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Area schools see increased scores for end of year testing by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com
Remembering 9/11 Charlotte Catholic placed 2,997 flags around its campus on Sept. 11, honoring each victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Josh Whitener/SCW photo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that both the district’s End-of-Course (EOC) and End-ofGrade (EOG) test scores improved, but district leaders say there is still work to be done. CMS Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison says he’s impressed by the strides made in student test scores, especially after scores dropped last year due to the adoption of new, higher standards. North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in 2010, which define what students need to accomplish at each grade level to graduate “ready for college and careers.” Public schools were then required to meet higher standards of proficiency on EOCs and EOGs when the application of the standards began in the 2012-13 school year. “Higher standards are a good thing,” said CMS chief accountability officer (see Test scores on page 10)
Ballantyne resident brings Women2Women home by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com
Ballantyne resident Sarah Chamberlain will kick off the national Women2Women National Conversations Tour on Sept. 25 at the Ballantyne Hotel. The tour aims to get more women
involved in politics, educating them on issues and encouraging them to become more active in local and national campaigns. U.S. Representatives Renee Elmers (R-N.C.) and Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) will be guests at the event, which is free to the public.
Chamberlain, who is a Charlotte native and has lived in Ballantyne for six years, is the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Main Street Partnership and Main Street Advocacy, groups that advocate for conservative issues and raise funds for conservative
candidates. Speaking on the phone from Washington, D.C., where she spends much of her time, Chamberlain said despite her conservative background, the newly-designed tour focuses on bipartisanship. She said she hopes women (see Women2Women on page 3)
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of all political and socioeconomic backgrounds will be in attendance. “I’m taking off my political hat, and I will just be there to teach,” she said. “A lot of women are running the budgets for their homes and highly involved in their kids’ schooling but not understanding the laws being passed that concern them. Let’s get out there and talk to them.” Chamberlain will focus on issues of taxation, retirement, college tuition and student loans. She is “not even touching the social issues” she said, and mentioned lax Food and Drug Administration regulations on sunscreen and construction of the Keystone Pipeline as a couple of the particular “bipartisan issues” she will discuss. Chamberlain chose Charlotte as the starting point for her first tour because she is a “Charlotte girl at heart,” she said. While she has been nervous in the days leading up to the kick-off event, she hopes the presence of her Charlottearea friends will help her keep her cool. As a working, single mother
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herself (she has raised her 10-yearold daughter alone since losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2011), she understands the multitasking life that many women lead in today’s society. She pointed out the 20,000 female business owners in North Carolina as people she wants to reach and educate. “There are lots of things that come on to our plate, but we have to keep our eye on the ball,” Chamberlain said. As a long-time player in the political arena, Chamberlain denies that sexism plays a big part in Washington, as some believe, but thinks females need a push to include political voices in their busy schedules. “Some women need to be asked to participate while men just seem to naturally do it,” she said. “I just aim to get them involved in whatever level they are willing to, but we need them involved because these things really are affecting their home life.” She said she invited Brooks and Ellmers because they are both women who have crossed the aisle to work on bipartisan bills. “Nobody talks about it much outside of Washington, but there are plenty of great, bipartisan bills
being passed through Congress, and these two women have been involved,” Chamberlain said. Ellmers represents North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District and is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, where she focuses on health care, oversight and communications. She is also chairwoman of the Republican Women’s Policy Committee, a new caucus comprised of all 19 female members of the U.S. House of Representatives. She is in the midst of a hotlycontested campaign against Clay Aiken for her seat, but Chamberlain said the discussion on Sept. 25 will not involve any campaigning. When asked about the event, however, she did seem to believe it can play well into her and others’ campaigns. “This event serves as a great way to motivate and recruit women to the conservative cause” Ellmers said over email. “I want these women to walk away knowing that their involvement and participation is critical to getting our country back on track.” Brooks, representing Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, serves on multiple committees and chairs
the Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness. “I’m looking forward to a productive discussion that focuses on ongoing opportunities for more women to engage in our political process and make their voices heard,” Brooks said. “I hope this event inspires participants to look for new leadership opportunities and ways to make a difference in their communities and in our nation.” The event will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will begin with a reception. Chamberlain will speak to the group before introducing Ellmers and Brooks. The three will answer questions submitted beforehand by attendees before opening the floor to a Q&A session. A second reception will follow in which attendees can speak with the guest speakers individually. After Charlotte, the tour will make stops in Tucson, Arizona; Sacramento, California; and Jamestown, New York. Chamberlain will break during the election season but hopes to start back at it in January with events in Los Angeles and Miami.
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Shedding light on social media Conference to focus on positive, negative effects of social media on kids by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com
Parents and community members will have the opportunity to learn about the positive and negative effects of social media on children and teenagers at a one-day conference in south Charlotte next week. The Charlotte Area Health Education Center and Presbyterian Psychological Services are partnering for “Connected, Disconnected or in Danger: Helping Kids Navigate the Awesome and Awful of Social Media.” The conference will take place Sept. 19, a Friday, at Sardis House, located at 6100 Sardis Road. Registration is $25 general admission and $90 for individuals using the conference to earn continuing education credit. Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Dr. Mary Gail Frawley-O’Dea, director of counseling at Presbyterian Psychological Services, said the conference was launched partially because she and other counselors with the nonprofit center identified a need for parents to learn more about social media and how it affects their children. “We have a dynamic child and adolescent (client basis),” Frawley-O’Dea said. “In addition, many of us are parents of kids in middle and high school. We realize social media has become so dominant in the lives of our kids.” The pervasiveness of social media has both pluses and minuses, Frawley-O’Dea said. The benefits of social media include keeping in touch with friends who have moved away or family members who live out of town, studying together online and exchanging valuable information, she said. The drawbacks of social media, however, are often damaging and even dangerous, Frawley-O’Dea said. There are health-related concerns of kids spending too much time on their electronic devices instead of exercising or sleeping. There also are the risks of encountering cyberbullying and the psychological damage that accompanies it, as well as predators and mass distribution of incriminating photos and videos. “The other problem we’ve seen is kids who have shared nude pictures – sometimes sexualized nude pictures – with someone they thought they could trust, and then (the photos become) viral,” Frawley-O’Dea said. “… What kids don’t realize is law enforcement is really cracking down on it; kids are getting prosecuted.” Page 4 • Sept. 12 to 18, 2014 • South Charlotte Weekly
Frawley-O’Dea said Presbyterian Psychological Services and the Charlotte Area Health Education Center wanted the conference to offer multiple perspectives in a way the average person could understand and relate to. FBI Agent John Letterhos will discuss the “dark net” including online sexual predators, child pornography and legal consequences for teenagers who engage in cyberbullying, cybersexing or “selfies” that could legally be considered distributing child porn. Dr. Kathleen-Clarke-Pearson, coauthor of “The American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents and Families,” will discuss the long-term psychological effects of social media on young people including how “platforms that are open to negative peer commentary are especially problematic,” according to a news release. Dr. Brian Foreman, author of “How To Be #Social Media Parents: Aware Online, Present Offline,” will be the third and final speaker at the conference. Foreman will discuss how parents can keep up with social media platforms, which ones are considered safe and which ones are better to avoid. The conference also is designed to educate behavioral health practitioners, pediatricians and pediatric health providers, church and community youth leaders, school psychologists and educators, Frawley-O’Dea said. “In terms of audiences, we wanted to make it available to professionals who work with kids, youth leaders, other therapists, counselors, and we also wanted to make it available to parents,” she said. “We wanted speakers who could be accessible to a wide audience.” Attendees are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as space is limited to 100 people. In the meantime, Frawley-O’Dea said parents can begin exercising practices like learning about social media outlets, monitoring and limiting their kids’ usage of social media and electronic devices, discussing safety issues with their children and applying the same rules to social media that are used in other areas of life. “Social media has replaced the telephone as the primary way of keeping in touch with people, and we should treat it the same – with limits,” she said. Register online at www. charlotteahec.org/continuing_ education/registration/workshop. cfm?EventID=43948.
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The following crimes were committed in south Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department:
Home/Business Break-ins • American Vine Restaurant, 13725 Conlan Circle: $5,025 in cash stolen during business break-in. Sept. 6 • 7400 block of Arborwood Court: $3,000 in cash stolen during home break-in. Sept. 7 • 3000 block of Providence Hills Drive: $500 worth of hand tools stolen during home break-in. Sept. 8 • 4400 block of Walker Road: $2,805 worth of electronics, cash and jewelry stolen during home break-in. Sept. 10
Vehicle Break-ins • 4400 block of Sharon Drive: $400 in damage to Chevrolet Caprice during vehicle break-in. Sept. 6 • 9100 block of Beaver Brook Way: $100
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in damage to vehicle during vehicle break-in. Sept. 6 • 11000 block of Tara Glenn Court: Bag of old clothes stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 7 • 6900 block of Phillips Place Court: Over $450 in cash and credit cards stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 8 • 10000 block of Cedar Creek Drive: $150 in damage to Toyota Corolla, and GPS device worth $60 stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 9 • 3700 block of Abingdon Road: Nothing reported stolen when vehicle broken into. Sept. 9 • 3700 block of Ashton Drive: $300 in damage to Chevrolet Silverado and $105 worth of exercise equipment stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 9 • 9900 block of Cedar Circle Drive: $200 in damage to vehicle and $100 GPS stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 9 • 10100 block of Cedar Circle Drive: (see Crime Blotter on page 7)
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NoDa Brewing Company’s St. Baldrick Foundation fundraiser a huge success NoDa Brewing Company hosted a St. Baldrick Foundation signature head-shaving fundraiser on Aug. 30 with a goal to raise $15,000 to support the Foundation’s mission to conquer childhood cancers. More than 20 participants signed up to have their heads shaved for the cause, and the event raised $16,976.90, far exceeding their goal. A child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes worldwide, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive, according to a news release. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research and funding the most promising research initiatives to find cures. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the foundation hosts signature headshaving events where volunteers collect pledges and then shave their heads in solidarity with children fighting cancer. Visit http://www.stbaldricks.org/ for more information on the St. Baldrick Foundation.
BCC Rally’s Walk and Wag Pink-a-thon returns Following its successful debut as a family event last year, Ballantyne Country Club Rally will host the second-annual Walk and Wag Pink-a-thon on Sept. 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Family Activity Center at Ballantyne Country Club. Walk and Wag Pink-a-thon features pets and their owners in pink regalia for a fun and festive afternoon raising funds and spreading awareness about breast cancer.
