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June 13, 2018

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KMHS graduates 270 students

Marie and David Brinkley present $10,000 Donation for KMHM to Jeff Mauney in honor of Priscilla H. Mauney. Photo submitted

KMHM Exhibit Opening Night, Venevongsoth, Friday lead Commencement $10,000 Gift!

2018 GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT – L-R: Caleb Sears, Class Secretary; Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Valedictorian; Emily Wilson, Junior Marshall; Mrs. Julie Rikard, KMHS Principal and Bryson Key, SPO President. See more grad photos in B section. Photos by Gary Smart

Friday evening, Kings Mountain Historical Museum (KMHM) opened their new exhibit, A Century of Fashion:1880-1980. The event highlighted 1960s snacks and music to accompany the fashion theme. Guests got into the spirit with a couple photo-taking opportunities. The exhibit is now open to the public through October 13, 2018. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission is free! The highlight of the eve-

ning was a $10,000 donation from David and Marie Brinkley, given in memory of Priscilla H Mauney. The Brinkley’s have been patrons of the arts in Kings Mountain since they moved to the area. This generous gift marked a continuation of the Brinkley’s support of KMHM. In his presentation, Mr. Brinkley encouraged everyone to support local culture, as it is an asset to our community. Priscilla H. Mauney was a See KMHM EXHIBIT, Page 2A

Briggs awarded Bridges Hardware Career-Technical Student of the Year Collin Michael Briggs is the 2017-2018 Bridges Hardware Career-Technical Student of the Year. Bridges Hardware has been a long-time supporter of the Career-Technical program at Kings Mountain High School. Tim Miller presented Collin a scholarship during Senior Awards Night on May 31 at KMHS. All programs in Career-Technical Education (CTE) are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, and help prepare them for effective participation in an international economy as worldclass workers and citizens. Collin completed three career clusters (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, Architecture and

COLLIN MICHAEL BRIGGS Construction, and Manufacturing) while at KMHS to earn a Career-Technical Education concentration and is a member of the Cleveland County Schools Career and Technical Education Honor Society and National Honor Society. Collin’s CTE classes included Introduction to Trade & Industry Education, Scientific and Technical Visualization I, Foods I and II, Microsoft See BRIGGS, Page 7A

BRENNIN FLEISHER President KMHS Class of 2018

KAITLIN VENEVONGSOTH Valedictorian KMHS Class of 2018

DAVID FRIDAY Salutatorian, KMHS Class 0f 2018

CALEB SEARS Secretary KMHS Class 0f 2018

Kaitlin Belle Venevongsoth made the valedictory speech at commencement exercises at John Gamble Stadium at Kings Mountain High School last Saturday morning. Seniors gathered for the last time as the Class of 2018 to celebrate their accomplishments and bid farewell to teachers and friends. Many will enter

the business world, continue to college, or enter the military. David Anthony Friday, Salutatorian and 2nd in the class of 268-member class, gave the salutatory address. The 9th Grade Band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as the Senior class processed into John Gamble Stadium. Bryson Mer-

cier Key, President of the Student Participation Organization, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Brennin Janae Fleisher, President of the Class of 2018 welcomed friends, family, and guests. Joshua Caleb Sears, Class Secretary, presented the Class of 2018. Mary Catherine May, Class Representative, recognized the

Honor Graduates. Principal Julie Rikard; Assistant Principal Dr. Dustin Morehead, and Assistant Superintendent of Operations John Yarboro, presented diplomas to the class before Principal Rikard presented the Class of 2018 to those in attendance. See GRADS, Page 7A

L-R: Assistant Chief of Police Lisa Proctor, Councilman Keith Miller, Councilman David Allen, Part-Time Commander Thomas Bell, Sgt. Lance Hamrick, KM High School Resource Officer Shon Macopson, Chief Jerry Tessneer and Councilman Rodney Gordon. Photo submitted

Region C Law Enforcement Awards Banquet The Region C Law Enforcement Awards Banquet was held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center on Thursday May 31, 2018. The following Officers from Kings Mountain Police Deparment received these awards: Commander

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Thomas Bell, Region C Reserve Officer of the Year; Sgt. Lance Hamrick, Region C Investigator of the Year; Officer Shon Macopson, School Resource Officer of the Year. The awards were presented on behalf of N.C.

Region C Law Enforcement Officers Association, which is made up of all Police and Sheriff Agencies in Polk County, Cleveland County, McDowell County and Rutherford County. Presenting the awards to the Kings Moun-

tain Officers were Chief Jerry Tessneer and Assistant Chief Lisa Proctor for Kings Mountain. Some City Council members also attended the banquet in support of the Police Department in Kings Mountain.

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