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Analisa Collins was named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Analisa Collins was named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Making a lasting impact

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 5, 2024
It is the time of year when school bells and referee whistles tickle your ears; when students head back into the classroom; teachers enter those classroom doors and begin to plan for another year of instruction with a new group of students; and fear of the unknown situations that can and – probably...
Emma Beasley (left) and Memory Frapp are Robbinsville High School’s respective Class of 2024 salutatorian and valedictorian. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Emma Beasley (left) and Memory Frapp are Robbinsville High School’s respective Class of 2024 salutatorian and valedictorian. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

No comparison needed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Robbinsville – The melting pot that is public education often unites students with very different interests. Outside of math and a shared desire to enter the field of healthcare, Memory Ann Marie Frapp and Emma Grace Beasley have little else in common.
Caps, confetti, and Silly String began to litter the evening sky Friday, as the Robbinsville High School Class of 2024 launched a celebration at the end of the annual commencement exercise on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Caps, confetti, and Silly String began to litter the evening sky Friday, as the Robbinsville High School Class of 2024 launched a celebration at the end of the annual commencement exercise on Bob Colvin Field at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

From students to adults

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Robbinsville – After a one-year pause, the annual Robbinsville High School graduation exercise returned to Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium; a tradition started in the wake of the pandemic in 2020.
Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Over $638K awarded to Robbinsville High seniors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – Judging by the numbers, the upcoming graduating class of Robbinsville High School will be the latest in a long line of those who have entered adulthood with a tremendous chance at success.
Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight was brought to tears early at Tuesday’s board of education meeting, as she was presented with a quilt made by students at the county’s educational academy. Giving Knight the gift is Emmanuel Conde (center) and Cecelia Maney. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Early ideas for stadium renovations discussed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – When the Black Knights Nation files into Big Oaks Stadium for the 2025 season, they will do so with more a more spacious facility at their disposal.

Ensuring that schools are safe

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 23, 2024
School safety is a top priority at Graham County Schools. Support personnel can often go unnoticed or unappreciated. These individuals provide social, emotional, mental and physical intervention, services, and support.

Moody named superintendent

Kevin Hensley
Friday, May 10, 2024
Robbinsville – Just two months after Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight announced her retirement, the district has already selected her successor.
Robbinsville’s Ryan Lynn proudly displays his first place award March 16, after winning the individual race at the district tournament in Polk County. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Robbinsville’s Ryan Lynn proudly displays his first place award March 16, after winning the individual race at the district tournament in Polk County. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Next stop, Ellerbe

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Columbus – Simply put, there was a lot of competitors at March 16’s District 9 shooting tournament. So for Robbinsville’s Ryan Lynn to emerge from the pack as the top dog is quite the accomplishment.