Gaston County Schools Good News continued
Stowe Botanical Garden. The students and their teachers
created themed ornaments related to places to visit in
North Carolina. n Rankin Elementary collected more than 2,000 pounds
of canned goods for the Mount Holly Community Relief
Organization.
n Holbrook Middle School students in Tina Walters’ class
learned about different types of soil and took turns digging
to see if the soil is made of layers or horizons. Erin Hines,
a staff member from Gaston County Soil Conservation,
coordinated the lesson. n The Sadler Elementary book fair raised more than
$4,000 for the school. The students and staff celebrated
with various spirit days along with a special breakfast and
lunch event for family and friends.
n Springfield Elementary collected $2,131.10 during the
United Way campaign. The school hosted fun fundraising
activities such as crazy hat day, pajama day, and a teddy
bear picnic.
n Holbrook Middle School students are volunteering their
time to clean up garbage and report downed trees along a
two-mile loop of the lake at George Poston Park. Teacher
Diana Baxter is overseeing the project.
n A group of Hunter Huss High School students
participated in a Manufacturing Day program at Lanxess.
The programs gave students an opportunity to learn about
jobs available in Gaston County and what skills are needed
to have a successful career in advanced manufacturing.
n Sadler Elementary teacher Karen Palomino received a
Rutherford Electric Bright Ideas Grant in the amount of
$700 for a video recording project that includes a large
green screen, video camera, teleprompter, and lights.
n South Point High School student Isaac Fazenbaker
received the school’s “Do the Right Thing” award for
October. He was nominated by his teacher Jeannette
Magee.
n South Point High School students Morgan Taylor, Sarah
Neil, Garrett Fox, and William Raffone were recognized by
the American Legion Post 144 for their participation in the
prestigious Tar Heel State program.
n The following Hunter Huss High School students won
awards at the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of
America) regional competition: Katie Hunter, Symanthia
Bryson, Aliyah Wilson, Prince Behma, Dondra Burris,
Carson Jenkins, Cole Jenkins, Elijah Mason, Donavan
Moonie, Jaylan Silvers, Jaheim Topping, and Darius
Williams. The students captured top honors in the Quick
Serve Restaurant, Sports and Entertainment Marketing,
and Apparel and Accessories Marketing categories.
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n Students at Lingerfeldt Elementary participated in the
Junior Achievement Day program and enjoyed lessons
about business and personal finance. Volunteers from
Firestone Fibers and Textiles, Gaston County Health and
Human Services, and Tabernacle Baptist Church as well as
Gastonia mayor Walker Reid and former Carolina Panthers
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n Pinewood Elementary received a donation of $600
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