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NC Wesleyan College’s Baseball Diamond

After an outstanding high school career, Nash Central senior Noah Shrock has decided to continue his education and baseball career at North Carolina Wesleyan College as he signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Battling Bishops baseball program on Wednesday, May 25th.

In respect to his decision to attend NC Weselyan College, which is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Shrock says “NC Wesleyan College and Methodist University were the only schools that had interest in me, and Wesleyan stood out to me because my previous coach, coach Guzzo, was a very successful coach at Wesleyan and that influenced my decision.”

Also, in terms of high school career, Shrock’s Nash Central baseball career has been filled with several memorable moments, and one of his best earliest memories would have to be winning the Big East conference title as a freshman member of the JV baseball team. Aditionally, Shrock considers receiving his varsity call-up during his sophomore year to be a great memory that stands out to him.

Besides this, Shrock also feels that his junior year was quite memorable as he didn’t a commit a single error at first base during the entire season, and this is surely an impressive accomplishment.

However, above all, Shrock feels that his walk-off homerun to beat Fike High School 3-1 in the Big East conference tournament just a few weeks ago is his most memorable moment of his Nash Central baseball career, and this was a fitting way for Shrock to conclude such an accomplished high school career.

On top of this, Shrock also illustrated how important education is in his life when he said “Also, staying on top of my school work and having good grades all four years to earn a scholarship to Weselyan has been something I have always kept at the forefront while playing baseball.”

With this being said, Shrock, who garnered Big East All-Conference honors this past season, has definitely achieved tremendous success while at Nash Central, and he has had several guiding and influential role models in his life that have helped supported him during his career, and he undoubtely appreciates and is thankful for all the support that he has received.

In regards to this, Shrock says “Coach Guzzo, Coach Langley, and my dad are my biggest role models. They have taught me so much information about baseball that I’m glad I know. They just overall helped me with everything.”

Now, with his Nash Central baseball career over, Shrock, who will major in Excercise Science at NC Wesleyan, will look to continue to have success athletically and academically at the college level, and, in respect to his goals at Wesleyan, Shrock says “My goals at Wesleyan are to keep my good grades coming and for myself to earn some playing time with the baseball team.”

Simply, Noah Shrock has been a key member of Nash Central’s baseball program for the last few years, and, in the years to come, he will absolutely be able to contribute much to the academic and athletic prosperity of North Carolina Wesleyan College.

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After Nash Central senior Luis Rolon took his last snap on the football field as a Nash Central Bulldog this past fall, he began to fully immerse himself in the college recruiting process, and, after months of long, hard thinking, Rolon, who is being recruited to play on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, has decided to begin his reign as the king of the monarchy at Methodist University, which is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

With this being said, Rolon officially became a Methodist Monarch on Monday, April 25th as he signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his education and football career at Methodist, and he was exceptionally excited to do so as he showcased his Methodist gear with immense pride and honor during his special signing event.

In respect to his signing with Methodist, Rolon first noted the exceptional Criminal Justice program that Methodist offers, and this is a true testament to the academic pedigree that Rolon possesses, saying “I chose Methodist because of their high standards in their criminal justice program, and I felt that this was a great opportunity for me.”

Also, Rolon was sure to mention the inviting atmosphere that Methodist is known for as he went to say, “The campus feel made me feel welcome at home, and this was big for me.”

Rolon also gave high praise to Methodist’s coaching staff, and he illustrated the great deal of respect he holds for them, saying “The coaching staff supported me fully throughout the recruiting process, and they really made me feel like they wanted me.”

Furthermore, Rolon was also very modest and humble in regards to his signing, and he exhibited considerable humility, saying “I would like to thank my mother, grandparents, coaches, friends, and other family members for their support throughout the years. Without them, I would be in the position I am in today.”

Nonetheless, Rolon certainly has high hopes for his Monarch career, and he would like to maintain high standards foremost in the classroom and also the football field as he aspires to become both an Academic All-American and an All-American athletically as well. Additionally, Rolon clearly highlighted that academics were his main priority when he said that his prime goal at Methodist was to “meet the benchmarks set for him in the classroom and to achieve success academically.”

