In the letter nominating her for the award, an RCC staff member cited McCain’s 3.9 (out of a possible 4.0) grade point average, acceptance into the college’s two honor societies, leadership role in student government, compassion and caring toward others, and common sense approach to life.

McCain is the daughter of Roselyn and Tyrone McCain. She was an A-student at Reidsville High School and upon graduation, she and her twin sister, Raquel, enrolled at RCC. She attributes her desire to excel academically to her parents.

“They taught me that if you excel in knowledge and education, you can go anywhere.”

The McCain twins will graduate in May from RCC, each with an associate degree in fine arts. They will begin their studies for fine art degrees (with concentrations in graphic design) at East Carolina University beginning fall 2012. Their goal is to open a graphic design business together.

“My experience at RCC has been an astonishing journey,” said McCain. “Through leadership roles, extracurricular activities, friends I’ve made and the entire personal atmosphere of the college, it has helped me learn about myself and learn what I want to do and who I want to be. The lifelong skills and knowledge I have obtained here will help me throughout my future.”

February 1, 2012

Rockingham Community College

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McCain selected for prestigious academic award

 

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Frank Wyatt III

Wyatt graduated from Morehead High School in 1999. In 2003, he received an associate’s degree from Wake Technical Community College and he also joined the Army Reserves. He started Basic Law Enforcement Training at Johnston Community College in January 2005. That same year, he graduated in May, started work with the Smithfield Police Department in June and reported to Fort Dix, N.J., in September after being ordered for deployment to Iraq. Attached to the 414th Military Police Company, Wyatt did convoy escorts, detainee operations and site security operations. During his deployment, he was awarded the Bronze Star. He came home in November 2006 and returned to his job at Smithfield Police Department. In January 2009, Wyatt volunteered to deploy to Iraq where he was attached to the 810 Military Police Company and worked with the Iraqi police in training, logistics and personal security details. In January 2010, he returned home and to his job at Smithfield PD.

While working with Smithfield Police, Wyatt was selected with another officer to start a Street Crimes Team. The team worked with the public to identify problem areas and with the community to solve those problems. In 2011, he received his Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate. Wyatt was with Smithfield PD until January of this year.

Wyatt is married to Leslie, a native of Roxboro. He looks forward to working in Eden and hopes to make a positive difference in the community while continuing his education under the GI Bill. The Eden Police Department is proud to have Wyatt join its team.

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“It’s not so much about who wins the games, as it is about learning teamwork and learning the fundamentals of basketball and cheerleading”, Pastor Randy Hester stated, “It’s also about building some good friendships. It’s a blast, the kids are having a ball.”

The Christian-based program, led by Greg Light, not only teaches basketball skills and drills, but also during the halftime of the games the youths participate in a Bible story lesson at center court.

What Parents Say About the Program:

• Jerri Manspile, whose daughter, Katie is a second year cheerleader – “I love it. It is a wonderful program, it teaches the kids to interact with other kids, as well, it teaches them good sound values.”

• Tim Kennedy, whose daughter Regan is a first year basketball payer – “She loves it, she can’t wait to come to practice and the games, she loves the devotionals.”

Registration is open to area youths K5 through sixth-grade, and for more information about registration, contact Community Baptist Church at 336-342-5991.

About Upward Sports

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports league for children, provides a fun kids sports experience based on healthy competition. Last year, more than 550,000 K5 through sixth-grade kids had a great basketball, soccer, flag football or cheerleading experience through one of their 2,400 leagues or camps

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Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook, support Morhead High School’s award-winning band program.

Cost: $10

If interested in getting your own copy or one to give as a gift, call Dee at 336-552-4220 or email president@prideofmorehead.com. Thank you for supporting this great group of students!

Rhodes, the daughter of Brian and Pam Rhodes, is a member of the Key Club. Rhodes was escorted at the ceremony by Carter Watkins.

After graduation, the queen plans to attend a four-year university and major in nursing and specialize in Pediatric Oncology.

Destiny Roberts (left) and Caroline Frazer (right) were each crowned princesses.

Other 2012 Homecoming Ladies Court members were Abigail Butcher, Maddie Lawson and Chelsea White.

