By The Pilot Publisher David Woronoff for a fantastic job of engaging the crowd and making the evening fun for everyone. Thanks for bringing along a cheering section, too.
By the teachers: Paula Boyer, Seana Pernice-Kowalczyk and Nancy Johnson from Pinecrest; Bob Howell, Jim Mahan and Kell Peterson from O’Neal; and Anne Petersen and Sandra Smith from Southern Middle for a willingness to put themselves on the line in order to encourage a love of learning in their students.
By the students from all the schools for showing positive school spirit. Your support means so much to your teachers, and I hope you come back to the library, too.
By the Teen Advisory Board for all they have accomplished this year. We’re proud of the poise and confidence you have shown.
By the SPPL staff, not only for their efforts on this event, but for the many times when they have stretched their imaginations, time and energy to engage the community with the services of the library.
By Friends of SPPL for the ongoing support of all its members and donors who make possible the prizes and refreshments for library special events.
By the Southern Pines Town Council and citizens for supporting their library for over 100 years. Here’s to a few hundred more! Happy National Library Week!
Lynn Thompson
Director, Southern Pines Public Library
Southern Pines
