West Stanly High School Celebrates New Building
Tuesday, October 21st 2003 - Albemarle,
NC - West Stanly HIgh School and local sponsors held a dedication
ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new Bank
of Stanly Agricultural Learning Center.
The center has been in use since the beginning
of the school year and students, participating in a recent
NC State Fair, have already won several major awards including
Supreme Champion Ewe and Grand Champion Market Lamb. This
marks the first time that a single North Carolina group has
been awarded both of these awards. West Stanly High School's
principal, Bud Smith, said "the learning center gives
students, in the program, more reasons to take pride in their
work. It gives them a little ownership and a place, on campus,
they can be proud of. It's obvious that people in the community
are interested in enhancing the students experience and learning
opportunities."
"The agricultural program already had
a lot of credibility, but without that facility, we could
not have expanded our curriculum", said Ken Edwards,
director of the local school system's vocational education.
The 40 by 92 foot building includes a classroom/community
meeting room, restrooms and stables for housing and caring
for live animals. Up to 14 lambs have lived in the center
since August. Students also have the opportunity to work
with a range of other animals including horses and poultry.
Bill Lawhon, President & CEO of Bank
of Stanly said "Our company and its associates are honored
to have such a nice facility named on behalf of Bank of Stanly.
Our company is very aware of what education means to our
community and what this program along with the leadership
of Michael Alexander can do for this community. This new
building will allow students from all over our county to
experience a unique learning experience while developing
life skills that will benefit their lives and our community."
By working together, we can continue
to enhance the well being of the counties we serve
and make a difference in our community.
Bank of Stanly operates full service banking offices in
Albemarle, Norwood and Oakboro. Uwharrie
Capital Corp, the parent company, is a multi-bank holding company located in Albemarle, NC. The
corporation offers a full range of financial solutions
through its financial services companies including Bank
of Stanly, Anson Bank & Trust, Cabarrus Bank & Trust, Strategic
Investment Group and Strategic
Investment Advisors.
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