Carol Holhouser recognized as master adviser

Carol Holshouser, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Carson High School, was recognized as a Master Adviser by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America at the group's July national leadership meeting in Anaheim, Calif.

The adviser recognition program seeks to reward outstanding local family and consumer sciences teachers who make significant contributions to the organization.

The Master Adviser program recognizes advisers who have been successful in leading a local chapter of the organization for at least three years. These advisers promote the organization, operate an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work and facilitate youth-centered activities while keeping abreast of issues in their field.

Conference paper

Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier, dean of general education and associate professor of English at Catawba College, recently presented a paper at a two-day international conference.

The conference, "The Idea of the City: Early Modern, Modern, and Post Modern Locations and Communities," was held at the University of Northampton in England.

Cavalier's paper explored the ways in which late 19th Century authors such as William Dean Howells and Henry James understand and describe the process of acquiring knowledge in and about increasingly modern and complex American cities such as New York and Boston.

Home school science

All home-schooled students are invited to participate in a hands-on science program from Discovery Place in Charlotte during the upcoming school year.

Classes for grades kindergarten-12 will meet every other Monday throughout the school year.

For more information, call Michelle Smith at 704-633-9025 or 704- 202-2006.

Eureka Lodge awards

Members of Eureka Masonic Lodge 283 in China Grove, recently awarded two scholarships and recognized other youth activities in Rowan County with funding support.

Courtney Frye, a 2007 graduate of South Rowan High School, and Heather Sayer, a 2007 graduate of Carson High School, each received a $1,000 scholarship. Both plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

The lodge made a $500 donation to the South Rowan Bible Teaching Association. It was accepted by Brent Hester, association president, and Roxanne Johnson, bible history teacher at South Rowan.

The Rowan County Youth Football League, represented by Keith Burress, received a $600 sponsorship for the South Rowan Raiders football team. This money will help the fifth and sixth graders who play on and cheer for the team.

Part of the funds raised from the lodge's annual golf event in April go to individuals and groups.

Muzak's summer camp

Dr. David Lee Fish, an associate professor of music at Catawba College, and two Catawba music business majors participated in Muzak's Summer Noise! Camp in Los Angeles in July.

The camp is sponsored by the Muzak's Heart & Soul Foundation and brings teens from across the country together for two weeks each summer for an up-close view of the music industry.

Fish spoke to 31 high school students attending the camp at California State University Northridge about the competitive advantages of pursuing a college education. Fish coordinates CATAWBA ROCKS!, one of the few college degree programs designed specifically for performers and songwriters of popular music.

Catawba College music business majors April Hafner of Wausau, Wis., and Nicholas O'Kelley of Asheboro were camp counselors and received all expenses paid, including their flights, as well as a stipend for their services.

Campers are exposed to music professionals, managers, lawyers and agents in the music industry through on-site presentations and field trips. For more information, visit www.noise.muzak.com.