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Volume 2, Issue 9 June 2010 www.thevikingpress.com

Kinston High’s student newspaper2601 N. Queen St., Kinston, N.C.

Stairway to successBy Spechel WootenStaff Writer

Well, we’re all grown up now.As we reach the end of our high school road and it comes time

to say goodbye to yesterday, last week or two months ago, it’s never a right time to say goodbye to all the memories we have made with each other.

You may think your future begins June 15 when you walk across that stage, but in reality it began when you walked across this courtyard for the first time in August 2006. That is when the path for our future was made.

But before we discuss future plans, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Over the four years we have walked these halls of Kinston High a lot has changed, especially our taste in fashion. Remember when we all were begging our mothers to get us a flight jacket? Or when Dem Franchise Boys had us wanting a white t-shirt? What about when you took a trip to the closest hair store and didn’t leave without getting some new Chinese slippers or a couple of banana clips? Now these trends are long gone and would be a fashion don’t. We went from baggy tees and forces to skinny jeans and blazers.

Remember when Chris Brown was hot? Yeah, that was freshman and sophomore year. I remember when skipping used to be scary; it’s not that serious. We have experienced so much growth with each other, especially when we matured from Urban Chat to Tag to Myspace to Facebook. We haven’t taken over Twitter and Skype yet, but we have to leave something to the underclassmen.

And what about the cell phones? I remember when camera phones made you cool. If you didn’t have a camera on your phone, you basically didn’t exist. Now if you don’t have some type of exotic phone with some kind of Facebook capabilities, you might as well not have a phone.

Do you remember when every sentence included “boy bye,” “believe that,” or “childish?” Now you never hear one without “ugh, you fake,” “is she?” or “turn it up.”

How about when everyone wanted to learn how to do the Superman, Batman, Spiderman, or any other dance about some man? I don’t even remember how to do them because now all the dances are about jerks. What about when everyone wanted to be a single lady? “If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it” was so unfair to males.

The way things have transformed over these four years have only made us better people. In our four years of high school we have had two principals; too many bomb threats; two state championships; a huge improvement in football, baseball, softball, and soccer; the tragic loss of schoolmates; the loss of a great artist, Michael Jackson; remediation periods added to the schedule; a new resource officer; closed lunches all year; an increase in our school’s EOC scores; and, perhaps most historic, the election of the first African-American as President of the United States.

This is the way you should remember our years of high school, the beginning path to our futures. Remember every downfall we may have had. Remember every improvement we have made. You can even remember the burning bathroom trashcans. As long as you remember that here at Kinston High is how your future start-ed. You may have had some regrets, but even with all the “ifs,” you still made it.

June 15 is on the way. When we all go our separate ways, don’t forget where you came from.

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By The Viking Press

A multitude of students earned recognition in citizen-ship, scholarship, athletics, fine arts, music, career and technical education, leadership and service, and journalism at Kinston High’s annual Awards Day ceremony, held on Friday, May 28, in the Performing Arts Center.

More than 100 parents, presenters, teachers and stu-dents were on hand to watch the yearly awards ceremony, which traditionally kicks off a junior/senior weekend in which most upperclassmen celebrate the end of the school year with a trip to the beach.

“Awards Day serves a good purpose,” senior Brenda Jones said. “We get to congratulate our friends on their achieve-ments all four years. Junior/senior is a big celebration, es-pecially for the seniors, being that a lot of us are separating, going to different schools and won’t see each other for a long time. It’s the last big shin-dig together as a whole before ev-eryone goes to school.”

Several dozen seniors trav-eled to the beach with some extra luggage in the form of scholarships, plaques and tro-phies they earned. Listed be-low are the awards won by the class of 2010:

Leadership & Service Bynum Cup: Shawn EdwardsCurtis Cup: Mary Bec KeithFoxman Cup: Samuel Ander-

sonSally Cogdell Hill Award:

Spechel WootenMabel Lenhardt Award

: Keiara MorrisJ.P. Harrison Award: Ethan

MeadowsW. Olin Reed Human Rela-

tions Award: James HolmesC.B. Stewart Award: Steven

FisherW.L. Peedin Loyalty Award:

Joshua LovickStroud Service Award: Joan-

nah IrvinEstelle McClees Science

Award: Joshua LovickKHS Teacher of the Year

(2010): Mrs. Christel Carlyle

2010 Graduation MarshalsNinth-graders Quichawna

Bryant, Deborah Martin, Brit-tany Roberts, Sarah Walker and Alexis Williams; tenth-graders Daniel Irvin,Liesel Nix, Adrian Paez, Thomas Tsao and Caitlin West; and eleventh-

These and other Kinston High seniors were recognized for their achievements over the course of their four years at KHS.

Creeshona Berry/Staff photo

Students earn recognition at KHS Awards Day

graders Alexander Frankfort (chief), Mackenzie Brown, Senquasia Coleman, Abbygale Reynolds, Brianna Rhodes and Rebecca Sparrow

Valhalla Recognition Alyssia Braxton, Josh Ben-

oit, Chris Brown, Reggie Bull-ock, Tyler Cline, Kim Hunter, Adrienne Jarman, Josh Lovick, Keiara Morris, Armond Moore, Demetria Neal, Corey Park-er, Kourtney Peoples, Reggie Santifer, Jasmine “Stringbean” Taylor and Spechel Wooten

Citizenship, ScholarshipKHS Seniors of the Year:

James Holmes, Mary Bec KeithPrincipal’s Leadership

Award: Joshua LovickSchechter Foundation

Award: Adrienne Jarman, Brooke Jarman

CenturyLink Rewarding Academic Excellence Award: Mary Bec Keith

Prudential Spirit of Commu-nity Award: Karsha Mar-shall

National Honor Society Scholarships: Joannah Irvin and Keiara Morris

Woodmen of the World American History Award: Alex Frankfort

Elks Lodge Scholarship: Joshua Lovick, Mary Bec Keith

KHS Anchor Club: Joannah Irvin

Alpha Delta Kappa, Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter: Bobbi Pompey

Alpha Kappa Alpha Award: Brittney Ratcliff, Novella Pol-lock, Shayvonne Johnson, Kieyatta Butler

Alpha Phi Alpha Scholar-ships: Eric Williams, Frederick Graham, Armond Moore

Campbell University Glad-ys Baars Scholarship: Ethan Meadows

DAR Good Citizen Award: Joannah Irvin

DAR Junior ROTC Award: Cookie Wingfield

Fonnie B. Murrell and Ruth M. Jones Scholarships: Deme-tria Neal

Nathaniel Lee Jones Scholar-ship: Eric Williams

Music Explosion Scholar-ship: Armond Moore

Navy College Fund: Corey Malloy, Alexandra Allen

U.S. Army Awards: Chris-tian Russell, Jamia Dunk, Erica Hamilton, Kerrel Miles

U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Awards: Samuel An-derson, Mary Bec Keith

Marine Corps Awards: Eric Williams, Jordan King, Jasmine “Stringbean” Taylor, Armond Moore, Shamika Wooten

U.S. Army Recruiting Com-mand Cadet Awards: Sirtera Brewer, Brittany Grimes

National Sojourners Award: Cookie Wingfield

Veterans Administration Scholarship: Albert Pridgen, Reginald Santifer

Delta Sigma Theta Award: Krystal Kornegay, Karsha Mar-shall, Keiara Morris, Kourt-ney Peoples, Spechel Wooten, Brittney Ratcliff

Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Rho Zeta Chapter Scholarship: Athena Howard

