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Weddington residents CJ and Max aren’t typical middle school boys. Yes, they spend most of their free time on the baseball field and playing with their pet lizards and their Westie, Rosco, but they also have their own band and play classic rock music to raise money for veterans.

The brothers, known on stage as CJ and Brother Max, have been performing classic rock since May 2012.

Last year, they raised over $4,000 for Patriot Charities to pay for a service dog, "Tiger," which was presented to veteran Army gunner Angela Simpson at the Patriot Gala last November.

This year, the boys have even higher ambitions. Not only do they hope to raise enough money to pay for another service dog, but they also aspire to raise $10,000 to help Patriot Charities build a house for a veteran and $50 million for Global Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Foundation (GPTSIF), a nonprofit organization working to provide

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CJ (left) and Max Teas performing at a private party last year. Photo courtesy of Lou Borella

Firethorne changes ownership again in multi-million dollar deal

by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

MARVIN – In a $44-million-dollar deal announced on Monday, March 23, Dallas-based luxury club company ClubCorp announced it will acquire six country clubs in the southeastern United States, including Firethorne Country Club in Marvin, expanding ClubCorp’s presence in the Charlotte market.

The deal will give Firethorne members the opportunity to join an exclusive network run by ClubCorp that includes membership with over 200 country clubs across the country and other benefits.

Of the six country clubs, Firethorne was seen as a priority due to location and the “high profile” of the club, said

Mark Burnett, chief operating officer at ClubCorp.

“We did quite a bit of due diligence on each club (acquired in the deal),” Burnett said. “Firethorne, in particular, we are extremely excited about. One of the most compelling reasons to move forward when we looked at the portfolio, was that Firethorne was one of the jewels.”

The private country club currently has 540 members, according to Scott Simerlink, Firethorne’s general manager. It includes an 18-hole golf course, tennis complex, 30,000-square-foot clubhouse and water park with four pools and a slide.

The company has announced plans to invest millions of dollars in renovating and reinventing each club it has acquired. Plans will be made on a club-by-club basis, but

often include adding amenities, functionality and programming to clubs as needed, according to a news release.

Once the deal is finalized, ClubCorp representatives will work with members, club staff and management at Firethorne through town hall meetings, focus groups and other means to decide what can be done to improve the club, Burnett said.

“The logical place to start is to look hard to make sure the golf course is in good standing,” he said. “Then we’ll look at other parts of the club to see what can be worked on.”

The ClubCorp deal marks the second time in less than three years Firethorne has changed ownership. Textron (see Firethorne on page 5)

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Little did she know her journey to the small screen would start behind a computer.

Moniz shared the story of her online relationship on the March 18 episode of MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show.�

On the Internet, a “catfish� is a person who creates a fake personal profile on social media sites using someone else’s pictures to pretend to be someone else. On the show, host Nev Schulman helps young people around the country meet their online connections, who may have disguised themselves as someone else.

Moniz grew up in the New Jersey area, but within the past year moved to Indian Trail.

She had difficulty adjusting from the fastpaced city lifestyle to a slower countryside pace.

The 23-year-old experienced tragedies during her young adulthood, including losing her father and sister, and looked to someone for comfort. “I was a Daddy’s girl,� Moniz said. “My father did everything for me.�

On the show, Moniz tells Schulman and guest co-host Tyler Oakley, a YouTube personality, her mother blames the 23-year-old for her father’s death, who suffered a stroke and aneurysm, because the family was out with Moniz when he died. “I haven’t had my mother’s support for 23 years,� Moniz said.

Moniz said she gained support from others to follow her passions. “When I go somewhere, people look at me.

I don’t know if it’s from my look or something else. But I’ve been told all my life I have the personality,� she said.

However, she felt experiencing her personal tragedies may have gotten in the way of following her desires.

While looking for comfort, Moniz met Marcus on Instagram, a social media site where members post photos, and the two carried on a relationship for about two years.

However, Moniz had never spoken to him over the phone or through webcam, leaving her to wonder if Marcus was who he said he was. Moniz also sent him gifts – including a $2,000 camera – over the years, with the financial assistance of others, such as her mother.

The 23-year-old applied for the show and Schulman’s help in September and ultimately was cast on the show after about a monthlong process. MTV representatives evaluated whether she could handle the pressure in the

limelight and researched her story.

Marcus ended up being the same person in his pictures, a surprising-but-comforting twist, considering most of the show’s cast find they’re being “catfished.� “I couldn’t fathom the emotion I was feeling (meeting Marcus for the first time),�

Moniz said. “I was ecstatic, but then I was like, ‘Why did you do this to me for so long when it was just you?’ ‌ I was just so airheaded at the moment.â€?

Marcus and Moniz did not develop a romantic relationship, but she feels comfortable with the relationship and feels his support.

The show delved into Moniz’s personal life and her relationship with family. In a conversation with Schulman, Oakley, Moniz and her family at the family’s Indian Trail home, Moniz’s mother showed opposition to the show and her daughter’s choice to meet Marcus. “My mom was the only person who wasn’t supportive of it because she had placed money into this guy and didn’t get much out of it,� Moniz said. “She was like, ‘I am going to say what I want on TV because they’re going to pay me now (to be on the show).’ The one thing that I have to keep in mind when I saw the show is that they cut out most of the conversation.�

Moniz felt MTV’s edits throughout the show misconstrued Moniz and Marcus’s

story and that the show missed key moments in the story. “I just wish they would have changed certain things,� she said.

For example, she said she was texting with Marcus while the film crew was at her house, giving him information about the process, which the crew said may have affected Marcus’s seemingly-resistant behavior on the show. They even challenged the validity of the story, Moniz said, and questioned how it was possible for the two to never speak on the phone. She said Marcus explained why he couldn’t talk on the phone, but the crew didn’t think it was enough of a reason.

Despite feeling the show didn’t properly represent her story, Moniz said the experience helped change her. “I learned the biggest thing is to not spend money on guys,� she said with a laugh. “It was a big eye opener for me to go through that experience. I was using people to get the gifts to buy for (Marcus). Being a female and losing my dad, I needed that male figure in my life, so I started to turn my pain into anger toward men and using men. “It made me grow up and be honest to people automatically. You have to be honest with people – whether it’s in person or behind a screen – there is always a way to find out.�

Moniz has experienced positive feedback from viewers after her episode aired. “The support that I got and everything, I appreciate and I feel it,� she said.

