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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 12:45pm
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25-Year Recognitions
Each year the board recognizes the employees who have achieved 25 years of service with the Transylvania County Schools. The board would like to congratulate and thank this year’s honorees for their dedication and commitment to public education:
Karen Brown, Teacher, Rosman Elementary School
Robin Ellis, Cafeteria Manager, Brevard Middle School
Mick Galloway, Assistant Principal, Brevard High School
Rebecca Green, Teacher, Brevard Middle School
Micki Guinn, Office Support, Morris Education Center
Barbara Higdon, Teacher, Rosman Elementary School
Dwayne Norman, Maintenance Technician, Plant Operations
Sherri Owen, Teacher, Brevard Middle School
Janet Powell, Teacher, Rosman Elementary School
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week, March 8-12, 2021, celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This year’s theme, “Score Big with School Breakfast,” reminds parents and stakeholders that a healthy school breakfast helps ensure students’ academic success in school so they can “score big” and reach their goals. Schools across the country will celebrate NSBW with special menu items, events and fun activities designed for all students—whether they are learning at home or in school. Students who eat breakfast are more likely to have better concentration and memory, be more alert and maintain a healthy weight, reach high levels of achievement in reading and math, and score higher on standardized tests. Join us in thanking our School Nutrition staff for all they do to provide students with nutritious school breakfasts every day.
National Read Across America Day
Tuesday, 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. Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association, Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. It aims to get kids excited about reading and instill a lifetime love of reading. One of the best ways to celebrate Read Across America Day is to volunteer to read aloud to children at schools, libraries and bookstores.
TIME Science Students Inducted into AJAS
The following students were inducted into the American Junior Academy of Science after sharing their science research at the 2021 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in February of 2021. Although the meeting was based out of Phoenix, Arizona, due to COVID-19, students and scientists participated virtually. These students were selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS meeting after receiving 1st place in their respective categories in the 2020 North Carolina Student Academy of Science Competition, held virtually in March of 2020. Congratulations to the students listed below and TIME Science teacher Jennifer Williams.
- Frank Parsons, Ben Caroway and Satchel Malo: The Effectiveness of a 3D Printed Hydrogel to Sustain Algal Growth: 1st Place Biotechnology and selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
- Nicole Vargas Sancho, Jarek Stewart Karlowics and Elise Poche: Antimicrobial Activity of Microorganisms Isolated from Western North Carolina Mushrooms: 1st Place Biological Science and selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
- Isaiah Lefler and Graham Green: An Evaluation of Utilizing Nitrifying Bacteria in Conjunction with Martian Resources to Enable Hydroponic Growth: 1st Place Earth and Space Science and selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
- Josh Kupras: Evaluating the Efficiency of Using Martian Materials as Fuel to Reach Martian Orbit: 1st Place Physics and selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Sean R. Parrish for being appointed to the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee. Mr. Parrish is a visual arts teacher at Brevard High School and an adjunct professor in the fine arts department at Brevard College. He was selected as both Transylvania County’s Teacher of the Year and Brevard High School’s Teacher of the Year in 2005. This is truly an honor! We are proud to have Mr. Parrish represent Brevard High School and Transylvania County Schools in this prestigious role.
2021 All-District Honor Band
All-District Honor Band Auditions occurred January 29 - February 10, 2021. Due to the pandemic, students were judged from a video recording in which they demonstrated technique through scales or rudiments and a prepared solo. Congratulations to the following Middle School and High School students for their hard work and accomplishments:
For Middle School, the Western District Symphonic Band is the Top Band, and the Western District Concert Band is the second level band.
BMS
Bailey Alexander, 8th Grade, 5th chair flute, Middle School Symphonic Band
Jenna Berry, 7th Grade, 1st chair flute, Middle School Concert Band
Steven Bohn, 8th Grade, 8th chair trumpet, Middle School Symphonic Band
David Bohn, 8th Grade, 6th chair trombone, Middle School Symphonic Band
Tori Brown, 7th Grade, 6th chair french horn, Middle School Symphonic Band
Isabelle Gentle, 8th Grade, 6th chair flute, Middle School Symphonic Band
Ella Higgins, 7th Grade, 9th chair flute, Middle School Concert Band
Addie Shober, 8th Grade, 7th chair clarinet, Middle School Symphonic Band
RMS
Gracee Roberson, 8th Grade, 5th chair tuba, Middle School Symphonic Band
Mason Galloway, 7th Grade, 1st chair baritone, Middle School Concert Band
Brendan Marlow, 8th Grade, 7th chair horn, Middle School Concert Band
Mason Galloway, 7th Grade, 1st chair baritone, Middle School Concert Band
Brendan Marlow, 8th Grade, 7th chair horn, Middle School Concert Band
BHS
Frank Parsons*, Senior, 4th chair Clarinet, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Joe Smith, Junior, 4th chair Alto Saxophone, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Brayden Grosvenor*, Sophomore, 3rd chair Trombone, 9-10 High School Band
Julia Bohn, Freshman, 12th chair Trumpet, 9-10 High School Band
Trevor Long*, Freshman, 2nd chair Tuba, 9-10 High School Band
RHS
Jasmine Grooms, Junior, 5th chair Horn, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Luke Norton*, Senior, 4th chair Trumpet, 4th chair Baritone, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Colton Newman, Senior, 1st alternate Timpani, 2nd alternate Mallets, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Eli James, Senior, 2nd alternate Timpani, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Elisabeth Qualls, Freshman, 1st alternate Horn, 9-10 High School Band
Elijah Chapman, Sophomore, 1st alternate Tenor Saxophone, 9-10 High School Band
Luke Norton*, Senior, 4th chair Trumpet, 4th chair Baritone, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Colton Newman, Senior, 1st alternate Timpani, 2nd alternate Mallets, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Eli James, Senior, 2nd alternate Timpani, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Elisabeth Qualls, Freshman, 1st alternate Horn, 9-10 High School Band
Elijah Chapman, Sophomore, 1st alternate Tenor Saxophone, 9-10 High School Band
*Qualified to audition for NC All-State Honor Band in April. Luke Norton also qualified for the Presidential Music Scholarship at Mars Hill University that is worth up to $20,000 a year.
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