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Local veteran to climb for a cause by Ryan Pitkin ryan@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Sean Fisher pledged as an Eagle Scout on March 7

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Mint Hill resident Sean Fisher carries out landscaping work at Blair Road UMC during his Eagle Scout Leadership Service project. Photo courtesy of Steve and Tracey Fisher

Matthews approves three zoning changes MARA stealth tower decision deferred to April 27

by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners voted to approve three separate zoning changes during the board’s Monday, March 23, meeting. The first and, according to commissioners, most complicated zoning change concerned the Matthews

Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA). Commissioners voted to change the zoning of MARA from an RU Rural District zoning – something town and MARA leaders previously said was outdated – to an R/I zoning. “With the current construction on South Trade Street and change that project is causing on the MARA site, we feel that this is an excellent opportunity to (update) the zoning in a way that is beneficial to the athletic association,” town staff said in their report.

MATTHEWS – While Matthews resident Jameson Knight was serving as a Cavalry scout for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, he gained an appreciation for the mountains that can only be understood by someone who’s been to war. Knight’s unit was stationed in the mountainous northern region of the country for one year, beginning in June 2008, and he began to feel a certain level of comfort in the ranges they would patrol together. “When we were in the mountains, I had a bit more peace of mind,” Knight said. “I enjoyed it. It was more rural than any area I’d ever been in.” Knight, who was scared of heights before joining the Army, brought his newfound passion for hiking home and now takes to the trails in his free time. It wasn’t long before he took it a step further and decided to put a cause behind his climbs. Knight is currently training to climb Mount Rainier in Washington to raise (see Local Veteran on page 12)

Commissioner John Higdon reluctantly voted to approve the zoning change, claiming he didn’t feel it was the best zoning option for the property, but that his support for MARA as an organization was strong enough to convince him to vote in favor of the change. “I’d like to say, for the record, that I will support this, but I don’t think this is the best zoning designation for the property, and I would prefer to see a special sports field or park designation made,” Higdon said. “It’s unfortunate that so much time and effort’s (see Matthews Zoning on page 8)

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Women’s group meeting at Silent Images sheds light on tough issues by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Women darted across East John and Trade streets, shaking off the rain Thursday, March 19, as they visited the downtown headquarters of Silent Images for the third Women in Focus meeting. Women in Focus is a monthly gathering where women engage in conversations about local and global issues and learn from local experts. The group launched in the fall and has grown in popularity. Silent Images founder David Johnson said his wife, Andrea, wanted a space where women could gather and discuss topics important to them and society. “We have a toddler and baby at the house, and she was longing for in-depth conversations with other women, besides talking about babies and naptime, where content can have more depth, a space for intellectual conversation about our city and the world,� David Johnson said. Shannon McCrory, a Matthews resident who attends Carmel Baptist Church, worked with Andrea Johnson and Julianne Bash to brainstorm the creation of Women in Focus. McCrory has attended every meeting since the group’s inception, and said she appreciates the opportunity it offers women. “I was excited about this communitywide effort, getting different social circles

together to meet (and) focus on and learn about these issues in a welcoming environment,� she said. More than 40 women from the greater Charlotte area mingled over coffee and sweets, breaking the ice before delving back into the storm – a serious discussion on the realities of human trafficking in Charlotte. Johnson, the only man in the room, started the presentation by showing a short film Silent Images produced about human trafficking in Charlotte as a part of its “Get Off Our Donkey� DVD series. The lights were turned down, and the crowd watched as two Charlotte women shared stories of how their lives were torn apart by being coerced into a local sex trafficking ring. These personal stories set the stage for three guest speakers on human trafficking: Aimee Johnson, executive director of Rise Up and vice president of Justice Ministries; Debbie Hancock, co-founder and executive director of Compassion to Act; and Hannah Arrowood, executive director of Present Age Ministries. Each speaker explained how her organization helps women and girls who are or have been in the sex trafficking industry. Aimee Johnson spoke about her outreach service, where she works on the frontline picking up girls and women as they’re fleeing from their procurers. She told a harrowing tale of picking up one young woman from the hospital, and all the woman had was the

bloody hospital gown she was wearing. “It’s been 75 days since the beginning of the year, and I have helped 40 girls flee from sex trafficking ‌ 40 lives saved in 75 days,â€? Aimee Johnson said Hannah Arrowood discussed her focus on awareness and the risk-assessment seminars she conducts with teenaged girls in area schools, as well as her after-care housing facility for 12- to 18-year-old girls who’ve survived sexual abuse. Hancock discussed her faith-based approach, going into strip clubs and showing “love and compassionâ€? and praying for strippers, who often fall prey to human trafficking. She said her organization also provides housing and after-care services for survivors. After introducing their organizations, the women answered questions from the crowd, such as how girls are forced into the industry, the difference between prostitution and human trafficking and how activists reach out to and find survivors. The conversation ended with how the crowd can help these organizations. Hancock said she felt blessed to have the opportunity to share information about her cause. “Education leads to prevention. If someone can learn about this – they can solve it,â€? she said. Alynne Davis, a Matthews resident training to become an expressive arts therapist,

Women listen as local human trafficking advocates speak out at Women in Focus. Crystal O’Gorman/ MMHW photo

said she attended the event because she previously volunteered with Aimee Johnson and wanted to find ways to continue helping organizations fight human trafficking. “I am interested in creating an awareness art project to send a message to the community about the realities of human trafficking,� Davis said. Gretchen Reid, also a Matthews resident, said she’s been to each of the Women in Focus meetings and looks forward to attending every time. “It really puts things into perspective,� Reid said. “All my daily issues don’t mean so much after I come to this.� Silent Images is a Matthews-based nonprofit that tells the stories of oppressed and impoverished people in the U.S. and abroad through photojournalism and videography. Visit www.silentimages.org/ women-in-focus/ for more information about Women in Focus or to sign up for the next gathering.