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Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. The walk, a 5K-loop course, begins at 1:30 p.m. No preregistration is necessary. Elwoods Barbecue and Burger Bar will provide a free lunch for the first 250 registrants. Entertainment includes a raffle, children’s fashion show featuring summer styles from The Posh Closet, DJ Jammin JP, and Ardrey Kell High School cheerleaders. In addition, Cardinal Camera will be on hand recording the events, and the Pink Lady Fire Truck will be present. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated bicycle, and both the pinkest pet and child. The Walk and Wag Pink-a-thon kicks off the 11th annual BCC Rally week of fundraising events from Sept. 21 to 27. BCC Rally supports the national Rally for the Cure program, benefitting Susan G. Komen Foundation. Other events, all of which are at Ballantyne Country Club, include: • Ladies golf and luncheon; Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m. for golf and 11:00 a.m. for the luncheon • Men’s golf; Sept. 25, 11:00 a.m. • Ladies tennis and luncheon; Sept. 26, 8:45 a.m.
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$500 in damage to Ford F-150 during vehicle break-in. Sept. 9 • 7500 block of Cedar Point Lane: $200 in damage to Ford F-250 during vehicle break-in. Sept. 9
Property Theft • 9900 block of Providence Road: $2,700 worth of DVDs and video games stolen from home. Sept. 6 • 9200 block of Baybrook Lane: $700 iPad stolen from work vehicle. Sept. 6 • 7000 block of Cool Springs Lane: $1,500 worth of art stolen from home. Sept. 8 • 1900 block of Beverly Drive: $2,600 worth of power tools stolen from construction site. Sept. 8 • 10900 block of Harrowfield Road: Over $500 in jewelry stolen. Sept. 9 • 8800 block of Balmoral Park Drive: $100 Rocking chair stolen. Sept. 10 • 5900 block of Fairview Road: Wallet with $10 cash and driver’s license stolen from purse. Sept. 10
Shoplifting • Macy’s, SouthPark Mall: $782 worth of clothes stolen. Victim assaulted by juvenile suspect during apprehension. Sept. 6 • Nordstrom’s, SouthPark Mall: $82
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Cologne stolen. Sept. 9
Hit-and-run/Vandalism • 16000 block of Lancaster Highway: $300 in damage to business window in vandalism incident. Sept. 8 • 3700 block of Haven Drive: $1,000 in damage to Honda Accord in hit-and-run incident. Sept. 9 • 8200 block of Golf Ridge Drive: $250 in damage to vehicle in vandalism incident. Sept. 9 • 1800 block of Echo Forest Drive: $350 worth of damage to Buick Verano in hit-andrun incident. Sept. 10
Financial crimes/Fraud • 6400 block of Rea Road: $500 lost in utility service scam. Sept. 6 • 8900 block of Blakeney Professional Drive: $405 lost due to unauthorized use of a credit card. Sept. 7 • 5600 block of Roundhouse Lane: Suspect fraudulently obtained and used victim’s name and Social Security number. Sept. 9
Drugs/Alcohol • 9200 block of Baybrook Lane: Suspect fled police during traffic stop and crashed vehicle before running. Drug paraphernalia found in car. Sept. 10
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Isabella Santos Foundation Kids for Cancer run returning to Ballantyne The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) will host its seventh-annual 5K and 10K for Kids Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Ballantyne Corporate Park. This is the first year the event will include a 10K race, which will be held on much the same course as the 5K, but will continue on a longer route through the corporate park. In addition to the longer races, a 1-mile fun run is also included. Following the race, there will be bouncy houses, face painting, arts and crafts stations, appearances from the Carolina Panthers’ Sir Purr and Top Cats, the Charlotte Checkers’ Chubby and the Checkmates, The Charlotte 49ers’ Norm the Niner, various superheroes and much more family entertainment. A silent auction and raffle with more than 200 items including trips, technology, toys and autographed items will also be held to raise additional funds for cancer research. For the first time a training team has been put together in Isabella’s honor. Isabella’s Dream Team is a group of runners who are training for the Thunder Road Marathon while raising funds for finding a cure to pediatric cancer. Over the last seven years, The Isabella Santos
Foundation has raised almost $700,000. This year’s mission is to raise $300,000 and to reach our goal of $1 million overall raised to date. The Isabella Santos Foundation was established to carry on the legacy of Isabella Santos, who was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called neuroblastoma. This disease affects around 800 children each year with a survival rate of just 40 percent. After five years of fighting, Isabella lost her battle on June 28, 2012. Visit www.isabellasantosfoundation.com to learn more about the Isabella Santos Foundation and www.5kforkidscancer.com to register for the races.
Megachurch pastor reinstated Dr. John Munro, senior pastor at area megachurch Calvary Church, has been reinstated to his office after being placed on paid leave by the church following allegations of misconduct. Allegations that Munro violated the church’s employee handbook were not supported by an investigation conducted by the church’s board. He was reportedly back at the pulpit on Sept. 7 and apologized to the church for any wrongdoing. Munro was fired from his position as host of radio show “Back to the Bible” around the same time due to similar allegations but the radio ministry has shown no sign of reinstating him.
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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Aug. 29 to Sept. 10:
28210 • Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 4725 Pied-
mont Row Drive – 98 • Park 51 Cafe, 10703 Park Road, suite A – 96.5 • Phillips Place Cinema, 6911 Phillips Place Court – 95 • Taco Mac, 4625 Piedmont Row Drive, suite 115 – 96
Worse Scores: • Brio Tuscan Grille, 4720 Piedmont Row Drive – 87. Violations included: Raw pork ribs stored over whole cooked chicken; food employee handled raw chicken with gloves and returned to handle patty crab cake; high-temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly; multiple soiled pans and utensils stored as clean; soiled ice machine; multiple foods not stored at proper temperature; hand sink stopped up and not draining. All Scores: 28134 • Corner Café/Fish Fare, 11200 Nations Ford Road –
97 • Kopper Kettle Family Restaurant, 11000 Nations Ford Road – 97.5 • Sky Asian Bistro, 9925 Leitner Drive – 94 28209 • Brio Tuscan Grille, 4720 Piedmont Row Drive – 87 • City Tavern, 4331 Barclay Downs Drive – 93.5 • Crown Town Cafe, 4701 Hedgemore Drive – 93.5 • Greystone Restaurant, 3039K South Blvd. – 96.5 • Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive – 95 • Zack’s Hamburgers, 4009 South Blvd. – 98
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28211 • Baku, 4515 Sharon Road – 97.5 • Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4020 Sharon Road –
96.5 • Double Tree Market, 6300 Morrison Blvd. – 97 • Eddies Place, 617 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96.5 • Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96 • Metropolitan Ballroom, 2935 Providence Road – 99 • Park Central Café, 2101 Rexford Road – 97.5 • Rexford Park Public House, 2200 Rexford Road – 97 • Shun Lee Palace, 4340 Colwick Road – 90 28226 • Bonefish Grill, 7520 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill, 9737 Northlake Cen-
tre Pkwy. – 94 • Jet’s Pizza, 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road, suite 620 – 94 • Kentucky Fried Chicken, 8800 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5 • Lotus Cuisine II, 4100 Carmel Road – 94.5 • Panera Bread, 3207 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96.5 • Urbana Wellness Spa, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, suite 5B – 100
28277 • Blackthorne Restaurant, 11318 N. Community
House Road – 98 • Buffalo Wings & Rings, 16715 Orchard Stone Run – 94.5 • Cantina 1511, 7708 Rea Road – 95 • Chef Kwo, 15105 G John J Delaney Drive – 92 • Cherry Blossom, 8206 Providence Road – 94 • Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 14015 Conlan Circle – 97 • D’Vine Wine Café, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 99 • Firebird’s, 7716 Rea Road – 92 • Flying Biscuit, 7930-B Rea Road – 97.5 • Gallery Restaurant at Ballantyne Resort, 10100 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 96.5 • Hyderabadi Biryani House, 15025 Lancaster Hwy., suite D8 – 95 • Lorenzo’s Pizzeria, 16721 Orchard Stone Run – 98 • Metlife Café, 11225 N. Community House Road – 97 • On the Border, 10710 Providence Road – 96.5 • Portofino Italian Restaurant, 8128 Providence Road – 95 • Red Bowl Restaurant, 10822 Providence Road, suite 100 – 90 • Room 18, 9935 Rea Road – 93.5 • Showmars, 10612-A Providence Road – 97.5 • SPX Bistro, 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98.5 • Subway, 8620 Camfield St. – 97.5 • Sushi Ya Japan, 8200 Providence Road, suite 500 – 94 • Vine American Kitchen, 13735 Conlan Circle – 97 • Which Which, 11318 N. Community House Road – 98
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Artwork needed for Ballantyne Elementary yearbook cover Ballantyne Elementary School is holding a yearbook cover contest until Friday, Sept. 19. This year’s theme is “Ballantyne Bears Reach for the Stars.” One entry is allowed per student, and it must be a portrait-form picture on a 8.5-inch-by-11 inch paper, must be drawn with markers, crayons or colored pencils and must have the full name of the student on the back of the drawing in the bottom right corner. All winning artwork will be placed in the yearbook. Voting will take place at the school starting Sept. 22. Contact Leah Custer at leahcuster@me.com with any questions. Providence Day teams up with theater group Teen City Stage and Providence Day School have partnered together to bring Team Broadway to Charlotte area teens for its second season. Team Broadway is a musical theater performance-based skill-development program for intermediate to advanced-level teen performers. Providence Day School will provide rehearsal and performance space to the theater company, as well as technical, logistical and marketing support, according to a news release. “We have a fantastic performing and visual arts program here at Providence Day, and we welcome this partnership with Teen City Stage as another way to support our community's young artists," Head of School Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw said in a news release. "Participation in the arts helps students discover new talents, contribute to a group effort, gain self-confidence and develop leadership skills. We look forward to an inspiring 2014-15 season.” Professional directing team Linda Booth and Lori Anne Sword will conduct weekly rehearsal sessions where students will strengthen vocal, dance and character development skills. The season will culminate with a student performance of a Broadway musical in which industry professionals and college recruiters will be invited. Students will also have the opportunity to perform at a competition in Los Angeles, as well as in an original musical theater revue in early February. Bill Congdon, who recently served as musical director for the national and international tours of “Billy Elliot” as well as musical director and conductor for the national tour of “Mamma Mia!” will conduct musical instruction for Team Broadway. “We are excited to have Bill Congdon with us for another season with Team Broadway,” artistic director of Teen City Stage Lori Anne Sword said in a news release. “Bill’s own roots in Charlotte and incredible success demonstrate that the rewards that a young person gains by participating in a performing arts program can make a www.thecharlotteweekly.com
significant difference in achievement of school, career and personal goals, and we are so glad that PDS shares that vision with us and has opened their beautiful theater to teens from all around the Charlotte region.” Team Broadway rehearsals will take place at Providence Day School, at 5800 Sardis Road, and culminate in three performances of their production on Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 1. Visit www.teencitystage.com for more information. Charlotte Christian to host Christian college fair Charlotte Christian School will host the National Christian College Fair, sponsored by the National Association of Christian College Administration Professionals, on Sept. 29, a Monday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is the 13th year the school has hosted the event, which is free and open to all high school seniors in the Charlotte area. Seniors can meet with admissions counselors from more than 50 Christian colleges and universities, including Messiah College, Columbia International University and Wheaton College, among others. The event will also feature a financial aid workshop at 7 p.m. “Each year we have the opportunity to welcome hundreds of students from the Charlotte, Rock Hill and Gastonia areas who are weighing their college options,” Jodi Foxx, director of college counseling for Charlotte Christian, said in a news release. “We are always excited to host this fair to help students learn more about some of the finest Christian colleges and universities in the country.” Students who would like to attend the college fair are encouraged to register in advance by visiting www.myblueprintstory.com and clicking on the link for “Get Your Bar Code,” which will allow them to print out their barcode to bring with them to the fair. Contact Jodi Foxx at jodi.foxx@charchrist.com or 704-366-5657, ext. 4006 for more information. ETC hosts college prep session in Ballantyne Educational Testing Consultants, Inc. (ETC) will host a free information session to help high school students and their families prepare for the college application process on Wednesday, Sept 17, at 6 p.m. at Wingate University’s Ballantyne campus. The session will provide overviews of the SAT and ACT exams, as well as an overview of the financial aid process. Topics will include preparation and test taking tips for the standardized tests and tips for working through the financial aid process. “We are really excited about the opportunity to provide free strategy workshops to families of students who are just beginning the college (see Education Notes on page 11)
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Frank Barnes, who added the standards allow students to focus on how to apply learned information rather than simply memorizing it. Scores frequently drop dramatically when a state changes its standards and, in 2012-13, North Carolina experienced these decreases – the same decreases experienced in other states, including Tennessee, New York and Florida. Results on the first round tests showed the percent of students scoring “proficient” or better dropped by 20 percent of more. CMS proficiency scores increased across all tested areas for this year’s tests, according to results from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: Math I scores increased by 18.4 percent, English II scores increased by 13.9, biology scores increased by 11.5, third to eighth grade reading increased by 11.3, third to eighth grade math increased by 9.3 and fifth and eighth grade science increased by 16.8. CMS also experienced gains in college and career readiness – a new evaluation per CCSS – in all tested subjects except reading, a category in which CMS was stagnant. However, Morrison said the evaluation did not take into account retests, in which student may have performed better.
