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KMMS students
score high in
competency test
By LYNDA STEWART
The faculty and staff at
Kings Mountain Middle
School are working diligent-
ly to provide a strong edu-
cational foundation for our
students. On May 2, we
completed
the North
Carolina
end-of-
grade tests
in mathe-
matics and
reading.
Eighth
graders
completed
the North
Carolina
Computer
Competencies Test, and
95.6% of our students are
proficient.
Many parents and com-
munity members volun-
teered their time as proctors
during end-of-grade testing.
Our PTO served lunch for
employees after the testing
was complete. We appreci-
ate their gifts of time.
A Summer Academy will
be offered to students who
did not meet state and local
academic requirements. A
qualified teaching staff will
work with students to
strengthen their academic
areas. Contact Gary Blake at
KMMS for Summer
Academy information.
Over 560 students reached
their Accelerated Reader
goals this year. An end-of-
year reward on May 10,
organized by Julie Rikard,
consisted of a climbing wall,
a 25-foot slide, and a space
orbitron.
STEWART
Program is important to us.
This program was imple-
mented at KMMS in 1997.
Character Education activi-
ties are taught each week
during Discovery. Once a
month students view a
video that addresses the
character trait of the month.,
Character trait activities are
also integrated into subject
areas. Two students from
each team are recognized
each month for exemplify-
ing good character.
The arts program is strong
at KMMS. Students have
been given the opportunity
to enjoy several presenta-
tions through the funding of
Cleveland County Arts
Council. On February 26,
seventh grade students
attended a concert provided
by the Khac Chi Ensemble.
The program was a small
sample of traditional, instru-
mental and vocal music of
Vietnam and minority cul-
tures. It also showcased rare
and unique musical instru-
ments from the people of
Vietnam. On April 12th,
sixth grade students enjoyed
an ensemble called the
Steely Pan Steel Band from
Appalachian State
University. This group per-
formed a variety of music:
calypsos, classical, rock and
roll, and even traditional
mountain music. During the
concert, the group broke
away from the steel drums
and performed selections of
African and Middle Eastern
hand instruments. Scott
Meister, Director, also
explained and demonstrated
how the drums were made
and played. During both
concerts, students were
given opportunities to
actively participate.
Students and faculty
enjoyed both concerts and
appreciate the active
involvement of the
Cleveland County Arts
Council in providing these
opportunities.
Our chorus program con-
sists of approximately 55
students. Lessons are based
on the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study,
which gives students a basic
knowledge of rhythms,
pitches, and vocal tone. It is
not unusual to hear students
singing in Italian. Four per-
formances are given each
year, twice at Christmas and
twice in the spring. Students
also participate in the North
Carolina Middle School
Regional Choral Festival.
"Our groups consistently per-
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form and score well at these
events.
Band students have had a
busy and productive year.
Several students auditioned
for the south Central District
All-State Band in January. A
Christmas concert was held
in December, and the annual
spring concert was May 7 at
Barnes Auditorium. Sixth
graders have been recruited
for the upcoming school
year.
There are many exciting
happenings at the home of
the Patriots. We are proud of
our school community, and
we are looking forward to
working with seventh and
eighth grade students and
parents during the 2002-03
school year. Have a safe and
restful summer.
(Lynda Stewart is princi-
pal of Kings Mountain
Middle School).
Central Methodistblood drive May 16
Central United Methodist Church will host a bloodmobile
Thursday, May 16 from 1:30-6 p.m.
According to Sandi Bolick of the Cleveland County
Chapter of the American Red Cross, there is a critical need
of O-Positive, O-Negative, B-Positive and B-Negative blood.
In order to donate, one must be at least 17 years old and
weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health.
The entire collection process takes about an hour.
For more information, call the American Red Cross office
in Shelby.
The Kings Mountain
Historic Tour of Homes
would like to thank
Florrie & Larry Hamrick
for their participation as patrons
inthe
Historic Tour of Homes 2002.
The Kings Mountain Herald
May 16, 2002 Section A, Page 3
Three Kings Mountain
High School seniors were
presented $5,000 scholar-
ships during‘the annual
Dover Foundation
Scholarship Luncheon at
North Lake Country Club in
Shelby.
Heather
Barnette,
Stuart
Heffner
and
Krystle
Patel were
honored
along with
seven
other stu-
dents from
Cleveland
County
high
schools.
BARNETTE
Barnette
plans to
attend
Gardner-
Webb
University
to study
athletic
training.
