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November 18, 2009
NE Guilford Receives Improvement Award
Northeast Guilford

Northeast High Receives Hugh Humphrey School Improvement Award

The prestigious award is given annually to the most improved high school in Guilford County

Greensboro, NC – Northeast Guilford High is the recipient of the fifth annual Hugh Humphrey School Improvement Award for its efforts to improve student achievement during the 2008-09 school year.

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation presented the award to Northeast at an event Wednesday. The $10,000 cash award will be used for professional development in support of a new co-teaching system that will allow the school to serve Exceptional Children and special student populations more effectively. Northeast will also receive the Hugh Humphrey cup to display on campus until next year’s winner is announced.

A selection committee representing the Community Foundation, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Guilford County Board of Education and Jacqueline Humphrey, the widow of the late Hubert B. Humphrey Jr., chose Northeast based on a comprehensive review of data. Specifically, Northeast was selected for its improvement in the graduation rate, student attendance, participation in Advanced Placement courses and the SAT, and excellent parent and community involvement.

The school’s attendance rate was up to 94.1 percent, and the graduation rate was up to 81 percent last year compared to 77 percent in 2007-08. The school also experienced growth in its ABC composite scores. Northeast moved from the classification of low performing school in 2007-08 to a priority school in 2008-09 with an increase in the ABC composite from 45 to 50.1.

“It’s gratifying to be chosen for this award,” said Anitra Walker, principal at Northeast. “It means to us that the hard work we’re doing is paying off and others are noticing our students’ achievements.”

Humphrey was a member of the board of trustees for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation from 1981 to 2003. Revered by fellow trustees and staff, Humphrey also served as legal counsel to the foundation. In November 2003, the trustees created the Hugh Humphrey School Improvement Award with the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro in memory of his dedication to education.

About Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice.

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship. For more information, visit the district’s Web site at http://www.gcsnc.com/.

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November 17, 2009
2009 NCHSAA Football Championship Game Times

2009 NCHSAA Football

Championship Game Times

All games Dec. 12th, except 2A game

1A - Noon, BB&T Field - Wake Forest

1AA - 4PM, BB&T Field - Wake Forest

2A - 7:30PM, Kenan Stadium - UNC (Friday Dec. 11th)

2AA - 11AM, Kenan Stadium – UNC

3A - 11:30AM, Carter-Finley Stadium - NC State

3AA - 2:30PM, Kenan Stadium – UNC

4A - 3:30PM, Carter-Finley Stadium - NC State

4AA - 7:30PM, Carter-Finley - NC State

Football Videos From The Season

Photos From This Season

RJ Reynolds

RJ Reynolds Football

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor Football on WXII 12

Mount Airy

Mt. Airy on WXII 12

Starmount

Starmount Rams on WXII 12

Carver

Carver Yellow Jackets on WXII 12

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November 18, 2009
Northwest Guilford Signing Day

Northwest Guilford Signing Day

Northwest Guilford Signing Day

Northwest Guilford Signing Day - Dana Sandknop, Coach Darlene Joyner, Melisa Foures, Brittany Northcutt, Rachel Lindsay

Rachel Lindsay verbally commits to play volleyball at Virginia Tech.

Northwest Guilford Signing Day

Brittany Northcutt signee with the University of Georgia

Notable Stats:

Position (s): OH

Height/weight: 6’2- 170 lbs

Year of graduation: 2010

Club/AAU/Junior Team: Piedmont Volleyball Club

Season/current statistics:

2009 TOTAL KILLS (per game/per match): 11.7 (222)

2009 HITTING PERCENTAGE: .87%

2009 KILL PERCENTAGE: .37%

2009 TOTAL BLOCKS (per game/per match): 2.1

2009 TOTAL DIGS (per game/per match): 5.4

2009 ACES (per game/per match): 2.3

2009 TOTAL ASSISTS (per game: 1.5

Team record/results:

29-5

Brittany Northcutt

Awards/honors/recognitions:

