Brought to you by the Providence Senior High School’s Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)

December 2017 Volume 30, Issue 2

Dear PHS Parents and Families:

We are PROVIDENCE… This is our motto for the year. The first semester has gone very smoothly at school; we are only a few weeks away from mid-term or final exams. I’m so proud of the progress our students continue to make. They are working hard and I’m sure you would be very proud to see what I can see as I visit the classrooms each day.

At school, we are continuing to focus on teaching literacy skills in every content area. We are working on reading closely, annotations, writing, being able to make a sound argument, finding evidence in the text, etc. These are the college and career-ready skills that students need to have before they graduate. We are embedding these learning experiences and working on literacy skills in English, science, social studies, and elective classes also. I’m excited to see how the students have grown in just one semester.

As we have visits or receive emails from our recent graduates who are now in college, I have been eager to hear what skills were taught at Providence which are expected in college. Responsibility, organization, being able to read the text and discern the important details, as well as research and writing skills are the top ones. The junior paper (even though those words might strike anxiety in most 11th graders) has been a process we have heard was very helpful to our graduates in their first year in college. One student said she has written 5 junior papers her first semester in college.

We know that there is always room for growth with our students and within our school. We will continue to work hard so the results continue to be noteworthy and the students reap the benefits of a strong, comprehensive high school education.

There is no school quite like Providence High School. We are the best school in CMS and among the top in NC and the country. But, I want to highlight something else that makes our school special. The athletic, fine arts, and extra-curricular opportunities in which our students are involved create a full, comprehensive environment for students to develop leadership, teamwork, and other skills. This edition of the Paw Prints is full of recent honors, awards, and activities featuring our students. I hope you enjoy reading all about them.

Thank you for sharing your children with us and thank you for helping us make our first semester a huge success. Go Panthers!

Sincerely, Dr. Harrill

You Make a Difference!

You Make a Difference!

The PTSO is hard at work!

The PTSO has been busy funding a number of different initiatives for the 2017-2018 school year and working with some of our community partners to help raise funds. A purchase of two (2) Promethean Boards was made and installed in the school. The Staff Support Team provided all PHS staff members with a fun Bojangles’ Tailgate event in September, some spooky treats in October and a Harvest Breakfast in November. On October 16, the PTSO partnered with Panera Bread in the Arboretum to have a fundraising lunch after early dismissal. Response to the event was strong and approximately $143 was raised during the lunch. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported PHS that afternoon! Once again, PTSO has funded TurnItIn, the anti-plagiarism software used by students and staff at the school.

THANK YOU! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Jana Emerick, PTSO President

This fall, Providence High School was awarded the A+ grade by the NC Department of Public Instruction – the ONLY High School in CMS to receive this grade. In celebration of this success, the PTSO provided each student, teacher, and staff member at PHS a magnet. This magnet is not only a symbol of this great accomplishment but a reminder that we are ALL part of the Providence community. Whether one’s Providence academic journey includes athletics, band, orchestra, drama, ROTC, clubs, or a combination of many of these worlds - an A rating like this brings all our worlds back together and reminds us that we are ONE school focused on students achieving at their highest levels maintaining A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE! We hope that you will find a place to display this magnet with pride as honors like this are truly are partnership of what we stand for as a PTSO - parents, teachers, and students working hard together to achieve greatness...WE ARE PROVIDENCE!!

In celebration of this great accomplishment, please consider making a financial contribution to our IMPACT campaign where every dollar donated will help strengthen our school community and directly benefit our hardworking students, teachers, and staff members at Providence High School. Your support makes a huge IMPACT!!

WE ARE PROVIDENCE!!!

Double Your IMPACT with an Employer Matching Gift

Matching gifts can be requested electronically or by completing your

employer’s matching gift form. Indicate PHS PTSO, Inc. as the intended beneficiary on the hard

copy or electronic form.

Contributions are tax-deductible Please contact Julie Knafelz, PTSO

President-Elect with any questions at jsk71@yahoo.com

1) Online at pay4schoolstuff.com:

a) Select “Login” at the top left. If you haven’t created an account, follow steps below. Otherwise skip to step b.

• Select “Create Parent Account” at the bottom of the pop up screen.

