KMHS TO GRADUATE 302 SENIORS Saturday morning in John Gamble Stadium Kings Mountain High School will graduate 302 seniors as the Class of 2016 marches onto the field at John Gamble Stadium Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m. The keynote addresses will be given by the top academic scholars, the valedictorian and salutatorian, who had not been announced when the Herald went to press with the graduation special section. Other seniors will participate in the morning program. The KMHS 9th Grade Band will play the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance,” as the seniors take their seats in front of the stage. Bethany Ann Wilson, class representative, will lead the pledge of
allegiance and Gwendolyn Hopper, President of the Student Participation Organization, will give the welcome. Seniors from the Symphonic Chorale will sing “Maybe Someday” by McPhetters. Class President Gregory Hawkins will present the Class of 2016 and Destiny Wood, class representative, will recognize honor graduates. Graduation cords will mark the robes of graduates to note membership in clubs and a white stole will mark those in the National Honor Society, gold for Beta club, turquoise for Renaissance, light pink for Tri-M Music Honor Society, multi-colored for National Art Honor Society, blue
for Student Participation Organization, purple and white for National Vocational Technical Honor Society, royal blue for National/ International Honor Thespian, royal blue and gold for National/ International Scholar Thespian, red and white for Family Career and Community Leaders of America, royal blue and white for Interact club and teal and white cord for Certified Nursing Assistant. Diplomas will be presented by Principal Julie Rikard, Assistant Principal Dustin Morehead and Supt. Dr. Stephen Fisher. Junior marshals are Lane Dallas Bell, Devin Todd Bolin, Gretchen Leigh Boyles, Jessica Blake Dulin, Landon Lee Ervin,
Luke Jordan Evatt, Richard Daniel Fernandez, Abigail Savannah Morehouse, Autumn Lynn Sheridan, Cooper Raywells Short, Madison Denise Weeks and Ashton Elizabeth Withers. Cleveland County School board members on the stage will be recognized. The class song is “Stressed Out” by Twenty-One Pilots and the class flower is Forget-MeNots. The class motto is'' You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're own your own and you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go.” from Dr. Seuss, ''Oh,
the Places You'll go.” The baccalaureate service for the Class of 2016 was held Sunday, June 5, at B. N. Barnes Auditorium with Rev. Jason Mills, Student Pastor of First Baptist Church, delivering the sermon on the topic, “A Standing Ovation” from Hebrews 12:1-3. Other worship leaders were seniors Taylor Amanda Davis, Geoffrey Dawkins, Gregory Hawkins, Wesley Henson, Gwendolyn Hopper, and Toni Cheyanne Sanders. The Symphonic Chorale Seniors, under the direction of Sarah E. Fulton, sang “Not One Sparrow is Forgotten” and the audience joined in singing the hymn, “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.”
JUNIOR MARSHALS – Pictured are Junior Marshals who will serve for Kings Mountain High School baccalaureate and commencement activities. Front row, from left, Gretchen Boyles, Madison Weeks, Ashton Withers, and Jessica Dulin. Middle row, from left, Lane Bell, Abigail Morehouse, Luke Evatt, Richard Fernandez, Autumn Sheridan and Landon Ervin; and back row, from left, Cooper Short and Devin Bolin.
