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LCPS spotlights student achievements: FFA awards, yearbook honors and apprenticeship initiatives
Summary
The board recognized FFA state awards, yearbook honors at Kinston High, and a new 'grow‑our‑own' teacher apprenticeship model; multiple students and advisors were presented certificates and grant awards.
At the Oct. 8 meeting the board set aside time to recognize student awards across the district, including multiple FFA honors, yearbook awards at Kinston High School and the announcement of apprenticeship and grow‑your‑own teacher initiatives.
Yearbook and student media: The board recognized Kinston High School’s Viking Press for statewide awards through the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association. Students and adviser Sabrina Fore received honors including an overall award and leadership positions cited for student leaders who attended the summer institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
FFA and agricultural education: District presenters highlighted a steady run of FFA accomplishments. Woodington Middle School’s FFA chapter received a state‑level National Chapter recognition; several students earned the American FFA degree and other high honors. South[ern] FFA chapters secured a $5,000 grant from the national FFA Growing Project grants for a student‑led initiative to create a professional development and marketing center to sustain chapter work. Presenters also listed scholarship and proficiency awards, student entrepreneurship on local farms, and an upcoming national FFA convention trip request later on the agenda.
Grow‑your‑own teacher pipeline: The board heard about a district initiative to grow local teachers through partnerships with Lenoir Community College, East Carolina University, NC State and University of Mount Olive. The presentation featured a student, Brooklyn Pager, who graduated early and is entering a teacher preparation pathway the district said will include service‑repayment commitments for return employment.
Board members and school leaders congratulated students, advisers and community partners. Several presenters emphasized that many STEM and agriculture activities have been supported by teacher‑written grants, DonorsChoose requests and community donations.
