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Volume 13, Number 38 • Sept. 19 to 25, 2014

Teachers engage in candid panel discussion

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

About 150 students were attending Concrete Roses, according to principal Dr. Marvin Bradley when it was announced doors will close abruptly on Friday, Sept. 19. Courtney Schultz/SCW

Concrete Roses abruptly closes doors

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Concrete Roses STEM Academy announced on the morning of Thursday, Sept.

18, the school would be shutting its doors at the end of this week.

Concrete Roses STEM Academy, located off McAlpine Park Drive, is a kindergarten

through ninth-grade charter school, which sought to create the most customer (student) friendly, positive and supportive environment (see Concrete Roses on page 3)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School’s teachers aren’t troubled by the recently-adopted Common Core State Standards, according to a panel discussion held this week by MeckEd, an education advocacy group.

MeckEd hosted a community conversation to discuss CMS teachers’ expectations and needs on Thursday, Sept. 18.

“The mission is to support strong public schools,” said MeckEd Board Member Clifton Van. “Education is the foundation for all of our success.”

The conversation included a panel of CMS teachers: Allee Jo TenBieg, pre-k teacher at Sterling Elementary School; Greg Gabriel, seventh-grade teacher at Eastway Middle School; Diane Shell, AP environmental science teacher at South Mecklenburg High School; and James Ford, 2014-15 N.C. Teacher of the Year and ninth-grade history teacher at Garinger High School, who is currently on sabbatical.

The panel members discussed their impressions of the recently-adopted Common Core State Standards,

(see MeckEd on page 16)

Local Realtor gives through Habitat for Humanity

by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Housing Opportunity Foundation (HOF) presented 10 local nonprofits and nine area Habitat for Humanity stores with a total of $33,500 in

donations last week to help fight the problem of unmet housing needs in the Charlotte area.

The HOF, which is the charitable arm of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA), has donated money

annually to nonprofits addressing housing needs in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties through a community grants program for six years. The HOF also has donated to local Habitat for Humanity stores each year for eight years.

This year, the foundation donated a total of $20,000 to nonprofits such as The Men’s Shelter of Charlotte and Bed for Kids, Inc. They also donated $13,500 to Habitat for Humanity stores (see Housing on page 10)

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Education, 11; Rev. Tony, 18; Calendar, 19; Sports, 20; Classifieds, 27

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resulting in academic growth year after year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Charter Schools’ website.

The school held an emergency board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the decision to close the school was made then.

Concrete Roses was one of the 11 charter schools chosen by the North Carolina Board of Education to enter a planning year for the school to open on Aug. 25 of this year.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Charter Schools reports charter schools are essentially public schools serving public students with public dollars, as noted on its website. The primary funding sources for charter schools are local, state and federal tax dollars.

Dr. Cedric Stone, CEO of Concrete Roses, said he had been in constant contact with the office of charter schools and has continued to send necessary documentation required for the school.

Joel Medley, director of charter schools at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, said he has not heard any complaints from employees regarding Concrete Roses STEM Academy. Teachers typically go to the department with complaints about the treatment of teachers, Medley added.

Medley also said the department checks on charter schools through physical visits “frequently,” but each team of consultants has a

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large number of schools to visit. As of Sept.

12, the team was still in the process of visiting some schools, including Concrete Roses.

Stone confirmed the Office of Charter Schools has not completed a physical visit to the school since it opened. He added the first visit to the school is unannounced, so Stone was unsure when the department would visit.

Some former employees of the school have speculated faulty financial practices are the culprit for the school’s closing, but Principal Marvin Bradley and Stone were unavailable to comment on the closing of the school or these allegations by South Charlotte Weekly’s press deadline.

Tamika Frye, a former cafeteria manager for Concrete Roses, said she was hired in July, but did not receive her offer letter until August.

When she was offered her position, Frye said Stone told her and the staff that if they worked to get the brand-new school ready for the upcoming school year during the summer months, they would be paid “some amount of money” at the end of November.

“I told my faculty if they helped me to get the school ready in the pre-planning that I would pay them something in the month of November,” Stone said, adding that the labor was an optional opportunity and that the faculty were not officially hired in the pre-planning months.

“It's not as if we were volunteers or else there would have been no discussions about pay, whether it had been in November or otherwise. So, of course, he had already informed us that we would be getting paid,” Frye wrote

in an email.

Dolores Quesenberry, media representative for the North Carolina Department of Labor, said she was unsure whether the practice was legal.

“It appears that they are a private employer, and if they are, they would not be able to do what they did,” she said.

Quesenberry said the private sector would have to be paid based on the Wage and Hour Act, which requires employees be paid on a regular pay schedule. Pay periods may be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly, in accordance with the law.

Charter schools are supported by public funding, but charter school employees are not state employees. They are employed by and contracted with the charter school’s board of directors, and therefore, not state employees, according to the office of charter school’s website. However, Stone said he pays his teachers through the state funding.

“The state allocates dollars based on the number of students enrolled at the school.

The nonprofit board of directors has fiduciary responsibility for use of those public dollars,” Medley wrote in an email.

As of Sept. 17, the North Carolina Department of Labor was unable to determine whether the pay practices regarding the summer months were in accordance with state or federal law.

Frye left the school within a few weeks of the school’s opening on Aug. 25. As of Sept.

18, Frye said she still has not been paid for the more than 40 hours she worked during the

summer months to get the school ready.

Frye contacted Kebbler Williams, DPI consultant for the charters in their first year of operation, about the discrepancy of payment.

Williams refused to comment regarding Concrete Roses.

A new report from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University called for increased accountability, transparency and equity in the taxpayer-funded charter school sector, according to a news release from the National Education Association. The institute proposes standards to be implemented into state and charter authorizer policies that would better serve all students and protect public investment in public education.

“Charters began as a way to free teams of educators to devise innovative ways to engage students and learn from effective practices to improve all of public education,” National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García said in the release. “Unfortunately, the lack of vigorous oversight and a superficial regulatory structure in the charter sector has enabled too many of these schools to fall short of delivering on what they promise students and families. Charter sector standards are key to making sure that more of our charter schools serve their students well and do not make the job of our traditional public education sector even more challenging.”

Find more information about charter schools at www.ncpublicschools.org/charterschools.

South Charlotte Weekly will continue covering this story as it develops.

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Sharing her voice Author’s fourth book of poems inspired by “As I Lay Dying”

by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

Janice Moore Fuller always wanted to be a writer.

Fuller earned a doctorate in English and spent years studying authors and dabbling in writing. However, she was originally too intimidated to pursue publishing her work, feeling as though she had nothing significant to contribute, until she read a poem

by Sharon Olds that inspired her to find her voice. “(The poem) was so accessible … It helped me sort of find a subject or subjects (to write about),” Fuller said. “I found my own voice.”

More than 20 years later, Fuller is now the author of between 100 and 200 published poems and four published poetry collections, the latest of which is “On the Bevel,” a collection of poems inspired by William Faulkner’s classic novel “As I Lay Dying.” Fuller will visit Atherton Market on Sept. 26, a Friday, at 7 p.m. for a reading and book-signing event. The market is located at 2700 South Blvd.

“On the Bevel,” released earlier this year, was in the works for a number of years and originated as a stage production of “As I Lay Dying.” Fuller has been a professor at Catawba College for 34 years and had incorporated the novel into her curriculum for 20 years when she decided to pursue writing a play based on the book.

“For about 20 years, I would teach it at least every other year,” Fuller said. “Students would pick a different character (and study) the trademark elements of the language. It showed how strange that (character’s) language was. I thought, ‘This really needs to be a play.’”

Fuller had several theater students in her class at the time, which further fueled her desire to see the novel as a stage production. She spent some time drafting the play during a residency in Portugal, and the play debuted at Catawba College in the fall of 2011.

“It was one of the most important moments in my life,” Fuller said of the play’s premiere. “Except for having my children, that was the biggest moment. It was a wonderful cast – I was really moved by everything that happened.”

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Janice Moore Fuller centering on the death and burial of a wife and mother, allowed her to explore the subjects of dying and mortality. Though the thematic content of the poems is heavy, Fuller also incorporates hope.

“These poems have more silence, turning away from just pain and sorrow to transcendence and light,” she said. “There’s more serenity, even in the middle of all this death. They’re more spiritual than other poems I’ve written before.”

Fuller also drew inspiration from the death and burial of Andy Griffith, as well as the death of Matthew Shepard, a 21-yearold man murdered allegedly in an anti-gay crime in 1998 near Laramie, Wyoming.

Shepard was one of Fuller’s students during his time at Catawba College. “(The poems) are turned outward to a lot of people, (but) even if I’m writing about something that doesn’t even have to do with me, always some of my own sensibilities come into it,” Fuller said.

Though Fuller stays busy teaching and participating in speaking engagements and residencies, she’s already working on her next project, which she said likely will be a collection of poems inspired by her experience recovering from a brain aneurism and subsequent risky surgery last year.

“I’m moving toward a collection – some of it will be poems about my daughters and grandbaby, some about swimmers coming up to the surface,” Fuller said.

Fuller has already shared some of the poems with others, who have given positive feedback, saying the poems are strong and inspirational.

“Miraculously, I made a full recovery,” she said. “That’s part of what the book is going to be about – sort of about the miracle of being alive.”

Find more information about Fuller and her books at www.janicemoorefuller.com.

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South Blvd. –98.5

Restaurant Scores

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The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Sept.