Frances Phillips Scholarship: Samuel Anderson

Peggy and Jean Booth Clas-sics Award: Joshua Lovick

Johnny F. Lyles Memorial Scholarship: Eric Williams

Omega Psi Phi: Rodderick Wilkes

John J. and Josephine Row-

land Scholarships: Frederick Graham, Mary Bec Keith

Kinston Junior Miss: A n n a Keith, Breonna King, Macken-zie Brown, Brianna Rhodes

Kosygin Grady Scholarship: Armond Moore

Lenoir Memorial Hospital Auxiliary: James Hall, Mary Bec Keith

Banner Club: Gabriel Gra-ham

Kinston Housing Authority: Cinae Romero

Salvation Army Auxiliary Scholarship: Shajntara Rhodes

Westminster Methodist Church Scholarship: Mary Bec Keith

Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Recognition: Daphne Frieden

National Merit Scholarship Recognition: Samuel An-derson

The Daughety Memorial Scholarship: Shawn Ed-wards

Volunteer Housewives Com-munity Service Award: N o -vella Pollock

Savannah and Friends Alum-ni Scholarship: Eric Williams

Winston Salem State Univer-sity Alumni Scholarship: Brittney Ratcliff

SECU People Helping People Scholarship: Joshua Lovick

Adkin Class of 1967: Deme-tria Neal, Shawn Edwards

U.S. Army National Guard: Jordan King, Leah Rogers

Athletic Awards Paul E. Jones Award: Samu-

el AndersonFrank L. Mock Award:

Cookie Wingfield, Reggie Bull-ock

Wendy’s High School Heis-man Nominees: Joshua Lovick,

Mary Bec KeithGeorge Whitfield Award:

Joshua LovickO.L. Shackleford Award: Ke-

witt KoonceCarey Rock Award: Robb

HarrellGeorge and Minnie Stack-

house Scholarships: Josh Ben-oit, Cookie Wingfield

Special Awards Wilson Ayers Clark Award:

Ethan MeadowsTucker Vail Award: Samuel

AndersonJerry Rice Memorial Scholar-

ship: Dory HinesJason Gay Memorial Scholar-

ship: Sergio Duarte

Arts/Music/JournalismKHS Band Boosters Scholar-

ship: Albert PridgenKHS JOI Choir: Armond

Moore, Deuremus Graham, Keiara Morris

KHS Visual Art Awards: Jer-ron Leary, Danny Robinson, Dontrez Faggins, Samuel An-derson, Ulyssess Gonzales

Jake Strother Journalism Award: Spechel Wooten

North Carolina Press Club Awards: Alisha Williams, Spechel Wooten, Keiara Mor-ris, Jawanna York, Karsha Mar-shall, Bobbi Pompey

Career & TechnicalTariq Rashad Ali Scholar-

ship: Armond MooreBusiness Cup: James HolmesSutton-Edwards Cup: Tami-

ka WootenGood Neighbor Pharmacy

Program Scholarship: Ethan Meadows

Lenoir Memorial Hospi-tal Allied Health Scholarship: Niya Heyward

HOSA Award: Shakila Washington

North Carolina Career Read-iness Certificates:

Gold: Krystal KornegaySilver: Jamia Dunk, Gabriel

Graham, Demetrice Haddock, Robb Harrell, Cody Heath, Niya Heyward, Shaniqua Koonce, Samantha Moore, Cinae Romero, Tyeisha Sut-ton, Latayvia Taylor, Venica Weathington, Justina Wil-liams, Kimyatta Williams, Per-cia Williams, Shanequa Wil-liams, Tamika Wooten

Bronze: Shakara Grady, Sh-emonie King, Dominique Mc-Carthy, Kourtney Peoples, Kandice Raynor, Audrea Sut-ton

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I probably will not be the first, but I want to be one of the many to say “Congrats Class of 2010!”

It may be the end, but it’s also a new beginning.

We’ve worked so hard to get to this point in our lives and through all of the com-plaining, issues, and impa-tiently awaiting graduation, it’s here.

Yes! Another goal reached! This is only one of the

many milestones that many never get to see, a point in life that I hope we all remember,

Congrats, Class of ‘10; now it’s time for new goals

a bittersweet moment, some-thing that you can say you ac-complished and the real start of life.

I never thought that our four years would fly like ev-eryone told me it would, but they really have.

Don’t you remember the first day of school? I do -- as well as my second, third and fourth. Freshman year, we

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were surrounded by older people and now we’re the older ones and on top of the totem pole. Gosh, seniority is a great thing. For the life of me, I could never understand then why the seniors never seemed to be in class.

Well now, I see. We truly have nothing to do. OK, we do. We just choose not to do so.

Kinston High School: A life lesson in itself. The place where many great friendships evolved and even the place where some fell apart.

From the laughs to the cries

and back to the many lessons learned, overall high school has been a great thing and has been a teacher. This experi-ence comes once in a lifetime and I hope we’ll all enjoy and cherish it.

I remember being in el-

ementary school and my only goal was to go to college.

Now that we’re almost there, it’s time to begin a list of new goals.

Much success to you all, and I’ll see you at the ten-year reunion!

Planning for college can be quite a handful your senior year, and it may become very stressful.

True, your senior year can be fun, and you get oppor-tunities to lay back a lot, but you pay for it when it comes down to applying for college.

College is nothing like what you have experienced before; You have to literally give 100 percent in high school to get

into a good college. Yes, peo-ple in society are expecting your generation to get a head start off in life beginning with you high school career.

Extracurricular activities are becoming a must in high

school. Going the extra mile is what colleges are starting to look for in a student—along with good grades.

Getting involved in clubs is another option to take. Everyone is not the athletic type, but clubs can be an ad-vantage for many.

Everyone who is thinking about a bright future needs to start getting themselves involved. Don’t wait on your

parents, or your teacher, or even your friends. No matter what, it’s your decision.

A higher education is im-portant in our generation. If you want to succeed in life, you have to start preparing early.

High school is where to start. If you want control over your life -- where you want to be, who you want to be, and where you want to end

up -- then you have to build up determination now.

Since you were younger, everyone has undoubtedly drilled into your mind how important college is and I know a lot of it might sound like a cliché, but it’s true!

It never seems more real then when you are approach-ing your senior year and you have to decide where you want to go.

Senior advice for next year’s seniors and beyond

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Alexis AlexanderBest memory: I would have to say my 9th grade year. I got here not knowing anyone except my friends from the year before and my sis. I was free that year because of so much we could do.Activities: French Club, FCCLANext year: I’m going to still be in college, get a job, and work on my fist degree study-ing culinary and computer engineering.10 year from now: I will have my own chain of restaurants and have my own computer company.

Alexandra AllenBest memory: Every moment with my friends and family; especially when they didn’t take place in class.Activities: Swimming, SADD, French Club, working at House of WangNext year: will be in the navy attending NUKE school in Charleston, SC10 years from now: Possibly making a ca-reer in the Navy and finishing up a degree

Cleveland BanksBest memory: Winning a state championship my senior year in basketball.Activities: Basketball, BaseballNext year: To attend NC A&T and major in construction management 10 years from now: Owning my own con-struction company.

Dallas BestBest memory: Winning two state champion-shipsActivities: Varsity BasketballNext year: Going to college10 years from now: Living Life

A’yanna Jyele BarnesBest memory: Skipping all of my freshman year! Activities: Track (9th grade), HOSA, SADD, Drama Club, working at Piggly WigglyNext year: Attending college and enrolling into a military reserve program 10 years from now: I will be a veterinarian living in Atlanta with my own Veterinary Clinic

Jordan Christopher BeltranBest memory: Sitting in lunch with all my friends laughing loud, my World History hon-ors class, and all of my four years in AVIDActivities: HOSA Club, Spanish ClubNext year: A&T in the fall and then trans-fer to USC (University of Southern Califor-nia)10 years from now: I’m going to be living in the Hollywood Hills as a famous publicist or be working as a bartender.