The district outperformed the state in all tested subjects except sixth-grade reading, where the state triumphed over CMS by 0.7 points. Barnes also said proficiency gains are “being experienced by all of our subgroups,” which include increases for white, black, Hispanic and Asian students in all EOCs and EOGs. Another component the NCDPI evaluates is the amount of overall growth in public schools. While meeting specific standards is important, the percentage of growth also is significant, Barnes said. “We want to see that (students are) experiencing a year’s worth of growth,” Barnes said. The NCPI reported 82.8 percent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools met or exceed required growth in the school year. Barnes said the district wants to continue focusing on reading in schools and ensure all students experience growth in school. Morrison said some students start behind when they enter transitional and traditional kindergarten. He said that may be a reason students do not hit specific milestones, but CMS has worked to close such gaps with programs, such as Read to Achieve camps which are conducted this summer. Both Morrison and Barnes acknowledged the district’s intention to ensure
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students are college ready as required by CCSS. John LeGrand, principal at Butler High School, believes the CCSS have “stepped up the amount of skills that is expected out of each student, regardless of grade level.” He feels if students progress through the standards at each grade level, they will be prepared to take on careers and college upon graduation. LeGrand was the principal at Bain Elementary School when the new standards were implemented and said the standards were a learning curve for teachers because the curriculum was dramatically different from the previous course of study. “The Common Core standards are more rigorous than the previous standard course of study,” LeGrand said, adding teachers ultimately were able to teach the students better and Bain exceeded state growth expectations and student proficiency increased. LeGrand was proud of the work at Bain and looks forward to working with Butler’s staff to push each student to progress through the new standards. “The only way to boost our school’s scores is by knowing where each student is and helping each student to move them forward to where they need to be,” LeGrand said. “I challenge each teacher to look at each individual child.” Laurin Finnison, a biology teacher at
Providence High School, said she has taken steps to prepare her students for the EOC test. She gives students mastery tests to ensure they learn each skillset, and students who do not master 85 percent of the skill are encouraged to attend extra tutoring. “We try to monitor our students as they go (through the course) and conduct reviews,” Finnison said. She provides her students with “learn as you go” study guides which allow students to read content and test themselves independently. The CCSS also created a new scale of achievement levels from a four-point scale, where a score of three or four showed proficiency, to a five-point scale, where a score of three, four or five show proficiency, but a four or five denotes college and career readiness. Finnison said she’s skeptical of the new standard and does not see the new standards as a positive change. She isn’t sure the “college and career readiness” denotation is an advantageous standard to adhere to. Yet, Finnison is confident she and other biology teachers at Providence can create a mastery plan together to help her students achieve the new standards and believes the group can produce positive results.
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Education National Merit Scholarship Finalists Ardrey Kell High School Aivia Kallattil Vishnu Menon Lakshmi Prakash Charlotte Catholic High School Tyler Caponigro Elliot Chambers Polly Jasper Faith Kressner Ian Miller Haley Schilly Martha Wood
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application process,” CEO at ETC Test Prep Steve Shotts said in a news release. “This event will help students and their families as they navigate the college application process.” Those interested can sign up at www. prepcharlotte.com/precollege. The Ballantyne campus is located at 13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, suite 150. TLC to host annual luncheon The Learning Collaborative (TLC), a preschool for at-risk children, will hold its annual Sowing
Seeds Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at noon at Myers Park Presbyterian Church’s Oxford Hall. The luncheon is a chance to celebrate the past and look forward to the future, according to a news release. “Our Sowing Seeds luncheon really brings the school together with the community,” Executive Director Judith Carter said in a news release. “We want to show the Charlotte area how much we appreciate their support and how it helps us plant and then sow the seeds of education in children who otherwise would not have access.” The school’s primary focus is on enhancing language, cognitive, and early reading skills of
preschool-aged children, while educating and modeling how parents can be their child’s first teacher and advocate, read the release. “The Learning Collaborative depends on the community, both individuals and corporations alike, to continue the great work we do with children and families,” Karen Yevak of the school’s board of directors said in a news release. “We want to spread the word throughout Charlotte that we can change children’s lives when we help them get started on the right foot with education.” Find more information or reserve tickets by emailing info@tlccharlotte.org or calling 704-3778076.
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Covenant Day honors local first-responders by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Bagpipes adorned the walls of Christ Covenant Church as a rendition of “Amazing Grace” played during a special service to honor community first responders and active and retired military personnel. Covenant Day School and Christ Covenant Church hosted their 15th annual Community Heroes Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to celebrate community heroes from the Charlotte area and beyond. “It’s a way of saying thank you and saying how much we appreciate them for what they’ve done for us," Deanna Shires, a senior at Covenant Day, said. The group started the event in 2000 to recognize first responders, according to Ed Adelman, manager of campus safety and security at Covenant Day. “To know how much they’re appreciated means a lot to them,” Adelman said. “They only get calls for help, for bad stuff. They never get calls to tell them they’re doing a good job. (The event) is an opportunity to say, ‘We appreciate you.’” Adelman has been in these individuals’ shoes as a retired police captain from Newark Police Department in north New Jersey. “It’s one thing to be called a servant, but it’s another to be treated like one,” Adelman said, when he addressed the servicemen at the service. “None of you signed up to be a hero … we know it’s not easy to be the one we call for help.” Members from various organizations attended the celebratory brunch and church service to not only be recognized, but to honor the lives of those lost during the
terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Organizations represented included Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe Police and Fire departments, Pineville Police Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg EMS and Police, FBI, New York Police Department, New York City Corrections Department, Matthews Police, Fire and EMS departments, Waxhaw Fire Department and Huntersville Police Department, among others, as well as veterans and active military personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Donald Sanchez, who retired from the New York Police Department before moving to North Carolina in 2005, has attended the event for many years. “The kids are invaluable. I think it’s encouragement for the children to recognize the first responders that we have in North Carolina,” Sanchez said. “First responders are valued by the community and it’s a great way for (that appreciation) to be exhibited.” Sanchez was a first responder during the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, so he sees the event as not only a time to celebrate present first responders, but those of the past. “I think it’s an eye on the past and an eye on the future. The past because we do recognize that a lot of first responders lost their lives on Sept. 11, (and) a lot of Americans lost their lives on Sept. 11. Because (the event) is done around this time of year it’s a way of reflecting back and remembering sacrifices that they made and the sacrifices that they continue to make,” he said. Adelman also sees the event as an opportunity for students to see a part of history and believes it’s a great educational tool.
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“It’s not only to appreciate the first responders, it teaches our students who they are and to respect them,” Adelman said. Each class at Covenant Day adopts a community hero for prayer and encouragement throughout the school year, according to the school’s website. “I just think it’s awesome as a school that we (are) able to recognize the importance of the community heroes that do so much around the community,” said Amy Sittema, a junior at Covenant Day. Dr. Marni Halvorson, former head of school at Covenant Day, acknowledged the school’s continued support for servicemen across the nation, during the church service. “I know you don’t consider yourselves heroes, but we consider you heroes,” she said. Find more information about Covenant Day School at www.covenantday.org.
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Charlotte Christian opens doors to new curriculum, opportunities by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Christian School students have found a new home to explore art, music, technology and more. Charlotte Christian, a Christ-centered, college-preparatory school for junior kindergarten through 12th-grade students, opened its newest building, the 20,000 square foot Hendrick Center for Arts and Science this year. The building serves as the new main entrance for the school and includes classroom space for the entire junior kindergarten to 12th-grade community. The building houses the lower school media center, music classes, STEM lab, visual art classrooms, orchestra classes, Latin classrooms, academic services center, kiln rooms and technology classrooms. Charlotte Christian Head of School Barry Giller said the school had three primary reasons for building the new structure. “No.1 was to create a front door for the campus. We felt like we didn’t have a central location for visitors and guests for the campus. That will also help with security and safety purposes as well,” Giller said. The second reason is Charlotte Christian had temporary structures on the lot and wanted to replace those structures with a permanent building. Finally, having one building serves the needs of all students was a goal, as Charlotte Christian’s campus has separate buildings for its lower, middle and upper schools. “This facility allows them to all have classes in here,” Giller said. “It allows interaction of the younger and the older kids and fosters the community atmosphere that we want on campus.” General contractor Rodgers Builders and architect David
Bellamy with LS3P worked closely with school teachers and administrators, designing the building that features a white pine in the middle of the lower school media center, and Giller said Bellamy captured the essence of the school with bright colors and light. Giller considers Charlotte Christian’s teachers the “living curriculum,” which he said means they take a “Christcentered approach.” “Our goal is that (the students) are excited to learn about God’s world and how they can take what they learn here in the classrooms and apply it outside and fulfill our mission to impact the culture for Christ,” Giller said. “We (also) want our students to be balanced in their curriculum approach. We value the co-curricular (classes) that we offer here, which would be the fine arts offerings. We also want (our students) to be 21st century ready, so that’s where the technology and STEM come in, with a lot of hands-on activity that will foster collaboration and creativity between them. Their communication skills and critical thinking skills will be a part of the variety of classrooms in this building.” Technology also plays a big role at Charlotte Christian. Each upper school student and teacher received a MacBook Air from the school and everyone uses a specific program so students and teachers can communicate effectively. Lower school technology teacher Kimberly Warr works with students teaching them the basics of technology giving children at a young age exposure to technology they will use throughout their lives. Junior kindergarteners start with how to hold the mouse and understand its functions, Warr said, and then learn how to keyboard, among other programs, such as Microsoft Office, iMovie, Garage Band and LEGO Robotics. “By the time they get into middle school, they’ve got the full keyboarding, they can write their own papers, they can
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do unbelievable presentations – it gets them prepared to tackle anything when they’re coming in,” said Candace Gowan, communications specialist at Charlotte Christian, who has two children enrolled at the school. Warr said students have a natural tendency toward technology, so sometimes the students teach her about different facets of programs. Students also take home skills in technology to teach their parents. “It’s been wonderful to have the space and to have the technology readily available,” Gowan said. Giller said the students are excited about the building and the school has seen an increase in enrollment in visual arts classes. Find more information about Charlotte Christian at www.charlottechristian.com.