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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2016 Matthew Absher Selina Acuna Exavier Adams Trevor Alexander Mikayla Altman Sean Anderson Morgan Arrowood Keenan Baker Meredith Baker Penelope Ballew Brison Barber Carly Barnes Nyla Barnes Jennifer Bean Skye Beaumier Juan Bertolini Taylor Boheler Melissa Bounpheng Rodney Bowen Molly Braswell Kayla Bridges Jordanne Briggs Malek Brown Rodjanee Brown Joshua Brucker Alex Bryant Erica Byers Sammual Camp Christopher Cannova Sara Carringer Jonathan Chapman Jesse Childers Payton Christopher Cameron Clark Payton Clark Cory Clemons Riley Coleman Michael Conard Gibson Conner Alexander Cook Michael Cooke Zachery Cox Mary Crepps Courtney Crotts Tobias Curry Jordan Davis Kayla Davis Tanner Davis Taylor Davis
Creative ways to cut college costs The cost of college tuition continues to increase, and college graduates are feeling the burn of that trend when the time comes to begin repaying their student loans. According to an analysis from higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Cappex, an online resource for students seeking college scholarships, members of the class of 2016 will graduate with an average student loan debt of just over $37,000. That projection, which was based on federal student loan data and variables including tuition inflation, would be an all-time high. Things are not
much better in Canada, where the 2015 Graduating Student Survey by the Canadian University Survey Consortium estimated the average member of the class of 2015 graduated with $27,000 in debt. Though many prospective college students are beginning to question if college degrees are worth taking on the kind of debt many students must take on to continue their educations after high school, statistics still indicate that college graduates have far greater lifetime earning potential than men and women who enter the professional arena with only high school
diplomas. So what can prospective college students do to avoid graduating without tens of thousands of dollars in debt? The answer might not be so difficult. • Apply to tuition-free schools. Many students and parents might be surprised to learn that there are several tuition-free schools. Admittance to these schools is competitive, but students considering equally competitive, high-tuition alternatives might make strong candidates for admission to tuition-free schools. • Apply to fixed-tui-
tion schools. If tuition-free schools are not an option, students can save money by applying for admittance to fixed-tuition schools. Such schools guarantee that the tuition students pay in their freshman year will not increase during the ensuing three years. (Note: Tuition may increase if a student needs a fifth year of schooling.) That can lead to considerable savings, as many schools’ tuitions increase dramatically in just four years. • Begin at a two-year college. Two-year colleges typically charge considerably lower tuitions than four-year
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sities. Students planning to do postgraduate work might benefit by enrolling in instate public universities and saving their money to finance their postgraduate educations. Students who hope to attend a public university in a state that borders their home state may be eligible for a border waiver, which grants them instate tuition even though they attended high school outside of the state. Attending college has never been more expensive, but students and their parents can explore various options that can help reduce the cost of college tuition.
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'A family all her own' a dream come true 'A family all her own' was a dream that came true for Akeela Fleisher on Dec. 31, 2015 when she was adopted by foster parents Tara and Jon Fleisher. The whole family will be cheering when the pretty young woman, now 18, receives her diploma from Kings Mountain High School June 11 in John Gamble Stadium. “I got my graduation present a year in advance,'' said Akeela, who had lived with the Fleishers two years and their family quickly became hers. Akeela now has a brother, Mason, who is a student at the University of Tennessee; a sister, Jensen, who is also 18 and a senior this year at Kings Mountain High School, and a sister, Brennin, 16, who is a sophomore at Kings Moun-
AKEELA FLEISHER tain High. An honor student, Akeela will study at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro this fall on a full scholarship and will major in communications. At KMHS, she runs track, is a cheerleader and captain of the cheer squad. She is an honor student, a theatre buff who sings, plays guitar, and
wants to get into musical theatre in the future. Akeela has worked at Carmike Theatre at Cleveland Mall four months, running the concession stand and ticket office. Another hobby is photography. “I'd really like to be an actress and plan to audition for every acting role or music role that should come available in school,'' she said. Akeela's favorite subject in school has been math. Akeela is active in First Baptist Church. Her close-knit family will be smiling, along with Akeela, when she walks across the stage at John Gamble Stadium June 11. Graduation is a big step for the 287 students. But for Akeela it's only the beginning because family comes first with her.
KMHS Senior Night 2015 – Left to right: Jensen, Akeela, Sue Fleisher (grandma), and Tara.
Fleisher “family portrait” taken on Moss Lake in the summer of 2015. The family loves to ski and tube all summer on grandpa and grandma, Ken and Sue Fleisher’s boat. Front L-R: Mason, Jon, Tara. Back, L-R Brennin, Jensen and Akeela.
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Photo taken at Gaston County Courthouse on Dec. 31, 2015 immediately after the family filed for adoption. Front L-R: Akeela Fleisher, Jensen Fleisher, Brennin Fleisher. Back, L-R: Mason Fleisher, Tara Fleisher, and Jon Fleisher.
