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Granville County Public Schools

JF Webb High School Senior Parade

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– Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools

The senior class at JF Webb High School would like to invite you to come see their parade through Granville County elementary schools decked out in their graduation regalia.  Our seniors will show elementary students the result of their hard work!  It is also a chance for seniors to reflect on their time in the Granville County Public School system.

It will be a meaningful event for all involved, and we would love for you to come and be a part of it.  On Wednesday, May 23, seniors will begin at 9 a.m. at West Oxford Elementary School, 412 Ivey Day Rd, then travel to CG Credle Elementary School, 223 College St, between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m., and finish at Stovall-Shaw Elementary School, 7696 US-15, around 10:30 a.m.  These are estimated times but should be close.

Please RSVP by email to Leslie Magnanti, JF Webb English teacher at magnantily@gcs.k12.nc.us if you plan to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Oxford Preparatory School Announces Awards Day Recipients

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-Information courtesy Victoria Bradsher, School Director, Oxford Preparatory School

During Awards Day on Friday, May 4, Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) announced their honor graduates, Spirit of The Griffin award, marshals, leadership and service awards and Directors’ awards. Students were also recognized for excellence in academics, fine arts and athletics. In addition to school awards, two students received honors and scholarship from local civic organizations.

At Oxford Prep students earn Latin distinctions. Summa cum laude cords of gold, purple and orange are presented to students who have a weighted GPA greater than 4.5. Mary Catherine Stallsmith will graduate with the summa cum laude distinction and will speak at graduation on May 26, 2018. Catherine will attend Elon in the fall.

Students who have a cumulative weighted GPA between 4.25 and 4.5 earn the magna cum laude distinction and will wear cords of purple and gold. This year that honor goes to Layla Alashmli, Maddie Stallsmith, Jackson Vaughan and Jacinthia Williams.

Ten students earned cum laude distinction by achieving a GPA between 4.0 and 4.24. They are Megan Ayscue, Andrew Crumpler, Whitt Daniel, Kaleb Evans, Chelsea Gatewood, Ca’rin Green, Jose Kyle Maghanoy, Emily Oswald, Bo Puckett and Nicoria Williams.

Each year the staff chooses a student graduation speaker who they feel best represents the Spirit of the Griffin. The Spirit of the Griffin is the person who has taken full advantage of the academic opportunities at OPS. It is the person who has grown and taken on active and verifiable leadership roles both within and outside of the school. The student chosen as the Spirit of the Griffin speaker demonstrates service to others as an individual, as a representative of OPS and in the larger community in which we live. To be selected as the Spirit of the Griffin speaker the student must have a commitment to attend a four-year university. The Spirit of the Griffin for 2018 is Chelsea Gatewood. At the awards ceremony, Chelsea also received the DAR service award and scholarship.

OPS Marshalls were formally presented with their sashes during the awards ceremony. At OPS marshals are those students chosen from the sophomore and junior class who have maintained a GPA greater than a 4.0. The chief marshal is selected from the junior representatives and is the student with the highest GPA. The Chief Marshal for 2017-2018 is Shawn Matthews from Oxford, NC.

The remaining marshals who will serve this year are Wes Aitken, Sala Algathi, Alex Bare, Ey’Mania Alston, Hannah Brewer, Erica Evitts, Claire Gordon, Robert Hopper, Kaylah Hunt, Emily Iannuzzi, Abbie Mann, Nathan Metcalf, Sophia Metcalf, Mira Patel and Ian Simmons.

Leadership awards are selected by the entire OPS staff and are presented to those students from any grade who demonstrate positive leadership that helps to guide others in achieving excellence in academics, sports, the arts or service. Leadership awards were presented to Mary Catherine Stallsmith, Caleb Hunt, Alex Bare, Cesar Ponciano-Quintana, Sophia Metcalf, Zenia Hart, Holly Currin, Samantha Huff and Tripp Brewer.

Zenia Hart, captain of the girls’ basketball team then presented her teammates with star awards for their continued demonstration of leadership in the school and representation of the highest levels of sportsmanship, perseverance, positivity, determination and team support. Team members are Cassidy Stokes, Kayla Whirley, Catherine Slack, Sarah Slack, Carla Rodriquez.  The team has an overall average GPA greater than 3.3 (unweighted) and has received the NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team Award.

The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is given each year to a graduating senior who best exemplifies Scholarship, Athletic Skills, Athletic Involvement, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Cooperation. They must have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average (weighted) through the first semester of their senior year, possess athletic skills of superior quality and a high level of success and skill at their sport(s), and have earned a minimum of four Varsity letters. Candidates are nominated by other senior student-athletes and a single male and female are selected by varsity head coaches and the athletic director. The Female Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete of 2018 is Maddie Stallsmith and the Male Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete is Whitt Daniel.

