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919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS

The Cover 16

Sharing The Love of Music

One Towel at a Time

Hilburn Academy Students Helping to Save Sea Turtles

Assisting Buyers and Sellers

20 Years of Pride

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Leesville’s Mark Stiles Shapes Generation of Music Aficionados

Planners

Departments

6 Publisher’s Notes 28 Yearbook BIG D I S CO U N TS 40 Community COUPO N S AND M 46 Field Trip PAGES ORE, 60-61 50 Food Break 57 Advertisers Index 57 Along the I-540 Corridor 58 919 Region 60 Bulletin Board 62 919 Final Bell

The Terry Thrower Team Proud To Provide Personal Service Leesville Road High School Is the Heart of Community

Features 12

Blended Westlake Family

Maturity and Leadership

Parents, 5 Kids Make It Work With Outings, Busy Lifestyle

Calling Leesville Home

Family, Community & Service

Seeking More Space?

Freedom Exhibit Opens in May

Making a Difference

International Wright Family Love Area’s Amenities, Parks

Captain Chairs Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Leesville Road High School Principal Anthony Muttillo Photo by Emory Lane Photography

California Closets Create Solutions for Homeowners

North Carolina Museum of History Offers Personality, Plenty to See

North Raleigh Rotary’s Beltran Believes Mission in Life is Simple

Check Out 4th of July Festivities! Page 11

A Year of 919 Magazine

On the Cover

Noah Butler Demonstrates the Best Attributes of Middle School Students

Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports

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919 ›› NOTES Publisher

Suzy Beth Sarver

A Very Special Issue It’s hard to believe we are here, at this magic number. Issue number seven – our first anniversary issue of 919 Magazine’s Leesville/ Creedmoor Road Edition. I’m full of “Leesville Pride” for all we have achieved together. Starting out here last year was like going off to college: Learning new things, making new friends, exploring new places. I gained an even greater appreciation for all that we have here in the 919 (and I also gained the dreaded “Freshman 15” from the hours and hours of work we poured into this magazine over late nights and too much pizza). Although the pounds won’t last, this new legacy for Leesville will. As we continue to grow and expand 919 Magazine, I look forward to sharing more information and stories about people, events, organizations, schools and everyday activities that make the Leesville area just a great place to Live, Work and Play. Here’s some of what you will find in this special anniversary issue: • 919 Magazine isn’t the only one celebrating an anniversary. Leesville High School and its principal are celebrating too. We sit down with Anthony Muttillo, as he marks his first year at LRHS – just as the campus reaches its 20th birthday (Page 34). • Doing it 919 Style: Be sure to visit our 919 Magazine anniversary timeline beginning on Page 44, as we take you all the way back to where it all started a year ago. Many of the profiles of your friends, family and neighbors no doubt will be familiar – and we once again spotlight our stellar 919 Charter Advertisers. • A 919 Family: A blended marriage that started with five teenagers might seem less than ideal for many of us, but – for the Preston-Wrigley family of Leesville – teamwork has made the dream work (Page 12). • Don’t miss our profile of Hilburn Academy 6th Grader Noah Butler, a socially conscious student who shares his time and talents with community service groups and collecting toys for Duke Children’s Hospital. When we began this publication, we knew exactly what type of publication we wanted to give the residents of North Raleigh – and where we wanted it to go. It may have taken some people by surprise, but those of you who have reached out and thanked us obviously get it. We may not be the fanciest publication in town – but we’re not trying to be. We are different and we want to deliver something different to you. I leave you with the last line from my favorite poem; it pretty much tells our story. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. — Robert Frost

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919 ‹‹ PLANNER

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS 5/18

MAY 5/1-6/5

Playgroup Tot Time Age 6m-5; Wed Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

Run for Peace — Walk for Wellness 8 am (5K); 8:45am (1/2-mile Fun Run) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

JUNE 6/1-8/10

Piano Introduction Various courses and times Ages 5-up; $100 Fee Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

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Jumpstart Toddler Montessori

5/3

Ages 18m-4yr; $25 Fee 9-10 am, Wed Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

Kids Nite Out Dinner, crafts, games, movie Age 5-12 Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

5/5

Cinco de Mayo

5/12

Mother’s Day

5/27

Memorial Day

5/31-6/1

Relay for Life American Cancer Society Benefit 6 pm Fri-8 am Sat Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd www.briercreekrelay.org 919 Magazine LV

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5/3

5/22

National Wildlife Foundation Benefit Registration: www.backyardcampout.org www.nwf.org

7:30 pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

Begins after school Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

Great American Backyard Campout

Chorus Concert

Science Fair

6/24-25, 7/1-5

5/23-24

Science-oriented day camps Leesville Road Elementary 8401 Leesville Rd Info: sdbarlow@ncsu.edu Registration: www.sciencenc.com

12-3:15 pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

Jun/Aug

5/25

Jewish Community Center 919-676-6170 campjcc@shalomraleigh.com www.shalomraleigh.org

Trinity Academy 9:30 am Multi-purpose activity center 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

LRMS Dance

Camp Olympiad

Graduation Ceremonies

Camp JCC Art Camps

5/9

K-6 Spring Concert 7 pm Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

5/9-10

Dance Concert 7 pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

5/14

SCHOOL EVENTS

MAY 5/3

Movie Night 7-8:30 pm Leesville Road Elementary 8401 Leesville Rd 919-870-4200 www.les.wcpss.net

5/3

Movie Night & Toy Drive 7-9 pm Hilburn Academy 7100 Hilburn Dr 919-571-6800 www.hilburnacademy.net

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LRMS Dance Concert 7pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

5/30

End of Year Party, Bogo Evening Sale 6-8 pm Jeffreys Grove Elementary 6119 Creedmoor Rd 919-881-4910 www.jeffreysgrovees.net

Orchestra Concert 7 pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

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5/30

Spring Concert

7-12 Spring Concert 7 pm Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

5/18

7 pm Sycamore Creek Elementary 10921 Leesville Rd 919-841-4333 www.sycamorecreekes.net

5/30

5th & 6th grade Band Performance

Carnival 11 am-3 pm Hilburn Academy 7100 Hilburn Dr 919-571-6800 www.hilburnacademy.net May | June 2013

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Volunteer Appreciation Recital & Tea 3-4pm Hilburn Academy 7100 Hilburn Dr 919-571-6800 www.hilburnacademy.net

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS 5/18

5/29-30

1001 Nights, A Scott-Free Spring Gala Scott-Free Scholarship

7 pm Leesville Road Middle 8405 Leesville Rd 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net

Foundation Benefit 7-11 pm; $65 ($125 per couple) Babylon Restaurant 309 N. Dawson St., Raleigh www.scott-free.org

Dance Concert

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Summer Charity Fashion Show

JUNE 6/3

LRMS Band Concert 7pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

6/3-4

Band Concert 7 pm Leesville Road Middle 8405 Leesville Rd 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net

6/7-8

NC Opera Cultural Arts Program

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Benefit $10 advance; $20 at door 7-10 pm The Cottages at Brier Creek 10511 Sablewood Dr 919-596-3836 Tickets: www.nc.lls.llsevent.org/ summercharityfashionshow13 Info: www.theartofstyleboutique.com

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Denim & Diamonds Annual Gala Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation Benefit $150 per person The Pavilions at The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave www.payitforwardfertility.org

NIGHTLIFE Mar/Apr

Lynnwood Grill Live music Wed, 6 pm Trivia Sun, 8 pm 4821 Grove Barton Rd 919-785-0043 www.lynnwoodgrill.com

8:30 pm Hilburn Academy 7100 Hilburn Dr 919-571-6800 www.hilburnacademy.net

Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com

COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS Jun-Aug Summer Camps Games, classes, crafts and more Karate International 9101 Leesville Rd, Suite 145 919-926-1653 www.westraleighkarate.com

Jun/Jul Sports and Day Camps More information, Page 53 Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

Jun/Aug Sports Summer Camps More information, Page 52 Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd www.leesvilleathletics.com

Jun/Aug Summer Volleyball Camps Triangle Volleyball Club Girls and boys; ages 2-12 Full/Half-day camps, clinics 919-544-9400 info@trianglevolleyball.org www.trianglevolleyball.org

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6/10

Summer Basketball Registration Ends

Graduation Ceremonies Leesville High School 4 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St (919) 831-6011 www.raleighconvention.com 919 Magazine LV

Mar/Apr

Age 10-12; $65 Resident Fee Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov May | June 2013

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Get Golf Ready in Four Days 6 pm; $99 fee 919-453-2020 mtaylor@theheritageclub.net www.playheritagegolf.com

7/23-25

6/2

Rising 7th-12th Graders; $185 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

‘Illuminated’ Leukemia Society Benefit 7:30 pm; $20 adults, $15 students Future Farmers of America Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.fsseries.com

Football Flight Program (QB, WR)

Catchin’ Fireflies 5K

WALKS, RACES, GOLF 10/13 5/12

25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure

Run Like a Mother 5K

6/17-21

Girls’ Lacrosse Skills Camp

8:30 am Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr www.runlikeamotherrace.com

Rising 1st-8th Graders; $170 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

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Shooters Basketball Program Rising 1st-9th Graders; $170 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

June

NC State Golf Schools Various dates; boys & girls, ages 6-18 919-846-1536 www.wildwoodgreen.com www.lonniepoolegolfcourse.com

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OTHER 5/13

Big Lake Boat-A-Bout

5/17-18

Northern Wake Relay for Life American Cancer Society Benefit Wake Forest www.northernwakerelay.com

5/18

8 am (5K); 8:45am (1/2-mile Fun Run) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

5/18

Rising 3rd-12th Graders; $225 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

Animal Protection Society Benefit 10 am-2 pm Duke University East Campus www.apswalk.org

Walk for the Animals

7/22-26

16-older, beginners 2 pm; Big Lake Boathouse William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.william.umstead@ncparks.gov

Rising 1st-10th Graders; $170 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

Rising 3rd-10th Graders; $170 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer

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Canoeing Skills I

Ravenscroft Cheerleading Program

Ravenscroft Football Program

90-min. canoe tour 5:30 pm; Big Lake Boathouse William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.william.umstead@ncparks.gov

Run for Peace — Walk for Wellness

Ravenscroft Basketball Program

7/22-26

Walk for Hope, 5K & 10K Benefit for the Research And Treatment of Mental Illness 8 am (5K, 10K); 10 am (Walk) The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-9255 www.walkforhope.com

