The South Johnston High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Four Oaks library, 206 W Hatcher St., Four Oaks. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the association and its mission to graduates of South Johnston High School. For more information, send an email to board@sjhsalumni.org or visit sjhsalumni.org.

Top employee

The Johnston County school system has named its Employee of the Month for October. She is Sandy Smith, a kindergarten teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School.

Here's what a parent said: "Ms. Smith has empowered her students to explore the world around them through a variety of classroom activities and experiences. Lessons created by Ms. Smith truly provide students the opportunity to learn on their own terms and in their own unique learning style. Finally, Ms. Smith treats her students as she would treat her own children, being sure to learn about each child and how they see the world around them. Ms. Smith has created a spark in my child that is the beginning of a flame for knowledge that will last a lifetime."

People to People

Jake Craddock, a sixth-grader at Smithfield Middle School, recently attended a People to People World Leadership Program in Washington, D.C.

He and fellow delegates from around the world explored Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian Institution, the International Spy Museum, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other sites. Also, they learned about leadership and how great leaders throughout history have handled world events.

Jake is the son of Trice and Marion Craddock of Smithfield. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 77 and the Gold Sharks swim team.

Two fundraisers

Lighthouse Christian Academy has scheduled a couple of fundraisers. One is a hot dog lunch at noon today (Wednesday, Oct. 21) at the church, 2850 Old Fairground Road near McGee's Crossroads. The cost is $4, with proceeds going to the school and the Angier Kiwanis Club. Also, the school will offer family portraits from 5 till 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29. Walk-ins are welcomed, but for an appointment, call 919-894-4700 or 919-427-8362.

Become a mentor

The Johnston County school system is seeking adult mentors for students. A conference for prospective mentors is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. till noon Friday, Oct. 23, in the third-floor team room at the Glenn Building, 501 S. 2nd St., Smithfield. To register, send an e-mail to nancydriscoll@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Clayton High reunion

The Clayton High School class of 1984 will hold its 25-year reunion Nov. 14 at Pine Hollow Golf Course in Clayton. A social hour will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner will follow at 8. A disc jockey will play music till midnight, and a cash bar will be open. The cost is $20 per person. Send payment no later than Oct. 31 to Ramona Brady Robertson, 233 Goldfield Drive, Garner, N.C. 27529.

Top principal, assistant principal

The Johnston County school system has named its Principal of the Year. She is Lisa Calcutt Edwards, principal of Four Oaks Middle School.

Also, the schools have named their Assistant Principal of the Year. He is Chase Ferrell of Riverwood Middle School.

Edwards came to Johnston County 12 years ago as an assistant principal. Before that, she taught middle school language arts in Sampson County.

"Ms. Edwards is an outstanding principal," said Ed Croom, superintendent of schools. "She has done a remarkable job with the students, staff and community and is very deserving of this honor."

Edwards, who received $1,000, will now compete for the Central Region honor.

"We wish her well as she moves forward in this competition, and the district is confident that she is an excellent role model for principals across the state," Croom said. "Our school system is fortunate to have the caliber of leadership that we have in our principals."

Ferrell, who received $500, came to Riverwood four years ago. He taught in elementary and middle schools before becoming an administrator at Healthy Start Academy in Durham.

Governor's page

Allisan Rose Tyndall of Selma took part recently in the Governor's Page Program in Raleigh. She is a senior at Johnston County Middle College High School.

Tyndall spent the week of Sept. 21-25 providing administrative support in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. She is the daughter of James Tyndall and Mary Gordon.

Pages file documents, assist in mass mailings, answer telephones and deliver agency messages. Also, they attend press conferences and tour state government buildings.

NCSU graduate

Adam Wade Robinson of Smithfield has graduated from N.C. State University with degrees in business administration and accounting and a minor in Spanish. He is the son of Otis and Helen Robinson.

Robinson maintained a 4.0 grade point average and was a Highest Ranking Senior. Also, he received the College of Management Boeing Scholarship. Robinson is pursuing a master's degree in accounting in the College of Management.

Commended Student

Scott Petersen, a senior at Smithfield-Selma High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top 5 percent of the more than 1.5 million students who took the 2008 PSAT.

Tulane graduate

Mark Petersen of Selma graduated this summer from Tulane University in New Orleans. He earned a bachelor's degree from the School of Science and Engineering.

Open house at Cooper

An open house is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cooper Elementary School, 849 Mial St., Clayton.