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How to help kids prepare for college life Many of this year’s high school graduates will be leaving home for a college campus in the fall. Such a departure is often bittersweet for kids and parents alike. Young men and women typically look forward to the freedom and independence that college life can provide, but those same men and women know they will miss the familiarity of home as well. Parents, too, have mixed emotions when kids head to college, as their sadness over a child leaving home is met with the pride they feel that the child they raised is setting out to make their own way in the world. Few moments in life involve such significant change as the moment when a young man or woman first arrives on a college campus. Firstyear college students often don’t know what to expect once they arrive on campus, but there are steps parents can take to help their kids prepare for college life. * Teach kids how to schedule their time. One of
the things many college kids find once they arrive on campus is that their life is suddenly much less structured and their amount of downtime has increased considerably. Unlike high school, which keeps many kids in class or involved in extracurricular activities from the early morning through the late afternoon, college affords students much more free time, which is theirs to use as they see fit. Some kids dive right into on-campus activities, while others struggle to use their free time to their advantage. Parents can teach time management skills such as how to establish a schedule so all of that free time does not go to waste. This schedule can be adjusted on a weekly basis depending on coursework or extracurricular activities. Once kids learn to manage their time effectively, including using breaks between classes to review notes from a recent lecture or upcoming class, they’re likely to get the most out of
themselves academically and find they have more time to pursue extracurricular activities as well. * Discuss finances and establish a financial arrangement. Many college freshmen struggle to manage their money. Some might never have had a job during high school while others who did work only did so to earn spending money. But many college students need more than spending money once they reach campus. Rising tuition costs have made it difficult, if not impossible, for parents to bankroll their kids’ everyday expenses. As a result, many college students find themselves forced to manage their own money for the first time in their lives. Parents can teach simple financial lessons, such as the benefits of buying groceries as opposed to dining out or ordering in each night. College is also where many young men and women first sign up for a credit card. Parents can teach their kids the basics of managing credit,
such as the benefit of paying off a balance before interest rates kick in and the negative ramifications of missing payments. Parents who can afford to provide financial support for their children enrolled in college should reach a financial agreement with their children before they are off to college. Make sure kids know your financial support does not mean they have unlimited access to your funds, and make it known that such support will not continue if kids aren’t performing well in the classroom. * Encourage kids to contact any roommates before the school year begins. Part of the trepidation many kids have when leaving for college concerns how they may or may not develop a relationship with their new roommate. Many schools assign roommates months in advance of the school year, giving kids ample time to make contact and make arrangements about whom is going to bring certain items,
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Receiving a diploma is something to take seriously, even for those students who are somewhat older than their fellow graduates. In 2003, Gustava Bennett Burrus graduated from Richmond High School outside of San Fransisco, Calif., at the age of 97. Ruth Hayes Green graduated from the Adult High School of the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Adult Education Center in 2010 at age 98. In 2013, 106-year-old Fred Butler, a student at Beverly High School in Massachusetts, received his high school diploma. He broke the Guinness World Record for oldest graduate previously held by Allan Stewart of Australia, who received a Bachelor of Laws degree at age 91 from the University of New England, New South Wales, Australia.
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Employment: The next step after graduation Graduation is an exciting time in the lives of students. After years in the classroom preparing for life after school, graduation marks a time when students are finally ready to enter the “real world” and land their first professional job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics advises that earning a college degree can greatly improve a person’s chance of landing a job. The more education a person receives, the lower his or her prospects of being unemployed become. The BLS said that, as of 2014, individuals with a bachelor’s degree could earn on average $1,101 per week, compared to $668 for persons with high school diplomas. Those with
bachelor’s degrees had a 3.5 percent unemployment rate compared to 6 percent for those with only high school diplomas. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that roughly two million students earn bachelor’s degrees each year. Many others will go on to earn master’s or doctorates before entering the workforce. As the economy continues to improve, job prospects follow suit. According to a job outlook from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers had plans to hire 8.3 percent more new college graduates in 2015 than in 2014. The growth of businesses and the rising rate
of retiring Baby Boomers has spurred employment prospects. Landing a job post-graduation requires diligence on the part of new grads, and the following are a handful of ways to make those pursuits more successful. • Hit the ground running. It’s tempting for recent grads to take the summer off and have a lax approach to job hunting after all of the hard work they put into their education. But recent grads can get a head start on their competition by beginning their searches immediately after earning their degrees. Create a list of a few target companies you have your eye on, and then tap into your network to find a contact
at each company and reach out to that contact directly. • Focus on a career path. Prospective employers prefer that applicants have some certainty regarding the types of jobs they are looking for. Take a career assessment test or work with a career counselor to narrow down the fields and positions that speak to you. Avoid the “I’m willing to do or learn anything” approach to job applications. Employers may see that as desperation. • Don’t rely entirely on the Internet. Oftentimes, landing a good job requires reaching out to people in person. In a MonsterCollege survey, 78 percent of job-seekers said networking was a factor in their job
searches. Standing out from the crowd may involve physically standing out. Attend conferences or speeches from people who work at the companies you’re investigating. Don’t be afraid to shake some hands and introduce yourself to others. • Think about what you can offer to prospective employers. Narrow down your specific skills and customize your résumés or cover letters to the specific talents you can offer each potential employer. Use examples that illustrate these skills from past school courses, volunteerism or part-time jobs. Your “quirks,” like being the most punctual person in your group of friends, may turn out to be the skill an employer ad-
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Dawkins beating A Phoenix always rises all challenges Geoffrey Dawkins, 17, will graduate from Kings Mountain High School Saturday with a 4.2 grade point average and out front cheering for him at John Gamble Stadium will be his closeknit family and the eightyear-old boy he has tutored all year. When Dawkins discovered that a young Jefferson Elementary student faced similar health challenges, he started going to the child's home, helping him with school work, playing games, and spending time with family. Dawkins was born with Ectodermal Dyslasia – a non-life threatening skin disease which he has battled all his life and which took his hair. Just recently he suffered an anemic stroke and spent three days at Levine Center in Charlotte. He was back in school last week – busy as ever. In 10th grade Geoffrey was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy, a heart enlargement which prevented him from playing basketball. But the next best thing to not playing sports is to serve as the manager for the KMHS varsity basketball team for the past three years and see his team make it to the third round of playoffs. For the past two years Coach Pierce has asked him to also help with scoring. The talented young man who stands five feet nine inches tall has beat the odds. As a fifth and sixth grader he played basket-
and Angela Dawkins. His father is Associate Minister of New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC. He has an older sister, Kristin. “You just don't give up,'' says the popular student who is affectionately called “Geoffro” by his friends. Staying busy, working hard and most importantly putting your trust in God. That's his prescription for a happy life. He plans to keep in touch with his young friend by encouraging him in his school work and visiting as often as possible. “I won't forget him, he's been good for me and I hope that I have been good for him.”
DAWKINS ball at Faith Baptist Church and baseball at Bethlehem Baptist Church. As a high school freshman he played basketball at the YMCA and some football. At KMHS, he's active in the band, Beta Club, and Business and Marketing classes. What does he plan after graduation? Geoffrey wants to be a prosecutor in the court system and so he will major in criminal justice at North Carolina Central University where will play in the band. He's excited. His favorite subject is Science and he hopes to take lots of Science courses in college. Geoffrey is the son of Geoffrey Dawkins is pictured with the young Rev. Jeffrey elementary student he tutors.
Graduation from high school is special. But for Phoenix North, 19, who continues to face myriad challenges June 11 will be a day to celebrate as he walks across the stage at John Gamble Stadium to receive his diploma. Everyone at Kings Mountain High and the basketball team, where he serves as manager, love the young man with the sparkling personality that belies his big challenges in life. Phoenix is a hemipalegic, which means he is paralyzed on one side of his body. While miraculously escaping the clutches of death at age 14, Phoenix had to start all over again at the age of 15, from learning his ABCs to simple and more complicated math. To look and talk with him most people would never realize what he has gone through. His progress is amazing but for Phoenix it will be a life long battle. He's up to the challenge. “Never give up” he tells his classmates as he gives them high-fives and a smile that's contagious. And Phoenix says he will never give up. Phoenix collapsed while doing drills at basketball practice in Inlay City, Michigan 4 ½ years ago and suffered a massive stroke. After weeks in a coma and three brain surgeries doctors were unsure of his progress. But the team of doctors at DMC Rehabilitation Institute, Detroit, Michigan never gave up. Indeed, Phoenix and his Mom, Leigh Green,
