Amber Gillespie
Sophomore
On February 25, 2010,
UNCC Teaching Fellows
were given the opportunity
to hear from Donald Bar-
ringer, Teacher
Advisor to Gov-
e r n o r B e v
Perdue. Bar-
ringer, a North
Carolina Teach-
ing Fellow alum-
nus, taught ele-
mentary school
for seven years,
was an adjunct
instructor at
North Carolina
Central Univer-
sity, and was
President of the Durham
Association of Educators. In
2002, he was the Chancel-
lors Trailblazer Award re-
cipient. Donald is a member
of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-
nity and the Durham
NAACP.
Teaching Fellows had the
privilege of hearing from
Barringer about the Gover-
nors Education Agenda
entitled Career and College:
Ready, Set, Go as well as
the North Carolina Profes-
sional Teaching Standards.
He took the opportunity to
share advice that he has
derived from his per-
sonal experiences.
Career and College:
Ready, Set, Go!
In her education
agenda, Governor
Perdue states that
Every kidno matter
where he or she lives
in North Carolina
must graduate from
high school with
what it really takes to
succeed in a career,
in a two- or four-year
college or in technical train-
ing.
Volume 7, Issue 1
April 22, 2010
UNC CHARLOTTE
Kara Pickeral
Freshman
On March 19, Cassandra
Haran, a junior Teaching
Fellow, was awarded the
prestigious title of Woman
of the Year. She was nomi-
nated by her peers and ex-
ceeded the requirements to
fill the position.
The Office of Womens
Programs presents the
award to a nominee that
exemplifies leadership, bal-
ance (with multiple roles),
commitment to community
service, and mentors
women through service.
Lisa Dubois held a luncheon
at the Bissell House to an-
nounce the recipients of the
award. Haran, both shocked
and honored, received the
award.
(contd on page 2)
Donald Barringer Speaks to UNCC Fellows
UNCCs Woman of the Year!
The Chalkbaord
Inside this issue:
Milken Award Recipient 3
Austin Update 3
The Healing Force 4
Quotes 4
The Essential Book Talk 5
Lessons from a Student Teacher
5
Back in the USA Ron Clark New Additions Honors College Gala Vegas Night Mr. Relay Fantastic Fellows Birthdays!
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All students are to be ready for school.
Students need to be healthy and pre-
pared with prerequisite knowledge
gained in childhood development pro-
grams. Teachers will have technology
to track student progress to ensure
that students are on track to meet
goals and graduate on time.
All students are to be set. Effective
teachers will be in every classroom for
every subject matter,
and there will be high
standards to ensure that
schools prepare students
to be successful after
high school.
All students go.
Schools will help stu-
dents go on to a career,
college, or technical
school by providing a quality education
that is filled with technology and real
world experiences. The number of stu-
dents graduating from colleges, univer-
sities, and community colleges will
increase.
Barringer explained that the gover-
nors plan will give educators in North
Carolina a goal to work toward and a
reason to give students the best educa-
tion possible. He also noted that North
Carolina has applied for funding from
the Race to the Top federal grant pro-
positions now and to continue doing so
wherever their careers take them, in-
cluding continuing to be involved with
the Teaching Fellows program. He ad-
vised, whenever you leave the pro-
gram you have the opportunity to give
back; which is exactly what he has
done by giving workshops on class-
room management and being involved
in summer experiences.
As always, Teaching Fellows were
also able to glean a few classroom tips
from Barringers speech. Barringer said
that there is a difference between
teaching to say you taught it and
teaching so they learn. He empha-
sized the importance of never drop
[ping] a skill so that when it comes
time to be tested, students know the
information.
Finally, Barringer left the Teaching
Fellows with seven life philosophies
that drive how he lives his life: (1) live
every day with gratitude, (2) you con-
trol your success, (3) practice and ac-
cept the golden rule, (4) stay positive,
(5) set high expectations, (6) share
your wisdom with others, (7) fly like
and eagle and soar beyond the rest.
