March 28, 2012
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Top seniors honor their Time Warner Cable Star Teachers
KMHS senior Elizabeth Baker presents her Star Teacher Rayvis Key of Kings Mountain High with a 2012 Time-Warner Cable Star Teacher Award at a banquet March 22.
KMHS senior Walter Harmon introduces his nominee for a 2012 Time-Warner Cable Star Teacher Award, Anthony Ash (inset).
KMHS senior Morgan Weeks presents one of her favorite teachers Cindy Estridge a 2012 Time-Warner Cable Star Teacher Award.
The 13 top academic seniors in Cleveland County recognized 13 of their favorite teachers and educators at the 2012 Time-Warner Cable Star Teachers Awards program on March 22nd at Shelby Middle School. This was the 22nd annual event honoring teachers sponsored by the Cleveland County Schools’ Educational Foundation through the sup-
lected by Walter Harmon of Kings Mountain High; Sherry Ellis of Burns High, selected by Brittney Cook of Burns High; Cindy Estridge of Kings Mountain High, selected by Morgan Weeks of Kings Mountain High; RoseAnn Evans of Shelby Intermediate, selected by Jenna Washburn of Shelby High; Teresa Heffelfinger of Shelby High, selected by Kathryn Seen of
Shelby High; Rayvis Key of Kings Mountain High, selected by Elizabeth Baker of Kings Mountain High. Also honored were, Mitchell Lipscomb of Burns High, selected by Shane Tolbert of Burns High; Karen Martin of Burns Middle, selected by Parker Scruggs of Burns Middle; Trent Marty of Cleveland Early College, selected by Brandon Ruppe of
Cleveland Early College; Jeff Melton of Crest High, selected by Amy Burch of Crest High; Sandy Quattlebaum of Crest High, selected by Chelsea Hamrick of Crest High; and David Steeves of Shelby High, selected by Megan Nanney of Shelby High. Kay Hamrick, who taught at Crest Middle School, was honored posthumously by Caleb Hodges of Crest High
School. The Star Teacher celebration was initiated 22 years ago by the Cleveland County Schools’ Educational Foundation through a partnership with Time-Warner Cable. The Cable Television Public Affairs Association recognized the program with the Beacon Award in 1997 – one of the highest honors given in the cable industry.
Bethware Elementary awards
Kaleb Armstrong, Cole Bolin, Katelin Bowers, Ethan Capps, Ryan Carr, Athena Claborn, Markus Hager, Noah Johnson, Dylan Phelps, Karissa Poteet, Isaiah Tate, Aleiyha Yarbro and Eve Yarulin 3rd Grade: Nick Burrows, Drew Mannino, Shaylynn Sharpe, Logan Babiec, Kennedy Barnes, Blake Davis, Brent Gipson, Isaiah Gregory, Mary Claire Ware, Logan Patrick, Dustin Putnam, Austin Brown, Samuel Goins, Destiny Adams, Jordan Stacks, Seth Henson, Alex Nivens, Jordan Parker, Samuel P a r s o n s , Emma White, Olivia Green, Xavier Johnson, Randy Lyles, Cattie Smith, Ryne Smith, Brandon Williams, Kenlie Withers, Garrett Yancey and Tanner Lockhart 4th Grade: Leah Blevins, Mary Lowrance, Anazet Stephens, Aaliyah Camp, Alex Downey, Adam Green, Lanya Adams, Gage Baugham, Keaton Berryman, Randy Horn, Myla Athithang, Kylie Bearfield, Bryce Fisher, Eli Radford, Kushal Koneni, Wendy Mendez, Lucy Northcutt, Zach Petras, Joey Stalker, Sarah Phelps and McKenzie Williams AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: Kennedy Ramsey, Priest Wilson, Rylie Jone, Layla Evans, Lucasz Jones, Cayden Trull, Nate Whitehair, Chloe