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29638
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Kai Lightner is the first black male valedictorian in the history of Reid Ross Classical School, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is also a national champion and world champion in rock climbing. Kai’s achievements have helped him acquire nearly one-million dollars in college scholarships and acceptance into Babson College.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , July/Aug 2017, p40-46, por Periodical Website
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34921
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Fayetteville native Kai Lightner is a world champion rock climber at the age of 17. Lightner, who grew up away from the mountains, began climbing furniture during his childhood. Lightner’s mother decided to support her son’s love of rock climbing by installing rock walls in their home and hiring a coach. By age 10, Lightner had won the first of six national titles in climbing. Lightner accepted a spot at Babson College and is currently training for the 2020 Olympic games.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , July/August 2017, p40-46, il, por Periodical Website
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23791
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The author discusses his experience as a new rock climber in Western North Carolina and surveys popular climbing destinations for tourists.
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35806
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A sport gaining ground in a state known for its many mountains was rock climbing. Contributing to its rise in popularity (over 4500 climbers reported), were places to climb such as Hanging Rock State Park, Looking Glass Rock, Linville Gorge, and Stone Mountain State Park. Concluding the article were tips to make climbs full of thrills, and minus the chills and spills.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 2, Mar/Apr 1979, p33, 67
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27264
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Emil Briggs, a research scientist in North Carolina State University’s physics department, goes mountain climbing on the weekends with his daughter. Climbing serves as a bonding opportunity and a way to create community. Emil aspires to teach the younger generation proper safety and ethics, and hopes this knowledge will spread.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 34, August 2016, p17, il Periodical Website
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23925
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The mountains of western North Carolina offer hundreds of opportunities to rock climb for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Asheville's location provides easy access to a number of these locations.
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8950
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Stone Mountain State Park near Roaring Gap is the favorite spot for rock climbing in North Carolina. The 300-million year old monadnock has thirteen ascent routes, all of which are smooth granite and allow for friction climbing. Audiences often gather to watch the climbers.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 3, Aug 1979, p8-10, il
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