Alyssia “Lucy” BraxtonBest memory: Prom night when my friends and I got to the school and stepped out of the Hummer Stretch Limo. Everybody was snapping pictures and screaming our names. I felt like a celebrity. Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, SoccerNext year: I plan to attend LCC for 2 years then transfer to a 4 year university to major in Business Administration.10 years from now: I will probably be mar-ried with kids (maybe). I will either work for a big business company, bank, or be playing pro basketball (maybe).

ChaKira Jon’nay BrownBest memory: Spirit Week (Opposite Day)Activities: Varsity CheerleadingNext year: Attend a four year university; majoring in elementary education10 years from now: Having a degree, owning my own daycare.

Shanema CampbellBest memory: My best memory of high school is my senior year because I have ac-complished a goal that means a lot to me.Next year: My plans for next year are to move to Virginia and go to college and be a successful teacher or nurse.10 years from now: In ten years I will be pursuing my dream of being a nurse or a teacher, a wife, mom, and have a happy home.

Kira CanadyBest memory: My best memory of high school is senior year because it makes me feel that I have accomplished a great deed.Next year: My plans for next year consist of working, going to school, and raising my daughter.10 years from now: Hopefully in 10 years I will be working as a registered nurse and have a family home outside of Kinston.

Tyronae’ CottonBest memory: Being invited to the academic banquetActivities: Cheerleading, Step Team, “Kin-ston Khaos,” Pep Club, Soccer and BandNext year: Attending NCCU majoring in social work.10 years from now: Making more money than I am now. Giving back to my community as well.

Jacquin “Self-Made” DavisBest memory: Is when my time is up from being at Kinston High School for four yearsActivities: Basketball and FootballNext year: Going to college10 years from now: Living life and making it worth living

Cecil ChapmanBest memory: Freshman yearNext year: Military (Air Force)10 years from now: Air Force

Landon Ray DeBruhlBest memory: GraduationActivities: SADD, Varsity Soccer, Varsity BaseballNext year: Attend Pitt Community College10 years from now: Owning my own dentist office

Stephanellie Cruz-PolancoBest memory: My friends from my coun-try gave me a surprise party before I came to the USA.Next year: I hope to be working, taking some acting classes and in college to get a degree in communications.10 years from now: I see myself as a professional in communications and working on TV. I would like to have a beautiful fam-ily with at least one child.

Shawn EdwardsBest memory: My best memory from high school is when I went to both Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida, with the band for spring trip.Activities: National Honor Society, Span-ish Honor Society, Kinston High Marching and Symphonic Band, LUJM Youth choir and group, FBLA, SADD, KHS Men TennisNext year: I will be attending North Carolina State University to major in Busi-ness Management/Accounting10 years from now: I will be running my own business as an accountant working with big firms and making money.

Sergio DuarteBest memory: Hitting the game winning field goal vs. East Duplin and High Point AndrewsActivities: Varsity football 2 years, JV football 1 year, varsity soccer, one year varsity baseball, 2 years JV baseball.Next year: Playing football for Saint Au-gustine College on scholarship.10 years from now: Agriculture real es-tate agent self employed or Wake County SWAT team sniper or UFL, CFL, AFL, or NFL.

Travis Dubois

Best memory: Being Mr. FreshNext year: Army and college10 years from now: Become a sergeant in the Army, and have a family of my own

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Ryan EdmonsonBest memory: Walking the halls feeling like a kingActivities: Basketball, FootballNext year: Going to college10 years from now: Getting closer to my dreams

Tamara Nicole ElamBest memory: Best memory would be getting promoted to the 12th gradeActivities: HOSA, Anchor Club, Softball, Basketball, Step TeamNext year: Attend Fayetteville State University for nursing10 years from now: Working in a children’s hospital, and have my own doctors office

Tasheika “Sheik-Sheik” FordBest memory: Spirit week! Oh yeah!Activities: None because I’m too lazy. Next year: To be at A&T getting my education on and looking for boys. 10 years from now: Hm. Do you know 10 years from now because right now I don’t know?

Daphne Michelle Rose FriedenBest memory: My best memory in high school was when I reached 2,000 crunches in Physical EducationActivities: Church, Tutoring, Dollar for a Drink Fundraising, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Anchor Club, Litter Pick-up Activities, The Gate, French Club, Baby-sitting, Volunteering at the Chamber of Commerce, Erasing the Lines.Next year: I am going to go to East Carolina in order to get a degree in education.10 years from now: I will be teaching elementary students and going to school part time in order to get certified to teach History, French and English at the high school or university level. I will be married with four children.

Deuremus GrahamBest memory: Performing at my senior year’s Talent Show with my cousin Teana WalkerActivities: JOI Choir, Drama Club, Band, FCCLANext year: To attend the Art Institute of Houston for a bachelor’s degree in audio produc-tion 10 years from now: I see myself singing and performing all over the world, living my dream and being a positive role model for others.

Gabriel GrahamBest memory: When the senior class of 2009 left which made the class of 2010 the “new” seniorsActivities: Cheerleading, JOI choirNext year: To attend East Carolina University to major in nursing10 years from now: I will be a neonatal nurse and hopefully be very successful

James HolmesBest memory: I can’t pick just one best memory because there have been so many. One would be meeting my best friends Andrew, Ethan, Garrett, Jamie Josh, Landon, and Sam my fresh-man year. Another memory would be from my tenth grade year when I overcame my fears and talked to someone that I really liked; however, in the end I didn’t get the girl, but that mo-ment made me become the person I am today. Another memory would be from my 11th grade year when I received the business cup award at awards day. My senior year I had a lot of fun from hanging out with my favorite teachers: Mrs. Batchelor, Mr. Moon, Mr. Raines, and Mr. Stilley. Other things that I enjoyed were being able to play side by side with my best friend Garrett in “The Awesome” and having the sash put around my neck by him.Activities: Drama Club (Miami Vice-President), National Honors Society, Journalism, Librarian, Staff member, Straight Edge Society, and lead singer of “The Awesome”.Next year: Next year I plan to attend ECU to become a journalist or dentist. I will also be at KHS a lot as Mr. Raines and I are like Crockett and Tubbs; you can’t have one without the other. I also plan to start my attempt for world domination. In the end I will be successful.10 years from now: In 10 years I’ll be married with kids like Al Bundy. I will be living in New York working at New York Times or a dentist in South Dakota. I’ll also be Supreme Grand Mas-ter of the world.

Marqueze GreeneBest memory: When I found out I passed all my classes first semester.Activities: Basketball and baseball.Next year: The Navy10 years from now: Settling down a family with three kids and working a desk job as an of-ficer in the Navy

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Bridgette Kearia GrimesActivities: Cheerleading, Soccer, Mentor ClubNext year: Enlist in the Army and move out of state10 years from now: Hopefully my career will be started and I can start pursuing….

Erica ‘Smiley’ HamiltonBest memory: 10th grade I went to Rochelle with the JROTC color guard, I went to post the flag on the stageActivities: JROTC drill team, JROTC color guard, SADD, FCCLA, Lessons for living.Next year: Be in the United States Army to be a chief.10 years from now: I will be serving the President of the United States of America.Joannah Irvin

Best memory: Every day in Mr. Rouse’s room, playing chess when we should have been reading Romeo and Juliet, having the honor of shooting two state championship teams, being able to capture the moments that tell the stories of our sports teams.Activities: Journalism, Soccer, National So-ciety, Anchor Club, IB, LMH Jr. VolunteersNext year: Attend NCSU10 years from now: Deciding what I want to be when I grow up.

