On May 17th, the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) held its annual meeting, bringing together educators, administrators, and scholastic leaders from across the state to celebrate a year of outstanding achievement and dedication to student success. (Pictured above: Anna Sigmon from Terry Sanford with her Quiz Bowl Coach, Rob Taber)

As part of the event, NCASA proudly presented its annual awards to individuals and schools that exemplify excellence in scholastic activities:

🏆 Award Recipients

  • Joe Childers Small School Award: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

  • Joe Childers Large School Award: Atkins High School

  • Challenge Cup – Small School: Brown Summit Middle School

  • Challenge Cup – Large School: Jay M. Robinson Middle School

  • Unity Cup: Arendell Parrott Academy

  • Small School District Cup: Mount Airy City Schools

  • Medium School District Cup: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools

  • Large School District Cup: Guilford County Schools

👏 Individual Honors

  • NCASA New Coach of the Year: Juanita Cox, Reid Ross Classical Middle School

  • NCASA Coach of the Year: Dare York, Crossroads Arts & Science Early College

  • NCASA Student of the Year: Anna Sigmon, Terry Sanford High School

  • NCASA Principal of the Year: Chris Scott, Southeast Guilford High School

  • NCASA Scholastic Director of the Year: Kristen Jacobs, Jay M. Robinson Middle School

  • NCASA Administrator of the Year: Amanda Moran, Chatham County Schools

🎓 Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

NCASA is proud to introduce the first inductees into the NCASA Hall of Fame—visionary leaders whose contributions have shaped the landscape of scholastic activities across North Carolina:

  • Leon Pfeiffer

  • Dr. David Wetmore

  • Dr. Donald Barnes

  • Joe Childers

We congratulate all of this year’s honorees and thank them for their unwavering dedication to students, schools, and scholastic excellence. Their passion and leadership continue to elevate opportunities for students across the state.

 

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