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CMS announces increase in fouryear cohort graduation rate by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com
More Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students are walking across the graduation stage than did five years ago, and area schools have found ways to continue the increase. The four-year cohort graduation rate at CMS rose to 85.2 percent in 2013-14, according to results released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. It was the fifth consecutive year graduation rates increased in the district. “The final exam for (administration) is how many students walk across the stage,” CMS Superintendent Dr. Heath E. Morrison said. A four-year cohort refers to students who entered ninth grade in the 2010-11 school year minus students who transferred out of the district. The cohort and graduate rates do not include all summer graduates because the NCDPI records rates earlier than other states, Morrison said. The cohort increased by 15.3 points from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, four subgroups – white, black, Asian and Hispanic – experienced gains in their graduation rates, according to CMS chief accountability officer Frank Barnes. The graduation rate for white students in 2013-14 was 93 percent, which increased from 84.9 percent in 2009-10, and 87.7 percent for Asian students, up from 76.4 percent in 2009-10. The graduation rate for black students in 2013-14 was 82.5 percent, up from 61.6 percent five years ago, and for Hispanic students, the graduation rate was 74.6 percent, up from 54.6 percent five years ago. Barnes also said graduation gaps between subgroups narrowed dramatically since 2010. The black-white gap decreased by 12.8 points, and the Hispanic-white gap decreased by 11.9 points. CMS also announced more than half (15 of 29) of the district’s high schools have a graduation rate over 90 percent. CMS lagged behind the state’s four-year cohort graduation rate in 2010, at 69.9 and 74.2, respectively. This year, CMS surpassed the state’s average rate by 1.4 points. Providence High School Principal Tracey Harrill said the school’s administration and teachers “pay attention to every child.” She said the school monitors the progress of its students starting in the ninth grade. “You can’t wait until senior year to think about graduation,” she said. “You would have already missed three years of guidance and help.” Morrison characterized Providence as one of the highest-performing schools in the state, but, like many schools, the principal says there are still obstacles to overcome. “Even though Providence is a high-performing school, we have groups of students who struggle to stay engaged in high school www.thecharlotteweekly.com
and see it through the end. Sometimes students will start off in the ninth grade and as they matriculate through the upper grades, they become disinterested,” Harrill said, adding students can get distracted by work and family obligations. Independence High School has implemented a freshmen academy, academy of international studies and – new this year – academy of engineering to make greater connections with students and ensure they are engaged, so the students work efficiently toward graduation. “We have a small population that does not value education, they value work. We’re trying to shift the culture toward why education is important, why they should stay with us another year and complete their high school degree,” said Amy Mims, assistant principal at Independence High School. “We’re trying to switch that mindset. They’re staying with us longer and actually getting that degree.” Independence reduced the number of students who did not pass the ninth grade through its freshmen academy, Mims said. “Several years ago, there were over 100 students who failed the ninth grade, but after a year of implementing the freshmen academy, it went down to 40 students,” Mims said. “Having that real close relationship with the students and having teachers monitor the students closely. We have seen an increase in growth.” The academies of international studies and engineering at Independence provide students with hands-on learning in specialized career paths. “We are also seeing in the other two academies that we are starting to cater more to different students – particularly with mathand science-oriented students... We’re really excited about providing different opportunities for all the learning styles and needs for our kids,” Mims said. The Providence principal feels her staff and leadership are keys to students high graduation rate. “I think the key is identifying early which students are struggling and give them help before they even realize they need help. If you wait for the child to say ‘I’m behind and I need help,’ it’ll be too late,” Harrill said. “It’s really incumbent on the counselors, teachers and my administrative team to quickly identify who’s struggling and let’s get them some help before it’s too late. “It’s all about the people. People have to be so interested in the child and aware of their circumstance and reach out and help them. We can’t point to a specific program, but we can point to specific people.” CMS administration feels this year’s graduation rate is a triumph, but Morrison still acknowledges there are roughly 15 percent of students who are not being reached. “If we’re not at 100 percent, we still have work to do,” Morrison said.
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N.C. Arts Council accepting fellowship award applications The North Carolina Arts Council will accept applications for the 2014-15 Artist Fellowship Awards for songwriters, composers and writers through Nov. 3. The Artist Fellowship program, now in its 24th year, supports creative development and the creation of new work for North Carolina artists, according to a news release. The program helps artists find time to work and purchase supplies and equipment. The writers category includes poets and spoken-word performers; playwrights; prose writers, including writers of fiction and creative nonfiction; screenwriters; writers of literary translation; and writers of work for children in any related genre. The composers and songwriters category is open to composers of chamber, electronic, experimental, jazz and symphonic music;
songwriters of Christian and gospel, contemporary acoustic and folk, country, hip-hop, pop and adult contemporary, R&B, rock and alternative genres. The N.C. Arts Council’s fellowship program is one of the “premier programs” in the U.S., the release said, with a history of more than $4.5 million awarded to more than 585 artists. North Carolina artists who have been year-round residents of the state for at least one year prior to the application deadline may apply. Students are not eligible for the award. The award is for $10,000, and guidelines are available at www.ncarts.org.
Charlotte author discusses her political thriller at Morrison Library Former investigative journalist and Charlotte author Nancy Stancill spoke to an overflow crowd at the Morrison Library this week, as she read from and discussed her novel, “Saving Texas.” The novel is a thriller centered on a 36-year-old newspaper reporter, Annie Price, who is investigating a corrupt political campaign in Texas involving secession from the U.S. Stancill’s inspiration for “Saving Texas” stemmed from both her experience as an investigative reporter for the Houston Chronicle and Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s comments about Texas possibly seceding from the U.S. Stancill is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her book to a fellowship set up in memory of her late father, a former editor and publisher of a small paper in Virginia. The fellowship works to send journalists to the Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference each year. Find more information including a link to purchase the book at www.nancystancill.com.
New instructors to teach Mint Hill Arts classes Charlotte author Nancy Stancill speaks to an overflow crowd at Morrison Library on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Cindy Campbell
Fall classes for students of all ages will begin Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Mint Hill Arts.
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The nonprofit will offer a plethora of classes, ranging from watercolors and oil painting to photography. Artists Judy Mizell, Larry Ferguson, Vicki Crossman, Mila Antonyuk and Pamela Shook will return to teach some of the classes. The five Mint Hill Arts veterans will be joined by 11 new teachers representing a variety of mediums, according to a news release from the organization. New teachers, according to the release, include: • Ruth Crowe, an award-winning pastel artist and member of the Piedmont Pastel Society and Appalachian, Abingdon and Kingsport guilds • Johannah Kelly, a multi-lingual teacher who works in a variety of mediums including watercolors, pen and ink, oils, acrylics and multi-media collage • Laurie Schorr, a professional photographer and owner of Laurie Schorr Photography • Kathy Hood, an artist specializing in polymer clay and jewelry • Gina Anderson, a winner of national and international awards, as well as featured artist in numerous publications • Mark Anderson, an imaging manager at Cardinal Camera at the Arboretum, with more than 30 years of experience in the photo industry • Tommy Beatty, a teacher of the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet painting technique • Pam Rooney, an artist specializing in creative ways to “doodle” • Michele Dotson, an English teacher with CharlotteMecklenburg Schools • Anna Walker, a retired art teacher and award-winning artist known for her batik painting workshops • Tamra Davis, a Stampin’ Up! specialist and card designer Find more information about Mint Hill Arts Classes at www. minthillarts.org, or call 980-226-5532. Mint Hill Arts is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A.
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Home Sales in south Charlotte Date sold
Address
sale price
28277 Apple Creek 10131 Mountain Apple Drive Applegate 6423 Trotters Ridge
Aug. 14
Bainbridge 9617 Goldsmith Lane Becton Park 5712 Ebley Lane
Aug. 26
Aug. 25 Aug. 22
$ 140,000
$ 132,000 $ 240,000 $ 82,500
Birnam Woods 8501 Othello Place 5735 Faulconbridge Road
Aug. 25 Aug. 25
$ 133,000 $ 113,400
Braewick 3543 Braewick Place
Aug. 1
$ 78,000
Brighton Park 4320 Patriots Hill Road
Aug. 25
$ 203,500
Chestnut Lake 5107 Blue Spruce Lane
Aug. 22
$ 115,000
Cheverton 5214 Bellflower Lane
Aug. 8
$ 158,000
Country Hills 10126 Meadow Hollow Aug. 28 Drive 10423 Meadow Hollow Aug. 27 Drive Covington Commons 6410 Covington Commons Aug. 22 Drive 6414 Covington Commons Aug. 15 Drive 6415 Covington Commons Aug. 8 Drive Dogwood Acres 9015 Leah Meadow Lane
Aug. 26
$ 133,250 $ 159,900
$ 147,480 $ 139,495 $ 154,595
$180,000
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Address Fairfield Park 700 Allister Drive 700 Denning Place Fairington Oaks 13625 Fairington Oaks Drive
Farmwood 5900 Gold Wagon Lane 7205 Canterway Drive 7612 Timber Ridge Drive Glad Acres 4928 Lailwood Circle Glencroft 8833 Dartmoor Place Heathergate 10240 Invershiel Court 6932 Kirkcaldy Lane
Date sold
sale price
Aug. 27 Aug. 6
$75,000 $88,000
Aug. 25
Aug. 15
$220,000
Aug. 11
$250,000
Aug. 1
$207,500
Aug. 22
$343,000
Aug. 1
$74,000
$255,000
Aug. 29
$60,000
Aug. 29
$85,000
A breakdown of recent home sales
Homes Sold Average Sales Price
Address Jefferson Colony 8009 Jefferson Colony Road Lakehaven Estates 11901 Ranburne Road Lawyers Station 10117 Santa Fe Lane Marlwood Acres 5427 Maplewood Lane
Aug. 29
Summerwood 10302 Lemington Drive 10427 Lemington Drive 10820 Meg Meadow Drive 8342 Early Bird Way
Aug. 29 $ 399,000 Aug. 29 $ 397,000 Aug. 26 $ 408,342 Aug. 26 $371,778
$ 455,500
$ 95,000
Aug. 25
$ 330,000
Timber Creek 9513 Central Drive Aug. 29 9806 Standing Wood Court Aug. 28
$ 81,000 $ 122,500
Aug. 29
Olde Stonegate 5820 Gatekeeper Lane
Aug. 18
$ 257,000
Olde Sycamore 7626 Hogans Bluff Lane
Aug. 28
$ 232,500
Pence Pond 7309 Heronwood Lane 7619 Pence Pond Lane 7707 Pelican Court
Aug. 11 Aug. 5 Aug. 4
$98,500 $ 124,500 $ 110,000
Aug. 29
$ 66,000
Aug. 28
$ 330,000
Aug. 7
$ 230,000
Shelburne 12001 Stoney Meadow Drive 2500 Weathersford Road
$110,730
Stonebridge at Mint Hill 9423 Stonebridge Way
The Oaks at Oxfordshire 6508 Loyola Court
$401,158
Aug. 25
$ 128,000
$ 230,000 $ 275,000
$ 397,490
Aug. 15
Aug. 29
$ 170,000
A ug. 15 A ug. 15
Aug. 29
Old Savannah 6620 Hardee Cove Court
$113,040
Aug. 22
St. Ives 7105 Forrest Rader Drive 7104 Forrest Rader Drive
sale price
Telfair 4208 Morris Park Drive
Irongate 9929 Veramonte Court
Aug. 28
$169,000
Date sold
$ 122,500 $71,000
Pinehill Acres 8116 Pine Hill Road
Aug. 22
Address
$ 134,500
$95,000
$110,000
sale price
Aug. 25
Aug. 8
Aug. 29
Date sold
Morris Farms 7440 Ginger Spice Lane Aug. 15 6930 Spring Morning Lane Aug. 1
Aug. 2013 348 $385,725
Aug. 2012 269 $360,603
Aug. 2011 209 $356,846
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com Home sales for zip code 28219 were not available this month.