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Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase to debut this weekend New weekly event to feature local businesses, artists and performers by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Families will have a new way to celebrate the end of the week, starting this Friday. Matthews will debut its new weekly event, the Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase, on Friday, March 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Stumptown Park, located at 120 S. Trade St. The event will take place at the same time and place each subsequent Friday, according to a news release. Event attendees wishing to dine are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Local food and dessert trucks will offer various menus, including seafood, Tex-Mex, burgers, sandwiches, specialty dishes and more, the release said. “This event will bring a fun, trendy event to Matthews,” Michael Rosen, of the Carolina Commercial Kitchen, said in the release. “Residents of the town and the surrounding area can enjoy what South End and uptown Charlotte have enjoyed for years, (but) without the traffic and travel. We want diners

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MINT HILL – Jersey Mike’s Subs opened its latest area location, at 7028 Brighton Park Education Editor Drive in Mint Hill, on Wednesday, March 25. Courtney Schultz Art Director Franchise owners Nick Smith and Rodger News Writers Maria Hernandez Blake-Ward will host a grand opening Hannah Chronis A&E Editor fundraiser through Tuesday, March 31, to Ryan Pitkin Dee Grano support local schools including: Bain and Crystal O’Gorman Faith Columnist Lebanon Road elementary schools; Mint Sports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano Hill and Northeast middle schools; Butler, Independence, Rocky River and Queen’s Ben Doster Grant high schools; and Queen’s Grant Community School. ADVERTISING The Mint Hill restaurant is currently Charlotte Conway Adrian Garson circulating thousands of flyers throughout the community, each containing various offers. For each offer redeemed, Jersey DISTRIBUTION Mike’s will make a $3 donation to one of the Manager Mike Kochy schools. Customers must present a coupon to take part in the fundraiser. PUBLISHER “Rodger and I are excited for the Associate Publisher opportunity to support several different Randi Trojan schools within the Mint Hill community,” Smith said in a news release. “Supporting Founder our local schools for our grand opening Alain Lillie fundraiser is an opportunity to raise money Advertising: for student programs and invite customers adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com to experience the Jersey Mike’s culture of giving.” Jersey Mike’s, a “fast-casual sub sandwich franchise,” has more than 1,500 locations Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly is published by the Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights nationwide and specializes in serving reserved. Reproduction without permission is “authentic fresh sliced subs on freshly baked strictly prohibited. bread – the same recipe (the restaurant chain) started with in 1956,” the release read. Find more information at www. jerseymikes.com.

Heritage Museum to sponsor Victorian Lawn Party

MATTHEWS – People will have a chance to take a trip back in time through the upcoming Reid Home Victorian Lawn Party. The event will take place April 11, a Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Reid House, located at 134 W. John St. in downtown Matthews. The lawn party is sponsored by the Matthews Heritage Museum and the Matthews Historical Foundation, and will feature turn-of-the-century games, crafts, demonstrations and vintage cars. Call 704-708-4996 or 704-846-6693 for more information.

Police department gearing up for Soles 2 Remember

MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Police Department is already gearing up for its third annual Soles 2 Remember 5K Run/Walk event, slated for May 16, a Saturday, in Mint Hill. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are currently being offered online at www.soles2remember.org. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at Pine Lake Country Club and costs $25 for pre-registration and $35 for race day registration. Funds will support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, according to a news release. Find more information at the organization’s website or its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/soles2remember. Pine Lake Country Club is located at 5504 Lebanon Road.

Meeting to honor Fullwood Station Questers, focus on Outen Pottery

MATTHEWS – The Fullwood Station Questers will be recognized for their contributions to the Matthews Historical Foundation on Tuesday, March 31, at the Matthews Woman’s Club, located at 208 S. Trade St. in downtown Matthews. The event will include a “Churn Turners” PowerPoint presentation, courtesy of foundation president Paula Lester, which will focus on Outen Pottery. The meeting is free to foundation members and costs $5 for nonmembers. Southern Gourmet will cater a reception starting at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Call 704-846-6693 for more information.

Town to contract with Brickman for mowing services

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between March 16 and 22, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Charles Peek, 700 block of McNabb Court: Driving while impaired; resisting, delaying or obstructing arrest. March 16 • Annette Lawrence, 600 block of West John Street: Driving with a fictitious North Carolina tag. March 17 • Jonathan Burrows, 4900 block of Morningwood Drive: Possession of crack cocaine; escaping from custody or resisting arrest; simple physical assault. March 17 • Asheka Davis, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Speeding while driving while impaired and with revoked license. March 21 • Jason Barley, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance. March 21 • Jason Hicks, 1200 block of Crews Road: Warrant for arrest. March 22 • Alvis Roser, 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Speeding while driving while impaired and with revoked license. March 22

The following crimes were reported between March 16 and 22, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins • 1800 block of Gander Cove Lane: TV, gaming console and four video games, worth $690 total, stolen when home broken into. March 20 • 1600 block of Gander Cove Lane: $10 in damage to screen with frame when home broken into; nothing listed as stolen. March 21

