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Nash Community College recently announced that the following students achieved academic honors during the 2016 Fall Semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average (all A's) while taking 12 or more semester hours. Students who qualify for the Honor Roll must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above and be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours.

A total of 25 Tar River Academy (TRA) seniors started a new chapter in their lives on Friday, January 27, 2017 by becoming high school graduates. Members of the Winter Class of 2017 have various plans after TRA, as 10 will attend two year colleges, two will enlist in the military and 13 will enter the workforce. Dea'jah Zeldrique Baker was the class Valedictorian and Miguel Angel Antunez was the Salutatorian.
During the ceremony, Principal Hugh Scott gave the opening remarks and encouraged graduates to begin writing the next chapter in their life.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class William J. Sieger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Edgecombe Community College recently announced that Kaila Boulden, of Nashville, was named to its President's List for the Fall 2016 semester by earning a 4.0 grade point average.
In addition, Nathaniel Roberts, of Nashville, was named to the Dean's List by earning a grade point average of 3.5.

STANHOPE -- Before embarking on the dual team and individual postseasons, Nash County's wrestlers experienced one final order of Big East Conference business last Saturday at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium.
The Big East's team champions had been crowned one week earlier during dual competition, with Wilson Fike living up to its No. 1 seeding.
Next up was the Big East Individual Championships -- where title winners would be crowned in each weight class.

NASHVILLE -- In a rare circumstance, Nash Central Middle School's girls basketball team won't be qualifying for the Tri-County Conference Playoffs this season.
But the Lady Trojans still have plenty to play for during a closing four-game stretch that began Monday with a home showdown against the Edwards T-Birds.
Nash Central head coach Minnie White would love to see her club finish with a record over .500 -- and the Lady Trojans entered the game with a 4-4 mark.

ROCKY MOUNT -- As Nash County's high schools continue to improve in swimming, one intangible for that success is the fact that so many youth competitors are now remaining with the spot on the prep level.
Proof of that assessment came when the Big East Conference's top performers were saluted as part of last Wednesday's league championships at the Harrison Family YMCA.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's boys basketball team had a late opportunity last Friday against Big East Conference rival Wilson Fike -- but the shots wouldn't fall.
Instead, the Golden Demons came up with a clutch 67-62 decision over the Firebirds in a key league showdown at the SNHS Gymnasium.
With the loss, Southern Nash dropped to 5-15 overall and 0-6 in the Big East Conference standings.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA./MARYVILLE, TENN. -- This past weekend, the men's basketball staff of North Carolina Wesleyan College took part in the NABC's annual Coaches vs. Cancer / Suits & Sneakers initiative, a nationwide event that unites coaches and raises awareness about the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.
During games, coaches wear sneakers with their game attire as a visible reminder about the importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing cancer risk.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Parks and Recreation Department & Senior Services sports results:

CHAPEL HILL -- The North Carolina High School Athletic Association in conjunction with Wells Fargo released the fall standings in the 38th annual Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2016-17 academic year.
The award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state's four competitive classifications.
After the fall sports season, Green Hope remains on top after its incredible performances last year in the 4A division.

CHAPEL HILL -- Sarah Hicks from Nash Central High School and Sage Surratt from Lincolnton High School have been named recipients of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Performance of the Week Awards.
Each week, two athletes in North Carolina High School Athletic Association competition are selected for this award from nominations received from media and school administrators.

Nash Central's Kevin Dardin (right) tries to gain an advantage during last Saturday's Big East Conference Wrestling Championships at Southern Nash High School.

Nash Central's Marley Winstead competes in an event for the Bulldogs during last Wednesday's Big East Conference Swim Championships at the Harrison Family YMCA Pool.

THE BIG EAST'S BEST. Among the area participants at the Big East Swim Championships were (above) Northern Nash's Jenna Allen.

A BIG DAY ON THE MAT. The Big East Conference Individual Wrestling Championships were held last Saturday at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium in Stanhope. Among the participants were (above) Northern Nash's Travis Andrews and Southern Nash's Travis Bland.