Moreover, Rolon noted how he would take advantage of the numerous academic support tools Methodist offers to help bolster his academic excellence, saying “Methodist has a notebook system, which makes sure that all football players plan out their schedules ahead of time, so they know if they have a test, quiz, paper or important assignment coming up. This will allow for an ample amount of time to study and prepare accordingly.”

Rolon went on to refer to several other academic support programs that Methodist offers as he went on to say “They also offer a writing center, which helps students write essays, plan it out, brainstorm, proofread, provide feedback before submitting a paper. The study programs they have for certain subjects are also great, and a tutor will assist you two-three times a week to ensure success in the classroom.”

On top of this, with football in mind, Rolon also mentioned how he would like to do all he can to better prepare and adjust himself to the collegiate game, saying “Going into camp on August 10th, I hope to gain strength, get faster, and adapt myself to the style of play at the college level.”

Likewise, Rolon also stated how he will use his flexibility as a player to help support his career, saying “My versatility will allow me to play on both sides of the ball, and I hope to win a starting position on either side this fall.”

With it all being said and done, Luis Rolon, who is a tri-sport athlete, playing football while competing in wrestling and track & field events as well, has represented Nash Central High School in a positive light on and off the field over the past four years, and to support this Rolon was recently a scholar-athlete by the Nash-Rocky Mount school district.

In regards to being awarded this tremendous honor, Rolon says “Recently, I was recognized as a scholar-athlete within the Nash-Rocky Mount school district. I feel that being a Student- Athlete is a difficult task, but it is not hard to fulfill if you put your mind to it.”

At the end of the day, this honor genuinely epitomizes the character that Luis Rolon possesses as a student, athlete, and, most importantly, as an individual, and he will unquestionably utilize the lessons, virtues and values that have been instilled within him throughout his high school career at Nash Central and his life as a whole to guarantee him unparalleled levels of success academically, athletically and socially at Methodist University and in his future in its entirety.

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Over the past several years, Rebecca Speight, who has been a full-time varsity player for Nash Central since her sophomore year, has been integral to the success of the Lady Bulldogs basketball program, who have a current record of 14-3 this season with a 3-1 mark in the Big East conference. To add on to this, Nash Central has won 61% of its games during the span of Speight’s varsity career.

With this being said, Speight has been able to achieve much team and individual success as well, and when she was asked to share what she would consider her greatest athletic accomplishment to be, she illustrated just how successful her career has been, saying, “I would say my greatest athletic achievement would be either winning the Cleveland Christmas tournament last year or having a double-double against Hunt last year.”

Also, while Speight is an extremely adept basketball player, it is the hard work and effort that she has exerted for the sport of basketball that has made all the difference throughout her career. Additionally, Speight is especially driven and motivated to succeed, and she certainly had the right team-oriented ideals in mind as she says, “The thing that drives me to succeed athletically right now is probably the thought that if we all do what we’re supposed to do, we could be a really good team.  I want people to remember this team and to remember me as a part of it.”

Furthermore, besides her great skill and work ethic, the role models that Speight has looked up to during the course of her athletic career have significantly influenced her quality of play, and, although, Speight is an adroit basketball talent, her love for the sport of hockey was evinced as she said, in regards to her athletic role models, “My role model in terms of athletics is either Ron Francis or Rod Brind’amour.  They were both great hockey players and always did whatever it took to win and to be the best that they could be. With that mentality, you can get really far in life and they both led teams to be Stanley Cup Champions.”

Ron Francis and Rod Brind’amour were both illustrious winners during their hockey careers, and Speight viewing them as her role models manifests her will and desire to win, and she clearly exemplified her winning mentality through this quote.

