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High School Seniors Become Pen Pals With Senior Citizens
They’re all seniors—one set is just readying for college while the other is basking in their golden years. Both are building a strong friendship. In one North Carolina high school, students have become pen pals with senior citizens, cultivated by easy friendships that surprised everyone. The program is...
Buckin’ Elks slay Dragons of NCSSM
On an overcast and dreary afternoon, with the constant threat of rain and the occasional drizzle, the Buckin’ Elks of Elkin High School hosted the Dragons from the North Carolina School of Science and Math of Morganton in the NCHSAA 1A West Regional Finals. In an intense and exciting battle that included a whole lot of smack talk and up and down scores, the Elkin Men’s Tennis team maintained their composure and battled with grit and determination. On an afternoon where the matches’ outcome came down to the last set being played, the Buckin’ Elks prevailed victorious, claiming the Regional...
Local student awarded Herman Laffoon TPA Scholarship
Peyton Elizabeth Spicer was awarded the Herman Laffoon Travelers Protective Association (TPA) Scholarship, given by TPA’s local Post CC. The TPA Scholarship was given at the retirement dinner held at Terrys Café and Catering in Jonesville. Spicer was present with her mother, Amy Norman and father Sandy Spicer. She is a graduating senior from East Wilkes High School and will be attending UNC at Chapel Hill next fall. Her academic interest is in becoming an orthopedic assistant. The retirement dinner honoring four TPA officers and...
Ashley continues support of school arts programs
Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) partnered with Davie County Schools in support of the annual Arts Smart Festival May 11 at Davie High School. Ashley has been ad supporter and partner of Davie County Schools Arts Smart for a decade with monetary donations to make the festival possible. With a focus on empowering students and fostering […] The post Ashley continues support of school arts programs appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Elkin repeats as 1A boys tennis state champions, beats Triangle Math & Science
Elkin's boys tennis team repeated as N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A dual team state champions on Monday. The Buckin' Elks beat Triangle Math & Science 5-0 at the Burlington Tennis Center, as Elkin swept the No. 2-No. 6 singles. Connor Ballard had the most dominant performance of the day...
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