Mary Elizabeth “Betsy†Gemming, 75, passed away at Chapel Hill Rehabilitation Center on September 18, 2008 surrounded by her family. Born December 27, 1932 in Glen Cove, NY to Ruth Blackburn Prinz and Alexander H. Prinz, she attended Friends Seminary in New York City where her father was a principal. She graduated from Wellesley College…
Obituary: Dr. Henry T. Clark
Dr. Henry Toole Clark, Jr. died at the Carol Woods retirement center in Chapel Hill on September 25, 2008 after several months of declining health. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill.
Service notice: Wayne A. Bowers
The family of Wayne A. Bowers, who died August 28, invites you, his friends, to join us in sharing the joys and sorrows of his life at 714 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, from 3 to 6 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Obituary: Joshua M. Bailey
Joshua McCabe Bailey, 20, had his life abruptly taken from him sometime around the 29th of July. Josh was born on January 3, 1988 and entrusted to the loving care of his parents, Steve and Julie Jarrell Bailey, when they adopted him in 1996. Josh will always be remembered by family and friends for being…
Carrboro High School faces grief with collective effort
Jasmina Nogo Courtesy of the Carrboro Commons Counselors at Carrboro High School assist their students in times of grief, crisis and confusion. Although there isn’t a formal grief counseling program yet, the first student-support group will meet on Tuesday. The tragic death of Chapel Hill High School student and football player, Atlas Fraley, only two…
Nurse honored
School brief: Gifted education
Parents of students who will take advanced classes in Chapel Hill-Carrboro high schools or who were identified for gifted education services in the eighth grade are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the High School Differentiated Education Plan.
School brief: Field advertising
Advertising space is available on the Chapel Hill High School athletic fields.
School brief: SEPTA meeting
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Special Education Parent-Teacher Association (SEPTA) will hold a meeting on Oct. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Library off Estes Drive.
School brief: Scholarship talk
Sam Lim, founder of scholarshipjunkies.com, will speak to parents and students about scholarships on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hanes Theater at Chapel Hill High School.
School brief: Outstanding science
Rob Greenberg of Chapel Hill High School has been named the North Carolina winner of the Outstanding Earth Science Award for 2008. Greenberg was honored for his innovative technology instructional approaches, hands-on activities, involvement with the biodiesel project and sponsorship of the Celebration of Earth and Sky.
School brief: Banner schools
Carrboro Elementary School and Smith Middle School have been named Banner Schools in the North Carolina Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Initiative Annual Recognition.
School brief: Rashkis chorus
The Rashkis Chorus will perform at the opening session of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference in Charlotte on Nov. 13.
School brief: ECHHS concerts
East Chapel Hill High School’s performing arts program kicks off the season this month with a series of concerts.
On Campus 10/02/08
Morgan visits Another prolific writer will be making his way to UNC campus tonight (Thursday): Robert Morgan, author of Gap Creek and most recently Boone: A Biography, will give a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the Carroll Hall Auditorium. He’s one of our own, too—he was reared in heart of the N.C. Highlands…