5/19

5/18-19

Basic Land Navigation

American Diabetes Assoc. Tour de Cure 100 Regency Forest Dr, Cary 888-DIABETES, ext. 3251 www.maindiabetes.org May | June 2013

Learn how to read a map, compass 3 pm; Visitor Center William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.william.umstead@ncparks.gov www.919Magazine.com

919 ‹‹ PLANNER 4TH OF JULY EVENTS 7/3

Independence Eve Celebration 6:30 pm Sertoma Art Center 1400 W. Millbrook Rd 919-469-4069 www.visitraleigh.com

7/4

July 4th at the State Capital

5/23

Fishing Fun Fresh water fishing basics 6 pm; Big Lake Boathouse William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.william.umstead@ncparks.gov

5/25

Looking for Lizards 2 pm; Visitor Center William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.william.umstead@ncparks.gov

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7/4

NC Symphony’s Triangle’s Best Independence Day Celebration

Gates open 5 pm; concert, 7:30 pm Free admission Koka Booth Amphitheater Cary 8003 Regency Pkwy 919-462-2052 www.boothamphitheatre.com

7/4

11 am-3 pm NC State Capital 1 E. Edenton St 919-733-4994 www.visitraleigh.com

The ‘Works: July 4th on Fayetteville Street

Historic Independence Day Open House

7/4

An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 11 am-4 pm Joel Lane Museum House 728 W. Hargett St 919-833-3431 www.visitraleigh.com

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Music, contests, vendors (free) Downtown Raleigh 12-10 pm; fireworks, 9:30 pm www.raleighconvention.com/works/

Brier Creek Commons Fireworks

5 pm (festivities);

fireworks start 9:15-9:45 pm Clock Plaza 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy shopbriercreekcommons.com

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919 ›› FAMILY PROFILE

Blended Westlake Family Makes It Work With Family Outings and a Busy Lifestyle By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Westlake residents Jim Preston and Jennifer Wrigley happily manage their blended family’s busy days filled with work, school, soccer, music, and family time. “We often refer to ourselves as the Brady Bunch,” said Jennifer. “It was not an easy road at the beginning, but we have integrated fabulously, and all the kids are like best friends.” Jim, originally from Long Island, NY, and Jennifer, who was raised in Arlington, VA, met six years ago at Brier Creek Country Club, where Jennifer is the director of fitness and aquatics. A former champion synchronized swimmer, Jennifer and her twin won back to back National Master’s synchronized swimming awards in 1985 and 1986. Jim works for Open Silicon as a project manager and holds two patents for chip testability and telecommunications. In their free time, Jim loves to golf and both enjoy

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and working on home improvement projects, having recently completed a living room renovation complete with a stone facade fireplace. And they truly love the view of Lake Lynn from their back deck – living in the Leesville area. “Leesville is so much like a small town,” Jennifer said. “The community supports each other.” Between the two of them, Jim and Jennifer have five children.

We often refer to ourselves as the Brady Bunch…we have integrated fabulously, and all the kids are like best friends. JENNIFER WRIGLEY

Preston-Wrigley Family Profile PARENTS: Jim Preston, Jennifer Wrigley HOMETOWNS: Long Island, NY (Jim); Arlington, VA (Jennifer) OCCUPATIONS: Project Manager, Open Silicon (Jim); Brier Creek Country Club Director of Fitness and Aquatics (Jennifer) EDUCATION: Manhattan College, Electrical Engineering (Jim) William and Mary, Human Relations and Business (Jennifer) RESIDENCE: Westlake CHILDREN: Kimberly Farnham (22), UNCW student Sarah Farnham (21), UNCW student Jennifer Preston (17), Enloe High student Timothy Preston (17), Enloe High student Elizabeth Wrigley Farnham (16), LRHS student PETS: Sadie (Australian cattle dog), Stella (“fat” cat) INTERESTS: Golf, exercise, synchronized swimming, Home renovation, beach, family time

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Oldest daughter Kim is studying environmental science at UNCWilmington and is a former member of Leesville Capital Pride Choir and LRHS 2009 homecoming queen. Sarah is studying business at UNCWilmington and is a member of Pi

Sigma Epsilon, a marketing and management organization. Tim, a varsity soccer player at Enloe High School, has been accepted to the Honors College at University of South Carolina and at UNC-Chapel Hill. He also plays soccer with

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CASL Classic soccer and traveled to London in 2010 to train at the Chelsea facility and compete with teams in the London area. Jennifer, a senior at Enloe High School, also played CASL Classic soccer, has been accepted to several North Carolina universities, and is likely to attend UNC-Asheville in the fall. Elizabeth will be graduating a semester early from Leesville Road High School in December, is an avid online gamer, and an accomplished guitar player performing at school and at open-mike venues. She is also one of a handful of “Leesville Lifers”, spending her entire scholastic years at Leesville Road elementary, middle and high schools. In between their busy schedules, Jim and Jennifer treasure family time with outings to Goodberry’s, movies, trips to the beach, card games and enjoy their community for its small town feel and community support.

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919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE

Maturity, Academic Excellence, and Leadership Noah Butler Demonstrates the Best Attributes of Middle School Students By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

For his outstanding qualities, Hilburn Academy 6th Grader Noah Butler has been selected to attend the 2013 Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC. JrNYLC accepts nominations from teachers and mentors for outstanding middle school students who demonstrate maturity, academic excellence, and leadership potential. “First, I really want to thank my teacher, Ms. Lauren Boop, for nominating me,” said Butler. “I’m honored and excited and am really looking forward to meeting the other kids at the conference who are coming from all over the U.S.” Butler lives in the Westavia subdivision with his parents, David and Kelley Butler --owners of Cable Concepts -- and his two dogs, cat, two guinea pigs, and two fish. The 14

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Butlers volunteer as foster parents for dogs from the Wake County Animal Control Center, which is how their second dog, Chloe, became part of the family.

Noah has a special ability to just enjoy life and the people in it. KELLEY BUTLER Butler started playing golf at just 3-years-old, after receiving a plastic set of clubs from his dad and takes lessons and attends camps to improve his game. A highlight was competing with his dad last year in a three-day, five-course father/son golf tournament. In addition to golf, Butler is an avid soccer player (playing both indoor and outdoor soccer since the age of May | June 2013

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six), and plays guitar and sings under the tutelage of Ian Burton, owner of Burton School of Arts. At Hilburn, Butler is a high achiever, earning outstanding student and academic achievement awards with his favorite subjects being social studies, Mandarin Chinese, and language arts. He enjoys his friends and teachers the most, and, as a member of Hawks in ACTION, a community service group, Butler helps with service projects such as collecting canned goods for the food bank, helping animals at the shelter, collecting for Towels for Turtles and toys for Duke Children’s Hospital. “Noah has a special ability to just enjoy life and the people in it,” said mom Kelley. “It doesn’t matter how hectic the day may get, Noah will always stop to scratch his cat on the head, pet the dogs, or lend a hand to someone who needs it.”

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Noah Butler Profile AGE: 12 SCHOOL: Hilburn Academy (6th Grade) PARENTS: David and Kelley Butler RESIDENCE: Westavia Subdivision, North Raleigh PETS: Barbosa (dog), Chloe (dog), Violet Star (cat), Fred and Snowball (Guinea pigs), Sheen and Fisher (fish) INTERESTS: Golf, soccer, robotics, playing guitar, singing, animals, community service

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919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE

Sharing the Love of Music

Leesville’s Mark Stiles Helps Shape A Generation of Music Aficionados By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

As the Leesville Road Middle School and High School orchestra teacher, Mark Stiles is dedicated to sharing his love of music and passion for performing with his many students. Through sharing his own musical experiences and modeling his personal pursuits of higher artistry, Stiles is helping shape the next generation of music aficionados. “That I am able to inspire students to pursue their own dreams and make a difference in their lives is what I enjoy the most,” said Stiles. A resident of Brightleaf at the Park,

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Stiles grew up in New York in a musical family in a home full of music. His father is a retired music teacher and French horn player, and his mother taught private piano lessons out of their house. At 4-years-old, Stiles learned to play the violin through a Suzuki program piloted in his school district. However, a year later, after hearing Rostropovich play a concert at the Eastman Theater, he switched to cello. Through the years, he took up the French horn, the bassoon, and later in high school, he learned the string bass so he could play in the jazz ensemble. “I took home a bass that summer and used a method book my father had and taught

AGE: 50 RESIDENCE: Brightleaf at the Park, North Raleigh PROFESSION: Orchestra instructor, Leesville Road Middle School and Leesville Road High School FAMILY: Wife, Tamrah Spiegel PETS: Chloe (cat) INTERESTS: Playing/arranging music, traveling, scuba diving, snorkeling

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That I am able to inspire students to pursue their own dreams and make a difference in their lives is what I enjoy the most. MARK STILES myself how to play,” said Stiles. And Stiles met his wife, Tamrah, who plays the flute and piano, in the community orchestra when she was attending Roberts Wesleyan College in New York. For more than two decades, Stiles has been teaching and working as a professional musician and www.919Magazine.com

currently plays cello and electric bass with the Foscoe Philharmonic, which plays for weddings, receptions, and social gatherings, and monthly at the Irregardless Café in Raleigh. Stiles has overseen the growth of the LRMS and LRHS music programs from a handful of students per class

who first met on the second floor of the theater scene shop amongst extra sets, props, and costumes, to over 135 students in their own space in the Murphy Building – with plenty of cabinets for instrument and equipment storage. Students who take orchestra at Leesville can develop their artistry of

playing an instrument, study the history and the theory of music, and have an on-going appreciation for all of the arts. “Of course, how much time and effort they put into it directly correlates to how much they get out of it,” said Stiles. “This skill can be transferred to all aspects of their lives. What better lesson is there?”

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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Hilburn 6th Graders Helping Save Sea Turtles, One Towel at a Time

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Hilburn Academy 6th Graders and friends Joe Reter and James Worden are helping save endangered sea turtles off the North Carolina coast one towel at a time. Through their school community service group, Hawks in ACTION, the boys established Towels 4 Turtles Project and work with the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST), in Kitty Hawk, NC, which rescues injured and cold-stunned sea turtles. “After learning that most of the at-risk turtles were just young turtles out enjoying all the food our coast has to offer and who forgot to move south when the water

turned cold, we asked our neighbors to donate towels for NEST,” said Worden. The towels are used to help make the turtles comfortable as they heal so they can be released into warmer waters. Through hard work and with the help of the community, to date, the boys have collected 137 towels, blankets, and tablecloths used to warm sea turtles during their journey from sea to hospital and back. “NEST traveled all the way to Raleigh to pick up our towels, and they gave our school a turtle talk,” said Reter. “We learned a lot about sea turtles that day!”

