Newsletter March/April - Northwest Halifax High School

March/ April 2014
Northwest Halifax
High School
Special points of interest:
Viking Newsletter
In Memory Of
Band Brawl
Men Matters Summit
Women’s Empowerment
NFL Player Visits Northwest
September 21, 1996 - March 13, 2014
Inside this issue:
June 6, 1995– March 9, 2014
In Loving Memory
1
Band Brawl
2
Sports
3
Men Matters
4-5
Spelling Bee
6
Women’s Empowerment
6-7
NFL Player
8-9
Quiz Bowl
10
Students obs erve court
11
Because I Said So
Halifax Leadership Equity
Nook/Book Reviews
12
13
14
15
Ethel W. Crawley Scholarship 16
The Trojans and the Vikings worked together to compete against Hertford County High
School. The students gave a brilliant performance and showcased their best playing.
Their performance was outstanding and it made many of the onlookers proud of the
school’s that belong to their community. Many local resident members came out to support the event.
Weldon High School vs. Northwest Halifax
It was over 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. This was the perfect
weather for a game of baseball. Both teams came into this game unsure of their
abilities and coaches were trying to find the best players to put on the field with
various rotations. In the first inning, the Chargers got off to a slow start. They
looked a little sluggish and were not communicating well. Yet, the Vikings hopped
on the chargers as soon as they had a chance. They were working to perfection on
defense and offense. At the end of the first inning the Vikings were up by 5. They
never let off the gas either. They were led by Kaylen Jones Jr., Jershawn Richardson, and Alik Allen at the pitching mound. The Vikings outfield was just as great as
their infield. It was only a scrimmage and I’m sure that both coaches saw a lot of
improvement that was needed in their team before the conference games begins.
De’Andre Jacobs
Daniel Richardson pitching ball for the Vikings.
Alik Allen at bat for the Vikings.
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Men Matters
Mr. Mark Macon spoke to a group of young men at Northwest Halifax High School on March 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM in
the Media Center. He discussed making the right decisions at the right time. People need to have a value system in place, a
person has to want to have something different to have a positive life. You need to choose what road you are going to take
in life. Say no to drugs so that you will have a productive life.
The students that participated were the following: Quamaine Britt, Corey Bishop, Shy’Quon Brown, Bryon Bunn, Travon
Epps, Robert Richardson, Timothy Green, Demetri Hawkins, Marquette Hewlin, Jaquez Lynch, Paul Medley, Trenton Harvey, Ryan Hedgepeth, and Montrell Everett.
Chief of Police of Weldon, Mark Macon poses with students and parents of Northwest Halifax High School.
Byron Bunn and Timothy Green discuss their future.
Quamaine Gilchrist and Paul Medley talk about careers.
Men Matters Photos Continued:
Martez Macon and Timothy Green
Malik Burgess and Trenton Harvey attentively listen.
Left to right: Bryon Bunn, ShyQuan Brown, Ryan Hedgpeth, Paul Medley, Jaquez Lynch, Martez Macon and Timothy
Concerned Parent listen to the guest speaker, Mr. Macon.
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Northwest Halifax High School Wins The Spelling Bee!
The Northwest Halifax High School Academically, Intelligent and Gifted Department held their annual
Spelling Bee at William R. Davie Middle School on April 1, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. through 8:00 P.M.
Northwest Halifax High School Marion Hawkins placed 1 st, Landers Hawkins placed 2nd and Dariana Brown
placed 3rd.
Left to Right: Marion Hawkins and Landers Hawkins
Dariana Brown
Women’s Empowerment at Northwest Halifax High School
Nefertiti Byrd visited Northwest Halifax High School on April 3, 2014 at 8:30 A.M. The topic of the programs was ―The
Power of Positive Thinking‖.
Nefertiti is a Professor of Natural hair, and a Licensed Cosmetologist for over 12 years. She is an international model and
toured with Ebony Fashion Fair and New York Fashion Week. She has modeled in the magazines of Ebony, Jet, and Bridesnoire. She has also been a Radio Personality since 2003.
Ms. Byrd Co Produced and Directed The Women’s Empowerment Fashion of 2011 in Raleigh, NC.
She specializes in helping transition from relaxed to Natural Hair and sells her 100 percent Natural Hair and Skin Products
made with Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Coconut oil and Jojoba Oil. The website is http://www.cheveuxmerveilleux.com/
AbouCheveux-Merveilleux.html
Women’s Empowerement photos are on page 7.
Left to Right, Nefertiti Byrd and Mrs. Perry.
Tyra Owens gets suggestions on runway sauntering.