11 to 17:

Worse Scores: • Dean & Deluca Café, 7804-E Rea Road – 91.5 Violations include: sanitizer not at proper concentration; chicken and chicken salad brought from Phillips Place location not at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sandwich and salad unit containing meats, cheeses, lettuce and more did not hold proper temperature; ready-to-eat foods held longer than 24 hours without date label; blue cheese dressing and pasta salad made in house held passed the four days allowed for holding; chicken date marking appeared incorrect.

All Scores: 28134

No restaurants inspected this week.

28209 • Brio Tuscan Grille, 4720 Piedmont Row

Drive – 94 • Reid’s Fine Foods, 2823 Selwyn Ave., suite A – 96 • The Steak N’ Hoagie Shop, 3401-C

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No restaurants inspected this week.

28211 • Subway, 3039 South Blvd. – 96 • Wolfman Pizza, 106-B S. Sharon Amity

Road – 97 28226

No restaurants inspected this week.

28277 • Arooji’s Wine Room, 5349 Ballantyne

Commons Pkwy. – 96 • Bagel Bin & Deli, 16709 Orchard Stone Run – 97 • Ballantyne Resort Hotel & Bar, 10100 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 96.5 • Dean & Deluca Café, 7804-E Rea Road – 91.5 • Eurest at Metlife Coffee Bar, 11225 N. Community House Drive – 98.5 • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road – 95.5 • Ihop, 16015 Lancaster Hwy. – 97.5 • McAlister’s Deli, 9864 Rea Road – 96.5 • Newk’s Express Café, 9815 Rea Road – 94 • Panera Bread, 14835 Ballantyne Village Way – 98 • Wendy’s, 7712 Rea Road – 97 • Wendy’s, 16055 Johnston Road – 98

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News Briefs

Festival in the Park celebrates 50th year Festival in the Park marks its 50th season bringing Charlotteans together to celebrate the arts. This year’s free event begins on Friday, Sept. 19, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21 at Freedom Park.

Since 1964 Festival in the Park has been a staple of the Charlotte community, bringing residents together to enjoy food, arts, crafts, music and family entertainment.

Food items may include gyros, crab cakes, chicken teriyaki on a stick, jambalaya, hot dogs, seafood platters, German bratwurst, philly cheese steak, ribbon fries, cotton candy, candied apples, funnel cakes, fruit smoothies and more.

More than $4,000 in prizes will be awarded to various artists who will showcase fine arts and crafts in the Artist’s Walk section, and traditional arts and crafts will be displayed at the Festival Lake Walk.

There also will be plenty of entertainment for children including a kids art area, pony rides, face painting, a moon walk, fire truck slide, climbing rocks, a merry-goround and performances by the Carolina Raptor Center and the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.

Festival in the Park is located in Freedom Park. The main entrance is on East Blvd. in Charlotte.

Visit www.festivalinthepark.org for more information.

American Girl coming to SouthPark On Oct. 11 American Girl will celebrate its official grand opening at SouthPark Mall. The 12,000 square-foot venue is the only store in North Carolina.

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American Girl features the popular American Girl products, a doll hair salon, and a fabulous bistro and private party room perfect for celebrating special occasions, according to a news release.

CMPD participating in Child Passenger Safety Week The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting daily daytime and nighttime seatbelt operations this week in conjunction with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Child Passenger Safety Week.

The Child Passenger Safety Week campaign began on Sept. 14 and runs through Sept. 21.

On Sept. 14, the operation was held at CMPD’s Central Division at the intersection of 11th and Tryon streets from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The first day produced 74 total violations including 40 seatbelt violations; 17 tag and inspection violations; seven “other” violations; five driving while license revoked violations; three no operator license violations; and two child seat violations, according to a news release.

Youthful Energy Foundation’s Family festival and empowerment conference upcoming The Youthful Energy Foundation will present its National Family Empowerment Conference and Family Fest 2014 on Sept.

27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carole A. Hoefener Center, located at 610 E. 7th St. in Charlotte.

The “power-packed, life-changing event” will bring together resources, businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations that empower and impact the entire family, according to a news release.

Joseph B. Washington will serve as the keynote speaker, and 30 youth

entrepreneurs displaying and pitching their businesses, workshops and activities for every member of the family. In addition Priceline.com founder Jeff Hoffman will be a guest speaker.

Other event highlights include: an outdoor festival, family fashion show, cupcake competition, multicultural entertainment, authors corner, health and wellness workshop, topics covering workforce development, creating a business, empowering the women, inspiring the men, a kids’ corner; seasoned citizens activities and information; and more.

Visit www.yenergyfoundation.org or call 704-567-5118 for more information.

Mayor Pro Tem Barnes to discuss police, poverty and education Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Michael Barnes is inviting the public to join him for a community conversation about police, poverty and education on Oct. 21, 2014, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at the CharlotteMecklenburg Government Center, located at 600 E. 4th St. This conversation will give attendees a chance to express their concerns about public safety and economic mobility in light of recent events across the country and within the City. According to a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, climbing out of poverty is a bigger challenge in Charlotte than in many other large cities.

Our goal will be to leave the meeting with at least two action items that we can focus on as a community to improve both police services and economic mobility.

Speakers will include Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe, a representative from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Dr. Patrick Graham, president and CEO of the Urban League of the Central Carolinas.

Email aburney@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-4947 for more information.

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The following crimes occured in south Charlotte between Sept. 15 and 17, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Shoplifitng incidents are not included due to space constraints:

Home/Business Break-Ins • 2300 block of Howerton Court: $350 in damage done to sliding glass door during home break-in. Sept. 15 • 4200 block of Cantey Place: $200 damage done to construction site during break-in. Sept.

15 • 2600 block of East Providence Drive: Furnace and building materials, worth $2,400 total, stolen from construction site. Sept. 15 • Bank of North Carolina, 2245 Rexford Road: $500 in office equipment stolen and $725 damage done during break-in. Sept. 15 • 8900 block of Park Road: $250 jewelry stolen and $100 damage done during home break-in. Sept. 16 • 1700 block of Bardstown Road: $500 bicycle stolen from attached garage during break-in.

Sept. 16 • 3700 block of Monique Lane: Laptop, iPad and jewelry, worth $8,300 total, stolen during home break-in. Sept. 17 • 5300 block of Macandrew Drive: Nothing listed as stolen when garage broken into. Sept.

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Vehicle Break-Ins • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $700 damage done to Ford F-150 during vehicle break-in.

Sept. 15 • 6000 block of Fairview Road: $30 wallet stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 15 • 6000 block of Fairview Road: $100 damage done to car lock in attempted break-in. Sept. 15 • 12000 block of Copper Way: Vehicle broken into. Nothing listed as stolen. Sept. 15 • 15900 block of Wayland Drive: $1,500 golf clubs stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 16 • 15800 block of Wayland Drive: $250 in electronics stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept.

16 • 15500 block of Donnington Drive: Vehicle broken into. Sept. 16 • 15500 block of Donnington Drive: $160 worth of clothes and accessories stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 16 • 15500 block of Donnington Drive: Vehicle broken into. Sept. 16 • 15600 block of Donnington Drive: $2,000 laptop stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 16 • 3600 block of Moorland Drive: $50 battery jumper kit stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept.

17 • 3500 block of Carmel Road: $2,730 golf clubs and accessories stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17 • 4300 block of Weddington Road: Purse holding credit cards and jewelry, worth $1,385 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17

• 3900 block of Braxton Drive: Heart medicine, change, cellphone and handicapped placard, worth $136 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17 • 5300 block of Macandrew Drive: $25 cash stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17 • 4100 block of Crossgate Road: Credit cards, GPS device and Nook, worth $325 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17 • 6400 block of Brookbury Court: GPS device and radar detector, worth $550 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 17 • 5200 block of Shepley Court: iPhone and cash, worth $330 total, stolen during vehicle break-in Sept. 17

Property Theft • 9200 block of Blakeney Heath Road: $760 in equipment stolen and $2,500 in damage done to vehicles at construction site. Sept. 15 •4400 block of Sharon Road: $80 cash stolen from wallet with credit cards inside. Sept.

15 • 4300 block of Carmel Road: $100 deer camera stolen from door of home. Sept. 16 • 3000 block of Lauren Glen Road: $400 in clothing and jewelry stolen from home. Sept. 17

Assault

damage done to police cruiser in vandalism incident. Sept. 15 • 8900 block of Blakeney Drive: $1,500 damage done to construction site in vandalism incident. Sept. 15 • 12400 block of Parks Farm Lane: $550 damage done to Ford F-150 in vandalism incident. Sept. 15 • 5900 block of Fairview Road: $1,500 damage done to Kia Soul in hit-and-run. Sept. 15 • 3200 block of Heathstead Place: $200 damage done to car hood in vandalism. Sept. 16 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road: $1,000 damage done to window in vandalism. Sept. 16 • 3800 block of Rosehaven Drive: $250 damage done to vehicle in hit-and-run. Sept. 17 • 6600 block of Carmel Road: $100 damage done to GMC Yukon in hit-and-run. Sept. 17

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 10300 block of Lady Grace Lane: Suspect used victim’s name and Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return. Sept. 15 • 6300 block of Summerlin Place: Suspect used victim’s name and Social Security number to open an account at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Sept. 16

Drugs

• South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road: Police officer and other victim assaulted. Sept. 15

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 1000 block of Blythe Boulevard: $1,000

• 12600 block of Parks Farm Lane: Possession of marijuana, a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Sept. 15 • South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road: Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Sept. 15

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Running to fulfill Isabella’s dream

Many team members also plan to run for Team to run at annual 5K in Isabella in the Thunder Road Half-Marathon memory of south Charlotte girl on Nov. 15 in Charlotte, including Patania and

by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

It’s been over two years since Isabella Santos lost her battle with cancer at 7 years old, but the south Charlotte girl’s legacy has never been stronger.