2009 Northwest High School MVP

2009 MVP of Piedmont Triad Conference

2009 Piedmont Triad Conference All Conference Selection

2009 Chapel Hill Tournament MVP of Tournament

2009 Chapel Hill All Tournament

2009 USA National Selection A2 Team- Gold Medalist

2009 USA National Selection A2 Team-All Tournament Team- Gold Medalist

Related Video: Brittany featured on WXII 12 afer being selected as

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Northwest Guilford Vikings

Brittany Northcutt

Northwest Guilford Signing Day - Melisa Foures & Brittany Northcutt

Melisa Foures signee to play basketball at Belmont Abbey

Dana Sandknop Signing Day

Dana Sandknop verbally commits to play volleyball at Greensboro College

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Northwest Guilford Viking Cheerleaders At The Fair

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November 12, 2009
Athlete o fthe Week: Khiry Sutton
Glenn

Athlete of the Week

Glenn Bobcat:

Khiry Sutton

Glenn Bobcats on WXII 12's

High School Playbook Live Show

Previous Athletes Featured:

Athlete of the Week: Jessica Gentry

Athlete of the Week: Sarah Fitzgerald

Athlete of the Week: Tommy Healy

Athlete of the Week: Autumn Cole

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July 16, 2009
End-Of-Game Replays Approved For Basketball

End-of-Game Replays Approved in High School Basketball

Press Release By: HFHS

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Replay equipment may be used in state high school basketball championships next year to determine the final outcome of games.

In its April 13-15 meeting in Indianapolis, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee voted to permit state high school associations to use a replay monitor to review field-goal attempts at the expiration of time in the fourth quarter or any overtime period, but only in games when the last-second attempt would affect the outcome of the game.

This addition to Rule 2-2-1 was one of two major rules changes and five major editorial revisions approved by the Basketball Rules Committee. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

In response to end-of-game situations in three state championships during the 2007-08 season (South Carolina, Michigan, Ohio), the committee decided to give state associations the opportunity to use technology, if available, to assist in making sure that the correct team is awarded the state championship. Replay or game officials will be able to determine if the attempt occurred before time expired (0:00 on clock), and whether the shot was a two-point or three-point attempt.

"Coaches, participants, spectators and media now hold game officials to a higher, almost impossible standard," said Mary Struckhoff, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee. "When available, technology should be used to assist game officials and administrators in making the correct call when the outcome of the game hangs in the balance and a team has no further opportunity to overcome a critical error. This change provides state associations that opportunity."

Although not directly linked to the replay change, the other rule change approved by the committee could enhance the reviews of end-of-game situations. Beginning with the 2009-10 season, if a red light behind the backboard or an LED light on the backboard is present, it is permitted to signal the expiration of time in the quarter/extra period. If no red light/LED light is present, the audible timer's signal will continue to signal the expiration of time. In the past, use of the red light/LED light was not permitted even in those facilities that had one.

"This change allows the technology to be used if it's available, and in those situations when replay officials are reviewing end-of-game attempts, the red light/LED light should be helpful," Struckhoff said. "All other end-of-period rules remain intact."

Two of the five editorial changes were approved in response to last year's major rule change in which all players moved up one lane space during a free-throw attempt, thereby leaving the two marked lane spaces closest to the end line vacant.

New language in Rule 9-1-3d states that a player leaves a marked lane space when he or she contacts any part of the court outside the marked lane space (3 feet by 3 feet). A clarification to Rule 9-1-3g indicates that a player occupying a marked lane space must have one foot positioned near the outer edge of the free-throw lane line with the other positioned anywhere within the designated 36-inch lane space.

Struckhoff said these changes were necessitated by players attempting to leave their positions too early to gain a rebound advantage.

The committee also adopted five points of emphasis for the upcoming season. The identified topics include traveling, closely guarded, three-seconds, block/charge and free-throw administration.

According to the 2007-08 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS, basketball is the most popular sport for girls with 449,450 participants in 17,564 schools. For boys, basketball is first in school sponsorship with 17,861 and second to football with 552,935 participants.

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July 14, 2009
Softball Mound Being Moved Back

Softball Pitching Distance to Increase to 43 Feet in 2010-11

By NFHS Publications/Communications Dept.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 7, 2009) - Effective with the 2010-11 school year, the pitching distance for high school varsity softball pitchers will increase from 40 feet to 43 feet.

