Whitehead grants
Catawba College and Pfeiffer University are among the 35 colleges and universities in North Carolina to receive annual grants from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation.
The primary purpose of the foundation, which recently received the Council of Independent Colleges 2008 Award for Philanthropy, is to provide educational opportunities to needy women in nine Southeastern states.
Based in Atlanta, the foundation annually funds scholarships for over 8,000 female students at 201 schools in the southeast.
Catawba dean’s list
The following area students have been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Catawba College. They achieved a 3.5 or higher grade-point average in 15 or more semester hours.
Albemarle: Matthew Amick.
China Grove: Kristin Beaver, Camren Cress, Lloyd Crowe, Derek Freeze, Rebecca Helms, Loraine Jones, Alana Sweatt and Nathan Wrights.
Cleveland: Jeffrey Bumgarner, Jacquline Coll, Catherine Minor, Shelby Ratledge and Kristin Saine.
Cooleemee: William Cranfill and Mary Lince.
Gold Hill: Amanda Perry and Erin Witalison.
Granite Quarry: Charles Cauble.
Kannapolis: Angela Bailey, Jennifer Campbell, Ryan Dayvault, Selene Hendricks, Dana Hood, Stacey Oliver, Michael Rattler, Christopher Reece and Teresa Turner.
Landis: Andrea Mayle and Kelly Stanley.
Lexington: Richard Barnes, Rose Dennis, Laura Jollay, Lacy Kennedy, Ava Palmer, Adam Papale, Brenda Phillips, Patricia Queen and Casey Wolfe.
Linwood: Johnnie Bell, Tessa Brindle, Deborah Harman and Susan Pugh.
Mocksville: Craig Livengood, Roger MacLean, Eugenia Myers, Heather Ross and Debra Stanley.
Mooresville: Justin Brady, Mark Ingram, Joseph Manser, Anita McGowan, Carlin Ours and Joseph Ready.
Mount Ulla: Jacqueline White.
Richfield: Jessica Clinton.
Rockwell: Karen Allman, Ryann Baker, Tina Carroll, Katherine Farris, Sarah Grochoski, Melissa Jones and Richard Kolbasowski.
Salisbury: Andrew Ashley, Andrea Ayscue, Adam Barton, Brandon Belk, Sarah Blackmore, Semone Brisson, Sandy Buckwell, Alesia Burris, Richard Burroughs, Steven Cauble, Robert Clester, Christin Coble, James Collins, Bryon Correll, Bethany Davidson, Ruben Davis, John Doty, Brittany Durant, Henry Fairley, Bettina Ferguson, Lauren Flynn, Denise Fowler, Diana Gonzalez, Catherine Goodnight, Barry Gupton, Corey Hill, Kristy Hinson, Kristin Jarvis-Ahmed, Eva Jones, Kellie Kaiser, Caroline Kholos, Sonya Leazer, Kristy Lowder, Mary McBroom, Linda Murphy, Amanda Nantz, John Norris, Paul Norris, Angela Osborne, Taylor Osborne, Theresa Owens, Kimerli Pickeral, Gregory Richard, Laura Ritchie, Leslie Robertson, Julie Shrauger, Hilda Sigmon, Elizabeth Sloop, Megan Spidell, Laura Sweatt, Melinda Thorneburg, Terrie Tooley, Sherry Weaver, Lauren Wicker, Travis Williams and Lori Wong.
Spencer: Alicia Bean, Tammy Bringle and Shirley Glasgow.
Woodleaf: Daphne Atwood, Miranda Bare and Mallory Hodge.
Conference presenter
Pamela Konwinski, an exceptional children’s teacher at North Rowan Middle School, made a presentation at the November biennual convocation of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education in Louisville, Ky.
Her presentation, “Special Education Basics: What Every Educator Should Know,” includes information on understanding special education acronyms, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), modifications, accommodations and resources available for students with disabilities.
Konwinski, a member of the honor society, also equips her colleagues with practical strategies and resources to be used in any classroom.
She is scheduled to present at this year’s Raising Achievement and Closing the Gap Conference XII in Greensboro.
A Michigan native, she has a bachelor of science degree in special education, mental impairment, from Eastern Michigan University.
Hurley good citizens
Hurley Elementary School recently recognized the following students as December Good Citizens:
Pre-kindergarten: Janiya Baldwin.
Kindergarten: Atavia Blakeney, Lucy Cardona, Zion Knox, Deangelo Moore, Lawerence Neil and Samuel Reynolds.      
First grade: Abraham Long, Brian Castro-Marroquin, Harrison Parrott and Raul Salinas, Tayvion Ward.
Second grade: Daniel Carrillo, Erica Clements, Raqwon Mashore, Mason Stoodley and Yorleny Zepeda.
Third grade: Marlon Cruz, Kodi Fink, Emily Muire and Katie Totten.
Fourth grade: Malik Ford, Kelly Hernandez, Meghan Maxey, Lee Poteat and Amelia Steinman.
Fifth grade: Lachaya Birst, Haven Dobbs, Sandi Jusic and James McCaulley.
Hurley Reflections
Hurley Elementary School recently selected winners in this year’s PTA Reflections Contest, “I Can Make A Difference by….”
They are:
Literature, Grades 3-5: Alex Yang, first place.
Photography, Grades 3-5: John Yang, first place, and Amelia Steinman, second place.
Visual Arts, Grades K-2: Elly Burks, first place; Carsyn Parrott, second place; and Jalen Kemp, third place.
Visual Arts, Grades 3-5: Chloe Burks, first place; Caroline Parrott, second place; and Asia Kemp and Katy Wolfe, third place.
Winners will advance to the Rowan-Salisbury level of competition.
Millbridge citizens
Millbridge Elementary School recently recognized the following students as January Good Citizens:
Kindergarten: Corbin Bolick, Rider Ross, Breanna Ervin, Kayla Sechler, Savanah Overcash, Chloe Winecoff, Caleb Earley and Dawson Mushala.
First grade: Riley Owens, Morgan Miller, Will Mabry, Britnyjean Rogers, Mallory Challis, Taylor Butler, Tyler Habenicht and Gage Rowland.
Second grade: Zachary Greene, Janna Strickland, Hailey Overcash, Katelyn Hobday, Jenna Strickland, Destiny Henderson, James Hooper and Silas Benfield.
Third grade: Kierra Oles, Kelsey Borras, Karrigan Mushala, Summer Bare, Devin Lyles, Mikey Pierce, Emma Myers and Gabe Sellers.
Fourth grade: Mark Milem, Aubree Pugh, Ashley Hancock, Kailey Ellis, Haley Ballard, Joe O’Kelley, Erin Kelley and Robbie Lindsay.
Fifth grade: Melanie Beck, Kyle Biggs, Jose Sanchez, Jessica Lopez, Matthew Trexler, Kayla Horne and Lacee Hunsucker.
UNCA academic lists
Daniel Resner of Salisbury was named to the fall semester chancellor’s list at the University of North Carolina at Asheville for achieving a 4.0 grade-point average.
Other area students were named to the UNC-Asheville dean’s list for achieving a 3.5-3.99 grade-point average. They are:
China Grove: Jeremy Corriher.
Cleveland: Nicholas Mauriello.
Kannapolis: Nelia Hamby.
Mocksville: Courtney Allen, Tiffany Brock, Amanda Phillips and Jennifer Proctor.
Mooresville: Amanda Berry, Kelsey Ridenour, Meagan Shirlen and Julie Williams.
Salisbury: Paul Hill, Taylor Thigpen, Sydnie Webb and Lindsay Wootten.