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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...
Springfield earns inaugural Ferrell Cup as top middle school athletic program for 23-24
An outstanding year for the Springfield Middle School athletic department turned into a year to remember at the Wilson County Schools coaches luncheon at Hunt High on Thursday. Springfield was saluted as the first recipient of the Gilbert Ferrell Cup as the top WCS middle school athletic program for the school year that just concluded. The award was named in […] The post Springfield earns inaugural Ferrell Cup as top middle school athletic program for 23-24 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Finding her voice: Farmville student to address educators at AVID Summer Institute
Going into middle school, Jordyn Hill was already an avid dancer, painter and baker. But a public speaker? “No,” she said, laughing. “You’ve got the wrong person. That’s not me.” Fast-forward three years to when she is about to enter high school, and it is very much her. The Farmville student has been invited to the podium to address thousands of educators in Florida next week. ...
Mother, daughter graduate together at Nash Community College ceremony
A mother and her daughter have one neat thing in common: They both got to turn their tassels at Nash Community College’s recent graduation ceremony. Dulce and Delia Escobar graduated recently, with an associate degree and a high school equivalency diploma, respectively. The Escobars were a part of two parent-child pairings who graduated and had their names called together during the May commencement exercises last month. ...
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County
NCWorks Career Coaches are community college counselors embedded in high schools to help students acquire awareness and explore career and technical education post-secondary program options. This position is funded in part by an appropriation from the General Fund to the NC Community College System Office and created as a result of a partnership between Lenoir Community College and Greene County Schools. Under general supervision, employees in this position are employees of Lenoir Community College and will not be an agent or employee of Greene County Schools. This position will report to the Director of Student Success and Equity and will be located at the high school.
Humphrey and Davis congratulate Greene Central Rams on their State Championship win
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen. Rep. Chris Humphrey (R) D-12 recognized...
In graduation ceremonies across the Twin Counties, memories were made
Parents, teachers and students in Nash and Edgecombe counties have had a lot to celebrate in May and June. The Telegram asked area educators to send in photos commemorating the graduation ceremonies that have taken place over the last two months. Featured in this weekend’s edition of the Telegram are the graduation ceremonies at North East Carolina Preparatory School and at Nash County Public Schools. North East Carolina Prep is a tuition-free public charter school in Tarboro. The school celebrated its 64 graduates in its...
Love of wrestling leads Fike’s Farmer to Mount Olive
Wrestling has been part of Jacob Farmer’s life since the newly minted Fike High graduate started school, so he’s happy the end of his high school career isn’t the end on the mat for him, too. Farmer, who graduated with his senior class at Fike on Saturday morning, signed recently to join the wrestling program at the University of Mount […] The post Love of wrestling leads Fike’s Farmer to Mount Olive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
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