Place -Women’s Discus for The Wilson Times Track and FieldInvitational 2013College: East Carolina UniversityParents: Daughter of Vernestine Kent and Dwight TaylorMost Influential Teacher: John Byrum (Anatomy)Statement about Teacher: Coach Byrum is an inspiringteacher who keeps me captivated no matter the topic.His methods aren’t outrageous but they encourage meto be successful. I will never forget his words of wisdomand positive attitude toward life.Elizabeth AdamsLeadership Positions: Senior Class Secretary, Club UnifySecretary, National Honor Society Public RelationsOfficer, Varsity Swim Team CaptainSchool Activities: Club Unify, Fellowship of ChristianAthletes, SGA, National Honor Society, Student BoosterClub, Varsity Swim Team, 2012-13 Yearbook StaffAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4 years),National Honor Society, Varsity Swimming (letter andbar)Scholarships: North Carolina State University ChancellorLeadership ScholarshipCollege: North Carolina State UniversityParents: Daughter of Jerry and Debra AdamsMost Influential Teacher: Virginia Shreve (IB EnglishIII, Pre-IB English II, Yearbook)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. Shreve is a teacher whocares about all of her students and she makes it known.She is one of the most caring, understanding, and patientpeople I have met. I have truly enjoyed and appreciatewhat Mrs. Shreve has done for me over the pastthree years.Emily HowardLeadership Positions: Senior Class TreasurerSchool Activities: National Honor Society, Wilson VisualArts Academy, ACT! for Youth, Playhouse of Wilson,Teen Court, Spanish Club, French ClubAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion, Two 3rdPlace, Two 1st Place, One “Best of Show” at the WVAAShowCollege: Appalachian State UniversityParents: Daughter of Alison and Jim HowardMost Influential Teacher: Kenneth Groh (History), PaulEdgerton (Bible as Literature)Statement about Teacher: Both Mr. Groh and Mr.Edgerton have both had a large part in deepening andmaturing my thought and view of self. They have becomerole models, mentors, and friends. I appreciate allthey’ve done as well as the wit and wisdom they injectinto everyday life.Casey PotterLeadership Positions: Senior Class ReporterSchool Activities: National Honor Society, NationalTechnical Honor Society, Club Unify, Teen Court, ACT!for Youth, Playhouse of Wilson, Girl Scouts, StudentBooster Club, Cause Club, Quince: A Southern BistroAwards Received: Wilson County Girls Jr. Golf Champion:2012, WEP Academic Champion, Girls Golf MVP:2012, Girls Golf Coaches Award: 2011, Girls Golf MostImproved Award: 2009 & 2010, Wilson Youth on theMove Nominee, Girl Scout Gold, Silver & Bronze AwardScholarships: Tyrus Perry ScholarshipCollege: East Carolina UniversityParents: Daughter of Christine and Ray PotterMost Influential Teacher: Virginia ShreveStatement about Teacher: Mrs. Shreve was one ofthe best English teachers I have ever had, and she hasshared her love of books with me.Wilson Early CollegeJennifer BravoLeadership Positions: Vice Chair of Wilson Youth CouncilSchool Activities: Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society,Wilson Youth CouncilAwards Received: NC Scholar, WEP Academic Champion,Service AwardCollege: UNC-GreensboroParents: Daughter of Olivia Bravo and Guadalupe OrtizMost Influential Teacher: Angie London (English)Statement about Teacher: She was such an inspirationalteacher. She encouraged me to keep on going with myeducation. It was so special to have her as an Englishteacher for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.Rayven AndersonLeadership Positions: Wilson County Teen DemocratsVice President, Future Business Leaders of AmericaPresidentAwards Received: NC Scholars Award, Faculty Cup -Wilson Early College Academy, WEP Academic ChampionScholarships: Pogue Scholarship, Carolina CovenantCollege: UNC-Chapel HillParents: Daughter of Adrianne AndersonMost Influential Teacher: Jason Kessler (9th Grade)Statement about Teacher: Mr. Kessler always believedthat I had a bright and promising future ahead of me,and he always encouraged me to never cower in the faceof adversity, to never be afraid to defy the odds, and tonever let anyone or anything hinder me from followingmy dreams.Brittany HilliardSchool Activities: Volunteered at B.O. Barnes andDarden Middle School. Also, I have helped with differentfood drives and donations at