SALISBURY — Sacred Heart School was really “dogging it” Oct. 11. The traveling dog show “Marvelous Mutts” entertained students with all their acrobatic frisbee tricks. Nadja Valenzuela, the sister-in-law of Principal Frank Cardelle, travels all over the country entertaining crowds with her “rescued pound.”
The students met WeeLa, Lolita, Cha-Cha-Cha, YooHoo and Chica – some of her elite canine athletes. All of the Marvelous Mutt dogs have come from shelters and rescue groups from all over the country.
Valenzuela introduced students to Cha-Cha-Cha, who entertains with only three “wheels” (legs) and spent time explaining that Cha-Cha-Cha is treated “normal” by all the other dogs. The program ended with up-close visits and pats on the head from the students.
Cha-Cha-Cha even spent some special time with a Sacred Heart kindergartner who wears a prosthesis. Sacred Heart continued its October special events in honor of St. Francis of Assisi with the annual Blessing of the Animals Oct. 13.
— Photos provided by Robin Fisher
GASTONIA — Middle school students at St. Michael School took part in a history fair Oct. 20.
They wrote a research paper, designed a tri-fold, brought in a three-dimensional image representing their topic, and dressed up like a character from their report.
They presented their projects to younger students, parents and teachers. Students spoke in first person when addressing the audience.
—Photos provided by Tammy Eason
