04. Good News Report
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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:37pm
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RHS Grad Discovers New Dinosaur Species in Canada
Congratulations to Jared Voris, Rosman Class of 2012, who recently discovered a new dinosaur species that may be a cousin to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Thanatotheristes, which translates to “Reaper of Death,” is estimated to have been 26 feet long with nearly 3-inch teeth. Portions of the fossil were initially found a decade ago in Alberta, Canada. Voris studied the remains that were kept in storage and was able to conclude that it was a new species. Jared studied geology at Appalachian State and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in dinosaur paleontology at the University of Calgary. He credits his family and his teachers at Rosman, in particular Sara Cathey, for supporting his scientific ambitions.
NCSPRA Blue Ribbon Awards
Transylvania County Schools was among the 36 districts to be honored at the North Carolina School Public Relations 2019 Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony held in Greensboro on January 31. Transylvania won two awards in Digital Media Engagement, two awards in Photography, and an award in Image/Graphic Design. Congratulations to Kevin Smith for his media mastery and excellent work in promoting the school system, not to mention an uncanny ability to be in four different places at one time.
BMS Student Accepted to American Ballet Theatre Summer Program
Congratulations to Brevard Middle School sixth grader Tyana Crite, who has been accepted by the American Ballet Theatre for their Summer Intensive program in Florida. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the most prestigious classical ballet companies in the world—superstar Misty Copeland is one of their principal dancers. Dancers between the ages of 11-20 years old must audition either on site or by videotape for the ABT summer program, and participation is by acceptance only. Tyana attends the Brevard Ballet School and is the daughter of T.J. and Maya Crite of Brevard. We have a feeling that Miss Crite is one to watch.
Grant Funding to Boost Rural Connectivity
A new initiative focused on increasing public Wi-Fi access and installing computers across Western North Carolina recently received a $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The Rural Downtown Wi-Fi & Jobs Project will help students, job seekers and others by providing wireless internet access points and computer kiosks at rural community centers. Educators know that increased internet access is vital for online classes, homework, virtual days, and much more. The Land of Sky Regional Council and its many partners in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties (including Transylvania County Schools) have been working together for some time to help bridge the region’s digital divide. We thank the many public and private partners who have worked together to make this endeavor happen.
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6, 2020 and this year’s theme is “School Breakfast: Out of This World.” Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and schools nationwide provide millions of breakfasts to hungry children. Join us in celebrating the school nutrition staff in our local schools who work hard feeding hundreds of students each and every day.
National Read Across America Day
Monday, March 2, is National Read Across America Day (also known as Dr. Seuss Day). It is a yearly observance held on the school day that is nearest to March 2, the birthday of famed children’s author, Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel. Read Across American was begun in 1997 to help get kids excited about reading. One of the best ways to celebrate is to volunteer to read aloud to children at schools, libraries and bookstores. And don’t forget to enjoy some green eggs and ham!
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