Support Leo Allison The Orange County commissioners race this year includes seats for several districts. One of the reasons we changed to district representatives was to ensure that all parts of the county were represented by their own community representatives. I am thrilled and honored to support Leo Allison for county commissioner in District 2.
Endorsement Letters: Bernadette Pelissier
Bernadette Pelissier I encourage Orange County Democrats to support Bernadette Pelissier for county commissioner. Growth and water are the two biggest issues Orange County will face over the next four years. As a member of the county’s Planning Board and former chair of the OWASA Board, Bernadette has a great deal of experience in handling…
Endorsement Letters: Neloa Jones
For Neloa Jones As an Orange County commissioner, Neloa Barbee Jones will work hard to assure that all voices are heard and considered before making policy decisions. Neloa earned both her B.A. and M.A. at UNC. She has spent her career as an educator and is committed to ensuring the best possible education for our…
Endorsement Letters: Ellie Kinnaird
For Ellie Kinnaird The root cause of many of our problems is too much big money in politics. Fortunately, the best example of campaign finance reform is right in our midst. Sen. Ellie Kinnaird has never taken corporate PAC money and limits individual contributions to maintain her independence. She has consistently run her campaigns on…
The Chapel Hill High School orchestra recently traveled to the United Nations in New York City. Forty-five students, including soloists Will Myers and Gina Balamucki, performed. The Chapel Hill High orchestra has been invited to perform for the U.N. twice in the past five years. Barbara Smith directs the orchestra. Photo by Carla Sauer.
School board reviews potential sites for coming elementary
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education examined three sites for a new school last week. Potential sites are in the Northside neighborhood, on the Greene Tract and at Carolina North. Officials have considered nearly 30 different sites, but are focusing on those three after eliminating others for various…
School Brief: Artsy night
Culbreth Middle School will host a Celebration of the Arts on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Events include: • musical performances in the auditorium by the chorus, jazz band and orchestra; • an art show featuring student work displayed throughout the hallways; • an unveiling of the Culbreth Gallery – six pieces of student…
School Brief: Stunt crash
East Chapel Hill High School will hold a mock car crash on Friday. The event is aimed at heightening student awareness of drunk-driving issues during the prom and graduation season. Several community agencies, including the Chapel Hill Fire Department, are expected to participate.
School Brief: Symphony style
Students in the seventh- and eighth-grade orchestra at Phillips Middle School received a superior rating in the North Carolina Eastern Orchestra Festival on April 10 at Fayetteville State University. The orchestra performed “Sleepers Awake,†by J.S. Bach and “Ancestors,†by Shirl Jae Atwell. The orchestra is directed by Ann Daaleman.
School Brief: Equity talk
Carrboro Elementary School’s Equity Team presented at the 2008 Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference on April 1. Faculty presenters included Emily Bivins, Amanda Crisp, Kerry Sherrill, Briana Cooke, Aaron McRae, Coretta Sharpless, Stephanie Jeffries, Carol Cantrell and Anna Cooper.
School Brief: Band champs
The Chapel Hill High School bands performed at the Heritage Festival competition for band, orchestra and choir programs from the U.S. and Canada. The symphonic band received a gold rating and first place in its class, the percussion ensemble received a silver rating and second place in its class and the jazz combo received a…
School Brief: One-Act plays
East Chapel Hill High School will host a One-Act Play Festival May 1-3 in the East Chapel Hill High auditorium. The festival will feature several plays, including Zealot, First Kiss, I Didn’t Know You Could Cook and English Made Simple. Tickets are available for $5 before each show at 6:45 p.m. In addition, presale tickets…
School Brief: O, Romeo
East Chapel Hill High School students will present Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, April 24-25 and April 28-30 in the Black Box Theater at East Chapel Hill High. The performances, directed by Carmen Mandley, artistic director of the Bare Theater, will start at 7:30 each night. Tickets are available for $5 at 6:45 p.m. before each…
School Brief: Kenan fellow
Chapel Hill High School science teacher Rebecca Hite-Mercadoocasio has been named a 2008 Kenan Fellow by NC State University. For the two-year fellowship, Hite-Mercadoocasio will participate in a six-week summer institute for two consecutive summers, as well as “fireside chats†throughout the school year.
Land & Table Brief: On-farm potluck
The Slow Food Triangle convivium will host a potluck supper at Peregrine Farm on Sunday, May 18 from 4 p.m. until dark. Dishes should be made to serve at least eight and from mainly (or all) local ingredients. Anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP by May 11 via the website at www.slowfoodtriangle.org.