Serving The Arboretum, Ballantyne, Blakeney and SouthPark communities INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Scores, 8; Home Sales, 10; Education, 12; Rev. Tony, 16; Calendar, 18; Sports, 20; Classifieds, 23 Volume 15, Number 3 • Jan. 16 to 22, 2015 Locally Owned & Operated www.thecharlotteweekly.com Midwood Smokehouse opening Ballantyne location by Hannah Chronis [email protected]Another popular Charlotte restaurant will soon make Ballantyne its home. Midwood Smokehouse, the well-known barbecue joint in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood, will open its second location at 12410 Johnson Road in Toringdon. The location was formerly home to Sticky Fingers, which closed at the end of last year. The 5,400-square-foot restaurant will join Midwood Smokehouse’s first location, which opened in 2011. “I love the Ballantyne area,” said Frank Scibelli, founder of FS Food Group, the parent company of Midwood Smokehouse. “It’s such a growth area. Can- didly, I have friends say all the time that we need to put a Midwood there. We’re really unique in what we do and I think it’s not currently served in that market, at least not that I know of.” (see Midwood Smokehouse on page 5) Home Sales in south Charlotte PAGE 10 Midwood Smokehouse’s Plaza-Midwood location opened in 2011. The restaurant will launch its Ballantyne location in March. Despite speculation that South Carolina- based web marketing firm Red Ventures was behind the recent purchases of two blocks of land at the intersection of Johnston Road and Providence Road West, it appears the purchases are unrelated. While Red Ventures does have money invested in York Development Group, which currently owns a 12.5-acre parcel of land at the intersection, the company was not part of the decision to purchase the land, according to sources close to both compa- nies. The recent purchase of 7.5 acres of land connected to the York Development plot by another group, which is also affiliated with Red Ventures, sparked rumors that the mar- keting firm, which has been increasing its presence in Charlotte and Fort Mill, South Carolina over the past year, had plans to expand to Ballantyne. The relation between the two is simply a coincidence, said Charley Leavitt, senior vice president of Jones Lang Lasalle, a real estate firm representing York Development’s rights at the current site. “As far as I know, (Red Ventures) was not involved in the decision to buy that land,” Leavitt said. Officials with Red Ventures also denied any direct involvement with the purchase Separate land deals in Ballantyne by Red Venture affiliates spark rumors of expansion Officials on both sides deny that marketing firm has any plans for south Charlotte by Ryan Pitkin [email protected](see Red Ventures on page 3)
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Serving The Arboretum, Ballantyne, Blakeney and SouthPark communities
Another popular Charlotte restaurant will soon make Ballantyne its home.
Midwood Smokehouse, the well-known barbecue joint in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood, will open its second location at 12410 Johnson Road in Toringdon. The location was formerly home to Sticky Fingers, which closed at the end of last year.
The 5,400-square-foot restaurant will join Midwood Smokehouse’s first location, which opened in 2011.
“I love the Ballantyne area,” said Frank Scibelli, founder of FS Food Group, the parent company of Midwood Smokehouse. “It’s such a growth area. Can-didly, I have friends say all the time that we need to put a Midwood there. We’re really unique in what we do and I think it’s not currently served in that market, at least not that I know of.”
(see Midwood Smokehouse on page 5)
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Midwood Smokehouse’s Plaza-Midwood location opened in 2011. The restaurant will launch its Ballantyne location in March.
Despite speculation that South Carolina-based web marketing firm Red Ventures was behind the recent purchases of two blocks of land at the intersection of Johnston Road and Providence Road West, it appears the purchases are unrelated.
While Red Ventures does have money invested in York Development Group, which currently owns a 12.5-acre parcel of land at the intersection, the company was not part of the decision to purchase the land, according to sources close to both compa-nies.
The recent purchase of 7.5 acres of land connected to the York Development plot by another group, which is also affiliated with Red Ventures, sparked rumors that the mar-keting firm, which has been increasing its presence in Charlotte and Fort Mill, South Carolina over the past year, had plans to expand to Ballantyne.
The relation between the two is simply a coincidence, said Charley Leavitt, senior vice president of Jones Lang Lasalle, a real estate firm representing York Development’s rights at the current site.
“As far as I know, (Red Ventures) was not involved in the decision to buy that land,” Leavitt said.
Officials with Red Ventures also denied any direct involvement with the purchase
Separate land deals in Ballantyne by Red Venture affiliates spark rumors of expansionOfficials on both sides deny that marketing firm has any plans for south Charlotte
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of the land, which sits directly across from Ballantyne Town Center, a Publix-anchored shopping center that opened within the last year.
“Our campus is in Indian Land and that’s where we plan to expand in terms of employee space,” Maghan Cook, spokesperson for Red Ventures, said. “There are no current plans that I’m aware of to open any new space in Charlotte.”
In June, Red Ventures opened a third, 180,000-square-foot building on the Indian Land campus and announced plans to bring 1,800 new employees in by the beginning of 2015.
The land recently purchased in Ballantyne sits only 3 miles from the current Indian Land location.
As for the land at the corner of Providence Road West and Johnston Road, York Development plans to have it rezoned for retail space before building a 120,000-150,000-square-foot complex that will include retail stores, a hotel and a bank.
Bank of North Carolina has already committed to building a branch at the site, Leavitt said.
York Development is a Ballantyne-based develop-ment group that owns multiple properties in the area, including the Five Guys site near the Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway intersection and retail developments on North Community House Road.
It is still unclear what is planned for the smaller piece of land between the York Development parcel and Dixie Hills Drive.
Red Ventures has opened one campus in Charlotte’s University area after leaving for Lancaster, South Carolina in 2009. They recently announced plans to
expand that campus to 580 employees over the next five years.
Technology firm Silver Lake announced this month that they would invest $250 million in Red Ventures, making the marketing firm a billion-dollar company.
In 2014, Quantum Workplace, an independent leader in measuring employee satisfaction, named
Red Ventures the “Best Place to Work” in Charlotte. Leavitt credited stories like that with the quickness
for the reason many were quick to jump to conclu-sions about the company’s plans for Ballantyne.
“It just becomes a better story when Red Ventures is involved,” Leavitt said. “But the company is not involved with the York development.”
Construction crews have begun preliminary clearing work at a proposed retail site across from Ballantyne Town Center. Ryan Pitkin/SCW photo
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Scibelli’s FS Food Groups portfolio includes renowned Charlotte restau-rants such as Mama Ricotta’s, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Paco’s Tacos. He said adding a Ballantyne location for Midwood Smokehouse will add something different to the south Char-lotte culinary scene.