Left to Right: Ms. Abdul, Ms Nefertiti Byrd, Tyra Owens, Jasmine Brown, Krystal Johnson, Brianna Bailey, Taneya Dancy,
Shakerra Chaumbliss, Symira Parker
Left to Right: Kayla, Neterititi Byrd, Jasmine, and Dariana Brown
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NFL Player Visits Northwest
Levar Fisher is a member of the National Football League who has played for the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans
Saints spoke to grades 9th through 12th on March 24, 2014. He engaged the students on F.R.E.E.Z.E. and THINK, the acronym F.R.E.E.Z.E means F = Focus on what’s important, R= Realize who you are, E= Eliminate Negative Influence, E=
Encourage others, Z = Zone in on your goals , and E = Expect Success. The F.R.E.E.Z.E session emphasizes the critical
importance of good decision-making strategies. Students are faced with the daily pressures of drugs, alcohol, sex, school
bullying, stealing, gangs, suicide and sexting. Mr. Fisher inspired students at Northwest Halifax High School to
F.R.E.E.Z.E and THINK Before they make a decision that could change their futures forever.
Fisher recalled his younger days when he ran with the wrong crowd and had planned to rob someone’s home. The owner
of the home was supposed to be out of town but saw intruders and defended himself by shooting. Levar Fisher revealed that
some of his friends had been shot; however, he was able to get away. He still thinks back on what he should not have done
and regrets going out with such a horrific plan. One of his friends died from the shot and he could not reverse those transgressions.
Thinking positive is the key to success; Fisher spoke about how he had to work diligently to get himself prepared to play
professional football. He had many people who said negative things to him; nevertheless, he continued pursuing his dream
of excellence. He attended North Carolina State University and played football. He engaged himself academically and athletically and was drafted to play professional football. He shared with the students that they are the masters of their fate and
they control their own destiny.
Dr. Bradley speaks with Levar Fisher at Student Government Luncheon, Treasure Richardson partakes in the festivities.
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NFL Player Visits Northwest Photos Continued:
Mrs. Simmonds, Levar Fisher and Timothy Green
Mrs. J. Ruffin-Pittman smiles with Lavar Fisher
Levar Fisher writes his autograph on his football cards for students.
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Quiz Bowl
The Northwest Halifax High School Quiz Bowl Team competed in the Halifax County
Library Quiz Bowl of 2014 at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Building in Halifax, North Carolina 5:00 P.M. through 7:30 P.M.
Roanoke Rapids High School won the competition and KIPP came in second place.
Southeast Halifax High School came in third place.
Next year, the organizers hope to get more parent to come out to the event.
China Edwards, Marion Hawkins, Portia Paulin, Landers Hawkins and answer
questions from one round.
Briana Bailey, Portia Paulin, Cherell Alston, Kyia Garner, Jessica Carter, China Edwards and
Landers Hawkins.
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Students observe court
Mrs. Langford Reese’s Business Law Class are currently studying Criminal and Civil Law, the students researched
Civil and Criminal Cases then they created a booklet of the cases . The students discussed the effects of crime from their research. The students went on a field trip to observe court in the Halifax County Courthouse on March 26, 2014. Judge Branch
had a question and answer session for the Business Law Class.
Front Photo Left to Right: Tanyel Woolfolk, Brianna Bailey, Kenisha Burgwyn, Sermajay Lynch, Donovon Silver, Lamontra
Harris, Ken Nicholson,Robert Clements, Kyia Garner, Cherell Alston, Mrs. Langford-Reese, Michael Norton, Edward Pollard, Dylan Edmondson, Sean Grice, Daniel Richardson, Deesharie Boone, Kandis McBride-Jones, Jonathan Arrington and
Krystal Johnson.
Front Photo: Left to right Judge Stephenson, Judge Pelfrey and Judge Branch
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Because I Said So…….
April is Prom season for Northwest Halifax High School. Our peers must be mindful of
our future plans and dreams and not let prom night end them abruptly. We choose our
paths in life and make our own decisions as to our own destiny. Many of us are choosing
to attend a college or university after graduation. After the dance, remember to think about
your future that you have planned.
Say no to alcohol, even if you are 18, you can be charged for driving while intoxicated. Also drinking and driving is dangerous and it can lead to a car accident. Drinking
also renders you not to think clearly and make bad decisions.
Your lives are very important to the sake of our futures as well your own.
Suggested reading: ―How To Be A Good Prom Date‖ http://www.wikihow.com/Be-aGood-Prom-Date-(for-Guys)
Written by Jasmine Mills
Practice good chivalry. Pull out the chair for her, open the car door for her, and generally put her first.
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Halifax Leadership Equity Program
Saturday, March 29, 2014, 9:00 AM through 2:00 PM at Scotland Neck’s very own senior center, The Halifax Leadership
Equity Programs Leader, Senator Angela Bryant, the interns, and trainers held a empowering meeting. The group discussed
ways to improve Halifax county and other counties as well. The youth and adult leaders had their own breakout sessions. The
discussions ranged for more recreation for the citizens of Halifax County, to better resources in education. They enjoyed lunch
and before the end of the meeting the group assembled in a power walk activity.
Written by Jasmine Mills
Left to Right: Senator Angela Bryant and volunteers for Halifax Leadership Equity Program, including our own Vikings,
Landers Hawkins (middle) and Jasmine Mills (Far Right) and community volunteer for Northwest Halifax High School,
Victoria Chetty (Front Middle).
