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Robbinsville High School students Melissa Drouin (left) and Myley Hyde launched a project last fall that recently was afforded the Rho Pharmaceuticals Innovator Award at the state science and engineering fair.

Robbinsville High School students Melissa Drouin (left) and Myley Hyde launched a project last fall that recently was afforded the Rho Pharmaceuticals Innovator Award at the state science and engineering fair.

Like peas in a pod

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Robbinsville – The spring planting season began early for two students at Robbinsville High School.

Hoco changes proposed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Robbinsville – Everything from the style of dress to meeting a number of qualifications just to be on the homecoming court are being proposed as part of a sweeping change to the yearly format.
Robbinsville High School freshman Nick Wilson has been selected to participate in the Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program. He is pictured alongside Robbinsville High agricultural teacher Adrienne Watts. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School freshman Nick Wilson has been selected to participate in the Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program. He is pictured alongside Robbinsville High agricultural teacher Adrienne Watts. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Young cattleman

Latresa Phillips
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Robbinsville – Nick Wilson has been chosen from among 45 applicants to participate in the 2025 Western North Carolina Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program.
Dee Walsh gives one final pep talk before what proved to also be his final preseason scrimmage Aug. 16 at T.C. Roberson High School. After winning 189 career games in 22 seasons at his alma mater, Walsh announced he was stepping down as both head football coach and Robbinsville High School’s athletic director Friday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Dee Walsh gives one final pep talk before what proved to also be his final preseason scrimmage Aug. 16 at T.C. Roberson High School. After winning 189 career games in 22 seasons at his alma mater, Walsh announced he was stepping down as both head football coach and Robbinsville High School’s athletic director Friday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

End of an era

Kevin Hensley
Friday, January 31, 2025
Dee Walsh was the quarterback of back-to-back state championship football teams for Robbinsville in 1973 and 1974. The Black Knights were 21-5 during the run. Robbinsville – One could argue that Dee Walsh has spent more time coaching Black Knights football than in the comfort of his own recliner.
Robbinsville High School senior Shalimar Daniels soaks in the adulation of fans across Big Oaks Stadium on Oct. 4, after being introduced as an honorary attendant during homecoming. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School senior Shalimar Daniels soaks in the adulation of fans across Big Oaks Stadium on Oct. 4, after being introduced as an honorary attendant during homecoming. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

'Forever our sunshine’

Latresa Phillips
Friday, January 31, 2025
Shortly after being informed of Shalimar Daniels’ passing Jan. 23, students at Robbinsville High School got to work  creating this tribute near the front entrance to the facility.
Robbinsville High School opened to students in January 1993 and has maintained a standard of academic excellence in the 32 years that have followed. The institution is the only one that did not drop a letter grade in the yearly assessment from the state department of public instruction. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville High School opened to students in January 1993 and has maintained a standard of academic excellence in the 32 years that have followed. The institution is the only one that did not drop a letter grade in the yearly assessment from the state department of public instruction. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

High school holds steady; still seeking improvement

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
* Conclusion of a 2-part report Robbinsville – The only institution in the district that has maintained the status quo, Robbinsville High’s new administrators insist that the facility is not going to get complacent.
The teams formed for Nov. 14’s inaugural “Smalltown Cupcake Showdown” flexed their creative muscle, both over a stove and when selecting a name for their ensemble. Pictured are the “Gangster Grinches,” which are comprised of (from left): Alexis Miller, Zeyli Williams, Alyssa Bohn, Dreydon Conley and Bella Coats. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The teams formed for Nov. 14’s inaugural “Smalltown Cupcake Showdown” flexed their creative muscle, both over a stove and when selecting a name for their ensemble. Pictured are the “Gangster Grinches,” which are comprised of (from left): Alexis Miller, Zeyli Williams, Alyssa Bohn, Dreydon Conley and Bella Coats. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

1, 2, 3, 4: it’s a cupcake war!

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Robbinsville – Nov. 14 marked the inaugural “Smalltown Cupcake Showdown” at Robbinsville High School.  It was a sweet competition between Ms. Lorie Waldroup’s culinary classes and the foods 2 and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Club from Hayesville High School.
Amanda Gyongyos and Jim Huffman (front row), plus David Crowe and Sharon Crowe (back) stand to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at Friday’s Robbinsville High School Veterans’ Day program. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Amanda Gyongyos and Jim Huffman (front row), plus David Crowe and Sharon Crowe (back) stand to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at Friday’s Robbinsville High School Veterans’ Day program. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Students thank veterans

Latresa Phillips
Monday, November 18, 2024
Robbinsville – Football wasn’t the only thing on the minds of students at Robbinsville High School on Friday, as the institution hosted its annual “Salute to Our Veterans” program.
The 2009 Robbinsville Lady Knights cross country team remain the only female program in school history to win a state championship. From left are head coach Rance Shuler, Tacey Trammell, Kristi Burchfield, Madison Williams, Chantal Collins, Lynsey Crisp, Faith Trammell (kneeling in front), Lauren Griggs, Lindy Cronk, Kelsey Knight and assistant coach Joanne Knight. Not pictured are Dixie Hedrick and Tianna Williams.

The 2009 Robbinsville Lady Knights cross country team remain the only female program in school history to win a state championship. From left are head coach Rance Shuler, Tacey Trammell, Kristi Burchfield, Madison Williams, Chantal Collins, Lynsey Crisp, Faith Trammell (kneeling in front), Lauren Griggs, Lindy Cronk, Kelsey Knight and assistant coach Joanne Knight. Not pictured are Dixie Hedrick and Tianna Williams.

Stepping toward immortality

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 11, 2024
This year's Graham County Athletics Hall of Fame inductees both made history and left an indelible mark on the local sports scene.
For the first time in school history, a pair of students will share the title of homecoming queen: Claire Barlow (left) and Jozlyn Garland finished in a tie for the coveted distinction. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

For the first time in school history, a pair of students will share the title of homecoming queen: Claire Barlow (left) and Jozlyn Garland finished in a tie for the coveted distinction. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Queens so nice, they were named twice

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 11, 2024
Robbinsville – Public address announcer Noah Crowe held the most-guarded secret at Big Oaks Stadium on Friday: who would be crowned the 2024-25 homecoming queen.