Tuesday News (local)

June 2, 2009

cnscoliosisMara_1.embedded.prod_affiliate.157Enloe High Senior starts “Backtalk” – A support group for teens with scoliosis. “I do feel like I’m making a difference,” Mara Howard-Williams said. “A couple of members are about to have surgery and have questions about recovery time — how long it will be before they sit, walk, run or ride a bike. And some have questions about bracing that I can’t answer, but other members of the group can.” (S.W.WakeNews)

School uniforms? – Westover High School in Fayetteville is considering student uniforms.  In a recent survey, 78% of students oppose the plans while 89% of staff favor the rule.  (News 14)

School fights posted on Youtube – Parents and students at Nash Central Middle School complain, that in some classes, out-of-control students are in control. (WRAL)

More NC students attending private schools – 98,500 private school students, compared to 1.4 million public school students.  Wake County has second highest total in state. (N&O)


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