East Duplin High

Journalism

East Duplin’s Honors Journalism and yearbook program involves 16 dedicated yearbook sta members from grades 1012 and 2 advisers, Katy Hunter and Dena Jenkins, who devote themselves to the chaos and creativity required to organize our yearbook, the Panther’s Paw. Students must apply to be accepted to the program, and once selected, they collaborate to create the yearbook, study the basics of journalism, copywriting, photography, explore the fundamentals of running a business, and they even dabble in video production as they work to promote the book and highlight di erent events throughout the year.

The goal of our yearbook sta is to include every student as many times as possible within our 200 page publication. We spend a great deal of time discussing how the yearbook becomes a history book and a treasure for students twenty, thirty, forty years down the road. Through student-led interviews, student surveys, and the commitment of photographers to photograph as many sporting, club, and school events as possible, ED’s journalism program manages to bring life, enthusiasm, and school spirit to our student body while documenting our school year. Co-Editors Riley Tate and Gaby Herrera, Photography Editor Milleny Ramirez, and Business Editor Emma Whaley came together and determined that a er a crazy, COVID- lled junior year that they wanted this year’s book to focus on capturing the whole school experience and celebrate us all being back together on campus. This year’s theme is CapturED, and they have successfully captured every moment, every student, and every event of their senior year in this year’s book!

12th grade

Gustavo Garcia

My friends make me who I am today. These friends and this school will always be special to me. The memories I have made here will stay with me forever.

As a senior, I like the freedom I have at school. Math and Science are my favorite subjects. I enjoy these two because I excel in them. A er high school, I would love to attend Wake Technical or Wayne Community for their dental hygiene programs.

Mrs. Fife is my role model and the perfect example of what a teacher should be. She can joke with the students while teaching her material which I think is awesome.

Mrs. Fife is my role model and the perfect example of what a teacher should be. She can joke with the students while teaching her material which I think is awesome.

11th grade

Za’Tora Jones

My role model is Ruth from the Bible.

East Duplin is special because of the willingness of everyone, the teachers, the students, administrators, and our school janitors. Everyone is willing to help the next person in line and guide each other to the next step.

What I personally like most about school is being able to participate in extracurricular activities and building new relationships with other students who are also involved in extracurriculars, while also learning from them. My favorite subject is English because I love to read and analyze stories.

In the future, I would like to go to UNC Chapel Hill and get my Bachelor’s in Nursing to become a Travel RN, and while working I would like to be furthering my education to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

My role model is Ruth from the Bible. Ruth was hardworking, fearless, and virtuous, but she never thought twice about helping others. I aspire to hold the same values and treat others the same way.

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10th grade

Malcolm Lee Boney, Jr.

My parents are my role models because they invest time into teaching me right from wrong

9th grade

Bella Gaby

My mother and brother serve as role models for me. Teaching was always my dream job. Initially my goal was to teach elementary school, until I had a teacher in high school who really sparked a passion for history.

Our school is unique because of the exceptional students, parents, and faculty who work tirelessly to make it happen every day. The sta ’s enthusiasm, love, and dedication to teaching and assisting students is exceptional. I like being able to get a good education from teachers who make learning enjoyable, and I also like going to Mr. Hatcher’s and Mrs. Hunter’s classes. Civics and World History are two of my favorite classes because they educate me on how to be a better citizen in today’s society and avoid repeating the mistakes of earlier generations. My ambition is to obtain a Master’s in Business Administration from NC A&T University. My goal is to learn how to ip residential and commercial property. My parents are my role models because they invest time into teaching me right from wrong. They also provide for my basic needs and keep God in everything that they do.

In my perspective, the people and many a er-school activities such as clubs and sports make our school unique. East Duplin is a school where we are very interested in sports and activities, and there are so many wonderful individuals to meet while participating in a particular activity or group. What I like most about East Duplin is that it is a highly open school with a lot of concern for the students and teachers. Math and Science are my favorite courses since they are so sophisticated and challenge you to be better and work harder. A er East Duplin, I intend to attend college, speci cally Appalachian State University, to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science and a track scholarship. My mother and brother serve as role models for me. They’ve both played signi cant roles in my life, molding me into the person I am today, and I can’t thank them enough for their unwavering support and love.

Beverly Sholar

Ihave been in education for a total of 19 years -- 16 years as a Social Studies teacher and 3 years as an Assistant Principal. I received my BA in History with teacher licensure in 2002 and my MEd in Secondary Education in 2005, both from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I also have my National Board Teacher Certi cation.

Teaching was always my dream job. Initially my goal was to teach elementary school, until I had a teacher in high school who really sparked a passion for history.

The family atmosphere of East Duplin and Duplin County Schools is special to me. This is home and the support our community provides to one another is unmatched!

Having the opportunity to support our students and sta through the transitions of the last two school years, with remote learning and the return to face to face has been one of the most rewarding opportunities outside of my classroom experience.

I strongly believe that relationships are the most powerful curriculum tool available and one that I strive to exemplify each and every day!

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