Delesia A. HolderBest memory: My best memory is just ex-periencing the good years at Kinston High School.Next year: My plans are just to find a job.10 years from now: Living on my own.

Athena HowardNext year: To attend college at Fayetteville State University and get a BA in Political Sci-ence and then getting ready for law school10 years from now: I hope to be living in Atlanta, Georgia, and working in an estab-lished law firm making a name for myself.

Kimberly Ann HunterBest memory: The best memory from high school was when I witnessed my senior boys win the 2010 State Championship on March 13, 2010. I love them dearly and was happy to see them cherish this moment.Activities: Color Guard/Marching BandNext year: Attend North Carolina Agricul-tural and Technical State University10 years from now: I will be far away from Kinston, hopefully have a GREAT paying job, maybe married and have a happy family. Then I’ll be on my way to Kinston for our 10 year reunion.

Dorionte HinesBest memory: Winning state championshipActivities: Basketball and FootballNext year: Going to Mount Olive College to play basketball10 years from now: Either teaching or play-ing ball

Robb HarrellBest memory: Beating North Lenoir in base-ballActivities: Varsity Soccer and Varsity Base-ballNext year: Attend LCC10 years from now: Be president of the United States

Niya JanayBest memory: Homecoming spirit week c/o 2010 edition. It was the best we turned it up!!!Activities: HOSA/Spanish Honor SocietyNext year: Attend Winston-Salem State University (Ram Pride) 10 years from now: Working as a nurse! Mainly in Pediatrics, living in a mansion with my favorite car Chevy Cobalt!

Adrienne JarmanBest memory: Taking classes in the cyber campus…..NOT!Activities: Volleyball, Anchor Club, Year-book, and NHS.Next year: Attend Pitt Community College10 years from now: In 10 years I will be a trophy wife, sitting at home (In my house that’s bigger than Blake Herring’s) with my kids while my husband works all day.

Danae Outlaw Best memory: Having fun with my class-mates and just having fun and trying to stay away from dramaActivities: SADD, FCCLANext year: Going to a community college and then transfer to a four year school10 years from now: Working as a nurse and helping people the best way I can

Kory PeoplesBest memory: Chilling with friends and driving teachers crazyActivities: FootballNext year: I plan on attending A&T and being a engineer10 years from now: Running the world, signing checks and autographs.

Brooke JarmanBest memory: Reuniting with all of my friends from Bynum Elementary. Activities: Volleyball, Anchor Club, Year-book, and NHS.Next year: Attend Pitt Community College and living with my two sisters.10 years from now: Married with kids working at Pitt Memorial Hospital as a nurse.

Tyrone JohnsonBest memory: Playing football under Coach HolleyActivities: Mime Ministering through my church, football, AVID, and my job Next year: Attend North Carolina A&T majoring in Social work 10 years from now: A successful social worker, wealthy with a wife and kids still liv-ing life to the fullest

Brenda JonesBest memory: Senior spirit week and per-forming at my last pep rally.Activities: Cheerleading, JOI, Next year: I plan on going to school an becoming a physical therapist.10 years from now: I will be living in Greensboro or Virginia working in a hospi-tal making good money so I can provide for me and my family

Dionte’ Jamal JoynerBest memory: My best memory from high school is being able to be on time for class and being successful in all the things I have done.Activities: Marching Band, BaseballNext year: Pitt Community College/mili-tary10 years from now: Working on cars and living in California and staying busy

Jordan KingBest memory: Winning the 2010 State championshipActivities: Marching Band, National Honor Society, JOI, Varsity Basketball, 9th Grade Basketball, Jazz Band, JROTC, JV Baseball, Varsity TennisNext year: Go to ECU, major in chemistry10 years from now: 2nd lieutenant in the Army and to be a forensic scientist

Kewitt KoonceBest memory: My shrine bowl week in South CarolinaActivities: Football, Track, SASINext year: I plan on playing football for Lou-isburg College breaking at least two records on defense and one on special teams and get-ting stronger and faster.10 years from now: Playing football in the NFL and owning at least five businesses.

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Krystal KornegayBest memory: April 23, 2010 (worst memory too) and August 25, 2009, my first day as a SEN’10R!!!!Next year: Go to a university10 years from now: In medical school or somewhere being successful

Jaquan LearyBest memory: My best memory in high school will have to be senior night when I scored 3 touchdowns against Greene Central.Activities: Football and trackNext year: To attend Shaw University and play football.10 years from now: Ten years from now I’ll be competing against Chris Brown in Superbowl 55! Lolz.

Jerron LearyBest memory: Prom most definitely. Because I got to see everybody, and I mean EVERYONE all dolled up. You know glam’s my thing!Activities: Art club; although, I wish there was a fashion club.Next year: To be in school for fashion design. Start a brand, and be known all over the round camouflage ball known as the world. (Big Dreams) 10 years from now: I want to be famous, I want to be a star, I want to be in movies, I want to see the world, drive nice cars; I want to have a groupies, be on TV, and be in magazines.

Shenetta R. LeeBest memory: My best memory in high school is spending almost every moment with my best friends because of marching band. Activities: Marching band, softball, soccer, and art clubNext year: My plans for next year are attending North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in the fall of 2010, and become an Eagle of determination. 10 years from now: In 10 years I will be living in Atlanta, Georgia, with a career in sociology and a business dealing with real estate.

Joshua “J-Lov” LovickBest memory: The everyday atmosphere of Kinston High, football days with Coach Holley, as well as the games and practices with Coach Wade and the guys.Activities: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Football, Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, S.A.D.D., F. C.A., Kinston Khaos, International Baccalaureate ProgammeNext year: Attend East Carolina University and play baseball for the Pirates!!!!10 years from now: Living here in Eastern Carolina with a family and running a successful dental practice

Corey D. MalloyBest memory: Spring trip 2010Activities: Marching Band, Baseball, Symphonic Band, Track, Drama ClubNext year: To be successful in the United States Navy10 years from now: I will be a Navy Seal in the US Navy

Karsha DaVis MarshallBest memory: When the power was out my 9th grade year and we sat on the football field until they sent us home at 10 a.m.Activities: Varsity softball co-captain, NHS treasurer, Journalism, JV Volleyball freshman year, HOSA fund-raising chairperson sophomore year, Spanish club, Spanish honors society, and Athletic student assistant.Next year: To head to Greensboro and attend A&T State University to study nursing. 10 years from now: Working a successful job making close to 400,000 per year enjoying life and making fre-quent trips to the K only to visit family and friends.

Mary Bec KeithBest memory: Being a part of a school that won two state championships in my four years Activities: Softball, Jr. Miss, IB, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Anchor Club, Marshal, Spanish Honor SocietyNext year: Attend UNC-Chapel Hill to major in biology to become a dentist10 years from now: Hopefully working as a dentist, making a lot of money to pay off college loans

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Jamel McKayBest memory: Watching my fellow class-mates win 2 state championships in basket-ball for the school and the city.Activities: Track and field.Next year: Joining the military.10 years from now: Hopefully I will still be in the service.

