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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
WEST: Elementary school nine weeks honor rolls From Page 5B Perfect Attendance First grade: Evan Burns, Tatyana Crespo, Eddie Holmes, J’Myun Huskey, Mary Ruffalo, Gideon
Allen, John-Michael Crawford, Joshua Gillespie, Addison Howard, Kee’donn Linney, Raven McClain, Abby Warnock. Second grade: Sara Kate Bridges, Hunter Cruise,
Ja’Niya Hunt, Gage Smart, Jayden Smith, Mashalyn Surratt, Toy Wishon, Isaac Harrison, Jacob Howze, Olivia Hunt, Armoni Melton, Jessie Ozmore, Justin Silaphet.
NORTH: Elementary nine weeks awards From Page 4B Vince Jenkins, Mekayla Lynch, Shyanna Peeler, and Julianna Williams. 4th Grade: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Rayna Chichester, Alexis Clary, Jermiah Currence, Carly Dechant, Avery Philbeck, Justus Caldwell, Macey Deering, Brayden Garris, Trystin Hastings, and Blake Mertz. Kindergarten Top Tigers: (This award is for Kindergarten only. Given to Hard working and high achieving students,) Mallory Sims, Jordan Torres, Braxton Powell, Justin Lawson, Kayla McSwain, Jalayiah Parrish, Chloe Anthony, Havyn Boyce, Sarah Glen Eagle, Sabrina Howell, John Bradley Ledbetter, Wesley Turner, Aiden Biddix, Kadan Campion, KHarmauri Davidson, Bradley Floyd, Nathan Glover, Cameron Laye, Raenisha Lytle, Brasdin Moore, Shaelah Rice, Carson Bell, Antarius Breeden-Littlejohn, and Alicia Williams. Terrific Kids (given to students that demonstrate positive attitude, good character, and responsible citizenship) Kayla McSwain, Braxton Powell, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Shaelah Rice, Alicia Williams, Brei-ahna Canipe, Nevaeh Branch, Tianna Kaiser, Jalea Williams, Anthony Braswell, Levi Humphries, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Adian Maxey, Chase Smith, Jayden Byers, Javon Smith, Deniah Young, Cole Miller, Kyrstin Hastings, Shyanna Peeler, Justin Darby, Drake Putnam, Heather Hill, and Casey Smith. Principal Pals (given to students who complete homework and classwork as expected) Kindergarten: Damien Lingerfeldt, MyShawn Littlejohn, Katelyn McDonald, Brandon Bolen, Viviana Tinoco, Candice Barrett, Justin Lawson, Mallory Sims, Angelinne Hernandez, Braxton Powell, Jordan Torres, Dameon Branch, Jalayiah Parrish, Kody Cannova, Kayla McSwain, Sean Lowe, Ahmad Leggett, Jordan Adams, Chloe Anthony, Havyn Boyce, Madison Canipe, Bryce Davis, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Brandon Vance, J’Lyn Hall, Dakota Harrelson, Sabrina Howell, John Bradley Ledbetter, Sila Murdan , Rayhuana Robbins, Wesley Turner, Luke Hough, William West, Carson Bell, Aiden Biddix, Kadan Campion, Chloe Carringer, KHamauri Davidson, Bradley Floyd, Nathan Glover, Cameron Laye, Raenisha Lytle, Jacob Martin, Bobby Moses, Brasdin Moore, Chris Sprouse, Gabrial Thomas, Alicia Williams, Shaelah Rice, LaTalian Williams, Antarius Breeden-Littlejohn. 1st Grade: Nevaeh Branch, Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Alyssa Glover, Elysia Granger, Jarvis Guyton, Jeremiah Hunter, Emileigh Marr, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Tyler McIntyre, Jay’len Wilson, Samuel Yelton, Xavier Adams, Jaiden Currence, Haleigh DeWeese, Naryia Edwards, KeSean Ellington, Aiden Evans, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings,
Tianna Kaiser, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Will Varner, Jalea Williams, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Alyssa Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Lindzey Boulanger, Anthony Braswell, Danielle Cotton, Joshua Davis, Tyler Furman, Hayden Gleason, Dayton Holt, Levi Humphries, Madison Jackson, Jaala Marshal, Tyler Talbert, TyShonna Whittenburg. 2nd Grade: Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Levi Carson, Chase Clark, Keely Draughon, Alex Estephanian, Ethan Guy, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Alexandria Jackson, Christopher Meredith, Matthew Morrow, Will Owens, Jayden Smith, Kaleb Surratt, Emily Whitmire, Anthony Anselmo, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Tucker Cash, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, Aidan Maxey, Jaidyn Moses, Kadence Raines, Chase Smith, Noah Smith, Genesis Tinoco, Jordan Whetstine, Emani Williams, Hannah Allen, Kaley Arter, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Reed Cooper, Kenia Davidson, Elliot Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Titus Hogue, Kagan Kopruch, Kevin Lipscomb, Cheyanne Reynolds, Javon Smith, and Michael Washburn. 