The Isabella Santos Foundation will host the seventh-annual 5K For Kids’ Cancer this weekend at Ballantyne Corporate Park, at the corner of Ballantyne Corporate Place and Johnston Road. The event starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, and includes both 5K and 10K races, with the 5K award ceremony taking place at 8:40 a.m., followed by the 10K award ceremony at 9:20 a.m. The event also will feature a 1-mile kids’ fun run at 9 a.m.

The first-ever Isabella’s Dream Team has been formed to pay special tribute to Isabella at the 5K For Kids’ Cancer and other Charlotte-area races. The team consists of about 20 runners dedicated to raising money for the Isabella Santos Foundation in Isabella’s name at various local races. Members have raised more than $17,000 total so far.

“We’re just trying to get the word out and showing up at different runs around the area,” Tom Patania, a member of the team, said.

“We’re getting people on board to make an impact with a local charity (to fulfill) Isabella’s dream … to live in a world with no more cancer.”

south Charlotte resident Stacey Rex. “I’m really excited to be a part of the Dream Team,” Rex said. “Being a mom with kids of similar ages (to Isabella), the Isabella Santos Foundation has always been close to my heart … It’s really been an amazing experience. It means a lot more and makes me understand why this is such an important cause to the community and (Isabella’s) family.”

All funds raised by Isabella’s Dream Team and at the 5K For Kids’ Cancer will benefit the Isabella Santos Foundation, a nonprofit founded in Isabella’s name. The organization raises funds to support research on neuroblastoma, the rare form of pediatric cancer Isabella was diagnosed with at 2 years old. The foundation also supports other local charities, such as the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Levine Children’s Hospital, the Make-A-Wish of Central and Western Carolinas and more.

“I like that they contribute to other charities, such as Levine (Children’s Hospital) and the Ronald McDonald House,” Rex said. “(Isabella’s) family still continues to fight for other families who might have to go through this.”

The foundation has raised nearly $700,000 to date, much of which comes from the annual 5K For Kids’ Cancer. This year’s event also will feature a silent auction and a raffle featuring more than 200 items including trips, technology, toys and autographed items. There

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The seventh-annual 5K For Kids Cancer will raise funds to fight childhood cancer in memory of Isabella Santos (center). Photo courtesy of the Isabella Santos Foundation

also will be activities for kids, such as bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and appearances by “superheroes” and local team mascots.

“This year, it’s fun because we’re participating more, kind of going with that superhero and princess theme,” Patania said of the event.

Erin Santos, Isabella’s mom, said she believes people participate in the 5K each year not only to support the foundation, but also because it gives their kids a chance to become involved with a good cause.

“We want kids to feel involved and like they’re making a difference rather than the parents writing a check or dragging them somewhere,” Santos said. “We want kids to participate or hold a lemonade stand” to raise

funds for the foundation.

Santos said though most of the runners who participate in the 5K For Kids’ Cancer never actually met her daughter, Isabella’s story and legacy have inspired them to make a difference in the lives of other children fighting cancer.

“One fear as a mother who’s lost a child is you’re afraid people will forget your child, and that’s not the case at all,” Santos said. “I think people admire something continuing in her name. I think people still feel engaged with her, (and) we’re just trying to look at it as a silver lining of her being gone.”

Find more information about the foundation at www.isabellasantosfoundation.org and register for the races at www.5kforkidscancer. com.

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throughout the region, spanning multiple counties.

The YWCA Central Carolinas on Park Road will be receiving $1,650 of the community grants money thanks to local realtor Joan Goode with Dickens Mitchener & Associates. Each applicant for funding through the Community Grants Program must include a letter of recommendation from a realtor within CRRA. Goode has helped the local YWCA receive funds through this program for the last two years.

This year’s donation will be used to support the YWCA’s Families Together program, a residential program that helps find permanent homes for families with children who have experienced homelessness.

“It’s really encouraging to know that those in the (realty) industry still have a heart for those who strive to obtain and keep permanent housing,” said Kenya Henderson, director of Families Together. “It takes a community effort to make that happen, so anyone who keeps that on their agenda, we’re thankful for.”

The money will go towards expanding the program’s aftercare services, keeping up with families for at least a year after they’ve found a permanent home and continuing the family’s financial

education along with any other support they need.

The HOF held a luncheon on Sept.

10 presenting each organization with their respective money. Henderson was “grateful” to be in attendance.

“It was a joy to see everyone receive recognition for what we do in the community,” she said. “All of us (who work for housing needs) realize that a life change could happen and we could end up in that position. So we stay humble and enjoy working with those who share our passion.”

Terry Marshall, executive director for HOF, said she places credit for the annual donations with realtors in the association.

“One of the reasons our realtors love this so much is that it lets them address the grassroots efforts that may not receive support through other, more traditional programs,” Marshall said.

Not many realtor associations nationally have charitable foundations like HOF, Marshall said, and that’s made the CRRA one of the strongest, proudest associations there is.

“These people live in the community, they are out there selling the community,” she said. “In Charlotte, I think it’s a part of our culture to give back and to meet people’s needs. This is important to them both personally and professionally.”

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BCC Rally Week this weekend

by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Ballantyne Country Club Rally is set for its annual “Rally Week” in Ballantyne, during which volunteers raise awareness for breast cancer and raise funds for Rally for the Cure, a Susan G. Komen Serve for the Cure program that educates women about breast cancer.

The nonprofit will be hosting five events from Sept. 21 to 27, including a 5K for humans and dogs, golf outings and a luncheon at which Dr. Judith Salerno, CEO and president of Komen, will be the keynote speaker.

Salerno’s speech at the 11th annual BCC Rally Ladies’ luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 23, will mark her first appearance at any Rally for the Cure event nationally since assuming leadership over Komen, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research and awareness, in 2013.

The week kicks off on Sunday, Sept.

21, at 1 p.m. with the Walk and Wag Pink-a-thon, a non-competitive 5K. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs to walk or run along with them.

Tuesday’s luncheon will follow a round of women’s golf to be played at the Ballantyne Country Club at 8 a.m.

Tami Simmons, executive director of Komen Charlotte, will introduce Salerno at the luncheon.

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country annually, and the BCC Rally Week has been the largest each year since 2008, she added. “(Her appearance) speaks to the hard work of our volunteers and the support from the Ballantyne community, residents and businesses,” she said.

Activities will resume on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a men’s golf outing at 11 a.m. On Friday, Sept. 26 a women’s tennis match will be followed by another luncheon.

Rally Week will conclude on the evening Saturday, Sept. 27th with the Denim and Diamonds Gala, described as “an elegant evening in casual attire.”

The gala will feature cocktails, a buffet dinner, a silent and live auction, live music and dancing.

The BCC Rally was formed by members of the Ballantyne Country Club in 2004 and quickly became one of the more prominent Rally for the Cure programs in the country. The group recently received the Susan G. Komen Lifetime Pink Ribbon Circle Award for being the first Rally organization to surpass $1 million in funds raised for Komen.

Dockstader stresses that money is important, but the main goal is to raise awareness, as early detection is the best way to prevent breast cancer deaths.

While registration dates for the different events vary, there is no registration necessary for Sunday’s Pink-a-thon.

Other registration details can be found at www.bccrally.org. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

Education

Providence Preparatory School, a private preschool and child development center, announced the opening of its Westbury Building. Photo courtesy of Providence Preparatory School

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Providence Prep opens new building Providence Preparatory School, a private preschool and child development center, announced the opening of its Westbury Building.

The new building will allow the preschool to almost double its enrollment, as well as expand its after school programs.

The school celebrated its second anniversary of operations with the opening of the building, expanding an innovative educational environment where children learn foreign languages, technology and engage in a range of outdoor classrooms including gardens, unique nature areas and playgrounds, according to a news release.

“We are thrilled to be able to expand our facilities and the community of families that we serve,” Sandy Weathersbee, president and co-owner, said in the release.

Narmour Wright Architecture, a Charlotte-based architectural firm, designed the Westbury Building.

Constructed by Concorde Construction, LLC, the 13,000-square -foot building includes a central, multi-purpose meeting room, a kitchen for preparing meals and snacks, and classrooms with direct access to outdoor learning areas.

“We have a tremendous team in place and one that is committed to supporting the early education and children’s development needs of www.thecharlotteweekly.com

our families,” Courtney DeTemple, executive director of Providence Preparatory School, said in the release.

Providence Prep is located at 3031 Providence Road in Charlotte.

Immunizations needed for CMS students Charlotte-Mecklenburg parents with children who still need immunizations will have multiple opportunities to bring their children up to date.

North Carolina law requires parents of kindergarteners, pre-kindergarteners and students new to CMS to show proof of vaccinations for the first day of school. Families have a 30-day grace period, according to a news release.

The Junior League of Charlotte will sponsor community events to provide health assessments and immunizations to families. Family Health Link will offer free physical exams, vision and health screenings, dental checks and activities for children. Some vaccinations may have a fee.

Kindergarteners are required to provide proof of a physical exam or health assessment completed within 12 months of starting school.

Students entering the sixth grade require the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) immunization or proof of the Tetanus (see Education Notes on page 12)

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Diphtheria (Td) vaccine within the past three years. Parents must bring their child’s original or a certified copy of the vaccination record.

“Families have to remember to get the immunizations needed for their child,” Mecklenburg County school nurse Sally Pruden said in the release. “It will help protect them from being exposed to diseases, which can have serious consequences.”