Just because you are only one person doesn’t mean you cannot make things better. If more kids volunteer, we could make a big difference. JOE RETER Hilburn Academy student,

Network for Endangered Sea Turtles Profile PURPOSE: CONTACT:

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Preservation and protection of the habitats and migration routes of sea turtle and other marine animals on the Outer Banks of North Carolina from the Virginia border to Oregon Inlet Phone: 252-441-8622 Phone: 252-441-8622 Website: www.nestonline.org Website: www.nestonline.org

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James Worden, Mrs. Marilyn Seal (NEST Volunteer), and Joe Reter

James Worden Profile AGE: 11 SCHOOL: Hilburn Academy (6th Grade) VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: Towels 4 Turtles Project/NEST, Hawks in ACTION RESIDENCE: North Raleigh FAMILY: Janice and Scott Worden (parents); one brother PETS: Dog, cat, 6 fish, 2 Guinea pigs, leopard gecko, millipede INTERESTS: Birds, turtles, loving animals

Worden’s passion for helping sea turtles stems from his love for taking care of animals – he has 12 of his own. He enjoys observing animals in their natural habitats, reading nonfiction and informational books, and art. His most unique talent is the ability to make realistic animal noises. “Most of the time I don’t even need to practice, I’m just naturally good at it,” said Worden. “My friends and even my teachers say it’s amazing and has the potential to go viral!” Reter is a history buff and visits historic places and Civil War sites whenever possible. At school, in addition to his work with Hawks in ACTION, Reter is in the debate club and 919 Magazine LV

performs in school musicals and plays – while on weekends, he practices archery and plays video games with his dad. Worden and Reter hope this is just the beginning of their mission to save endangered sea turtles and know there is a lot that kids can do to help. “Just because you are only one person doesn’t mean you cannot make things better,” said Reter. “If more kids volunteer, we could make a big difference.” The boys want people to know that everyone can help just by donating their old towels no matter the condition. “I hope to turn Towels 4 Turtles into a regular thing, another part of life,” said Worden. May | June 2013

Joe Reter Profile AGE: 11 SCHOOL: Hilburn Academy (6th Grade) VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: Towels 4 Turtles Project/NEST, Hawks in ACTION RESIDENCE: North Raleigh FAMILY: Parents, Roy and Vicki Reter; one brother PETS: Dog, 2 Guinea pigs INTERESTS: Debate club, Hawks in ACTION service club, archery, history, video games

Hawks in ACTION Profile PURPOSE: Participate service projects that address needs in the areas of animal welfare, children’s health, troops support, improve water safety, offer companionship, and nourish the hungry. CONTACT: Phone: 919-571-6800 Facebook: www.facebook.com/HilburnAcademy Email: hilburnservice@gmail.com Websites: www.hilburnteamalpha.weebly.com/clubs.html; www.generationon.org/club/hilburn-hawks-action

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International Wright Family Now Calls Leesville Home

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Originally from England and the Netherlands respectively, Paul and Hylain Wright now make their home in Leesville’s Breeland Park, which they chose for its family friendliness, beautiful trees, parks and greenways, and many amenities. As parents to two young daughters, Claudia, a kindergartener at Leesville Elementary School, and baby Emily born this past January, the Wrights believe Leesville is the perfect place for families of all ages. Spending time together is the Wright family’s number one priority. Hylain, who studied English and education and earned her teaching degree in English as a second language, became a stay-at-home-mom after Claudia was born. Always a craft lover, Hylain honed her crafting and jewelry making skills and is now a fashion jewelry and accessory designer for her own company, Angelic Strawberry – which she founded in 2012 after the success of her handmade store on www.Etsy.com. Angelic Strawberry products are inspired by the “kawaii” (cute in Japanese) Asian pop culture, harajuku fashion, and “Otaku” culture

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(geek, nerd enthusiast with regards to anime/manga). “I enjoy the creative process and thinking about new designs as well as redesigning existing concepts,” said Hylain. “And because I am able to work from home, I can spend a lot of time with my family which is very important to me.”

Paul hails from Stockbury, England, a small village in the county of Kent in the southeastern part of England. Currently, Paul is busy with the start-up of his new company limeylight (www. limeylight.com) which facilitates connections between producers of healthy products and consumers worldwide. Through his new company, Paul is putting the power of the Internet and his 17-plus years in information technology together to help make healthier foods, products, and services more convenient and accessible to consumers around the globe. For the Wrights, life is busy, but not too busy to help others. Every

year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, they head to the market and load up a whole shopping cart with canned food to donate to the food bank. “We realize we are very blessed to have the life we do, and it makes us feel good to help others when we can, and you can always help someone, somehow,” said Hylain.

Wright Family Profile PARENTS: Hylain and Paul Wright RESIDENCE: Leesville CHILDREN: Claudia, 5; Emily (born Jan. 31) PETS: Tried fish, but didn’t work out

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A Fulfilling Life of Family, Community and Service

North Raleigh’s Jim Captain Chairs Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

North Raleigh resident Jim Captain leads a fulfilling life of family, community, and service. As a volunteer for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Captain, Raleigh Site Executive at Credit

Suisse, lends his expertise in business and finance as board chairman of the business organization. “Our board meets regularly to discuss issues facing the community, opportunities that the community might benefit from, and to establish our position on any significant issue,” said Captain. “As board chair,

I’m happy to be involved in a rather broad range of activities and events, most often as master of ceremonies.” Captain relocated to the Raleigh area from Tampa, FL, eight years ago with his wife Michele – who splits her time between Tampa and Raleigh due to elder care responsibilities. The Captains immediately took a liking to the area for its proximity to restaurants, shopping, and golf, and love their neighborhood for its secluded private setting. With two grown sons, two daughters-inlaw, and four grandsons, these days for Captain it’s all about enjoying the grandsons. “I will admit that after a full day with them, I’m ready to pass out, but I wouldn’t trade a minute of it for anything,” said Captain.

While I’ve been in the same industry for 35 years, I feel like I’ve had 20 different careers. JIM CAPTAIN Board Chairman,

Jim Captain Profile AGE: 57 RESIDENCE: North Raleigh FAMILY: Wife, Michele; 2 sons; 4 grandsons PROFESSION: Raleigh Site Executive, Credit Suisse VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: Chairman, Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Board of Directors INTERESTS: Golf; home improvement projects (he has a lot of tools); reading (primarily fiction); eating out; cooking; grandsons

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Captain is a first generation American, whose parents are from the island of Crete. He has enjoyed a long career managing operations and client relationship groups in the investment banking industry. “While I’ve been in the same industry for 35 years, I feel like I’ve had 20 different careers,” said www.919Magazine.com

Captain. “The businesses are so diverse, and the industry has evolved so dramatically over the years that I’ve never stopped learning.” Celebrating its 125th year of service as the voice of business in Raleigh, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce promotes economic prosperity and quality of life for the citizens of Raleigh. Captain is proud to be a part of this vital organization dedicated to attracting jobs and business to the area, supporting education initiatives, promoting transit options, understanding legislation that may impact our local economy, and promoting opportunities that add to the quality of life, such as bringing the Ironman 70.3 to Raleigh.

Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Profile PURPOSE: To promote economic development and a great quality of life for the citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding areas ADDRESS: 800 S Salisbury St. EXECUTIVES: Jim Captain, Chairman (Board of Directors) Harvey Schmitt, President and CEO Janet Carr, Gen. Mgr./Sr. Vice president PHONE: 919-664-7000 WEBSITE: www.raleighchamber.org

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Enjoy Raleigh’s Trails?

Raleigh Seeking Volunteers To Promote Courtesy, Safety By ALYSSA BAUCOM 919 Magazine Writer

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Enjoy walking, running or biking on Raleigh’s Greenway trails? Then the community needs your assistance. Raleigh Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department created the Capital Area Greenway Volunteer Program last year – and now seeks additional outgoing, safetyoriented volunteers (18 and older) to support their community, while simply performing their daily routine. The Capital Area Greenway is a system of paved and unpaved trails that

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connect residential communities with city parks, open spaces, and commercial areas where people can exercise or just enjoy some fresh air. “As the City of Raleigh grows, so do our greenways,” said Bruce Embry, RPD volunteer coordinator. “We presently have over 80 miles of greenways for citizens to use, and the length is increasing constantly.” Volunteers serve as an extra set of eyes and ears on the Greenway trails, reporting problems, such as trees across paths, flooded areas, graffiti, or suspicious activity. “The volunteer program was not created as a response to crimes on

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the greenways,” Embry said. “It was initiated so that we would have a system in place in the event we do encounter problems.” Volunteers promote courtesy and safety, provide information to Greenway users, advise Greenway users of rules and regulations, and set a good example by obeying these rules and regulations themselves. Volunteers perform duties based on their schedules, donating at least eight hours of time per month. Volunteers may be asked to assist in specific areas if problems occur, but it is ultimately up to each individual to

decide where they serve. After a short training class with the Raleigh Police Department, volunteers are given a shirt, vest, and identification card to identify them to others. “Volunteers are an integral part of our City of Raleigh departments, and we value them highly,” said Embry. For more information or to become a Capital Area Greenway Volunteer, email rpdvolunteer@raleighnc.gov or contact Bruce Embry at 919-996-1118.

Capital Area Greenway Volunteer Program WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Greenway users, age 18 and older with no criminal history CONTACT: Bruce Embry, Raleigh Police Dept. Volunteer Coordinator PHONE: 919-996-1118 EMAIL: rpdvolunteer@raleighnc.gov

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Sycamore Creek Wins Unique First in Fitness Competition By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Before a cheering crowd of several thousand at Southeast Raleigh High School’s athletic facility in March, 49 Sycamore Creek Elementary student athletes competed in the Northern Area First in Fitness competition. Two days later, Coach Mike Miller, physical education specialist, announced the good news at a special team meeting in the gym: Sycamore Creek took top honors winning first place out of the 26 schools that competed. “I’m sure the roars from the gym could be heard throughout the school when I gave them the news,” said Miller. “They were all beaming with so much pride.” First In Fitness is an elementary fitness competition that began in 1982.