Vehicle Break-Ins • 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: $175 leaf blower stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $350 in damage to door handle. March 21

Property Theft • Christ Covenant Church, 515 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $400 worth of nets stolen from church. March 17 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Electronics and watch, worth $360 total, shoplifted. March 18 • 300 block of Newburg Lane: Set of six car tires, worth $400 total, and $50 in magnetic signs stolen on site of personal property. March 19 • 2200 block of Light Brigade Drive: Check for $5.25 stolen. March 19

• 200 block of North Trade Street: Wallet with driver’s license, passport and $40 cash stolen. March 19 • 200 block of Deer Creek Drive: $40 worth of hydrocodone stolen. March 20 • Lowe’s, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $450 vacuum stolen. March 21 • 13100 block of Lemmond Drive: Nissan Pathfinder stolen, along with $80 GPS and $100 cash that were in vehicle. March 21 • CVS Pharmacy, 1305 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Twenty-one refill razor blades and 16 teeth whiteners, worth $1,594, shoplifted. March 22 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $100 Nike shoes shoplifted. March 22

Fraud • 1200 block of Mann Drive: $500 obtained by false pretense. March 16 • 400 block of Stratfordshire Drive: Identity fraud. March 20 • 1300 block of Cameron Matthews Drive: Counterfeit money used to buy $800 MacBook Air. March 22

Drugs • 11800 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. March 16 • 4500 block of Morningwood Drive: Driving while impaired; driving with open container; possession of marijuana;

leaving the scene of a crash; escaping from custody or resisting arrest. March 20

Vandalism/Hit-And Run • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Damage to property in vandalism incident; amount and type of property not listed. March 17 • 3600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: $500 damage to church building structures in vandalism incident. March 21 • 900 block of Somersby Lane: $500 in damage to back deck of personal residence in vandalism incident. March 22

Miscellaneous • On Black Oak Drive: Driving while impaired; escaping from custody or resisting arrest. March 16 • 1500 block Crescent Lane: Harassing phone calls. March 18 The following people were arrested between March 17 and 23, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Alexander Lee Brown, 5300 block of Lawyers Road: Operating a motor vehicle while fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement officers; hit-and-run; possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana). March 17 • Gerald Graham Jr., 5300 block of (see Crime Blotter on page 10)

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been invested to go down this route, but I will support it because of my love for MARA and no other reason.” One of the main reasons MARA requested the zoning change was to allow the height of an existing stealth tower to be increased, from 80 feet to 120 feet. However, commissioners voted to defer voting on this separate issue until their April 27 meeting at the request of MARA and its attorney,

Susan Urban. “... It would help if we had some additional information, some more detail to support (the information we provided last month), and I’d like the opportunity to meet with any of the commissioners that are interested in having more information,” Urban said to the board at the meeting. Mayor Jim Taylor said he felt deferring the decision was wise. “I do think it would be a good idea (to receive more information) that may help in the decision-making process,”

Taylor said. The stealth facility is located in an existing 80-foot light pole, Urban previously said, and while the permit granted in 2009 set the height limit at 80 feet, the facility was built to support a tower up to 120 feet. The existing facility currently isn’t operational as a stealth tower and is built to support one carrier, T-Mobile. However, extending the height of the tower 40 feet could support four additional carriers, Urban previously said. Several MARA members argued in

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations in Matthews and Mint Hill between March 16 and 22.

28105 • Corporate Caterers, 1544 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, unit G – 97 • Marriott Courtyard restaurant, 11425 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • South 21 Matthews, 11450 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 28227 No restaurants inspected this week.

About the grades Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90 percent, B for 80 to 89 percent and C for 70 to 79 percent. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department's website, http://Mecklenburg. digitalhealthdepartment.com/.

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Lawyers Road: Order for arrest (failure to appear). March 17 • Brad Louis Shanley, 9600 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Assault on a female. March 18 • Ray Jevon Teasley, 9600 block of Albemarle Road: Driving while impaired; expired registration. March 19 • Jason Edward Pell, 5700 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Breaking and entering (forced entry). March 19 • Damonn Lee Brand, 6000 block of Central Drive: Possessing paraphernalia; possessing one-half ounce or less of marijuana. March 20 • Zeb Gilmer Sheff IV, 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Order for arrest (drug paraphernalia). March 20 • Joshua Griffin, 13000 block of Palomino Drive: Possession of a malt beverage under 21 years old. March 21 • Robert Lee Espinoza, on Old Oak Lane: Drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. March 21 • Patrick James Tortora, 4600 block of Lebanon Road: Littering (warrant for arrest). March 21 • Chandler Blake Mitchell, 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Breaking and entering (non-forced entry); order for arrest (probation violation). March 22

The following crimes were committed between March 17 and 23, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

Home/Business Break-ins • 8000 block of Truelight Church Road: Attempted breaking and entering – suspect attempted to gain entry to residence using a key. March 17 • 5700 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Suspect entered unoccupied residence by breaking a window, causing $75 in damage to windowpane, and then went to sleep. March 19

Property Theft • 7700 block of Brookwood Valley: Larceny – suspect tampered with electric meter to obtain $25 worth of electric power services without paying. March 17 • 10200 block of Invershield Court: Backpack blower, hedge trimmer and two string trimmers, worth $1,144 total, stolen. March 18 • 7300 block of Lebanon Road: $500 iPhone 6 stolen from mailbox. March 19