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The boys’ father, Christopher Teas, said they’ve almost raised enough to cover the cost of another service dog, and they are in the process of planning a three-week, 10-city summer tour to benefit GPTSIF. CJ and Max were drawn to helping veterans because they grew up in Middletown, New Jersey post 9/11.

“Middletown lost more lives than any town (during 9/11 and the subsequent Afghanistan and Iraqi War),” Christopher said.

“It was a huge deal in our community, growing up. Everyone was affected by it,” CJ said.

CJ and Max, who both attend Weddington Middle School, made a connection to a local organization that helps veterans, after their parents attended a benefit dinner, the Patriot Gala for Patriot Charities, a local fundraising arm of the Wounded Warrior Project, in 2013.

CJ and Max loved that Patriot Charities helped veterans by providing service dogs for those suffering from PTSI. They said helping raise money for them merged their love for music and dogs with their passion for helping veterans.

CJ and Brother Max played at Patriot Charities’ annual 5K run in May 2014.

They ended up playing at 10 concerts last year and raised over $4,000 for Simpson’s service dog.

The brothers became more interested in helping veterans suffering with PTSI after they found out that veterans suffering from PTSI have a higher suicide rate.

“More soldiers die by suicide than killed in war,” CJ said. “If we can help the number of suicides go down that would have the greatest impact.

Beyond their charitable efforts, the brothers are happy to be able to do what they love. They’ve played guitar for

almost six years, mostly self-taught.

Their love for guitar and classic rock started with Guitar Hero, a popular, guitar-simulation video game. One day while playing the game they bet their dad that if they reached expert level on a song by Cheap Trick then he would buy them real guitars.

They now own 12 guitars and practice one to two hours a night, as well as hold weekly band practices with their drummer Briggs Ackers of Waxhaw and bass/guitar player Aidan Nolen, who also attends Weddington Middle School.

CJ and Max also started writing their own songs. They took music theory lessons for six months from Charlotte resident Derick Hill of Carolina Guitars in 2013-14.

CJ and Brother Max will release their second original song, “Give Me a Shot,” this May. “The song has a double meaning for veterans – give me a shot at something (an opportunity) and the Stellate Ganglion Block injection,” CJ said.

The brothers also plan to make “Give Me a Shot” available for download on iTunes in May. They said 100 percent of the sales for this song will go to GPTSIF. “Their passion for music is tremendous and their dedication to veterans adds a whole another dimension,” Hill said.

CJ and Max play at many local events and venues. They’ve become regulars at Mac’s Speed Shop and Hickory Tavern.

Their upcoming events include playing at Paws in the Park on April 18, a Saturday, at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville and Mac’s Speed Shop’s tenth anniversary Independent Benefit Run on May 2, a Saturday, at Mac’s Speed Shop on South Boulevard in Charlotte.

“These boys are making such an impact helping veterans and other organizations; we are happy to partner with them in giving back to the community,” David Jewell, co-owner of Mac’s Speed Shop, said.

Financial Corporation sold the club in 2012 to Stratford Golf Partners, which is selling it now.

Burnett said his company has intentions of keeping Firethorne in the ClubCorp family for the long term.

“If you look at our recent history, you’ll see that we have been on the acquisition side of things, not selling,” he said.

Since 2010, ClubCorp has grown its portfolio of clubs by 33 percent. Firethorne was one of two North Carolina clubs involved in the deal, bringing ClubCorp’s number of country clubs in the state to 10.

In 2014, ClubCorp purchased TPC Piper Glen in south Charlotte, less than eight miles from Firethorne, in the hopes to begin growing its presence in the Charlotte area.

“Charlotte has been a market we’ve been targeting,” Burnett said. “With TPC (Piper Glen) last year and now Firethorne, we’re hoping this will be the start of a hub there.”

Firethorne members will have the opportunity to join the O.N.E. (Optimal Network Experience) program, which offers members value-oriented benefits at their home club, in the region and at clubs throughout the world, including access to more than 300 private clubs and special offerings at

Photo courtesy of Firethorne Country Club

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Burnett also pointed to the O.N.E. program and large selection of ClubCorp courses as another reason Firethorne can feel more secure in its position now that it is under new ownership once again. “(The network) really does help,” Burnett said. “The size of our organization, with over 200 (golf courses) total, that network will be a huge added benefit for the members and bring some stability to our club.”

The new acquisition included country clubs in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Florida, including Bermuda Run Country Club in Bermuda Run, North Carolina, near Winston-Salem. Bermuda Run is a private country club offering 36 holes of championship golf, two clubhouses and an Olympic pool with a lazy river and tennis center. ClubCorp now owns clubs in 26 states, the District of Columbia, Mexico and China.

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Wesley Chapel mayor to hold town hall meetings regarding de-annexation WESLEY CHAPEL – Wesley Chapel Mayor Brad Horvath will hold two meetings at the Wesley Chapel town hall to give an update regarding a recent petition from residents wanting to de-annex their property from the village, according to a news release.

Horvath will give an overview, from his standpoint, of the current de-annexation issue that has arisen in the village, its potential impacts and actions the village is proposing to try to mitigate or forestall any actions by state legislators, according to the release.

The first meeting will be held on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. The second meeting, which will cover the same issues for those that can’t make the first, will be held on April 11, a Saturday, at 1 p.m.

There will be a question-and-answer session following each meeting.

Wingate alum named as university president WINGATE – On Wednesday, March 18, Wingate University named Rhett Brown, current vice president for student life and enrollment services, as its 10th president.

Brown, a two-time Wingate graduate, will replace Jerry E. McGee, who is retiring in May after 23 years at the school, according to a news release. McGee is currently the longest-serving college president in North Carolina.

“I am both deeply humbled and

News tremendously excited,” Brown said at a news conference at the school’s Ballantyne campus on March 18. “I would like to thank President McGee for his years of visionary leadership to my alma mater.

He has left a profound legacy, and I look forward to building on his great work.”

Brown has 26 years of experience in higher education, according to the release. At Wingate, he served numerous roles before being named to his current position in 2009, overseeing admissions, student life and marketing.