At Sycamore Creek, students in 2nd through 5th grades are selected based on athletic ability, attitude, sportsmanship,

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competition in one of six events – shuttle run, standing long jump, one minute speed rope, pullups, mile run, and 100-yard dash. In addition, one boy and one girl in 5th Grade from each school compete in the triathlon event that is made up of the shuttle run, pull-ups, and mile run. “After multiple years in third place and a strong second place finish last year, it was nice to have the kids experience a team victory,” said Miller. “We have always had some great kids and great performances at Sycamore Creek; this year everything just fell into place for us.” To prepare for the competition, the students practiced weekly at school

in addition to training at home. “Ultimately it is up to the determination and work ethic of the athletes,” said Miller. “I always ask them if they are going to be content with just making the team, getting the t-shirt, and missing a day of school, or are they going to work hard to improve, give their best effort, and walk away with a personal best and possibly a ribbon.” All participants receive a participation ribbon or a place ribbon at this fun and exciting day where families get to share in their children’s accomplishments. “There is no doubt that this experience will translate into success in other areas down the road for these kids,” said Miller.

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Trinity Academy held its annual Night of the Arts event, where students performed and presented their best work, at the Church of the Apostles. Photos courtesy of Trinity Academy of Raleigh

Spring and Easter season means beautiful tulips in North Raleigh

Trinity Academy performed its Spring theater performance, Once Upon a Mattress -a musical comedy- in March. Photos courtesy of Trinity Academy of Raleigh

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Many different cultures were represented at Hilburn Academy’s “International Night” event. Photos courtesy of Steve Jackle

Fresh flowers a big part of NC Farmers Market in Raleigh in spring

St Francis of Assisi Founder’s Day Celebration consisted of live music from Sean Magee and Brian Gorman DJ’ing in the Labyrinth. Photo courtesy of Diogenes Ruiz

In celebration of Black History Month, Hilburn Academy held “Soul Food Night,” where families brought food and engaged in fun filled activities. Photos courtesy of Steve Jackle

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Students showcased the STEM Learning Program and presented their designs at Hilburn Academy’s STEM Expo. Photos courtesy of Steve Jackle

Members of several North Carolina motorcycle escort organizations and other cyclists at Sheetz near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport await the arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, planning to provide escort as it travels by truck along the state’s freeways in April. The RDUbased chapter of the USO also was on hand, providing services to the many veterans involved in the escort. The traveling wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC.

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Students at Trinity Academy — located at 10224 Baileywick Road — participated in a Science Day on campus recently, which included a wide range of activities.

Trinity Academy brought in the new season with its Annual Spring Fling, which included many activities for the entire family.

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Celebrating 20 years as the educational heart of the Leesville community, Leesville Road High School has built a reputation as having excellent programs in areas from performing and visual arts to athletics, and from technical courses to AP class offerings. It has averaged nearly one athletic state championship per year, and two conference championships per year. It truly inspires local residents. As he completed his first year at LRHS, Principal Anthony Muttillo gives 919 Magazine readers some insight and thoughts on happenings at the campus.

A Conversation with Leesville Road High School Principal Anthony Muttillo: What is the history of Leesville Road High School? The school opened in 1993, with Richard Murphy as the founding principal. It quickly achieved major athletic accomplishments, winning the Wachovia Cup (given to the school with the best overall postseason success among all athletic programs). In 2001, the LRHS basketball team beat Broughton in a game played at Reynolds Coliseum in front of an estimated 10,000 plus fans. Both teams had some great basketball talent that year. Leesville won the game and some credit this game with the spark that created our spirited student fans, “The Leesville Loonies.” In June 2008, LRHS named its football facility the Marshall Hamilton Stadium, after long-time athletic director (Hamilton started the athletic program in 1993 and served as our athletic director through 2007). LRHS also had choral milestones: Over a 20-year period, our choral program has grown each year, from 32 participants to its current 180. In 2007, the chorus traveled to England to participate in the inaugural London Choral Festival at Westminster Cathedral; and, in 2011, Capital Pride (choral group) was selected by the Weill Institute of Music of Carnegie Hall – through a national audition – to perform Berlioz “Requiem” with the New York Symphony in Carnegie Hall. Then, in 2012, Capital Pride selected to sing in the National Presidents’ Day Concert at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC. In 2003, Leesville Road High added the East building to accommodate growth. This past fall, the facility was renamed The Murphy Building in honor of our late founding principal, who served from the day the doors opened in 1993 through 2004. 919 Magazine LV

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When did you become LRHS principal? I began May 1, 2012. I knew I wanted to return to high school at some point. I wasn’t really looking due to my young children, but the opportunity to be at Leesville Road High School was too good to pass up. I live about 10 miles away down I-540, so the school is close to where I live. As an assistant principal at Wakefield, Leesville was always in our conference so I had positive perceptions about Leesville.

How do you describe the current education philosophy at LRHS? Our students are great and academically focused in general, so the overall environment is positive. It is an environment where students can find an academic path that fits them. Our community expects us to prepare students for a variety of futures. Students can load their schedule with AP classes in preparation for admission and success in the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities, while other students prepare to enter community colleges, additional training, or the workforce. We also have a number of graduates who decide to serve our country through different military branches. Regardless of the path students choose to take, we have extremely high academic standards at LRHS. When students graduate from Leesville, we are confident they are prepared for the next stage of their life, whatever that may be.

Anthony J. Muttillo Profile AGE: 28 POSITION: Principal, Leesville Road High School YEARS IN POSITION: 1 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: 6th Grade English Teacher at Martin Middle; Middle School Basketball and Softball Coach, Assistant Principal at Martin Middle; Assistant Principal, Wakefield High School; Principal at West Millbrook Middle School EDUCATION: Secondary Education Undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg University; Masters Degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FAMILY: Wife, Jen; Anna (3), Carter (1). PETS: Millie (Weimaraner) INTERESTS: Running and golf (these days); baseball and football in my younger years; reading, playing with my children

What is unique about LRHS, compared to other high schools? Our nickname is the Pride. I think how we embody our nickname is unique. All three Leesville school campuses are actually connected under one roof. There is not another campus like this. The Pride encompasses the Cubs at the elementary school, the Lions at the middle school, as well as our high school students. Students grow up wanting to be a future Leesville High School student, so there is a lot of “Pride”. I am always impressed by the way our students support each other in their extracurricular events. Our entire community is also supportive. This year, two specific examples emerged. First, we had a parent lead an effort to have high school students volunteer their time twice a week to tutor middle and high school students. It is very inspiring to watch our students finish their school day and then stay on campus to support younger students. Additionally, parents from each of the schools have formed a Leesville Community Safety Task Force to lead efforts to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists as they travel in the vicinity of our campus. The physical connection of our three campuses facilitates a unique collaboration among our school community. LRHS is also a unique place to teach and raise a family. It is unique to watch the “parent parade” of teachers walk 36

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down to the elementary school to greet their own children as they are dismissed from the elementary school. Personally, my own children aren’t quite school age yet, but I have enjoyed bringing them out to the many events I attend as a principal. One of my initial hesitations in taking this position was still being able to balance family and professional life. The unique environment has allowed me to blend both extremely well most of the time. I really think we are a well-rounded school. Sometimes, schools become known for a certain specialty. However, we have great programs regardless of a student’s particular interest. We excel in the performing and visual arts, in athletics, in career and technical course offerings, in AP class offerings, as well as general academic courses. Additionally, we have a lot of unique institutional knowledge walking around our hallways. As a school that has existed for 20 years, we are old enough to have created history and young enough to have some of the founding members still remaining at our school.

What do you consider the biggest strengths at LRHS? Leesville Road High School Profile DISTRICT: Wake County Public School System YEAR OPENED: 1993 CAMPUS ADDRESS: 8409 Leesville Road CAMPUS PHONE: 919-870-4050 WEBSITE: www.leesville.org 2012-2013 ENROLLMENT: 2,250 2012-2013 SENIOR CLASS SIZE: 527 PRINCIPAL: Anthony J. Muttillo ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Gary Duvall, Aja Moody, Molly Moore, Jo Ellen Newhouse SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and Green SCHOOL MASCOT: Pride (Lion) NUMBER OF VARSITY SPORTS: 23 ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: 2010-2012 School of Distinction Meeting High Growth; 3 Wachovia Cups (a competition where points are earned in all sports and tallied at the end of the year); about 40 conference championships (2 per year), and 19 State Championships (about a state championship a year)

How has LRHS changed since it first opened, compared to today?

MISSION STATEMENT: To educate each student to be a responsible and productive citizen who can effectively manage future challenges. VISION STATEMENT: Leesville Road High School will provide students with a safe, secure and stimulating environment that is conducive to learning. The school climate will promote individuality and celebrate diversity, and will foster mutual respect among students, staff and the community. Parents and other community stakeholders will also share responsibility for the education of students at Leesville. The Leesville Road High School community will commit itself to lifelong learning. Staff will communicate high expectations for academic achievement and character development clearly and consistently to all students. Students will leave Leesville Road High School as wellrounded, self-reliant and self-disciplined students who are prepared for future endeavors and the demands of a complex society. 919 Magazine LV

Leesville Road High School is a desirable and sought-after school, so we attract some of the most talented teachers and students. Our teachers are consistently asked to present at district, state, and national conferences and trainings. We have significantly more teachers with advanced degree and national board certifications than the district averages. With talented teachers facilitating learning for students, we have high-achieving students. As a result, a degree from LRHS is meaningful upon graduation. Just looking at last year’s senior class, we had $6.3 million in scholarships awarded with highlights that include: Morehead-Cain Recipient, Park Recipient, Benjamin N. Duke Recipient, West Point Appointment, Air Force Academy Appointment, NC State Soccer Scholarship, UNC Swimming Scholarship, UNC Charlotte Soccer Scholarship, ROTC Scholarship to attend MIT, and 4 National Merit Scholarships. Additionally we had 75 National Honor Society graduates and 62 NC Scholars.

We are still a very traditional high school, so a lot has remained similar since we first opened. We have grown in size by adding 12 trailers and another building named for our founding principal, Mr. Richard Murphy. Technology has certainly changed. One of our teachers who integrates technology throughout her instruction commented on how she remembered back in 1995 (two years after LRHS opened) that she and the rest of the teachers were sitting at computers learning how to use this new thing called email. To think about where we are now with wireless access, laptops, iPads, and smartphones, is truly a change.

