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 <strong>Wilson</strong> Education Partnership. <strong>The</strong> event honored the <strong>Wilson</strong>County students who had a 4.0 grade point average or better. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>Wilson</strong>, Hunt; Christopher B. Wood, Hunt; Sarah D. Woodruff,WECA; Blanca F. Yanez, Hunt; Caylin J. Yarbrough, Fike. Photo by Gray Whitley | <strong>Times</strong>BeddingfieldHigh 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>Most 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 <strong>Wilson</strong> 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, <strong>Wilson</strong> CommunityCollege ScholarshipCollege: <strong>Wilson</strong> 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: <strong>Wilson</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong> BestClass of 2013!252.237.21111000 Tarboro Street W., <strong>Wilson</strong>, 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>Most 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: <strong>Wilson</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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, <strong>Wilson</strong> 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>and 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: <strong>Wilson</strong> 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>College: 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/ <strong>The</strong>ory 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 <strong>Wilson</strong> Art Academy (6 years), Special OlympicsVolunteer, Company Dancers of <strong>Wilson</strong> Member,First United Methodist Church MemberAwards Received: Junior English Award, Varsity TennisCoach’s Award, <strong>Wilson</strong> Education Partnership ChampionAward (4 years), 1st Place - Arts Council of <strong>Wilson</strong>Art Academy 2012 Art ShowCollege: N.C. State University’s College of DesignParents: Daughter of Steve and Laura JonesStatement about Teacher(s): <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>y 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>, Fike High School Dance Team,FCA, FSBC, SGA, Rec Park Pool Head LifeguardAwards Received: WEP Academic Champion (4 years),Music Achievement Certificate, Choir Award, <strong>Wilson</strong>County Volunteer Service & Community Spirit Award,Fike Volleyball Defensive Player of the YearScholarships: <strong>Wilson</strong> 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, <strong>Wilson</strong> Track& Field Club, <strong>Wilson</strong> 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 - <strong>Wilson</strong> Youth Council, Women’sTrack MVP, <strong>Wilson</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 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 <strong>Wilson</strong>Most 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: <strong>The</strong>se 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
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