3rd Grade: Christina James, Tajon McCoy, Cole Miller, Taylor Smith, Sema Altikards, Makayla Bennett, Hannah Bess, Colby Carroll, John William Eagle, Bryce Hall, Ashley Laye, Taylor McSwain, Christina Maxwell, Brayden Robinson, Payton Slycord, Shyann Powell, Nicholas Spencer, Deniah Young, Atticus Woodall, Kaitlyn Biddix, Brayden Blair, Holly Campbell, Briana Dennis, Alex Eaton, Colin Friday, Hope Funderburk, Kyrstin Hastings, Alexis Jackson, Vince Jenkins, Mekayla Lynch, Shyanne Peeler, Zamar Montgomery, Nyirah Petty, Blake Shuler, Keith St. Clair, Danyel Thompkins, Julianna Williams. 4th Grade: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Evan Briggs, Alexis Clary, Jermiah Currence, Karissa Smith, Justin Darby, DeShawn Dean, Madison Humphries, Abby McGirt, Paydon Oliver, Avery Philbeck, Drake Putnam, Tyler Smith, Warren Taylor, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, Natalie Brown, Macey Deering, Joey Estephanian, Ty Fuller, Brayden Garris, Trystin Hastings, Heather Hill, Justus Caldwell, Blake Mertz, Jonah Payne, Lavonte Simmons, Casey Smith, and Seth Wyte. Paw Pride Award (given to two students from each room who have displayed good manners) Kindergarten: Ahmad Leggett, Candice Barrett, J’Lyn Hall, Luke Hough, Chris Sprouse, Jacob Martin. 1st Grade: Jay’len Wilson, Elysia Granger, Will Varner, Haleigh DeWeese, Joshua Davis, Madison Jackson, Shawnette Adams. 2nd Grade: Emily Whitmire, Cameron Carringer, Noah Funderburk, Rikard Ploeger, Claire Bennett, Kagan Kopruch 3rd Grade: Taylor Smith, Makayla Bennett, Alex Eaton, Kaitlyn Biddix 4th Grade: Elijah Fraser,
Jermiah Currence, Lavonte Simmons, Kaleb Arter. Character Ed. Award (given for Good Citizenship, Kindness, and Self-Discipline) Viviana Tinoco, Dameon Branch, Angelinne Hernandez, Havyn Boyce, Sabrina Howell, Bryce Davis, Aiden Biddix, Bobby Moses, La’Talian Williams, Logan Fowler, Jay’len Wilson, Emileigh Marr, Kylee Whetstine, Samuel Hanvy, Jaiden Currence, Jaala Marshall, Ty’Shonna Whittenburg, Sakhia Boswell, Chase Clark, Tijheer Scott, AJ Jackson, Adam Cox, Olivia Massagee, Emani Williams, Turner Brown, Cheyanne Reynolds, Elliot Habel, Tajon McCoy, Bryce Hall, Sema Altikardes, Alex Eaton, Brayden Blair, Kaitlyn Biddix, Rayna Chichester, Shaniece Lowe-Christian, Natalie Anthony, Joey Estephanian, Justus Caldwell, Macey Deering, Abigail Whisnant, Christian Tyler. Music Award Kayla McSwain, Shaylon Springs, Dakota Harrelson, ZaNiyaha McCleave, Peyton Hastings, Tyler Furman, Chance Habel, Tucker Cash, Kayley Arter, Ashley Laye, Vince Jenkins, Rayna Chichester, Natalie Brown, Joseph Callahan. Art Award Brasdin Moore, Wesley Turner, Candice Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Kylee Whetstine, Elysia Granger, Genesis Tinoco, Cheyanne Reynolds, Chance Habel, Julianna Williams, Christina Maxwell, Brayden Garris, Madison Humphries. PE Award Jordan Torres, Sabrina Howell, Adiem Biddix, Jeremiah Hunter, Kylee Whetstine, Sakhia Boswell, Keely Draughon, Anthony Anselmo, Claire Bennett, Shyanne Powell, Keith St. Clair, Abby McGirt, Marlee Arnold. Bus Award Sema Altidardes, Justus Caldwell, La’talian Williams, Brandon Vance Handwriting Award MyShawn Littlejohn, Rayhuana Robbins, Nathan Glover, Alyssa Glover, KeSean Ellington, Alyssa Barrett, Kaleb Surratt, Taylor Canipe, Samantha Harrelson, Taylor McSwain, Shyanna Peeler, Seth Wyte, Brandyn Marr Phonics Award Kody Cannova, Bryce Davis, Shaylon Springs, Jarvis Guyton, Madison Lucas, Tyler Furman, Matthew Anthony, Megan Dennis, Reed Cooper Reading Award Payton Slycord, Keith St. Clair, Michelle Bedoya, Macey Deering Math Award Damien Lingerfelt, Chloe Anthony, Chloe Carringer, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Kaydence Smith, Lindzey Boulanger, Christopher Meredith, Jaidyn Moses, Turner Brown, Colby Carroll, Holly Campbell, Karissa Smith, Brayden Garris Science Award Justin Lawson, John Bradley Ledbetter, Precious Adams, Tyler McIntyre, Peyton Hastings, Dayton Holt, Levi Carson, Olyvia Clark, Elliot Habel, Bryce Hall, Shyanna Peeler, Tyler Smith, Maddox Brown Social Studies Award
