Activities
Westchester Country Day School recently opened a new Lower School playground.
A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 15.
Fifth graders and seniors, who are paired together as buddies throughout the school year, enjoyed playing on the playground for the first time following the ceremony.
The “nature-based” playground features an inclusive design and equipment that encourages movement, social play and creative exploration. The most exciting feature is a large hillside slide and climbing wall surrounded by the wooded landscape. It features climbing structures, swings, slides, interactive panels, musical instruments and sport surfaces.
N.C. A&T’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement successfully hosted its third annual Aggies Day of Service to open the university’s 97th homecoming celebration.
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This year, hundreds of students and three N.C. A&T student organizations – Exceptional Men in Business, Aggie Men and Renaissance Men – came together to serve the East Greensboro community and community partners, including A Simple Gesture (partnered with the organization S.A.F.E. and its founder Maya Williams), Bennett College, Cone Health, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Girls Like Me Greensboro Parks and Recreation, Greensboro Beautiful, Interactive Resource Center (partnered with the organization Active Minds and its founder Williams), Mentoring for Her, OLCE’s “Cross the Street” Program and Prince of Peace Lutheran Community Garden.
More than 350 student volunteers participated and conducted six community service projects from east to west Greensboro.
Announcements
Eastern Music Festival, a nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program has announced the launch of its 2024 Art Competition, inviting young artists aged 14-23 to embark on a creative odyssey with the theme, “Rhapsody—A Visual and Musical Journey.” Art submissions are open through Jan. 30.
This competition encourages passionate artists to unleash their creativity in a 2-D medium, interpreting the theme “Rhapsody.” The selected artwork could be featured on the front cover of the 2024 EMF playbill, captivating audiences with the artist’s unique perspective on this melodious theme.
The winner will receive $250. The medium is open to interpretation and can include painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, etc. Each artist is limited to one submission.
To submit, visit form.jotform.com/233046067154149.
Scholarships
Applications are now open for the Amanda Ward Ireland Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is an opportunity for graduating seniors in Guilford County to receive recognition and support for their commitment to leadership, service and connecting with others.
The deadline for submissions is Feb. 29.
For information, visit tinyurl.com/5e7an6jt.
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