school.Awards Received: A.J. Rightway Award for PerserverenceScholarships: C.H. Darden Scholarship, Merit Scholarship- Fayetteville State UniversityCollege: Fayetteville State UniversityParents: Daughter of Charles D. Spivey and Marcia A.HilliardMost Influential Teacher: Angela LondonStatement about Teacher: Mrs. London is special becauseshe is always there to help you whenever you needhelp. She also takes you as her own child and tells younothing wrong.Christine Leigh DeyLeadership Positions: SGA PresidentSchool Activities: SGA, Volunteen, Best Buy Employee,Piano, Bowling, Kuntaw,Scholarships: Out of State School ScholarshipCollege: Portland State UniversityParents: Daughter of Keith and Brenda DeyMost Influential Teacher: Jason Kessler (Civics andEconomics)Statement about Teacher: Mr. Kessler was my favoriteteacher because he challenged me and taught me morethan I have ever learned in a single class. He made melove learning a subject that I really don’t like.Brandon SkinnerLeadership Positions: Phi Theta Kappa Member, NationalHonor Society MemberSchool Activities: Phi Theta Kappa, National HonorSociety, Shadower at Wilson Medical Center, Tutor atJones Elementary SchoolAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4years), Dean’s ListScholarships: Barton Trustee Scholarship, Grahamand Dorothy L. Parker Endowed ScholarshipCollege: Barton CollegeParents: Son of Tammy BattenMost Influential Teacher: Mrs. Liner (1st Grade -Gardners Elem.)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. Liner was the teacherwho helped me learn to love school. Being one of myearly teachers, she left a lasting impact on me. She wasalways very kind, compassionate, and cared for all ofher students. Most importantly, she made me feel special.Roslyn RogersLeadership Positions: SGA Secretary, Phi Theta KappaPresidentSchool Activities: Student Government Association,Yearbook, Tutor, Phi Theta Kappa, Prom CommitteeAwards Received: Dean’s List, Academic CelebrationParticipant (4 years)College: Barton CollegeParents: Roy and Lori RogersMost Influential Teacher: Angela London (English)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. London has influencedme a lot in my high school career. She was always like amother to me. I can talk to her about anything that wasbothering me. She always asked me about my healthwhen I was sick and cares about all her students. Shewas my only high school teacher that visited me in thehospital. She is not just a teacher, she is a friend.Ashlee StricklandSchool Activities: FBLA, Chorus, YearbookCollege: UNC-WilmingtonParents: Daughter of Torrie and Felton StricklandMost Influential Teacher: Angie London (English)Statement about Teacher: Mrs. London was alwaysthere to guide me even when we weren’t too fond of eachother. She is genuine, caring, and special. I know I willnever forget her. Thanks, Mrs. London.Alfonso EstupinanLeadership Positions: SGA Vice PresidentSchool Activities: Yearbook, SGA, Police ExplorersScholarships: Univision LeadershipCollege: UNC-GreensboroParents: Son of Judy EstupinanMost Influential Teacher: Angie London (English)Statement about Teacher: She pushed me to my fullestpotential even when I felt I was doing my best. She neverstopped believing I was better. Lastly, she built a relationshipas a family member and helped me realize I could dobetter and reach my goals.Benefits to joining a campus organizationThe first week of life on a college campuscan be somewhat overwhelmingfor first-year college students. For manystudents, college is their first taste of independence.Some embrace that newfoundfreedom, while others grow homesick andlong for the company of their immediatefamily. But as the school year progresses,the majority of first-year college studentsadapt to life on campus and grow to lovetheir new surroundings.Once students have comfortably adaptedto their new lives, many seek opportunitiesto become more actively involvedin life on campus. College clubs and organizationsare a great way to do just that,providing a host of benefits that furtherenhances college life.Meet peopleJoining a student club or organizationis a great way for college studentsto meet fellow students, professors andother people of note on campus. This isespecially beneficial for first-year collegestudents, whose social circle mayotherwise be limited to roommates orfellow residents of their dormitories.Joining a club or student