Ra’Quel MendineBest memory: Fighting last year in the hall-wayActivities: HOSANext year: To join the army and help serve my country 10 years from now: Having me and my hus-band’s first child and hopefully it’s a “boy” lol

Armond Yafette MooreBest memory: Senior year (2010) and spring trip 2010!!! (Corey, I don’t want to speak to you for the rest of my life!! Lol!)Activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, KHS Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, JOI Gospel Choir, Spanish ClubNext year: To attend NC A&T State Uni-versity and pursue a career in Architectural engineering while marching in the Blue and Gold marching Machine 10 years from now: Own a construction company in Greensboro, NC

Ruthie MilagrosBest memory: My best memory of high school was when I was having fun; doing everything I was not supposed to with my friends who are no more.Activities: JOI, Art club, HOSA, Drama Next year: I plan to finish my four years of college and apply myself. Also stay away from wild parties.10 years from now: Hopefully married with a good steady career starting and nice house.

Laquette MillerBest memory: The pep rally and KHS basket-ball winning two state championship rings.Activities: JROTC and an after school job at McDonalds. Next year: Go to the Army reserve and go to school for business10 years from now: Owning my own business and become an entrepreneur.

Spencer MoyeActivities: BaseballNext year: Attend Southeastern Community College where I’ll play baseball for two years and transfer to a four year college/univer-sity10 years from now: Working for a business

Keiara “KiKi” MorrisBest memory: My best memory was the 07-08 school year when we won 2 cheerleading competitions. The next one will be GRADUA-TION!Activities: NHS, Varsity Cheerleading, JOI Gospel Choir, Anchor Club, Spanish club, Journalism, St. Augustus AMEZ youth choir & praise team.Next year: I plan to attend North Carolina State University and major in either business administration or accounting. 10 year from now: In 10 years from now I plan to have my MBA and a great job if it’s God’s will starting my own family.

Samantha Jo “Big” MooreBest memory: My best high school memory was laughing at people joking in class and Mr. Moon’s 9th Grade English class.Activities: HOSA, Step Team tryoutsNext year: Attending college to obtain as-sociates degree in nursing to become a regis-tered nurse10 years from now: I will be working two jobs, running my own crib, and whipping a Dodge Durango, and if I have time for Mr. Right he’ll be included in my future

Demetria NealBest memory: Making songs in Mr. Rouse’s class with Spechel, Gabriel, and AlexisActivities: Step team founder and captain, Drama Club secretary, National Honor Soci-ety, JOI Gospel Choir, Anchor ClubNext year: To attend UNCG and major in Business Administration with a minor in small business10 years from now: In 10 years I will be owner of one of the most successful hair salons in North Carolina.

Novella PollockActivities: Flag TeamNext year: Attending North Carolina A&T State University10 years from now: I’ll be an elementary school teacher working somewhere in NC. Hopefully I am married with 1 or 2 kids.

Albert “AP” PridgenActivities: BandNext year: Attend NC A&T State Uni-versity 10 years from now: Working

Nichonna “Shon Shon” NewbornBest memory: My best memory is from my 9th grade year. This is when all of my friends got along and we all had fun and hung out together on a regular basis.Activities: Track and field, drama clubNext year: Next year I plan on being in the Air Force. By then I will have completed basic training in Texas and in a technical school for whatever field I specialize in 10 years from now: In 10 years, I will have earned some rank and traveling the world. I will be helping my family with whatever they need and just having fun whenever I can.

Jesse PerryBest memory: Going to Junior/Senior week-end with Anna KeithActivities: Soccer, Swimming, Art Club, Spanish ClubNext year: Next year I will be enjoying freshmen year at Appalachian State Univer-sity 10 years from now: I’ll have octuplets and my own reality TV show to pay for them.

Bobbi Alicia La-Carol PompeyBest memory: Being named Kinston High School’s 2010 Prom Queen.Activities: The Viking Press editor (2009-2010), Drama Club member (2007-2010), Intern at The Free Press (2010)Next year: I will be attending North Carolina A&T State University in the fall of 2010.10 years from now: In 2020 I plan on being a successful woman, with a great career, happiness, and all of the things my heart desires.

Star PowellBest memory: Playing basketball with my teammates and winningActivities: Varsity Basketball, Track TeamNext year: Go into the Air Force10 years from now: Living life to the fullest

Tonya RobinsonActivities: Volunteering at the Boys and Girls ClubNext year: College10 years from now: Married, established career, and a home

Danny RobinsonBest memory: When I went on an art tripActivities: Art clubNext year: Go to LCC and work a little bit10 years from now: Hopefully I will have a nice house and car, with children and a lovely wife.

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Kourtney “KayPee” PeoplesBest memory: SEN”10”R SPIRIT Week Opposite day, freshmen year skipping Mr. Tyndall’s class with Alisha Williams, Kyeshia Mumford, Nichonna Newborn, Chereeka Suggs, Candace Young.Activities: KHS Flag Team, HOSA, Art Club, Renaissance, Honor Roll, Principal’s list, Academic Banquet, Valhalla, Yearbook, Homecoming Court, Homecoming Queen, JabberwockNext year: To attend ECU to major in nursing or pediatrics.10 years from now: Hopefully I’ll be married “maybe” starting a family, Key word, MAYBE, I’ll be a big time pediatrician or nurse, making lots of money, driv-ing a Benz with a Big house, something like Willy Wonka, with edible walls, and a dog Tido.

Brittney RatcliffBest memory: Spirit week class of 2010 did it big and me winning “Miss Jabber-wock 2010”Activities: Basketball, Football, and of course Flag TeamNext year: Attending Winston-Salem State University, majoring in Nursing10 years from now: Hopefully happily married with at least my first child and having my own office as a Nurse Case Manager

Kandice RaynorActivities: HOSA

Leah RogersBest memory: Meeting with my boyfriend Rasheed Jones at the trash can after every period and him walking me to class. R.I.P. baby. I love youActivities: Step Team, Track Team, Flag TeamNext Year: Attend a four-year university and part time in the National Guard 10 years from now: I don’t know

Cinae RomeroBest memory: Being a part of AVID; they made my high school years very mem-orableNext Year: attend NCCU to major in Early Education10 years from now: I will be living life to the fullest with my son and family

Christian RussellBest memory: Any events and activities that happened my senior year of high school, and just the fact of being a senior at Kinston High School.Activities: I was in DECA and played baseball my tenth grade year at Kinston HighPlans for next year: Army10 years from now: Continuing my career in the US Army

Reginald Leon Santifer Jr.Best memory: Transferring from North Lenoir, and attending Kinston High starting off my 10th grade year.Activities: Varsity baseball (3 years)Plans for next year: To go attend Elizabeth City State University to play base-ball and major in Aviation.10 years from now: Either in the Developing League for baseball, or flying planes for UPS or FedEx.

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Garrett ScottBest memory: Quoting Dane Cook in P.E.Activities: Swim teamNext year: Attending NC State

Devan Ricardo ShacklefordBest memory: The classes and teachersActivities: Played football my last two years and ran track my eleventh grade year.Plans for next year: LCC10 years from now: Have my own construc-tion business

Travis Louis StevensBest memory: Playing football my sopho-more year and having a counselor to really help meActivities: FootballNext year: Attending college10 years from now: Having a full-time job supporting my family

Jasmine SheppardBest memory: The day that I will gradu-ate…June 15, 2010.Plans for next year: Attend a four-year university or temporary community college, then enlist in the air force reserves.10 years from now: Working and traveling across the world

Anthony Styles (Senior Styles)Best memory: Junior/Senior ’08-’09 chilling with my crew on the beach. Drinking Monster and Sunny D.Plans for next year: Nashville Auto Diesel College

Mary SuggsBest memory: Being in the AVID program. We have become a big family over the years.Activities: AVID-10th-12th grade, FCCLA-9th gradeNext Year: To attend Lenoir Community College to major in Computer Information Technology10 years from now: I will be a successful business woman with a degree in Computer Information Technology. My daughter and I will be living, lovely.