The restaurant’s second location will stay true to its roots, Scibelli said, by using a wood-burning smoker with no natural gas or electricity to generate heat and cook the barbecue. Like the Plaza-Midwood location, the barbecue will burn on hardwood hickory logs.
“It’s the old-fashioned way and it’s the hard way,” Scibelli said, “It’s also the best way and it’s just what we do.”
The kitchen will require some updat-ing to make room for the new smokers and Scibelli has plans for an outdoor patio and improved bar area to serve the needs of the south Charlotte area.
The menu will mirror the restau-rant’s first location, serving popular entrees like barbecue plates, tacos and a variety of gourmet sandwiches. It will also support their growing catering and take-out business.
“It’ll be a little different from our
(other) location,” Scibelli said. “You have to keep evolving. One thing that’s important to us is we want a really good bar area and somewhere to watch the game… It will fit the neighborhood and the area.”
Midwood Smokehouse pit master Matt Barry will split time at the Plaza-Midwood location and the Ballantyne location upon the restaurant’s opening. Current general manager Richie Had-dox will manage the Ballantyne loca-tion, as well, and become partners with Barry.
“I don’t know that there’s another barbecue place that does what we do,” Scibelli said. “Particularly for people not from this area, they want to go somewhere and have food indigenous to the area and that’s what we do.”
The restaurant is scheduled to open by the end of March.
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Photo courtesy of Midwood Smokehouse
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10100 Park Cedar Drive, Suite 154Charlotte, NC 28210
Bissell companies began the final phase of area road improvements at the intersec-tion of Ballantyne Commons Parkway and Johnston Road on Jan. 12. The improve-ments will create two sets of dual turn lanes onto Johnston Road from Ballantyne Com-mons. One lane will accommodate drivers heading north and the other lane will be for drivers headed south.
Certain lane closures will take place throughout the improvement process. The project is expected to be completed by the end of April.
South Charlotte woman fundraises to represent North Carolina in pageant
Ballantyne resident Rebecca Edelman has been selected by America’s U.S. Miss scholarship program to represent North Carolina during four days of competition in Clearwater, Florida in July.
While winning the North Carolina selec-tion means Edelman’s entry fees will be covered, she still has to pay her own travel expenses. To help with those, Edelman will be holding fundraisers in the greater Char-lotte area to cover traveling expenses as well as raise money for local charities.
On Jan. 26, Edelman will host a fund-raiser at Bisonte’s Pizza in Matthews to help cover expenses to Florida. The event will also raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the U.S. Miss program’s big-gest sponsor.
Edelman has decided to donate at least 25 percent of the funds raised to the foun-dation, even if she doesn’t reach her goal for
travel expenses. If she exceeds her goal, all remaining money will go to Make-A-Wish and local domestic violence shelters.
Edelman and her mother were victims of domestic abuse until Edelman turned 18, when they decided to leave her abusive stepfather. She now hopes that success in beauty pageants will give her the chance to educate young girls about the realities of domestic abuse and to let victims know they can find happiness.
“It’s an experience that I learned from,” Edelman said. “I want to open people’s eyes to a topic that’s not very discussed. Winning the national competition would help get me out in the field to help kids around the country who are at risk or suffering through it.”
Donations can also be made at www.gofundme.com/eb62xw.
Kendra Scott opens SouthPark location
Kendra Scott, a premier fashion acces-sories brand, will open its first indoor retail location on March 30, a Monday, at South-Park Mall.
The 1,700 square foot store will feature the Kendra Scott Color Bar, which offers shoppers an interactive experience creating customized jewelry. The Color Bar features a touch screen display, iPads for creating jewelry and various gemstones.
The shelves of the new location will boast an array of signature and seasonal Kendra Scott jewels.
“The opportunity to expand our retail stores into a new state and new market is an honor,” said Founder Kendra Scott in a press release. “I cannot wait to get to know the lovely women in this community and introduce them to the innovation, passion and heart behind the Kendra Scott brand.”
The Kendra Scott SouthPark Mall store will join Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and a number of other upscale retailers and
dining venues in the premier lifestyle shop-ping center.
The Cowfish Sushi Bar and Michael Kidd-Gilcrhist support local charity
Charlotte Hornets’ small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist teamed with Executive Chef David Lucarelli and Master Sushi Chef Rifali Almunir at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar to create a one-of-a-kind burger for a good cause. Sales from “The MKG” burger will help support A Child’s Place of Char-lotte.
Kidd-Gilchrist, a frequent patron of The Cowfish, helped create a burger that reflects his healthy eating habits. “The MKG” is a half-pound turkey burger on a sesame bun with raclette, spinach, fried leek and hot pepper jelly, served with a half vegetarian sushi roll and sweet potato fries. The burger sells for $20 and The Cowfish will donate $5 from every sale of “The MKG” to A Child’s Place through the end of April.
“I’m a big fan of The Cowfish,” said Kidd-Gilchrist in a news release. “It’s one of the first restaurants I went to when I moved to Charlotte and it’s been my favorite ever since… I’m excited to now have my own item on the menu.”
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is located at 4310 Sharon Road.
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(From left to right) The Cowfish executive chef David Lucarelli, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and The Cowfish master sushi chef Rifali Almunir. Pho-to courtesy of Taylor Mathis Photography
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The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area between Jan. 10 and 14, according to the Charlotte-Meck-lenburg Police Department.
