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Wallace-Rose Hill High
Beta Club
A er a couple of years of not being able to meet, our Beta Club has ourished this year under the leadership of Club Sponsors Mrs. Brittany Knowles, Mrs. Betty Raynor, and Ms. Shannon Gehen. President Iris Gonzales has worked diligently to involve the club in several service projects and to rejuvenate the club a er a two-year hiatus. The group sponsored a drive to collect blankets to distribute to local nursing homes. They also visited nursing homes at Thanksgiving.
One of the highlights of the club’s year was winning rst place in Quiz Bowl at the State Beta Club Convention. We also had an individual member place fourth in Black and White Photography. This quali es us to compete in these categories at the National Beta Club Convention this summer. As a whole, our school is so proud of the accomplishments of this group. Although we o en make the news for our athletic prowess, this was an opportunity to showcase the intellectual talents of our students.
Principal Jenkins stated, “Here at Wallace-Rose Hill, we are excited about the academic achievements of our students and are beyond excited about the opportunity for our Beta Club to compete nationally in Nashville, Tennessee this summer. GO DOGS!”
12th grade
James Smith
One of the things that makes WRH special is football, especially when we beat East Duplin. Another is Coach Motsinger!
He has given me a father gure and someone to strive to be. Mrs. Davis is pretty cool too! My favorite class is 4th period when I have my internship. A er high school, I’m going into the Air Force.
Coach Mot is my role model. He has taught me a lot about life and being a man.
11th grade
Allison Higgins
My role model is my mother.
The students and sta are what make Wallace-Rose Hill so special to me. The sta here truly cares. Our teachers in the AG department, Mr. Stampe and Ms. Outlaw are always there to help and support students. They have truly been a huge part of my academic development.
Throughout my high school years, I have become increasingly involved in FFA. This summer, I will have the chance to attend the Washington Leadership Conference on a full scholarship from NC FFA.
A er high school, I hope to attend NC State University and earn a degree in Agribusiness. I plan to go on to law school a er and practice Ag Law. Agriculture and environmental policy is something I have become very passionate about. I hope I can use my career to help people and truly make a di erence.
My role model is my mother. I have never seen her not step up to help those in need. She truly has the biggest heart. I hope I am the type of person she is and make the impact on others that she has.
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10th grade
Danny Ortez-Lagos
Love God above all else.
I never thought that all the worries of becoming a highschooler would dissipate immediately a er I started interacting with teachers and classmates. I realize I’m lucky to be a Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldog. With the help of all my teachers, I’ll set the foundation of my future, who I want to become, and how I’ll achieve it. I’m not sure which university I’ll attend, but it has to o er pre-med to eventually become a psychiatrist. I don’t want to get ahead of myself; so, right now, I am enjoying art, photography, collecting action gures, and playing with my little brother Max. Hopefully, I am becoming a role model for him the same way my parents have been for me. They’ve taught me how important education is, to be respectful, and love God above all else.
10th grade
Janiah Warren
The teachers make my school special, because they genuinely care for your well-being. When you are struggling, they help you. Also at WRH, I get opportunities to express myself with the di erent clubs I am able to join.
My favorite subject is Science because it is hands-on. My plans for the future are to go to UNC-Chapel Hill for undergrad and then attend a medical school to become a neonatologist.
My role model is Katherine Johnson. She gured out a path for spacecra to orbit earth and land on the moon. NASA used her math to send astronauts back as well.
My role model is Katherine Johnson. She figured out a path for spacecra to orbit earth and land on the moon.
Brittany Knowles
Duplin County has always been special to me; it’s where I grew up and where my own teachers made such a di erence in my life and inspired me to follow in their footsteps. What you will nd in our county and our school are teachers who care about kids, sta who are willing to go the extra mile, and parents and community members who support our schools. I graduated from WRH in 2001, and it is with great pride that I am now able to teach here. As they say, once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
I have received three degrees from UNCW - Middle Grades Education/ELA (6-9), Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision, and School Administration. I have been in education for 16 years. My philosophy as a teacher is to meet students where they are and engage them so they can take ownership for their own learning. Not only do I want to instill a love of learning, but I want to be a part of what shapes them, makes them who they are, and pushes them to give back to others. I think educating our young people is the key to making a community and world a better place.
One of the brightest spots this year happened just recently when our Beta Club hosted a basketball tournament to raise money to attend the National Convention in Tennessee this summer. The event brought all of our students together; cheering on classmates, laughing with friends, smiling and having the best time. It seemed like “old times” for the rst time in a long time!
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