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Men of Distinction Awards Banquet Scheduled
Marlon Lee, sponsor of Men of Distinction (MOD) and Student Advocate at Clayton High School, will host an end-of-year banquet for the past, present, and future MOD members of Clayton High School. The past members will include those who have matriculated to college, joined the military or workforce, who will share their experiences with high school members. The current members will share with the future members "life from middle to high school.” The future MOD program is sponsored by Eddie Price, Assistant Principal of Clayton Middle School. Awards will be presented to all members.
For more information, please call Marlon Lee at 919.553.4064.

Princeton Baseball Team Advances to Finals
We extend congratulations to the Princeton High School Baseball team for reaching the NCHSAA 1-A Finals. For your information, following is the game schedule:
Five County Stadium, Zebulon, NC
Princeton (23-6) vs. East Surry (25-8)
Game 1: Friday, June 1, 5:00 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday, June 2, 11:00 a.m.
Game 3: If necessary, Saturday, June 2, 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Al Musgrave, Athletic Director, PrincetonHigh School at 919. 965.5011.

Cooper Holds Fairy Tale Ball
Cooper Elementary’s Fourth Annual Fairy Tale Ball was a huge success! Students, staff, and parents danced the Waltz, the Chicken Dance, and the Hokie-Pokie. The parents were also invited to dance as well.
For more information, please call Dr. Julie Jailall, Principal, at 919.553.0256.

5th GRADE STUDENTS TAKE OVER WCES
The 5th grade students at West Clayton Elementary held their very own parent conferences recently. The conferences provided an opportunity for students to reflect upon their successes during their 5th grade year. Students used work portfolios to show parents examples of their work and to reflect on their learning in each academic area. The students marveled in the opportunity to talk with their parents about their strengths and acknowledge their weaknesses as they begin their transition to middle school. The parents also benefited by opening up or improving lines of communication with their child about their education.
For more information, please call Bruce Bunn, Principal, at 919.553.7113.


SSS Student Brad Marcom Earns Number of Scholarships (New) (photo)
Brad Marcom, son of Beth (Curriculum and Instruction) and Davey Marcom, has received the Sam Walton Community Scholarship. Additionally, Brad has earned the following scholarships, which were announced at the Smithfield-Selma high School Awards ceremony recently:

$5,000 NCSU Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (renewable each year)

$5,000 Barton W. Stone Presidential Scholarship (renewable each year)

$1,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarship

$1,000 NC Insurance and Financial Advisors Foundation Scholarship

$2,000 AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company Scholarship

$250 - JCAEOP (Johnston Co. Assoc. of Educational Office Professionals) James H. Ellerbe Scholarship

$1,500 Johnston County Bar Association Honorable Robert L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

$500 SSHS Class of 2006 Helping Hands Scholarship
Photo:
L to R: Patrick Jacobs, Brad Marcom, Beth Marcom, and Greg Graham, Smithfield Wal-Mart Manager

Student-Built Homes to be Auctioned
New 1 story frame ranch dwellings with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, finished inside and out excluding installation of HVAC and plumbing fixtures will be auctioned on Thursday,. June 14, rain or shine, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Smithfield-Selma High School and South Johnston High School, respectively.
These dwellings were built by carpentry students at each high school under the supervision of the instructor. The dwellings conform to NC building codes and are of
excellent quality. Terms and conditions will be explained at the sale.
For more information, please call:
Williams Auction Company, Charles Williams – NCAL 2023, at 919.989.9111 or JoAnne Honeycutt, Director of Career and Technical Education, at 919.934.9810, ext 280
Johnston County Students Selected

Students Selected for Summer Study
Ten students from Johnston County Schools were selected as participants in various Upward Bound Math and Science Regional Centers. The ten students were selected from a pool of applicants representing eight southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The programs provide an academic component with advising and counseling as well as a six-week residential summer component. The programs purpose is to assist participating secondary student in recognizing and developing their potential to excel in math and /or science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in these field. The major objective of the Math and Science Program is to prepare its motivated math and science students for the college experience and to demonstrate the relationship between high education, responsibility to community and respect for oneself and others.
The students and regional centers of attendance are as follows:

Jamal Taliban West Johnston High School Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Samantha Harding Smithfield Selma High Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Kenneth Speight Smithfield Selma High Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Roderick Herrera Smithfield Selma High Western Carolina Univ.
Cullowhee, NC

Kenneth Howell Smithfield Selma High Western Carolina Univ.
Cullowhee, NC

Tiffanie Vance Smithfield Selma High Western Carolina Univ.
Cullowhee, NC

LaShanta Richardson Smithfield Selma High Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Priscilla Shaw Smithfield Selma High Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

ShaMar Williams Smithfield Selma High Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Travis Andrews Smithfield Selma High Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
For more information, please call Sandra Conoly, Assistant Director, Educational Talent Search, NC StateUniversity, at 919.515.6447.