Humphries, Makayla Odums, Porsha Poston, Elijah Gibson, C. J. Young, Ashton Carroll, Kenyon Moore, Ethan Mullis, Tony Bull, Lindsay Burrows, A’Sean Meek, September Perry, Christopher Schradar, Autumn Short, Marcus Williams, Mackenzie Wofford, Andrew D’Angelo, Chloe Hayes, Hannah Hood and Jasmine Rivas 2nd Grade: Aiden Athitang, Jacqueline Bernabe, Carson Merrill , Maddux Gunnon, Dominique Grindstaff, Chrisley Belt, Alexis Johnson, Justin Visoso, Shaniece LoweChristian, Aynslee Weeks, Aliza Edmonson, Nicholas Hullender, D.J. Black, Jada Allen, Zion Black, Riley Bledsoe, Jacob Deaton, Jaiden Hunt, Katelynn Perrigo and Tristan Scott 3rd Grade: Nathan Singletary, Tucker Leatherman, Riddick Phonephet, Alivia Lightsey, Ashlynn Marr, Savannah Byars, Emily Costner, Ilayda Kilic, Adam Metts, Olivia Moss, Bethany Schrader, Brandon Bullock, Katie Grindstaff, Luke Hardin, Shayana Portee, Grady Hopper, Joshua Fowler, Ethan Greene, Orlando Odums, Madision Smith, Jonathan Hamrick, Keyana Moore, Brooklyn Bell, Joshua Anderson, Nazir Dee, Tyler Huntsinger, Katlyn Randle, Selena Rivas, Saniyah Trammell, Rylie Carroll, Jake Lehr, Shyana Portee, Kaitlyn Robinson, Trey Williams and Gabe Wilson 4th Grade: Austin Ashe, Tristan Blanton, Josh Ball, Katlyn Barnette, Stephanie Ramsey, Diamond Poston, Nia Smith, Sammy Campbell, Isaiah Cremeans, Payton Goforth, Amber Hall, Caleb Jackson, Dererk Acuff, Destiny Best, Sara Brooks, Noah Dettloff, Aaron Evans, Hanah Neely, Jacob Woods, Ruthie Dover, Luke Johnson, Kelsey Mertz, Macie Sims, Kennedy Thompson, Cheyanne Walters, Tristan Henson, Kylie Payne, Dylan Williams, Daniel Powell and Zack Trull Top Buccaneer Award Kindergarten: Seth Frazier, Joseph James, Matthew Woods,
Matthew Conner, Mary Grace Hogue, Amanda Ruiz, Breanna Sansing and Afton Sizemore 1st Grade: Faith Keller, Calum Bolin, Ethan Houston, Areli Donu, Sam Black, Triston Hullender, Janiya Ford and Myskina Chanthadala 2nd Grade: Cole Bolin, Katelin Bowers, Nicholas Hullender, Aynslee Weeks, Tyler Powell, Chrisley Belt, Noah Stanley and Mary Bearfield 3rd Grade: Xavier Johnson, Ryne Smith, Evan Gunter, Emma White, Jordan Stacks, Destiny Adams, Dustin Putnam, Mary Claire Ware, Drew Mannino and Shaylynn Sharpe 4th Grade: Mary Lowrance, Alex Downey, Ruthie Dover, Macie Sims, Randy Horn, Lanya Adams, Eli Radford, Myla Athithang, Sarah Phelps and Joey Stalker Reading Award Kindergarten: Landon Harley, Javen Rivera, Bryson Brown and Kiana King 1st Grade: Andrew D’Angelo, Lauren Sharpe, Valey Rivera and Maley Bridges 2nd Grade: Athena Claborn, Ethan Humphries, Talj Lee and Haley Glenn 3rd Grade: Jake Lehr, Alex Nivens, Evan Gunter, Savannah Byars, Samuel Goins and Michael Meeler 4th Grade: Alex Downey, Cheyenne Walters, Wendy Mendez, Keaton Berryman and Kylie Bearfield Science Award Kindergarten: Summer Mobley, Andrew Fussell, Chloe Champion and Joshua Meeler 1st Grade: Jason Pegg, Nate Whitehair, Star McKinney and Erin Wall 2nd Grade: Jacob Deaton, Jada Allen, Lane Pruitt and Analy Caldwell 3rd Grade: Rebecca Trahan, Alivia Lightsey, Joshua Fowler, Adam Metts and Saniyah Trammell 4th Grade: Cheyenne Walters, Dylan Williams, Aaron Evans, Caleb Jackson and Tristan Blanton Handwriting Award Kindergarten: Nevaeh Accor, Dylan Vickers, Nydria Watkins and Bre’Lynn Robbs 1st Grade: Emma Caldwell, Layla Evans, Khalia King