ACEC charters Rotary International Interact Club

WADESBORO — On Feb. 10, the Anson County Early College (ACEC) chartered a Rotary International Interact Club, inducting 37 new members.

“I believe that having the Rotary Interact Club at Anson County Early College gives the students an opportunity to develop a sense of social awareness, said ACEC principal Carrie Decker. “By engaging in community service, students become active members of their community and see first-hand the lasting and positive impact they can have in the world.”

The Interact Club at ACEC joins a network of Rotary International clubs in Anson County. For more than 10 years, the Anson High Interact Club has served the community and school through canned food drives, school beautification projects and more. Wadesboro Rotary Club established in 1927 has a longstanding history of serving the community. As the sponsor of the local Interact Clubs, Wadesboro Rotary Club supports leadership development in these young adults.

Wadesboro Rotary Club President Stephanie Wilson spoke on the history of Rotary International and Interact.

“More than 100 years ago, one man had the vision of creating a club where professionals from different backgrounds could form relationships, exchange ideas, and serve their community. Now, more than 1 million Rotarians around the world and 450,000 Interactors strive for the same level of integrity and service.”

Special guest, Rotary International District 7680 Governor, Nico Iannelli spoke on the opportunities afforded to Interact members both locally and on a global level, including a world-class 4-day leadership development seminar during the summer and study abroad programs. In addition, Iannelli announced he will help fund their first service project around food insecurity.

“This club already has many plans for school and community service projects. We are proud to welcome these driven and ambitious students into Rotary International and looking forward to helping them achieve their goals,” Wilson said.

The following students were inducted at the event: My’Kajziha Bennett, Payton Buckingham, Maddie Burr, Morgan Burr, Lidia Cano-Luna, Sheila Chau Corneise Covington, Katrina Cruz, Lauren Dutton, Zaria Elliott, Amirra Flowers, Mariana Greene, India Hamilton, Dominick Hammond, Demitri Hammond, Susan Harrington, Allison Honeycutt, Justyce Ingram-Simons, Aalysa Liles, D’Asia Lindsey, Wykeria Little, Maleyiah Lowery, Angelica Lugo, Xylia Marshall Isabella Greene, Leah McLaurin, Sukari McLendon, Gracie Mills, Alexsandra Nunez-Crespo, Reace Parker, Jasmine Polk, Sydney Storz, Rowdy Railton, Nevaeh Sturdivant, Reagan Tyner, Siyanna Webster, and Abigail Wilson.

The following students will serve as officers: Abigail Wilson as Club President, Susan Harrington as Vice President, Nevaeh Sturdivant as Secretary, Payton Buckingham as Treasurer, D’Asia Lindsey as Community Service Director, Morgan Burr as Club Service Director, and Allison Honeycutt as Fundraising Director. Rhonda Benton will serve as the faculty advisor.