Following these philosophies can help
current pre-service teachers become
teachers with a vision, with a purpose,
and with an impact.
greatest influence in her life. She says,
They have always taught me to love
with all my heart, to care for others, to
believe in myself, and that no matter
what they love me and are always
there to support me. She has an awe-
some support system consisting of her
parents, brother, and friends and says,
I could never be who I am today with-
out all of them in my life. Haran is a
wonderful woman and has earned
every bit of success she holds in the
future. UNC-Charlotte is proud to name
her Woman of the Year.
Haran is a Middle Grades education
major with a concentration in English
and Science. In her free time, she
loves to volunteer. She volunteers at a
homeless shelter on a regular basis,
and also tutors students at UNCC. She
attends United Christian Fellowship
and enjoys doing activities and volun-
teer work with them as well. Haran is a
mentor to an 8th grade student through
Middle Grades University. She is also
the Teaching Fellows Service Commit-
tee leader and is a member of Team
Teach.
Harans parents have been the
P A G E 2
gram, which will help the state imple-
ment the governors education agenda.
Professional Teaching Standards
Barringer also addressed the North
Carolina Professional Teaching Stan-
dards and their importance to the field.
Barringer told Fellows, We have to
change the minds of those already in
the field in order to be able to ade-
quately prepare
all students for
life in the
t w e n t y - f i r s t
century. Speak-
ing to those
entering the
profession now
and in the next
few years, Bar-
ringer said, You all have the opportu-
nity to make that difference in the
classrooms. The Professional Teach-
ing Standards give teachers a goal and
a framework for preparing students for
life success after school.
Barringer emphasized the impor-
tance of leadership, especially how
important it is for teachers to be lead-
ers. People respect leaders, he said,
and when you are a teacher in the
classroom, you are that leader. He
encouraged Fellows to seek leadership
T H E C H A L K B A O R D
Woman of the Year (contd from front page)
Barringer Speaks (contd from front page)
Cassandra Haran: UNCC Woman
of the Year (2010)
takes into account that What you
think is what you are. Rudolphs
classroom has had much success with
the innovative style that it is now open
as a learning lab for new teachers.
Rudolph sees herself as a life-long
learner, and wishes someone had told
[her] how to teach. With the experi-
ence she has gained, she remarked
that two of the defining teaching
strategies are; the need to use our
hearts, and acquiring knowledge and
acting upon what is best for the child.
Having a positive attitude, remember-
ing that attitudes create habit, and
knowing that the smartest child is not
always going to be the most success-
ful, are included in the observations
Rudolph has developed through her
years of teaching.
Getting to know Rudolph and her
story to success was nothing short of
stimulating for a new teachers eager
drive to create the best classroom
imaginable. Her classroom rule that
states, everybody needs to feel loved,
and her notion that, successful peo-
Samantha Ragland
Junior
Single mom of two children
(Caroline and John), Biology inclusion
teacher at Hopewell High School, and
current Milken Award Recipient, Cindy
Rudolph, came to UNC-Charlotte to
speak in the Distinguished Speaker
Series.
Rudolphs spirit is one of a kind and
she is a force to be reckoned with in
the classroom. She adds character to
the learning environment by singing,
dancing, and using all forms of art to
bring learning to life. She provided the
audience with a taste of her teaching
practices by teaching us all the photo-
synthesis equation in 30 seconds.
Rudolph explained that her students
warmed to her teaching as a result of
the classrooms interactive nature,
repetition, devotion to hands-on learn-
ing, her fearlessness when it comes to
being a fool, and the ability to start
with the end in mind. Rudolphs class-
room exemplifies aspects of William
Glassers The Choice Theory. She
ple, do what unsuccessful people re-
fuse to do, help to summarize the
ideas behind her teaching style. She
practices an intriguing way to educate
the children living in this chaotic world,
and is the match that re-ignites the
creative minds of children.
and long hours led to a successful
event that exceeded
the expectations of
the Be The Match
representative Ad-
die Sanders and
brought in 74 new
bone marrow regis-
try members.
This day was not
only a success for
UNC Charlotte, but
also for Reddick.