Hickory Ridge 6624 Goldfinch Road
Iverness 5600 Idlewild Road N. 5536 Idlewild Road N. 5528 Idlewild Road N.
Aug. 2014 244 $347,717
Sherwood Forest 10812 Flintshire Road
Aug. 21
$ 250,000
St. Claire 6808 Fenning Drive 6623 Fenning Drive
Aug. 21 Aug. 24
$ 223,000 $ 120,000
Woodbury 9924 Paper Tree Road 8912 Paddle Oak Road
Aug. 19 Aug. 15
$ 180,000 $185,104
28270 Beverly Crest 7101 Prescott Pond Lane 7632 Swinford Place 2407 Mirow Place 8025 Hawk Crest Court 2611 Greyabby Court 7600 Sharpthorne Place 8019 Hawk Crest Court Bishops Ridge 2211 Guest House Court 6103 Tuskan Drive
Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Aug. 20 Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Aug. 8 Aug. 4
$ 306,000 $ 340,000 $ 330,000 $ 443,900 $ 340,000 $ 368,000 $ 400,000
Aug. 14 Aug. 1
$ 229,000 $ 280,000
Canterbury Place 6723 Augustine Way Aug. 28 6406 Donnegal Farm Road Aug. 22 2810 Bridle Brook Way Aug. 8
$ 420,000 $ 370,500 $ 345,000
Address
Date sold
sale price
Hampton Leas 2301 Vestry Place
Aug. 6
$255,000
Hembstead 8015 Maremont Court
Aug. 18
$515,000
Heritage Woods East 7500 Kilcullen Drive 7401 Limerick Drive 7334 Falkirk Place
Aug. 18 Aug. 14 Aug. 8
$120,000 $164,000 $172,000
High Timbers 8131 Mattingridge Drive
Aug. 5
$115,000
Lakeside Acres 9129 Alpine Circle
Aug. 22
$ 530,000
Lansdowne 800 Wingrave Drive 739 Wingrave Drive 6420 Newhall Road
Aug. 29 Aug. 15 Aug. 5
$ 349,900 $310,000 $ 345,000
Lost Tree 1240 Lost Oak Road
Aug. 1
$775,000
Mammoth Oaks 5819 Creola Road 5734 Timber Lane
Aug. 15 Aug. 13
$ 340,000 $ 332,500
McKee Woods 4003 Raven Rock Court
Aug. 4
$247,000
McKee Woods 4003 Raven Rock Court
Aug. 4
$247,000
Oak Creek Estates 232 Millwood Lane
Aug. 8
$ 249,000
Providence Commons 6419 Outer Bridge Lane
Aug. 28
$ 272,000
Providence Heights 3930 Cambridge Hill Lane Aug. 20
$ 485,000
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Home Sales (continued from page 17) Date sold
sale price
Aug. 27 Aug. 25 Aug. 21
$ 312,500 $ 614,500 $ 675,000
Shadow Lake 5616 Bethesda Court 7409 Shadowlake Drive
Aug. 14 Aug. 5
$ 183,000 $ 163,000
Aug. 21 Aug. 18 Aug. 15
$ 523,000 $ 394,000 $ 680,000
Sharonwood Acres 4940 Spalding Place
Aug. 1
$ 565,000
Aug. 15 Aug. 14 Aug. 12
$415,000 $ 315,000 $ 473,500
Singing Springs 11 Gaywind Drive
Aug. 8 Aug. 5 Aug. 5
$490,000 $520,000 $ 425,000
Aug. 4
$ 580,000
Aug. 1 Aug. 1
$ 540,000 $ 485,000
Rougemont 10530 Rougemont Lane
Aug. 27
Sarah Hall 10314 Lady Grace Lane Sardis Croft 109 James Drew Court
Address Providence Plantation 2927 Redfield Drive 9301 Hampton Oaks Lane 3435 Providence Plantation Lane 2829 Cross Country Road 2231 Beaucatcher Lane 2516 Grimmersborough Lane 2222 Beaucatcher Lane 3324 Gray Moss Road 5640 Flowering Dogwood Lane 2400 Cross Country Road 5720 Chretien Point Drive 2710 Providence Spring Lane 3208 Providence Branch Lane 2729 Foxfire Road 3208 Mattia Court
sale price
Aug. 4
$ 350,000
Southpark 4200 Denbigh Drive
Aug. 8
$ 790,000
Stonecroft 4109 Cornwallis Camp Drive
Aug. 4
$ 905,000
Sturnbridge 4218 Meadowridge Drive
Aug. 28
$279,000
Sumner Hall 6005 Sharon View Road
Aug. 1
$ 500,000
$ 320,000
Terrabrook 7301 Hackberry Lane
Aug. 26
$ 186,000
Aug. 22
$ 495,000
Wessex Square 4312 Truscott Road
Aug. 1
$ 289,000
Aug. 8
$479,000
Sardis Forest 1207 Richard Barry Drive 1225 Richard Barry Drive 1116 Berry Ridge Road
Williamsburg Carmel 2600 Lori Lane
Aug. 21
$ 330,000
Aug. 28 Aug. 28 Aug. 7
$ 158,000 $ 179,900 $ 153,800
Wimbeldon 505 River Oaks Lane
Aug. 8
$ 290,000
Sardis Woods 9611 Cloverwood Court 906 Wishing Well Lane 7602 Summerwood Lane
Aug. 28 Aug. 15 Aug. 7
$ 184,000 $169,900 $111,000
Smithfield 7300 Sardis Road
Cotswold 1133 Andover Road 728 Ellsworth Road
Aug. 29 Aug. 29
$ 667,000 $ 220,000
Aug. 11
$ 730,000
4336 Woodlark Drive
Aug. 26
$ 890,000
St. George Place 1026 Sydney Drive
Aug. 26
$ 566,900
4611 Craig Avenue 4109 Tangle Avenue
Aug. 25 Aug. 21
$ 394,000 $ 425,000
Thornton Oaks 6812 Thornton Oaks Court
Aug. 4
$ 470,000
Aug. 19
$ 740,000
Willowmere 2820 Yorkview Court 2803 Thornbush Court 2903 Wheat Meadow Lane
Aug. 22 Aug. 6 Aug. 5
$ 284,000 $ 265,000 $ 270,000
28226 Ashbrook 11305 Misty Valley Court
Aug. 28
$142,500
Blantyre 4128 St Timms Court 2716 Whitney Hill Road
Aug. 25 Aug. 22
$ 640,000 $768,750
Carmel Station 4901 Virginian Lane
Aug. 8
$ 252,500
Carmel Woods 5232 Camilla Drive 5300 Newgate Court
Aug. 29 Aug. 1
$315,000 $ 468,000
Carsons Pond 5212 Wimbleton Court
Aug. 29
$ 340,000
Cedar Woods 3819 Sweetgrass Lane
Aug. 29
$191,500
Chadwyck 7110 Kanfer Court
Aug. 29
$475,000
Challis Farm 5400 Challisford Lane
Aug. 20
Darby Hall 613 Landing View Lane 2508 Landing View Lane Greyland Heights 1226 Greylyn Drive
Innisfree 7623 Soaringfree Lane 7508 Soaringfree Lane
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Date sold
Address
28221
222 Wendover Hill Court 1310 Ferncliff Road
Aug. 18
$ 545,000
138 Hunter Lane 1208 Chausley Court 700 Queen Charlottes Court
Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Aug. 15
$ 820,300 $ 325,000 $ 530,000
Eastover 2103 Vernon Drive
Aug. 25
$ 770,000
Forest Heights 1301 Rama Road
Aug. 11
$ 191,000
Foxcroft 4012 Columbine Circle
Aug. 28
$ 855,000
4335 Arborway Road
Aug. 6
$ 905,000
2416 Warburton Road
Aug. 1
$ 1,825,000
Gardens at Wendover 4307 Sheffield Park Avenue
Aug. 29
$ 480,675
Heathmoor 2933 Heathmoor Lane
Aug. 22
$ 935,000
Medearis 555 Medearis Drive
Aug. 13
$ 337,500
Myers Park 1927 Pinewood Circle 2327 Forest Drive 1512 Runnymede Lane
Aug. 29 Aug. 27 Aug. 15
$ 1,575,000 $ 1,327,629 $ 696,000
$1,220,000
Pharr Acres 1931 Providence Road
Aug. 8
$ 682,500
Aug. 27 Aug. 19
$ 250,000 $ 260,000
Providence Park 4625 Montclair Avenue
Aug. 6
$ 322,000
Aug. 22
$ 725,000
Aug. 28 Aug. 8
$ 174,500 $165,000
Montibello 3417 Foxridge Road 3208 Trefoil Drive 4422 Carmel Valley Road 3224 Broadfield Road 4835 Sentinel Post Road
Aug. 19 Aug. 18 Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Aug. 5
$ 485,000 $ 630,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 575,000 $ 572,000
Old Farm 1207 Brockton Lane
Aug. 18
$ 305,000
Olde Providence 6717 Lancer Drive 7300 Bedfordshire Drive 7327 Bedfordshire Drive
Aug. 29 Aug. 25 Aug. 14
$172,000 $ 390,000 $ 385,000
Providence Springs 3519 Christopher Place
Aug. 7
$560,000
Providence Woods 844 River Oaks Lane
Aug. 29
$ 410,000
Quail View 4901 Lindstrom Drive
Aug. 13
$ 367,000
3519 Fielding Avenue
Aug. 4
$ 440,000
4725 Montclair Avenue
Aug. 4
$ 450,000
Queen Charlottes Court 4504 Sir Winston Place
Aug. 28
$ 465,000
Sherwood Forest 4913 Charmapeg Avenue
Aug. 22
$ 312,750
Stonehaven 6737 Wheeler Drive
Aug. 28
$ 383,200
1100 Tuxedo Court
Aug. 25
$ 231,000
6519 Burlwood Road
Aug. 20
$ 330,000
6916 Thermal Road
Aug. 20
$ 320,000
1622 Piccadilly Drive
Aug. 11
$ 247,000
Waverly Hall 600 Sweetgum Lane
Aug. 11
$ 170,000
Wendover Hills 112 Wendover Road 4237 Woodlark Lane
Aug. 30 Aug. 8
$ 245,000 $ 264,900
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Home Sales (continued from page 18) Date sold
Address
sale price
28209 Barclay Downs 3615 Barclay Downs Drive 345 Manning Drive
