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South Charlotte resident goes the extra mile by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Knights are champions again Charlotte Christian outlasted Charlotte Latin, 28-21 in overtime, to claim the Knights third consecutive N.C. Independent Schools championship on Nov. 14. The win is the 10th consecutive for Charlotte Christian and the 29th in their last 30 games. See the full story and photos from the game starting on page 22. Andrew Stark/SCW Photo

Blowing out the candles British International School celebrates 10th anniversary by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

BALLANTYNE – The British International School of Charlotte celebrated a decade of individualized instruction, internationalism and development last week. The school, formerly known as the British American School of Charlotte, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of its new playground, Imagination Garden, and many looks back on the school’s history through musical numbers, former student

testimonials and faculty reviews. The British International School is a Nord Anglia Education school that has British-trained teachers teaching a curriculum based on a global perspective and individualized learning. The private school seeks to help make students, who are 2 to 16 years old, into “good global citizens,” who can make emotional connections to their peers, said Mary Harden, director of admissions and marketing. “We’re helping them to not just get into college, but to succeed in college and in life,” Harden added. Jude Penson, deputy head teacher, (see British School on page 13)

A south Charlotte resident ran almost 50 miles to bring hope and a new life to women who have suffered from domestic violence. Providence Plantation resident Indu Vaidyanathan has spent the last several years completing various physical feats to bring awareness to different causes. Her latest feat was running in the Nashville Ultramarathon, an 80-kilometer race in Nashville, Tennessee to raise awareness for domestic violence and to raise money for Turning Point of Union County, a domestic violence shelter in Monroe. Vaidyanathan has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for a child with a terminal illness to go to Disney World, ran the Chicago Marathon to increase awareness about breast cancer in honor

of her grandmother who died from the disease, climbed to the base camp of Mt. Everest and many more. “I’ve enjoyed the outdoors so much that I felt like I could do more with it,” said Vaidyanathan. “I thought, ‘Why not do something for someone’s life?’” Vaidyanathan serves as a board member for Turning Point and appreciates the efforts the shelter does for women. “They are small, but they are very personal,” she said, adding the shelter’s door is open to anyone who needs help 24/7. Turning Point has a 40-bed shelter with programs to help women including counseling services, support groups, legal counseling and more. Vaidyanathan chose to bring awareness to the shelter and domestic violence at the Nashville ultra marathon on Nov. 1, because she feels it’s a topic most people (see Indu for Turning Point on page 8)

South Charlotte resident Indu Vaidyanathan successfully completed an 80-kilometers ultramarathon in an effort to bring awareness to domestic violence. Photo courtesy of Indu Vaidyanathan

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Giving thanks with a grateful heart Area churches to host Thanksgiving services by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

As November wanes and people eagerly anticipate Christmas, a handful of churches are taking time to help members reflect on their blessings in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Several churches in south Charlotte will host Thanksgiving services, meals and fellowship times as the holiday draws nearer. So whether you’re looking for some good food, a time to pray and give thanks or simply an opportunity to enjoy good company, check out South Charlotte Weekly’s listing of area Thanksgiving services. And if your church has a special holiday event coming up in the next few weeks, let us know about it. Send an email to news@ thecharlotteweekly.com with a little information about the event including when and where it is and what people who attend can expect. Thanksgiving Day outreach project at Calvary Church Volunteers at Calvary Church prepare and distribute meals for families in need every Thanksgiving.

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The tradition has been in place for more than 25 years, serving more than 100 families each year, according to a church announcement, and the community is encouraged to become involved this year. People wishing to help can bring 10- to 12-pound cooked and unstuffed turkeys or homemade baked pies to the church on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, a Tuesday, between 6 and 9 a.m. Volunteers also are needed to deliver the food on Thanksgiving day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Find more information and register to volunteer at www.calvarychurch.com. Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte. November Methodist Men’s breakfast at Providence UMC Providence United Methodist Church will host its November Methodist Men’s Fellowship Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Wolfe Annex. The event will feature food and a guest speaker, Casey Crimmins, director of evangelism and discipleship at the church. Crimmins preches and leads The Net worship services. The event costs $6, which covers food and admission, and people can place a reservation by calling 704-714-9381. Providence UMC is located at 2810

Providence Road in Charlotte. Sharon United Methodist Church will host a Prepare, Wait, Celebrate event to kick off the Advent season on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. The “evening of fellowship, food and fun” will feature a meal, music from the church’s children’s choir and youth handbell choir, an opportunity to prepare the sanctuary and church building for the Advent and Christmas season, make an Advent wreath to take home and more. People are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. Find more information at www. sharonumc.org. Sharon UMC is located at 4411 Sharon Road in Charlotte. Community-wide interfaith service at Park Road Baptist Park Road Baptist will host a community-wide interfaith service on Nov. 25, a Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Find more information at www.parkroadbaptist.org/events. Park Road Baptist is located at 3900 Park Road in Charlotte. Thanksgiving Mass at St. Matthew Catholic St. Matthew Catholic Church will host Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m. Find more information at

www.stmatthewcatholic.org, or call 704543-7677. St. Matthew Catholic is located at 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

Thanksgiving service at South Charlotte Baptist to feature guest missionaries South Charlotte Baptist Church will host a Thanksgiving Praise and Prayer Service on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The Michael Helton Family, a group of missionaries who serve in Spain, will be the honored guests at the service. Find more information at www.southcharlottebaptist. org. South Charlotte Baptist is located at 12416 Lancaster Hwy. in Pineville.

District Thanksgiving service at Matthews Church of God Matthews Church of God will host a district Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Mike White, the director of USA Missions and Youth & Discipleship, will be the event’s guest speaker. Find more information at www.mcog.thischurch.org, or call 704-847-5625. Matthews Church of God is located at 517 E. John St. in Matthews.

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Most people have nightmare vacation scenarios play out in their heads, but usually put those visions behind them. For a local mother, one such experience awoke her sense of entrepreneurship and gave birth to a new business. Jennifer Madsen recently created Gofer Errands, a personal assistant service that offers help with errands, from event planning to grocery shopping, after an overbooked weekend left her and her son with almost nowhere to turn. In March 2013, Madsen’s son, who has autism, had a class trip to Charleston, South Carolina booked for the same weekend that Jennifer’s motherin-law would celebrate her 80th birthday in New York. Jennifer and her son tried to make it to both, planning to go to Charleston on a Friday and to New York the following day. Nature had other plans, however, and Madsen’s son was struck with a serious stomach virus half way back from Charleston. The two made their way to their home in Indian Trail and ditched the New York plans, but their problems weren’t over. Jennifer had no food in the house to feed her son, and he was too sick to come along to the grocery store. Luckily, a neighbor helped Madsen by taking a trip to the grocery store for her, but the hectic weekend got her thinking. “Not everyone is so lucky to have those resources and can make it to the store if the car breaks down,� Madsen said. “That’s what sparked this whole thing. If not for that neighbor, I would’ve been out of luck.� Madsen had recently been laid off from a position with an industrial company and wanted to return to community service, where she had spent 25 years of her professional life. She has spent the last year and a half fine-tuning her business idea while acquiring proper licenses, and is now ready to begin accepting clients. Gofer Errands offers a wide array of services, from housekeeping to senior services, and Madsen accepts general errands such as grocery shopping – and gift wrapping in the coming month – to be a big part of her business. She will offer services to residents of south Charlotte area, including Blakeney, Ballantyne and SouthPark. “It’s a community service,� Madsen said. “I want to make life easier for people in the community.� Madsen’s experience raising a child with a disability also puts her in a position to help families who have more

specific needs which other personal assistants may not be accustomed to. Though Madsen’s son is highly functioning as a 12-yearold, there Jennifer Madsen were times during his childhood when vacuuming the house or going to the grocery store would turn into an ordeal. “We couldn’t just go together into the grocery store, it was a horrible experience for both of us,� Madsen. “People out there need help with these sorts of things, and that would be another role for me.� The name for the business came during a brainstorming session, one of many Madsen has had with her nextdoor neighbor, Randi Eccleston, who has watched Madsen dedicate all her time to making the business come to life over the past year. “We were tossing names around, and someone said, ‘I’ll go for ya,’ and I heard it,� Madsen said. “It just sort of stuck.� Eccleston said she has been very impressed with Madsen’s drive while she has hammered out the details of what Gofer Errands would entail. She points to Madsen’s motivation, organization and enthusiasm as reasons the business will thrive in due time. “She’s really coming from a place where she just wants to help people,� Eccleston said. “It’s her big heart that’s driving her to do this.� Eccleston also said she would hire her neighbor of nearly eight years “in a heartbeat� to help her with family errands. “I think it’s brilliant,� she said. “We are all so busy. Whether you are single or married with children or a senior citizen, we all have so much going on. This is genius.� Madsen said she plans to let her business adapt to demand as she gets it off the ground. She offers to help both businesses and families, but emphasizes even if the personal assistant work were to become more businessoriented, she would still be there for anyone who needed her. “I’m never going to say ‘No’ to someone who is in a jam,� Madsen said. “If you need help, then I will be there. I would never turn someone down that needs a hand.�

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Nov. 13 to 19. Lowest Score: • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 93 Violations included: Papaya cut in the pre-wash station of the dish machine; salsa and guacamole plastic squeeze bottles being cleaned at the bar dump sink; pan of chicharron (pork skins) with a discard date of Nov. 16 in the bottom of the prep cooler; spray bottle of bleach and cleaners with no labels; two plastic bags of cut chorizo thawing in containers on the prep table; blue tortilla press with peeling paint; and cardboard-lined shelves that are not easy to clean. • Residence Inn, 5115 Piper Station Drive – 93 Violations included: No certified food protection manager on duty; food employee was not familiar with the required employee health policy; sanitizer solution was not at proper concentration; black build up in ice machine; numerous foods without date marks; and thin diameter probe thermometer would not turn on. All Scores: 28210 • CafÊ Monte, 4705 Ashley Park Lane, suite 108 – 95.5 • Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, 4905 Ashley Park Lane, suite D – 96.5 • Nick’s CafÊ, 6302 Fairview Road, suite 101 – 96.5 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road, suite 100 – 97.5 28226 • Carmel Place, 5512 Carmel Road – 98

28277 • Akropolis CafÊ at Arboretum, 8200 Providence Road, suite 800 – 97.5 • Akropolis Kafe, 14027 Conlan Circle – 98 • Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar of Ballantyne, 15105-A John J Delaney Drive – 97.5 • Brixx Wood Fire Pizza, 9820-F Rea Road – 97 • Hawthorne’s NY Pizza and Bar, 8410 Rea Road – 98 • Libretto’s Pizzeria, 15205 John J Delaney Drive – 97 • New South Kitchen & Bar, 8140 Providence Road – 95.5 • Pio Pio Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 97 • PJ O’Reilly’s, 16640 Hawfield Way Drive – 94.5 • Residence Inn, 5115 Piper Station Drive – 93 • Riccios Pizza Villa, 9213 Baybrook Lane – 98.5 • Ruby Tuesday, 12330 Johnston Road – 98 • Sticky Fingers Rib House, 12410 Johnston Road – 98 28209 • Portofino Italian, 5126 Park Road – 98 • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 93

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Twins Justin (on left) and Brad Stojetz earned the rank of Eagle Scout together, achieving the ranking just shy of their 16th birthday. Photo courtesy of Carole Stojetz

Twins earn Eagle Scout together Twins Justin and Brad Stojetz came into the world together, and on July 31, just before their 16th birthday, the brothers earned the rank of Eagle Scout together. For their Eagle Scout project both boys helped the Reid House in downtown Matthews. Brad took down a dying tree, removed and replaced a picket fence and planted shrubs. Justin created a patio for a fountain, built two trellises and laid mulch. The brothers are members of the 57-yearold Troop 164 based at Providence Presbyterian Church. Through Providence Presbyterian, they have attended two National Jamborees, are arrow men in the Catawba Lodge chapter of the Order of the Arrow, and have held numerous leadership positions within their troop. Both boys are continuing their scouting career by earning their bronze, gold and silver palms and serving as junior assistant scoutmasters for the troop. This summer the pair is expecting to attend the Florida Sea Base. Brad and Justin are sophomores at Ardrey Kell High School where they are members of the boys lacrosse team. The twins, who are the sons of David and Carole Stojetz, hope to attend UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Ballantyne Village will host its first annual Festival of Trees, benefiting the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) Educational Foundation Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon until 8 p.m. Ballantyne Village is launching the Festival of Trees to bring holiday memories to the city of Charlotte. On Dec. 5 and 6, a special holiday tree forest decorated by various members of the community of Charlotte. The trees will be filled with unique gifts and will be on display in the village. Guests can bid on their favorite trees for the chance to take them home, and claim all of the decorative prizes. The event will feature carolers, kids’ activities and fun for the whole family. Santa will make an appearance on Dec. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.BallantyneVillage.com, for a complete list of sponsored trees and their prizes or for more information. Ballantyne Village is a collection of shops and restaurants located in south Charlotte across Johnston Road from Ballantyne Resort and Conference Center. It includes awardwinning dining, salon and spa services, outdoor entertainment, an art house theatre and high-end shopping.

South End tree lighting kicks off holiday season

The holiday season officially kicks off in South End with the third annual holiday tree lighting on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Atherton Mill. This family-friendly event will include treats from the Sugar food truck, hot chocolate, cider and holiday performances by the Handbell Choir of Pritchard Memorial and the UNC-Charlotte Choir. The tree will come to life at 6 p.m., and festivities will continue until 7 p.m. with a few surprises and free holiday treats. Santa himself will make an appearance.

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Emory Simmons, the owner of CMIT Solutions of south Charlotte, right, collected the award from CompTIA. Photo courtesy of Rosie Gillam

CMIT of south Charlotte earns top honor CMIT Solutions of South Charlotte won the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmarl, a industry credential that signifies a company’s commitment to quality service. “Earning this credential identifies CMIT Solutions of South Charlotte as a business that meets or exceeds the best business practices the IT industry has to offer,” Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president, industry relations at CompTIA, said in a news release. “This includes managed services agreements, standard operating procedures, systems and tools for delivering services, and general business operations.” CMIT Solutions’ services help companies keep their strategic IT goals in focus by ensuring their computer systems are running, their data is protected, their network is secure and their employees are productive. “This is a tremendous honor,” Emory Simmons, president of CMIT Solutions of South Charlotte, said in the release. “While our existing clients have expressed their full confidence in our services, this benchmark is an important way to reassure prospective customers that CMIT Solutions of South Charlotte does what it says. The recognition acknowledges our office as one of the best in the industry.”

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The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Home/Business Break-Ins • 4800 block of Waterford Knoll Drive: $300 damage to home during attempted break-in. Nov. 18 • Ballantyne Country Club, 11120 Ballantyne Crossing Ave.: $1,100 damage during break-in. Nov. 19

Vehicle Break-Ins • 8500 block of Park Road: $40 cash stolen and $75 damage to car during vehicle break-in. Nov. 17 • 1000 block of Churchill Downs Court: Credit card and driver’s license stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 17 • 2400 block of Park Road: Backpack, laptop and passport, worth $1,800 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 19

Property Theft • 3300 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: $400 laptop stolen. Nov. 17 • 8000 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Purse holding wallet, credit cards, phone charger, tote bag and keys stolen. Nov. 17 • Harris Teeter, 11516 Providence Road: $460 worth of electric razors stolen from business. Suspects found in possession of drug paraphernalia when stopped by police. Nov. 17 • 2000 block of Sharon Lane: $2,010 worth of antiques stolen from home. Nov. 17 • 1800 block of Meadowood Lane: Suspect ransacked one vehicle and found keys to another vehicle inside. $30,000 Lexus LS460 then stolen. Nov. 17 • Microsoft Store, SouthPark Mall: $7,997 in technology stolen from business. Nov. 18 • 3500 block of Colony Crossing Drive: $800 rifle stolen from storage unit. Nov. 19 • Macy’s, SouthPark Mall: $5,000 worth of Polo shirts stolen from business. Nov. 19 • 7700 block of Colony Road: Wallet holding $15 in cash and credit cards stolen. Nov. 19

damage from graffiti on property owned by Selwyn Elementary School. Nov. 13 • 15000 block of John J Delaney Drive: $400 damage to Buick LaCrosse in vandalism incident. Nov. 18

• 4700 block of Sharon Road: $400 damage to Nissan Altima in hit-and-run. Nov. 18 • 5500 block of Fairview Road: $5 damage to Hyundai Elantra in hit-andrun. Nov. 18 • 2500 block of Sharon Road: $200 damage to Hyundai Elantra in hit-andrun. Nov. 18

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• 1800 block of Galleria Boulevard: $600 stolen through unauthorized use of a credit card. Nov. 17 • 1700 block of Nantuckett Lane: $300 deposit paid for puppy to arrive by plane, which never arrived. Nov 19

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• 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of black tar heroin. Nov. 18 • 8300 block of Gossomer Bay Drive: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 19

6.1 A1C 130/85BP 28BMI • 1800 block of Galleria Boulevard: $1,335 stolen through unauthorized use of a debit card. Nov. 16

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know about, but don’t often want to discuss. “People don’t want to talk about it. They think it’s a personal affair, not something they have to deal with,” Vaidyanathan said. “As women, we hear about it at time. We see it, but we don’t talk about it.” Ashley Lantz, executive director at Turning Point, said the organization is always looking for different ways to reach different groups of people. “We know as an agency that we can only reach the people we know and people that come of our seminars,” Lantz said. “Indu could reach the people within her sphere of influence.” Lantz said she’s glad to have Vaidyanathan as a director and ambassador to the group. October is domestic violence awareness month, but Vaidyanathan often feels the topic is overshadowed by breast cancer awareness. “It’s interesting how much breast cancer gets attention, when domestic violence is on the sidelines,” she said. “(Domestic violence) goes beyond your socio-economic status … it could be a man or women, or in any part of the world – it knows no boundaries.” Lantz said there are other misconceptions about domestic violence, too.

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“A lot of times people get caught up into why people get into those relationships and wondering why people stay,” said Lantz, who hopes women realize Turning Point offers open arms to them when they have no other place to turn. “It’s not like the relationship began with abuse … On average, a woman leaves seven times before she leaves for good.” During her training period, Vaidyanathan promoted her cause through weekly runs with other women. She would talk with women about domestic violence and offer statistical information as well as specific information about Turning Point. “The more people that are talking about it, the more people we can reach,” Vaidyanathan said. At the race, Vaidyanathan wore purple to celebrate domestic violence awareness month and wore a specially designed shirt to bring awareness to her cause. She also has begun raising money through a Facebook page for Turning Point to help supply needs for the shelter. In a span of 10 days, the site has already raised over $500. Vaidyanathan plans to keep the site open throughout the holidays. She also has helped inspire efforts with her friends and family in New Jersey and India, her home country. Family and friends have begun raising funds for shelters in their respective communities after hearing about Vaidyanathan’s race and fundraiser. Vaidyanathan feels tying her physical challenges to causes important to her are chances for her to give back to the community and “serve her soul.” “We all have passions, we sometimes do crazy stuff. It’s not a middle-life crisis for me, it’s a feel-good feeling,” she said. Vaidyanathan urges others to be selfless and search for ways to serve others. “Money is always necessary, but it’s not the end of

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it all … I’m blessed to have a family that I have that believe in the same things that I do,” Vaidyanathan said. “A lot of people don’t get that, especially when they are involved in domestic violence.” The money will go toward supplying household items, food and linens at the shelter as well as fund programs, Lantz said. Visit www.facebook.com/events/338487689663230/ to find more information about Vaidyanathan’s efforts or to donate.

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Telling the tales of Africa Local author’s latest children’s book focuses on west African folk tales by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

Writing has been important to Emmanuel Ngwainmbi since he was 10 years old. Ngwainmbi, who hails from Cameroon, Africa, first began writing as a Emmanuel child when he was inspired Ngwainmbi by witnessing other children swim at a swimming pool. “I had the urge to describe what I was seeing, and that was it – from that point on, I began to write,” Ngwainmbi said. Ngwainmbi eventually moved to the U.S., where he attended Jackson State University in Mississippi and Howard University in Washington, D.C., ultimately earning a doctorate in communications. He published his first book – a collection of experiences he observed in society and the community – in 1982 and has since published several books of poetry, four novels, three books in communication and about a dozen books for children. Ngwainmbi released “Bo Aku, Undisputed King of the Forest,” the latest in his

series of books for children, last week. The book is geared toward children 8 to 14 years old, although Ngwainmbi also has received positive feedback from adults who have read it. “Bo Aku” incorporates a handful of traditional west African folk tales, legends and myths. The book tells the story about Bo Aku, a giant gorilla who comes into contact with children in a village. Together, the children and animals in the story learn about the true nature of power and how to coexist with one another, Ngwainmbi said. “At the end of the story, they actually negotiate power – that’s the main message of this story,” Ngwainmbi said. “It’s about understanding behaviors and to know how to negotiate space with animals.” Ngwainmbi’s love for children’s literature is, in part, inspired by his father, a former school superintendent. Ngwainmbi drew inspiration from seeing how his father cared

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People in the Ballantyne and Blakeney areas who are looking to start a new Thanksgiving tradition and help those less fortunate during the holidays should look no further than their own proverbial backyards. The Charlotte Turkey Dash will return to Ballantyne on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, for a family-friendly, funfilled morning of activity and a chance to give back while celebrating a day dedicated to giving thanks. The event will commence at The Village at Robinson Farm shopping center, located at 8410 Rea Road, and will include a one-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. and a four-mile timed race at 9 a.m. Rea Woods residents Gary and Leslie Schwake founded the Charlotte Turkey Run last year to give south Charlotte residents, particularly those in the Ballantyne and Blakeney areas, a chance to participate in a Thanksgiving race without the hassle of driving across town to the annual Charlotte SouthPark Turkey Trot, then in its 25th year. “We just felt, ‘Charlotte’s getting so big now. We need something over near us,’” Leslie Schwake said. The couple had previously participated in the Turkey Trot and wanted to bring something similar into their own community. “(The Turkey Trot) is a great event, but we just wanted to bring something over here and keep it family friendly and smaller” for the Ballantyne and communities. The Turkey Dash took place on Thanksgiving morning last year and saw about 1,000 participants, which Schwake said was good for its first year. The goal for this year’s Turkey Dash is to increase participation by 30 percent, and Schwake said preregistration is showing the event is on target for meeting its goal. This year’s event will offer same-day registration for participants. T-shirts will be available to participants, while supplies www.thecharlotteweekly.com

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last, and all kids who complete the fun run will receive a medal. The event also will include a “Family Village” with various activities for children including inflatable obstacle courses, food and refreshments, music from a professional DJ and more. The Family Village will be located next to the start/finish line. “We’ll have the Chick-fil-A cow from StoneCrest giving out goodies and fruits. We also have Publix as a sponsor, (who will be) passing out footballs for the kids,” Schwake said. “It’s something fun for kids to do, especially if they’re not going on the run – they’re not going to be bored.” Adults can receive their own special treat. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will be providing free beer to of-age Turkey Dash participants. “For those adults who have someone driving them home and want to have some good beer, it’s a really nice idea,” Schwake said. But beyond the fun and entertainment – and even the chance to exercise before pigging out on a Thanksgiving feast – the Turkey Dash also has an important mission: helping kids in need. The Schwakes have partnered with Charlotte-area nonprofit Beds for Kids, which will receive funds raised through registration fees and online and in-person donations. Beds for Kids operates with the mission of providing a bed and other essential furniture “to every child and family in need in Charlotte,” according to its website. The Schwakes attend church with Beds for Kids executive director Daniel Fogarty and have seen first hand how the organization operates. “It’s just a feel-good thing because we can see it happen,” Schwake said. “We’ve seen them load the beds onto the trucks. To be able to see where part of the funds raised from the event are going to is just a good thing.” Find more information about the Charlotte Turkey Dash and register to participate at www.turkeydashcharlotte.com. Learn more about Beds for Kids at www. bedsforkids.org. South Charlotte Weekly • Nov. 21 to 27, 2014 • Page 11

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Ballantyne preschool gives back Preschoolers at Rainbow Station, a Ballantyne leadership preschool located at 9829 Providence Road W., collected more than $412 in spare change to donate to the Ronald McDonald House for patient gifts and family reading materials. Every year teachers and students participate in community service projects in an effort to give back to the community, according to a news release. For the McDonald House project, children practiced their “leadership habits and synergized,” the release read. Contact Rhonda Rivers at 704-909-4528 or rrivers@rainbowstationcharlotte.org for more information about Rainbow Station. Safe Kids Charlotte hosts middle school contest Pedestrian injuries are the fourth-leading cause of emergency room visits for injuries for young adolescents, and Charlotte is 10th in the nation for pedestrians being hit by motor vehicles. Over 95 percent of the fault lies with pedestrians crossing mid block or darting into the roadway. With young adolescents using technology around roads, it only adds to the high-risk behavior. Safe Kids Charlotte is challenging students

with the “Don’t Walk Distracted” contest, where students will submit a written copy in a storyboard comic book or a short video clip of how to persuade students to not walk across the street while wearing headphones, texting or talking on the phone. Students can win a $200 gift card for themselves and one for the school. One local winner will be entered in the national contest with the grand prize of having their commercial professionally filmed. Entries must be submitted by Jan. 15, a Thursday, with the student’s name, grade, school and contact information to info@ safekidscharmeck.org or mail to P.O. Box 32861 MEB 3 Attn: Safe Kids Charlotte, N.C. 28232. World champion athletes urge Myers Park HS to get fit As part of Subway’s RunJumpThrow Experience, three track and field athletes visited Myers Park High School on Thursday, Nov. 20, to promote youth activity. USA Track & Field’s Olympic silver medalist Manteo Mitchell, 2012 national indoor champion Kristi Castlin and 2005 world champion Bershawn Jackson led the program at Myers Park. RunJumpThrow Experience is a hands-on learning program that encourages kids to be excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping and throwing skills through track and field, according to a news release.

This fall, USA Track & Field partnered with Subway restaurants in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, encouraging kids to become active and stay healthy through the “Fit For Life Challenge” program, which was aimed at elementary and middle-school students to promoted health habits during a two-week challenge in October. Myers Park High School is located at 2400 Colony Road in Charlotte. Board of Ed approves new student assignment plan The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to approve the district’s new student assignment plan for the 2015-16 school year. The plan includes the opening of two new schools, the reopening of two schools, the expansion of the Performance Learning Center and e-Learning Academy and the addition of two partial magnet programs, according to a news release. “Expanding our academic options to better meet the learning needs and interests of all students is a strategic priority for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools,” Deputy Superintendent Ann Clark said in the release. “We want every CMS student to graduate prepared for college and career success. These new options support that goal.” Among those approvals, the board approved to reopen Starmount Elementary School as a Pre-K to fifth grade school to provide relief

for Huntingtowne Farms and Montcalire elementary schools. The decision came after district leaders began conducting countywide communityengagement sessions in February 2014, including public comment at board of education meetings. “We have received a great deal of feedback from our parents, community partners and citizens of Mecklenburg County,” Clark said in the release. “This level of input from our stakeholders makes a huge impact on our decision making process.” Parents will have an opportunity to learn more about new and existing programs at the CMS Options Fair, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy. Call the Smith Family Center at 980343-5030 for more information about CMS school options. South Charlotte preschool could win playground equipment A south Charlotte preschool could win up to $15,000 worth of playground equipment, plus installation, from Grounds For Play on Hulafrog. Hulafrog South Charlotte is asking parents to vote for their favorite preschool in south Charlotte before Dec. 31 by clicking the heart next to their preschool at bit.ly/ HulafrogPreschools. Contact Tanha Patel at 800-670-4020 x. 324 or tanha.patel@hulafrog.com for more information.