Vehicle Break-Ins
• 7600 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Purses, wallets, checkbook, credit cards and cash, worth $433 total, stolen, and $1,100 damage to three vehicles during rash of break-ins. Jan. 10
• 5400 block of Brianton Place: $500 tele-vision stolen from vehicle during break-in. Jan. 13
• 4900 block of Ashley Park Lane: $500 stereo stolen from vehicle during break-in. Jan. 14
• 3600 block of Table Rock Road: Nothing stolen from vehicle during break-in. Jan. 14
• 3600 block of Mill Pond Road: $62 worth of rolled coins stolen from vehicle dur-ing break-in. Jan. 14
Property Theft
• Belk, SouthPark Mall: $38 worth of underwear stolen from business. Jan. 10
• 5900 block of Quail Hollow Road: Credit cards, cash and cellphone, worth $192 total, stolen. Jan. 12
• 4300 block of Esherwood Lane: $700 worth of loose change stolen from home. Jan. 12
• Walmart, 3209 Pineville-Matthews Road: $1,027 worth of hygienic products and food stolen from business. Suspect fled the scene was found to be driving while license revoked after being caught. Jan. 12
• 4400 block of Sharon Road: Jacket, iPhone and set of keys, worth $305 total, stolen. Jan. 12
• Victoria’s Secret, Blakeney Shopping Center: $4,000 worth of clothing stolen and $200 damage done when suspect(s) smashed front window of business over night. Jan. 14
• 3800 block of Rea Road: $40 wallet con-taining cash, credit cards, gift cards and iden-tification, worth $270 total, stolen. Jan. 14
Vandalism/Hit-and-Run
• 15900 block of Lancaster Highway: $900 damage done to Dodge Ram 3500 in hit-and-run. Jan. 11
• 5000 block of Colony Road: $5,000 damage done to Volkswagen Rabbit in hit-and-run. Jan 12
• 3500 block of Heathstead Place: $250 damage done to Toyota Yaris in hit-and-run. Jan. 12
• 6800 block of Fisher’s Farm Lane: $150 damage done to sliding door in vandalism
incident. Jan. 13• 9400 block of Radner Lane: $50 damage
done to second floor window in vandalism incident. Jan. 13
Financial Crimes/Fraud
• 8600 block of Camfield Street: Suspects used counterfeit bills to purchase a $170 American Express card. Jan. 10
• 12200 block of Landing Green Drive: Suspect used victim’s personal information to open a credit card account. Jan. 13
• XS Hair Ltd., 11508 Providence Road: Suspect attempted to obtain money from victim business by impersonating a Duke Energy employee. Jan. 14
Drugs
• 9100 block of Park Road: Possession of marijuana; carrying a concealed weapon, driving while license revoked and driving with no insurance. Jan. 10
• 8200 block of Park Road: Possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Jan. 10
• 5800 block of Old Providence Road: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia; resisting arrest. Jan. 11
• 7100 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Jan. 11
• 6700 block of Constitution Lane: Heroin overdose. Nov. 14
Miscellaneous
• Wendy’s, 11640 Providence Road: Hand gun found in the bathroom. Jan. 12
• Walmart, 3209 Pineville-Matthews Road: Former employee harassing current employees as they walked through parking lot to enter work. Jan. 13
Man shot near Carolina Place Mall, police have no suspects
A 31-year-old man was shot in front of the CVS Pharmacy on Park Cedar Drive on Tuesday, Jan.13, just after 9 p.m., according to Pineville Police.
The victim, Isaac Pedrote, was trans-ported to Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) in Charlotte with life-threatening injuries. By Thursday afternoon, Pedrote had already been cleared to go home, according to CMC officials.
The shooting happened just over the Pineville line near Charlotte, and Pineville Police responded in minutes but found no traces of the suspects, according to Lt. Corey Copley with the Pineville Police Department (PPD). Police are working on the assumption that the suspect(s) fled in a vehicle, but no description of said vehicle was given.
The PPD are still investigating. Anyone with information about the crime can call Crime Stoppers at 704-889-7867.
–Ryan Pitkin
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Restaurant ScoresThe Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected
the following dining locations from Jan. 8 to 14.
Lowest Score:• Cherry House Restaurant II, 7631-C Sharon
Lakes Road – 90 Violations included: No certified food protec-
tion manager on duty; employee washed hands for seven to eight seconds and turned faucet off with bare hands; no date marking in facility; sanitizer solution too strong; sanitizer not labeled; chicken wings cooling at room temperature; soiled wiping cloths on preparation surfaces throughout facil-ity; wet wiping cloths stored on preparation sur-faces throughout facility; food employee washed hands in three compartment sinks; food debris on floors and surfaces throughout facility; and gen-eral cleaning needed.
About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.
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A breAkdown of recent home sAles Dec. 2014 Dec. 2013 Dec. 2012
Homes Sold 244 250 161Average Sales Price $389,254 $385,238 $356,657
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
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Castleton Gardens 5640 Cottingham Lane Dec. 8 $192,500 Cotswold 4534 Emory Lane Dec. 22 $374,9001300 Sharon Amity Road Dec. 18 $222,0002426 Cornell Avenue Dec. 15 $1,308,250925 Bobby Lane Dec. 12 $401,0004115 Chelmsford Road Dec. 10 $607,0004135 Randolph Road Dec. 9 $245,000415 Ashworth Road Dec. 8 $570,0001313 Hazelhurst Avenue Dec. 1 $200,000 Deering Oaks 2208 Thetford Court Dec. 29 $920,0002710 Beverwyck Road Dec. 3 $1,090,000 Downing Place 5946 Millbury Court Dec. 3 $340,000 Eastfield 3808 Topsfield Road Dec. 5 $148,500 Eastover 1509 Providence Drive Dec. 29 $500,0002045 Vernon Drive Dec .22 $890,000 Foxcroft 4101 Arborway Road Dec. 30 $2,616,5002439 Red Fox Trail Dec. 3 $1,105,0002027 Sharon Lane Dec. 1 $1,178,800 Old Foxcroft 3419 Seward Place Dec. 22 $1,100,000
28210, 28226 and 28209 will run in next week’s issue of south charlotte weekly( )
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Education
experiments within a typical science course, which he feels students rarely have the opportunity to do.
“Genuine scientific work can be really messy and I think (the students) experienced that in the process of trying to develop their idea,” he said. “It was a lot of taking two steps forward and taking a step backward and realizing, ‘This might not work this way, I need to think about it again.’ They did a lot of that kind of thing. Having this independent way of doing things is a way to expose them to that genuine messi-ness that real scientific work has inherently built into it.”
Some students felt the course prepared them for college because the standards for their papers and presentations were higher than typical high school courses and they had to “think like scientists.”
“Since we were having to think like scientists, we had to come across a lot of problems and failures sometimes,” said sophomore Brendan Lucas, who looked at the effect of pH soil increase on purple pitcher plant’s rate of digestion of a housefly in his STEM project. “During our experimentation, sometimes we encountered problems, like we could have measured this better or host live organisms in a much better way.”
Sophomore Priyanka Tejwani changed different compo-nents in her project, which evaluated the effects of organic and non-organic cabbage on the life cycle of white butterflies. She said the different challenges she faced were “a learning experience” about what they needed to do to produce suc-cessful experiments.
Lauren, who plans to attend Dartmouth College next year, said the analysis was the most challenging part of her proj-ect.
“I think it was challenging to look at it and say, ‘OK, what do I have from this? What did this all mean? What did I prove?’
Also, translating that onto paper and also in a presentation to explain to people who weren’t there with you doing the experi-ment (was difficult),” the senior said.
Lauren said she found in her experiment that there was no traction between the fruit fly and the marker, which she found challenging because the outcome wasn’t what she hoped.
Turner said that the point of the class is to determine an outcome regardless of whether it turns out the way someone expects.
“You don’t know what the answer is until you do it and then you do it and have some data to support what you’re saying,” Turner said.
The students felt they took away various skills through the course, including time management, formal writing and detail-oriented thinking.