Moreover, with the end of her celebrated high school career near, Speight definitely has the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. However, Speight, who plans to attend Liberty Univerisity this upcoming fall, says “I do not plan to play basketball in college right now, but things could change.  I don’t see anyone offering me a spot at the school I plan to attend, Liberty University, but if it were to happen I would consider playing.” Also, at Liberty Univeristy, which is located in Lynchburg, VA, Speight plans on majoring in athletic training as she aspires to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Essentially, Rebecca Speight has played a key role for the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs basketball program for the past few seasons, and, when it is all said and done, Speight will certainly be able to look back at what she has been able to accomplish and rejoice in her success.

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Nash Central senior Josh Mullins dons the #1 jersey for the Bulldogs boys basketball team, and his status as #1 is clearly exemplified through his style of play.

Mullins, who is a 6’1 guard, has been off to an exceptional start this season, and he can certainly be considered Nash Central’s top shooter while also being one of the better players in the Big East conference as a whole.

Through 15 games this season, Mullins is leading the Bulldogs in scoring as he is currently averaging 23.5 points per game. Additionally, Mullins is certainly Nash Central’s most potent threat since he is averaging 10 more points per game than Nash Central’s second-leading scorer, Elijah Cole.

Particularly, Mullins’ most prolific scoring performance this season was his 44-point game against Smithfield-Selma High School on Friday, December 11th, and Mullins recorded an 82% free throw en route to this season-high scoring performance.

Recently, Mullins has also enjoyed considerable success as he scored 31 points in a 66-55 win over Southwest Edgecombe on Wednesday, January 6th.

Mullins has been able to reach these levels of attainment due to highly efficient shooting percentage. In addition, Mullins has great vision in distributing the ball, and he has great skill in reading opposing defenses. On top of this, Mullins has a high basketball IQ, and being a smart basketball player has allowed him to achieve much throughout his career.

Furthermore, Mullins is exceedingly deserving of all that he has been able to achieve as he is a tireless worker. Mullins has made great positive strides over the course of his career at Nash Central, and this can be represented by his year-to-year scoring improvement. Mullins has gone from averaging 10.5 points per game during his sophomore year to 14.6 points per game during his junior year to his current average of 23.1 points per game. This continuous improvement definitely illustrates that Mullins has worked extremely hard in the off-season to improve his game, and this has certainly been a major key for the success of the Nash Central Bulldogs.

Simply, it is exceptionally clear that Mullins has proved himself as a collegiate basketball prospect over the course of his Nash Central career, and he has unquestionably shown that he is capable of playing at the collegiate level. With this being said, Mullins hopes to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte next fall, and he will just have to wait and see if he will be blessed to have the opportunity to join the 49ers basketball program.

All in all, Josh Mullins has enjoyed a tremendous career at Nash Central, and he will look forward to closing out his senior year with considerable success before moving on to the next level of play.

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For Nash Central senior Luis Rolon, football is much more than just a sport, it’s truly a way of life.

Standing at 6’0 and 280 pounds, Rolon has been the anchor of both Nash Central’s defensive and offensive lines for the past few years in the capacity of a defensive tackle and an offensive guard, and he has also definitely been one of Nash Central’s most talented and gifted football players. Due to his successes on the football field, he has garnered much attention, and he was recently invited to compete and showcase his talents in front of Division I coaches from all over the United States at the Rivals camp.

Rolon spoke highly of the experience, saying that “It was really a life-changing experience doing drills and competing with some of the best players in the country”. It is certainly evident that Rolon was able to gain and benefit much from his attendance at Rivals camp, and this experience will unquestionably support his football career moving forward.

Besides, his selection to attend Rivals camp, what Rolon, who is also a member of Nash Central’s wrestling team, has been able to accomplish on the field of Nash Central High School is also exceptional. While Rolon has had several dominant games over his three-year varsity football career at Nash Central, his most prominent showing on the football field occurred during his sophomore season, which was his first year as a varsity starter for the Bulldogs. In a rivalry game against the Rocky Mount Gryphons, Rolon recorded a career-high 12 tackles while forcing two fumbles with recovering three other fumbles, and in regards to his performance, Rolon said that “It was a game I’ll never forget”. This game has certainly set tone for his highly-decorated career at Nash Central, and it has given Rolon the confidence to jump-start to his football career.

