Suffolk News-Herald

Nansemond County Training/Southwestern High School Alumni has presented checks to both Robinson Elementary School in Whaleyville and Southwestern Elementary School in Holland during their first scheduled PTA meeting for the 2003-2004 school year.

President of the association, J. Harold Faulk, and his wife, Deborah, gave a $200 check to Ronda Jones, principal of Robinson Elementary, and later that evening also handed a $500 check to Lorita Mayo, principal of Southwestern, during their business meetings.

According to Faulk, the alumni chose to give to both schools because of the rich history both have contributed to many of the alumni members’ lives.

Many current alumni members first attended Robinson before transferring to Southwestern Elementary School in the fifth grade.

&uot;I attended Robinson Elementary and remember all of the fond activities and events while attending the school,&uot; said Faulk.

Faulk said that Nansemond County Training/Southwestern High school has formed a business partnership with Southwestern Elementary School and members volunteer for activities throughout the year. The alumni members are also committed to sharing in and contributing to the education of youth.