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helped open the school in 2004 and said she remembers walking into the school and seeing its gray walls, but realizing the building’s potential. “I couldn’t imagine how far we’ve come,� Penson said. She said she’s enjoyed working alongside supportive staff that has helped the school grow. “When you work at an international school, it is different,� she said. “We all care for one another.� She also credits the school’s head teacher, Adam Stevens, whom Penson considers a “visionary,� with the school’s growth and progress. Stevens has served in his leadership role for the past six years and feels the school’s individualized approach has created its position as a top international school. “It’s about understanding where children are and meeting them where they are, rather than trying to make them fit the school,� Stevens said. Stevens felt the celebration gave him and the school a time to pause to reflect on the 10-year journey. “I’ve learned that it’s OK to get things wrong – it’s the first step to getting things right,� he said. “I’ve learned that great teachers and great staff can

change children’s lives.� Stevens feels the school fosters a community, family environment and provides a support system for children, particularly for those who are non-native-English speakers. Many former student testimonials expressed the school gave them chances to learn other languages or adjust to American life, if the child had been born abroad. The school’s global community helps to bring “the world into the classroom,� Stevens said, in the hopes of helping students be more internationally-minded and to celebrate diversity. Students have traveled to various areas of the world and the United States through the school to experience and witness other cultures. Stevens hopes to continue with the school’s curriculum and build a greater school community in the coming years. He considers the 10th anniversary as a “drop in the ocean in the history of the school� and that the school will continue to serve a global-minded community. Find more information about the school, located at 7000 Endhaven Lane in Charlotte, at www. nordangliaeducation.com/ourschools/charlotte/.

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Charlotte Christian takes Poe to NCTC by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Christian’s ACT 1 drama team won five group and individual awards at the regional competition of the 2014 North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) High School Play Festival with their production of “Nevermore: Edgar Allen Poe, the Final Mystery.” Their rendition earned them a spot at the NCTC competition to be held at Greensboro College on Nov. 20 to 21. “Historically, in the late 1800s, Edgar Allen Poe was supposed to board a boat from New York to Baltimore,” said Tiffany Renee Bear, a theater and music teacher for middle and upper school at Charlotte Christian, and the play’s director. “He was supposed to have gotten on this boat. Five days later, he was found wandering the streets of Baltimore, delusional and inebriated, and died two days later.” The playwright uses Poe’s writing to construct what could have happened in the five days on the boat. Poe becomes trapped in his stories through nightmares and ultimately had trouble distinguishing between nightmare and reality. “It’s essentially a story of redemption,” Bear said. “And about him writing himself out of his nightmares.” Bear cut down the dark two-and-a-half-hour play to NCTC’s 45-minute time constraints to include some of Poe’s writing, keep the integrity of the story and keep the story moving, she said. Bear, who is a professional actress, said she feels acting and directing go hand-in-hand since the way she approaches a character as an actress translates to the way she approaches a character as a director. The set involves various moving pieces that Bear designed after researching the time period. She said choreographing the large set pieces so they are not bombastic and pleasing to watch served as a challenge for the production.

“Because the show is so much reality to nightmare, back and forth, I know it’s been challenging for the actors to keep straight where they are going and what scene is next,” Bear said. “We did a lot of work just to make sure they knew where they are going next, so that when they are not on stage, they are very aware of where we’re headed as a whole show, so that they know where they’re moving next.” Characterization also served as a challenge for the production because the script is complex and not intended for high schoolers. “I find oftentimes that pieces written for high school (students) tend to be shallow and sell the actors short,” Bear said. “There is sometimes a stigma that high school actors cannot bring the depth and nuances to a performance with a legitimate full-length piece and I don’t think that’s true at all.” The story is complex, particularly for Poe, Captain Nimrod and Poe’s best friend Captain Jeremiah Reynolds. All three of those characters are complex characters who must portray themselves, and Poe’s twisted projection of their characters. Many of the actors play multiple roles throughout the play, including some females portraying male characters. Avery Williams, a junior at Charlotte Christian, portrayed three roles in the play, including one as a cabin boy. “The costumes help me get into the role. It helps me get into characters. Wearing a dress is very different than wearing a sailor uniform,” Avery said. “My dialogue is very different, too. As a cabin boy, I’m young and I don’t have very much experience with things. Then, when I am Hannah (a neighbor girl), it’s a more inarticulate character and it’s just very different, each character.” Junior Will McLain plays Reynolds and said he had to learn to find his inner evil side and delve into his anger. Colin Gallagher, a freshman who plays Captain Nimrod, participated in NCTC in middle school, but had to adjust to the new rules of the high school competition.

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Nurses (Katie Forbidussi, right, and Elizabeth Gowan) care for Poe (Charles Stephens) as he awakes in distress. Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

“We’re not really nervous, but more excited. We’ve done this a lot of times and we just want to have a lot of fun,” he said. Many of the cast enjoyed meeting other students who share the same passion for theater they do. They enjoy building relationships with students who could be their fellow actors in the professional world beyond high school. “NCTC is a fun time to perform for other schools and get notes and feedback on them and get to hang out with other kids in the area that do theater,” Avery said. Senior Caroline Kasay, who plays Annabelle Lee, won an Excellence in Acting award at NCTC regionals at Kings Mountain High School on Nov. 1 and said she had to explore playing a darker role, since she typically plays happier roles. She enjoyed exploring the deeper show with her castmates and teaching the younger actors the meanings of some of Poe’s stories. “I have learned the importance of valuing everybody’s roles and that all roles, no matter how small or large, have an importance in the play,” Caroline said.

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Anderson, Anthony Nicholas; Anglin, Emma Mccabe; Arnold, Aidan Lewis; Ashrafi, Dylan Michael; Ashrafi, Spencer Alain; Bacon, Tyler McLain; Baloga, Katherine Bennett; Barbaryka, Luke Andrew; Bartee, Elizabeth Wynn; Belk, Emma Caroline; Bitter, Samuel Thomas; Blackburn, Riley Thomas; Bly, Jordan Omari; Boddie-Chapman, Judea Nichole; Boone, Garrett Owen; Booth, Richard Benjamin; Brooks, Caroline Taylor; Brown, Abigail Porter; Browne, George Bennett; Brownlee, Sydney Cooper; Bsat, Rayan Khalil; Buchanon, Kayley Nichole; Burrough, Darren Bernard; Campbell, Caroline Skye; Carreon Martinez, Montserrat; Charles, Aidan Christopher; Christofaro, Joshua John; Clark, Ethan; Cline, Mary Catherine; Colson, William Isaac; Costantini, Tessa Isabella; Crescitelli, Olivia Rose; Crew, John Oliver; Crowder, Sydney Abrielle; Crymes, Mary Elizabeth; Cuesta Acosta, Brandon; Currier, Bladen Beall; Daniels, Allison Elizabeth; Davis, Genesis Santiana; Davis, Kelly Jean; Davis, Mary Grace; Defenbaugh, Lilly Beth; Defenbaugh, Paul Harris; Defenbaugh, Robert Steele; Dodd, Rebekah Schrum; Dugan, Carly Shannon; Duncan, Anna Campbell; Dupuy, Catherine Page; Durant-Davis, Zyon Jahan; Dyer, Heath Alan; Ellis, Landon Alexander; Ernest, Samuel Robert; Falcon Guerrero, Naileha Yamileth; Flores Reyes, Hingris Sarai; Foard, David Allen; Garcias Jimenez, Nicole; Gibbs, Katherine Mary; Gleason, Camille Lin; Gonzalez, Yocelin; Guzi, Jacob; Hanson, Ashlyn Elizabeth; Harder, Lauren Elizabeth; Hardman, William Holden; Haruta, Jonathan Martel; Hawkins, Christopher Gibson; Healey, Addisyn Reece; Henderson, William Rogers; Hey, Clark Howard; Howard, Jaimaria; Hughes, Madeline Jane; Jamerson, Kaitlyn Elizabeth; Jarka, Mallory Rachel; Jolley, Elizabeth Claire; Jonas, Henry David; Jones, Julianna Elise; Judge, Anna Patrice; Kinney, Joshua Laszlo; Kochersperger, Hannah Leigh; Kreth, Kaitlyn Anne; Larson, Connor William; Lautenschlager, Todd Holden; Lewis, Ethan Gregory; Lindsley, Connor James; Little, Sophie Ann; Lopez, Kathia Gisselle; Love, William Chase; Maley, Suzanne Jillian; Matthews, Abigail Grace; McClintock, Liv Newell; McDermott, Austin James; McGee, Larkkin Mollie; McLean, Samuel; Miner, Grace Elizabeth; Mitchell-Grant, Wesley Jamal; Moore, Nicole Anne; Morris, John Thomas; Morris, Joseph Edwin; Moye, Barbara Helen; Murray, Amir Matthew; Murray, George Samuel; Nauman, Cameron Nobles; Nikolov, Diana Christie; Noble, Keegan Olivia; O'Brien, Mary Katherine; Padilla-Peralta, Danny Andres; Palmer, Abvierra Marie; Palmer, Caroline Grace; Pearlman, Daniel Lior; Pearson, Nicholas Kyle; Pulliam, Katherine Penina; Ramsey, Brian Marshall; Ratledge, Brian Eric; Reynoso, Nicholas Arturo; Riera, Diana Aileen; Robinson, Haley Nicole; Rochon, Evan Scott; Ronquillo, Kathy Elizabeth; Rosenthal, Marc Abram; Ross, Callie Danielle; Rudd, Dylan Scott; Sabato, Chiara Alessia; Salazar, Mariana; Saunders, Jessica Brooke; Schoening, Jack William; Schultz, Madelaine Red; Scott, Aidan Dominic; Scott, Zachary Alexander; Shahdad, Zari Grace; Shumate, Owen Boyd; Siefken, Caroline Austin; Simon, Molly Ann; Sorrells, Jane Lowry; Sorrells, Lillian Sims; Steinmann, Talyn Vihara; Stillman, Tucker Brooks; Stornaiuolo, Aron Nadesan; Suggs, Adam Taylor; Sullivan, Nathan Christopher; Teague, Jennings Grey; Temple, Jake Thomas; Thomas, William Earl; Tingle, Brody Lee; Tuggle, Marlowe Trenna; Tyndall, Sophie Elizabeth; Urbania, Jessica Rose; Vanderlaan, Jeremiah James; Velez, Karla Gabriela; Wait, Kaylea Allison; Wallace, Olivia Makinley; Watson, Stacey Cate; Williams, Kylie; Williams, Yvonne Marie; Wilson, Jamil Daquan; Wilson, Miranda Carroll; Zitney, Kyle Anthony; and Zito, Luciano Robert.

