Nathan Whittaker, a native of Mooresville, was recognized recently for his academic achievements in music at Clemson University.
Whittaker received the Outstanding Student in Performing Arts Music Award and the Mu Beta Psi Band Award at the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities 2009 honors and awards ceremony.
Majoring in production studies in performing arts with a concentration in music, Whittaker plays the bass and tenor trombone, as well as piano. He is a member of the Clemson University marching band, pep band, jazz ensemble and symphonic band.
The son of Charles and Nancy Whittaker of Mooresville, he is a graduate of South Iredell High School.
The award from Mu Beta Psi, national honorary music fraternity, recognizes musical excellence on the part of the student members in the university bands, university orchestra and university choral organizations.
The Outstanding Student in Performing Arts Music Award winner is selected by the performing arts faculty.
Hurley honor roll
Hurley Elementary All-A honor roll for the third quarter:
Third grade: Andrew Burgess, Elly Burks, Jenny Cheng, Zachary Chichester, Jonah Evans, Bryson Grissom, Lily Hain, Alex Ho, Madison Humphries, Jalen Kemp, Emily Maxey, Iyanna Morrison, Nolan Palmer, Thomas Perrell, Nathan Sparks, Joe Steinman, Shelby Turman, Niaja Wilson.
Fourth grade: Bryce Chapman, Emma Eremie, Bailey Herndon, Brittany Repreza, Megan Rich, Lawerence Robinson, Jessica Sullivan, Robert Sullivan, Brandon Walton, Megan Webb.
Fifth grade: Holly Beaver, Chloe Burks, Caroline Forbis, Morgan Hester, Meghan Maxey, Jordan E. Osborne, Caroline Parrott, Graham Purcell, William Steinman, Katie Tonnesen, Mimi Webb, Thomas Webb, Alex Yang, John Yang.
Hurley Good Citizens
The Good Citizens for march for Hurley Elementary School include:
Kindergarten: Atavia Blakeney, Alexcis Duren, Ariel Fontenot, Allania Jackson, Noelle Sparks.
First grade: Dawson Beck, Savanna Carpenter, Daja Cathcart, Ashlyn Chavis, Jennifer Mendoza, Samuel Moore.
Second grade: Atticus Doyle, Josh Faulkner, Ronald Garrido, Collin Myers, Carsyn Parrott.
Third grade: Jenny Cheng, Alesandy Perea, Michelle Perez, Alex Shute, Sarah Vermillion.
Fourth grade: Bryce Chapman, Alexandria Jackson, Yvette Salazar.
Fifth grade: Jessica Beltran, Maddie Cooley, Jessieca Johnson, Sidney Potts, Thomas Webb.
Scholarship
Shakaela Monique Webb, a senior at West Rowan High School, has received a $1,500 scholarship from North Carolina State USBC Scholarship Program.
She plans to attend N.C. State University in Raleigh. She is the daughter of Alicia Barber and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Webb Jr. and granddaughter of Helen Corpening.