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World Language Classes Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15, and students in Laura Nicholson's Spanish I classes have been learning about prominent Hispanic people who have had an impact in sports, entertainment, politics, and art. In addition, Mrs. Nicholson teaches her students about the generations of Hispanics who have had positive influences and enriched our nation and society. Examples of prominent Hispanics who have had an impact on our culture include singer/actress Selena Gomez, commedian Grabriel Iglesias, artist Pablo Picasso, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Likewise, Hispanice heritage is important for its contributions to dance with styles such us Salsa, Tango, and Merengue.
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AFJROTC Gets Official Patch
For the first time since its founding in 1995, Piedmont AFJROTC has a unit patch. A unit patch is worn on military uniforms to represent pride and esprit de corps or spirit of the corps in a military organization. Cadet Jesse Bowers recently designed the new patch and Major Richardson felt it fitting to present her with the very first one off the press. The Piedmont NC-955 unit patch is a Pirate Panther, showing the connection between the Piedmont Panthers and the Porter Ridge Pirates, given that Porter Ridge students have been participating in the JROTC program here for many years. The colors also recognize both schools with blue and purple incorporated. In the background above the pirate panther are two fighter jets symbolizing the Air Force's contribution to the program and the unit's motto, "SIMPLY THE BEST" is emblazoned across the bottom. The legacy of JROTC here at Piedmont runs deep and this new patch will play a role in continuing that legacy for today's cadets and those to follow in years to come.
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Kelly Barbee Participates in the 2021 World Dairy Expo
On September 29th, 2021, Kelly Barbee participated in the 2021 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Throughout Mr. Barbeeโs professional career, he has bred, owned, and showed various Jersey Cattle. Jersey Cattle are a breed of dairy cattle which produce high quality milk and are known for their high butterfat content, which is best for dairy by-products. World Dairy Expo is home to one of the best-known dairy cattle shows in the world and our very own Mr. Barbee achieved two overall rankings: Best Overall & Best Udder of the two year-old cow class. Kelly Barbee serves as one of the agricultural teachers at Piedmont High School, and the coach for the Piedmont FFA Dairy Evaluation Team. This team will also be competing at the National FFA Convention in late October to represent North Carolina at the national level in Indianapolis.
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Meet Charlee the Therapy Dog
Meet Charlee! Charlee is a one and half year old, female, Golden Retriever and Piedmont High Schoolโs new Therapy Dog. She was born in March of 2020 during the middle of the Pandemic in Statesville, NC. Charlee lives will her handler, Ms. Ellis, who is one of the school counselors. Charlee loves meeting new people, is well-mannered, and could spend all day being scratched behind the ears! Ms. Ellis and Charlee spent the past year in training working with a trainer to get certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs to be here on Piedmont High Schoolโs campus to work with students. The benefits of working with a Therapy Dog are numerous. Research has shown that interaction with a therapy dog can improve a student's academics by increasing focus and self-confidence. They can also help improve a studentโs physical and mental health.
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Peachjar Digital Flyers
We have launched a new electronic flyer communication tool called Peachjar. To view school-approved digital flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our website.