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Another change has been how teachers work together. When LRHS first opened, teachers here (as well as districtwide) worked very much in isolation. They planned alone, taught alone, and assessed alone. Now, teachers collaborate by planning, assessing, and looking at data together. This has been a positive change for students and teachers. Teachers don’t hide their best ideas; they share them with other teachers so more students can have access to the best ideas the group has to offer.

How did you get into education as a career? I always wanted to be a teacher. I was one of those high school kids who always worked summer camps, and coached younger kids during the summer and on the weekends, so it was natural for me to want to teach. However, it wasn’t until my senior year when I had Dr. Greenberg for English that I knew I wanted to teach English. I was always a fairly quiet student who didn’t participate much in class and only read because I had to. She brought me out of my shell by literally forcing me to play the Stanley Kowalski role in A Street Car Named Desire. I guess when I saw how she inspired me (an ambivalent reader) to really love reading, I wanted to be that kind of inspiration for someone else.

Who or what inspired you the most growing up? See above. Additionally, I guess both of my parents inspired me (although I didn’t really know it at the time). With my mom, I saw what an unselfish life she lead by always making sure my sister and I always had what we needed. With my dad, I saw him sacrifice by leaving a job in New York City to make (I think) significantly less money and open up his own business so he could set his own hours and spend time with my sister and I. Until high school, he was always the coach (baseball and basketball for me and softball for my sister). When high school came, I don’t think he ever missed a game. Even when I went to college, he would travel over an hour to watch me play baseball. Now that I am a parent and professional, I try to maintain the balance that he always managed to maintain. Although, I don’t know that I am doing a great job with that all of the time. 38

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If not a high school principal, what might be now? A Major League Baseball player for sure. I played on my high school team, in several additional fall and summer leagues, and in college as well. I basically grew up on a baseball diamond or watching the New York Mets play. I always wore #8 for Gary Carter, who was the catcher for the Mets and my favorite player. Although I loved baseball, I realized fairly early on, that my lack of talent required me to have a back-up plan upon which I would most likely have to rely. I think my “back-up” plan worked out pretty well.

What provides you the most satisfaction in being high school principal? Watching our students excel in the classroom and their extra-curricular activities. When I think of how I spend my hours after 2:30 p.m., I often realize how fortunate I am to watch such great performances in the creative arts and athletics. Although it would be difficult to narrow down my favorite or most memorable moments, a few stand out: Watching my first symphonic band performance – I am always impressed watching their precision, attention to detail and excellence from the way they enter the auditorium, to the way they take role, to the way they perform. I also enjoy listening to our choral groups. One of my most memorable moments was back in the fall of this year. I was having one of those difficult days as a principal when I felt like everything I was working on that day was just negative, so I wandered down to the chorus room in hopes of just listening to them sing to brighten my day a little. They happened not to be singing at the time, but Ms. Covington and the group were nice enough to spontaneously perform a song for me (Bridge over Troubled Water, I believe). At that moment, I realized that I am pretty lucky to be able to enjoy the talents of our students on a daily basis. I also enjoyed many sporting events. We have so many sports and so many games that it is difficult to narrow my most memorable moment. Watching our volleyball team throughout the season on their way to the North Carolina State Championship game was enjoyable. Although the team was talented, I was impressed by the way they played as a team. In football, although we won every game but one (our loss to Garner in the playoffs), was most memorable for

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me. It was a unique experience to play on such a huge stage as a playoff game at Garner High School. I was extremely proud of the way they fought back in the game and never gave up. I also enjoyed the excitement of our basketball season. We advanced to the state playoffs for the first time in a few years, and it was fun to see the students pack the gym and support our team.

What was your biggest challenge when you first became LRHS principal? Before I started, I knew two out of 200 faculty members and about 15 out of 2300 students, so getting to know all of these people and get my finger on the pulse of the school was the biggest challenge. Early on, I met individually with a lot of our teacher leaders and asked them questions about the school. I focused on strengths, areas they saw that need improvements, and ways we could work together to solve problems. Now, I just try to gain teacher input and feedback throughout the year. I accomplish this through a variety of different mediums, such as surveys, meetings, and daily personal interactions with teachers. It has been more challenging to begin to get to know the students. I take advantages of opportunities to talk with students either in the cafeteria, during morning supervision, lunch pass check, at events, and even something as simple as our detention assignment process. When students are tardy to class and neglect to serve their lunch detentions, they come down to our cafeteria during second period and all of our administrators rotate days to assign detentions for after school. I have found that I have learned a lot of names and made connections with students during this process.

Of what are you most proud about your tenure at LRHS? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I have really single-handedly led us to any great accomplishments. I think I am proud of the relationships and trust I have started to build with faculty, students, and families. I believe most of our teachers understand that they work with me and not for me and that my job is to support them in the classroom and make decisions that are best for students and the school as a whole.

What are Leesville Road Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest needs from the community? In terms of tangible items, we need money for student digital devices. School funds and PTSA funds have been invaluable in terms of purchasing and maintaining technology. Our next goal is to get digital devices (e.g., laptops and iPads) in the hands of students. This is a worthwhile, but expensive, goal considering we have about 120 classrooms. I am grateful for the support of our community. Our 919 Magazine LV

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parents are extremely active and supportive in our PTSA and various booster groups. We just need that support to continue. We need for parents to continue to step up and devote time to board positions. I also want parents to realize that even volunteering on one day out of the year is beneficial to us. Parents may think of volunteering and believe that they have to spend many days or hours if they want to help the school. We certainly need parents who can do that, but we also need parents to volunteer whatever time they can (even if it is just a few hours for one special event).

What is the biggest challenge facing LRHS in the future? Providing our students with the skills they will need to thrive in a workforce that is constantly changing and evolving. Since we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know exactly what the workforce might look like in 5-10 years, we focus on trying to teach students skills they will translate to diverse types of jobs. These skills include: Analytical reading, critical thinking, writing, speaking, and collaboration.

What one wish do you have for Leesville Road High School? Every single child would graduate from LRHS prepared for the future they envision for themselves.

Anything else you wish to communicate to the readers of 919 Magazine? Thank you to the community for your incredible support and we invite you to visit and enjoy any of our events and performances.

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919 ›› COMMUNITY Community Conversation on Climate Change Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi A community conversation on climate change continues in May at the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi.

Lake Lynn Center Planning Summer Basketball League

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Lake Lynn Community Center plans a summer recreational basketball leagueRoad for 11401 Leesville youths ages 10-12.

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Designed to develop skills, confidence • “The State of Climate Change and teamwork in a fun environment, Science and Policy” is 7 p.m. to 9 the league will run July through midp.m. on Monday, May 6, featuring August – with practices beginning in Tim Profeta, director, Nicholas June. Registration is April 30 to May 13. Institute for Environmental Participation fee is $65 or Raleigh residents Policy Solutions, Duke University; and $77 for non-residents. and Bill Chameides, dean and TeamDuke Registration Call 919-870-2911 for more information. Lake Lynn Community Center is located at Nocholas Professor of the Environment, 7921 Ray Road in Leesville. University. The session will look at the latesteach scientific Attach player’s Individual Registration Form to this Team Registration Form a consensus on climate change, what implications Assisi Community Center with the Team Registration Fee. resources since 2009. He first joined that consensus has on taking action to limit WCPSS in 1993 as a math teacher at carbon emissions, and where uncertainty exists. Apex High School. He was Fee promoted TeamSolutions Name– • “Individual and Political Climate Change to assistant principal at LRHS in 1996. What Can You Do?” is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, He became LRHS principal in 2004, May 29, featuring Steve Kalland, executive director, Wake County Public School following a stint as a middle school Team Contact North Carolina Solar Center; Fr. Jacek Orzechowski, System’s Interim Supt.Last Stephen Gainey principal in Burlington. Name OFM, Franciscan Action Network, St. Camilus Parish, – a former Leesville Road High School Randolph County School District is Silver Spring, MD; Sam Pearsall, senior scientist principal – is the new permanent located south of Greensboro, and has (retired), Environmental Defense Fund; and Kathy superintendent of the Randolph about 18,500 students. Shea M.D., North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light.Primary Phone # Alternate Phone # County schools. The panel of experts from different backgrounds will WCPSS continues its search for a Gainey moved into the WCPSS discuss the types of actions individuals can take to permanent replacement for Tata, and interim role in September 2012 after Teamhome Roster make a difference, such as food choices, energy has held a series of public meeting the firing of Tony Tata, after serving as use, simpler living, education andList political action. seeking public input on the qualities each player’s name. Be sure that each name you have listed below has an Ind assistant superintendent of human for a new superintendent. The first session in April included a discussion attached. about the moral issues involved in climate change, as opposed to just scientific or political issues.

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Former LRHS Principal Gainey New Randolph County School Leader

The public is invited and welcome. All sessions will be in the Founders Room, Catholic Community of St. 2. Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd. in North Raleigh. Please RSVP to Sheila Read, sheila.read@stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205, ext. 420. For information, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org.

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Heart Association’s Traveling Exhibit 5. Features Sycamore Creek Artists’Work An American Heart Association exhibit called 6. “HeARTwork” – featuring the work of six students from Sycamore Creek Elementary School -- traveled throughout 7. the Triangle area to raise awareness of heart health issues, then auctioned off the artwork at the AHA’s annual Triangle Heart Ball. 8. The artists included 9.Kristin Enoch Joo, 1st Grade; Green, 5th Grade; Sidney Miller, 2nd Grade;10. Hannah Holec, 5th Grade; Amanda Ray, 3rd Grade; and Oliver 11. Campbell, 4th Grade.

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Camp Olympiad at Leesville Road Elementary This Summer North Carolina Science Olympiad hosts Camp Olympiad for elementaryaged students June 24-25 and July 1-5 at Leesville Road Elementary School in North Raleigh. Camp Olympiad is a week-long science experience open to rising 2nd-6th Graders, with course available in the morning and afternoon, designed to increase student interest and competence in hands-on science activities. Half-day sessions ($175) and full-day sessions ($350) are available, with before and after session care available. NC Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization based in The Science House at North Carolina State University. Other camps are available at Centennial Campus Middle and Fred A. Smith Elementary schools. For more information, contact Sam Barlow at sdbarlow@ncsu.edu. Registration is at www.sciencenc.com.

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Run for Peace/Walk For Wellness 5K

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic’s Annual Benefit Includes Wellness Activities, Entertainment

Run” also is planned, with a registration fee of $10. Age groups include 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 3039, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-plus.