• Receive email confirmation. Click link to activate your account.

• Login and Add a Student

b) Select your Student at PHS.

c) Select IMPACT Campaign.

d) Choose your level of giving (President’s Circle, Platinum, Gold, Silver, or any amount). Place a √ in the “Select” box.

e) Complete the Donation form. Don’t forget to Scroll down and Select “Save”.

f) Select “Add to Cart” and then complete your payment.

There are 2 Easy Ways to Donate

2) Just print the PHS PTSO Order and Contribution Form, complete and include your donation. Drop off at the PHS office or mail to PHS PTSO, P.O. Box 2292, Matthews, NC 28106-2292.

Please consider making a financial contribution to our IMPACT campaign today where every dollar donated will help strengthen our school community and directly benefit our hardworking teachers, students, and administrators at Providence High School. Your support makes a huge IMPACT!

Make an IMPACT and Donate Today!

Thank you to the families who have already contributed to the 2017-18 IMPACT Campaign as of October 27, 2017!!

*Designates a corporate match contribution

The Abig Family The Maile FamilyTim and Liz Alba Madison, Karen & Scott Martin The Burfield Family The McGill Family* Wes and Margaret Carter Audrey & Anthony ChenCaterino Family John & Karen Perry The Coe Family Jamie PittmanThe Cotton Family Steve and Elena Salazar The Daitch Family The Shao Family*Mary and Brendon de Jonge The Simon FamilyElizabeth & Scott Fleming The Vasudeva Family* Neil and Dana Grant The Wallach Family Geoff and Ashley Gray The Wigent Family* The Jegier Family* The Wilkoff Family Cathy & Jeff Kirkland Zhugang Liu and Li ZhangKnafelz Family*

Your support makes a huge IMPACT!

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $750+

GOLD LEVEL $250+

The Busse Family Ron and Elayne Dock The Donaldson Family

The Emerick Family Family of Jack Hooker

The Kiang Family Mr & Mrs Eric Stanley

PLATINUM LEVEL $500+Bessire Family

Fred & Elizabeth Caudill Dr. Margaret Divish & Dr. Edward McMillan

Brian & Stacey Ellis * Voorhees Family

Anonymous – 8 Families The Hogan Family* The Allen Family Terry & Emra HopkinsJulie Anderson Douglas H. Kim Paul & Allison Arena Scott and Karen KirchnerBaptiste Family The Knox Family*Eric and Barb Beissert* Chris and Kelly LeslieGreg & Carol Bender* The Lyon FamilyThe Berliner Family Steve & Ginger Marquis The Bohlen Family McConnell Family The Boylan Family The McLaughlin-Ray Family The Breedlove Family The Meehan FamilyMr & Mrs Britland Lisa & Ron NelsonBurnett Family* Julie and Roger Nussman The Choffin Family The Pounds FamilyNeena Chopra The Prosser FamilyThe Cohens David and Staci Rice The Crews Family The Rogovin Family* Cugliari Family The Rohlinger FamilyMeg and Luis Dancausse Rossi Family Randy & Janet Darden* The Saffer Family The Davidson Family Marla and Stan Sherrill* Julie and Andrew Dermack Chris and LeAnn SquierDan & Karen DeVries* Patricia and David SternKaysi and Chuck Dixon The Stock FamilyEcker Family Margot and Brian Strickler*Jon & Kathleen Efken* The Thomas FamilyThe Fox Family Lynne & David ThomasThe Freitas Family The Trimble Family Gabriels VF PaintingGage Family The Webb Family Jim and Donna Gaiser Melissa Welch and Mark Miskie*Alan & Julia Godel Hank and Aven WilliamsBetsy & George Kaperonis Katharine and Scott Willis The Grubbs Family The Yass Family*Darin and Mitzi Helms Yuan Zhang