organizationcan quickly expand that social circleto include people who share your interestsand not just your dorm assignment.Find a majorMany first-year college students areunsure about a course of study, enrollingas an undeclared. Such studentscan benefit from joining clubs or studentorganizations that pique theirinterests. For example, joining an oncampusdebate club might help youdiscover a passion for debate, whichcan lead down a path to becoming alawyer. Students who enroll in collegewithout declaring a major may havethe most to gain by joining a club ororganization.Boost your GpaJoining a club or student organizationalso may make you a better student.That’s especially likely for studentswho join a club or organizationthat’s aligned with their field of study.A club or organization can help youapply lessons from the classroom inreal-world situations, improving yourgrasp of certain concepts. In addition,your fellow club members may makegreat teachers, especially those whoare ahead of you and have taken manyof the same classes you’re now takingor can expect to take down the road.Such students can be invaluable resources,helping explain concepts andoffering advice as to which courses totake and which professors they prefer.Improve your overall experienceEven if a student club or organizationhas nothing to do with your studiesor your future career, signing up is agreat way to improve your overall collegeexperience. You’re liable to createmore memories, make more friendsand get the most out of your time oncampus, which many college seniorswill tell you is going to be gone beforeyou know it. Take advantage of all ofthe opportunities your college or universityoffers, and you will likely oneday look back and be glad you madethe most of your time on campus.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 1C2013 Awards Day WinnersBeddingfield High SchoolRow 1Brody Eastwood, Laurie Williamson,Jenna Pate, SydneySpeight, Bethany Cone, CassandraBattle, Josh Baker,Alma Nelly Martinez, MaricruzPerea, Jesus Ferrer, EssenceBarnes, Saira Eustaquio, BelenGuitierrezRow 2Marcus Searles, ElizabethTorres, Lakeisha Dickens,Dashawnna Bynum, RashondaMercer, Clarissa Artis, JamarSmith-Robinson, Esau Monterroza,Tyler Amerson, HeatherCuddington, Hunter Turnage,Steve Estrada, Dymeshia FinchRow 3Jazmin Woodard, KaurellJohnson, William McConney,Jr., Qristan Dawson, Jazmin Ellis-Wilson,Terrance Peterson,Shayla Evans, Jasmine Coley,Paige Wasilewski, CandaceWilkins, Kaitlyn RichardsRow 4Marquavious Coleman, ZackeryKeech, Jessica Meyer,Casey Flora, Shaunice Wiggins,Alysha Nutt, Tracendia Horne,Damien Parker, Logan Hudson,Heather Harwood, Janie NarronRow 5Kenneth Harris, Angel Whitfield,Labresha Hill, HannahDurham, Marquel Bullock,Rashad Robinson, MaliquieHinnant, Quintisha Freeman,Michael Bier, Airel OlveraRow 6Travis Barnes, Trevor Holloman,William Caruthers,Tyreek NixonFike High SchoolRow 1Kelsha Sellars, Janna Elawar,Martha Scott Benson, JessicaParris, Sydney Jones, SusanJohnston, Allison Oakey,T’shera Jones, Jamie Byrum,Bailey Norfleet, Annah-ClaireSummerlin, Gray RiveraLemus, Brianna Mercer, DunyaHammad, Keya Dickens.Row 2Jessica Collins, Teira Hinton,Jennifer Perez, BreyonnaBrown, Amber Tucker,Destiney Thomas, BreyahAtkinson, Kristen Edmonds,Shanika Coleman, AbigailBarbosa, William Hinton,Richard Hinton, SacoriaFarmer, Raneisha Anderson,Coresha Howard, ShanteOverall, Shantel OverallRow 3Aliyah Tisdom, Michael Shaw,Shakka Blackston, DanielMorgan, Talen Piner, JohnFlinn, Drayton Williams, ChavisHammonds, Samuel Ellis,Evan McDuffie, Ronald Blackwell,Claire Jones, Sarah Carroll,Jordan Crumpler, BonnerAlligood.Hunt High SchoolRow 1Benjamin Hawley, Emily Darr,Essence Abdus-Samad, KarinaJimenez, Georgia Lewis, SecoraPickett, Carey Tipps, CourtneyDavis, Antonia Ventura, AshleySheares, Sara Parks.Row 2Roseanna Strickland,Kimberlee Bissette,Christopher Wood, MatthewWeatherford, Corey Lane,Olivia Ingram, Tyler Sharp,Cale Baker, Elizabeth Adams,Danielle Wilson.Row 3Marcus Sessoms, Elix Coe,Ryan Leggett, Luisa Torres,Trydell Smith, LemonicaTaylor, Imani Higgs, Will Rose,Rebekah Craven.Row 4Max McCall, Will Tulloss,Craig Edwards, EddieSummerlin, Josh Joyner, TyraBarnes, Meshia Lyons, DanielWestbrook.Row 5Dana Goff, Skylesha Lee,Joshua Woodard, Travis High,Yashoda Mekchand, AsiaEatmon, Jasmine Morgan.Row 6Will Horner, Cassie Helms,Blanca Yanez, AnthonyMatrejek, Nicholas Talley,Robert Davis, Darius Walker,Markus Hendrix.The Class of 2013Future readyWilson County Schools

