Odyssey of the Mind teams to compete in World Finals
Onslow County Schools’ Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams recently competed in the OM state finals. Dixon Elementary team won first place and Blue Creek Elementary team placed third. Odyssey of the Mind is an academic competition program open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders in which teams are formed to creatively solve a variety of long-term problems. Both teams will go on to compete virtually at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
Columbia College dean s list
Kathryn Pilkenton of Jacksonville and Tony Johnson of Midway Park were recently named to the dean’s list at Columbia College online for Spring 2021 semester.
Neighbors in the News
Carter graduates from College of Charleston
Bryan Carter of Beaufort, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Professional Studies from the College of Charleston in Dec. 2020.
Troy University provost list
Troyal Taylor and Jessica Webb, both of Jacksonville, and Joshua Andrews from Sneads Ferry were recently named to the provost’s list at Troy University for fall 2020 semester.
Peterman named to the dean s list
Matthew Peterman of Camp Lejeune was recently named to the dean’s list at Alma College in Michigan for fall 2020 semester.
Bob Jones University dean s list
The following area students were recently named to the dean’s list at Bob Jones University for the Fall 2020 semester: Ivy Curlee of Jacksonville, a Freshman majoring in Nursing; Sean Dougherty of Hubert, a Junior majoring in Elementary Education; Jessica Nowachek of Pine Knoll Shores, a Freshman majoring in Health Sciences.