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Alizadeh, Sophia; Alkatiri, Amira Musa; Andrews, Cheyenne Rakiyah; Barnett, Wesley Allen; Bellamy, Rachel Elizabeth; Birmingham, Hannah Marie; Bivona, Samantha Riley; Blackburn, Tatem Connor; Bonilla, Katherine; Boswell, Emily Charlotte; Brashear, Grace Elizabeth; Brasser, Lindsay Caroline; Britt, Anna Stuart; Brookshire, James Morton; Brown, Ian Henry; Brown, Mary Catherine; Burbank, Colby Jackson; Burget, Harry Parker; Busch, Hannah Easton; Cameron, Caroline Elizabeth; Campolmi, Jackson Connor; Cane, Lydia Leigh; Catchpole, Ryan Correll; Childs, James Michael; Cline, Davis Matthew; Cook, Lauren Ashton; Cooper, Cameron James; Cowan, Zachary; Crank, Azriel Christina; Cummins, Grace Kathleen; Curet, Skyleen Angel; Davidson, Frank Richard; Davis, Morgan Leigh; Dedis, Nancy Christina; Desmond, Sarah Lawrence; Dillard, Patrick Austin; Dovel, Kayla Michele; Durham, Blakely Kay; Easterly, Reinhold Curt; Elgawli, Angela Ashraf; Espinoza Sandoval, Yieesha Yalesli; Espinoza, Monica Yesiret; Euripides, Elefteria Victoria; Fagan, James Arthur; Farnsworth, Davis Jennings; Feit, Jaclyn Elizabeth; Fish, Kylie Makenna; Fisher, Luke Avery; Flynn, Connor Addison; Francis, Luke Christopher; Francois, Rachel Sarah; Funderburk, Barrett Bridges; Furney, Kayla Grace; Gamez-Alvareng,

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Brandon Alejandro; Gillen, Jack Henry; Glunz, Cody Childs; Grady, Matthew Brantley; Grady, William Brown; Gray, Kate Marie; Green, David Preston; Grier, Austin Sinclair; Griffin, Rachel Julia; Groncki, Kalyn Alexa; Hall, Jacob Harrison; Hallenbeck, Katherine Eloise; Harber, Ethan Everett; Harper, Taverus Jeron; Hart, Aaron Nathaniel; Hawgood, Henry Preston; Hawkins, Delaney Kate; Haynie, Wilson Hugh; Heise, Alexandra Rose; Heise, Nicholas Martin; Heredia, Vallerie Julianna; Hilton, Addison Grace; Hipps, Christopher Walker Hayde; Hood, Brad Pearson; Howell, Mae Nelson; Hull, Ian Moncure; Hunter, Sean Patrick; Iverson, Thor Michael Rolf; Jackson, Kara Danielle; Jaworsky, Maya Noelle; Justis, Mallory Claire; Kalariotes, Elias Constantine; Kelker, Allison Lee; Kirk, Elysia Viola; Kocsis, Hannah Reece; Lapidot-Boaz, Maya; Layne, Addison Claire; Leggat, Grace Tierney; Lewisohn, Spencer Erhardt; Little, Mary Kaitlyn; Loftin, Anna Brooke; Mallory, Cole Alexander; Martinson, Elizabeth Brynn; Masi, Brooke Elizabeth; Meade, Jackson Maguire; Mendenhall, Parker Gatewood; Miles, Mason Timothy; Mitchell-Grant, Raquan Alexander; Morales, Brandon Francisco; Morgan, John Nicholson; Mulley, Ella Joyce; Nguyen, Taylor Dang; Papciak, William Baylor; Parada, Cecelia Kathryn; Parada, Lydia Ruth; Parker, Lillian Ramsey; Parks, Anna Elizabeth; Parziale, Tyler Vincent; Phillips, Autumn Maria; Poole, Roston Patrick; Poore, Zoe Haynes; Prochaska, Emily Ruth; Ramirez Galindo, Wendy Crystal; Ray, Harrison Scott; Ray, Richard Miller; Raymond, Valeria Maria; Richards, Susan Helen; Riley, Katherine Grace; Roland, Ricardo Peter; Rosas Mendoza, Evelyn Ana; Rowan, Michael Robert; Ruediger, Kaitlyn Nicole; Ryan, Theresa Ann; Salton, Samantha Llewellyn; Samuelson, Mary-Kathryn Shea; Shapiro, Lilly Grace; Shepherd, Gillian Anna; Shiraz, Mitra Camille; Siefken, Taylor Owen; Silverman, Bailey Rose; Simpson, Erin Christine; Singh, Manpreet; Six, Lucie; Skinner, Ava Joy; Sneed, Brady Fuller; Solis Rivadene, Melanie Shakira; Steele, Dylan Joseph; Stevens, Jeremiah Daesean; Stichter, Margaret Belle; Struckmeyer, Benjamin Charles; Suber, Lillie-Anne; Tandoh, Claire Esi Montoa; Tapia, Melina Andrea; Thar, Kaung Su; Thomas, Martha Greer; Tutwiler, Nicholas Kelley; Underwood, Anna Caroline; Vasi, Shalin Amit; Vendal, Ella Kate; Wait II, Scott Daniel; Washburn, Faith Kemper; Wawak, Christopher Edward; White, Caroline Elizabeth; Wolfe, Amber Marie; Yossa, Yelene Viktor; Zalewski, David Michael; and Zelinski, Emma Lofquist.

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Call for artists for December juried show Local nonprofit Mint Hill Arts is issuing a call for artists for its annual Ann and Bill Litaker exhibit. The show, which will take place in December, is a juried exhibit named for longtime Mint Hill Arts members Ann and Bill Litaker. The show is open to members of Mint Hill Arts and nonmembers, with a $10 per-category fee for members and a $30 per-category fee for nonmembers. Artists can enter artwork into as many categories as they’d like, with a maximum of two pieces per category. The five categories will include: water media; photography; painting – oils, acrylics and pastels; 3-D; and multimedia, which includes all 2-D artwork that combines any materials and/or techniques including drawing, graphics, alcohol inks and more. Intake for the show is Nov. 28, a Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Nov. 29, a Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. A free opening reception will be held Dec. 5, a Friday, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with Mint Hill’s monthly Art Around the Block art crawl. An awards ceremony will take place at 7:45 p.m., and people are invited to stay for wine, soft drinks, appetizers and a chance to view the artwork and meet artists. Find more information at www.minthillarts. org, or call 980-226-5532. The Mint Hill Arts gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A, in Mint Hill. Send arts notes items “attn.: Josh Whitener” to ae@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

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American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon. South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church will host its American Red Cross blood drive. Walk-ins are also welcome. Contact Kara Guy at kara.g.guy@gmail.com to register or for more information. South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte

11.22.14 Saturday

Meet the Breeds, noon to 4 p.m. The 24th annual PKC Meet the Breeds responsible dog ownership event returns. Admission is free, and this event is held indoors -- rain or shine. Visit the booths, meet the trainers, the breeds and their owners. Entertaining demonstrations will include pet tricks, basic training, conformation and obedience. There will also be a pooch parade where guests can receive free literature. New, unwrapped toys are being collected for the NBC Charlotte, Salvation Army Magical Toy Drive. Visit www.pkc.orgk, call 704-282-4947 or email Bravo-Dogs@carolina.rr.com for more information. Piedmont Kennel Club, 13607 Choate Circle, Charlotte

11.25.14 and ongoing Tuesday

Charlotte Woodcarvers meeting, 3 to 7:30 p.m. The Charlotte Woodcarvers meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons. All skill levels, from new carvers wishing to learn to the most experienced are welcome. The Charlotte Woodcarvers can teach attendees to carve. Cathcart Center of Carmel Presbyterian Church, 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte

11.25.14 Tuesday

Calvary Church Thanksgiving service, 7 p.m. Calvary warmly invites the community to a special evening of Thanksgiving worship in the Sanctuary. Guest at the ceremony will remember God’s blessings, hear a message from His word, sing, pray and celebrate communion. After the service, join the church in the galleria for fellowship, coffee, spiced apple cider and delicious pumpkin and pecan pie. Childcare is provided for children ages 4 years old and younger. Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville– Matthews Road, Charlotte.

