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Haylee Crisp (left) and Erica Daniels have been best friends since kindergarten, so it is fitting that both sit atop the Robbinsville High School Class of 2023. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Haylee Crisp (left) and Erica Daniels have been best friends since kindergarten, so it is fitting that both sit atop the Robbinsville High School Class of 2023. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

1 valedictorian ... 2 salutatorians?

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Robbinsville – The road to academic excellence is often filled with a myriad of stops and starts. Think about the journey: 12 years. A lot can happen in 12 years.
The Cody Family Scholarship was afforded to 19 different Robbinsville students at May 16's Academic and Scholarships program. All names are listed from left. Front row: Delaney Hooper, Lindsay Brittain, Emma Harrison, Erica Daniels, Michael Yan, Dirk Cody, Dana Adams, Destanee Trammell, Kensley Phillips, Montana Adams, William Cable and Caleb Turpin. Back row: Elizabeth Boyle, Alex Knight, Logan Hooper, Mackenzie Brooks, William Carpenter, Abigayle Lancaster, Lorin Hogsed, David Lovingood and Brock Adams.

The Cody Family Scholarship was afforded to 19 different Robbinsville students at May 16's Academic and Scholarships program. All names are listed from left. Front row: Delaney Hooper, Lindsay Brittain, Emma Harrison, Erica Daniels, Michael Yan, Dirk Cody, Dana Adams, Destanee Trammell, Kensley Phillips, Montana Adams, William Cable and Caleb Turpin. Back row: Elizabeth Boyle, Alex Knight, Logan Hooper, Mackenzie Brooks, William Carpenter, Abigayle Lancaster, Lorin Hogsed, David Lovingood and Brock Adams.

Over $1.3 million awarded to seniors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Robbinsville – Less than two weeks before their days in high school come to an emotional close, the Robbinsville High School Class of 2023 learned how much aid they will receive to further their education. Over $1.
Robbinsville High School senior Skylar Jerkins shows off his debut novel, Yesteryear. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School senior Skylar Jerkins shows off his debut novel, Yesteryear. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

His story has just begun

Latresa Phillips
Monday, May 15, 2023
Robbinsville – Ask writer Skylar Jerkins what makes a good story, and he will tell you that it takes an unexpected twist.
Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

But first: chocolate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Picture this: you stroll into the Robbinsville High School Commons Area. Vendors warmly greet you, with arts, crafts and candy for sale as far as the eye can see. The Easter Bunny sits to your left, waving and waiting for the pre-requisite photo op.
For the second time in a 7-week span, a threat from the student body at Robbinsville High School forced Graham County Schools to alter its schedule. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

For the second time in a 7-week span, a threat from the student body at Robbinsville High School forced Graham County Schools to alter its schedule. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Online threat delays school day

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Robbinsville – It is becoming a disturbing trend across the country: threats made either by phone or online that endanger local school systems. Sadly, the Graham County School district has recently found susceptible to the issue – twice, in a 7-week span.
Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Freedom is not free’

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – In February, the N.C. Board of Transportation unanimously passed a resolution dedicating the new access road between N.C. 129 and Robbinsville High School as Wayne Carringer Boulevard.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8636 and American Legion Post 192 provide a color guard at Robbinsville High School’s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8636 and American Legion Post 192 provide a color guard at Robbinsville High School’s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Thank you, veterans

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Robbinsville – Robbinsville High School and Middle School students paid tribute to veterans Nov. 10, during a special ceremony in the school’s gymnasium.
N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered a lengthy message to a crowd of the roughly-200 individuals gathered at Oct. 27’s N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition event, held inside the Robbinsville High School theater. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered a lengthy message to a crowd of the roughly-200 individuals gathered at Oct. 27’s N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition event, held inside the Robbinsville High School theater. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘We need to step on toes’

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Robbinsville – In 2018, Mark Robinson spoke at a Greensboro City Council meeting: just an average citizen, a church-goer and Army veteran, defending gun rights. A video of him went viral. Later that year, he was invited to speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention.
Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Spoil sports

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – What began as a highly-anticipated clash turned into a lopsided victory – for the visitors.

Helping to fight the good fight

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – A chance encounter in Nashville has morphed into a visit from the N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition. Current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer will be in Graham County on Thursday, Oct.