SILVER LEVEL $100+

Anonymous – 12 Families Mary & Chris LaPata Argo Family The Lytle FamilyThe Asby Family Mr & Mrs Lance McAlisterLaura Ashburn Miller Family*The Bryant Family* The Novak family Cole Family The Petricoff FamilyThe Dixon Family Plaisance FamilyMs. Christy Felder Reinhard FamilyThe Fisher Family Cliff and Amy Sass Steve and Lisa Garfinkle* Garret Sloan* Ms. Griner* The Stegall Family Hannon Family The Todd FamilyThe Kagan Family Scott & Charlotte Walker The Min/Kim Family The Ward FamilyThe Kirkpatrick Family* Brad & Dawn Weber*Koch Family The Wyatt FamilySierra LaFrenier The Zolotorofe Family

BRONZE LEVEL UNDER $100

Roars and Whispers is one of ten finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association's Design of the Year. Winners were announced at the National Journalism Convention in Dallas in November. The Spread Design was named an Honorable Mention.

Allie Debe, senior, and Arjun Nag, 2017 graduate, designed the spread.

Roars and Whispers is one of ten finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association's Cover Design of the Year. Winners were announced at the National Journalism Convention in Dallas in November and the Cover Design won first place in the country!

Designers are Emma Carter, senior, and Remy Lucien, 2017 graduate.

For the fourth year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Columbia Scholastic Press Association has named Roars and Whispers a Crown Finalist.

The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 1,100 publications were eligible for judging.

Crown Finalists are actual winners, not nominees. Some will be announced as Gold Crowns; the rest are Silver Crowns. Final results will be announced and presented at the CSPA ceremonies in March 2018.

ROARS AND WHISPERS LITERARY MAGAZINE AWARDS

Submitted by Marva Hutchinson

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced the winners from its 34th Gold Circle Awards program. Gold Circle Awards are offered to recognize superior work by student journalists usually as individuals but sometimes as an entire staff working with either print or online media.This year, these categories attracted 4,166 yearbook and digital media entries, as well as 7,093 print news and magazines entries.

Roars and Whispers, Providence High's Literary Magazine, won the following awards:

• First Place, Cover Design, Emma Carter and Remy Lucien • First Place, Designed Headline, Emma Carter and Blair Roberts • First Place, Portfolio Illustration, Andy Hill • Third Place, Open Form Poetry, Emma Carter • Third Place, Table of Contents Design, Remy Lucien and Emma Carter • Third Place, Single Spread Design, Emma Carter and Natalie Thulien • Certificate of Merit, Typography One Page or Spread, Gayatri Chopra and

Allie Debe • Certificate of Merit, Single Illustration Hand-drawn, Andy Hill

Pictured left to right: Emma Carter, Gayatri Chopra, Allie Debe, Natalie Thulien, Andy Hill.

ROARS AND WHISPERS LITERARYMAGAZINE AWARDS

Submitted by Marva Hutchinson

The PHS Quill Writing Team has won first place in the Western Regional.

Congratulations to Emma Carter, Bansi Chhatrala, Joey Chong and Maddie Ellis.

These students competed at the state level in Chapel Hill on December 2nd and came in fifth place in the state.

Also, special congratulations to Emma Carter and Joey Chong who won first place in their individual categories. Pictured left to right: Emma Carter, Bansi

Chhatrala, Maddie Ellis, Joey Chong

PHS QUILL WRITING TEAM

Submitted by Marva Hutchinson

The Pride of Providence Marching Band just capped off a successful season at Cary High School’s Band Day, coming in 6th place overall of the 36 bands from multiple states present. Additionally they were awarded class caption awards for 3rd Place Drum Major, 3rd Place Marching, 2nd Place Color Guard and 2nd Place Music. The Pride began their season at East Lincoln High School’s Carolina Classic where they placed 1st overall in their class. They also earned caption awards for 2nd place for Percussion and Music, and were awarded Best in Class for Color Guard, Visual Performance and Overall Effect. The Pride’s dedicated Pit Crew was also awarded Pit Crew of the Day. Next they traveled to Mooresville High School’s Blue Devil Classic where they earned the Class caption awards for Best Guard, Best Music, Best Overall Effect, and Best Percussion. They placed first overall in their class and won the Grand Champion award for the highest score of the day regardless of class. The students, staff, and parent volunteers all worked very hard to present this year’s marching band show, “Illuminate.” Thank you also to our school and community sponsors who helped to make the 2017 Providence Cup Marching Band Competition a huge success!