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 4CCongratulationsClass of 2013“Congratulations to theGraduating Class of 2013”Framer’s Alley10% OFF Graduation Pictures and Diploma’sExpires 6-30-13Congratulations To The Class Of 2013Hwy. 301 South, Wilson, NC (252) 237-0972

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 7CTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the thingsthat you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off thebowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds inyour sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.—Mark Twain

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 1DJunior MarshalsFront Row: Kristen Lenk, Molly Grimes, Mallory Williford, Cady Sheeks, Myra Waheed,Kristin Denning, Andrew Thorne. Back Row: Kennedy Perkins, Zach Davis, Ben Rouse, JacobBarefoot, Tim Naughton, Lawrence Dugom, Patrick Dugom, Rachel Jackson, Kayla Sauls.EASTERN CAROLINA PEDIATRICS, P.A.Senior LeadersThe 2013 C.B. Aycock senior leaders are, bottom row, fromleft: AJ Mundle, Jenna Hussey and Greg Williams. Back row:Broc Doyle and Emily Martin.“One person working toward adream is worth 99 people justworking.”— Lani KrausKetarah Robinson, MD, Leesa G. Lawrence, MDNatalia Jaimes, MD, Susan H. Andersen, MDJulia Watkins, NP, Dr. John Buck, MDMark Eldridge, PA, Christina Poythress, PA1702 Medical Park Dr., Wilson, NC • 252-243-7944

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 2DGreene CeentralHigh SchoolAlmazan, ClarisaBass, MorganCampbell, Jr., DavidCranford, CraigEvans, DwightDillane, VictoriaHardy, WestJones, FuQuanMay, Qu’jan“The rewards of the journey far outweigh the risk of leaving the harbor.” — Unknown

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 3DMurphy, ChadOwens, ClaySmith, Javonte’Welch, HarrisonWooten, SaequanCastaneda-Jimenez, YecicaJunior MarshalsThe 2013 Greene Central High School junior marshals are, front row, from left: Lindsey May,Victoria Thompson, Emily Sugg, Kathryn Jones and Savannah Mooring. Back row: BriannaBlow, P.T. Harrison, Abram Walker, Alex Gilbert (chief) and Corithian Williams.Senior LeadersThe 2013 Greene Central High School senior leaders are Anna Peacock (president), JaysonniaMcCotter (vice president), Myesha Dunn (secretary) and Brianna Torres (treasurer).“Success is not the result ofspontaneous combustion. You mustset yourself on fire.”— Reggie LeachCongratulationsClass of 2013AdministratorsThe 2013 Greene Central High School administrators are Don Marr (principal), Jada Mumford(assistant principal), Diane Blackman (assistant principal) and Dexter Simms (assistantprincipal_.Hwy. 301 South, Wilson, NC (252) 237-0972

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 4DWilson ChristianAcademySenior LeadersThe 2013 Wilson Christian Academy senior leaders are, from left: Jena Scott (treasurer)Lindsay Cannon (secretary) Chris Walston (president) and Cole Craft (vice president).Junior MarshalsThe 2013 Wilson Christian Academy junior marshals are, front row, from left: Reid Petway,Rachel Renfrow, Courtney Taybron and Matthew Anderson. Back row: Jeremy Glover, TylerDew and Jonathan Glover.“Learning is not attained by chance.It must be sought for with ardor andattended to with diligence.”— Abigail AdamsAdministratorsThe 2013 Wilson Christian Academy administrators are, from left: Dr. Steve Ainsworth(assistant administrator), Mr. Dwight Vanderboegh (head administrator) and Mr. GeoffreySchiefer (assistant administrator).252-230-1704www.ncfbins.comAlan B. WinsteadLUTCFAgentalan.winstead@ncfbins.comCongratulationsClass of 2013CongratulationsWilsonGraduates!!fromwww.jacsgrill.comHwy. 301 South, Wilson, NC (252) 237-0972 2341 Madison Drive Wilson, NC 291-9199

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 5DNorth JohnstonHigh School“Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire.” — William Butler Yeats

