Corriher-Lipe Middle School all-A honor roll:
Sixth grade — Morgan Brown, Kristen Compton, Zackory Faulk, Mackenzie Fornshell, Holiday Harvey, Victoria Kelley, Kaitlyn McCombs, Taylor Morgan, Hailey Overcash, Jesse Peterson, Brooke Royal, Ethan Todd, Logan Weaver, Taylor Wiggins, Addison Wise.
Eighth grade — Anna Cox, Abigale Fields, Cindy Gutierrez, Clayton Palmer.
DePompa honored by insurance company
Debbie DePompa, art teacher at Forest Park Elementary School, has received a national honor from the Horace Mann Insurance Company.
Each year, Horace Mann selects 50 educators from around the country to be part of the Abraham Lincoln Fellowship Program.
This summer, DePompa will go to Illinois to walk in Lincoln’s footsteps. The Fellowship program will take her to several historical sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Old State Capitol State Historic Site.
DePompa has been with Kannapolis City Schools since 1989.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne and a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
She is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Isenberg Good Citizens
The following students were recently selected as March Great Gators for displaying perseverance:
Pre-K — Jackson Talbott.
Kindergarten — Andrew Burton, Jeremiah Daniels, Zion Hall, Connor Kyles, Ky’mello McLane, Angel Salas, ToriAna Stokes and Jamir Turner.
First grade — Julian Beltran-Bamaca, Gabrielle Cherry-Hailey, Andy Cruz, Jeovanni Cruz-Landaverde, Natavia Reid, Jeremiah Rogers and Jefferson Sanchez.
Second grade — Adriana Blakeney, Jaykwon Jackson, Bryan Mancia, Malachi McBride, Taniya Medlin, Roselin Perdomo, Khalil Rankin and Christian Zavala-Guzman.
Third grade — Andre Anukwuem, Nathan Brown, Athenah Callandret, Dashea Davis, La’Nyah Gaines and Peighton Husers.
Fourth grade — Dhe’Avion Blake, Destinee Houston, Tamia Lee, Sean Lowe, Danmert Martinez Aguilera, Carlos Rivera, Roy Vargas Torres and CeCe Williams.
Fifth grade — Anjelyca Morales, Dykira Ruffin, Hector Sandoval Escobar, John Seamon, Chania Tabor and Tymel Wheeler.
Jackson Park Panthers of the Month
Jackson Park Elementary School’s February 2012 Panthers of the Month were recognized for demonstrating the character trait of citizenship.
Those students include Cindy Garcia, Emily Patton, Javier Sanchez, Chelsea Mendoza, Kelsy Cruz, Karol Cervantes, Ana Cruz, Samantha Eagle, Bryce Riley, Mickayla Sullivan, Destiny Freeze, Nelsy Romero, Jocelyn Murillo, Caleb Brohman, Eric Sullivan, Arisbeth Munoz, Haley Simpson. Juan Vaszuez, Lexie Hughes, Christian Cervantes, Tasja Brank, Cody Russell, Emily Whitley and Nick Hill.
Morgan honor roll
Morgan Elementary School all-A honor roll for the third quarter:
Third grade — Liberty Koontz, Colby Lovingood, Colby Patterson, Preston Whicker.
Fourth grade — Caroline Burleyson, Allison Burrage, Alicia Cline, Elizabeth Eagle, Katelyn Eller, Victoria Halpin, Destiny Hooks, Stephen Hughes, Rorie Jenkins, Austin Lloyd, Reaghan Moore, Olivia Schumacher, Sidney Seaford, Melinda Thompson, Cody Wallace, Trevor Wallace, Tabitha Williams, Callista York.
Fifth grade — Dylan Barkley, Jaxon Berg, Mckenna Cottingham, Elijah Hiskey, Landon Ketchie, Serenity McKnight, Jocelyn Miller, Victoria Plyler, Olivia Porter, Riane Richardson, Nicholas Shoemaker, Katelyn Sprinkle, Olivia Wright.