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The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Decline, 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can learn the best exercises to boost brainpower in this free workshop entitled, “Exercising Helps Keep You Smart: The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Decline,” from The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center and presented by Jessica Martin of Genesis Rehab Services. Physical fitness plays an important role in preserving thinking skills and brain function. It’s not only good for the body, it can help preserve cognitive ability and may slow cognitive decline, according to new research. Pre-registration is requested, and seating is limited for both sessions. For caregivers, care is available for loved ones during the workshop with advance notice. Call 704-909-2070 for more information. The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center, 6030 Park South Drive, Charlotte

12.14.14 Sunday

Holiday tea and shopping at the Duke Mansion, 2 to 4 p.m. The Duke Mansion invites guest to brighten their holiday season with a delicious holiday tea at The Duke Mansion. While there, visitors can shop for memorable gifts from some of Charlotte’s top boutiques. Tea will be served in the living room with tea sandwiches, canapes, scones and sweets. Stroll the public areas and grounds of the mansion, a Colonial Revival Estate on the National Register of Historic Places. The cost is $35 per adult, $15 per child ages 5 to 12 years old. Reserve your spot by December 12 at 704-7144445 or by emailing kellis@tlwf.org . The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte

Ongoing through 12.19.14 Friday

Queen City Coat Drive Go Beyond S.E.O. is hosting its second annual Queen City Coat Drive, which will benefit A Child’s Place to help give Charlotte-Mecklenburg School children warm coats for the winter. Last year more than 4,770 CMS students were homeless. To help alleviate the problem, the drive is collecting gently-used coats from children’s size 6 through adult size extra large. In addition, they will accept Wal-mart and Target gift cards, hoodies or sweatshirts, hats, gloves socks and sweaters. The coats will be collected each Friday through December 19, and will be collected by a volunteer from the organization. Email Trish at Trish@gobeyondseo.com for more information or with your office location for donations.

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person, as my father and uncle both carved the 26-pound turkey (yes, that When I first was not a typo) before we sat down to started dating eat. How my aunt ever got it into the my wife, I took oven was a miracle. her through a Then there was the pecking order of significant rite who sat where. Aunts and uncles sat of passage in in the same seat year after year, and case she ever sometimes we heard the same stories wanted to conyear after year. sider marrying As we sat at the table to eat, my into this “crazy” cousin, Barbara, sat next to my girlenmeshed, friend. Her job was to explain to my codependent date what was about to happen and Rev. Tony what she was eating. and Italian famMarciano ily. It always started with my grandShe would attend our family Thanks- mother saying the prayer. She spoke giving feast. My family was not a Hall- Italian, so nobody ever understood mark special with eight people around what she said. One year my mother the table – there were 27 of us. We translated it, “It doesn’t matter what didn’t fit into the dining room, instead you’ve done, Jesus makes it all the we went to the basement and sat at a same.” very long table. While the food was spread out The turkey was not carved by one across the long table, the kids – who

were in their early 20s at the time – learned to take food hostage. If the adults wanted the mashed potatoes, they had to trade it for the corn – no trades meant no food going to the adult end. My wife grew up with Stouffers, but that word was never uttered near Aunt Lucy. We didn’t have dressing, we had stuffing. It had more meat in it than bread, and being Italian meant the meat was sausage. Stuffing was the food of choice on Thanksgiving, and it was an entire meal all by itself. Then there were the desserts. Aunt Lucy made an incredible chocolate mousse pie – it was the food of angels. On Thanksgiving, you didn’t come to our houses, eat and leave. You came, stayed, ate and stayed. It was an allday extravaganza. The food was just an excuse to bring people together. What I learned from my extended family we have turned into a Thanksgiving tradition at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Just like my family, it is an all-day event. We start with a hot breakfast at 6 a.m., ordered from a menu for our community guests. We show movies in the chapel and classroom from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., we have our famous mid-day meal. Our guests are greeted by a maitr’d who asks them, “How many are

in your party?” A hostess seats them at a table covered in cloth tablecloths, china, silverware and long-stemmed 14-ounce goblets (we’re not allowed to call them wine glasses). No one stands in line for their food, instead they are greeted by their waiter/waitress dressed in white shirts and black pants to resemble servers in a fine dining restaurant. After they eat, they can watch movies, use cellphones or just relax. Why do we do this? We want to make the love of God so real that our guests can touch it. Last year, one person was so moved by the hospitality he received, he entered our Rebound program for addiction recovery. While our volunteer slots are full, I still need your help. Please make a homemade dessert and bring it to the Rescue Mission either the day before or the morning of Thanksgiving. Know that while your family enjoys your dessert tradition, someone at the Mission is enjoying that same dessert. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

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The Providence Day girls basketball team has won five consecutive state championships and nine of the previous 10. This year they’ll look different on the court than in seasons’ past, but with (from left) smooth post player Janelle Bailey and sweet-shooting guard Erin Whalen, they could be in line to continue that run. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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When you’ve won five consecutive state championships and nine of the previous 10 titles, the first question Providence Day girls basketball coach Josh Springer – the orchestrator of all of that success – hears is always the same. “Our program has had some success, and quite honestly right now that doesn’t mean a hill of beans for this year,” Springer said. “But a lot of times when you’ve had some success people want to jump to the finish line and it’s, ‘How are you going to win another one?’ But it’s not possible to jump to the end of the year. “We’re going to look really different this year, and so is the team across the street and so will the team over there, too. We have to embrace the process and have our core values stay the same. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

Our philosophy is always, ‘It’s not about me,’ and all that stuff has stayed the same.” But what’s different is obvious. The Chargers lost three senior starters off last season’s team including gritty point guard Emma Pixley, shooting guard Nikyah Morgan and forward Jatarie White, the two-time N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year and a McDonald’s All-American who is now at South Carolina. The three seniors accounted for 60 percent of the Chargers scoring, 53 percent of the blocked shots, 47 percent of the rebounding, 44 percent of the assists and 44 percent of the steals last season, so there is certainly a void to fill. This year the Chargers have just one senior – guard Dani Brown – and three freshmen to acclimate to the tightly-run, well-oiled machine Springer

operates, but don’t feel too sorry for the five-time defending N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 3A champions. Sophomore post Janelle Bailey is back after averaging 12.7 points and 7.5 rebounds as White’s understudy, and she’s ready to take on an even bigger role in the middle for the Chargers on both ends of the court. “To be successful we have to start as much of our offense as we can close to the paint,” Springer said. “Janelle learned a lot from Jatarie and complemented her a lot with a lot of our highlow action. Now Janelle knows she’s going to get to touch it early and often. She’s going to anchor the middle for us on both ends of the court, and I think she relishes that challenge. She’s a kid that always wants to do more, and she’s going to get that opportunity this year.” While Bailey will anchor the post this season and for years to come, the same can be said for her new running mate, sweet-shooting junior Erin Whalen, who transferred from Ardrey Kell. Last year on an uber-talented team, Whalen averaged a team-high 10.1 points and 4.4 rebounds and helped the Knights advance to the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A Western Regional final. “Erin shoots the ball unbelievably well and her game really does compliment Janelle,” said Springer. “Erin can shoot the ball from Mars, she can really stroke it and really stretch the defense. She can and will play all five positions on the court – she has a post-up game, she can go off the bounce and is a high IQ kid who’s a workaholic. “I heard good things about her when she came over here, but her motor is incredible. Her internal drive to be great and her self-awareness is at a very high level. She brings a professional, business-like attitude to the process.” At a recent workout for a college coach, Whalen – who made 42 3-pointers a year ago and shot 39 percent beyond the arc at Ardrey Kell – made 49 of 50 shots from all over the floor, Springer said, showing her range and shooting touch. But Whalen is more than simply a good shooter. “Knowing Erin and playing with her before, I’m confident in kicking it out to her because I know she’s a great shooter, and that’s a great asset to the team,” Bailey said. “I knew her before, but not as well as I know her now. Her leadership is really good, and it’s something I didn’t know about her. She takes command at practice and people listen to her.” Whalen said she noticed right off the bat the structure and order of a Providence Day practice, and said she feels she can thrive in this system, especially with a post presence like Bailey.

“I feel like we work off each other really well,” Whalen said. “If teams double team Janelle she’s able to kick it out, and if teams are guarding me heavy, I can get it to her, so we complement each other really well. “I feel like we all have really good communication, and everyone has been really positive. Everyone has been really welcoming to me, and with the freshmen everyone is really patient and making sure we don’t move on until everyone gets on the same page.” In the Chargers’ opening-night 49-47 win over Wesleyan Christian, on Nov. 18 everyone seemed to be on the same page as Bailey scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Whalen added 15 points and seven rebounds. Even as good as the two headliners are, Springer knows if the Chargers are going to entertain the thought of winning their sixth consecutive title, other players are going to have to step up – and he’s excited to see how they respond to larger roles. “I say this every year, but the exciting thing about being a high school coach is that every year is a jigsaw puzzle and this year is no different,” Springer said. Bailey, Whalen and Brown started the opener along with juniors Izzy Gallant and Celine Ives – a pair of valuable holdovers from last season. Freshman point guard Kennedy Boyd will play huge minutes this season and will have an immediate impact, and sophomores Lauryn Harper, Emilie Smith and freshmen Abbey Anne Briggs and Sophie Reiser will be worked into the rotation and should see expanded roles as the year progresses. “I think we have a great blend of returning core players, but we obviously have some newcomers and they’re learning our system and how we do things,” Springer said. “I think our biggest challenge is developing oncourt chemistry as quickly as possible. That’s not something you can rush, and it’s not something you can force. Our off-court chemistry is excellent, but we need to learn how to play together on the court, and it will take a lot of practices and a lot of games – there’s no way to expedite that process. “I like this group a lot. I don’t know what that will mean in a few months, but I like the foundation we’re laying day by day. I don’t know if that means we win two games or 52 games, but I really like our work ethic and where we’re headed.” If all goes well and history is any indication, the Chargers are likely headed to their 11th straight NCISAA tournament final appearance and a shot at their sixth straight title. If that happens, let the questions begin anew.

