2011/12 Martha Ann Ward Swain Innovative 
Grant and AVID Presentations
A great event at Performance Chevrolet - our annual Martha Ann Ward Swain Innovative Grants and AVID presentations were a great success! The teachers and students did an amazing job presenting their projects and sharing their personal testimonies in regards to both of these programs! Thank you Perry Auto Group for your generous and continued support! Thank you to all of our committed community partners that continue to support the initiatives offered by the Education Foundation! And congratulations to Sheep Harney elementary District Principal of the Year, Andrea Adams, who received a generous financial contribution for the school from the Perry family in honor of her hard work and dedication! Click here for a complete listing of grant recipients and supporters of this program and the AVID program
"Interactive Library" "Metamorphosis" Wayne Perry & Mr. Williams
"Road Runner Plaza" "RRMS Goes Ape" Mr. Paulette, Amy Spencer
& Mr. Heath
APRIL 27th - ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE PINES Thank you to all of our golf supporters that helped make our annual tournament a big success!! Congratulations to the first place winning team of Carolina Surgical Care. second place team of Winfall Deli & Market and the third place team of Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC Truck. Please see a complete listing of teams, hole sponsors and in kind supporters by clicking here 2012 Golf Tournament Supporters.
Thank you McDonalds for your generous sponsorship.
Golf Tournament Winners
First Place Team Second Place Team Third Place Team
Carolina Surgical Care Winfall Grocery & Deli Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC
2012 Annual Martha Ann Ward Swain Innovative Grant and AVID Presentations on May 9th at Performance Chevrolet beginning at 6pm. Call the Foundation office at 338-9115 FMI. This event is sponsored by the Perry Auto Group and catered by Montero's.
Pasquotank County High School (PCHS) AVID Student Selected
to speak at National Conference
Deitrick Dutton a Junior at PCHS was selected by AVID National from more than 800 applications to be a featured speaker in Orlando, FL. Click Here to read the press release from AVID National. "The Education Foundation is extremely pleased that one of our own outstanding AVID students was selected for this honor. Deitrick was selected to be part of the AVID program beginning in the 7th grade, the year AVID was implemented in our schools. The selection is a direct attribute to the AVID programs work from staff at Elizabeth City Middle School and Pasquotank County High School with support and leadership from the ECPPS AVID District Director Osmond Lister. The Foundation's role continues to be the funding source for the program and would not be successful without the generous support received from grants, the ECPPS District and local individuals, organizations and business donors as major resources, says Executive Director Molly Brite, Congratulations Deitrick!"
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Thank you for being a part of our 2011 Annual Meeting held on October 6 featuring East Carolina Basketball Coach Jeff Lebo. We were also pleased to announce the next Foundation initiative - Reading Recovery - A special thank you to Albemarle Health for your generous committment supporting the program in the ECPPS District, specifically at P.W. Moore Elementary.
Thank you to the following sponsors of the annual meeting and the speaker:
BB&T, Pepsi, First Citizens Bank, Perry Auto Group, Twiford Law Firm, City Beverage Company, Hornthal Riley Ellis & Maland, McDowell & Associates, Pat & Dianne McDowell, Albemarle Health, Biggs Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Truck, Patton McDowell & Associates- LLC, Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern and Dr. Lindsay & Marina Stevenson.
The Battle of the Albemarle event held on October 22 was a big success!! 300 children, parents, grandparents, educators, community members and more came out to run or walk supporting public school education. Thank you for your support of our Inaugural 5k and 1 mile run/walk.
Congratulations to the following 5k winners:
25 under Male - Eric Snoots Female - Morgan Turner
26-35 Male - Michael Stohler Female - Sarah Douglas
36-45 Male -Rob Taylor Female - Brandi Bryant
46-55 Male - John Williams Female - Pam Richmond
56 and up Male - Kurt Hunsberger Female - Barbara Johnson
K-5th grade Male - Trevor Pharr Female - Libby Robertson
6th-8th Grade Male - Antonio Arranz Female - Grace Taylor
9th-12 Grade Male - Cameron Pharr Female - N/A
Thank you to the following Battle of the Albemarle sponsors: Pepsi Bottling Company, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Egads Screenprinting, Flowers Printing, the YMCA, Cycle Gallery and Fitness, Sweet Sign Designs, Taz-2 Productions, The Pineapple Cafe`, Biggs, Costal Office Equipment and Computers, The Board Room, Montero's, City Wine Sellar and Kathy's Kreation.
WACHOVIA WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION GIVES $5000 TO AVID
Board member David Pureza (pictured right) accepts a $5000 donation supporting Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) from Lee Watson representing the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation.
Thank you Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation!
Education Foundation of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
The Education Foundation of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the school district by raising funds in an effort to offer projects and programs that enhance student education and aids our educators in their endeavors.
The Foundation has served as a consistent liaison between the school district and the community
since 1989. It's objective is to make the community aware of our district's educational needs and to help
resolve those needs through effective partnerships.
2011/12 Board of Directors
Hip Barclift................................................................. President
George Cox.........................................................Vice President
Maria Pharr ................................................................Secretary
Jeannette Overman......................................................Treasurer
Molly Brite..................................................... Executive Director
Mark Small ................................................BOE Representatives
Mr. Linwood Williams...........................................Superintendent
Angela Noblitt..............................................ECPPS Staff Liaison
Amy Spencer......2011 ECPPS District Teacher of the Year Liaison
Mike Bell, Joe Harrell, Doug Gardner, Richard Harvey, CJ York, Johnnie Johnson, David Pureza, Kristy Hornthal, Bryant Brookins, Cherelyn Haeden, Jay Robinson, Dianne McDowell, Marina Stevenson, Patty Hoggard, Kate McKenzie. Sara Brown, Patricia Britt, Norris Raby and Brenda Gregory
Investing in the future of our children!