Rolon’s athletic accomplishments can be attributed to not only natural skill, talent and ability, but a strong and genuine work ethic. However, above all else, Rolon would credit all of his successes to his mothers who has undoubtedly played an instrumental role in his upbringing and achievements. Rolon says that “What drives me to success is my mother. She has raised me as a single parent and has persevered through good and bad times. Seeing her determination pushed me to succeed because I wanna make sure she retires early so she doesn’t have to struggle anymore.” From these sentiments, it is clearly apparent that Rolon has the correct motive and heart to succeed, and his ambitions in life are definitely well within reach when considering all the hard work and effort he exhibits through everything he does

In respect  to playing collegiate football, Rolon is a definite Division I prospect. He has garnered budding interest from East Carolina University, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Charlotte, Methodist University, and Guildford College. With football season over, Rolon will now have ample time to think over his choices before possibly making his ultimate commitment on National Signing Day in early February. In addition to playing college football, Rolon will major in Criminal Justice as he hopes to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement.

All in all, Luis Rolon is unequivocally an exceptionally dedicated athlete, and if he continues on the current path that he is on, the end result of his journey in football will definitely be bright and prosperous

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Nash Central senior Christian *** feels that his time as a student at Nash Central High School has significantly impacted his life, but others would go as far to say that the influence Christian himself has had on Nash Central High School itself is far greater than anything else.

Whether it was on a football field, soccer pitch, or track course, Christian has definitely played a key role for several Bulldog athletic teams over the past few years. Although Christian experienced considerable success with Nash Central’s promising football and soccer programs, Christian considers his accomplishments in track & field to be the most substantial.

When asked to share what his biggest accomplishment of his Nash Central athletic career was, Christian responded with a poignant answer, saying, “My biggest accomplishment of my athletic career at Nash Central would be being a conference contender in the throwing events for Track & Field. It truly is a blessing to be in this position, all my hard work and help from God himself got me here.” From this response, it is certainly evident that Christian possess a strong work ethic, and it clearly shows that he has dedicated himself to improving in the sport. Christian’s altruistic character was also illustrated as he showed how gracious and thankful he was of blessings that he has received from God.

For Christian, sports are simply just not a recreational activity. Playing sports has given him the opportunity to see what’s really important in life, and he has also learned of the genuine individual that he actually is. When asked to tell of a specific memory that stood out to him from his Nash Central athletic career , Christian said, “One specific memory that stands out the most in my opinion would be the transition from playing football to playing soccer my senior year. This change showed me the type of person that I want to become, a person that is open to the idea of change and being able to able to adapt to new surroundings.” It is unquestionably clear that playing sports has allowed Christian to learn something new about himself, and this new insight should certainly help him reach unparalleled levels of success in the near future.

Besides athletics, Christian is also heavily involved in other facets of the Nash Central community. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club and is also a Key Club member. As a member of two community-oriented organization, it is reasonable to say that Chrisitan definitely takes pride in helping and caring for others, and this is undoubtedly a quality that every good citizen should hold.

In addition, Christian is one of the brightest students in his academic class, and this can be supported by that fact that he has gone above and beyond and has substantially challenged himself by enrolling in and successfully completing several Advanced Placement courses during his academic career.

Chrisitan is also a member of Nash Central’s Quiz Bowl club, and he certainly provides great senior leadership to Nash Central’s premier academic organization. Additionally, Christian’s scholarly pursuits are also apparent as he plans to attend either UNC-Chapel Hill or NC State Univeristy next fall while carving a pathway to success as a Marketing Manager.

Furthermore, Christian’s uplifting spirits regarding his future alma matter are also perceptible, and he definitely considers that his time at Nash Central to have an instrumental role in his life. When asked to share what he feels is the best thing about Nash Central, Christian responded by saying “The best thing about Nash Central I would say is the People. The teachers, the administrators, and most of all, the students. Without all of these people, I wouldn’t be the person that I have become.” This clearly shows how the interactions and bonds that Christian has been able to form throughout his high school career have impacted him in a positive manner.