Service to the community is a key component of the OPS mission. Being honored for excellence in service were Avieri Sievert, Katie Redman, Jaci Crute, Luis Rodriguez, Elijah Griffin, Chelsea Gatewood, Cassidy Stokes, Rick O’Neal and Ey’mania Alston.

Avery Thomas received high honors in service for his ongoing commitment and contributions to the school, to family, and to the local community. Senior Whitt Daniel was presented with the Service Award and Scholarship from the Henderson Optimist Club.

The Directors’ award for 2018 was conferred on 18 students. To be eligible for the Directors’ award, students must have a clear discipline record and an academic record that reflects excellent performance. Students who receive the Directors’ award demonstrate the principles upon which Oxford Prep was founded. The very special young people receiving the Directors’ award this year are Trey Reese, Kim Campbell, Cassidy Griffin, Adam Corbett, Nick Corren, Alex Rote, Annette Carlos-Tejada, Jane Faulkner, Mona Mohamed, Ashlyn Roberson, Isaac Watkins, Matt Wilkinson, Taylor Firtick, Sydney Sinnema, Emma Hicks, Alexis Wilson, Reese Newton and Carson Reese.

Graduation for OPS Griffins will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 1:30 pm. The ceremony will be at McGregor Hall in Henderson. Entry to the commencement exercise is by ticket only.

Oxford Prep Competes in Men’s Golf Championship

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-Information courtesy Rick Kenner, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

The Griffin Golf Team of Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) competed for the third time in as many years at the NCHSAA 1A Men’s Golf Championship at Foxfire Golf & Resort (Red) on May 7th and 8th. After the final day of competition, Oxford Prep finished #8 out of 12 teams with a two day total of 737, improving the day 1 score by 23 strokes.

Sophomore Wesley Aitken finished tied for 13th place adding a second round score of 82 to his Day 1 round of 83. Junior Jacob Bliss finished in a tie for 21st improving his day 1 score of 90 by 7 strokes for an 83 and a two day total of 173.

Rounding out the OPS team, Junior Adam Sizemore finished tied for 67 with a 2-day score of 201; Capers Pendergrass finished in 77th with a 2-day 216.

Senior Christian Furr, who broke his ankle just before the season began, returned to play six weeks later in the last few matches of the season and earned his way into the Regional and State competitions. Furr managed a 63rd place finish with a total score of 198 in his final high school golf match. Full field results may be viewed by clicking here.

Oxford Prep Girls Track Team NCAC Conference Champs

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-Information courtesy Patricia Lyons, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

The Oxford Preparatory Girls track team won the 2018 NCAC Conference Championship in their first year of competition. Competing with only six girls, the Griffins won the meet against track powerhouses Franklin Academy and Voyager Academy.

Coach Patricia Lyons stated, “I explained before the meet what had to take place for us to win. They all assured me that whatever event they needed to do they would try it. Every girl placed in the top three in all the field events which propelled us to win the championship.”

The Griffins now have their sights set on the NCHSSA Mideast Regional at Pender High School in Burgaw, N.C. on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Oxford Preparatory School Celebrates College Signing Day

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On Friday, May 4, 2018, Oxford Preparatory School celebrated College Signing Day. The school is proud to announce that 94% of Oxford Prep students have been accepted by a four-year college or university and 67% have made the commitment to attend the four-year college of their choice.

As a symbol of that commitment, OPS Griffins participated in a signing ceremony that was attended by the entire student body, faculty and families.

Students committed to further pursue their education at a four-year university include:

Appalachian State University: Olivia Brown and Jose Kyle Maghanoy

East Carolina University: Autumn Brantley, Kim Campbell, A. Luis Rodriguez, Erin Thomas, Jacinthia Williams, Kenard Williams and Nicoria Williams

A few of the many Oxford Preparatory School students headed to four-year colleges in the fall.

Elon University: Mary Catherine Stallsmith

Johnson & Wales University: Antwan McCrimmon

King University: William Trey Reese

Meredith College: Haley Hight, Clara West and Kayla Whirley

North Carolina A&T University: Zenia Hart

North Carolina State University: Bo Puckett

University of Mount Olive: Bailee Barker

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Layla Alashmli

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Riley Proctor

University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Chelsea Gatgewood, Caleb Hunt, Madeline Stallsmith

University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Andrew Crumpler, Andrew Whitt Daniel, Ca’rin Green and Joseph Vaughan

Western Carolina University: Megan Ayscue

Wingate University: Cassidy Griffin

Oxford Board of Commissioners Meeting – Tues., May 8

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-Information courtesy of Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Among the agenda items:

Public Hearing to receive citizen comments about a possible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application that must be submitted by the City to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEO), Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) and/or the NC Department of Commerce – Rural Development Division (RDD).

