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Duplin board honors Wallace Rose Hill soccer champions and names employee of the quarter
Summary
The Duplin County Board of Education recognized the Wallace Rose Hill boys soccer team for winning the 2025 NCHSAA 3A championship and presented an Employee of the Quarter award to Quetta Smith, who spoke about her 30-year career with the district.
The Duplin County Board of Education used the Jan. 6 meeting to present community recognitions, honoring the Wallace Rose Hill boys soccer team and presenting an Employee of the Quarter award.
Mr. Ross introduced the Wallace Rose Hill team and their head coach, Aaron Murray, noting the squad captured the 2025 NCHSAA 3A state championship. Coach Murray accepted the plaque on behalf of the team and described focusing on long-term player development and thanking assistant coaches and families.
The board also presented an Employee of the Quarter plaque to Quetta Smith, who the chair said joined Duplin County Schools in 1994 and has served in food nutrition, custodial roles and as a purchasing/accounts payable specialist. Smith accepted the honor and reflected on her 30-year career, thanking Duplin County Schools.
The board paused for applause and congratulatory remarks; members emphasized staff contributions and commended the teams and individuals recognized.
What happens next: These recognitions were ceremonial; no board action was required. The board congratulated recipients and closed the recognition portion of the agenda.