Recently, he re-
ceived the trans-
plant that would
save his life. He is
currently recovering
from the bone mar-
row process and is
responding very well to treatment. His
Kate Collishaw
Junior
On December 3, 2009, the Teaching
Fellows hosted a Bone Marrow Drive in
honor of Austin Reddick, a nineteen
year old graduate of Trinity High School
whose cancer returned after six years
of remission. In a final attempt to save
his life, his local community sought to
find a bone marrow match.
After attending the event herself
and speaking with Reddicks teachers
and family, junior Teaching Fellow,
Kate Collishaw, was determined to not
only increase the chances of a donor,
but also raise awareness for the need
of bone marrow donation. The National
Bone Marrow Registry program, Be The
Match, teamed with Teaching Fellows
to host the event. Intensive planning
donor remains anonymous until the
process is com-
plete.
Regardless, there
is much satisfac-
tion in knowing
that due to the
random acts of
kindness to help a
total stranger so
many people were
able to unite in the
hope of saving a
life. Without the
dedication and
support of the UNC
Charlotte Teaching
Fellows this event
would not have
been possible.
P A G E 3
Milken Award Recipient Inspires Fellows
Be The One, Be The Match
V O L U M E 7 , I S S U E 1
Austin Reddick immediately after the
bone marrow procedure.
Shaylysea Fisher
Junior
During the month of February, the
Charlotte Teaching Fellows were fortu-
nate enough to have a visit from the
four members of The Healing Force.
The group consists of Joseph, Gail,
Karim, and Sonji. Not only were we
entertained by the captivat-
ing music and stories of Af-
rica, we were also educated
on the oral history of the
continent and the impor-
tance of good character in a
person.
Throughout the evening,
the family of four sang
songs and introduced a vari-
ety of instruments. They
took the time to explain the
various names of each in-
strument, what they are
made from, and how they
were played.
One segment of the performance
the entire audience thoroughly enjoyed
was the story of The Turtle and the
Eagles. Joseph gave an enthusiastic
what you have.
At the end of the performance, the
family concluded with the Funga
Jam. This is a type of call-and-
response interaction between the per-
formers and the audience. The per-
formers begin by saying, Welcome,
from the heart, and the audience re-
plies with, Yes, yes, thats right, we all
agree. During the interac-
tion, the family also chose
participants from the audi-
ence to play instruments, and
learn the dance that accom-
panied the song, thus making
it a Funga Jam.
The family provided a very
comfortable and rhythmic
atmosphere for the evening,
and the audience enjoyed the
interaction between their
peers and the performers. If
you ever get the chance to
experience this amazing quar-
tet, please do so. I think you
will find the entertainment they pro-
vide is engaging for teachers and stu-
dents of all ages.
P A G E 4
and engaging vocal performance of a
turtle that longed so much to be an-
other animal, instead of the slow crea-
ture with the big, ol, heavy shell on
his back. He wanted nothing more
than to soar in the sky with the eagles.
But once he had the opportunity to do
so, he realized just how good he had it
as a turtle. Unfortunately, it is too late.
Joseph explained that the moral of the
story was not to be concerned with
what you do not have or what others
have, but instead to be thankful for
Healing Force Harmonizes with Audience Th
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Carl Jung
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
Henry B. Adams
We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master.
Maria Montessori
When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied:
'Only stand out of my light.' Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we
can do for creative men and women is to stand out of their light.
John W. Gardner
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questions included: Which rules apply
to lessons learned about life? and If
you could pick only five of Rons rules
to incorporate into your classroom,
which five would they be and why?
The junior Teaching Fellows gave
thought-provoking responses, and
many did not agree with all of Rons
rules. John Parker remarked, I would
love to hear more of his failed experi-
ences. Leanna Cook said, Some rules
are second nature, not stuff you would
write down. This was echoed by many
of the students, but it also caused
some hands to be raised.
