Teaching Fellows
Area high school seniors are among the 2009 recipients of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarships.
Each Teaching Fellow receives a $26,000 scholarship loan from the state, payable in $6,500 annual increments. The full loan is forgiven after the fellow has completed four years of teaching in North Carolina public schools or U.S. government schools.
In addition, all fellows take part in unique academic and summer enrichment programs during their college careers.
This year, 2,252 high school seniors competed for the 500 scholarships. Recipients have an average SAT score of 1,186 on the SAT. Among the recipients, 34 percent are males and 25 percent are minorities.
Students from Rowan-Salisbury Schools include Justin Paul Holshouser and Molly Elizabeth Trexler, East Rowan High School; Trevor Ryan Gray, Salisbury High School; Lindsay Alison Frye, South Rowan High School; Samuel Wilson Daniel, Alexandra Blair Grubb, Melani Rose Lippard, Chelsea Sky Sullivan, West Rowan High School.
Mooresville Graded Schools: Jordan Barclay Marsh, Mooresville Senior High.
Cabarrus County Schools: Janel Elyse House, Northwest Cabarrus High School.
Pfeiffer scholarship
Pfeiffer University has awarded Kia Rice, a Salisbury High School senior, a Legacy Scholarship, an academic scholarship valued at $6,000 per year.
Rice recently attended a luncheon at Pfeiffer University where she was officially recognized for her achievement and received ascholarship certificate from the institution’s Vice President of Enrollment, Steve Cumming.
“When Kia comes to Pfeiffer, she is going to be joining a dynamic student body that is truly doing amazing things,” said Cumming. “Knowing that she has worked hard in high school to earn this prestigious scholarship, I’m confident that Kia will utilize Pfeiffer’s unique programs and experiences to reach her fullest potential.”
Rice, a resident of Salisbury and daughter of Stanly and Cynthia Rice, plans to major in criminal justice while at Pfeiffer.
Alpha Chi
Catawba College’s Omicron Chapter of Alpha Chi, a national college honor scholarship society, was recently represented at the Alpha Chi national convention held April 2-4 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Omicron Chapter President Kenzie Brogden, a senior from Wilmington, and faculty sponsor Dr. Bethany Sinnott represented the Catawba chapter.
Brogden made a presentation titled “Painting Women: An Investigation of Italian Female Painters from 1500 to 1700.” Sinnott, who has worked with the Catawba chapter since its founding in 1978, received a 30-year service pin. The Omicron Chapter received a Star Chapter Award, an honor achieved by no more than 15 percent of the chapters in the country.
Winner of this year’s Alfred H. Noell National Scholarships were announced during the convention and a Catawba College junior, Cyle Petersen of Campbell River, British Columbia, was among the 10 recipients selected from over 300 Alpha Chi chapters in the country. This is the second year in a row that a Catawba College student has been selected to receive such a scholarship; Catawba senior Justin Lewis of Luttrell, Tenn., was the scholarship recipient in 2008.
Vegetable carving
Learn how to turn vegetables into works of art and create centerpieces and accents by taking a five-session “Vegetable Art Carving” class at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
The 15-hour class will meet 6 to 9 p.m. on June 1, 3, 8, 10 and 15, at RCCC’s North Campus in Salisbury. The course fee is $42.55, plus supplies.
Students will learn how to use carving tools and related safety tips, how to carve carrots, cucumbers and radishes, and how to make basket arrangements using a variety of vegetables.
Class space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Call RCCC’s Continuing Education Department at 704-216-3512 to register or for more information, including the supply list.
Open house
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is hosting an open house for prospective students on Tuesday, April 21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Representatives from the offices of admissions, financial aid, the registrar and faculty from each program will be available to meet with prospective students.
Cabarrus College offers associate degree programs in medical assistant, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, surgical technology and an associate in science. Baccalaureate completion programs are offered in health services leadership and management, medical imaging and nursing. Continuing education courses are also available.
Applications can still be submitted for all programs and will be reviewed on a space available basis.
The application for admission and other enrollment information are available online at www.cabarruscollege.edu. For more information contact the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Office of Admissions at 704-403-1556.
GQ stars
Granite Quarry Star Students for March, with the character trait of perseverance.
Pre-kindergarten: Jarrell Imes.
Kindergarten: Lydia Miller, William Vincent Brown, Demario Butler, Israel Velaquez, Abigail Gaddis, Adam Fesperman, Gavin Burleson, Zoe Larson,Olivia Talley, Deshad Simmons.
First grade: Yiselle Maquiera, Angel Quintero, Nicholas Gumiela, Shytaisha Johnson, Erika Lloyd, Cameron Zimmerman, Samantha Poole, Daemond Wallace.
Second grade: Jadeah Bennett, Tyler Evans, Julia Morales, Paige Toth, Joe Robb, Alex Peeples, Jaimy Camacho, Mason McMillin, Amaiya Kerns, Eli Miller, Chandler Gillam, Alex Tilley.
Third grade: Malik Cauthen, Austin Kowaleski, Bolles-Gavin Harris, Lisa Mirisola, Tyson Love, Jocelyn Poag, Aaron Shaver, Bryson Gillam.
Fourth grade: Joshua Moneymaker, Eric Williams, Shane Morris, Conlyn Pattison, Carlos Gamez, Tyler Keaton-El; Christa Miller, Tiffany Morales.
Fifth grade: Shenique Pharr, Jacob Wiles, Christina Strobel, Brandon Clark, Francine Leach, Colton Kober, Emily Toth, Hunter L’Hommedieu.
Sacred Heart honor roll
Sacred Heart Catholic School third quarter honor roll.
Fourth grade: Maria Strobel.
Fifth grade: Max Fisher, Reilly Gokey.
Sixth grade: Erin Ansbro, Chandler Blackwell.
Seventh grade: Jordan Dejaco, Banks Fisher, Nick Greene, Erin Roy, Anna Tonseth.
Eighth grade: Allana Ansbro, Kelly Dulkoski, Same Greene, Anna Page, Jordan Pring, Alison Sobataka, Katelyn Storey.