Chamber Recognizes Senior Students of Excellence Seniors from five of PSRC's si\ high schools were recognized ai the meeting of the Public Schools of Robeson Counts Board of Education on November 5. 2001 Students were highlighted based on their leadership and service activities in their schools and their communities. Nancy PSRC. presented chamber representatives and students. The Students of Excellence initiative is a collaborative effort w ith the local chambers and the public schools. Each chamber selects a student from among applications submitted from the high school in their area: students who apply must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Each chamber honors their student with a plaque and other rewards for their meritorious service and achievement Recognized from Purneil Swett High School was Tyson Meadors who recently attained Morehead Scholarship finalist status. As co-captain of the football team, he commands several positions: running back, quarterback. kicker, kick returned, and outside linebacker. He is also captain of the varsity wrestling team and is a participant in varsitv tennis and var' sity track Ranked number one in his senior class, Meadors currently is the Student Council president, is a performer with the Drama Club, is captain of the Quiz Bowl Team, and a member of the National Honor Society. In his community, he serves as a peer tutor and math tutor for at risk children. After graduation from college. Meadors wants to attend law school and ultimately become a Supreme Court Justice. He views success as "a combination of material and personal achievements, living life up to par with personal standard, and I e= ' - ? seizing the opportunity to both give and receive love, friendship, and happiness among friends and family " His award was presented by Teresa Gummings representing the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Margaret Ann Gane was recognized from l.umberton High School and her award was presented by Billye Amnions of the Luniberton Chamber Gane is Student Body president. Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team and the Varsitv Tennis Team, and President ofthe French Club. She is a member of the Science Club, the Beta Club, and the National Honor Society She served as a class Marshal and is ranked number six in her class. In her community. Gane is vers active, volunteering at the Robeson County Humane Society Animal Shelter and as a student teacher at Tanglewood and J. C. Hargrave Elementary Schools. Additionally, she is president of her Youth Group at church. Gane plans to pursue a career in teaching which she v ievvs "as a self-rewarding profession through which I can better my own life..." She defines success as "learning to appreciate the value of self and other human beings," Raymond Johnson ofthe Fairmont Chamber of Commerce presented the award to Tracie Oxendine of Fairmont High School. Oxendine is extremely active in the JROTC at her school, serving as Public Affairs Officer, as squad leader and assistant commander for the Drill Team, and as Guard and Commander of the Color Guard. Oxendine is active with the Yearbook Staff and is coeditor of the school newspaper. She visits rest homes, buys holiday gifts for chosen elders, and has participated in donation drives for the New York victims and for the homeless people in her community. Oxendine plans lo seek a degree in Criminal Justice and then purse a career as a lawyer in the United States Air Force, possibly as a Judge Advocate General. Oxendine is ranked number six in her class, and even with her wealth of school and community activities, she maintains a weighted GPA of 4.170. She believes that success "is attained only by means of strong self-determination..." W ith his award presented b> Doris McLean of the St. Pauls Chamber. Nunzio Accetturo was named the Student of Excellence form St. Pauls High. As a senior, his goal is to graduate w ith honors and w ith North Carolina Scholar status, and then pursue a career in teaching history Accetturo is involved in various activ ities in his school and community. He is a member of the Future Farmers of America, the Varsity Tennis Team, and the Golf Team where he received the Sportsmanship Award. Other awards include Who's Who Among American High School Students and the Summer Rew ards Program. As president of the Student Government Association and as Sergeant-at-Arms for his Senior Class. Accetturo demostrates his leadership skills and supports the athletic program as statistician and reporter for the basketball teams and as Student Sports Information Director. With his community, Accetturo is active in his church through the Youth Choir. The Royal Rangers, and the Destined Drama Team. He has worked in fund raisers for the Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis foundation. St. Judes Children's Hospital, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Currently he volunteers for the Hope Mills Fire Department and the Dive Team. With only one dive to achieve scuba certification, he plans to be of greater assistance in the future. Accetturo believe's that "success cannot accurately be measured and should never be overlooked." Fran Ray of the Red Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly presented awards to Shari Brockington and Jennifer Key. recipients who were tied in their assessments by the Chamber members. Brockington can boast membership in the SADD Club, the Beta Club, the Inspirational Choir, the concert Band, the Marching Band where she is captain, and the Mu Alpha Theta Club. She is also a Varsity Cheerleader. Serving as a Junior Usher and a Junior Choir member in her church and volunteering at local rest homes as well as tutoring at Peterson Elementary School are just two examples of her service in her community'. Brockington plans to become a math teacher and pursue her Master's degree. She defines success as "completing goals and tasks in my life." Jennifer Key is also active in activities at Red Springs High School. She is president of Mu Alpha Theta Club and Senior Section Advisor of Journalism and is a member of the Beta Club, the Debutante Club, and the newspaper staff. In her church, she participated in the Youth Drama Club, the Youth Puppeteers, the Acteens Program, and the Youth and Adult Choirs. Key plans a career as a pediatrician, p goal which requires an action plan which is "based on determination and positive influences." She feels that" a strong belief in self and a positive attitude are keys to success." All Student of Excellence recipients are recognized at thfeir individual schools, at their area Chamber of Commerce meetings, and officially at the Board of Education presentations. Palmer Prevention, Inc 208 Main Street Pembroke, NC 28372 522-0421 Stop it Before it Starts! Prevention Works! . Our Services Are FREE Christmas Craft Show and Sale A Christmas Craft Show arid Sale, sponsored by the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Robeson County Extension and Community Association, will be held Friday, December 7. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the O.R Owens Agriculture Center, Highway 72 West (west of Exit 17, off 1-95), Lumberton. According to Phyllis Hunt, Extension and Community Association Coordinator with the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, ADMISSION WILL BE FREE. Crafters from Robeson and neighboring counties will offer qualityhandcrafted items for sale. Lunch and baked goods will also be available. . For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (910) 671-3276. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Native American The NC.lndian Cultural Center will sponsor a Native American Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Classes will be held Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. til 9:00 Dance Class p.m. All ages are welcome, however, younger children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact NC1CC at (910) 521-2433. 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