July 12, 2012. The Town of Boone and ASU haven’t always had a good rapport, but the relationship has improved as both entities work closer together. As ASU expands – both in student enrollment and as a local landholder – and if the “anti-annexation” legislation trend continues, one official warns this “balanced” relationship may wilt.
BY JESSE WOOD
July 13, 2012. On Friday afternoon a practice run of the funeral procession for fallen airman Ryan David was held in the streets of downtown Boone. The Holmes Convocation Center will host David’s funeral Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m. and is preparing for over 1,000 attendees, including Gov. Bev Perdue.
BY ETHAN WOODHOUSE
Photo by Paul T. Choate
May 26, 2012. On Saturday, May 26, Watauga High School held graduation ceremonies at the George M. Holmes Convocation Center on the campus of Appalachian State University. 311 WHS students graduated with the class of 2012. The graduation class was headed by valedictorian, Margaret Anagnos, and salutatorian, Jessica Dagher. Congratulations to the all the Pioneers class of 2012. Your years of hard work and dedication have paid off! You made it! See a photo gallery or view our preview article from May 23 about the ceremonies.
Photo by Ken Ketchie
May 11, 2012. May commencement ceremonies will be held May 11-13 at Appalachian State University. Individual ceremonies will be held for each of the university’s seven colleges and schools.