Posted on 07 December 2015 by Neil Mehta.
The Nash Central Bulldogs competed in the Rocky Mount Invitation on Saturday, December 5th. This was an individual contest, and every Bulldogs competed well.
Despite a resilient and valiant effort by Nash Central, no member of the wrestling Bulldogs were able to finish in the top three of the competition. The Bulldogs will be back action on Saturday, November 12th at Southern Nash High School in a conference dual.
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Posted on 04 December 2015 by Neil Mehta.
If you walk through the halls of Nash Central High School, the experience will be breathtaking. You’ll meet exceptional leaders, athletes, and scholars. Despite this, it’s still unusual to meet a single individual who epitomizes each of these traits, so it’s definitely a plus for Nash Central High School to be home to students such as senior Emily Engelking. Emily Engelking is definitely one of Nash Central’s most well-rounded students, and she has certainly made an impact on the school itself.
Engelking has played volleyball for Nash Central throughout her high school career and has played volleyball for a total of six years. The Nash Central senior has started on Nash Central’s varsity volleyball team since her sophomore year, and she has most definitely been a vocal leader for the Lady Bulldogs. When asked what her favorite part of playing volleyball was, Emily responded by saying, “I love volleyball, because it’s a sport that you can really see the improvements that you make individually”. Engelking also voiced her love for the team aspect of the sport, saying that, ” Volleyball is also a great team sport, the bonds that you make with your team on and off the court are really special to me”.
In addition, when Engelking was asked to share her favorite volleyball memory, she definitely responded with a meaningful memory saying that “One volleyball memory that I will never forget, would have to be when we were up against Northern Nash on senior night, and the game was really tense because we had won two games, and they won the third game and this play could potentially be the match point. I remember like it just happened today. Kayla Sullivan passed the ball to Donna Moseley, Donna set the ball to me, and I hit the ball, and it was as if the whole gym was completely silent when the ball hit the floor in Northern’s side of the court. It was an amazing moment for our team, especially as the whole gym erupted in cheer and the students stormed the court.” Engelking’s passion for volleyball can certainly also be supported by the work she completed as led a volleyball camp this past summer at Nash Central. The intent of the camp was to help aspiring volleyball players in grades 6-12 to learn new skills and develop their overall game. Essentially, Engelking clearly enjoyed her time as a Nash Central volleyball player, and this experience was definitely meaningful to her.
While Engelking’s participation with Nash Central volleyball is notable, she is by no means a one-trick pony, and Engelking’s dedication to Nash Central High School has clearly been exhibited throughout her high school career. Her high-level of dedication can be supported by her membership with Nash Central’s FCA club since her freshman year and her accomplishment of being the first four-year show choir member in the history of Nash Central High School. Engelking has also participated in every school musical since her freshman year. On top of this, Engelking’s leadership skills also speak for themselves as serves as the senior class president and is the founder of the Nash Central Pep Club. Her leadership qualities are unquestionably superb, and this will definitely serve her will in her future. Due to her accomplishments at Nash Central High School, she will certainly leave behind an unparallel legacy.
In regards to her legacy, Engelking says that “I would love to leave the legacy of just being a well-rounded student. As senior class president I think it’s important to involve yourself in different areas of the school so that you can fit the needs and concerns of all students. I want the underclassmen to remember me as someone that really cared about others opinions and see how important it is to have a good relationship with all people.” This definitely shows how deeply Engelking cares for Nash Central, and the significance of being a Bulldog is also extremely sincere to her. When asked what being a Bulldogs means to her, Engelking said that “Being a bulldog is more than being a student at Nash Central High School. Being a bulldog, is acting as a representative of our school, and having pride in your school. The bulldog is a symbol of our entire school and stands for the students as a whole. I strive daily to make school a place where my fellow students and I would look forward to coming to. We are all looking towards the same goals, and that’s to graduate and to move on the bigger things. But it takes 4 years to graduate, and this should be a time to make the best of what you have. So, in the meantime, I’m going to live the maroon and continue to be a proud bulldog at Nash Central.”
Furthermore, Engelking’s scholarly pursuits are also evident as she plans to attend East Carolina University next fall while majoring in Secondary Education. After East Carolina, she hopes to become a high school English teacher while also pursuing a career in coaching volleyball. Engelking’s ambitions are undoubtedly well within reach, and the experiences she has had at Nash Central will obviously help her meet her goals.
All in all, Emily Engelking is most certainly one of Nash Central’s brightest students, and the impact she has had on Nash Central High School will unequivocally help her leave behind an unprecedented legacy with Nash Central High School when she graduates this upcoming spring…..
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Posted on 02 December 2015 by Neil Mehta.
One of Nash Central’s finest teachers was honored on Monday, November 30th. School was just back in session after the Thanksgiving holiday when Nash Central social studies teacher and head varsity basketball coach Renny Taylor was surprised and honored by the Ken Wilson, who is the chairman of Halifax Resolves chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with History Teacher of the Year honors. Due to this accomplish, Taylor received a certificate, a check for $150, and the opportunity to compete at the state level competition.
When asked about his feelings regarding this accomplishment, Taylor said, “It’s an honor. I was speechless, which was unusual for me, and anytime you accomplish something of this magnitude, it’s really something to be proud of”. Taylor was definitely thrown off guard by this award, saying that, “When Mrs. Powers came hollering and screaming, I really didn’t know what was going on. I have no idea what happening. It was a complete surprise”. Essentially, Taylor was definitely appreciative and well-deserving of this honor, and his work with his students will certainly pay dividends for them in the future.
While, Taylor is one Nash Central’s most highly-regarded teachers, he is also the head varsity basketball coach for the Bulldogs, and Taylor certainly has positive vibes regarding the 2015-2016 season. While the Bulldogs did lose their opener on the road in a close 64-58 battle against Corinth Holders on Tuesday, November 24th, Taylor still “feels good about the season”. Tayor says that, “It’s one of those things where we’ll get better as the season goes on. We’re pressing more this season, and I feel that we’ll get better as time goes on. We lost our opener but we did a good job pressing, and the guys just have to get more comfortable with it, and know what they’re comfortable with doing”. Particularly, Taylor said that “Keshaun Peoples and Elijah Cole have shown signs of comfort with pressing”. Taylor also believes that Peoples and Cole have a great ability to anticipate the press. In regards to his goals for the season, Taylor was very optimistic, saying that, “Of course, every coach goes into the season wanting to win the conference, and that’s at the forefront”. Taylor also said that, “You have to be realistic, but if we play play hard, it’s put us in a good place, and I feel that if we get effort out of our guys we’ll get better as the season goes on. All in all, it’s definitely clear that Taylor feels that there is much potential to be exerted out of his team and that if this potential is unleashed, much success can be achieved.
In summary, Renny Taylor plays many roles at Nash Central, and whether it’s in the classroom or on the basketball court, he definitely cares and wants what’s best for his students and players, and this is clearly something to commend and respect.
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Posted on 02 December 2015 by Neil Mehta.
Nash Central’s wrestling team competed in a wrestling meet at Beddingfield High School on Tuesday, December 1st. The Bulldogs went 1-1 on the after a hard-fought loss to 4A powerhouse D.H. Conley and an exceptional victory over 2A Bedingfield. Nash Central wrestling is now 4-2 in 2015.
Nash Central will next compete on Saturday, December 5th in the Rocky Mount Invitational at Rocky High School.
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Posted on 01 December 2015 by Neil Mehta.
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