The new pitching distance was one of four rules revisions made by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee at its annual meeting June 8-10 in Indianapolis. The rules changes subsequently were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Although the new pitching distance is mandatory beginning with the 2010-11 school year, NFHS-member state high school associations may adopt the 43-feet distance in 2009-10, if desired.

After at least 10 years of debate by committee members, the NFHS has extended the fast-pitch pitching distance to 43 feet. The change to Rule 1-1-2b was made after two member state associations experimented with 43 feet - Florida for four years and Oregon for one year. Coaches surveyed within these states were overwhelmingly supportive of the change.

Creating a better balance between the offense and the defense was the major rationale for the rule change. Experimentation results from both states indicated more batted balls were hit into play.

"Our main thrust is getting the defense more involved," said Mary Struckhoff, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Softball Rules Committee. "When more balls are hit into play, the defense is more involved in the game, thus enhancing skill development."

The second revision (Rule 1-5) concerned bat specifications. The majority of the text is simply reorganized from the current rules book.

"This is primarily an editorial change," Struckhoff said. "We just want to be more detailed in our specifications in order to give manufacturers, coaches, players and umpires guidance on what is and is not permissible."

Another rule revision for next season affects hair devices. An exception was added to Rule 3-2-12, permitting "hard, unadorned devices, such as bobby pins, barrettes and hair clips, no longer than 2 inches, to be worn to control a player's hair." The rule was changed to allow players more options.

"The exception allows players a practical way of dealing with their hair," Struckhoff said. "The committee didn't see that hair devices would be a nuisance or would pose undue risk to players." The change also maintains consistency with NFHS volleyball rules regarding the same issue.

The final rules change concerns how a winning pitcher is determined. The committee altered Rule 9-6-6, changing the required number of innings pitched for a starting pitcher to be credited with a win to "half of the total number of innings played in the game." The new language gives the starting pitcher the ability to earn a win even if she leaves the pitching position for another defensive position and returns as pitcher later in the game. It also allows greater clarity in determining the winning pitcher when a game is terminated due to the run-rule.

"Softball and baseball are different games and the requirements for a pitcher to be credited with a win should reflect those differences," Struckhoff said. "In softball, it's possible for the pitcher to pitch an inning, leave the position and then come back to pitch later in the same game. The change was made to reflect the culture of the sport."

Softball is the fourth-most popular sport among girls at the high school level with 371,293 participants during the 2007-08 season, according to the High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS. It also ranks fourth in school sponsorship for girls across the nation with 14,846 participating schools.

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June 16, 2009
Weaver Students To Attend Fringe
Weaver Academy

Weaver Students To Attend Fringe Theater Festival In Scotland

Theater students from Weaver Academy will represent the state of North Carolina at the 2010 Fringe Festival in Scotland. This is a prestigious honor in recognition of the specialized arts training Weaver Academy has committed to providing for Guilford County students.

To receive this honor, the group completed a long application process and earned recommendations from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After a rigorous screening, festival organizers selected the Weaver student from a large body of applicants.

Next is the challenge of funding the trip. The cost is about $5,000 per student, and the school would like to make the trip as affordable as possible for the theater students who want to go. The American High School Theatre Festival, which organizes the trip, will help the school with fundraising ideas and support, but the school is looking for other creative fundraising ideas as well.

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For more information please contact Principal Pete Kashubara or Theater Teach Keith Taylor at 336.370.8282

Link: American High School Theater Festival

Link: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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June 12, 2009
Basketball Rosters For Men's & Women's Games
Mount Tabor

2009 Men's All-Star Basketball Rosters

NCCA East-West All-Star Game

Twenty of the state’s top male basketball seniors have accepted invitations to participate in the 61^st NCCA East-West All-Star Game to be played in the Greensboro Coliseum on Monday, July 20, 2009. Eleven NCPreps.com All-State selections, two of them also AP All-State selections, are expected to play.