Consider calling a public hearing for the June 12, 2018, meeting for a rezoning request from Attorney James C. Wrenn Jr. on behalf of HEW Rental, LLS requesting to rezone 4.8 +/- acres of land from B-2 (Hwy Business) to I-2 (General Industry) located at 322 Lewis Street.

Receive 2018-2019 FY budget from City Manager Alan Thornton.

Consider calling for a public hearing for the June 12, 2018, meeting to hear public input on the FY 2018-2019 budget.

Consider changing the current park operational hours which are different at each park and in some cases, not posted for the public to view. Establishing hours of use and posting them at each site will help keep the parks safe and the Oxford Police Department to enforce rules regarding after-hours use.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign Task Orders with McGill Associates for the 2018 Water & Sewer Improvement projects that the City received funding for from the Division of Water Infrastructure in March 2018.

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Granville Co. Board of Commissioners Meeting – Mon., May 7

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Presentation to recommended a budget for the 2018‐2019 fiscal year

Resolution Supporting a Statewide Referendum on a Bond Issue for School Facility Needs

Recognition of a Volunteer Service Award – Roxanne Blackburn

Presentation by the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program

 

Derby Day in Downtown Oxford – Sat., May 5

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-Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, City of Oxford

You may not be able to catch the races at the Kentucky Derby this year, but you can join in the fun by visiting Historic Downtown Oxford this Saturday for Derby Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This ‘n That… Hat and Bow Tie Competitions, Build Your Own Hat,  Strawberry Juleps for ALL ages!

Painted Ox… Build Your Own Tiara.

Nan’s… Discounts for customers wearing hats, Kentucky Derby selfie photo booth, craft area for Make Your Own Noodle Pony, Run For The Roses Fashion Show at 12 p.m.

The Hub… Flash sales throughout the day and EXTRA savings for customers in hats and bow ties. We will be sampling fine bourbon chocolates and Kentucky bourbon barrel beers.

Sew Sweet & Sassy, Daniels Flea Market and Country Roots will be having Kentucky Derby Sales throughout the day.

Forward 9…”Talk Derby To Me” sales throughout the day.

On Broad Street… Visit Steel Magnolias and Torreys for Food Trucks and Stick Pony races 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the kids as well as special savings and a hat competition at Steel Magnolia’s.

We will have carriage rides from 3 – 5 p.m. beginning at the Episcopal Church parking lot. Make sure to visit Art and Antique Gallery of Oxford for juleps and savings.

C Squared… Enjoy 10% off select southern style apparel. Design your own jockey silk and take home a mint plant!

Mama Crockett’s Doughnuts on Main Street and The Scrap Exchange will have a craft area at Currin Memorial Park from 1 – 4 p.m.

Pet Costumes WELCOMED! Check in at Steel Magnolias, prizes will be announced at the end of the day.

Stick Horse Races in front of Steel Magnolias at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Don’t have a stick horse? Make one at Nans that day in their craft area… before the races!!!

The locations around town that have TV’s will be showing the Kentucky Derby to keep us all abreast of the happenings of race day!

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Upcoming Events in Granville County – May 4 – 7, 2018

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
May 4; 5:30 p.m., doors open
Granville Education Foundation’s 4th Annual Pig in a Raffle
Vino Oasi; 3200 Bliss Trail, Stem
FMI:  Dori Koinis; 919.693.7047; edfoundation@earthlink.net
May 4; 8 – 10 p.m.
First Fridays in Creedmoor – Movie Night
“Ferdinand”; outdoor movie
Lake Rogers Park, 1711 Lake Rd., Creedmoor
Free admission; donations welcomed; bring your own refreshments
May 5; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Oxford – Derby Day
Visit shops and restaurants; food trucks; in-store specials, etc.
FMI:  DOEDC, Mary Yount @ 919.603.1164; Mary.Yount@oxfordnc.org
May 5; 12 – 12:30 pm
Nan’s Run for the Roses Fashion Show
Nan’s Young Fashions, College St., Oxford
May 5
Girls on the Run 5K in Downtown Oxford
FMI:  Tremanish Taylor @ 252.438.2144; tremt@henfamymca.org
May 5; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vance Quilts-R-Us @ Granville County Senior Center
Lanier St., Oxford
May 6; 1 – 3 p.m.
Vance Quilts-R-Us @ Granville County Senior Center
Lanier St., Oxford
May 7; 2 – 3 p.m.
“Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control” Nutrition Program for Adults
Granville County Senior Center; 107 Lanier St., Oxford
FMI:  919.693.1930

City of Oxford, Upcoming Public Works & Personnel Meetings

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Information courtesy of Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The Public Works Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the paint for the City of Oxford Water Tanks.

The Personnel Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Personnel Evaluations of the City Manager and City Clerk.

All those interested are invited to attend.