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Stuff the Bus Drive Helps Local Children by DR. SHANESSA FENNER pens, dividers, pocket folders, composition books, school School bells will be ringing soon and the Cumberland uniforms, hand sanitizer, flash drives, Walmart gift cards County Schools system wants to make sure that students and cash donations. are prepared by having the "Stuff the Bus" initiative on tax"The donated supplies will be distributed to students free Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Ramsey residing in shelters, transitional housing and motels, as well Street Super Walmart. The goal is to obtain enough as to others in need," said Story. "We all share the hope that school supplies to ensure that every homeless student has our children will have a successful school year, but for many a backpack filled with items they need to be successful at parents school supply lists present a challenge," said Story. school and to continue filling them throughout the school She added that she is excited that across the county year. there are faithful sponsors that have been hosting "This is the sixth year we have had this school supply zumbathons, book and school supply drives and drive," said Pamela Story, Cumberland County Schools motorcycle runs to help support our students who attend social work coordinator. "We are once again partnering year-round and traditional schools. with Communities in Schools of Cumberland County Last year there were more than 649 homeless stuDonations of new supplies are also being accepted and their 'Build A Backpack' school supply campaign dents in Cumberland County. Stuff the Bus aims to between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the conducted by Wal-Mart." Story added that under the provide school supplies for them. Cumberland County Schools Social Work McKinney Vento Educational Act's definition, in the office located at 2465 Gillespie St. For more Cumberland County Schools system, 649 homeless information about the event or DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal Alger B. students were identified for the 2012-2013 school year. The items most needed include backpacks for all grade levels, three-ring binders, other ways to support students Wilkins Elementary School. COMMENTS? in need, call 678-2621. notebook paper, regular pencils, mechanical and colored pencils, glue sticks, Editor@upancomingweekly.com. FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE C-STEP at FTCC — Transitions with Shannon Hood by LOUTRICIA NELSON excited about is her new position as the President of the Tar Heel Transfers. The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP), housed "I am privileged enough to work on several projects with several different in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of North departments on campus, and we are making positive Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks to admit, identify, enroll changes for the transfer community and the support staff at and graduate high-achieving, low-to-moderate- income UNC. Transfer students now receive their acceptance letters students transferring to Carolina from partnering sooner than in the past, and this allows for a much smoother community colleges. time for them to prepare for their transition." Hood also In the spring of 2011, Fayetteville Technical Community has been credited with starting the first annual Transfer College became a partner college with UNC-Chapel Hill, Appreciation Day at Chapel Hill, which began this academic and in the fall of 2012, FTCC student Shannon Hood school year. began her transition to Chapel Hill. "I would recommend C-STEP with confidence. It gave me "The transition was hard work. It challenged my the opportunity to attend one of the most prestigious public perseverance. Given the expectations I have for myself institutions in the nation. The advice I would give to others and the expectations of FTCC and UNC, the pressure was who want to attend Carolina would be to be proactive and immense. Being involved with the wonderful programs of take advantage of every opportunity that Carolina has to C-STEP and having unlimited access to Ms. Nelson and offer. One has to understand that fear is an emotion you feel Mrs. Egbert gave me the extra support and motivation I when you are experiencing the unknown. It's moving through needed to move forward when I felt exhausted and didn't these unknown transitions that allow you to have positive think I could give any more," said Hood. growth that you never dreamed could be possible." Yet, within one year of being part of UNC's campus, Visit faytechcc.edu or take a trip to FTCC to learn more Hood has achieved accolades beyond her wildest dreams. about the C-STEP program and other great opportunities Not only was she selected by her honors professor FTCC student Shannon Hood has prospered available at Fayetteville Technical Community College. and Chairperson of the School of Public Policy, Dr. FTCC has campuses at 2201 Hull Road in Fayetteville and Daniel Gitterman, to attend a student dinner and round at UNC-Chapel Hill thanks to the C-STEP in Spring Lake (171 Lake Tree Boulevard) table discussion with former Governor Beverly Perdue, program. and offers classes at Fort Bragg and at the she also currently sits on the Chancellor's Childcare Horticulture Educational Center. No matter Advisory Committee (CCAC) and has recently accepted what phase of life you're in, the position with Carolina Firsts as the Executive Council Director for LOUTRICIA NELSON, FTCC Career FTCC can help you achieve Leadership and Sustainability. Center Supervisor and C-STEP Director. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcominyour educational goals. Yet out of all of her accomplishments, the one Hood is most humble and gweekly.com. Turn to our calendar every Wednesday and see what's happening! 484-6200 www.upandcomingweekly.com 18 UCW JULY 31 - AUGUST 6, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM