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Landen Barnes earns inaugural Farmville 18 scholarship
Landen Barnes, a standout student at Farmville Central High School, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the “Farmville 18” Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded by a group of accomplished African American men who grew up in the Farmville community, are members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and are dedicated to providing educational opportunities for local students. A well-rounded student, Barnes displayed exceptional leadership both academically and athletically throughout...
JROTC students achieve first solo flights at Washington-Warren airport
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) — Today was a milestone for high school students from Air Force JROTC programs across the country as they took their first solo flights at Washington-Warren Airport. These students are part of a course aimed at obtaining their private pilot licenses in just two months. The...
‘Fill your life with purpose': North Pitt, Farmville Central graduates celebrate successes
North Pitt High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated four years of taking risks and excelling through challenges. “You make up the class that brought us out of COVID,” Principal Maurice Harris told 177 graduates on Saturday. “You worked with us as we learned new ways to educate. … You were leaders from the minute you arrived in our building. “We watched with pride while you excelled — regional president of...
‘A moment to celebrate': More than 1,500 Pitt County Schools graduate in weekend ceremonies
A high school experience that began with fears ended with cheers last weekend as more than 1,500 Pitt County Schools seniors graduated in ECU’s Minges Coliseum. The Class of 2024 included hundreds of graduates from high schools that serve Ayden, Farmville, Grifton and Winterville. The events started Friday afternoon with D.H. Conley and J.H. Rose high schools, which largely serve the Greenville area south to Chicod. Ceremonies on Saturday with South Central, Ayden-Grifton and Farmville Central, along with North Pitt, sent off a group who...
Town of Winterville recognizes outgoing PCC president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s the end of an era at Pitt Community College. On Monday, the Town of Winterville honored the school’s retiring president, Dr. Lawrence Rouse. He said after 48 years in education, he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, his children and his grandchildren. Winterville Mayor Ricky Hines […]
Greenville student receives Civic Local Foundation Scholarship
A J.H. Rose High School graduate has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Civic Local Foundation, the organization announce. Madison Lanier, who graduated Friday, will utilize the scholarship to further their education at East Carolina University, the foundation said. Awarded to only 25 deserving students in North Carolina, the scholarhship is a testament to their academic prowess and commitment to their communities, the foundation said. It will support education...
Students win DAR essay contests
The Susanna Coutanch Evans chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has recognized two students for their performance in recent essay contests. Esra Lupton, a fifth-grade student at G.R. Whitfield School, is the winner of its American History Essay contest, open to students in grades 5 through 8. His essay about composer John Phillip Sousa also was named the district winner. Regent Annette Sipe presented Esra with a certificate...
GECHS earns U.S. News ranking
Greene Early College High School has been ranked No. 231 in North Carolina among the 2024 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report, Greene County Schools reported. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 schools at the national, state and local level. “Greene Early College is a special place to learn and work,” Principal Taylor Moore said. “At Greene Early College High School, our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging and stimulating environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and...
Brickhouse awarded SECU's People Helping People Scholarship
A Perquimans County High School graduating senior who plans to attend East Carolina University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science is this year’s recipient of the SECU Foundation’s People Helping People Scholarship. Dawson Brickhouse, who graduated May 31, was a dual enrolled student at Perquimans High School and College of The Albemarle and had a 4.6 grade-point average. While at PCHS, Brickhouse implemented a “technology help desk” where...
J.H. Rose Key Club presented charter
A group of J.H. Rose High Schools students recently received their charter as a Key Club from Kiwanis International. Accepting the charter was Abby McPhail, charter president, and Olivia Perry, lieutenant governor of the Carolina District. Presenting was Neil Dorsey of Golden K Kiwanis Greenville, the sponsoring Kiwanis Club. The 2024-25 officers also were inducted: Lorian McGillicuddy, president; Maya Swaggerty and Marly Singleton, vice presidents; Bergan Osborne, secretary; Adison Adler, treasurer; Tara Drake, webmaster; and Sydney Collins, editor. Molly Chandler serves as the J.H. Rose adviser. The club completed a book collection program and began planning for service projects for the 2024-25 year. For information on the Kiwanis programs call 252-367-8310
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