Miscellaneous • 6500 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Simple physical assault – suspect punched victim in the head. March 19

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Sean Fisher pledged as an Eagle Scout on March 7 by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Sean Fisher, a 17-yearold resident of Farmwood in Mint Hill, moved up in ranks from Boy Scout to Eagle Scout in November, but he completed his transition to full-fledged Eagle Scout during his March 7 Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Blair Road United Methodist Church. “It is truly an honor. I am grateful for all my friends and family and troop members and leaders who’ve supported me through this process, and the ones who were there at my Court of Honor,” Sean said. “It’s one of the most proud days of any Scout’s life to have their Court of Honor.” Sean achieved Eagle Scout after completing his Eagle Scout Leadership Service project – a landscaping, lighting and irrigation project for his church, Blair Road UMC. Sean focused on planning, submitting, fundraising, completing and presenting his leadership project between February and November 2014. The job took eight hours and was completed in one day, on April 13, with the help of 20 to 25 people. Sean said the most time-consuming part of the project was having the project approved and sending in his final report, which made up the bulk of the process. Sean chose to devote his project to beautifying his church’s property because one side of the property had already been landscaped during a past Eagle Scout Leadership Service project. Sean wanted the front, facing the road, to mirror the look of the other area. “It would create more curb appeal and symmetry,” Sean said. Sean also took on this project, in part, because of his father. Sean said his dad has been a landscaper for 25 years, and has taught Sean a lot about landscaping. Sean raised $1,010 to cover the cost of the project, which he did through soliciting donations from more than a dozen Sunday school classes at Blair Road UMC. Donations from church members paid for an automatic irrigation system, a large garden bed, several dogwood trees and a Japanese maple. Sean said he’s happy with the project’s results and even happier with his journey forward as an Eagle Scout. Sean started in Cub Scouts when he was 5 years old and crossed over to Boy Scouts seven years later, at 12 years old. He said Scouting has always been an important part of his life. “It’s been a lot of fun,” Sean said. “I’ve made a lot of lifelong friends through Scouting.” www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

(From left) Tracey, Sean and Steve Fisher. Crystal O’Gorman/MMHW photo

Tracey Fisher, Sean’s mother, refers to her family as a “Scouting family.” “I’ve been a Girl Scout troop leader in Mint Hill for over 15 years, and Steve (her husband, Sean’s father) is a troop leader for Sean’s troop,” she said. Fisher also said her family loves camping, which is closely associated with Scouts. Sean said his troop, Troop 144, normally camped once per month when he was a Cub Scout. Sean has camped 130 days with his troop thus far. Now that he’s older, he is still involved with camping but also has moved on to more adventurous opportunities. Sean is currently working on earning his Triple Crown for High Adventure badge. He, along with his father, backpacked 100 miles at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, learned to sail a four-foot sailboat in the Florida Keys at the Florida Sea Base and will rock climb at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia this summer. “Philmont was really difficult … They’re all really cool,” Sean said. Sean said the experiences were even more fulfilling because his father participated with him, adding they were bonding experiences for him and his dad. “As fathers and Scout leaders, we have to let them fail and learn from (challenges).” Steve Fisher said, adding watching Sean grow as a young man was difficult and rewarding at the same time. Beyond the outdoors excitement, the Fishers believe Boy Scouts provides important skill-building opportunities that will help Sean achieve future success. “The leadership skills that Scouts have surpass all other organizations,” Tracey Fisher said. Steve Fisher agreed. “It teaches them duty to God, country, self and others. It teaches them to be civic-minded, have honor and integrity,” he said. “It’s character building.” Steve and Tracey Fisher are proud of their son for becoming an Eagle Scout, and believe this achievement reflects Sean commitment to Scouts and how much he’s grown because of it.

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together, so we’ve been through a lot,� he said of his high school sweetheart. “She’s supportive and she just wants to make sure I’m in shape and know what I’m getting into.� Jameson will embark on a “guided tour� up the mountain in 2016 with two friends from the military and climbers who have experienced Mount Rainier. Over the next year, while pitching his idea to local residents and businesses who might want to contribute, he also will train for aspects of the climb that will be new to him, such as repelling and climbing on ice. He recently took to Grandfather Mountain with friends and will continue to go on hiking trips to prepare for the Mount Rainier climb. He also updates a Facebook page he created with pictures and links to information about the National MS Society. Jameson is pitching offers to local businesses to be photographed waving a small banner of their choice at the highest summit his group reaches. He hopes the Facebook page will give credibility to his plans and help people understand his endeavor. The process has been yet another previously uncrossed trail for Jameson. “(Social media) is all completely new to me. I’ve never even had a Facebook, so I’m starting from the ground up,� Jameson said. “It has helped, and I was pretty surprised. People have reached out from

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Jameson Knight at Yosemite National Park in January. Photo courtesy of Jameson Knight