and Latham Stone 2nd Grade: TyEura Harris, Brittaney Hammett, Brandon Cody and Joselyn Fowler 3rd Grade: Shyana Portee, Emma White, Shayana Portee, Brent Gipson and Darren Phaengkhamhak 4th Grade: Brooklyn Seright, Anazet Stephens, Payton Goforth, Sara Brooks and Beyonce Dee Math Award Kindergarten: Deacon Armstrong, Corde’ Nixon, John Paul Cannon and Mackenzie Ware 1st Grade: Nicholas Horne, Austyn Dixon, Amberlyn Caroll and Autumn Short 2nd Grade: Tristan Scott, D. J. Black, Cassie Chambers and Peyton Fisher 3rd Grade: Trey Williams, Seth Henson, Austin Brown, Ilayda Kilic and Drew Mannino 4th Grade: Aaliyah Camp, Kelsey Mertz, Bryce Fisher, Noah Dettloff and Lucy Northcutt Social Studies Kindergarten: Alizaha Turner, Brayden Patrick, Bryce Johnson and Stephanie Morehead 1st Grade: Anna Holder, Cayden Trull, Ethan Mullis and Ashley Blanton
2nd Grade: Noah Johnson, Quantez Davis, Elise Poston and Emma Laughter 3rd Grade: Alex Rhames, Tyshawn Crocker, Logan Babiec, Luke Hardin and Nick Burrows 4th Grade: Adam Green, Daniel Powell, Jacob Woods, Eric Calderon and Zach Petras Phonics Award Kindergarten: Zavian Smith, Ally Cobb, Jensyn Gunnon and Kaylee Jackson 1st Grade: Savannah Humphries, Olivia Wilson, Misha Wray and Lindsay Burrows Most Improved Award Kindergarten: Adrian Childers, Vincent Suber, Riley Clark and Sabrina Carpenter 1st Grade: Joshua Robinson, C.J. Young, Terrell Lee and Dylan Thomas 2nd Grade: Katelynn Duncan, Chad Hedgepath, Nickolas Wright and Darion Parker 3rd Grade: Gabe Wilson, Tyler Huntsinger, Jacob Stacey, Olivia Moss and Nathan Singletary 4th Grade: Josh McGinnis, Kylie Payne, Destiny Best, Erkut Kurt and Abigail VelezDonu Good Citizenship Awards December Kindergarten: Lillian Blalock, Matthew Conner, Aaron Aldridge and Breanna Sansing 1st Grade: Priest Wilson, Layla Evans, Hannah Morris and Erin Wall 2nd Grade: Zion Black, Jada Allen, Shaniece Lowe-Christian and Aiden Athitang 3rd Grade: Emma White, Nicholas Gibbs , Mary Claire Ware and Olivia Green 4th Grade: Leah Blevins, Justyn Friday, Myla Athitang, Haylee Ruff and Lucy Northcutt January Kindergarten: Makalyn Earley, Caleb Marr, Kaleb Mason and Kaylee Jackson 1st Grade: Nicholas Horne, CJ Young, Jaleigha Adamsa n d Myskina Chanthadala 2nd Grade: Aleiyah Yarbro, Nicholas Hullender, Nickolas Wright and Peyton Fisher 3rd Grade: Shaylynn Sharpe, Emily Costner, Katie Grindstaff, Keyana Moore and Matthew Allen 4th Grade: Khia King, Daniel Powell, Janiya Black, Madison Philbeck and Kushal Koneni Do the Right Thing Award 2 Nominees - 3rd Grade: Nazir Dee and Rylie Carroll Bus Safety Award for the 2nd Quarter Bus 26: Tapanga Grigg Bus 70: D.J. Black Bus 129: Peyton Fisher Bus 90: Andrew D’Angelo K-1 Special Area Buccaneer Bears Music Bear: Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten Class and Mrs. Cochran’s 2nd Grade Class Art Bear: Mrs. Ware’s 1st Grade Class and Mrs. Witherspoon’s 4th Grade Class PE Bear: Mrs. Harris’ 1st Grade Class and Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade Class Computer Lab Bear: Mrs. Byars’ Kindergarten Class and Mrs. Scoggins’ 4th Grade Class Library Bear: Mrs. Smith’s 1st Grade Class and Mrs. Archer’s 4th Grade Class Music Awards NC Elementary Honors Chorus—Kylie Payne This student represented Bethware in November at the Honors Chorus performance in Winston-Salem.
Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award Kindergarten: Makalyn Early, Crissa Griffin, Gracie Hill, Caroline Moss, Kourtney Vermeulen, Zoey Black, Carly Stewart and Kory Phillips 1st Grade: Kennedy Ramsey, Joshua Cobb, Ashton Hullender, Chloe Humphries, Gauge Fussell, Aleah Callahan, Emily Phelps and September Perry 2nd Grade: Ethan Capps, Karissa Poteet, Savannah Stevens, Jordan Williamson, Ravin Arndt, Cameron, Petti, Aiden Athitang and Jacqueline Bernabe 3rd Grade: Rylie Carroll, Kaitlyn Robinson, Nazir Dee, Katlyn Randle, Grady Hopper, Jonathan Hamrick, Ilayda Kilic, Emily Costner, Hunter Crawford and Kimberly Stacey 4th Grade: Daniel Powell, Zack Trull, Kennedy Thompson, Dawson Bledsoe, Galand Yancey, Bryce Ball,Nia Smith, Jaylin Odum, Issac Watson and Hanah Neely Perfect Attendance Award for the 2nd Quarter Kindergarten: Jessica Estes, Gracie Hill, Corde’ Nixon, Brayden Patrick, Lindsey Robinson, Nevaeh Accor, Lillian Blalock, Joseph James, Justaysia Jeffries, Aaron Aldridge, Alexis Clark, Riley Clark, Amanda Ruiz, Jonathan Seright, Kiana King, Joshua Meeler and Afton Sizemore 1st Grade: Jackalyn Ramsey, Preist Wilson, Adam Guy, Chloe Humphries, Lucasz Jones, Sam Black, Aleah Callahan, Austyn Dixon, Gauge Fussell, Khalia King, Star McKinney, Hannah Morris, Israel Watkins, Samuel Cody, Autumn Short, Austin Spurlin, Christopher Schrader and Erin Wall 2nd Grade: David Aleman, Ravin Arndt, Rachel Christenbury, Talj Lee, Cameron Petti, Tyler Powell, Nickolas Wright, Aiden Athitang, Mallory Camp, Kailey Duncan, Peyton Fisher, Carson Merrill, Darion Parker, Kaniya Thompson, Jackson Mealing, Brandon Ruiz, Jordan Williamson, Keyonna Wilson, Kaleb Armstrong, Ethan Capps, Katelyn Duncan and Markus Hager 3rd Grade: Austin Brown, Brandon Bullock, Bailey Dulin, Joshua Fowler, Samuel Goins, Katie Grindstaff, Jonathan Hamrick, Dev Patel, Shayana Portee, Evan Gunter, Alex Nivens, Stanley Whitesides, Xavier Johnson, Jacob Lehr, Shyana Portee, Ryne Smith, Rebecca Trahan, Trey Williams, Emily Costner, Blake Davis, Isaiah Gregory, Dustin Putnam, Bethany Schradar, Mary Claire Ware, Nick Burrows, Hunter Crawford, Nathan Singletary and Kimberly Stacey 4th Grade: Anazet Stephens, Kendra Thompson, Randy Duncan, Bryce Fisher, Payton Goforth, Amber Hall, Jaylin Odum, Joshua Pinnix, Eli Radford, Rodericka Turner, Abigail Velez-Donu, Abby Aldridge, Ruthie Dover, Nicholas Falls, Justyn Friday, Luke Johnson, Khia King, Josh McGinnis, Kelsey Mertz, Macie Sims, Cheyanne Walters, Beyonce Dee, Kennedy Thompson, Luke Godfrey, Erkut Kurt, Stephanie Ramsey, Keaton Berryman, Derek Acuff, Destiny Best, Janiya Black and Cheyenne McMillian Principal’s Pal Homework
