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Freeman joins PHS math faculty
2020 is not only a new year, it also brings a new semester, and a new teacher to PHS. Laura Freeman will teach math classes at the high school. She moved to Roxboro over the Thanksgiving holiday from … more
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Earthquake rattles US territory
Early Tuesday morning, the ground shook violently in the southern region of Puerto Rico, an American territory in the Caribbean. According to El Nuevo Día, a Puerto Rican newspaper, the island was … more
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The Person High School wrestling team took home some hardware from this year's Rocket Invitational.
Senior leaders pace Person grapplers
Person High School’s wrestling squad is off to a successful 2019-20 season. With six seniors on the team, experience is in the favor of PHS’s wrestling squad. Seniors include Ricky Powell, … more
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Students fill classrooms as part of Academy 9 at Person High School.
Freshman program eases students into high school
This school year, Person High School has implemented a new program into every freshman’s schedule, and it’s called Academy 9. The freshmen use this program every day. Academy 9 is an online class … more
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Time to prepare for flu season
As many may know, cold and flu season is already here. The peak of the season though, is from December to February. According to Yvonne Pleasant, Roxboro Community School nurse, symptoms that … more
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Jadian Tate, 6th grade
Student Speak
We asked RCS students about their goals for the new year. Below are their answers. Jadian Tate, 6th grade: “To work on my basketball skills.” Elizabeth Ess, 6th grade: “To learn how to … more
Pictured, front row, from left, are Crystal Clayton, Michael Clayton, Dorothy Clayton. Back row, from left, Pete Tuck, Dwyane Clayton, Larry Clayton, Ron Hodgin.
Clayton will play for Limestone College
Roxboro Community School senior Michael Clayton signed to play baseball with Limestone College, a Division II college in South Carolina. A baseball player since he was four years old, Clayton was … more
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The RCS band performed at this year's Jingle on Main. The annual event kicks off the Christmas season in Roxboro.
RCS plays a starring role at Jingle on Main
On Dec. 5 the City of Roxboro held its annual Jingle on Main. Main Street was abuzz with hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies, “snow,” and Christmas cheer. There were even a lot of Christmas … more
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RCS searches for golf coach
RCS is seeking knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced coaches to help build its Bulldog athletic programs. These are volunteer positions. Successful candidates must enjoy working with … more
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NCVPS student Nathan Vaughan works on his Online AP Biology coursework in the Distance Education Room at Person High.
Online classes create unique struggles
This year, the Person County School System implemented North Carolina Virtual Public Schools classes while eliminating several in-person classes. Students report daily to a Distance Education … more
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Person High student, Eben Lipscomb, says candy canes make great “stabby things.”
Candy canes enjoy a storied past
Not many people know the true story behind the classic and traditional Christmas candy: the candy cane. Arielle Guy, a student at Person High School, says, “I think somebody wanted to make a … more
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Sophomores prep for college tests
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Person High School’s 10th graders took the PreACT to assess their college readiness. In mid-October, these same PHS 10th graders took the PSAT. Person High School is not the … more
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