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Providence students prep for NCASA state final by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Providence High School students are preparing their academic game faces. The school’s Quiz Bowl team will compete in the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) Quiz Bowl State Finals on Saturday, March 28, after qualifying at the Charlotte regional tournament. Quiz Bowl is an academic competition in which two teams of four students compete head to head using a buzzer system to be the first to answer questions read by a moderator. The fast-paced format tests the combined prowess of the teams to determine the ultimate winner. The best of 16 high schools in the state move on to the state tournament, where they are placed in two groups and play against each group, said Leon Pfeiffer, NCASA executive director. The teams are seeded based on their scores at the six regional sites. NCASA has hosted the state finals since 2010, but other organizations, such as the North Carolina Academic Team Association, have hosted the tournament in the past. “Every year the competition gets more competitive as more high schools participate. I think this year will be the most competitive competition that we’ve had,” Pfeiffer said. Providence sophomore Mark Schachner founded the school’s Quiz Bowl team as a freshman last year. When he was in the eighth grade at Crestdale Middle School, he was the captain of the school’s National Academic League (NAL), which is a similar competition. Crestdale competed against Randolph Middle School that year in the final match for the NAL National Championship. Since many of the students on that team moved on to attend Providence, Mark felt it was natural to start a team at the high school. Mark, who serves as the team’s acting president, said the team discovered the strategies used in NAL didn’t apply to Quiz Bowl. In NAL, the strategy is to have a team of all knowledgeable students, but in Quiz Bowl, he’s found it’s best to have a team of specialists, where each team member has a specialty topic. “The team did very well their first year, winning the Charlotte Regional Tournament, placing fifth in state finals, and then competing at nationals in Chicago,” Cindy Schachner, Mark’s mother and the team’s coach, www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

said. “Not bad, since none of us even knew how to play the game when we started.” Mark said the team members didn’t mind being the “new kids on the block” during their first two years. “There were some teams that we told that this was a first year, and they seemed to be more confident (after hearing that information). But we were able to hold our own. It was kind of refreshing,” he said. Cindy Schachner said she typically handles the logistics of the team and the students run the weekly practices. The coach said her team is ready to return for the state competition this weekend, but they already have their sights set on national tournaments. The team has already qualified and will compete in both the PACE and NAQT National Championship tournaments this year, held in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, respectively. “These tournaments draw teams from as far away as China and Singapore, and a school that wins both in the same year is considered the High School National Champion,” Cindy Schachner said. Mark describes nationals in Chicago as “incredible” and is excited for more students to experience nationals at both the PACE and NAQT events. He believes he gains more than just knowledge from being a part of Quiz Bowl. “I always say that Quiz Bowl increases a big ‘togetherness’ that the team has. You suddenly become super supportive of each other. You can count on others a lot more,” Mark said. Cindy Schachner said she’s lucky to have the support of Providence Principal Tracey Harrill and Adrian Jones, teacher liaison for the school. Mark said the team hopes to outdo its previous performance at the state finals, and to “hold their own.” Pfeiffer hopes students benefit from participating in the competition. “What the competition does is it encourages students to reach their potential and go out and learn more,” Pfeiffer said. “This helps expand their boundaries through knowledge they demonstrate through the state competitions.” The qualifying high schools from across the state will compete at the state finals at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. Find more information about Quiz Bowl at www.ncscholastic.org/index. php/quizbowl.

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MATTHEWS – Master’s Academy Classical Club (MACC) and Bridge Latin Club members hosted “Ancient Aquatic Adventures” this weekend at the Georgia Aquarium as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) events for the Atlanta Science Festival. Multiple Matthews students participated in the clubs and helped complete preparations for the project, including mosaic making, Roman numeral block creation and artwork and coloring pages highlighting Aesop’s aquatic fables. Students set up a booth as part of the science week in the Georgia Aquarium, where Atlanta students completed crafts and games, while learning about Latin and classical culture. Sherri Madden, leader of Master’s Academy, said the project originated after students visited the Carlos Museum of Emory University, where they saw the museum’s Greek and Roman Collection, during the National Junior Classical League Convention last year. Madden said she loves to integrate creative and fun projects into learning, so when she was approached by the Atlanta Aquarium about the science festival, she knew the Master’s Academy had to be a part of it.

“We were thrilled Latin could be a part of STEAM,” Madden said. The group created materials for the event for two months, up until the day of the display, which reflected an aquatic life theme. Students created bookmarks displaying aquatic life, played a game using Roman numeral blocks and met Neptune, portrayed by MACC student Cory Hickey. Campbell Robinson, a 16-year-old sophomore at Grace Academy, created the blocks that displayed Roman numerals, which she said helped her learn time management. The project also featured digital images of ancient renderings of aquatic creatures from the Greek and Roman Collection from the Carlos Museum. “The emphasis on the arts is a fairly new development in our modern world of STEM,” Carmel Christian Classical Club (CCCC) member Katie Petersen said. “However, it’s a very important one. Latin and Greek are, after all, the language of science. And students who study the classics are more informed about ancient history – including early scientific theories and discoveries.” Laura Schoeck, a 16-year-old Carmel Christian School sophomore and MACC president, said the project gave her a greater appreciation for Latin and helped her see connections between the modern world and Latin and classical culture.

