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4 ’ TAKE SAMPLES - Jean Collins o GH A Ta Se rr | Rat SS Sow, ET A Connie M. Phifer, North School third grade teacher, is exchang- ing her job with Barbara Turner of Cheshire, England and both are getting acquainted at Georgetown University this week in the East Coast Orientation - program. This is the first time Kings Mountain schools have par- i ticipated in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program — sponsored by the United States f Kannapolis (left), Katherine Jenkins of Kings Mountain (center) and Tony Chesson of Apex (right) collect water samples from a lake on the campus of Western Carolina University to conduct tests for bacteria levels during the fourth annual Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics program. They were among more than 110 high school students from across North Carolina who took part in the five-week program, which concluded July 29. The less-traditional interdisciplinary program featured speakers from N.C. State University, Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. About 600 high school juniors and seniors are selected for their talent and special interest in science and math to attend Summer Ventures sessions at WCU, East Carolina University, N.C. Central University, UNC-Charlotte and Appalachian State University. (WCU Photo by Mark Haskett) Cathey Scholarship Winner HICKORY--Harry Vernon Cathey, III of Kings Mountain has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship to attend Lenoir- Rhyne College in Hickory this fall. A June graduate of Kings Mountain Senior High School, Cathey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Cathey, Jr. The Presidential Scholarship well as a learning experience. SUMMER SCHOOL CAN BE FUN, as these students point out, as JANE BRYSON reviews grammar with 7th grade students during summer school at West School. is an award equal to one-fourth of Lenoir-Rhyne’s’ current tuition. It is renewable each year provid- ed the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and is involved in campus ac- tivities. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of SAT scores, high school class stan- ding, and contributions to school, i a ONE HOUR MARTINIZING 507 E. King Street MONDAY AND TUESDAY LOOK! 3 Trousers or Sweaters or Light Jackets. . . .. For 4% Mix or Match 2 2-Pc. Suits OR 2 Reg. Dresses. . .....For *B°9 ip Dry Cleaned 3-Pc. Sulls. |... ....5 60% MUST BE PICKED UP SAME WEEK church, and/or community. Active in high school, Cathey was a member of the Drama Club, Key Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, French Club, and King’s Revue, a Show Choir. He served the International Club as President, the High-Q Team as Captain, and the Pep Band as Director. Also active in the com- munity, Cathey participated in the Little Theatre of Kings Moun- tain and the Gardner-Webb All- Star Band. A member of First Wesleyan Church, he takes part in the Youth and Adult Choirs and has been Vice-President of the Youth Group and President of his Sunday School class. Among the awards and honors he has received, Cathey was named to Who's Who Among American High School Students and was the School Ambassador to the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foun- dation State Leadership Seminar. He has also received Superior honors in solo and ensemble musical competition. As a. Presidential scholar, Cathey will participate in Lenoir- Rhyne’s general honors pro- gram. The program consists of special sections of the core cur- riculum, Great Books of the Western World seminars, dialogues with visiting scholars, lecturers, and other dignitaries, and seminars and other oppor- tunities for leadership. Lenoir-Rhyne College is af- filiated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Information Agency.. USIA in cooperation with Foreign counterpart agencies organizes one-way placements and two- way exchanges for teachers, ad- ministrators and college faculty. The purpose of the exchange is to promo mutual understanding etween the people of the United KM Girl In WCU Program Monica Scism, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haskel Scism, Route 3, attended the Legislators’ School for Youth Leadership Develop- ment at Western Carolina University this summer. The Legislators’ School for Youth Leadership Development is a three-week residential pro- gram for youths in grades eight through 12. It includes outdoor, cultural and academic activities designed to develop skills in leadership, thinking and com- munication for students who are considered potential leaders in their communities. The General Assembly funds the school. Scism is a student at Bessemer City Junior High School and a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Pride Club, Science Club, Quiz Bowl, band and softball team. On Dean’s List The following area students were named to the Cleveland County Community College dean’s list for the spring quarter. To make the list, full-time students carrying 12 or more credit hours must achieve a grade point average of 4.0. Kings Mountain: Peggy M. Bradford, Jenny L. Camp, Lisa M. Curtis, Teresa A. Duhaime, Mary J. Frizzell, Mary A. Hut- chins, Eric F. King, Teresa G. Ledbetter, Roy D. Suggs, Nancy A. Thompson, Lee A. Wilson. Grover: Sanda. A. Aaron, ‘Shirley V. Allen, Janice R. Cooper, Betty S. Freeman, Cyn- thia K. Smith. Women To Meet The monthly meeting for the Gaston-Cleveland Association of Insurance Women will be held at the home of Dot Ruff on August 9 at 6:30. This will be a family pic- nic. Bring a covered dish and your family. Call Debra Hoffman or Dot Ruff for details. Wednesday, August 3, 1988-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 7B Teachers To Exchange Jobs PHIFER TURNER States and people from other countries through educational and cultural exchange. Turner, who has taught at The Firs Primary School of Sale for six years, will teach Phifer’s third grade at North School. Miss _ Phifer has taught 13 years and said she wants to learn more about another culture and grow professionally. She plans to travel some and learn more about England. Turner says she is impressed with the changes in U.S. educational policy and is curious to observe those changes first hand as an elementary teacher this fall in Kings Moun- tain. Mrs. Turner has two children Laura, 24, and Richard, 23, in Sale, Cheshire, England. | At Georgetown University this week Phifer and Turner are meeting face to face, discussing details with their exchange part- ner, the educational system of the exchange country and prac- tical tips on living in their coun- try of destination through a series of workshops. They will also receive advice on cross- cultural differences they can ex- pect to encounter. Spending next year in a foreign country is exciting for both Phifer and Turner, they say. Miss Phifer is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Phifer of Kings Mountain. SPORTS SHOE SALE ENTIRE STOCK REDUCED SAVE 1 40% OFF SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES! SAGESPORT is reducing their entire inventory of sports shoes in time to layaway for back-to-school. Our selection is the largest we have ever offered. Shoes for Infants, Children, Women and Men are all reduced. COME IN NOW AND SAVE! Club Champion™ AGESPORT 119 West Mountain Street Downtown Kings Mountain, N.C. (704) 739-2366
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