Turner hopes that students gained the “true sense of what it means to do scientific research” as well as have the experi-ence of communicating scientific results, which he feels is imperative skill for any field.
Find more information about PDS’s upper school academics at www.providenceday.org/page.cfm?p=586.
Providence Day School students conduct independent STEM projectsby Courtney Schultz
Providence Day School (PDS) students explored individ-ual science projects this semester through a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) research and design class.
Through the class, students developed independent study projects where they delved into specific scientific experi-ments, such as the effects of organic and non-organic foods on insects.
Each student conducted their individual experiments for about five to six weeks, analyzed the data and presented the project in a written report and formal, verbal presentation.
“Going into the course, they explained that it was indepen-dent study, so we were given a lot of freedom,” said senior Lauren Lucas, who studied whether fruit flies are attracted to blueberry-scented markers as much as natural blueberries in her STEM project. “In the first two weeks, we were just look-ing into possible questions. We were looking for a purpose.”
Through the independent study, students could explore topics that interested them. Students had the freedom to develop their experiments and performed work with the proj-ect as they felt was necessary.
“We were exposed to a lot of different subjects in middle school and early high school and so you kind of figure out what you like to do and don’t like to do and this course offers a next step to do something you’re really interested in,” said sophomore Ben Nason, who uncovered the synergistic effect of toluene and sodium lauryl sulfate on common duckweed in his STEM project.
Dr. Mike Turner, one of the instructors, feels the best way for the students to understand science is through developed individualized experiments as opposed to predetermined
(From left) Sophomore Priyanka Tejwani, senior Lauren Lucas, sophomore Brendan Lucas and sophomore Ben Nason presented their independent study STEM projects through a course at Prov-idence Day School. Photo courtesy of Providence Day School
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Education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools parents have a few weeks left to apply for the district’s first round of the school options lottery and Hun-tingtowne Farms Elementary has an option for south Charlotte parents.
Huntingtowne Farms is a Title I school with a partially magnet International Baccalaureate (IB) program with a goal to make stu-dents “global citizens.”
“With Starmount (Elementary) reopening up (in fall 2015), it’s tak-ing away about 300 students from the school, which opens us up to expand magnet opportunities at Huntingtowne Farms, which is important to this area,” said Hun-tingtowne Farms Principal Carol Rodd.
Because of the opening of Star-mount, at least 50 additional seats will open up for new students, add-ing to the 150 students currently in the magnet program. Rodd said the specific number of seats avail-able would depend upon the grade level.
Huntingtowne Farms is one of five IB elementary schools in CMS, and one of the most diverse IB schools in the Charlotte region.
Rodd said Huntingtowne Farms stands out because of the individ-ualized approach the IB teachers take in the classroom.
“It doesn’t matter at what level a students comes into our school, we help everyone grow. We are trying to show that all kids can be suc-cessful here,” Rodd said, adding she feels growth is more important than proficiency. “When you go into a classroom, (the teachers) are more of facilitators of learning and stu-dents learn to teach themselves … We are blown away with the quality of teachers and the depth of knowl-edge they have.”
IB students learn through an inquiry-based approach and follow IB learner profiles, in which stu-dents carry out different roles, such as thinkers, inquirers, communica-tors or risk-takers in order to foster a more global point of view.
Students also participate in field trips that foster the program’s framework and give students real-world experience.
Kamani Parrish, a fifth-grader in the program, said she’s learning different character traits that are helping her grow as a student.
Kamani uses different technolo-gies in the classroom to help fos-ter the global approach and will carry out an exhibition project that answers complex global questions.
Wyatt Elder, a fellow fifth-grader in the program, said for his exhi-bition project he will focus on the War on Terror and research the how terrorism and humanity have pro-gressed over time. He also posed the question of whether terrorists who commit acts of terrorism realize the consequences of their actions.
Wyatt said through the program he’s seen growth in his reading skills and has gained confidence to pursue his interests.
“My teachers at Huntingtowne Farms have taught me there isn’t anything I can’t do if I put my mind to it,” Wyatt said.
Cory Fleming, a father of 13 chil-dren, had several of his children attend Huntingtowne Farms. Two of his children are currently enrolled in the school. Fleming said he’s had a consistent experience over the years with teachers taking a per-sonal interest in the students.
“I needed my children involved in a program with exposure to differ-ent cultures,” he said.
When Fleming attended public school, he felt the classroom was “controlled chaos” and didn’t foster a proper learning environment, so he had low expectations enrolling his children in public school. Flem-ing said he was “blown away” to see how engaged students are in the classroom.
He’s also seen his children’s read-ing level grow and thrive and has seen students respond positively to the teacher’s attention and individ-ualized instruction, he added.
“It tells me that the teaching staff has material to go beyond reading, writing and arithmetic,” Fleming said.
Rodd encourages the community to visit the school and witness an IB class, and not buy into stigmas tied to Title I schools.
“We want the community to see that we’re a Title I school and their students are going to get a quality education,” the principal said.
Parents can apply for the first round of Huntingtowne Farms’s magnet program until Jan. 26.
Contact the school, located at 2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane in south Charlotte, at 980-343-36255 for more information about the pro-gram.
Huntingtowne Farms to open more seats for IB program
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Sharon School looks for website volunteer
The Sharon Elementary School PTA is looking for a volunteer to maintain the orga-nization’s website.
The volunteer needs to be tech savvy and comfortable with computers and the Inter-net, according to the school’s newsletter. Experience with WordPress and HTML is helpful, but not necessary.
The volunteer would start training immedi-ately and take over duties in summer 2015.
South Mecklenburg to host open houseSouth Mecklenburg High School will
host a general open house for parents of ris-ing freshmen or new students on Jan. 22, a Thursday, at 8:45 a.m. in the school’s media center. Optional tours will begin at 8 a.m.
The open house will provide parents an opportunity to hear from administrators, counselors and current parents and students. Attendees should park in the bus lot at the school’s side entrance, across the street from Southminster Retirement Community.
Those who cannot attend the event may request a tour by emailing [email protected].
Eastover Elementary has talentEastover Elementary School will host
auditions for students wanting to participate in the school’s annual talent show on Feb. 26, a Thursday.
Each student will have the chance to par-ticipate in one act and each act must be no more than two minutes in length.
Students who would like to participate should complete a registration form and sub-mit it no later than Jan. 30, a Friday.
Auditions will be held in the school’s audi-torium on Feb. 10 and 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students auditioning must have a com-pleted audition permission slip.
Ardrey Kell team qualifies for national competition
Ardrey Kell High School’s Marine Corps JROTC marksmanship team qualified for the national competition in rifle shooting.
The Ardrey Kell students, coached by senior marine instructor and retired Lt. Col. Robert M. Wint, placed fifth in the South-east and 10th in the county.