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Book Reviews
The Black Count by Tom Reiss
General Alex Dumas, is a man almost unknown
today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his
son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his largerthan-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The
Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
But, hidden behind General Dumas's swashbuckling adventures was an even more
incredible secret: he was the son of a black slave—
who rose higher in the white world than any man of
his race would before our own time.
Born in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti), Alex Dumas
made his way to Paris, where he rose to command
armies at the height of the Revolution—until he met
an implacable enemy he could not defeat.
TIME magazine called The Black Count "one of
those quintessentially human stories of strength and
courage that sheds light on the historical moment that
made it possible." It is also a heartbreaking story of
the enduring bonds of love between a father and son.
Courtesy of the website: http://www.amazon.com/The-Black-Count
-Revolution-Biography/dp/0307382478
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An
American Slave by Federick Douglass
Born a slave in 1818 on a plantation in Maryland, Douglass taught himself to read and write. In 1845, seven
years after escaping to the North, he published Narrative, the first of three autobiographies. This book calmly
but dramatically recounts the horrors and the accomplishments of his early years—the daily, casual brutality
of the white masters; his painful efforts to educate himself; his decision to find freedom or die; and his harrowing but successful escape.
An astonishing orator and a skillful writer, Douglass
became a newspaper editor, a political activist, and an
eloquent spokesperson for the civil rights of African
Americans. He lived through the Civil War, the end of
slavery, and the beginning of segregation. He was celebrated internationally as the leading black intellectual of
his day, and his story still resonates in ours.
Courtesy of the website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/narrativeof-the-life-of-frederick-douglass-an-american-slave-frederickdouglass/1116670483?ean=9781593080419
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Book Reviews Continued:
"Because African American adolescent males and face their own challenges, they must identify texts that mark their times and
their lives. If we create opportunities for this to happen, they will not only begin to trust the texts, they will begin to trust us,
too. Then maybe, we'll hear one of them say, Education is on our side,' or, 'I used to keep it gutter, but now I am all good.'
This is my hope." -Alfred Tatum
Courtesy from the website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reading-for-their-life-alfred-w-tatum/1114816718?
ean=9780325026794
Recent national achievement data reveal significant outcome disparities
between African American boys and other student groups by grade 4. This
issue has drawn much attention from teachers, parents, researchers, and
policy makers all across the United States of America.
African American boys are not homogeneous in nature. Consequently,
Read and Succeed: Practices to Support Reading Skills in African American Boys begins by identifying a host of potential factors that contribute to
reading disengagement and under-achievement in African American boys
in P-5 contexts. This book presents and discusses a multi-strategic framework for teachers, administrators, librarians, and parents to implement collaboratively to combat this issue. Read and Succeed additionally provides
valuable and practical resources for teachers, administrators, and other
school officials to use to increase reading engagement and achievement in
African American boys.
Courtesy from the website of: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/readand-succeed-terry-husband/1116598748?ean=9781475801293
Ethel W. Crawley Scholarship
Jessica Carter and DeAndre’ Jacobs received the Ethel W. Crawley Scholarship. DeAndre’ Jacobs said. ―Throughout the years, I have worked diligently towards academic success I believe
persistence is the key and never give up.‖ Jacobs will have all of his tuition paid in full at East
Carolina University in Greenville. His grade point average is 4.1.
Jessica Carter said, ―I worked hard to stay on the Honor Roll since the beginning of my school
career. I knew that one day my work would pay off. If you are determined enough you can accomplish any goal that you set forth.‖ Jessica Carter will attend North Carolina State University
and her tuition will be paid in full. Her grade point average is 4.3.
Jessica Carter, a senior at Northwest Halifax High
School.
DeAndre’ Jacobs, a senior at Northwest Halifax High
School.
Music Review
All Music Guide - Andy Kellman
At some point between In My Mind and this album, tracking Pharrell's accomplishments became more difficult than ever. His 2013
alone must be considered historic. That February, he accepted a Grammy for his role in Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. March
brought the release of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," a Pharrell production that eventually topped the Hot 100. In April, there was
Daft Punk's Pharrell-fronted "Get Lucky," a number two hit. From June through December, the Top Five of the Billboard 200 featured ten albums that involved him, including the number ones Random Access Memories, Blurred Lines, Magna Carta...Holy Grail,
and Beyoncé. He subsequently earned seven additional Grammy nominations and took home three awards -- presumably stowed in
one of the compartments of his hat -- the following January, including the one for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. Just prior to
the March 2014 release of G I R L, "Happy," one of several songs he granted to the soundtrack of Despicable Me 2, topped the Hot
100.
Courtesy from the website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/g-i-r-l-pharrell-williams/27457333?ean=888430550728
John Legend, All of Me
See John Legend live on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iDmzMyi01k (Courtesy of the website: http://
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1iDmzMyi01k .
Courtesy of the website: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1898067_1898072_1898297,00.html