Christian also spoke about the manner in which Nash Central has helped mold his learning, saying ” I learn new things every single day, whether it is political, logical or even a new joke”. On top of this, Christian illustrated that he isn’t the type of individual who gives up easily, and you could even say that he would consider his failures to be lessons on long but rewarding road to success as Christian says, “I am also a person who thrives off of other people’s negativity, this motivates me to try even harder at whatever I am doing whether it be academics, athletics and also extracurriculars.”

Even though, Christian has explicitly shown that he possesses great skill and ability, being the exceptionally humble individual he is, he attributes his success to the support and help of those who have guided and directed him throughout his life. When asked to tell of the individual who motivated him the most, Christian said, “There have been many people who have motivated me towards success, but I would like to single out my brother, Jeffrey Pino. He is truly my role model, throughout my high school career I have always done my best because of him. Other than my parents he has taught me the ideals of life that need to be cherished. My brother was a star athlete and he was also in the Top 10% of his class so everything I do is to be just like him or better if I try hard enough. I owe all my success to him.” It is clear-cut that Chrisitan holds a high level of adulation and respect his older brother, and it also evinces how blessed Christian had been to have been raised with such exemplary role-models in his life.

Lastly, while Nash Central High School has unquestionably left an immense influence on Christian’s life, Nash Central would unequivocally have not been the same without Christian’s presence for these last few years, and Christian’s love for Nash Central can be summed up perfectly through his final quote as Christian says, “In my soon to be 4 years at Nash Central, I truly have enjoyed every minute of it due to my wonderful peers and teachers.”

Essentially, much can be said about Christian, but most importantly it’s paramount to know that this particular Bulldog has been an invaluable and contributing member to the Nash Central community for the last four years, and he most certainly has a bright and prosperous future ahead of him.

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Nash Central senior Jennifer Jackson truly embodies what it means to be humble. Despite all that she has accomplished, Jackson has stayed grounded, and she is most definitely, by no means, a boastful individual. From a plain eye’s view, it would seem as if Jackson was nothing more than just the average high school student; however, she is certainly much more than just average.

Deservingly so, the culmination of all of Jackson’s extraordinary qualities have recently come to fruition. Jackson is the latest recipient of Tom Suiter’s exceedingly prestigious WRAL Extra Effort Award. Thanks to her exceptional work ethic in combination with her natural gifts, skill and ability,  Jackson has experienced unparalleled levels of success in the classroom, pool, and community, and this makes her the perfect recipient of an honor of this caliber.

From her freshman year to present day, Jennifer Jackson has indubitably been the most dominant and decorated swimmer in the Big East conference, and this has set the tone for the rest of her high school career. She has earned All-Area Girls’ Swimmer of the Year honors during each of her high school swim seasons and is also the holder of almost a dozen Nash Central and Big East records. With this being said, it definitely would not be too far-fetched to say that Jennifer Jackson has been the most successful competitor to grace the pools of the Big East conference, and her career can certainly be described as nothing less than illustrious.

With the 2015-2016 swim season underway, Jackson hopes to cap off her senior season with a unique approach. When asked what her goals for this season were, Jackson responded by saying, “My particular goal for this season is to have FUN!” Swimming has frequently been a source of extreme stress for me, so this year I am trying to enjoy every swim meet and honestly have fun.”

While Jackson will attempt to exhibit a more lax attitude towards swimming this season, her mindset of achieving greatness has remained unchanged, saying “Although I am attempting to have fun, I still want to win and contain a strict drive for success. I would honestly love to take a final shot at becoming a State Champion, and am hopeful for the future of my swimming career.”

After back-to-back trips to the 3A state championship in 2014 and 2015, it is clear that Jackson will look forward to reaching the state competition for the third consecutive time this season and, with her slight change in approach, capturing the coveted 3A state championship is definitely well within reach for Jackson.

