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Lin Page 8A MENTOR From 6A "These students need to know that someone cares about . them," said Shipp. "They need to be sure that someone will give them a helping hand.” Student Kristie Stone came to Davidson Alternative from Kings Mountain Middle School. Stone is well aware of the assis- tance she's received. "The mentors at Davidson - School help me read better," Stone said. Stone's mentor is Lestenia McDowell, another volunteer who attended the original Davidson School. "Kristie is a good student, a bright student," said McDowell. "We work together nearly every day to help get her back in reg- ular school.” One of the most important as- pects of the Davidson Alternative School is the one- on-one attention that student's receive. There are about one dozen students in the program, and about an equal number of mentors. Mentors who give their time and energy are; Lestenia McDowell, James Thombs, Norma Black, Yvonne Whitehead, Howard Shipp, Marie Burris, Rebecca Wright, Hazelene Abernathy, Elizabeth McGinnis, Karl Jenkins, and George Hatch. Sponsored by the United Way of Shelby and the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club, the Davidson Alternative School reading mentor program is one of the most worthwhile things going. If you would like to know how to lend a hand, call the school at 734-5677. 99 NEON COUPE c32183, Air Conditioning Shelby List $13,508 April 24 will be a historic day at Peace College as alumna Laura Carpenter Bingham is in- stalled as the College's ninth president. Bingham is the sec- ond woman and first alumna to hold the office in the College's 142- year history. With the theme of y| “Fulfilling the = Promise of Peace,” inau- BINGHAM guration ac- tivities will take place in con- junction with the College's traditional Alumnae Weekend ~ events April 23-25. President Bingham because the College's ninth president ton July 19, 1998. A Kings Mountain native, she succeeded Dr. Garrett Briggs, who retired ba AY Herald/Times in June 1998 after 10 years of service. ] “We encourage alumnae and friends of Peace College to mark their calendars for a won- derful weekend that will cele- brate our past and inaugurate our future,” said Carol Bilbro of Raleigh, chair of the Inauguration Committee and vice chair of the Board of Trustees. “The inauguration of our ninth president presents an incredible opportunity to de- clare our strengths as a four- year college, to bring together and renew ties within our Peace family, and to set forth a new vision for our future.” Inauguration festivities will begin on Monday, April 19 with a concert by pianist and Peace faculty member Ray Kilburn, violinist Hsiao-mei Ku and cel- list Leonid Zilper as part of the Mary Howard Clark Arts and Lectures Series. The concert will take place in the Browne- McPherson Music Building's Kenan Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the College's planned state- of-the-art academic building will be held on site Friday, April 23 at noon. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 1999 on the 27,300-square foot facili- ty, which will double the class- room space on campus. An Arts and Lectures Symposium will be held on Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. in Kenan Recital Hall. Duke Endowment Chair Mary Trent Semans will deliver the keynote address titled “Woman's Adventure.” Semans is chair of the Duke Endowment’s board of trustees, vice chair of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and Trustee emerita of the Duke University Board of Trustees. A reception will follow. An inaugural celebration din- ner w begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23. This black tie optional event will include en- tertainment by singer Sunshine Romola and Michael Redding. This event is open by invitation only. The focal point f activities on Saturday, April 24 will be the installation ceremony at 11 a.m. on the College Green. Among those scheduled to participate are Gov. Jim Hunt, UNC System President Molly Broad and for- mer Lt. Gov. Robert B. Jordan. An inaugural luncheon hosted by the Alumnae Association will be held on th College Green immediately following the in- - stallation ceremony. The instal- lation is open to the public. The weekend will also be filled with traditional Alumnae Weekend activities, including the 50-year Club Celebration Breakfast, Alumnae Association annual meeting and chapel ser- Bridges KMHS Teacher of the Month BY ALAN HODGE Staff Writer Kings Mountain High School's Teacher of the Month Dianna Bridges is as caring in her counselor's office as she is tough on opponents in the gym. A sixteen-year veteran of Kings Mountain High, Bridges han- dles the dual duties of guidance counselor and coach for the girl's volley ball and basketball teams with professional aplomb. A \ LI | Davidson School. Bridges is one of those folks who knew from an early age what career path they wanted to follow. “Even as a child I always liked being in school," Bridges says. "I am lucky to be able to say that every morning I get up and am eager to go to my job." Bridges path down the edu- cational trail has led her from graduation at Burns High School, to a bachelor's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, to a master's in counseling from Winthrop University. Currently, Bridges is working on a mas- ter's in school administration At-risk students receive help from adult mentors at See page 6A. ® a 8 1 3 : A » ~d | J Pi 4 EISLER i Bas ha IN i a Vv ha © Fa ; Co Lady Nb Vil hi EON BD (NISSAN rN Ne 98 FRONTIER X Shelby List $14,775 De 99 BREEZE C3161, Automatic Transmission i AE T Shelby List $17,978 ~ |[99 FRONTIER KING CAB N168, Air Conditioning iN Shelby List $15,516 . 