Brittany Teach-LizzmoreBest memory: Senior Tacky and Opposite day.Next year: Attending NCCU10 years from now: I plan to be a lawyer and the owner of my own law firm, and taking care of my son and family.

Adrian VaughanBest memory: Playing football having funActivities: FootballNext year: Community for two years then transfer to a four year university10 years from now: Working and making good money

Jerome J. VaughnBest Memory: Football season of my senior yearActivities: Photo Club, Track, FootballNext year: Attend St. Augustine College and PLEE10 years from now: I will be working on my own, married with a child, and not having a care in the world

Pricilla WeathingtonBest memory: When I and Akeem Kornegay got together on November 30, 2009Activites: Ran track for 3 years, received 7 medals in all MVP my 9th grade and received lots of certificates. Next year: Going to LCC for 2 years and getting transferred to ECU to be a pharma-cist or cosmetologist.10 years from now: Hope and pray to GOD I am living.

Delveon WoodsBest memory: Being able to play on the football teamActivities: Football, IBNext year: Going to NCCU10 years from now: Hopefully staying alive and educated.

Jawanna Keyonna York

Best memory: My 9th grade year has always been a highlight of my 4 years. The prom, when my friends and I got a stretch H2 Hummer, and also fun times with my sen10rs (spirit week etc.)

Activities: JV Cheerleader, Drama Cub, Step Team, and Journalism

Next year: I plan to attend Saint Augus-tine College or Durham Tech and major in Criminal Justice.

10 years from now: I plan to be a Parole Officer or a Juvenile Detention Officer while going to night school to get my Law Degree.

Alisha WilliamsBest Memory: Opposite Sex Day, and when we stepped out the stretch hummer at prom.Activities: Cheerleading, teen court, drama club, soccer and of course JournalismNext year: I will be attending Elizabeth City State University, majoring in Political Science.10 years from now: I want to be a success-ful divorce lawyer with a family that con-sists of a husband and one or two kids.

Eric WilliamsBest Memory: My entire senior year, and all my band experiencesActivities: Marching Concert, Jazz and Symphonic Bands, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, SADD, FBLANext year: My plans for next year are to attend North Carolina State University to major in computer engineering. GO WOLF-PACK!10 years from now: I will hopefully have my masters in computer engineering, be starting my business, and have a wife and three kids.

Erica WootenBest memory: My first pep rally as a senior.Activities: YearbookNext year: First attending Pitt Community College for two years and then transfer to ECU10 years from now: Probably in school for a doctorate degree in psychology.

Spechel Nicole WootenBest memory: 9th grade in Mr. Rouse’s World History ClassActivities: Varsity Cheerleader-Captain, Journalism, Yearbook, National Honor Soci-ety, and Anchor ClubNext year: Attending North Carolina State University to major in criminology10 years from now: Sending criminals to jail.

Tyeisha Monkeia SuttonNext year: Attending college10 years from now: Either working in Phar-macy or Radiology

Chereeka “Kupkake” SuggsNext year: Attending college10 years from now: to be honest, I really don’t know, but hopefully it will be something that I enjoy doing

Ayydree D. TurnageBest Memory: When I made A/B honor roll for the first time.Activities: FCCLANext year: I plan to move to Atlanta, GA, where I will attend Le Cor Don Bleu Culinary School10 years from now: Within the next ten years I hope to have my own place and work-ing on opening my own bakery.

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I, Alexis Alexander, do hereby leave all my love to the haters and my best friends old and new they are Keshera M, Stephanellie CP, Ayy-dree T. Strive for the best and be the best. Believe in GOD and you will be successful.

I, Alexandra Allen, do hereby leave my best wishes for the under-classmen. May I hope they are all successful and have bright futures.

I, Jordan Beltran, do hereby leave my books smarts to Malasya Gra-jales, all of my blonde moments to Lashawn Koonce, “weird” ways to Shanina York, and leave all my immature ways to all the underclass-men.

I, Dallas Best, do hereby leave my worldly “Carmex” to Reggie Bullock and Dory Hines……

I, Alyissa Braxton, do hereby leave my basketball skills to Alexis Williams (my twin) and my volleyball skills to Zaykiyah King (Ke-Ke) and last but not least my soccer defense skills to Hayley Vermillion. I will miss you guys and I wish you the best of luck next year.

I, Chakira Brown, do hereby leave my cheerleading debt to Zykira Batten.

I, Shanema Campbell, do hereby leave all my memories, accomplish-ments and success to the all of the upcoming seniors.

I, Kira Canady, do hereby leave my memories and great success to the upcoming leaders of KHS.

I, Tyronae’ Cotton, do hereby leave all my love to my family and friends. I also leave these old books and teachers to all the under-classmen.

I, Stephanellie Cruz, do hereby leave very good memories of my friends, especially Alexis Alexander and Ayydree and I want to tell you all to never give up on your dreams; don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. Remember winners never quit and quitters never win.

I, Jacquin Davis, do hereby leave hope that everyone follows their dreams and stay up.

I, Landon Debruhl, do hereby leave my 3rd period English class in the gym conference room to Blake Herring!!

I, Homework/ Woody/ Tarea/Delvebron, do hereby leave all of my work to the school, if you can find it. I also leave my nickname to any-one who deserves it.

I, Sergio Duarte’, do hereby leave my worldly possessions to my cousin Jerry Lanier and my honor to Mother and sister (Jessica Grimes) for my achievements and Coach Holley for my motivation.

I, Travis Dubois A.K.A. Fresh, do hereby leave my skills and sense of

humor to my classmates and leave some of my freshness to all the 011, 012, 013 and 014 classes.

I, Ryan Edmondson, do hereby leave my memory of my first day of my senior year and my taste in flashing from jewelry, money, and swag.

I, Shawn Edwards, do hereby leave my baritone to Octavious Howard and my smartness to all hard working non-IB juniors.

I, Tamara Elam, do hereby leave my prom memories to all the under-classmen.

I, Steven Fisher, do hereby leave my extraordinary Rubik’s cube abilities to anybody interested enough to pick one up. I also leave my work ethic to the upcoming Marching Vikings. Lastly, I leave my Vi-king spirit to roam the halls as it so chooses.

I, Tasheika Ford, do hereby leave my opinionatedness to you fellow underclassmen, my loudness, and also my attitude. Class of 2010, we rock!

I, Daphne Frieden, do hereby leave my motto of “keep smiling” to the students, faculty, and staff for all time. I give permission to make it an official school rule, with optimism, all things are possible.

I, Deuremus Graham, do hereby solemnly swear to pursue my goals and dreams no matter the obstacles against me. I leave my guitar to my best cousin Teana Walker.

I, Gabriel Graham, do hereby leave my grandma ways to Gucci on the cheerleading team. And that’s it.

I, Marqueze Greene, do hereby leave a word of advice: If any fresh-men want to pass all their classes then don’t focus on clothes and shoes, school is more important.

I, Bridgette Grimes, do hereby leave my worldly possessions to my mama/sister and my sense of humor to Bonique and Jazz. I leave prom memories to all the groupies of us “LOCOS.” AMEN lol.

I, Erica “Smiley” Hamilton, do hereby leave ability to charm teach-ers to Sharleen Hamilton.

I, Niya Heyward, do hereby leave my prom memories to all the un-derclassmen and ALL drama behind. Underclassmen be strong and achieve all dreams and remember that the class of 2010 A.K.A class of dimes was the best EVER!

I, Delesia Holder, do hereby leave my wisdom to my younger brother and let him know that he will always be my little brother forever. I leave all drama to future seniors.

