Pembroke

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has continuously represented the history and values of the local area. From the founding of the university as the Croatan Normal School in the late nineteenth century to its current state, the state supported university grew exponentially in numbers and capability. Originally established for the Lumbees of the area, then called Croatans, the Croatan Normal School served to educate a community lacking essential education. However, a testament to its current size, the North Carolina University sprang from a vision to make education more accessible to all individuals seeking it. From the beginning, the creation of a school proved to be beneficial to the local Native American community. It would not…

The young man secretly desired to be a preacher so he would stay awake into the early hours of the morning reading the Word of God. His other joys included participating in the theatre, his love and talent for the fine arts only grew as he entered his later years. Having been out of school for a year, George met an Oxford student who encouraged him to pursue a degree. He followed suit, and finished his grammar schooling to enroll in Pembroke College at Oxford. Whitefield did not see the Lord’s…

probably seen corgis waddle around a few times, but did they know that they've been around since the tenth century? Wales is where the corgi originated. There are actually two breeds of the same breed the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and the Cardigan Welsh corgi. While they are both corgis, they each have distinct physical features. Since 1925, corgis have performed in dog shows which reflect their physical performance. The corgis job is to herd cattle and sheep. Meaning, biting the…

A children’s book should capture the imagination of the people who read it. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, four siblings walk through a wardrobe and into the fantasy land of Narnia. Pembroke Meadows Elementary school needs engaging books to fill their Little Free Library, which is a neighborhood book exchange. C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe deserves a spot in the Little Free Library because it builds children’s character, because it is a timeless classic, and because…

When Pembroke gave his account of being in the South for 15 days after a failed escape attempt, he stated, “I remained fifteen days in the South under chains, locked up by night. I ate and slept chained. I was kept so till my arms swelled and appetite gone.” Pembroke was clearly mistreated, as many slaves were, after being caught from trying to escape the South. Due to his many experiences and numerous times of being in the slave trade, Pembroke is able to contradict Dew’s belief that slaves…

Porcelain Veneers This video discusses the benefits of getting porcelain veneers. Have you ever wanted to improve the appearance of your smile, but weren’t sure what to do about it? At Diaz Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics, we have the answer for you.Regain your beautiful smile with porcelain veneers in Pembroke Pines, FL. Porcelain veneers are an optimal way to restore the appearance of your smile. The veneers are thin, wafer-like shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth,…

avenge his uncle’s death and to save his country from destruction. Alex Rider learns a lot through his experiences and expresses many heroic traits from his adventure. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker has also been a favorite throughout the ages and has also been very well written by a well known author, Anthony Horowitz. At Pembroke Meadows Elementary School, there is a Little Free Library, where there will be fifty chosen books from Old Donation School that will be put in the library. Anthony…

Social Learning Community When finding an ideal college, many students who are considering the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, think about what their college experience will be like. Many think about having the perfect study place such as the lounge or under a shady tree, the difficultness of the classes, the friends that will last you a lifetime, decorating their dorm room, and being involved in the 90+ events that take place on UNCP’s campus. All of those values are taken in account…

named Cat moves to California with her family in hopes that the air by the sea will help her little sister, who suffers from a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis, breathe. In California, imagination becomes a reality when Cat realizes that the town is full of Day of the Dead ghosts. When Cat’s sister, Maya, befriends these cheerful ghosts, Cat must set aside her fears in order to look out for her sister’s safety. Ghosts is a beautifully written novel that is crucial to the Little Free…

education, which allows you to reach the American dream, is college. People use the term “American dream’’ loosely but never fully explain the requirements and different paths this dream requires. There are many colleges in the United States, which all have different pathways and cater to unique careers that help the average American reach their dream. The three schools that will make the American dream attainable for many others and myself are UNCG, UNCP and UNCC. My personal American dream…