Budding journalists in high school student media learn civic engagement and personal growth
At Village Christian Academy, Pine Forest High School and Fayetteville Academy, being on the yearbook and newspaper staff means learning civic engagement and personal growth
Column: Friday Night Lights football ‘kids’ remember more than a coach
“He was like a father figure to me,” Andy Dempster told us Sunday at the Celebration of Life and remembrance of Gary Weller at Cedar Falls Baptist Church. “He was my mentor.”
‘He was remarkable’: Remembering former Pine Forest coach Gary Weller
Weller, 75, died Sept. 17, bringing to end a life and career that saw him bounce back from incredible tragedy to continue to make contributions in both the worlds of athletics and finance during his final 20 years.
School board honors Pine Forest High School students who saved custodian’s life
The Cumberland County Board of Education’s February meeting was a bittersweet occasion Tuesday as school officials celebrated students who saved a life and mourned the loss of one of their own.
Wrestlers Johnson, Miller collect tournament wins
Mac Johnson, a freshman, was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler in the Green Hope Grapple tournament after winning the 106-pound weight class. He won his first three matches by pin.
Pine Forest class seeing double with 3 sets of twins among graduates
More than 1,300 high school seniors received their diplomas during five graduation ceremonies on Monday at the Crown Coliseum. Among them were three sets of twins in the senior class of Pine Forest High School.
Pine Forest student says school staff member’s ‘sweet gesture’ fed her hunger
Each year, Cumberland County Schools names a graduating senior at each high school as a Standout Senior. The 17 2023 Standout Seniors are bright, hard-working students who have overcome the odds to graduate and dedicate themselves to serving their community.
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Pine Forest student finds strength to beat challenges and believe in Miracle
Miracle Williams’ first name is more than just a name. The 18-year-old says the meaning of her name has defined who she has become. Her school counselor agrees. “Miracle is truly a …