5 \ %13,33 FA 9 VOYAGER c3258, 7 Passenger Shelby List $20,543 (99 SENTRA GXE N167, Limited Edition Shelby List $15,397 (12,799 0 13 Dre wv dae 99 CIRRUS LXi C3172, Leather Seats Shelby List $22,258 a me ————— a (99 PATHFINDER N144, Sport Package Shelby List $29,183 uh GT Td GUE TRITTE feS BolT D> GRAND CHEROKEE J959, Leather Seats Shelby List $30,148 5 ~ 98 Ford F150 Gn Nows1 4 995 P1803 Ta) B® 97 Nissan Pathfinder J933A N Was Siow 1 8,77 vr P1827 : 56 Nissan 2008X Pon 2 T= ; Se | rassiosst OV $9. 699 | ew *9,999 Was $16,995 *1 5,999 "98 Nissan Altima er Nowsq 3 095 95 Dodge Intrepid rangle _ 97 Plymouth Breeze 5 Dodge Grand = P1828 Now i : th Was $11,499 $1 0,245 |Wassis7ssNow s4 2 cag 4 E-OWNED VEHICLES - PRE-OWNED VEHICLES Highway 74, 325 W. 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"I think that I've grown to a point professionally where this is now possible." A person happy to see stu- dents excel in the classroom or on the field, Bridges expects the best from her professional charges as well as herself. § March 25, 1999 KM native to be installed as Peace president | vice on Saturday, and Peace College Day at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Avril 25. For more information on Peace College’s Inaugural and Alumnae Weekend, contact Elizabeth Skok, vice president for external relations’at (919) 508-2205, or Claire Poole, alum- nae director, at (919) 508-2341. Peace College, located in downtown Raleigh, is a liberal arts and sciences college for women. Founded in 1857, the College offers baccalaureate and associate degree programs. Peace College awards more than a half-million dollars an- nually in scholarships through more than 300 individual awards. Visit the College's web site at www.peace.edu. DIANA BRIDGES Bennett Student of Month Sophomore Chris Bennett has been selected Kings Mountain High School's Student of the Month for March. Bennett is the son of Mike and Carla Bennett. His teachers give him high marks as a student and a per- son. “Chris Bennett is an exem~ plary student,” said his English’ Il ‘Advanced Honors teacher, Hannah Cole. “He is a joy in the classroom because he is polite and hard working. All of this is joined with an intelligent, re- flective thinking ability. He is Diamond Marquise 1/4 Carat ......399.00 1/3 Carat ......499.00 1/2 Carat ......599.95 1 Carat ......1,495.00 git A RNOLDY Jewelry & Gift Gallery 226 S. Washington St., Shelby » 487-4521 The Diamond Leader b > Fonsi Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27 Only! * bring this coupon 250 East Main Street Gastonia, 704-864-5757 | Tr a] FREE Delivery & In Home Set Up! CHRIS BENNETT an excellent writer and an asset to the class.” Liza Dellinger, his Business/Enterpreneurship teacher, added, “I have had the opportunity to get to know Chris Bennett as a student over the past two years. During this time he has proven to e a won- derful addition to my classes. Consistently he maintains a positive attitude, is always will- ing to help, and promotes COOp- eration within the class. Not on- ly does he exhibit academic -exeellence but-he also is in- volved with various clubs and athletics at our high school. Chris is a wonderful representative of Kings Mountain High School's stu- dent body.” Bennett's Chemistry I teacher, Randy Rhyne, noted, “Chris is a great student that is always pre- pared for class. Chris is a very enthusiastic member of my chemistry class.” Swimming teacher Dave Farquharson said, “Chris has done a great job teaching mid- dle school swimmers. He works hard and does a good job with the younger students. It's been great having him in class.” BAINBRIDGE From 6A that it will help me in school when my history class discusses William Bainbridge. I will be very proud to tell that he was my relative and that last but not least he served on the board of the United States Naval Commissioners and helped or- ganize the first school for Naval officers. From 1824 to 1827 he served as president of the Board of Navy Commissioners. William Bainbridge died at the age of 59 in Philadelphia on July 27, 1833. He will be remembered for a long time to come because he played a very important part in American history. I have often told my grandfather that I would really like to attend the Naval Academy that my ances- tor William Bainbridge helped to start. arch Madness Kimbrells has gone mad about March. With this coupon receive 25% Off any item in the store.
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