They will compete at the national competi-tion in Anniston, Alabama, on Feb. 18 to 21, Wednesday through Saturday.
South Charlotte Middle seeks volunteersSouth Charlotte Middle School’s PTO is
in need of a CMS-approved volunteer to co-chair the EOG Proctor Committee.
Contact PTO President Megan Walsh at [email protected] for more informa-tion.
JCC helps students with college application process
The Levine Jewish Community Center in south Charlotte will host its annual college seminar event, “Demystifying the College Application Process,” on Feb. 8, a Sunday, from 2 to 5:15 p.m.
The keynote speaker, a veteran college admissions chair, will discuss “how colleges make admissions decisions,” according to a news release.
Attendees can choose to attend three addi-tional seminars, according to the release: Don’t Break the Bank Attending College; Which College is Right for You?; Building your Best Application Starts NOW!; SAT vs. ACT: How do I choose?; The Do’s and Don’ts of the College Essay; The Nuts and Bolts of Need Based and Merit Aid; Preparing a Professional Resume and Engaging Inter-view; Changes to the PSAT (2015) and SAT (2016); and A Panel Discussion with High School Seniors and Guidance Counselors.
Registration is now open and attendees can register by calling 704-366-5007.
The event is $60 per person or $120 for up to four family members. After Jan. 31, the cost will be $70 per person and $140 per family.
Contact Ellen Martin at www.collegeadmissions101.org with any questions.
The Levine Jewish Community is located at 5007 Providence Road in south Char-lotte.
Young Actors’ Symposium coming this weekend
The second annual Actors’ Symposium will take place on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Northwest School of the Arts, located at 1415 Beatties Ford Road in Char-lotte, for area students.
Many workshops and classes will be offered, including documentary film mak-ing, film editing and special effects make up, among others.
Film and theater professionals from New York and Los Angeles will be in attendance. Tara Rubin, New York casting director, will be a keynote speaker on Saturday evening. Rubin cast Eva Noblezada, a Charlotte teen and graduate of Northwest School of the Arts, in the revival of “Miss Saigon” now play-ing in London.
Visit www.nwsatag.com to register.
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Faith
to another Ford dealership. The sales-man is busy, so we go out to lunch. Ed announces, “I’ll pay. I don’t want you to pay for everything.” I’m thinking, “Who is paying for the gas?” They return to dealer No. 2, but the price is higher, so we go home. Mileage to date: 140.
Day Three: We return to the deal-ership to pick up the Mustang. There are more negotiations on price for the F-150, and now they are close to reach-ing an agreement, but there’s one prob-lem: “What color do you want – the red truck on the lot or the blue truck that has to be transported from another deal-ership?” I started humming the “Jeop-ardy” theme song while Ed considered the color options in front of him. In fact, I hummed three verses and added a chorus using finger puppets – still no color selection. Being a wonderful father who’s trying to empower his chil-dren to be adults, I yell, “Buy the red one. I like red.” But it’s New Year’s Eve, and the dealership closed 30 minutes before. Mileage to date: 210.
Day Four: It’s New Year’s Day. We decide CarMax will give us a bet-ter trade-in on the Mustang than the Ford dealership, so we drive there. Yes, another 35 miles. CarMax says, “You pay us, and we’ll take it off your hands.” It’s that bad. We return back to the Ford dealership, sheepishly smiling and
saying, “We’ll take the red truck.” Are we at the end of the story? No, but you knew that. Mileage to date: 245. Gas expenses: don’t ask.
You’re thinking Ed bought a nice F-150 pickup truck like your grand-father had. That would make sense. No, this is the Marciano family. They can create drama just from buying a vehicle. This may be an F-150, but it’s a crew cab – yes, the four-door pickup truck crew cab. Do you know who buys four-door crew cab pickup trucks? Peo-ple with three or more kids. How many kids does Ed have? None. He has no kids, no dog and no wife. It’s just him. But wait, there’s more. It has the “off-road package.” His idea of “off-roading” is the dirt driveway where he lives. Total miles driven to purchase the truck: 280. Who paid for that gas? The same one who paid for Ed’s college.
Am I complaining? Not on your life. It was one of the best Christmases I have ever had. As a parent, it’s what we do.
I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.
Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mis-sion. He is available to speak to your group. Find more information at www.charlotterescuemission.org.
This is my “how I spent my Christ-mas vacation” essay.
Day One (Dec. 26): My son, Ed, announces he needs to rent a truck to get away and wants to go to the local Ford dealership to do that. We don’t go to the one that’s three miles away; instead, we drive to a dealership 35 miles away. Why in the world would you call the cellphone number of the Ford owner when you can drive that far to find out they don’t rent trucks?
Ed is convinced he wants an F-250
diesel dual-wheeled truck. Does he own a boat? No. An RV? No. A golf cart with trailer? No. Does he have any kind of trailer? No. He just likes the torque of a diesel. His eyes dance when he says, “Diesel.” For $10,000, Ford will happily help you empty your wallet so your eyes can sparkle with all the diesel torque you want.
Ed’s sister, Maria, convinces her brother that the F-250 ride was too rough. He agreed – no F-250. He even gives up on the diesel and settles on an F-150 Eco boost. The dealership loans him a truck, and off he goes for two days.
Day Two: Ed returns with the borrowed truck. We drive another 35 miles to the dealership and thank them for allow-ing us to use it. Then, they show him another truck and haggle over price. His Mustang is in their body shop and isn’t ready to be picked up, so we leave to go
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Workshop at Sardis Presbyterian to focus on dreams
Sardis Presbyterian Church will host a Ministry Development Services work-shop, “DREAMS: God’s Forgotten Lan-guage,” on Jan. 27, a Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“DREAMS” will focus on “recovering the church’s ancient tradition of look-ing at God’s messages to us through the symbols and images encountered in our dreams,” according to a news release. Using Carl Jung’s approach to the psyche’s natural inclination toward health and wholeness, the class will examine ways dreams can show people “where God is tugging” and how to con-tinue growth, the release said.
The workshop also will focus on how nightmares are important to the healing process, as well as how the “shadow” aspects of an individual can be a “rich reservoir” for deepening his or her rela-tionship with himself or herself and others, according to the release.
“DREAMS” will utilize a combination of lecture and experiential learning to equip participants with the basic tools needed to do “dream work,” both individ-ually and within small groups. Dr. John B. Rowe, with Ministry Development Services, will lead the class. Rowe is a licensed professional counselor, clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and holds degrees from Wake Forest Univer-sity and Duke Divinity School.
The cost to participate in the class is $49 per person. Attendees should RSVP for the class by Thursday, Jan. 22, by calling 704-554-9222.