THE PRIDE OF PROVIDENCE MARCHING BAND 2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

This year has gotten off to a great start for German Club! We would like to start by giving a big thank you to all that have joined and donated to the club!

We began the year by giving the German I students Schultüten, which are goodie bags given to first graders in Germany. The bags were filled with candy, bubbles, and pencils for the students.

We then had our ice cream social at Sardis Park, which was our first event of the year. Dogs and students alike attended to eat ice cream, hang out, and play soccer and frisbee.

After the ice cream social, we had a very successful fundraising event at Qdoba in the Arboretum. Another big thank you to Qdoba, as well as all of you that came out and supported the club!

Soon after our Qdoba fundraiser, we had our first German Hour during National German Week. Most recently we celebrated Oktoberfest, which was two hours filled with fun, friends, and food. We would like to thank our gracious hosts for hosting these great events!

GERMAN CLUB UPDATE

On Wednesday, October 16 all 9th grade students participated in an Ice Breakers and Team Building event and attended a powerful High School Culture presentation put on by the Student Council. These events are designed to assist 9th graders in the transition to high school and help them meet other students and connect with some upperclassmen. The students enjoyed the activities and were treated to ice cream sandwiches during the ice breaker sessions by the PTSO! Thank you to the Student Council for organizing these important activities for the newest members of the PHS student body!

9th GRADE ICE BREAKERS AND TEAM BUILDING

The choral department started the year strong with a joint concert with the orchestra department on Tuesday, October 17. The students enjoyed collaborating and creating music together! Nine choir students were selected to represent Providence at the CMS High School Honor Choir the weekend of October 20. They learned five extra pieces of music and worked with a wonderful conductor and students from all over the district to put together a great concert at East Mecklenburg High School. Congratulations to Caleb Babin, Eli Squier, David Scott, Tyler Weller, Leigh Millinder, Abbey Manley, Rachel Wilder, Erin Holtzapple and Megan Wrisley!

PHS CHOIR NEWS

Submitted by Tina A. Burfield

The 2017-18 school year has started strong for the PHS Orchestra program. In October we enjoyed a brilliant joint concert with the singers from PHS Chorus. Look for more exciting performances in the New Year. Also, congratulations to the musicians who earned a place with the 2017 North Carolina All-State Honors Orchestra: David Ai - Violin 1, Hayastan Hensley - Violin 1, Irene Park - Violin 1, Amy Ohara - Viola, SooA Choi - Cello.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AT PHS

Submitted by Angela Lawrence

At PHS we are privileged to have Eagle Scout candidates search for potential projects on campus. During the summer one scout was busy improving the Theater Department.

Connor Ager of Troop 118 built a series of wooden, lockable, fire resistant cubbies that will be used by students of the Theater Department. The cubbies run along the hallway behind the stage. Along with family, friends and fellow scouts, many of whom attend Providence, the group built the cubbies off site over two work days in July. In August they installed the new cubbies and bolted them to the cement wall. They added rubber lining to protect the bottoms from mopping.

Connor is a dedicated scout and true friend of Providence. The project took months for CMS approval, but he persevered and satisfied every requirement. He said, “I would like the school to know that Scouts is a great organization [that is] active and useful in our community.” Thanks Connor for creating such a useful and aesthetically pleasing addition to the Theater Department!

PHS EAGLE SCOUTSMaking Providence a better place for its

students!

Submitted by Lucia Trevino-Lane

Every year the PHS PTSO awards five $1,000 scholarships to PHS Seniors who exemplify excellence in academics, character, leadership and community service. Applications are now available on the PHS PTSO website or in the Counseling Office. Applicants MUST be a member of the PTSO and must submit the completed application form, an essay, a resume and a recommendation form by Monday, March 5, 2018. Application forms have complete instructions. For more information on how to become a member of the PTSO and apply for the scholarship, please contact Claudia Pamperin, Claudia.pamperin@gmail.com