port of Time Warner Cable. The top academic students in the senior classes at Burns, Crest, Cleveland Early College, Kings Mountain and Shelby high schools selected their star teachers and recognized them during the program. Star educators and the senior scholars who nominated them were Anthony Ash of Kings Mountain High, se-
Award Kindergarten: Nevaeh Accor, Deacon Armstrong, Lillian Blalock, John Brooks, Adrian Childers, Lyndsee Earle, Seth Frazier, Kylie Blalock, Crissa Griffin, Landon Hartley, Joseph James, Justaysia Jefferies, Alexander Jones, Jace McLaughlin, Summer Mobley, Zavian Smith, Alizaha Turner, Makalyn Earley, Ally Cobb, Katelyn Singletary, Matthew Woods, Matthew Conner, Andrew Fussell, Gracie Hill, Caleb Marr, Kensley Marlowe, Caroline Moss, Corde’ Nixon, Brayden Patrick, Javen Rivera, Vincent Suber, Dylan Vickers, Gretchen Hopper, Jessica Estes, Haiden Patterson, Zoey Black, Aaron Aldridge, Bryson Brown, Chloe Champion, John Paul Cannon, Alexis Clark, Riley Clark, Jayden Harris, Nydria Watkins, Gracie Hopper, Mary Grace Hogue, Bryce Johnson, Kaleb Mason, Kendall Parker, Jensyn Gunnon, Amanda Ruiz, Kourtney Vermeulen, Kaylee Jackson, Joshua Meeler, Kory Phillips, Christina Merchant, Kiana King, Bre’Lynn Robbs, Breanna Sansing, Afton Sizemore, Javon Smith, Logan Stanley, Carly Stewart, Mackenzie Ware and Stephanie Morehead 1st Grade: Amberlyn Carroll, Areli Donu, Hunter Ellis, Layla Evans, Abby Henson, Ethan Houston, Ashton Hullender, Adam Guy, Chloe Humphries, Lucasz Jones, Makayla Odums, Thomas Ferrell, Cayden Trull, Nate Whitehair, Olivia Wilson, CJ Young, Elijah Gibson, Porsha Poston, Lauren Sharpe, Jaleigha Adams, Sema Altikardes, Sam Black, Seth Brown, Aleah Callahan, Ashton Carroll, Austyn Dixon, Carley Evans, Gauge Fussell, Triston Hullender, Khalia King, Star McKinney, Kenyon Moore, Hannah Morris, Ethan Mullis, Alayna Patrick, Valey Rivera, Israel Watkins, Misha Wra, Terrell Lee, Tony Bull, Maley Bridges, Lindsay Burrows, Janiyah Ford, Emily Phelps, Autumn Short, Myskina Chanthadala, Ethan Lovelace, September Perry, Austin Spurlin , Marcus Williams, Mackenzie Wofford, Anna Holder, Calum BolinAndrew D’Angelo, Melissa Morehead, Chloe Hayes, Faith Keller, Cheyenne Mullinax, Emma Caldwell, Hannah Hood, Jasmine Rivas, Joshua Cobb, Priest Wilson, Jason Pegg, Logan Cook, Savannah Humphries, Nicholas Horne, Passion McClain and Rylie Jones 2nd Grade: Kaleb Armstrong, Cole Bolin, Athena Claborn, Noah Johnson, Jacob Deaton, Karissa Poteet, TyEura Harris, Isaiah Tate, Tristan Scott, DJ Black, Ethan Humphries, Jada Allen, Aliza Edmonson, Ava Etters, Tavis Evans, Brittaney Hammett, Chad Hedgepath, Nicholas Hullender, Rebecca Lee, Brandon Ruiz, Savannah Stevens, Aynslee Weeks, Jordan Williamson, Keyonna Wilson, Madeline Woodard, Jackson Mealing, Scott Harrelson, Quantez Davis, David Aleman, Chrisley Belt, Cassie Chambers, Cameron Petti, Nickolas Wright, Alexis Johnson, Makayla Jarvis, Rachel Christenbury, Ravin Arndt, Blake Mertz, Elise Poston, Justin Visoso, Tyler Powell, Aaron Thornburg, Analy Caldwell,
