Community Milestones

□ Residents of the Greater Buena Vista Neighborhoods recently organized a weeklong food drive to benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The drive collected more than 26 boxes of food, weighing in at 2 tons, and more than $1,100.00 in cash donations. Volunteers helped by distributing fliers, picking up food donations from front porches daily, or manning one of the three afternoon street intersection donation drop off sites.

The volunteers who participated in the food drive were Alison Peeler, Andrea Nugent, Anne Holzwarth, Anne Satterwhite, Bailey Tyner, Ben Hackley, Cooper Erickson, David Satterwhite, Davis Hanson, Deena Dreyfuss, Dek Timberlake, Dick Smith, Doug Grimes, Elliott Brewer, Emily Rowell, Eric Royer, Eva Wu, Ginger Hackley, Greg Peeler, Hank Holzwarth, Helen Holzwarth, Hunter Mason, Isabelle Hanson, Julie Wise, Karel Chandler, Katie Satterwhite, Lisa Rowell, Moore Woltz, Nate Rowell, Osler Woltz, Rachel Morris, Rebecca Royer, Ross Workman, Sarah McClean, Sydney Tickle, Taylor White, Tilson Hackley, Timmy Erickson, Trip Holzwarth, Will Hackley, Will Hanson and William Hanson.

□ Carl Clarke has been inducted into the Reich College of Education's Rhododendron Society at Appalachian State University. A native of Belmont, Clarke graduated from ASU in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in English and physical education. He received his master's degree in 1960 from UNC Greensboro, and in 1977 returned to Appalachian to earn his Ed.S. degree.

Clarke retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in 1990, after 38 years in public education. In his honor, the school board named a new street for him at Glenn High School, and a football field at East Forsyth High School.

An avid actor and performer, Clarke played the lead of Jack Stuart in the early years of Boone's outdoor drama Horn in the West. He directed, in collaboration with the Charlotte Opera Association, the southern premiere of Amahl and the Night Visitors, and also directed the Kernersville Bicentennial production in 1971.

Clarke is an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, and lives with his wife, Delores, in Kernersville.

□ The Fellowship Home of Win
ston-Salem, a United Way Agency, recently held its Alumni Reunion, celebrating 47 years of helping the community. The Fellowship Home is dedicated to helping individuals recovering from substance abuse.

□ The Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club has recognized the following members for perfect attendance during the 2008-09 Kiwanis year: Sylvia Adams, Ken Carlson, David Crook, Jack Geis, John Jennette, Jeannie Leggett, Norwood Lide, Thomas Munden, Lou Prongay, Bill Snow, Dick St. Clair, Roby Walls and Kathy Wilson.

Gordon Skeeters, a partner/agent with the Phoenix Company, was also inducted into the Kiwanis Club.

□ Ten rising seniors from the Winston-Salem area participated in this summer's American Legion's Boys State Program held at Catawba College in Salisbury. The young men all passed a rigid screening process consisting of a recommendation by their high-school counselor, and a demanding interview by American Legion officials at Post 55 in Winston-Salem. Along with other boys from across the state, they participated in the creation of a mock government patterned on the current state government organizational structure.

The local participants were: Terron D. Epps, Charlois R. Fletcher, Carver High School; Nicholas R. Bray, East Forsyth High School; Jamaal M. Doran, Evan M. Shaw, Glenn High School; Michael W. Gmeiner, William A. Krowchuk, Noah F. Miyazaki, Kyle S. Montgomery, and Brody D. Watson, Mount Tabor High School.

□ Aspen Jackson of Elkin and Camden Speight of Greensboro were recently recognized for their community volunteer efforts by Kohl's Department Stores' Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. Aspen, who is 12, co-created Kids Helping Soldiers Help Kids, which sent school supplies kits to American soldiers for Iraqi children. Camden, who is 9, volunteered for hurricane relief, and later co-wrote a children's book on his experiences as a volunteer. Each received a $1,000 scholarship.

IN EDUCATION

□ Scout Thomas made the honors list for the 2009 spring semester at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He is the son Mr. Stuart Thomas of Winston-Salem.

□ Daniella Marie B
arker was recently inducted into the Florida State University School of Medicine at the 2009 White Coat Ceremony in Tallahassee, Fla. She is a 2007 graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., with a B.S. in chemistry, and earned her M.S. in chemistry from Florida State in 2009.

Barker is the daughter of William and Sally Barker of Kernersville.

□ Jennifer Suzanne Huffman of Winston-Salem has graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a master of education degree.

□ Rebecca Call has been named this year's Forlines Scholar by the N.C. Bankers Association.

She graduated as salutatorian from Salem Academy in May, and plans to attend the UNC Chapel Hill in this fall, where she will pursue a career in pharmacy.

Call is the daughter of Janet and Christopher Call.

□ Bradford H. Ralston has graduated cum laude with a bachelor of music degree from Vanderbilt University. He is the son of Cathy and Er Ralston of Winston-Salem.

□ Brittany Gabriel and Carmen Green of Winston-Salem, recently completed the 2009 Science Enrichment Preparation Program at UNC Chapel Hill. Gabriel is a rising senior at UNC Charlotte, majoring in biology, and Green is a rising sophomore at Wake Forest University with no declared major. The two students were among 50 undergraduates who participated in the program for minority, educationally and/or economically disadvantaged students who plan to pursue health-science careers. The eight-week program is conducted by the N.C. Health Careers Access Program, an inter-institutional program of UNCCH.

□ Jaime Louise Powell has graduated magna cum laude from UNC Charlotte with a B.A. in elementary education with a concentration in English. She is a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and Chi Omega Sorority.

