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Corregidor’s Eternal Flame Now Blazes Forever

Corregidor’s Eternal Flame Now Blazes Forever

In February 2020, the Eternal Flame of Freedom received a second life as floodlights powered by renewable energy were installed by WEnergy Global. The state-of-the-art lighting system uses the same innovative technology the company used to power projects such as the community around Palawan’s Underground 

Triad charter school announces $31.8 million expansion project

Triad charter school announces $31.8 million expansion project

Phoenix Academy, a public charter school in High Point, announced a $31.8 million expansion that will add 22 new classrooms and several special purpose amenities to its current 105,000-square-feet in facilities. The school said the money was raised through a bond offering purchased entirely by 

Bloomberg TV Philippines – Thought Leaders

Bloomberg TV Philippines – Thought Leaders

Paul interviewed by Quintin Pastrana for an episode of Bloomberg TV Philippine’s “Thought Leaders”. An in-depth interview to trace the trajectory of Paul Norcross, whose journey of excellence has spanned the gaming sector, education philanthropy and advisory in the political side of a top U.S. 

Phoenix Academy Co-Founder Norcross Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Phoenix Academy Co-Founder Norcross Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Raleigh, N.C. –  Lt. Governor Dan Forrest honored Paul J. Norcross of High Point with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor the state can give for those with a proven record of extraordinary service. Paul J. Norcross and his wife Kim 

Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Elects Three New Directors

Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Elects Three New Directors

Indianapolis, Indiana – The Zeta Beta Tau Foundation welcomes the three newest members of the Board of Directors, Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Mankoff, Sigma (Tulane University) ’84, Paul J. Norcross, Kappa Nu (University of San Francisco) ’86 and Matthew (Matt) J. Rubins, Kappa (Cornell University) ’90. Their 

High Point Represented in Washington D.C. at Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

High Point Represented in Washington D.C. at Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

Paul J. Norcross, Chairman of the 7 Degrees of Change Foundation, and co-founder with Kim Norcross M.A.Ed. of the oldest and largest public school of choice in High Point, was invited to meet with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 to discuss 

Business High Point takes stock

Business High Point takes stock

A year after its formation, an alliance of High Point’s business community has expanded its base of investors and is making progress on its policy goals. Business High Point Inc. Chairman Scott Tilley said 30 vision investors, who each pledge at least $20,000 annually to 

Triad School’s New Aviation Lab to Help Fill Skills Gap in NC Jobs

Triad School’s New Aviation Lab to Help Fill Skills Gap in NC Jobs

A new lab at a Triad charter school is helping students take flight into their future careers. Victoria Uchman is learning to fly an airplane in Phoenix Academy’s new aviation lab. “It’s so exciting because it gives me another opportunity, another opening, another door to 

McCrory visits High Point – Governor at ceremony marking charter school expansion

McCrory visits High Point – Governor at ceremony marking charter school expansion

Gov. Pat McCrory joined 500 students, staff and elected officials Wednesday at the Phoenix Academy charter school to celebrate the opening of its John Yowell Aviation and Logistics Lab. “I’m very proud to help open this unique lab, which will help give students more choices 

Charter School in High Point Enters Aviation

Charter School in High Point Enters Aviation

The sky’s no limit as a High Point charter school expands to offer aviation and international programs similar to those found at a local public school. A new aviation lab at Phoenix Academy will aid the area’s future workforce as well as add current competition