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi sponsors its annual Run for Peace/Walk for Wellness 5K beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. The event – which benefits the David J. McBriar Endowment Fund for Justice and Peace, helping fund ministries that support and work in the Triangle community – begins in the parking lot at 11401 Leesville Road, proceeds through local North Raleigh neighborhoods, and loops back around to the church. Post-race events include fitness and wellness activities, kids activities (such as face-painting), and entertainment.

Register at www.fsseries.com. T-shirts are guaranteed to individuals who register by May 12. The race will feature RFID disposable chip timing, and awards for the top three male and top three female overall – plus the top overall in each age division. Baby joggers are permitted, but no pets, bicycles, skates or skateboards are allowed.

Fees for the event are $20 per individual ($50 per family) by May 16; and $25 per individual ($60 per family) after May 16. A half-mile “Fun

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi is located at 11401 Leesville Rd. in North Raleigh. For information, call 919-8478205 or visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org

Trinity Academy Group Raising Funds for Mission Trip to Kenya

Danny Page among his locallygrown strawberries at Page Farms, near the Leesville area at 6100 Mt. Herman Road

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Pick Your Own Strawberries At Page Farms It’s fresh strawberry season at Page Farms, north of Brier Creek on Mt. Hermann Road. Visitors can enjoy the adventure of picking their own berries, or already selected berries also are available until mid-to-late June (call 919-596-3227 to check availability during the season).

A group of nine Trinity Academy of Raleigh high school students, a teacher, two parents and a local pastor are traveling to Kenya in July for a service-focused mission, known as Tigers2Kenya. Working with the Gessner family – a Trinity family serving a two-year medical mission in Kijabe – the team will do service in the patients’ ward at Kijabe Hospital, work on service projects at Rift Valley Academy, and provide spiritual outreach in the African bush and the Kibera slums in Nairobi. Each student must raise $3,500 for trip expenses, and the team is partnering for multiple fundraisers: • Over recent spring break, students organized a soccer camp for 32 youths, raising $1,300. • An online silent auction in April raised additional funds. • A 3v3 soccer tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15 on the Trinity Academy of Raleigh soccer fields -- open to all who want to participate (5th Grade and older, including adults). Entry fee is $15 per player and teams can consist of 3-5 players. Business sponsors also are sought. Visit www.kickinforkenya.blogspot.com for more information and to register. Participants in the Tigers2Kenya adventure are Jon Horner, faculty representative; students Ben Rein, Thad Beaver, David Morgan, Matt Currin, Joseph DelGrosso, JP Puthenveetil, Jordan Thomas, Montana Johnson, and Amanda Clark; parents Jane Currin and Jennifer Morgan; and Pastor George Tissiere of Providence Baptist Church.

Page Farms is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, and is located at 6100 Mt. Herman Rd. in North Raleigh. Field trips to see the strawberry fields and a real working farm up close are available to schools, groups and organizations; for information or to schedule, contact Danny Page at 919-451-5534. For more information, email pagefarms@frontier.com or visit www.pagefarmsraleigh.com.

The Tigers2Kenya experience can be followed at www.Tigers2Kenya.blogspot.com.

Art of Style Benefit Fashion Show May 19 in Brier Creek Kendra Leonard, owner of the art of style boutique, will host her annual Summer Charity Fashion Show 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at The Cottages in Brier Creek. 919 Magazine LV

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Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door and can be purchased online at http://nc.lls.llsevent.org/ summercharityfashionshow13. The Cottages at Brier Creek are located at 10511 Sablewood Drive. For more information, visit the art of style at Alexander Promenade Place in Brier Creek, call 919-596-3836 or go to www. theartofstyleboutique.com.

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North Raleigh DMV Office Extends Hours The state Department of Motor Vehicles office in North Raleigh expanded its hours of service recently.

Harris Teeter Opens in August on Highway 98 Construction continues at Creedmoor Village -- with the anticipated opening of the anchor grocery, Harris Teeter, expected in August. Harris Teeter Communications Manager Catherine Reuhl Becker confirmed the opening of the 53,000 sq. ft. store, located about five miles north of I-540 on the northeast corner of the Highway 98 and Old Creedmoor Road intersection (just west of Creedmoor Road/Highway 50). Phase One of Creedmoor Village also includes 15,600 sq. ft. of retail space (including four outparcels). Leasing Agent Matt Larson indicated both retail and restaurant operators are being pursued to fill the space, but he was unable to confirm any specific confirmed businesses at this point.

Short Takes Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is now open at Creedmoor Crossings, 5613 Creedmoor Road (near Millbrook). Open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the shop can be contacted at 919-615-1552. Menchie’s franchise locations are also in Durham and Cary – and at 6325 Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh… The new exclusive caterer and events manager for Bay 7 at American Tobacco Campus in Durham is The Angus Barn in North Raleigh. Bay 7’s 10,000 sq. ft. event space can accommodate groups of up to 400 people…Leesville Road Elementary School’s Caroline Gall, a 4th Grader, won this year’s campus Spelling Bee. Rhiannon Williams was second, and Josh Bartosik was third…America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is now open at 6212 Glenwood Ave., in the Pleasant Valley Promenade shopping center – offering eye exams, glasses, contacts and frames. For information, call 919-781-4266…Paul Hughes earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts’

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DMV’s driver’s license office at 2431 Spring Forest Road now is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays. Two other DMV offices in Raleigh also plan extended hours, beginning in April, and the switch could be expanded soon to other DMV facilities in the state.

Leesville Area Relay for Life Seeking Teams to Fight Cancer Relay for Life of Leesville/Brier Creek/RTP is May 31-June 1 at Leesville Road High School, benefitting the American Cancer Society. Local residents are encouraged to become a member of a relay team, or show up to cheer on the participants, according to event chair Beth Woloski. Registration fee is $10 for team members, and observers can attend for no charge. The relay begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, and continues through 8 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the LRHS campus, located at 8409 Leesville Road in North Raleigh. To register for the event or secure more information, visit www.briercreekrelay.org or email Woloski at beth.relayforlife@gmail.com.

highest honor. The son of Ed and Annette Hughes of Raleigh, he is a senior at Leesville Road High School and a member of Troop 399 at Soapstone United Methodist Church…Chopstix, a new restaurant, opened recently at 5607 Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh…Leesville Road Middle School students Lauren McNamara and Kendall York were honored by the Raleigh Elks Lodge as Outstanding Middle School Students. The awards are based on academic performance, citizenship, leadership and other factors. Both attended a recent special banquet at the lodge and received certificates of accomplishment from the Elks and the North Carolina Legislature…Seven karateka from North Carolina were selected for the U.S. national karate team to compete in the 9th World Karate Confederation World Championships at the 5th International Martial Arts Games in Australia in May. Team members include Kim Dang, 18 (Leesville Road High senior); Brianne Lawton, 19 (UNC-Chapel Hill freshman); Kaitlin Riddle, 17 (LRHS junior); Savannah Fraleigh, 15 (LRHS May | June 2013

freshman); Asia Yu-Robinson, 15 (LRHS freshman); Joshua Lawton, 15 (LRHS freshman); and Claire Fraleigh, 12 (Martin Middle). The team members train with Sensei Stephen Robinson at Triangle’s Best Karate…National Pawn opened recently at 6740 Fleetwood Drive, near Glenwood Avenue and Lynn Road…Paul Hughes, a senior at Leesville Road High School, earned the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest award given by the Boy Scouts of America. The son of Ed and Annette Hughes, he is a member of Troop 399 at Soapstone United Methodist Church…Among the campus winners in the 3rd Annual PAGE of Wake County Spelling Bee: Max Buico, Jeffreys Grove Elementary; Caroline Gall, Leesville Road Elementary; Kirstan Keleher, The Franciscan School; Paige Van Gorden, Sycamore Creek Elementary… Start and end times for classes at Leesville Middle School was adjusted for the 2013-2014 school year by 10 minutes. The new start time next fall will be 8:15 a.m., with classes dismissed at 3 p.m.

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Exceptional Service, Attention to Detail California Closets creates solutions for homeowners seeking space, organization Looking to add value, simplify, and find balance in your home? Look no further than California Closets to maximize underutilized spaces to their fullest potential by discovering hidden potential through the reimagining of spaces. As part of a company with more than 35 years’ experience in creating closet organizers and custom storage solutions, owners Joseph and Graziella Marengi are on a never-ending pursuit to provide exceptional customer service and unparalleled attention to detail. To ensure this high degree of satisfaction, California Closets employees are committed to placing customer service as their top priority. “We are not happy until our customer is ecstatic,” said Graziella. To that end, customers approve every detail of every design before installation. As owners, the Marengis work tirelessly to meet and exceed customer expectations. Joe manages five designers spanning from Winston-Salem to Wilmington and oversees the production facility where all of the raw materials are transformed into beautiful designs and installations. Graziella manages the showroom, greeting customers, booking appointments, and running the marketing and administrative part of the business. As a team, they create solutions based on each customer’s specific needs, requirements, and vision for any space from closets to desks, office units, entertainment centers, craft units, garages, and pantries. “With a California Closet system, when you get up in the morning and go to an organized closet to pick out your outfit, your day has begun on the right foot,” said Graziella.

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The process is easy and starts with a complimentary consultation by a California Closets designer who visits the client’s home to discuss the project, measure, and take an inventory of clothes, shoes, and accessories. The designer then gets to work designing the new space on a 3D CAD program that shows exactly what the new space will look like upon completion. Once approved and finalized, installation can be scheduled and is typically completed in one day.

We are not happy until our customer is ecstatic. GRAZIELLA MARENGI, California Closets

“While we are a franchise, we are a locally owned small business,” said Graziella. “And even though California Closets is well known as a luxury brand, our pricing is very competitive. That’s why we’ve been here in Raleigh to service your organizing needs,” said Graziella. California Closets is located at 8411 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. To contact or for more information, call 919-785-1115, email rclosets@ calclosets.com, or visit www.californiaclosets.com/raleigh.

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A Year of 919 Magazine’s

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One year ago, residents in the Leesville/Creedmoor Road area saw something new and exciting in their mailboxes: The colorful premier issue of 919 Magazine’s Leesville/Creedmoor Road Edition, filled with vibrant photographs and intriguing articles about local people, events and activities.

