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Swett High Happenings rsH5> students assisted chorus teacher, Ms. Ellen Jackson, in painting her chorus room. While working they haeffun and lots of laughs. Students who assisted included Billy Chavis, Reynica Casanova, William Trice, graduate of 97, James Keith Oxendinc and Spencer McDougal. Purnell Swett High Agriculture Department advisors, Dixon Britt and Jennings Bullard, attended the state FFA Convention in Raleigh, a Livestock Association meeting and educational seminar at the Joe Troxell farm in Hoke County and the summer Workforce Development Conference ia Greensboro for a week. The State FFA Com vention was held June 13,14 and 15 with a team consisting of Natula Lowry, Lester Locklear, Tamer Lowry and Brandon Dwight Locklear. Natula was recognized at the Proficiency Award Banquet at the McKimmon Center for her SAE in Small Animal Care. She was awarded 3rd place in the state, and received a plaque and $50.00. Approximately 150 local teachers of the year gathered in Research Triangle Park June 23-24 for the Fourth Annual Teacher of the year symposium. Susan Blackman the 1995-19% Teacher of the Year from the Public Schools of Robeson County school system, was one of the participants. Blackman is an assistant principal at Purnell Swett High School. .The symposium gives the teacher leaders the opportunity to establish a teacher network and to build links to state education policymakers. These teachers also had an opportunity to shate strategies for effective teaching. The keynote speaker of the event included Sharon Draper, the 1997 National Teacher of the year. Each local teacher was honored at a luncheon ahd presented with a certificate of appreciation from state superintendent. Michael Ward. Susan Blackman, Kim Branch, and Felicia Hunt attended the N.C. teacher academy at Chowan College in Murfreesboro. N.C. July 13-18. The major emphasis of the program was integrating technology into classroom instruction. .. , . Hie US Army gaye an appreciation dinner to-the faculty and staff on August the 6 th with Major Augustine Vendetta w elcoming evetyonc. " t Recognized at -the dinner was Terry Deese and Steven Josey. Mr. Deese was the recruiter for PSHS for two years and will be leaving for Korea. Steven Josey will replace Mr. Deese ahd take over all responsibilities Deese previously Captain Twylla Willis. FayettevilleRecruitingCompany commander, also greeted everyone and expressed her appreciation to the faculty and staft for their support of the armed services She also stressed the importanceof students taking the ASVAB test and how it improves SAT test-taking skills and how students are able to acquire college money up to $40,000 to enter college. Certificatesofappreciationwere awarded to the following people at [he dinner: Major Augustine Vendctti, Sgt Maj. Bernie Ra/or Wesley Revels. Nclia Crain. Roxanne Hunt, Sabrina Dew. Cindy Oxendine, Dennis Watts. Betsy Bailey, and Felicia Hunt P.S.H.S. Welcomes New Teachers: James Benning social studies, Barbara Bullard - exceptional children, Johnny Bullard - exceptional children, M.D. Coleman weight training..Scarlet Duncan.math. Sue Graham-business, Steve Hagen - P.E., Stacy Hinson - home economics, Larry Knowels - P.E.. Kim Lawson - English. Connie Locklear - math, James Lock lea r assistant principal, Joseph Lockledr - exceptional children. Kim Locklear - English. Peggy Lowery - exceptional children, Andy McCormick - SMR coordinator. Anita Oxendine-exceptional chil-,. dren, Ann Smith - English. Tommy Tilson-SMR coordinator. Wenona Hinderson - math, Jack Carter English. Foreign exchange student Lukas Juda. from Orlova'Lulync. Czech Republic, has joined the Rams. Juda is a junior and his host parents are Mr. and Mrs. Glen Locklear of Maxton, NC. The Rams varsity football team participated in the Baltic of the Border against Pagcland and was defeated with a score of 14-7. Coach M.D. Coleman states. "I was pleased with our team speed and the fact that they fought hard at the end of the game to come back We should have beaten them by two touchdowns at least, but penalties and inexperience beat us. As soon as we eliminate our mistakes, we will startsurprisinga lotof teams." The Rams played their first official football game August 29lh defeating the Westover Wolverines withascoreof 12-10. Rashawn McKoy dashed 88 yards and made the touchdown which won the ^me within the last seconds. The Pembroke Business and Professional Women's organization presented a schaLurtrtntdfieather Locklear who plans to attend UNC Pembroke this fall. The'schoiBs^tfyi was presented iiLkonor of Mrs. (Grace Epps, who was a member of the Pembroke 11PW and dedicated, her life to education as a teacher and later as an elementary supervisor. ?hown left to tight: Mae Locklear, mother; Heather Locklear; (Carton.tocklear, father; Leona Locklear; Kathy Epps; and front, JaiHet Adam Loadear. , f, '\ ..... -'mtuamuui*1 sesammmmm * wemma^mummmm^mmmmamm^ >,... ?? VS Army Recmtter Terry Deese, top right; Steve Josey, bottom left, ctd Cpt. Twylla Willis, bottom right presented the PSHS faculty and staff certificates of appreciation. Top left, Cynthia Sweat, Sgt Phillip Bynum, Sgt. Major Bernie Bator, Roxanne Hunt, Betsy Bailey, Sabrina Dew, MaJ, Augustine Vendetti, Nelia Craln, Felicia Hunt and Wesley Revels. -ia ... ; . ' The Pembroke Business and Professional Women's organization presented scholarships to LorleAnn Lamb and Heather Locklear. Not picture I* Marca droves. 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