C.J. Harris, a 6-3 guard from Winston-Salem’s Mount Tabor High, is expected to play for the West team. An AP and NCPreps.com All-State selection and a Wake Forest signee, Harris averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead Mount Tabor to the Class 4A state championship. Expected to join him are fellow NCPreps.com All-State selections Wakefield Ellison from Asheville High and an East Carolina University signee, Eric Mayo from Shelby High and AP All-State 2^nd team selection, Josh Pittman from East Lincoln High, and K.J. Sherrill from West Rowan High.

The East team will counter with 5 All-State selections of its own. Camden County High’s Ricky Krainiak, a Campbell University signee, Topsail High’s Candon Rusin, a Marist signee, Terry Sanford High’s Zach Faircloth, D.H. Conely High’s Jaron Lane, and Nash Central High’s Trey Sumler, all NCPrep.com All-State selections, are expected to play in the all-star game. Knightdale High’s Stan Okoye, a VMI signee, is also expected to play.

Head coach David Dewey of South Johnston High will lead the East team, and head coach Howard West of Reagan High will lead the west team. The East won last year’s competition 99-93 to tie the all-time series 30-30.

Men’s Basketball Rosters

East Team

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown School

Zach Faircloth G 6-2 175 Fayetteville Terry Sanford

Michael George II P 6-5 205 Raleigh Leesville Road

Ricky Krainiak G 6-1 180 Camden Camden County

Jaron Lane W 6-5 178 Greenville DH Conley

Stan Okoye W 6-5 200 Raleigh Knightdale

Marcellous Perez G 5-10 170 Jacksonville Northside (JAX)

Candon Rusin W 6-3 185 -- Topsail

Trey Sumler G 6-2 170 Rocky Mount Nash Central

Alex Tucker C 6-8 205 Sanford Lee County

DaMetrius Upchurch P 6-6 210 Raleigh Garner Magnet

Head Coach: David Dewey (South Johnston HS)

Assistant Coach: Todd Edge (Douglas Byrd HS)

West Team

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown School

Drew Absher G 5-10 162 Mocksville Davie County

Julius Brooks C 6-9 220 Greensboro Page

Wakefield Ellison G 6-5 - Asheville Asheville

Kyle Gaillard G 6-7 195 Huntersville North Mecklenburg

Michael Grace G 6-0 179 Winston-Salem Mount Tabor

C.J. Harris G 6-3 180 Winston-Salem Mount Tabor

Eric Mayo F 6-4 200 Shelby Shelby

Josh Pittman G 6-1 160 Archdale Trinity

Keith Rendleman F 6-7 205 Iron Station East Lincoln

K. J. Sherrill F 6-7 220 Cleveland West Rowan

Head Coach: Howard West (Reagan HS)

Assistant Coach: Greg McKenzie (East Rowan HS0

Tabor Basketball

CJ Harris Mike Grace

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2009 Women's All-Star Basketball Rosters

Women’s Basketball Standouts Named for

NCCA East-West All-Star Game

Twenty of the state’s top female basketball seniors have accepted invitations to participate in the 35th NCCA East-West All-Star Game to be played in the Greensboro Coliseum on Monday, July 20, 2009 (6:30 tipoff). Twelve NCPrep.com All-State selections, six of them also AP All-State selections, are expected to play in the all-star game.

West Charlotte High’s Christal Caldwell and Stateville High’s Keyrra Gillespie, both NCPrep.comp and AP 1^st team All-State selections, are expected to play for the West team. A University of Florida signee, Caldwell averaged 17 points per game her senior season, leading West Charlotte High to its first state championship. Gillespie, who averaged 14 points and 10 assists her senior season at Statesville High, has signed with Clemson University. They will be joined by AP All-State 2^nd team selections Anna Freeman of East Davidson High, Eleisha Hairston of Reidsville High, and Nikki Burton of West Charlotte High. Parkland High’s Jazmin Cromartie, Butler High’s Celeste Stewart, and Dudley High’s Helen Terry, all fellow NCPrep.com All-State selections, are also expected to play.

The East is expected to counter with five NCPreps.com All-State selections of its own, including AP All-State first team selection Asia Williams. A Wake Forest University signee, Williams averaged 21 points per game for Durham Hillside her senior season. Expected to join her are fellow NCPreps.com All-State selections LaKevia Boykin of Southeast Raleigh High, Kelsey Evans of Wakefield High, and Southview High teammates Amber Calvin and Jazmine Cooper.

Head coach Jamie Willoughby of Tarboro High will lead the East team, and head coach Ken Beaty of Forestview High will lead the West. The West won last year’s competition 75-73, but the East leads the all-time series 19-15.

East Team

Name Pos. Ht. Hometown School

LaKevia Boykin G 5-9 Raleigh Southeast Raleigh

Amber Calvin G 5-7 Hope Mills South View

Tierra Coleman C 6-1 Cameron Western Harnett

Jazmine Cooper F 6-0 Fayetteville South View

Kelsey Evans F 6-2 Raleigh Wakefield

Alyssa Luebs F 6-0 Havelock Havelock

Joan Shontel Mallory G 5-6 Roanoke Rapids Weldon

Sasha Millington G 5-4 Clinton Clinton

Asia Williams G - Durham Hillside

Sarah Wollett G 5-10 Wake Forest Wakefield

Head Coach: Jamie Willoughby (Tarboro HS)

Assistant Coach: Lewis Cummings (Western Harnett)

West Team

Name Pos. Ht. Hometown School

Nikki Burton G/F 5-8 Charlotte West Charlotte

Christal Caldwell G/F 5-9 Charlotte West Charlotte

Jazmin Cromartie 6-0 Clemmons Parkland

Ali Ford G 5-4 Morganton Freedom

Jaquaria Forney G/F 5-9 Charlotte Butler

Anna Freeman P 6-0 Thomasville East Davidson

Keyrra Gillespie G 5-5 Statesville Statesville

Eleisha Hairston 5-11 Reidsville Reidsville

Celeste Stewart G 5-6 Charlotte Butler

Helen Terry G 5-2 Greensboro Dudley

Head Coach: Ken Beaty (Forestview HS)

Assistant Coach: Jerry Murray (Draughn HS)

Parkland Lady Mustangs East Davidson Regionals Dudley Girls Championship

Jazmin Cromartie Anna Freeman Helen Terry

VIDEO:

Dudley Lady Panthers Win State Title

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April 17, 2009
Find your best look for Prom'09

Find your best look for Prom'09

Parkland prom

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Still searching for your best look for Prom'09? Check out these great make-up tips from readers of Seventeen.com.

Andrea
15, Belen, MN
My friends and I have totally different styles. Some of us like the natural look while others are a bit more wild. We've learned that even though we're all best friends, one look doesn't work for all of us. The best tip is to just be yourself!

Alicia
17, Eden Prairie, MN
Do your everyday look, but add glam to it! Try adding a little color to your eyes and maybe even some pretty shimmer. For your lips, add a little color and gloss them up!

Allison
15, Winter Park, FL
Go with a clean face with glossy lips and peach cheeks.

Alison
18, Waterloo, IL
Snap a picture of yourself before you go out to make sure you look fabulous!

Brittany
21, Springfield, OH
Don't cake your face in makeup -- it will show up in pictures!

Preeya
19, Orlando, FL
You don't want to spend your whole prom night in the bathroom touching up your makeup. Apply ChapStick to your lips before adding gloss or lipstick so it lasts longer.

Sarah
17, Glen Allen, VA
I think it's really important that girls stay really true to themselves when applying makeup. Stick to the natural colors of your skin and accentuate your favorite features. Keep it real, ladies!

Mandi
17, Oakville, ON, Canada
If you want a princess look, put a sparkly light blue eyeliner on the bottom and top lids of your eyes. Then, put a layer of light pink or blue eyeshadow over your eyes. It makes your eyes really stand out!

Erika
18, Firebaugh, CA
If you're wearing a dramatic dress, go easy on the makeup.

Katherine
18, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Don't go overboard with heavy eyeshadow or lip gloss! You can still have an evening look without overdoing it!

Want more Prom'09? Check out http://www.wxii.com/prom/index.html for more tips and trends from Seventeen, CosmoGirl!, and MyPromStyle.com.

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