When asked to share what she would attribute her successes to, Jennifer Jackson’s selfless demeanor was genuinely showcased.  Jackson responded by saying, “I would truly attribute my success and accomplishments to God, my family, and all my friends.”  The maturity and strong character that Jackson possesses was also portrayed as she went on to say that “Without God, I have absolutely no clue where I would be with athletics or academics”.

Jackson also displayed how influential her family and friends have been in respect to her achievements, saying “My family and friends have always supported me and kept me level-headed. Most importantly, they have allowed me to be who I am and have been able to guide me through each of my successes and failures.”

Furthermore, Jennifer Jackson’s sentiments regarding the influence that her mother has played on her successes also manifests the level of humility she has in regards to her accomplishments. Jackson says that “Besides God, my mom has probably been the one specific individual that has pushed me towards success. My mother is absolutely my best friend, and she has motivated me towards success even in times of failure. I am motivated to succeed because of her, and the confidence she contains in my abilities.” This response undoubtedly illustrates Jackson’s humble and gracious character, and it also paints the perfect picture of the sincere individual that Jennifer Jackson undeniably is.

Additionally, swimming has definitely provided Jackson with many blessings as she says that “Swimming has changed my life in a variety of different ways, and it is almost indescribable”. In respect to the impact that swimming has had on her life, Jackson also says that “swimming has also allowed me to grow as a person. I have learned many valuable life lessons, and been able to experience the great rewards of hard work”

On top of this, swimming has also allowed Jennifer Jackson to foster her caring and nurturing ways as she says that “the chief influence that swimming has had on my life has been by allowing me to become a role model”.  Jackson, who is heavily involved in her local community through various volunteering efforts, also feels that swimming has given her the opportunity to help others, saying that, “The little children on my swim team have been an immense source of inspiration for my career, and I strive to be the best I can be for them.”

When considering all that she has accomplished in a relatively short period of time, it is safe to say that Jackson’s future is exceptionally bright, and, even though, she won’t be swimming for the Nash Central Bulldogs next season, her career as a Bulldog is far from over. Coincidentally, Jackson will remain a Bulldog next fall as she has decided to continue her swimming career and most importantly her education at Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb has a strong academic reputation as it was ranked as the 34th top university among regional universities in the South in 2015 by U.S. News & Report, and, as a Division I university, Gardner-Webb also boasts a first-rate athletic program, which makes Gardner-Webb a perfect fit for Jackson.

All in all, students such as Jennifer Jackson are those who make Nash Central a place where amazing things can happen, and Jackson will certainly continue to make Nash Central proud as she looks forward to taking the first step of turning her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist into a reality next fall.

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Whether it’s through athletics, academics, or the arts, Nash Central senior Sara Joyner has definitely stamped her distinct mark on Nash Central High School throughout the last four years.

Joyner competes in girl’s golf and swimming for the Nash Central Bulldogs, and her athletic efforts have certainly been exceptional. She is the only athlete in Nash Central athletics history to have the opportunity to compete at the state girl’s golf tournament on more than one occasion. Joyner made her first appearance at the state level as a sophomore in 2013 while making her second appearance this past October. As a swimmer, Joyner has also accomplished much as she had been a regional performer during multiple seasons.

In addition, Joyner unquestionably loves the aspect of being a fan of Nash Central athletics. When asked to share the athletic memory that stands out to her the most, Joyner responded by saying, ” No matter what sports team that I was on (swimming or golf), I always had friends to cheer on. Whether it was a teammate, coach-mate, conference-mate, or regional/state opponent, I was always cheering on the people I was competing with or against”. This clearly shows the level of maturity Joyner possess, and it is also a viable testament to her character. Joyner also referred to the friendships that she was able to forge while competing for Nash Central, saying “Not to mention that, over the course of four years, I have gained several unforgettable friendships and memories with people I have been blessed to meet along the way”. Furthermore, Joyner won’t rule out competing at the collegiate athletic level, and until she makes her college decision, she is definitely looking forward to keeping an open mind in respect her athletic future. Essentially, it is most definitely clear that being a Nash Central athlete has had a tremendous influence on Joyner’s life, and this is just another reason as to why Nash Central athletics is a positive force in the community.

