Young Achievers of the Charlotte area

From Cub Scouts to Eagle, friends earn badges together

As elementary school kids, six friends recall spending weekends starting campfires, building shelters, camping in thick woods and fishing on a lake. These were routine Saturdays as Boy Scouts.

Senior’s legacy is helping freshmen at Ardrey Kell

By Brittany Penland | E-mail | 10:21AM

Looking back at his high school career, Jason Reid says he wishes he had gotten more involved as a freshman.

All-star cast sets up to perform ‘Phantom’ | February 13, 2012
Marine lessons: Taking risks and following dreams | February 14, 2012
Charlotte teens star at White House Science Fair | February 8, 2012
N.C. State announces Park scholar finalists | February 15, 2012
From Cub Scouts to Eagle, friends earn badges together | February 20, 2012
Charlotte Christian juniors chosen for Auburn Honor Band Festival | February 15, 2012
Talent takes them to a national stage | February 7, 2012
Baby Jesus Gift provides education for children in Kenya | February 15, 2012
Harding University High student competes in national spelling bee | February 15, 2012
CMS honors students for intellectual character | February 10, 2012

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Welcome to a new place of inspiration

This is a place where the Observer shares stories of young people reaching out, setting standards, helping others and rising above what others would find crippling adversity. You'll find tales of triumph in four categories: Academics, Arts, Community Service and Personal Triumph -- and many that could fit in more than one.

We hope you'll tell us about others, too: Go to our Public Insight page and click on “Do you know a young person who is making a difference?”

Bookmark this Young Achievers page, and check back often for updates! Our coverage will evolve -- we plan a blog and more -- and would love your feedback.

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South Mecklenburg freshman earns spot in nation-wide summer program

For 10 years, a select group of students from across the country are chosen to participate in the...

PERSONAL TRIUMPH»

Jay M. Robinson student attends meeting with U.S. Surgeon General

Michelle Ballasiotes, a 14-year-old Jay M. Robinson Middle student, was recently selected by the American Heart Association to attend a Town Hall Meeting at the State Health Director’s Conference in Raleigh.

COMMUNITY SERVICE»

Teen collects athletic shoes for Davidson foundation

Morgana Shorter, a junior at Phillip O. Berry Academy, recently collected more than 200 pairs of athletic sneakers for the Access 2 Success Foundation in Davidson.

ACADEMICS»

J.M. Alexander Middle team wins Future City competition

The eighth-grade Future City team from J.M. Alexander Middle recently won the North Carolina Future City Competition at N.C. State University in Raleigh.

ARTS»

Statesville High’s Army JROTC Drill Team takes first place

During the Feb. 11 UNC-Charlotte Drill Meet, attended by 10 schools from across North and South Carolina, Statesville High’s Army JROTC Drill Team came in first overall.