Category Archives: Butler High School

Mint Hill gymnast 4th in Junior Olympics

Cameron Rogers of Mint Hill placed fourth in the Level 10 individual event finals at the U.S. Junior Olympic National Championships on Sunday at Knoxville, Tenn. Rogers, a student at Butler, recently signed with the University of Illinois.

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Local students win national art awards

Twelve Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students were named among the most talented artists in the country by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The students won medals for their outstanding art and will be honored at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in … Continue reading

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Butler’s Burdick named to Parade All American team

Cierra Burdick just helped her team win its first state championship two weekends ago and wasnamed Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina. Today, the a 6’2 junior at Butler was named to the third team All America for … Continue reading

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Empty Bowls raises money to fill stomachs

The Butler High School National Art Honor Society held an Empty Bowls event on February 1-5 and February 12 to help raise money for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The group raised more than $900 for the food bank. According … Continue reading

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Mike Ingersoll makes ACC Football All Academic Team

Mint Hill’s Mike Ingersoll was the only Tar Heel named to the ACC Football All Academic Team for 2009. Ingersoll is a junior majoring in Communication Studies and plays on the offensive line. He played high school football at Butler. … Continue reading

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Butler staffer named North Carolina Assistant Principal of the Year

Butler High School Assistant Principal Kim Andrews has been named North Carolina Assistant Principal of the Year by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association (NCPAPA). “I got the call and I was so surprised,” Andrews said. “I think … Continue reading

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Butler’s Newsome named national high school football coach of the year

Mike Newsome, the head coach of the Butler football team since 2002, was named the Maxpreps national coach of the year today. The Bulldogs went 15-0, won a state title this season, all the while playing the most difficult schedule … Continue reading

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Butler giving back during the holidays

At Butler High School, there’s one special holiday tradition that’s been helping those in need every year since the school first opened. The Butler Wish Box provides a way for students to help their less fortunate classmates, families, and those … Continue reading

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Overseas troops get chance to see Butler-Britt championship

­ Fort Bragg soldiers, currently deployed, will be able to watch their sons play in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 4-AA football championship game. The Butler vs. Jack Britt 4AA title game will be streamed live onNews14.com … Continue reading

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Ingersoll to play for UNCC next season

Butler softball’s Chelsea Ingersoll has committed to play for UNCC next season. She will sign her national letter of intent Thursday at the Butler media center. The senior is a three year starter for Butler High School Lady Bulldogs and was … Continue reading

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Butler’s Cierra Burdick chooses Lady Vols

Butler High School’s Cierra Burdick will play for the Tennessee Vols next season under legendary coach Pat Summitt. She spoke to ESPN about her decision. In this video, she talks about her favorite movie of all time.

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State football playoff brackets released: Butler No. 1, Indy No. 6

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released its playoff brackets this afternoon. Butler is seeded No. 1, while Independence has a tough road seeded No. 6.

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Dawg’s Day: Butler takes Independence in round 1

[smooth=id:98;] In a jammed pack stadium and chilly night, the Butler Bulldogs did something they have never done: Beat a Tom Knotts led Independence team at the Patriots Stadium, 31-24. For the recap and playoff preview, pick up the Mint … Continue reading

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