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PHOENIX NORTH have always been close but nearly inseparable since Jan. 4, 2012, the day that both of their lives were changed forever. Leigh was working from home that day when she received a call from the high school's front office saying 14-year-old Phoenix had fallen during basketball practice. School officials had already called 911 and Phoenix was taken by Lapeer EMS to Lapeer Regional Medical Center. He was transferred by helicopter to Detroit Receiving Hospital's neuro-trauma unit. There doctors removed pressure on his brain. Complications occurred that required a second surgery which removed half of his right brain. He wasn't expected to survive. Family was flying in from out of state to say goodbyes. But then, as fate would have it, a miracle occurred. On the day he opened his eyes he wrote “I love you” to both his Mom and his older sister on a piece of paper. He walked out of the hospital with a cane and hundreds of people lined the streets cheering him. Phoenix said his friends raised $19,000 to help pay his medical bills. He returned to school, initially attending classes two days a week and taking three subjects. The family moved to Kings Mountain two years ago to join Leigh's sister, Lureen Helton, and
nephew Joshua Helton, 17, a junior at KMHS. Phoenix has two sisters, Aja, 24, of Seattle, Washington and Sydney, 22, of Michigan. His Dad, Chad, lives in Detroit, Michigan. “I look like my Dad,'' said the 6 ft 11 inches tall Phoenix who would have no trouble sinking a basketball in a basket. Grandparents Stewart and Cathy Green moved from Michigan to Kings Mountain last year to be on his support team. Still Phoenix has physical limitations, including his vision. Neuro-surgeons looking at his brain scans say there is no scientific explanation for his survival. The only explanation, according to his Mom, is that God had other plans for him. Julienne Wagner is by his side at school.' 'He's funny, very smart, and a celebrity on campus, greets everyone with a big smile and makes friends easily. He is the first to raise his hand in class when the teacher asks a questions and he's an A student.” Super bright and polite, his friends in study hall, art, physical science and foods classes say. Two weeks ago he experienced an emotion of heavy sadness so his Mom says a different part of his brain is working. After graduation, what are his plans? He will enroll at Cleveland Community College and he's excited. He will continue to volunteer at the YMCA two days a week and continue rehabilitation. Phoenix has overcome an incredible amount of diversity emerging from tragedy to triumph. “We're blessed,'' says his Mom, as Phoenix gives her a big hug.
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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2016 Isaih Johnson Brittany Jones Justyce Jones Lachlan Jones Andy Khounmeuang Ethan King Adam Kiser Joseph Korch William Kornegay Abbey Lail Courtney Lanier Gabriel Lankford Lindsey Laughridge Thomas Lavin Jarrett Ledford Peyton Lemons Shana Locklair Jessica Lovell Brenner Martin Camry Martin Emily Martin Krystal Martin Jennifer Maxey Sara Mayes Destinee McClain Jair McCluney Hannah McComas Timothy McLeod Sabrina McMahan Hunter McPherson Christopher Mercer Tynesha Merriman Ina Messer Caleb Miles Mario Mood Kiersten Moore Trenton Moore Cameron Morgan Jonathan Morrow Arey Morton Leah Nations Phoenix North Aaron Oakley Brooklyn Odums Zachery Oliver Seth Ortega Daniel Parker Sahira Patterson Andrew Payne Ann Payne Maxwell Peterson Albert Petty Darha Ponder Nautica Pope Shaniya Portee Adam Pressley
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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2016 Joshua Pressley Erica Pullen Justin Queen Tyler Randle Autumn Reese Tykiah Rhodes Christopher Robbins Mariah Roberts Tiana Roberts Zavier Roberts Joshua Robinson Christopher Roseberry Cornelius Roseboro Kashaiyia Russell Nigel Sadler Bryan Sanders Jennifer Sanders Toni Sanders Kelly Sarvis Amber Sellers Johana Sellers Timothy Setzer Brenda Shoemake Alexis Short Tara Sikes Ethan Simmons Dylan Sims Ja’Maria Sims Austin Sipes Nathan Sipes Aaron Smith Austin Smith Eustacia Smith Jonathan Smith Raun Smith Tommy Smith Mikayla Smithson Victoria Spencer Avery Starr Jared Steward Emma Stewart Rachel Stewart Chase Stirewalt Mikayla Stuart Cody Sullivan Candace Summitt Donavan Sumpter Steven Swann Jordan Sweezy Melissa Sweezy Sterling Taylor Ashleigh Teague Courtney Teague Haley Tepper Katelyn Terry Krisleigh Thompson
Practical gift ideas for graduates What graduate doesn’t wish to find a new car with a big bow on top in the driveway? While it would be nice to begin a new phase in life with a fresh set of wheels, many gift-givers tend to lean toward more practical items when buying gifts for recent graduates. Some of these include: • Résumé service: In this competitive job market, individuals need to take advantage of every opportunity to stand out
from the crowd. Résumé rules have changed, and graduates will be best served by companies that know the ins and outs of writing effective résumés. Employers often use digital scanning software to sift through applicants, so knowing which keywords and tags to use can ensure a résumé gets noticed. Costs can range from $100 to $200, depending on the services desired. • Electronics: Technology
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offices. • Travel tickets: Treat graduates to a trip away from home. Travelers often gain new perspectives and inspiration when visiting a city, state or country for the first time. Travel is good for future entrepreneurs and may help a person stand out in a long list of job applicants. According to Forbes. com, travel can help cultivate relationships outside of one’s existing network and provide ideas
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dents studying abroad. Choose durable luggage that can handle the rigors of travel so cash-strapped new grads have something they can rely on for years to come. • Money: Money remains a one-size-fits-all gift that can be put to many uses. Invest in a graduate’s future by buying stock in a stable company, contribute to a college savings account or help grads begin paying back their student loans.
