wkwhiz
lifestyle,” Deana says.
That’s why she’s already
accepted herself as a Tarheel next
year. Deana says UNC-Chapel Hill
is “one of the best schools in the
state.”
And one that will allow the
classes she’s already aced and
credits earned at UNCW to transfer,
giving her a head start just a few
steps away from a life in scrubs.
Favorite class: Organic
chemistry.
Favorite teacher: “All of my
teachers are great.”
Study style: “I read my notes
everyday and before the tests, I
cram.”
Where I see myself in 15 years:
“Working as a doctor.”
Extra credit: President of
National Honor Society, senior
yearbook editor, Science Olympiad,
spring arbor volunteer, tennis.
Emily Tippett
Hoggard High School
The bloodline dates back so far that the
Wilmington native and Hoggard athlete,
Emily Tippett, wasn’t even aware of the fact
when she signed up for ceramics class that she is
related to the Owens family of Seagrove, North
Carolina—some of the most well-known potters in
North Carolina and the nation.
“I needed a class filler,” Emily says. But it didn’t
take long before ceramics class molded her passion.
After just one session her eyes were set on the wheel,
but first she had to advance to Ceramics 2. When the
time came to select her next batch of classes, she
slated another round with clay.
Emily’s first turn at the wheel came with a solid
compliment from her teacher who noted her natural
talent. That’s when Emily began to delve further into
her family’s history.
As the wheel turns, the Owens family, on her
mother’s side, actually learned the craft from their
forefathers as early as 1756 before settling in
America from England. And Emily believes her natural
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ability to create may just stem from her ancestors.
Her family agrees but jokes that it skipped a
few generations before it found its way to Emily who
intends to rekindle her family ties with her great
uncles for additional hands-on practice.
“This spring break I’m going to Seagrove with my
Granny because we’re actually related to them and I’m
going to go turn with them and maybe see if there’s an
opportunity to study under them,” Emily says.
Although she is uncertain of what she wants to
do after graduation, Emily knows she wants to keep
close ties with her family so she’ll probably pursue a
college nearby.
Favorite class: Ceramics 4.
Favorite teacher: “The one that I’ve had all four
years, Ms. Townsend, because she’s helped me so
much.”
Study style: “I do a lot of reading out loud to myself
and note cards.”
Where I see myself in 15 years: “At home with kids
and married. I just want to be a mom because I have
such a big family; I have a passion for that.”
Extra credit: Varsity basketball, varsity soccer,
president of E.C. Buddy Club for exceptional children,
babysitting and nannying.
kids
Deana Agil