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 6DStephenson, HunterThornton, Michele2013 Pee Weeand Myrtle OwensScholarsFive Wilson County Schools seniors, each withan expressed interest in teaching as a career, haveearned 2013 Owens Scholarships to pursue a fouryearundergraduate degree in education. The latePee Wee and Myrtle Owens established the scholarshipprogram in 1998 with a $2 million endowment.Students receiving full scholarships must teach aminimum of four years in Wilson County Schools orreimburse the scholarship fund for any portion ofthe scholarship not repaid by service as a teacher.Owens Scholarships are renewable each year forfour years. Recipients must maintain a 2.25 gradepoint average during their freshman year and a 2.5GPA throughout the remainder of their undergraduateprogram. At the end of each academic year, therecipients must submit a copy of their grades and aletter of reapplication to the superintendent of WilsonCounty Schools.Owens scholars are chosen by committee basedon their achievements in scholarship, leadership,school and community service and character. Since1999, 99 students, including this year’s recipients,have received Owens Scholarships.National Board CertificationsEach year, the Board of Education recognizes the newest class of National Board Certified Teachers. To earnNational Board Certification, teachers must demonstrate their knowledge and skills through an intensive seriesof performance-based assessments, including portfolios of student work and rigorous analyses of classroomteaching. Their journey to national certification is a tangible expression of their commitment to high performancefor themselves and their students. Pictured from left: John Keith Byrum (Hunt High), Paula Cobb (FikeHigh), Katrice Brown (Fike High) and Elizabeth Driver (Rock Ridge Elementary). Photo courtesy of Wilson CountySchoolsRecipients of the four-year,$28,000 scholaRShiPS are:Shayla EvansBeddingfield High SchoolHeather CuddingtonBeddingfield High SchoolStephen MOOReFike High SchoolRebekah cRavenHunt High School2,013 Backpacks in 2013JOShua JoynerHunt High SchoolThe second annualWilson County SchoolsBack-to-School Fair isscheduled for Sat., Aug.17 from 9 a.m. to noonon the grounds of JonesElementary School. Everyschool family and staffmember is invited to attendthe event to kick offthe 2013-2014 school year.The fair is an opportunityfor attendees to ask questionsof Wilson CountySchools staff, learn aboutschool system programsand operations, accessinformation about communityresources andhave fun in the kids entertainmentarea. Also at theevent, backpacks filledwith school supplies willbe distributed to studentswho need them on a firstcome, first serve basis.“At last year’s event, weset a goal to collect 1,000backpacks for students inneed, and we doubled ourgoal. This year, we haveset the goal at 2,013, andwe hope to surpass it aswell. I am overwhelmedby the generosity of thiscommunity and its supportfor our students.Unfortunately, not everychild has a backpackwith freshly stocked suppliesfor their first day ofschool, and it means somuch that we are able toprovide this for them.”The deadline to collectthe backpacks is August 7.Businesses, organizationsand individuals interestedin donating backpacksand schools suppliesshould drop them off atJones Elementary School,4028 Highway 42 West,Monday through Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.To make the distributionprocess as simple as possibleat the fair, the backpacksneed to be the samesize, 18 inches in height,and filled with the sameitems for kindergartnersthrough seniors: pencils,pens, highlighters, a pencilbox or pouch, one-inchor three-inch binders,dividers, packaged fillerpaper, pocket folders,notebooks, compositionsbooks, glue sticks, a rulerand erasers.Monetary donations forbackpacks and suppliesare tax deductible and every$35 donated will provideone child with a filledbackpack. Checks can bemade payable to the WilsonEducation Partnershipand mailed to 200 Nash St.NE, Wilson, NC, 27893.Every contributor ofbackpacks or donationswill be recognized inseveral ways, includingadvanced media and webpublicity, and recognitionduring and after the fair.For more information, call252.399.7713.Congratulationsto the graduatingClass of 2013!Best wishes from...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 7D2013 Simon Award WinnersTen Wilson County Schools employeesand one school won awards during the2013 Simon Awards held May 9. Theawards, which debuted in 2010, stand asthe highest recognition the school systembestows on an employee or school andrecognize exceptional performance. TheSimon Awards carry the name of the lateDavid Simon, a Fike High School studentwhose response to a cancer diagnosis wasto become a scholar. Simon passed awayAug. 9, 2010.