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Twins will be separated for first time in 18 years
Left to right: ANNA WATERS and ANNETTE WATERS Two students graduating from Kings Mountain High School have more in common than their area of study. Annette Waters and Anna Waters are identical twins and for 18 years they have been inseparable. Come September Annette will be a freshman at Appalachian State University majoring in history education and Anna will be a freshman at Western Carolina University majoring in music education.
It will be a bitter sweet “so long'' when they pack their bags and leave in different directions. “We get teary every time we think about being so far apart,'' said Annette, who said she and Anna dressed alike up until Intermediate School age. The twins work together at Ingles and share a 2003 Impala. And they haven't decided who will take the car when school starts this fall. Annette said her AP his-
tory teacher Chris McKay and his wife, Kami, inspired her to go to ASU and major in history education. Currently she tutors history students. An honor student, she is active in the Symphony Chorale and has sung in the chorus since 6th grade. She is secretary of the Spanish club. Anna, who aspires to be a band director, was inspired by KMHS Band director Gil Doggett to enroll at Western Carolina University to study music education. She has played in the band since 7th grade and has tutored English students this semester. She is an honor student active in the National Honor Society and in band club. Both girls are involved in Bible study and hike at least once a week. They are daughters of Tammy and Carlton Waters of Kings Mountain. The twins have two sisters, Ashley Prince and husband, Keith, and Caroline Waters, a junior at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington; and brother Brandon Waters and wife, Shanna Annette and Anna say their first letters away from home will be to each other They are ready to go but feel it will be a big adjustment but good for them.
Annette (left in beige dress) and Anna (right in black dress)
Fleisher receives 2016 SETC Secondary School Scholarship KMHS Theatre student Jensen Fleisher has received the $1,000 2016 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Secondary School Scholarship. The scholarship is given to a student from the entire 10 state region of SETC. Fleisher also receives a complimentary oneyear student membership in SETC, complimentary registration and hotel room for the 2017 SETC Annual Convention, a ticket for and recognition at the annual awards banquet at the 2017 Convention, and a featured spot on the SETC website. She auditioned with numerous other students from10 states and will be representing North Carolina at the convention. This is a national level recognition for the Kings Mountain High School student.
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WATERS FAMILY –Anna and Annette Waters are pictured with their parents, Carlton and Tammy Waters and their sister Caroline Waters, right.