Now, 919 Magazine has six distinct communityoriented editions stretching along the I-540 Corridor in North Wake County serving Morrisville, Brier Creek, North Raleigh, Wakefield Plantation and Wake Forest – and distributed to more than 107,000 homes, condominiums, apartments and businesses. Here is a quick look back at the year, through the pages of 919…reflecting the 919, where we all Live, Work and Play.

May 2012 919 Magazine launches a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, and a robust website, www.919Magazine.com.

July 2012 March 2012 After months of research and planning, 919 Magazine staff members begin compiling the first issue of the Leesville/ Creedmoor Road edition, which included a full listing of local community and school events, how to register for local sports leagues, and where to find live music locally.

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May 2012 919 Magazine launches, distributing an all-local, full-color community publication to every home, condo, apartment and business in the Leesville/Creedmoor Road/Zip Code 27613 area. Raleigh Police Department Capt. C.A. Carrigan of the Northwest Substation in Leesville graces the first cover of the first issue of 919 Magazine, as part of an extensive article on Leesville’s finest – and how to prevent crime in our local neighborhoods.

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July 2012 919 Magazine’s second issue features an in-depth look at the Leesville Community Library and its manager, Jean Fargo.

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919 Magazine recognizes its Charter Advertisers – an elite group that supported the local publication from the beginning: Thompson & Thompson, DDS; Aladdin’s Eatery; Brier Creek Orthodontics; Flynn Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation; Gigi’s Cupcakes; Pure Proactive; Karate International of West Raleigh; Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory; Southbridge Fellowship; the art of style; Triangle Volleyball Club; WakeMed and Access Office Business Center.

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Dozens of Leesville/ Creedmoor Road area business owners, school officials and other invited guests partied at North Raleigh’s Brasa Brazillian Steakhouse at the “919 Magazine VIP Launch Party”.

An all-local Brier Creek Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Leesville/ Creedmoor Road edition. The two publications combined reach more than 35,000 homes, condos, apartments and businesses in North Raleigh.

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May/June 2012 919 Magazine’s first issue – 48 full-color pages – included a Family Profile featuring Harrington Grove’s Picard Family, and a Student Profile on Trinity Academy’s Kimberly Hinton .

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November 2012 Durham Highway Fire Department Chief James Feely is featured on 919 Magazine’s special holiday issue.

November/December 2012 919 Magazine’s fourth issue highlighted the Boyce Family, and their efforts to give North Raleigh residents the opportunity to cut their own Christmas tree. Also in the November/December issue: A feature on Trinity Academy’s Jane Houchin, mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Charlie Houchin; and LRHS student Lauren White, an aspiring Olympic athlete.

March/April 2012 In addition to an intriguing feature on Leesville’s Atchley Family, 919 Magazine’s Leesville/ Creedmoor Road Edition spotlights new Leesville Road Middle School Principal Cynthia Kremer, and Sycamore Creek Elementary student Josh Phillips.

August 2012 An all-local North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek and Leesville/Creedmoor Road editions.

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September/October 2012 919 Magazine’s September/October issue expanded to 64 pages, and included a powerful article on Denny Edwards and the Pride Athletic Club. Also in the September/October issue: A Student Profile on Sarah McMillan, as she was embarking on a seven-month adventure in Ecuador; new LRHS Basketball Coach Russ Frazier; and the addition of local schools’ Sports Previews.

January 2013 Leesville Road Middle School Assistant Principal Sheldon Lanier and students Jordan Hayes and Daniel Caine, members of the Pride Ambassadors are featured on the fifth issue.

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Leesville Road High’s Tucker Bell was featured on the cover of 919 Magazine’s third issue, as part of a package of information on the Pride football team.

An all-local Wake Forest Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek, Leesville/Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse, and Wakefield Plantation/Wake Forest editions.

An all-local Morrisville Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek, Leesville/ Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/Six Forks/ Falls of Neuse, Wakefield Plantation/Wake Forest, and Wake Forest editions. The six publications’saturation mail distribution exceeds 107,000 homes, condos, apartments and businesses in North Wake County along the I-540 Corridor.

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‘Freedom’ Exhibit Opens May 15

North Carolina Museum of History Offers Personality and Plenty to See

North Carolina Museum of History has personality, and plenty to see and do – especially this summer. Located at 5 East Edenton St. in downtown Raleigh, it is operated by the Division of State History Museums and provides a wide range of permanent and traveling exhibits designed to inform and involve the state’s residents – both young and old.

Among the current exhibits at the museum: • “The Story of North Carolina”, a permanent exhibit using artifacts, multimedia presentations, and other components to chronicle life in North Carolina from the earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. • “North Carolina and the Civil War: The Raging Storm, 1863”, which continues through Oct. 27. • “Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware”, which continues through Sept. 1 and features nearly 200 objects made by Piedmont potters in the 18th and 19th centuries. Two new exhibits arrive in May, related to major historical events: • “Freedom Coming, Freedom for All” panel exhibit opens May 15, featuring the official Preliminary

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Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln. On a one-month loan from the National Archives, the exhibit closes June 16 – and then reopens July 1 with a copy of the 13th Amendment. • “Watergate: Political Scandal & the Presidency” exhibit opens May 17, examining the political scandal that engrossed Americans in the early 1970s as a Congressional Committee led by North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin investigated President Richard Nixon’s White House – ultimately leading to Nixon’s resignation. Two events are planned in May related to the “Freedom” exhibit: • A reception to benefit North Carolina Freedom Monument Park at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. For details or to purchase tickets, call 919-224-0480, e-mail info@ncfmp. org, or visit www.ncfmp.org.

• The Legacy of Freedom Symposium” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. This free two-day event will examine President Abraham Lincoln’s reasons for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and the overall impact of the change on legal and academic communities, and feature speakers, panel discussions, freedom songs, historical re-enactments and more. For details and to register, visit www.ncfmp.org. www.919Magazine.com

The museum’s own history starts in the 1880s, when News & Observer newspaper publisher Samuel A’Court Ashe launched an editorial campaign encouraging an effort to preserve North Carolina’s history. The newspaper’s city editor, Frederick Augustus Olds, later began traveling the state and collecting historical artifacts – and his collection was merged in 1902 with one at the State Museum (now the North Carolina Museum of Natural Resources) as the Hall of History. In 1914, the North Carolina Historical Commission took control of the combined collections and moved the Hall of History to a new location in the State Administration Building. It moved again in 1939, this time to a new facility know as the Education Building at Edenton and Salisbury streets. The name changed to the North Carolina Museum of History in 1965, and the exhibits moved to the new Archives and History/State Library Building on

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Summer Camps North Carolina Museum of History offers a variety of themed one-week camps this summer, open to a limited number of youths in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. For information, call 919-807-7979, email emily.grant@ncdcr.gov, or visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

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Fertility Foundation’s 5th Annual Gala Theme: ‘Denim & Diamonds’ Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation’s Annual Gala is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at The Pavilions at The Angus Barn. The event – which raises funds for grants to assist infertility patients in affording costly procedures – will have a Denim & Diamonds theme. “This year, guests can relax about if they are wondering what to wear, since they can wear their favorite jeans,” said North Raleigh’s Lori Moscato, the foundation’s founder and chair, noting that tickets are $150 per person. “Ticket price includes entry to the event, auctions, cocktails and appetizers, a full sit down dinner, drinks, and dancing at the end of the evening.” Moscato said this year’s event is different than any other year, since it is the 5th Anniversary. “This year we will be featuring a wine wall, silent and live auctions, and surprise game that goes with our theme,” she said, adding that all monies donated to the foundation go directly to our grant program. “This is a wonderful foundation that truly makes you feel good about giving. These patients have lost all hope in having a family. To bring hope to a patient is overwhelming, and then to follow them on their journey and be able to hold this miracle child is a feeling that is indescribable,” Moscato said. “I would encourage readers to come out to this one-time-a-year event; it will for sure be an enjoyable evening, and one that they will never forget.” Tickets can be purchased at www.payitforwardfertility.org.

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LRHS Pride Athletic Club Summer Sports Camps Leesville Road High’s Pride Athletic Club Summer Sports Camp registration is now open for youths of various ages in 12 different sports activities. Held at the LRHS campus, the camps raise funds to benefit the school’s athletic teams. The various camps involve a variety of ages and dates (see below for details). The camps are designed to enrich the lives of young athletes, regardless of school affiliation. Fees for each camp vary. All campers receive a free T-shirt for each camp they attend. To register, visit www.leesvilleathletics. com. For information, contact the email address below for each individual camp; or email Andrea Housnshell at ahounshell@nc.rr. com or Bryan James at bwjames@nc.rr.com. Among the LRHS Pride Athletic Club camps scheduled:

BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER: June 17-21, 8 am-12 pm ($125); ages 6-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Paul Dinkenor, this camp will provide technical and tactical training for the beginner to the more advanced player – teaching fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, heading and receiving. Former college and LRHS soccer stars will participate. Questions: pdinkenor@wcpss.net

GIRLS BASKETBALL: July 8-12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Hal Wertich, the camp helps the young player increase their knowledge of the game, provide individual instruction in the fundamentals, and have fun while competing and learning. A major emphasis will be placed on offensive skills, such as shooting, passing, ball handling and footwork. Questions: hwertich@wcpss.net

BOYS BASKETBALL: June 2428, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Russ Frazier, the camp will focus on basketball fundamentals and will improve the camper’s understanding of the game of basketball. Each day will consist of teaching sessions, drills, videos, talking X’s and O’s, and playing basketball games. Questions: jfazier@wcpss.net

CHEERLEADING: June 24-28, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. ($115); ages 5-15.

Featuring LRHS Head Coach Shelly Reathaford, participants in this camp will be grouped by skill level and taught the fundamentals of cheerleading – such as motions, jumps, tumble, stunt and dance. Those ready for more advanced skills will also learn proper techniques and “tricks” to make their advanced skills “hit.” In addition, campers will learn original LRHS cheer material, taught by select members of the Varsity Cheerleading squad. Questions: sreathaford@wcpss.net

BASEBALL: June 24-28, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring LRHS Coach Guy Civitello, instruction will cover the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, hitting and base running. Pitching and catching instructional sessions will be included. Campers will be grouped according to age and ability. Questions: gcivitello@wcpss.net

BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS: July 8-12, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 6-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Girls Coach Molly Harnden, participants will be introduced to innovative drills, exercises and games to develop proper stroke techniques, winning strategies and good sportsmanship. Questions: mharnden@wcpss.net

LACROSSE: June 24-28, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Jeremy Fullbright, this camp will focus on individual, group and team fundamentals and will improve the camper’s understanding of lacrosse regardless of experience level. A typical camp day will feature stretching and warm up activities, drill work, competitions, video, game situation practice and games. Questions: jfullbright@wcpss.net

TRACK & FIELD: June 24-28, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 6-14. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Michael Grether, campers at this session will be introduced to Track & Field in age/ gender-based groups – exploring running events, hurdles, long jump, high jump, and shot put. No experience required.