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“As people are moving forward, they are forgetting about the classics, but there is still a lot of meaning to it,” Laura said. “It can help people have a greater understanding of the world, but people don’t think about what was long ago.” Laura said society was shaped by the classical time period, so people who study the era have a better understanding of today’s government and culture, as well as the English language. She said learning Latin has improved her grammar and encourages her to experience new challenges. “A lot of people think it’s a dead language; it is the basics of every other (Romantic) language,” said Tess Hickey, a homeschooled freshman. Tess said she was surprised how quickly the event participants picked up Roman numerals, since today’s elementary students are not typically exposed to them. “We were even able to teach some adults about Roman numerals,” said Ryan Thomas, a home-schooled freshman. Sophia Schwinghammer, a 14-year-old home-schooled ninth-grader, was one of the artists who created artwork for the Aesop’s fables coloring pages. She and other students created art to display “The Two Crabs” and “The Monkey and the Dolphin,” which incorporated sea animals and shared life lessons. Overall, Madden said the event went

Master’s Academy Classical Club and Bridge Latin Club members showed off their knowledge at booths at the Georgia Aquarium. Photos courtesy of Sherri Madden.

smoothly, and she felt the kids worked together well and were able to share their knowledge with others. “It was really nice to see people come together for one goal,” Laura said. Students credited Madden with making the project and class a success. Madden teaches the students songs and shows a passion for the subject, the students added. “Ms. Madden intrigues us to learn,” Tess said. The Master Academy’s trip also included a visit to the Carlos Museum, where a curator gave a presentation about the Greek and Roman Collections, as well as the chance to visit the animals at the Georgia Aquarium. Contact Sherri Madden at sherri3377@ gmail.com or 704-771-9949 for more information about the Master’s Academy. COME ENJOY A FREE

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Elizabeth Lane welcomes field hockey MATTHEWS – Second- through fifthgraders at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School will have the opportunity to play field hockey this spring. Players will receive individual instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive play and team strategies, according to the school newsletter. Students will play from 2:50 to 4 p.m. on three Fridays in May – May 1, 8 and 15 – on the Elizabeth Lane recess playground. The program will cost $40, and participants will need to bring a mouthguard and chinguards. Hockey sticks will be provided, if needed. Parents can sign up on the website, www.charlotteambush.com, and should click on “Online Registration,” create an account and look for the Elizabeth Lane Club Team. The deadline to register is April 27. Queen’s Grant student to lead international leadership team MATTHEWS – Queen’s Grant High School junior Matthews Rabinowitz, of Matthews, was elected last month to the leadership team of the 91st Grand Aleph

Mazkir of the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA). He will join nine other students on a board that helps chart the organization’s vision for the coming year and provide leadership and support to teen leaders through the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO), according to a news release. The BBYO is a fraternity-like group that seeks to connect with Jewish youth from across the globe for learning and leadership opportunities. In his new role, Matthews also will lead the international movement in fundraising and advocacy. Find more information about the BBYO at www.bbyo.org. Butler band wins award MATTHEWS – Butler High School’s Jazz Band received the “Best Overall Jazz Band Award” at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jazz Festival earlier this month. This event allows participating jazz bands and combos to perform for a panel of experienced adjudicators and receive valuable feedback. Members of the UNC Charlotte Department of Music also conduct a clinic with each participating ensemble, which provides individualized attention and suggestions for improvement. Trumpeter Joseph Marple and guitarist Ryan Devenney both were honored with outstanding soloist awards.

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CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY School SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS Editor’s note: The following list is representative of the third-, fourth- and fifthgrade students on the school’s honor rolls, as submitted by the school. A Honor Roll Panagiotis Hamby; Riley Johnston; Batseba Negusse; Tyler Phan; Sydney Ross; Joshua Aguilera; Reece Donahue; Brandi Godfrey; Hanna Laabid; Aiden Perera; LeAnn Ngo; Austin Stitz; Millen Mesfen; Ryan Soprano; Kaliegh Black; Caleb Louis; Kelley Robinson; Seth Sartin; Naomi Drye; Deana Jaramillo-Jaimes; H’Moer Ksor; Adrian Ortiz Garcia; Lilly Simka; Diana Stoianov; Alex Wright; Sean Young; Madeline young; Tyler Nguyen; Marvin Velasquez; Yosyas Ghebru; Samira Hassan; Donovan Johnson; Fianna Kichuk; Gabriel Kohann; Tommy Nguyen; Andrew Oger; Ethan Perera; Susana Rodriquez Santillan; Vitoria Alves Vieira; Arnold Chen; Holden Clark; Holly Ngo; Maxwell Fitchue; Kassandra Mendez Salinas; Jimena Guevera Hernandez; David Aloma; and Julia DeSouza. A/b Honor Roll Grant Davis; Sierra Elsenheimer; Leticia Guevara Hernandez; Adina Hillis; Anthony Robinson; Jonathon Tims; Nour Debk; John Jean-Noel; Victoria Regehr; Laila Coleman; Nicole Godnyuk; Naomi Johnson; Dikshita Koirala; Aleks Sarlovskis; Swan Truong; Imre Abel; A’mere Bethea; Devin Branch; Giselle Garcia; Phinehas Getnet; Cleveland Graham; Norey Render; www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Home is where the ‘art’ is at Mint Hill Arts by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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