"A lot of teachers don't think they
have to teach respect but they don't
always get that at home, Emily
Graniero stated. Referring to the class
Courtney Frye
Junior
UNC Charlotte senior Teaching Fel-
lows visited Ron Clarks Academy in
Atlanta this year, sparking interest and
excitement in the junior class about
Ron Clark, his academy, and The Es-
sential 55.
Junior Fellows came together for a
book talk, hosted by Teaching Fellows
Director, Dr. Misty Hathcock. Every
Fellow received a card from a deck of
playing cards as he or she walked in
the door. Dr. Hathcock announced vari-
ous ways to group the cards that would
also group the students into twos or
threes to answer questions that were
on the PowerPoint. A couple of the
in Harlem, New York that Ron Clark
taught, Sarah Hicks commented, I had
to remind myself of the type of kids he
was working with. Samantha Ragland
had nothing but good words to say
about The Essential 55, as she
summed up, Nobody is too good for
these rules.
Many students agreed that the
quantity of rules was simply too much,
and the book could have easily been
condensed to half the rules it con-
tained. Overall, the junior Fellows en-
joyed the book and were enthusiastic
about the prospect of traveling to Ron
Clarks academy as seniors. Dr. Hath-
cocks Book Talk was a royal flush in
creating great discussions and creative
cooperative grouping.
P A G E 5
The Essential Book Talk
room. When asked how she felt about
student teaching Smith said; As for
preparation, I feel that I have been very
informed of expectations and guide-
lines the university holds for me. At-
tending the extra conferences and
seminars has been
very beneficial be-
cause I feel that I can
communicate better
with my co-workers
and students. As
Teaching Fellows, I feel
that we can [speak]
the lingo of education because of our
outside experiences.
Smith also shared her insights on
some tricks of the trade.
The school days are long; I antici-
pate them getting even longer as
the duties of a full time teacher
begin.
I highly recommend getting a nice
pair of relaxing shoes!
Pay attention in your methods
courses especially to differentia-
tion and child psychology.
Get involved as much as you can
in your clincials. Having one-on-
one communication with your clin-
cial teacher and students will help
you best prepare for the chal-
lenges in today's classroom.
When asked about receiving place-
ment for student teaching and seeing
the placement through, Smith had this
to say:
I would definitely say I am
110% satisfied in my student teaching
placement; however, before you begin
applying for yearlong or student teach-
ing, do your research of the schools
based on size, performance and loca-
tion that suits you best. I chose to step
out of my comfort zone in selecting a
school based on size which has been
rewarding and eye-opening for me.
So, relax. Student teaching is a
gradual process. No one will throw you
into the deep end and expect you to
swim on your own. The program is de-
signed not to overwhelm you by easing
you into the 20 days of consecutive
teaching. Brush up on your lesson plan-
ning and you will be just fine.
Emmanuel Ross
Sophomore
For many Junior and Senior Teach-
ing Fellows there is one word that can
strike fear in hearts more than any
other thrown at us
by our degree plan;
student teaching.
Most of the appre-
hensive feelings
toward student
teaching come with
the utter uncer-
tainty that lies ahead. We want to
know what our students and cooperat-
ing teacher will be like, if we will know
what to do and when, and most impor-
tantly we want to know if we can han-
dle it. These thoughts are common
and warranted. But I come with a re-
laxed mind and can tell you not to
worry.
I recently had a chance to talk to
Lindsey Smith, a Senior Teaching Fel-
low that is currently doing her student
teaching in a 2nd grade CMS class-
As Teaching Fellows, I feel that
we can [speak] the lingo of
education because of our outside
experiences.
Lessons From a Student Teacher
V O L U M E 7 , I S S U E 1
statement) to see my family and
friends and to return to the American
way of living, where I could enjoy a
sweet tea with ice or eat a sandwich at
Chickfila or not have to pay for refills, I
was leaving behind a country I had
grown to know and love!
I would urge anyone to look into a
studying abroad experience; it truly
changed my life, and I learned so
much about cultures and the world
outside of my comfort zone.