Aug. 27 Aug. 22
$ 500,000 $ 366,000
Collins Park 508 Manhasset Road 4422 Murrayhill Road
Aug. 15 Aug. 14
$ 153,600 $ 221,000
Colonial Village 3308 Auburn Avenue 454 Scaleybark Road 3631 Annlin Avenue 416 Tyson Street 3523 Trent Street 658 Reynolds Drive
Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Aug. 28 Aug. 14 Aug. 12 Aug. 11
$ 197,000 $ 199,000 $ 273,000 $ 255,000 $ 160,000 $ 262,000
Madison Park 738 Brockbank Road 757 Montford Drive 4501 Wentworth Place 4521 Wentworth Place
Aug. 29 Aug. 21 Aug. 18 Aug. 18
$ 265,000 $ 228,900 $ 199,900 $ 164,000
Myers Park 248 Tranquil Avenue 1215 Lilac Road 1780 Sterling Road 215 Dellwood Avenue 2679 Idlewood Circle
Aug. 28 Aug. 20 Aug. 11 Aug. 7 Aug. 4
$ 839,000 $ 357,500 $ 1,050,000 $ 550,000 $ 627,500
Sedgefield 2821 Sunset Drive 220 Hartford Avenue 1001 Sedgefield Road 1101 Sedgefield Road
Aug. 28 Aug. 14 Aug. 7 Aug. 1
$ 464,500 $ 265,000 $ 490,000 $ 500,000
Selwyn Park 1447 Cortland Road W. 5030 Valley Stream Road
Aug. 18 Aug.1
$ 185,000 $ 216,000
28134 Carolina Village 11912 Carolina Blossom Lane Aug. 13 14509 Green Birch Drive Aug. 4
$ 215,000 $ 249,900
Danby 13909 Eden Court 13600 Wildiris Court 12635 Delman Lane 13512 Dansville Drive 13629 Dansville Drive
$ 139,500 $ 138,000 $ 144,750 $ 174,000 $140,000
Aug. 26 Aug. 22 Aug. 18 Aug. 15 Aug. 1
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Franklin Park 203 Franklin Street
Aug. 20
$157,000
McCullough 12503 Short Lane 12507 Short Lane 15712 Country Lake Drive
Aug. 29 Aug. 22 Aug. 1
$ 493,448 $ 353,189 $ 428,340
Parkway Crossing 12537 Druids Glen Drive 12702 Ballyliffin Drive 12622 Ballyliffin Drive 12622 Ballyliffin Drive 12626 Ballyliffin Drive
Aug. 27 Aug. 22 Aug. 22 Aug. 22 Aug. 22
$236,000 $245,280 $246,935 $246,935 $242,450
Pineville 10810 Copper Field Drive
Aug. 22
$ 125,000
The Cottages 13356 Old Compton Court Aug. 29 10029 Bishops Gate Boulevard Aug. 11
$ 215,000 $ 175,000
Address
Winghurst 12001 Winghurst Drive
Aug. 8
$199,900
Woodside Falls 14300 Blue Granite Road 14309 Blue Granite Road 14520 Sapphire Lane
Aug. 22 Aug. 19 Aug. 4
$230,000 $225,000 $178,000
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Calendar 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. If you aren’t a Kidgits member, 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 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 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 about the event. SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte
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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
Weddington Country Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Meck Class of 1974 reunion, 6:30 to 11 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 and 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
South Meck 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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Game changers by Hannah Dockery hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com
Things are starting to change at Providence High School. Last year, the football team finished the season with the first winning record since 2009 and made it to the second round of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association Class 4-AA playoffs. First-year Panther coach Justin Hardin was making a statement. The players looked different than in years past – they were bigger, stronger, faster and more determined. That’s carried over into this season, where they’ve jumped out of the gate hot and enter Week 4 with a 2-1 record, having outscored their opponents 84-16 in the last two weeks. Led by a nucleus of seniors in quarterback Caleb York, receiver John Biasucci and running back Brian Mattar, the Panthers have their high-flying offense changing the way people thing about Panther football. “I think everyone thought we were going to be better than the traditional Providence team,” York said. “But everyone around here always roots against Providence for certain reasons, so I think there was a hope that we’d be a terrible team as usual. But I think regardless that we gained a little bit of respect last year.” When the Panthers faced eventual state champion Mallard Creek in the playoffs last year, it was a wakeup call for Hardin and his team. York had his best game, completing 17 of 26 attempts for 204 yards and three touchdowns, and Mattar gained 138 rushing yards on 19 carries. But the Mustangs were bigger and more physical and despite the Panthers being well coached and well prepared, they couldn’t overcome the physicality. So as the season ended, they got in the weight room and got to work. Summer workout attendance skyrocketed and guys like York and Biasucci bought into Hardin’s plans and encouraged the younger guys to get on board with raising the level of intensity. “When we played Mallard Creek last year, they just had better athletes that were stronger,” www.thecharlotteweekly.com
York said. “We did well against them but I remember Coach Hardin saying that he never wanted that to happen again. He never wants to say that we had a good game plan but lost because we weren’t as strong or weren’t as conditioned as the other team. “That’s showed in our first three games this year. We’ve been by far more conditioned and more physical and we take pride in that.” Last year, the Panthers starting linebackers averaged around 175 pounds. Now, they’re coming in at 210. York, Biasucci and Mattar have all gained muscle and improved their speed and it’s showing on the field. Last week in their 40-2 demolition of Porter Ridge, Mattar had 166 yards on 17 carries. The week before, the Panthers dominated East Meck and Biasucci had four receptions for 80 yards and York completed 10 of 14 passes for 234 yards and a score. “It’s gotten so much more intense around here,” Biasucci said. “And that’s evident in the way we’re playing on offense and defense. I used to
be fine with not going to a workout for the entire summer until it was mandatory. But you can’t do that anymore because you’ll be too far behind and the expectations are higher.” Perhaps it’s showing even more on the other side of the ball, where 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker Jordan Fehr has 24 tackles and two sacks, 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker Tyler Pistorio has 19 tackles and 6-foot-3, 215-pound defensive end Dru Seabrook has 18 in just three weeks of play. Last week, they limited the Pirates to just 184 total yards – most of which came in the fourth quarter after they pulled their starters. It’s all part of Hardin’s plan to get the Panthers back in the thick of the conference hunt, to compete each year for conference titles, to maintain winning records and make deep runs in the playoffs. They haven’t had three consecutive winning seasons since 2001-03 when his father, current Providence Day coach Bruce Hardin, coached the Panthers. And they haven’t seen a conference championship since the elder Hardin led them to it in 2002.