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

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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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Easter in Matthews-Mint Hill by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Whether celebrating by engaging in a church service or hopping along after little ones as they hunt for Easter eggs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Easter season. Check out Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s guide to all things Easter. And, as always, if you know of an event not listed here, let us know about it. Email community event announcements to news@matthewsminthillweekly.com. Matthews to host Easter Eggstravaganza MATTHEWS – Children 12 years old and younger are invited to participate in Matthews’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Stumptown Park on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes carnival games, candy prizes, crafts, bounce houses, food, vendors, music, an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets also are available for lunch with the Easter Bunny on March 28 from 11 a.m. to noon for children 2 to 5 years old. Tickets cost $5 per person. Visit www.matthewsfun.com or call 704321-7275 for more information. Stumptown Park is located at 120 S. Trade St. Easter service at Mint Hill Presbyterian MINT HILL – Mint Hill Presbyterian Church will host a Good Friday service on April 3 at 7 p.m. The church also will host an Easter Sunday sunrise service on April 5 at 7 a.m., followed by a free breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and another Easter service at 9 a.m. Mint Hill Presbyterian is located at 8528 Brief Road. Morning Star Lutheran Church to observe Holy Week MINT HILL – Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church will begin its series of Holy Week services with Palm Sunday services on March 29 at 8:30 and 11 a.m. These services will begin with a palm processional from the church’s fellowship learning center to the worship center, and will include the distribution of nails. Morning Star will host a Maundy Thursday service of Word and Sacrament on April 2 at 7 p.m., which will include the stripping of the altar. On Good Friday, April 3, the church will host a Tenebrae service, known as the “service of darkness,â€? at 7 p.m. The church will host an Easter egg hunt for children at the church on April 4, a Saturday, at 10 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine, and a program led by Rev. John Mouritsen, as well as craft activities, will follow. Easter Sunday will begin with a sunrise service on April 5 at 6:45 a.m. in the church's historic chapel, on Idlewild Road just west of N.C. 51. The day will continue with Easter services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in the worship center. Morning Star Lutheran is located at 12509 www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Idlewild Road. New Beginnings to give away free gas on Good Friday MINT HILL – New Beginnings Church will host its fourth annual “Fuel For The Soul� free gas giveaway on Good Friday, April 3. The event will begin in the church’s parking lot at noon, but Rev. Twanna Henderson said people start lining up hours before. The church will give away $10,000 worth of $25 gas cards to the first 400 cars in the parking lot. New Beginnings is located at 7027 Stillwell Road. Philadelphia Presbyterian to host Easter Eggstravaganza and Holy Week services MINT HILL – Philadelphia Presbyterian Church invites third- through fifth-graders to participate in games, activities and an Easter egg hunt at Mint Hill’s Park on Wilgrove on Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. The event is free to the public, and participants are encouraged to bring their own Easter baskets. While the event is mainly for third- through fifth-graders, the church welcomes all family members, including younger and older siblings. The Park on Wilgrove is located at 5249 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. The church will hold three services in observation of Holy Week: a Maundy Thursday service with communion on April 2 at 7:30 p.m.; a Good Friday service on April 3 at 7:30 p.m.; and an Easter Sunday service on April 5 at 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia Presbyterian is located at 11501 Bain School Road. Carmel Baptist Church to host ‘Resurrection Weekend’ MATTHEWS – Carmel Baptist Church will host four Easter services discussing how hope is found in Jesus’s resurrection on April 4, a Saturday, at 5 p.m. and April 5, Easter Sunday, at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Carmel Baptist is located at 1145 PinevilleMatthews Road. Christ Covenant to host Easter Egg Hunt MATTHEWS – Christ Covenant Church invites the public to an Easter event that will include a story time, songs, crafts, games, face painting, balloon animals and an Easter egg hunt. The event is free and will be held rain or shine at Covenant Day’s middle school gym on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Covenant Day School is located at 800 Fullwood Lane. Easter Egg Hunt at Cross and Crown Lutheran MATTHEWS – Cross and Crown Lutheran will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. The event will include crafts, face painting, story time, snacks, an egg hunt with eggs filled with prizes and candy and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church is located at 300 Pineville-Matthews Road.

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This workshop will teach participants to weave a colorful reed basket. Participants will choose their own color and design, and all materials and supplies are included. This program also is suitable for beginners. The cost is $25 for Matthews residents and $30 for nonresidents. Call the Matthews Community Center at 704-321-7275 for more information or to register. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews 3.27.15 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase

Matthews will debut this new weekly event, which will feature food from local businesses, as well as local artists, actors, musicians and more. People are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on. Find more information at www. matthewsfun.com. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews 3.28.15 Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Children’s International Cultural Festival

International House, in partnership with ImaginOn and the Arts & Science Council, invites children and families to this year’s Children’s World of Play, a cultural festival celebrating play, music and performances from Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Performers and vendors will provide entertainment, crafts and games from around the world. Admission is free. ImaginOn Library, 300 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 3.28.15 Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. Line Dancing for Babies to support March of Dimes

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Babies as a fundraiser for March of Dimes, a nonprofit with the mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Ticket donations are $10 and can purchased online at www.eventbrite. com/e/2nd-annual-line-dancing-for-babiestickets-15108828914?aff=eac2, or at the door on the day of the event. Email tauthetazetachapterpm@gmail.com for more information.