Vesna Pauler
Junior
Last semester, six of our Junior
Teaching Fellows left North Carolina
behind and headed off to Germany for
an experience they will remember for
a lifetime. Annie Carroll, Kelly
Santore, Michelle Burnette, Amber
Larsen, and JP experienced the Ger-
man culture over a two month time
frame. They took this once in a life-
time opportunity and embraced the
challenges and the many joys of living
and studying in a foreign land. Some
recall their favorite places, some the
culture, and others the lasting friend-
ships they made. These are their sto-
ries and some of their favorite memo-
ries of Germany...
behind. Anna revealed someone to me
that I had never
known in myself
and truly changed
me, for the better,
as a person. Her
genuine heart,
sweet personality
and love to learn
made my experi-
ence amazing and
without her Im not
sure what my ex-
perience would
have been like. It
was our choice to
become friends,
b u t s o m e o n e
above had to have
been looking out for me because there
is no way Anna and I just met by
chance; our friendship was meant to
be.
family and friends. This had to be the
most difficult part of the experience,
but little did I know, I was beginning
two months of nonstop excitement and
exhaustion.
I lived in an apartment with five
students from various countries, inter-
acted with other students during a
week-long reading/language arts
study, embraced the German culture,
and visited many amazing places. I
traveled within Germany, visiting the
Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle,
Dachau, Berlin, and Munich. I even
attended Oktoberfest! Aside from the
German excursions, I spent several
days exploring the beautiful island of
Santorini, Greece, toured Rome,
viewed the Alps in Switzerland, and
reached the top of the Eiffel Tower in
Paris. November 19th came so quickly,
and while I was so excited (an under-
Kellys Memories
Studying abroad was never a must
do on my list of college priorities. In
fact, I really had no desire to travel to
another country. However, the perfect
opportunity presented itself to attend
classes in Germany with UNC Charlotte
professors, and I decided to embrace
the potentially life-changing experi-
ence.
On September 23rd, I stepped on the
plane with many of my elementary
education peers, leaving behind my
P A G E 6
Annies Memories
I could sit for
hours telling you
about the wonder-
ful experiences I
had traveling the
country of Ger-
many and sur-
rounding countries,
however, one of my
greatest memories
was becoming
great friends with
Anna Miller, a stu-
dent from the uni-
versity we attended
in Germany.
It was from day
one I knew that Anna was something
special, but didnt realize at the time
that on November 19th, I would be
leaving one of my very best friends
T H E C H A L K B A O R D
Welcome Back to the USA!
Amandas Memories
This is the best food we had in Ger-
many. Michelle and I ate here 3 or 4
times. I am craving this food just by
looking at it!
These were our crazy shaped
dorms. There were 4 buildings and
they were all connected underground.
You can also see the train station we
used.
JPs Memories
During my trip to Germany, I was
able to go swimming in the Mediterra-
nean Sea during Fall break in Greece/
Italy.
Michelles Memories
This picture was taken our fist weekend in Germany. This was at our
stop after Ocktoberfest in Munich and
before going up to the top of the high-
est mountain in Germany, the Zug-
spitze. It was at the Neuschwanstein
Castle, south of Munich. It was a very
foggy day and we could not even see
off of the mountain that the castle
stands on. The fog could not hide how
beautiful this place was, though!
P A G E 7
Stories From Germany (Cont.)
V O L U M E 7 , I S S U E 1
Are you interested in studying abroad in Germany? When? Fall 2011
What courses will be offered?
[ELED 4255, ELED 4122, READ 3224, READ 3226]
How much? ~$3,000 to 3,500 (excludes airline costs)
If interested contact: Dr. Jack Piel, Dr. Stephen Hancock, or Dr. Paola Pilonieta
Ambers Memories
Although I loved our cooperating
peers, the food, and the culture in
Germany - my favorite part of my time
abroad was spent traveling. Two years
ago, I never would have imagined that
I would be able to see the places I
have now seen. I was able to travel to
Sa n to r in i (a Greek Is la nd ) ,
Rome, Zurich, Berlin, Paris, as well as
Stuttgart and its surrounding towns.