“It all starts with tradition,” York said. “We’re making a tradition to work hard, play hard and always be competitive. Coach Hardin is leading that and it’s going to stick. That’s all the younger guys are going to know, so by the time they’re juniors and seniors, the cycle will carry on. I know that when we were younger, if the older guys didn’t work or lift, we didn’t. So we’re starting that tradition now so it will start to come naturally.” Hardin said the strides the Panthers made last year have helped them coming into the season, where they’re eager to put in the time and hard work. “I think they got a good taste in their mouths last year, having a winning season and competing in conference,” he said. “These guys want to keep it going…they’ve worked hard in the offseason, in the weight room and in conditioning and they’re doing everything we ask them to do to get to that.” So. Meck 8 conference play begins on Sept. 26 and the league is stacked with South Meck, Ardrey Kell and Providence all coming in at 2-1 behind 3-0 Charlotte Catholic. The Panthers played Charlotte Catholic in last year’s regular-season finale with a chance to be co-conference champs, but fell, 42-17.But this could be the year that the Panthers fight for a chance to claim the conference title for the first time in 12 years. And it’s the bigger, stronger, faster senior class that hopes to lead them there behind Hardin. “We need to make sure we don’t leave anything behind in practice,” York said. “We practice hard but you can never be content with being 2-1 like we are now. You can’t be content at all ever until the last game of the season and you’ve won.” “Things are changing around here,” Biasucci added. “I don’t think there are many teams in our conference that we can’t beat.” Quarterback Caleb York (left) and receiver John Biasucci are leading the resurgence of the Panther football program, as they enter Week 4 with a 2-1 record and hope to be in the thick of conference play with this year’s bigger and stronger team. Hannah Dockery/SCW photo
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state champion Charlotte Country Day, runner-up Covenant Day and Charlotte Latin, a team back on the rise after a decade-long run of dominance. When Emily Carrara first addressed her team after tak“Coach Car (recently) told us that we’re tied for second ing over as the Providence Day volleyball coach this sumin the conference with Covenant Day, which is huge for mer, she didn’t know the Chargers had struggled on the us,” Cockrell said. “Last year, we wouldn’t have been in the court for the better part of a decade and, quite frankly, she same conversation with Covenant Day or Country Day, so didn’t care. that’s huge. “I walked in and said ‘I don’t know you, so whoever you “We’re definitely feeling really good right now, but we want to be this year and whatever you want this program to still have a lot of look like this year, you create it,’” Carrara said. “They got to work to do and choose the identity of the program. I told a lot of things them that I’d help shape and mold it, to improve on. but this is there team. They’ve creWe’re riding this ated their own narrative.” wave right now, What the Chargers have crebut know we ated is the beginhave to conning to a historic tinue to work season. Since to propel us 2007 they’ve through the never won rest of the more than season.” 11 games. While the Through 18 Chargers games this have expeseason, Carrienced the rara has the most sucChargers, who Maxcess in school preps.com ranks No. history, they 2 in the state, off to a aren’t slowing 16-2 start, the best in down. They school history, and has opened confertheir confidence sky high in ence play with a undoubtedly the state’s toughest vol3-0 win over CharProvidence Day is off to the best start in school history on the volleyball court and is ranked No. 2 in the state with (from left) Lexi Mitchell, Ciera Cockrell, Christina Fleischer leyball conference. lotte Christian on and Mia Schwartz leading the way. Andrew Stark/SCW photo “This is awesome,” said senior setter Sept. 9, but face Charlotte Mia Schwartz, who leads the team with Latin, Charlotte Country Day 374 assists and has 67 digs, 43 kills and 34 service aces. we’re coming back, you look over and our bench is scream- and Covenant Day in a seven-game stretch beginning on “It’s better than anything I’d imagined for my senior year. ing and doing high kicks, which helps our atmosphere. She Sept. 23. Our level of play on the court and the girls on the team – I holds them accountable, but she’s a big loss on the court “We prepare them with a scouting report each game that couldn’t have asked for a better year.” for us.” talks about who our opponent is and what we want to do, Providence Day didn’t wait long to get their season off on While not having Fleisher is a huge blow, the Chargers and then we diagram it out,” Cararra said. “We’re going in the right foot. They won an opening-season tournament at rely even more on Cockrell, their unquestioned leader who with the mentality we’ll prepare them as best we can, we go Forsyth County Day by taking five matches – and winning recently committed to Davidson College, a place Carrara in with a game strategy and rock with it.” 10 of 11 games – on Aug. 16. served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Cockrell said the team goes into each match more pre“We’ve had a great time this season with a new coach before taking over for the Chargers. pared than they have in years past, and that’s what’s helped. and a lot of things have changed,” said senior outside hitCockrell is among the team leaders in most statistical Although she’d like to see the team cut down on unforced ter Ciera Cockrell. “We’ve stepped it up as a team and as a categories including kills (196), kill percentage (45 per- errors, Cockrell likes where the Chargers are and, more program and we’re enjoying this ride right now. cent), digs (117) and service aces (28). And as good as she importantly, where they’re headed. “I think the tournament at Forsyth Country Day was a is on the floor, Carrara said Cockrell is just as valuable as And Cararra believes this team is capable of bigger things big turning point for us. We’d just gotten Lexi and Autumn a teammate. than what they’ve already accomplished too. and they fit right in on the court and that was the realiza“She’s amazing, she’s a coaches dream,” Carrara said. “Ignorance is bliss,” she said. “I had no idea what their tion we could do some big things.” “She’s a humble athlete and a hard worker and I think the records were before I got here. I can’t feel like we’re doing Lexi and Autumn Mitchell are a big reason for the Char- ceiling on her talent is nowhere near touched. She just ver- well enough because I know we can do better, and I can’t gers success. They transferred from Fort Mill’s Nation Ford bally committed to Davidson College and they struck gold feel like we’re succeeding because I don’t know any better. High School and stepped right into the mix. with that kid. She’s going to be a dynamic player for them. “We need to keep winning the games we can win. I think “The Mitchell sisters were late adds,” Carrara said. “Lexi She’s our go-to hitter and is our vocal leader, but she’s so we can beat Country Day and Covenant Day, but looking at is our big outside hitter and she has a cannon for an arm. consistent on the court. She’s one of those ideal leaders the level of experience there, you have to be a little realistic, It’s an absolute whip, and when she gets on top of a ball that will take you with her.” too. We need to take care of the games we need to take care it’s a guaranteed kill. She and Autumn both transferred And Cockrell has helped take the Chargers to the upper of to make it out of our crazy-tough conference. We’re off from Nation Ford and we got really lucky to get two players echelon of teams in the Charlotte Independent Schools to a great start. The team is amazing and I’m lucky with this with great volleyball IQ’s and Lexi can be a huge offensive Athletic Association, a conference which houses defending group of girls.” by Andrew Stark editor@thecharlotteweekly.com
weapon for us.” Lexi Mitchell, who is second on the team with 138 kills and 28 assists, has been especially valuable with the preseason loss of Christina Fleischer, an inside hitter who tore her ACL at team camp and will miss the entire season, a crushing blow on the court. “Even as a player who won’t contribute all season, Christina got voted captain by her teammates,” Carrara said. “She’s our leader on the bench. When games are tight and
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Game previews All you need to know for this week’s games
Charlotte Catholic at Mallard Creek
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. 2014 records: Catholic is 3-0; Mallard Creek is 2-1 Last meeting: Mallard Creek won, 52-7, on Sept. 13, 2013 Players to watch: Catholic: quarterback John Walton, receiver/defensive back Ryan Miller, running backs Cole Perry, Jaret Anderson and Nick Rizzieri, tackle Owen Hall, lineman Matt Kowaleski; Mallard Creek: quarterback James Smith, running back Chauncey Bowman, defensive end Randy Suydam, defensive backs Nafees Lyon and Amari Henderson The Skinny: The Cougars have been re-proving themselves all season, but went a long way in doing so in last week’s throttling of Charlotte Country Day in the Cook-Oddo Cup rivalry game, which had become one of the area’s best before last week’s blowout. The Cougars have at least five guys who can control the ground game and a good and experienced offensive line. The Mavericks aren’t the same dominant team they were last year, but will still present a very challenging test. If Catholic can control the time of possession game and hang around, they have a puncher’s chance. If Mallard Creek gets going early, though, they may be tough to slow down. A Cougar win would erase all doubt that the Mike Brodowicz-era is going to be a highly-successful one. – Andrew Stark
Cuthbertson at Ardrey Kell
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. 2014 records: Cuthbertson is 1-2; Ardrey Kell is 2-1 Last meeting: Ardrey Kell won, 24-7, on Sept. 12, 2013 Players to watch: Cuthbertson: quarterback Austin Kendall, receivers J.T. Cauthen and B.J. Muckelvene, linebackers Connor Gerlits and Jack Generoso, defensive end Nick Karas; Ardrey Kell: lineman Mason Veal, running back/linebacker Bonte Freeman, safety/receiver Ryan Jones, running back Josh German, defensive linemen Twazanga Mugala and Raymond Wright The Skinny: Both of these teams entered the season amidst a great deal of hype, but so far only Ardrey Kell is living up to it. The highly-touted Cuthbertson offense was held scoreless for a half last week and, despite putting up gaudy numbers, isn’t producing the wins many people imagined when Kendall transferred back to the school. The offense will have its hands full this week as well, as the Knights are very good defensively. The Knights suffered a heartbreaking three-point opening-week defeat at Weddington or they’d be unblemished. They have tons of their own offensive punch with Freeman, German and Jones leading the way behind a huge offensive line. Whoever wins will have bragging rights for a while, but another Cav loss may be time to push the panic button and could propel the Knights into the short list of elite Charlotte teams.– Andrew Stark
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Carolina Pride at Marvin Ridge
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: Carolina Pride is 3-0; Marvin Ridge is 0-2 Last meeting: This is the first meeting Players to watch: Carolina Pride: quarterback Bruce Dixon, receiver Jaylen Erwin, receiver/linebacker John Thierfelder, safety Ahmek Henry, linebacker John Digiovanna; Marvin Ridge: defensive lineman John Wells, tight end Hunter Collona, receiver Emeka Emeze, quarterback Drew Swoope, cornerback Jake Wotell The Skinny: When the Mavs scheduled this game it was probably circled as a win on their calendar, but they’re in for a real test this week. Dixon is absolutely the real deal and is beginning to draw heavy recruiting interest after leading the Pride to an undefeated start. He can do it with his arm and his feet and will over the winless Mavs a dualthreat headache trying to slow him down. On the other hand, Marvin Ridge has been in both of their losses, but have come up short each time. Another loss could have the proud Mav fanbase on edge, especially after last year’s struggles. Conversely, this game would be a huge feather in the cap to the Pride. – Andrew Stark
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY at BUFORD
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: Country Day is 1-1; Buford is 0-2 Last meeting: Country Day won, 52-0, on Sept. 12, 2013 Players to watch: Country Day: running back/ cornerbacks Sheppard Wilson and John Donohue, running back Nicholas Radford, quarterback Cole Bloomer, linebacker Preston Palmer; Buford: running backs Isaah Nesbit and LaDarius Parker, quarterback Scotti Moser, receiver Evan Flynn The Skinny: The Bucs are coming off a tough loss to rival Charlotte Catholic where they struggled to move the ball and only totaled 104 rushing yards. They’ll look to get back on track this week with Buford, and shouldn’t have a problem doing so as the Yellow Jackets are 0-2 and the Bucs will be the toughest team they’ve faced yet. Radford and Wilson are two speedy guys who control the game on the ground, and if their line can open up holes for them, they shouldn’t have a problem getting up early on Buford. The Yellow Jackets have started off their season with a thud and haven’t had a winning season since 2009. They’ll have their hands full with a faster, stronger Country Day and will have to limit the run but the Bucs may be too much to overcome. – Hannah Dockery
RAVENSCROFT at CHARLOTTE LATIN
