All tagged hispanic heritage month

Greene Early College High School: Celebrating Success, Service, and Culture

Greene Early College High School started the academic year with several exciting activities and initiatives. Students and staff have recognized academic achievements, participated in cultural events, and engaged in community service. This involvement fosters a strong sense of community and enriches the educational experience, helping students grow academically and personally. 

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Governor's Mansion

Lenoir Community College Associate Dean Carlos Cotto and Workforce Development Coordinator Prudencio Mengel joined their colleagues from the Hispanic leadership in the state at the home of Governor Roy Cooper recently in celebration of Hispanic Heritage recently. Pictured left to right at Cotto and Mengel with the Governor and representatives from the North Carolina Community College System.

North Lenoir High sophomore wins top prize in national essay contest

A 10th grader at North Lenoir High School has won national recognition and a college scholarship for an essay she wrote in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Shyaé Hood of Kinston was one of four grand prize winners of the 2020 Suddenlink Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest honored in a virtual ceremony Wednesday night and awarded a $1,500 scholarship. She is the first-ever winner from North Carolina.