By traveling to these places, I got the
chance to see the Colusseum, Roman
Forum, Pantheon, the longest shop-
ping street in Europe while in Zurich,
the remains of the Berlin wall in Ber-
lin, the Eiffel Tower and the Versailles
Palace while in Paris, and had the
opportunity to walk on a volcano and
rent four-wheelers while in Santorini.
My time abroad and traveling are the
best memories in my life, and have
influenced the person I am today.
Samantha Ragland
Junior
I wake up with energy and excite-
ment all through me! With these
words of a fifth grader from Ron
Clarks very own class, I introduce you
to a place that can only be described
as a students, teachers, and parents
wildest dream.
Ron Clark Academy is, in the words
of Amber Ballard, a Senior Teaching
Fellow who attended the trip to The
Ron Clark Academy, nothing less than
absolutely incredible.
I recently spoke with Ballard about
her experience this past January, when
the senior class of Teaching Fellows
visited Ron Clarks own personal crea-
tion in Atlanta, Georgia. The secrets
she divulged of the one day journey
into the world of RCA were priceless.
This visit is a more recent tradition
added to the UNC Charlotte Teaching
Fellows experience, but one that is
sure to last. Ballard previously read The
Essential 55, Rons memoir, and was
women in office. The examples he
sets for his students bring learning to
life with music, song, and dance. One
child stated
that if Clark
did not in-
spire her to
love learn-
ing she
would not
be inter-
ested in
school.
To not
take advan-
tage of this
enlightening educational experience
would simply be an opportunity wasted
and I hope that all rising juniors take
the time to research the academy and
the man that stands behind it in order
to be prepared and excited for the
most magical and enchanting learning
station in the new millenniumThe
Ron Clark Academy.
P A G E 8
more than excited about the trip.
In a short amount of time, she not
only met, but spoke with Clark and
some of his
students in
depth about
their school
and their ex-
periences at
the academy.
Ballard was
truly touched
by the experi-
ence that al-
lowed her to
think about
her own influence on the world as an
educator and how she can make a
difference like Clark did for so many.
His students are wholly dedicated to
their own education, are welcoming to
all visitors, and will have had the op-
portunity to visit 6 out of the 7 conti-
nents by the time they graduate from
RCA. In Clarks eyes, his students are
being prepared to be the next men and
T H E C H A L K B A O R D
The Ron Clark Experience
three received word of their scholar-
ship at various times late last semes-
ter and have proved to be a wonderful
addition to the already dynamic fresh-
man class.
Ariel Duke, English major with a
Secondary Edu-
cation minor,
describes how
she found out
she was a recipi-
ent of the schol-
arship: My dad
called me on Halloween while I was at
Scarowinds to tell me there as a big
envelope from Teaching Fellows at the
house. I made him open [the enve-
lope] and read [the letter] to me. Be-
cause of the prestige behind the schol-
arship, the Halloween surprise surely
excited her. Ariel, along with the oth-
ers, took the offer in stride, and now is
a part of the distinguished Freshman
Teaching Fellows cohort.
Now, mid-semester, the new Fresh-
man Fellows have gotten better ac-
quainted with the veterans; the class
accepts them with open arms. The
warm acceptance genuinely reflects
the overall attitude of the class. And,
in Ariel Dukes words, the Teaching
Fellows Scholarship Program provides
a good solid base for [the] future, and
she love[s] it so far.
Arielle Chambers
Freshman
As the spring 2010 semester be-
gan, Freshman Teaching Fellows gath-
ered for seminar for the first time since
winter break. The
original Fellows
received a pleas-
ant surprise as
new faces ap-
peared among the
more recognizable
ones. In addition to the original mem-
bers of the class, Ariel Duke, Shelby
McManus, and Aimee Messier, smiled
back at everyone else. Cheyenne
Owens, also a newbie, but one who
joined before them, became aware she
was now not the newest student. The
The Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program
provides a good solid base for [the] future.