Parents must submit current records by Tuesday, Sept. 23, or the children will be excused from school until their records are current.

“For families who do not have a regular health-care provider or have difficulty getting an appointment, there are opportunities in the community,” Cindy Ourant, CMS school health specialist, said in the release. “We do not want to see a child excluded from school for lack of required immunizations.

It’s important for our children to be healthy, in class and learning.”

Parents must bring at least one form of ID and the child’s original or certified shot records to the event. Immunizations will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis to

the first 150 children on the following days: -Saturday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany St. -Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany St. -Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 2 to 7 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Health Department, 2845 Beatties Ford Road Thursday, Sept. 25, at 2 to 7 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Health Department, 2845 Beatties Ford Road Call the health department at 704-336-6500 for more information.

Teachers create new ways to improve student handwriting Area teachers will gather on Sept.

26 and 27, a Friday and Saturday, to sing, dance and mimic a puppet in an effort to teach handwriting and cursive to students.

Handwriting Without Tears, an educational curriculum group that seeks to achieve handwriting mastery in students in kindergarten through fifth grade, will host a workshop for teachers to providenew ways to teach handwriting.

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Studies have shown learning cursive has been shown to improve development in areas of the brain involved in thinking, language and working memory, according to a news release.

Denise Donica of Handwriting Without Tears, a “handwriting and cursive education expert,” will host the workshop at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte.

Contact Christine DiPietro-Cuccia at 980-947-0500, ext. 703, for more information.

The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte is located at 1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd.

Eastover to host PTA meeting and curriculum night Eastover Elementary School will host its PTA Meeting and Curriculum Night on Monday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The curriculum night is for all grades and will immediately follow the PTA meeting. There will be multiple grade level classroom sessions to visit if a parent has more than on child.

Contact the school with any questions by calling 980-343-5505.

Eastover Elementary is located at 500 Cherokee Road in Charlotte.

Covenant Day to host cellphone info session Covenant Day School will host a discussion group open to all parents who are concerned about their children’s use of cellphones.

Covenant Day High School Counselor Dawn Poulterer will be the guest speaker, discussing when a child should get a cellphone, which apps are safe, making a “cellphone contract” with your child and more.

Contact info@ momsmanagingmedia.com for more information or reserve a space at the event by emailing www. momsmanagingmedia.com.

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Area students gain three months of literacy skills from summer program

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Numerous Charlotte-Mecklenburg first- through third-graders started their school year with a greater reading proficiency, thanks to an area summer program.

Over 500 children participated this past summer in the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s Y Readers, a summer literacy program. Y Readers was held at 10 school sites in partnership with CharlotteMecklenburg Schools, Lincoln County Schools and Mooresville Graded Schools.

The YMCA employs certified teachers to deliver the program, and more than 200 weekly volunteers also assisted students daily as reading buddies. Eight Mecklenburg schools hosted the program.

The YMCA reported participants gained an average of three months or greater in reading proficiency during the six-week program.

The YMCA invites students who are reading below grade level – who often come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds – to participate in the program, according to Blair Campbell, director of communications and partnerships for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

“We consider this a critical outcome to ensure that our students begin the school year better prepared to succeed,” Amanda

Wilkinson, YMCA director of schoolaged programs, said in a news release.

“Typically, these same students would have likely lost two and a half months of reading proficiency over the summer, putting them well behind their peers at the beginning of the school year.”

The program provides transportation and meals for participants, as well as literacy and enrichment opportunities.

Y Readers uses a balanced literacy model that includes four blocks of literacy: writing, phonics, self-reflected (independence) reading and guided reading.

“The idea is that it meets children where they are with their different learning styles,” Campbell said.

Students will also have character building and enrichment lessons, including music and health, as well as swimming lessons at a YMCA branch.

The YMCA reported 86 percent of its participants improved or maintained reading proficiency as a result of the sixweek program. The program uses a computer-based reading assessment, called STAR, which is supported by CMS. The program is based on pre- and post-test reports.

The ultimate goal is to help students learn to read based on a third-grade reading strategy, Campbell said, adding the program also builds students’ confidence

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in themselves and their ability to read.

CMS is not the only organization noticing the work of Y Readers, but the program was recognized by a national organization.

The National Summer Learning Association recently selected Y Readers as a winner of the New York Life Excellence in Summer Learning Award. The annual award recognizes summer programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for low-income

children and youth. Y Readers was one of three programs chosen from 62 applicants for the 2014 awards. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte was the first YMCA is given the award, Campbell said.

Y Readers hope to continue helping students find a love of reading, Campbell added. Y Readers has an after-school program that starts in January at three area schools. Community volunteers are needed for the program. Contact Amanda Wilkinson at awilkinson@ymcacharlotte. org or 704-716-6307.

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Education

Taking peace global Providence Day senior takes humanitarian efforts on and off campus

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

One Providence Day School senior found a way to make a difference in the community, leading her to be recognized by a national organization.

Elissa Scherer has been named one of 51 National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassadors, and the only representative from North Carolina.

The Festival of Children Foundation collaborated with Youth Service America, creating the National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador Program to raise Elissa Scherer awareness for children’s issues and encourage the nation’s youth to take action, according to a news release.

Youth Ambassadors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., were selected, trained and commissioned to raise awareness for children’s charities and create projects that help solve critical issues facing their communities.

Elissa is a PDS Global Studies Diploma student and a certified RISE (Rotary International Student Envoy) of Peace. RISE requires students to do a “peace project” to present at the completion of the program.

Elissa searched for a project and became aware of a “structural conflict” that exists in Charlotte between its rising prosperity and its 60 neighborhoods designated as “urban food deserts,” where quality fresh food was not available at affordable prices.

Elissa became interested in Sow Much Good, a nonprofit organization that grows healthy, pesticide-free produce for low-income populations, after watching a YouTube video of the organization’s efforts.

“The video highlighted the issues and the fact that it was such an issue and I had no idea that it was going on just really struck me,” Elissa said. “What (founder and executive director Robin Emmons) was doing was so grassroots. She saw an issue and she went for it. It was so inspiring, and I said that I wanted to do something like that.”

Elissa and fellow senior Sandie Bowman started a student club at Providence Day to grow seedlings on campus for contribution to Sow Much Good, the first independent school club to enter such a partnership. The group will visit an urban farm once a month helping with crops and working the market. The club plans to work service hours at Sow Much Good as well as help renovate a greenhouse on Providence Day’s campus.

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issue, so we viewed this as an issue of peace that there is a systemic issue of people who don’t have access to food – fresh food,” Elissa said.

Elissa said she didn’t expect to win the ambassadorship after applying earlier this year.

“It was really exciting. It made it a much bigger deal because instead of just keeping (the project) to (Providence Day’s) campus, which would have been excellent to start with, now I get to spread it to other schools with the help of a national organization,” Elissa said. “To me, being a youth ambassador has to do with inspiring other youth. I think that there is a lot to be said for adults that are attacking issues in society today, but, to me, I think it’s really great that I get to do this with peers. I get to be like, ‘This is an issue I care about, and you should care about it too.’”

Dr. Ryan Welsh, an upper school English teacher, has been Elissa’s advisor since her sophomore year, as well as her teacher in a global leadership class.

“I think Elissa as a sophomore was a great student, really interested, engaged and gregarious,” Welsh said. “I think over time as she’s matured, she has become so much more focused. I am very proud at the way she’s found things that are more than just a passing interest, found things that she’s really committed to, that she’s really passionate about.”

To be one of the 1,000 applicants to the program is a big deal, Welsh added.

“Her talents lends themselves to whatever she wants to do,” Welsh said of whom he considers a “smart, sophisticated senior.” “To have honed some of those talents and, more so, honed some of those interests is, for really any high school to have done that over the course of a few years, to her credit.”

Elissa is a deeply involved student at Providence Day. She takes time away from her humanitarian efforts in her role as cross-country captain as well as the serving on the executive board of the school’s student government association.

Elissa plans to attend a college next year where she can explore her passion for school spirit. She plans to apply to North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Stanford, Michigan, Columbia and University of Hawaii, among others.

She said she plans to take lessons she learned through RISE as well as the Global Studies program as she leaves Providence Day next summer.

“The program really taught me a lot. When we created the project, the whole project was not supposed to be just a service project. The project is supposed to be focusing on peace. So working with this issue is not just putting in volunteer hours. It is supposed to be working on a systemic issue that is viewed as a positive peace building.”

The senior, through her spirit and philanthropic efforts, has made a lasting impression on the school and on her teachers.

“Elissa is great. She is one of the students that make Providence Day a great place to be,” Welsh said.

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provided an insight into their classrooms and more.

MeckEd Executive Director Bill Anderson announced his concern for the future of the teaching profession.

CMS teacher separation nearly doubled from the 2009-10 school year (449 teachers left) to last school year (858 teachers left), while the number of retirements stayed relatively stagnant, with 50 teachers retiring in the 2009-10 school year and 48 in the 2013-14 school year, according to data presented by Anderson.

Anderson said fewer young people are choosing the teaching profession, with the University of North Carolina system seeing a decrease of 36 percent in interested teachers.

The director said he had concerns over so many teacher leaving the profession and less teachers entering the profession.

Ford agreed that the profession is not seen as much of a desirable profession by today’s youth.

Some speculate the often-criticized state teacher pay is the culprit for teachers leaving the county.

The current pay schedule, after alterations from the North Carolina General Assembly, gives first-year teachers a 7 percent increase, but only gives a 0.3 percent increase to veteran teachers, who have

worked at least 30 years. The assembly also eliminated longevity for teachers.