North Elementary good citizens
The following students were selected as good citizens for March at North Rowan Elementary School based on the character trait integrity:
Alenbi Alfaro, Abigail Campion, Perry Whisnant, Tyreze Miller, Ty Buechler, Grayce Morris, Isaiah Montgomery, MacKenna Clifton, Shawn Wilhoit, Providence Sisomphou, Warren Myers, Logan Perry, Tyshon Sifford, Kendal Mitchell, Gage Chandlee, Kendrell Goodes, Stacy Thao, Abby Buechler, Derek Hanson, Evan Osborne, Anaya Gaiter, Brittany Ellis, Shayra Dok, Diana Vega, Evan Davis, Chloee Stoner, Zach Burge, Rose Gutierrez, Taliah Williams, Honor Belton, Najla Ijames, Kenneth Alvarado, Jennifer Ortiz, Zach Johnston, Kyleigha Hill, Dustin Boger, Ever Espinoza, Dylan Connolly, Trent King, Logan Stoner, Evie O’Kelly, Carter Loflin, Donna Grace Schmeltzer, Tysair Mathis, Tyree Lark, Orin Harris, Abbey Beam, Zoe Miller, Lee Vaughters, Brian Hills, Savannah Loftis, William Nesbitt, Arlene Albarran, Laylah Furr, Gustavo Villalobos, Jalaya Watkins, Jennifer Uribe, Felipe Serrano-Gainey, Lamiyah Walker, Kenny Holmes, Spencer Everhart, Emily Alvarez, Donnie Williams, Enisha Lyerly, Makenzie Jackson, Marisol Ruiz, Jatana Deal, A’Shala Pruitt, Ashley Nguyen, Jared Wetzler, Jeslyn Nunez, Daphne Robinson, Khalil Davis, Katona Stewart, Jamarian Hamilton, Conner Vriesema, Logan Dellinger, Mallory Braun, Cameron Bacon, Braquan Ellis, Anna Everhart, Javon Smith, Caroline Monroe, Dylan Furr, Shy’Yonnah Winchester, Scott Lufkin, Isaac Robinson, JaNiya McEntyre, Jasmin Lara, Marbeli Bustillo, Kelly Martinez, Jordan Readling, Riley House, Genesys Carroll, Graison McCorkle, Tori Miller, Angelo Cervantes, Jamarian Gleen, Shania Brown, Emely Brizuela, Michaeal Barnes, Jaden Hager, Dora Nunez, Jale’ Cherry, Bessther Euceda, Brooklyn Melton, Tyler Morrison, Madison Cole, Jalen McCullough, Eris Riley.
Salmon selected to Tar Heel Girls State
Dana Salmon, a junior at North Hills Christian School, was selected by the auxiliary of the Harold B. Jarrett Post of the American Legion to represent the Salisbury area in the Tar Heel Girls State Competition.
The purpose of Tar Heel Girls State is to provide citizenship training for rising senior high school girls,
Participants in Tar Heel Girls State are selected from a pool of high school juniors who are in the top third of their class academically.
This year’s week-long Tar Heel Girls State will be held June 10-16 on the campus of Catawba College.
Salmon, along with dozens of other students from across the state, will hear from highly regarded speakers.
Past speakers include city councilmen, mayors, college presidents, the N.C. secretary of state, as well as representatives from various social, legislative and judicial agencies.
“We are so pleased to see Dana selected to represent the Rowan-Salisbury community through this important program,” said Matt Mitchell, headmaster of North Hills Christian School. “As a member of our student government program, Dana has demonstrated that she is a deeply intellectual and thoughtful member of the community.
“We are thankful she was selected for this program, which will help her continue to develop and mature in her leadership potential.”
Oden on USC Upstate dean’s list
Ross Oden, an East Rowan High School graduate, has successfully earned the required GPA recognized for the dean’s list within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate for the fall 2011 semester. Oden is majoring in chemistry with a minor in mathematics.
Rockwell honor roll
Rockwell Elementary School all-A report cards:
Third grade — John Coello, Emma Collins, Chelsea Earnhardt, Melanie Grooms, Levi Heglar, Maddie Henley, Jake Hunter, Lani Isley, Bryson Loflin, Dorothy Malone, Evan Rye, Landon Shuping, Gavin Sprinkle.
Fourth grade — Samantha Brown, Avery Carman, Morgan Coble, Jake Holshouser, Payton Jackson, Julia Koncoski, Austin Miller, Julienne Swaringen, Grayson Vail.
Fifth grade — Kevin Agner, Lucas Barber, Hunter Eagle, Josh Evers, Baleigh Hill, Bela Himes, Bailey Hoesman, Ali Keys, Taylor King, Jason Matthews, Leja Mehmedovic, Delaney Nielsen, Lawson Stanley, Nate Turner, Drake Walton, Deacon Wike, Zach Yuhas.
Rockwell Christian students place in competition at week-long retreat
Thirty-two students from Rockwell Christian School recently joined hundreds of students from the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi and Maryland at The Wilds in Rosman for a week of competition, fun and spiritual growth.
