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From left, Ryanne E. Drogos, Esq., Geannine M. Boyette, Esq., Lori A. Ingram, N.C. Certified Paralegal.
The BoyeTTe Law Firm
616 Princess Street, Wilmington • (910) 251-9213 • www.BoyetteLaw.com
G eannine M. Boyette and her associate, Ryanne E. Drogos, practice in the areas of
Domestic and Criminal Law, dealing with issues such as child custody and support,
spousal support, equitable distribution and divorce, DWI, and criminal and traffic
violations. Geannine also devotes a fair share of her practice to defending individuals against
the Department of Social Services. According to Geannine, “One of the things that is unique
about our firm is that we remain sensitive to the fact that our clients are being asked to make
decisions about important and often complex issues while under tremendous emotional
distress. As a result, we are able to more effectively meet their needs.”
Catherine helgesen, Port City JazzerCise
5424 Oleander Drive, Wilmington • 910-274-1969 • www.jazzercise.com
If anyone knows how to keep time, it’s Catherine Helgesen. This accountant, turned middle
school math teacher, also teaches at Port City Jazzercise. And Jazzercise is a great way for
busy people to have a fun, vigorous workout. The hour-long sessions combine cardio, dance,
strength training and stretching.
“I work hard to put together a fun flow of music and moves for everyone to enjoy,” Helgesen
says. For more information about Jazzercise classes, visit www.jazzercise.com
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WBM september 2013
Homelessness in New Hanover County Schools
last couple of years have gone up over
700. But when they withdraw, go to
another county, drop out, this is the
final number at the end of the year.”
In May 2013, the largest proportion
of 370 McKinney-Vento eligible students
were in elementary schools. There
were 166 middle school students and
135 high school students identified.
The number of pre-Kindergarten
students is significantly lower at only five
students identified, because there was not
a social worker at the pre-K level the last
few years.
Similarly, the number of overall
identified students has also increased
significantly since the 2009-10 school
year with the creation of an intake
process by counselors and social
workers in the schools.
“I don’t think there were fewer students
then,” Burriss says. “I just think it was
harder to find them. They may not have
known about this resource. Now we
have parents that call and say, ‘I think
I’m eligible for McKinney-Vento.’”
For the upcoming school year, about
345 rising students will roll over into the
program following an evaluation from
the end of the previous school year.
“It’s hard to say what the numbers are.
I don’t feel like this is capturing every-