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St. Pauls Elementary Terrific Kids and honor roll list
ST. PAULS — St. Puals Elementary School has released its Terrific Kids and honor roll list. Terrific Kids for the fourth nine weeks: Ethan Inman, Jasmine Simpson, Maria Diaz Suarez, Juan Hernandez, Jasmine Wagner, Robert Mahanna, Jessica McNair, Brilynn Locklear, Ronald Locklear,Gristian Castro Velasquez, Kylie Moss, Andy Gonzalez Florez, Addison Waldo, Damien Ellis, Joshua McDuffie, ZyMia McLean, Evelyn Gonzalez, Alicia McCrimmon, Samiah...
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RCC ready to help grads blaze their trails
Congratulations to all the recent graduates of area high schools. At this time of year many students’ and parents’ thoughts will naturally turn to college as a next step. Years ago graduates could earn a living wage with a high school diploma, but in our increasingly complex world, earning a living wage with only a high school diploma is more difficult. Yet as post-secondary training is becoming more necessary, more students are discovering t...
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Ashley Deese
Ashley Deese graduates with master’s degree
RED SPRINGS — Ashley Deese recently graduated from Elon University with her master’s degree in Interactive Media. Deese graduated from Red Springs High School in 2007 and received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Methodist University in 2011. For her master’s thesis, Deese produced a short show and website called “Science of Nature Present’s.” Deese is the daughter of Harold and Catherine Deese of Red Springs.
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Johnny Hunt
Year of high academic achievement comes to a close
This week brings another successful school year to a close. Our boys and girls are excited for a well-deserved summer break. Our high school seniors eagerly await commencement on Friday. We are proud to have about 1,550 students to receive their high school diploma from the Public Schools of Robeson County this school year. Graduation is a very special time for students and their families as it represents an end and a new beginning. It is a...
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Pictured is Donna Lowry, left, Felicia Britt and Bridgette Laney
Sisters leave UNCP together with nursing degrees
PEMBROKE — This story begins the same way it did almost 10 years ago in a hospital newsletter: “James Jacobs of Lumberton wears a T-shirt that reads: My wife and I have spent all the money we saved for retirement, but we’ve invested it wisely. We have four daughters, one is pre-med and three are RNs.” If Jacobs was celebrating 10 years ago, he had three more reasons to celebrate on May 4 at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s com...
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Jesse Odom
School volunteers recognized
Staff report LUMBERTON — The end of the school year is marked with celebrations. These include graduations, awards ceremonies, the various honors programs, retirements and much more. Behind many of these successes stand various heroes and supporters who cheer our students, staff and employees on throughout the year. One group, which deserves many honors, is our volunteers. Volunteers assist in classes, the cafeteria, custodial work and so...
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Sadara Baker
Briefs for June 5, 2013
Robeson planetarium to hold Mars program on Saturday LUMBERTON — Robeson Planetarium and Science Center will hold a “MarsOne and Inspiration Mars” program at 8 p.m. on Saturday that will focus the possibility of a manned flight to Mars. The program is free and open to all ages. Groups of 10 or more should make reservations in advance. For information, call Ken Brandt at 910-735-2148 or email kenneth.brandt@robeson.k12.nc.us. Fou...
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Pictured is the 21 gun salute during the memorial ceremony.
Association honors officers who died in the line of duty
On Monday, America honored the military heroes who died while fighting to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. On Wednesday, the Robeson County Law Enforcement Association held its 21st annual memorial service for law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty while serving in Robeson or Hoke counties. The association is made up of members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Robeson County Sheriff’s Department, The University of No...
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Superintendent Johnny Hunt
Preparation for end-of-year test begins
As the school calendar year nears a close, it is time for end of year test. Teachers are working with students to prepare for assessments in every grade level. Those tests include English and Language Arts assessments for grades third through eighth, and reading and math for grades fifth through eighth Science. All of these are paper and pencil test except eighth grade Science, which is online. All of these assessments are multiple choice exc...
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Go Red offering scholarship
LUMBERTON — Go Red For Women is offering 16 scholarships valued at $2,500 each. Applicants must be a female of Hispanic, black or other minority origins, be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States, be enrolled in an accredited college, university, health care institution or program in the United States, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, go to https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/gored2014 and create a prof...
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UNCP honor roll list for the spring semester
PEMBROKE —The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released its honor roll list. The following students in Robeson County made the Chancellor’s list: Fairmont: Lewis, Dorothy Caroline; Newkirk, Victoria Rose; Oxendine, Destinee Jolene; Stephens, Matthew Christopher; Wilcox, Madison B.; Windom, Ricky R. Lumber Bridge: Lunn, Zachary R.; Nichols, Jeffrey Edward Lumberton: Baker, Lindora Shirley; Bengtson, Joshua Paul; Brooks, Kel...
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Chad Locklear
UNCP welcomes five new hires
This spring, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced five new hires and a promotion in key leadership positions. It is a diverse group and well qualified to guide the university into the future. Several members of the group are coming home to work and several are bringing talents honed elsewhere. John Jones, Ph.D., will join UNCP in June to lead the 12 departments of the Office of Student Affairs, including Police and Public ...
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Education briefs for May 26, 2013
LUMBERTON — The Title VII Indian Education Program of the Public Schools of Robeson County will sponsor a Summer Enrichment Camp for American Indian students in grades third through eighth who are currently attending a school in Robeson County. The program will be held Mondays through Thursdays from June 17 through June 27 at Lumberton Junior High School and Pembroke Middle School. For information on how to obtain an application, call Kenne...
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