Jathan Callahan, Peyton Fisher, Joselyn Fowler, Breanna Allen, Floey Sharpe, Aiden Athitang, Kailey Duncan, Emma Laughter, Haley Glenn and Jacqueline Bernabe 3rd Grade: Olivia Green, Randy Lyles, Shyana Portee, Cattie Smith, Ryne Smith, Brandon Williams, Kenlie Withers, Rylie Carroll, Xavier Johnson, Trey Williams, Garrett Yancey, Trystin Akers, Matthew Allen, Jake Lehr, Kaitlyn Robinson, Gabe Wilson, Joshua Anderson, Seth Henson, Tyler Huntsinger, Brooklyn Bell, Tanner Lockhart, Keyana Moore, Samuel Parsons, Katyln Randle, Nazir Dee, Evan Gunter, Alex Nivens, Jordan Parker, Saniyah Trammell, Emma White, Katie Grindstaff, Luke Hardin, Destiny Adams, Jordan Stacks, Austin Brown, Ethan Greene, Bailey Dulin, Shayana Portee, Emily Costner, Blake Davis, Landen Hunt, Logan Patrick, Adams Metts, Brent Gipson, Ilayda Kilic, Olivia Moss, Bethany Schrader, Mary Claire Ware, Savannah Byars, Logan Babiec, Michael Meeler, Jesse Yarbro, Ashlynn Marr, Drew Mannino, Riddick Phonephet, Nicholas Burrows, Tucker Leatherman, Shaylyn Sharpe and Darren Phaengkhamhak 4th Grade: Kushal Koneni, Zach Petras, Bryce Ball, Josh Ball, Wendy Mendez, Erkut Kurt, Galand Yancey, Joey Stalker, Lucy Northcutt, Sarah Phelps, Myla Athitang, Kylie Bearfield, Sammy Campbell, Bryce Fisher, Abigail VelezDonu, Payton Goforth, Eli Radford, Josh Pinnix, Madison Philbeck, Jaylin Odum, Keaton Berryman, Destiny Best, Janiya Black, Sara Brooks, Aaron Evans, Tapanga Grigg, Cheyanne McMillian, Randy Horn, Derek Acuff, Abby Aldridge, Nicholas Falls, Ruthie Dover, Justyn Friday, Luke Johnson, Kennedy Thompson, Adam Green, Cheyanne Walters, Khia King, Kelsey Mertz, Macie Sims, Angelica Harmon, Leah Blevins, Anazet Stephens, Alex Downey, Mary Lowrance, Erin Carthen and Daniel Powell A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Nicholas Horne, Savannah Humphries, Amberlyn Carroll, Areli Donu, Hunter Ellis, Adam Guy, Abby Henson, Ethan Houston, Ashton Hullender, Olivia Wilson, Lauren Sharpe, Jaleigha Adams, Sema Altikardes, Sam Black, Seth Brown, Aleah Callahan, Austyn Dixon, Gauge Fussell, Triston Hullender, Khalia King, Terrell Lee, Star McKinney, Hannah Morris, Alayna Patrick, Valey Rivera, Misha Wray, Maley Bridges, Myskina Chanthadala, Janiyah Ford, Erin Wall, Anna Holder, Calum Bolin, Melissa Morehead, Emma Caldwell, Cheyenne Mullinax, Faith Keller, Joshua Robinson and Logan Cook 2nd Grade: Analy Caldwell, Jathan Callahan, Mallory Camp, Peyton Fisher, Joseplyn Fowler, Gaia King, Emma Laughter, Noah Stanley, Darion Parker, Floey Sharpe, Mary Bearfield, Haley Glenn, David Aleman, Cassie Chambers, Talj Lee, Cheyenne Huffman, Rachel Christnebury, Makayla Jarvis, Blake Mertz, Tyler Powell, Jackson Mealing, Ethan Humphries, Brandon Ruiz,