Powell is the daughter of Mike and Jan Powell of Kernersville, and is a 2005 graduate of East Forsyth High School.

□ Marion

Troutman has graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut. She will attend N.C. State University this fall. Troutman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Talmage Troutman of High Point.

□ Jeffrey Brennan of Winston- Salem has graduated from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island with a bachelor of arts degree in English literature.

□ Corinne Bass
has been named to the spring 2009 dean's list at Northwestern University, where she is a rising sophomore majoring in theater. She is a 2008 graduate of Mount Tabor High School and is the daughter of Judy and Robert Bass of Winston-Salem.

□ Rosco Turner Jr. has graduated from Wingate University with a B.S. in mathematics and computer science. He is the son of Rosco and Nedra Turner of Lexington.

IN CIVIC AFFAIRS

□ The following area students recently as pages in the N.C. House of Representatives:

Brandon Gilbert, a student at Woodberry Forest School, is the son of Gary and Alyce Gilbert of Winston-Salem. He was sponsored by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake.

Jake Toompas, a student at Reynolds High School, is the son of Jimmie and Kim Toompas of Winston-Salem. He was sponsored by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake.

Adam Good-rich, a student at Forbush High School, is the son of Gary and Amy Goodrich of East Bend. He was sponsored by Rep. Darrell McCormick, R-Yadkin.

IN MEDICINE

□ Ross Holmes, Ph.D., a researcher in the Department of Urology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, has received the highest honorary title, Doctor Honoris Causa, from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He received the award at an international symposium on cell biology. The award was based on Holmes' research, including a collaborative project with Gheorghe Benga, head of the university's Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, which resulted in discovery of a protein that moves water in and out of cells.

□ Mark O. Lively, Ph.D.,a professor of biochemistry at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has been named the 94th president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. He will serve for one year as the leader of the coalition of 22 member societies comprising more than 90,000 biomedical-research scientists.

Lively received his bachelor of science and doctorate in chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Since 1983, he has directed the protein and DNA chemistry laboratories in the Biomolecular Resource Facility of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest Baptist, where he provides research support and expertise to a large number of research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Lively has been a highly active peer reviewer for a wide range of the National Center for Research Resources grant programs, and also serves as a member of the National Advisory Research Resources Council of the NCRR. His research includes projects studying proteins involved in cancer, gastro-

esophageal reflux and hypertension.

□ Seven nurses at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have been named to the 2009 Great 100 list in North Carolina that recognizes some of those providing excellent health care. They are: Anita Dixon, B.S.N., R.N., child psychiatry at Brenner Children's Hospital; Vera Eckard, B.S.N., R.N., nurse supervisor for radiation oncology; Carolyn Fulton, R.N., acute care elderly; Robin Hack, M.S.N., R.N., nursing clinical systems; Phyllis D. Knight-Brown, M.S.N., R.N., staff development; Adrianna Sloan, B.S.N., R.N., 4B ICU; and Lyn Wooten, M.S.N., R.N., surgery oncology coordinator.

The Great 100 Inc. is a grassroots organization that allows nurses across the state the opportunity to nominate their peers who demonstrate excellent nursing care of their patients and also a commitment to their profession. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding professional ability and for the contributions they make to improve the health-care services in their community.

IN SCOUTING

□ The Girl Scouts of Troop 1016 have been awarded the Bronze Award.

For their project, they created a butterfly garden at Lewisville United Methodist Church.

The Girl Scouts are Jordan Burkey, daughter of Devon and Kevin Burkey; Ashley Callender, daughter of Jeanne and Tom Callender; Etta Farlow, daughter of Suzanne and William Farlow; Rachel Thomas, daughter of Valerie and John Thomas; Hao-Ann Tong, daughter of Diana and Chuck Tong; and Emorie Worthington, daughter of Jody and David Worthington.

IN PUBLIC SERVICE

□ Rep. Hugh Holliman, D-Davidson, has been awarded the National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the most prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, in

gratitude for his relentless commitment to strong public-health and tobacco-control policies.

The annual award is given to select lawmakers who show solid, consistent leadership in cancer-related public-policy advocacy.

IN THE MILITARY

□ Airman Daniel M. Pegram graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and has earned credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the

Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Mary Ann Coviello of Winston-Salem, and a 2004 graduate of North Forsyth High School.

□ Army Pvt. Marcel J. Bacote has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. He is the son of Shirley Bacote of Winston-Salem.

□ Airman Tyler M. O'Mara graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, and earned credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of

the Air Force. He is the son of Mark O'Mara of Advance, and is a 2008 graduate of Davie County High School.

□ Army Pvt. Tyler M. Cardwell has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic infantry training and advanced individual training.

He is the son of Paula Maricle of Mocksville and is a 2008 graduate of Davie High School.

□ Army Pvt. Casey D. Welborn has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Farron Welborn of Madison and Deborah Springer of Kernersville and is a 2007 graduate of Poplar Ridge Academy.

□ Army Reserve Pvt. Marquita V. Miller has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

She is the daughter of Marshell Richards of Winston-Salem and is a 2008 graduate of Atkins High School.

□ Army Pvt. Ryan J. Sumner has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Melody Sumner of Kernersville.

□ Airman 1st Class Shawn C. Riches has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio and earned credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He also earned distinction as an honor graduate.

Riches graduated in 2004 from Southwest Guilford High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from UNC Wilmington. He is the son of Gary and Karen Riches of Lewisville.

□ Airman Antwan A. Boone graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio and earned credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Angel Walker of Winston-Salem.

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