The Tri-M® Music Honor Society, the honor society for secondary school music students, announces the chartering of a new chapter at Oxford Preparatory School in Oxford, North Carolina, under the leadership of Sarah Stallsmith. 27 students from grades 9-12 were inducted into the organization in a ceremony held at Salem United Methodist Church on January 25, 2017.
The formation of this chapter signifies the school’s recognition of the importance of the arts in the development of a comprehensive educational program. The Tri-M Music Honor Society provides a means of recognizing the efforts and achievements of music students who volunteer their time and share their musical talent with others. Since 1952, almost 5,000 Tri-M chapters have been chartered in the United States and abroad, and current membership exceeds 50,000.
The goal of the Tri-M Music Honor Society is to foster greater interest in band, orchestra, and choral performance and to provide more opportunities for personal musical expression. Students are selected for membership in the honor society on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership, and service to their school and community. The organization’s high standards serve to challenge students to greater effort and achievement and to encourage them in the pursuit of excellence.
In 1983, the Tri-M Music Honor Society became a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century.
For more information about Tri-M or NAfME, visit the Web site at www.nafme.org/tri-m or call the NAfME office at 1-800-336-3768.
2016-17 Tri-M Music Honor Society:
9th grade:
Claire Gordon
Sophia Metcalf
Nathan Metcalf
Ronnie Murray
Morgan Nance
Maecy Ross
10th grade:
Alex Bare
Hannah Brewer
Evelyn Hann
Sydney Landers
Maranda Mynatt
Camden Ross
Makayla Thompson
Jocelyn Williams
11th grade:
Bailee Barker
Olivia Brown
Andrew Crumpler
Whitt Daniel
Kayla Green
Ca’rin Green
Katherine Redman
Catherine Stallsmith
Madeline Stallsmith
Christian West
12th grade:
Noah Greenway
Aaron Lombard
Alyssa Ross
Cabinet Making course offered at VGCC
/by WIZS StaffVance-Granville Community College has scheduled a “Fundamentals of Cabinet Making” course, to be held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., March 6 through May 23, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County.
This course introduces students to the carpentry trade and provides basic information needed to construct and apply finishes to custom cabinetry. Students will learn about proper safety techniques, equipment, building materials, blueprint reading, floor systems, wall systems, ceiling and roof framing, ceiling joists, envelope systems, wood-joining techniques, cabinet doors, shelves and hardware.
The instructor for the course is Richard Wells.
Students will receive NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification upon successful completion of the course. NCCER is a national construction education foundation whose credentials are recognized across the country.
The cost of this course is $185.25 plus the cost of textbooks.
Registration can be completed online at www.vgcc.edu/oex or in person at any VGCC campus.
For more information, contact VGCC at oex@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3324.
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Music Honor Society Launched at Oxford Preparatory School
/by WIZS StaffThe Tri-M® Music Honor Society, the honor society for secondary school music students, announces the chartering of a new chapter at Oxford Preparatory School in Oxford, North Carolina, under the leadership of Sarah Stallsmith. 27 students from grades 9-12 were inducted into the organization in a ceremony held at Salem United Methodist Church on January 25, 2017.
The formation of this chapter signifies the school’s recognition of the importance of the arts in the development of a comprehensive educational program. The Tri-M Music Honor Society provides a means of recognizing the efforts and achievements of music students who volunteer their time and share their musical talent with others. Since 1952, almost 5,000 Tri-M chapters have been chartered in the United States and abroad, and current membership exceeds 50,000.
The goal of the Tri-M Music Honor Society is to foster greater interest in band, orchestra, and choral performance and to provide more opportunities for personal musical expression. Students are selected for membership in the honor society on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership, and service to their school and community. The organization’s high standards serve to challenge students to greater effort and achievement and to encourage them in the pursuit of excellence.
In 1983, the Tri-M Music Honor Society became a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century.
For more information about Tri-M or NAfME, visit the Web site at www.nafme.org/tri-m or call the NAfME office at 1-800-336-3768.
2016-17 Tri-M Music Honor Society:
9th grade:
Claire Gordon
Sophia Metcalf
Nathan Metcalf
Ronnie Murray
Morgan Nance
Maecy Ross
10th grade:
Alex Bare
Hannah Brewer
Evelyn Hann
Sydney Landers
Maranda Mynatt
Camden Ross
Makayla Thompson
Jocelyn Williams
11th grade:
Bailee Barker
Olivia Brown
Andrew Crumpler
Whitt Daniel
Kayla Green
Ca’rin Green
Katherine Redman
Catherine Stallsmith
Madeline Stallsmith
Christian West
12th grade:
Noah Greenway
Aaron Lombard
Alyssa Ross
Vance Charter School Volleyball players have success in regional tournaments
/by WIZS StaffGVC Carolina Fury 14U is a Junior Olympic Volleyball Team that competes in weekend volleyball tournaments. The team finished 1st place at the Greensboro Sportsplex in Greensboro, NC on February 4th. They also finished 1st at Triangle Volleyball Club in Mooresville, NC on February 18th. Members are all students at Vance Charter School.
Pictured in the featured image and to the left are Cheyenne Owen, Emma Montgomery, Alyssa Falkner, Savannah Ayscue (8th Graders), Caroline Stainback, Ellie Atkinson, Abby Green, McKenzie Montgomery and Autumn Null (7th Graders).
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/by LarryDr. Howard Retires from role at Granville County Superintendent
/by WIZS StaffAfter over 30 years of service, our Superintendent, Dr. Dorwin Howard has made the decision to retire. Dr. Howard assumed the leadership role during a tumultuous time and must be commended for calming any concerns in our Granville County Public School system. Now the school board is in the process of identifying candidates and hiring the next leader of our schools. The school board is using a variety of communication methods to get your input.
This letter is merely a request of our residents to stay engaged, and to provide the school board with your input on this important search process. You can do this in a variety of ways: complete the online survey on the school district website https://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/; or, obtain a paper copy at any of our schools; and/or, attend the Granville County School Board meeting on March 6 and share your comments.
Please keep in mind the deadline for this process is March 27. The results of the survey and community input will be presented at the April 3 Board of Education meeting.
Selection of new leadership is crucial to moving our county forward. We want your input. Make your voice heard.
Sincerely,
The School Board Members of Granville County
Falls Lake Academy Still Accepting Applications for 2017-2018
/by WIZS StaffPress Release
Creedmoor, NC– Falls Lake Academy is a tuition-free public school. Any child who is qualified under the laws of North Carolina for admission to a public school is qualified for admission to FLA. FLA does not limit admission to students on the basis of intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, disability, race, creed, gender, national origin, religion or ancestry. Children must be 5 (or older) on or before August 31, 2017 to be eligible for Kindergarten during the 2017-2018 school year.
Falls Lake Academy will be taking applications beginning January 3rd, 2017 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on March 3rd, 2017. Applications will be accepted for Kindergarten through 11th grade for the 2017-2018 school year. We are excited to continue our expansion into high school with the first graduating class to be the Class of 2019!
We will host open house/tours on Wednesday, February 22nd for prospective new students and parents interested in learning more about our school. During the open house, there will be a brief information and question session followed by an opportunity to tour the building and classrooms. Elementary families should arrive at 6:30pm and Middle and High School families should arrive at 7:30 p.m.
Visit www.fallslakeacademy.com and click on the “Join Us” tab to enroll. Or stop by the school for paper applications. Spanish translation assistance is available at school if needed.
Falls Lake Academy, Exceeding Excellence!