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There couldn’t have been a more fitting end to Charlotte Christian’s season than the Knights final offensive play in the N.C. Independent School’s Ahtletic Association championship on Nov.14. After having a potential game-winning kick blocked at the end of regulation, and as the Knights prepared to line up for their first play of overtime, coach Jason Estep knew how it was going to go down. “We’re going into overtime and it was, ‘OK, here’s the deal. We’re going to hang our hat on who we are,’” Estep said. “We ran power on the first play, and I think we came out in a formation that outnumbered them at the point of attack, we made some good blocks.” Junior running back Elijah Deveaux took the handoff, cut to his left and found a seam behind his manhandling offensive line featuring Brian Chaffin, Phillip Walton, Dalton Gouveia, Robert McLean and Hank Bennett for a 10-yard touchdown and a 28-21 lead. “To score on the first play of overtime and get the extra point was big and it put a lot of pressure on them,” Estep said. Charlotte Latin, a team that matched up well with the Knights all season and had forced overtime with a gritty performance, completed one pass before Knights junior cornerback Jeremiah White intercepted his second ball of the game – this one a second-down pass that secured the Knights’ third consecutive NCISAA title and set off a mob of celebration as players, coaches and fans intertwined on the field in congratulatory embraces for the third straight year. “That (play) defines our season – hard work and we finished every rep of everything we did,” said Deveaux, a Duke commit who ran for 152 yards and three touchdowns and threw a 34-yard touchdown strike to quarterback John Turley, accouting for all four Knights touchdowns. All season, the Knights had been able to run the ball, but during the Knights final seven games Deveaux and his line mates understood their identity, ran the ball and ran it well as Deveuax accumulated 1,394 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns during that stretch. “We never took anything lightly, and that got us to this point. We completed our milestone we worked all summer for,” Deveaux said. “This one is really special. Page 22 • Nov. 21 to 27, 2014 • South Charlotte Weekly

We were doubted this year, we weren’t the top dog, so we had to prove people wrong. This one feels good.” The Knights entered the season on a 19-game win streak which included two dominating state title game performances. But they’d lost a slew of key senior contributors many of whom are playing on college campuses around the country, a starting quarterback and some luster – at least in the eyes of people outside the Knights locker room. The Knights dropped their first game to Class 4-AA public school power and defending champion Mallard Creek by just seven points, but rebounded to win 10 straight and make beleivers out of people who – foolishly – had doubted the Knights. So as they stood on the field celebrating yet again, this championship hit home, but Deveaux, White and the offensive line weren’t the only stars of the game. Senior defenisve back Jaylon McClinton played all over the field, juniors Connor Maitland and Ryan Gilmartin did their usual thing defensively and Maitland had an

effective day on the ground, rushing for 38 yards on seven carries. And then there was Turley. Just weeks before fall practice began Turley was slotted as a defensive back/ receiver. Then, suddenly, he was the starting quarterback on the two-time defending champions – a team which other than returning Deveaux had lost 90 percent of its offense from a season ago, but was still the heavy favorites to repeat as champion and maintain their consecutive win streak. “I remember walking out of this field house after winning it last year and somebody saying, ‘OK, coach it’s time for three,’” Estep said. “I was thinking, ‘Really, can’t we just get 24 hours to celebrate this one?’ Putting pressure like that on high school kids is tough, but our kids did a great job of overcoming that pressure. “John didn’t force balls tonight, he made plays with his feet and extended drives for us. He did what we needed him to do as he’s done all year.” Turley completed six of 10 passes for 137 yards, caught a momentum-changing 34-yard strike from Deveaux and ran 15 times for 58 yards. In part, Turley’s performance led to the Knights controlling time of possession 31 minutes to Latin’s 17 and running 20 more offensive plays than the Hawks, weakening their defense for the final salvo. “I wanted to give us a chance to stay in the game,” Turley said. “I knew I couldn’t make bad plays that would put us in a bad situation, I had to do my best and keep moving forward. Right now, it means everything. We’ve worked all year for this, this has been our goal since Day 1, to be here and accomplish this, it’s hard to describe the feelings I have right now. It’s awesome. It’s amazing.” That was the sentiment many of the Knights echoed as they walked off the field for the final time together. “It’s an unbelievable feeling,” said Chaffin, one of the nation’s top high school linemen, a Stanford commit and the Knights heart and soul in the locker room. “It was a whole team effort, everybody contributed and everyone did their job tonight. It was unbelievable – I’m ecstatic. Coach Estep and his staff got us prepared, we believed in our game plan and we had one mission all year. We worked so hard to not just get here, but to win this game, and we executed tonight.” And, Chaffin said, the final offensive play proved to (see Knights on page 23)

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be a fitting end to another dream season. “We got in the huddle and coach called the running play (in overtime) and we had confidence. We looked at each one of our guys, said, ‘I love you and we got this,’ and we got it on the first play – it was unbelievable.” So, too, was the Knights season. They replaced so much offense, so much leadership on both sides of the ball and still closed out the year on a 10-game win streak and as champions once again. “In the beginning of the year we played well, but we weren’t the team that we are now,” Turley said. “We bonded and gelled together and became this great team from the play calling down to the execution of the plays, everything gelled and it turned into a championship. You can’t ask for anything more than that.” For Chaffin and the other 10 seniors who closed their career in style, this is another magical end to a season.

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Even though their high school careers are over, Chaffin thinks they have left a lasting impact. “I think we left our legacy,” he said. “We have some great guys who will be juniors and sophomore and I think we left it for them. I think they’ll carry the torch from here.” This year, Estep said he’s taking at least 24 hours to enjoy the win, even though he did have time to put the finishing cap on another remarkable season. “It’s a special feeling, and I think a weight has been lifted off our team’s shoulders. Coming in with that expectation to follow up that group from a year ago, these guys did a great job managing that and I’m proud of them,” he said. “We knew when the time came those guys would rise up, make plays and that’s what they did. I wanted those guys to win it so bad because they deserved it. Not that Latin didn’t deserve it, but to see our kids fight and claw all year long, I just wanted them to have it, and this is a great feeling and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The 2014 Charlotte Christian Knights No. NAME 1 Matthew Weigel 2 Trey Linton 3 John Turley 4 Jonathan Durham 5 Davis Waldrop 6 Christian VanSickle 7 Peyton Hibbard 8 John Armistead 9 Jonathan Grigg 10 Jack Cherry 11 Frederick Parker 12 Elijah Deveaux 14 Beau Snuggs 15 Edward White 17 Aidan Piatek 18 Joshua Broadway 20 Ryan Gilmartin 21 Alexander Cherne 22 Jack Owens 23 Luke Gentlesk 24 Terrelle Brown 25 Justus Woods 27 Jacob Sullivan 28 Bryden Reed 31 Chris Stueber 32 Brandon Broadway 33 Connor Maitland 34 Jaylon McClinton 40 Edward Sander 41 Jacob Giller 44 Kyle McCormick 45 Clay Bryant 50 Jack Frasier 52 Robert McLean 53 Henry Bennett 54 Joshua Bryant 55 Dalton Gouveia 63 Hunter Phalen 64 Jack Mitchell 65 Brian Chaffin 68 Mark Sullivan 70 Benjamin Duyck 72 Philip Walton 73 Lucas Warner 74 Tinayeshe Manyika 75 Jack Bennett 77 Matthew Donnalley 80 Carter Bugg 82 Jackson VanSickle

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(8-1) (104-26)

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3) Butler (10-2)

4) Charlotte Latin (10-2) (9-0) (108-27)

WEEKLY GAME SCHEDULE: No. 9 Providence (9-3) at No. 1 East Forsyth (11-1) No. 5 Butler (10-2) at No. 4 Mallard Creek (11-1) No. 6 Ardrey Kell (9-3) at No. 3 Lake Norman (12-1) No. 7 Hough (9-3) at No. 2 Independence (12-0) No. 13 Mount Tabor (8-4) at No. 12 Rocky River (8-4) No. 11 High Point Central (9-3) at No. 3 Charlotte Catholic (11-1)

w ee k ly g a me s tats Pas sing Name Team Games Comp. Att. Yards TD Int Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 12 151 268 2949 43 7 Caleb York Providence 12 122 212 2016 20 10 Clay Norris Myers Park 11 178 307 1924 17 9 Naiil Ramadan Rocky River 10 126 200 1836 22 7 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 12 121 215 1811 23 6 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 12 115 216 1753 15 0 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 12 119 194 1748 25 8 John Turley Charlotte Christian 11 91 170 1581 21 5 Antonio Wallace South Meck 11 91 149 1247 9 4 John Schweitzer Providence Day 12 97 226 1232 9 15 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 6 64 167 1181 20 9 Cole Bloomer Country Day 11 65 117 915 4 5 John Walton Charlotte Catholic 12 50 100 876 7 3 Khalil Gilliam East Meck 11 53 121 685 7 7 Christian McPhail Independence 6 18 34 350 4 3

