School Briefs February 17, 2012
Locals earn entry to state science, engineering fair
The north Mecklenburg-Lake Norman region will be well represented next month at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair at Meredith College in Raleigh.
School Briefs February 3, 2012
Alexander team defends N. Meck Future City title
kkeeps Future City traditionFuture City team keeps The well-earned reputation of north Mecklenburg students as state leaders in terms of creative, visionary ideas for the future is in good hands.
Students, boosters plan Hough events
Art Club and Spanish Club students at Hough High School have put their talents to use to prepare for a week-long fundraiser targeting hunger. The student clubs are co-sponsoring the school's second annual "Empty Bowls" sale and fundraiser in February. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort initiated to raise awareness about hunger in individual communities.
New CMS 'partner' for Torrence Creek
Torrence Creek Elementary School in Huntersville has secured a new "school mate" and has already initiated campaigns to assist its new partner and work out fundraising plans to benefit both educational facilities.
DDS sponsors discussion of educational idea, plans open house
An open discussion on various attitudes and opinions concerning education, facilitated by an administrator from Davidson Day School, will be held later this month at Barnes and Noble in Birkdale Village.
Davidson grad will return to take registrar post
Davidson College has appointed Angie Boyer Dewberry, registrar at Agnes Scott College, to the same position at Davidson. Dewberry will begin her duties at Davidson July 1, succeeding Hansford Epes, professor of German and humanities, whose 47 years service at Davidson include the last 11 years as registrar.
Hopewell spirit spreading cheer across the South
Plenty of Hopewell High School pride is on display this year in some of the country's most competitive settings for collegiate athletics.
Flamingo flock helps service project with personal ties
Unlike brightly lit reindeer, snowmen and oversized St. Nicks, pink flamingos are not traditional holiday lawn ornaments, but in honor of the season of giving — and to honor the spirit of a lost loved one — students from North Mecklenburg High School are turning a fabricated flock of flamboyant figures into a fun and festive service project.
LNC trip to Atlanta inspires class essay
A recent three-day field trip to Atlanta provided more than just time away from the classroom for some students from Lake Norman Charter High School.
Bradley teacher wins funds for class project
A computer-based campaign has paid off in the form of a financial contribution to enhance an educational program at Bradley Middle School in Huntersville.
LN Christian event at new home
Lake Norman Christian School plans to celebrate its move to Davidson with a blast. LNCS will host an “Autumn Blast” event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new home in the former Davidson IB Middle School building at 251 South St.
