As anyone on the campus has seen they are making great progress on the barn and preparing it for the second semester. Dr. Cockrell updated us on the progress of the agricultural center.  The projected opening will be in January 2024 complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony; TBA. Those who have made donations, Farm Bureau and The Rotary Club will certainly be invited to the ceremony. The animals that will be in the barn at the beginning will be goats and sheep, eventually adding chickens at some point in the semester. “Students that have nowhere to house their animals may be given the opportunity to  house them here at NECP”, according to Dr. Cockrell .

     Our conversation with Dr. Cockrell then turned to the subject of the gym. The gym will be finished by August, with new locker rooms. There are hopes for a new cafeteria soon. “Another hope for the school will be to build a soccer and track complex”, said Dr. Cockrell. 

     On another note Dr. Cockrell said his Christmas plans are “to rest,  spend time with family, and plan for the second semester”.  He wished the Necp students and faculty and everyone in the Edgecombe Community, a Merry Christmas.

By: Addison Cantrell and Kemon Downing