The history of the Big 4 is well known throughout Winston-Salem. The Big 4 refers to the city’s all-Black high schools during segregation: Carver, Atkins, Anderson, and Paisley. And last weekend the Class of 1968 from A.H. Anderson High School came together to celebrate their 53rd class reunion.
Education
Several students at Ibraham Elementary School had the opportunity of a lifetime last week when they got the chance to ride bikes through the hallway. For their willingness to participate in the Read to Ride Book Challenge, students received brand new bikes.
Amira Watson takes her education very seriously. The future dentist just graduated from N.C. State at the top of her class as valedictorian with a 4.0 grade point average.
Last Sunday was a very special day for Winston-Salem resident Michelle Wright. Nearly 40 years after she first enrolled at the N.C. A&T State University, Wright walked across the stage and received her bachelor’s degree.
The Unforgotten Dreamers, Talkaboutit Ent. and SWAN TE’ DESIGNS are pleased to announce their inaugural scholarship reeepients. Quinton Daniels was the first place winner and received a $1,000 scholarship and Mone Teel was the second place winner and received a $750 scholarship. Both are students at Carver High School and were honored for their outstanding academic excellence and community service.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week by shining a light on some of the district’s best employees during the fourth annual Core Awards.
Since its inception, LEAD Girls NC has impacted dozens of girls through its partnerships with local schools such as Mineral Springs and Wiley Middle Schools and Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. And now the program is expanding to two more schools, Carver High School and Cook Literacy Model School.
Salem College announces Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones as commencement speaker
To recognize the poet, actress, author, singer, teacher and civil rights activist who has inspired people worldwide and taught generations of Wake Forest students, the University will establish the Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award.