2018 PHS PTSO SCHOLARSHIP Application Forms Available!

JV – 4:30 PM; Varsity – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted

December 15 Friday West Mecklenburg Away 7:30 December 18 Monday Metrolina Christian Away 6:00 December 19 Tuesday Covenant Day Away 6:00 December 28 Thursday Myers Park Away TBA December 29 Friday Myers Park Away TBA December 30 Saturday Myers Park Away TBA January 5 Friday Olympic Home 7:30 January 9 Tuesday Berry Away 7:30 January 12 Friday South Mecklenburg Home 7:30 January 19 Friday Ardrey Kell Away 7:30 January 23 Tuesday Harding Home 7:30 January 30 Tuesday West Mecklenburg Home 7:30 February 2 Friday Olympic Away 7:30 February 6 Tuesday Berry Home 7:30 February 9 Friday South Mecklenburg Away 7:30

WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES

Providence Men’s Basketball Schedule 2017-2018

Providence Women’s Basketball Schedule 2017-2018

December 15 West Meck West Meck 6:00

December 19 Hopewell Hopewell 6:00

December 21 Weddington Providence 6:00

December 28 Holiday Tourney - V Myers Park TBA

December 29 Holiday Tourney - V Myers Park TBA

December 30 Holiday Tourney - V Myers Park TBA

January 5 Olympic Providence 6:00

January 9 Berry Berry 6:00

January 12 South Meck Providence 6:00

January 19 Ardrey Kell Ardrey Kell 6:00

January 23 Harding Providence 6:00

January 30 West Meck Providence 6:00

February 2 Olympic Olympic 6:00

February 6 Berry Providence 6:00

February 9 South Meck South Meck 6:00

JV – 3:30 PM; Varsity – 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted

Providence Wrestling Schedule 2017-2018

2017-18 PHS Indoor Track & Field Schedule Saturday, December 16 @JDL Fast Track TBA Wednesday, December 20 PHS 3:45 PM Wednesday, January 10 PHS 3:45 PM Saturday, January 13 @JDL Fast Track TBA Friday, January 26 @JDL Fast Track TBA Saturday, January 27 @JDL Fast Track TBA Tuesday, January 30 @M. Ridge 3:45 PM Saturday, February 10 4A Indoor State Championships TBA

@JDL Fast Track (Winston-Salem)

December 16 Pirate Invitational @ Porter Ridge December 21-22 Mallard Creek Duals December 29-30 Holy Angels @ Bojangles Coliseum January 4 Olympic @ Providence January 6 Hough Duals January 10 @ Berry January 13 Piedmont Duals January 20 Independence Duals January 24 South Meck @ Providence January 27 Conference Tournament @ TBD

Swim Meets December 19 - AK (PHS)

January 3 - Myers Park (PHS) January 10 - Butler (PHS)

January 12 - Conference (MCAC) February 2 - Regionals (MCAC)

February 10 - States (TAC)

Dive Meets December 16 - HFFA January 13 - HFFA

January 20 - Conference (HFFA) February 2 - Regionals (am) - HFFA

February 9 - States (Pullen)

2017-2018 Swim and Dive Schedule

Congratulations to the following student athletes who signed letters of intent in November:

Ashley Cruise -- Marist College - Volleyball Teddy Perelli -- Penn State University - Swim Allie Stern -- University of Oklahoma - Gymnastics Zaria Dunlap -- University of Illinois - Softball Jack Callahan -- Lees-McRae College – Lacrosse Meghan Noon – Mars Hill University– Cross Country Grace Hill – LaSalle University - Rowing

ATHLETES SIGNED NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

If you attended a football game or soccer game this fall and entered the stadium through the Pass Holders Gate, you walked past the new brick columns at the entrance gate as well as the 100+ engraved bricks in the ground.

After 25 years, the stadium entrance is getting a fresh look. In addition to the columns, the revitalization includes a brick walkway and planting area. The 100+ engraved bricks flank this walkway as well as the concrete entrance to the stadium. The engraved bricks are part of an ongoing fundraiser for Providence Athletics. For more information on ordering a brick visit www.bricksrus.com/order/phsabc or use the link on the PHS Booster Club page at www.phsboosterclub.com.

New Women’s Basketball Locker

Room

Congratulations to the Women’s Basketball team on their brand new locker room!

