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East Wilkes Class of 2024
The East Wilkes High School Class of 2024 celebrated their high school graduation at a commencement ceremony held June 4 in the school gymnasium. “The Senior Class of 2024 at East Wilkes High School will long be remembered as a class of impact,” said Principal Dustin Webb. “These students have faced years of adversity that began in middle school and continued all through the COVID years. Through it all they have remained consistent and committed to one another and to their success in school and...
Ballard twins seal State Championship
Connor and Aidan Ballard, twin brothers and Elkin High School sophomores maintained a family and Elkin High School tradition of tennis excellence by capturing the 1A doubles state championship in Cary, NC on May 11. In high school tennis there are state wide competitions in singles, doubles and teams. The pair never lost a set in their quest for the crown, winning the Northwest 1A Conference title, then the Western...
Mary Sprinkle named to SNHU Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH — Mary Sprinkle of Elkin has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 91-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 225,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.
Cockerham Energy BP/Amoco presents scholarships to graduates
Three area high school seniors recently received college scholarships courtesy of Cockerham Energy and BP/Amoco. Recipients were Caden Alexander Carico a graduate of Galax High School; Alyson Nichole Blackburn, a graduate of Carroll County High School; and Kamrin Alexa Arduin, a graduate of Grayson County High School. Carico plans to attend East Tennessee State University in the fall and is planning on majoring in Business. He is the grandson of...
WCC announces spring 2024 Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students through the President’s List and the Dean’s List each fall and spring semester. The students on the spring 2024 semester President’s and Dean’s lists are grouped by home county. To qualify for the President’s List, full-time students must achieve a 4.0-grade point average, complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examination) and be awarded all “A’s.” ...
Kari Hodges graduates from University of Georgia
ATHENS, GA — Kari Michele Hodges is among the more than 8,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2024 who were celebrated during Commencement exercises in May. Hodges, of Elkin, is a candidate for a MS Kinesiology. “We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2024,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Commencement offers students, friends and families...
Students score victory in budget negotiations
Negotiation and compromise were the name of the game Tuesday evening in Dobson when the Surry County Board of Commissioners sat down for a final discussion on the county budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The final vote on the budget will occur Monday, June 17, but Tuesday the board came to consensus on several items and sent back some items to County Manager Chris Knopf for further review and reconsideration. ...
Wilkes Community College welcomes fall 2024 Dental Assisting students
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College is pleased to welcome the Fall 2024 Dental Assisting Students: Natalie Adams, Alleghany County; Ragan Annas, Alexander County; Isabella Bonilla, Alleghany County; Lyndsay Bonilla, Wilkes County; Amelia Call, Wilkes County; Breanna Cardwell, Wilkes County; Jaelyn Carter, Wilkes County; Adriana Cortez, Wilkes County; Lesie Dawson, Wilkes County; Lauren Eller, Wilkes County; Madison Goins, Wilkes County; Natalie Johnson, Wilkes County; Gabriela Limon, Wilkes County; Michael Pacheco, Wilkes County; Lilly Reeves, Wilkes County; Taylor Roland, Wilkes County; Gabriela Ruvalcabo Barragan, Wilkes County; and Shaley Willard. ...
Surry Early College and Yadkin Early College High schools recognized
DOBSON — Surry Early College High School and Yadkin Early College High School have been recognized for their achievements for the 2022-2023 academic year. Yadkin Early College High School had a 100 percent graduation rate which surpassed the state average of 87 percent. Yadkin Early College High School was awarded with a letter grade of “A” by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. To receive this letter grade, Yadkin Early College High School met the highest level of overall performance, had academic growth, and met federal performance requirements.
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