DATE: Wednesday, November 26, 1997          TAG: 9711260495

SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B2   EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA 

SOURCE: BY JEFF ZEIGLER, CORRESPONDENT 

DATELINE: ELIZABETH CITY                    LENGTH:   17 lines

NORTHEASTERN'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RESIGNS

Melvin Hawkins, athletic director at Northeastern High School, has resigned to devote more time to the classroom.

Hawkins, who began as athletic director in February, replacing Jerry McGee, teaches advance placement and honors U.S. history.

``I felt it was taking away from the classroom and that's where I need to be,'' Hawkins said. ``It was a lot more work than I anticipated.''

Hawkins' resignation will be effective Jan. 20.

The school is searching for a replacement.

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