“Dr. Brown has been a highly respected member of Wingate University’s senior leadership team for many years,” McGee said. “I am confident the university will enjoy continued success during his tenure.”

Brown grew up in Pelion, South Carolina southwest of Columbia. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wingate in 1989 and his MBA in 2001. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Alabama. Brown also served eight years in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

He spent active duty in Operation Desert Storm and served in Saudi Arabia in 1990-91 during the first Persian Gulf War, according to the release.

He will take over as president on June 1.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between March 19 and 24, according to the Union County Sheriff ’s Office. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Indian Trail

• Zayna Rashed, 7800 block of Idlewild Road: Assault and battery. March 19 • Tina Stogner, 8600 block of Elmsworth Lane: Failure to appear. March 19 • Carlos Dardon, 6000 block of Pine Cone Lane: Possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. March 21 • Corey Katona, 6000 block of Pine Cone Lane: Possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. March 21 • Dylan Spaulding, 6400 block of Clearwater Drive: Driving after consuming alcohol while under 21 years old. March 22 • Joshua Bishop, 1000 block of Crismark Drive: Driving while impaired. March 22 • Jodi Jeffers, 7600 block of Indian Trail Fairview Road: Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. March 22 • Mark Celeste, 7600 block of Indian Trail Fairview Road: Assault on a female. March 22 • Jeremy Mullis, 1500 block of Waxhaw Indian Trail Road: Failure to appear. March 22

Waxhaw

• Heather Sawyer, 4000 block of Waxhaw Crossing Drive: Exploitation of a disabled person or elder’s trust. March 20 • Dylan Holley, 9300 block of Mini Ranch Road: Assault and battery. March 21

• Christopher McNew, 3600 block of Waxhaw Marvin Road: Driving while license revoked. March 22 • Madeline Laney, 1900 block of Beckwith Lane: Communicating threats. March 22 • Gary Stephens, 4500 block of Helms Road: Failure to appear. March 23 • Marquan Doster, 3600 block of South Providence Road: Failure to appear. March 23 • Daniel Templin, 5500 block of Nesbit Road: Violation of domestic violence protection order. March 23

The following crimes were committed in western Union County between March 19 and 24, according to the Union County Sheriff ’s Office.

Hemby Bridge Home Break-ins • 5500 block of Reid Road: Nothing listed as stolen from home during break-in. March 22

Vehicle Break-ins • 5500 block of Reid Road: Nothing listed as stolen during three vehicle break-ins. March 22

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Editor’s Note: Due to space restraints, the details of a rash of vehicle break-ins in Indian Trail could not be included.

Between the above listed dates, 30 cars were broken into, many of which in the Bonterra area off Poplin Road. In many of the incident reports, nothing was listed as stolen.

Home/Business Break-ins • Market Express, 6732 Old Monroe Road: $100 worth of tobacco products stolen from business during break-in. March 19

• 5000 block of Poplar Glen Drive: Kindle, cash, jewelry and checks, worth $948 total, stolen from home during business. March 19 • 3500 block of Faith Church Road: $4,300 worth of landscaping power tools stolen from government-owned building. March 19 • 4100 block of Flaggstone Lane: $3,096 worth of televisions and jewelry stolen from home during break-in. March 21

Property Theft • 7400 block of Stinson Hartis Road: $45 license plate stolen. March 20 • 1000 block of Onotoa Drive: $50 license plate stolen. March 20 • 2100 block of Younts Road: DVDs, shoes, clothing and food, worth $2,037 total, stolen from business. March 22 • 3800 block of Monticello Street: $41 worth of gas stolen. March 22 • 10006 block of Fenwick Drive: $103 in checks stolen. March 23

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 6000 block of West Highway 74: $500 in damage to trailer in vandalism incident. March 19 • 6100 block of Bridle Trace: $25 in damage to window in vandalism incident. March 19 • 5100 block of Rogers Road: $300 in damage to two church buses in vandalism incident.

March 19 • 7400 block of Stinson Hartis Road: $30 in damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. March 20 • 2200 block of Lawyers Road: $300 in damage to vehicle window in vandalism incident.

March 23

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 2100 block of Younts Road: Financial card fraud. March 19

Miscellaneous • Porter Ridge High School, 2839 Ridge Road: Possession of weapon on school property.

March 23

Lake Park Miscellaneous • 4000 block of Logan Circle: Prescription pills stolen. March 19

Marvin Home/Business Break-ins • 700 block of Wild Cherry Court: Nothing listed as stolen from home during break-in.

March 20

Waxhaw Property Theft • 3700 block of Tom Starnes Road: $6,900 worth of construction materials stolen from construction site. March 19

Vandalism/Hit-and-runs • 1700 block of Cuthbertson Road: $600 in damage to vehicle in vandalism incident. March 23

Miscellaneous • Cuthbertson High School, 1400 Cuthbertson Road: Possession of a weapon on school property. March 19

Weddington Property Theft • 1000 block of Sherringham Way: $72,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home. March 22 • 1300 block of Delaney Drive: $8,000 worth of lumber stolen from trailer. March 23

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A Honor Roll Editor’s Note: Due to space and time constraints with the multitude of schools in the paper’s coverage area, the Union County Weekly will now be only publishing A Honor Rolls. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The following are the last of the A Honor Rolls from the third grading period that were sent to Union County Weekly and are in the paper’s western Union County coverage area.

We will soon begin printing Honor Rolls from the fourth grading period. Schools can send those A Honor Rolls, similarly formatted to those listed below, to editor@ unioncountyweekly.com. Thanks for reading.

INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Third grade: Haakon Arneson, Ellie Bailey, Olivia Batista, Jacob Bernier, Camilla Carter, Alex Cassidy, Ben Dimov, MacKenzie Drummond, Audrey Falcone, Ewan Foster, Grace Furr, Nicky Karaivanov, Dylan Katz, Sasha Kleyner, McAulay Leake, Olivia Makowski, Mandalynn Miller, Isabella Pellom-Delucca, Aden Peters, Brooklyn Radman, Stella Rivituso, Caroline Seaford, Riley Souders, Eli Stewart and Emily Wadsworth.

