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Williston Senior High School Alumni bringing back Wilmingtonian Ball
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 1970 class of Williston Senior High School is bringing back the Wilmingtonian Ball and calling everyone to come out and celebrate. After five years, the Wilmingtonian Ball is back. The ball will be held on January 4, 2025, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for $75.
CFCC students barred from Trustees meeting room, call Morton’s statements on marine tech program inadequate
A 'reorganization' of Cape Fear Community College's beloved and federally-recognized marine technology program has current and former students deeply troubled. Earlier this month, students held a walkoutasking for more transparency from the administration and trustees surrounding the removal of Jason Rogers as the chair of the program. While Rogers is still employed at the college, students told WHQR they couldn't understand why the person who had served as a leader, mentor, and teacher had been pushed out of his role guiding the marine tech program.
‘Wilmingtonian Ball’ to return for Williston alumni
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A beloved tradition for alumni of Williston High School will soon return to Wilmington. Until desegregation, Williston High School was Wilmington’s largest and most prominent high school for African Americans. Known as “the greatest school under the sun,” notable alumni include tennis champion Althea Gibson, Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon, and Air Force General Joesph McNeil.
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