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I, The James (James Holmes), do hereby leave my some of my awesome with the staff members of Kinston High School because I couldn’t have done it without you all. And to my favorite junior Jer-emy Merritt I leave it up to you at 2:40 when the bell rings to yell “IT’S CLOBBERING TIME!” The last thing I want to leave is my love with everyone and my awesome one million dollar smile because smil-ing is always healthy. Thank you.

I, Kim Hunter, do hereby leave my loudness and leadership to Bianca Boatswain, I leave my Jordan collection to Kenneth George, I leave my cuteness and intelligence to Nefferti Muhammad, I leave my love to all that shared a part in my life.

I, Joannah Irvin, do hereby leave my math skills to Tori. I also leave my driving skills to Daniel and my car to Becky, if it lasts that long. Lastly, I leave my sarcastic comments to Mrs. Romig, Ms. Hines, Mr. Stilley, and Mr. Moon as if they need help.

I, Adrienne Jarman, do hereby leave my yearbook key to Anna Keith, my carpool service EVERY afternoon to Caroline and Mackenzie, and to the class 2011 best of luck next year; it goes by faster than you think.

I, Brooke Jarman, do hereby leave the upstairs hall to Mr. Byrd, It’s yours now. I leave my senioritis to the class of 2011 and my love for Coach Phillips to Anna Keith.

I, Brenda Jones, do hereby leave my prized possessions to my best friends I will leave behind and my favorite memories to all underclassmen.

I, Dionte Joyner, do hereby leave prom memories to some of the people I talk to.

I, Mary Bec Keith, do hereby leave Anna Keith my parking spot and my bedroom to Mackenzie Brown because she lives there anyway.

I, Kewitt Koonce, do hereby leave my worldly possessions to my little cousin and my sense of humor to classmates. I leave my prom memo-ries to all the underclassmen.

I, Krystal Kornegay, do hereby leave my excellent skills of

“Turnin’ It Up” to everybody from “Da Ville.” Turn It Up!

I, Jaquan “Fli-boi” Leary, do hereby leave my flyness to Donya and his car! Lolz

I, Jerron Urban-Couture Leary, do hereby leave my daring fashion sense, not to the kid who thinks they’re better than everyone else, but to the kid who is insecure in hopes that one day; you’ll overcome, and WOW the world.

I, Shenetta R, Lee, do hereby take my heart back from my past and give it to my best friends who made my high school years great. I hand my drumline and the trouble EOC’s to underclassmen. HA-HA Suckers.

I, Joshua Lovick, do hereby leave the K-high Legacy to the rising underclassmen to uphold and pass on to every future class of Kinston High School.

I, Corey Malloy, do hereby leave my heart to Yalaina E. Brown and my sense of humor to my classmates! Good luck to the class of 2010.

I, Karsha D. Marshall, do hereby leave the success of this year’s softball team to next year’s team, the halls I walked to the under-classmen and the friendships and memories I’ve had to the walls of Kinston High.

I, Jamel McKay, do hereby leave my George Town love to all current George Town people. I hope all of you boys keep your heads up and stay positive. To my girl I leave you with heart and my size 4 shoes lol.

I, Ruthie Milagros, do hereby leave you my bills. The ones that are not required of me to pay and my loudness and wildness; but I will always be crazy.

I, Laquette Miller leave my patience to all the underclassmen be-cause you are going need it when you have closed lunches for the rest your high school years, LOL but for real.

I, Armond Moore, do hereby leave my leadership abilities, humor and laughter to the class of 2010; and I leave the fun that I’ve had to the following classes.

I, Samantha J. Moore, do hereby leave my song, cleverness, and laughter on the halls of KHS. God bless you all to follow my positive foot steps! RIP Rasheed Jones.

I, Keiara “Ki-Ki” Morris, do hereby leave my attitude and academic excellence to Christian Pridgen. I also leave my cheerleading skills to the KHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Love you guys.

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I, Demetria Lavon Neal, do hereby leave my fashion sense to my sister and my leadership of the step team to Leekeya. Make me proud girls!

I, Nichonna Newborn, do hereby leave to all the underclassmen my fun times and great friendships. I leave all my worldly possession to my buddies (they know who they are).

I, Danae Outlaw, do hereby leave my happiness and craziness to my classmates. I leave all my love and respect to my cousin and twin Zykira Batten. I’m glad to be a part of the Class of 2010.

I, Kory Peoples, do hereby leave my chores to my younger siblings, I leave my toilet to my dog and finally my classmates I leave you my sense of humor and jokes.

I, Jesse Perry, do hereby leave my bedroom to my brother Dillon, my tolerance for this town to Anna Keith, and many fun memories to Ab-bye Reynolds.

I, Novella Pollock, do hereby leave my leadership to all my fellow flag team members.

I, Bobbi Pompey, do hereby leave the wisdom, strength and persever-ance gained in my 4 years at Kinston High to all of the wonderful women to come. I, Star Powell, do hereby leave all my clowning to all my underclassmen and my rudeness, attitude and disre-spect to all you freshmen.

I, Brittney Ratcliff, do hereby leave my case of senioritis to the under-classmen.

I, Danny Robinson, do hereby leave my courage to my many classmates.

I, Tonya Robinson, do hereby leave my embarrassing moments to my underclassmen besties and my crazy jokes. I’m leaving my 9th grades memories to be put in a big trash can.

I, Leah Rogers, do hereby leave the trash can full of memories of my 1st love Rasheed Jones. Take care of my trash can.

I, Cinae Romero, do hereby leave my friendly smiles to my under-classman. I leave my love to my son Christian Hayes Jr. and my sister Dee. Dee.

I, Reginald Leon Santifer Jr., do hereby leave my prom memories to all the underclassmen.

I, Garret Scott, do hereby leave my greatness, including but not limited to: my amazing looks and unparalleled intelligence, my artis-tic prowess and incredible skill at arm wrestling, poker, video games, juggling, playing guitar; and the notebook I will never use again to Mr. Moon, as he is in the most dire need in my opinion.

I, Jasmine Sheppard, do hereby leave my unborn child my goals and accomplishments to a brighter future.

I, Travis Stevens, do hereby leave my memories and good time with my upcoming senior friends.

I, Senior Styles, do hereby would like to say am proud to be a part of the Class of 2010.

I, Mary Suggs, do hereby leave my worldly possessions to my little cousins. I leave my positions in AVID to the chosen underclassmen.

I, Brittany Teach-Lizzmore, do hereby leave Kinston High School behind me and my memories with me. May my friendships stay strong and the rest of my life be full of happiness, enjoyment, and success.

I, Ayydree D. Turnage, do hereby leave the drama and etc. here, but I take with me all the memories I have made.

I, Jerome J. Vaughn, do hereby leave my high school talent and strength to the Kinston High Viking Football team for next year, and my sense of humor to the men to come to Kinston High School.

I, Shakila Washington, do hereby leave my attributes to Kinston High including my humor, and my HOSA officer-ship to my sister Dia-mond, and leave all my memories with Diamond and Dominique.

I, Pricilla Weathington, do hereby promise to leave the drama at K-High to open up to a bigger and better life. I leave my love that I have for Akeem Kornegay.

I, Alisha Williams, do hereby leave my loud mouth to my best friend, Latisha Kornegay, and my sense of style to a close friend, Tiffany Mar-tin, and all my jewelry to my cousin, Senquasia Coleman, and last but not least I leave my heart to my baby, Shaheed Swinson, I’m going to miss all of you of guys…always chilling at Jus-tin’s house.

I, Eric Williams, do hereby leave my academics to my sister. I leave my dedication to the Marching Band and my leadership to Recio, Breonna, and all other leaders in the Band.