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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2016 Samantha Thompson Jada Tillman Stevette Tomberlin William Towery Jordan Trull Chanthapone Tuttanon Taylor Wade Brandon Walters John Ward Kelsey Ward Kayla Ware Jacob Warren Anna Waters Annette Waters Amber Watts Dasia Webber David Wells Hailey Wheaton Randy Whitworth Jonah Williams Kenneth Williams Robin Williams Lori Williamson Allison Willis Bethany Wilson Cederick Wilson Sabrina Wilson Will Wilson Natalie Wingfield Destiny Wood Alley Wray Cody Wray Jacob Wright Keilee Wright Alex Wyant Grace Yarborough Robert Yarborough Allen Card
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Helpful hints when choosing a college High school seniors may be preparing for prom or getting ready to receive their diplomas, but high school juniors may be spending their time investigating various colleges. During the spring of their junior year, many high school students study for and take the Scholastic Achievement Test, or SATs. Test scores and applications factor heavily into where a student will go to college, but students must also find a school where they feel comfortable. Choosing the right college can help a person start
off on the right foot. Here are some helpful hints for students when researching colleges. * Brand-name schools aren't the be-all, end-all. While the well-known schools, particularly the Ivy League universities, may garner a lot of attention, there are many other lesser-known schools that will provide a quality education. * Think about school size. Students who thrive regardless of class size may not have to worry as much about the size of a school. Those who like an intimate setting and more one-on-
one interaction may want to gear their searches to schools that have a smaller population. * Factor in costs. Part of the decision-making process will involve the costs of going to school. A private university will likely be more expensive than a public institution. Although some students deter paying for college by taking out loans, keeping the bigger picture in mind -- especially the loan payments that will await students upon graduation -- can help steer school choices. * Be honest with yourself. Students should be
honest when assessing their academic history and abilities. Some schools have very stringent acceptance policies and will only accept students who fit a certain academic profile. If a grade point average or SAT score falls significantly below a school's requirement, applying to that school and paying the application fee might not be in a student's best interest. * Seek out personal referrals. Students can reach out to alumna of certain schools and get their perspective on a given school. They can then schedule tours at some of the schools
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that seem the best fits and judge for themselves if the school are right for them. * Think about personal and academic interests. Some school decisions are made simply by the programs offered. For a student who has a very specific degree in mind, there may be a limited number of schools that specialize in that course of study. However, a liberal arts major can select among a much greater number of options. Also, students should think beyond academics to the athletics or after-class activities offered.
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Hill ranks No. 2 in academics and tops in sports Demetrius Hill, who ranks No. 2 with a GPA of 4.7 in the 287-member Kings Mountain High School Class of 2016, has been racking up thousands of dollars in scholarships which will pay four years of study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also graduate school expenses. His classmates says the honors he is receiving are “well deserved” and they applaud the young man for his sportsmanship and his impeccable 'manners.” A popular student in academics and sports, Hill has played basketball all four years at KMHS and was point guard two years on the varsity team. He also
DEMETRIUS HILL plays intramural basketball. “I love sports,'' says Hill, He is also active in the National Honor Society and in the youth group at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Demetrius is excited to be graduating and ready to go to college.
He plans to major in chemistry, a favorite subject in high school. Son of Lisa Jordan and Otis Crawford, Hill is 18 and along with his parents two brothers will be in the bleachers at John Gamble Stadium cheering for him on graduation day June 11. His brothers are Josh Sherer and Isaiah Hill. Among the scholarships that Hill has received are the Gates Millennium which will pay all expenses for four years of college and graduate school; the $12,000 Golden Leaf scholarship; the $7,000 Dover scholarship; the Kings Mountain Hall of Fame $1,000 scholarship; the A. Mickey Church $500 scholarship; and the NCHSAA $750 scholarship.
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KM Senior athletes sign to play at next level Numerous Kings Mountain High graduating seniors will be continuing their sports careers in college next year. Football players advancing to the next level include Dre Bell and Keenan Baker,
who will be attending Louisburg Junior College; Marquise Camp, who will further his scholastic and athletic career at Ferrum College in Virginia, and Chris Robbins who will be attending Catawba College.
Mountaineer basketball star senior Jacob Skidmore will be joining the Lenoir Rhyne Bears for the 2016-17 season. Three Mountaineer baseball standouts will further their careers at the collegiate
level. They are Will Wilson, who will be moving on to NC State, Matt Absher who will be pitching for Montreat College, and Thomas Lavin who will attend Erskine College.
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SPO OFFICERS – Pictured are officers of the Student Participation Organization at Kings Mountain High School. From left, Jaylynn Wood, Senior class representative; Gwen Hopper, SPO president; Gregory Hawkins, Senior class president; and Bethany Wilson, senior class representative.
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I plan to major in History at Erskine College. This summer I have a scholarship to play baseball for the Carolina Black Sox in Charlotte. I’m the catcher.
I plan to study mechanical engineering at UNC at Charlotte this fall. This summer I plan a beach trip.
I plan to enroll at Gaston College for two years and then transfer to North Carolina State University to study chemical engineering. This summer I may go on a mission trip.
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