Fourth grade: Abigail Arsenault, Emily Becker, Allison Brown, Elijah Fletcher, Hannah Forness, Dylan Grandits, Anthony Hanrahan, Ashley Hassinger, Jessica Jacob, Gavin Joyner,

Natalie Lunsford, Lucas Martinelli, Ashlee McCreery, Dillon McKee, Nick Meadows, Sarah Miller, Veronica Nagorny, Abby Parks, Ryan Reavis, Jadyn Redmond, Rylee Reynolds, Maya Santuccio, Donald Smithson, Saron Tewelde and Megan Wadsworth.

Graciela Pakledinaz, Rayan Patel, Marin Patteson, Molly Raiola, Luke Ries, Lacie Rogers, Taylor Sibley, Parker Stevens, Aiden Taylor, Cooper Taylor, John Titherington, Srivaishnavi Voore, Abigail Weissert and Nathaniel Zelenz.

Fifth grade: Amanda Abreu, Marco Almeida, Cyrus Arneson, Thomas Ayers, Anabelle Bennett, Ryan Bernier, Ella Cassidy, Sierrah Chapman, Carter Chapman, Emma Conforti, Juliana Cuadros, Berton Davis, Isabella Falcone, Collin Ferrell, Nathaniel Hindes, Casey Hitch, Lexi Howard, Nathan Judy, Allyson Lee, Isabella Melendez, Dominick Moye, Serina Oswalt, Kayla Radman, Emma Stott, Jake Taylor and Natnale Tewelde.

Fifth grade: Nathen Abraham, Emily Adamo, Dylan Baldoni, Alyxandra Beausoleil, Sky Brown, Grace Brownstead, Jacob Budzik, Britney Cabrera, Calvin Carpenter, Rylee Climer, Peter Cordier, Claire Croghan, A J Cronin, Emory Fisher, Isabella Fivas, Katherine Griffey, Kelsey Haines, Justin Jenkins, Abigail Jones, Trent Jones, Ariana Kelly, J P Linner, Chase Lowe, Chloe Luzarraga, Kayla Marcos, Trace McCament, Madison McDonald, Jack Milligan, Alex Montana, Matthew Moonan, Gabriella Nascimento, Andrew Olivo, Ella Papke, Kenneth Pratt, Maleah Proctor, Sophia Randazzo, Ethan Scharf, Ryan Sedlacek, Jackson Sharpless, Ashlyn Sullivan, Thomas Theobald, Lyvia Trimp, Karlie Weinberg, Jake Westall and Riley Williams.

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Fifth grade: Kaue Reis, Jack Valentine, Ethan Lasater, Jayden Emmanuel, Isis West and Stephanie Patterson.

WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Third grade: Riya Baddigam, Gage Boothe, Brooke Bullock, Nathan Butler, Isabela Coleman, Aiden Coleman, Aidan Cook, Alexandra Corbett, Jason Dromms, Olivia Dromms, Ashlyn Emery, Rilee Felcher, Benjamin Frey, Donald Gale, Lily Gale, Amber Garcia, Matthew Harris, Henry Jacobus, Tucker Kern, Hari Manchi, Carleigh McCarthy, Ian McDermaid, Nikhil Mehta, Allison Miller, Graham Mills, Jesse Mindel, Madison Mullikin, Ifeoma Okocha, Jack Pfizenmaier, Sebastian Radomski, Riya Shah, Jack Sharp, Spencer Simco, Jordan Simpson, Victoria Stoyneva, Emory Thews, Austin Thomas, Sophia Tidwell, Colby Tucker, Brooklyn Warner and Samuel Weslake.

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Shaun Raughley, Matthew Recher, Zoe Reynolds, Bruna Ricciardi, Carolina Ricciardi, Zachary Ross, Gavin Ruby, Carson Schanewolf, Violet Schnabel, Brooke Sengbusch, Allison Sereno, Kamaria Sheriff, Sophia Sjoberg, Aiden Smith, Caroline Smith, Maris Smith, Abigail Spellings, Ashlyn Stewart, Delaney Straight, Mia Sutton, Madelyn Thayer, Gaige Van Kampen, Madison Voss, Aidan Wall, Russell Wallace, William Walsh, Megan Wilson and Kurt Zottl.

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Marvin Ridge students dive ‘under the sea’ Middle-schoolers to bring ‘The Little Mermaid JR.’ to life this weekend

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WAXHAW – Students at Marvin Ridge Middle School will take audience members on a journey under the sea through their production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.” this weekend.

Performances are scheduled for Thursday to Saturday, March 26 to 28, at 7:30 p.m. each evening. All shows will take place at Marvin Ridge Middle, located at 2831 Crane Road.

Joe McCourt, Marvin Ridge Middle’s drama teacher, has been at the school for eight years and works with students each year on the school’s annual musical.

Past “junior” productions – which are condensed adaptations of Broadway shows based on Disney films – such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Into the Woods,” “Annie,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “High School Musical” and more.

McCourt chose “The Little Mermaid” based on the high girl-to-boy ratio among this year’s performers.

“It was something (students) had been asking to do for a while, since Ariel is such a popular character to play,” he said. “We’re low on boys and high on girls (this year), so it was something we could run with and seemed to fit perfectly.”

“The Little Mermaid JR.” follows the storyline of Disney’s popular animated film, featuring all of the fan-favorite characters and songs.

“It’s one of those heartwarming Disney stories. If (audience members) love Disney movies, they’ll love

to see one of those brought to the stage,” McCourt said.

The show will feature 34 performers, which is the largest cast McCourt has ever led for a musical at Marvin Ridge Middle. The school held auditions in mid-January, and performers have spent the past two months rehearsing amidst the challenges of snow days and a three-day field trip to Washington, D.C., for eighth-graders.

“The snow days, workdays and Washington trip put us about a week and a half behind where we needed to be, so it’s been quite a journey,” McCourt said.

Another challenge has been “creating an ocean on stage,” McCourt said. He originally planned to use lighting effects to create an underwater feel, but had to improvise when those plans fell through. McCourt and a student from Marvin Ridge High School worked on enhancing the blue background with ocean designs, including coral reefs, underwater plants and more.