Rhodes was crowned by Principal Betty Harrington and the 2012 homecoming queen Julie Snyder, who was escorted by last year’s king, Stephen Griffin.

Senior, Nakia O’Ryan Thompson was crowned king.

Thompson, the son of Melanie Thompson and Sammy Scales, is a member of the Varsity Football team and Track team, and is the Varsity Basketball Team Manager. Thompson was escorted at the ceremony by Dawn Perkins.

After graduation, the king plans to attend Rockingham Community College and then transfer to Johnson and Wales and major in Culinary Arts.

Mark Bailey (left) and William Nance (right) were each crowned princes.

Other 2012 Homecoming Boys’ Court members were Eli Coe, D. J. Hairston and Quinten Neal.

Thompson was crowned by Principal Betty Harrington and the 2011 homecoming king Stephen Griffin, who was escorted by last year’s queen, Julie Snyder. Morehead High School teacher Sheila Thompson served as emcee.

Before and after the crowning ceremony, the Morehead basketball teams took on the Eastern Guilford High School Wildcats. The girls lost a tough game, 37-57, and the Panther boys took a victorious win against the Wildcats, 68-63.

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A total of 117 students (project entries: 42 elementary, 18 middle, 30 high) were entered in the fair to compete for the chance to advance to the Region 5 Science Fair to be held at Salem College on February 21, 2012. All Elementary winners advance to the Regional Competition. In the exceptional children’s categories the 1^st place winners advance to the Regional Competition.  In the middle and high school categories, 1^st place winners advance to the Regional Competition.

The 2012 Science Fair judges were: Janie Robertson, Carol Summerlin, Garland Paschal, Harold Bass, Cathy DeMason, Linda Martin, and Howard Bigelow

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All Rockingham County Schools Science Fair award winners are listed below.

Juana Cruz Pacheco, 3rd grade student at Draper Elementary, explains her project, “Acidity of Fruits” to district science fair judges, Carol Summerlin (left) and Janie Robertson (right).

 New in 2012: The Board of Directors has reserved a position on the Board for each church wanting to have a voice in the decision making for this Christian home mission ministry. Help recommend and select the next homeowner!

The next monthly lunch meeting is Thursday, February 9 at 12:30 PM at the Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Rd., Eden.

Contact Nancy Tate by Monday, February 6 to reserve a seat.

Habitat ReStore and Office: 249 The Boulevard, Eden 627-0160.

Brenda Sutton, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Director, will conduct training about implementing the practices that will help minimize risks when it comes to the safety of products sold and practices at farmer’s markets. These efforts are being carried out to protect the farmer’s market sector by increasing good food safety practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks. Considering the increasing popularity of markets, there is more focus on safety of food products sold protects farmers, patrons, and local economies. Market managers and vendors, as well as customers, are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more from this food safety at farmer’s markets.

The training will focus on factors contributing to foodborne illness and developing a good food safety culture; common foodborne pathogens and diseases as well as common factors responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks; Personnel Health & Hygiene; and proper preparation, storage, cleaning, sanitizing, and transporting of food products and food samples. Knowing food safety risks associated, how to prevent risks, and corrective actions are vital to provide an understanding of risk reduction practices.

The development of the N.C. Good Farmer’s Market Practices Curriculum was funded with a grant from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.

Submitted by Brenda Sutton Brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

The face of The Produce Lady program is Brenda Sutton, N.C. Cooperative Extension director in Rockingham County. Brenda grew up on a farm in eastern Wake County and developed a love for good, home-grown food as a child. Good quality, local foods are her passion and she loves sharing healthy, nutritious ways to select, store, prepare and preserve foods from the local farmers market. She’s all about easy, no-nonsense tips that help people incorporate more fresh produce into their diets.

The program consists of a series of videos on North Carolina fruits and vegetables and other local food products. The program includes a website, recipes, blog, food demonstrations at farmers markets and other events, and YouTube and Facebook pages.

Email: brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

Websites: www.ces.ncsu.edu/rockingham
www.theproducelady.org

Brenda Sutton is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; We at RCENO.com, Thank Mrs. Sutton for her contibutions to our content.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.