Many veteran teachers feel discouraged and possibly offended by the lack of raises, Ford said, adding the state has created an environment that can make it hard for teachers to deal with.

“You work with what you have,” TenBieg said, who added that the veteran teachers still see growth in their students.

“Salaries are not the only thing, but they are important,” Anderson said.

The panel also presented their reactions to CCSS, a change in standards that went into effect two years ago, which increased standards for CMS, adding a “college and career readiness” requirement. The CCSS lay out what a student should know at the end of each grade, kindergarten through 12th grade, in mathematics and language arts.

The teachers on the panel generally did not have an issue with the new standards. “(The standards) really haven’t changed my classroom because I was already preparing my students in that way,” Ford said, suggesting individuals read the standards to differentiate between testing and implementation.

Shell agreed and said she tries to prepare her students for the workforce. She said she wished the standards had been scaffold and started with kindergarten students, who will graduate in 2024 or 2025, so the system could track that group’s progress, instead of all grades starting with

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the standard at once.

TenBieg said she believes the standards are the expectations the system needs to have with students. She also added that changes in proficiency when adopting a new standard typically are seen between three and five years, so teachers need to have the chance to help the students adapt to new standards.

“Standards are standards and as long as we have to embrace those standards…we can,” Gabriel said.

All of the teachers on the panel said they believe the standard of success should be quantitative and qualitative.

“You can’t tell me that a child didn’t learn something in my class because they didn’t score well on a test – a child can have greater self-confidence after my class or be able to speak eloquently for themselves (after his class),” Ford said.

Shell said end-of-year test scores is secondary and workforce and college readiness is more important.

Shell, who has taught for 17 years, said standards keep changing and she wants the public and legislators to stick with a curriculum standard. She said teachers could take four or five times of carrying out the program for teachers to become “good at it, but by then it’s changed.”

The newly-appointed Academic Standards and Review Commission, who will make suggestions regarding CCSS, may consult teachers regarding the new standards. The group will hold its first meeting

on Monday, Sept. 22.

However, the teachers said they deal with more significant problems than standard changes.

Gabriel said Eastway has a high poverty rate along with students of refugees and immigrants. He said he has about 20 students on his roster who don’t speak English.

“Poverty is devastating at my school,” Gabriel said, adding poverty can affect the classroom and places pressure on children.

Ford said the experiences of his students, who live in poverty, that attend his class are unlike what he believes many individuals imagine. His students might experience achievement gaps because of the other issues the students must deal with in their everyday lives.

He seeks to prepare his students with the skillset they need to enter the workforce successfully.

The school system needs a comprehensive approach to helping students, Ford added. “The whole game has to change.”

Both Shell and Ford, in the meantime, encourage professionals to reach out to schools to provide exposure for their students to potential careers. Ford said students in poverty do not often know the options in the workforce.

Professionals interested in reaching out to students can contact Garinger High School at 980-343-6450 or South Mecklenburg High School at 980-343-3600.

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Education Learned global perspective creates links of compassion

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Area schools are taking on a global perspective program inspired by a Charlotte family who traveled around the world.

Three Charlotte schools – Eastover Elementary School, Thomasboro Elementary School and Collinswood Language Academy – have started Twelve Good Deeds, a 12-week, curriculum-based after-school global educational program as part of Twelve In Twelve, the Charlotte-based nonprofit founded by J.D. Lewis, who went on an international journey in 2011.

At age 13, Jackson, who is now 17, asked his father why they didn’t often help others.

The father then contacted international organizations preparing for a trip that would not only change the family’s lives, but lives around the world.

J.D. Lewis and his two sons set off on a 12-month journey in 2011 to travel to all seven continents and 12 countries to serve others, including orphanages, HIV clinics and schools.

The father and sons set a world record – becoming the first family in history to travel all seven continents in one year specifically to do humanitarian work.

The journey sparked them to start Twelve In Twelve to encourage community outreach and help others – both locally and internationally.

“We were really passionate about wanting to raise money for the organizations we help,” J.D. Lewis said.

The nonprofit launched a pilot program of Twelve Good Deeds earlier this year at Park Road Montessori, Eastover Elementary and Providence Day School, but now will expand to other schools across the nation.

Students participating in the program start by finding 12 sponsors who will support them in completing 12 good deeds in 12 weeks, including spending time with an elderly person and writing thank you letters to school staff. Each sponsor will pay $1 for each good deed completed, helping each student raise a total of $144 at the end of the program. Students will also learn about the countries, continents and cultures the Lewis family experienced, as if to take the journey with the family. The program officially kicked off Friday at Eastover Elementary School.

The goal of the program is global education, to teach children to be grateful for what they have and to teach them that they can make a difference, J.D. Lewis said, adding the money raised will go to organizations around the world and the students can go to the Twelve in Twelve blog to see actual projects the funds help.

Collinswood Language Academy’s international focus tied in well with the afterschool program, said the school’s principal, Nicolette Grant.

The school’s theme this year involves service and “saving the world one child at a time.” Each grade level is required to give back to the community – whether it’s global or local – as part of the school’s theme. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

J.D. Lewis talking to Collinswood Language Academy about his trip around the world.

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The 12-week program is an impressive way to tie in with the theme, Grant added.

David Diebolt, after-school enrichment program coordinator at Collinswood, is excited about implementing the program in the school’s after-school sector.

Diebolt met with J.D. Lewis and parents on Sept. 12 to learn more about the program and said the students were fascinated by J.D.’s stories, which included how grateful people they helped were and how a pencil to a child in some countries could mean a lot.

The coordinator feels this will help implement the school’s theme.

“I think that the bottom line is that we can help change things one person at a time,” Diebolt said. “Maybe just doing these good deeds, we can at least help one person.”

One thing the coordinator hopes students realize is that they don’t have to be paid or receive recognition to be motivated to help others.

“The fact that they are doing something good should make them feel good about themselves,” he said.

Dr. Susan Nichols, principal of Eastover Elementary, said the school will take on the program as a club for third- through fifth-graders. She said the school is currently enrolling members and hopes to have at least 18 to 20 participants of the 180 possible students in the third through fifth grade at Eastover.

“It’s a chance for students to be a part of something that is bigger than themselves and help the world,” Nichols said.

One of Eastover’s school-wide goals is to reach out to the community and make students more globally minded, and Nichols believes the project ties in well with those goals.

She hopes the program will encourage students to serve the community throughout the year, and serve as a chance for students to see the world outside the classroom or their homes.

Charlottean J.D. Lewis is excited to have the program in the Charlotte area, where the initiative originally began. He feels the area is the best place to have the program.

“The support of the community was essential for this program. The community came together and was incredibly supportive of it.

It feels like a city that really gets behind us,” he said.

Visit www.twelvegooddeeds.org to learn more about the program and the nonprofit.

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The day my car took my wife hostage

by Rev. Tony Marciano news@unioncountyweekly.com

My wife and I needed an escape from the “drama” of my family (but that’s another story) and planned a long overdue weekend getaway. Just before we were to leave, Rev. Tony I received a call Marciano that a friend’s son had been injured and was at the hospital. I needed to go.

I explained to my wife that we would go to the hospital, I would visit with

the family and then we would head out of town. En route to the hospital, she fell asleep in the car. Not wanting to wake her, I quietly exited the car, rolled up all the windows so she would be safe and locked the door before heading inside the hospital.

I was glad I went. I had a chance to minister the parents who were deeply concerned about their son. We talked for some time and then prayed before I left.

After leaving the family, I came down the elevator. As I got in the lobby, I received a text from my wife, which said, “Where are you? I can’t get out of the car, the alarm keeps going off and I need to use the bathroom.”

Being smug (as I sometimes can be), I

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replied, “Just unlock the door and you can exit the car.” She replied, “I tried that but the alarm keeps going off.”

By this time, I arrived at the car and unlocked the door with the key fob before she gave me that look that said, “I really have to use the bathroom.”

For a moment, I was confused as to why she couldn’t just unlock and open the door, but then I figured out what happened. The car has no key.

It has a push-to-start button that ties back to the key fob. When the fob is closed, it starts the car. If the doors are locked and someone breaks a window and tries to open the door, the alarm will go off if the key fob is not nearby. By design, it is good protection for your car – it makes total sense from a security perspective. Unfortunately, no one ever told me that. Had I known, I would have left the key fob with my wife when I locked the car.

This way, if she needed to leave, the alarm would not go off. Without that key fob, my wife was taken hostage by my car, and there was no way she could get out without the alarm going off.

The older I am getting, the more I see that, just like the key fob connects me to my car, I need a connection, not to things but to significant relationships to help me navigate this journey called “life.”

As I look at my life, that “key fob” is family, faith and friends.

My faith is not my “religious activity.” It’s not my service as executive director of Charlotte Rescue Mission – that’s not faith. It’s about a relationship to God through Christ. My faith continues to be pared down to the basics: That God incredibly loves me, and not for anything I will do.

But He loves me for me, and demonstrated that love on a cross.

Family – after 33 years of marriage, I am more in love with my wife than the day I married her. There is the joy I receive through spending time with my children and my daughter-in-law.

Friends – I am blessed with some incredible friends who bring out the best in me. When I leave their presence, I find that I am a better person.

What is your key fob? Who are the people that help you navigate this journey called “life?”

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Find more information at www.charlotterescuemission. org.

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Calendar 9.19.14 to 9.21.14 Friday to Sunday

Festival in the Park Celebrating its 50th year, Festival in the Park returns to Freedom Park with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment for the whole family.