North Johnston Spring 2007 Athletic Awards Announced
NorthJohnstonHigh School recently announced its scholar-athlete awards.
Girls Track-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award-Ashley Batten
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award/Running Events- Amber Walston
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award/Field Events- Shannon Barnes
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award-Elizabeth Baker
All-Conference: Elizabeth Baker, Ashley Batten, Ashley Knight, Olivia Pope, Amber Walston
Boys Track-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award- Jose Aguilar
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award/Running Events- Donovan Parker
The J. O. Davis Most Improved Award/ Field Events- Jacob Lewis
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award- Justin Paul
All-Conference: Tonnie Cooper, Justin Paul
Girls Soccer-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award- Taylor Allen
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award- Deanna Whitehurst
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award- Brittany Lane
The Team Before Self Award- Haley Newsome
All-Conference: Taylor Allen, Jessica Byrd, Brittany Lane, Paula Luper, Haley Newsome
Varsity Softball-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award- Amanda Sharpe
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award- Shanice Williams
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award- Whitney Parrish
All-Conference: Jessica Narron, Stephanie Norris, Whitney Parrish, Amanda Sharpe, Shanice Williams
Boys Tennis-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award-Jeffrey Littleton
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award-Chris Johnson
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award-Josh Cooper
All-Conference: Josh Cooper, Chris Johnson, Jeffery Littleton, Ignacio Oliveros
Varsity Baseball-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award- Matt Narron
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award- Dale Price
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award- Brannan Barbee
All-Conference: Brannan Barbee, Seth Bruton, Matt Narron
Honorable Mention All-Conference: Garrett Grady, Justin Keene, Travis Pope, Dale Price, Jeremy Wilkins
Boys Golf-
The L.D. Parnell Coach’s Award- Cameron Edwards
The J.O. Davis Most Improved Award- Josh Wentz
The Waverly Jones Most Valuable Player Award- Tyler Grady
All-Conference: Tyler Grady, Jackson Shearin, Will Shearin, Josh Wentz
Year-End Athletic Awards-
The Phil Pittman Panther Award sponsored by the Insurance Shoppe-
Josh Wentz
The Phil Pittman Panther Award sponsored by Goldcraft Jewelers- Shanice Williams
The J.D. Pate Extra Effort Award- Josh Cooper
The J.D. Pate Extra Effort Award- Whitney Parrish
The Rufus Coates Sportsmanship Award- Donovan Parker
The Rufus Coates Sportsmanship Award- Elizabeth Baker
The NorthJohnstonHigh School Athletic Booster Award- Dale Price
The NorthJohnstonHigh School Athletic Booster Award- Stephanie Norris
The NorthJohnstonHigh School Athletic Booster Award- Jessica Narron
For more information, please call Brent Walston, Athletic Director, at 919.284.2031.

JCAE Awards Scholarships
The Johnston County Association of Educators awarded organizational scholarships and recognized its retiring members at its annual banquet held recently.
Lindale Sawyer: Kindergarten teacher at Glendale-Kenly Elem.
Focus of essay was making every moment count in teaching students how to read. Lindale views reading as one of the most aspect of her job.

Joanna Tart: Student, South Johnston High School
Focus of essay: Her mother as a role model. Joanna was able to describe the dedication and conviction of her mother as an educator and how it has impacted her decision to follow in her mother's footstep.

Chris Langdon: Student, Princeton High School
Focus of essay: Through his mother, Chris has learned that being responsible for his actions and being determined in his educational goals will lead him to success. Watching his mother as an educator has shaped his personality and how he views himself as a person.

The annual awards are worth $500 each.
For more information, please call Bonnie Vase at 919.553.1977.

Spartan CampOpen to Interested Students
Smithfield-Selma High School Head Coach Dwight Carter invites rising second through 11th grade students to attend Spartan Basketball Camp, Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21 at SSS. The cost is $35. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon for rising second through sixth graders, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for rising seventh through 11th graders. Camp highlights include an emphasis on fundamentals; man-to-man defensive skills; individual competitions; individual report cards; individual offensive skills; shooting skills analysis; team competitions; summer workout programs; and, individual and team awards. All participants will receive a Spartan Camp tee shirt. Payments must be made by June 15 to Dwight Carter, Spartan Basketball, 700 Booker Dairy Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577.
For more information, please call Mr. Carter at 919.202.9323.

Exciting Events for Next School Year at South Smithfield Elementary
Global Partnership: South Smithfield Elementary will be a Global Partnership School with a sister school in Guiding, China. This partnership will allow our students to not only learn about another country, but to experience China through the eyes of its citizens/children.
Science Lab
SSE is incorporating more hands-on science into the curriculum and will have room to establish a lab environment that will be more conducive to experimentation and exploration.
Video/TV Production Studio
With the school’s new media center, video/TV production will allow students to produce a morning broadcast throughout the school year. Fifth grade teachers/students will be facilitating these activities, but all grade levels will be able to participate.
For more information, please call Carla Taylor, Principal, South Smithfield Elementary 919.934.8979.