The North Carolina Mason

J. David Cashion Named Grand Junior Steward On September 30, Grand Master-elect Don Kehler nominated J. David (Dave) Cashion of Highlands, North Carolina to be Junior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina. Cashion was raised a Master Mason in Blue Ridge Lodge 435 in 1998 and served as Master in 2005. He is currently secretary of both Blue Ridge Lodge and Glenville Lodge 551. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, Cashion graduated from R J Reynolds High School in 1973. That year he matriculated into Western Carolina University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts Education in 1980. Cashion started his educational career at High Point Central High School in December 1980, teaching Metals and Electricity. His coaching career started there with wrestling and soccer. In 1982 he moved to Highlands, where he taught at Highlands High School for 39 years. He taught woodworking, printing and drafting, and coached varsity baseball for 19 years, JV basketball for 4 years and varsity soccer for 6 years. Cashion and his wife Sabrina have been married for 20 years. Their son, Justin, also became an educator, taking after his father's dedication to education and love of learning. Justin and his children, Elliott and Lincoln, live close enough for their grandfather to regularly spoil them. Dave and Sabrina are members of Highlands United Methodist Church, where he's regularly served as Trustee. He served 10 years on the Town of Highlands scholarship committee, and is actively involved in his church, community, and Masonry. Among his numerous York Rite affiliations, Cashion is a Past Presiding Officer in the Waynesville Chapter 69 and Franklin Chapter 95 of Royal Arch Masons; Roanoke Council 1 and Doric Council 20 of Royal and Select Masters; and Waynesville Commandery 31 of Knights Templar. In 2012 he was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of North Carolina. He is also a member of the York Rite Sovereign College, having served as Governor in 2008. He is a member and Past Worthy Patron of Highlands Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Asheville Valley of the Scottish Rite, and Oasis Shrine in Charlotte. FA L L 2 0 2 3 | 11

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