High school seniors preparing for graduation

Homepage

May 21, 2010

High school seniors preparing for graduation

Anonymous From Staff Reports The Daily Southerner Fri May 21, 2010, 10:45 AM EDT

TARBORO — As the school year winds to a close, area seniors and their families are getting ready for the always joyous graduation season.

"The expectations for high school graduates are greater than they've ever been," said Edgecombe County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Mazingo. "They should be especially proud of that."

More than 400 high school seniors are expected to graduate this year.

Mazingo added that being prepared for the next chapter in their life may require more than a high school diploma.

"A high school diploma is not always enough to guarantee a good job in today's economy," he said. "I encourage graduates to take their diploma from here and pursue further education, either at Edgecombe Community College or at another college or unversity."

The Edgecombe Early College High School with hold its commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m. on May 25 in Keihin Auditorium on the campus of Edgecombe Community College and North Edgecombe High will use the same venue at the same time on June 10 for its graduation ceremonies.

SouthWest Edgecombe High will have its graduation at 8 p.m. on June 11 in Cougar Stadium and the Vikings of Tarboro High will walk across the stage at 10 a.m. on June 12 in the Viking Stadium.

If rain dampers the day at SouthWest or Tarboro High, the ceremonies will be moved into the respective gymnasiums at each school and tickets will be needed for admission.

In between graduations and the end of the school year, there will be senior awards and baccalaureates to attend.

North Edgecombe had their senior awards ceremony and picnic this morning at 9 a.m. and SouthWest will have its baccalaureate at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

SouthWest Edgecombe will give out senior awards at 7 p.m. on May 27 and Tarboro High will give out its awards at 7 p.m. on June 10.

North Edgecombe will have its Baccalaureate at 5 p.m. on June 6 with Tarboro High having there's an hour prior on the same day.

There are some tips for graduates on how to make the most of this memorable event and for those attending.

Graduates, be sure to:

• wear comfortable shoes since you don't know how long you will be standing,

• make sure all needed clothing is ready to go the day before including pantyhose, socks, etc.,

• try to be as well-rested as possible,

• to those giving speeches, keep them interesting, to those listening, pay attention, don't text;

• and express your gratitude to those who helped you along the way.

Those attending graduation:

• get to the graduation site early,

• be prepared for the weather, insect repellant, sunscreen, hats, water, etc.,

• try to dress as comfortable as possible,

• make sure your camera and phone are charged and you have necessary memory devices.

Text Only

Homepage

Nathan Sherrod (left) and his twin brother Melvin, of Tarboro, enjoy a carnival ride Saturday afternoon at the Happening on the Common. Abrams Rentals provided the rides.

HAPPENING ON THE COMMON
Tarboro’s Town Common was clearly the center of activity in town Saturday, with cars lining the streets surrounding the common, music that could be heard from blocks away, and a sea of people navigating their way through the vendors’ tables under a canopy of trees. The occasion was the 43rd Annual Happening on the Common.

May 20, 2013 4 Photos
Entertainment variety highlights Saturdays Happening
PINETOPS 300

Local News

Two suspects arrested on 36 charges; third issued citation
After executing a search warrant Thursday on a residence at 500 W. Johnston St. in Tarboro, police officers arrested two suspects for possessing a small amount of marijuana and issued a third suspect a citation for possessing a glass pipe to smoke the drugs.
After the marijuana was found, officers notified two of the three suspects that they also had additional warrants on them from the department's "Spring Fling" drug campaign where they had sold marijuana to undercover officers.

May 20, 2013 1 Photo
Introductory Latin class beginning Tuesday

Sports

Tony Everett, of Wake Forest, backs his Chevrolet truck named DoeRunner up as he prepares to pull in the four wheel drive event Friday night.

Pinetops 300
PINETOPS – With the threat of rain during the weekend, it put a little damper on the Pinetops 300 Tractor and Truck Pull attendance. Friday night there was a large crowd in attendance, but not the amount it has been the last several years. There was 500 less people in attendance Friday then there was a year ago, but it didn't stop the pullers from slinging mud everywhere. The fans in one section even had a chance to see what it looked like when a belt breaks on a fine tuned machine. During the Mini Modified run, Thomas Coleman, of Stoneville, had a belt break on his KB 526 Pure Hell ride and the belt slung into the crowd. No one was injured.

May 20, 2013 2 Photos
Vikings, Cougars compete in 2-A state meet

Opinion

My 13 years have been lucky
It was 13 years Sunday that a drought was broken in Big Spring, Texas, After that, we ate Mexican for dinner with a gathering of family and friends.
The next day, a Saturday, Stephanie and I joined one another in marriage under a beautiful little gazebo by Comanche Trail Lake, fed by the historic spring from which the community draws its name.

May 20, 2013

Lifestyles

Corbett/Chasse Wedding
Brittney Joyce Corbett and Kenneth Robert Chasse, Jr. were united in marriage on April 6th, 2013, at 5:30pm at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. The Rev. Carrol Bradbury officiated the ceremony.
The Rehearsal Dinner was hosted by Shirley and Donald Foreman, Grandparents of the Groom and also Elisha and Kenneth Chasse, Parents of the Groom, at Pizza Inn in Rocky Mount.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Durwood Corbett of Macclesfield, NC. The Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robert Leonel Chasse, Sr. of Pinetops, NC.

May 13, 2013 1 Photo

Obituaries Archives

MATTIE RUTH BULLOCK
BELVOIR — Mrs. Mattie Ruth Bullock, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
Mrs. Bullock, a native of Wilson County and a lifelong resident of Pitt County, was a graduate of Belvoir-Falkland High School. She was engaged in farming with her husband until 1989 and was a charter member of Belvoir Free Will Baptist Church.

May 19, 2013
CLAYTON JERELL EPPS
NONA DEE EZZELLE
JESSE CLARENCE GARDNER JR.
CHRISTINE GORHAM

Food

Budget Friendly Deliciousness
It's nice to be able to put a good meal on the table without having to spend a fortune. Today's recipes are easy, delicious and inexpensive. But, they won't taste inexpensive. I hope that you will give them a try.

May 15, 2013 2 Photos
Barbeque Bests
Coffee isn't just a drink
Reboot your pantry

Events

Edgecombe Events May 20
Edgecombe Events should be submitted by noon the day before publication. Items eligible include notices of local meetings and activities of non-profit organizations, clubs, schools and civic groups in the community. Information should be brief and typewritten, neatly printed or via e-mail. Questions? 823-3106 or e-mail: events@dailysoutherner.com. Leave a daytime contact phone number.

May 19, 2013

Our Community

Stocks Elementary School celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Week
In celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Week, Stocks Elementary School hosted several guest speakers and exciting activities during the first week of May.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
HOBGOOD SCIENCE FAIR

Homepage

Search Results

High school seniors preparing for graduation

Does the IRS tax exempt disclosure concern you?

Site Map