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: Ravenscroft is 1-2; Latin is 2-0 Last meeting: Charlotte Latin won, 35-25 on Sept. 12, 2013 Players to watch: Ravenscroft: running backs Garrett Hicks, Tiger Harris and Donald Fuller, offensive lineman Aidan Nesvisky, receiver Tyler Williams,
linebacker Drew Davis; Latin: quarterback Daniel Jones, receiver/defensive back Carson Song, running back Denzel Pearson, receiver John Jenkins, defensive end Tay McMaster The Skinny: The Hawks will be looking for a repeat of last year but it won’t be easy against a Ravenscroft team that’s looking for vengeance. The Hawks haven’t been tested too much so far but their offense has been explosive and we know they’ve got a lot of talent – especially on the receiving end. They’ll need big performances from Jones, Jenkins, Melvin Rouse and Kanyon Tuttle to overcome a talented Ravenscroft team that’s gotten off to a slow start but has a lot of potential, especially with Hicks leading the ground game. This game will come down to defense where the Hawks have a slight advantage behind guys like Song and McMaster but it should be a dogfight and whoever comes out on top will get a quality win. – Hannah Dockery
CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN at JOHN T. HOGGARD
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: Charlotte Christian is 1-1; Hoggard is 3-0 Last meeting: This is the first meeting Players to watch: Charlotte Christian: running back Elijah Deveaux, linemen Brian Chaffin and Philip Walton, linebacker Ryan Gilmartin, defensive backs Trey Linton and Jaylon McClinton; Hoggard: quarterback Austin Schoenleber, running back Keevin Thompson, linebackers Julius Reynolds and William Kandar, defensive tackle Larry Rouse The Skinny: The Knights are coming off a win over a very good Victory Christian team, but the defending NCISAA champs have no room to rest as they face Hoggard this week, a team out of Wilmington that looks similar to the Knights in makeup. They’re both big on the offensive line and have star running backs that will control the ground game, so this game will come down to who can win in the trenches. The Knights will have to stop Thompson, who ran for 200 yards on 14 carries with four touchdowns in Hoggard’s season opener and had a repeat performance last week. If they can stop the run and force Schoenleber to throw the ball they’ll have an advantage. The Vikings haven’t given up more than a touchdown in three weeks, so expect this game to be a defensive battle with the winner getting a big confidence boost. – Hannah Dockery
MYERS PARK at PROVIDENCE
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: Myers Park is 1-2; Providence is 2-1 Last meeting: Providence won, 21-14, on Sept. 12, 2013 Players to watch: Myers Park: quarterback Clay Norris, receivers Jontavius Hall and Tadarin McNeil, linebacker Emrys Calin, defensive back Bo Owens; Providence: quarterback Caleb York, linebacker Jordan Fehr, running back Brian Mattar, lineman Dimitri Gonzalez The Skinny: The Mustangs could desperately use a win this week for a boost in confidence after dropping two hard-fought battles to Ardrey Kell and South Meck where they came within a touchdown both times. Scott Chadwick is working to turn the Mustang program around and perhaps they’re still a little under-the-radar as they’ve got several skill guys like Calin and Hall who could be big playmakers this week. But Providence is on a mission, too, and coach Justin Hardin has his guys
playing fast, physical football. They ran all over East Meck and Porter Ridge last week, a game where Mattar had 166 yards on 17 carries. They’ll want to continue their winning ways in the resurgence of Panther football and if they play the way they’ve been playing, shouldn’t have a problem beating the Mustangs. But they’ll have to bring their A-game and we wouldn’t be too surprised if the Mustangs got an upset. – Hannah Dockery
SOUTh MECK at PORTER RIDGE
Game time: Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: South Meck is 2-1; Porter Ridge is 0-3 Last meeting: Porter Ridge won, 50-10, on Sept. 13, 2013 Players to watch: South Meck: safety/receiver Stephen Griffin, running back Devin Andrews, defensive end Zach Gilbert, linebackers Austin Champan and Austin Smith; Porter Ridge: receiver A.J. Barrett, quarterback Tyrek Huntley, guard Matt Donohue The Skinny: These teams seem to be headed in opposite directions; South Meck is on a roll after earning big wins over Rocky River and Myers Park while Porter Ridge has yet to win a game, giving up an average of 40 points to start their season. It’s going to take a lot for them to fare much better against the Sabres, as Chapman and Smith are tackling machines and Andrews is a workhorse on offense. The Pirates have struggled to get any kind of offense going this season and can’t seem to recover from losing their running back. Huntley led the Pirates last week with a mere 42 rushing yards so they’ve got endless room for improvement. If they can get their aerial attack going with Barrett, they could put some points on the board but otherwise it’ll be another long night for the Pirates. – Hannah Dockery
SouthLake Christian at Providence Day
Game time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. 2014 records: SouthLake Christian is 3-0; Providence Day is 1-2 Last meeting: Providence Day won, 43-33, on Sept. 12, 2013 Players to watch: SouthLake Christian: running back Robert Washington, linebackers Zach Dudan and Jalen Nash, defensive back Aapri Washington; Providence Day: defensive back Deonte Henderson, defensive back/receiver Julius Felder, quarterback John Schweitzer, lineman Eric Cal, linebacker Solomon Key The Skinny: Coach Bruce Hardin didn’t give the Chargers any slack when he put together their nonconference matchups, and this week could be their toughest battle yet – which says something after they’ve already battled Charlotte Catholic and Davidson Day. SouthLake Christian, the reigning NCISAA Class 1A champs, features one of the best running backs in the state in Washington, a UNC committ who rushed for over 2,500 yards last season and had a school record-breaking 301 yards on 24 carriers last week against Pine Lake Prep. The Chargers are always well-coached and armed with a game plan but they’ll need all that and more to try and stop Washington. The Eagles return 14 starters from that championship team including most of their defense that’s limited opponents to just 7 points so they may be too much for the Chargers to overcome. If they do, it would be a huge victory for Hardin and Co. – Hannah Dockery
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SEND US YOUR STATS! Attention coaches and team statisticians: As we do each football season, this fall we will publish weekly statistical leaders. To have players from your team included, please send the information by Monday morning following each game to Andrew@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com. Team Ardrey Kell Ardrey Kell Carolina Pride Ardrey Kell Carolina Pride Providence Day Butler Providence Ardrey Kell Rocky Rivera South Meck
Name Will Sapyta Matt Messler John DiGiovanna Twazanga Mugala Matthew Gray Ricky Smith Christian Dixon Jordan Fehr Raymond Wright Brandon Luallen Austin Smith
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Team Providence Carolina Pride Rocky River
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Name Jaylen Erwin John Biasucci Jaire Alexander Drake Deluliis Tadarin McNeil Will Walton
Name Elliott Beiser Cameron Goldean Tim Marshall Tommy Wayne Peter Pitroff Chance Kennedy John Brannon
Name Bruce Dixon Caleb York Daniel Jones Kelvin Hopkins Anthony Ratliff-Williams Clay Norris John Schweitzer
r u shing Name Gabe Montgomery Jaret Anderson Elijah Jett Brian Mattar Benny LeMay Quantavious McGill Dominique Summerville Cole Perry DeMarkes Stradford Elijah Deveaux
Team Carolina Pride Providence Rocky River Providence Myers Park Independence
Games Receptions Yards 3 8 232 3 12 187 3 13 180 3 9 165 3 11 160 3 13 156
Games 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
The Bulldogs showed no letdown from the huge win over Mallard Creek, taking down Greensboro Page, 28-14 last Friday. There’s no rest this week as they host undefeated Mount Tabor, a team which defeated them a season ago. The Bulldogs are starting to put it all together, and are looking more and more like they’re legit title contenders. 2) Charlotte Christian (1-1) Previous ranking: No. 2 Quarterback John Turley has stepped into his role well, throwing six touchdowns in two games. Elijah Deveaux is the key to how well they can do, and that’s good news for Knights fans. This week undefeated Hoggard, who’s allowing four points per game while scoring 35, will be a huge test, but a Christian win would solidify their ranking atop the private-school landscape. 3) Independence (3-0) Previous ranking: No. 3
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Games INT 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 3 2
Comp. Att. Yards 32 73 669 31 53 585 31 50 533 36 71 519 26 55 421 40 65 421 27 57 409
Games Rushes Yards TD 3 72 561 5 3 44 379 6 3 73 361 1 3 40 361 2 3 45 323 6 3 25 259 3 3 37 233 1 3 30 203 2 2 18 200 3 2 35 188 1
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s up e r 7 1) Butler (3-0) Previous ranking: No. 1
Games Sacks 3 3 2 3 3 2.5
Team Providence Day Providence Day Independence Myers Park Charlotte Country Day South Meck South Meck
Team Carolina Pride Providence Charlotte Latin Independence Butler Myers Park Providence Day
Team Providence Day Charlotte Catholic Rocky River Providence Butler Independence Myers Park Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Latin Charlotte Christian
Games Tackles 3 39 3 38 3 28 3 27 3 26 3 26 3 25 3 24 3 24 3 23 3 23
The Patriots still haven’t allowed a point three games into their season and if the defense continues on this trend, they’re bona fide state title contenders. Coach Joe Evans hasn’t been overly pleased with the offense of late, but they’re doing enough to secure easy wins. When it all clicks, watch out for the Patriots, a team as talented as any around. 4) Charlotte Latin (2-0) Previous ranking: No. 4 The high-flying Hawks either haven’t really been tested yet or are truly that much better than the field this year. The Hawks are averaging 57 points per game, but Ravenscroft should offer at least a little resistant. Daniel Jones is putting up ridiculous numbers so far, so don’t be surprised by another blowout win. 5) Charlotte Catholic (3-0) Previous ranking: No. 5 The Cougars put an early end to the Cook-Oddo Cup rivalry game with Charlotte Country Day and have the look of a team that can beat just about anyone. They have the chance to prove it this week with defending Class 4-AA champ Mallard Creek coming to town. A Cougar win would be huge, and if they hang around long enough, it doesn’t appear out of the realm of possibility. 6) Providence (2-1) Previous ranking: No. 6 A 40-2 win over Porter Ridge has to raise some eyebrows that this team is legit. Quarterback Caleb York and running back Brian Mattar are having huge seasons for the Panthers, and the defense is very good and experienced with Jordan Fehr, Tyler Pistorio, Jack King and Co. Another win at Myers Park is in the cards, but the Mustangs are well coached and underrated, so they can’t be taken lightly. 7) Rocky River (1-2) Previous ranking: No. 7 Coach Jason Fowler said before the season began that the first three games on the schedule were going to be tough and his team could take their lumps. They did just that, but a win over Sun Valley should have them off and running again. This may be the best two-loss team in the state and we expect them to keep the winning going. Also receiving votes: Ardrey Kell (2-1) www.thecharlotteweekly.com
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We ek ly g ame Picks It’s another week and another interesting slate of games with a pair of undefeated matchup and many more with huge implications. Mount Tabor at Butler and Charlotte Christian against
Hoggard are the headliners as all four teams will enter the game undefeated. Undefeated Charlotte Catholic could make a huge statement if they knock off Mallard Creek, Independence is hoping for a fourth consecutive shutout, South Meck is gunning for three straight wins and Rocky River is hoping to continue to turn around it’s season – and those are just some of the
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andrew stark Mallard Creek Ardrey Kell Harding Rocky River Marvin Ridge Buford Charlotte Latin Hoggard Independence Butler Providence South Meck SouthLake Christian Last week (10-2) Overall (23-9)
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hannah dockery Mallard Creek cuthbertson Harding Rocky River carolina pride Buford Charlotte Latin charlotte christian Independence Butler Providence South Meck SouthLake Christian Last week (10-2) Overall (23-9)
lisa thompson Mallard Creek Ardrey Kell Harding Rocky River Marvin Ridge Charlotte Country Day
Charlotte Latin Charlotte Christian Independence Butler Providence South Meck Providence Day Last week (10-2) Overall (24-8)
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storylines this week. Wading through these waters is a daunting task, especially when trying to pick the winners. It seems Hannah and myself have gotten into mid-season form, but a new week brings a new challenge. We tenuously hold a one-game lead on our Guest Pickers, but this week Country Day field hockey coach Lisa Thompson takes the hot seat after guiding the Bucs to last year’s state title.
Charlotte Catholic at Mallard Creek Cuthbertson at Ardrey Kell Harding at East Meck Hunter Huss at Rocky River Carolina Pride at Marvin Ridge Charlotte Country Day at Buford Ravenscroft at Charlotte Latin Charlotte Christian at John T. Hoggard Independence at West Meck Mt. Tabor at Butler Myers Park at Providence South Meck at Porter Ridge SouthLake Christian at Providence Day
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