Sardis Presbyterian Church is located at 6100 Sardis Road.
St. Matthew Catholic to host day retreat on seeking purpose
St. Matthew Catholic Church will host “Seeking Purpose: Discern Your Spiritual Gifts,” a day retreat, on Satur-day, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The goal of the retreat is to help peo-ple discover their spiritual gifts and how they can be utilized. The event costs $35, which covers admission, a conti-nental breakfast, lunch and all materi-als, including the spiritual gifts assess-ment. The retreat will be held in the banquet room, located in the church’s New Life Center.
Participants can register and pay online at www.stmatthewcatholic.org/
SMU or mail checks to: St. Matthew Catholic Church, Attn. Seeking Pur-pose, P.O. Box 49349, Charlotte, NC 28277. Individuals mailing checks should include their name, street address, email address and phone num-ber. Call 704-543-7677 for more infor-mation.
St. Matthew Catholic is located at 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Calvary Church to host Donuts with Dad this Sunday
All dads of children who participate in Calvary Church’s KidZone are invited to a Donuts with Dad event on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 9:45 a.m. in the church’s Crown Room.
The event, for dads and their chil-dren, will include a large group worship time, followed by doughnuts and a Bible study in their child’s small group class.
KidZone is a ministry of Calvary Church that meets on Sundays at 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. The program is open to all children in first and second grades and uses the Gospel Project for Kids, a chronological Bible study series that “shows how all Scripture connects to Jesus Christ,” with the goal of helping first- and second-graders “start mak-ing faith their own,” according to the church’s website.
Find more information about Donuts with Dad and KidZone at www.calvarychurch.com. Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road.
‘Financial Peace’ class to start Feb. 1 at South Charlotte Baptist
South Charlotte Baptist Church will host Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University,” a nine-week program, begin-ning Feb. 1, a Sunday, at 9:30 a.m.
The program will cover topics such as what the Bible says about money, how to save money, cash flow planning, debt management, smart buying decisions, retirement and college planning, real estate and mortgages, insurance and more.
Find more information and register online at www.southcharlottebaptist.org or www.daveramsey.com, or call 704-542-5536.
South Charlotte Baptist is located at 12416 Lancaster Hwy. in Pineville.
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Calendar
1.17.15Saturday
1:30 p.m.Greater Charlotte Health & Fitness
Expo Race
Presented by Charlotte Running Club in association with the Greater Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo presented by Novant
Health, this road race travels along the historic streets of Charlotte’s Chantilly neighborhood. The four-mile race will make two complete two-mile loops, making it spectator friendly. The race also will feature a unique two-person relay where each
team member will run the two-mile loop once. There also will be a kid’s Fun Run. The race begins at 1:30 p.m. at The Park
(previously the Merchandise Mart). Call 704-995-2878 for more information or to register.
Chantilly Shopping Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
1.17.15Saturday11 a.m.
Saturday Morning Storytime
Join Barnes & Noble staff at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Department every Saturday morning for storytime and an
activity.
Barnes & Noble – Morrison Place, 4020 Sharon Road, Charlotte
1.18.15Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mahjong and Lunch to benefit fight against breast cancer, Parkinson’s
and MS
This is an afternoon of mahjong and lunch to benefit medical research in the fight against breast cancer, Parkinson’s and MS. Play mahjong,
enjoy a lovely buffet, and benefit Hadassah. There are different sections so all levels of players are welcome; come with a group or as a single
and play with others. The cost is $20 for Hadassah members and $25 for nonmembers. Call 704-543-6338 to make a reservation.
Levine Jewish Community Center (Gorelick Hall), 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte
1.20.15Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.Health Care Reform Seminar
Dr. Oliver Fein, professor of clinical medicine and clinical public health at Weill Cornell Medical College, will host a seminar entitled, “Health Care Reform: AVA vs. Single Payer” in conjunction with Health Care Justice – North Carolina. Dr. Fein is a past president of Physicians for a National
Health Program and current vice president of the American Public Health Association. The talk is free and open to the public.
Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2929 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte
1.23.15 to 1.24.15Friday and Saturday
5 to 8 p.m.Art in the Village
Relax and enjoy an evening of art. Ballantyne Village welcomes visitors to stroll and enjoy local art during the fourth Friday and Saturday of the month. Stroll through the gallery, meet artists,
enjoy local jazz and find the perfect piece to take home. Located next to TCBY.
14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte
1.24.15Saturday
10:30 to11:15 a.m.Meet the Author: E.K. Smith
Celebrate reading and meet E.K. Smith, author of “Alien Dude.” Learn about her writing process, inspiration and career path as she reads her latest book. This program is open to families and children ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. Call 704-416-
6600 for more information.
South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte
Jan.17
SPORTS WRITER WANTEDCarolina Weekly Newspaper Group is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic community journalist to cover high school sports in Mecklenburg and Union counties.
The right candidate should:
high school sports
Mint Hill or Union County.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, list of references and a portfolio showing their recent work to Alain Lillie at [email protected].
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1.27.15Tuesday
4:15 p.m.American Girl Book Club
Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month’s selected American Girls, Julie and Ivy, and celebrate the Chinese New Year. Open to children
ages 8 to 11 years old. Registration is required for this program and begins Jan. 20. Residents can register in
person or by calling 704-416-6600.
South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte
1.29.15Thursday6 p.m.
Charlotte Christian Open House Dinner
Charlotte Christian School will host an admissions open house dinner for parents and prospective students interested in kindergarten through fifth grade. The
open house will feature a brief presentation allowing parents and students to learn more about the school. Families also will have the chance to visit classrooms
and meet the faculty. The event includes dinner, which begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the dining hall. Reservations are encouraged. Call 704-366-5657
Charlotte Christian School, 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte
1.30.15Friday
6 to 8 p.m.Whiskey Club of Ballantyne
The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne explores the flavors of Old World versus New World whiskey at Gallery Restaurant. The cost is $40 per person and space is
limited. Reservations are required. Call 704-248-4100 for more information.
Gallery Restaurant, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte
2.6.15Friday
7 to 9 p.m.Best Buy Video Game
Tournament
On the first Friday of every month, Morrison YMCA hosts a teen video game tournament in the Rachel
Giblin Teen Center. The winner will receive a free copy of the game courtesy of Best Buy in Blakeney.
Morrison YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte
2.7.15Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Lose to Win Weight Loss
Challenge
On Feb. 7, Dr. Holly Clemens and Dr. Kyle Loveless will host the Maximized Living Makeover event entitled, “Lose to Win: The Weight Loss Challenge.” This 30-day weight-loss challenge will help people of all ages create a game plan to overcome health hurdles. Visit losetowincharlotte.eventbrite.com or call 980-422-
2000 for more information.