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Name Team Games Elijah Deveaux Charlotte Christian 11 Jaret Anderson Charlotte Catholic 12 Benny LeMay Butler 12 Bryon Collins East Meck 11 Brian Mattar Providence 12 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 12 Elijah Jett Rocky River 11 Quantavious McGill Independence 12 Bonte Freeman Ardrey Kell 12 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 12 Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 12 Caleb York Providence 12 Gabe Montgomery Providence Day 8 Dominique Summerville Myers Park 11 DeMarkes Stradford Charlotte Latin 11 Cole Perry Charlotte Catholic 12 Jaquavion Alexander Myers Park 11 Devin Andrews South Meck 11 Raymel Addison Carolina Pride 7 AJ Peal Independence 12 John Schweitzer Providence Day 12 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 11 Josh German Ardrey Kell 12 Warren Holland Charlotte Country Day 8 Khamel Howard East Meck 8 Justice Styron Rocky River 11 Jack King Providence 10 Ryan Miller Charlotte Catholic 12

Rushes 233 192 190 185 189 110 171 102 121 112 109 133 110 111 101 100 131 114 42 103 106 76 75 85 117 59 61 48

Yards 1876 1540 1490 1435 1329 1139 1003 987 937 912 778 707 692 680 659 639 628 610 609 568 562 533 520 500 465 417 415 414

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6) Providence (9-3)

7) Ardrey Kell (9-3)

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Name Team John Brannon South Meck Elliott Beiser Providence Day Beau Snuggs Charlotte Christian Cameron Goldean Providence Day Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin Andrew Brause Charlotte Catholic Jaire Alexander Rocky River Tim Marshall Independence Clifton Duck Butler Tyler Pistorio Providence Stephen Griffin South Meck Deonte Henderson Providence Day Ahmeck Henry Carolina Pride Drake Deluliis Providence Devon Kent Providence Jacob Clementi South Meck Kanyon Tuttle Charlotte Latin Owen Armstrong Charlotte Latin Terry Hodge East Meck

Games 8 12 11 12 12 11 12 11 10 10 10 12 5 9 7 8 12 12 11

INT 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

re c e i vi n g Name Jaire Alexander Kanyon Tuttle Alex Barrow John Biasucci Will Walton Drake Deluliis Ryan Jones Melvin Rouse Ryan Miller Jamar Jenkins Tadarin McNeil Carson Song Brian McLeod Jaylen Erwin Stephen Griffin Ryan Connor Cooper Hearn James Cornett Clifton Duck Jontavious Hall Matt Williams Jonathan Jennings Matthew Weigel Chance Kennedy Kendall Lewis Deonte Henderrson Moryah Johnson Bokar Diaby

Team Games Rocky River 12 Charlotte Latin 12 Butler 12 Providence 12 Independence 12 Providence 12 Ardrey Kell 12 Charlotte Latin 12 Charlotte Catholic 12 Independence 12 Myers Park 10 Charlotte Latin 12 Ardrey Kell 12 Carolina Pride 9 South Meck 11 Providence Day 12 Myers Park 10 East Meck 11 Butler 8 Myers Park 10 Charlotte Country Day 11 Charlotte Latin 6 Charlotte Christian 11 South Meck 11 Rocky River 10 Providence Day 11 South Meck 11 Carolina Pride 5

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Name Team Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell Matt Messler Ardrey Kell Christian Dixon Butler TJ Elliiott East Meck Ricky Smith Providence Day Braedon Meade Charlotte Catholic Ryan Gilmartin Charlotte Christian Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin Jalen Cousar Butler Jerome Cochran Independence Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin Christian Colon Independence Alexander Gagnon Charlotte Catholic Dalton Gouveia Charlotte Christian Jordan Fehr Providence Tyler Pistorio Providence Chris Mangum Independence Solomon Key Providence Day Jarett Norman Butler Carson Song Charlotte Latin Raymond Wright Ardrey Kell Hunter Sheridan Charlotte Latin Sheppard Wilson Charlotte Country Day Connor Maitland Charlotte Christian Davis Cotton East Meck

sacks Receptions 68 39 45 49 42 36 32 26 26 34 47 38 39 17 19 21 24 16 15 39 30 16 17 40 17 19 17 14

Yards TD 1123 18 880 12 820 11 788 6 746 7 660 10 625 6 603 6 584 6 579 8 546 7 532 11 452 3 444 9 389 7 386 5 371 2 356 4 347 4 337 1 332 1 327 5 325 5 322 2 319 3 315 1 315 0 313 2

Games Tackles 12 143 12 125 12 109 11 106 12 103 12 103 11 103 12 99 12 97 12 95 12 92 12 89 12 86 11 85 11 85 11 84 10 84 12 81 12 80 12 80 12 78 12 78 12 76 10 76 11 76 11 76

Name Team Games Alec Hanff Charlotte Latin 12 Connor Maitland Charlotte Christian 11 Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell 12 Hunter Sheridan Charlotte Latin 12 Caleb Walker Independence 12 Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin 12 Dru Seabrook Providence 11 Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin 12 Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic 10 Kima Bell Independence 12 Lawrence Harris Carolina Pride 7 Jarett Norman Butler 12 Dimitri Gonzales Providence 10 Richard Coker Charlotte Country Day 10 Brandon Luallen Rocky River 11 Raymond Wright Ardrey Kell 12 Toby Okwara Charlotte Latin 12 Zach Gilbert South Meck 10 Alex Cantrell Providence Day 12 Michael Maughan Providence 11 Michael Wilson Charlotte Catholic 11 Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell 12 Rhett Huddleston Ardrey Kell 12 Ryan Gilmartin Charlotte Christian 11 Matthew Gray Carolina Pride 9 Tadarian McDonald Carolina Pride 6 Jake Lawler South Meck 8 Tre Seegers Charlotte Country Day 9 Matthew Weigel Charlotte Christian 11

Sacks 18 16.5 15.5 13 12 11 11 10 10 10 8.5 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 6.5 6 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

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Megan Hovis wins Thunder Road Marathon by Hannah Chronis hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

South Charlotte resident Megan Hovis won first place at the 2014 Thunder Road Marathon, a Boston Marathon Qualifier sponsored by Novant Health held annually in uptown Charlotte. Hovis was the only female runner to finish under three hours, crossing the finish line in 2:56:37 – nearly eight seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Hovis, a Vermont native, graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2005 where she was a member of the cross-country team, indoor and outdoor track and field teams and was named a cross-country all-American in 2004. Her win on Nov. 15 at Thunder Road marked the second time that she’s won the marathon, winning it for the first time in 2007 with a time of 2:45:10. Hovis has competed in eight marathons and countless half-marathons, 15Ks, 10Ks and 5Ks. Winning is nothing new for Hovis, but she said this marathon win was truly something special. “It was so great because it was in front of all my friends,” she said. “There was amazing crowd support. Every mile I could hear someone yelling my name and cheering for me. Usually I run in events outside of Charlotte where no one knows who I am. This time was really special because of that support and encouragement.” Her husband, Ben Hovis, is the Providence Day cross-country and track and field coach. He’s led the boys cross-country team to seven state titles and trains regularly with Megan. During the Thunder Road Marathon, he rode his bike alongside his wife for support and

encouragement. “He’s always been very supportive of my running,” Megan Hovis said. “He’s my biggest fan. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad, having your husband as your coach. If I don’t hit the paces he thinks I should be hitting, I feel like I’ve disappointed him. But we can laugh about it, which is great. “He’s so great and he helps me prepare and train for each event I run. On Saturday, (at Thunder Raod) he rode the whole marathon with me on his bike. We always support each other like that.” In December, Ben Hovis will compete in the Kiawah Island Marathon and Megan plans to ride her bike alongside him as he runs. “We’re a support system,” she said. “We don’t like to run the same events because we like to be there to support each other and focus on helping the other succeed.” Megan Hovis’ win at Thunder Road was perhaps one of her biggest accomplishments in her illustrious career – which means something, given that she qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2007 and ran a 2:37:29 to finish 12th in the country. Eleven months ago, the licensed dietician and personal trainer gave birth to her first child, Chase. In under a year, with support from Ben, she’s been able to get back into shape and finish a marathon in a subthree hour time, despite battling injuries. “This was my first time doing any major race since having Chase,” she said. “Training was a lot harder and a lot different. I was so happy to get back into racing shape, and I had no idea what to expect. Honestly, right after I had him I started having injuries because I thought I could jump right back into training and I overdid it, so

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Megan Hovis won the 2014 Thunder Road Marathon running in 2:56:37. Photo courtesy of Theoden Janes

going sub-three was a big one for me. “I wanted to get a marathon under three hours and I didn’t think it would happen this race. I thought I would be at three (hours) or 3:10.00. Now I have to rethink my goals and what I’m capable of.” Megan Hovis will be running in the Boston Marathon on April 18. She hopes to have her time down to 2:55:00 but, above all, the new mom is focused on staying in shape and staying healthy. “Ben and I used to go on long runs together,” she said. “Life looks different with a kid and now we have to juggle who’s going to watch him and when we need to be back to put him down for a nap. But we love it. I used to be pushing marathon time and focusing on that but now it’s more about staying healthy and running an even pace.”

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