“It was kind of one of those scary moments,” McCourt said of the moment he realized his plans for lighting effects weren’t going to happen. “But the fix is much better than I thought it was going to be.”

Costuming went more smoothly, McCourt said. A student’s mother has worked on more than 30 costumes since February, which helped take a lot of pressure off McCourt.

“She’s been working her butt off every day trying to get things done,” he said. “If we didn’t have her, I can’t imagine where we would be.”

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WEDDINGTON – An estimated 589,430 Americans will die from cancer and almost 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2015, according to a recent study from the American Cancer Society. Weddington High School is looking to decrease those numbers.

Weddington High will host the seventh annual Run to Honor running event on Saturday, March 28, to raise funds and money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) as part of Relay for Life.

The ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, according to its website. Relay for Life is the fundraising component of the ACS where groups host organized walks – in Weddington’s case a run – to honor those affected by cancer and raise money for the cause.

The event will feature a 5K run and half-mile fun run for participants and take place at the Weddington High stadium. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m., the fun run will start at 10 a.m. and the 5K will start at 10:30 a.m.

“This is our thing that we do to get students involved (in Relay for Life),” Mike Lee, business teacher at Weddington High School and one of the event’s organizers, said. “I’ve been involved with the society since 1979 or 1980 … everyone is affected by cancer in some shape or form.”

Two Weddington High teachers, Tom Schwartz and Tiffany Manley, spearheaded the event to help honor loved ones who suffered from cancer.

Schwartz has moved on to Lake Norman and Manley is on maternity leave, which left the race in Lee’s hands.

However, Lee doesn’t mind because he has been personally affected by cancer, as two of his aunts and an uncle have died from the disease.

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Runners will have the chance to honor their own loved ones who have suffered or are suffering from cancer.

Each participant will be given a T-shirt and a marker to write the names of loved ones they wish to honor during the race.

“We give them the opportunity to run for a loved one – living or dead,” Lee said. “When you put it on your T-shirt, you’re running for somebody, in honor of someone. It touches home.”

Lee hopes to attract the Weddington community to help support the cause.

The cost to run the race is $20 per runner with a maximum of $40 per family.

Entry forms can be filled out and submitted to the Weddington High School front office during school hours or on the day of the race.

Attendees also can pay online at www. jonesracingcompany.webconnex.com/ weddingtonruntohonor.

The route will follow North 12 Mile Creek Road to Dale Road to end at the Weddington High stadium.

Prizes will be given to a male and female in multiple categories, including first overall finish; first finisher from each Weddington cluster school; first Weddington school cluster teacher to finish; first runner who is 55 years old to finish; and more.

Last year, the event raised approximately $2,700 and Lee is looking to continue to gain support for the ACS. Weddington high school students have stepped up to help organize the event and gain awareness. The school’s National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America club, Key Club and the Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DECA) all have contributed to the race’s efforts. Some Weddington High teachers also are granting incentives to students to participate in the event.

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Community shelter thanks UCPS

(From left) Marvin Elementary Principal Lynn Cole, Weddington High Principal Jonathan Bowers, UCPS Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis, Jenn Alexander, the community support manager with Union County Community Shelter and Porter Ridge Middle Principal Lee Casey Jr. showcase the funds the school system raised for the community shelter.

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Union County Community Shelter community support manager Jenn Alexander recently thanked UCPS staff and principals for raising $25,253 for the Souper Bowl of Caring, according to a news release.

Alexander said 2014 was the first year the fundraiser moved into the public school system. Last year, $5,000 of the $17,000 total raised came from the school system.

This year, event organizers decided to raise their goal for the campaign to $25,000.

“The schools alone broke that,” Alexander said in the release. “I was floored. UCPS just blew that out of the water. Thanks to UCPS,

we are now at $40,000 for the Souper Bowl of Caring.”

Weddington High School was the top giver, raising $3,491.

“The students and staff of Weddington High School continue to demonstrate their giving spirit no matter the cause,” Weddington High principal Jonathan Bowers said in the release. “Our student government spearheaded this initiative and stepped up to meet the needs of our community. Time and time again, I am in awe of our student body’s commitment to service and their willingness to be the agents of change.”

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CATA student earns service award MONROE – Central Academy of Technology & Arts (CATA) student James Bernash was announced the March winner of the John H. Crowder Award during the March 3 Union County Board of Education meeting.

The award is in honor of John H. Crowder, a Union County resident, who made a difference in the community, particularly in education.

Crowder, who died last year, was the longest serving board of education member, who is credited by the community for making a commitment to serving Union County children for over 30 years.

“We have always been a family that gives back to the community in volunteering through out the years,” Lisa Castellano, Ryan’s mother, said. “Our ‘lifestyle’ of volunteering

CATA student James Bernash, far right, was awarded this month’s John H. Crowder Award by Chairman John Collins at the Union County BOE meeting. Photo courtesy of Lisa Castellano

has been absorbed by our children and they too enjoy giving back. It is an honor to watch your children grow and mature into themselves.”

Union County students top Shakespeare competition Multiple Union County students scored big at the regional Shakespeare Competition held on March 4 at Wingate University.

High school division winners included: Ryan Alderman, of Waxhaw, who won first place and Morgan Kennedi Miller, of Central Academy of Technology & Arts, who won third place.

Contestants were judged on their ability to bring Shakespeare to life with feeling, clarity and meaning.

Alderman, 18, said he was totally unprepared to be named the winner. But he said

he has been involved in acting most of his life and especially likes Shakespeare’s sense of humor.

“He doesn’t get enough credit for being so funny, because he mixes such deep content with sexual, crass, hilarious humor,” Alderman said in the release.

The Waxhaw resident will move on to the National Shakespeare Competition in New York City in April.

Wingate English professor Allison Lenhardt, who organized this year’s event, said students who excel in this competition also show essential skills such as confidence and leadership, according to the release.

“If you can recite Shakespeare well and if you are able to interpret those lines, you can do anything,” Lenhardt said in the release.

The annual Shakespeare Competition is a project of the Charlotte branch of the English Speaking Union, the Union County Community Arts Council “Arts in the Schools” grant program, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The event has been held at Wingate University for 31 years.

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Easter in Union County

Home is where the ‘art’ is at Mint Hill Arts

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MINT HILL – When Jennie Tomlin took an interest in drawing as a child, it was in the early 1940s during World War II, when everything was in short supply.