Patel,
who has
been
involved
with the
Kids Etc.
program,
plans to
attend
Gardner-
Webb
University
to study
accounting.
HEFFNER
Heffner
plans to
attend the
University
of North
PATEL
Carolina at Chapel Hill and
study medicine.
IF Landy
Bell said one of Heffner’s
activities during his time at
KMHS involved starting a
chapter of Students Against
Destructive Decisions.
Dover Foundation
Secretary Harvey Hamrick
said his organization gave
over $1 million to different
organizations last year and
next year’s scholarship
money may increase also.
This year, the foundation
awarded $60,000 and
Hamrick said he hopes it =
can give out $100,000 next
year.
Students named
Furman scholars
Kings Mountain High
School juniors Joseph W.
Griffin and Mandy J. Rhyne
have been named as 2002
Furman Scholars.
The students have demon-
strated outstanding academ-
ic achievement and interest
in attending a liberal arts
college. They were nominat-
ed by their high school col-
lege counselors.
Scholars have a minimum
3.75 grade point average,
rank in the top five percent
of their classes, and have
strong test scores.
Furman Scholars were
invited to attend a special
gathering on campus that
honored their academic
achievements and better
acquainted them with the
university. Furman Scholars
who are accepted for admis-
sion to the university are
guaranteed of receiving a
tuition scholarship of $3,500.
Sherita Warren
graduates UNC-G
Sherita Antrica Ann
Warren of Kings Mountain
recently
graduated
the
University
of North
Carolina at
Greensboro
with a
degree in
communica-
tions.
WARREN
She is the
daughter of Kimberly
Warren and Arthur Miller.
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Far ovine a
Guidance counselor Leigh
Teaching Fellows
Lisa Marie Black and
Lindsay Elizabeth Hamrick,
both seniors at Kings
Mountain High School, were
among 400 high school stu-
dents selected as North
Carolina Teaching Fellows.
Each Teaching Fellow
‘receives a $26,000 scholar-
ship loan from the state,
payable in $6,500 annual
increments. The full loan is
forgiven after the Fellow has
completed four years of
teaching in North Carolina
public schools. In addition,
Kings Mountain Weather Report
(Compiled by Kenneth Kitzmiller)
May 8-14 Year Ago
Total precipitation 1.11. Trace
Maximum 1 day 1.08 (13th) . Tr. (9th)
Month to date 2.22 Trace
Year to date 14.30 15.01
Low temperature 43 (13th) ° 53 (13th)
High temperature 87 (8th, 9th) 85 (11th)
Avg. temperature 68.9 69.3
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Shelby, Teresa Weaver, Lawndale, Melissa Webb, Earl, Eliza
Degree, Shelby; Second row - Cindy Barlow, Shelby, Wanda
Towery, Lawndale, Dorothy Beaver, Shelby, Lauria Burgess,
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in the classroom and an
additional 40 hours of clini-
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~ course is compmleted, grad-
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North Carolina CNA
Registry.
Since 1987, 6,387 graduat-
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ship. Currently, there are
2,144 Teaching Fellows
teaching in 97 of the state’s
100 counties. Students in the program
are under the instruction of
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28 graduate Brenda Blanton, RN.
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Business & Professional Association
In continuing our support of building future business leaders,
We are proud to recognize }
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Future Business Leaders of America
Winner - $500.00 scholarship
Ashley Marie Hamrick
Miss Kings Mountain
Winner - $500.00 scholarship
We would also like to THANK the sponsors of the ,
Miss Golden Spirit Pageant 2002;
Premier Federal Credit Union
Dance Magic
Frady’s Florist & Gifts
Ashley’s Antiques
The Joy Performance Center
Laurie Mancuso - Mary Kay Consultant
Neely & Company Insurance Agency
Hyna Computers
First Charter
First National
Summit Place
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Central Carolina Bank
Storybook Portraits by Abbe
The Sub Factory
Sound Lab Studios
The Groom’s Corner
Bridges Hardware
Butler’s Automotive
Dellinger’s Jewel Shop
Warlick & Hamrick Insurance
McGinnis Department Store
Dr. Roger Miller
Scism & Son Body Shop
Scissors Smith
Visual Illusions
Miss Lesley Royster, Miss Gastonia 2002
Janey Ollis
Foust Textiles
Todd Hagans
Future Business Leaders of America
Special thanks to our Judges & Auditors
We look forward to sponsoring the 2nd Annual
Miss Golden Spirit Pageant in Spring 2003. Date to be announced.
Feel free to call KMBPA (704) 739-0441