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April 14, 2021
During February, eighth-grade students at Gentry Middle School embarked on a project to bring the story of a notable Black person, past or present, to the forefront. Individually, students chose the person or group they intended to research for the project.
English/Language Arts (ELA) teachers Christie Robertson and Kaela Rodgers presented their students with a unit on research that not only taught them research skills but sparked an interest in the importance of the contributions of black people who impacted American history many years ago as well as those who continue to impact history today.
Robertson said, “Through research, students discovered past cultures as well as historical events and became more aware of how black people like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Martin Luther King impact our lives today.”
By Neill Caldwell neill.caldwell@thestokesnews.com
Kevin Spainhour has served as principal at West Stokes since 2013. He announced this week that he is leaving to take the principal position at West Forsyth.
KING West Stokes High School Principal Kevin Spainhour told staff and students Wednesday that he was resigning to become principal at West Forsyth in Lewisville.
Spainhour is the current Stokes County Principal of the Year.
In a four-and-a-half minute video for students “present and past,” Spainhour announced his decision with “a heavy heart.”
“I love West Stokes High School,” he said. “I love everything about this community. The faculty that collaborates together and genuinely cares about one another. And oh, the graduates, over 1,500 graduates that I’ve had the pleasure to hand a diploma to.”
March 08, 2021
DOBSON Each member of Facilities and Maintenance Department at Surry Community College recently earned a certificate in Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training from the United Quality Management Institute.
The 21-member team completed a four-hour training session that began Oct. 13, and ended Jan. 15. Their instructor was Dr. Ron Fite of the United Quality Management Institute.
“I watched presentations about the facilities and maintenance projects as a part of the class competition,” said SCC President Dr. David Shockley. “I was so proud of our employees detailing how they will make their areas lean and more efficient. Other areas of the college team will go through lean training including human resources, finance, technology services, and advising.”
By Tom Joyce tjoyce@mtairynews.com
A new multi-purpose fitness station recently was installed along the Mount Airy greenway system in the Hamburg Street area, which is accessible from H.B. Rowe Environmental Park. Two others have been placed in close proximity to Mount Airy High and Tharrington Primary schools.
New metal contraptions installed at multiple locations in Mount Airy resemble something from outer space, but are serving the earthly purpose of helping users engage in various exercises through a one-stop approach.
The new multi-purpose fitness stations were supplied largely through a $65,575 state grant awarded in 2020 to the Reeves Community Center Foundation in partnership with Mount Airy City Schools.