Tomlin would make use of any kind of paper: the back of her cousins’ school work or the cardboard insert from hosiery packages. She lived with her grandmother, who always managed to find something to draw upon. That resourcefulness paid off.

Since then, Tomlin has enjoyed a rewarding career as an artist and educator. Known for her work in watercolor, her paintings depict landscapes, florals and trees. Her work is currently on display at the Mint Hill town hall as part of a regular exhibition series mounted

by Mint Hill Arts. The public reception for “Three Artists, Three Views,� will be Saturday, March 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the town hall, located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.

Tomlin began studying commercial art at Virginia Commonwealth University in the early 1950s. She married a U.S. service member and traveled to Germany and Turkey. She took time off to raise a family, while doing some freelance work designing “bacon wrappers

and toothpaste boxes.�

Tomlin’s first husband died when her children were in high school. She took the opportunity to finish her art degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1977, and was the oldest person in her graduating class.

Over the years, she taught art at Rowan Tech (Rowan-Cabarrus Community College) and privately in her home, where she also ran a framing shop. She created art and connected with many artists in different communities throughout the next 38 years.

Seven years ago, she met artists from Mint Hill Arts and felt welcome. Though she lived in Harrisburg, Mint Hill Arts was worth the trip. “I was not a stranger,� Tomlin said of her Mint Hill Arts experience, adding the artists are talented, the shows are hung beautifully and the group comes before ego. “That’s meaningful to artists.�

Like Tomlin, about half of paid members reside beyond the 28227 zip code, according to Mint Hill Arts co-president Romie Mizell. Though not an artist himself, Mizell worked many years with his wife, Judy, a watercolor artist and teacher. When they retired from the art show circuit, they missed interacting with people. Mizell refers to Mint Hill

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Arts as their “art home.� “We welcome not only artists, but anyone who appreciates the arts and their importance to the community,� he said. “We help each other grow and take pride in every member’s accomplishments.�

Mint Hill Arts was founded in 2006 as a way bring art to the community and support area artists. Today, the all-volunteer organization offers a plethora of programs including classes, workshops and drawing sessions for all ages.

Mint Hill Arts also hosts monthly exhibits in its gallery space, located at 11205 Lawyers Road. The organization also takes art into the community through off-site exhibitions, such as “Three Artists, Three Views� at the Mint Hill town hall. The show features different mediums, and Tomlin’s 17 pieces are all watercolor.

Watercolor painting can be tricky, Tomlin said, as too much water can lead to unintended drips and rumpled paper. Because most watercolor paint is transparent, mistakes are difficult to cover. Professional watercolor artists must manage the physical properties of the water rather than trying to control or change its behavior. “I accept the serendipities and like that part of it,� said Tomlin, who often starts a piece without fully knowing the

Whether celebrating by engaging in church service or hopping along after little ones as they hunt for Easter eggs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Easter season.

Jennie Tomlin has been active with Mint Hill Arts for seven years. Photo courtesy of Jennie Tomlin

outcome. “I put paint on paper and let it be what it wants to be.�

As a teacher, Tomlin encourages her students to embrace the journey of creating art, rather than focusing on the finished product. She aims to teach them how to see the world around them.

Tomlin recently closed her framing business and downsized from the large house she lived in for 40 years. Having come full circle, she now lives only two blocks from her grandmother’s home in Concord. She supposes it’s time to slow down, but said she will never stop painting or working with Mint Hill Arts. “It’s a long way for me, but I will continue to go,� she said. “It’s part of me now.�

Next up at Mint Hill Arts will be the April 2015 Student Show, open to students in kindergarten through 12th grades in area public, private and home schools. Summer camp registration is open, as well. Find more information at www.minthillarts.org.

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Annual “Hop To IT!� Easter Egg Hunt in Indian Trail INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail’s annual “Hop To IT� Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28 starting at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center. Free face painting, activities, crafts and a photo with the Easter Bunny will be available.

Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center is located at 100 Navajo Trail in Indian Trail.

Stallings holds Easter event for its residents STALLINGS – Stallings will have an Easter egg hunt at the Stallings Elementary School ball fields on Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The festivities start with a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny at 10:45 a.m., followed

by Easter egg hunts starting at 11 a.m. The egg hunts will be divided into age groups: birth- to 5-year-olds, 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 8-yearolds. At 11:15 a.m., every child who recycles their eggs gets a surprise and from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be a “fun� activity, according to the town’s website.

The event is “shine-only,� meaning it can be canceled for weather.

All eligible participants need a Stallings Egg Hunt Pass, which is free to Stallings residents and costs $1 for nonresidents. Proof of residency is required and each household can get up to five passes. Passes can be picked up Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 31 (excluding Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29) at Stallings town hall.

The Stallings Elementary School ball fields are located at 3501 Stallings Road in Stallings.

Weddington will host town’s annual Easter Egg Hunt WEDDINGTON – The town of Weddington invites the public to their annual Easter egg hunt being held on Saturday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, it will be held the next day, March 29. The hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. and children 11 years old and younger are welcome to participate. Games and refreshments will be available and the Easter Bunny will be on site for pictures. Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods that will be donated to a local food shelter; those who donate will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

Weddington town hall is located at 1924 Weddington Road in Weddington. Dogwood Park Easter Egg Hunt WESLEY CHAPEL – Southbrook Church and Wesley Chapel Friends of Parks and Recreation will host an Easter egg hunt at Dogwood Park on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The first egg hunt starts at 10:15 a.m. for children 6 to 10 years old and the second hunt starts at 11:15 a.m. for children from birth to

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5 years old. Other activities include wildlife lectures with live animals, a bounce house, storytellers and face painting. Parking will be available across the street at Southbrook Church.

Dogwood Park is located at 121 Lester Davis Road in Wesley Chapel.

Mill Grove United Methodist Church holds Easter service and egg hunt INDIAN TRAIL – Mill Grove plans a day of fellowship and fun on April 5 that includes free lunch, egg hunts, pony rides, water races, story time, cross coin toss, face painting, a cake walk, jelly bean guessing game, craft stations, the Last Supper, cross station and risen tomb service.

