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Put Your Best Feet Forward with MHCO Sock Fundraiser Stepping out somewhere special? The sharp-dressed man knows what to wear: MHCO socks! Proceeds from the sale of these colorful, specially designed socks will benefit our Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. This program is just part of Grand Master Larry Thompson's efforts to help raise awareness and some money in his year for our Masonic charities. The design – the Grand Lodge square and compasses – is based on a drawing submitted by one of the kids for the 2022 MHCO calendar. The socks are available in two sizes: Large (size 10-13) and X-Large (12-14) and in three colors: Bahnson Black, MHCO Yellow, and Code Blue. The price is $15 per pair. You can pick your order up at the Grand Lodge or have it shipped (add $1.50 for shipping and handling). To buy socks, link through the Grand Lodge to this site: bit.ly/3OPQTiu 2022 Cathey Scholarship Winners Selected Fifteen students have been awarded the Charles Edward Cathey Scholarship for 2022. Each student receives a scholarship of $1,000. In 2000, then-Grand Master Charles Cathey initiated a drive to raise money for scholarships that could be awarded to deserving North Carolina students. NC Masons generously supported his call to help send graduating high school seniors to college. Because of his tireless efforts on behalf of education, the scholarship was named in his honor. Winners are: • David Allen III of Matthews, David Butler HS • Grant Barefoot of Roseboro, Midway HS • Tyler Boswell of Selma, North Johnston HS • Bella Branham of Cashiers, Highlands School • Kaylee Faison of Efland, Orange HS • Mallory Flythe of Lasker, Northeast Academy • David Henry of Winston-Salem, North Forsyth HS • Austin Hunt of Morganton, Freedom HS • Ashley Novak of Wake Forest, Millbrook HS • Thomas Pippen of Washington, Washington HS • Ashlyn Ramsey of Columbus, Polk County HS • Amelia Spell of Pittsboro, Northwood HS • Gerald Tripp of Angier, Cape Fear Christian Academy • Hailey Vandergraff of Warrensville, Ashe County HS • Corinna Workman of Burlington, Western Alamance HS SUMMER 2 0 2 2 | 23

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