“In a year of unbearably heavy decisionsuncommon to most adults, Davidexcelled at school and decided the courseof his life,” said Fike High School PrincipalSteve Ellis. “His strength, perseveranceand courage carried him a long wayfollowing the summer of 2009 when cancerappeared. And he outdistanced everydoctor’s prediction for a year. During thatyear, he changed an entire school system.Following his diagnosis, David turnedhimself into an honor student, a scholarwho tried harder and harder as each daybecame more and more difficult. In spiteof surgeries and chemotherapies and extendedstays at Duke University Hospital,at Fike and in class was where he wantedto be. He was and still is an inspiration.”The award categories are styled afterthe Academy Awards and salute highperformance in instructional, administrativeand support services. Schools anddepartments were invited to submit nominationsin February. In March, the superintendent’sTeacher Advisory Committee,composed of all 2012-2013 Teachers ofthe Year, read more than 140 blind nominationsand selected three finalists and awinner in each category. The names ofthe winners were kept confidential untilthey were announced at the event.Best Adapted ScoreRoy Henderson – Jones eLementaryOther Finalists: Amber Godwin, BeddingfieldHigh and Joan Bogart, DardenMiddleGiven to an employee who adapted anexisting idea that had a significant impactat the school or system levelBest MakeupAmber Inscoe – Fike HighBest Original SongTevis Harris - Jones eLementaryOther Finalists: Donna Thorne, FikeHigh and Jennifer Hornsby, Jones ElementaryGiven to an employee whose personaland professional life shines as an inspirationto othersBest Costume DesignsHerreia Smith – Jones eLementaryBest Actor in a SuPPorting RoleJoan Taylor – StantonsburgeLementaryOther Finalists: Patricia Williams, JonesElementary and Terre Gross, Rock RidgeElementaryGiven to a teacher assistant, counseloror assistant principal whose daily performancein his/her school is an essentialingredient in student successLifetime AchievementTeresa aLLen – Hunt High, PHysicaleducation teacher and coachBest PictureLucama eLementaryOther Finalists: Jones Elementary andRock Ridge ElementaryGiven to the “best” school based onmeasures of parent involvement, customerservice, academic performance,attendance, student discipline, workingconditions, professional development andcommunity involvementBest Visual EffectsMayola Best - Vick eLementaryOther Finalists: Janet Corn, Jones Elementaryand William Thompson, LucamaElementaryGiven to an employee with the overall“makeup” of AJ Rightway, who consistentlyand noticeably models respect,good judgment, responsibility, kindness,self-discipline, integrity, courage and perseveranceOther Finalists: Michael Stump, DardenMiddle and Blake Tucker, Fike HighGiven to an employee who willinglywears many hats and is identified by his/her unwavering commitment to communityservice demonstrated through activitiesinside and outside the school/schooldistrictFinalists were confidentialGiven to an employee whose careerachievements represent a significant andinfluential body of work notable for itsdepth and breadthBest Animated FeatureCynthia Hardy –Winstead eLementary“Define your success.Run the race of your life atyour speed and in your lane.”Sabrina Thompson, Speaker2013 Wilson County High School Academic ExcellenceCelebrationOther Finalists: Debbie Pittman, BeddingfieldHigh and Eddie Thompson, LucamaElementaryGiven to an employee in support services(clerical employee, data manager,custodian or maintenance departmentemployee) whose superior work sustainsan attractive school and efficient schoolenvironment inside and out that is appreciatedby students and staffBest Original ScoreJeremy Tucker – Hunt HighOther Finalists: Debra Simons, NewHope Elementary and Sharon High-Jones, Wells ElementaryGiven to an employee who demonstratesthe energy and enthusiasm to gothe extra mile and who is known for inexhaustiblecommitment to his/her jobBest Live Action FilmReba Hunter – New Hope eLementaryCongratulationsto theClass of 2013Other Finalists: Amber Dew, BeddingfieldHigh and Karen Bessey, DardenMiddleGiven to an employee who has developedand implemented an original ideathat had a significant impact at the schoolor system levelOther Finalists: James Cooper, BarnesElementary and Loretta Grier, Fike HighGiven to an employee from the transportationor child nutrition departmentwhose performance signifies an unrelentingdedication to the safety and efficiencyof his or her departmentOur community’s business-education link.