School Wide Events

PBIS Talent Show

On March 14, 2024, PBIS, an event to celebrate academic excellence throughout the school, held the Motown Revue. Mr. Miller, our assistant principal, organized this event after seeing how bored students were at previous PBIS events. He came up with the idea of teachers performing songs for the students in a Lip Sync Battle style. There were 5 performances including: Can’t Help Myself performed by Mr. Coggin, Mr. Brite, and Mr. Miller, What’s Love Got to Do With It performed by Mrs. Vaughn,  9 to 5 performed by Mrs. Dow and Mr. Cohen, ABC performed by Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Rogers, Ms. Wall, Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Newsome and finally Jackson 5 Mashup performed by The Sisters of Soul - Mrs. Arnold, Ms. Bynum. Ms. William, Mrs. Harrison, and Mrs. Romero. At the end of the event, the students got the chance to vote on the performance they enjoyed the most. They gave a standing ovation for The Sisters of Soul, which contained the combined talents of Mrs. Arnold, Ms. Bynum. Ms. William, Mrs. Harrison, and Mrs. Romero. 

By: Octavius Person

International Night

On Thursday, March 14th NECP hosted its 11th annual International Night. The event was organized to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures that exist within the school. The event began with an ASL student performance of the Star-Spangled Banner, followed by a parade of flags representing different countries worldwide. A wonderful speech was then given by one of our students, Amir Carr, about cultural awareness. After the opening, the 6th and 7th grade choir sang cultural songs. This was followed by A Thousand Miles, sung by Alexis Cowley & Eason Melton. The history of Quinceañera dresses was then showcased by Mayrin in her gorgeous dress. Following this was the song Stay sung by Sukari Warren as well as a Latin dance group, performed by Dalia and Kelyin, and an American line dance performed by Jala, Tyler, Kinnadie, and Jamez. The ASL students then performed Party in the USA before a special guest performance by Srta. Trianna Rei-Kraitz. After this was a couples Latin dance performed by partners Edwin and Lesli along with Quindal and Destiny. A  teacher performance was given by Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Harrison, Ms. Bynum, Ms. Williams, and Ms. Wimberly. To finish off the night, one last performance was done by T’Asia, Ka’Leah, Montajah, Ra’Kayla, Kelanni, Da’Nylia & Kamaya. This was then followed up by closing statements given  by Ms. Bynum. At the end of the night, guests and performers alike were then able to enjoy refreshments and food samplings. Overall, it was an incredible experience and a great way to represent the different cultures in our school. 

Written by: Monica Kaiser

Clay Bass

On March 21st, the Husky Howlers interviewed Clay Bass and Ms. Alexander.  Clay has been qualified to go to Edgecombe Community College. Clay is a junior and has been at NECP since 6th grade. He has been thinking and talking about ECC since around Christmas of last year. During his tour, he realized what he wanted to do and wanted to start right then and there. When he got offered to be in the Collision and Repair course, he was very excited. He has always liked cars and doesn't remember a time when he didn't. Clay says he wants to work on all parts of a car, but would love to work with engines. He hopes to start working on his 1955 Buick during spring break and through the summer. Clay’s main disability is his blindness, however, that doesn’t stop him as he has amazing hearing. Allowing him to tell you the type of car and what’s wrong with it based on just the sound alone. “Even if this is not the profession he goes into, I know that it’s good for him to do,” says Ms. Alexander. She is very proud and excited for Clay and hopes he does great things.

Written by: Caitlyn Bradshaw, Amiyah Johnson & Monica Kaiser

Community Events:

Focus on Community and Black History 

During my interview with Shanell Knight, I asked her several questions about her business and achievements.  She was a very pleasant person and we shared a few laughs and giggles. Think and Grow, which was originally called Knight’s Daycare Center, was established over 30+ years ago. This is not only a daycare but also a child resource center. 

Linda Knight,her mother, started in the home when Shanell was only 8 years old. The whole reason she ever started taking care of kids was to spend more time with Shanell and her sister Lisa. I then asked her what she thinks the business brings to the community and she replied, “It’s a community within a community, It brings safety to the community and lets parents feel safe knowing their kids have a safe place to be while they are at work. It also brings jobs to the community.” Mrs. Shanell, as the children call her, said the biggest struggle with a small business currently is that funding from the state has been cut.  

I have a special place in my heart for Think and Grow because I went there, but It honestly is a great place to take your kids to have a safe place to stay while you're at work. 

By: Kelanni Shaw

Little Coach

Christopher Bess went viral on instagram as he helped his dad coach high school basketball for Tarboro High. Christopher is only 5 years old and has been recognized by multiple media outlets like People magazine, Maxpreps, ESPN, Overtime and he even made an appearance on the Jennifer Hudson show. Christopher, better known as Coach CB, usually spends most of his time with the team on the court. His parents proudly say he has been interested in sports since 2 years old. Coach CB works hard to help the players play their best.

By: Kelanni Shaw and Da’Nylia Knight

Test Taking Tips:

•    Make time to study, even if you do not have homework.

•    Try to set a specific time for study every day.

•    Come to school and do not be late for class.

•    Ask for clarification when you do not understand.

•    Stay on task.

•    Study your vocabulary.

•    Complete all your assignments when they are given.

•    Read.

•    Eat breakfast.

•    Try to get 8 hours of sleep every night.

By: Hope Thomas