The church asks that participants bring lawn chairs.

The event starts at 11 a.m. and the Easter egg hunts start at 11:15 a.m. and will be divided into groups based on age.

Mill Grove United Methodist Church is located at 7311 Mill Grove Road in Indian Trail.

Waxhaw holds Easter egg hunt for all ages, Downtown business feature special Easter activities WAXHAW – Waxhaw will hold three Easter egg hunts on Friday evening, April 3 – the bunny hunt, rabbit hunt and adult egg hunt.

The bunny hunt is for ages birth to 9 years old and takes place at David G. Barnes Park, located at 215 W. South Main Street. The rabbit hunt is for ages 10 years old and older at 6:30 p.m. at 8 Legs Gallery, located at 310 E. South Main Street. There also will be an adult egg hunt hosted in Waxhaw businesses in the downtown area from 5 to 8 p.m., where adults can hunt for golden eggs at area businesses and take home the prizes found inside them.

Some businesses in downtown will have Easter activities on-site. Sweet Repeats has several activities planned: 5 to 8 p.m. egg coloring, 6 to 7 p.m. story time and 7 to 8 p.m. pictures with the Easter Bunny. RE/MAX Executive will be collecting filled Easter Baskets for Turning Point and Ray of Hope. Waxhaw’s Woman’s Club will have Easter crafts. Michael Ryan Realty will have face painting in front of their business. A water balloon toss will be held at 8 Legs Gallery. Created in the Carolinas will hold a felting demonstration and Nichole Marie Photography will discount $10 off spring photo sessions. There also will be free carriage rides, according to a press release.

Holy Week Services at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church WEDDINGTON – Spirit of Joy plans several Holy Week services for Easter at the church: Palm Sunday, March 29 there will be two services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. On Maundy Thursday, April 2 service is at 7 p.m. and on Good Friday, April 3 it starts at 7 p.m.

There will be two Easter Sunday services, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Spirit of Joy is located at 8600 Potter Road in Weddington.

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First Baptist Church of Indian Trail will hold its Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale at various times throughout the weekend. On Friday, shopping will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, shopping will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with all items at half price all day.

Visit www.fbcit.com for more information.

3.28.15 Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wesley Chapel Open Market The Union County Girl Scouts troops 1279 and 2684 are hosting the second annual Wesley Chapel Open Market.

A yard sale will be held throughout the event while food trucks, such as 100 Main BBQ and The Plated Palette, will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furever Angels Animal Rescue will also be on site.

Contact Kim DiBiasio at kdibiasio@hotmail.com for more information.

First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, 2034 Van Buren Trail, Indian Trail

Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 WeddingtonMonroe Road, Wesley Chapel

3.28.15 Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Neighborhood Garage Sale

3.28.15 Saturday 9 to 10:30 a.m.

‘Amazing Me’ Story Time

Over 350 families will be participating in this event. Items for sale will include household items, furniture, clothing, garage and lawn equipment, pictures, children’s items and more.

Learn ways pediatricians and parents can use developmental milestones to help check on how a child is developing.

The event will feature a reading of “Amazing Me” and fun activities to highlight developmental milestones. Children can enjoy singing and dancing with Joey the Kangaroo and meet Lilypad.

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The Real Food Challenge New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger Lisa Leake will offer insight into the benefits of only eating real food. Attendees will receive recipes, advice for making healthy grocery lists, what to know when reading food labels and tips for getting started. No registration required. Call 704-8217475 for more information.

Union West Regional Library, 123 UnionvilleIndian Trail Road, Indian Trail 3.29.15 Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Union County Historical Society Meeting Nathan Hopper of the Center Theatre Development Group will give a tour and speak about the future plans for the historic movie house.

CMC-Union Women and Children’s Center, 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe

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Attendees will exercise creativity, envision a tower, build and design with marshmallows and toothpicks. No registration required. Recommended for children 8 to 12 years old.

of tent camping in a secure location with park staff present to assist them. Concepts will include building a campfire, ethics of camping and campsite cooking.

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Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Jesse Helms Park, 3210 Presson Trail Road, Monroe 4.4.15 4.18.15 Saturday Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Free Hearing and Vision 5K Autism Skate Screenings The Waxhaw Lions Club and the North Carolina Lions Foundation will offer free hearing and vision screenings for visual acuity, cataracts and glaucoma.

Call Wil Dees at 704-843-0662 for more information.

Food Lion parking lot, 1301 N. Broome St., Waxhaw 4.11.15 & 4.12.15 Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Union County Heritage Festival The event includes the Wild Turkey 5K Trail Run and Walk, which begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The festivities continue with a vendor fair, the Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale, garden, health and conservation themed activities, kids’ activities, entertainment and food.

Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe 4.15.15 Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m.

MOMS Club of Indian Trail Meet & Greet

ISSUE DATES: • April 3 & 17

MOMS Club of Indian Trail is a support group for full-time and part-time stay-at-home mothers in 28079 and 28110 zip codes.

The club holds monthly meetings with guest speakers, discussions and other programs.

The club hosts casual get-togethers, plans outings and hosts family parties throughout the year.

Visit www.momsclubofindiantrail.com for more information.

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4.17.15 & 4.18.15 Friday & Saturday Campout Union County This family event will teach families the basics

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This event is a fundraiser to help Autism Charlotte, an Autism support group in Charlotte. Cost is $15 per skater. Visit xicenter.com to register online or sign up at the rink on the day of the event. A T-shirt will be provided to participants.

Some participants will also be running in The Glow Run 5K on the same day for the same cause at Gardner Webb University at 8:30 p.m. Email barnold@gardner-webb.edu for more information.

Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail 4.18.15 Saturday 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Dance Class for Special Needs Children Join LANTi Music and Masterpiece Dance Studios for an afternoon of music and movement. This class is designed exclusively for children and teenagers, 5 to 18 years old, with special needs. The need for a parent or caregiver depends on the specific requirements and comfort level of the student.

Call 704-269-8420 for more information.

Masterpiece Studios, 323 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 4.25.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Earth & Arbor Day Event Stallings and Indian Trail will be holding a fourth annual combined Earth & Arbor Day Event. Interactive activities throughout the day will teach attendees how to be better citizens of the Earth.