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 wilsontimes.com 8DTeacher, Principal and Employee of the YearThe 2012-2013 Teacher,Principal and ClassifiedEmployee of the Year featurea math teacher whois devoted to every childreceiving a quality education,a principal who beganher career as a teacherassistant/bus driver and ateacher assistant passionateabout making eachstudent’s day the best itcan be. All were equallysurprised and humbled bytheir new roles when theannouncement was madeat a banquet September 18,2012.Tracey Leon has beenteaching at Toisnot MiddleSchool for the past twoyears. In her 23 years ofteaching, she has taught inLouisiana, Texas and NorthCarolina. When she wasin college at the Universityof North Carolina – ChapelHill, she had no intentionsof becoming a teacher untilsomeone unwittingly proclaimedto her the all-toopopular mantra, “Thosewho can, do. Those whocan’t, teach.” As a committedand called professionaleducator, Ms. Leon has takenexception to the rule forthe entirety of her teachingcareer.“I am proud to have beenan agent of positive changein every school in which Ihave worked. It is a privilegeand an esteemed responsibilityto be a highlyeffective teacher leaderthat impacts so many lives,both professionally andpersonally,” said Ms. Leon.“Every day I think of mycall to serve. I teach becauseI can, and I do it verywell.”Principal Susan Bullockbegan her career in education27 years ago, and hasheld almost every positionin the system. She hasserved as an administratorfor the past six years.In 2009, Ms. Bullock wasnamed the principal at NewHope Elementary Schoolafter serving as an assistantprincipal at Hunt High.She strives for excellenceand holds high expectationsfor her students andstaff. Each morning shechallenges her students tomake their teachers think.Ms. Bullock exemplifies thesaying, “No man stands astall as when he stoops tohelp a child,” and each daythis five-foot one leaderseems as if she is ten feettall.“For the past 27 years, thepeople in the county havebeen so good to me,” Ms.Bullock said. “All of mycolleagues have influencedme and helped me in somany ways.”Tammy Autry has beena teacher assistant at NewHope Elementary Schoolsince 2007 and is currentlypursuing her teaching degree.Last year, she servedon the School ImprovementTeam and is often seen hidingunder an AJ Rightwaycostume or as Santa in thekindergarten program. Onher own time, she attendsPTO meetings and volunteersin the office. Ms. Autrysets high expectationsfor students and gives themthe help and encouragementthey need to be successful.In addition to financialgifts from Wilson CountySchools, Wilson EducationPartnership and the Wachovia/Wells Fargo Foundation, Ms.Leon, Ms. Bullock and Ms.Autry will also be featured ona 36-foot billboard courtesy ofLamar Advertising. Ms. Leonalso received a new ChevroletSonic provided by HubertVester Auto Group for the year.Runners-up for Teacher ofthe Year included StephanieMuller, an English teacher atBeddingfield High School,and Jennifer Parker, a communicationskills teacher atDarden Middle School. Principalof the Year runners-upincluded Vernita Williams ofBarnes Elementary School andJerry Simmons of Hunt HighSchool. Classified Employeeof the Year runners-up are custodiansRandolph Lucas fromGardners Elementary Schooland Mary Bunch from Vinson-Bynum Elementary School.Other school-level Teachersof the Year are: BenjaminGufford, Barnes Elementary;Charles Wairia, Daniels LearningCenter; Sonya Smith,Elm City Elementary; KarenReaves, Elm City Middle; La-Donna Mangum, Fike High;Catherine Slade, Forest HillsMiddle; Emily Chilton, GardnersElementary; Amy Galeazzi,Hearne Elementary;Nancy Dickerson, Hunt High;Renee Brown, Jones Elementary;Laura Wood, Lee WoodardElementary; Dana Mays,Lucama Elementary; BridgetteAkins, New Hope Elementary;Kim Hartley, Rock RidgeElementary; Karen Carlos,Speight Middle; Michelle Bass,Springfield Middle; WandaBullock, Stantonsburg Elementary;Jacqueline Watson, VickElementary; Courtney O’Brien,Vinson-Bynum Elementary;Susan Thomas, Wells; Kim Mc-Queen, Wilson Early CollegeAcademy; and Cynthia Hardy,Winstead Elementary.“Every person you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.”— H. 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