City of Kings Mountain Water Resources employees Bryan Mauney, center, and Eddie Byers look on as backhoe operator Bo Mauney lifts a damaged fire hydrant from the ground near the intersection of York Rd. and E. Gold St. A motorist struck the hydrant, which workers say was more than 75 years old, about a month ago, causing damage to it and an underground pipe. Newer hydrants come with a breakaway function that make for quicker repair and replacement. The new hydrant is seen on a trailer bed in the background. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Charles Christenbury, an adjunct professor at Cleveland Community College, leads a class in the current series of workshops. A new round begins Monday, and registration for the free classes is available now. Credit: Mauney Memorial Library.
Library hosting workshops Starting Monday, the Mauney Memorial Library is hosting a series of classes designed to prepare individuals for seeking, applying for and winning jobs in the area. The idea behind the courses is to help folks learn how to network and use their strengths in selecting prospective employers, said Library Director Sharon Stack.
The free classes begin Monday and run for four weeks, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The program is a collaboration between the library and Cleveland Community College. Those interested can sign up anytime, up to the first day of classes. Participants must attend the first two days of classes to be guaranteed a spot for its duration.
“It’s about teaching things that employers look for (in job candidates),” Stack said. The classes, taught by adjunct professors at Cleveland Community College, will focus on a different area every week: 21st Century Skills, Interview Success, Computer and Resume Skills and Passing the Company Test.
Chamber President to retire “It’s time.” With those w o r d s , Michael Chrisawn informed the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on February 18 that he plans to retire as CHRISAWN President of the Cleveland County Chamber effective March 31, 2014. Chrisawn returned to Cleveland County in 2008 for a “second term.” He was Executive Director of the Chamber here in 1979 and since then has been head of Chambers in Bessemer, Alabama, Blacksburg, Virginia, McMinnville, Tennessee, and Roane County, Tennessee.
“We have mixed feelings about Michael’s retirement,” stated Micki Padgett, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We are happy for his opportunity to take a slower pace and enjoy more free time but will certainly miss his experience, leadership, and dedication to progress in Cleveland County.” Chrisawn says he plans to enjoy riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle which was a Christmas gift from his wife, Lea, in 2013. He said, “It is something I look forward to and it will give me an opportunity to enjoy time with our two sons, both of whom are motorcycle riders.” Chrisawn also has some business opportunities that he would like to explore, including the possibility of opening a pottery studio with his wife who has
been throwing pots (creating pottery) for about 10 years “I have enjoyed my ‘second term’ in Cleveland County and I feel very upbeat about the future of the community and the Chamber. Cleveland County is a great place to live and I look forward to watching the area grow and prosper,” he said. “Plans for a transition strategy are already underway,” said Micki Padgett. “Doug Sharp has agreed to serve as Interim President until a permanent replacement can be found. We will also identify a search committee and begin the search process immediately.” Chrisawn has graciously agreed to assist during this time to be sure the Chamber continues to provide the same level of services to its membership and the community.
KMIS team winner BATTLE OF THE BOOKS WINNERS – KM Intermediate School students, above, read 26 books to prepare for the Battle of the Books Middle School competition which includes students in grades 6-8. The students have been cramming for the competition once or twice a week since October preparing for the big event. Students have to be able to identify in which book certain details take place. Front row, from left, Savanna Briggs, Maggie Lloyd, Zoe Eagan, Randy Horn, Lucy Northcutt, and Tonnie Bearfield, NBCT Media Coordinator. Back row, from left, Kylie Bearfield, Triston Hannon, Erica Bridges, Brooke Clark, Abigail Velez, and Amber Hall.
The sixth grade Battle of the Books team at Kings Mountain Intermediate School won the Cleveland County Battle of the Books competition Feb. 21. The eleven-member team competed against the other meddle and intermediate schools in Cleveland County. The team will move on to compete at the Regional level on April 8 at the Imaginon in Charlotte.