Raintree Country Club, 8600 Raintree Lane, Charlotte
2.8.15Sunday
2 to 5 p.m.Demystifying the College
Application
The Jewish Community Center hosts a special seminar for future college applicants and their parents. The
keynote speaker is a veteran college admissions chair and will speak on the college decision-making process. Attendees can choose from three different seminars covering a range of topics regarding the application process. Registration is open through Feb. 8 with incentive pricing through Jan. 31. Call the Levine
Jewish Community Center at 704-366-5007 for more information.
Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte
2.14.15Saturday6 p.m.
Ballantyne Ball
This annual community charitable gala is the first of its kind in the Ballantyne area. The gala is a
masquerade ball on Valentine’s Day and will support the Isabella Santos foundation. Net proceeds from the gala will be donated to the foundation to further its
efforts and bring new research and treatment options to Levine Children’s Hospital of Charlotte. Dress is
black-tie optional and tickets are $200. Visit www.ballantyneball.org for more information.
The Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte
Calendar
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Sports
1. AnTHOny RATLiFF-WiLLiAMS, BuTLER
Just as we expected at the start of the season, Ratliff-Williams was unstoppable this year. The dual-threat quarterback completed 61 percent of passes for 1,783 yards and 25 touchdowns
while adding another 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns on his feet. It’s no wonder the North Carolina commit was named the Southwestern 4A Offensive Player of the Year.
2. ELijAH DEVEAux, CHARLOTTE CHRiSTiAn
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound running back backed up his record-breaking perfor-mance last season, finishing the season with 1,876 yards and 22 touchdowns, lead-ing the Knights dominat-
ing ground game. Deveaux blazed a trail of destruction over Knights opponents and the Duke commit will undoubtedly do it again next year.
3. BRiAn CHAFFin, CHARLOTTE CHRiSTiAn
A rare four-year starter for the Knights’ program, Chaf-fin went out this year in style. The Stanford recruit fin-ished his high school cam-paign as an all-state pick and Under Armour All-American
ranked the No. 2 center in the nation, helping the Knights repeat as state champs.
4. jARET AnDERSOn, CHARLOTTE CATHOLiC
Anderson wasted no time making a name for himself in his first year of varsity football and keeping the Cougars on the top of the Class 4A competitive scene. The junior running back
rushed for 2,067 yards, scored 32 touchdowns and averaged 35 yards per kickoff return this season on his way to becoming the offensive MVP in the Class 4A championship game.
5. jAiRE ALExAnDER, ROCKy RiVERThere wasn’t much the 5-foot-11, 170-
pound Alexander couldn’t do this season. At defensive back, Alexander had 36 tackles and four interceptions but he was a playmaker on
the other side of the ball as well, with 76 catches for 1,220 yards and 20 touchdowns at wide receiver. The Louisville commit finished the season as the Southwestern 4A Defen-
sive Player of the Year.
6. MASOn VEAL, ARDREy KELL
The 6-foot-5, 290-pound tackle finished his high school career as a two-time all-conference pick and Shrine Bowl selection. The
immovable Veal helped the Knights record a 9-3 record. Known as one of the best tackles in the state, he’ll continue his football career at North Carolina.
7. DAniEL jOnES, CHARLOTTE LATin
Jones did it all this year. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound quarterback passed for a whopping 2,949 yards and 43 touchdowns. As impres-
sive as that is, he also ran for 778 yards and 10 scores while setting single-season school records for total yards, passing yards and pass-ing touchdowns. He’ll continue his football career at Duke.
8. PHiLiP WALTOn, CHARLOTTE CHRiSTiAn
It was impossible not to notice the 6-foot-7, 260-pound Walton lining up on the Charlotte Christian offensive line this season and opening holes for run-
ning back Deveaux. The N.C. State commit finished as an all-state selection and helped the Knights repeat as state champs.
9. STEPHEn GRiFFin, SOuTH MECKThe University of Tennes-
see-bound defensive back was a key playmaker all over the field this season for the Sabers. Griffin, the So. Meck 8 Defensive Player of the Year, had 80 tackles on
the season and 400 yards from his spot at receiver.
10. KELVin HOPKinS, inDEPEnDEnCEHopkins was the heart and soul of the
Patriots high-powered offense that finished the season with an unblemished conference
record. The senior Army commit and dual-threat quarterback finished the year with 1,811 passing yards for 23 touchdowns and another 533 yards and
nine TDs on the ground, making him an easy choice for all-conference.
11. BEnny LEMAy, BuTLER
LeMay, a junior, didn’t disappoint this year. He already has an offer from the Charlotte 49ers and it’s easy to see why after rushing
for 1,490 yards and 23 touchdowns on 190 carries. The 6-foot, 195-pound workhorse is in line for a huge senior season with the Bull-dogs.
12. RyAn MiLLER, CHARLOTTE CATHOLiC
After starting two years at quarterback, Miller made a switch and played all over the field this season as a wide receiver, running back and
tight end. The all-around athlete flourished, helping lead the Cougars to the state cham-pionship game. He finished the season with 414 rushing yards on 48 carries for seven TDs and 586 receiving yards for six touchdowns, while also spending time at cornerback.
13. TWAzAnGA MuGALA, ARDREy KELL
Mugala became a back-to-back all-conference pick after setting a school record for sacks in a season (16). The 6-foot-4 lineman fin-
ished the year with 109 tackles and 38 for a loss. He’ll continue his football career at Pur-due University.
14. ADOniS ALExAnDER, inDEPEnDEnCE
Just as anticipated, Alex-ander was a huge factor in the Patriots dominating run this season. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound safety finished
the season with 62 tackles and was named to the all-state team. The speedy Virginia Tech commit was big in the return game as well.
15. WiLL SAPyTA, ARDREy KELLThe 6-foot-1, 200-pound Sapyta might have
started the season as a relatively unknown
linebacker but he certainly didn’t finish that way. Sapyta led the Matthews-Mint Hill area with 143 tackles and added six sacks on his way to becoming an all-conference selection.
16. CHRiSTiAn DixOn, BuTLER
Dixon, a sophomore, is on track to be Butler’s next big star. The 6-foot, 200-pound
middle linebacker recorded a team-high 109 tackles with two sacks and two interceptions. The sky is the limit for the up-and-coming Dixon.
17. ALEx BARROW, BuTLER
The dangerous Barrow had no problem repeating as the Bulldogs’ leading receiver. The Charlotte 49er commit hauled
in 45 catches for 820 yards and 11 scores on his way to becoming an all-conference selection.
