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 SBH ENDS YEAR WITH HIGH-ACHIEVERS & 'HIGH GROWTH'

 

 Kindergartener Jasmine Bass accepts her Top Academic Award from Mrs. Cherry's class

 

 

(WILSON, N.C.) June 27, 2011 - School's out and summer's here, but not before Sallie B. Howard School recognized its hard-working students for a year well done. The annual "Oscars-themed" SBH School Academy Awards Show took place on June 9, where over a hundred trophies and certificates were handed out for excellence in various categories. Among those recognized were the 84 students who earned a four on their End-Of-Grade tests as well as the 27 students who made double and triple fours.

 

"It was exciting to get three fours," said eighth grader Marco-Dane Raymond who earned a four in math, science and Algebra I. "I expected good grades, but not that many fours. I was skeptical about Algebra. I'm happy I could prove to myself that I could do it." 

 

Arts teachers gave awards for best-in-show in band, chorus, computer, dance, drama, multimedia, music, photography, physical education, science, step and visual art. Students were also recognized for having the highest grade point averages of their homerooms throughout the school year.

 

"I am proud of all our students who worked hard this year and distinguished themselves as leaders and scholars who are serious about their futures," said Executive Director JoAnne Woodard. "I honor our teachers who work diligently and consistently to push students to their highest levels of achievement. As a result of the dedicated work of our teachers, the consistent effort of our students and the backing of the families who support their students and the work we do at Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts, we again achieved 'high growth' on state EOG exams this year."

 

Photos by Soron Foster

  

Red Carpet Arrivals

       

                      Dr. JoAnne Woodard & Mrs. Sallie B. Howard                      Mrs. Adai Santamaria and children

 

 

Students, parents and teachers arrive to the Academy Awards.

 

 

 

The Winner's Circle

 

 

 Master of Ceremony Paul Atlas & Mistress of Ceremony Dr. Woodard    5th Grader Amourissa Baylock wins Best in Drama

 

 

8th graders Tayzhon Pender and Rayne Ozier   6th grader Madison McCullough   3rd Grader Joshua Mahone

 

 

    Brandon Adams & Gilbert Barbosa (8th)      Joshua Mahone & Darrius Hinnant (5th)            First grader Laila Edwards   

 

    
 
4th graders Jaemon Tillary, Marian Ramos & Ms. Rountree      Namari Davis & Ms. Ebersole         Kindergartener Gervarie Scott

 

 

Special Recognition

 

Faye Winstead, SBH head of operations, honors Fred Ellis, long-time SBH photographer and maintenance worker. Mr. Ellis plans to retire this year after being affiliated with the school since its inception in 1997.

 

The Show

 

 

                     5th grader Tyreisha King sings                          Mrs. Shellena Atlas leads the SBH Gospel Choir in

                    "Heaven Help Us All"                                         "Let Everything That Hath Breath"

 

 

Middle school Dance majors perform a contemporary piece to "My Love" choreographed by Erica Locke.

 

About Sallie B. Howard School

 

Established in 1997, the Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts & Education is a free, public charter school in Wilson, N.C. that serves over 800 students in grades K-8. Our mission is to ensure that every child - privileged or underprivileged - gets the kind of education that will allow them to become more than they ever thought they would be. With a performing arts-based curriculum, a study abroad program, a culturally diverse faculty and student body, and the future addition of an Early College High School, Sallie B. Howard is preparing its students to become 21st century global citizens.

 

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CONTACT

Saptosa Foster, Marketing/PR

saptosa@hotmail.com - 404-909-6493 

 

Shera Everette, Communications Specialist

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