June 27, 2012

Scholarships Presented At Weekly Meeting

The Washington Kiwanis Club has awarded $1,000 Scholarships to five local Key Club seniors. From Washington High School were Kevin Chavez, Avery Woolard and Lee Pinkham. Pinkham’s was also the Christopher Francisco Memorial Scholarship. From Northside High School winners were Mariah Hawkins and Alexia Greene. In addition, Will Allen and Raven Simpson of Washington High School were selected to receive the Edmund Harding $500 Scholarship presented by the Club.

Pictured left to right are Scholarship Chairman, David Francisco, Avery Woolard, Mariah Hawkins, Will Allen and President Bobby Roberson.

In the photo below, Lee Pinkham is shown with David Francisco and Bobby Roberson from the July 31st meeting.

June 12, 2012

Local Teacher Recognized as Terrific Kids Sponsor

Bobby Roberson, President of the Kiwanis Club of Washington, presented a plaque to Carol Windley, Guidance Counselor at Chocowinity Primary School for 8 years of service as a sponsor of the Terrific Kids Program. The presentation was made during the club's regular weekly meeting at King Chicken.

Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. The program is part of the local Kiwanis Club's youth programs.

Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  All students who achieve their goals after a specified time are recognized as Terrific Kids.

Also participating in the award presentation were (left to right) Alicia Vosburgh, Principal, Chocowinity Primary School; Mr. Roberson; Ms. Windley; Gil Davis, Chairman of the Terrific Kids Program; and Liz Picone, Guidance Counselor and Terrific Kids sponsor at Eastern Elementary School.

The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets each Tuesday for lunch at King Chicken on Carolina Avenue, Washington. The club welcomes prospective members who have an interest in service to the community.