Besides athletics, Joyner is heavily involved in the arts programs at Nash Central High School. Joyner is undoubtedly musically inclined, and this is evident by her participation in Nash Central’s Marching Band, Jazz Band, and all of the Concert Bands. Additionally, Joyner is a member of Nash Central’s Show Choir, chorus and has also been an active participant in Nash Central’s annual musicals. On top of music, Joyner is also a gifted artist. She is a member of the Nash Central Art Club and has also been inducted into the Art Honor Society. Joyner is also an active member in the local community as she sets aside plenty of time in her exceptionally busy schedule to help others through Special Olympics. As represented by her immense participation in the arts and community, it is certainly veritable to say that Sara Joyner is a well-rounded individual, who has a wide array of talents and interests.

Sara Joyner is simply one of the most multi-faceted students at Nash Central High School, and her varying passions have clearly flourished and thrived while being a Nash Central Bulldog.

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When you first meet Nash Central senior Cal Lewis, his size and stature would most probably prompt you to expect that he is a talented football player or even a basketball star. This, however, is far from the truth, and the saying “Never judge a book by its cover” can be accurately used to describe the athletic niche of Cal Lewis.

Cal Lewis is one of Nash Central’s most gifted swimmers, and he is definitely a potent threat in the exceptionally competitive Big East conference. While Lewis does have great natural ability and skill, he humbly attributes his success to those who have helped and motivated him throughout his high school career. When asked about his successes and accomplishments at Nash Central, Lewis responded by saying, “I feel that Coach Bain has been instrumental in my success as a swimmer. He is the driving force of the team, and he is very dedicated”.  In addition, when asked to share his general feelings about head Nash Central swim coach Kyle Bain, Lewis responded with a sentimental and poignant answer saying that “Coach Bain doesn’t glorify us. He makes sure that we always display humility in our successes, and I feel that this had made me a better swimmer and individual as a whole”.

Furthermore, Lewis enjoys the team aspect of swimming. Lewis described his experiences with the swim team very genuinely saying that, “We’re a great bunch. We excel in the pool, and most importantly in the classroom. The swim team is home to some of the best athletes and students Nash Central has to offer, and I wholeheartedly believe that this has motivated to achieve greatness both athletically and academically”.  In particular, Lewis stated that one member of Nash Central’s swim team has been extremely influential, saying that “One of my closest friends on the team is Jennifer Jackson, who is a great motivator, and like Coach Bain is a driving force on the team”. The gracious character of Lewis was also exhibited as he said, “I probably wouldn’t be where I am in swimming if it wasn’t for Jennifer, and I definitely admire her greatly”.

Additionally, Lewis says that swimming has also helped his overall fitness and athletic build, which, of course, is certainly a positive. Most importantly, Lewis believes that swimming has helped him make an impact on his community, and this is something that should definitely be held in high regards. During the course of his high school career, Lewis has helped extensively with Special Olympics events, and he has donated a considerable amount of his time to helping special needs kids. Efforts such as these are definitely extremely commendable, and it paints a veritable picture of the type of individual that Cal Lewis really is.

In respect to the 2015-2015 swim season, Lewis undoubtedly has high hopes for not only himself but his team as a whole. Lewis feels that “The swim team will be good hands with a solid medley relay as they are constantly scoring points”. Lewis also says that “He also feels that Nash Central will have an upper hand in conference play as the Bulldogs will be able to cover more events than previous years this season, and Lewis attributed this edge to the participation and arrival of new, talented freshmen. When asked about his goals for the season, Lewis was extremely insightful, saying that “This year, I’d like to see regionals and, of course, beat Rocky Mount. States would be a dream, but we’ll just have to wait and see”.

Essentially, Cal Lewis is clearly an exemplary student at Nash Central High School, and the contributions he has made to the school as a student and a swimmer as well what he has done and continues to do to  help others in his community are simply remarkable.

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