The Festival in the Park also features rides and attractions for the children and performances by the Carolina Raptor Center and the Charlotte Children’s Theatre.

The festivities run from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept.

19; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 21.

A full list of activities can be found at www. festivalinthepark.org.

Freedom Park, 1409 East Blvd., Charlotte

9.20.14 Saturday

Summit Place of SouthPark community yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon Summit Place of SouthPark is holding a community-wide yard sale with proceeds going to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Sale items are being accepted for donation up until the event.

Summit Place of SouthPark Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 2101 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte

9.13.14 Saturday

Kidgits Julius Jr. Event, 2 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy games and crafts featuring Julius Jr. in the center court of SouthPark Mall. People who aren’t Kidgits members can join for $5 a year by going to www.simon.com/kidgits/#/parents/ membership or signing up at the event.

SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte

9.20.14 Saturday

Stiletto Sprint, 8 to 10 a.m.

Join hundreds of women and men in the fourth-annual Stiletto Sprint to benefit the Carolinas Ovarian Cancer Fund at Levine Cancer Institute. One hundred percent of the proceeds go toward research involving early detection, patient support programs and community awareness initiatives. For competitive sprinters, heels must be a minimum of 2.5 inches and have a slim, tapered heel. No wedges are accepted.

Non-competitive participants may wear any type of shoe and can walk or jog. The cost is $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event.

There is a Ruby Red Slipper Sprint for children ages 12 and under. The cost for that event is $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the event.

Packet pick-up is Friday, Sept. 19 at TrySports – SouthPark, at 721 Governor Morrison St., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.tealheels.org for more information.

SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte

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9.20.14 Saturday

Weddington Country Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old-fashioned family fun for all ages will be on hand at the annual Weddington Country Festival. The day will feature local Weddington artists from the Union County Arts Council who will display paintings, poetry, jewelry, handpainted clothing and sculptures for sale. The Kids Corner will feature a bounce house, an arts and crafts area, face painting, hula-hoop, limbo contests and a trackless train. There will also be a baking contest with prizes and live music from the Hinson Girls. For more information, visit www.townofweddington.com.

Town hall, 1924 Weddington Road, at the Weddington Corners Shopping Center

9.23.14 Tuesday

Female Veterans Business Ownership Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Central Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center is partnering with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina to host a conference focused on female veterans interested in business ownership.

Entitled “A New Mission: How Military Women Become Entrepreneurs,” the free conference will include a keynote speech by Elizabeth McCormick, an author and the first woman Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and will feature a panel discussion with successful female business owners, networking opportunities, a resource expo and more, according to a news release.

More than 100 female veterans and activeduty service members are expected to attend, and the conference is open to spouses of veterans or any woman connected to the military who is interested in starting a business.

Harris Conference Center, Central Piedmont Community College, 3216 Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte

9.27.14 Saturday

Lebanese Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The annual Lebanese Festival is returning to Ballantyne offering exquisite entertainment, Lebanese foods and sweets.

Hosted by the Maronite Mission of Charlotte, the Lebanese Festival is a celebration of culture and is fun for the entire family.

Email ourladyofcharlotte@hotmail.com for more information.

St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

10.4.14 Saturday

South Meck Class of 1974 reunion, 6:30 to 11 p.m.

South Mecklenburg High School is holding its 40th reunion for the Class of 1974 at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlotte.

The Class of 1974 is trying to reach out to as many classmates as possible to attend the event. If you are a member of the Class of 1974 or know of a graduate from that year, email contact person Carol Fitch Crigler at fitchcrig@ gmail.com.

Doubletree Hotel SouthPark, 6300 Morrison Blvd.

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by Hannah Dockery hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

After the Knights struggled with consistency last year, people are starting to take notice of Ardrey Kell’s football team, and for good reason.

The Knights jumped off to a promising 3-1 start last season and, after putting together a three-game win streak after getting dismantled in their opener by Weddington, there was hype surrounding the program.

But they weren’t able to sustain it. The Knights finished 6-6 and 3-4 in conference play before their playoff draw pitted them against eventual Class 4-AA state champion Mallard Creek in the first round, ending any chance of a playoff run with a 62-7 defeat.

This year, the Knights again find themselves sitting at 3-1 and are starting to be talked about as conference title contenders, but things couldn’t be more different this time around.

They return six starters on offense and nine on defense but their biggest strength is their sheer size. North Carolina commit

Mason Veal measures in at 6-foot-6, 285pounds and anchors the offensive unit from his tackle spot, where he would dwarf linemen on most other teams.

But he’s just one of many on this Knight squad as tackle Taleni Suhren is 6-foot-5, 270 pounds and guards John Rowe and Jared Hunt both measure in at 6-foot-2 and weigh over 265 all with an imposing presence that has people talking.

Playing behind those guys has been a dream for 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior running back Bonte Freeman who said that this year is going to be their best yet.

Freeman made an appearance on the varsity team as a freshman but tore his ACL in the Knights rivalry game against Providence. The injury left him sidelined for the rest of that year and his entire sophomore season, but after intense physical therapy Freeman returned to the field last season as a junior and made a big impact, rushing for 840 yards and eight touchdowns.

Healthy and running behind his huge offensive line, Freeman is proving to be a huge catalyst for the Knight’s offense this

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season.

“Our offensive line is insanely huge,” he said. “There’s not anyone on the line under 260 pounds. I love it. I just follow right behind them and they lead the way. I trust them and they know what they’re doing so it makes my job easy.”

Freeman posesses game-breaking speed and he’s 190 pounds of muscle, making it easy for him to run over people or run past defenders. In his senior season debut, he rushed for 88 yards on nine carries, but games like that have become commonplace.

When he spends time on the other side of the ball, he’s a workhorse at linebacker where he’s totaled 14 tackles through three games.

After successful scrimmages and an intense summer camp, Freeman came into the season with big expectations, but a 31-28 loss to Weddington in their opener hit a little too close to home and reminded them of last year when they fell to the Warriors and skirted through a mediocre season.

But they’ve since bounced back and although they’ve beaten Myers Park, Marvin Ridge and Cuthbertson, Freeman said they’re just getting started.

“At our skill positions, we’re good. First of all we’re really big,” Freeman said. “We’re bigger than we’ve ever been before and we’re more talented than we’ve ever been.

We’re fast, we’re physical, we’ve got a great offense and our defense is tough as well.

“Things have started a little slow but we’re where we want to be and it’s a well put-together team.”

Despite missing his sophomore campaign, Freeman’s quickness, size, athleticism and leadership abilities have schools like Elon, South Carolina State and Gardner-

Webb taking notice, but he expects more to come.

“I’m really lucky,” he said. “I’m lucky because I’ve got a good line that allows me to perform and even though I missed my sophomore year, I’ve been able to get back at it. There’s tons of talented guys on this team that should have scholarship offers lining up so I’m really blessed and don’t take it for granted.”

And even with the notoriety that’s coming to his personal career and his team, Freeman said he’s canceling out that noise so they can make a run at the So. Meck 8 conference title – something that’s a little more within reach than prior years.

“We’re excited,” he said. “Our conference is a little more balanced than other years, especially last year. I like our chances. It sounds cliché but our goal is to take it a game at a time. We want to be 1-0 every week.”

The Knights have this week off to get prepared for their first conference matchup with West Meck. But with South Meck, Providence and Catholic all with their eye on the top spot, the dynamic Freeman will need to be at his best. But with a sound run game and experience all over the field, this could be the Knights time to shine.

“Coach (Adam) Hastings has been telling us year after year that our hard work and effort is going to pay off,” Freeman said.

“And we’re starting to see that. We truly believe that no one in the state has worked as hard as we have.

“We’re working harder than ever before and at the end of the day no matter what happens in conference or after, I think we seniors are going to leave the program better than we found it.”

“Coach Hastings has been telling us year after year that our hard work and effort is going to pay off.

And we’re starting to see that.

We truly believe that no one in the state has worked as hard as we have.”

–Bonte Freeman

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Game previews All you need to know for this week’s games

Hillside at Charlotte Country Day

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2014 records: Hillside is 1-3; Country Day is 2-1 Last meeting: Country Day won, 25-21, on Sept. 20, 2013 Players to watch: Hillside: linebacker Jarrett McCarter, receiver Raymond Green, tight end Donte Edwards, lineman Rayshaun Henderson; Country Day: quarterback Cole Bloomer, running back/safety Sheppard Wilson, receiver Byron Smith, lineman Richard Coker The Skinny: The Bucs quickly shook off their devastating loss to Charlotte Catholic with a huge win over Buford, where everything worked in a 38-0 victory. Both of the Bucs wins have been in blowout fashion, but their loss to Charlotte Catholic certainly raises some questions. Hillside’s record is a bit deceiving as the Hornet defense has held their opponents to just 12 points per game and hasn’t allowed more than 16 points in any of their four games. They’re a formidable group and will give the Bucs some trouble. If Country Day can utilize Wilson and Nicholas Radford to control the ground game, they have a chance for their third win, but it won’t be easy. This game will likely come down to Bloomer, who may have to make a play at a critical junction to propel the Bucs to a win.

– Andrew Stark

Monroe at Charlotte Christian

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2014 records: Monroe is 3-1; Charlotte Christian is 1-1 Last meeting: Charlotte Christian won, 42-12, on Sept. 20, 2013 Players to watch: Monroe: running back Chase Byrum, quarterback Zephaniah Wall, linebackers Eric Heath and Dontaviaus Covington, receiver Jaylen Nixon; Charlotte Christian: quarterback John Turley, running back Elijah Deveaux, linemen Brian Chaffin and Philip Walton, linebacker Ryan Gilmartin, defensive back Jaylon McClinton The Skinny: Charlotte Christian seemingly hasn’t played in three weeks after a bye week and last Friday’s game against Hoggard, where they led 20-16 at the half, but weather forced the game to end there. It won’t count toward their record, but was essentially a glorified scrimmage.