18. CALEB yORK, PROViDEnCE
York, the Panthers’ dual-threat quarterback, passed for 1,740 yards and 13 TDs last season. This year, the senior
upped even that impressive performance, pass-ing for 2,016 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding 707 yards and nine scores on his feet, despite breaking his arm mid-season.
19. zACK GiLBERT, SOuTH MECK
The 6-foot-2, 245 pound Gilbert was an opposing coordinators nightmare. The all-conference defensive
end recorded seven sacks and 50 tackles. Just a junior, Gilbert already has offers from North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Florida and the Charlotte 49ers among others.
20. CLAy nORRiS, MyERS PARK
Norris, an all-conference selection in the competitive Southwestern 4A, completed 58 percent of passes this sea-
son for 2,128 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound quarterback committed to Georgetown over offers from Stetson, Gardner-Webb and a preferred walk-on spot at Wake Forest.
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Latin soccer players announce college choices
Three Charlotte Latin girls’ soccer play-ers announced their college choices on Jan. 14. Defender Perry Zollicoffer will continue her soccer career at Davidson; midfielder Caroline Peters committed to Washington & Lee; and forward Abbe McCarter committed to Emory.
All three were named all-conference selections last season and helped lead the Hawks to a 16-2-1 record.
Mazyck, Rogers nominated for McDonald’s All-American team
Myers Park senior point guard Aliyah Mazyck and senior forward Rydeiah Rogers were nomi-nated to play in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American games. Mazyck and Rogers join 823 high school
seniors from around the country nomi-nated to play in the games. This year’s list includes athletes from 47 states selected
by coaches, athletic directors, princi-pals and members of the McDonald’s All-American games selection committee.
McDonald’s will name the final ros-ter of 24 girls and 24 boys selected to play
in the 2015 games during the McDonald’s All-American Games Selection Show on ESPNU, airing Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
Rogers, a four-star recruit and back-to-back all-state selection, is named the No. 63 overall pick in the country according to ESPN. She’ll continue her basketball career at N.C. State.
Mazyck, a five-star recruit and back-to-back all-state selection, is the No. 18 overall pick in the country. She was named the North Carolina Player of the Year last season.
Mustangs’ Norris selects Georgetown
Myers Park quarter-back Clay Norris com-mitted to Georgetown University on Jan. 14. Norris, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound dual-threat quarterback chose the
Hoyas over Gardner-Webb, Stetson and a preferred walk-on spot at Wake Forest.
“I thought in his senior year, Clay really started to reach his potential and played very well against some of the best competi-tion in the state,” said first-year Mustangs’ coach Scott Chadwick. “I do think, though, that his best days are still ahead of him because of his great work ethic and because he’ll continue to learn the position.”
Norris was a Southwestern 4A all-con-ference selection this season after throwing for 2,128 yards and 17 touchdowns.
“I’m most excited about the chance for Clay to attend a school with the great aca-demic reputation that Georgetown has,” Chadwick said. “I’m glad that football opened that door for him.”
Charlotte Latin’s quarterback commits to Duke
Charlotte Latin quarterback Daniel Jones announced last week he would
continue his football career at Duke University. Jones was previously com-
mitted to Princeton.The 6-foot-5, 190-
pound Jones chose the Blue Devils over Princeton, Harvard and Wake Forest. He will pay his own way during the fall 2015 semester before being added to the
scholarship roster in spring 2016. Jones led the Hawks to back-to-back
North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state champi-onship appearances. He passed for 2,949 yards and 43 TDs and added another 778 yards and 10 scores on the ground.
Jones will leave Charlotte Latin hold-ing records for total yards, total passing yards and passing touchdowns.
Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Josh Howard, Providence Day
Howard, a 6-foot-6 junior forward, scored a game-high 29 points in the Chargers 94-67 win over Covenant Day on Jan. 13. Howard made it an impressive double-double with 10 rebounds.
Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Erin Whalen, Providence Day
The Providence Day junior was unstoppable on Jan. 13 in a 69-23 win over Covenant Day. Whalen shot 80 percent from the floor to pour in a game-high 29 points and was 4-for-6 from behind the arc.
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ACROSS
1 Paintings and statues
4 Carriage driver’s tool
8 Archie Bunker type
13 Rocky peak
14 Vietnam’s capital
16 “… and ___ grow on”
17 Nickname for Willie Mays
19 Square dance group, e.g.
20 Glue brand
21 Chunk of cement, say
23 “… good witch ___ bad witch?”
24 Grammy winner for 2011’s “Someone Like You”
25 Catchphrase for a monkey with its eyes covered
27 Labyrinth
29 Certain vacuum tube
30 Cousin of a chickadee
33 O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___”
35 Peeves
38 Where Darth Vader might meet Captain Kirk
43 Reebok rival
44 “Fiddling” Roman emperor
45 Up to, briefly
46 Tinker to ___ to Chance (classic double play)
50 Ayn who wrote “Atlas Shrugged”
52 Carole King hit from “Tapestry”
55 Small crown
59 Nothing
60 Armstrong who said “The Eagle has landed”
61 Groups chasing outlaws
62 Wonderland girl
64 Iowa port on the Missouri River
66 Coal and natural gas
67 Artist Matisse68 “Diamonds ___
a Girl’s Best Friend”
69 Unexpected win70 Antidrug cop71 “Fat chance!”
DOWN 1 Befuddled 2 Dahl who wrote
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
3 “Go ahead, I’m listening”
4 Dazed inquiry 5 “Airplane!” star
Robert 6 Pen filler 7 Coolness under
pressure 8 Little mistake 9 Abbr. at the end
of a co. name10 “You have to
move on!”11 Cheri formerly of
37-Down12 Utterly wreck15 Twiddled one’s
thumbs18 Captain’s place22 Vowel that’s
missing from “dangerously”
25 Lily with bell-shaped flowers
26 Blue-pencil28 Efron of “High
School Musical”30 Cookbook
meas.31 Hospital area
with many IVs32 What happens
when you’re having fun?
34 Quaint hotel36 Japanese pond
fish37 See 11-Down39 ___ bean40 Extremely41 Period in history42 Harmless, as
paint47 Hemingway or
Borgnine
48 Charlotte of “The Facts of Life”
49 Sound of a perfect basketball shot
51 Tiddlywink or Frisbee
52 Big mistake
53 Prepare for a bodybuilding contest, maybe
54 Otherworldly
56 Japanese or Javanese
57 Old-fashioned, yet hip
58 Up to now
61 What cats and some engines do
63 The Indians, on scoreboards
65 Go ___ diet
PUZZLE BY KEVIN CHRISTIAN AND ANDREA CARLA MICHAELS
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ID11 Emergency signal14 Computer screen
array15 Bottled water
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Phoenix dir. 6 Enshrouds in a
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