New Addi+ ions to the Freshman Class
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our very own Teach-
ing Fellows to Elviss
gyrating hips on the
dance floor, no detail
was overlooked. The
evening was topped
off with a drawing of
wonderful prizes that
were donated by
many different or-
ganizations on cam-
pus. All the proceeds
of ticket sales and
drinks went to help fund Teaching Fel-
lows events such as the upcoming Mr.
Relay pageant. Events like this one
allow Teach-
ing Fellows to
sponsor char-
ity events
and other
social events
that have
become an
essential part
of our experi-
ence here at
UNC Char-
lotte. While
Vegas Night is now just a fond mem-
ory, thanks to the money raised we can
look forward to many more to come.
Meagan Adair
Junior
The old adage, What happens in
Vegas, stays in Vegas did not apply to
the Teaching Fellows Vegas Night.
Once again, Teaching Fellows along
with the Honors College created an-
other night of fun and fancy for Vegas
Night. With all the staples of Vegas,
students and guests came to enjoy
poker and Blackjack provided by the
UNC Charlotte Poker Club, and even
the King himself attended the festivi-
ties. This party came with all the trim-
mings. From mocktails mixed by one
Vegas Night: A Royal Flush
cializing, the Honors College King and
Queens were crowned halfway through
the evening. Congratulations to
Kenechukwu "Kene" Onwugbolu, who
was named Honors College King, repre-
senting the Business Honors Program.
Cassandra Haran, a Teaching Fellow,
and Shannon Sparks, who is a part of
Marisa DiFronzo
Sophomore
Lets address the stereotypical as-
sumption often associated with honors
students. Who says honors students
are too consumed in
their books to have fun?!
Teaching Fellows and
students of UNC Char-
lottes Honors College
looked absolutely stun-
ning and exuded happi-
ness and excitement as
they danced the night
away. The Lowes Motor
Speedway Ballroom was
extravagantly decorated
and provided us all with
the opportunity to remi-
niscence on our high
school prom days. The
night of March 27th al-
lowed all of the students
to continue building their
relationships with one
another.
In the midst of the dancing and so-
the Business Honors Program, were
named Honors College Queens due to
a tie in the voting. The night was com-
plete with laughter, great dancing,
wonderful friends, delicious desserts,
devoted, hard-working directors; and
as a result, many memories
were made on this ravishing
evening.
The Gala was a perfect way
to conclude this year in the
Teaching Fellows program as it
allowed everyone to reflect on
all the accomplishments Teach-
ing Fellows have achieved this
year. This night would not have
been possible without a de-
voted, hard-working Director, Dr.
Misty Hathcock, Program Assis-
tant, Ericka Lugo, and Graduate
Assistant and Freshman Advi-
sor, Kelli Ussery. As a sopho-
more Teaching Fellow, I am
looking forward to the Honors
College Galas I will have the
privilege to attend in my upcom-
ing college years.
Dancing with the Stars
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Shelby McManus
Freshman
On April 22, the first ever Mr. Relay
Pageant was presented by the En-
hancement Committee. Co-chairs Gab-
rielle Frontera and Cassandra Haran
planned and executed the pageant
that raised an esti-
mated 450 dollars for
The American Cancer
Society Relay for Life
program. Contestants
Mark Navey, John
Parker, Chris Lacey,
Josh Gardner, and
Justin Holshouser put
on a show that
pleased audience
members and got the
message across
about Relay for Life.
The theme of this
years Mr. Relay Pageant correlated
with the theme for this years Relay for
Junior Mark Navey started it off with
song and guitar accompaniment that
earned him a standing ovation. Next,
freshman Justin Holshouser blew the
crowd away with his Elvis impersona-
tioncostume and all. Junior John
Parker nearly brought down the audito-
rium with his powerful voice. Sopho-
mores Chris Lacy and Josh Gardner
concluded the third quarter with a
twist. With the help of Stephanie Bum-
mgardener as lyrical author, the boys
performed their take on the familiar
Hey Mickey song by exchanging the
lyrics to better fit the occasion.