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suffered their first loss of the season to Weddington last week, so they’re looking to get back on track. Like the Knights, Byrum is the key to the Monroe attack and will be leaned on heavily. Expect a hard-fought game with lots of physicality, but don’t expect a repeat of last year’s blowout win. This is a battle of strength on strength and should be a good one. – Andrew Stark

North Meck at Myers Park

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m.

2014 records: North Meck is 1-2; Myers Park is 1-3 Last meeting: Myers Park won, 31-24, on Sept. 20, 2013 Players to watch: North Meck: quarterback Nolan Beasley, receiver Malik Byrd, running back Ryan Covington, linebacker Dawson Hunter; Myers Park: quarterback Clay Norris, running backs Dominique Washington and Jaquavion Alexander, receivers Tadarin McNeil and Jontavius Hall, defensive back Bo Owens, linebacker Emrys Calin The Skinny: North Meck is coming off an impressive win over East Meck two weeks ago before taking their bye in Week 3. They have some talent, and almost knocked off Lake Norman in their opener, but have to play a sound defensive game to have a chance. Myers Park’s 1-3 record is deceiving – they’re well-coached and have come within a touchdown of three wins. Norris has a firm grasp of the offense and Washington and Alexander offer a tough one-two punch running the ball and Hall and McNeil are dangerous threats in the air.

If the Mustangs can slow the North Meck offense, they should get back in the win column. If so, this team is very capable of making a run. – Andrew Stark

Carolina Pride at Lewisville

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2013 records: Carolina Pride is 3-0; Lewisville is 0-4 Last meeting: Lewisville won, 47-16, on Aug. 22, 2008 Players to watch: Carolina Pride: quarterback Bruce Dixon, receiver Jaylen Erwin, receiver/linebacker John Thierfelder, safety Ahmek Henry, linebacker John Digiovanna; Lewisville: quarterback Trey Keels, running back DJ Robinson, defensive end Jene Thompson, linebacker Malik Stewart

The Skinny: It’s been six years since these teams have squared off and a lot has changed since then. Lewisville used to be a South Carolina powerhouse, but have fallen on tough times the last few years.

This year, the 0-4 Lions have one major problem, and it lies in keeping opponents out of the end zone as they allow 37 points per game. The Pride have had one main strength so far and it’s Dixon getting his team into the end zone. The Pride is proving that their hot start is no fluke, and this team is absolutely the real deal. Dixon is drawing major recruiting interest and the defense is underrated as they’ve allowed just 32 points in three games. – Andrew Stark

Victory Christian at Providence Day

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2013 records: Victory Christian is 0-2; Providence Day is 1-3 Last meeting: Providence Day won, 23-18, on Aug. 23, 2013 Players to watch: Victory Christian: lineman/tight end Thad Moss, running back Joshua Allen; Providence Day: quarterback John Schweitzer, running back Gabe Montgomery, defensive backs Deonte Henderson and Julius Felder, lineman Solomon Key The Skinny: This is an intriguing matchup.

The Chargers have a sound running game and a play-making defense – especially in the secondary – but have struggled to get everything going in the same direction.

Victory Christian was off last week, but they have tons of talent on both sides of the ball. The teams common opponent – SouthLake Christian – beat both teams, but struggled against Victory Christian’s stout defense. The Chargers will continue to lean on Gabe Montgomery, and if he can have another 100-plus yard rushing day, they should be in good shape. Allen is a very talented runner and could the Charger defense fits, but expect a wellplayed low-scoring game. Both teams could desperately use the win.– Andrew Stark

Charlotte Latin at SouthLake Christian

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

2013 records: Charlotte Latin is 3-0; SouthLake Christian is 4-0 Last meeting: This is the first meeting Playerstowatch: Charlotte Latin: quarterback Daniel Jones, receiver/defensive back Carson Song, running back Denzel Pearson, defensive back/receiver Melvin

Rouse, receiver John Jenkins, defensive end Tay McMaster; SouthLake Christian: running back Robert Washington, linebackers Zach Dudan and Jalen Nash, defensive back Aapri Washington The Skinny: This could be a tough test for the Hawks, especially on the road, but so far they’ve been nearly unstoppable.

The passing game is efficient and there are so many talented receivers, that Jones has his pick each time he drops back.

The running game has been bolstered

by DeMarkes Stradford and the defense is sound and underrated. While the Hawks are legit title contenders, the Eagles are the defending Class 1A state champs and have a huge asset in Robert Washington, a North Carolina commit who is a magician with the ball in his hands. While he’s a beast at running back, this team has only allowed nine points per game, proving they’re sound all around. If the Hawks struggle against the talented secondary, they could be in for a test, but what we’ve seen so far from Charlotte Latin makes us believe they’re offense could be too much. – Andrew Stark

Olympic at East Meck

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

2013 records: Olympic is 1-2; East Meck is 1-3 Last meeting: Olympic won, 49-6, on Sept.

20, 2013 Players to watch: Olympic: quarterback Jeremiah Dorsey, running back Juwan Frazier, receiver Torry Boker, linebacker Emmanuel Olenga, defensive end Kelvin Techie; East Meck: running back Bryon Collins and Khamal Howard, receiver James Cornett, quarterback Khalil Gilliam, defensive back Tevin Sinkler The Skinny: Coach Barry Shuford brings his East Meck Eagles to Olympic, a team he coached for the past five seasons.

The Trojans are familiar with Shuford’s system, but slowing down the Eagles suddenly explosive run game may be an issue, especially after Collins ran for 205 yards and two scores a week ago in East Meck’s 58-6 coming-out-party win over Harding. The Trojans also got in the win column with a 35-13 win over Hopewell.

Dorsey has Boker, an electric receiver, at his disposal and Frazier can move the chains on the ground. This should be an interesting battle, especially with the familiarity of Shuford, but Olympic probably has the upper hand. – Andrew Stark

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W e e kly gam e stats Passi n g Name Daniel Jones Kelvin Hopkins Caleb York Bruce Dixon Clay Norris Anthony Ratliff-Williams John Schweitzer Cole Bloomer Naiil Ramadan John Turley Phillip Clay Khalil Gilliam John Walton Tyshawn Carter

Team Charlotte Latin Independence Providence Carolina Pride Myers Park Butler Providence Day Country Day Rocky River Charlotte Christian Rocky River East Meck Charlotte Catholic South Meck

sacks Name Connor Miller Donnie Harris Toby Okwara Dru Seabrook Parker Blake Alec Hanff Lawrence Harris Deon Damon

Games Comp. Att. Yards 3 39 63 845 4 53 90 799 4 38 67 712 3 32 73 669 4 64 99 608 4 35 71 601 4 33 84 494 3 23 43 332 3 27 49 309 2 15 34 250 3 15 22 234 4 16 41 225 4 16 29 211 3 21 35 195

INTE r c e p t i o n s Team Charlotte Catholic Myers Park Charlotte Latin Providence Myers Park Charlotte Latin Carolina Pride Rocky River

Games Sacks 4 6 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 4 2.5

Name Team Games Elliott Beiser Providence Day 4 Cameron Goldean Providence Day 4 Tim Marshall Independence 4 Peter Pitroff Charlotte Country Day 3 Tommy Wayne Myers Park 4 Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin 3 Aubrey Alexander Rocky River 4 Chance Kennedy South Meck 3 John Brannon South Meck 3

Team Games Gabe Montgomery Providence Day 4 Jaret Anderson Charlotte Catholic 4 Brian Mattar Providence 4 Elijah Jett Rocky River 4 Benny LeMay Butler 4 Quantavious McGill Independence 4 Bryon Collins East Meck 4 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 4 DeMarkes Stradford Charlotte Latin 3 Khamel Howard East Meck 4 Dominique Summerville Myers Park 4 Cole Perry Charlotte Catholic 4 Caleb York Providence 4

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Name Will Walton Jaire Alexander Jaylen Erwin John Biasucci Jonathan Jennings Tadarin McNeil Melvin Rouse Ryan Miller

Ta ckl e s Name Will Sapyta Matt Messler Ricky Smith Connor Miller Solomon Key Jacari Major

s up e r 7

1) Butler (4-0) Previous ranking: No. 1

Team Independence Rocky River Carolina Pride Providence Charlotte Latin Myers Park Charlotte Latin Charlotte Catholic

Team Ardrey Kell Ardrey Kell Providence Day Charlotte Catholic Providence Day Rocky River

Games 3 3 4 4 4 4

Yards TD 566 5 560 7 528 3 463 2 456 8 347 3 345 3 343 3 265 3 251 0 235 1 214 2 203 6

Games Receptions Yards 4 18 382 4 19 309 3 8 232 4 13 228 3 8 222 4 17 220 3 10 204 4 11 195

Tackles 39 38 34 32 31 29

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Rushes 77 62 58 88 60 31 44 33 29 60 40 33 43

INT 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

TD 3 6 4 2 3 4 2 2

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The Bulldogs started sluggishly against Mount Tabor, but bounced back in the second half with an offensive explosion and buckled down on defense, too. Anthony Ratliff-Williams accounted for 346 yards of offense while Benny LeMay topped the century mark on the ground and Alex Barrow passed 100 receiving yards.

If there was any question, the Bulldogs are back.