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neighborhoods. Find more information at www.minthill.com. Burger King, 7002 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 4.17.2015 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Date Night Drop Off

The Y Challenge is a month-long initiative The Crews Recreation Center offers parents providing an opportunity for people a monthly opportunity to have a night out to energize their workout routine, try while kids play sports and games, watch something new or simply receive extra movies and more. Pizza and drinks are motivation to meet their fitness goals. provided, and the event is open to kids 7 to Workout tracking with stickers will be 13 years old. made available on the Y Challenge board. The cost is $10 per drop off. Call 704-708Bonus stickers will be given to those who 1287 for more information. participate in weekly mini-challenges, with the chance to win prizes. Registration is Crews Recreation Center, 1201 free and currently open, and people who Crews Road, Matthews register will receive a free T-shirt. Weekly emails will be sent to boost focus and 4.17.15 inspiration. Friday Visit the Sales and Service Center or register 7:30 p.m. online at www.register.ymcacharlotte.org/ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Default.aspx?TabID=314. Dream’ Contact the Siskey Fitness Center at 704716-4217 for more information. Taking place in a mythical Athens and an enchanted forest, this classic comedy by Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington William Shakespeare tells the story of four Road, Matthews young lovers, a group of amateur actors, a duke and his soon-to-be queen and their 4.4.15 interactions with woodland fairies. Saturday Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for 12:30 to 4 p.m. students and seniors citizens. Community Blood Drive Call 704-846-8343 for more information. The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will make a contribution to the Fullwood Theatre, 100 McDowell St. Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte to E., Matthews help provide free overnight stays for out-oftown families with children in Charlotte-area 4.18.15 hospitals. Donors must weigh at least 120 Saturday pounds. 2 to 4 p.m. Call 704-972-4700 or visit www. Financial Empowerment carolinadonor.org to schedule an for Women in Transition appointment. Picadeli’s Pub-In Deli, 1600 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews 4.7.15 Tuesday 9 a.m. Coffee with a Cop

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Sarah Billiard is the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Player of the Year

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Covenant Day and Charlotte Christian were tied at 36-36 with nine seconds remaining in regulation when Sarah Billiard stepped up to the free-throw line. She missed her first shot, then made her second attempt to break the tie and give the Lions a 37-36 road win over the Knights on Jan. 13. “It felt so good to beat our rivals,” Billiard said. “That was an intense moment, but it was pretty awesome.” Billiard hasn’t always been so eager to step up at a pivotal juncture in a game or take the big shot. The 6-foot sophomore forward wasn’t afraid of those moments, but was too unselfish the first half of her freshman year. However, Billiard began to get a grasp of her potential midway through her freshman season. She started to take more of an ownership of the go-to-player role on her team, which expanded her sophomore season. Billiard said she lacked confidence as a freshman. “I was like, ‘Oh no I’m the youngest. What am I going to do?,’” Billiard said. “But, then

I started scoring points midseason, and I started getting double-doubles. It just clicked in my mind that I can do this.” Billiard, who plays club volleyball yearround for Carolina Juniors Volleyball, said basketball has become a hobby and she spent the offseason working to hone her new craft on the hardwood. Her hard work paid off. Billiard averaged 15.9 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, three assists and 1.6 steals per game to earn Charlotte Independent Schools Conference allconference honors for the second year in a row. Now, she’s the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Girls Basketball Player of the Year. “She’s realizing there’s a point in the game where she needs to take over and do her thing,” Covenant Day coach Zach Turner said. Turner added in the Lions second meeting with the Knights, a

42-37 loss at home on Jan. 30, Billiard pulled down 17 rebounds, and Charlotte Christian coach Luke Boythe yelled, “‘Girls, that’s all she does, is rebound. You’ve got to stop her.’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah that’s really all she does, is rebound. She’s killing you all with that.’” Billiard said it’s been her coaches and older sister, Hannah, a senior forward on the Covenant Day team, that’s made the biggest difference in her shining career. “ T h e coaches are the b e s t coaches in the world,” Billiard said. “My sister’s my best friend, and I’ve been through everything with her.” She added her sister inspires and motivates her to play well. “When she’s on the court it makes me feel more confident,” Billiard said. Billiard said playing basketball next season will look a lot different without her best friend, sister

and teammate beside her. Billiard, who plays outside hitter in volleyball, sustained a concussion at a Carolina Juniors Volleyball team practice toward the end of basketball season, which forced her to miss the last five games. The Lions struggled without her, losing four of those games, including a 47-45 overtime season-ending loss to Charlotte Latin in the first round of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 3A state playoffs. Covenant Day finished 14-15 (5-5 CISAA), but looks to improve next season, especially with Billiard leading the way. Billiard said she and her teammates have excellent chemistry, which contributed to this season’s success and should help next year’s team. “We’re strangely close,” Billiard said. “We all have different personalities, but somehow it works together. We’re all very compatible, and we work well on the court together.” While she has grown to love basketball and has become the go-to-player for Covenant Day, Billiard’s future points to volleyball, which she hopes to play at the collegiate level and will likely get an opportunity to do so. “She’s just naturally gifted as an athlete,” Turner said. “She could play anything, and she’d be the best player out there. On top of that she’s super humble.”

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The standout sophomore forward averaged 15.9 points, 14.3 rebounds, three assists, 1.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per game on her way to earning all-conference honors for the CISAA, despite missing five games due to a concussion injury. The 6-foot star was named the Lions’ back-to-back MVP and broke her own school record this season recording most rebounds in a single game (26).

Sarah Thomsen

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There wasn’t much senior guard Sarah Thomsen couldn’t do this season. The sharp-shooting guard averaged 18 points, four steals, two assists and a block per game on her way to becoming an easy back-to-back all-conference, all-region and NCISAA all-state selection. Adding to her accolades, Thomsen was selected to participate in the prestigious N.C. Private School All-Star basketball game.

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Nance may just be a sophomore but she didn’t let her youth keep her from making a big splash on the Raven team. The swift guard put up 16.6 points per game this season while grabbing 2.7 rebounds, dishing out two assists and grabbing 2.3 steals. The all-conference selection was a key cog in the Raven machine that finished 22-5 – the best finish in school history.

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