New Look for Stadium Pass Gate Entrance

We would like to thank all of our students, athletes, parents, teachers and staff who volunteered and supported our BBQ fundraiser. So many people generously gave their time and effort, including some parent volunteers who worked long shifts on multiple days. We appreciate you all! 

Over 500 of our PHS athletes and coaches sold more than $56,000 in BBQ! Congratulations to all of you for helping to make our fundraiser such a huge success!

Thanks to the support of our PHS community, we were able to offer free BBQ plates to the police and security officers working Friday’s homecoming game. Donations were also delivered to Crisis Assistance Ministry. 

And, of course, the Panthers got the Homecoming WIN! #GoPanthers

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BBQ FUNDRAISER Thank You To Our Volunteers!

With an undefeated regular season, the Men’s Varsity Soccer team finished its 2017 season as SoMeck7 Conference Champs! The team scored 79 goals and only allowed 12 goals all season (with only 1 goal allowed in conference play.) Their only loss came in the state playoff semi-final game vs. Hough. Their final record was 21-1-3, and seventeen of their games were shutouts!

The following players received team awards at the end of season banquet: Ben Richardson, Darius Johnson Character Award; Bennett Proctor, Rookie of the Year; Eric Allen, Letterman Award; Matthew Rank, Garra Charrua Award; Zade Eldomiaty, Most Outstanding Player; Clement Akerblom, Offensive Player of the Year; Jake Kelly, Defensive Player of the Year; Joey Jegier, MVP; Clement Akerblom, MVP.

Congratulations to following players who received special recognition: Eric Allen, 2nd team All-Conference; Matthew Rank, 2nd team All-Conference; Zade Eldomiaty, 1st team All-Conference, All-Region; Jake Kelly, 1st team All-Conference, All-Region; Joey Jegier, 1st team All-Conference, All-Region, All-State; Clement Akerblom, 1st team All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Region, All-State. And special recognition to Coach Sosa for being awarded Conference Coach of the Year!

Clement Akerblom and Joey Jegier (All-State Team)

2017 Men’s JV and Varsity Soccer Team – Regional Runner-Up

PHS MEN’S SOCCER

It is never too late in the school year to RE-LINK your VIC card to support PHS (PTSO code 1261). Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of all HT brand purchases to our PTSO. • Cards are not automatically re-linked • Program runs August 1-May 31. • Link to multiple schools or organizations.

Harris Teeter offers several promotions throughout the school year by offering bonus funds to maximize our earnings. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors to link to support PHS. Thanks!

HARRIS TEETER VIC TOGETHER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM

Are you the Parent of a Providence Senior? Show your pride by purchasing a Senior Yard Sign to display on your lawn. Yard signs are $10 and can be purchased either:

• Online at www.pay4schoolstuff.com with credit or debit cards (or access via the PTSO website) or

• To pay by check, go to the forms on the PTSO website and print the PTSO Order and Contribution Form. Complete the form and put it in an envelope with your check and mail it to the PTSO OR drop off at the PHS front office (please put “PTSO Senior Yard Sign” on the envelope).

You will receive an email when your sign is ready for pick up in the PHS front office. It will be labeled with your last name. You or your student may pick it up. Questions? Please contact Karissa McLaughlin at karissamoriginals@gmail.com

FOR SALE: SENIOR YARD SIGNS

Has Your Email Address Changed? If your email address has changed recently, let us know so we can make sure you continue to receive timely issues of the PHS MEWS and the Paw Prints. To submit your email change request (or unsubscribe), go to phs.ptso@cms.k12.nc.us. Please include your complete email address, your child’s first and last name, and your child’s grade level. Make sure to tell us if you want to add, delete, or update our email list. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date!

Providence Senior High School 1800 Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte, NC 28270

Dr. Tracey Harrill, Principal

PTSO Executive Board Jana Emerick, President Julie Knafelz, President-Elect/IMPACT Campaign Chair Stacey Ellis, VP Communications Dawn Weber, Secretary Margaret Musa, Treasurer Beth Cotton, Assistant Treasurer/Membership

Paw Prints is published five times a year for students, teachers, staff, parents, and friends of Providence Senior High School.

Sam Wallach, Paw Prints editor Phs.pawprints@cms.k12.nc.us