After preparing for months, these students competed in the areas of academics, exhibits (photography, needle/thread, art, wood, clay and metal working), athletics, music and platform.
The purpose of these student conventions is to help the young people discover and hone their skills and talents for use in ministry to glorify the Lord.
First place medals were earned by the large ensemble; the volleyball team; Brittany Hopkins and Roni Boss in needle/thread categories; Autum Cline, pen and ink; Madison File, spelling; Benjamin Odom and Andrew Straight, Bible memory; Hannah Preslar, poetry recitation; Alexander Straight, Golden Apple Award (memorization of the entire book of Proverbs); and Jeremy Waller, running long jump.
Second place medals were earned by the boys’ basketball team; Roni Boss, Christian Burleson, Kayla Funderburk, Abbie Hoehman, Nathan Hoehman, Brittany Hopkins, and Crystal Mock, athletics; Micah Eagle, short story writing; Madison File, Abbie Hoehman, Nathan Hoehman, Ashlee Miller, Benjamin Odom, music; Autum Cline and Crystal Mock, needle/thread; Jared Graham and Titus Cruse, power point presentation; Jared Graham, preaching; Hannah Preslar, Bible memory; Kayla Funderburk, photography; and Nicholas Snyder, metal working. Students placed in sixty-one different categories.
Besides the numerous individual awards, Rockwell Christian School received first place in music, first place in athletics and second place in academic competition — three of the five overall school awards.
Of the 32 students, 29 qualified in 48 events to advance to international competition that takes place May 19-24, in Pennsylvania where they will compete with students from around the world.
In addition to the days of competition, the students enjoyed activities such as tubing, hiking, miniature golf and a giant swing.
The highlight of each evening was a song and preaching service provided by The Wilds staff.
Salisbury Academy honor roll
Salisbury Academy third quarter all-A honor roll:
Fifth grade — Ellen Simons.
Sixth grade — Maria Capito, Lizzie Fisher, Alyssa Kennedy, Kathryn Morrison, Ivy Overcash, Isabel Temple and Taylor Trice.
Seventh grade — Isabella Alvarez, Sharmi Amin, Juliana Anderson, Carter Cook, Thomas Cummings, Andrew Kalogeromitros, Jenny Kribbs, Samantha Pritchard and Morgan Warren.
Eighth grade — Robbie Bergstone, Ann Fisher Lindsay, Sam McNeely, Harrison Smith, Grace Steinman, Sam Uliana, Matt Washko and Grace Yatawara.
Shive winners
Here are the Shive Elementary winners for March. The character trait was honesty:
Shay Leonard, Zach Brady, Megan Wilkes, Austin Blackwelder, Shanna Mauldin, Megan Skeens, Kayla Trexler, Axil Peterson, Ava Moore, Amelia Evans, Brayden Cain, Joshua Dunekack, Luke Holshouser, Joshua Heath, Kevin Mastranunzio, Gabe Honeycutt, Anna Tarplee, Jordan Avalos, Tiffany Rios, Maddox Goodnight, Brandice Adams, Nathan Moore, Jaxon Trexler, Patrick Gulledge, Cady Goughenour, Heaven Javis, Colby Quick, Brianne Hardy, Lucas Swink, Hannah Dolinger, Christ Sanchez, Riley McGowan, Scottie Harwood, Colt Holshouser, Jordan Mikoski, Mackenzie Shore, Jared Ashbaugh, Torri Conner, Tiara Hall, Jeremy Clevinger, Maci Cooper, Brooke Morgan, Tyler Seamon, Rebecca Gonzalez, Stephen Deutsch, Nathan Oakley, Megan Steelman, Madelyn Cain, Lane Hadley, Brennan Dwinnell, Tristen Butler.
These are the King/Queen Bee. These students showed a random act of kindness:
Jace Jones, Nathan Moore, Chloe Hall, Mackenzie Sprinkle, Dawson Goodman, Wesley Barnes, Carloyn Poole, Sophie Hill, Jasper Rojas, Jaden Sadler, Lauren Stitt, Trinity Long, Mason Weiss, Gaven Talley, Jaxon Trexler, Victoria Lewis, Brock Wagner, Jordan Mikoski, Tessa Christner, Joshua Teeter, Tyler Trexler, Louis Sanchez, Sidney Miller, Ashlee Mundy, Jasmine Endsley, Caleb Shugart, Sarah Sanchez, Kayla Trexler, Nathan Taylor, Matteo Ramirez.