Questions: grether@leesvilletrack.com.

FOOTBALL: June 17-21, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring LRHS Head Coach Chad Smothers, The camp will focus on football fundamentals and will improve the camper’s understanding of the game of football. Each day will consist of teaching sessions, drills, videos, talking X’s and O’s, and touch football games. Questions: csmothers@wcpss.net

GIRLS SOFTBALL: August 5-9, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 8-15. Featuring Varsity Coach Leigh Ann Genetti, young players and experienced players at this session will learn fundamentals at every level. Throwing, fielding, hitting and base running instruction will be given. Special sessions will he held for pitching and catching. Questions: leighgenetti@gmail.com

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: July 2226, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 6-15. Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Taine Mergenthaler, this camp is designed for beginners and intermediate players. Campers will be grouped according to their ability, so first time and younger players may attend. Beginners will be taught volleyball basics, such as passing, setting, serving, and some hitting. Intermediate players will be taught how to apply basics skills they’ve already learned on a more advanced level while working on technique and proper form. Questions: tainem12@yahoo.com

ATHLETIC TRAINING: June 2428, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. ($125); ages 11-18. Featuring LRHS Coach Susan Pridgen Ennis, this camp’s purpose is to educate teenagers about the profession of athletic training, to learn basic first aid skills, and to teach treatment and prevention techniques for common athletic injuries. This camp will incorporate classroom instruction with practical experience on injury management. Questions: sennis@wcpss.net

Trinity Academy Sports Camps Registration is under way for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trinity Sports Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including real players, real coaches, and real development. Each camp is designed to help athletes achieve excellence in a specific sport. The highly trained coaches encourage campers to maintain love for the game while they push them to develop their skills. Camp will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekly fee for all sports camps is $155. A full-day experience (until 6 p.m.) transitioning to Trinity Day Camp or the Zone is available for a $245 per week fee. To register or get information, call 919-786-0114 or visit www. trinityacademy.com. Trinity Academy campus is located at 10224 Baileywick Road.

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BASKETBALL June 10-14 (Grades 1-5) June 17-21 (Grades 6-12)

SOCCER June 10-14 (Grades 6-12) June 17-21 (Grades 1-5)

VOLLEYBALL July 8-12 (Grades 6-12) July 22-26 (Grades 1-5)

CHEERLEADING July 15-19 (Grades K-6)

BASEBALL July 15-19 (Grades 1-5) July 18-20 (Grades 6-12) * * This session is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Celebrating its 30th season, the North Raleigh Athletic Association (NRAA) proudly supports hundreds of local youth football players and cheerleaders who participate in the local Consolidated Football Federation (CFF) league. The CFF is comprised of 15 different member organizations from five counties in the Triangle area. With approximately 550 athletes competing last season on one of 17 Bulldogs Pop Warner football and five cheer teams, two football and two cheer teams won their regional titles and advanced to the Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Florida. To get to the championships, teams competed in their local brackets against others in their league then made it through multiple playoff games to win their regional title. The following four teams each won their 2012

After A Successful 2012 Season, Bulldogs Prepare for Registration regional titles qualifying them for the national championships in Florida: • Midget Football: Head Coach Scott Mooneyham • Pee Wee Red Football: Head Coach Barry Whitmore • Midget Cheer: Head Coach Pamela Bowman • Pee Wee Cheer: Head Coach Tera James

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the NRAA devote countless hours on and off the field to offer the best organization possible for all the athletes and families involved. The NRAA is affiliated with the national Pop Warner Little Scholars program, founded in 1929, which now has approximately 425,000 football, cheer and dance participants aged 5-16 years old in 42 states and several countries around the world. It is the only youth football, cheerleading and dance organization that requires its participants to maintain academic standards to participate. With no tryouts or cutting of rosters in Pop Warner programs, every athlete participates under mandatory rules of play. Participants are placed on teams based on age and weight (age only for cheer), and individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities. Registration for the Bulldogs 2013 season is now under way, with a season opening date of August 1, 2013.

North Raleigh Athletic Association’s Pop Warner Bulldogs Football and Cheer 2013 Season REGISTRATION BEGINS: Currently under way COST: $85-$195 WHERE TO REGISTER: www.northraleighbulldogs.com MORE INFORMATION: nraabulldogs@gmail.com SEASON BEGINS: August 1

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Record 2012 for NC Farmers, And Big Projections This Year North Carolina farmers experienced a record year in 2012, and projections are up in several categories this year, according to government agencies. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, North Carolina winter wheat plantings in 2013 are expected at 960,000 acres – up a whopping 16 percent over last year. In addition, corn plantings this year are expected at 890,000 acres – up 3 percent over last year. Flue-cured tobacco farmers and hay producers also project increased acreage this year. In 2012, North Carolina farmers produced record yields per acre of cotton, peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, according to figures released by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. SOURCE: NC Department of Agriculture

Raleigh Adds 20 Miles of New Trails to its Greenway System Raleigh added 20 miles of new trails to the Capital Area Greenway System, with the opening of the lower section of the Neuse River Trail. The new section generally runs along the Neuse River and extends all the way to the Wake County/Johnston County line. In addition, three bridges now cross the waterway, providing trail connections into Wake Forest and Knightdale. The trail is a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway, with numerous boardwalks, that winds its way through such diverse settings as wetlands, mature forests, creeks, agriculture fields, and several parks. Parking is available in several locations. For more information, visit www.raleighnc.gov. SOURCE: Raleigh Parks and

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Fewer North Carolina school districts are using paddling to enforce discipline, according to a new North Carolina State Board of Education report. About a dozen school districts in the state still allow corporal punishment. Local school boards make the decision on whether to permit paddling. The report indicated a 55 percent drop in paddling in the 2011-2012 school year, with 404 incidents counted. Two out of three paddlings last year were in Robeson County. SOURCE: NC State Board of Education

NC Film Industry Off to a Fast Start After Record Year in 2012 Last year was a record-breaking year for the film industry in North Carolina – and 2013 is off to a fast start as well. Productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $376 million and created more than 4,100 crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce, according to the North Carolina Film Office. All told, productions created nearly 20,000 job opportunities—including talent and background extra positions -- for North Carolinians (eclipsing 2011’s $220 million in spending and 3,300 crew positions). Nearly 50 productions registered with the state film office and filmed in North Carolina in 2012. Those productions amassed over 4,100 production days with filming taking place in more than 30 of the state’s 100 counties. Highlights of the 2012 year include the production of the blockbuster feature Iron Man 3 and Season 2 of the award winning television drama Homeland. SOURCE: NC Film Office

Highway Deaths Increase, But Numbers Still Below Averages North Carolina saw roadway deaths increase last year, but state Department of Transportation figures show the number is still down significantly from a few years ago. NCDOT reports 1,224 people were killed in automobile accidents in 2012 – including 23 bicyclists and 170 pedestrians. That compares with an average of 1,560 between 2001 and 2006. May | June 2013

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The Organic Bedroom – a locally owned and operated mattress and bedding accessories store, specializing in organic, natural and chemical-free mattresses and bedding – plans to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Oak Park Shopping Center on Glenwood Avenue on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27.

Leesville area youths can participate in the 2013 Raleigh Local Games in May and June, part of the national Hershey’s Track & Field Games – the with the opportunity to advance to the regional, state and North American Finals meets.

The move from Sutton Square in North Raleigh to 5230 Hollyridge Drive south of Leesville coincides with the unique store’s first anniversary. Owned by Joey and Vicki Ashley, The Organic Bedroom was opened in response to the need they saw for a healthy alternative to cheaply made, petro and toxic chemical-laden (formaldehyde, boric acid, and PBDEs) matresses widely available in the marketplace.

Boys and girls ages 9-14 compete in various age groups in several events, including spring and distance running (50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1600m), softball throw, and standing long jump. Local meets are 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, and Tuesday, June 18 at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park, 5900 Buffaloe Road in North Raleigh. Registration is 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. A registration form with parent signature is required to participate and may be turned in the day of the event.

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For Growth of Women-Owned Businesses A recent American Express report ranks North Carolina third in the nation in terms of the growth in the number of women-owned businesses. North Carolina trailed only Georgia and Texas on the list, and was the only state to see growth of more than 100 percent. The firm’s Open Study report indicated 267,000 women-owned businesses currently in North Carolina, which represents a 90 percent increase since 1997 (compared to a 59 percent increase nationally). States with the lowest growth rate for womenowned businesses included Alaska, West Virginia, Iowa, Ohio and Kansas. SOURCE: American Express Open Study

Seventy-eight percent of all residents in the RaleighCary area feel safe walking along at night where they live – the second highest percentage among the 50 largest U.S. Metropolitan areas. In new information released by Gallop, Raleigh-Cary tied with DenverAurora, CO, in second place. Both trailed Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN in the rankings. Memphis, TN, was identified as the metro area where residents felt the least safe, followed by New Orleans, LA, Riverside-San Bernardino, CA, HoustonBaytown, TX and Jacksonville, FL.

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Where to Start a Business? Raleigh Ranks

Here’s a look at Raleigh, by the numbers:

Parks

217 Acres of Parkland

9,424 Community Centers

26 Miles of Streets

1,050 Streetlights

33,067 Miles of Water Mains

2,204 Square Miles

145 Sworn Police Officers

777 Fire Stations

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National Federation of Independent Business ranks Raleigh as the second best place in the U.S. to start a business. Raleigh gains accolades in the rankings due to a burgeoning population, safety, affordable housing, and a fast-growing job market. Number one on the list was California’s Silicon Valley. Following Raleigh on the list was Madison, WI; Austin, TX; and Boulder, CO. SOURCE: National Federation of Independent Business

BEST QUALITY OF LIFE Business Facilities magazine ranked Raleigh as having the Best Quality of Life in the U.S. in 2012. SOURCE: Business Facilities magazine

Working Mothers In Raleigh In a Good Spot Raleigh ranks as the number 14 best city for working mothers to live and thrive, according to Forbes magazine.

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