Contact Dena Sabinske at 704-821-8557, ext. 227 or through email at dsabinske@ admin.stallingsnc.org for more information.

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Stephanie Watts is the 2015 Union County Weekly Player of the Year

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The word “great� is often overused in daily conversation, but when describing Weddington senior Stephanie Watts, the weight of the word holds its own.

Watts scored 2,566 points for her high school career, helped lead Weddington to two Southern Carolinas conference regular season championships, a perfect 20-0 record in league play the last two seasons, one tournament championship (2015) and three consecutive N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state playoff appearances (2013-15).

Before Watts arrived, the Warriors lay claim to just one conference title dating back to 2002. “She’s taken us to new heights as a program,� Weddington coach Ryun Cook said. “We were so lucky to have such a level-headed, great teammate and great kid to coach that has that much talent and ability.�

Her successful high school career ended with an outstanding senior season. Watts averaged 29.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 4.7 steals per game to help lead the Warriors to a 29-2 (10-0) record and to the fifth round of the state playoffs.

After one of the best careers in Union

County history, Watts is the 2015 Union County Weekly Girls Basketball Player of the Year. “This season I feel like I did well getting my teammates involved and being more vocal with leadership,� Watts said. “The team stepped up a lot, especially toward the end, the whole team started playing well. Everyone stepped into their roles. I think that’s why we were able to make it to the final four, which I think was a huge accomplishment for the team.�

Watts’s final campaign with the Warriors came with a long list of awards and accolades.

The 5-foot-9 future Tar Heel was named all-conference and Conference Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row, North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, a McDonald’s All-American and a Jordan Brand Class All-American team member.

Watts’s eyes filled with tears when she found out she was named a McDonald’s AllAmerican, which was a childhood dream of hers. “McDonald’s All-American was definitely the biggest thing for me,� Watts said. “I always watched the games on TV and thought it would be so cool to be a part of something like that and to be named a McDonald’s AllAmerican.�

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Watts said after years of dedication and practice, it’s a relief to see her hard work pay off.

She looks forward to what appears to be a promising future athletically and academically at her dream school, North Carolina, with the opportunity to play for Hall-of-Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell. “They seem really excited to have me coming, and the recruiting class we have is really good,� Watts said. “I’m really close with all the players and coaches. They seem like family to me, so I’m really excited. They’re looking to win a national championship, so that’s something exciting that I want to be able to do in college.�

Watts added the school fit her perfectly because of its strong communications and journalism programs, which she plans to study, and it helps Chapel Hill is close to home.

Cook said most people will probably remember Watts for her quadruple doubles, 50-point games and flashy plays, but he thinks the legacy she will leave at Weddington is one of hard work and dedication. “That’s what the average person doesn’t realize,� Cook said. “She set her own standard for the amount of time and work she put in to get to this point. It’s very rare to find someone with that much ability and those kinds of accolades that keeps everything in perspective and remains humble and keeps working hard.�

After an incredible career, is safe to say Watts was great.

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Weddington volleyball coach Carrie Powell will retire after coaching for 29 years.

Powell began her career at Parkwood in 1985, where she coached for three years, before leaving for Sun Valley in 1989, where she coached for 10 years. Powell spent the last 15 seasons at Weddington.

The Rebels weren’t in a conference at the time Powell began coaching so she had to find nonconference opponents. The Rebels played 10 games per season during her tenure, compared to most schools averaging 20 games in a season.

Powell said she most enjoyed watching her players grow and improve. “I think a lot of it was the players develop individually from not having much experience, just kind of being athletic, and getting to where they were dominant players on their team,� Powell said. “That was always a sense of accomplishment and watching the girls really learn to love the sport I think was another one.�

Powell said volleyball wasn’t a popular sport in Union County when she arrived, but it’s since grown exponentially. Powell said Parkwood’s principal wanted to create opportunities for female athletes, which helped the

The awards and accolades keep pouring in for Weddington senior guard Stephanie Watts, and for good reason. Watts averaged 29.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 4.7 steals on her way to Southern Carolinas Conference Player of the Year and all-conference honors for the fourth year in a row. Watts was named North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, a McDonald’s All-American and a Jordan Brand Class All-American team member. Watts, who signed with the North Carolina Tar Heels, finished her high school career with 2,566 points.

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Cuthbertson’s senior guard Taylor Helms has left her mark on the Cavaliers basketball program. Helms finished her high school career with 1,562 points, 342 assists and 260 steals. This season, the dynamic Helms averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game on her way to Southern Carolinas all-conference honors, and was named first team all-region. Helms, who signed with Wingate, leaves Cuthbertson as the winningest player in school history with 65 wins.

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Sun Valley senior forward Hannah Adamczyk, who is known mostly for her success as a softball player, is a proven basketball player, too. Adamczyk averaged 14 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block this season, and was rewarded by making the Southern Carolinas allconference team. The all-around athlete finished her high school career with 1,056 points, and will play softball at UNC-Wilmington.

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Monroe senior Zasha Barrett was the center of attention for the Redhawks this season. Barrett dominated the paint, averaging 16.4 points, 13 rebounds and three steals per game to earn Rocky River Conference Player of the Year and all-conference honors. She was also named Farm Bureau Christmas Tournament MVP, Farm Bureau Christmas Tournament first team, and has a scholarship offer from Wingate. The swift, sharp-shooting Barrett had double-double performances in 22 games this season, including 11 games with at least 20 rebounds.

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Powell also has been a pioneer for the sport in the Union County community, starting the Union Volleyball Club in 2002, which is now the Carolina Union Volleyball Club.

The club began with two teams, but has grown to 24 teams, including boys volleyball. “It’s amazing how much it has grown the last couple of years,� Powell said. “It was always one of my goals to try to get more schools in Union County playing, more girls playing the sport of volleyball just because there wasn’t much of it when I first started. I think now we have a ton of volleyball in Union County,� she added.

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Enloe added the Spartans are working to gel as a team, and that he and his staff are trying to put players in spots where they can be successful.

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As a coach that’s great, especially when she’s up to bat seeing pitches and when she’s out there on the defensive side, playing catcher.

She does a great job of reading batters and knowing the best pitch for us to call and make happen.�

Adamczyk signed with UNC-Wilmington.

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