I, Cookie Wingfield, do hereby leave my house to the homeless and my tro-phies to the basketball team. I leave my food to the skinny people.

I, Erica Wooten, do hereby leave my hugs and love to my favorite teachers

(they know who they are), sense of humor and laughter to my BFF’s, and my good character and conduct to my little sister Brittany Woo-ten (I love you sissy!)

I, Shamika Wooten, do hereby leave my hard work and dedication to the underclassmen. I also leave my good grades to any underclassmen who want to have them.

I, Spechel Wooten, do hereby leave my parking spots, #112 and #88 to any junior or senior who waits until the last minute to purchase their parking permit. I leave my cheerleading debt and flags to Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Gail and I leave my computer in the cyber campus to all the procrastinating seniors.

I, Jawanna York, do hereby leave senior memories to all upcoming seniors and also I leave good words of encouragement to my sister Shanina York, and leave all the drama to the underclassmen because I don’t need it.

I, Ya’Ya, do hereby would leave these last words: wish great success to everyone!

I, Mary Bec Keith, do hereby leave my parking spot to my little sis-ter, Anna Keith, and my bedroom to Mackenzie Brown because she practically lives at my house anyway.

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Those who attended this year’s prom seem to agree that it was one of the best in recent memory. The theme was “Forever Tonight.” The

prom committee really worked hard at making the gym look phenomenal. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Wessell, Mrs. Gutten-berger, Mrs. Wattson, and all of the other teachers and students who helped out. As with every year, people arrived in extravagant rides like Model-T’s, party buses, and stretch limos. Cameras flashed and mouths dropped as the rides pulled up to the prom. After the big entrances, it was time to party. As soon as guests hit the gym, they were blinded by flashing lights and left nearly deaf from the booming music. All in all it was a great night, and one in which every one would remember forever. Hence the words “Forever Tonight.”

Prom is a night to remember forever

Seniors Bobbi Pompey and Jerron Leary were crowned Prom Queen and King.

“It was fun, I enjoyed my last prom as a senior. It was nice seeing all the girls in their nice frilly dresses and guys in their bow ties and tuxes. Everyone looked nice and I will cherish this memory forever.”

-Kourtney Peoples

“To me, prom was very smooth. It was very in-teresting because I didn’t think that I could actually win (prom king). My date was Europa Bognar. It was really cool because people didn’t expect that.”

-Jerron Leary

“It was nice to know my classmates voted for me and thought I deserved to win; it made me feel spe-cial. It was nice that this year prom king and queen broke the stereotype.”

-Bobbi Pompey

“I went to the prom with Ruthie Harper. I really en-joyed myself.”

-Tyree Pittman

“After prom night I went to Greenville with my friends. We were all over Greenville that night.”

-Albert Pridgen

To the editor:We cannot speak for our maturity, but prom is certainly

a party, and we cannot imagine a better one. Futher-more, this year’s PROM was especially important in light of the recent tragedy. Everyone who was involved in the effort is to be commended, be they 14 or 140. Thank you. The sacrifice of time and money are equally impor-tant, and at events such as this, both are equally under-appreciated. So let us say it loudly and proudly: Thank you PROM Committee! Thank you PROM waiters! Thank you PROM photographers! Thank you PROM chaperones! Thank you students who made the PROM special just by being there! Everyone involved deserves our heart felt thanks.

-Anonymous Students

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Quiz instructions: Graduation is right around the corner. See if you can match each mem-ber of the Class of 2010 with his or her baby picture.

_______________ 1. Alisha Williams

_______________ 2. Armond Moore

_______________ 3. Audrea Sutton

_______________ 4. Bobbi Pompey

_______________ 5. Brittney Ratcliff

_______________ 6. Danae Outlaw

_______________ 7. Demetria Neal

_______________ 8. Erica Hamilton

_______________ 9. Jawanna York

_______________ 10. Jesse Green

_______________ 11. Jordan King

_______________ 12. Kory Peoples

_______________ 13. Kourtney Peoples

_______________ 14. Laquette Miller

_______________ 15. Nichonna Newborn

_______________ 16. Novella Pollock

_______________ 17. Percia Williams

_______________ 18. Robert Hodges

_______________ 19. Ruthie Harper

_______________ 20. Shawn Edwards

_______________ 21. Shenetta Lee

_______________ 22. Tasheika Ford

_______________ 23. Tevin Grady

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My Grade20-23 right: A+15-19 right: B10-14 right: C5-9 right: DLess than 5:You needremediation!(1) Alisha Williams: L (2) Armond Moore: F (3) Audrea

Sutton: N (4) Bobbi Pompey: K (5) Brittney Ratcliff: D (6) Danae Outlaw: A (7) Demetria Neal: B (8) Erica Hamilton: U (9) Jawanna York: H (10) Jesse Green: I (11) Jordan King: E (12) Kory Peoples: J (13) Kourtney Peoples: V (14) Laquette Miller: C (15) Nichonna Newborn: W (16) Novella Pollock: Q (17) Percia Williams: R (18) Robert Hodges: M (19) Ruthie Harper: S (20) Shawn Edwards: G (21) Shen-etta Lee: P (22) Tasheika Ford: T (23) Tevin Grady: O

“Shoot for the stars because your future is waiting on you.”Mrs. Richberg

“Congratulations and good luck! Remember to read, because reading insures learning.”Mrs. Banks

“Know what to place 1st, and keep your eye on it. In other words, stay focused.”Mrs. Sutton

“To the 2010 graduates: Be humble enough to admit that you still have a lot to learn in life, but confident enough to face all challenges and obsta-cles head on.”Mrs. Carlyle

“Your life now begins as a young adult on the 15th. It’s different when you become a young adult, and you see things in a new light.”Mr. Dawson

“Set goals, and don’t stop until

you reach them.”

Mrs. Batchelor

Do what you love, and love

what you do, and find a job that

doesn’t feel like work.”

Mr. M

oon

“Open your mind. So the world

can change.”M

rs. Hines

“Stay focused. It is ok to have

fun, but don’t party too much.

Remem

ber to always study,

study, study. For those not

going to college seek employ-

ment.”

Mrs. Dem

ry

“You should make a plan, and

keep your plan. Also, always

know how much m

oney you

have in the bank, so you don’t

spend more than you have,

Lastly if you go to college,

make sure your professors

know your name.”

Ms. Parrott

“Strive to be the best you can

be, because the next few years

will determine your future, and

enjoy life along the way.”

Mrs. Connor

“Always follow your dreams,

and if that dream doesn’t work-

out, get a new one.”

Mr. Byrd

“Congratulations Seniors! As this

journey in your life ends, a new

one begins. Continue to work

hard and you will be success-

ful in all of your endeavors. Stay

focused and don’t let yourself get

caught up in all the extra-curricu-

lar “activities” in college that will

prevent you from doing your

best. I know you can do it. I will

miss you all.”

Ms. Harris

Get A Life

• Nearly half of freshmen either drop-out before gradu-ation, and don’t obtain a degree, or transfer to another school to finish getting their degree. (Source: ACT)• 34 percent of students were accepted to their first choice college, but didn’t attend because of the cost.• Freshman students gain an average of 4.2 pounds during their first three months on campus (a Cornell study) • Female students are more affected by the “Freshman 15” weight gain because they tend to eat more junk food than males. (freshman15.com)• College graduates can earn up to 85 percent more

during their life than a high school graduate.

Did you know?

Graduation is right around the corner, and life follows closely behind. Kinston High teachers who have “been there, done that,” so to speak, offer advice for college and the real world that awaits.

Read more to find out what the teach-ers who have been there for you the last four years have to say about the challenges and rewards you will face the rest of your life.

Advice for life