2) Independence (4-0) Previous ranking: No. 3 Everyone knew about the Patriots’ high-flying offense, but it’s the defense that’s been the big story to start the year and the reason for their jump in the rankings.

The Patriots haven’t had more than four shutouts in a season since 2004 – during their 109-game winning streak – but this Independence team is trying to get back its glory and if the defense continues to carry them, they may do just that.

3) Charlotte Christian (1-1) Previous ranking: No. 2 The Knights led Wilmington’s Hoggard 20-16 at the half last week, but the game was postponed and not rescheduled. While this year’s Knights team isn’t quite as dominant as last year, they’re still heavily favored to make the championship game again this season.

They have a tough test with Monroe this week, but have all of the tools to make a statement with a win.

4) Charlotte Latin (3-0) Previous ranking: No. 4 The Hawks offense is as good as anyone’s and that’s saying something in these rankings. Daniel Jones is putting together a magical season, leading the Hawks to nearly 40 points per outing. The defense is matching that production, making this one of the favorites to claim the NCISAA title.

5) Providence (3-1) Previous ranking: No. 6 The Panthers got out of the gates quickly against Myers Park this week, but had to hold off the Mustangs to get the win. Still, this team is showing that they are a legitimate contender in the So. Meck 8, a conference that has at least three teams capable of winning its title.

6) Charlotte Catholic (3-1) Previous ranking: No. 5 The Cougars came down to earth a little with a blowout loss to Mallard Creek last week, but that does nothing to derail their hopes for a So. Meck 8 title.

The defending conference champs have an open week to get everything in order before kicking off conference play against Berry on Sept. 26.

7) Rocky River (2-2) Previous ranking: No. 7 Rocky River came out of the gates slowly, but as we imagined have worked out the kinks. The Ravens soundly disposed of Hunter Huss last week and have a chance this week to get their record back over .500.

Coach Jason Fowler seems to have weathered the storm and, like last year, his Ravens may be in the midst of a big run.

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by Andrew Stark editor@thecharlotteweekly.com

It’s hard to believe Week 4 is already upon us, but even harder to imagine how some of the upcoming matchups are going to turn out.

Independence and Butler have taken on all challengers and seem to be the cream of the crop in the Southwestern 4A. That is if defending champion Rocky River, who has suddenly won two straight and look to be a major contender again, doesn’t have a say.

Charlotte Christian has won the past two privateschool titles and are loaded again, but can anyone slow down Daniel Jones and Charlotte Latin’s high-powered offense? We can’t wait for that game to get here.

And in the So. Meck 8 it’s even more complicated.

Providence and Charlotte Catholic were thought to be the frontrunners – and they are. Ardrey Kell is making believers out of us and suddenly South Meck is a title contender, as well. Myers Park has suffered three heartbreaking losses in a row, but not many people want to play them.

As you can see, these division races are incredibly exciting and this week we bring in Charlotte Latin lacrosse coach Dick Sipperly, who has guided the Hawks to three consecutive state titles, to help us sort it out.

Sipperly knows what it takes to win as many of his lacrosse stars are standouts on the Latin football team, and has advice for those teams looking to take the next step and achieve greatness.

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Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Last week Overall

Last week Overall

Last week Overall

(9-2) (32-11)

WEEKLY GAME SCHEDULE: Hough at Independence Marvin Ridge at Rocky River

(8-3) (32-12)

Hillside at Charlotte Country Day Monroe at Charlotte Christian North Meck at Myers Park Victory Christian at Providence Day

(9-2) (33-10)

SouthLake Christian at Charlotte Latin

Olympic at East Meck Richmond at Butler Carolina Pride at Lewisville

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sports shorts

by Andrew Stark andrew@thecharlotteweekly.com

AK’s Santa Ana commits to Elon Ardrey Kell senior wing Steven Santa Ana verbally committed to Elon University on Monday, Sept. 15.

A 6-foot-4, 180pound shooting guard/forward, Santa Ana led the Knights to a 24-7 record, the best in school history, and to the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A playoffs.

Santa Ana led the team with Steven Santa Ana 17.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and contributed 2.2 steals, 1.8 assists and connected on 62 3-pointers.

“He’s an early commit and a Division-I player,” Knights coach Mike Craft said. “He’s a big key, especially how he shoots the 3. When he hits at a high percentage, it opens up a lot for everybody.

“Steven averaged 17 points, 6.7 rebounds per game. He’s the leading scorer in our school’s history, he’s the leading rebounder in our school’s history and he owns 11 of the 27 records that we keep. It’s pretty amazing and he’s got another year left.”

Craft is a former assistant at Davidson where he worked with current Elon coach Matt Matheny.

Matheny spent time as an assistant with the Wildcats after playing his college ball there, and that familiarity is one Craft said drew Santa Ana to Elon.

“Coach Matheny and I worked together at Davidson. He’s basically a Bob McKillop clone,” Craft said. “It’s a very similar system to what they do at Davidson, the terminology is the same, so that’s one reason Steven felt pretty comfortable with it.”

For his career, Santa Ana has scored 1,059 points and 389 rebounds.

Myers Park’s Matthews commits to Chattanooga Myers Park senior wing Zaqwaun Matthews committed to the University of Chattanooga last month.

Matthews averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one block per game last year, and was one of four Mustangs to score in double figures on the season.

This year, Matthews, a 6-foot-4 slasher, will be counted on to be the team leader, but coach Wes Hepler knows his senior standout is up to the challenge.

“I think he’s excited for the season,” Hepler said. “Even though he’s our leading scorer and top returning player, he’s played with these guys for a while and this is a close group.

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Ardrey Kell’s Jordan Muhammad committed to Princeton after leading the Knights to their best record in school history.

be more than happy that to sit back and watch him light it up.”

Matthews received other interest, but Hepler said the small-college feel of Chattanooga won him over.

“It was his first visit, and he loved it when he went there,” Hepler said. “He felt comfortable with the coaching staff and they love him, so it was a great fit.”

AK’s Jordan Muhammad commits to Princeton Ardrey Kell senior point guard Jordan Muhammad committed to continue her basketball career at Princeton University earlier this fall.

A four-year starter, Muhammad helped lead the Knights to their best record in school history, as Ardrey Kell went 27-5 and advanced to last season’s Western Regional final.

The 5-foot-7 Muhammad was a steadying force for the Knights, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game.

For her career, Muhammad has scored 733 points and has totaled 365 rebounds, 231 steals and 229 assists.

She is the daughter of former Carolina Panther Mushin Muhammad.

Charlotte Christian’s Trey Phills commits to Yale Charlotte Christian senior Trey Phills verbally committed to Yale University to continue his basketball career.

Phills was a bright spot for the Knights last year, as he averaged 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.3 assists per game.

A 6-foot-2 point guard, Phills excels in the classroom as well, and carries a GPA around 5.0 while taking honors and advanced placement classes.

Yale was one of 13 scholarships Phills received

and he chose the Bulldogs over Appalachian State, Penn, High Point, Loyola, Radford, Mercer, East Tennessee State, Prairie View A&M, Gardner-Webb, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina and The Citadel.

Phills is the son of former NBA player and Charlotte Hornet Bobby Phills.

Trey Phills

PD’s Ciera Cockrell commits to Davidson The Providence Day volleyball team is in the midst of its best season to date, led by senior attacker Ciera Cockrell, who recently committed to Davidson College.

Cockrell has led the Chargers to a 17-2 record to open the season. She is among the team’s statistical leaders in most every category and leads Providence Day in kills with 210 and blocks with 129.

“Ciera raises our level of competitiveness in the gym every day,” coach Emily Carrara said. “She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence and inspires others to follow her lead. I am incredibly proud of Ciera as both a person and an athlete. I am confident that she will accomplish great things during her collegiate career as a Wildcat.

“She’s amazing, she’s a coaches dream. She’s a humble athlete and a hard worker and I think the ceiling on her talent is nowhere near touched. She just verbally committed to Davidson College and they struck gold with that kid. She’s going to be a dynamic player for them. She’s our go-to hitter (see Sports Shorts on page 25)

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Cockrell said Davidson offered the best combination of athletics and academics and is the perfect place for her to be.

“Out of the colleges that I was looking at for volleyball, Davidson definitely felt like the best fit for me,” Cockrell said. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to be a Wildcat next fall."

Country Day’s Franz tops 1,000 career kills

and is our vocal leader, but she’s so consistent on the court. She’s one of those ideal leaders that will take you with her.”

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Country Day’s Katharine Franz recently topped 1,000 career kills. Photo courtesy of Brian Rosen

Franz, who has committed to Davidson College, leads the Bucs with 213 kills and a kill percentage of 54.6. In addition, she has 126 digs, 35 service aces, 19 blocks and nine blocks.

With Franz leading the way, Country Day is currently 23-0 and has won 56 of the 57 games they’ve played this season.

Franz’s career kills:

stats

Ciera Cockrell

Country Day senior attacker Katharine Franz topped a huge milestone when she crossed the 1,000-kill plateau mark during the Bucs Nation Ford High School tournament win on Sept. 6.

A four-year starter, Franz is a big reason why the Bucs are 23-0 this season after winning the most games in school history and the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s title last year.

“In my opinion, she is the best middle hitter in the area, and is able to run offense that very few other players can do,” Country Day coach Brian Rosen said. “She has worked incredibly hard since arriving at Country Day her freshman year to not only make varsity, but be a key contributor to our success.”

Freshman, 2011: 184 Sophomore, 2012: 200 Junior, 2013: 455 Senior, 2014: 213 Career: 1,052

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