The night came to a close and after
a difficult deliberation, the four judges
(Dr. Hathcock, Kelli Ussery, Amanda
Macon, and Tara Ellis) announced Josh
Gardner the overall winner. However,
there were several honorable men-
tions. In addition, The Viewers Choice
Award went to Justin Holshouser and
all the proceeds from the donations
went to Relay for Life in his name.
Unity By Cleo V. Swarat
I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there,
The clay they used was a young childs mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher:
the tools she used were books and music and art;
One was a parent
With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.
And when at last their work was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought.
For the things they had worked into the child
Could never be sold or bought!
And each agreed she would have failed
if she had worked alone.
For behind the parent stood the school,
and behind the teacher stood the home!
P A G E 1 0
Lifefootball. Contestants performed
their opening number in the first quar-
ter. It was a group choreographed
dance with a mix of songs that flowed
together so that each individual con-
testant could grab the judges atten-
tion before the modeling and talent
portion of the pageant commenced.
The second quarter
was all about personal-
ity and charisma. Each
c o n t e s t a n t w a s
dressed in their best
attire to catch the
judges eye and they
were given the chance
to strike a pose on the
runway. Following the
modeling portion, each
competitor introduced
himself to the judges,
and responded to two
questions that re-
vealed their personalities.
Third quarter was the talent portion.
T H E C H A L K B A O R D
Poetry Corner: Words of Inspiration
Mr. Relay Raises $450 for Cancer Research
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Fantastic Fellows
Enhancement Committee: Bridget Sluder
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with ducks.
Favorite TF Moment: Seeing your preparation pay off when
you actually complete the job.
Mentoring Committee: Amanda James
Fun Fact: I have eaten an entire package of Pillsbury cook-
ies before. Definitely regretted that one.
Quote: I try to do what I can to help others.
Recruitment Committee: Davisha Covington
Fun Fact: I look through various fashion magazines and put
together outfits of my own that are similar.
Quote: Dont look down on anyone unless youre helping
them up.
Communications Committee: Samantha Ragland
Fun Fact: I am a Southern Baptist. I love my Jesus.
Favorite TF Moment: The committee meetings to make the
newsletter. Its just so fun.
Happy Birthday! Alicia Womble 2/2
Leah Chesson 2/3
Lindsey Pyatt 2/5
Amber Ballard 2/7
Davisha Covington 2/7
Amber Larsen 2/9
Lauren Gosnell 2/12
Jessica Schaeffer 2/13
Morgan Kernodle 2/16
Brandi Starnes 2/16
Ashley Simpson 2/20
Monica Faircloth 2/22
Dorin Hwang 2/22
Emily Wolf 2/23
Tiffany Fele 2/28
Ashleigh Worley 3/11
Arielle Chambers 3/14
Allison Trotter 3/18
Jennifer Ely 3/20
Janee Gregory 4/1
Shaylysea Fisher 4/2
Irma Diaz 4/6
Alinor Jenkins 4/12
Kaitlin Lumston 4/18
Lynzie Stutler 4/23
John Parker, II 4/25
Erin Bennett 4/30
Sarah Williams 5/2
Joshua Aranda 5/10
Amanda Craver 5/12
Cassandra Haran 5/13
Lindsey Smith 5/15
Zachary Lewis 5/15
Melissa Pitz 5/16
Adam Hasian, Jr. 5/18
Stephanie Bumgarner 5/18
Paige Daniels 5/22
Chelsie Kwah 5/22
Rufus Hill 5/25
Kelly Santore 5/25
Sydney Sheaffer 5/29
Steven Watson 5/29
Julie Lindsey 6/1
Joshua Gardner 6/7
Christopher Lacy 6/11
Leanna Cook 6/15
Kristen Noto 6/17
Kaitlin Carswell 6/24
Courtney Frye 6/26
Bradley Griffin 7/1
Abigail Bierbaum 7/1
Janel House 7/8
Margaret Correia 7/9
Ann Carroll 7/10
Lisa Ramirez 7/13
Anna Sipe 7/13
Bridget Sluder 7/14
Deidra Adams 7/19
Kevin Still 7/20
Jevaio Fullenwider 7/22